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Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
2015 Summer Auction Day 2
Wednesday - July 8, 2015
605: LUFTWAFFE HONOR GOBLET, AWARDS AND DOCUMENTS GROUPING
USD 10,000 - 12,000
LUFTWAFFE HONOR GOBLET, AWARDS AND DOCUMENTS GROUPING FROM A K.I.A. BOMBER PILOTLuftwaffe Honor
Goblet ("Ehrenpokal") awarded to KIA Luftwaffe bomber pilot, Oberfeldwebel Wilhelm Falk, along with extensive accompanying
military awards, personal letters and award documents. Falk's Ehrenpokal goblet stands 8 1/8" tall and is 3 7/8" across at the base.
The goblet features two highly detailed eagles locked in aerial combat on the obverse and the 1939 Iron Cross on the reverse.
Beneath the silver cup is a ring of decorative oak leaves and acorns, with the recipient's name, rank and date of the award. This
example was presented to "OBERFELDWEBEL WILHELM FALK AM 8.5.42." Along the base of the multi-piece constructed goblet
are the words: " FUR BESONDERE LEISTUNG IM LUFTKRIEG" ("For Special Achievement in the Air War"). The underside of the
goblet is stamped "835 JOH. WAGNER & SOHN". The goblet bears a fine patina commensurate with its age, and is essentially free
of defect and in superb condition. An important grouping of letters, documents, badges and insignia accompany this honor
document. They include: Falk's Luftwaffe Wehrpass listing the Honor Goblet among his awards on page 23 and details of his death
and burial on page 27; certificate qualifying Falk for instrument flying on five types of bombers; Falk's aerial gunnery marksmanship
score; Notice of promotion, effective April 1, 1940, from sergeant to master sergeant (dated Sep. 1, 1941); Award notification: "In the
name of the supreme commander of the Luftwaffe, I award Sergeant Falk the front flight clasp for bomber pilots in silver. From the
command post, July 03, 1941", signed by a captain; honor goblet certificate, "...in recognition of your outstanding bravery and
exceptional success as a bomber pilot..."; death certificate dated July 22, 1942, accomplished by a physician indicating cause as an
air crash that caused fractured skull, arm, leg and spinal column broken on July 16, 1942 at Berlin Schönefeld aerodrome; July 24,
1942 sent from Reserve Hospital 101 Berlin to his squadron advising them of the death (this letter was later forwarded to Falk's
mother); newspaper obituary notice placed by the family and mentioning his awards; letter from Reserve Hospital 101 medical
examiner to Falk's mother advising her of the death, and transport of the body and burial at state expense; letter from Lt. Greve in
Munich, July 27, 1942:"As we learned from a teletype, your son, Master Sergeant Wilhelm Falk, fatally crashed on July 16, in Berlin
in the line of duty. Master Sergeant Falk belonged to Bomber Squadron 3/606 from September 11, 1940 to July 6, 1942. During his
service with the squadron, he flew 53 missions against England. He was one of our eldest and most successful pilots. In action
against England's nautical supply traffic, he especially distinguished himself. In daring, low-level attacks, he sank three merchant
ships tallying 14,000 tons. These were ships steaming in heavily-defended convoys. He was always a role model for all his
comrades in the squadron..."; letter to Falk's sister from a member of his squadron offering condolences; notice from Armed Forces
Welfare and Assistance Office, Oct. 3, 1942, that mother Marie Falk is to receive 1,000 Reichsmarks from the Nuremburg treasury
as a death benefit, a gift from the city; death notice identifying the decedent, squadron number, where he was stationed, place of
birth, etc.; Armed Forces Welfare and Assistance Office letter, Oct. 20, 1942 granting a death benefit; letter to Falk's mother from
lieutenant in the squadron, Nov. 26, 1942: "...I am sending you the honor goblet awarded to your son for special achievement in
aerial combat, together with the award document. The goblet first went to the administration office, so that it was not possible to send
it sooner. The goblet may remain in your possession..."; certificate bearing eagle insignia reading: "On July 16, 1942, Master
Sergeant Wilhelm Falk gave his life on the field of honor for Führer, nation and fatherland. This notice is issued with the authority of
the Minister of Aviation and Supreme Commander of the Luftwaffe. November 24, 1942...", signed by squadron commander; a typed
letter to Falk's mother from the squadron commander, Dec. 4, 1942:"With the authority of the Minister of Aviation and Supreme
Commander of the Luftwaffe, I am sending you the death notice for your son Wilhelm..."; letter to Marie Falk dated Jan. 24, 1950,
from the Nuremburg social welfare office rejecting her application for death benefits. Other items present include Falk's early first
type Pilot's Badge by C.E. Juncker; early Bomber Clasp in Silver (unmarked); Iron Cross 1st Class; Iron Cross 2nd Class; War Merit
Cross 2nd Class with Swords; Ribbon bar consisting of his Luftwaffe Service Award, Iron Cross Award and War Merit Cross with
swords; a bronze plaque award for First Place in a Luftwaffe Sailing Competition, 1937, and two sailor's cap tallies from the
Koningen Luise and the Cobra from Falk's pre-war Kriegsmarine days. Also included is a copy of the book: "The Luftwaffe and the
War at Sea 1939-1945", edited by David Isby. This book provides a detailed history of the Luftwaffe's support of the Kriegsmarine
and the naval air war as taken from accounts of both Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine officers. An extremely rare and complete
Ehrenpokal grouping. Instituted February 27, 1940 by Reichsmarshall Hermann Goring, the award of the Honor Goblet was to be
made to Luftwaffe aircrew members who had already distinguished themselves in air combat and who had already been awarded
the Iron Cross 1st Class but not qualifying for the Knights Cross. A very complete grouping, in excellent condition.
606: PIONEER DER ARBEIT BADGE
USD 5,000 - 6,000
PIONEER DER ARBEIT BADGEOne of the rarest Third Reich badges obtainable, the "Pioneer der Arbeit" labor badge in gilded
bronze. The pin measure 2" from top to bottom, 1 1/2" across. A gilt eagle rests atop a Deutsches Arbeitsfront emblem with
enameled swastika. These in turn rest upon a red enamel field which is surrounded by a wreath of gilt laurel leaves with a banner at
top. There are small areas of oxidation at the eagle's right wing and at bottom, and some of the gilding is worn. The enamel on this
badge is excellent, and overall the piece is very good. The reverse bears the light pin assembly found on this badge, and the small
"O" appears in relief near bottom. A very rare opportunity for the advanced collector.
607: SS STANDARD BEARER'S GORGET
USD 8,000 - 10,000
SS STANDARD BEARER'S GORGETVery rare SS Standard bearer's gorget shield with accompanying display chain. The gorget
measures 7 3/4" across and bears two circular chain attachments at top corners, each bearing SS runes. The gorget is dominated by
a dramatic Schutzstaffel eagle displaying splayed wing feathers and clutching a wreath and swastika. On the verso, the lower of the
three catches is stamped, "RZM M1/128". The rear green felt backing is original and displays typical wear. Accompanying the shield
is a high quality reproduction chain with links featuring alternating skulls and SS runes. Overall very good. This gorget was worn with
the black SS service uniform for parades and formal occasions whenever an SS standard was displayed.
608: COMPLETE SET OF STAHLHELM MEMBERSHIP PINS
USD 1,500 - 2,500
COMPLETE SET OF STAHLHELM MEMBERSHIP PINSA very difficult to assemble complete run of Stahlhelm membership pins for
the years 1919 to 1932, fourteen pins in all, and in very good condition. Of the 14, ten are engraved on the verso with the owner's
unit number and date of induction. Each is of two-piece construction with a silver helmet with black enameled lettering, on a silver
and black enameled base, the reverse marked with the "STH" (Stahlhelm) hallmark. Also present is a Stahlhelm Women's
Organization Pin with 1932 Ribbon and "Der Stalhelm" chest pin with Maltese Cross.
609: 1936 OLYMPIC GAMES NECK CROSS
USD 1,500 - 2,000
1936 OLYMPIC GAMES NECK CROSSOlympic Games 1936 Decoration, First Class, a neck cross in fire-gilded bronze and white
enamel, vaulted, 52.34mm wide x 76.07mm (including integral ribbon loop), with a portion of the original neck ribbon. Two tiny areas
of enamel chipped, slightly worn, in otherwise very good condition. Only 767 awarded. Sold with six 1936 Berlin Olympic Games
pins, including stickpin and lapel pin displaying Olympic rings in five colors, and four Brandenburg Gate Olympic pins in white
enamel. Condition of pins varies. All are presented in a wood display box.
610: 1870 IRON CROSS WITH SIDE LOOPS BY WAGNER & SOHN
USD 1,000 - 1,500
1870 IRON CROSS WITH SIDE LOOPS BY WAGNER & SOHNRarely encountered 1870 Iron Cross with side loops bearing back
mark of maker: "WAGNER&S.", and additionally marked:"14 LOTH", a straight pin back with barrel, along with two loops at the end
of each horizontal arm. The black paint on the front of the cross bears some minute bubbles at the edges, else very good. A rarity!
611: GOLD, SILVER, AND BRONZE HORSE DRIVER'S BADGES, WITH
USD 700 - 900
GOLD, SILVER, AND BRONZE HORSE DRIVER'S BADGES, WITH BRONZE LAPEL PINThree German Horse Driver's Badges
issued for excellency in equastrianism, these examples in Bronze and Silver (stamped by makers: "L. CH. LAUER NURNBERG
BERLIN", and Gold ("STEINHAUER & LUCK"). A rarer 1 1/8" Steinhauer & Luck stamped bronze pin back is also present. Overall
very good.
612: ORDER OF ALEXANDER NEVSKY AWARDED A MACHINE GUN
USD 1,500 - 2,000
ORDER OF ALEXANDER NEVSKY AWARDED A MACHINE GUN BATTALION LEADERScarce Soviet Order of Alexander Nevsky,
Type 3 screw back, solid silver with gold plating which remains largely intact, partially enameled. Two-piece construction, star and
ray are one piece, with no rivets on reverse, center is soldered as a separate piece. Numbered "33783". Very good. The Order of
Alexander Nevsky is named in honor of Saint Alexander Nevsky (1220–1263) and was originally established by the Soviet Union as
a military honor during World War II. Red Army commanders who displayed personal bravery and skillful leadership that ensured the
success of an operation could be recommended. In this case the recipient was Submachinegun Battalion Commander Gerasim
Kalashnikov, recognized for his action on April 30, 1945 while fighting with the 1st Guards Army in Czechoslovakia. Specifically, he is
recognized for his bravery and leadership in the capture of Ostrava, near the Polish border. Copies of part of his record and pertinent
documents are included.
613: SS COLLAR TAB FROM DACHAU
USD 200 - 300
SS COLLAR TAB FROM DACHAUSS collar tab recovered by an American soldier who helped liberate Dachau, the 2 1/4" tab with
SS runs embroidered with silver thread and bearing piping of twisted silver wire-covered cord. Very fine. Recovered by Pvt. Norman
B. Bunch, 45th Infantry, 176th Combat Reg't at the Dachau Supply Depot. Consigned by a family member, sold with one of the
depot's letterheads which Bunch also obtained at Dachau.
614: SS COLLAR TAB FROM DACHAU
USD 200 - 300
SS COLLAR TAB FROM DACHAUSS collar tab recovered by an American soldier who helped liberate Dachau, the 2 1/4" tab with
SS runs embroidered with silver thread and bearing piping of twisted silver wire-covered cord. Very fine. Recovered by Pvt. Norman
B. Bunch, 45th Infantry, 176th Combat Reg't at the Dachau Supply Depot. Consigned by a family member, sold with one of the
depot's letterheads which Bunch also obtained at Dachau.
615: KRIM SHIELD
USD 150 - 200
KRIM SHIELDKrim Shield with German army cloth, the finish on the metal a bit worn. Estimated accordingly. Sold with the cover of
the Apr. 2, 1945 overseas edition of Newsweek, the verso showing the shield and describing it.
616: TENO MEMBERSHIP HONOR BADGE WITH CASE
USD 700 - 800
TENO MEMBERSHIP HONOR BADGE WITH CASEScarce 19223 TeNo ("Technische Nothilfe") membership honor badge with
case, marked "Ges. Gesch. 1953", maker marked Wilhelm Fohner, Pforzheim. Enamel is bright and clean with no chips or cracks.
Also present is the original presentation case with push-button latch and black finish (scuffed). Fine.
617: MONGOLIA VICTORY OVER JAPAN MEDAL
USD 100 - 150
MONGOLIA VICTORY OVER JAPAN MEDALMongolia Victory Over Japan Medal, a two-piece partially enameled medal with date
"1945", sold with a cased Japanese China War Medal with ribbon and bar. Both very good.
618: IRON CROSS, 1ST CLASS
USD 350 - 450
IRON CROSS, 1ST CLASSWorld War I German Iron Cross 1st Class 1914 marked "D.R.G.M.", silver and slighty vaulted, marked
"800", with support plate, maker-marked and numbered "653146" and also marked "800" on the screwback, near mint.
619: IRON CROSS, 2ND CLASS WITH SPANGE
USD 250 - 350
IRON CROSS, 2ND CLASS WITH SPANGEWorld War I Iron Cross, 2nd Class, excellent condition with all paint intact on font, minor
chips to reverse, suspension ring marked "M", with original ribbon to which is affixed the 1939 spange to the Iron Cross with four pins
on reverse, likewise in very good condition.
620: MEDAL AND AWARD GROUPING OF PIONEER OBERGEFREITEN
USD 750 - 1,000
MEDAL AND AWARD GROUPING OF PIONEER OBERGEFREITEN HEINRICH SCHONBOHMFine grouping of five awards given
to a German "pioneer" soldier, along with three medals. Present are the awards given to Obergefreiten Heinrich Schonbohm of
3./Pioneer Batt'n 290, including Wound Badge in Black, May 14, 1942; Iron Cross, 2nd Class, Nov. 5, 1942; Infantry Assault Badge,
Dec. 21, 1942; Wound Badge in Silver, Apr. 21, 1944; and Iron Cross, 1st Class, Aug. 26, 1944. Also present is a Wound Badge in
Silver, Iron Cross, Second Class, and an Iron Cross, First Class (screw-back). The 290th Pioneers fought with Army Group Nord in
the region around Leningrad and in the defense of the Baltic States and Bavaria. A fine grouping well worth displaying.
621: SS ARMBAND
USD 300 - 400
SS ARMBANDSS member's armband, separate swastika and white field sewn to heavy red wool 4 1/2" wide band which in turn
bears black bands at top and bottom. SS RZM tag remains attached within. Soiled.
622: N.S.D.A.P. ARMBAND
USD 100 - 150
N.S.D.A.P. ARMBANDN.S.D.A.P. armband, a later type bearing separate white field with BeVo black mobile swastika, the band itself
4" wide. Very good.
623: R.L.B. OFFICER'S ARMBAND
USD 100 - 150
R.L.B. OFFICER'S ARMBANDScarce German Air Protective League officer's armband, fine royal blue cotton with carefully
embroidered emblem of the organisation, some soiling.
624: GERMAN RED CROSS ARMBAND
USD 100 - 150
GERMAN RED CROSS ARMBANDGerman "Deutsches Rotes Kreuz" well embroidered in black with red cross, 4 1/2" wide, carefully
joined on the reverse.
625: REICHSBAHN ARMBAND
USD 150 - 200
REICHSBAHN ARMBANDGerman railway "Reichsbahn" armband, forest green with black BeVo stitching, 4" wide, with faint
handstamp.
626: ORGANIZATION TODT ARMBAND
USD 150 - 200
ORGANIZATION TODT ARMBANDOrganization Todt armband, two-piece construction, the bottom a standard dyed swastika
armband with white strip with BeVo lettering "ORG. TODT" affixed at top, joined at the same location at rear. Typical wear from use.
627: N.S.D.A.P. POLITICAL LEADER'S ARMBAND
USD 200 - 300
N.S.D.A.P. POLITICAL LEADER'S ARMBANDOrts level political leader's armband, 5" wide, 21" long, gold-trimmed swastika and
white field affixed to heavy red wool band which itself is piped in blue. Very fine condition, with RZM label still affixed.
628: S.A. RESERVE MEMBER'S ARMBAND
USD 200 - 300
S.A. RESERVE MEMBER'S ARMBANDS.A. Reserve member's armband, 4 3/4" wide with two braided white bands at top and
bottom, swastika and white field of separate construction. Soiled.
629: LUFTWAFFE AIR DEFENSE LEADER ARMBAND
USD 200 - 300
LUFTWAFFE AIR DEFENSE LEADER ARMBANDArmband issued to a Luftwaffe Air Defense Leader, black embroidered Luftwaffe
eagle and swastika on a white band with royal blue trim at top and bottom, 4" wide. Very good.
630: 1939 REICHS PARTY DAY PRESENTATION MEDALLION
USD 400 - 500
1939 REICHS PARTY DAY PRESENTATION MEDALLIONThe 1939 Reichs Party Day presentation medallion, 3 3/4" diameter, a
female image representing bounty on the obverse, the reverse reading: "N.S. KAMPFSPIELE 1939 ZWEITER PLATZ". An excellent
example of this medallion which was given to dignitaries - most that are encountered are heavily oxidized, while ours is in near mint
condition and in the original fitted case.
631: PANZER BAND MEMBER SHOULDER BOARDS
USD 400 - 500
PANZER BAND MEMBER SHOULDER BOARDSPair of rare shoulder boards issued to a Panzer regiment band member,
specifically a member of the 36th Panzer Regiment attached to the 4th Panzer Div. and heavily engaged on the Eastern Front. The
boards, piped and embropidered in pink thread, bear the regiment's number on a lyre, symbolic of a musician. The pebbled buttons
used to affix the boards to the uniform are also present. Very good.
632: CASED GERMAN 1937 N.S.D.AP. HONORARY AWARD
USD 100 - 150
CASED GERMAN 1937 N.S.D.AP. HONORARY AWARDTable medal commemorating the 15th anniversary of the NSDAP in
Göttingen. The 2 1/4" dia. fire-gilt medal features a large eagle and swastika superimposed over the city Wappen of Göttingen. The
reverse is stamped: "DRGM JFS", and bears a RZM marking. The medal is housed in a brown leatherette covered presentation case
with "Ehrenpreis des Gaus Nr. 33 Göttingen" printed in gold upon the the lid. Overall very good.
633: DEUTSCHE BANK SWASTIKA SERVICE AWARD
USD 75 - 100
DEUTSCHE BANK SWASTIKA SERVICE AWARDCased pewter medallion, 2 1/8" diameter, bears Deutsche Bank eagle logo on
obverse, the reverse showing a wreath ofg oak leaves, swastika, and inscription of this medallion being an award for 25 years of
service by one Wilhelm Reinhardt, 1916-41. Very good.
634: NARVIK CAMPAIGN SHIELDS
USD 300 - 400
NARVIK CAMPAIGN SHIELDSLot of three Narvik campaign shields, one each for members of the Luftwaffe, Army, and
Kriegsmarine, all with the original backing. Also present is an edelweiss insignia, which complements the edelweiss which appears
on all three of the shields. Very good.
635: WESTMARK D.V.G. BADGE
USD 10 - 150
WESTMARK D.V.G. BADGEGerman "Westmark (Lothr.)" D.V.G. Badge. This badge is similar in design to the Luxembourg party
badge and was for the residents outside of Germany who were of Germanic descent. Gilding is worn but enamel is fully intact, maker
marked to the reverse: "W REDO SAAR LAUTERN".
636: 1939 KREISSIEGER AWARD AND BADGE
USD 500 - 700
1939 KREISSIEGER AWARD AND BADGEHitler Youth Kreissieger 1939 Victors Badge in the National Trade Competition, maker
Ferd. Wagner on the reverse. But for some lint and dirt, the badge is in excellent condition. It is sold with the original orange fitted
case with white satin lining and push-type catch. Also included is the rarer award document itself, 4pp. legal folio with a large portrait
of Hitler. It indicates that Hitler Youth member Kurt Haag was awarded this badge for his involvement in a group competing in the
"Iron and Metal" category. The two pages of the document are starting to split, else very good.
637: SCHUTZPOLIZEI AWARD DOCUMENTS AND PHOTOS
USD 150 - 200
SCHUTZPOLIZEI AWARD DOCUMENTS AND PHOTOSLot of four items from Schutzpolizei Oberwachtmeister Paul Fischer,
includes his award certificate for the Iron Cross, 2nd Class, Apr. 24, 1942, with stamped signature, certificate for the Wound Badge
in Black, Sep. 17, 1942, signed by a major, a postcard-sized photo of Fischer in uniform with his wife, and a small candid showing
him in full uniform "on the job". Very good.
638: FELDPOLIZEI GORGET
USD 400 - 500
FELDPOLIZEI GORGETGerman police gorget with neck chain, silver painted plate with national eagle and swastika affixed above a
banner reading: "Feldgendarmerie", with chain. Worn a bit.
639: IMPERIAL MODEL PLANE AND GLIDER BADGE IN SILVER
USD 300 - 400
IMPERIAL MODEL PLANE AND GLIDER BADGE IN SILVERAn uncommon award, the German Imperial Model Plane and Glider
Badge in Silver. This attractive badge measures 3" top to bottom. At center first appears a silver radial engine on a white circular
enamel field. This is in turn embedded in the center of a stylized propeller and wings which are riveted to the frame of the badge. The
framed bears a crown at top with wreaths of laurel and oak leaves on either side. Some of the silvering is slightly worn, the enamel is
clean and completely without damage. Scarce!
640: 1936 OLYMPICS SILVER MEDAL AND CASE
USD 250 - 350
1936 OLYMPICS SILVER MEDAL AND CASE1936 Olympic Games Commemorative Medal complete with white leatherette issue
case. The silvered medal bears some tarnish, and the original silk medal has faded a bit due to exposure to the sun. Complete with
fitted case and safety pin assembly. Sold with a block of four 1936 German Olympic postage stamps.
641: 1942 INTERNATIONALSKI CHAMPIONSHIPS MEDALLIONS
USD 75 - 100
1942 INTERNATIONALSKI CHAMPIONSHIPS MEDALLIONSLot of six pewter souvenir medals from the Federation Internationale
de Ski championships held in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany in 1942. Obviously, this was no true world championship as half of
the world was at war, but the Germans pressed on, inviting skiers from Germany and the countries they had conquered. Overall very
good.
642: BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP MEDALLION
USD 250 - 350
BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP MEDALLIONInteresting and unusual medallion issued to commemorate an amateur boxing
championship fight, 3 1/8" bronze with enamel design, shows a national eagle with swastika, year "1940" and the towns "STETTIN"
and "KONIGSBERG", with enamel about the edge bearing the shields of both cities and lettering: "DEUTSCHE-AMATEUR
BOX/MEISTERSCHAFTEN". Small repair to enamel in lettering, else very good. Made by H. Aurich, Dresden.
643: STEINHAUER & LUCK MEDALS CATALOG
USD 200 - 300
STEINHAUER & LUCK MEDALS CATALOGPrinted catalog from the Ludenscheid firm of Steinhauer & Luck, makers of various
war-time German medals, pins, etc., this being the 1939 fiftieth anniversary edition, 20pp. 8 1/4" x 11 1/2", includes Iron Crosses,
wound badges, police medals, ribbons and ribbon bars, etc. Covers soiled and coming loose, contents very good.
644: SOVIET ORDER OF THE RED STAR
USD 200 - 300
SOVIET ORDER OF THE RED STARVery early Soviet Order of the Red Star, silver, the enamel on the face almost perfect.
Numbered "52044" on the reverse. Fine.
645: EARLY WORLD WAR II SOVIET HAT BADGE
USD 75 - 100
EARLY WORLD WAR II SOVIET HAT BADGEEarly World War II Soviet hat badge, 1 1/4" dia. with red enamed rays supporting a
bronze hammer and sickle emblem. Very good.
646: SOVIET STALIN TANKS AND ARMORED CORPS ACADEMY BADGE
USD 200 - 300
SOVIET STALIN TANKS AND ARMORED CORPS ACADEMY BADGEStalin Military Academy for Armored and Mechanized Troops
(BTiMV) Academy badge, an attractive 1950s badge in silver and high quality enamels. Measures 46.5 mm x 26.3 mm. The badge is
of complex four piece construction: the plaque with the school's name, the red star and the Soviet state emblem are separate,
superimposed parts. This particular riveted version of the Academy badges was issued only during 1954-1957. Very good.
647: SOVIET ORDER OF GLORY, 3RD CLASS
USD 100 - 150
SOVIET ORDER OF GLORY, 3RD CLASSSoviet Order of Glory, 3rd Class. Numbered on the reverse: "9068". Very good. The
Order of Glory was established by Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet on November 8, 1943. It was awarded to
non-commissioned officers of the Red Army as well as to junior lieutenants of the air force, for bravery in the face of the enemy.
648: SOVIET ORDER OF GLORY, 2ND CLASS
USD 300 - 400
SOVIET ORDER OF GLORY, 2ND CLASSSoviet Order of Glory, 2nd Class. Numbered on the reverse: "40298". Very good. The
Order of Glory was established by Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet on November 8, 1943. It was awarded to
non-commissioned officers of the Red Army as well as to junior lieutenants of the air force, for bravery in the face of the enemy.
649: SOVIET NARKOMAT OF TANKS BADGE
USD 150 - 200
SOVIET NARKOMAT OF TANKS BADGEBadge for Excellence in Socialist Competition, Narkomat of Tank Manufacturing, 1 1/4"
dia. screw-back, bears red enamel star with a red enamel field behind lettering at the top of the badge. Overall very good.
650: SOVIET ORDER OF THE RED STAR
USD 75 - 100
SOVIET ORDER OF THE RED STARSoviet Order of the Red Star, silver, enamel on the face perfect. Numbered "3092480" on the
reverse. Fine.
651: SOVIET GENERAL'S HAT BADGE
USD 75 - 100
SOVIET GENERAL'S HAT BADGEWorld War II Soviet general's hat badge, 1 1/4" dia., red enamel background with hammer and
sickle at center, two prongs on the reverse. Very good.
652: SOVIET VOROSHILOV MARKSMAN'S BADGE
USD 100 - 150
SOVIET VOROSHILOV MARKSMAN'S BADGELarge version of the Soviet Voroshilov Marksman's Badge, 2" tall in two pieces with
the main body stamped bronze with the "target" a separate enameled piece, the face of the badge in red and white enamel in fine
condition and a very good strike.
653: SOVIET ORDER OF THE RED BANNER
USD 300 - 400
SOVIET ORDER OF THE RED BANNERVery desirable Soviet Order of the Red Banner, no. 404173, a World War II issued medal
typically issued to individuals for bravery in battle, in near flawless condition with perfect enamel. Ribbon slightly soiled and worn.
654: SOVIET WORLD WAR II MEDAL FOR VALOR
USD 100 - 150
SOVIET WORLD WAR II MEDAL FOR VALORSoviet Medal for Valor, 1 1/2" dia. displaying airplanes in flight and a tank with red
lettering: "FOR COURAGE", number 3587767, with silver and blue ribbon. Awarded to Soviet members of the armed forces, citizens,
and foreigners for personal courage and bravery displayed in battles against the enemies of the USSR.
655: ORDER OF THE CROWN OF ITALY
USD 300 - 400
ORDER OF THE CROWN OF ITALYItalian award, the Order of the Crown of Italy, a large gold-edged white enamel cross with gold
knots between the arms and a gold loop for neck ribbon suspension. The face has a deep blue enamel background with the gold
crown of Savoy with red, white and green "jewels", the reverse with a gold central medallion bearing the crowned eagle of the Savoy.
With ribbon in maker Cavanzolla's fitted, hinged box. The order was established in 1868 by Vittorio Emanuele II, first king of the
unified Italy to commemorate unification. It was intended to reward outstanding service to Italy and was awarded to Italian and
non-Italian citizens. It became obsolete with the end of the Italian monarchy at the end of World War II.
656: HUNGARIAN GOLD STAR HERO MEDAL
USD 60 - 80
HUNGARIAN GOLD STAR HERO MEDALWearer's copy of the Hungarian Gold Hero of Socialist Labor Star, 1 1/4" wide with
pin-backed ribbon, the star bearing a hammer and stalk of wheat. Very good.
657: ESTONIAN - GERMAN MEDALLION ISSUED FOR FIGHTIN
USD 300 - 400
ESTONIAN - GERMAN MEDALLION ISSUED FOR FIGHTIN BOLSHEVIKSRare medallion, a silver-washed base metal issued by
the German Generalkommissar in Reval, 2 3/4" dia., shows a nude caped warrior about to slay a wolf, with the pair struggling before
a large burning structure. The artist is indicated as "Schmidt". On the verso appears the citation in both German and Estonian: "For
merit in our fight against Bolshevism". Some slight surface wear to the finish in places, else very good.
658: JAPANESE SUBMARINE SCHOOL BADGE
USD 300 - 400
JAPANESE SUBMARINE SCHOOL BADGEVery rare Japanese Submarine School Graduation badge, awarded to those who
completed the IJN course of study for officers. The badge measures 1 1/2" across, a brown painted metal blossom petal with inlaid
silver submarine secrured with a rivet visible on the reverse. The reverse bears a shaped pin with hooked catch. Very good.
659: SHOULDER PATCHES, STRIPES, AND TABS
USD 100 - 150
SHOULDER PATCHES, STRIPES, AND TABSGroup of approx. 100 shoulder patches, stripes, tabs, etc., many original and World
War II vintage and absolutely unresearched and unpicked by us nor by the consignor. A real grab bag, and all are in very good to
fine condition.
660: SHOULDER PATCHES, STRIPES, AND TABS
USD 100 - 150
SHOULDER PATCHES, STRIPES, AND TABSGroup of approx. 100 shoulder patches, stripes, tabs, etc., many original and World
War II vintage and absolutely unresearched and unpicked by us nor by the consignor. A real grab bag, and all are in very good to
fine condition.
661: KRIEGSMARINE ADMIRAL'S VISOR
USD 7,000 - 8,000
KRIEGSMARINE ADMIRAL'S VISORExcessively rare Kriegsmarine Admirals visor. The navy blue wool upper body is in excellent
condition having but three tiny moth nips at the rear of the top panel. The black ribbed mohair side band is undamaged and in
excellent condition. The patent leather chinstrap bears a black painted buckle and terminates at either end at two gilt "anchor"
buttons. This visor also bears the expected matching acetate eagle and swastika and oak leaves on visor and surrounding the wire
sewn-on cockade. The brim of the visor has the oak leaves applied to a black wool backing, trimmed at the leading edge with black
oil cloth. The interior is lined with blue colored artificial silk and bears a diamond-shaped celluloid sweat guard which remains intact.
The brown leather sweatband bears a small tear but is otherwise intact, and it still bears a maker's paper tag indicating this hat has
never been worn. Left edge of visor would benefit from five or six stitches to rejoin the visor edge to cap, else overall excellent
condition - a rare find.
662: S.A. KREISLEITER KEPI
USD 1,000 - 1,200
S.A. KREISLEITER KEPIScarce, early S.A. Kreisleiter's kepi, brown twill cotton body with thin silver bullion piping at top neatly
meeting at the rear of the hat. Silver bullion chin straps remain tightly affixed to their silvered buttons at sides, round pebbled NSDAP
button at front is excellent, as is the eagle and swastika insignia above. The cloth-covered brim is straight and smooth. The brown
leather sweatband is untorn and in fine shape, as is the white cloth lining and diamond-shaped celluloid. Maker "CW" stamped in gilt
lettering beneath the shield. The inside of the leather sweatband is stamped: Archiv-Exemplar N. St. 1959" indicating that this item
was held as a representative example in a government or museum archive (probably in East Germany) at some time in the past.
Light wear to the cloth on top of the kepi where it is supported by wire stiffener, else very good.
663: KRIEGSMARINE VETERAN'S VISOR CAP
USD 500 - 600
KRIEGSMARINE VETERAN'S VISOR CAPVisor cap issued to veterans of service in the Kriegsmarine, a lightweight navy blue wool
peaked cap with black side band. Gold-washed national eagle with imperial cross and swastika pinned at front, above a metal oak
leaf wreath and separate metal cockade. A patent leather chin strap with two buckles is affixed just above the black leather visor
which itself bears oilskin trim at the front. A light brown sweatband is present, with a fully intact blue ribbed rayon liner. Celluloid
sweat guard is maker-marked: "Die vorschriftsmakige Mawssige die N.S.D.M.K.". Very good.
664: KRIEGSMARINE SAILOR'S CAP
USD 300 - 400
KRIEGSMARINE SAILOR'S CAPKriegsmarine sailor's cap, blue wool body with Bevo-type tassel reading "Kriegsmarine" in gold
lettering, one-piece eagle and nation cockade pinned to the front. Within, the cap bears a light brown full sweatband and ribbed
rayon liner stamped by maker "Echtblau". Very good.
665: KRIEGSMARINE FOUL WEATHER HAT
USD 75 - 100
KRIEGSMARINE FOUL WEATHER HATLarge, floppy Kriegsmarine foul weather hat, unissued, rubberized khaki cotton with rubber
reinforced seams and cloth ribbons ties. Extra long in the rear so that water will not run down the wearer's back, identical to those
supplied U-boat crewmen. Stamped within by maker Willy Sprenpfeil, Hamburg, 1940. Very fine.
666: WEHRMACHT HOBNAILED BOOTS
USD 75 - 100
WEHRMACHT HOBNAILED BOOTSA pair of Wehrmacht black leather boots, 16" tall, well-worn, each bearing multiple hobnails and
steel heel reinforcements on the sole, distinctive of the boots worn by German soldiers.
667: WAFFEN-SS CAMOUFLAGE HELMET COVER
USD 2,000 - 3,000
WAFFEN-SS CAMOUFLAGE HELMET COVEROriginal Waffen-SS "blurred edge" camouflage helmet cover, second pattern with
reinforced visor, with colors retaining their original strength and the cover in overall mint condition. Three anodized aluminum clips
are present, one black, the others aged to different shades of deep purple, and the interior springs are fine. The Plane Tree 5/6
panels of the cover are joined by double needle rows of stitching. The main panels are joined via two rows of single needle stitching,
al of later war production helmet covers. In mint condition, recovered by Pvt. Norman B. Bunch, 45th Infantry, 176th Combat Reg't at
the Dachau Supply Depot. Consigned by a family member, sold with one of the depot's letterheads which Bunch also obtained at
Dachau.
668: M35 WEHRMACHT MEDIC'S HELMET
USD 1,500 - 2,000
M35 WEHRMACHT MEDIC'S HELMETVery rare M35 German army medic's helmet retaining about 80% of its age darkened,
sand/white over-paint with hand painted red crosses to the front and rear. The helmet has also been fitted with heavy-gauge steel
wiring for camouflage purposes. All three of the liners retaining rivets are intact, and the interior of the helmet has an aged M31
leather liner, size 59, with all of the original eight fingers and drawstring still intact. . Interior and exterior bear some pitting in places,
and it has much paint chipping and scratches consistent with use and age. The blackened leather chinstrap with steel adjustment
buckle appears to have been never removed. Possibly used in North Africa, this example shows a great deal of honest age with
heavy use and much accumulated dust beneath the camo wiring.
669: M1942 LUFTWAFFE SINGLE DECAL HELMET
USD 400 - 500
M1942 LUFTWAFFE SINGLE DECAL HELMETFine condition M1942 Luftwaffe helmet with second pattern decal, the exterior paint
in excellent condition with the decal about 95% intact. Within, the original eight-finger leather liner, draw string and chin strap are
present and also in excellent condition. The rear of the helmet is lightly stamped with only "5511" legible. Very good.
671: LUFTSCHUTZE HELMET
USD 200 - 300
LUFTSCHUTZE HELMETBlack painted steel Luftyschutze air raid helmet, bears original light brown leather liner and chinstrap, large
front decal scuffed but 85% intact. Size 56. Decal at inside rear reads: "Sale approved pursuant to Air Protection Law Sec. 8".
672: GERMAN BEADED FLAK BATTERY HELMET
USD 200 - 300
GERMAN BEADED FLAK BATTERY HELMETM1940 German beaded steel helmet with original canvas liner and clear plastic
chinstraps, an unusual variation of what was usually issued to police but lacking any insignia or decals. This is a civil lining but was
probably issued to a member of a flak battery late in the war as materiel began to become scarce. Owner IDed "Eisenlohr" under the
front brim. Some chipping to paint, still very good.
673: POLICE PARADE HELMET
USD 100 - 150
POLICE PARADE HELMETGerman police parade helmet, vulkanfibre, complete with padded liner, seven fingers (lacking laces),
and four-point leather chin strap. Black paint remains very good, but three thin cracks radiate from rivets near the helmet's metal
lower trim. Ink identification within, maker stamped "TKD 11". Overall very good.
674: GERMAN POLICE HELMET
USD 100 - 150
GERMAN POLICE HELMETGerman late war steel police helmet, black paint with two vent holes on either side, nine-finger liner with
lace, plastic chin strap with top of helmet also padded. Ink identified to "Willi Schmitz" within adding his unit or location
(indistinguishable). Very good.
675: LUFTSCHUTZ HELMET
USD 100 - 150
LUFTSCHUTZ HELMETLate war Luftschutz helmet, steel body with two ventilation holes on either side, painted black with a small
silver swastika added in silver paint on the left side. The helmet bears a nine-finger leather liner with lace inside, with a broken
leather chin strap. Marked inside rear skirt "R.L. 239/25". Overall very good.
676: LUFTSCHUTZ HELMET
USD 100 - 150
LUFTSCHUTZ HELMETGerman Luftschutz helmet, steel, painted black with silver "wing" insignia at front and two ventilation holes
on each side. Fitted with a brown six-finger leather liner and black chin strap, with identification and size (56) decal within. Marked
inside rear skirt: "RL2-38/28". A couple of dings, paint scratched.
677: NORWEGIAN DOUBLE DECAL HELMET
USD 150 - 200
NORWEGIAN DOUBLE DECAL HELMETNorwegian M1942 helmet, a late war German helmet stamped "hkp62" within. Exterior
paint is quite good but for one scratch, one decal very worn. Within, the helmet bears a brown leather eight-finger liner and leather
chin strap. The Norwegians had a vast quantity of these original German helmets post-war, and used them to outfit their own
soldiers. Some collectors choose to strip and repaint these items.
678: EMIL VOOS ARMY OFFICER'S DOUBLE-ETCHED DAGGER
USD 6,000 - 8,000
EMIL VOOS ARMY OFFICER'S DOUBLE-ETCHED DAGGERAn absolutely beautiful Emil Voos Army Officer's Dagger with Double
Etched Blade. The pommel has a smooth rim and shows only the most superficial wear on the smooth top surface. The decorative
oak leaves thereon are extremely well detailed and the darkening in the background is excellent. The detail to the cross guard is as
original, with the eagle's chest and wing feathers unblemished, the head and beak still sharp as is the wreath and swastika. The grip
is in superlative condition, having only a miniscule chip at the top next to the pommel. The front of the grip displays plenty of graining,
and is mellowing nicely with age. The dagger has a fine original aluminum bullion portepee in excellent condition. The beautiful blade
is in mint condition having all of its original nickel-plated surfaces with frosted backgrounds highlighting the areas which are in relief.
The arabesque pattern throughout is striking! The blade is marked by maker: "Emil Voos Solingen". There are a couple of tiny
scratches at the tip, otherwise the blade is excellent. The matching scabbard is a classic generic type with some spots of oxidation
here and there. The bands seem to show some stress damage, typical from pulling, otherwise they have retained most of their shape
and surface design. A set of hangers in very good condition remains attached to the scabbard. A rare dagger in very nice condition:
a fine addition to any collection.
679: CUSTOM S.A. DAGGER WITH DAMASCUS BLADE
USD 4,000 - 6,000
CUSTOM S.A. DAGGER WITH DAMASCUS BLADEExcellent, rare S.A. dagger with Damascus blade in "as found" condition, and a
rare configuration. The brass cross guards may have at one time been gold plated, as the steel pommel nut still retains traces of a
gold wash. The scabbard mounts likewise retain traces of a gold wash. The guards retain good, smooth surfaces, and well-defined
edges and grooves. The grip is of medium ridge construction, and it is in very good condition, showing little wear and fitting the cross
guards very well. The SA runes button is in good condition with just a bit of surface wear, the inset eagle's surface is well-worn and
some tiny gaps between the eagle and grip have been professionally filled, possibly at the time of manufacture. The Damascus
blade bears a twist pattern which (obviously) repeats itself on obverse and reverse, with gold "Alles fur Deutschland" motto and
acorns slightly worn on the ridge line with a couple of oxidized spots, but still very good. The reverse of the blade bears a few
running marks, well clear of the "Clemen & Jung" maker's mark which also appears in gold and in relief. The scabbard shell is
straight and undented on both sides, with traces of the gold wash remaining on the mounts which are both in perfect condition. The
original screws are all in place, and are all unturned. The original brown paint remains essentially 100% intact.
680: VON NOSTITZ-WALLWITZ ENGRAVED HEER DAGGER, LIKELY
USD 3,000 - 4,000
VON NOSTITZ-WALLWITZ ENGRAVED HEER DAGGER, LIKELY ISSUED TO A KNIGHTS CROSS RECIPIENTVery fine condition
Heer dagger once owned by a member of the aristocratic von Nostitz-Wallwitz Family, and most likely to Gen. GUSTAV-ADOLF
VON NOSTITZ-WALLWITZ (1898-1945), a Knights Cross and German Cross in Gold recipient. The dagger itself is a
choice-condition example, in very fine condition throughout. The fittings on this dagger are the early 2nd style: the cross guard bears
a perfect eagle design with fine breast checkering and a wreathed, high-relief swastika. Even the talons have been hand-enhanced
on this eagle. The pommel has 12 perfect oak leaves around the perimeter, and the ferrule is of equal quality. The grip is a dark
orange and evenly toned, in near perfect condition. At the pommel top appears the engraved family crest of the von Nostitz-Wallwitz
Family. Some backgrounds have been nicely lined or pebbled for effect. It is quite rare to see a family crest on the top of a pommel above the national eagle and swastika! On the reverse of the cross guard is a beautifully engraved five-point crown, and beneath the
letters "v. N-W.". The scabbard is a standard 2nd style Eickhorn example, having good pebbled surfaces, exhibiting hints of frosting
in the protected areas around the carrying bands and the throat area. The thicker throat is retained by a center placed screw in the
reverse. The blade of this example is superlative, with a full mirror surface with 100% of the original graining. The needlelike tip is in
place, rating the blade absolutely mint. Etched with the 1935-41 squirrel design. The original small brown leather washer is in place
protecting this fine blade. The two oldest members of the family were Gerhard von Nostitz-Wallwitz and Gustav Adolf von
Nostitz-Wallwitz, and undoubtedly one of these men owned this dagger. Gerhard was a major by 1933 and generalmajor by 1941.
Gustav-Adolf, on the other hand, was a first lieutenant in 1930 and became a major in 1937. 1937 would most likely be the date that
Eickhorn produced this 2nd style variation cross guard, so there is a good chance that when Gustav Adolf von Nostitz-Wallwitz
achieved this rank, he purchased this dagger. After this, he became a Lieutenant Colonel with an artillery regiment in 1940 and in
1941 he became a Panzer commander, winning the German Cross in Gold. In 1942, he was in Russia and fought at Stalingrad. In
1944, he was with Panzer Artillery Regiment 89, was awarded the Knight's Cross and was promoted to General Major. He was killed
in action on May 31, 1945. So, the evidence indicates that this dagger belonged to Gustav-Adolf von Nostitz-Wallwitz, Knights Cross
recipient - conclusive proof would put its value at a multiple of our estimate. A beautiful, prime dagger!
681: DAMASCUS KRIEGSMARINE DAGGER
USD 2,000 - 3,000
DAMASCUS KRIEGSMARINE DAGGERRare Damascus steel 2nd Model Kriegsmarine dagger with hand-hammered and ID'ed
scabbard. The detail to the pommel and crossguard remains very good, including the eagle's head, breast and wings, talons, wreath
and raised swastika. The crossguard and its ends Rare Damascus steel 2nd Model Kriegsmarine dagger with hand-hammered and
ID'ed scabbard. The detail to the pommel and cross guard remains very good, including the eagle's head, breast and wings, talons,
wreath and raised swastika. The cross guard and its ends have good engraving and most of the original gilding remains. The grip
has developed a burnt orange color and remains tightly wrapped with twisted brass wire. The scabbard is one of the seldom seen
period hammered type with rope style bands. It remains straight and dent-free, although it appears that two or three dents or dings
may have been repaired long ago. The owner's name "Otto" is engraved perpendicular to the scabbard just beneath the throat and
filled with black paint. The fine true Damascus blade bears a swirl-type pattern, and it is flawless with a perfect, sharp tip. It is
unmarked. A brown leather washer is present, likely original. The dirk and scabbard are presented in a case with two Kriegsmarine
hangers, buckle, gold bullion chest insignia, and two shoulder patches. This item is being re-offered in this sale as bidder JOHN
ALLIOTT refused to honor any of his bids in our last auction.
682: LUFTWAFFE OFFICER'S SWORD
USD 800 - 900
LUFTWAFFE OFFICER'S SWORDLuftwaffe sword with aluminum fittings in very good condition, the swastikas on the pommel and
cross guard in fine condition with no fading or lifting. The feathering on the cross guard likewise remains in very good condition,
retaining its original detail. The grip pebbled leather grip is fine, and the single wire wrap is tight and undamaged. The 26 1/4" blade
is marked by maker SMF and bears a somewhat oxidized surface. The scabbard is in very good condition, with the blue leather
covering entirely intact, and fittings bearing only some surface scratches.
USD 800 - 1,200
LUFTWAFFE OFFICER'S SWORDLuftwaffe officer's sword with aluminum fittings which exhibit only the lightest surface wear only:
the pommel and cross guard swastikas are excellent, with no lifting or oxidation to either the swastikas or plating, and only a few
minute suraface scratches. The feathering on the cross guards is also in excellent condition, the extreme edges of a few rows of
feathers slightly indented and mentioned only for accuracy. The blue leather grip is scuffed or torn in a few places, but the
double-twisted wire-wrap remains tight. The 28 1/4" F. & A. Helbig blade is very good, exhibiting only average running marks. The
scabbard is straight and undented, and the leather bears only one small tear on the inside near bottom. The attached hanger shows
wear consistent with use, but it remains in very good condition. It should be mentioned that the grip and leather on the scabbard
have a white residue evident in places, likely a metal cleaner carelessly applied. We suspect this could be easily cleaned or
otherwise covered with appropriate leather polish.
684: CHAINED LUFTWAFFE DAGGER
USD 500 - 600
CHAINED LUFTWAFFE DAGGERA late war chained Luftwaffe dagger, the pommel nut and cross guard both in excellent condition
and showing only the lightest wear. The blue leather grip is completely intact, as is the double wrap of wire attached thereto. The
dagger blade is unmarked, not uncommon late in the war, and but for a very slight surface oxidation, it is in fine condition. The fittings
on the scabbard are likewise in excellent condition, but the blue cloth covering has flaked slightly in a few spots. Original chain and
hanger are attached, though the leather loop is broken. Overall a very good piece.
685: GERMAN FIREMAN'S DAGGER
USD 150 - 200
GERMAN FIREMAN'S DAGGERScarce World War II German fireman's dress dagger and scabbard by maker K. Negele, Tubingen,
10 1/2" long with black painted scabbard and black leather frog. Scabbard bears some scratches but no dents or dings, with leather
frog. Very good.
686: 2ND MODEL LUFTWAFFE DAGGER
USD 500 - 600
2ND MODEL LUFTWAFFE DAGGERAttractive 2nd Model Luftwaffe dagger, unmarked, in very nice condition. The pommel remains
very good, retaining much detail, and the cross guard is excellent with superb detail front and back. The factory darkening is also still
strong. The grip is a warm medium orange color, also in excellent condition with even coloration and bearing completely intact
twisted silver wire. The scabbard, though tarnished, is straight on both sides and undented, and the bands retain all detail. Both
screws at the throat remain untouched. The blade is unmarked save a Luftwaffe approval mark and it bears just a slight bit of
oxidation. The tip is undamaged and sharp. The leather washer remains in place. Also present are two Luftwaffe matching hangers,
one slightly frayed at top.
687: S.A. DAGGER
USD 500 - 700
S.A. DAGGERTransitional S.A. dagger with brown wood grip inset with S.A runes button and nickel eagle and swastika button with
excellent detail, 14 1/2" long sheathed. Grip bears a stain near pommel and a few negligible indents which barely detract. The cross
guards still retain a good edge, but have a little bit of corrosion where they meet the wood grip. The blade is quite good with slight
running marks. The fine etching of the S.A. motto "Alles fur Deutschland" ("Everything for Germany") is fairly deep and on the verso
the blade features the makers mark of "Robert Klaas" with: "RZM M7/37" approval stamp. The brown scabbard fits perfectly, with all
the nickel screws in place, no dents or dings but admittedly a few surface scratches.
688: GERMAN FIRE BAYONET WITH ENGRAVED BLADE
USD 200 - 300
GERMAN FIRE BAYONET WITH ENGRAVED BLADEFinely worked Gertman fire bayonet with 9 3/4" engraved blade bearing: "Fur
Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit", steel helmet, national eagle, swastika and oak leaves, leather washer still in place, but retrofitted
with a skull to one of the grips (which should be replaced). Black painted metal scabbard is also present. Very good.
689: GERMAN FIRE BAYONET WITH ENGRAVED BLADE
USD 300 - 400
GERMAN FIRE BAYONET WITH ENGRAVED BLADEFinely engraved German fire bayonet with 9 3/4" engraved blade bearing:
"Fur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit", steel helmet, national eagle, swastika and oak leaves, leather washer still in place. One black
grip scraped at an edge, else very good. Black painted metal scabbard is also present, a bit scuffed from use.
690: ALCOSO HEER DAGGER
USD 300 - 400
ALCOSO HEER DAGGERAlcoso Heer officer's dagger with scabbard. The silvered fittings remain in quite good condition: oak
leaves and rim of the pommel are very good, with only a tiny chip between two oak leaves. The cross guard eagle is in perfect
condition with all detail crisp and in an exceptional state of preservation, likewise the ferrule is in excellent condition. The beige grip
bears two tiny spots on the reverse, but is otherwise in fine condition. Scabbard has apparently never been cleaned, and bands and
the body of the scabbard show no damage. The blade was oxidized, largely at the center, and has been cleaned and "resuscitated".
Etched with Alcoso trademark.
691: 2ND MODEL LUFTWAFFE DAGGER
USD 500 - 600
2ND MODEL LUFTWAFFE DAGGERGood example of a 2nd Model Luftwaffe dagger and scabbard. The pommel bears fair detail
with oak leaves and swastika still distinct. The feathers on the wings and breast of the eagle at front are undamaged, and pebbling
on the reverse is likewise excellent. The oak leaves and acorns with borders which sit atop the quillons are also sharp and
undamaged. The twisted wire on the grip remains very taut, and the grip itself has aged to an even, mellow medium orange. It too
shows no damage. The blade is hallmarked by E & F Horster and bears some oxidation which has been attended to. The pebbled
scabbard has the standard oak leaf designs on the hanger bands, the finish of the scabbard has darkened but there are no dents or
dings visible anywhere. Overall a good dagger.
692: GERMAN RED CROSS HEWER
USD 400 - 500
GERMAN RED CROSS HEWERGerman Red Cross hewer with scabbard. The hewer bears checkered Bakelite grips held by the
original fixing screws, and it is in excellent condition. The finish on the pommel and the Red Cross emblem is fine, but the ends of the
cross guard arms show some bubbling, otherwise very good. The underside of the cross guard features the correct "GES. GESCH."
stamping indicating that the design was protected by law. The blade bears surface oxidation. The paint on the scabbard has a few
scratches, and the nickel trim is slightly corroded, but overall still quite good.
USD 800 - 1,200
LUFTWAFFE OFFICER'S SWORDLuftwaffe officer's sword with nickle-silver fittings. The fittings on this example, though tarnished,
still exhibit good detail showing largely only surface wear: the feathering on the cross guards is very good, as are the swastikas on
the pommel and cross guard. The pebbled blue leather grip is excellent, and the double-twisted wire-wrap is secure and tight. The
Paul Weyersberg & Co. marked 27 1/2" blade retains almost all of its original mirror-like finish but for average running marks and a
few tiny spots of oxidation. The blue leather-covering on the scabbard is faultless, its fittings bear light surface scratches
commensurate with use. The grip and leather covering to scabbard may have been professionally repaired or replaced at some point
in time.
USD 700 - 900
LUFTWAFFE OFFICER'S SWORDLuftwaffe sword with aluminum fittings which are worn but still acceptable, the swastikas on the
pommel having lost about half of their luster, and those on the cross guard much more distinct. The feathering on the cross guard,
thought in need of cleaning, still retains excellent detail. The double wire-wrapped grip is in excellent condition, though the decorative
band usually found between the grip and the cross guard is not present. The 26 1/4" blade is marked by maker SMF and bears a
somewhat oxidized surface. The scabbard is in much better condition, with the blue leather covering entirely intact, and fittings
bearing only some surface scratches. A swastika had been added just beneath the throat of the scabbard. Estimated accordingly.
695: R.A.D. HANGER
USD 350 - 450
R.A.D. HANGERComplete two-piece R.A.D. hanger, two spring clips remaining completely operable, all leather supple and intact.
Overall very good.
696: EICKHORN SWORD TAGS
USD 200 - 300
EICKHORN SWORD TAGSA fine items for the Eickhorn collector, a set of three periof Eicklhorn sword tags, each 4" long, printed
with the Eickhorn squirrel and with space for the sword number, length, width, etc. Unused.
697: PAUL SEILHEIMER SWORD AND DAGGER CATALOG
USD 250 - 350
PAUL SEILHEIMER SWORD AND DAGGER CATALOGCatalog of sword, daggers, hangers, etc. offered for sale by Waffenfabrik
Paul Seilheimer, Solingen", undated, ca. 1942, 12pp. 4to.. The maker illustrates dozens of items including swords for army and
police, and daggers for army, navy, S.A., Hitler Youth, foresters, etc. Fine.
698: ADOLF HITLER "FUHRER" STANDARD
USD 2,000 - 3,000
ADOLF HITLER "FUHRER" STANDARDSmall "Fuhrer standard" flag intended to be displayed only when the premises was visited
by Hitler himself, 20" x 20" overall, wool with printed design on both sides of the standard with the fly bearing two sewn-in cotton
loops at either end. The fly is additionally marked (faded): "St des Fuhrers 50x50". A small hole near center, a quarter-sized hole
near right edge, still very good.
699: LARGE NSDAP BANNER
USD 300 - 400
LARGE NSDAP BANNERLengthy NSDAP indoor banner, 59" wide, 14' long, red dyed cotton with a separately sewn white circular
field near center upon which is printed a black mobile swastika. The banner bears a loop running its width at the top to permit its
suspension by a pole. Frayed slightly at bottom, small separation at top loop, and typical aging, else very good. From the collection
of an aviator who instructed pilots during World War II and later founded the Waterbury-Plymouth airport (N-41).
700: N. S. R. L. FLAG
USD 300 - 400
N. S. R. L. FLAGScarce National Socialist Reich League for Physical Exercise (NSRL) flag, 54" x 39", a high-quality piece with the
swastika, eagle, and red and white fields all separately sewn pieces on both sides of the flag. Detail on the eagle has been machine
embroidered. There are multiple holes, though the larger ones appear at the bottom of the piece. The left edge bears loops through
which a pole once passed, indicating that the banner once hung sideways and probably within a building.
701: KRIEGSMARINE NAVAL PENNANT
USD 100 - 150
KRIEGSMARINE NAVAL PENNANTKriegsmarine naval signal pennant resembling the Japanese national flag, 57" x 70" (approx.),
cotton construction with a deep red circle printed on both sides. The tail of the pennant is over-sewn to prevent tattering, and the
hoist is covered in heavier nylon with a clip attached directly to one end and a longer braided cotton line and matching clip at the
other. The hoist is marked with the flag dimensions and "St V", and the maker's label is sewn to the reverse: "Wurttembergische
Cattunmanufactur Heidenheim a. Brz.". Heavily mothed in places, otherwise very clean and still presentable. This pennant does not
match any signal pennant we know of, so a bit of research may be required. From the collection of an aviator who instructed pilots
during World War II and later founded the Waterbury-Plymouth airport (N-41).
702: LARGE N.S.DA.P. BANNER
USD 250 - 350
LARGE N.S.DA.P. BANNERN.S.D.A.P. hanging banner, cotton, the body being approx. 51" x 144", cotton two-piece construction
with seperate white fields with printed black mobile swastikas sewn to both sides of the red body. The banner is looped at top to
allow a suspension from a horizontal pole, while the bottom bears three sewn-on snap clips to prevent the banner from being blown
about. In fine condition with no appreciable damage evident.
703: JAPANESE NATIONAL FLAGS
USD 150 - 200
JAPANESE NATIONAL FLAGSLot of three war-era Japanese national flags, 27" x 38", 26" x 32" and 20 1/5" x 32", with reinforced
tabs at the ties along the fly, one flag a bit foxed. Overall very good.
704: COLLAPSIBLE JAPANESE NATIONAL FLAG
USD 75 - 100
COLLAPSIBLE JAPANESE NATIONAL FLAGA one-of-a-kind item, a 12" x 8" rayon Japanese national flag, tied to a collapsible
black and white plastic-like staff with gold wood globe at top which, when opened, extends to 14 1/2". Its practical use is unknown,
although a portable flag and staff one could carry everywhere would be sure proof of one's devotion to emperor and country! In a
later, unrelated painted Japanese box.
705: MANFRED VON RICHTHOFEN
USD 6,000 - 8,000
MANFRED VON RICHTHOFEN(1892 - 1918) "The Red Baron", German aviator of World War I and his country's top ace with over
80 "kills", he was shot down and killed by Canadian A. Roy Brown. Absolutely beautiful signed photo "Freiherr v. Richthofen", 7" x 9"
(sight), a half-length image of the dashing aviator in uniform sporting his Pour le Merite about his neck, hands at his hips, boldly
signed at bottom. Also signed in pencil on the mount by the Berlin photographer. Fine condition. This fabulous photo is matted with a
8" x 8" note in indelible pencil attributed to von Richtofen, in German: "For Pets From your friend on your 29th birthday. Hope you
have good flying in your third decade". At bottom is a saucer with von Richthoffen's personal red crest, clearly a piece of china from
his own set. All three pieces are matted with photos of a Fokker triplane and brass descriptive plaques, set into a silver finish wood
frame and ready to display.
706: JOHN J. PERSHING
USD 400 - 600
JOHN J. PERSHING(1860 - 1948) American general "Black Jack" Pershing commanded troops sent to capture Pancho Villa, and
later was Commander in Chief of all American forces in Europe in World War I. Fine association oversized I.S.P., 12" x 18" b/w, an
image of the great general standing in uniform outdoors. Inscribed in the white bottom margin: "For Lt. Col. Robert C. Richardson
Commandant of Cadets With sincere good wishes John J. Pershing". Ink is a bit spotty in places and a 1" tear (repaired on verso)
affects first letter in signature, else very good. ROBERT C. RICHARDSON, JR. has a very distinguished military career. In addition to
his service at West Point, during World War I, he served as Liaison Officer for G.H.Q. Allied Headquarters and with American
Armies, Corps, and Divisions during the combat operations of 1918. Richardson was one of the chief planners of the Saint-Mihiel
and Meuse-Argonne offensives, reporting directly to Pershing. He would later be promoted to Lieutenant General, and during World
War II acted as Commanding General of the Hawaiian Department, Military Governor of Hawaii, and headed all Army personnel in
the Pacific Ocean Areas and Mid-Pacific.
707: JOHN A. LEJEUNE
USD 250 - 350
JOHN A. LEJEUNE(1867 - 1942) "The Greatest of all Leathernecks" 13th United States Marine Corps Commandant, commanded a
division during the First World War. Rare signed book, his autobiography: "Reminiscences of a Marine", (Philadelphia: Dorrance &
Co.), 1930. First edition, 488pp. 8vo., blue cloth covers with gilt printing. Spine and covers a bit worn, esp. at edges and corners.
Signed on the front flyleaf: "Best wishes of the author John A. Lejeune", with an additional inscription signed by the publisher
GORDON DORRANCE presenting the book to an unidentified colonel in 1931. Bookplate affixed to front pastedown.
708: JOHN J. PERSHING
USD 300 - 400
JOHN J. PERSHING(1860 - 1948) American general "Black Jack" Pershing commanded troops sent to capture Pancho Villa, and
later was Commander in Chief of all American forces in Europe in World War I. Very desirable oversize S.P. "John J. Pershing", 11"
x 16" b/w, a full-length view of Pershing in uniform, standing outdoors, A few very minor wrinkles in extreme margins, else very good.
709: JOHANN HEINRICH VON BERNSTORFF
USD 100 - 150
JOHANN HEINRICH VON BERNSTORFF(1862 - 1939) German politician and the ambassador to the United States and Mexico
from 1908 to 1917. Believed to have undertaken subversive activities while serving as Ambassador to the U.S. S.P. 9 1/2" x 13 1/2"
b/w, a chest up pose dated 1917. On the verso, "The Outlook" journalist Edward L. Conn noted: "Presented to me on Feb. 3,
1917...at 1 o'clock, one hour before receiving his passports...". Bernstorff was returned home on February 3, 1917, when Woodrow
Wilson severed diplomatic relations with Germany. Very good.
710: WILLIAM S. SIMS
USD 100 - 150
WILLIAM S. SIMS(1858 - 1936) American admiral who instituted great advancements in naval gunnery and adopted the convoy
system used in World War I. Playful A.Q.S. on his 12mo. correspondence card, Newport, Mar. 5, 1927, an original limerick penned
for a father and his four sons "Who are fans of the autograph fad", to which he obligingly adds five signatures and his rank. A vandal
added a postage stamp at lower-left which could be soaked-off, else fine.
711: WILLIAM S. BENSON
USD 300 - 400
WILLIAM S. BENSON(1855 - 1932) American admiral and the first Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), holding the post throughout
World War I. Benson oversaw a huge expansion of the Navy, the extension of its operations to European waters and the
transportation of the A.E.F. to France. After the November 1918 Armistice, he was an active participant in the lengthy peace
negotiations held in France. Large archive of about 38 A.L.S.s "Papa" and "Father", a total of about 120pp., most 8vo., written from a
variety of places with many penned aboard a warship at sea between 1898 and 1929, all sent to his son Howard Hartwell James
Benson (1888-1975), a future Navy commodore himself who would command submarines, the USS TENNESSEE, and serve as
Commandant Seventh Naval District, 1942-45. Benson discusses the refitting of the USS VERMONT, a cruise to the Azores, his
pleasure in learning his son had been sworn-in as a midshipman while warning him to abide by his religion, effusive praise for the
young man's efforts, a lengthy description of the UISS TENNESSEE and "cannibals" of the Admiralty Islands, construction of the
USS UTAH, the increased manning of the Navy, events and activities concerning the U.S. Shipping Board, writing his memoirs,
stock transactions, politics, etc. Mostly personal content but nevertheless a heart-warming archive spanning thirty years and two
Navy careers.
712: ALVIN C. YORK
USD 100 - 150
ALVIN C. YORK(1887 - 1964) American soldier of World War I who single-handedly captured 132 German prisoners and was
awarded a Medal of Honor. Bold signature on the face of an envelope postmarked at Wolf River, Tn., 1922 - York's home town.
713: PHILIPPE PETAIN
USD 150 - 200
PHILIPPE PETAIN1856 - 1951) French marshal who defended Verdun in World War I, later Premier of Nazi-sympathetic Vichy
France. War-date A.L.S. on his 12mo. personal correspondence card, [n.p.], May 20, 1917, mentions that he has received his
correspondent's letter and that the fact that he has been transfered has not caused him to forget to respond. He also states that his
friend is very likely to receive what he wishes for, likely a promotion. Very good.
714: MAPS USED BY GEN. JOHN PERSHING IN THE PLANNING OF
USD 2,000 - 3,000
MAPS USED BY GEN. JOHN PERSHING IN THE PLANNING OF MEUSE-ARGONNE OFFENSIVE, ENDING WORLD WAR
IHistoric group of eight maps used by A.E.F. Gen. John J. Pershing in the planning of the critical Meuse-Argonne offensive by the
A.E.F., September 26, 1918 until the Armistice on November 11, a total of 47 days. The Meuse-Argonne Offensive was the largest in
U.S. military history, involving 1.2 million American soldiers. These maps originate directly from the estate of Gen. ROBERT C.
RICHARDSON who served on Pershing's staff and was crucial in the planning of the attack. Included is: 4" x 23" French map
overprinted by the 29th Engineers, titled: "CONFIDENTIAL G-2, FIRST ARMY, NOV. 9, 1918 OPERATION OF NOV. 1-7, 1918...",
showing the advance of allied forces each day; printed map in French, 34" x 30", heavily annotated and diagrammed in black ink:
"SECRET" and showing positions, objectives, "ARTILLERY NEUTRALIZATION...HOSTILE POSITIONS...", etc.; a 33" x 23" French
map overprinted in red by the 29th Engineers, also marked "SECRET MAP ROOM, G-3, G.H.Q....ARTILLERY NEUTRALIZATION
AREA", shows objectives and areas to be shelled; a 31" x 22" hand-colored map showing advances from Sep. 26 to Oct. 30, 1918; a
38" x 20" map very heavily annotated with troop movements, lines, positions, advances, etc., obviously used "on the fly"; a second
such map, 22" x 14; a third such map, 18" x 14"; and a French printed map, 33" x 23, showing region of Melun, three positions
marked. All are in overall very good condition. ROBERT C. RICHARDSON, JR. (1882-1954) American Army general, Commanding
General of the Hawaiian Department, Military Governor of Hawaii, and commanded all Army personnel in the Pacific Ocean Areas
and Mid-Pacific. During World War I, Richardson served as Liaison Officer for G.H.Q Allied Headquarters and with American Armies,
Corps, and Divisions during the combat operations of 1918. Richardson was one of the chief planners of the Saint-Mihiel and
Meuse-Argonne offensives, reporting directly to Pershing.
715: MAPS USED BY GEN. JOHN PERSHING IN THE PLANNING OFTHE
USD 750 - 1,000
MAPS USED BY GEN. JOHN PERSHING IN THE PLANNING OFTHE ST. MIHIEL OFFENSIVEHistoric group of four maps used by
A.E.F. Gen. John J. Pershing in the planning of the battle of Saint-Mihiel, Sep. 12-15, 1918. Pershing's A.E.F. and 110,000 French
troops under his command attacked unprepared German positions. These maps originate directly from the estate of Gen. ROBERT
C. RICHARDSON who served on Pershing's staff and was crucial in the planning of the attack. Included is: French map overprinted
in red by the 29th Engineers, 34" x 30", "ST. MIHIEL OPERATIONS MAP ROOM G-3 G.H.Q. SECRET" showing corps and
divisional lines, the "JUMPING OFF" line, and "EXPLOITATION" for French and American forces for the first two days, along with
hostile's positions; a French map overprinted in German, 32" x 42", marked "TOP SECRET!" and showing German defensive
positions in the St. Mihiel region (possibly a captured map), with pencil maps sketched on verso; a 22" x 16" map showing French
and American infantry and cavalry positions; and a Nov. 20, 1918 24" x 20" map describing the offensive. All are in overall very good
condition. ROBERT C. RICHARDSON, JR. (1882-1954) American Army general, Commanding General of the Hawaiian
Department, Military Governor of Hawaii, and commanded all Army personnel in the Pacific Ocean Areas and Mid-Pacific. During
World War I, Richardson as Liaison Officer for G.H.Q Allied Headquarters and with American Armies, Corps, and Divisions during
the combat operations of 1918. Richardson was one of the chief planners of the Saint-Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives,
reporting directly to Pershing.
716: POST-ARMISTICE MAPS USED BY GEN. JOHN J. PERSHING IN
USD 750 - 1,000
POST-ARMISTICE MAPS USED BY GEN. JOHN J. PERSHING IN THE ENDING OF HOSTILITIES AND OCCUPATION OF THE
RHINELANDHistoric group of maps used by A.E.F. Gen. John J. Pershing following the Nov. 11, 1918 armistice to disarm the
German army and occupy the Rhineland per the terms of the Armistice. These maps originate directly from the estate of Gen.
ROBERT C. RICHARDSON who served on Pershing's staff, planned St. Mihiel and Meause-Argonne, and served in the occupation.
Included is a French map, 34" x 30", stamped "SECRET...MAP ROOM G.H.Q....", Jan. 19, 1919, shows various sectors of the front
and Coblenz and which U.S. Army Corps would occupy each section; French printed map, 31" x 35", hand-colored zones showing
advances from July 18 to Nov. 11, 1918; French map, 70" x 47", showing the zones of occupation of the allied nations; German map,
51" x 31", "3rd American Army Plan of Occupation of American Forces in Germany; French map, 50" x 31", shows advancing of
Americans on Coblenz from Nov. 11 to Dec. 11, 1918; French map, 42" x 22", stamped "SECRET...MAP ROOM G.H.Q....", shows
bridgehead and American sector in Coblenz; French map, 46" x 34", stamped "SECRET...MAP ROOM G.H.Q....", Dec. 17, 1918,
shows positions and areas of resistance; a similar map, Dec. 16, 1918; a 36" x 30" map of the positions of Italian armies, a 16" x 11"
hand-colored map showing advances during the 2nd Battle of the Marne; and two impressive 35" x 43" printed maps "Order of Battle
on Western Front", as of Armistice Day, 1918. All are in overall very good condition. ROBERT C. RICHARDSON, JR. (1882-1954)
American Army general, Commanding General of the Hawaiian Department, Military Governor of Hawaii, and commanded all Army
personnel in the Pacific Ocean Areas and Mid-Pacific. During World War I, Richardson as Liaison Officer for G.H.Q Allied
Headquarters and with American Armies, Corps, and Divisions during the combat operations of 1918. Richardson was one of the
chief planners of the Saint-Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives, reporting directly to Pershing.
717: GEN. ROBERT C. RICHARDSON'S MAPS AND NOTES FROM FRENCH
USD 600 - 800
GEN. ROBERT C. RICHARDSON'S MAPS AND NOTES FROM FRENCH MILITARY SCHOOLROBERT C. RICHARDSON, JR.
(1882-1954) American Army general, Commanding General of the Hawaiian Department, Military Governor of Hawaii, and
commanded all Army personnel in the Pacific Ocean Areas and Mid-Pacific. During World War I, Richardson as Liaison Officer for
G.H.Q Allied Headquarters and with American Armies, Corps, and Divisions during the combat operations of 1918. Richardson was
one of the chief planners of the Saint-Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives, reporting directly to Pershing. Fine grouping of notes
and maps from Richardson's course of study taken at the Ecole Superieure de Guerre in Paris, 1924-26, following his distinguished
service during World War I. Present is Richardson's textbook: "Tactique Generale" by Prof. Col. Lemoine, containing within approx.
100 maps and illustrations of battles from the mid-1800s, on, maneuvers, etc., signed by the future general on the front flyleaf. A
second notebook bears Richardson's types notes from his classes, about 75pp. 4to. on lined paper. Most impressive are the approx.
40 printed maps, some from his days of service on Pershing's staff, all showing positions and movements of Allied forces during
World War I. An instructive, interesting grouping.
718: MAP USED BY. GEN. JOHN J. PERSHING IN AN ATTACK ON ST.
USD 400 - 600
MAP USED BY. GEN. JOHN J. PERSHING IN AN ATTACK ON ST. MIHIEL SALIENTImportant map used by A.E.F. Gen. John J.
Pershing in the planning of an attack on a salient of Saint-Mihiel, Aug. 30, 1918. The map originates directly from the estate of Gen.
ROBERT C. RICHARDSON who served on Pershing's staff and was crucial in the planning of the attack. The French 33" x 30" map
is stamped "SECRET" in three places and indicates it originated in: "MAP ROOM G-3, G.H.Q.", Pershing's headquarters. A typed
key affixed at top shows advances expected on the first day, ultimate objectives, division and corps boundaries, hostile positions,
and the "Exploitation Line". Various divisions and corps are labeled by name. Very good condition. ROBERT C. RICHARDSON, JR.
commanded all Army personnel in the Pacific Ocean Areas and Mid-Pacific. During World War I, Richardson as Liaison Officer for
G.H.Q Allied Headquarters and with American Armies, Corps, and Divisions during the combat operations of 1918. Richardson was
one of the chief planners of the Saint-Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives, reporting directly to Pershing.
719: A.E.F. INTELLIGENCE AND PRESS REPORTS
USD 150 - 200
A.E.F. INTELLIGENCE AND PRESS REPORTSIncludes 19 printed copies of the "Press Review", issued by the 2nd Section,
General Staff, General Headquarters, A.E.F., each marked "Confidential", Oct. 2, 1918 to Jan. 23, 1919, each 2-3pp. large 4to.,
excerpts of comments made in Allied, neutral, and the German press; a printed "Summary of Intelligence", 8pp. legal folio, basically
a situation report with the warning: "Not to be taken into front line trenches"; two printings of "Summary of Information", G.H.Q., 3pp.
total, Nov. 26 and 29, 1918, results of interrogations, etc.; and a copy of the newspaper "The Octogon" with a column written by
future Lt. Gen. ROBERT C. RICHARDSON from whose estate these items emanate. Very good.
720: AMERICAN SERVES IN AMBULANCE CORPS IN ITALY
USD 150 - 200
AMERICAN SERVES IN AMBULANCE CORPS IN ITALYPair of documents issued to U.S. Army Ambulance Service Sgt. First Class
Richard Yost while serving with the Italian Army, the first 1p. 4to., "War Zone", Oct. 27, 1918, in Italian, apparently an authorization
for Yost to serve, the second document 1p. sm. folio, "Zone of War", Feb. 26, 1919, the award of the War Merit Cross to Yost, signed
by an unidentified general. Light toning, both framed.
721: BREECHES BUOY LIFE RING FROM THE SINKING OF THE R.M.S.
USD 10,000 - 12,000
BREECHES BUOY LIFE RING FROM THE SINKING OF THE R.M.S. LUSITANIAAn exceptionally rare relic of one of the most
notorious vessel sinkings of all time, a breeches buoy, or a life ring with canvas support, discovered near the scene of the vessel's
loss by a French naval vessel. The 28" diameter life ring with canvas sewn cover is painted yellow with the vessel's name
"LUSITANIA" in black flanked by two small black stars. Sewn to the ring and further attached with hemp lines is a canvas seat with
two leg openings, a large hole at front. The person to be rescued would place his legs into the holes with the rink about his waist.
The victim and ring would then be pulled from one vessel to another along a line stretched between the two pints. This breeches
buoy obviously came loose from the LUSITANIA as she went down. The original circular iron sliding ring where the ropes would
meet above the victim's head is no longer present. The original provenance accompanying the breeches buoy ring is present,
including a period note on a 12mo. sheet of paper, obviously written by a French speaker: "This buoy was picked up upon the scene
of the disaster by the contre torpilleur 'Rafale' and was brought into Rochefort sue-mer- (station de navires de [?] Francais) and was
sold together with other picked up wreckage to Lieut. de Vaisseau Besson by the sailors of the Rafale". Also present is the letter of
provenance from the original owner of the buoy, the French naval officer "Lieutenant de Vaisseau Bresson", 3pp. 8vo., Rochefort
(the site of a French naval base), May 3, 1917 in French to an unidentified man. Loosely translated: " You ask me any questions
about the buoy which I will address...You know it is very difficult, especially for we French naval officers to give such details. On your
insistence I was able to obtain [information] from one of my colleagues whose crew was able to seize that equipment at sea during a
patrol trip...offering living proof of the sinister submarine warfare of our enemies. My colleague and friend who had that buoy was
willing to offer that information to me...". The next owner of this historic relic was A. Piatt Andrew, Jr. (1873-1936), an economist,
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, founder and director of the American Ambulance Field Service during World War I, and a U.S.
Representative from Massachusetts. A "North Shore Breeze" article from Oct. 6, 1922 (copy included) describes this breeches buoy
as being on display in Andrew's home "Red Roof" in East Gloucester, Mass. Thereafter, it remained within the family until about
2006 when it was sold to a militaria dealer, then to a colleague whose son has inherited this relic. Paperwork of various types from
previous owners is also present. Also included are two original photographs of Andrew from his estate, a 32pp. 8vo. illustrated
Cunard Line brochure with images of the accommodations of the Lusitania, Mauretania, and other vessels in the fleet, two period
post cards picturing the Luisitania with 1910 schedules printed on the verso, a March, 1921 French military automobile service
reunion program, two printed speeches by Andrew, newspaper clippings, and two Gloucester Daily Times" newspapers with front
page stories covering Andrews' death and funeral services. A breeches buoy identical to this example has been displayed at the
Imperial War Museum in London (photo included). Lifeboat and other lifesaving relics of the LUSITANIA are exceptionally rare,
probably more so than those of the TITANIC. Only six out of 48 lifeboats were launched successfully, with several more overturning,
splintering to pieces and breaking apart. Eighteen minutes after the torpedo struck, the bow struck the seabed while the stern was
still above the surface, and in a manner similar to the sinking of Titanic three years earlier, the stern rose into the air and slid beneath
the waves. In such a short span of time, comparatively few had the opportunity to don life vests. Of the 1,959 passengers and crew
aboard Lusitania at the time of the sinking, 1,198 of the people aboard the ship lost their lives.
722: DECK PLAN OF THE R.M.S. LUSITANIA
USD 200 - 300
DECK PLAN OF THE R.M.S. LUSITANIARare ticket agent's deck plan of the R.M.S. LUSITANIA, 27" x 20 1/2", shows every
accommodation of every deck of the vessel, along with the rates for each room for trans-Atlantic crossings at high and low seasons.
An image of the LUSTANIA appears at upper-left, with Cunard's flag opposite. Interestingly, the highest rate was for the "Royal" suite
at $2,250, while 3rd Class passage near the waterline set the traveler back as little as $127.50. The plans bear the ink stamp of
Cunard's Philadelphia ticket agent. Fine.
723: PASSENGER'S LETTER ON R.M.S. LUSITANIA LETTERHEAD
USD 400 - 500
PASSENGER'S LETTER ON R.M.S. LUSITANIA LETTERHEADGood content passenger's letter on "R.M.S. 'LUSITANIA'" letterhead
with Cunard Line seal, 2pp. 8vo., June 9, 1909 to "Mr. German" (!) in which a lady thanks the man for a box of roses he has sent to
her: "Pink and red roses are my favorite flowers..." and hopes he will attend the next large Masonic meeting. Fine.
724: PASSENGER'S LETTER ON R.M.S. LUSITANIA LETTERHEAD
USD 400 - 500
PASSENGER'S LETTER ON R.M.S. LUSITANIA LETTERHEADGood content passenger's letter on "Cunard R.M.S. 'LUSITANIA'"
illustrated letterhead, 4pp. 8vo., [At sea}, Mar. 22, 1909. An unknown passenger writes his mother, in part: "...We are now two days
out at sea. Homeward bound...the breaking of a blade from one of our propellers, we will be delayed...we were running at a fast
clip...all at once the steamer began to vibrate fearfully and for a moment we were alarmed...the great engines stopped...the motion of
the steamer affects me very little...the boat is moving and shaking so...". Horizontal fold, slight soiling, else very good.
725: PASSENGER LETTER WRITTEN ABOARD THE R.M.S. LUSITANIA
USD 200 - 300
PASSENGER LETTER WRITTEN ABOARD THE R.M.S. LUSITANIALot of three items, includes an A.L.S. "Aunt Sarah" written
aboard the vessel on lettersheet bearing an image of the vessel and "CUNARD R.M.S. 'LUSITANIA'", 2pp. 8vo., [n.d.]: "...the day
and the ocean are prefectly grand and am going very fast and it is rather shaky. Hope all is well...". Horizontal split rather crudely
mended. With mailing envelope and a 1909 postcard picturing the vessel with a log abstract on verso showing her speed to average
over 23 knots. Overall good to very good.
726: POSTCARD AND LETTER SHEET FROM THE R.M.S. LUSITANIA
USD 150 - 200
POSTCARD AND LETTER SHEET FROM THE R.M.S. LUSITANIALot of two items, includes a blank two-page 8vo. lettersheet
bearing an image of the vessel and reading: "Cunard R.M.S. 'LUSITANIA'.", along with a postcard photo of the ship docking at
Liverpool, postmarked Aug. 16, 1907 in which the sender, possibly a crewman, mentions that "Solway" would have to "repair" at
Leith. Two pieces.
727: MENUS FROM THE R.M.S. LUSITANIA (2)
USD 200 - 300
MENUS FROM THE R.M.S. LUSITANIA (2)Pair of menus from the R.M.S. LUSITANIA, each 1p. 8vo., one blind-embossed with
bronzed images of Britannia and Liberty flanking the vessel, Nov. 25, 1908, the second bearing the vessel's name and seal of the
Cunard Line, Aug. 31, 1909. Corner creased. Two pieces.
728: MENU AND BAND SCHEDULE FROM THE R.M.S. LUSITANIA
USD 200 - 300
MENU AND BAND SCHEDULE FROM THE R.M.S. LUSITANIALot of two Lusitania items, includes: "List of Saloon Passengers" for
the vessel's New York to Liverpool voyage, Nov. 25, 1908, 16pp. 8vo. with color embossed cover, includes the aforementioned
passenger list, information on the vessel and booking, telegram rates, ads and schedules for Cunard, the band schedule, and
various trans-Atlantic routes. Last page chipped at top. Also: embossed stand-up menu, 1p. 8vo., Aug. 28, 1911, extensive listing.
Two pieces.
729: NOTE PENNED ABOARD R.M.S. LUSITANIA ON SHIP'S CARD
USD 150 - 200
NOTE PENNED ABOARD R.M.S. LUSITANIA ON SHIP'S CARDRMS Lusitania note card imprinted withj an image of the doomed
vessel and: "On Board the R.M.S. "LUSITANIA'", 4 1/2" x 3 1/2", "Monday", in which the sender writes: "Have had a good voyage...".
Very good.
730: R.M.S. LUSITANIA LIST OF PASSENGERS AND SCHEDULE
USD 150 - 200
R.M.S. LUSITANIA LIST OF PASSENGERS AND SCHEDULEPair of items from the R.M.S. LUSITANIA, includes a "List of Saloon
Passengers" aboard the vessel for her transit from New York to Liverpool, sailing Oct. 9, 1912, contained within an octavo booklet,
about 30pp., includes information for passengers, telegram rates, Cunard fleet list, sailing schedule, and a fold-out color route map.
Sold with a 16pp. booklet setting forth various 1910-11 Cunard schedules, with a colorful cover. Some faults, good condition. Two
pieces.
731: LUSITANIA AND CUNARD LINE PROMOTIONAL EPHEMERA
USD 150 - 200
LUSITANIA AND CUNARD LINE PROMOTIONAL EPHEMERALot of two items includes a 14pp. 8vo. photo illustrated brochure
issued by Cunard showing their various vessels and scenes within, three including the LUSITANIA, trans-Atlantic routes, describing
the various vessels and classes, sold with a postcard picturing the LUSITANIA and bearing a log abstract on the verso showing her
average speed of over 24 knots allowing a crossing in only four days and 18 hours. Overall very good.
732: R.M.S. LUSITANIA PROMOTIONAL BROCHURE
USD 100 - 150
R.M.S. LUSITANIA PROMOTIONAL BROCHURELarge format R.M.S. LUSITANIA and MAURITANIA promotional brochure, 20pp.
12" x 9 3/4", with photo illustrations. The booklet stresses the great size of the two vessels, describing them as "palatial floating
hotels" and showing them in side-be-side photo comparisons with large, well-known buildings in England, the pyramids, the U.S.
Capitol, the Brooklyn Bridge, etc., along with horsepower comparisons with earlier ships. Covers soiled and a bit worn, else very
good. Sold with a blank sheet of passenger letterhead picturing and naming the doomed ship. Two pieces.
733: R.M.S. LUSITANIA MEMORIAL CARD
USD 200 - 300
R.M.S. LUSITANIA MEMORIAL CARDScarce black-bordered memorial card printed in the wake of the sinking of the LUSITANIA, 4
3/4" x 3 1/2", reads in part: "In Memory of the 1502 Souls, Passengers & Crew, of the S.S. 'LUITANIA,' Torpedoed off the Coast of
Ireland, on FRIDAY, May 7th, 1915. Victims of the War Lord's Lust for Slaughter...". There follows beneath an eight-line somber
poem mourning the loss. Printed by H. P. Such, London. Set in a silver period frame. Sold with a color postcard depicting the vessel
with a log extract on the verso showing her speed on a crossing to have averaged 24 knots, along with a pocket promotional
notebook issued by a British ship equipment manufacturer, leather covered, picturing the LUSITANIA within. Three pieces.
734: GERMAN PROPAGANDA POSTER QUOTES KAISER WILHELM
USD 60 - 80
GERMAN PROPAGANDA POSTER QUOTES KAISER WILHELMA sobering printed broadside, 11 1/2" x 19", [n.p., n.d.], in French,
a propaganda poster likely issued in France or Belgium meant to instill fear in the soldiers defending their homelands. The poster
partly quotes a speech given by Wilhelm II to recruits in Potsdam on Nov. 23, 1891. In part: "...RECRUITS!...You may be called upon
at any moment to shoot at members of your own family, or to cut down father, mother, brothers or sisters. My orders in this respect
are to be executed without alacrity, and without murmur...You must do your duty without listening to the voice of your hearts!...".
Large chip at left margin, a few marginal tears and weak folds.
736: GERMANS ARREST BELGIANS IN DOUAI, FRANCE
USD 60 - 80
GERMANS ARREST BELGIANS IN DOUAI, FRANCEPrinted broadside, 16 1/2" x 24 1/2", Douai, France, Apr. 29, 1915, signed in
type by Mayor Charles Bertin. German occupiers place Belgian citizens in Douai under house arrest, in part: "NOTICE TO BELGIAN
SUBJECTS...Belgians residing at Douai [France]...will be allowed to return to Belgium at a date to be fixed later...they must register
AT ONCE at the Town Hall...". Very good. Douai was a major transportation and commercial center near the Belgian border and was
burned during World War I. Sold with a second item, a handwritten notice, 1p. 8vo., Douai, ca. 1915, in which the Germans indicate
that inhabitants who own bicycles are to bring them to the Town Hall from where the bicycles will be "transported" on June 11. Of
course, bicycles were a common mode of troop transport. Two pieces.
737: GERMAN OCCUPIERS RESTRICT TRADE IN HORSES
USD 60 - 80
GERMAN OCCUPIERS RESTRICT TRADE IN HORSESPrinted occupation broadside, 15 1/2" x 11", Douai, France, July 24, 1915,
in French and German, signed in type by a German officer "Lotter". In part: "Whoever has the intention of buying or selling a horse,
must previously declare such purchase or sale at the Etappen-Kommandanteur...Anyone neglecting to make this declaration, will be
punished with a fine or imprisonment...". Weak folds, some toning, else very good.
738: BRITISH RECRUITMENT POSTER
USD 200 - 300
BRITISH RECRUITMENT POSTERWorld War I British recruitment poster, 28" x 41", shows a British soldier extending his hand
across the Atlantic to grasp the hand of a British citizen in the Unites States as if to help him come back "home" across the ocean.
Captioned: "BRITISHERS YOU'RE NEEDED COME ACROSS NOW" Fine.
739: GERMAN WORLD WAR I EPHEMERA
USD 100 - 150
GERMAN WORLD WAR I EPHEMERAExcellent group of German World War I ephemera, includes 27 postcards depicting military
leaders, battle scenes, naval vessels, etc., three 6" x 8" photos of a crashed German plane, German tank, and British soldier in the
trenches, one memorial card, and seven pieces of emergency scrip.
740: WORLD WAR I GERMAN SOLDIER GROUP PHOTOS
USD 100 - 150
WORLD WAR I GERMAN SOLDIER GROUP PHOTOSLot of eleven postcard photographs, with eight showing various groups of
German soldiers posing formally and informally in various seasonal uniforms, also an image of men standing about a group of
cannon and an unexploded shell. Very good.
741: WORLD WAR I EPHEMERA LOT
USD 100 - 150
WORLD WAR I EPHEMERA LOTLot of five items, includes a 9" dia. circular wall plaque picturing a soldier, eagles, flags, tanks, etc.
with patriotic content, made specifically for the soldier's family; three German postcards showing a young miss with her (painted)
horse, meant to be titillating; and a U.S. Third Army dinner program, Coblenz, May 10, 1919, the meal given in honor of future Gen.
JONATHAN WAINWRIGHT. Very good.
742: GERMAN MAP FOR MILITARY MANEUVERS
USD 100 - 150
GERMAN MAP FOR MILITARY MANEUVERSCloth-backed map used by Germany's 13th Armee in 1911 and covering the region
from Ulm south to Friedrichshafen, 38 1/2" x 27", printed in black and white and showing topographical details, roads, villages, towns
and cities, etc. On mobilization in 1914, the corps was subordinated to the 5th Army and saw action on the Western Front. In 1915,
drafts from the Württemberg line regiments were used to form a Württemberg mountain battalion, which became a part of the
Alpenkorps division in 1917. This was the unit in which the young Erwin Rommel distinguished himself on the Romanian and Italian
fronts.
743: 1915 ROSENTHAL PORCELAIN RED CROSS PLATE
USD 200 - 300
1915 ROSENTHAL PORCELAIN RED CROSS PLATERare 1915 Rosenthal porcelain plate, 8 3/8" dia., issued to benefit the
Vaterlandischer Frauenverein and the Red Cross. Fine.
744: "STARS AND STRIPES" REPRINTED ISSUES OF WORLD WAR I
USD 150 - 200
"STARS AND STRIPES" REPRINTED ISSUES OF WORLD WAR IBound collection of reprinted, full-size and complete issues of
"Stars and Stripes" from Feb. 8, 1918 to June 13, 1919, issued by The National Tribune Co., Washington, no publication date but
ca.1950. From the estate of Lt. Gen. Robert C. Richardson, Jr. Fine.
745: BAVARIAN GENERAL'S PICKELHAUBE
USD 8,000 - 10,000
BAVARIAN GENERAL'S PICKELHAUBEScarce Bavarian general's spiked helmet, or pickelhaube. The black leather body displays
no major faults, only honest age and some negligible minor crazing in a few areas. The helmet features an angled front visor with all
silver furniture. The wappen is particularly attractive, with the enamel in virtually untouched condition. The fluted spike stands 5" tall
and a national and state kokarde adorn the sides of the helmet. Silver chin scales are in excellent condition. Within, the leather
sweatband is in good condition, having sprung only a few stitches at front. The two-piece light green silk liner is intact, though slightly
soiled. Also present is the conical padded and lined leather carrying case with strap, the paper label at top reading: "Neu-Ulm". Very
good.
745A: 12TH BRANDENBURG DRAGOONS PICKELHAUBE & SHOULDER BOARDS
USD 3,500 - 4,500
12TH BRANDENBURG DRAGOONS PICKELHAUBE & SHOULDER BOARDSRare, very fine condition 12th Brandenburg
Dragonaires spiked helmet, or Pickelhaube. The black leather body is faultless, as is the angle-edged front visor with all silver
furniture. The sterling Wappen is gorgeous, with a crowned eagle and the motto: "MIT GOTT FUR KOENIG UND VATERLAND" on a
banner extending across the eagle's breast at center. The spike stands 5" tall and is secured with four brass rosettes. A national and
state Kokarde are affixed to either side of the helmet, securing bright brass, unblemished chin scales in excellent condition. Within,
the leather sweatband is also in excellent condition, the two-piece white silk liner is present, though frayed. Also included is the
conical padded and lined leather carrying case with two straps and one buckle (one buckle lost). The soldier's silver thread button-on
shoulder boards are included, 4 1/2" long, each with regimental number "12" in gold letters affixed thereto, set onto stiff yellow felt
backing. An excellent combination of a rare Pickelhaube and shoulder boards, all in superior condition.
746: BAVARIAN RESERVE CHEVAULEGE MANNSCHAFT PICKELHAUBE
USD 800 - 1,200
BAVARIAN RESERVE CHEVAULEGE MANNSCHAFT PICKELHAUBEBavarian Reserve Chevalauger Mannschaft pickelhaube. A
very good black leather body with only some minor crazing and an angled front visor, all brass furniture. A finely detailed wappen is
particularly attractive, and excellent chin scales terminate in national and state kokardes. The fluted spike stands 4 1/2" tall. Within,
the leather sweatband is in good condition showing only a little bit of cracking on the edge from use, blue silk liner is intact, though
soiled. Overall very good.
747: UNIFORM AND FIELD GEAR OF JAMES T. LEAHY, MACHINE
USD 300 - 400
UNIFORM AND FIELD GEAR OF JAMES T. LEAHY, MACHINE GUNNER, 108TH INFANTRYComplete World War I uniform of
Warrant Officer James T. Leahy, a machine gunner attached to the 108th Infantry. Leahy enlisted July 25, 1917 and was wounded in
action Oct. 17, 1918. He was returned to the U.S. on Dec. 14, 1918 due to the severity of his wounds but remained in the service
until 1922. Included in this lot: garrison cap, officer's service cap with device, cotton khaki breeches (some field repairs and stains),
cotton khaki coat with rare split ring removeable eagle buttons, Victory Bar with two stars, officer's U.S. and Judge Advocate General
insignia, pullover flannel shirt (some repairs), woolen puttees with tie straps intact, issued boot socks (three, darned), and shirt
collars. Other non-uniform items include his (damaged) gas mask, three mess kits, one with eating utensils, two oversized photos,
one showing his company, 27th Division clippings, two programs for the famous parade given in New York in honor of the 27th
Division, and U.S. Army Regulations, 1918, bound, with obsolete entries excised by Leahy and revisions carefully added. Should be
seen, sold as-is
748: OHIO "BUCKEYE" DIVISION UNIFORM
USD 250 - 350
OHIO "BUCKEYE" DIVISION UNIFORMOhio National Guard "Buckeye" Division tunic, with (unmatched) pants and shirt, all in very
good to fine condition. The olive wool tunic bears a single overseas stripe and discharge stripe with division patch on left shoulder. It
lacks but a single button at the neck, and has only one tiny moth nip in one pocket, but is otherwise near flawless. A pair of medium
brown wool pants is also present, likewise flawless but for the loss of two buttons in the fly. Finally, a medium wool four-button work
shirt is present, and again flawless but for a 3/4" field repair in the upper-right pocket. The Buckeyes fought with distinction in the
Meuse-Argonne offensive and the St. Mihiel salient. This crack unit suffered almost 5,400 casualties while in France. An Ohio Guard
unit also formed part of the 42nd "Rainbow" Division.
749: IDENTIFIED AMERICAN CORPORAL'S JACKET
USD 100 - 150
IDENTIFIED AMERICAN CORPORAL'S JACKETWorld War I wool jacket of Corporal Albert R. Reimsnider, Co. "G", 56th Pioneer
Infantry. The jacket bears the appropriate service stripe commensurate with the corporal's six months overseas and a red discharge
stripe, infantry collar insignia, and Third Army shoulder patch. A World War I service medal is pinned to the left breast, with badges
for Meuse-Argonne and Defensive Sector. Also present is a long group photo of Co. "G" with Reimsnider indicated thereon, a
postcard photo of Reimsnider wearing this uniform, a few postcards he had sent home, a list of company regiment members, and his
discharge (split).
750: H.M.S. WARRIOR SAILOR'S GROUPING
USD 400 - 600
H.M.S. WARRIOR SAILOR'S GROUPINGFine group of relics from the HMS WARRIOR, a British Warrior-class armored cruiser
which participated in the pursuit of the German battlecruiser SMS Goeben and light cruiser SMS Breslau. WARRIOR was heavily
damaged during the Battle of Jutland as she closed to sink the SMS WIESBADEN. Struck by at least 21 shells, she withdrew and
was later abandoned and sank in a rising sea. Included in this lot is: a white and black Royal Navy sailor's cap with "HMS
WARRIOR" cap tassel (faded), British Ware Medal awarded to J. H. Paddock, L/Stk., who had served aboard the WARRIOR, two
postcards picturing the WARRIOR, and a 35" x 17" period Royal Navy boatswain's ensign and so marked, high quality, assembled
from individual pieces. Also present is Paddock's service record.
751: WORLD WAR I WAR CUPS
USD 400 - 500
WORLD WAR I WAR CUPSLot of six World War I German kriegs becher", or "war cups", which were sold to raise funds for the war
effort. Five from the years 1914-1916 and 1914-1915 are present, each with nickel-plated exterior with a gold-washed interior, a
bronze band picturing Wilhelm II or Franz Josef I depending on the issue. Two also bear engraved inspirational quotes from German
military leaders. Some scratches and oxidation, condition varies. Also included is the much rarer 1914-1916 Hungarian version of
this cup, in very good condition.
752: WORLD WAR I GERMAN BREAD PLATE
USD 75 - 100
WORLD WAR I GERMAN BREAD PLATECa. 1915 glass German bread plate, features portraits of bemedaled Franz Joseph I and
Wilhelm II flanked by Iron Crosses and encircled by the motto: "We want to be a unified nation of brothers with no threat dividing us".
Fine.
753: L. F. & C. TRENCH KNIFE AND SCABBARD
USD 500 - 700
L. F. & C. TRENCH KNIFE AND SCABBARDScarce Model 1917 Landers, Frary & Clark U.S. Model 1917 trench knife with triangular
blade 14" long overall, the D-grip bearing seven four-sided protrusions and marked with maker's name, "1917" and "U.S.". It is paired
with the original green leather scabbard with iron tip and belt fitting, stamped: "M.S". Both the knife and the rarer scabbard are in
excellent condition.
754: L. F. & C. TRENCH KNIFE AND SCABBARD
USD 500 - 600
L. F. & C. TRENCH KNIFE AND SCABBARDScarce Model 1917 Landers, Frary & Clark U.S. Model 1917 trench knife with triangular
blade 14" long overall, this example having had much of the maker's stamp ground away by a paranoid previous owner but still
evident of L. F. & C. origin. The knife is paired with the original green leather scabbard with iron tip and belt fitting, stamped:
"JEWELL - 1918" . by maker Jewell Belt Co. Both the knife and the rarer scabbard are in excellent condition.
755: WORLD WAR I ARTILLERY SHELL CASINGS
USD 200 - 300
WORLD WAR I ARTILLERY SHELL CASINGSPair of World War I brass artillery shell casings, the first a 4" round and 11 1/4" long,
made 1917; the second a 3 1/2" round, and 9" long, made 1915. Very good.
756: GERMAN BELT BUCKLE
USD 75 - 100
GERMAN BELT BUCKLEWorld War I German belt buckle with section of original leather belt, brass, with "Gott Mit Uns" stamping.
Sold with a period postcard of Wilhelm II bearing facsimile signature.
757: WORLD WAR I GERMAN DESK ACCESSORIES
USD 200 - 300
WORLD WAR I GERMAN DESK ACCESSORIESLot of three German World War I-era desk accessories, includes a silver painted
tin box, 4 3/4" x 3 1/2" x 2" with the hinged lid bearing an Iron Cross in relief; a brass ring bearing the legend: "Gott Mit Uns" as seen
on belt buckles during the war; and a very simple pickelhaube which opens to reveal an inkwell. Condition fair.
758: JAPANESE ARMOR
USD 10,000 - 12,000
JAPANESE ARMORJapanese body armor ca. 17th century. The interior of the armor for the torso has a hinge on the left side with
two loops fitted on the right to secure the armor to the wearer's body. Front and back are each clamshell-like pieces assembled with
horizontal scales of lacquered steel tied to each other with green lacing. The apron beneath is comprised of three vertical rows of five
panels each, the panels constructed of lacquered steel strips suspended by green lacing. The rear of the armor bears the exact
same number and configuration of scales. Shoulder armor is comprised of seven rows of lacquer-covered iron strips, these also
laced to each other with blue thread, the last scale bearing decorative rows of green and green/white lacing as well. Cloth arms bear
chain mail protection to the elbow, beneath which are five vertical metal strips which in turn terminate in more chain mail and a steel
covering for the top of each hand. The guard for the lower part of the face is also lacquered iron with three suspended plates
protecting the wearer's throat. The steel helmet similarly has four rows of scales on the back, but is flawed in that two wing-like
appendages are broken (one missing) and the ornamental front insignia may not be original to the helmet. Also present is a set of leg
armor, each having five vertical pieces of lacquered iron joined by chain mail sewn to a padded cloth backing. There is some nominal
restoration to the armor, largely in lacing and fabric, otherwise in very good condition. Sold with the warrior's original box used to
transport the armor.
759: JAPANESE ARMOR
USD 10,000 - 12,000
JAPANESE ARMORJapanese body armor ca. 16th-17th century. The torso of the bears a hinge on the left side with two loops fitted
on the right to secure the srmor to the wearer's body. Front and back are each clamshell-like solid pieces with decorative rivets, the
front bearing six rows of decorative blue lacing. The apron beaneth is comprised of three vertical rows of four ribbed panels each, the
panels constructed of laquered material with metal strips within for rigidity. Shoulder armor is comprised of seven narrow rows of
laquer-covered iron, the last scale painted gold. Cloth arms bear chain mail protection to the elbow, beneath which are five vertical
metal strips which in turn terminate in more chain mail and a steel covering for the top of each hand. Also present is an apron with
two sets of four rows of laquerd scales, the apron held with string tied about the waist, along with a set of leg armor, each having
three vertical pieces of painted iron stitched to a padded cloth backing. Lacquered helmet has four hemispherical hanging scales on
the reverse, three in front beneath the protective face mask. Paint is chipping on some of the shoulder armor, and there are a few
cracks to the surface of the chest armor, the rear of the chest armor shows some restoration. Some lacing has been replaced, as
one would expect. Overall very good. Sold with the warrior's original box used to transport the armor, still bearing identification
marks.
760: MINIATURE JAPANESE SAMURAI ARMOR
USD 400 - 600
MINIATURE JAPANESE SAMURAI ARMORMiniature Japanese samurai armor, finely crafted enamel painted metal and paper,
many parts interwoven with colored cloth ribbons or covered with decorative paper, perhaps twenty to thirty parts in good to fine
condition. In a black lacquered wood box which requires repair. Ca. 1920-40
761: MING DYNASTY SWORD BLADE
USD 600 - 800
MING DYNASTY SWORD BLADEChinese Ming Dynasty Dado-Falchion style sword blade, 32" long overall, ca. 1368-1644. The ring
pommel is clearly lap-welded, and of course the entire sword is hand-wrought. Hammer marks are clearly visible - this sword is
undoubtedly not of rolled steel. Quite straight and very clean.
762: STONE CANNONBALL FROM THE SPANISH ARMADA
USD 500 - 700
STONE CANNONBALL FROM THE SPANISH ARMADARare stone cannon ball used by the Spanish Armada in their desperate
battle against the British in the Battle of Gravelines, off the coast of present day France in 1588. The cannon ball, likely granite, has
an approx. 7 1/2" diameter and was recovered by a commercial fisherman. The Spanish took a drubbing in the battle, losing five
vessels and many hundreds dead and wounded.
763: AFGHAN SHORT SWORD
USD 150 - 200
AFGHAN SHORT SWORDAfghan short sword, 25" long overall, grooved blade with bone handle. Very good.
764: NORTHERN EUROPEAN SWORD
USD 400 - 500
NORTHERN EUROPEAN SWORDNorthern European, likely German sword, ca. late 1600s, blade 36" long, 44" long overall,
bilobate basket affixed with four screws (versus studs), sheared and hammered within the basket. Crossguard also has incorporated
two thumb loops for sword maneuverability. Grip tightly wrapped in wire and very good. Blade pitted a bit at end, as is one basket at
edge, else very good.
765: ORNATE BALKANS FLINTLOCK MUSKET
USD 3,000 - 4,000
ORNATE BALKANS FLINTLOCK MUSKETAn elaborately decorated flintlock which originated from the Balkans during the Ottoman
Empire. This fine weapon's barrel measures 48 1/2", its total length 62". The stock is covered in vertical patterns of ivory
pearl-colored shell held by brass studs. The butt and the entire stock is overlaid with a delicate brass filigree of exceptional
workmanship. This is especially evident beneath, in the area of the trigger. Four engraved brass bands enwrap the barrel, which still
retains a substantial amount of the original gold surface decoration. There are a few faults: some of the shell decoration is gone,
most evident on the underside where there is slight additional damage, and the trigger guard is no longer present. Nevertheless, this
is a rare piece and still most appealing.
766: HEAVILY-DECORATED OTTOMAN EMPIRE MUSKET
USD 1,000 - 1,500
HEAVILY-DECORATED OTTOMAN EMPIRE MUSKETAn ornately-decorated musket dating from the Ottoman Empire. This gun
bears a 41" barrel and it measures 55 1/2" long overall. The stock is elaborately ornamented, sheathed in etched bone with silver
studs, with extensive engraved silver trim on top and bottom. Where stock meets barrel one finds more silver trim, elaborately cut-out
and engraved. Extensive silver decoration is present in front of and behind the silver trigger guard, which itself bears what appear to
be two or three inlaid stones. No less than 16 wide ornately engraved silver bands tie the barrel to the stock for the length of the
barrel. The mechanism, typical of the period, in not operable. Overall a very attractive piece.
767: ALBANIAN TANCHITSA MUSKET
USD 1,000 - 1,500
ALBANIAN TANCHITSA MUSKETAlbanian Tanchitsa musket, ca. 1770, 44" barrel and 57 1/4" long overall. A rare form with the
stock sheathed entirely in engraved iron with decorative "buttons" and filigree design, set with brass and mother-of-pearl plaques and
brass and silver studs. The miquelet lock set against a similarly adorned lockplate with an eagle engraved on the underside of the
mainspring. Octagonal barrel with engraved tang retained by engraved brass bands.
768: OTTOMAN EMPIRE MUSKET
USD 750 - 1,000
OTTOMAN EMPIRE MUSKETMiddle Eastern musket typical of those issued during the Ottoman Empire, 53 1/2" barrel, 68" overall,
a fairly crude creation with typical stacked butt end of the stock and primitive action (not operable). There are, however, two small
Arabic symbols on the lock plate and the barrel bears three wide brass bands with hammered geometric designs. Overall very good.
769: GERMAN CROSSBOW, CA. 1880
USD 500 - 600
GERMAN CROSSBOW, CA. 1880Antique crossbow, likely German origin, 33 1/4" long overall with iron arms extending 35" overall,
oak stock with fanciful rest at bottom, trimmed on right with bone or ivory. Brass rail, trim, trigger guard and butt plate, also fitted with
a peep site. Stock bears a small, thin crack at the neck repaired long ago, and the release bears a chip, lacks bowstring, otherwise
very good.
770: RUSSIAN KINDJAL
USD 250 - 350
RUSSIAN KINDJALA scarce Russian or Caucasian kindjal with double edged blade bearing a makers mark, the blade bearing two
grooves on eithewr side and having very little oxidation. With a very nice walrus ivory or bone carved 15 1/2" long overall. Complete
with original wood, leather and metal trimmed scabbard.
771: TURKISH DAGGER
USD 200 - 300
TURKISH DAGGEROrnate Turkish dagger, ca. early 19th century, 10 1/4" long overall with grooved blade and needle-like point, the
handle inset with white bone or ivory. With leather scabbard, very good.
772: ENGLISH HEAVY DRAGOON PISTOL
USD 5,000 - 6,000
ENGLISH HEAVY DRAGOON PISTOLEnglish heavy dragoon pistol, ca. 1740-60, 12" barrel, 19 1/4" long overall. Widely used in the
American Revolution, this large yet graceful pistol was originally commissioned for military use by mounted cavalry, fitted close at
hand in a saddle mounted holster, ahead of the rider across the pommel for fast access. Since it was originally military issue, it was
not fitted with any mounted or fixed sights. Tapered barrel fitted to a oak stock which bears a few nail holes, but is otherwise very
good, with brass in excellent condition. Lock plate, possibly a replacement, bears the "Tower" and Crown "GR" marks and is dated
"1739". Mechanism crisp and fully operational. A good affordable example.
773: CIRCA 1790 BRITISH BRASS BLUNDERBUSS
USD 1,200 - 1,500
CIRCA 1790 BRITISH BRASS BLUNDERBUSSA 31 1/2" long British "blunderbuss" with a heavy 16 3/8" brass barrel having a 1 1/4"
bore at the flared muzzle. The barrel is round with step downs at the breech and 6" from the breech. The breech exhibits deeply
struck Birmingham proofs as well as the engraved initials "NW" and a large die struck numeral "4". All brass furniture with an acorn
final on the trigger guard. The rear ramrod pipe, trigger guard bow, butt plate extension, and flower shaped lock bolt plate are all
decoratively engraved. Barrel and furniture all in very fine condition. The lock with roller frizzen is marked "FERRIER" with a few
small patches of light pitting. The wood is generally excellent with a nice, smooth patina, with a few minor scattered dents, and there
is a replaced sliver just forward of the lock along the barrel, and a 1/2" x 2" piece replaced between the lock and the barrel tang. Both
repairs appear quite old and are very nicely done. The forced 'cap' is a 1 1/2" section of wood that has been dyed black, completely
original. The brass tipped ramrod is probably a correct old replacement. A nice example of this iconic form of early, close combat,
military and defensive weapon.
774: (CHINA) ILLUSTRATED LOGBOOK OF THE USS MARION IN THE
USD 3,000 - 4,000
(CHINA) ILLUSTRATED LOGBOOK OF THE USS MARION IN THE FAR EAST, 1849-1852Lengthy, well-written unofficial log book
penned aboard penned aboard the third rate sloop of war USS MARION by seaman William N. Maull during a cruise of the East
Indies, approx. 375pp. 7 1/2" x 12 1/2", commencing in Philadelphia on Dec. 17, 1849 and ending at sea on June 20, 1852. Most of
the journal concerns the journey between, and port calls at Manila, Victoria, Two Brothers, Whampoa, Formosa, the Taipa River,
Macau, and Hong Kong. This is an incredibly well-written and very detailed journal. Maull opens the journal describing shipboard life
and the daily routine of life at sea. He describes Rio de Janeiro and the slaves he sees there, and mentions a man falling overboard
whose life is saved by an albatross who repeatedly push him to the surface. By June, 1852 the MARION arrives in the region of
Sumatra, and near the Straits of Gaspar he describes bringing parrots and monkeys aboard. In July, the vessel proceeds to Canton
and Whampoa, and the sailor describes his interactions with the local Chinese who come aboard offering silk and regularly traverse
the harbor in a "Joss" boat, a proceeding he describes in detail. A fine watercolor of a junk is added to the text, along with a
description of its construction, use, and trade routes. The Chinese themselves are physically described, and the author has a local
write his name "William N. Maull" in the log. On July 11, the MARION arrives at Macau and Maull offers a detailed description of the
city and his visit to the "Joss house" (temple). During a November celebration, the Portuguese naval vessel DONNA MARIE
explodes and sinks, probably due to ignition of a magazine, and the sailor carefully describes the horrific results and consequent
events. Many aspects of life in China, Macau and the Philippines during the period are carefully described by Maull, including:
government, customs, manner of eating, dress, religious and funeral practices, family life, punishments and floggings, artistic works,
plays, trade, Chinese New Year, and much more. The amount of detailed contemporary information is staggering, and space will not
permit even a fraction to be quoted here to fairly represent the journal. Additionally, Maull has added about a dozen watercolor
images of various Chines vessels to the journal, along with a few other painting of locals and the MARION as well. All pages are
clearly written in ink and entirely legible, covers detached. Enough cannot be said about this historic volume!
775: HISTORIC SEAMAN'S DIARY FROM THE H.M.S. WELLESLEY
USD 4,000 - 5,000
HISTORIC SEAMAN'S DIARY FROM THE H.M.S. WELLESLEY INCLUDING THE FIRST OPIUM WAR AND THE SEIZURE OF
HONG KONGThe historic diary of a sailor serving aboard 74-gun third-rate British warship H.M.S. WELLESLEY including the
capture of Karachi for the British, intense participation in the First Opium War, and Britain seizure of Hong Kong. The diary, approx.
170pp. 8vo., was compiled by "J[ohn?] Robinson in a hard-backed journal in carefully-penned, clear entries which generally are
entered every few days. On June 19, 1837 Capt. Thomas Maitland took command of Wellesley, which became the flagship of
Rear-Admiral Frederick Lewis Maitland. She sails from Plymouth on Oct. 11, 1837, where Johnson's diary commences. In part: "...a
Boy fell over and Drowned in hanging his hammock on the Gant line...[Apr. 21, 1838] Arrived at Madras...ready to received Lord
Palmerston...Governor of Madras...[Aug. 7] Came to An anchor for Tonkoo Bay. Saluted the Chinese with 3 guns...[Oct. 13] Arrived
at Singapore and saluted the Governor...[Jan. 29 - Feb. 4, 1839 at Karachi] Came to an anchor at the mouth of the Indus where we
found H.M.S. Algerine...weighed and went further up the river...made the fort and came to an anchor...On Monchavo point Cruchee
[sic]...sent the pinnace in shore and she was fired at from the fort...brought the ship broadside...Beat to quarters. Sent a boat with a
flag of truce to the fort and got the troops into the boats fro landing...answer from the Governor of the Fort that he could not give the
fort up...shoved the boats off with the troops...another boat was sent with a flag of truce it was refused...Commenced cannonading
the fort which was in possession of our troops before 12 AM...expended powder 527 pounds shot 22400 lbs...[Mar. 20] At Bushere in
the Persian Gulf...there being some misunderstanding between the Natives and the [Admiral] the Natives fired on our boats...several
of the natives were killed...[Nov. 30] The Admiral departed this Life...Our band played the Dead March [with description of
services]...[July 4, 1840] Anchored in the harbor of Chee San...Conway and Alligator...took up their stations for General
Action...Chief Mandarin came onboard...[July 5] keep our broadside on the fort...got all the troops in the boats...gave the town a
couple of broadsides of shot...kept a smart firing on the junk of grape and canister...Junks kept up a continual fire...not a Chinese to
be seen except the killed and wounded...the island of Chu San became H. B. Majesty's...numbers of poor wretches with their heads
off...Chinese fired a volley of arrows at the boats...opened fire at the town and leveled it to the ground...a fire broke out...[January,
1841 2nd Battle of Chuenpee] 1400 men disembarked...and landed in a small bay...ships of war got under way...took up their
stations opposite the Chuen pee fort...commenced firing shell...at 11 AM the troops took possession of the forty...continued firing and
chasing their war junks...soon set them on fire and blew up...[campaign to capture Hong Kong] Got under weigh towards the Bocca
Tigris forts...a few shell and rockets, one...set the fort on fire...Chinese directly hauled down their colors...[Jan. 26, 1841 Hong Kong]
at noon came to anchor in Hong Kong Bay. At 3:30 PM the Union Jack was hoisted on a hill and the Marines being on shore they
were form'd and fired a feu de joie which was returned by a royal salute from the squadron...their rigging was manned and gave
three cheers this island is for a British Colony and it is a beautiful place...in a short time it will ruin Macau as ships of great tonnage
can lie close in shore...[Feb. 26-27] the Chinese perceived us from the An Ahoy forts, they immediately opened fiore...gave them a
few shell and rockets...on the south Wang tong forts...firing on both sides was very smart...Marines and small arm men landed and
took possession of the battery...a great number of Chinese killed...the Cambridge [Chinese admiral's vessel] was blown up by the
Nemesis there were 600 Chinese on board of her 6 junks was also burnt and several small batteries were destroyed...[May 24, on, at
Canton] 19 fire junks drifting towards us...beat to quarters and shotted the guns...sent the barge and two cutters away with grapple
lines to tow them out of the way...the junks...blew up with tremendous explosions...we took by storm four large batteries...Chinese
returned to the city and got their guns to bear on the forts...we drove them back...Chinese came to a settlement by paying a ransom
of 6 millions of Dollars for the city of Canton..." Hong Kong Island was occupied by the British on Jan. 20, 1841. Sir Edward Belcher,
aboard HMS Sulphur, landed in Hong Kong on Jan. 25 and Commodore Sir Gordon Bremer raised the Union Jack and claimed
Hong Kong as a colony on the next day. Much, much more excellent content: on August 26 Wellesley participated in the destruction
of batteries and defenses surrounding Amoy and the British later reoccupied Chusan and the city of Tinghae, and captured Amoy
and Ningpo, also discussed in the diary. Robinson's diary concludes on July 19, 1842, two days before the British closing of the
entrance to the Grand Canal. Much more excellent content including combat at sea and on shore, trials at sea, accidental deaths
onboard, escorting troop and prisoner ships, multiple port calls in the Far East, etc. Some entries a bit light, but all are legible.
776: (1ST OPIUM WAR) GEORGE FOWLER HASTINGS
USD 100 - 150
(1ST OPIUM WAR) GEORGE FOWLER HASTINGS(1814-76), British Vice Admiral; fought pirates off the coasts of Sumatra and
Singapore; battled slave ships off the coast of West Africa; Commander-in-Chief Pacific Station (1866-69). During the 1st Opium
War, he served on HMS Harlequin and HMS Thalia which went up the Yangtse River. A.L.S., 3pp. small 4to., HMS Cyclops, Sep. 14,
1852, to Captain Andrew Foote of the U.S. Navy, re: slave traders. In part: "…I am [?] Capt. Savage against the [? slave dealers]…".
777: (1ST OPIUM WAR) RICHARD SAUNDERS DUNDAS
USD 100 - 150
(1ST OPIUM WAR) RICHARD SAUNDERS DUNDAS(1802 - 1861), British Vice Admiral. As a captain, he took part in the capture of
the Bogue Fort in January 1841, during the 1st Opium War. Partly printed D.S., as Lord High Admiral, 1p. oblong folio, Oct. 1, 1860,
appointment of John Philipps to the rank of "Retired Commander in Her Majesty's Fleet." Also signed by CHARLES FREDERICK
(1797-1875), British naval officer who also fought in the 1st Opium War, while in command of HMS Apollo.
778: (CHINA - FIRST OPIUM WAR)
USD 200 - 300
(CHINA - FIRST OPIUM WAR)ROBERT THOM (1807 - 1846) English Chinese language translator and diplomat based in Canton
Who worked for the trading house Jardine, Matheson & Co. and was seconded to the British armed forces during the First Opium
War. He presented British demands at Quemoy, and later served as Consul at Ningpo. Rare signed booklet: "WANG KEAOU LWAN
PIH NEEN CHANG HAN or The Lasting Resentment of Miss Keaou Lwan Wang, A Chinese Tale: Founded on Fact", translated by
Thom (Canton: Canton Press Office), 1839. 66pp. 5 3/4" x 7 1/2", signed twice by Thom on the cover, once as Consul at Ningpo.
Bound.
779: (CHINA) FIRST OPIUM WAR
USD 60 - 80
(CHINA) FIRST OPIUM WARJAMES GORDON BREMER (1786-1850) British naval officer, retiring as a Rear Admiral. He twice
served as commander-in-chief of British forces in the 1st Opium War (1839-41). D.S. "J Gordon Bremer", 1p. oblong 4to., entitled:
"Gunners Expenses for July 1808", signed as Captain.
780: (1ST OPIUM WAR) WILLIAM WARREN
USD 100 - 150
(1ST OPIUM WAR) WILLIAM WARREN(1798 - 1871) British vice admiral. Manuscript D.S. as Acting Captain, 1p. oblong 8vo.,
Macau, July 14, 1840, a certificate of good conduct: "...These are to certify the Lords Commissioner of the Admiralty that Richard R.
Dalton served as College Mate on board Her Majesty's Ship Volage under my command from the 3rd of June 1841 to the date
hereof during which time he conducted himself with diligence, Sobriety & attention and was always obedient to command...". Couple
of minor fold tears, else fine.
781: (2ND OPIUM WAR) ASTLEY COOPER KEY
USD 100 - 150
(2ND OPIUM WAR) ASTLEY COOPER KEY(1821 - 1888) English admiral, First Naval Lord of the Admiralty (1879-85). He
organized the Royal Naval College at Greenwich and became its President. Key distinguished himself in many campaigns, including
the battle of Canton, China (December 1857), during the 2nd Opium War. A.M.S. signed at the head, 3pp. 4to., on Collegium
Regium Navale embossed letterheads, an autobiographic sketch in very small part: "…b. 1821…entered the R[oyal] N[avy] 1835, as
Lieut of the HMS [?] with an important part in the name of that ship when wrecked at…1844, in 1845 commanded an armed brig…"
The manuscript is not complete. The pages have been glued together at upper left corner. Some staining, but boldly penned.
782: (2ND OPIUM WAR) GROUP OF LETTERS ON THE DEATH OF A
USD 700 - 900
(2ND OPIUM WAR) GROUP OF LETTERS ON THE DEATH OF A BRITISH SAILOR IN COMBAT AT CANTONCollection of letters
relating to the death of Midshipman Henry Thompson of the Naval Brigade, mortally wounded by "an arrow headed rocket" during
the attack on Canton on Dec. 28, 1857, including letters from fellow officers in the China campaign. The letters are to Henry's father,
Captain (later Admiral) Thomas Sparke Thompson (1797-1873). Many with excellent content describing the last few hours of his
son's life. The collection also contains certificates of good conduct, letters of appointment, and two Illustrated London News cuttings.
Collection contains approximately 26 letters and documents, all legible, and mostly very good condition. There is also a 4pp. letter
from Henry to his father, (HMS Sanspareil, Calcutta, Oct 29, 1857) announcing that he is returning to China. Admiral Sir ASTLEY
COOPER KEY (1821-88), who went ashore with the Naval Brigade to take part in the Battle of Canton, sends a touching 4pp. letter,
dated Jan 10, 1858: "…Your dear boy has been taken from us; and deeply as his loss is felt here, I know how it is…he was beloved
and esteemed most highly by all who knew him…I have never met a young man who combined so many good and noble
qualities…He received his mortal wound under the walls of Canton…He died the following morning…on Decr 20th. His remains were
convoyed to Hong Kong by a steamer - where he was buried at the same time as Capt. Bate…The Arrow rocket by which he was
struck pierced his left arm and the barb entered the abdomen, wh: latter proved fatal…" Adm. Sir WILLIAM KING HALL (1816-86),
writes: "…You will…have received the news of your dear and gallant sons decease…Permit me as a Brother Officer to express my
sympathy…I was with your dear Boy a few hours before he died, he was in great pain at the time and told me so…"Other letters
include: Lt. Francis Norman, HMS Tribune, describing Henry's death and burial; Percy Rogers, Chaplain and Naval instructor on
HMS Sanspareil; Edward Mortimer, assistant surgeon who attended to Henry; & J.C.E. Warcup, HMS Pelorus. Reads in small part:
"…Although I cannot hope to bring to you any consolation under the heavy blow which it has pleased God…it will be satisfaction to
me to tell you how deeply the loss of your noble son has affected both myself and my fellow officers…it was my part to be with
him…being the Chaplain attached to the Naval Brigade…I well know he was cared for afterwards…That morning, as cold and
hungry we marched on towards the wall, his manner had all its usual calm…there was never any dread of death…after he had
received the fatal blow, the Commander, one of our assistant surgeons (Gabriel), myself, with a volunteer from the men…carried into
a neighboring Chinese temple where I remained with him…his fortitude caused the admiration of all…the rocket had passed through
the forearm fracturing both bones, and entered his side…at first, we did not anticipate any serious results…he was perfectly
conscious, and did not complain of pain except when the arm was moved…he was delirious during the night…I don't think he
suffered much before his death…" Overall very good.
783: (2ND OPIUM WAR) MICHAEL SEYMOUR
USD 100 - 150
(2ND OPIUM WAR) MICHAEL SEYMOUR(1802 - 1887) British admiral, appointed Commander-in-Chief of East Indies and China
Station (1856), flying his flag on HMS Calcutta. He helped defeat the Chinese fleet (June 1857), took Canton (Dec. 1857), and in
1858 captured Forts on the Baihe (Hai River), forcing the Chinese government to consent to the Treaties of Tianjin. Signature "M.
Seymour G.C.B., Admiral and Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom - 22 October 1883, Cadlington, Horndean, Hants." Autograph is
mounted on blank address leaf of a letter from his daughter, sending his autograph.
784: (2ND OPIUM WAR) MICHAEL SEYMOUR
USD 150 - 200
(2ND OPIUM WAR) MICHAEL SEYMOUR(1802 - 1887) British Vice Admiral; commander on China station, captured Canton and
forced passage of Pei (1856-58). A.L.S., 2 1/2pp. 8vo., HMS Calcutta, Hong Kong, to Captain Festing, Fern Cottage, Exeter sending
praise for the recipient's son. In part: "…The last mail brought me your note…on the subject of your son, now serving in the Marine
Artillery, at Canton, of whose merits, there is just one opinion in China, and it would give me much satisfaction to contribute to his
advancement, or advantage in his profession, in which he is so completely able & efficient. I therefore write officially to the Admiralty
by this mail expression of my knowledge, personal & otherwise of your sons claims…as a candidate for the Adjutancy of the Marine
Artillery…I am much obliged by your congratulations on our Treaty of Peace with China…".
785: (2ND OPIUM WAR) WILLIAM ROBERT KENNEDY
USD 400 - 600
(2ND OPIUM WAR) WILLIAM ROBERT KENNEDY(1838 - 1911) British admiral; Commander-in-Chief in East Indies (1892-95);
Commander-in-Chief of the Nore (1900-01). During the 2nd Opium War he was present at the bombardment of Canton (1856), at the
Battle of Fatshan Creek (1857), and at the attack on the Peiho Forts (1858). Collection of ten A.L.S.s and three incomplete A.L.s,
each multi-paged, mostly 8vo., HMS Calcutta, Hong Kong, July 18, 1857 to Jan. 1, 1859, to his mother. Interesting content during
the 2nd Opium War, in small part: "...As regards the 'Bells Life' being a vulgar & disgraceful paper…it is useful…as far as prize fights
go…like the act of self defense…we are really going to sea…the [?] has gone to India with troops…lots of vacancies…in the Indian
Army…sail in a day or two for Japan or somewhere in that direction in co[mpany] with Shannon [and] Pearl…the junks have been
very quiet…feel myself the happiest…in this kingdom…I could work like a horse…with Gods blessing steady cheerful and
contented…we shall have to wait at least 2 years…the delay is more than compensated by the 'Glorious News' …our orders for
England have arrived…I expect the Liffey is to relieve us…Capt [William King] Hall is dancing about the deck…I am just going out for
a picnic in the Heather Bell a yacht with a lot of our fellows…We have been laying here quietly passing over the hot weather…close
cannonade…September is the most unhealthy…being the change of monsoon…covered with…prickly heat…we have heavy rains
and squalls for about a month when the NE monsoon sets in and the winter commences…He brought in…one of his songs…has
been abusing the Admiral…The old Admiral was loudly cheered…I have been amusing myself Snipe Shooting…I sent a box for you
containing Japanese curios…no great value…The 'Fiery Cross' [British tea clipper]…a private Steamer arrived last night and she left
for Singapore…The men are beginning to pick up again in health, for the last month we have had upwards of one hundred…We hear
by the Fiery Cross of the Queen's visit to Cherbough and the ill feeling existing between the French and England. Hope we can keep
on good terms till I attain the rank of Commander…lots of Promotion and prize money…Hong Kong is crowded with Shippers waiting
for Cargoes. We generally have a few merchant shippers (Junkees in general)…We have an excellent band now…There has been a
tremendous typhoon or whirlwind at Swatoco about 200 miles…up the coast. Of the 21 ships laying there, 11 were thrown up in the
rocks and totally lost, and the rest were either driven out to Sea or foundered at their anchors…The vessels were all heavily
insured…as we are going to leave here…I am going to pay off all debts…we are off for Singapore…The Mail Steamer 'Singapore'
arrived last night after having nearly deposited her mails at the bottom of the Sea…making that copy of the Calcutta in a gale, also
the attack on the Peiho Forts…What a glorious thing that junction of the attacks…I thought it would succeed from the fact of them
trying so often…I see L[or]d Palmerston [Prime Minister] has reprimanded the attacks at Constantinople , because their dispatches
smell strongly of tobacco…[astronomers] appear to expect a comet. For the last fortnight we have a most beautiful view of one,
every night…the largest ever seen, with a splendid tail…I am still in the Calcutta and we are waiting the arrival of the marines to
commence operations on Canton. I expect we shall have some sharp work, whenever it is finished if I am alive and flourishing I shall
try to get home to pass those infernal examinations… We sail for dear old England on Saturday…For the last week…we have been
in a mood of gaiety…This is an awful place…our troops are arriving in India…I should like to have a gunboat at that time…" He adds
one hand drawn map showing the course a ship takes to get to Shanghai, also two nice sketches, one being a sailor holding a bottle
and his mug. The collection is in very nice condition, with a few fold tears and minor repairs. Boldly penned and easily read.
786: (2ND OPIUM WAR) WILLIAM KING HALL
USD 200 - 300
(2ND OPIUM WAR) WILLIAM KING HALL(1816 - 1886) British admiral, Commander-in-Chief, The Nore (1877-81), commanded
HMS Calcutta during 2nd Opium War and took part in the first attack on Canton and in the assault on the Taku Forts in 1858. A.L.S.,
6pp. small 8vo., HMS Indus, Bermuda, Mar. 5, 1860 to the noted American naval officer Andrew Hull Foote (1806-1863), excellent
content regarding Chinese relations, treaties ending the 2nd Opium War and eventuality of war in the United States. In part: "…a
letter by each of my loved friends in the United States, DuPont and Mr. Reed. I hope however nothing but business has detained you
and prevented my having the pleasure of hearing from you…I do congratulate you on Mr. Reed's being the Treaty which has been
ratified so punctually. We were much too high handed in our business making the Treaty and the Chinese have found it is as easy to
break a Treaty, as we found it to make it. I hope we shall have wiser councils and that not a shot may be fired. As for all the lies and
talk about Treachery on the part of the Chinese, it is absurd, they did their best for their Emperor and Country, and we did the best
for ours…I read in your papers that there have been Committees…and Naval officers…Will you give a copy of what…we expect in
Retirement in our Navy. DuPont says all Admirals above 70 Captains above 60 years of age…". More.
787: (SECOND OPIUM WAR) ALEXANDER BRUCE TULLOCH
USD 100 - 150
(SECOND OPIUM WAR) ALEXANDER BRUCE TULLOCH(1838 - 1920) British Army officer, military commandant for the then
colony of Victoria (Australia), took part ion the campaigns of the 2nd Opium War. His book "Recollections of Forty Years' Service",
(London: W. Blackwood and Sons), 1903. 386pp. 8vo. in red cloth. Signed by the author on title page. Some slight foxing on a few
early pages.
788: (SECOND OPIUM WAR) CANTON READING ROOMS BOOK
USD 100 - 150
(SECOND OPIUM WAR) CANTON READING ROOMS BOOKRelic from the Canton Reading Rooms, a copy of Sir John Malcolm's
book "The Government of India" by John Malcolm (1769-1833, British major general, Indian administrator), (London: John Murray),
1833. Modern rebinding, text block clean and firm. A copy from the Canton Reading Rooms, the library of the 13 factories at Canton,
China which existed until the destruction of the factories during the Second Opium War. With bookplate of the Newburyport Public
Library stating that the book was: "Presented by Hon. C[aleb] Cushing." Caleb Cushing, first U.S. Minister to China who probably
acquired this book when he was in China negotiating the Treaty of Wangxia in 1844.
789: CHARLES GEORGE "CHINESE" GORDON
USD 500 - 700
CHARLES GEORGE "CHINESE" GORDON(1833-1885) British major general known as "Chinese Gordon"; took part in capture of
Peking and destruction of the Summer Palace (1860); commander of the "Ever Victorious Army," a Chinese force, suppressed
Taiping Rebellion (1863-64); Governor General of Sudan, equatorial provinces, and Red Sea littoral (1877-80); killed in the fall of
Khartoum, becoming in popular view a hero and martyr. A.L.S., 4pp. small 8vo., Junior United Service Club letterhead, London, May
2, 1865, to Colonel Nugent, excellent content re: Japan. In part: "…When I saw you last, I tried a feeler to see if you would but look
Eastwood, but you did not take (excuse the story expressions). When I hear of your going away from Weymouth I thought of writing
& opening the subject, but did not like to do so. I have just seen Sealey & he has told me that you have been talking to him about the
East. Sir R[utherford]Alcock has great ideas of lending officers to the Japanese...in order to train his men even to encounter the
Rebellious Domos…It must come to pass however sooner or later unless we take the country. When there are two factions, as in
China & Japan our policy is to support one…Parker is going to Japan, he is a fiery man & I have but little doubt that he will…With
respect t China, I cannot say for the present what is likely to turn out, as the Peking Govt. have not yet applied for officers...the
climate of Japan, it is splendid…The work is interesting, & useful. One can have great influence…" Adds an interesting postscript:
"You will not be annoyed if I say I think that your field would either India or China or Japan. Our caliber are not fitted for Gr Britain."
Sir Rutherland Alcock (1809-97) was a diplomat, being the first British representative to live in Japan. Light soiling on last page. An
excellent letter.
790: (OPIUM WARS) SHERALD OSBORN
USD 100 - 150
(OPIUM WARS) SHERALD OSBORN(1822 - 1875) British rear admiral and Arctic explorer. During the 1st Opium War, he was
present at the reduction of Canton (1841), and at the capture of the batteries of Woosung. In 1850 Osborn was appointed to the
command of the steam-tender "Pioneer," in the Arctic expedition under Horatio Thomas Austin. A.L.S., 3pp. small 8vo., embossed
Hyde Park stationary, Mar 21, 1869 to Mr. Craven. In part: "…Thanks for your note…and kind asking about my letter to Mr. Beggs. I
shall be staying with some friends near Manchester and will be able…drive to Birkenhead…After the meeting shall return…by the
night train from Liverpool. I shall be delighted to have tea with you…" Minor soiling.
791: OPIUM WARS TREATY RELIC
USD 200 - 300
OPIUM WARS TREATY RELICA piece of yellow silk measuring approximately 6 1/4" by 3 1/2" tipped to a portion of an album sheet.
Written beneath in a period hand: "Part of silk on which the Chinese Treaty was written." This relic originates from a large collection
of material centered on the two "Opium Wars" in China.
792: (SELLING OPIUM IN CHINA)
USD 200 - 300
(SELLING OPIUM IN CHINA)Letter from David Sassoon, Sons & Co., 1p. 4to., Shanghai, to Huzarssmull Sungermull Esqr., in
Calcutta, India, acknowledging the sale of consigned opium. In part: "…Your valued consignment of 20 chests new Patna
opium…reached us in due course and we have now the pleasure to advise sale of same…which we trust will meet your approval.
We shall forward your account Sales and remittances as early as possible…" Signed: "David Sassoon Sons". Sassoon David
Sassoon (1832-1867), businessman, banker, and philanthropist, conducted the mercantile operations of the Chinese branch of his
family's business. His father, David Sassoon (1792-1864), an Iraqi Jew, moved to India and became a leading trader of opium.
793: (CHINA) SECOND OPIUM WAR SOLDIER'S BOOK OF COMMON
USD 100 - 150
(CHINA) SECOND OPIUM WAR SOLDIER'S BOOK OF COMMON PRAYERBritish colonial soldier's personal copy of "The Book of
Common Prayer...together with The Psalter, or Psalms of David", Cambridge, printed at the University Press, 1845, in leather covers
with gilt title on spine. The front flyleaf bears the soldier's name and company: "I Company John Stimpson Lt[?]" with a stamp
beneath: "Chaplain's Department H. M. Force China". Very good.
794: (BOXER REBELLION) ARTHUR LIMPUS
USD 75 - 100
(BOXER REBELLION) ARTHUR LIMPUS(1863-1931) British Rear Admiral; commanded HMS Terrible in China during Boxer
Rebellion (1900). A.L.S. "Your dear Husband," 4pp. 4to., HMS Medea, Bearhaven, Aug 3, 1890, to his wife, family content. Comes
with original envelope.
795: (BOXER REBELLION) GEORGE ERNEST MORRISON
USD 100 - 150
(BOXER REBELLION) GEORGE ERNEST MORRISON(1862 - 1920) Australian adventurer, also known as "Morrison of Peking"
and "Chinese Morrison"; became correspondent for The Times in Peking, China (1897). In 1900, he helped to organize the defense
of the foreign legations in Peking when they were besieged for 55 days during the Boxer Rebellion. A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., Peking, Dec.
31, 1907, to Lady Dorothy Nevill in London. In part: "…I was much disappointed when in London…of the many postcards I had
sent…you had received only a paltry couple or 20…Postcards I have picked up coming across Siberia and Manchuria…It gave me
great pleasure to meet you in London again. I enclose you a photograph [not present]of myself and the two children of my servant…"
Some soiling.
796: (CHINA AND JAPAN) JAMES MINCHIN BRUCE
USD 150 - 200
(CHINA AND JAPAN) JAMES MINCHIN BRUCE(1833 - 1901) British Rear Admiral at Japan with Adm. James Stirling at the time of
the signing of the 1st Anglo Japanese Treaty (1855), sometimes referred to as the "Stirling Convention." A.L.S., 4pp. 4to., HMS Styx,
Nagasaki, May 14, 1855, to Mrs. J.B. Alexander, London, interesting content. In part: "…I was overpowered at the reception of two
epistles from you. So near each other, so much so as to call forth an immediate response. I arr'd here a week ago & old 'Winchester'
[flagship of Adm. James Sterling] soon after me…my drooping spirits, which have been very low since leaving Shanghai where to
use an old School phrase I was very jolly. Nagasaki is very much the reverse, as we are not allowed to land, which would be some
consolation even amongst a parcel of Savages…for my heart I find that old adage about 'good fish in the sea' does not hold good
with regard to the ladies & the best…are always the married ones…There is nothing to be described except their [Japanese]
uncivility & savageness…we leave…in a few days for Haho-dade (?), where the squadron are to ?...before going to the North where
we are to perform deeds of awful daring, it is to be hoped that the weather will improve…for the commencement of a campaign in
high Northern latitudes. We had a wild winter at Hong-Kong…" The end of the letter and signature, are on the attached integral leaf.
Seal tear has created some loss of paper, affecting 15 to 20 words. Boldly penned and easily read.
797: (CHINA) EDMUND R. FREMANTLE
USD 100 - 150
(CHINA) EDMUND R. FREMANTLE(1836 - 1929), English Admiral; Commander-in-Chief East Indies (1888-91); on China Station
(1892-95). A.L.S. 1p. small 8vo., mourning stationary, embossed letterhead, Dec. 30, 1919, sending his autograph. Mounted.
798: (CHINA) GEORGE BALFOUR
USD 100 - 150
(CHINA) GEORGE BALFOUR(1809 - 1884) British general and politician; fought with the China Force (1840-42), during 1st Opium
War successfully negotiated with Chinese to make Shanghai open to foreign trade. A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., mourning stationary, embossed
"Cleveland Gardens, Hyde Park," April 30, 1881, mentioning Dublin University. In part: "…I am wholly opposed to University
representation. We at present have 8 local representatives and all are politicians, except for…but I see no reason…Dublin
University…" Small hole at upper left corner, otherwise very good condition.
799: (CHINA) GEORGE ST. VINCENT KING
USD 100 - 150
(CHINA) GEORGE ST. VINCENT KING(1809 - 1891) British admiral appointed Commander-in-Chief, China Station (1865). A.L.S.,
as Commander-in-Chief China Station, 4pp. small 8vo., Hong Kong, Feb 14, 1866, to Leveson. In part: "…It was very good of you to
forward my Music Book…I have not missed it, as I have never had a chance of either playing or singing since I left your Hospitable
Island [Singapore]…I am very sorry for your sake that the Simmons have left, & I have not heard such playing as Mr. S! and the
singing…I hardly can say when I may again visit Singapore, but I don't think it will be very long…".
800: (CHINA) HENRY DUCIE CHADS
USD 100 - 150
(CHINA) HENRY DUCIE CHADS(1788-1868) British Admiral who saw action from Napoleonic Wars to the Crimean War. During the
1st Opium War, he was on the Chinese station (1841-45) in command of HMS Cambrian. L.S. as Captain of HMS Excellent, 2 1/3pp.
folio., Portsmouth, May 25, 1853, to the Secretary of the Admiralty, marked "Confidental," excellent content re: shells. In part: "...The
proposal for an Asphyxiant Shell has been before made to the Admiralty in December 1849 by two Frenchmen, who stated that it
was the same as prepared for the French Navy…the Lords of the Admiralty declined to entertain the proposal, tho Inventors
expenses were paid and they returned to France; immediately on their return they were arrested and tried for 'revealing a State
Secret' at the trial it appeared that these persons during the period they were in England had been constantly watched by an Agent
of the French Police. These circumstances prove that the French attach importance to this subject and from all reports there is
reason to believe that they have this abominable missile - Such being the case I beg to submit that we should not treat the subject
with indifference and as the proposal for an Asphyxiant Shell have come from a different source altho apparently similar in all
respects to the former, that it is very desirable that tho the mode of manufacturing and its affect should be ascertained…" Some
staining, mostly at margins. Boldly penned and easily read.
801: (CHINA) JAMES HOPE
USD 150 - 200
(CHINA) JAMES HOPE(1808-1881) British Admiral of the Fleet. He was appointed Commander-in-Chief, East Indies and China
Station (1859) during 2nd Opium War. Hope launched an assault on the Chinese forces occupying the Taku Forts at the mouth of
the Hai River. A.L.S., 2pp. 8vo., while at China Station, Sept 16, 1861, to (Roderick) Dew. In part: "…Will you tell your Cockswain
that he owes his warrant to the good opinion which you have been led to entertain of him and that I feel much pleasure in giving it to
the son of an old servant of The Crown…." Some soiling and general wear.
802: (CHINA) PHOTOGRAPH
USD 100 - 150
(CHINA) PHOTOGRAPH(Canton) Stereoscopic view card, 6 1/2" x 3 1/4," entitled: "English Officer, Mandarin and Daughter, Canton,
China, 1861," image #5, photographed by M. Miller. Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, American and Foreign Stereoscopic Emporium,
501 Broadway, New York. Light soiling, otherwise very good condition.
803: (EAST INDIES STATION) LEOPOLD GEORGE HEATH
USD 100 - 150
(EAST INDIES STATION) LEOPOLD GEORGE HEATH(1817-1907), British Vice Admiral; Commander-in-Chief East Indies Station
(1867). Partly printed D.S. as Captain of HMS Cambridge, 1p. oblong 8vo., Nov. 29, 1862, certificate of good conduct: "…THIS IS
TO CERTIFY that Mr. Samuel W. Withecombe has served as Acting Gunner 3d class on board Her Majesty's Ship Cambridge under
my command, from the 17 day of November 1862, to the 29 day of November 1862, during which period he has conducted himself
with sobriety & to my satisfaction…" The final line, "with sobriety & to my satisfaction," is completed in Heath's hand. Some wear,
with weakness at horizontal fold.
804: (SHANGHAI PIRATES) JAMES MINCHIN BRUCE
USD 150 - 200
(SHANGHAI PIRATES) JAMES MINCHIN BRUCE(1833 - 1901) British Rear Admiral at Japan with Adm. James Stirling at the time
of the signing of the 1st Anglo Japanese Treaty (1855), sometimes referred to as the "Stirling Convention." A.L.S., 2pp. large 8vo,
Shanghai, Jun 1, 1855, to unknown recipient, interesting content. In part: "…I thought I should have to give you a P.S. from here. We
left Nagasaki on the 19th May & ran over in 4 days…when it [the mail] arrives we shall get away as quickly as possible to join the
Admiral [James Stirling] somewhere in the north…I had a party of ladies onboard…about a dozen, and only one unmarried…We eat
& drank & made ourselves merry. Unfortunately we could not give them any music as my band (consisting of the fiddler) was sick.
They are all very musical especially the Yankees, who sing their nigger & plantation melodies very well…I have just had an
application for assistance from some merchants whose vessel has been taken by pirates, but we have other fish to fry at present
time…"
805: DUTCH SOLDIER'S PAY BOOK FOUND ON THE FIELD AT WATERLOO
USD 1,000 - 1,500
DUTCH SOLDIER'S PAY BOOK FOUND ON THE FIELD AT WATERLOOAn excellent Waterloo relic, the pay book belonging to
Canonier 2nd Class, Capt. Adriaan Ingerhveds of the 3rd Company, Ryende (Horse) Artillery Corps, serving under Carel Frederik
Krahmer de Bichin (1787-1830). The book, printed and engrossed in Dutch, sets forth brief biographical details for the 22 year old,
highlights of his service, wages received, and clothing issued, including "boots with spurs". The cover bears a singed spot at bottom,
as do the first few pages, attesting to the fierce cannonading in which Ingerhveds must have participated. A paper label affixed to the
cover reads: "Found oin the Field of Waterloo after the Battle 1815". Very good. Krahmer's division was placed in reserve on
Wellington's right wing. Later it was ordered forward, behind the British troops of Sir Colin Halkett's Fifth Brigade. As one of the
British artillery batteries' fire slackened due to a lack of ammunition, Krahmer's battery moved forward. He immediately engaged a
French battery near La Haye Sainte that was enfilading the British artillery at the time, forcing it out of position. Next the battery
started pouring a murderous fire into the French Middle Guard division, cutting lanes through its columns. Krahmer then came
forward to support a British charge, and as a result, the French Guards faltered and eventually broke. This was the turning point in
the battle. With six ca. 1925 color postcards of the Waterloo scenes.
806: A BRITISH OFFICER WRITES FROM BALACLAVA
USD 200 - 300
A BRITISH OFFICER WRITES FROM BALACLAVAFine content letter of British cavalry officer James Lundy to his wife, 5pp. 8vo.,
Balaclava, Mar. 26, 1855 to his wife discussing battle against the Russians, military matters, etc. In small part: ”…an affair took
places in the trenches where poor ‘vicars’ fell. He was shot in the right arm while cutting down a Russian…with a loss of 50
killed…we actually buried…300 Russians. It is beautiful to see how we beat the French in fighting…put me in orders to take charge
of a large depot…before Sevastopol…persuade someone to give me a berth in Canada… Very good.
807: SAXON GARDE-REITER REG. OFFICER'S SERVICE HELMET AND
USD 12,000 - 14,000
SAXON GARDE-REITER REGIMENT RESERVE OFFICER'S SERVICE HELMET AND CASERare, fine condition Saxon
Garde-Reiter- Rgt. ("Die Sachsischen Schweren Reiter") reserve officer's service helmet with travel box. This "lobster tail" helmet,
worn by reserve officers of the Saxon Heavy Cavalry, was first introduced in 1907. The tombak helmet features a large, starburst
helmet plate ("wappen") with the gilt coat-of-arms of Saxony with a gilt crown above, superimposed over a gilt Maltese Cross below a
gilt crown. The brass officer chin scales are secured to each side by a plate with a kokarde with the German national colors on one
side and the state colored green kokarde of Saxony on the other. At the top appears a tall, fluted and vented spike which is secured
to an officer's style base plate. For full dress occasions the spike was typically and replaced with a silver lion (not present). The
highly stylized lobster tail neck guard is composed of three tombak scales that extend downward from the rear of the helmet. The
underside of the lobster tail is laminated and in excellent condition. The interior features a moiré silk lining that opens in a clamshell
design giving ventilation and access to the attaching bolt hardware that affixes the fluted spike and officer's baseplate at the helmet's
crown. Affixed to the moiré silk lining is a single brass initial"S". The helmet's size 57 is stamped in the tombak itself. All the interior
bolts are present and original to the helmet. The helmet's full width officer's leather sweatband is complete and shows light period
wear consistent with use. There are neither dents nor dings, but a tiny crack is present on the right side of the helmet body which
shows signs of a period repair. Overall, this helmet is in fine condition. Accompanying the helmet is the original conical travel box.
The case is made of wood and covered with black lacquered fabric, secured with supple and still functional leather straps and
buckles. The interior is lined with golden-yellow silk and like the helmet is in excellent condition. The original maker's label is affixed
to the box's base. The exterior of the travel box shows normal wear having several areas of minor loss of the black lacquer finish.
Overall excellent.
808: ROYAL SAXON 5TH INFANTRY REGIMENT CUP
USD 75 - 100
ROYAL SAXON 5TH INFANTRY REGIMENT CUPPewter cup commemorating the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Royal
Saxon 5th Infantry Regiment "Prinz Friedrich August", 1701 - 1901, and bearing the prince's crest and monogram on the opposite
side, marked as no. 104. Very good.
809: 1870 GERMAN IRON CROSS, 2ND CLASS
USD 300 - 400
1870 GERMAN IRON CROSS, 2ND CLASS1870 German Iron Cross, 2nd Class, hallmarked suspension ring with partial ribbon,
paint in very good condition showing only traces of oxidation. A very good example.
810: MEXICAN WAR EPAULETTES, CASE, AND OFFICER'S WHITE
USD 1,200 - 1,500
MEXICAN WAR EPAULETTES, CASE, AND OFFICER'S WHITE GLOVESNice set of gold officer's epaulettes dating from the
Mexican War, all metal, 7 1/8" long with 3" fringe, padded and with a yellow silk backing with retaining pin. The epaulettes show
signs of use but remain in very good condition. They are presented in the exceedingly rare original maker's fitted cardboard box, 9
1/4" x 5 3/4", bearing maker's label on top: "Wm. H. Smith & Co. Maiden Lane, New York Importers and Dealers in Military Goods,
Guns, Pistols, Cutlery, &c." with handwritten note beneath: "1st. Lieut". Also present is a pair of the officer's matching white linen
dress gloves, each with two white abalone buttons. Box and gloves are age-soiled. Overall very good.
811: SPANISH LIGHT INFANTRYMAN'S HELMET, POSSIBLE MEXICAN
USD 1,000 - 1,500
SPANISH LIGHT INFANTRYMAN'S HELMET, POSSIBLE MEXICAN USAGECa. 1825 Spanish Light Infantry Helmet, a
raupenhelmfirst introduced ca. 1806. The molded leather body is enameled black and bears a leather visor with japanned steel rear
cape. Visor is trimmed in brass, and the helmet's front bears a large brass turban with applied coat of arms of Ferdinand VII
(Ferdinand reigned in 1808, replaced by Joseph Bonaparte, reinstated in 1814, died in 1833). Hinged brass rosettes affix the single
piece scales. The helmet's original crest of black silk plush is clean and in near perfect condition, with a scarlet plume of "vegetable
horsehair" fitted to a conical receiver. The liner is of fair kid skin, multi-fingered with drawstring and a brass tag stamped: "ILI:41".
(Infantera Legera 1, Numero 49) with a similar brass plate mounted to the comb. Excellent. In the mid-1820s, the Spanish Army
totally reorganized with regimental names also being attached to regiments. The 1st Regiment of Light Infantry became the 5th and
11th line regiments de Catalunya, and a Catalunya light infantry battalion garrisoned the Mexican island of San Juan de Ulua in
1823.
812: MEXICAN WAR LITHOGRAPH
USD 150 - 200
MEXICAN WAR LITHOGRAPHOriginal lithograph published by Nathaniel Currier titled, "THE MEXICANS FLEEING VERA CRUZ,
and surrendering their Arms to the U.S. Army, under Genl. Scott", 1847, 8 1/8" x 12", hand-colored, housed in a vintage frame... but
crudely matted. Light water stains at both the top right and left hand corners. There is slight uneven toning around the border with
one small (1/4") hole that just touches the "V" in "Vera Cruz". The hand-coloring is still rich and vibrant, a factor that weighs strongly
when considering restoration of this lithograph. Not examined out of frame.
813: (MEXICAN WAR)
USD 75 - 100
(MEXICAN WAR)Scarce imprint: "Mexican Indemnity. Message From the President of the United States...", 26pp. 8vo., Washington,
Feb. 19, 1846, Document No. 133, in which President James K. Polk forward a report from Sec. of State James Buchanan
discussing reparations payments demanded of Mexico as payment for debs owed to Americans. As Mexico was essentially
insolvent, Polk sought to use these demands a a lever to force Mexico to surrender northern territories, including Texas.
814: MEXICANS RETREAT AT NUEVO LEON
USD 250 - 350
MEXICANS RETREAT AT NUEVO LEONCOL. FRANCISCO GONZALEZ PAVON A.L. secretarially-signed, 2pp., folio, Meir,
Tamaulipas, Nov. 11, 1838. An unsigned manuscript copy in Spanish reporting on the disastrous retreat of Gonzalez Pavon at
Nuevo Leon, stamped "Secreteria de Gobierno del Departamento de Nuevo Leon" at top left corner. Though Anglo Texans won
independence from Mexico in 1836, skirmishes and battles over adjacent cities continued until the Mexican-American War in 1846.
Here, Federalist Texans collaborating with Colonel Antonio Canales prepared to storm Mier, defended by Gonzalez Pavon and his
first regiment of Cavalry; Gonzalez Pavon fled with troops and artillery to Monterrey, and the Texans pursued. Later, in October
1839, at the Battle of Alcantra, Col. Francisco González Pavón commanded the Centralist troops that occupied the Mexican Rio
Grande border town of Mier. The following morning Pavón and the Centralist forces, without water, tried to move towards a source of
water but were cut off by the Texans. After a brief skirmish, Pavón surrendered, for which the Mexican government court-martialed
him. Minor folds, else very good.
816: MEXICO DEFENDS ITSELF FROM "SAVAGE INDIANS"
USD 200 - 300
MEXICO DEFENDS ITSELF FROM "SAVAGE INDIANS"A.L.S. "Jose Ygnacio de Saldana", 2pp, 8vo, Victoria, June 25, 1842. De
Saldana writes in Spanish about the government approval he obtained for purchasing twenty eight pesos and six reales' worth of
gunpowder and lead for defending the region against the "savage indians". File holes along left margin and chip at top left, otherwise
very good.
817: SANTA ANNA RESTORES THE ORDER OF GUADALUPE
USD 200 - 300
SANTA ANNA RESTORES THE ORDER OF GUADALUPERare pamphlet issued by the Mexican government under Santa Anna,
"Decreto para la Organizacion de la Nacional Y Distinguida Orden Mexicana de Guadalupe," 11 pp. 8vo., printed in Mexico by J.M.
Lara, 1853 [in Spanish], with decrees by Santa Anna and listings of all member officers. Following the death of Agustín I, the Order
fell out of use and remained inactive for thirty years until Santa Anna convinced Pope Pius IX to recognize it in 1854. It quickly fell in
disuse again following the successful Ayutla Revolution and the ousting of Santa Anna from government, making this pamphlet
obsolete by the time it was printed and disseminated. Light age toning to wrappers, else fine. The Order of Guadalupe was a royal
order limited to less than one thousand recipients. It remains entirely banned by the Mexican Constitution.
818: LETTER DETAILING MEXICO FIGHTING IN 1860s
USD 100 - 150
LETTER DETAILING MEXICO FIGHTING IN 1860sA.L. [unsigned], 2 pp., 8vo., [n.p., n.d. but 1866], in Spanish to Jesus de la
Garza. This letter, written during Maximilian's reign as the doomed emperor of Mexico from 1864-1867, gives a sense of the constant
fighting between his monarchist backers and the Mexican republicans who refused to accept him as emperor. In part: "...According to
Jose Bruno...in early September, Parras fortified to resist those from Laguna and from Matamoros, they fought there and those from
Matamoros and Parras retreated, leaving 8 dead and 17 prisoners, 16 were executed, one left alive because he was a boy...800
French from Parras have arrived, there are 400 in Parras, 200 in Laguna". Maximilian was executed by a Mexican republican firing
squad in 1867. Mariano Escobedo, hero of the defeat of Maximilian and who would later command the heroic Division of the North,
led many of his operations against the French army out of Laredo, Camargo and other points in the Rio Grande Valley. Small tear
fold at bottom right, else very good.
819: THE FRENCH MONUMENT AT WEST POINT*
USD 300 - 400
THE FRENCH MONUMENT AT WEST POINT*Bronze statue, 17 1/4" tall, commemorating the French cadets of L'Ecole
Polytechnique in Paris who rushed to the defense of Paris against the foreign armies in 1814. The original statue remains in the
courtyard of this most prestigious school. In 1919 students of the French Military Academy donated a replica of the stature to West
Point. The monument currently stands in the cadet Central Area away from general public access. First year cadets are required to
know the four "mistakes on the French Monument": curved saber but straight scabbard; flag blowing one direction, coat tails the
other; his coat is unbuttoned, and cannon balls are too large for bore of the cannon. This is a good quality casting, though the cadet's
sword was broken near the hilt and repaired at one point. Mounted on a green marble base. Requires third-party shipping. Please
see Terms and Conditions of Sale.
820: BRITISH "FIRE ROCKET" FRAME DESIGN DRAWING
USD 800 - 1,200
BRITISH "FIRE ROCKET" FRAME DESIGN DRAWINGFascinating design for a "Fire Rocket Fraim &c.", with "Gunpowder
Properties of the different Ingredients for Making Gunpowder by Different Powers in Europe", 2pp. legal folio, [England, n.d. ca.
1810]. Recto bears a page-long design of a "Fire Rocket Fraim", a tubular structure over 18 feet long with various cross pieces, pins
and thumb screws illustrated. It appears that this frame held a Congreve rocket or similar projectile until its ignition and launch. Such
rockets were used with great effect by the British in many campaigns, including during the War of 1812 and the attack on Fort
McHenry. The verso shows various percentages of saltpeter, charcoal and sulfur generally used by various European powers in
mixing gunpowder. Methods of testing gunpowder at Kings Mills is described in detail, including performance in firing cannon balls
and when used in the firing of muskets. Excellent content, lightly soiled at folds, else very good.
821: COURT MARTIAL OF JEDUTHAN WILLINGTON
USD 100 - 150
COURT MARTIAL OF JEDUTHAN WILLINGTONManuscript D.S., 4pp. 8vo., "Head Quarters", May 10, 1803, a general order setting
forth the proceedings of the court martial of Lt. Col. Jeduthan Willington on charges brought by Lt. Col. Jonathan Coolidge. Willington
had been ordered to arrange his command for review. He refused to do so, and stated his refusal to Coolidge, following which he
withdrew himself and his men from the scene. Willington is found guilty of two of three charges brought against him, is removed from
command and barred from any future command for a period of ten years. Framed so that all sides of the document are visible.
822: 1830 ABSTRACT OF INFANTRY TACTICS
USD 100 - 150
1830 ABSTRACT OF INFANTRY TACTICSLot of two leather-bound editions of Abstract of Infantry Tactics; Including Exercises and
Maneuvers, published by Congressional order by Hilliard, Gray, Little and Wilkins, Boston, 1830. The books are identical, each with
133 pages with illustrations concerning the manual of arms, marching, etc. for groups from single soldiers to entire battalions. There
is a wealth of information contained within these scarce volumes! One edition shows wear to covers with contents slightly foxed and
thumbed, generally very good, the second copy lacking the first twelve pages but essentially in the same condition. Two pieces.
823: KENTUCKY LONG GUN
USD 750 - 1,000
KENTUCKY LONG GUNKentucky long rifle, 38 1/2" hexagonal barrel (unmarked), 53 1/2" long overall, maple stock fitted with ornate
brass trigger guard and trim for patch box, with brass trim also present at muzzle end of stock. Butt plate fully intact, one screw
replaced with a nail. Left side of stock has also been fitted with a reinforcing screw, and a crack extends horizontally from the muzzle
end of the stock about 6". Ramrod present, lacking fittings. A good "wall hanger".
824: COLT 1849 POCKET MODEL REVOLVER
USD 500 - 700
COLT 1849 POCKET MODEL REVOLVERColt 1849 Pocket Modil in .31 caliber, all matching numbers save the cylinder, ivory grips
one of which bears the simply carved initials of the revolver's owner. This pistol is in rough shape, with the action not operating,
cylinder release broken, and a good deal of oxidation throughout. Nevertheless, it is still a decent example of a rarer pistol.
825: SPRAGUE & MARSTON PEPPERBOX PISTOL
USD 400 - 500
SPRAGUE & MARSTON PEPPERBOX PISTOLSprague & Marston 1849 .31 caliber pistol fitted with the rare 5 1/4" long barrel with
six tubes, all nipples original and intact, with original grips. Lacks trigger guard, mechanism only partly functioning, frame and barrel
bear moderate to heavy oxidation. Estimated accordingly.
826: MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND INDIANS
USD 75 - 100
MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND INDIANSLot of two manuscript D.S.s, each 1p. 4to., New Bedford, May 25, 1820, in
which three "Selectmen & overseers of the poor" of New Bedford attest that two women, each a "Native Indian", had come into the
state from Tiverton and Block Island, and had been indigent. One had since died at the age of 34. Very good.
827: CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD JACKET
USD 750 - 1,000
CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD JACKETCa. 1888 California National Guard jacket, blue wool trimmed in red at the collar, sleeve
ends and rear vent, with white piping on either side of the front panels and vent sides. The jacket originally bore nine buttons in front:
those are lost and have been replaced with six newer brass examples. However, there remain four original California buttons on the
sleeves (two each) and two larger buttons, one on each of the rear vents. The buttons bear an image of the Seal of California and
the acronym: "N. G. C.", made by Waterbury Button Co. The jacket is lined in padded cotton and bears the large maker's ink stamp
of major uniform manufacturer Schlamm Bros. of San Francisco. A later costumer's stamp was added near the neck line. The jacket
has been heavily moth-eaten in places yet could still be displayed for historical purposes.
828: STATE OF NEW YORK MILITIA APPOINTMENT
USD 60 - 80
STATE OF NEW YORK MILITIA APPOINTMENTPartly-printed D.S., 1p. oblong 4to., Alban, Aug. 10, 1826, the appoiontment of H.
C. George to serve as Corporal in the 12th Division of Light Infantry. Holes at fold junctions, other wear.
829: 1881 SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICER'S HAT PLATE
USD 100 - 150
1881 SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICER'S HAT PLATEA very attractive militray uniform accoutrement, an 1881 plate once fitted to head
gear worn by an officer attached the the 1st South Carolina, at that time likely a militia unit. The stamped brass plate measures 4 3/4"
tall with the regiment's number and state applied to the front. A nice decorative object.
830: EDWARD W. SMITH
USD 150 - 200
EDWARD W. SMITHAmerican military officer and adjutant to Brig. Gen. Alfred H. Terry. Terry wrote out and signed Terry's famous
last orders to Custer telling him that if he located Lakota and Cheyenne: "...not to do as Reno did, but if he thought he could whip
them to do so!". Smith also signed the Last Will of doomed Capt. Myles W. Keogh. Rare signed endorsement as Captain, 18th
Infantry, St. Paul, Nov. 20, 1876, signing on behalf of (once again), Gen. Terry, pertaining to a survey at the Standing Rock Agency.
Slight soiling, else very good.
831: CHARLES GATEWOOD
USD 400 - 600
CHARLES GATEWOOD(1853 - 1896) American soldier, mostly known for his tracking of Geronimo and convincing him to surrender
in northern Mexico to Gen. Nelson A. Miles. Rare D.S. on Headquarters Department of California letterhead, San Francisco, May 27,
1890, assigning payment to various paymasters. Signed in pencil at bottom.
832: THE CAPTOR OF RAIN IN THE FACE
USD 100 - 150
THE CAPTOR OF RAIN IN THE FACEELI L. HUGGINS (b. 1842) American army officer, and Indian fighter who won a Medal of
Honor for action at O'Fallons Creek in 1880, also capturing more than a thousand Indians who had surrendered in the forks of the
Missouri & Yellowstone, including Rain-in-the-Face, Spotted Eagle and Iron Shield. A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo., Fort Keogh, Nov. 15, 1881 to a
family member. He describes his journey to Fort Keogh commencing the previous March, adding: "…I am not to go upon the staff as
yet, but have been selected to remain with my company, which after all is the proper place for a Capt. In the army…This is a good
post…The rail road (N[orthern] P[acific]) is now completed to within 25 miles of here…Tell the children I have a brand new Indian
story which is a long way ahead of the one I told them last winter…". Fold splits, some toning, else very good.
833: LAKOTA SIOUX SIGNS A BOUNTY CERTIFICATE
USD 100 - 150
LAKOTA SIOUX SIGNS A BOUNTY CERTIFICATEPartly-printed "Bounty Certificate", 2pp. oblong 8vo., Teton Co., Montana, July
23, 1897 in which Lakota Sioux "Big Rock" presents to the county treasurer one coyote skin for which he is to be a $3.00 bounty.
Signed with an "X" by Big Rock on verso. Fine.
834: PAWNEE ATTACK IN WICHITA
USD 100 - 150
PAWNEE ATTACK IN WICHITAH. B. DENMAN Superintendent of the Northern Agency. A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., Washington, Mar. 12,
1874 to a captain in the Wichita Agency. In part: "...I herewith inclose a letter...written in reply to the one I wrote...in regard to the
probability of the Pawnee moving on the Wichita Agency...I inclose you copy of rules &c. relative to licenses to trade with
Indians...the Indians killed one of Hackbusch men...". Toned at one fold, else very good.
835: PAWNEE SUFFER IN OMAHA
USD 100 - 150
PAWNEE SUFFER IN OMAHABoston man's letter to his wife, 2pp. legal folio, Omaha, Feb. 23, 1868. William Stephens describes
the city and its people as he passes through, in part: "...The manners of living and the costumes of people are much
different...dwellings are not so good...very few private dwellings are providedwith sinks or closets...There are quite a number of
Pawnee Indians loafing around town. They are a lazy begging set, people always drive them away from these places and they
always go...House rent is higher here than in Boston...". Very good.
836: CROW INDIAN "LITTLE LIGHT"
USD 300 - 400
CROW INDIAN "LITTLE LIGHT"Cabinet card photograph of Crow Indian "Little Light" (b. 1851), 4 1/4" x 6 1/2", backstamp by
Haynes, Fargo, Dakota Territory. Tiny tack hole at top margin, some soiling.
837: WOUNDED KNEE IMPRINT
USD 150 - 200
WOUNDED KNEE IMPRINTRare handbill, 1p. 8vo., Leavenworth, July 27, 1893, issued by P.G. Lowe in the form of an open letter
to Gen. J. W. Forsyth of the 7th Cavalry praising those who perpetrated the massacre of innocent Indians at Wounded Knee. In part:
"...I have read of the monument erected to the memory of the brave men who fell at Wounded Knee and Drexel Mission, and I
congratulate you and your noble officers and men on the grand success of your mission...When Kansas loses faith in themselves,
and in their fellow men, they should make a pilgrimage to Fort Riley, read the inscription upon the monument...". Lowe also praises
Maj. Edmund Ogden who died of cholera while treating the diseased at Leavenworth. Creased and soiled at bottom right, else very
good.
838: CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHOE AGENCY REPORT
USD 100 - 150
CHEYENNE AND ARAPAHOE AGENCY REPORTPartly-printed D.S., 1p. 4to., "Cheyenne & Arapahoe Agency, Oklahoma", May,
1894 in which farmer Heinrich Kliewer attests that he used 45 Indian laborers, whom he "assisted and instructed", to plow 100 acres,
plant 70 acres, erect 2,000 rods of fence, construct a barn, and further notes that he: "Made several investigations about affairs
between Whites and Indians...".Very good.
839: (AMERICAN INDIANS)
USD 100 - 150
(AMERICAN INDIANS)Lot of four items related to American Indians, includes: U.S. Third Cavalry D.S., 1p. sm. folio, Fort Wingate[?],
Jan. 8, 1869, a lengthy requisition for various items signed by a first lieutenant; cut signature of STEWART VAN VLIET (1815-1901)
Union brigadier general who served as McClellan's supply chief, later an Indian fighter; a 1897 check issued in North Collins, NY by
the treasurer of the Seneca Nation; and a U.S. Indian Agency Receipt, Shawnee, OK, Dec. 21, 1908 for "Christmas expenses". Very
good.
840: INDIAN WARS OFFICER'S BELT AND BUCKLE
USD 200 - 300
INDIAN WARS OFFICER'S BELT AND BUCKLEAmerican army officer's brass belt buckle, Indian Wars era, loop and hook on the
reverse, with original leather belt with catch. The reverse of the buckle bears a crude engraving: "Captain Kinny 4th Cavalry USA".
Very good.
841: JAMES CALHOUN
USD 1,500 - 2,000
JAMES CALHOUN(1845 - 1876) American military officer, brother-in-law to George A. Custer and First Lieut. of Co. L, 7th Cavalry,
killed in action on the Little Big Horn. Interesting content manuscript L.S., 1p. 4to., Fargo, Aug. 20, 1875, an attested retained "true
copy" of a letter sent to Gen. GEORGE A. CUSTER at Fort Lincoln by one Thomas W. Causly. In part: "...Flannagan Brothers of
Minneapolis will furnish first class monument for two hundred (200) dollars delivered on board cars. I have got several plans...I think
you can get eight or ten percent knocked off...". Light toning, else very good.
842: KILLED WITH CANBY IN THE MODOC WAR
USD 150 - 200
KILLED WITH CANBY IN THE MODOC WAREVAN THOMAS (1843 - 1873) American artillery officer and son of Gen. Lorenzo
Thomas, killed with Gen. Edward S. Canby when they were attacked by a band of Modoc led by Scarfaced Charlie. Rare signature
adding rank as "Capt. 4th US Artillery Brev. Major USA" on a portion of an album page. Verso bears the signature of FREDERICK S.
STEELE(1819 - 1868) Union major general who led the Arkansas expedition and was ordered to clear that state of Confederates
who might threaten operations east of the Mississippi.
843: THE THELLER MASSACRE
USD 200 - 300
THE THELLER MASSACREEDWARD R. THELLER (1831 - 1877) American army officer attached to the 21st U.S. Infantry. On June
17, 1877 Theller and his command of 18 men were boxed into a canyon by the Nez Perce at White Bird Canyon, Idaho, killed when
they ran out of ammunition. Rare partly-printed D.S., 1p. 8vo., San Francisco, Jan. 23, 1871, Special Order No. 13 allowing Capt. E.
D. Baker to delay reporting for duty. Fine.
844: IDENTIFIED BLACK SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR SOLDIER
USD 100 - 200
IDENTIFIED BLACK SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR SOLDIERA fine standing image 6 1/2" x 5 1/2", identified on verso as Lieut. A. A.
Moore of Company D, 9th Ohio Vols. in camp. The 9th Ohio was the only all-black unit from that state, and the only black unit to fight
during the Spanish-American War. Moore poses before his tent with sword at side. With decorative blind-embossed mat, light foxing
thereon else very good.
845: 1919 PATENT FOR A RIFLE GRENADE
USD 100 - 150
1919 PATENT FOR A RIFLE GRENADEEarly patent for a: ”…useful improvement in Rifle-Grenades” issued to veteran Daniel L.
Britten, 16pp. legal folio, Washington, Sep. 16, 1919. Britten’s patent, which includes a fully detailed explanation and description,
does away with a bullet-launched grenade, using blanks in their place, and extended the grenade’s range to over 300 yards. Also
present: his patent lawyer’s statement and letter concerning the patent, 1918; his Shriners membership certificate, Ordnance Dept.
identifications, and some unrelated correspondence and ephemera. Very good.
846: 1907 MAP OF FORT LEAVENWORTH
USD 100 - 150
1907 MAP OF FORT LEAVENWORTHFine 1907 topographic map of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, 24" x 26", issued by the fort's
Department of Military Artillery. The map shows the City of Leavenworth, the military base, Missouri River, and of course the famous
penitentiary. Folds, fine.
847: FORTS RILEY AND BLISS, CA. 1940
USD 75 - 100
FORTS RILEY AND BLISS, CA. 1940Good lot of about 50 original photos, almost all 8" x 10" b/w, most aerial views of soldiers,
barracks, vehicles, cavalry, etc. at Fort Riley and Fort Bliss, ca. 1940. From the estate of Lt. Gen. ROBERT C. RICHARDSON, JR.
commanded all Army personnel in the Pacific Ocean Areas and Mid-Pacific. Richardson was crucial in the planning of the assault on
Iwo Jima, Feb. 19, 1945. Very good.
848: WEST POINT IN THE 1930S
USD 300 - 400
WEST POINT IN THE 1930SGood lot of about 130 original 8" x 10" b/w photographs depicting life at the U.S. Military Academy at
West Point in the 1930s. Views include the Academy shown in multiple images taken from the air and at ground level, cadets
marching, in dress uniform, in the field, cavalry maneuvers, football games, swimming, lacrosse, drill, etc. Some photos are starting
to curl, otherwise in very good condition. From the estate of USMA graduate, Lt. Gen. ROBERT C. RICHARDSON, JR. (1882-1954)
American Army general, Commanding General of the Hawaiian Department, Military Governor of Hawaii, and all commanded Army
personnel in the Pacific Ocean Areas and Mid-Pacific. From 1929 to 1933, Richardson was Commandant of Cadets at West Point.
He also wrote: "West Point-An Intimate Picture of the National Military Academy".
849: HYMAN G. RICKOVER
USD 400 - 500
HYMAN G. RICKOVER(1900 - 1986) American admiral responsible for the construction of the "Nuclear Navy", starting with the
submarine Nautilus. Fine lot of five (5) T.L.S.s, each 1p. 4to. on an official nuclear cruiser or submarine's letterhead, depending on
the letter, "At Sea", 1978. Rickover was a master of public relations and made it a habit to send multiple letters to important political
figures from every new atomic submarine and ship he commissioned as it returned from sea trials. Each of these letters, all typed
and hand-signed, was sent to powerful Vermont Sen. George D. Aiken. Every letter describes the vessel's successful sea trials, the
history of its namesake vessel, describes features of the newest vessel, and concludes with a summary of the strength of America's
submarine fleet. Vessels described here include the USS GROTON, MISSISSIPPI, BIRMINGHAM, BREMERTON, and
INDIANAPOLIS. Overall fine condition, most with transmittal envelopes.
850: MILITARY ART AND PHOTOS
USD 100 - 150
MILITARY ART AND PHOTOSLot of three pieces, includes: original painting, 25" x 30", a well-accomplished oil on canvas showing
a "Great White Fleet" battleship underway with a full head of steam up. Painting bears several holes and is in need of cleaning.
Initialed and dated 1907 at lower right. Also: factory art print, 18 1/2" x 13 1/2", artist's image of a Martin P6M in flight, framed, and a
photograph, 17 1/2" x 11 3/4" color, a Martin P5M in flight, also framed. Three pieces.
851: CHRISTENING AND COMMISSIONING OF THE CARRIER U.S.S.
USD 300 - 400
CHRISTENING AND COMMISSIONING OF THE CARRIER U.S.S. HARRY S. TRUMANA fine grouping of material from the
concerning the christening and commissioning of the aircraft carrier USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 25), from the estate of Mrs.
Drucie Snyder Horton, daughter of Truman's Secretary of the Treasury, JOHN W. SNYDER (1895-1985). A number of items is
present in the group, including: a large presentation leather-covered photo album presented to Mrs. Horton to commemorate the
commissioning of the vessel on July 25, 1998, presided over by President Bill Clinton, the album containing 63 color images; a teak
"plank" given to Mrs. Horton making her an "Honorary Plankowner"; bound programs for the christening and the commissioning of
the vessel, with professionally-produced videotapes and a pin; several pieces of correspondence, including two letters from the
ship's first captain; an oversize signed photo presented by her father JOHN W. SNYDER, with two small portraits in relief and a silver
presentation cigarette case, and items signed by ROBERT GOULET and ERNEST BORGNINE. A fine grouping.
852: BAYONETS
USD 150 - 200
BAYONETSGroup of four bayonets, various origins and ages, conditions vary. Includes a desirable Ejab fighting bayonet with EAB
maker mark, with scabbard and leather harness, in very good condition, others. Sold as is.
853: RUSSIAN CRIMEAN WAR MEDAL 1853-56
USD 75 - 100
RUSSIAN CRIMEAN WAR MEDAL 1853-56Russian Crimean War bronze commemorative medal, 1 1/8" dia., with red and black
ribbon.
854: SOVIET RED CROSS MEDAL FOR RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR
USD 150 - 250
SOVIET RED CROSS MEDAL FOR RUSSO-JAPANESE WARSoviet Red Cross Medal for the Russo-Japanese War, sold with a
Soviet World War II Red Cross Badge. Two pieces.
855: RUSSIAN RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR MEDAL
USD 75 - 100
RUSSIAN RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR MEDAL1905 Russian Russo-Japanese War medal awarded to Russian veterans of that
conflict. One pin pulled from the ribbon, else very good.
856: SOVIET V.V.M.U. NAVAL ACADEMY BADGE
USD 200 - 300
SOVIET V.V.M.U. NAVAL ACADEMY BADGEExcellent pre-1957 Cold War era Soviet military academy badge, 2" x 1 1/8",
screw-back. Four-piece construction with Soviet state emblem, red star and the plaque with the name of the school set upon the
white diamond base. This particular badge was issued to the graduates of any of the number of Higher Naval Schools (Vyschee
Voenno-Morskoe Uchilische), most of which were established in 1948-1954 period.
857: RUSSIAN IMPERIAL ST. PETERSBURG LEGION BADGE
USD 250 - 350
RUSSIAN IMPERIAL ST. PETERSBURG LEGION BADGEBadge issued to an NCO or soldier of the 28th Polotsk Infantry Regiment,
later the "Petrograd Legion", 1 5/8" wide, ca. 1912-14. The screw-back badge is an equilateral cross. In the center of the cross there
are combined cyphers of the Empress Katherine II and the Emperor Alexander II with an Imperial crown. On vertical rays there are
inscriptions; on the horizontal rays there are dates “1769” and “1869”.
858: RUSSIAN IMPERIAL CHRIST CATHEDRAL BRONZE TABLE MEDAL
USD 150 - 200
RUSSIAN IMPERIAL CHRIST CATHEDRAL BRONZE TABLE MEDALAttractive massive bronze table medal, 3" dia., shows Christ's
Church and various saints. Very good.
859: SOVIET BORDER GUARDS 75TH ANNIVERRSARY BADGE
USD 75 - 100
SOVIET BORDER GUARDS 75TH ANNIVERRSARY BADGEAttractive shield-shaped badge, 2" tall with screw back, celebrates the
75th anniversary of the creation of the Soviet Border Guards, also called NKVD Border Troops and KGB Border Troops. Fine.
860: MEDAL AND BADGE GROUP
USD 150 - 200
MEDAL AND BADGE GROUPGroup of miscellaneous medals, includes: Soviet Military Tribunals badge, Space Troops Wings, 1st
Class, Japan Red Cross in Silver and China Civil War medal. Very good.
861: RUSSIAN MILITARY AND GOVERNMENT BADGES
USD 100 - 150
RUSSIAN MILITARY AND GOVERNMENT BADGESGroup of nine better quality Russian military and related enamel badges, all
metal, most screw-back, includes Order of the Red Star, K.G.B. badge, others unidentified. Overall very good.
862: NIKOLAI OGARKOV
USD 150 - 200
NIKOLAI OGARKOV(1917 - 1994) Marshal of the Soviet Union, Chief of the General Staff of the USSR. He became widely known in
the West when he became the Soviet military's spokesman following the shootdown of Korean Air Lines Flight 007. Partly-printyed
D.S. as Deputy Chief of Staff, 4pp. 4to., [Moscow], 1973, attestation as to the competence of a colonel of communications. Very
good.
863: VIKTOR KULYKOV
USD 100 - 150
VIKTOR KULYKOV(1921 - 2013) Soviet Marshal, Chief of General Staff of the Soviet Armed Forces, 1971-77, Warsaw Pact
commander-in-chief, 1977-89. Partly-printed D.S., 2pp. 4to., 1941, a promotion. Very good.
864: SERGEI SOKOLOV
USD 100 - 150
SERGEI SOKOLOV(1911 - 2012) Soviet Marshal and Minister of Defense. Partly-printed D.S. as commander of the Leningrad
District, 4pp. 4to., 1965, an attestation as to the military competence of a deputy commander. Very good.
865: BRITISH JAILS ARE EMPTIED TO POPULATE VIRGINIA AND
USD 3,000 - 4,000
BRITISH JAILS ARE EMPTIED TO POPULATE VIRGINIA AND BRITAINSIR ROBERT WALPOLE (1676 - 1745) English Prime
Minister who conducted the impeachment of Bolingbroke and Harley, helped accomplish the reconciliation of George I and the
Prince of Wales, and navigated investors through the South Seas Bubble scandal. Superb content manuscript D.S. "Walpole" as
Prime Minister, 1p. sm. folio, "Whitehall Treasury Chambers", June 18, 1740. Walpole approves payment to have convicts shipped to
the Colonies. In part: "...By virtue of His Majesty's General Letters Patent...Require your Lordship to Draw an Order for paying unto
Andrew Reid Esq. or his assigns the sum of Five hundred eighty five Pounds...the same being the Allowance of five Pounds by the
Head for the whole Charge of Transporting one hundred & seventeen Persons sentenced for Transportation..." The document also
lists the numbers of prisoners removed from Newgate Prison and other jails in six other counties, noting: "...Persons shipped the...on
board the Essex Ambrose Cock Commander for Maryland or Virginia...". Signed at bottom by Walpole, also signed by WILLIAM
CLAYTON, LORD SUNDON (1671-1752) and SPENCER COMPTON, 1ST EARL OF WILMINGTON (1673-1743). Old catalog
description tipped at top, along with a collector's stamp from 1896, rough margins, still very good. Also present: manuscript D.S. by
Capt. ANDREW COCK, Master of the Essex, 1p. sm. folio, Gravesend, June 4, 1740, a list of the names of 62 prisoners which he
certifies he has shipped onboard on behalf of Andrew Reid: "...in order to their being immediately and Effectually transported to
America...".The prisoners and their respective county jails are listed by name. Also: a similar list of five felons being shipped from
Bucks Co., June 4, 1740, also signed by Capt. ANDREW COCK. Also: an A.D.S. by Capt. ANDREW COCK, 1p. 4to., Thames River
[London], May 31, 1740, "...bound for the passages in Maryland...the above persons were this day shipped...to be immediately and
effectually transported to Maryland or Virginia...". Listed by name are: "...fifty Felons from Newgate...". Both "bills of lading" bear
performance bonds on verso, this from Newgate describing the cargo as those convicted of: "...divers Felonies Thefts and
Larcenies...". Overall very good. A very impressive document, all the more interesting as the descendants of many of these "felons"
likely hold prestigious places in government and industry!
866: NATHANIEL GREENE MEETS DANIEL MORGAN FOLLOWING COWPENS
USD 2,000 - 3,000
NATHANIEL GREENE MEETS DANIEL MORGAN FOLLOWING COWPENSImportant letter from one of Nathaniel Greene's aides,
Major ICHABOD BURNET signed as "I. B.", 3pp. 4to., "Oliphant Mills on the Catawba 5 Oclock P.M Jan 30th 1781" to "Lt. Colo
[Lewis] Morris [Jr., Aide-de-Camp to Gen'l Greene". Burnet accompanied Greene and a small contingent to meet with Daniel
Morgan, recently victorious at Cowpens on Jan. 17. Since that battle, Morgan had moved north, reaching the Catawba River on Jan.
23. That same day, Greene received news of Morgan's victory at Cowpens. Still, Cornwallis was a threat and the armies needed to
stay ahead of him. On the 28th, Greene left Cheraw and rode 125 miles to join Morgan. There they shared the intelligence that
Cornwallis had burned his baggage in an attempt to convert his force into light infantry in order to move faster through the rugged
upcountry terrain. At that point Greene saw the necessity of having his force join with Morgan somewhere up country. Burnet reports
in most part: "...We this moment arrived and are much fatigued - the enemy are within 15 miles of the west side and not more than
2500 they have burned their wagons and I believe are determined to push to join [Benedict] Arnold who they expect is in Cape Fear.
The Genl. [Greene] desires you will have the Baggage assorted [?] -- One Waggon is to come on with the Army - the others are to
file off with the Baggage of the Army - The traveling Chest the Genl's Mattress a little paper, wafers, ink, & quills must be brought and
the Wine. Spirit as many of the [illeg.] as you can get in the Waggon and my bed... the traveling cafe the Bedstead -- The Genl's
Trunks the Green trunk & the Books & must be sent with the Baggage - those books in the hands of Col. [Otho] Williams must be put
in the trunk -- You will send the General's spy glass and Gov. Rutledge's map of N. Carolina to the Genl. by Express. The General
expects you will continue with Genl. Huger to whom you will present my compliments & to the other gentlemen. The meal should be
sent up the river as fast as possible to Colston's Ferry by which means you may be furnished for several days -- ... the Commissary
... will want a number of good wagons to supply the Army - The Rum from Col. Lang I hope you will bring with you. Genl. Morgan has
been with about 300 Men Col Fruman with 500 at Beatties Ford 72 Miles below and Gel. Davidson with 400 at Turkey... about 18
miles below Beatty's -- The militia now at their stations may be gone before morning. I expect Cornwallis will cross the river this night
or tomorrow morning. The Genl. expects you are at Marks. Yours. I. B...Let the State Regt. form your advance...". Cornwallis would
cross the Catawba several days later. Huger, (and presumably Morris) would meet up with Morgan's army at Guilford several days
later. With integral address leaf. Usual folds, light soiling, small loss from seal tear resulting in the loss of two words, otherwise very
good condition.
867: VALLEY FORGE MUSTER ROLL
USD 1,200 - 1,500
VALLEY FORGE MUSTER ROLLMost desirable muster roll from Valley Forge: "A Muster Roll of the Field and Staff Officers in the
4th Massachusetts Bay Reg't commanded by Colo. Edw'd Wigglesworth", 1p. 4to., "Camp Valley Forge", June 2, 1778 - just a little
more before the Continental Army would leave Valley Forge and march to Philadelphia to recapture the city. The entire document is
in the hand of and signed twice by Col. EDWARD WIGGLESWORTH who commanded this unit, properly called the 13th
Massachusetts Reg't., also known as the 6th Continental Reg't. The regiment would saw action at Bunker Hill, Valcour Island,
Saratoga, Monmouth and at Rhode Island before disbanding on Jan. 1, 1781 at West Point. Eleven officers are listed, the surgeon
listed as being on furlough. Rough lower margin, and a chip at left costing one officer's first name. The regiment entered Valley
Forge with 452 men assigned and 283 fit for duty, and left with 374 assigned and 250 fit for duty.
868: SEAL OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND
USD 1,000 - 1,500
SEAL OF THE STATE OF MARYLANDPre-1817 molds used to cast in wax the Seal of the State of Maryland, used to make official
documents issued in the name of the state and, in almost all cases, signed by the governor. The well-used 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" tin molds
still show incredible detail, remaining in excellent condition. The wax seals created by these molds were typically suspended by a
cloth tape from a document in order to legitimize its existence, as copies of these molds were virtually impossible to make. From a
private Massachusetts collection.
869: PEYTON RANDOLPH
USD 1,500 - 2,000
PEYTON RANDOLPH(1721 - 1775) First President of the Continental Congress and a member of the Virginia Committee of
Correspondence. Manuscript D.S. "Peyton Randolph President of the Convention" as President of the Virginia Convention, 1p. 4to.,
[Richmond], Aug. 4, 1774, a resolution that any inhabitants who have "Indian corn" for export and have arranged for chartered
vessels will be allowed to export that product until Sep. 10 provided they assure that the grain will not be sent to "either of the
Northern Colonies". Co-signed by JOHN TAZEWELL, Clerk of the Convention. This, the third Virginia Convention, had
representatives denounce the actions that the royal governor had taken against Virginia, including disbanding the assembly and
mobilizing troops. When the governor fled to the sanctuary of an English ship, the convention became the governing force of Virginia.
The delegates enacted legislation and established a Committee of Safety to direct military activities. The reference to restrictions of
export of corn may have been an effort to keep grain out of the hands of British troops and their sympathizers.
870: TRYON'S RAID ON CONNECTICUT, 1779
USD 1,200 - 1,500
TRYON'S RAID ON CONNECTICUT, 1779WILLIAM BURNET (1730-1791) Physician born in Elizabeth, N.J., served as
Surgeon-General for the Eastern District for the Continental Army. Fine content A.L.S. 3pp., legal folio, [n.p. prob. Fishkill, n.d., c.
July, 1779], to his wife Mary in Newark, N.J., concerning the couples long separation together with a lengthy postscript on military
matters on the lines surrounding New York. The body of the letter is an affectionate tome to his wife, which reads in part: "...Oh cruel
Fate! O more cruel Tyrant of Britain! who with relentless Fury, doth cunning blowfly deprive us of Domestic Bliss, & this plant
Daggers in our Breasts by barbarously driving us away from the Beloved of our Souls. May tenfold vengeance alight upon his guilty
Head! may Despair & languish wring his tortured Mind, till he is compelled to do Justice to this much injured suffering People..." His
postscript proves more informative as to his activities: "...I went down on Monday... to Genl. Heath's opposite West Point, who
commands the left Wing of the Army, that is all on this side. North River Genl. Putnam commands the Right wing on the other side of
the River - Genl. Heath is a very agreeable Gentleman, & I believe will be very popular - The Officers like him much - He keeps a
good Table - Sheldon's light Horse were surprised the Beginning of the Week, at Pocono ridge by the enemy's Horse, I believe not
much to their Credit - They went between 30 & 40 miles through the Country & returned without receiving much damage. Genl.
Tryon with about 3000 Men is making terrible havock [sic] in New England. They have taken Possession of New-Haven, Essex,
West Haven, Fairfield, Stratford &c & have committed the most horrid Barbarities, exceeding even themselves in Cruelty - It is said
they have butchered the President of Yale college & a Number more of the Inhabitants after they surrounded & burned a good many
houses - Few of the Women who fell into their Hands escaped their more than brutish lesser Officers & Men... they seem to be
returning towards N. York..." Some loss to third page resulting in the loss of some text, moderate uneven toning, the expected folds
with a few pin holes at intersections, else very good. In July 1779, British Major Gen. William Tryon and 2,600 men embarked onto a
Royal Navy fleet led by Adm. George Collier, and raided the Connecticut ports of New Haven, Fairfield, and Norwalk. Military and
public stores, supply houses, and ships were destroyed, as were private homes, churches, and other public buildings. The raids
were ineffectually resisted by militia forces. The raid was part of a larger strategy designed by the British commander in chief, Lt.
Gen. Sir Henry Clinton, to draw Washington's army onto terrain where it might be more effectively engaged. The strategy failed in
this goal, and Tryon was criticized for the severity of the action by both sides.
871: REVOLUTIONARY WAR MUSTER ROLL
USD 800 - 1,200
REVOLUTIONARY WAR MUSTER ROLLJACOB GERRISH (1739-1817) Continental Army colonel, Gerrish was a responder to the
Lexington Alarm, led a company at Bunker Hill, and was a captain of the 12th Reg. of the Continental Army. Manuscript D.S., 2pp.
12 1/2" x 15 3/4", Fort Winter Hill, Ma., Aug. 5, 1778, "A Muster Roll of Capt. Samuel Huse's Company Col'o Jacob Gerrish's
Regiment in the Service of the United States". The muster roll lists the entire strength of the company, officers, non-coms and sixty
soldiers, along with their disposition, signed by Muster Master Andrew Brown at bottom. On the verso, Captain Samuel Huse and
Lieut. John Watts summarize the effective strength of their company and attest to the accuracy of the report, which is witnessed by
the fort's commander, Garrish, on Aug. 5, 1778. Huse was also at Lexington. Very good.
872: CHARLES LEE
USD 700 - 900
CHARLES LEE(1731 - 1782) American Revolution second-ranking major general, taken prisoner and thereafter secretly conspired
with Howe to defeat the Americans. He was later exchanged and while engaged at Monmouth his retreat nearly cost the battle.
Dismissed, 1780. A.L.S. "Charles Lee" and additionally signed "Col. Lee" twice more in the text, 2pp. sm. folio, [Tres Lagares, Dec.6,
1762]. Lee pens and signs a copy of his letter to the British Adjutant General in which he mentions discovering totally by accident
that the Earl of Loudon had published a mandate concerning the rank which British officers must accept or be deemed traitors. Lee,
a colonel, angrily refuses to have Loudon supersede him in any way as to do so would be: "...a kind of treason to the dignity of the
Crown, who has honored me with the rank I enjoy & of the Commander in Chief who recommended me to that Rank...". Clean 2"
tear at bottom affects a few words of text, some soiling along folds on verso, else very good.
873: CALEB STRONG
USD 100 - 150
CALEB STRONG(1745 - 1819) Twelve-time Governor of Massachusetts, first elected Senator from that state and a member of the
Hartford Convention. Partly-printed D.S. as Governor, 1p. sm. folio, Boston, Sep. 14, 1804, the appointment of Charles Bean as
captain of a company of militia. Signed beneath paper seal, also signed by Secretary JOHN AVERY. The verso bears an A.D.S. of
MOSES LYMAN who served as a colonel in the Revolutionary War, fought at Saratoga and relayed the news of Burgoyne's
surrender to Washington.
874: CLEMENT BIDDLE
USD 200 - 300
CLEMENT BIDDLE(1740 - 1814) "The Quaker General" organized and led the"Quaker Blues" against the British and fought under
Nathanial Greene as well. Partly-printed D.S. engrossed and signed three times by Biddle, Philadelphia, Apr. 15,1801, his
notarization of an annexed list of goods shipped from the port and bound for St. Thomas, lost in a shipwreck. Weak folds, else very
good.
875: CLEMENT BIDDLE
USD 200 - 300
CLEMENT BIDDLE(1740 - 1814) "The Quaker General" organized and led the"Quaker Blues" against the British and fought under
Nathanial Greene as well. A.D.S. as notary, 1p. oblong 8vo., Philadelphia, Mar. 23, 1801, certification of the oath of a merchant that
listed good were shipped on the vessel "Three Sisters". A list of the good shipped is tipped to Biddle's document at bottom. Fine.
877: OLIVER WOLCOTT JR.
USD 75 - 100
OLIVER WOLCOTT JR.(1760 - 1833) American Revolution soldier and patriot, Secretary of the Treasury succeeding Hamilton.
Interesting D.S., 1p., 4" x 7 3/4", 1783, New Haven, a legal document prosecuting a Tory: "in a prosecution against the estate of
Charles McEvers who hath gone over to and put himself under the protection of the enemy...".
878: RICHARD VARICK
USD 100 - 150
RICHARD VARICK(1753 - 1831) Revolutionary War officer, aide to Benedict Arnold and appointed by Washington to be Secretary
for Continental Army records. Partly-printed D.S. as Mayor, 1p. legal folio, New York, Mar. 4, 1795, a permit allowing grocer William
Moores to sell "strong or spiritous liquors in his Dwelling-House", provided he permit no: "Cock-Fighting, Gaming, or Playing with
Cards or Dice…or Shuffle Board…". Some clean fold splits and wear at fold ends, else very good.
879: JEAN-BAPTISTE DE ROCHAMBEAU
USD 400 - 500
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE ROCHAMBEAU(1725 - 1807) French Marshall who commanded French forces sent to aid the Americans in
the Revolutionary War. With Washington, he was essential in the defeat of Cornwallis at Yorktown. A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., [n.p., n.d.], ca.
1790, in French. Largely untranslated but apparently setting forth instructions for a financial transaction.Boldly penned and signed,
and in fine condition: a fine example for display.
880: GEORGE ROSS
USD 300 - 400
GEORGE ROSS(1730 - 1779) Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania, elected to the First and Second
Continental Congresses. Manuscript D.S. as attorney, 2pp. legal folio, Lancaster, Oct. 10, 1764, a dispute over the lease of a tract of
land involving one "Thomas Troublesome" and one "John Goodright". Very good.
881: HENRY DEARBORN
USD 100 - 150
HENRY DEARBORN(1751 - 1829) American military officer and Secretary of War, fought at Bunker Hill, in Arnold's Quebec
expedition, ay at Wyoming Valley, and in the War of 1812 took Fort George and York with heavy losses. Postal cover franked "H.
Dearborn" as Secretary of War, addressed to Gen. Ebenezer Huntington and hand-stamped in Washington. Ebenezer Huntington
(1754 – 1834) was an officer in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, and afterwards U.S. Representative from
Connecticut.
882: JAMES ALLIN
USD 200 - 300
JAMES ALLINInfluential Puritan minister in Connecticut who often clashed with the Quakers, considering them un-Christian. A.L.S.
1p. legal folio, [n.p.], Oct. 12, 1688 and addressed to six committee members of Salisbury Co., Massachusetts, which included two
military men. The committee had been selected to arrange repairs to the parsonage house. Allin soundly chastises the committee
members, calling their performance: "highly displeasing to God...it is a sign of ye decay of religion...". Some uneven toning, else very
good.
883: JAMES DUANE
USD 100 - 150
JAMES DUANE(1733 - 1797) Revolutionary patriot, member of the Continental Congress (1774 - 1784), assisted in the drafting of
the Articles of Confederation. Uncommon partly-printed D.S. as Mayor on New York, 1p. 8vo., New York, Mar. 7, 1789, a permit for a
man to keep an inn or tavern, with the proviso it is not: "...disorderly...[no] Cock-fighting, Gaming...or Shuffle Board...". Horizontal
split repaired on verso, light toning.
884: JAMES IRVINE
USD 150 - 200
JAMES IRVINE(1735 - 1819) Revolutionary War major general of Pennsylvania militia, later vice president of Pensylvania. Good
contenT D.S., 1p.sm. folio, Philadelphia, July 27, 1782, a petition sent to Pennsylvania President William Moore by one Martha
Robins. Robins asks that Moore contact New Jersey Gov. William Livingston and arrange for the free passage of Robin's daughter
across the state to Pennsylvania. At bottom, Irvine and two other men attest to the fact that the daughter, Elizabeth Robins, has
been: "...well affected to the cause of the United States of America and...of the greatest servis to the prisners for years past...". Ex:
Walter Benjamin, 1950.
885: JAMES SHERLOCK, HIGH SHERIFF OF BOSTON
USD 400 - 500
JAMES SHERLOCK, HIGH SHERIFF OF BOSTONA manuscript list of jurors empanelled in Boston ca. 1687 in the case of the King
vs. James Mathews, 14 listed by name and all living in Boston, signed at bottom by JAMES SHERLOCK, High Sheriff. Sherlock was
appointed in 1684 by Sir Edmund Andros, the Royal Governor of New England, Sheriff of Suffolk in 1687, and was also imprisoned
by the patriots on the overthrow of Andros in 1689. After his imprisonment at Fort Mary, he was sent back to England with Andros.
Rare.
886: JEREMIAH POWELL WRITES MINUTEMAN JOHN CUSHING
USD 300 - 400
JEREMIAH POWELL WRITES MINUTEMAN JOHN CUSHING(1714 - 1789) President of the Massachusetts Bay Council of which
he was a long-time member, holding that position at various times until Oct. 13, 1780 (during the Revolution, Massachusetts had no
governors). Good content A.L.S., 2pp. 4to. with integral address leaf, Mar. 21, 1781 to JOHN CUSHING, a captain of a company of
Col. Samuel Johnson's regiment of militia which marched at the Lexington Alarm on April 19, 1775. In part: "...I don't think they [the
British] will get possession of Falmouth this summer unless the inhabitants...invite them to come, which I cannot allow myself to
think. You have any of that sort of men with you?...The government is doing and will do all they can to protect the Eastern ports. I
shall be able...in 3 to 4 weeks to give you an account of how things are likely to succeed at the south, if it should please God to
prosper us and our Allies in the present expedition at the Southward...". Some dampstains not affecting legibility, else very good.
887: JONATHAN GLOVER
USD 600 - 800
JONATHAN GLOVER(1732 - 1797) American Revolution brigadier general who led the advance on Trenton, campaigned against
Burgoyne and sat in judgment at Andre's trial. Fine content war-date A.L.S., 1p.8vo., Marblehead, Oct. 2, 1776 to Gen. ARTEMAS
WARD. In part: "...in overhalling the ship Ann...I found a Box of Eighty of the Scots Broad Swords, which box I have taken the first
opportunity & forwarded them to you...by Capt. John Martin, who is the bearer of this...". Small hole in the paraph beneath Glover's
signature, else very good. With integral address leaf.
888: JOSEPH DUDLEY
USD 200 - 300
JOSEPH DUDLEY(1647 - 1720) Colonial Governor, appointed president of New England by James II, a member of Andros' council
and detested by the colonists for his role in that administration, Governor of Massachusetts (1702-15). A.D.S. as Governor, 1p. 4" x 7
3/4", [Boston], 1709, an account of Dudley's expenditures for paper, ink, pens, etc. used in the performance of his duties, signed at
top. Very good.
890: MARIE JOSEPH DE LAFAYETTE
USD 200 - 300
MARIE JOSEPH DE LAFAYETTE(1757 - 1834) French statesman and military officer who served as a major general under
Washington and was instrumental in the defeat of Cornwallis at Yorktown. Manuscript D.S. "true copy Lafayette", 2pp. 8vo., [n.p.,
n.d.], a manuscript copy of a letter sent to Lafayette by a "Mr. Dray" in French, concerns a notary and a discussion of Dray's
property. Very good.
891: MATHEW CLARKSON
USD 500 - 700
MATHEW CLARKSON(1758 - 1825) Continental Army officer, served under Benedict Arnold and was at Saratoga and, later, on the
staff of Benjamin Lincoln. Present at the surrender of Burgoyne, at the defense of Charleston, and the surrender of Cornwallis.
Superb content A.L.S. while on parole as a prisoner of the British, 1p. legal folio, Philadelphia, July 28, 1780 to General Sir Henry
Clinton, British Commander-in-Chief in which Clarkson pleads with his captor to allow him to return to the side of Gen. Benjamin
Lincoln in Massachusetts. In full: "Sir, As the Commissioner of Prisoners informs me that no exchange will soon take place I am to
intreat of your Excellency the enlargement of my Parole which at present confines me to Pensilvania [sic]. General Lincoln to whom I
was an aid is in New England. It is his wish & mine that I may be with him, and as no ill consequence can follow to the arms of His
Britannic Majesty I have a confidence in your Excellecies Indulgence that the general Parole usually given to Prisoners in my
situation may be extended to me. [Stricken is the line: "and if this should appear inexpedient, that at least the limits of my
confinement may be the same as my General's"] ...I shall trespass no longer on your Excellency's patience except to assure you that
I should not have taken the liberty to make this request had I supposed it would be in the least disagreeable to you And that I am
with all possible respect Your Excellency's most obed't & humble serv't M. Clarkson Major". Some losses at folds and more so at
blank top margin which have been professionally restored, and only a few scattered letters lost. On Apr. 1, 1780 Henry Clinton
commenced a siege of Charleston with 14,000 men and 90 ships. On May 12, 1780, after a final fierce bombardment, Charleston
capitulated and Lincoln, Clarkson and the American forces became prisoners of the British in the largest American surrender until the
battle of Antietam in 1862. The officers were allowed to retain their side arms and their baggage was unmolested. The terms of
Clarkson's parole obliged him to remain within the confines of the colony of Pennsylvania - he would remain trapped there, despite
his appeal to Clinton - for eight months. But Clarkson and Lincoln would eventually have their revenge - both would be present at the
reduction of the British stronghold at Yorktown and would witness their adversary's surrender.
892: NAPHTALI DAGGETT
USD 400 - 600
NAPHTALI DAGGETT(1727 - 1780) American academic and educator. Assisted Yale President Thomas Clapp in the pulpit, and was
inducted him as Yale's first professor-officially the Livingstonian Professor of Divinity. Daggett became the college's president, and
took up arms against the British invaders in 1779. Taken prisoner, he was forced to serve as a guide. He was later bayoneted by his
captors. Rare A.D. 12pp. 3" x 5 1/4", a sermon clearly written in a small hand and dated Dec. 31, 1750. At that time, Daggett was
pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Smithtown, Long Island. From the late 1800s collection of Charles D. Elliott, Newton, Mass.
893: NATHANIEL GOODWIN
USD 100 - 150
NATHANIEL GOODWIN(1748 - 1819) Brigadier general of Massachusetts militia throughout the Revolutionary War, rising to major
general of militia by the time of his death. War-date A.D.S. adding rank, 1p. oblong 8vo., Plymouth, May 11, 1781 to Col. John
Nelson of the 4th Regiment. Goodwin orders that regiments be assembled by companies and that their numbers and equipment be
enumerated and sent to him so that he may make the proper return as required by law. Text and signature faded a bit by age, but
still legible.
894: OLIVER WOLCOTT
USD 400 - 600
OLIVER WOLCOTT(1726 - 1797) Signer of the Declaration of Independence, member of the Continental Congress, major general in
the Continental Army. A.D.S. as Judge of the Court of Probate, 1p. 4to., [Connecticut, n.d.], a true copy of his order that a deceased
man's property be liquidated and distributed amongst his heirs. Tape repair to a split on verso, else boldly penned and signed and
generally very good.
896: RICHARD CASWELL
USD 300 - 400
RICHARD CASWELL(1729 - 1789) First and fifth governor of North Carolina, serving from 1776-1780 and from 1785-1787. Caswell
was president of the provincial congress that wrote the first North Carolina Constitution in 1776, and he commanded militia during
the war. Scarce war-date D.S. as Governor, Kingston, Mar. 13, 1780, a grant of 303 acres of land in Orange Co. to one Ewdard
Trice, boldly signed at bottom, with detached but undamaged wax seal. Document bears small repaired hoels at fold junctions, else
very good.
897: RICHARD PETERS
USD 100 - 150
RICHARD PETERS(1744 - 1828) American Revolution military officer who later served on the Board of War, a delegate to the
Continental Congress. War-date A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., "War Office", Jan. 16, 1777 to Samuel Percival asking that a carefully prepared
accounting of the "Continental Stores" in his possession be prepared and forwarded to the Board of War. In rather poor shape,being
toned and split in several places, mounted.
898: RICHARD PETERS
USD 100 - 150
RICHARD PETERS(1744 - 1828) American Revolution military officer who later served on the Board of War, a delegate to the
Continental Congress. War-date A.D.S., 1p. 12mo., [n.p.], Mar. 2, 1777, a receipt for shoes and stockings for use of Continental
troops. Toned, trimmed at left.
899: ROBERT LIVINGSTON THE ELDER
USD 400 - 600
ROBERT LIVINGSTON THE ELDER(1654 - 1728) New York colonial official, fur trader, and businessman; he was granted a patent
to 160,000 acres along the Hudson River, and became the first lord of Livingston Manor. Rare A.D.S. "Robert Livingston" signed in
the text and at conclusion, 1p. legal folio, [New York, 1717], a legal document prepared by Livingston on behalf of Johannes Paer
making a complaint against New York City victualler William Dobbs over the alleged theft of 45 barrels of beer. Small hole in the text
repaired on verso but costs a few letters of text, a few short fold splits, else very good.
900: ROBERT LIVINGSTON, JR.
USD 300 - 400
ROBERT LIVINGSTON, JR.1663 - 1725) Wealthy merchant and political figure in colonial Albany, New York, nephew of Robert
Livingston the Elder. In 1710 he was appointed mayor of Albany and during his tenure, the city grew into the area's major supply and
services center. Livingston was also appointed as one of the English colony's Commissioners for Indian Affairs. Rare A.D.S. 1p. legal
folio, "Mayors Court Citty of New York", in which Livingston records and signs a complaint by High Sheriff Thomas Farmer against
William Speck seeking 48 pounds. Very good.
901: SAMUEL A. OTIS
USD 300 - 400
SAMUEL A. OTIS(1740 - 1814) American statesman, a framer of Massachusetts' constitution who also negotiated with Shays and in
1788 was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention. Good content manuscript L.S. as Secretary of the Senate of the United
States, 1p.4to., [Washington, 1796], to the Speaker of the Delaware House of Representatives sending: "...a copy of the Journals of
the Senate of the United States, at the first session of the fourth Congress...". Folds repaired on verso, edge wear, still very good.
902: SAMUEL HUNTINGTON
USD 300 - 400
SAMUEL HUNTINGTON(1731 - 1796) Signer of the Declaration of Independence, president of the Continental Congress, and
Governor of Connecticut. Fine bold signature "Sam'l Huntington" cut from a document.
903: SAMUEL MEEKER
USD 200 - 300
SAMUEL MEEKERAmerican military officer who faced Chief Joseph Brant an Minisink Ford on July 22, 1779. The New York
militiamen fighting under the command of Meeker and Major Tustin (KIA) were caught in an ambush and two-thirds of their force was
wiped-out. Rare A.L.S. 1p. 4to., Philadelphia, Nov. 29, 1797, discusses payment of a military contract for rations. Very good.
904: TENCH FRANCIS
USD 100 - 150
TENCH FRANCIS(1730 - 1800) Merchant, the first cashier of the Bank of North America. He was a major financial backer of the
Continental Army. Partly-printed D.S. as a representative of the family of William Penn, 1p. legal folio, Philadelphia, July 18, 1786, a
deed for 400 acres of land in Pennsylvania. Folds, else fine.
905: THOMAS DONGAN
USD 200 - 300
THOMAS DONGAN(1634 - 1715) Royalist military officer during the English Civil War, Governor of the Province of New York. He is
noted for having called the first representative legislature in New York, and for granting the province's Charter of Liberties. Rare
signature: "Tho: Dongan" on a partial endorsement cut from a larger document, 6 1/2" x 3 1/2" overall, dated "New Yorke. Oct. 31st
1687". Very good. Only a year earlier, New York City had been granted its charter.
906: THOMAS GAGE
USD 600 - 700
THOMAS GAGE(1721 - 1787) English general and colonial governor of Massachusetts, commander in chief in North America who
used troops to seize military stores precipitating the Battle of Lexington and Battle of Bunker Hill, resigned 1775. Manuscript D.S.
"Tho: Gage", 1p.legal folio, "Head Quarters in New York", June 24, 1770. Gage orders that Garrett Abeel, Storekeeper of Bedding at
the Royal Hospital in New York surrender his position to a surgeon there commensurate with the King's order that military staffs be
reduced. Some marginal toning and slight show-through, else very good. Co-signed by GABRIEL MATURIN, Gage's closest aide
and de facto chief of staff.
907: THOMAS MELVILL AND WILLIAM TODD
USD 200 - 300
THOMAS MELVILL AND WILLIAM TODDGood content war-date D.S., 1p.11 3/4" x 7", Boston, Feb. 2, 1780, an accounting of
expenditures submitted to the Board of War by an artillery regiment commanded by Col. Thomas Crafts, a request for
reimbursement for shortages in sums expended clothing 32 officers in 1778. Signed at bottom by WILLIAM TODD (17839-1810), a
good friend of Benjamin Franklin, joined the Continentals and served at the war's early battles, including Bunker Hill, and was a
member of the convention which established Pennsylvania as a Commonwealth and State, and by THOMAS MELVILL (1751-1832),
an American patriot and a member of the Boston Tea Party. A split affects both signatures, marginal flaws, still very good.
908: WILLIAM HEATH
USD 400 - 600
WILLIAM HEATH(1737 - 1814) American Revolutionary officer, a major general in the Continental Army reprimanded by Washington
for his handling of the attack on Fort Independence, later commanding the Eastern Department and in the Hudson Valley. War-date
L.S. "William Heath MG", 1p. 8vo., "Head Quarters Boston", Oct. 31, 1777 to Ebenezer Hancock, John Hancock's brother and
Deputy Pay Master. Heath instructs Hancock to enlist an assistant, obtain a bond for him and furnish him with funds, following which
the man is to be sent to Providence: "...to answer such Drafts as may be drawn by Major General Spencer for the payment of Troops
and other Continental Expences at that post...". Fine, with integral address leaf.
909: WILLIAM HEATH
USD 400 - 500
WILLIAM HEATH(1737 - 1814) American Revolutionary officer, a major general in the Continental Army reprimanded by Washington
for his handling of the attack on Fort Independence, later commanding the Eastern Department and in the Hudson Valley. War-date
A.D.S. as Major General, 1p. 8vo., Head Quarters Boston", Oct. 10, 1777 to Ebenezer Hancock, John Hancock's brother and Deputy
Pay Master. Heath instructs Hancock to pay Capt. Thomas Urann and ten tradesmen in his command their $266.66 monthly pay.
Also signed twice by the recipient, THOMAS URANN (d. 1791), who was also a Boston Tea Party participant. Soiled at bottom, with
a small area of loss affecting one letter of text, still quite good.
910: WILLIAM PEPPERELL
USD 150 - 200
WILLIAM PEPPERELL(1696 - 1759) American general who commanded forces against the French at Cape Breton and in the
French and Indian war. He was also the first American ever knighted. A.D.S. 1p. 12mo, New Castile(?), July 17, 1724 to Capt. Jos.
Gibson asking that twenty or thirty hogsheads of salt be delivered to Thomas Parson. Some show through of Parson's signed receipt
on verso, else very good.
911: WILLIAM WILLIAMS
USD 200 - 300
WILLIAM WILLIAMS(1731-1811) Signer of the Declaration of Independence and member of the Continenal Congress. A.D.S. 1p. 7
1/2" x 1 1/2", Lebanon, Ct., Aug. 17, 1795, an attestation that a man had appeared before Williams and executed an instrument. Cut
from a larger document but complete in itself.
912: A MASSACHUSETTS TOWN JOINS THE CAUSE OF THE REVOLUTION
USD 200 - 300
A MASSACHUSETTS TOWN JOINS THE CAUSE OF THE REVOLUTIONNeat document from Rehobeth, Mass.,one of the oldest
and most patriotic towns in the state, 1p. oblong 8vo., Nov. 22, 1774. Unsigned, but apparently a contemporary fair copy or public
reading copy of a resolution naming Ephraim Starkweather, Samuel Peck, Ebenezer Peck, Philip Wheeler and Thomas Carpenter to
a: "Committee for Executing the Plans of the Continental and provincial Congresses". Some soiling, edges worn, else quite good.
913: 1778 CONNECTICUT RETURN OF ORDNANCE
USD 400 - 500
1778 CONNECTICUT RETURN OF ORDNANCEWar-date manuscript D.S., 1p. 4to., Farmington, Mar. 18, 1778, "A true Copy" of
the original, this prepared by: "Benjamin Bartlett Conductor Arty" who had been commissioned Jan. 9, 1777 in Ebenezer Steven's
Corp, Crane's Regiment. The return shows 27 cannon ranging from 4" to 8", various shot, fuses, and loading and cleaning
equipment, priming items, ammunition wagons, 20,226 musket cartridges, saddles, collars, camp equipment, etc. Scattered foxing,
top edge is frayed with a 2" closed tear from top margin, still quite good.
914: 1778 MASSACHUSETTS MUSTER ROLL
USD 600 - 800
1778 MASSACHUSETTS MUSTER ROLLWar-date manuscript muster roll: Muster Roll of Capt. Nath'l Heath Company in Colo.
G[errish] Reg't for Guards...in the Service of the United States Engaged Six Months...", 2pp. 13 1/4" x 13", Boston, Aug. 16, 1778, a
list of 19 soldiers, eight non-coms, Capt. Nathaniel Heath and Lieut. Thomas Brastow giving their names, date enlisted, and current
disposition, signed by muster officer Andrew Brown at bottom. A chart showing the number of effectives appears on verso, only 19
men, signed by Heath and Brastow. A few short splits, else very good.
915: SOUTH CAROLINA ARTILLERY REGIMENT MUSTER ROLL
USD 600 - 800
SOUTH CAROLINA ARTILLERY REGIMENT MUSTER ROLLRare war-date muster roll: "Weekly Return of the Con'l Regiment of
Artillery Commanded by Colo. Barnard Beekman", 2pp. 12 3/4" x 5 1/4", signed twice by Capt. BARNARD ELLIOTT who records
show was attached to the 4th South Carolina. The muster roll shows a strength of 100 men including 68 soldiers, officers, non-coms,
drummers and fifers, etc., plus dead, deserted, an so on. On verso, Elliott lists shows those fit and unfit for combat. Rough top
margin, else very good. Beekman would be captured at Charleston on May 12, 1780 and held until war's end. Famous Civil War
CSA Gen. Barnard Elliott Bee, born in South Carolina, was given Elliott's name.
916: 4TH MASS. REGIMENT PAYROLL ABSTRACT
USD 300 - 400
4TH MASS. REGIMENT PAYROLL ABSTRACTRevolutionary War payroll abstract: "...for the Wages due to...the men in Capt.
Wheeler's Company in the 4th Regt. who inlisted before the first of Jan...", 1p. legal folio, [n.p., n.d.], addressed to Col. JOHN NIXON
(1733-1808) who dockets the document on verso. Fifteen men are listed, along with the number of days of pay due, their home
towns, date enlisted, and amount due, signed at bottom by Capt. ADAM WHEELER. Right edge was damaged long ago and
replaced, costing only small parts of the last digit of some of the figures, slight offsetting, some splits archivally repaired on verso,
else very good.
917: OFFICERS RESIGN THEIR COMMISSIONS IN THE WAKE OF THE
USD 300 - 400
OFFICERS RESIGN THEIR COMMISSIONS IN THE WAKE OF THE INTOLERABLE ACTSExcellent period retained copy of the
resignation of five colonial officers from their British-appointed militia positions, 1p. 8vo., Sandwich, Ma., Oct. 3, 1774. In part:
"...Whereas application hath this day been made to us military officers of ye Company of militia...by the body of People to apply to us
to resign our military commissions...we will by the first opportunity transmit our resignations...to the Chief Colonel...we will not...assist
in carry out...late Acts of Parliament...". Rough margins, else very good.
918: REVOLUTIONARY WAR GENERAL AND OFFICERS URGE BANISHMENT
USD 300 - 400
REVOLUTIONARY WAR GENERAL AND OFFICERS URGE BANISHMENT AND EXECUTION OF TORIESFine content
contemporary war-date fair copy of a report prepared by Continental Army Major Gen. Adam Stephen and four officers in his
command, 1p. 4to., Chatham, Va., Feb. 21, 1777, two days after Stephens' promotion. In part: "Wm Drake, living contiguous to the
Enemy, is a dangerous person and ought to be removed to a Distance, on some part of the Frontiers of some of the States untill the
end of the War...Adam Clark is an active Tory...John Hottam endeavored to take up a Deserter from the Enemy...and ought to be
hanged...Samuel Oliver is...Engaged in the Service of our Enemies and ought to be Banished...". Right margin a bit soiled and
frayed, else very good.
919: RECRUITING FOR THE CONTINENTAL ARMY
USD 100 - 150
RECRUITING FOR THE CONTINENTAL ARMYEZRA SMITH Ensign in the 4th Conn as of Jan. 1, 1777, later promoted to 2nd Lieut
and remained with the regiment until 1781. Recruiting document, 1p. 12mo., Hartford, May 31, 1780, a receipt from the Pay Table for
thirty pounds to be used to "..recruit men for the 4th Connectucut Reg't in the Cont'l Army...", signed by Smith at bottom. Very good. `
920: CONNECTICUT REVOLUTIONARY WAR PAY ORDERS
USD 100 - 150
CONNECTICUT REVOLUTIONARY WAR PAY ORDERSLot of three Connecticut Pay Table documents, includes one signed by
OLIVER WOLCOTT, JR. (1760-1833) American Revolution soldier and patriot, Secretary of the Treasury succeeding Hamilton, Nov.
17, 1780 approving a payment to Capt. Ozias Marvin (signed across the face of the document); a Dec. 17, 1778 order paying Capt.
Oliver Smith 395 pounds, signed by Smith on verso, and a Feb. 21, 1782 order paying the "Chatham Com'ttee" for supplies, signed
by Barnabas Freemen on verso. Very good.
921: ARTEMAS WARD IS SENT ORDNANCE STORES
USD 150 - 200
ARTEMAS WARD IS SENT ORDNANCE STORESWar-date A.D.S. of Commissary of Artillery Ezekiel Cheever (1720-1793), 1p.
8vo., Cambridge, Sep. 3, 1775 to Gen. ARTEMAS WARD. In part: "By order of Adj. Genl. Gates I send you...10,000 Flints...please to
send me a Receipt...". Slightly faded, with a seal tear and small damp stain at margin. One line docket in Ward's hand appears on
verso.
922: (SELLING THE SCHENECTADY BARRACKS)
USD 75 - 100
(SELLING THE SCHENECTADY BARRACKS)Manuscript document composed and possibly partly in the hand of Quartermaster
Nicholas Quackenbush, 1p. legal folio [Schnectady], Nov. 30, [1783], what appears to be a draft of an advertisment: "To be Sold at
Public Auction On Thursday the 30th November Instant at Schenectady the Public Barracks There with the Guard House and
Stable." Below, in another hand, are several notes noting that the"Barrick Sold for £160..." Usual folds, rough margins, very light
toning, otherwise fine.
923: (FORT SULLIVAN)
USD 100 - 150
(FORT SULLIVAN)Scarce Revolutionary War A.D.S., 1p. 12mo., Fort Sullivan, South Carolina, Oct. 26, 1776, an order that the
bearer be given: "...Five Gills Rum for Men on Fatigue...". Likely cut from a larger document but complete in iteself. Four months
earlier, this fort was heavily engaged in the succesful defense of Charleston, and the men employed there may still have been
undertaking repairs. Very good.
924: THE FOUNDING OF SMITHTOWN, LONG ISLAND
USD 200 - 300
THE FOUNDING OF SMITHTOWN, LONG ISLANDRICHARD SMITH (ca. 1613-1691) Colonial settler who purchased the land
which became Smithtown, New York from the indigenous Indians. He had been promised all the land that he could ride around on a
bull between sunrise and sunset. Ca. 1775 fair copy of a Sep. 15, 1688 indenture, 1p. folio, Smithtown, in which Smith and his wife
Sarah gift a parcel of land in Smithtown to their son Daniel. Crudely torn at bottom but with no apparent loss, else very good.
Accompanied by a second such fair copy of an indenture ca. 1775, 1p. legal folio, Smithtown, Sep. 17, 1688, where again Smith and
his wife gift a parcel of land to son Daniel. Completely split at folds. Two pieces.
925: EARLY MAPS OF SKOWHEGAN AND MADISON, MAINE
USD 200 - 300
EARLY MAPS OF SKOWHEGAN AND MADISON, MAINEEarly hand-drawn and colored map of Skowhegan, Maine, 15 1/2" x 12
1/2", a copy of a 1790 map executed in Boston, Feb. 2, 1791and showing the Kennebec and Sandy rivers, Wesserunsett Lake, and
about 100 or so proposed parcels of land. Worn with some losses. Sold with a second map, 11" x 18", "A Plan of the Town of
Maderson [sic]", showing the area about present day Madison, Maine. Worn and torn at folds.
926: EARLY BOSTON MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
USD 100 - 150
EARLY BOSTON MARRIAGE CERTIFICATEManuscript D.S., 1p.oblong 8vo., Boston, ca. 1690, cerification of the marriage of Capt.
Bezaleel Payton and Mary Greenough (or Greenaway) who were married on Oct 19, 1642, penned and signed by Boston Clerk
JOSEPH WEBB. Very good.
927: FORAGE IS STOLEN AT SARATOGA
USD 150 - 200
FORAGE IS STOLEN AT SARATOGALate war A.L.S., 2pp.legal folio, Saratoga, Mar. 6, 1783 to Col. Marinus Willett. Capt. John
Holden of a Rhode Island regiment writes, in part: "...a considerable quantity of these articles is not accounted for...situation at fort
Harriman, where this forage &c was taken and distributed has rendered it exceedingly difficult for me to do equal justice to the
Public...". Dampstained and worn, yet fully legible, with integral address leaf which has also been used for numerical calculations.
928: (ENGRAVING OF BUNKER HILL)
USD 150 - 200
(ENGRAVING OF BUNKER HILL)Copperplate engraving: "View of Bunker's Hill. From a Drawing in Possession of the Rev. Mr.
Elderton", published in Gentleman's Magazine, 1790. Image size 4 3/8 x 6 5/8", margins just a bit rough.
929: (COLONIAL MERCHANTS)
USD 100 - 150
(COLONIAL MERCHANTS)Fine lot of four colonial commercial documents, includes: a receipt, 1p. 12mo., [n.p.], Mar. 5, 1767,
signed by Williamsburg merchant MATTHEW ANDERSON and Penn. Merchant William Phillips; an estate document, 1p. Folio,
1771, concerning the estate of Thos. Darrock, signed by Caleb and Amos Foulke; an accounting of transactions between Thomas
Ellison and Samuel Farmer, a storekeeper's bill for sundry items signed by Ellison at bottom; and four receipts, 1775-1782 signed by
LUKE MORRIS for transactions between him and Philadelphia merchant EDWARD SHIPPEN. Overall very good.
930: 1796 JOURNAL OF PHOEBE PEIRSON
USD 200 - 300
1796 JOURNAL OF PHOEBE PEIRSONHandwritten journal of Phoebe Pierson, 44pp. sm. 8vo., September, 1796 to August, 1797,
possibly written in New Jersey. Pierson, apparently a very devout younger lady, offers of glimpse of life in the late 1700s. Her brief
entries mention going to church, meeting friends, chores, etc. In part: "...I went over to Mr. Aaron dodds abby and betssy dodd come
hear mammy sent for me home jest at knight thay stayed here in the evening...Sabbath day I went to meeting at Orange...in the
evening [went] to the young peapples sosiety at the school house...there was thirty two baptized...went over to quilt for Mathias
Baldwins wife...I made me a straw bonnet...I went to newark and sold chickens...two tin peddlars come here and stay all night...went
to the funeral of David Coalman...a fall from a horse being drunck...". Very good.
931: 1777 IDENTIFIED 11TH VIRGINIA POWDER HORN
USD 400 - 600
1777 IDENTIFIED 11TH VIRGINIA POWDER HORNPowder horn attributed to Capt. Peter B. Bruin of Col. Daniel Morgan's
Independent Rifle Company from Fauquier Co., part of the 11th Virginia Regiment which distinguished itself at the Battle of
Monmouth. The 10 1/2" long undecorated powder horn has a 2 1/2" wood base carved: "[17]77 P B B 11 VA". Although the carving
is not entirely distinct, it become very clear if misted with an innocuous solution. The horn has a carved spout and lacks a stopper.
Accompanied by a letter of provenance issued by The Gallant Pelham Military Antiques which indicates that the horn came from the
"James Anderson Collection of Virginia Artifacts". A letter from the owner of the collection, James Anderson, who has inherited the
collection from his grandfather of the same name, also states that the horn belonged to Bruin and that it originated from his
grandfather's collection. Letters and notes indicate that Bruin was wounded at Monmouth, then served on Morgan's staff until May
12, 1779 when he resigned due to complications from the wound.
932: CARVED POWDER HORN
USD 200 - 300
CARVED POWDER HORNSkillfully carved powder horn, 5 1/2" long overall, one side depicting an American warship under sail, the
reverse a patriotic eagle with shield, ca. 1840. Very good.
933: BRITISH 44TH REGIMENT SHAKO PLATE
USD 200 - 300
BRITISH 44TH REGIMENT SHAKO PLATEBrass shako plate of the 44th (East Essex) Regiment of Foot, brass, 3" x 4 1/2" overall.
This shako plate was recovered in northern New York, near the Canadian border. The 44th is, in this country, most remembered for
its participation at Braddock's defeat (1755), the Battle of Carillon (1758), the Battle of Brooklyn (1776), Brandywine (1777), and
Monmouth (1778). The regiment was also heavily hit at the Battle of New Orleans in 1814.
934: REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA CANNON BALL FROM DELAWARE BAY
USD 200 - 300
REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA CANNON BALL FROM DELAWARE BAYHeavily encrusted 2 1/2" diameter iron cannon ball
recovered from the Delaware Bay, ca. 1780. The ball, recovered from a long-scattered shipwreck, reacted with the sands and mud
surrounding it to form an encrustation, half of which has been removed. An attractive relic.
935: UNION LIEUTENANT COLONEL'S UNIFORM JACKET
USD 5,000 - 7,000
UNION LIEUTENANT COLONEL'S UNIFORM JACKETAttractive, excellent condition Union lieutenant colonel's uniform jacket. The
double-breasted jacket still retains the original 14 front Federal-style "Extra Quality" brass button by Scovill as well as three matching
buttons on the end of each tapered "balloon" type sleeve. A 21 1/2" vent is present on the back of the garment, each side bearing a
matching decorative brass button. The 2" collar is trimmed in black velvet. The 4" x 1 1/2" shoulder boards are comprised of silver
and gold wire and bullion framing two oak leaves on a black velvet field, all sewn to blue wool matching the uniform. Within, the
jacket is quilted in the body with sleeves fully lined. This jacket exhibits honest use, including a small patch sewn to the bottom
corner of the right front, and four or five very small sewn repairs to tiny holes. There is a negligible amount of mothing, mainly found
only at the bottom of the garment. In all, very good condition and a fine example for display.
936: EARLY MANUFACTURE UNION GREATCOAT WITH CAPE
USD 7,000 - 9,000
EARLY MANUFACTURE UNION GREATCOAT WITH CAPERare, early war Union greatcoat with integral cape in excellent
condition. This federal blue wool knee-length coat the five original Waterbury Button Co. U.S. buttons at front as well as the six
buttons used to close the front of the cape. The sleeves terminate in 3 1/2" cuffs, and the collar bears several rows of stitched
reinforcement - all with stitch patterns typically found in period garments. The original "eye" used to button-up the collar remains. The
upper-left breast bears a pocket, concealed by the cape. A belt with buttons on the back of the coat allows the wearer to draw in the
waist for a closer fit. The entire bottom of the coat is as always unhemmed. Within, the coat bears a thin lining about the shoulders,
and the sleeves are fully lined to the wrist. The inside of the left sleeve is stamped with the maker's name: 'SMITH BROTHERS NEW
YORK" Additionally, its owner stenciled his initials "J. A. M." in white letters on the inside of the back of the coat. A few stitches on
the neck and one sleeve have sprung and there are scattered moth holes, though far fewer than are usually seen and largely on the
cape. This coat shows genuine use, with multiple effective but crude and unprofessional repairs to small tears in the body of the
garment, with the anticipated wear about the neck and sleeve ends. A very difficult garment to find, in superior condition.
937: GETTYSBURG AMPUTATION KIT
USD 4,000 - 5,000
GETTYSBURG AMPUTATION KITA surgeon's boxed set of amputation implements which were very possibly used during and after
the battle of Gettysburg. Nine matching pieces are present, most with ebony handles, including a strap-type tourniquet, two bone
saws, chain retractors, hook-shaped probe, clamp, and four amputation knives from 6 1/2" to 12 1/4" long, all stamped with the
maker's name" "ROSE & SELLERS". These tools are set into a fitted case lined with red velvet, the case itself made of oak with
brass corners and straps, 16 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 2 1/2". No key is present for the lock, thus case does not fully close, else fine condition.
This case very likely was used at Gettysburg during or immediately after the conflict. According to our consignors, this set was
obtained from noted Civil War dealers and experts The Horse Soldier in Gettysburg, and it originated from the museum at Lee's
headquarters in Gettysburg. Opened in 1922 to the public as the Lee Museum by Mr. C. F. Daley, it displayed artifacts and relics
found on the battlefield and brought back to town by visiting veterans.
938: ROBERT E. RODES AND RICHARD S. EWELL
USD 3,000 - 4,000
ROBERT E. RODES AND RICHARD S. EWELLCombination of rare signed autograph endorsements on a single document, those of
Major General ROBERT E. RODES (1829-1864), who led Jackson's devastating surprise attack at Chancellorsville, fought under
Ewell at Gettysburg and was killed at Third Winchester; and Lieutenant General RICHARD S. EWELL (1817-1872), who fought in
the war from Bull Run to Appomattox, lost a leg at Groveton and was strapped in his saddle to lead his men into Pennsylvania and at
Gettysburg. The endorsements are penned on and A.D.S. of Capt. EUGENE BLACKFORD of the 5th Alabama on July 21, 1869 (a
week after First Manassas). Blackford attests that Pvt. B. S. Williams should be discharged as he has been incapacitated by typhoid
fever, hemorrhages, is spitting blood, etc. Regimental surgeon A. VENEABLE attests beneath that Williams is suffering from
tuberculosis. At bottom, Rodes writes: "Discharge recommended R. E. Rodes Col. Com'g 5 Regt Ala Vol". On the verso, Ewell
writes: "Approved R. S. Ewell B.G." Beneath Ewell's endorsement appears a third endorsement, that of Gen. THOMAS JORDAN
(1819-1895), who served under Beauregard at First Bull Run, and later under Johnston at Shiloh. He signs an endorsement reading:
"Private Williams will be discharged". A bit worn at folds, wrinkled, and soiled, but still very good and an excellent pairing of rare
generals on a single document.
939: JOHN R. CHAMBLISS, JR.
USD 3,500 - 4,500
JOHN R. CHAMBLISS, JR.(1833 - 1864) Colonel of the 13th Virginia Cavalry and brigadier general of cavalry, commanded Rooney
Lee's brigade at Brandy Station and Gettysburg, killed in action during the Second Battle of Deep Bottom. Very rare war-date A.D.S.
signed twice, 1p. 15" x 9 1/4", [n.p.], May 28, 1863. On a page taken from a poll book, Chambliss first pens an oath that those
signing would "faithfully and impartially discharge the duties appertaining" to their offices. Five men, including a "Superintendent",
have signed. Beneath, he writes: "I, Jno. R. Chambliss Jr. Commandant of the 13th Regimant of Virginia Cavalry, do hereby certify,
that, in this 28th day of May 1863, the persons whose names are subscribed above personally appeared before me and took the
foregoing oath..." He signs again: "Jno. R. Chambliss, Jr. Commandant of 13th Rgt Va Cavalry". Folds, light toning, else near fine.
940: PIERRE G. T. BEAUREGARD
USD 2,000 - 3,000
PIERRE G. T. BEAUREGARD(1818-1893) Confederate major general who initiated the attack on Fort Sumter that started the Civil
War. He also led with distinction at First Bull Run, Shiloh, and in the defense of Richmond. Important A.D.S. signed twice, 2pp. 8vo.,
"Headquarters", Greensboro, Apr. 19, 1865 in pencil to Commissary Gen. B. T. St. Johns. On the day after CSA Gen. Joseph
Johnston and Union Gen. William T. Sherman agreed to the largest surrender of the war, Beauregard arranges for the care of South
Carolina troops under his ultimate command. He writes a telegram, in part: "...In the movement hence, the South Carolina Troops will
proceed to Columbia via Charlotte N.C., Yorkville, Union, Lawrenceville and Abbeville So. Ca. and Washington Geo. The Chief
Commissary of the Army will where and in what quantities subsistence will be required...". Tellingly, Beauregard has signed without
adding rank of any kind. On the verso, Beauregard dockets the telegram, signing his name again. Very good.
941: WILLIAM HICKS JACKSON
USD 2,500 - 3,000
WILLIAM HICKS JACKSON(1835 - 1903) Chief of cavalry under Pemberton, Van Dorn, and Price. As brigadier general, he served
with distinction at Vicksburg, and commanded a division under Forrest. Rare, good content war-date A.L.S. as brigadier general, 1p.
4to., "Hd. Qrs. Jackson's Cav. Div.", Jackson, Miss, Nov. 27, 1863 to Union Gen. JAMES B. MCPHERSON, then commanding
forces at Vicksburg. In part: "...I have the honor to send per Flag of Truce, the inclosed letter addressed to you by Alfred Murdoch of
Greenwood Miss. & ask for it your most favorable consideration & an early reply...". Light toning at margin, else fine. Nine months
later, McPherson was killed before Atlanta.
942: WILLIAM RUFFIN COX
USD 1,000 - 1,200
WILLIAM RUFFIN COX(1832 - 1919) Confederate brigadier general wounded five times at Chancellorsville, commanded a regiment
at the Wilderness and Cedar Creek. Rare war-date A.L.S. "W. R. Cox" penned on an octavo sheet beneath a note sent to him by
"Maj. R. Tucker", [n.p., n.d., but written between 1862 and June 2, 1864]. Tucker advises Cox that his property statements had been
received, and beneath Cox writes: "I have 69 acres situated on the left of the R.R. which I purchased from Beckwith for about $10 or
$11 per acre as woodlands but mostly all the wood had been removed. The land is doubtless known to Mr. Briggs...". Tiny
ink-eroded hole at bottom, else fine.
943: JUNIUS DANIEL
USD 1,200 - 1,500
JUNIUS DANIEL(1828-1864) Confederate brigadier general, a career military officer, serving in the U.S. Army, then in the
Confederate States Army. His troops were instrumental in the Confederates' success at the first day of at Gettysburg. On July 1,
1863, Daniel's Brigade repeatedly attacked the Union positions on McPherson's Ridge, eventually driving off the Union brigade of
Col. Roy Stone. Daniel's men suffered the greatest losses of any brigade in the corps on the first day of the battle. During the Battle
of Spotsylvania Court House on May 12, 1864, Daniel led his brigade in a fierce counterattack on the "Mule Shoe" (also known as
the "Bloody Angle"), trying to recapture the important position from elements of the Army of the Potomac, which had captured it at
dawn. He was struck in the abdomen by a Minié ball, inflicting a mortal wound. He died the next day in a field hospital. His body was
taken to Halifax and buried in the old colonial cemetery. Unknown to Daniel, Robert E. Lee had recommended his promotion to major
general just prior to his death. Excessively rare signature "Junius Daniel Halifax NC" cut from an 1850 West Point autograph book
kept by fellow cadet William T. Magruder…ironically killed at Gettysburg in the assault on McPherson's Ridge! A few ink lines
around, but not touching, the signature, else fine.
944: BOSTON CIVIL WAR RECRUITMENT BROADSIDE
USD 1,000 - 1,500
BOSTON CIVIL WAR RECRUITMENT BROADSIDERare Civil War recruitment poster, 12" x 18", printed by F. A. Searle, Steam
Printer, Boston, ca. 1862 and headed "CITIZENS OF BOSTON". The two columns of text read, in small part: "...The President of the
United States has called for the services of three hundred thousand more volunteers...the proper quote from the City of Boston will
be about twenty four hundred men...this war shall be ended by the complete suppression of the wicked rebellion...The Government
is entitled to an overwhelming force...the armed rebels of the South should be enables to read their inevitable doom, by the light of
the fires of Patriotism...We know no divided allegiance; we will allow no divided country...It is the people of the North whose rights
are invaded...Exhibit at once the enormous power, which is still dormant in the North...Young men! Come forth in the strength of your
early manhood. ..Fathers and Mothers! Do not withhold your sons from the conflict in such a cause; though their blood may be
dearer to you than your own...Send them forth, for the cause is worth any sacrifice...". Signed in type by seven members of the
committee appointed to rapidly raise the necessary volunteers. A period pencil note at top reads: "distributed to the people at the
War Meetings in Boston Common in July 1862". Weak central fold with a tiny loss thereat, archivally reinforced on verso, else very
good.
945: ALFRED H. TERRY
USD 100 - 150
ALFRED H. TERRY(1827 - 1890) Union brigadier general at First Bull Run, Petersburg and Richmond, he was also commander of
the expedition leading to George Custer's death at the Little Big Horn. Good content war-date A.L.S. "Alfred Terry" adding rank, 1p.
8vo., [n.p.], Nov. 10, 1864, a telegram sent to Capt. I. R. Sealey. In full: "You may issue orders mustering out those officers upon
whose cases the mustering officer has reported favorably". Very good.
946: AMBROSE E. BURNSIDE
USD 100 - 150
AMBROSE E. BURNSIDE(1824-1881) Union major general who is known for the disastrous charges made at Fredericksburg in
1862, and the nicknaming of distinctive facial hair. Pre-war D.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., Las Vegas, NM, Nov. 3, 1849, a receipt for twelve
mules and two horses turned in by Burnside to the quartermaster. Very good.
947: BENJAMIN F. CHEATHAM
USD 300 - 400
BENJAMIN F. CHEATHAM(1820 - 1886) Confederate major general and corps commander with the Army of Tennessee. He saw
action from Shiloh to Atlanta. War-date A.D.S. signed twice as major general, 1p. 7 1/4" x 4", Shelbyville, [March, 1863], in part:
"Genl Wright will take no action in regards to promotions until further orders...". Light toning, expertly inset, else very good.
948: BEAUREGARD ORDERS RUGGLES TO EVACUATE GRENADA
USD 500 - 700
BEAUREGARD ORDERS RUGGLES TO EVACUATE GRENADAFine content war-date A.L.S. of GEORGE W. BRENT, Chief of
Staff to Gen. Pierre G. T. Beauregard, 2pp. 4to., "Head Quarters Western Department", Tupelo, June 13, 1862. Brent writes to "Brig.
Genl. Daniell Ruggles, Cond'g Grenada, Miss." relaying Beauregard's orders as "Commander of the Forces". In part: "...Grenada will
be evacuated as a Depot for this Army with the least delay...have all the ordnance, ordnance stores and supplies, and other public
property there sent with all practicable dispatch to Gainesville...reserving only subsistence for your command...all unarmed troops
under your command will be sent to Columbus by means of railroad...Hold your effective force ready to march at short notice...by
any better route should you be able to find one...in this direction...subsistence should be purchased and collected at points on your
line of march so that you may move...with less than 10 days rations...stipulating...with the owners that their wagons and teams shall
be returned to them from this place...". DANIEL RUGGLES prudently dockets the letter on verso: "Received Grenada, June 15,
1862, 4 o'c. p.m.". A few small fold repairs on verso, else very good. Grenada was under intense pressure as Farragut's fleet
commenced ascending the Mississippi. Van Dorn would later occupy Grenada and used it as a base for raiding.
950: BENJAMIN S. ROBERTS
USD 75 - 100
BENJAMIN S. ROBERTS(1810 - 1875) Union brigadier general who led a punitive expedition against Indians in Minnesota, later
commanding cavalry at Cedar Mountain and Second Bull Run. A.E.S. on the verso of a letter from Col. NELSON B. BARHAM who
commanded the 17th N.Y. Vols. and the 20th United States Colored Troops, 1p. 4to., "Post Parapet, La.", June 14, 1864. Barham
complains that members of the Chicago Mercantile Battery are in desperate need of some clothing which a certain quartermaster
officer refuses to issue. He asks that appropriate measures be taken. On the verso, Roberts responds in an 11-line A.E.S. from
Carrollton: "...Col. Barham will assign an officer to the temporary command...who will make his requisition for the necessary
clothing...". Very good.
951: CAPT. WILLIAM MCBLAIR AND C.S.S. ATLANTA GROUPING
USD 600 - 800
CAPT. WILLIAM MCBLAIR AND C.S.S. ATLANTA GROUPINGWILLIAM MCBLAIR (ca. 1802-1863) American naval officer,
commanded the USS DALE in suppression of the slave trade off western Africa. After his service in the U.S. Navy's African
Squadron, McBlair joined the Confederate Navy and commanded the CSS PATRICK HENRY as well as the ironclad CSS
ATLANTA. Died in 1863 on board a hospital ship. Lot of eight war-date documents concerning the CSS ATLANTA and McBlair's
service aboard the vessel. Includes: an A.D.C.'s letter to McBlair on "Headquarters Major General Commanding Forces in Norfolk
Harbor" letterhead, May 4, 1861 asking the number of guns at Crane's Island and ordering an officer be sent to determine additional
needs for the defense of the island; a letter from FRANKLIN BUCHANAN (1800 - 1874) Confederate admiral who commanded the
ironclad C.S.S. Virginia (Merrimac) and was severely wounded in the famous engagement, on CSA Office of Orders and Detail
letterhead, Richmond, Sep. 20, 1861 to McBlair advising that his request for additional sailors had been declined; the CSA Navy
order to McBlair, Richmond, Sep. 24, 1862, ordering McBlair to Savannah to receive command of the FINGAL (soon to be
commissioned the CSS ATLANTA), bearing an A.E.S. as bottom by JOSIAH TATTNALL, (1795-1871) a Confederate commodore
who defended Fort Royal and later scuttled the Merrimac to prevent her capture; a fair copy of an extract of a Sep. 27, 1862 letter
from CSA Navy Secretary Stephen R. Mallory to Tattnall ordering that the FINGAL be prepared for service as quickly as possible; a
Dec. 4, 1862 order from Savannah placing a corporal from the 13th Ga. Battery aboard the ATLANTA; a Dec. 5, 1862 letter from an
ATLANTA engineer to McBlair complaining that few needed stores had been received; a Jan. 3, 1863 "Confederate Naval Station,
Savannah, Ga." requisition for 20 tons of coal, signed by an ATLANTA engineer; a Mar. 30, 1863 letter to McBlair's wife, apparently
regretting the loss of their son, docketed and signed at bottom by McBlair, and five pieces of personal correspondence concerning
the McBlair family, some letters of condolence. Overall very good. Sold with a copy of the Richmond Daily Dispatch, Nov. 7, 1862,
2pp., mentions William Quantrill, runaway slaves, etc.
952: CHARLES E. HAPGOOD
USD 100 - 150
CHARLES E. HAPGOOD(1830 - 1909) Lieut. Colonel of the 5th New Hampshire which he commanded at Chancellorsville and
Gettysburg. Fighting on the Wheat Field and low on ammunition, they were relieved, but went back to hold the line with bayonets
alone when their relief fled. They also attacked the rear of a rebel column during Pickett's Charge. A.L.S. 2pp. 4to., Concord, Oct. 17,
1863 to Gen. Gilbert Marston at Point Lookout. In part: "...I have received three hundred recruits...We are all very anxious to be with
you...our duty here is quite arduous, the entire regiment being on guard every other day...". Very good.
953: CHARLES P. STONE
USD 200 - 300
CHARLES P. STONE(1824 - 1887) Union brigadier general accused of treason and imprisoned for the Union debacle at Ball's Bluff,
later grudgingly given a command at Petersburg and Sabine Cross Roads. War-date A.D.S. as colonel, 1p. oblong 8vo., Sandy
Hook, N.J., July 6, 1861, in part: "...The 26th Regt. Penna. Vol. will march as rapidly as practicable hence to Williamsport via
Sharpsburg, & if no orders to the contrtary...will proceed across the Potomac to Martinsburg...". Very good.
954: DAVID BELL BIRNEY
USD 200 - 300
DAVID BELL BIRNEY(1825 - 1864) Union major general who replaced Phil Kearny, he fought at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville,
and Gettysburg. In October, 1864 Birney succumbed to malaria, dying at his home. War-date A.E.S. on the verso of an A.L.S. of
THOMAS W. EGAN (1836-1887), Union brigadier general who fought at Chancellorsville and Spotsylvania C.H., wounded at
Petersburg. Egan's letter is 2pp. 8vo., from the headquarters of the 40th N.Y. Infantry, Sep. 18, 1863 to N.Y. Adjt. Gen. John T.
Sprague. Egan complains that three officers he had nominated had not been officially mustered in and therefore could not be paid
commensurate with their rank, and earnestly insists that the promotions be made official. On verso, Birney pens a nine-line A.E.S.
asking that the promotions be made. Very good.
955: DAVID DIXON PORTER
USD 200 - 300
DAVID DIXON PORTER(1813 - 1891) Union admiral who received the surrenders of Forts Jackson and St. Philip, and was
indispensable in the siege and subsequent Union victory at Vicksburg. Pre-war A.L.S., 1p. 4to., U.S. Navy Yard, Portsmouth, July 7,
1857 advising that: "...the engines were exercised yesterday...and were found to be in good order...". Sold with a scarce carte de
visite photograph showing Porter seated with Union Gen. George G. Meade, backstamp by U. H. Willard, Phila. Corners clipped.
Two pieces.
956: EDWARD A. WILD
USD 200 - 300
EDWARD A. WILD(1825 - 1891) Union brigadier general, severely wounded at Seven Pines, later organized "Wild's African Brigade"
recruiting negroes for service in the army. Scarce war-date A.L.S. adding rank as brigadier general, 1p. 8vo., Boston, May 4, 1863.
Wild pens a letter of recomendation for William T. Damon for Commissary, mentioning his service under Wild for two years. Trimmed
at margins, else very good.
957: EDWARD DORR TRACY
USD 500 - 700
EDWARD DORR TRACY(1833 - 1863) Confederate brigadier general who fought at First Bull Run and later served in Wheeler's
19th Alabama. Tracy served in Eastern Tennessee prior to participating in the Vicksburg campaign, where he was mortally wounded
at Port Gibson. Excessively rare war-date A.D.S. "E. D. Tracy" as Assistant Adjutant General under Joseph Wheeler, 1p. legal folio,
"Hd Qrs Cavalry Brigade", Holly Springs, Miss., July 23, 1862, headed "General Order No. 2". Acting under Wheeler's authority,
Tracy orders: "...Commanders of Regiments will furnish morning Reports at this Office every Wednesday and Saturday morning,
including a report of the number, kind & condition of Arms, and amount & condition of ammunition per man...state whether or not the
horses of the Regiments have been thoroughly groomed for at least one hour both morning & evening...regularly fed &
watered...prevent the unnecessary riding of horses by the men...when a halt is ordered to rest, the men must be immediately
required to dismount...". The reasons for Tracy's orders are obvious: horses were literally more important to the command than the
men who rode them, and their good care was essential to ensure readiness for combat. One tiny hole at left margin affects one letter
of text, light soiling, overall very good.
958: EDWARD FERRERO
USD 150 - 200
EDWARD FERRERO(1831 - 1899) Union general who led a Negro division in the assault upon the Crater at Petersburg resulting in
heavy losses. War date A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., Headquarters, Defenses of Bermuda Hundred, Jan.11, 1865 to a lieutenant of engineers. In
part: "...I have decided to leave Battery Marshall , to repair it...as an advance Redoubt...demolish the lines on the flanks leaving the
ditch...250 will report as desired, also a number of teams...". Very good.
959: ELMER E. ELLSWORTH
USD 400 - 500
ELMER E. ELLSWORTH(1837-1861) Union officer and a close friend of Lincoln, leader of 'Ellsworth's Zouaves" who was killed by a
hotel owner in Alexandria after tearing down a Confederate flag which had flown above the hotel. Unusual cartoon in pencil on a 4
1/2" x 3" card, attributed to Ellsworth, showing a would-be composer shoveling sheet music and books entitled "Style," "Melody,"
"Tune," "Time," "Purity," etc. into a machine with label: "Barnes Patent J. Spence Barnes", and which appears to convert everything
into song lyrics which pour out at the other end: "Way down south on the old...", "Oh Susannah", "James Crack Corn" etc.. Verso
bears the attribution: "Drawn by Elmer E. Ellsworth" in a period hand other than Ellsworth's. Accompanying is a ca. 1930 envelope
which reads, in full: "Cartoon drawn by Ellsworth. Procured from [J. Spence] Barnes who was a chum of his. Note: predecessor of
phonograph. Barnes was of an inventive turn of mind - had many ideas but never went thru with them." Ellsworth is known for some
of his sketches, several of which we have offered before. This item matches his style. Very good.
960: FITZHUGH LEE
USD 100 - 150
FITZHUGH LEE(1835-1905), Confederate Major General; nephew of General Robert E. Lee. D.S. as U.S. Consul General at
Havana, Cuba, 1 1/2pp. (single sheet), March 30, 1897, small folio, possibly a letter of introduction given to Crittenden Marriott,
representative of the "Chicago Record." Lee served as Consul General at Havana from 1896 to 1898. At the beginning of the
Spanish American War, he became a major general in the U.S. Volunteers. Mounting remnants at bottom half of second page, not
affecting signature or text.
961: FRANCIS A. SHOUP
USD 700 - 900
FRANCIS A. SHOUP(1834-1896) Confederate brigadier general who served as Johnston's chief of artillery during the Atlanta
campaign and Hood's chief of staff during the Nashville campaign. Rare war-date A.E.S. cut from a document, 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" overall,
in full: "Hd. Qrs, Art'y Army Tenn. Apr. 20, 64 Approved, upon condition that within Maj. Truheart or Major Brown now on duty at
Mobile be transferred to this army. Resp'y for'd - F. A. Shoup B. Genl". Originally penned on facing leaves, for presentation
purposes, this endorsement was excised and the two portions joined with archival tape on verso. Very good.
963: FUTURE GENERAL FRANCIS A. WALKER IS PROMOTED
USD 150 - 200
FUTURE GENERAL FRANCIS A. WALKER IS PROMOTEDDARIUS N. COUCH (1822 - 1897) Union major general who led a
division at Second Bull Run, Antietam, Chancellorsville and Fredericksburg. Disgusted with Hooker, he offered to resign and was
instead transferred to the West. War-date telegram from A.A.G. and future general James B. Fry to Couch, 1p. 8vo., Washington,
Jan. 28, 1863 advising that FRANCIS AMASA WALKER had been assigned as Adjutant General of the 2nd Corps. On the verso,
Couch pens an A.L.S. to Walker, Norwalk, Mar. 16, 1882: "...This being the original telegram assigning you...it may not be an
unpleasant reminder of the cordial relations which always existed between us...". Some show through of writing. Francis A. Walker
(1840-1897) was a brigadier general, wounded at Chancellorsville and captured at Ream's Station.
964: WEST POINT DIPLOMA OF UNION BRIG. GEN LEWIS G. ARNOLD
USD 300 - 400
WEST POINT DIPLOMA OF UNION BRIG. GEN LEWIS G. ARNOLD1837 U>S. Military Academy diploma issued to future Union
Brigadier Gen. LEWIS G. ARNOLD (1817–1871), a career Army officer primarily noted for his service in Florida.The 17 1/2" x 20"
diploma, ornately decorated with all types of military images, was awarded on July 4, 1837 and was signed by several generals who
would further prove their abilities in the Civil War.Among them are ROBERT ANDERSON and RENE E. DE RUSSY, along with
military tactician DENNIS H. MAHAN. Fine. In October 1861, Arnold helped repulse a Confederate attack on Santa Rosa Island, and
defiantly refused to surrender the outpost during three different Confederate artillery bombardments. In October, 1862 he was struck
down by a stroke and forced to retire.
966: GUSTAVUS A. SMITH
USD 150 - 200
GUSTAVUS A. SMITH(1820 - 1885) Union brigadier general, as colonel he led the 35 Illinois, wounded at Pea Ridge, later served in
guarding critical railroad routes. Excessively rare D.S. "G. A. Smith" as Tax Collector, 1p. 3 1/2" x 7", a "Stub for Special Tax Stamp"
issued to a "Peddler 2nd Class", signed by Smith in blank. Fine condition. Smith is certainly one of the most difficult Union generals'
signatures to obtain.
967: HENRY H. BELL
USD 100 - 150
HENRY H. BELL1808-1868) American Rear Admiral; commander of U.S. Asiatic Squadron (1865). His squadron anchored in Osaka
Bay to increase pressure on Japanese government to open Hyoto Port, as committed. Bell died at sea when his ship capsized en
route to shore at Hyogo. During the Civil War, he served as Fleet Captain of the West Gulf Blockading Squadron, under Farragut,
helping in the capture of New Orleans, and gradually opening of the Mississippi River. L.S. as Commander of the U.S. Asiatic
Squadron, 1p. 4to., U.S. Flag Ship Hartford, Dec 31, 1867, to J.B. Creighton, commander of the U.S.S. Oneida. In part: "…Your will
proceed, without Delay, to fill up the 'Oneida', under your command, with coals, which you will purchase in Hiogo [Japan]. The
Engineer of the U.S.S. 'Aroostook', can probably give you information as to prices and quality…" The USS Oneida sank in 1870,
outside Yokohama, Japan, after a collision for with the British ship Bombay and taking 125 lives.
968: HIRAM BURNHAM
USD 150 - 200
HIRAM BURNHAM(d. 1864) Union brigadier general who led a regiment in the Peninsula and at Fredersicksburg and Gettysburg,
killed in action at Chafin's Farm. Manuscript D.S. "Approved Hiram Burnham Col. 6th Maine Vols", 1p.4to., "Camp near Bakerstown",
Sep. 13, 1862, a requisition for uniform jackets and sundry other pieces of clothing issued to members of the 6th Maine. Very good.
970: JOHN BELL HOOD
USD 300 - 500
JOHN BELL HOOD(1831 - 1879) Confederate Lieutenent Generalwho led the "Texas Brigade" at Second Bull Run and Antietam,
and under Longstreet Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, and Chickamauga, where he lost a limb.Scarce signature "John B. Hood" and
pre-war rank as Brevet Second Lieutenant of Infantry, cut from a document. A bit closely-cut, slight toning, else a very good and
most affordable example.
971: JACOB THOMPSON
USD 200 - 300
JACOB THOMPSON(1810 - 1885) Confederate politician who first warned of the planned relief of Fort Sumter, served under
Beauregard and Pemberton, and later was sent by Davis to Canada to prepare subversive acts such as the St. Albans Raid and the
burning of New York. Fine content, partly-printed D.S., 4pp. folio, Washington, Nov. 10, 1857, a patent submitted by Henry Bates of
New London, Conn., for an "Improvement in Projectiles". The patent, # 18,568, improves the bomb-lance then in use, a rifle-like
small artillery piece usually intended for killing whales; Bates' invention placed a coil of wire to the butt end, steadying it during flight.
Document has retained its seal and blue ribbon, as well as Bates' original drawing of his invention. Boldly signed, "Jacob Thompson"
as Secretary of the Interior and countersigned by future Union Gen. JOSEPH HOLT as Commissioner of Patents. Heavily toned, with
minor folds, very good.
972: JAMES A. SEDDON
USD 200 - 300
JAMES A. SEDDON(1815-1880) Confederate Secretary of War from 1862 until February 1865, when he was sacked because of his
removal of Johnston at Atlanta. Uncommon war-date partly-printed D.S. as Secretary of War, 1p. 4to., Richmond, Aug. 29, 1863,
notification sent to Neville Soule of his promotion to the rank of Captain in the Adjutant Generals Department with instruction to
report to the staff of Gen. Beauregard. Light toning from prior framing, else very good. Sold with the original paper wrapper which
bears a faint docket by Gen. PIERRE G. T. BEAUREGARD and is initialed by him "G. T. B.".
973: JAMES C. RICE AND THE 56TH PENNSYLVANIA
USD 600 - 800
JAMES C. RICE AND THE 56TH PENNSYLVANIAJAMES C. RICE (1829 - 1864) Union brigadier general who fought at
Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg where he is credited with securing Little Round Top against a flanking movement,
killed at Spotsylvania. Fine content war-date A.E.S. on the verso of petition by members of the 46th Pennsylvania Infantry, 7 3/4" x
23", [n.p.], addressed to Andrew G. Curtin, Governor of Pennsylvania. The men ask that Capt. Henry A. Laycock be considered for
the post of major in consideration of his seniority. Signed at bottom by 14 officers, including Colonel J. WILLIAM HOFMANN
(1824-1902) who commanded the regiment at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, where the regiment fired the first shots
of the battle. On the verso, JAMES C. RICE (1829-1864) pens an A.E.S.: "Hd. Qrs. 2d Brig. Mar. 5/64 I have the utmost confidence
in the judgment of Col. Hoffmann in the selection of his Field Officers, and hence I approve of this recommendation. J. C. Rice Brig.
Genl. Comdg 2d Brig". Beneath is a second A.E.S., this of Brigadier Gen. LYSANDER CUTLER (1807-1866), who also approves the
promotion. Very good.
974: JAMES CONNER
USD 150 - 200
JAMES CONNER(1829 - 1883) Confederate brigadier general who led his 22nd North Carolina at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg.
A.L.S. on his legal letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Charleston, Aug. 1, 1867 asking for the lowest cash cost for two sets of legal books. Fine.
975: JAMES H. CLANTON
USD 400 - 500
JAMES H. CLANTON(1827 - 1871) Confederate brigadier general who opened the battle of Shiloh, participated in the Atlanta
campaign and badly wounded at Bluff Spring.Very rare signature "Jas. H. Clanton" closely-cut from a letter, mounted. Near fine.
976: JAMES K. POLK'S ADOPTED NEPHEW, A CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY
USD 500 - 600
JAMES K. POLK'S ADOPTED NEPHEW, A CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY OFFICERMARSHALL TATE POLK, JR. (1831-1884).
Nephew and legal ward of James K. Polk, son of his brother Marshall Tate Polk who died one month after the child's birth. Marshall
graduated West Point in 1852 and at the outbreak of the Civil War became commander of Company G, Artillery Corps of Tennessee.
As captain his battery became known as Polk's Tennessee Light Artillery. Wounded and captured at Shiloh, losing a leg. Later in the
war he became an officer on Leonidas Polk's staff and Aberdeen, Miss. district commander. Rare A.L.S., 4pp. legal Columbus, Ky.,
Oct. 10, 1861 in pencil to James Polk's friend, John H. Bills (1800-1871) a prominent Tennessee merchant and plantation owner. In
part: "…if Bill is anxious for a fight I'll back Knox against Johnny & he may throw in a little negro to keep Knox busy…I am fully
convinced that I ought not to farm in Tennessee & I am desirous of going to La. or Ark. My farm will be in the hands of inexperienced
men…I have thought of sending the negroes (except Bob & Jesse) down to Horace if he has land enough open at the end of the
year…Bob & Jesse can cut & haul wood, raise corn…to support themselves…& make 4 or 500 dollars a year besides. This is my
plan whether it will meet your approbation…Col. Neely's is a bad case & unless the officers preferring the charges consent to
withdraw them he must resign or be dismissed. I gave your…letter to the general. He read them & expressed great regret at the
circumstances but it is out of his power to interfere…the officers in the Col's own regiment may not press the charges & I hope they
will not…it is all mystery as to what our movements will be, no one knows but headquarters & they keep mum. A regiment
leaves…for Mobile & stop…up in Kentucky…we will be moved forward towards Paducah, thence to Louisville…we have a good deal
of sickness in my camp, some serious cases, but very few. Young Richardson, Parson Walker's nephew is I consider quite
ill…please inform Parson Walker by a note…we have him in a house in the country…William Caruthers is quite sick…but I have very
little hope that General Pillow will sign his furlough…do if you can find one in town…Knox a drum & let him beat it…we have our
camp on the hill near the railroad. We are the last camp out that way. The number of men here must be very large, every hill &
hollow is full of them…7 or 8 regiments down in the bottom & 3 or 4 more on the opposite side of the river. We are a large army, give
us a chance & without boasting…we can whip equal numbers of any people, but we are in a great measure undisciplined…this
extends through the whole army. I believe my company mind their officers better…than any other in the service…our
fortifications…are nearly completed & extend from the fairground bluff nearly to the railroad. All the trees have been cut down so as
to give a clean sweep all round for the heavy guns …our soldiers are working here like good fellows…". Very good.
977: JEFFERSON DAVIS
USD 700 - 900
JEFFERSON DAVISGood content A.D.S. "Jeffn Davis" as Secretary of War, 1+pp. 8vo., [Washington], May 17, 1856. In part: "...The
bearer as a disabled soldier claims and has my sympathy but as I have no vacant place which could be given to him I can only
comply with his request to present in this manner to the consideration of the Secty of the Treasury...". Davis has penned his
recommendation at the conclusion of an A.L.S. of his friend and colleague JOSEPH LANE (1801-1881), first Governor of Oregon
Territory, nominated for Vice President of the pro-slavery Southern wing of the Democratic Party, as John C. Breckinridge's running
mate. Lane had written Davis the same day asking Davis to consider employing a constituent who had lost a leg in combat. Stains,
folds, an interior split, good condition.
978: JEREMY F. GILMER
USD 750 - 1,000
JEREMY F. GILMER(1818 - 1883) American soldier, mapmaker, and civil engineer most noted for his service as the Chief Engineer
of the Confederate Army. As a major general, he oversaw the planning of the elaborate defenses of Atlanta. Good content
manuscript L.S. on scarce Confederate War Department "Engineer Bureau" letterhead, 1p. 4to., Jan.21, 1865 to Maj. Gen. Pierre G.
T. Beauregard, then commanding the Military Division of the West in Montgomery, Al. Gilmer sends Beauregard a copy of a letter of
instructions he has given one Major E. T. D. Myers who is a member of the: "Commission for Collecting & Distributing Rail Road
Iron". He adds: "Maj. Myers goes to Georgia for the purpose of aiding in procuring under your direction and authority, Iron, for the
repair of the broken Roads in Georgia...". Gilmer also asks that Beauregard issue appropriate orders allowing Myers to undertake his
now-burdensome task. Expertly inlaid with a profession repair to a tiny hole, else very good. Exactly one month earlier, Sherman had
captured Savannah after leaving a wake of destruction behind him in Georgia - including vital railroads. It would be decades before
the state would fully recover.
979: JOHN ADAMS
USD 800 - 900
JOHN ADAMS(1825 - 1864) Confederate brigadier general who fought at Vicksburg, Jackson, killed leading an assault at Franklin.
Very rare war-date signature cut from an autograph document: "John Adams Capt. CS Com'g". Fine.
980: JOHN ECHOLS
USD 100 - 150
JOHN ECHOLS(1823 - 1896) Confederate brigadier general who served with Jackson and Loring, later succeeding Loring as
commander of the Army of Southwest Virginia. Pre-war A.D.S., 1p. 12mo., [n.p.], Mar. 10, 1857, a receipt for $100.00 which has
been paid to Echols and which he promises to pay to a third party. Very good.
981: JOHN G. FOSTER
USD 250 - 350
JOHN G. FOSTER(1823 - 1874) Union major general who served with Anderson at Ft. Sumter, fighting at Roanoke, New Bern, and
Savannah during the war. Very scarce carte-de-visite signed "J G Foster" adding rank on verso of this Brady image with Brady
backstamp. Period color highlights have been added to his beard, buttons, and epaulettes.
982: JOHN GEARY & JOHN HARTRANFT
USD 150 - 200
JOHN GEARY & JOHN HARTRANFTUnusual Civil War related partly-printed D.S. "Jno. W. Geary" as Governor and by "J.F.
Hartranft" as Auditor General, 1p, oblong folio, Pennsylvania, January 1, 1872. A "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Certificate of
Adjudicated Claim for War Damages," No. 2984, issued to Abraham Hess, acknowledging his "registered claim for the sum of Three
Hundred and Ninety One 21/100 Dollars as adjudicated under the act entitled 'An Act to authorize the liquidation of damages
sustained by citizens of Pennsylvania during the late rebellion,' and payable only when said claims shall be paid by the United States
government.". Elaborate engraved vignette at head depicting William Penn with American Indians and early Pennsylvania settlers.
Unfortunately, these claims were rarely paid….Normal age-toning, otherwise in very good condition.
983: JOHN H. WINDER
USD 200 - 300
JOHN H. WINDER(1800 - 1865) Confederate brigadier general and commander of the Confederate Libby Prison, Belle Isle and the
notorious prison at Andersonville. He escaped the hangman, dying just before war's end. Signed endorsement on the verso of a
letter from one Daniel Murphy, a partisan who had been fighting under Gen. John B. Floyd in southwestern Virginia. Murphy writes
from confinement at Castle Thunder, May 13, 1863 to Virginia Adj. Gen. William Richardson, in part: "...There was three of
us...sentenced to be shot of the 1st Jany/63 when the Governor of the State reprieved us and transferred us over to the Confederate
authorities and they placed us in confinement...One of the men died, and the other was taken out to join some command...I appeal to
you...to have me released to join some command as I am anxious and willing to do my duty...render some service in our country..."
Richardson notes on verso: "This man was sentenced to be shot for mutinous and rebellious conduct. Sentence commuted...to
suspension of pay & to serve at hard labor with ball & chain for 30 days...". In a signed endorsement beneath, Winder refers the case
back to Anderson and asks if the sentence has been "executed". Adversity ink has faded but remains legible, with transcript.
984: JOHN JACOB ASTOR, JR.
USD 150 - 200
JOHN JACOB ASTOR, JR.(1822 - 1890) American financier and Union brevet brigadier general. Rare A.L.S. 1p. 12mo., New York,
May 16, 1864, sending his dues to the New York Chamber of Commerce and resigning his membership. Fine.
985: JOHN L. WORDEN
USD 150 - 200
JOHN L. WORDEN(1818 - 1897) Union naval commander of the Monitor during her historic clash with the CSS Merrimac at
Hampton Roads. Fine signature on a card adding rank, Washington, 1893. Sold with a carte de visite image of the captain,
backstamp by Joseph Ward, Boston. Fine.
986: JOHN SEDGWICK
USD 150 - 200
JOHN SEDGWICK(1813 - 1864) Union major general wounded at Antietam and Glendale, fought at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg,
killed by a sharpshooter while claiming the Confederates wouldn't be able to hit an elephant at such a distance. Signature "J.
Sedgwick" on a narrow slip of paper closely-cut from a muster roll. Very good.
987: JOHN T. MORGAN
USD 200 - 300
JOHN T. MORGAN(1824 - 1907) Confederate brigadier general of the 51st Alabama, he fought at Bull Run and Chickamauga, and
harassed Sherman from Atlanta to Savannah. War-date A.E.S. adding rank as brigadier general, cut from a document, 3" x 3", "Hd.
Qrs. 2d. Cav. Div.", Feb. 4, 1864 requesting that a man in his commend be brought to trial on charges specified before a court
martial. Very good.
988: JOHN W. GEARY
USD 100 - 150
JOHN W. GEARY(1819 - 1873) Union brigadier general who commanded a division at Gettysburg, Chancellorsville, Lookout
Mountain, and in Sherman's March to the Sea. He was later Military Governor of Savannah. War-date A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., "Hd. Qrs. 2nd
Div. 12th Army Corps. Camp near Fairfax Station, Va., Jan. 16, 1863. In part: "...I most cordially endorse…the foregoing letter of
Genl. Greene and…request that Maj. [Henry C.] Blanchard may be appointed Col. of the 78th N. Y. Vols…". Mounting remnants on
verso, else very good.
989: JOHN W. GEARY
USD 100 - 150
JOHN W. GEARY(1819 - 1873) Union brigadier general who commanded a division at Gettysburg, Chancellorsville, Lookout
Mountain, and in Sherman's March to the Sea. He was later Military Governor of Savannah. Albumen print, 2 1/2" x 3 1/2", mounted
on larger period paper mount above his signature: Jno. W. Geary, Bvt. Maj. Genl.". Minor glue stain affecting "J" in signature, else
very good.
990: JOSEPH WHEELER
USD 60 - 80
JOSEPH WHEELER(1836 - 1906) Confederate major general, "Fighting Joe" was a brilliant cavalry officer who raided Rosecrans at
Chattanooga and harassed Sherman's army through Georgia and the Carolinas. Signature with rank as "Major General" on a slip of
paper mounted to a commemorative envelope. Postal cancel stamped across signature.
991: JOSHUA L. CHAMBERLAIN
USD 600 - 700
JOSHUA L. CHAMBERLAIN(1828-1914) Union brigadier general of the 20th Maine whose valiant defense of Little Round Top
prevented the Confederates from turning the line at Gettysburg. Chamberlain was also present at Lee's surrender at Appomattox.
A.D.S. 1p. 12mo., a check made out and signed "J. L. Chamberlain", Brunswick, Dec. 9, 1867, making a $21.08 parish tax payment.
Very good.
992: LLOYD J. BEALL
USD 400 - 500
LLOYD J. BEALL(d. 1887) Confederate military officer, the commandant of the Confederate Marine Corps which was considered
one of the best fighting units in the Civil War. Rare A.L.S., 1p. 4to., "Army Pay Office", Albany, July 12, 1854, to Sgt. James
Davidson at Ft. Constitution, NH. In part: "...Enclosed herewith you will find a draft on the Asst. Treasurer U.S. at Boston for $52.24,
the amount of your pay...". Very light toning at part of one fold, else very.
993: NELSON A. MILES
USD 100 - 150
NELSON A. MILES(1839 - 1925) Union major general who fought through the entire Civil War, guarded Jefferson Davis after his
capture, and gained greater fame as an Indian fighter and captor of Geronimo. T.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Prescott, Az., Oct. 21, 1886: "...I
would prefer not to give my opinion upon the subject just at present...". Some light uneven staining.
994: RANDALL LEE GIBSON
USD 400 - 600
RANDALL LEE GIBSON(1832 - 1892) Confederate brigadier general who led a brigade at Chickamauga and Chattanooga. He also
fought under Hood at Atlanta and in Tennessee. War-date A.L.S. with fully-signed postscript as colonel of the 13th La. Vols.
("Ruggles Brigade"), 2pp. 4to., "near Vicksburg", Nov. 24, 1861 to Gen. Daniel Ruggles. In part: "...over coats, under clothing, shoes
and caps are now needed...there can be no change either of under clothing or shoes...The values of these articles will be deducted
from the pay of the men...will only be issued when the necessity is imperative...come to Columbus and assume command of the
Louisiana troops..." Fine condition. Even in this first winter of the war, the Confederacy was hard-pressed to me critical supply needs.
995: ROBERT B. RICKETTS
USD 100 - 150
ROBERT B. RICKETTS(1839 - 1918) Union colonel who distinguished himself as an artillery officer during the Civil War. He is best
known for his battery’s hand-to-hand battle with Confederate attackers on Cemetery Hill on the second day of Gettysburg. Fine
association war-date signed book: "Instructions for Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers on Outpost and Patrol Duty and Troops
in Campaign", (Washington: Government Printing Office), 1863. 88p. 8vo.. Signed on the front cover: "R. Bruce Ricketts Capt. 1st
Pa. Arty.". Fine.
996: ROBERT B. RICKETTS
USD 100 - 150
ROBERT B. RICKETTS(1839 - 1918) Union colonel who distinguished himself as an artillery officer during the Civil War. He is best
known for his battery’s hand-to-hand battle with Confederate attackers on Cemetery Hill on the second day of Gettysburg. Wadate
A.D.S., 1p. 4to., "Camp Near Brandy Station", Dec. 31, 1863. Ricketts reports that his battery had lost a spare wheel and packing
boxes during action at Brandy Station on November 7-8.
997: ROGER A. PRYOR
USD 500 - 700
ROGER A. PRYOR(1828 - 1919) Confederate brigadier general who declined to fire the first shot on Fort Sumter. He later fought
under Jackson at Second Manassas. Important war-date D.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., "Head Quarters Forces on Blackwater" (forty miles
south of Petersburg), Dec. 2, 1862. Pryor, defending western Virginia from Union forced becoming entrenched at Suffolk, sends a
copy of his "General Orders No. 1" to a major in his command: "In compliance with orders from Major General [Samuel G.] French,
the undersigned assumes command of the forces on, and in the vicinity of the Blackwater River...". With a month, Pryor would gut his
command to send forces to relieve French to the south of him, who himself was being attacked by Union forces. Very good.
998: RUFUS SAXTON
USD 75 - 100
RUFUS SAXTON(1824 - 1908) Union brigadier general who won a Medal of Honor for his defense of Harper's Ferry, also
instrumental in the enlistment and organization of blacks into the federal army. A.E.S. at the base of a Navy requisition, 1p. 4to.,
[n.p.], Mar. 15, 1866, a list of stores ordered by the vessel POTOMAC, which Saxton confirms as received at bottom. Fine.
999: SIMON BOLIVAR BUCKNER
USD 200 - 300
SIMON BOLIVAR BUCKNER(1823 - 1914) Confederate major general who led his division at Perryville, Knoxville, and in an abortive
support of forces in the Trans- Mississippi. Partly-printed D.S. "S. B. Buckner", 5 1/2" x 2 1/4", a check drawn on the Masonic
Savings Bank, Nov. 20, 1875, made out and signed by Buckner making a $40.00 payment. Cut cancel far from signature with just a
tiny bit of paper loss.
1002: WILLIAM DAVID PORTER
USD 200 - 300
WILLIAM DAVID PORTER(1808-1864) Commodore in the Union navy, commanded the ESSEX and served with distinction on the
Mississippi in various assaults on Confederate works and cities. Carte de visite photo showing Porter three-quarter length in uniform,
inscribed on the verso: "Miss Wood, with the compliments of Commodore Porter, U.S.N. June 11 1863". Small damp stain in text
clear of signature, else very good.
1003: WILLIAM E. "GRUMBLE" JONES
USD 150 - 200
WILLIAM E. "GRUMBLE" JONES(1824 - 1864) Confederate brigadier general who fought with Stuart at Gettysburg, with Longstreert
In Tennessee; killed at Piedmont. Pre-war D.S., 1p. 4to., "Fort Ewell, Texas", ca. June 30, 1853, a list of stationery "expended in
public service". Fine.
1004: WILLIAM J. HARDEE
USD 600 - 800
WILLIAM J. HARDEE(1815-1873) Confederate lieutenant general who led his corps at Shiloh and Atlanta, and attempted to halt
Sherman's March to the Sea. Fine content war-date A.L.S. as major general, 1p. 4to., Tupelo, July 21, 1862 in which Hardee makes
an effort to have a P.O.W. captain, a brother of a Confederate officer, cared for and possibly paroled. In part: "...I rec'd yesterday a
telegram from Major N. P. Chambliss who is at Gainesville, requesting me to telegraph the President to permit a friend to see his
brother, and to put his brother on parole until he recovers from his wound. I did not want to trouble the President...[I chose to] write
you and request you, if possible, to see Capt. Chambliss 2nd. U.S. Cavalry, and to provide as far as possible...for his comfort. The
Major is an officer of merit & character...At last, the movement on Chattanooga has been resolved...". The recipient's name has been
excised from the lower-left corner, else very good. Capt. William P. Chambliss was indeed paroled and would survive the war,
serving in the army until 1886. We were not able to locate a "N. P. Chambliss", but one "N. R. Chambliss" enlisted as a major and
served as a staff officer, but his fate is unknown.
1005: WILLIAM SPRAGUE
USD 75 - 100
WILLIAM SPRAGUE(1830 - 1915) Civil War Governor of Rhode Island who commanded a regiment of militia at First Bull Run.
War-date A.L.S., 1p.4to., "Camp Before Yorktown, Va.", Apr. 26, 1862 to Capt. W. O.Bartlett of the 1st R.I. Artillery forwarding him a
note from one of his men. With holograph envelope.
1006: WILLIAM H. T. BROOKS
USD 200 - 300
WILLIAM H. T. BROOKS(1821 - 1870) Union major general wounded at Antietam, and fought with distinction in the Petersburg
campaign. War-date A.L.S. with rank, 1p. 4to., [n.p.], Nov. 5, 1861 to Col. J. P. Taylor in the Commissary General's Office. Brooks
advises that he has received a Treasury draft for $6,000 and asks that a second draft for $15,000 which he had earlier requested by
sent to his successor. Fine.
1007: WILLIAM T. SHERMAN
USD 300 - 400
WILLIAM T. SHERMAN(1820-1891) Union major general declared by the press to be "insane", he led his army in their March to the
Sea, taking Atlanta, Savannah and Columbia along the way. Interesting content A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., New York, Dec. 31, 1889 to Darwin
C. Ravy(?). In part: "...[I] regret that I cannot appoint a [?] to visit the insane asylum. I am over taxed with calls on my time in every
direction...". Very good. Sherman himself was declared by the press to be "insane" at the start of the war, and admitted as much
after the war. His own son, Tom Sherman, was committed in 1911.
1008: WILLIAM Y. SLACK
USD 700 - 900
WILLIAM Y. SLACK(1816-1862) Confederate brigadier general who was severely wounded at the battle of Wilson's Creek. He died
two weeks after again being wounded at the battle of Pea Ridge. Scarce A.D.S., 3pp. legal folio, Livingston Co., Mo., Oct. 17, 1860.
Slack pens a legal brief petitioning the court for a judgment on an outstanding note, with Slack acting as counsel for the plaintiff...yet
Slack lists himself as one of the defendants! This is likely explained by the fact that the plaintiff, JAMES A. SHIRLEY (who has also
signed), would fight with Slack and under Sterling Price at the Battle of Lexington, Mo. Light adhesive remnants at top margin of first
page affects nothing.
1009: WINFIELD SCOTT
USD 150 - 200
WINFIELD SCOTT(1786 - 1866) American general, a hero during the War of 1812. Commanded the U.S. Army from 1841 through
the Mexican and Civil Wars. A presidential candidate in 1852. A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Washington, July 12, 1861 to "Mr. Stetson" thanking
him for sending: "...a half dozen bottles of old rum (two kinds) & also a very flattering letter...". Fine.
1010: WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK
USD 200 - 300
WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK(1824 - 1886) Union major general severely wounded facing Pickett's charge at Gettysburg, also
active at Antietam, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. War-date printed L.S., 1p. 89vo., "Headquarters First Army Corps",
Washington, Dec. 3, 1864 to an unnamed editor: "...You will confer upon me by noticing...in your paper, the First Corps, now being
raised...". Light damp stain and docket at bottom, very good.
1011: WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK
USD 200 - 300
WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK(1824 - 1886) Union major general severely wounded facing Pickett's charge at Gettysburg, also
active at Antietam, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Governor's Island, Jan. 12, 1883 thanking a commercial firm
for having sent him a calendar. Fine.
1012: ZEBULON B. VANCE
USD 400 - 500
ZEBULON B. VANCE(1830 - 1894) Civil War Governor of North Carolina who also fought as a colonel at New Bern and in the Seven
Days. Fine content war-date A.E.S. on the verso on a Dec. 14, 1863 letter sent to him by six North Carolina soldiers held at Castle
Thunder for being AWOL. They write: "...We, a number of your North Carolina soldiers who has disobeyed the law by being absent
from our companys but yet give up ourselves to report to our regiment was arrested...we desire a reprieve so we can report to our
command...". The six soldiers signed their names, adding their respective companies and regiments. On the verso, Vance writes:
"...Dec. 23/63Res. referred to Gen. J. H. Winder. If these men are not old offenders & did come on voluntarily, I hope they may be
pardoned & sent to duty...". Vance's endorsement is boldly penned, but shows through a bit to the weaker writing on recto. Very
good.
1013: M1822 FRENCH MOUNTED ARTILLERY SABER
USD 400 - 500
M1822 FRENCH MOUNTED ARTILLERY SABERModel 1822 French mounted artillery saber and scabbard imported for Union Army
use during the Civil War. The sword was made in 1830 in the Chatellerault factory. The grip and tang are on tight with absolutely no
rattles, and the wire is fine perfect with almost no play. The leather covering the grip is entirely intact. The scabbard is missing the
mouth piece and bears a few minor dings. The blade is oxidized a bit and would actually benefit from a little cleaning.
1014: S&K MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SWORD
USD 400 - 600
S&K MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SWORDModel 1840 "Old Wristbreaker" cavalry saber and scabbard, a German import manufactured
by S&K. Cage, wire, and leather grip are generally very good, with just a slight loss of leather on the bottom of the grip from use. The
blade is heavily pitted in areas, apparently having been rusted and then cleaned. It is marked by the maker and bears "U.S." and
"FW" stamps as well. The scabbard bears surface oxidation and has a small dent near the drag. It is estimated that S&K
manufactured about a thousand of these swords for the U.S. government.
1015: 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER
USD 200 - 300
1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABERUnion Army officer's Model 1860 light cavalry saber with much decorative work about the pommel
and guard, grip entirely intact with wire still tight. The blade is slightly oxidized and unmarked: the sword is likely an import. With
sheath bearing decorated bands, silver plating well-worn.
1016: CIVIL WAR ERA SWORDS
USD 100 - 150
CIVIL WAR ERA SWORDSLot of two Civil War era swords, includes one using some components of the Hortsmann "Indian
Princess" 1835-40 U.S. officer's sword, lacking guard, lanquet and ivory grip replaced, blade etched but without Horstmann
identification, scabbard apparently an original variation. Also an unknown officer's straight sword with sharkskin-type grip, heavily
worn blade and corroded scabbard.
1017: C.S.A. TWO-PART CANNON MOLD
USD 700 - 900
C.S.A. TWO-PART CANNON MOLDWood mold used in the casting of a bronze cannon, this example said to have been used in a
Confederate foundry. The body of the cannon itself would have measured 42"; this mold measures 48" long overall. The barrel had
two bands about its body and had a 3" bore, and a 1/2" opening for the touch hole bears the original plug. Two chips of wood have
been lost at the muzzle, otherwise the mold is in very good condition.
1018: UNION PRISONER'S CARVED BONE "HEART" AND RING
USD 400 - 600
UNION PRISONER'S CARVED BONE "HEART" AND RINGPair of carved bone items made by Union prisoner Levi A. Youmans,
Co. A, 184th N.Y. Infantry, while held a prisoner following his capture at Cedar Creek. Youmans, who had enlisted only two months
before his capture, carved a one-inch long heart from a piece of white bone, and also carved a delicate white bone ring with a small
red cross on a flat surface. Both items were likely sent home to his wife or mother for safekeeping. A small paper note was included
with these items, reading in full: "Carved out of bone by Levi Youmans while a prisoner of the South in Civil War. Aunt Mary gave
them to us. Aug. 1946" Very good.
1019: P.O.W. CARVED BONE SOUVENIR
USD 400 - 600
P.O.W. CARVED BONE SOUVENIRScarce, well-executed carved bone souvenir made by an unidentified Civil War prisoner, 3/4" x
1 1/8" x 3/8" deep, a skillfully crafted memento reading: "D. B Prisoner of War 1861". One of the best such carved pieces we've
seen. Very good, in a small wood presentation case.
1020: FLAG RELIC OF THE 21ST IOWA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY
USD 300 - 400
FLAG RELIC OF THE 21ST IOWA VOLUNTEER INFANTRYA fine relic, a 2" x 1" section of white cloth recovered from the back of a
1 3/4" oval tintype of a baby girl which had been set into a small brass frame. When our consignor opened the frame, he found a
paper tag reading: "Piece of battle flag of 21 Iowa", the flag relic, a second note reading: "Piece of Battle Flag of 21st Iowa Vol. Inf.
Hair of Mary L D's baby", and the back cover of the small frame. All of the items are presented in a riker mount. Most unusual, and
obviously treasured by its owner.
1021: ANDERSONVILLE STOCKADE GAVEL
USD 400 - 600
ANDERSONVILLE STOCKADE GAVELGavel made of pine salvaged from the stockade of the infamous Confederate P.O.W. camp
at Andersonville. The gavel, 9 1/2" long, bears a ca. 1920s paper label with printed description: "This gavel is part of the old
ANDERSONVILLE STOCKADE". Beneath appears the facsimile siognature of Union P.O.W. John S. Ransom whom it is noted
wrote "Andersonville Diary", with printed notary public's attestation. Fine.
1022: WAR LOG FROM HONEY HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA
USD 300 - 400
WAR LOG FROM HONEY HILL, SOUTH CAROLINAGood "war log" recovered from the Honey Hill battlefield in South Carolina, 31"
overall, with four minie balls which had struck the log now exposed to view. An evocative item. Honey Hill was the third battle of
Sherman's March to the Sea, fought November 30, 1864. A failed Union Army expedition under Maj. Gen. John P. Hatch that
attempted to cut off the Charleston and Savannah Railroad, it was a significant Union loss.
1023: SOUTH CAROLINA MILITIA CANTEEN
USD 150 - 200
SOUTH CAROLINA MILITIA CANTEENEarly canteen from a South Carolina militia unit, ca. mid-1800s, 6 1/2" wide with iron hoops
at ends, hickory construction with lead spout. Ends have been painted red, which significance is unknown.
1024: UNION "BULL'S EYE" CANTEEN
USD 100 - 150
UNION "BULL'S EYE" CANTEENUnion Army "bull's eye" canteen, so called because of the concentric rings stamped in the body of
the canteen to add to its strength, 7 1/2" diameter, spout soldered to the body. Lacking cover, strap and stopper, some oxidation.
Very good.
1025: LIBBY PRISON RELIC
USD 100 - 150
LIBBY PRISON RELICA neat ready-to-frame relic from the notorious Confederate Libby Prison in Richmond, an approx. 4" x 3" x
1/2" section of wood (tidewater cypress), once a support beam from the structure, accompanied by iron-clad provenance. The relic is
tastefully enclosed in a shadowbox double mat with two copy images of the prison and its interior, as well as a printed descriptive
label. In 1889 Libby Prison was dismantled and shipped to Chicago where it was used as a museum. In 1898 it was again
dismantled and a large portion of the structure was sold to an Indiana farmer who used the beams and bricks to construct a barn to
house his stock. In 1963, the barn was demolished and the materials were stored until 2006 when they were again sold at auction.
The majority of the materials are now bound for a Virginia museum for reconstruction, but a very small amount of wood was found
unusable and sold to our consignor who constructed this display.
1026: (UNION POWDER FLASK RELIC)
USD 40 - 60
(UNION POWDER FLASK RELIC)A neat dug relic, a 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" segement of a Union pistol powder flask clearly showing an
American eagle with crossed pistols ar bottom, recovered at Culpeper, Va. Obtained from noted Gettysburg miltaria dealers The
Hose Soldier. In "dug" condition.
1027: (GETTYSBURG UNION HORSE BIT)
USD 200 - 300
(GETTYSBURG UNION HORSE BIT)A great dug relic, a near-complete U.S. horse bit recovered from the Gettysburg battlefield, 8
1/2" x 6", in remarkable condition with side rings intact. From an aold local colletion obtained by noted Gettysburg militaria dealers
The Hose Soldier. A tough find, especially from Gettysburg! In "dug" condition.
1028: (GETTYSBURG UNION EAGLE BREAST PLATE)
USD 200 - 300
(GETTYSBURG UNION EAGLE BREAST PLATE)A great dug relic, a pattern 1826 eagle breast plate, 2 1/2" dia., recovered from
near the Gettysburg battlefield at Taneytown, Md. Pins gone from verso yet the eagle motif remains in very good condition. From an
aold local colletion obtained by noted Gettysburg militaria dealers The Horse Soldier. Gettysburg relics are becoming increasing
difficult to locate.
1029: GETTYSBURG RELIC CANE
USD 200 - 300
GETTYSBURG RELIC CANEA fine relic from the Gettysburg battlefield, a 36" pyro-designed knobby wood cane 1" brass tip at
bottom, from a local collection. This cane was likely carved by a veteran on the battlefield as a souvenir, ca. 1880's. Coated with
clear varnish. Very good.
1030: JENNIE WADE HOUSE RELIC
USD 150 - 200
JENNIE WADE HOUSE RELICRelic from Jennie Wade's Gettysburg home, a ca. 1920s canteen-shaped fired clay "canteen" bearing
Wade's picture on the front and noting: "KILLED AT GETTYSBURG JULY 3, 1863", the reverse impressed with the description:
"CLAY FROM JENNIE WADE GARDEN". Fine. Wade was the only civilian killed in the battle.
1031: CASEY INFANTRY MANUAL PRESENTED TO 10TH OHIO OFFICER
USD 100 - 150
CASEY INFANTRY MANUAL PRESENTED TO 10TH OHIO OFFICERWar-date infantry tactics manual owned by 2nd Lieut.
Timothy McNeff, Co. H, 10th Ohio Vols. being Vol. 2, "Casey's Infantry Tactics, (School of The Battalion)", by Brig. Gen. Silas Casey
(New York: D. Van Nostrad) Vol. II, 279pp., 1862. Inscribed on the front pastedown: "Timothy D. McNeff, Lieut. Co. H, 10th Regt. O.
V. I." while the facing page bears the presentation: "Presented to Timothy D. McNeff, This 29th day of Sept. 1862 at Louisville,
Kentucky" In just over a week McNeff's regiment would be slaughtered at Perryville. He survived the battle and the war, after fighting
at Stone River, Chickamauga and Atlanta. Expected wear with the spine cover missing, else very good.
1032: POEM FOUND ON THE BODY OF A DEAD CONFEDERATE SOLDIER
USD 100 - 150
POEM FOUND ON THE BODY OF A DEAD CONFEDERATE SOLDIERFair copy of a Confederate soldier's manuscript poem, 2pp.
4to., found by Pvt. Robert H. Crist on an unnamed battlefield, headed by Crist: "An exact copy of a piece of poetry found in the
knapsack of a dead Rebel of a Mis. Regt. His name is not known." The poem reads in part: "...Though our harts may weep in sorrow.
We must meat the invading fow…never can they conquer…for the homes and harts of many. Will be made to mourn and weep. For
friends that fell in battle…I have seen the marks of sorrow and tears in silence flow. then my blood is chilled in anger…the cruel
tyrants of the north as hour unyielding fow…and causes lifes betterest cup to overflow…the Lord rains above us. He will never see
our fall…will help us in our struggle for our liberty and our all…". The poem's phonetic spelling has been corrected somewhat to aid
in reading.
1033: ARCHIVE OF PVT. EPHRAIM C. CAREY, 34TH MASS.
USD 400 - 500
ARCHIVE OF PVT. EPHRAIM C. CAREY, 34TH MASS.A great grouping of relics from Union Pvt. Ephraim C. Carey (also spelled
"Carrey"), Co. I, 34th Mass. Carey, who enlisted on July 23, 1862, served for the balance of the war, seeing action at Piedmont,
Opequan, Cedar Creek, Hatcher's Run, and in the run to Appomattox. Perhaps the most interesting item is a copy The Great
Rebellion, Vol. I, by J. T. Headley, Hurlbut, William & Co., Hartford, 1862, leather covers, showing much wear with spine loosened
and first few pages starting to separate. Incredibly, this book was captured by a Confederate on the battlefield and then recaptured
by Carey! On the page opposite the front pastedown are three notations in two different hands, all in very light but legible pencil. The
one at center reads: "Captured by Dr. W. A. Bickens Asst. Surg. 6th N.C. Regt. on the battlefield of Frederick City July 9th, 1864".
Bickens apparently gave the volume to his superior, who noted the fact that Bickens had captured the book, then adds his ownership
signature: "Richard Wat. York Capt. 6th N.C. Regt. Hokes Brigade Ramseurs Division, Early's Corps, Army of the Valley". At bottom,
the victorious Carey exclaims: "Recaptured by Ephraim E. Carey at the battle of Cedar Creek October 19th 1864". At a later time,
either Carrey or likely his namesake son practiced signing his name across the page affecting York's inscription. On the verso of that
page is a later penciled note, affixed with sealing wax, transcribing the attribution penciled on the preceding page. Carey signs again
on the next page, again in pencil. York was wounded twice in the war, at Gaines Mill and Fishers Hill. Also included are two of his
G.A.R. badges and three G.A.R. buttons, a button from his uniform, a belt buckle, musket ball and coin he recovered during the war
(the buckle appears to be quite oxidized), a G.A.R. bookmark and invitation, and a watch fob. With the twice-captured book, a fine
grouping of items.
1035: CONFEDERATE CONGRESS FLAG STAFF RELIC
USD 150 - 200
CONFEDERATE CONGRESS FLAG STAFF RELICA neat Civil War relic, a 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 3/8" section of wood bearing a Union
corps badge carving in relief. The relic is accompanied by the (broken) box which originally accompanied it bearing a ca. 1880
imprinted card: "Made from Old Flag Staff of Confederate Congress, Richmond, Va.". Very good.
1036: USS PENSACOLA VS. IRONCLAD MANASSAS SCRIMSHAW
USD 500 - 700
USS PENSACOLA VS. IRONCLAD MANASSAS SCRIMSHAWFine scrimshaw whale tooth, 5 3/4" long, depicts on the obverse:
"U.S.S. PENSACOLA AND CONFEDERATE MANASSAS" engaged in a gun duel, while the reverse show Liberty flanked by a
Confederate and an American flag standing upon a shield reading "PEACE UNION". Very good, possibly carved by a PENSACOLA
crewman who obtained the tooth in trade. During the assault on Confederate forts below New Orleans in 1862, MANASSAS
attempted to ram PENSACOLA, which turned in time to avoid the heavy blow and delivered a full broadside at close range.
MANASSAS then ran into more murderous fire from the whole line of the Union fleet, until she was abandoned and blew-up.
1037: "BATTLE BETWEEN THE MONITOR AND MERRIMAC" BY KURZ &
USD 200 - 300
"BATTLE BETWEEN THE MONITOR AND MERRIMAC" BY KURZ & ALLISONVery attractive color lithograph: "Battle Between the
Monitor and Merrimac" by Kurz & Allison, Chicago, 1889, 25 3/4" x 18 3/4" (sight), a dramatic image of the two ironclads shelling
each other as the Cumberland sinks at left and her dying crewmen are brought ashore by Union infantrymen. Fine condition, matted
and framed
1038: "DIPLOMATIC" PASSPORT GIVEN TO A GENERAL OF COLORED
USD 100 - 150
"DIPLOMATIC" PASSPORT GIVEN TO A GENERAL OF COLORED TROOPSA post-war partly-printed passport issued to Brevet
Brigadier General Henry Goddard Thomas (1837-1897), enlisted as a private in the 5th Maine in 1861 and rose to the rank of brevet
brig. general and commander of U.S. Colored Troops, most notably during the Battle of the Crater. This "Special Passport" was
issued by the Department of State, 1p. folio, March 29, 1884, Washington, reading, in part: "…Know ye, That the bearer Brevet
Brigadier General Henry G. Thomas, of the United States Army, is about proceeding abroad…permit him to pass freely…and
protection as would be extended to like officers of Foreign Governments…". Signed by FREDERICK T. FRELINGHUYSEN
(1814-1885) as Secretary of State under President Chester A. Arthur. Housed in a leather slip case with gold lettering "General
Thomas, U. S. Army" appearing on the outside. These types of passports are rarely seen in the marketplace and are equivalent to a
diplomat's passport. Very good.
1039: THE DEFENSE OF CHARLESTON
USD 300 - 400
"THE DEFENSE OF CHARLESTON"Scarce and most desirable book: "The Defense of Charleston", by Maj. John Johnson, an
ex-CSA officer, (Charleston: Walker, Evans & Cogswell), First Edition, 5 1/2" x 9 1/4" with gilt-embossed green cloth covers and
spine. 276 + 186pp., the last 186pp. being comprised of the appendix, 8 plates(7 of which are folding, including 5 large maps and
plans), followed by an 8-page index. The first 276 pp. contain an additional 35 engraved portraits, views and maps (2 folding). A
frontis portrait of Johnson has been added as well. Front flyleaf bears holes and tears where it appears a bookplate was removed,
and a gift bookplate form Col. James B. Agnew to The Citadel is affixed to the front pastedown.
1040: (CONFEDERATE STEAMBOAT)
USD 100 - 150
(CONFEDERATE STEAMBOAT)[CONFEDERATE STEAMBOAT] D.S., the manifest of the steamer "James Woods", Captain James
M. Lee from Nashville (1861). Legal folio manuscript waybill listing shippers, consignors, a description of goods being shipped and
shipper's marks. Goods shipped include pork, cotton, and one cotton gin. A fine example. The "James Woods" was a sidewheel
paddle steamer built in Jeffersonville, Indiana in 1860 with commercial service between Nashville and New Orleans. Late in 1861 the
boat was purchased by Lt. I.N. Brown of the CS Navy for conversion and use as a gunboat. Plans for the conversion were
interrupted by the approach of the Union forces at Nashville and the "James Woods" was destroyed by fire on Feb. 23, 1862. Very
good.
1041: 100TH PENNSYLVANIA VOLS ("ROUNDHEAD") REGIMENTAL
USD 100 - 150
100TH PENNSYLVANIA VOLS ("ROUNDHEAD") REGIMENTAL NEWSPAPERRare Union regimental newspaper, "THE CAMP
KETTLE," [Washington, D. C.], Oct. 5, 1861, Volume 1, No. 3, 4pp. 8vo., published by the field and staff of the 100th (Roundhead)
Penn. Vols. with masthead bearing the motto: "We Know Only Our Country". In the paper, the neophyte regiment takes a rather
sophomoric approach to warfare with the content mainly dealing with routine camp news. Headlines include: "…BAND. At last the
instruments for our band have arrived…KALORAMA. Means a beautiful view…hence the name of our camping ground. It was
named by Commodore Decatur…WASTE. The attention…is directed to the waste of food about their company kitchens. Cooks
must…be less wasteful…SECOND TUESDAY OF OCTOBER. Next Tuesday is 'election day' for our glorious old Keystone, and the
soldiers in the Roundhead Regiment will vote the same as if they were at home…", etc. Also included is the obituary for Pvt. Wm. H.
Walker, a twenty-two year-old private whose recently embalmed body was sent home. Plus, an executive order from Gov. Curtin
declaring that he will recognize them as soon as Uncle Sam does. Signed on the top margin "E. Bender" by Sgt. Ephraim Bender
(WIA Second Bull Run, Va., 8/29/62). Printed as two separate sheets, minor tape repairs with fold split on the second sheet, else
good.
1042: MISSISSIPPI FREEDMEN'S BUREAU BELIEVES PLANTERS WILL
USD 300 - 400
MISSISSIPPI FREEDMEN'S BUREAU BELIEVES PLANTERS WILL GIVE FREE NEGROES AN OPPORTUNITYA great
Reconstruction era Freedmen's Bureau officer's report, 4pp. 4to., submitted by Capt. Edward L. Buckwalter, 53rd U.S. Colored
Troops, on "Office Sub-Commissioner Freedmen's Bureau" letterhead, Meridian, Miss., Oct. 28, 1865 to Lt. Ephraim Bamberger of
the Freedmen's Bureau. In part: "…by conversing with planters that they are willing to give Free labor a fair trial. They also appear
more hopeful and are making arrangements to plant cotton…civil officers are…endeavoring to do their duty…I have learned of
several serious cases of abuse by Planters to Freedman in which civil authorities failed to take action…in…Landerdale Springs some
few planters have violated orders from this Bureau thinking that civil officers will not interfere with them. The arrest of said persons
has been ordered…three schools have been established…enrolled 80 scholars. The number will increase to one hundred…the
Freedmen seem inclined to collect and remain in and around this post. The number of log buildings erected…intended for their
benefit…will prove detrimental. They still come in numbers from…Ala[bama]…they will suffer much from exposure and disease.
Hospital buildings in Freedmen's camp are very indifferent. It will be difficult to furnish the necessary fuel without considerable
expense. The surgeon…is treating cases of Typhoid…and has no stimulants which are essential in said cases. Dr. Parker and
myself have furnished brandy for a number of sick…from private funds…it will be necessary for me to be…rigid with Freedmen
collecting around Meridian to prevent suffering among their families…it will be to their interests to procure homes on plantations. I
shall endeavor to persuade them to change their present abode…". A rare look into the early days of the newly established
Freedmen's Bureau. The first we have seen of this type of report. Near fine.
1043: 1862 PENINSULA CAMPAIGN MAP
USD 60 - 80
1862 PENINSULA CAMPAIGN MAPAntique map of the region of the 1862 Peninsula Campaign, 26 1/2" x 17 1/2", titled: "Johnson's
Map of the Vicinity of Richmond and Peninsular Campaign in Virginia...Compiled from Official Maps of the War Department...", by A.
A. Johnson, New York. In relatively poor condition, with tape rapirs on verso showing through a bit, a 6" tear at right, and a 1/2"
square hole near center.
1044: 1865 CONFEDERATE ACCOUNT OF MAIL AT GRAVEL HILL
USD 100 - 150
1865 CONFEDERATE ACCOUNT OF MAIL AT GRAVEL HILLPartly-printed D.S. 4pp. folio, Gravel Hill, 1854, a lengthy account of
mail received at the post office at Gravel Hill, Virginia, from Feb. 14, 1865 through March 12, 1865. With over 100 entries from many
of the Confederate states, neatly penned on the usual dark tan Confederate stock. Chipping to right and bottom edges, but overall
very good condition.
1045: 21ST CORPS IS EQUIPPED AT FORT ROSECRANS
USD 75 - 100
21ST CORPS IS EQUIPPED AT FORT ROSECRANSA good war-date manuscript Union army document, 1p. legal folio, "General
Order No. 14, Head Quarters 21st Army Corps, Murfreesboro, Tenn., March 19, 1863," reading, in part: "The inspection yesterday
disclosed the fact that many of the soldiers of this corps need many articles of…equipment, such as knapsacks, canteens, blankets
and some other articles…a good many bayonets are also wanting. Division, Brigade, regimental & company commanders will
immediately take vigorous measures to equip their commands…no time shall be lost attending to this important duty…by command
of Brig. Genl. Wood..". Signed at bottom by Capt. Marcus P. Bestow 26th Ohio Vols., as AAG & Henry C. Tinney 40th Ind. Vols., as
AAAG to Gen. Thomas Wood. Near fine.
1046: CONFEDERATE ORDERS AFTER APPOMATTOX
USD 100 - 150
CONFEDERATE ORDERS AFTER APPOMATTOXFine content war-date A.D. (unsigned), 2pp. legal folio, [near Appomattox], Apr.
15, 1865, in pencil, written six days after Lee's surrender and four days after his farewell to his troops. The document, headed "Notes
on Orders", shows Confederate logistics in the wake of the surrender. In small part: "...Order Maj. [Samuel R.] Chisman to send 30
wagons or a sufficient number thereof, with supplies...the residue of the available wagons will move from Jonesboro, with the Army
train, loaded with medicine, stores, ammunition & salt...Gen. [Alfred] Iverson to furnish the thirty wagons for the purposes
above...with a guard of 200 men properly officered and on arriving at Jamestown will be properly employed unloading the wagons &
boarding the trains for Salisbury...Inform Col. Clarke...that Gen. Ferguson reports that nothing has been done both [?] of RR &
telegraph at Salisbury...". Very good.
1048: BRITISH MESSENGERS ARE SENT TO WASHINGTON
USD 100 - 150
BRITISH MESSENGERS ARE SENT TO WASHINGTONALGERNON LYONS (1833-1908) English Admiral of the Fleet. L.S.
"Algernon Lyons, Commander", 1 1/2pp. folio, July 27, 1862, from his ship H.B.M. Racer, Hampton Roads, to the Quarter Master
General, United States Forces, Fortress Monroe, seeking a pass. In part: "…Being desirous of forwarding despatches to her
Britannic Majesty's Charge' d' Affaires at Washington I have the honor to request that you shall be pleased to grant a pass to Sub
Lieutenant Elphimstone of Her Majesty's Ship under my Command enabling him to proceed by this evenings Steamer Via Baltimore,
an also to return to Fortress Monroe by the same route…" A few marginal tears and light soiling.
1049: COURT MARTIAL OF UNION GEN. ALEXANDER B. DYER
USD 75 - 100
COURT MARTIAL OF UNION GEN. ALEXANDER B. DYERScarce imprint: "Proceedings of a Court of Inquiry Convened at
Washington, D.C., November 9, 1868...to Examine into the Accusations Against Brigadier and Brevet Major General A. B. Dyer,
Chief of Ordnance, Part III", (Washington: Government Printing Office), 1868. 616pp. 8vo., bound in string, pp. 609-616 disbound
and missing large section of one upper corner, first page soiled and chipped at margins. This copy bears the ownership signature of
WATSON C. SQUIRE on the first page. Squire was appointed governor of Washington Territory by President Chester A. Arthur in
1884 and served in this position until 1887. ALEXANDER B. DYER (1815-1874) was a distinguished general and inventor who
commanded the Federal armory in Springfield. He was later appointed chief of ordnance at Washington, D.C., with the rank of
Brigadier General.
1050: C.S.A. PRIVATEER TRIED FOR "PIRACY"
USD 100 - 150
C.S.A. PRIVATEER TRIED FOR "PIRACY"Printed speech: "United States vs. William Smith. Piracy. Speech of Hon. William D.
Kelley.", 14pp. 8vo., printed by King & Baird, Phila., in yellow wrappers. This 1861 trial, held in Philadelphia, found crewman William
Smith of the Confederate privateer JEFF. DAVIS guilty of piracy in an attack on the schooner ENCHANTRESS. Smith planned to sell
captured crewmember Jacob Garrick, a free black, into slavery in Charleston. CSA President Jefferson Davis retaliated in a letter to
Abraham Lincoln warning that any death penalty meted out would be met with equally harsh treatment given to Union sailors. This
pamphlet prints Kelley's comments, a judge in the trial and Pennsylvania representative. Rear cover bears a large chip.
1051: ROSECRANS APPEALS HIS MEN TO FORTIFY IN THE WAKE OF
USD 75 - 100
ROSECRANS APPEALS HIS MEN TO FORTIFY IN THE WAKE OF CHATTANOOGAWar-date manuscript Union army document,
1p. legal folio, a circular headed "Head Quarters Dpt. of the Cumberland, Chattanooga, [Tenn.], Oct. 15, 1863, in part: "The general
commanding desires to return his thanks to the officers and men of this command for their assistance and energy in finishing our
exterior defensive work…he finds it necessary to ask…that energy…and labor to complete the interior defenses with all possible
dispatch. The highest interests are at stake on their speedy completion. Let very nerve be strained and every energy tasked to effect
this object. The general commanding confidently appeals to the command on fatigue duty to expedite these essential labors. By
command of Major Genl. Rosecrans…". Signed by Lieutenant Louis L. Cox of the 97th Ohio as acting adjutant general. Near fine.
1052: GORDON GRANGER ASSUMES COMMAND AFTER CHATTANOOGA
USD 100 - 150
GORDON GRANGER ASSUMES COMMAND AFTER CHATTANOOGAA good war-date manuscript Union army document, 1p.
large folio, "General Order No. 1", Head Quarters 4th Army Corps, Chattanooga, Oct. 11, 1863, in part: "…by direction of the
President of the United States…the undersigned assumes command of the 4th Army Corps…being unexpectedly assigned to the
command of troops so deservedly distinguished for bravery…and discipline upon the battlefield…this is a proper occasion for me to
say that I am proud to be with you…so dear to the American people. Let there be unity…concert and harmony…among us until this
accursed rebellion is crushed…the following staff officers are hereby announced…signed Gordon Granger, Major Genl. Comdg…".
Signed for Granger by Lt. Louis L. Cox, 97th Ohio. Near fine
1053: (JEFFERSON DAVIS)
USD 75 - 100
(JEFFERSON DAVIS)(1808 - 1889) President of the Confederacy who led his armies beyond the surrender at Appomattox. Carte de
visite photograph, an oval image by Walker, Bayswater. Some soiling, mount is foxed.
1054: UNION ARTILLERYMAN
USD 250 - 350
UNION ARTILLERYMANFine tintype of a Union artilleryman in uniform, 2 3/4" x 3 1/4" , showing an older bearded recruit in a
half-length seated pose, his slouch hat bearing artillery insignia. The tintype is set into a terrific patriotic brass mat showing eagle,
flags, cannon, etc. Very good.
1055: CONFEDERATE $100 BOND
USD 100 - 150
CONFEDERATE $100 BONDConfederate $100 bond, 1p. sm. folio, pink paper, a 7% bond issued Feb. 20, 1863 and picturing a
soldier resting beneath a tree, with all 11 coupons still attached at bottom. Folds, some marginal stains, still quite good.
1056: CONFEDERATE $100 FOUR PERCENT BOND
USD 150 - 200
CONFEDERATE $100 FOUR PERCENT BONDConfederate bond, 1p. oblong 4to., Richmond, Jan. 7, 1865, a "Four Pewrcent
Registered Bond" of Feruary 17, 1864 bearing a vignette of the CSS MERRIMACK sinking the USS CUMBERLAND. Creases and a
few toned spots, otherwise very good.
1057: CONFEDERATE T-70 $2.00 NOTE
USD 150 - 200
CONFEDERATE T-70 $2.00 NOTEConfederate T-70 $2.00 note, issued at Richmond, Feb. 17, 1864 and picturing Judah Benjamin,
some slight wrinkling and soiling but much better than usually seen.
1058: CONFEDERATE BANK NOTES
USD 200 - 300
CONFEDERATE BANK NOTESLot of three Confederate banknotes to include two (2) T-68 $10.00 bills, Richmond, Feb. 16, 1864
with horses and artillery, along with a T-40 $100.00 bill, Richmond, Sep. 8,1862 with locomotive emitting streaming smoke. All bills
are very good to fine.
1059: U.C.V. REUNION FLAG WITH PALMETTO
USD 200 - 300
U.C.V. REUNION FLAG WITH PALMETTOSouth Carolina United Confederate Veterans (U.C.V.) reunion flag, 17" x 13" printed
cotton flag, with black letters "UCV SC" added to the flag. A vintage hand-woven reed palmetto tree, symbol of South Carolina, was
affixed to the center of the flag. Very good.
1060: FLAG FROM THE LAST U.C.V. REUNION
USD 300 - 400
FLAG FROM THE LAST U.C.V. REUNIONPrinted flag from the last United Confederate Veterans Reunion, a Confederate Third
National, 17" x 11 1/4" cotton, with large gold letters: "U C V 1951". Soiled, still very good. The final U.C.V. national reunion held in
Norfolk, Virginia, in 1951. Of the twelve Confederate veterans still living then, only three were able to attend.
1061: GETTYSBURG REUNION
USD 75 - 100
GETTYSBURG REUNIONOriginal photograph, 7" x 6" overall, shows nine Gettysburg veterans standing before a mess tyent, some
with plates and mugs in hand, ca. 1913. Note on verso reads: "Encampment at Gettysburg". Very good.
1062: CONFEDERATE VETERANS WITH THEIR FLAGS
USD 250 - 350
CONFEDERATE VETERANS WITH THEIR FLAGSGreat photo, trimmed to an oval 9 1/2" wide, shows at least a dozen Confederate
Army veterans in uniform at a reunion, their wives seated before them, with two flags (possibly battle flags) also evident. Trimmed
from a larger photo with some margins visible, some foxed spots, and a small scratch, still quite good.
1063: THE LAST SURVIVING CIVIL WAR VETERAN
USD 75 - 100
THE LAST SURVIVING CIVIL WAR VETERANALBERT WOOLSON (1847(?) – 1956) The last surviving member of the Union Army
who served in the Civil War. He was also the last surviving Civil War veteran on either side whose status is undisputed. Albert
enlisted as a drummer boy in Company C, 1st Minnesota Heavy Artillery Regiment on October 10, 1864, becoming the company's
drummer. Old age signature on the verso of a postcard bearing a newspaper photo of Woodson. Sold with a second signature of a
(spurious) Confederate veteran.
1064: FORESEEING THE ATTACK ON FORTSUMTER
USD 250 - 350
FORESEEING THE ATTACK ON FORTSUMTERProphetic content A.L.S., 6pp., 4to., Statesville, N.C., Mar. 4, 1861 in which
Marshall Bell writes a friend. In part: "... [I will] give you a more satisfactory account of our state of affairs.. Iredell County gave a
majority of 1,627 against a convention [for succession], while the Southern candidates were put off with a vote barely large enough
to recognize the fact that they were in the field... To be bullied by a set of fanatical Black Republicans & then have their actions
ratified by a Southern county... well calculated to smooth down the feathers of State pride... Wake has elected Lincoln candidates.
So has Orange - Rowan - Yadkin and most counties generally in which Whig and democratic parties were nearly equal... In a short
time, we will have the enviable pleasure of seeing the border States occupy enviable position towards the North that Ireland has held
for a long time toward England. And yet it is the rankest treason to lift a voice or cast a vote against the obvious current of our
National affairs... There is very little idea that Mr. Lincoln will give him command of the expedition to relieve Major Anderson at Fort
Sumter... but there is no telling to what lofty situation he will arrive at after a sufficient length of time..." Toned, folds, and a small hole
at fold juncture, still good.
1065: TWICE-IMPRISONED UNION SOLDIER'S LETTER
USD 250 - 350
TWICE-IMPRISONED UNION SOLDIER'S LETTERUnion P.O.W.'s letter, 2pp. 8vo., Cahawba Prison, AL, Feb. 15, 1864 in which
Levi M. Babcock of the 35th NJ Infantry writes a family member. In part: "...I am well at present and I hope these few lines find you
the same...I was captured a little over a week ago I don't want you to grieve after me...I think I will soon get exchanged and will get
home but if not God is with me and he will comfort me...I want to meet you in heaven if not on earth...in this prison you must
remember that God is with you...from your son, Levi...Jesse Miller John Beam and Jonah Case is here. This stamp you must put on
your letter. Dir. to Cahoby prison alabamy...". Upper corner of letter is clipped off, presumably where Babcock had placed the stamp.
Research shows the writer to be Levi M. Babcock who would die at Andersonville Prison on Aug. 6, 1864. With research paperwork.
1066: 22ND NEW YORK AT BATTLE OF CHANCELLORSVILLE
USD 400 - 600
22ND NEW YORK AT BATTLE OF CHANCELLORSVILLELot of three letters of Union Capt. Fred Ranger of the 22nd New York
Infantry, 12pp. total, 8vo., Falmouth and Warrenton, Va., Apr. 22 and June 7, 1862, and May 10, 1863. The 1862 letters are of
routing content with optimistic hopes of war's end, family news, etc. On May 10, 1863 he sends a 5pp. letter from the field four days
after the battle of Chancellorsville. In part: "...Tuesday the 28th...we left our camp & took up our line of march...called up at 10 o'clock
and started for the river. Our regiment and the 24th were detailed to carry the pontoons...picket fires burned on the other side....went
energetically to work launching the pontoons...Johnny Reb poured a ripping volley of rifle balls into us wounding 8...The 8 mule
teams hitched to the pontoon train ran frantically away knocking down and running over two of my men...ran through our stacks of
guns...Truman Hall was hit...he was a goner as he was spitting blood...4th Brigade of our division charged across the pontoon & took
the rifle pits at the point of the bayonet taking about 40 prisoners...we threw up rifle pits...we were ordered to fall back behind the
bluffs...the Rebs opened their batteries...we were the last brigade to cross...they hit the pontoon bridge 2 or 3 times...amid the roar
and shrieks of shells...the 11th Corps made their disgraceful skedaddle...nothing to eat but pork and hard tack...Lord grant we may
not have to go into another battle...". Very good.
1067: CIVIL WAR LETTERS OF UNION PVT. LINDERMAN BRITTEN
USD 150 - 200
CIVIL WAR LETTERS OF UNION PVT. LINDERMAN BRITTENLot of ten items from Union soldier Lindermann Britton (or "Britten"),
a 34 year old Berks Co. boatman who served with the 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry and would die of disease in a military hospital on
Apr. 5, 186. This grouping includes the following: a license for a canal boat of 121 tons issued to Britton on May 31, 1861; a bill of
lading for six bales of hay shipped to New York, Oct. 22, 1862, signed by Britton; an A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., Reading, May 22, 1862 sent to
Britton offering a boat for sale, at the time empty and at Fortress Monroe; an A.L.S., 1p. 4to., Fortress Monroe, Mar. 22 [n.y.],
mentions a very difficult time at sea and is in company; an A.L.S., 1p. 4to., Baltimore, Feb. 27, 1862 to his wife mentioning that he
had obtained a government charter and would accompany a military expedition: "…I get ten dollars per day the first month and
twelve dollars for every after…". On Feb. 15, 1864 Britton is mustered in. On Aug 1st, he has a friend write his wife on Christian
Commission letterhead: "…My leg is just about the same…it had been eating in under the sinews which caused me a great deal of
pain…". On Mar. 28, 1865 Britton's wife receives a 1p. 8vo. letter from an official at Satterlee General Hospital, in part: "…your
husband's wound is very bad and he himself is quite low. I think it advisable for you to come…". A small pass issued by the "U.S.A.
GENERAL HOSPITAL, SUMMIT HOUSE" is present, made out to "Mrs. Britton", along with a partly-printed pass issued by Satterlee
Hospital, also to Mrs. Britton, Mar. 31, 1865, allowing her to visit her husband daily. Six days after this pass was issued, Linderman
Britton would succumb to disease.
1068: SOLDIER SHOOTS A WOMAN AT A LOUISVILLE WHOREHOUSE
USD 200 - 300
SOLDIER SHOOTS A WOMAN AT A LOUISVILLE WHOREHOUSEFine content war-date Union soldier's letter, 3pp. 8vo., written by
Pvt. Isaac Newton, Co. G, 93rd Ohio Vols. [POW Chickamauga, 9/19/63; DOD as POW Danville, Va., 12/06/63 and buried there],
Louisville, KY., Apr. 27, [1863], to his father concerning a shoot-out at a house of ill repute. In part: "…Dr. Gardner of the 24th Ky is
our surgeon in charge. He is liked very well by all…we got 30 more patients from Nashville…we have got another case of shooting at
our hospital. A soldier of the 6th Ky. Cav. was in a house of ill fame up on Clay street and got into a fuss with one of the women
when she got one of his revolvers and shot him in the hip but I suppose not dangerous…he pulled away and shot her in the bowels
supposed to be mortally wounded. Soon after the affair I went with 3 other boys and took a stretcher and brought the boy away and
took him to this hospital. He was very drunk when we brought him down. He seems to be getting along very well…". The original
postally used transmittal cover is included. Near fine.
1069: 3RD MAINE DRIVES THE REBELS AT PAYNE'S FARM
USD 200 - 300
3RD MAINE DRIVES THE REBELS AT PAYNE'S FARMWar-date Union soldier's battle letter, 4pp. 8vo., written by Pvt. Levi W.
Bran, Co. I., 3rd Maine Vols., "Camp near Falmouth, Va'., Dec. 19, 1863, concerns their role at the battle of Payne's Farm, Va.
during the Mine Run Campaign. In part: "…we have been…across the Rappahannock river since I wrote…and had a brush with the
rebs. We crossed the river last Saturday on the pontoon bridges under the protection of our batteries…pitched in and drove the rebs
some distance across a large field into a piece of woods. It was a bloody engagement and it cost old Maine many of her bold
soldiers…I did not receive any injury…though I was under the enemy's fir during the hottest of the conflict…the lead and iron flew
thick around us but we held ground till last Monday night when we all withdrew to our side of the river…left the rebs to enjoy
themselves…I don't think that they could be very comfortable while our cannon was paying on them…the wether is quite cold here at
present but the 3 days and nights that we lay on the battle field…tell Uncle Charles brother that I have had a chance to square away
at rebs a few times since I heard from him…please hand this or send it to my mother. I have been through the fight and come out in
safety…". Very good.
1070: 52ND NORTH CAROLINA CAPTAIN RECOVERS FROM SICKNESS -
USD 100 - 150
52ND NORTH CAROLINA CAPTAIN RECOVERS FROM SICKNESS - K.I.A. AT GETTYSBURG A FEW MONTHS LATERWar-date
letter from Capt. Aurelius C. Blackburn of the 52nd N.C. Infantry, 2pp. 4to., Pleasant Point, NC, Mar. 16, 1863 to Dr. P. A. Cox.
Apparently sick or recovering from a wound, Blackburn writes: "...Have not heard a line from the Regt. since I left them. I have been
improving ever since I returned ...I am troubled with the headache every day...I want to improve as much as possible before I show
myself...shall leave High Point on the 26th...". Some ink has lightened a bit, some toning, still very good. The 52nd was decimated at
Gettysburg, losing 464 killed and wounded. Blackburn was among the dead on the first day.
1071: 126TH NEW YORK AND THE SURRENDER OF HARPERS FERRY
USD 200 - 300
126TH NEW YORK AND THE SURRENDER OF HARPERS FERRYGood content Unions soldier's letter, 6pp. 8vo., Chicago, Nov.
16, 1862. While in a parole camp in Chicago following his capture at Harpers Ferry two months earlier, Jonathan Arnold Yeckley of
the 126th N.Y. Infantry writes a friend. In part: "...Our Major was properly dismissed, and our adjutant should have been, as he fled
early in the fight and reached the reporters soon enough to say the 126th were d ___ d cowards and he could not rally them. They
are both very ignorant, profane and cowardly men...Brave Col. Sherrill stood right in front of the breast works in full uniform, with our
Capt. by his side, until he was shot. Shortly after this an aid of Col. Ford's brought the command to fall back from the breast works
which Capt. Phillips...refused to give...the aide then gave the order himself and the capt. seconded it. No one of our regiment broke
or ran, all fell back in good order...we lost more men in killed & wounded than all the rest together, does that look as if we behaved
disgracefully...Capt. Phillips stood by Col. Miles when he was shot. Col. Miles ordered him to raise the white flag. Capt. Phillips does
not swear, but he said 'No by God I never will', the Col. was about to order him under arrest when the shell struck him...". Very good.
The 126th took the brunt of Stonewall Jackson's attack at Harpers Ferry, and it fought valiantly until forced to surrender. Labeled
"cowards", the regiment more than redeemed its image, especially at Gettysburg for which three members received Medals of
Honor...and where Yeckley himself would be wounded.
1072: SOLDIER GOES A.W.O.L. AND IS THROWN IN JAIL
USD 100 - 150
SOLDIER GOES A.W.O.L. AND IS THROWN IN JAILUnion soldier's letter, 4pp. 8vo., "Camp in the Field", Dec. 14, 1864. Harry C.
Ridgway of the 199th Pa. Vols. writes his brother, in part: "...O was treated horrible when I left Alexandria for my regiment...from
Alexandria to City Point, and then put in the Bull Pen with no shelter and lay on the cold open ground. I layed there from Monday
until Friday...and then to Bermuda Hundred and put into another Guard House...I walked from Bermuda Hundred to my Regt...I
nearly gone out with hunger and weakness...I will try and bear up with it for a year...". Very good.
1073: UNION OFFICER'S LETTER
USD 75 - 100
UNION OFFICER'S LETTERUnion soldier's letter, 4pp. 4to., Camp Butler, Newport News, May 9, 1862. Will Byrnes(?) writes his
wife: "...I have seen two engagements...The attack our gunboats the Galena...made upon the rebel batteries at Smithfield...occurred
yesterday...Regarding the hasty departure of our fleet upon the appearance of the Merrimac, I have nothing to say..."Very good.
1074: DEADLY CONFEDERATE MARCH IN MISSISSIPPI
USD 100 - 150
DEADLY CONFEDERATE MARCH IN MISSISSIPPIConfederate soldier's latter, 4pp. 8vo., Saltillo, Miss., July 13, 1862 in which Y.
B. Hall writes a cousin. In part: "...made a forced march of 18 miles double quick several miles...almost perished for water...my feet
were almost ruined from being blistered...13 miles that we had to go on the second day...into Ripley, a distance of 44 miles...the
enemy fled on our approach...we left Ripley...some of the heroes of Shiloh fell dead in their tracks from sun-stroke, a great many
fainted and fell down in the road...the greater portion of Hilliard's Legion has gone to Chattanooga...". Very good.
1075: 30TH MAINE SOLDIER WOUNDED AT CANE RIVER
USD 100 - 150
30TH MAINE SOLDIER WOUNDED AT CANE RIVERWar-date A.L.S. of wounded Pvt. Luther True of Co. E, 30th Maine, 1p. 8vo.,
Baton Rouge, May 4, 1864 to his father. In part: "...I suppose you will of heard of the Battle of Cane River...I wonder what you will
say when you read my name in the list of wounded...I was laying on the battlefield the 23rd of April. I am wounded in the left leg
above my knee...You must not worry for me. I had the ball taken out yesterday..." Very good. Three months later, True would die of
his wound.
1076: 26TH VIRGINIA MARCHES THROUGH NORTH CAROLINA
USD 100 - 150
26TH VIRGINIA MARCHES THROUGH NORTH CAROLINAGood content Confederate soldier's letter, 4pp. 4to., Charleston, S.C.,
Sep. 20, 1863 in which 2nd Lieut. Frederick H. Wolfe writes his mother. In part: "...we passed through the pitch, tar & turpentine
portion in the day time...An army would starve if it had to depend on subsistence from that portion of the state...Stopped by
Wilmington...The Yankees would take it if they could, as vessels are constantly running the blockade & carrying out cotton,
ostensibly to Nassau but in reality to New York...Crossed the line and came into SC...The ladies waved, the men shouted &
altogether were glad to leave NC...". Very good.
1077: DESERTERS ARE EXECUTED AND BURIED WITH A RABBI,
USD 400 - 600
DESERTERS ARE EXECUTED AND BURIED WITH A RABBI, CATHOLIC AND PROTESTANT ATTENDING THEMImportant
soldier's war-date A.L.S., 4pp. 8vo., Beverly's Ford, Va., Sep. 9, 1863. George W. Lewis reports on the execution of five deserters
from the 118th Pennsylvania. The deserters included at least one Jew, one Catholic, and the balance Protestants, and as a result,
an inter-denominational execution took place. Rabbi Benjamin Szold ministered to George Kuhne, and led the procession at the
provost-guard deemed his religion the oldest. Lewis writes, in part: "...Two weeks ago five men were shot for desertion. We were all
marched to the place of execution and our Regiment from having the most conspicuous dress were drawn in the nearest line to the
prisoners. It hardly seemed right to make men sit on their coffins to be shot...thirty six men fired at them at 40 ft. distance they were
killed instantly two of the party that fired fainted. One was a Jew two were Catholics and two Protestants and there was a Rabbi a
Priest and a Clergyman to accompany them as they marched along. The drum and fifes played the dead march...". Very good. In an
effort to have Kuhn's life spares, Szold met with Lincoln who heard his case and directed the rabbi to Gen. George Meade. Meade
sympathized, but insisted that the execution be carried out for the sake of morale.
1078: FORT DELAWARE P.O.W. LETTER
USD 150 - 200
FORT DELAWARE P.O.W. LETTERUncommon letter from a Confederate prisoner held at Fort Delaware, 1p. 8vo., Dec. 9, 1864. J.
E. Brittle of Co. E, 10th Confederate Cavalry writes Hon. William L. Crookshanks. In part: "...I am in prison and have been for
seventeen months...I am needing a little assistance in the way of money or tobacco...we are permitted to receive both...I will satisfy
you as soon as I can...". Fine.
1079: WARD MASTER OF DAVID'S ISLAND HOSPITAL, NEW YORK
USD 150 - 200
WARD MASTER OF DAVID'S ISLAND HOSPITAL, NEW YORKRare letter from a ward master at DeCamp General Hospital on
now-abandoned David's Island in Long Island Sound, near New Rochelle, N.Y.. Bernard McGrann writes a 3pp. 8vo. A.L.S. on Aug.
5, 1863 a man at the U.S. General Hospital at nearby Fort Schuyler. In part: "...You say that you had a fine time when you left the
Island as you had papers...which enabled you to spend a short time in the City...it is not the pleasantest occupation to be in, waiting
upon those men that have caused our country to bleed...I may live to see it when the patriot work is done...We have about 3,000
Rebs on the Island at present and expect to have 2,000 more soon. My ward is filled up...". With transmittal envelope. Thousands of
wounded Confederate prisoners were held on David's Island, and after Gettysburg, Union soldiers were brought there as well.
1080: MASSACHUSETTS CAVALRYMAN WRITES ON PERSONAL LETTERHEAD
USD 75 - 100
MASSACHUSETTS CAVALRYMAN WRITES ON PERSONAL LETTERHEADVery unusual A.L.S. penned by a soldier on
personalized patriotic letterhead, 4pp. 8vo., "Head Quarters Under a tree in Virginia", Oct. 10, 1864. Pvt. Gabriel Strang pens a letter
on his personal letterhead which bears his name, company, "4th Mass. Cav'y", and patriotic eagle. In part: "...If I should happen to
blow over toward Richmond, O how they would scrabble out of the pits. I blowed all of my gray horse away and had to get
another...Mr. Johnny Reb is not very friendly since the last fight they got such a bad licking...a large pile of them come in our lines
this morning I suppose we will go into winter quarters before long..." Strand was KIA at High Bridge, Va. on Apr. 6, 1865 - three days
before war's end.
1081: 22ND NORTH CAROLINA SOLDIER DISCUSSES HIRING SLAVES
USD 200 - 300
22ND NORTH CAROLINA SOLDIER DISCUSSES HIRING SLAVESGood content A.L.S. of Pvt. James M. Cox "J. M. C." of the
22nd N.C. Infantry, 4pp. 8vo.,Madison, NC, Nov. 1, 1862 to his brother. In part: "...I hardly know what to say to you about Capt. B['s]
boy...he ought to be well grown and trusty to be worth $100, as it will cost so much to board & cloth him...let him go and see the boy
if he has not already hired one...hard to tell now how negroes will hire...corn will sell at $10.00 per barrel...the poor will suffer much
this next year...". From a grouping of Cox's correspondence.
1082: HILLSBOROUGH MILITARY ACADEMY
USD 75 - 100
HILLSBOROUGH MILITARY ACADEMYWar-date letter from Hillsborough Military Academy, 3pp.8vo., Oct. 4, 1860. Benjamin
McLauchlin writes his brother, in part: "...I can hardly say how I like this school yet...if they would have some thing better to eat, and
little longer time to dispense with it...He is now drilling us on the first of Algebra trying to drive into our 'num skulls'...3 or 4 have left
since I came here...we had a great military display here...tell Kate she must write to me...". McLauchlin became a 1st Sergeant in Co.
K, 26th N.C. Troops (the "Pee Dee Wildcats"). On Apr. 21, 1862 he would die of typhoid fever in Kinston. The North Carolina Military
Academy, also called the Hillsborough Military Academy, was established in Hillsborough in 1859. Both founders were killed in
action, but throughout the war the school continued to supply officers and enlisted men to the Confederate forces.
1083: SOLDIERS TO CELEBRATE THE FOURTH IN FLORIDA
USD 100 - 150
SOLDIERS TO CELEBRATE THE FOURTH IN FLORIDAA good war-date Florida document, field printed version of General Orders,
No. 29, 1p. 8vo., "Headquarters, District of Florida, Fourth Separate Brigade D. S.", Jacksonville, June 30, 1865: "…the 4th of July,
being the 89th anniversary of the Independence of the United States, will be observed throughout this command as a holiday. All
labor…will be suspended…a National Salute to be fired at 12 o'clock M…by order of Brig. Gen. I. Vodges…" Issued and signed in
type by Capt. S. L. McHenry, signed by Lt. Edward W. Denny. Signed at the top indicating it was given to Maj. Henry Allen of the
17th Conn. Vols.
1084: MOONSHINE AND MURDER
USD 75 - 100
MOONSHINE AND MURDERA good war-date Florida, District of Florida, D.S., 4pp. 8vo., Jacksonville, Nov. 21, 1864. In part:
"…before a military commission, which convened at Jacksonville, Fla…were arraigned and tried:- 1. Luke Johns, 'Civilian.'
Charge-'selling liquor without license'…did sell intoxicating liquor to D. W. Fountain an enlisted man of the First Florida Union
Cavalry…sentence…to be confined ten days at hard labor…2. Daniel W. Hart citizen of Duval County, Florida. Charge-shooting with
intent to commit murder…did wound C. S. Brown, F Company, 3rd New York Artillery by shooting with intent to
kill……sentence…the said David W. Hart to three years imprisonment at hard labor…by order of Brig. Gen. E. P. Scammon…".
Issued and signed in type and manuscript by Lieut. Thomas J. Robinson 21st U.S.C.T.
1085: FLORIDA SOLDIER AND CITIZENS MUST SURRENDER CAPTURED
USD 75 - 100
FLORIDA SOLDIER AND CITIZENS MUST SURRENDER CAPTURED HORSES, EUIPMENTWar-date field printed D.S., General
Orders No. 49, 1p. 8vo., "Headquarters, District of Florida", Jacksonville, Aug. 28, 1864, reading in part: "…no horse belonging to the
Government suited by size for the Cavalry or Artillery…will be ridden by any Government employee or enlisted man not belonging to
the cavalry…the use of Government animals for the pleasure or private benefit of individuals is contrary to the regulations…all
persons…within this District, having private horses will present such horses…persons having in their possession draft or saddle
animals, wagons, saddles, or other means of transportation taken from the enemy, will immediately turn said property over...". Issued
and signed in type by Maj. E. L. Rogers, 104th Penn. Vols.
1086: FLORIDA YANKEE OCCUPIERS PREPARE FOR THANKSGIVING, 1864
USD 100 - 150
FLORIDA YANKEE OCCUPIERS PREPARE FOR THANKSGIVING, 1864Field printed version of General Orders, No. 68, 1p. 8vo.,
"Headquarters, District of Florida, Fourth Separate Brigade D.S", Jacksonville, Nov. 18, 1864: "…the 24th of November having been
designated by the President as a day of National Thanksgiving, the troops…will be assembled in their respective camps at 10 o'clock
A. M., for appropriate religious service…all labor…is forbidden…guards and pickets for the day will celebrate the festival on the
following day…by order of Brig. Gen. E. P. Scammon…". Minor spotting, else very good.
1087: WASHINGTON: "THE MEANEST HOLE I EVER SAW..."
USD 100 - 150
WASHINGTON: "THE MEANEST HOLE I EVER SAW..."A good war-date Union soldier's letter, 7pp. 4to., written by Sgt. Moses M.
Ordway, 40th Mass. Vols., Fort Ethan Allen, Va., Sept. 15, 1862 to his brother, in pencil. In part: "…We formed the Regt near the
depot and marched to the Fall River depot…took the steamer Bay State for Jersey City…the boat was very much crowded…took the
cars for Baltimore…it was reported…that the last Regt that passed through Baltimore…had to fight through so after the cars had
started the officers gave us ten rounds…a piece. It made the boys as crazy as coons. You would have thought the whole Southern
Sates were going to be annihilated…it was to Philadelphia that is the only place where we were treated decent....The aristocracy
some of prettiest women I ever saw lined the streets and kept us shaking hands all the way through…there were three girls for every
soldier. We all went in for kissing all the prettiest girls...The Federal pickets commenced some after we got through Baltimore. We
passed over the road that was torn up…by the Rebels. We passed over the Long Bridge that they destroyed…Washington is the
meanest hole I ever saw…the Capitol is not more than 200 yards from the barracks. I saw an old sow with a litter of pretty large pigs
rooting around the Capitol steps besides numerous other hogs. They are as plenty as dogs in Boston. …you ought to see the
Niggers grin at us all along the way…I used to have a great sympathy for the negroes. It is all gone now. I wish the Devil had them
all…if they want to fight let them come on. We have seen lots of the boys that before Richmond. They are a hard looking set…our
pickets are advanced about five miles out in Secesh…they bring in Rebel scouts occasionally…if you have any idea of enlisting you
had better give it up. One of the family is enough in the business…". The original transmittal cover is included.
1088: MARYLAND ARTILLERYMAN LOSES AND ARM BUT STICKS TO THE
USD 150 - 200
MARYLAND ARTILLERYMAN LOSES AND ARM BUT STICKS TO THE "CAUSE"A good war-date Maryland Confederate
artilleryman's letter, 2pp. 4to. by Pvt. Robert Chew Jones, 4th Maryland (Chesapeake) Light Artillery, Bunker Hill, [Va.], Oct. 2, 1862,
to his mother. In part: "...As I left Maryland unknown to you and many of my friends I promised myself to write as often as I could…a
Marylander joined our company yesterday. He told me all about home…when I do write I intend it for all. I neither write to gentlemen
or mention names…I hope this racket will soon be over, pleasure is worth a struggle. I don't intend to fight anymore. I am expecting
an appointment under the Government and have no doubt but that the influence of my friend Major Griswold (who is Provost
Marshall of Richmond) will obtain it for me...I think under the circumstances that I am perfectly right in leaving the field. I have lost my
right arm [in an accident] and have been in battle since. But I now find a soldier's life…too hard for me. I have done more than I
expected to do and now I am glad to leave the field with the proud consolation of having been a Southern Soldier in Southern
peril…there must be some excitement in Maryland on account of the enrollment, driving many from their homes. I trust to Heaven
this war will soon be over. I am sick and disgusted at it...But as they begun the game we will see it ended…I heard that A. P. was in
Fort Warren…".
1089: SOLDIER ADVOCATES TOTAL WAR ON CONFEDERACY
USD 100 - 150
SOLDIER ADVOCATES TOTAL WAR ON CONFEDERACYWar-date Union artilleryman's letter, 4pp. 4to. by Pvt. Thomas Corwin
Potter, [MWIA Chickamauga, 9/20/63 both his arms were blown off by pre-ignition of his cannon, buried Chattanooga National
Cemetery], McMinnisville, Tn., Aug. 22, 1862, to his sister. In part: "…remember that I am but one among one million who have or
are to hold themselves in readiness to be shot at by the rebels…a great proportion of these men leave families who are in a great
measure dependent on them…I have long endured hardships and privations and peril…there is none who will be more happy to hear
of peace…We have been playing war so far trying to recall them by kind words but to no affect. Let us commence a vigorous warfare
with them just as if we were warring with a foreign power and this rebellion will be ran into the ground within two months…we are
camped at the town of McMinnisville...This is the key to middle Tennessee...General [William] Nelson has been sent to Louisville to
take charge of the new troops and his division is commanded by Brigadier Amon...General Thomas arrived and assumed command.
General Wood…it will not be proper for me to state how many troops we have here…[except] to say that if the rebel chieftain sees fit
to advance…a pretty hot dish before he reaches Nashville…". Original stamped transmittal cover is included.
1090: 11TH CONN.SOLDIERS ORDERED TO "STAND ON THE BARREL"
USD 75 - 100
11TH CONN.SOLDIERS ORDERED TO "STAND ON THE BARREL"Union court marshal document by 17th Ct. field officer who was
wounded and captured by Confederate guerrillas in Florida.The original manuscript document is 2 1/4pp. folio, Fort Trumbull, CT,
Feb. 9, 1864, being Special Orders No. 55 in which several recruits of the 11th Conn. Vols. were found guilty of being absent without
leave. They are sentenced: "to be confined to the guard, standing on a barrel, or something of the kind, in front of the guard
house…". Signed by Lt. Col. Albert H. Wilcoxson who died as a POW at Tallahassee after being wounded and captured by
Confederate guerrillas while on a raid near Dunn's Lake, Florida on Feb. 5, 1865.
1091: CONFEDERATE SLAVE IMPRESSMENT ON "ENROLLING OFFICE"
USD 200 - 300
CONFEDERATE SLAVE IMPRESSMENT ON "ENROLLING OFFICE" FORMA rare partly-printed Confederate "Enrolling Office"
slave impressment document, 1p. oblong 4to., Dadeville, Al., Jan. 26, 1865 acknowledging that a slave named Green was
impressed into Confederate service: "..."Received of G. W. Gamble the following negro men named Green…age 19…height 5 feet, 8
inches…weight 163…color Black…value $4000…post office of owner Pinkneyville, Ala…". A printed disclaimer reads: "We, the
undersigned, a board of appraisers, appointed under the provisions of the Act of Congress regulating impressments, for the purpose
of valuing negroes contracted…or impressed under…the Act of February 17th 1864, do hereby certify that the amounts
stated…opposite each name…is the just valuation of such slave…". Signed by Lt. George W. Wright (12th Alabama Infantry) as
enrolling officer and two others as appraisers. The impressment of slaves into Confederate service was not unusual, but this is a first
upon a Confederate "Enrollment Office" form leading one to speculate whether he was forced into armed defense of the
Confederacy! Near fine.
1092: 4TH MARYLAND LIGHT ARTILLERY 2ND BULL RUN LETTER
USD 200 - 300
4TH MARYLAND LIGHT ARTILLERY 2ND BULL RUN LETTERA rare war-date Maryland Confederate artillery non-commissioned
officer's letter, 2p. 4to., by First Sgt. Thomas LeCompte [WIA Gettysburg], 4th Maryland (Chesapeake) Light Artillery, "Camp of the
Chesapeake Artillery near Martinsburg", [Va.], Oct. 16, 1862 to his mother, in pencil. In part: "...Frank Stewart who has lately joined
our company informs me that I am reckoned among the…dead…I am still in the land of the living…not withstanding the iron hail has
fallen around me for the last three…months (at Richmond, Cedar Mountain, Manassas and Sharpsburg, Md.). I have escaped almost
unhurt, with the exception of a slight scratch on the head by a piece of spent shell which however did not prevent my helping to make
the Yankees position too hot for them to hold. Two of our pieces on that occasion were engaged with 6 of theirs, but when on
account of darkness, we were compelled to cease firing only one of of their pieces was able to reply, we having disabled the other
five with a loss…of 3 horses [and]a number of our men being hurt bad enough to leave their posts…the Cambridge boys are all well.
Kenny White has entirely recovered from his wounds and is…in the Provost Marshals office at Richmond under Major Griswold…".
Near fine. Stonewall Jackson is known to have personally viewed this artillery excahnge.
1093: CONFEDERATE PRISONER MUST WEAR A BARREL PAINTED
USD 200 - 300
CONFEDERATE PRISONER MUST WEAR A BARREL PAINTED "DESERTION"A great war-date Army of the Tennessee court
martial document, 2pp. legal folio, Tullahoma, Jan. 24, 1863, General Orders No. 11 issued in the name of Gen. Braxton Bragg. A
court presided over by Col. Joseph C. Lewis, 6th Kentucky finds that Sgt. Stephen J. Bizzell, Co. C, 47th Tennessee is to be
punished for desertion. His sentence: "...to wear a barrel shirt with placard round the entire circumference…with word 'Desertion'
painted thereon in large letters. This shirt is to be worn two hours each day for twenty days upon the regimental parade ground…".
The proceedings of the court also found that Pvt. Samuel Templeton of the 16th Tenn. regiment is to be shot to death for the same
crime, but apparently Bragg then has a change of heart and commutes the sentences by adding: "…in view…of the signal & brilliant
achievements lately [the battle of Stone River, Tenn.] accomplished by this army…which have shed so much blood…the Genl.
commanding is induced to grant to the parties above mentioned a remission of the sentences also of Prv. Robt. Brown Co. B, 24th
Tenn. and Martin J. Collins, Co. A, 24th Tenn. now under the condemnation of death…". Signed by Major John Ingram as AAG on
the staff of Brig. Gen. Benjamin Cheatham for Brig. Gen. Preston Smith's brigade.
1094: CONFEDERATE OFFICER HIT BY FRIENDLY FIRE
USD 150 - 200
CONFEDERATE OFFICER HIT BY FRIENDLY FIREWar-date Confederate captain's letter, 4pp. 8vo., written by a certain "Johnnie",
Verandah Ridge, Nov. 16, 1861 in pencil to Lizzie informing her that he was cut down by friendly fire. In small part: "…Lizzie, it is true
that I have met with a sorrowful accident and have suffered a great deal, but to know that in all my suffering I have had such
sympathy from the one I loved dearest on earth…it would be one source of comfort to me had I not been shot down by my own men
(for although I was serving my state and the holy cause in which I had enlisted…as if I were leading a noble and chivalrous army
onto victory in some desperate charge)…I would be better satisfied and would even be proud to point to that injured limb and say I
lost that limb in struggling for my rights and resisting oppression…I do feel thankful that is was no worse…[Nov. 18]…I feel quite well
this morning but little pain…".
1095: GALVESTON PREPARES FOR AN ATTACK IN 1861
USD 150 - 200
GALVESTON PREPARES FOR AN ATTACK IN 1861A rare war-date Texas home front letter, 4pp. 8vo., written by Elloitt Ross, [n.
p., but Freestone County, Texas], Oct. 16, 1861 to his brother. In part: "…it had bin ritten…of John being gone to the wore…did not
say where he had gone. I suppose…he is in Virginia…it is more than favorable he has bin in some of those battles…Oh did you ever
read of such glorious victories…the last news we have is that Gen. Lee has killed Gen. Rosecrants & taken a great many prisoners &
dispersed his whole army…we have no news but wore news. The people think of scarcely anything else. All the young men of our
country, I say boys too. There is many of them gone not more than 16 & 17…the regiment that Tom Jordan [WIA Fort Donelson,
2/15/62] & all the young men of our relations ware ordered to Memphis, Tenn…they will now go to Kentucky. They are in Gregs
[Brig. Gen. John Gregg] regiment & known as the company of Freestone Freemen [Company G, 7th Texas Infantry]…there is 2 more
companies in this Co. ready to go to Galveston…there is danger of Galveston being attacked soon…the city was not well
guarded…they might succeed…what sorrow this wore brings. Oh to see husbands, sons & brothers leaving dear homes not knowing
whether they ever will return or not. Our men have volunteered…& if this wore continues 7 years I hope there will never have to be a
draft in our new Confederacy. The ladies of this vicinity has formed an aide society to work for the soldiers & assist them all they can.
Mary had a letter from John…saying he was in camp…said he was getting on better than he anticipated…our cotton is tolerably
good. We had a drought. We have 30 bales or more picked teacher has quit for the wore…". Very good.
1098: SLAVE MIDDLE PASSAGE DOUBLE SHACKLE LEG RESTRAINTS
USD 2,000 - 3,000
SLAVE MIDDLE PASSAGE DOUBLE SHACKLE LEG RESTRAINTSA chilling relic from the trans-Atlantic slave trade, a 21 1/2"
wrought iron bar bearing four horseshoe-shaped ankle restraints attached thereto, a set of two larger cuffs, 3 1/2" diameter,
alongside two smaller cuffs, 3 1/4" diameter. A split ring is fixed at the far end of the bar permitting the restraints to be removed from
the bar when desired, with a flattened 2 1/4" x 1 1/2" tab hammered at the opposite end, making it impossible for the shackles to be
removed from that end. Due to the differing size of the restraints, one may surmise surmise that this set may have been intended for
temporarily restraining an adult and child. This design is typical of restraints used on slave vessels, and is absolutely not of any type
used in law enforcement. De-accessioned from the Slave Relics Museum in Walterboro, South Carolina. Two sets of identical
shackles, but bearing only two cuffs, were sold by Swann Galleries of New York in March, 2011 for ovber $3,200 per set, the sale
vetted by expert Wyatt H. Day. Sets of multiple cuffs such as those offered here are illustrated and described in Captive Passage:
The Transatlantic Slave Trade and the Making of the Americas, edited by the Mariners Museum and published by Smithsonian
Books, 2002.
1099: U.S.S. DALE AND AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE INTERDICTION
USD 500 - 700
U.S.S. DALE AND AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE INTERDICTIONImportant grouping of letters and documents concerning operations of
the sloop-of-war USS DALE while assigned to slave trade suppression duties off the coast of Africa. The 15 items emanate from the
papers of WILLIAM MCBLAIR , commander of the DALE at the time. Included is, in chronological order: a Jan. 19, 1856 letter by Lt.
Edward Barnes aboard the Dale at Gosport advising that he had been placed in command due to the intoxication of another officer
during a severe storm; Apr. 7, 1857 sailmaker's list of sails supplied to the vessel; an Aug. 17, 1857 letter to McBlair from Flag
Officer THOMAS A CONOVER (1794-1864) commanding naval forces off Africa, from Porto Grande ordering two men found unfit
and nine survivors be sent to him; a second letter from THOMAS A. CONOVER , same place and date, to McBlair expressing his
disappointment that the DALE was still lying in harbor after having been ordered to "proceed down the coast", along with a third letter
from Conover, same date and place, sending McBlair duplicate orders; an Oct. 17, 1857 from THOMAS A. CONOVER to McBlair,
from St. Paul de Luando acknowledging receipt of a report on slavers sent by McBlair, also mentioning the capture of the American
steamer "Bremen" by the HMS VESUVIUS, and: "...a list of American vessels...supposed to be engaged in the slave trade..."; a Apr.
12, 1858 letter from a boatswain aboard the DALE to Capt. McBlair, Porto Praya, stating he has been unjustly confined due to a
perceived error in rigging a sail; a May 3, 1858 letter from a surgeon aboard the USS MARION at Port Praya to McBlair
recommending that a sick officer be returned to the U.S.; a May 17, 1858 surgeon's report listing those men found unfit for duty; a
July 10, 1858 letter from THOMAS A. CONOVER to McBlair, Porto Praya, sending findings of a court martial and ordering the
release of "Dr. Sherman"; a fair copy of a July 29, 1858 letter sent by officers of the USS CUMBERLAND to Adm. Connover
discussing Dr. Sherman and the sanitary condition of cells used for confining prisoners aboard the DALE, "...intended to be places of
severe punishment, and not places of relaxation...he has never expressed an opinion adverse to the ironing of Prisoners with their
hands behind them...considering the extreme heat...the position of the 'cells' on board the Dale [should] be removed from their
present location..."; and a July 31, 1858 letter from THOMAS A. CONOVER to McBlair ordering (despite all) the arrest of Dr.
Sherman. Overall fine condition. Also present is a rare 18" x 12" imprint: "CRUISE OF THE U.S. SHIP DALE, DURING 1857, '58, '59
WEST COAST OF AFRICA" showing ports of call, time at sea, and miles sailed. The poster has marginal damage, folds, and a
damp stain. After his service in the U.S. Navy's African Squadron, McBlair joined the Confederate Navy and commanded the CSS
PATRICK HENRY as well as the ironclad CSS ATLANTA. McBlair died in 1863 on board a hospital ship.
1100: 1550 PERUVIAN SLAVE SALE DOCUMENT
USD 400 - 600
1550 PERUVIAN SLAVE SALE DOCUMENTOne of the earliest known contracts documenting the sale of a slave in the Western
Hemisphere, 2pp. legal folio, Arequipa (Peru), Apr. 24, 1550, only 58 years after Columbus set foot on Santo Domingo and eighy
years after the establishment of the Viceroyalty of Peru. The document , in Spanish, describes the sale thus: "...A woman black
slave, called Isabel with a daughter and a mulatilla [mulatto]...by the price of 350 pesos of gold that for the one purchase has given
him and paid and one occurs by contentment...". The Spanish began importing slaves to Peru in the 1520s to replace the indigenous
population which had been killed-off, had died from imported diseases, or had fled. Signed at conclusion. Some damping has caused
stains at left margin of first page, but has cost letters of text of the first words of several; lines on verso; still quite good for its age and
presentable.
1101: CHARLESTON SLAVE TAG
USD 1,500 - 2,000
CHARLESTON SLAVE TAGA rare very good condition bronze Charleston slave tag, approx. 2" x 2", engraved "CHARLESTON
1787 SERVANT 1837", with a small hole through which a leather lace was once threaded. By law, slaves in Charleston were obliged
to be registered for purposes of taxation, with their profession and registry number to be stated on the tag. Our example was
recovered by a local digger in the Charleston area and is undoubtedly "right". An earlier tag showing some slight surface bends, but
no repairs, overall very good.
1102: 1840 SLAVE ESTATE INCLUDES 130 NAMED SLAVES
USD 1,200 - 1,500
1840 SLAVE ESTATE INCLUDES 130 NAMED SLAVESRare, fine content estate document listing about 130 named slaves
belonging to one man, the 5pp. legal folio document executed in Coosa Co., Alabama on Mar. 8, 1844. The deceased, John McNeill,
has had his enormous estate appraised for legal purposes. It includes 130 slaves listed by their first names, including some mothers
and children, with their individual values also noted. Thirteen of the slaves have apparently been claimed by another party as well. A
"Colt's Repeating pistol & case" are valued at $25 - most likely the especially rare Paterson Colt pistol. McNeill's hogs, cattle, sheep,
horses, farm implements, household items, furniture, etc. are also all listed and appraised individually. Multiple clean tears archivally
mended, overall still very good.
1103: PRE-PRINTED SLAVE BILL OF SALE
USD 200 - 300
PRE-PRINTED SLAVE BILL OF SALEScarce pre-printed slave bill of sale for a slave sold to Alfred W. G. Davis. The document, 1p.
legal folio, Natchez, Miss., May 13, 1833 has James Franklin selling for $460.00 a slave: "By the name of Matilda about Twenty
years old of Black Complexion...". Folds, a tiny hole in text, else very good. With background information on Davis.
1104: BLACKS RIOT IN NEW ORLEANS
USD 200 - 300
BLACKS RIOT IN NEW ORLEANSFine content A.L.S. "R.B. Campbell", 4pp, 8vo., New Orleans, July 31, 1866, to a Sullivan, Ohio,
relative. In part, "...We are all well here but some of us are frightened out of our wits- not so with myself however for I saw the most
of it & never got a Scratch- I have sent you all the papers... Such scene of Blood Shed is beyond description. I hope to God Almighty
every white man in any way had anything to do towards inciting the negros on to riot and had anything to do with the Rump
Convention first killed & then I want to see ever[y] negro that had anything to do with the Rump Convention killed next... The city is
now under martial law...". Fine condition. Campbell's eyewitness account reference to a "rump" convention refers to the New Orleans
Radical Republicans' 1866 Constitutional Convention, held despite martial law, to protest the newly instated Black Codes in
Louisiana; Campbell's point of view is decidedly anti-reform and pro-Black Codes. The riots were a pivotal moment in the rise of
Radical Reconstruction as a national policy over President Andrew Johnson's policies.
1105: DINAH CROW
USD 100 - 150
"DINAH CROW"Rare sheet music, "Dinah Crow", 3pp. 10" x 13", "Composed and Arranged by J. H. Burdett of the Campbell
Minstrels", New York, 1848, an obvious play on "Jim Crow" and also written in negro dialect. Held institutionally, but no previous
auction records evident. Margins a bit ragged, some soiling and light folds.
1106: BLACK VOTERS ARE DISENFRANCHISED IN PENNSYLVANIA
USD 300 - 400
BLACK VOTERS ARE DISENFRANCHISED IN PENNSYLVANIAPENNSYLVANIA CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION OF 1837 In
November 1838, the white citizens of Pennsylvania ratified a new state constitution that stripped the franchise from the state's black
population. Following on the heels of black disenfranchisement in Tennessee and North Carolina, Pennsylvania joined all other
states south of New England who had acted in a similar manner. Legislators recognized the national implications of black
disenfranchisement within a federal union that was half slave and half free. Occurring during a time of rising antislavery agitation and
sectional tension in Congress, the issues of black suffrage and abolitionism became inseparable. Included in this lot is: "Proceedings
and Debates of the Convention of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Propose Amendments to the Constitution Commenced at
Harrisburg, May 2, 1837", (Harrisburg: Packer, Barrett, and Parke), 435pp. 8vo with marbled covers and quarter leather, front cover
neatly detached. Commencing on page 320 the representatives hotly debate taking the vote from black state citizens. ALSO: an
ornate leather-bound autograph book with ornate gilt cover, calligraphic title: "Autographs of the Delegates to the Pennsylvania
Convention to Revise the Constitution 1837", this copy owned by Gen. Ebenezer W. Sturdevant who was also a delegate. Signed by
apparently every delegate and representative, as well as secretaries and stenographers, all identified with the county or region they
represented. Included, most surprisingly, is THADDEUS STEVENS from Gettysburg! Very good.
1107: "CAROLINA TWINS" SIAMESE TWINS
USD 150 - 200
"CAROLINA TWINS" SIAMESE TWINSEarly carte de visite photo of the "Carolina Twins", Millie and Christine McKoy (1851-1912)
who became sideshow attractions before their first birthday and after the end of slavery, toured with Barnum. This image was taken
in 1866 and bears a revenue stamp on verso. A tad light and soiled at the margins, still quite good.
1108: THE FIRST BLACK ELECTED TO PUBLIC OFFICE IN THE UNITED
USD 300 - 400
THE FIRST BLACK ELECTED TO PUBLIC OFFICE IN THE UNITED STATESWENTWORTH CHESWELL (1746 - 1817)
African-American American Revolutionary War veteran, selectman and Justice of the Peace in Newmarket, New Hampshire,
considered by George Mason University to be the first African American elected to public office in the history of the United States.
Cheswell marched to Saratoga, New York to join with the Continental Army under Gates, defeating Burgoyne at the Battle of
Saratoga. Scarce partly-printed D.S. "Wentworth Cheswell", 1p. legal folio, Newmarket, Sep. 15, 1812, a signed judgment for $5.56.
Folds, else fine.
1109: MARTIN LUTHER KING'S POOR PEOPLE'S CAMPAIGN
USD 200 - 300
MARTIN LUTHER KING'S POOR PEOPLE'S CAMPAIGNPrinted informational sheet for the Southern Christian Leadership
Conference, 2pp (one sheet), 4to., headed "Poor People's Campaign for Jobs and Income", featuring a photograph of Martin Luther
King. In part: "The Southern Christian Leadership Conference Led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is organizing a nonviolent campaign
to bring thousands of poor people to Washington in April. They will stay there until some definite and positive action is taken by the
government to provide decent jobs and adequate income for the poor...". Very good.
1110: BLACK-RELATED PHOTOGRAPHY
USD 100 - 150
BLACK-RELATED PHOTOGRAPHYA good group of three black-related photographs, includes: ca. 1890 8" x 6" cyantotype of a
family on the porch of their rural Southern home; ca 1870 2 3/8" x 3" tintype of a full standing girl wearing a oversized checker
pattern dress; and a ca. 1910, Keystone stereoview entitled: "Coffee pickers at work, Plantation scene in Guadeloupe.".
1111: KU KLUX KLAN MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE
USD 200 - 300
KU KLUX KLAN MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATERare and ornate partly-printed D.S., 1p. 17" x 13 3/4", a membership certificate
issued to W. B. Henderson who had completed his probation and is here advanced to membership in the "Knights Kamellia", with all
"Genoii, Grand Dragons and Hydras, Great Titans and Furies, Kleagles, Giants, Exalted Cyclops and Terrors..." so advised. Issued
in Atlanta on Oct. 1, 1925, signed in printed by Imperial Wizard H. W. Evans and the "Imperial Kligrapp". With gold paper seal. Very
good. The Twenties marked the high point of national membership in the Klan.
1112: KU KLUX KLAN MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE
USD 200 - 300
KU KLUX KLAN MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATERare and ornate partly-printed D.S., 1p. 17" x 13 3/4", a membership certificate
issued to A. Blair Piper who had completed his probation and is here advanced to membership in the "Knights Kamellia", with all
"Genoii, Grand Dragons and Hydras, Great Titans and Furies, Kleagles, Giants, Exalted Cyclops and Terrors..." so advised. Issued
in Atlanta on Oct. 1, 1925, signed in printed by Imperial Wizard H. W. Evans and the "Imperial Kligrapp". With gold paper seal. Some
toned spots at top margin, else very good. The Twenties marked the high point of national membership in the Klan.
1113: KU KLUX KLAN HOOD AND ROBE
USD 300 - 400
KU KLUX KLAN HOOD AND ROBECa. 1920s white cotton Ku Klux Klan hood, robe and rope belt, the hood size 7 1/4" with
reinforced peak and red tassel on top, stitched eye openings. The robe is full-length with a white cape at rear and a 4 1/2"
embroidered Knights of Cemelli emblem sewn to the left breast. Also present are two rarely seen white cotton belts with tassels at
either end. All are in essentially unused condition.
1114: KU KLUX KLAN SECRETARY'S GROUPING
USD 400 - 600
KU KLUX KLAN SECRETARY'S GROUPINGLarge, all-encompassing grouping of printed ephemera, relics, and meeting notes from
a secretary of a upstate New York Klan organization from the early 1970s. Included in this grouping: "Loyal Order KKK" pocket knife,
a 15" x 16" white cotton handkerchief with a printed image of a Klansman with burning cross atop a rearing stallion, five pages of
manuscript meeting minutes discussing fundraising, new members, password, etc.; typed minutes on official form, 5pp., 1976 re:
mass meeting in Maryland, buying a sword, election results; 15 blank forms for minutes of meetings; four stickers: "Never Fear - the
KLAN is Here!..KKK...AMERICA'S Biggest Fan is the Ku Klux Klan..."; four illustrated letters from Independent Northern Klans, Inc.,
1976, issued by Earl Schoonmaker with news of the larger organization, meetings, etc.; nine blank illustrated membership
applications; rare 12pp. "Naturalization Ceremony" undertaken when new members join; 4pp. Klan "test booklet" (2); approx. 50
copies of an anti-Black flyer showing Black Panther members killing police, etc.; printed forms of Klan pledges (2); three copies of
the "Kloran", each 54pp. 12mo.; two copies of the "Constitution and Laws of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan", 56pp., 12mo., Atlanta,
first printed 1926; booklet explaining: "The Seven Symbols of the Klan"; copies of racist and Klan publications including The
Klansman, Church & State, White Power, Fiery Cross, Christian Vanguard, The Councilor, and The Thunderbolt, and various
newspaper clippings. Much research material here, most never seen by us before.
1115: PENNSYLVANIA KU KLUX KLAN ARCHIVE
USD 300 - 400
PENNSYLVANIA KU KLUX KLAN ARCHIVEA large and impressive grouping of Klan relics and ephemera from the Ku Klux Klan
"Realm of Pennsylvania" headed by Grand Dragon Herbert C. Shaw in the late 1920s, this group based in Juniata. Included in this
grouping: two embroidered Knights of Camelli cloth patches (worn on Klan robes), each 4 1/2" dia.; 1928 Pennsylvania Klan bronze
commemorative medallion, 1 1/4" dia.; printed "Kligrapp's Cash Book", a 20pp. ledger, unused; two pages of pencil notes, likely for
speeches; a list of dues collected; a receipt book and a pay order book, one with an image of a Klansman, unused; four printed
bulletins issued by the Grand Dragon, largely dues and financial matters; anti-Protestant and Catholic publications (2); a pass to a
Klan speech; plastic gavel given to a member who served on the "Free, White and 21" jury; etc. Overall very good.
1116: KU KLUX KLAN PIN AND MEDALLION
USD 200 - 300
KU KLUX KLAN PIN AND MEDALLIONLot of two Klan-related items includes a 3" long pin, possibly fashioned from a silver spoon,
has had two "eyes" added and is stamped with four "K"s and the year "1921", the reverse stamped: "I WAS THERE" Also present is
a 1937 British penny picturing George VI, the reverse stamped: "#3 KKK Va.". Very good.
1117: AMERICAN HATE LITERATURE
USD 150 - 200
AMERICAN HATE LITERATURELarge grouping of over fifty pieces of American hate lliterature, includes pamphlets, booklets and
books attacking Jews, Communists and Masons, all ca. 1930-60. "Facts About Communism...The Red Pattern of World
Conquest...Freemasonry: A Warning...America Betrayed...The Enemy Within...Is the University of California to Be Seized by
Communists?...Freemasony Antichrist Upon Us...How Best to Fight Communism...", and much more. Overall very good.
1118: "OLD BETS" - SIOUX CARE GIVER OF ST. PAUL
USD 250 - 350
"OLD BETS" - SIOUX CARE GIVER OF ST. PAUL"Berry Picker" ("Azayamankawin"), a Sioux Indian who later became known as
“Old Betsey” or “Old Bets”. The gentle woman was well known to white soldiers and settlers, “not only for her beauty, but for her kind
disposition as well as for her bravery”, and was known for her efforts to nurse the sick children of army officers stationed at Fort
Snelling. Rare carte de visite photograph of the Sioux lady in traditional garb, backstamp by A. H. Rose, St. Paul. Very good.
1119: 38-STAR AMERICAN FLAG
USD 400 - 500
38-STAR AMERICAN FLAGIndian Wars silk two-sided 37-star American flag, 68"x 49" (approx.), stripes separately sewn together,
with embroidered stars. Colorado became the 38th state on August 1st, 1876. This flag bears some tears and small holes, virtually
all at top and edges, and overall the flag remains in better condition than is usually found in silk flags of this age. A nice example for
framing.
1120: TREATY WITH SAC AND FOX INDIANS
USD 75 - 100
TREATY WITH SAC AND FOX INDIANSScarce printed treaty, "Treaty Between the United States and the Sac and Fox Indians",
8pp. legal folio, Washington, May 18, 1854, signed in type by Franklin Pierce, William L. Marcy, and five Sac and Fox Indian
delegates. In the treaty, the Indians agree to cede to the U.S. all lands granted to them under the Sept. 17, 1836 treaty, reserving
32,000 acres for their own reservation, in exchange for the sum of $48,000 plus a tract of 160 acres for a Presbyterian church and
$57,000 to be invested for the good of the Indians, to be spent at the President's discretion. The treaty further notes: "...All roads and
highways...shall have right of way through the reservation...The Indians promise to use their best efforts to prevent the introduction
and use of ardent spirits [alcohol] in their country...commit no depredation or wrong upon either Indians or citizens...". Slightly
dampstained in places, with a marginal chip to one page, still very good.
1121: CARE OF INDIGENT INDIANS IN MASSACHUSETTS
USD 100 - 150
CARE OF INDIGENT INDIANS IN MASSACHUSETTSManuscript D.S., 1p. 4to., New Bedford, May 25, 1850 in which the towns
"overseers of the poor" attest that "Eunice Boston, a Native Indian, came here from the State of Rhode Island...[and] was taken
sick...". Very good.
1122: CHEROKEE INDIANS AND GAMBLING
USD 200 - 300
CHEROKEE INDIANS AND GAMBLINGInteresting grouping of letters concerning the Cherokee language, specifically requests for
Cherokee phrases used when gambling. All but two letters in the group show the efforts of a researcher to find a native speaker to
answer his questions. A 1935 2pp. 4to. letter from the husband of a Cherokee offers the closest translation to "Let us gamble" or
"Dice game", which is simply "game", as the Cherokee had no such notion as gambling. A 1935 2pp. 4to. letter from Oklahoma
Cherokee E. D. Hicks offers three translations in English and Cherokee symbols, and also mentions that gambling did not exist,
while "corn stalk shootings, ball plays and foot races" were games of skill and not bet upon. Very good.
1123: CHIEF OF THE CHOCTAW NATION
USD 100 - 150
CHIEF OF THE CHOCTAW NATIONGREEN MCCURTAIN (1848–1910) Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation, serving four
two-year terms. After the dissolution of tribal governments under the Dawes Act, he was appointed the second time as chief by the
U.S. Government. Partly-printed D.S., 1p. 4to., Chickasaw Nation, June 5, 1906, a deed given for three lots in Marlow in exchange
for the payment of $32.00. Boldly signed. Very good.
1124: INDIAN TERRITORY HUNTING LICENSE
USD 200 - 300
INDIAN TERRITORY HUNTING LICENSEMost unusual typed D.S. on Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Indian Service letterhead, 1p. 8vo.,
Muscogee, Indian Terr., Nov. 21, 1896. Indian Agent D. M. Windom gives permission to three men to hunt on the Agency for 30 days
provided it is not done for profit. Of course, it had not been long since white hunters had decimated buffalo herds and other game
throughout the West.
1125: LETTER IN LAKOTA LANGUAGE
USD 100 - 150
LETTER IN LAKOTA LANGUAGEHolograph letter written in the Lakota language, 2pp. 8vo., Pine Ridge, SD, Oct. 1, 1897.
Untranslated, in fine condition.
1126: CHESTER A. ARTHUR PEACE MEDAL
USD 200 - 300
CHESTER A. ARTHUR PEACE MEDALChester A. Arthur bronze Peace Medal, originally presented to Indian chiefs in silver,
bronzed copper for others. First struck 1883, this example dates ca. 1883-5. 3" x 2 1/2" oval medal, bronzed copper (Julian IP-45).
Obverse bears a bust of Arthur and: "CHESTER A. ARTHUR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES", below truncation: "C. E.
BARBER F.". Reverse reads: "PEACE" in a glory above a farmer and an Indian who stand over a wreath and crossed tomahawk and
peace pipe. "M" on exergual line for George Morgan. This medal is scarce. When Arthur became present there were Garfield medals
not yet awarded and these were given out as late as 1884, two years into Arthur's administration. The dies for this medal were not
completed until 1883. Overall very good.
1127: (PENOBSCOT INDIANS)
USD 200 - 300
(PENOBSCOT INDIANS)Manuscript document, 1p. 4to., Boston, Aug. 29, 1797, a receipt for "...Two hundred Bushels Indian Corn
Seventy five Yards Blue Broad Cloth Two hundred w[it]h Shott [sic] and Fifty pounds Muskett [sic] Powner, which I promis[e] to
Deliver to the Indians at Penobscott it being the Ballance [sic] of Goods due them for the Year 1797 as per Resolve fo the [General]
Court of Feby 11, 1797...Deliver it to Amasa Davis Q. M. Genl. the Danger of the Sea Always Excepted..." Provenance: Paul Hoag,
1952; Collection of Henry Luhrs. Toned from tape repairs on verso, partial separation at folds, light foxing, else very good.
1128: AERIAL VIEW OF FORT HUACHUCA
USD 150 - 200
AERIAL VIEW OF FORT HUACHUCAOriginal photograph, 10" x 8" sepia, an aerial view of Fort Huachuca, Arizona Territory ca.
1900, showing several lines of similar structures, and what appear to be barracks with a headquarters structure at the far end. A bit
light, with two tiny ink smudges, else very good. On March 3, 1877, Capt. Samuel Marmaduke Whitside, accompanied by two Troops
(Companies) of the 6th Cavalry, chose a site this fort at the base of the Huachuca Mountains that offered sheltering hills and a
perennial stream. After the surrender of Geronimo in 1886, the Apache threat was essentially extinguished, but Fort Huachuca was
kept open because of its strategic border position. The base was home to the "Buffalo Soldiers" of the U.S. 10th Cavalry Regiment
for twenty years. It was used as a forward logistics and supply base during the Pancho Villa Expedition of 1916-1917.
1129: (AZTEC LAND AND CATTLE COMPANY)
USD 200 - 300
(AZTEC LAND AND CATTLE COMPANY)Fine content A.L.S. "Henry Kinsley", 1p., 4to, Holbrook, July 14, 1890, a letter to his uncle,
Edward Kinsley, a major investor in the ranching concern. Edward Kinsley, a Boston lawyer and figure in the Atlantic and Pacific
Railroad, took advantage of an offer from the railroad to buy a million acres of grazing land for fifty cents an acre, and formed the
corporation in 1884 to do so. Kinsley, his nephew, and others purchased 33,000 head of cattle and a swath of grassland stretching
650 miles from New Mexico to Flagstaff, headquartered in Holbrook, and bought the Hashknife cattle brand, so named for its
likeness to a utensil used by chuck wagon cooks. Kinsley brought the cattle, the cattle brought the Hashknife cowpunchers, and the
punchers brought big trouble to the little Arizona town. Although only the country's third-largest ranching operation, the Hashknife
quickly earned a reputation for primacy in thieving, rustling, brawling, and outright gun fighting. In 1886, the 250-soul town recorded
26 shooting deaths. The Salvation Army even made the area a prime target for charity and evangelizing, to no avail. Only a severe
blizzard in 1899 that killed thousands of Aztec cattle and forced the company to liquidate would bring peace back to Holbrook. He
writes, in part: "...It will please the boys out here to read it for they are always asking where old man Kinsley is, and when he will
come out again. They say you are a rail road man from way back and no flies on you - you bet. Mr. Robinson is in Albuquerque and
writes that he will not be able to go to the coast this month, so now I am in doubt whether to wait or go on, for I hate to go alone...".
Very fine, with transmittal cover canceled in Holbrook with Aztec Land and Cattle Company printed return address.
1130: (EAGLE PASS MERCHANT DOCUMENTS, 1854-1857)
USD 200 - 300
(EAGLE PASS MERCHANT DOCUMENTS, 1854-1857)Interesting lot from Eagle Pass, the first United States settlement on the Rio
Grande, containing four documents from the mercantile of Adolfo Duclos, a French immigrant who set up his shop a few miles from
Fort Duncan and ran a business accepting cotton from San Antonio and selling it to Mexico in exchange for commission. Includes an
A.L.S., "A Duclos", 1p., 4to, Eagle Pass, July 2, 1857, in French, discussing payment with another merchant, a second letter in
English (possibly secretarial), and two bills of sale in Spanish for various goods with many gallons of whiskey noted thereon. Very
good, worthy of further research.
1131: MID-1800S LOCKING SHACKLES
USD 100 - 150
MID-1800S LOCKING SHACKLESPair of mid-1800s locking shackles, 18" long overall, hand-forged steel with individual locks
operated by turning the keys (provided) until the hasp is freed. Though it is not possible to definitively state that these are slave-used
shackles, they share many common characteristics with those employed by slave dealers and slave owners at the time. Very good.
Sold with an unrelated period lock marked "U.S.", heavily rusted.
1132: DORR'S REBELLION PROTEST RIBBON
USD 150 - 200
DORR'S REBELLION PROTEST RIBBONOn April 17, 1841 3,000 citizens of Providence, unenfranchised as they were not property
owners, gathered before the State House to demand the right to vote. Throughout the spring and summer of 1841, protests would
continue throughout the state, backed by the Suffrage Association. These protests would soon manifest themselves in what came to
be called the "Dorr Rebellion". Offered here is an especially rare ribbon from the April 17, 1841 protest, 6" long, 2 1/8" wide, bears an
image of the American eagle (creased in this image but not damaged) with text which reads: "I AM AN AMERICAN CITIZEN." Split
just above the text, set into a lucite display.
1133: "ALASKA VIEWS" KLONDIKE PHOTO ALBUMS (2)
USD 5,000 - 8,000
"ALASKA VIEWS" KLONDIKE PHOTO ALBUMS (2)An historic pair of photograph albums compiled by Klondike gold miner William
B. Sickler who arrived in the Yukon gold fields in early 1898 to try to strike it rich panning and mining for gold. Present are approx.
265 original photographs, the vast majority about 6" x 8", many captioned and signed in the negative by the photographer, including
Eric A. Hegg, Larss & Duclos, W. Irvine and L. E. Robertson. The images are all mounted albumens on both sides of heavy
cardboard album pages which are contained within 15 1/2" x 11 1/4" pebbled black leather albums with gilt titles: "ALASKA VIEWS".
The first album bears Sickler's Dominion of Canada Free Miner's Certificate" pasted thereto, 1p. oblong 4to., Victoria, B.C., Mar. 8,
1898. Valid for one year, the permit allows Sickler to prospect, as well as to take game and cut timber for his own personal use. The
photos within the album are all-encompassing: the include views of camps on Bonanza Creek, Skagway, Dawson and the fire there
before, during, and after, mines and An historic pair of photograph albums compiled by Klondike gold miner William B. Sickler who
arrived in the Yukon gold fields in early 1898 to try to strike it rich panning and mining for gold. Present are approx. 265 original
photographs, the vast majority about 6" x 8", many captioned and signed in the negative by the photographer, including Eric A.
Hegg, Larss & Duclos, W. Irvine and L. E. Robertson. The images are all mounted albumens on both sides of heavy cardboard
album pages which are contained within 15 1/2" x 11 1/4" pebbled black leather albums with gilt titles: "ALASKA VIEWS". The first
album bears Sickler's "Dominion of Canada Free Miner's Certificate" pasted thereto, 1p. oblong 4to., Victoria, B.C., Mar. 8, 1898.
Valid for one year, the permit allows Sickler to prospect, as well as to take game and cut timber for his own personal use. The photos
within the album are all-encompassing: the include views of camps on Bonanza Creek, Skagway, Dawson and the fire there before,
during, and after, mines and digging, Indians, important locals, Mounted Police, stores, shops, hotels, saloons, parties, all parts of
the journey to Dawson, Kilroot Pass, White Pass, One Mile River, 40 Mile River, lakes, trails, boat building, steamers, and much
more. Sickler, photographer Hegg, and Hegg's studio are also shown. Also included: Sickler's 50pp. legal folio typed manuscript: "My
Trip to the Klondike", ca. 1900, heavily annotated and corrected by Sickler. This unpublished manuscript describes Sickler's
hair-raising trip to the Klondike with five other men, commencing in Portland on March 6, 1898 and ending in Dawson eating dinner
on June 11, 1898. In addition to the many hazards the men encounter en route, Sickler describes meeting local notables and
photographers (including Hegg and Larss) whom he befriends with Hegg promising proofs of his most important photos. These
albums are a treasure, with some of the photos likely unique. Most all are in very fine condition, with only a few having faded a bit. A
museum quality collection.
1134: KLONDIKE MINER'S LETTER
USD 100 - 150
KLONDIKE MINER'S LETTERUnidentified Klondike miner's letter on illustrated hotel letterhead, 5pp. 8vo., Seattle, June 13, 1900 to
his mother. In small part: "...Here I am at the Gateway to the Klondike...Everybody is flocking to the new gold fields of 'Cape
Nome'...consequently everything here is booking...I had planned to go over to Victoria...and from there across the Sound...but the
steamer broke down..." The writer also describes a visit to Mt. Shasta and stopping to take water there, and his anticipated trip home
to Philadelphia. Very good. With envelope touting "The Great Flyer" train of the Great Northern railway.
1135: SPERM WHALE TOOTH SCRIMSHAW
USD 750 - 1,000
SPERM WHALE TOOTH SCRIMSHAWPatriotic theme sperm whale tooth scrimshaw, 6 1/4" long with turned wood display rod
affixed thereto, ca. 1860s. The tooth bears well-executed images of an eagle with flag banners, the motto: "Liberty" and "Union and
Constitution", with an image at bottom showing a diving whale's fluke, whale boat, and a whaling vessel in tha background. The artist
has added his initials "J T" as well. Very good.
1136: SPERM WHALE TOOTH SCRIMSHAW
USD 750 - 1,000
SPERM WHALE TOOTH SCRIMSHAWWell-carved sperm whale tooth, 6" long, shows three images of a whaling ship, apparently in
the tropics, along with a scene of a tropical beach, palm trees, and huts. Museum marked within. Very good.
1137: WHALE BALEEN SCRIMSHAW
USD 800 - 1,200
WHALE BALEEN SCRIMSHAWAn intricately carved entire section of whale baleen, 72" long, with tho-thirds of its length bearing
carved images of an unknown American town's waterfront. Evident is a large church or town hall, storefronts labeled: "TAILOR" and
"DRY GOODS", pedestrians, horses, carts, and evens several sailing vessels. The baleen is set upon a wood frame which also
bears a detailed ink diagram representing all images appearing on the baleen as they have of course darkened with age. This is a
unique item, much rarer than scrimshaw teeth, ribs, etc.
1138: EARLY SCRIMSHAW RIBS
USD 600 - 800
EARLY SCRIMSHAW RIBSExtraordinary set of three ribs, possibly walrus, all apparently carved by the same scrimshander, likely
during the same voyage. The first piece, 15 1/2" x 1 3/4", is carved on one side: "GUADELOUPE April 13 1877 34 WHALES". The
obverse bears images six whaling ships with four fully-manned long boats in pursuit of perhaps a dozen whales breaching and diving
throughout the scene. The ends of the rib have been capped in brass to prevent splintering. The second rib, 11 1/2" x 1 7/8", shows
four whaling ships and a close-up of a long boat, a harpooner about to plunge his lance into the sperm whale before him. This rib is
also capped in copper. The last rib, 13 1/2" x 1 1/2", shows seven whaling vessels approaching an island anchorage, two of the
vessels flying American flags. The end caps to these ribs are lost. A rare scrimshaw grouping that "tells a story".
1139: SHIP LOG FROM A SEALING VESSEL IN THE FALKLANDS
USD 750 - 1,000
SHIP LOG FROM A SEALING VESSEL IN THE FALKLANDSLog of an unknown sailing vessel, 96pp. legal folio, Dec. 31, 1799 to
Apr. 29, 1803, all penned in the same hand and attributed to "Robert Paterson" on a later paper envelope which contained the logs
(included). There are several large gaps in the log, indicating either periods of inactivity or a period when the writer, probably a
common seaman, was ashore. The log opens when the vessel "Hope[?]" sailed from New Haven, Ct. on Dec. 31, 1799. Entries
typically describe weather conditions and the set of the sails, with some better content. In small part: "...officers demanded the keys
of all our chests...and took out all the rum...occasioned by the misconduct of 2 hands which had drunk rather too freely...Stephen
Macey...pitched over board...we was forced to beat away...left to the mercy of the sea...made the island of May...took on board 200
bushel of salt...set sail for St. Juegos...oringes, cockynits, plantens and bennanes...all hands emploied for two weeks past making of
peggs to pin down skins...we shot 30 fouls...in the morning discovered the Falkland islands...100 in number...these islands abound
with geese and ducks...we shoot a great number of them...employed in scraping and careening the starboard side...we got 16
gallons of oil...dressing the seal skins...all hands buy 6 went on shore hunting hogs [seals] and got 12...from 150 to 50 pounds...6
went a sealing and got 10 fur skins...all hands employed at the shullup...brought in 117 skins...tremendous sea running...shipped a
sea which carried away...a whale boat off the stern and stove the long boat and the whale boat...broke one mans teeth by the surge
of one of the swivel guns...blowing in violent gusts with hail...made the southernmost point of Cape Horn...carried away the jib
boom..." Though most of the content is routine, the subject of sealing is uncommon in logs, especially of this early date.
1140: 1850'S WHALING HARPOON
USD 400 - 600
1850'S WHALING HARPOONA ca. mid-to-late 1850s whaling harpoon (or "iron") with original wood shaft. The wood shaft, 1 1/4"
diameter, fits into the wrought iron harpoon's head. It is fitted with a (replaced) length of 1/4" hemp rope, used to recover the harpoon
after it has been thrown. The head itself, 34 1/4" long, bears a swivel barb which does not allow the harpoon to easily fall away once
it has solidly struck prey. Excellent condition. The fixed head harpoon predominated until 1848 when this type of harpoon was
invented. This design was in turn widely used in the whaling industry well into the 1850's and was followed by a slight refinement in
construction, which became known as the "improved" toggle iron. Thus, this harpoon dates to the mid-1850s.
1141: 19TH CENTURY WHALING LANCE REPLICA
USD 150 - 200
19TH CENTURY WHALING LANCE REPLICAReplica of a 19th century whaling lance, hand-forged iron, 43" long (lacking lashing
and wooden pole), unmarked, with a 2" oblong head. Fine patina, in excellent condition. The lance was used to deliver the killing
blow to the whale once it had been harpooned. This blow would cause the whale's lungs to fill with blood and the blood to spout from
the blowhole. The whale men would declare that the whale's "chimney was afire," signaling a successful strike. A nide display piece.
1142: PHINEAS T. BARNUM
USD 100 - 150
PHINEAS T. BARNUM(1810 - 1891) American showman who opened his circus, "The Greatest Show On Earth", merged with
James Bailey to form Barnum and Bailey Circus. A.N.S. on an 8vo. page: "Compliments of P T Barnum Museum June 27/60". Lightly
toned else fine.
1143: GORDON W. LILLIE
USD 200 - 300
GORDON W. LILLIE(1860 - 1942) "Pawnee Bill", American showman who started his career as a Pawnee translator, his wild west
show toured for over twenty years and often in collaboration with William F. Cody's show. Pair of signed checks, both illustrated with
scenes from his western show, the first in his hand in pencil, Pawnee, Ok., Oct. 7, 1936 makes a $85.00 payment, the second, in ink,
signed by Lillie four days earlier, pays a man $1.00. A couple of tiny insect holes in the second check, else very good.
1144: RINGLING BROS. SIGNED CHECKS
USD 200 - 300
RINGLING BROS. SIGNED CHECKSLot of three early checks signed by the founder and other officials of Ringling Bros. circus,
includes: ALBERT RINGLING (1852-1916), founder and leader of the circus which took his name, an illustrated check signed in
pencil, Baraboo, Mar. 6, 1912 paying the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad the sum of $192.80; HENRY
RINGLING (b.1868), similar illustrated check, Baraboo, Apr. 1, 1912, a $4.50 payment; and bookkeeper TOM BUCKLEY, a 1914
illustrated check. Three pieces.
1145: JOHN RINGLING
USD 200 - 300
JOHN RINGLING(1866 - 1936) American circus owner who with his brothers organized their first circus in 1884, later merging with
the Barnum and Bailey circus in 1907. Neat D.S., 1p. 4" x 2 1/2", a "Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows" 1926
season pass, boldly signed in black ink by Ringling. Very good.
1147: FRENCH AMBASSADOR HAS A MEAN, OLD DOG...AND ALMOST GETS
USD 200 - 300
FRENCH AMBASSADOR HAS A MEAN, OLD DOG...AND ALMOST GETS KILLED OVER ITSuperb content L.S. " Brunet " as
secretary to the French Legation to the United States, 3 pp. small folio, Philadelphia, (Aug. 25, 1796) to Gov. Thomas Mifflin. Writing
on behalf of the French Ambassador, Pierre Adet (1767-1848), notorious for his vocal support of Jefferson in the 1796 election,
Brunel relates an incident in which John Pollard, a Philadelphia man, allegedly discharged his pistol into the residence of the
ambassador following an altercation with Adet's small dog on the street. Brunet writes, in French (and loosely translated here): "The
rights of the minister of the French Republic have been violated by the name of Pollock [sic, Pollard] and who lives in an isolated
house at the corner of Chestnut Street and 12th Street. This particular incident happened yesterday at 1/2 past ten in front of the
minister's house, when an old and tame hunting dog tried[?] to bite him..." Pollard apparently responded to the attack by throwing a
stone at the dog that instead hit a house servant who tried to bring the dog in from the street. "Some strong words followed but no
violence was committed by the Servant... Within 2 minutes.... Pollock [returned], armed with two pistols, approached the door of the
garden of the Minister and fired a ball into the door of the house, frightening the servants. The coachman looked out of the
window...and Pollock aimed the top of his second pistol at him saying 'There another for you.'" It is unclear what happened after this,
but the minister's younger brother rushed in and put an end to the violence. Bruenet concluded, "I wait for justice from Your
Excellency, which you will serve against an individual, whose guilty action...is in violation of the immunity... of the Minister. I would be
flattered, M. the Governor, that you would let me know the measures that you will take against this man..." Docketed on verso: "From
Monsr. Brunet Secy of the French Legation in the case of John Pollard for a violation of the law of Nations." Pierre Adet landed in
Philadelphia in 1795 with instructions from the Directory to foment 'the right kind of revolution in the United States' by 'Campaigning'
in the 1796 election against Washington, prompting Washington, in his Farewell Address against 'the insidious wiles of foreign
influence' and permanent alliances. Adet's open campaigning for Jefferson embarrassed the Democratic-Republicans to no end.
With the campaign in full swing (and France announcing it would search neutral ships bound for Great Britain), anti-French passions
among the Federalists of Philadelphia ran high that summer. Whether this attack was politically motivated is unclear. The
Pennsylvania Archives of 1796 (9th Series) includes this telling entry for October 1796 from Mifflin, a staunch Federalist, who noted
he: "Instructed Attorney General to enter a Noli Proseque in favor of John Pollard of Philadelphia who has been charged with assault
committed at the house of the Minister Plenipotentiary of the French Republic." In other words, the state dropped the charges. Usual
folds, lightly toned at margins, else fine condition.
1148: LIFE VEST FROM THE "QUEEN MARY"
USD 200 - 300
LIFE VEST FROM THE "QUEEN MARY"A great relic from the famous British ocean liner, the QUEEN MARY, a white canvas life
vest once carried aboard the vessel and probably "liberated" by a passenger. The simple 40" long x 14 1/2" wide vest bears an
opening for the passenger's head, with the front stenciled with a "heart" and "FRONT QUEEN MARY", the reverse stenciled:
"VICTORY". At top, the vest bears ink inspection stamp of the Ministry of Transport, Liverpool. Excellent condition.
1149: SS NORMANDIE
USD 75 - 100
SS NORMANDIEPair of vintage lapel pins showing the seal of Normandy and bearing the ill-fated vessel's name and "French Line
Cie. Transatlantique" along border. One bears flaws to enamel, else very good.
1149A: HORACE GREELEY
USD 150 - 200
HORACE GREELEY(1811 - 1872) American journalist and founder of the New York Tribune which advocated abolition, and
universal amnesty and suffrage. Greeley also posted bail for Jefferson Davis. A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., New York, July 8, 1860 to E. B. Holdin.
Greeley expresses his regret that he will be unable to deliver an address at his correspondent's function as he has already
committed to another event: "...at much inconvenience to myself...in order to secure a general attendance of Republicans of that
county...". At the time, Greeley was doing his best to thwart the presidential aspirations of his foe, William Seward. Fine, matted and
framed with an engraving.
1150: BRADY QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE IN FINE CASE
USD 75 - 100
BRADY QUARTER-PLATE TINTYPE IN FINE CASEQuarter plate (3 1/4" x 4 1/4") tintype by Mathew Brady, depicts a bearded man
three-quarter length and seated, set into a fine, high relief gutta percha case depicting a Revolutionary War-era man and his mount
greeting four others. The brass mat is stamped with Brady's name and patent information. Some crazing to the image in the area of
the man's face, a tiny chip to the edge of the case, else fine.
1151: MAKING WINE AND SPIRITS IN NAPA VALLEY IN THE 1890S
USD 200 - 300
MAKING WINE AND SPIRITS IN NAPA VALLEY IN THE 1890SNotebook kept by a French wine and spirits maker in the Napa
wine-making region of California in the early 1890s, about 50pp. 12mo., with ink and pencil entries in French and English. This
fascinating set of notes records proofs, amount of sugar in wine, monthly (large) quantities of wine on hand, the personal expenses
including amounts of spirits consumed, amounts of various grapes to needed to produce sauternes, graves, Burgundy, Bordeaux,
etc., along with a recipe for eau de vie. Several pages are filled with notes in code or some type of shorthand. Front cover detached,
very good.
1152: CEREMONIAL OR THEATRICAL SWORDS
USD 100 - 150
CEREMONIAL OR THEATRICAL SWORDSCeremonial or stage short sword, 25 1/2" long, gilt bronze grip with Roman armor design
on both sides, unmarked steel blade. With black leather and brass trimmed scabbard. Sold with a second sword, 26" long, bronze
grip reinforced with studs to the tang, with damaged scabbard.
1153: BRONZE BUST OF WASHINGTON, AFTER HOUDON
USD 1,000 - 1,500
BRONZE BUST OF WASHINGTON, AFTER HOUDONA scarce and compelling neo-classical 9 1/4" bronze bust of Washington by
American sculptor James Wilson Alexander MacDonald (1824-1908). MacDonald was born in Ohio but worked in New York City for
most of his career. He is best known for the magnificent bronze statue of Gen. George Armstrong Custer, made from the melting of
twenty bronze cannon, which has been emplaced at West Point since 1879. MacDonald created this bust from the famous life
portrait bust modeled at Mount Vernon by French master Jean Antoine Houdon in 1785. Verso reads: "This is a mathematical
reduction of the original life mask bust of Washington modeled at Mount Vernon in 1785 by Jean Antoine Houdon. Sworn to by
Wilson MacDonald [facsimile signature], Copyright 1899" Cast by the Henry Bonnard Bronze Co. Fine original condition.
1154: WILLIAM A. WASHINGTON
USD 300 - 400
WILLIAM A. WASHINGTON(1752 - 1810) George Washington's second cousin, an officer in the Continental Army and a hero at the
battle of Cowpens. Intriguing A.D.S. "Wm Washington signed at the head, 1p. 12mo., [n.p., n.d.], what appears to be a quick listing of
his assets and their values. In part: "Land 2800 Acres [Pounds] 7300...Slaves 62 [Pounds] 4245...Horses 27 [Pounds] 603...1
Negroe 300...108 headCattle...". On the verso in another hand appears a list of names of about twenty slaves with their individual
values. Worn, still good and worthy of research.
1155: (MOUNT VERNON) LUND WASHINGTON
USD 200 - 300
(MOUNT VERNON) LUND WASHINGTON(1767 - 1853) Cousin of George Washington and caretaker of Mount Vernon for six years
while George Washington fought in the Revolution. Lund saved Mount Vernon from British bombardment by essentially bribing a
naval commander with sheep, hogs and poultry. Rare A.D.S. "Lund Washington" in the text, 7 1/3" x 3", [n.p., possibly Mount
Vernon], September, 1774, a receipt showing his payment of five pounds for: "572 bushels of Shells Delivered at three different
time..." One corner chipped with loss of some text, another corner very toned, marginal chips, still quite good. Shells were commonly
used as paving material.
1156: A SMALL LOCK OF WASHINGTON'S HAIR
USD 300 - 400
A SMALL LOCK OF WASHINGTON'S HAIRA small lock of George Washington's white hair, five tiny strands, double-matted in navy
blue and gold matted with a color copy of a Stuart portrait of the president and printed explanatory text, ready to frame. Also present
is a copy of a letter of authenticity picturing and describing the history of the original lock of hair and 1924 letter of provenance: its
descent in the family of nephew George Steptoe Washington to his great granddaughter Martha Washington of Philadelphia,
great-great-grandniece of President George Washington. A nice souvenir of our first president.
1157: A STRAND OF GEORGE WASHINGTON'S HAIR
USD 150 - 200
A STRAND OF GEORGE WASHINGTON'S HAIRA single strand of George Washington's hair, about 1/2" long, presented in a small
gilt display. The strand was part of a larger lock which emanated from the Custis-Powell Family. It comes with a copy of the original
1845 note of provenance, as well as the later Charles Hamilton letter of provenance further outlining the history of the famous lock. A
nice souvenir of our first president.
1158: PETER JEFFERSON
USD 200 - 300
PETER JEFFERSON(1708 - 1757) Father of President Thomas Jefferson, a surveyor and cartographer, his Fry-Jefferson Map of
1751 accurately depicted the Allegheny Mountains for the first time and showed the route of "The Great Wagon Road". Rare A.D.S.
"Pet Jefferson" at conclusion and twice in the text, 1p. legal folio, Goochland Co., Va., Oct. 10, 1736, in which Jefferson, ISHAM
RANDOLPH (who also signs), and Henry Wood bind themselves unto Henry Wood for 32,556 pounds of tobacco. Very good, with
bold signatures of each beside their seals. ISHAM RANDOLPH (1684-1742) the future president's maternal grandfather, was a
planter, a merchant, a public official, and a shipmaster. Light toning, splits at fold, else very good.
1159: JAMES MADISON
USD 750 - 1,000
JAMES MADISON(1751-1836) Fourth President of the United States considered the "Father of the Constitution", he authored the
Federalist papers and sponsored the Bill of Rights. Manuscript L.S. "James Madison", 1p. 4to., Montpellier, July 2, 1835 to
Ferdinand R. Hassler (1770-1843), a surveyor who headed the U.S. Coast Survey and Bureau of Weights and Measures. Madison
advises that he has received Hassler's letter of June 29th, adding that he: "..communicated your object to the Rector of the
University with an expression of my confidence in your scientific qualifications for the professorship lately vacated...". Still attached to
Madison's letter is the integral address leaf franked: "Free James Madison" with "FREE" and Orange Court House hand stamps.
Some light soiling, overall very good. It appears that despite Madison's involvement, Hassler would remain at his post at the Coast
Survey.
1160: JOHN QUINCY ADAMS
USD 600 - 700
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS(1767-1848) Sixth President of the United States, Secretary of State under Monroe who principally
formulated the Monroe Doctrine. Manuscript L.S. as Secretary of State, 1p. 4to., "Department of State", Washington, Feb. 19, 1819
to Charles Park at the Senate. Adams discusses a letter from Georgia Judge Robert Charlton recommending that a "Mr. Wamboisie"
be transferred from the Consul at Ostend to Antwerp. He returns Charlton's letter, advising that the consul at Antwerp had been
replaced. Very good.
1161: BROADSIDE FIRST PRINTING OF ANDREW JACKSON'S STATE OF
USD 400 - 600
BROADSIDE FIRST PRINTING OF ANDREW JACKSON'S STATE OF THE UNIONBroadside, Globe Extra, (Washington),
December 6, 1831, large folio, light damp stain at right column. The broadside provides the full text of President Andrew Jackson’s
third State of the Union message delivered before the joint Congress. Of most interest are his comments on the progress of the
removal of the Indians under the 1830 Indian Removal Act. In part Jackson reports, “Time and experience have proved that the
abode of the native Indian within their limits is dangerous to their peace and injurious to himself. In accordance with my
recommendation at a former session of Congress, an appropriation of $500K was made to aid the voluntary removal of the various
tribes beyond the limits of the States. At the last session I had the happiness to announce that the Chickasaws and Choctaws had
accepted the generous offer of the Government and agreed to remove beyond the Mississippi River, by which the whole of the State
of Mississippi and the western part of Alabama will be freed from Indian occupancy and opened to a civilized population. The treaties
with these tribes are in a course of execution, and their removal, it is hoped, will be completed in the course of 1832". This “voluntary
removal” process continued through the decade concluding with the “trail of tears” horror of 1838.
1162: (ZACHARY TAYLOR)
USD 75 - 100
(ZACHARY TAYLOR)Hand-colored print by Nathaniel Currier: "Genl. Taylor at the Battle of Palo Alto", 13 1/2" x 9 1/2", some water
stains.
1163: [TYLER, JOHN]
USD 200 - 300
[TYLER, JOHN](1790 - 1862) Tenth President of the United States following the death of Harrison, annexed Texas, and remained
loyal to Virginia following its secession. Presidential relic from the birthplace of Tyler consisting of a piece of wood measuring 1 ½" x
3 ½" bearing a manuscript tag reading: "Piece from porch of Birthplace of John Tyler, Charles City, Va.". Traces of blue are present.
Acquired from the collection of a privately owned New York State museum assembled during the 1930's. Overall very good.
1164: "VEXED WHIGS" UNABLE TO VOTE FOR TAYLOR
USD 100 - 150
"VEXED WHIGS" UNABLE TO VOTE FOR TAYLORPro-Zachary Taylor election letter, 1p. 4to., by L. O. Hubbard, New Orleans,
Nov. 24, 1848, in part: "...We left N. York as we intended on the 28th Oct. in the Southern…and reached Montgomery Friday
night…did not reach Mobile till Tuesday the day of the election. You never saw 10 more vexed Whigs than we had on board, but
there was no remedy and it did not matter as we found on arrival that our state was going to give 3000 majority for Gen. Taylor…".
Very good.
1165: "THE PLATFORM" - LINCOLN RE-ELECTION PLATFORM HANDBILL
USD 400 - 500
"THE PLATFORM" - LINCOLN RE-ELECTION PLATFORM HANDBILLScarce handbill "THE PLATFORMS.", 1p. 4to., [1864],
bearing the platforms of the Lincoln-Johnson Republicans and the McClellan-Pendleton Democrats side-by-side, with a rather biased
analysis of both at bottom. Lincoln's platform declares, in part: "...Slavery was the cause, and now constitutes the strength, of this
rebellion...hostile to the principles of republican government...We are in favor, furthermore, of such an amendment...as shall
terminate and forever prohibit the existence of Slavery within the limits of the jurisdiction of the United States...foreign
immigration...should be fostered and encouraged...". Chips at right margin, a tack hole at top, one fold, still very good.
1166: ABRAHAM LINCOLN
USD 2,500 - 3,500
ABRAHAM LINCOLN(1809-1865) Sixteenth President of the United States who led the Union through the Civil War and
emancipated the slaves, assassinated. Bold black ink signature as President: Abraham Lincoln" cut from a document, likely a
scalloped-top ships paper which is likely the rarest form of document Lincoln signed in office. There is some toning beneath and to
the right of the signature else very good. Professional mounted on a gold background, matted in burgundy cloth with a hand-colored
period engraving of Lincoln and set into a gilt frame. The verso of the frame bears the red wax seal and ca. 1970 C.O.A. of Charles
Hamilton, autograph reference book author, dealer, and still one of the most respected names in the industry.
1167: LINCOLN ASSASSINATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS
USD 1,500 - 2,000
LINCOLN ASSASSINATION COMMITTEE MEMBERSExcellent grouping of nine items signed by eight members of the Military
Commission for the Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy Trial, the group of army officers who tried the alleged Lincoln assassination
conspirators. Included in this grouping is: DAVID HUNTER, president of the commission, a 3 1/2" x 2" partly printed pass to the trial,
boldly signed in blank, along with an A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., [n.p., n.d.], sending the pass; DAVID R. CLENDENIN, bold signature on an
8vo. sheet adding rank; JAMES A. ELKIN, signature on an 8vo. page adding rank and: "Court Room Military Commission 30 May
1865"; ROBERT S. FOSTER, signature on an 8vo. page adding rank and: "Mil Court Room Washington City DC June 5th 1865";
THOMAS M. HARRIS, A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Washington, June 11, 1865 sending his signature and signing with rank; JOHN F.
HARTRANFT, signature on an 8vo. page, adds rank and: "Washington D.C. June 65, 1865"; CHARLES H. TOMPKINS, signature
and rank on an 8vo. page, adding: "Military Commission Arsenal Grounds May 30th 1865"; and AUGUST V. KAUTZ, signature and
rank on an 8vo.page, adding: "Military Commission Washington D.C. May 31st 1865". Overall very good condition.
1168: EARLY REPORT OF LINCOLN ASSASSINATION
USD 500 - 700
EARLY REPORT OF LINCOLN ASSASSINATIONMost desirable very early account of John Wilkes Booth's shooting of Abraham
Lincoln, as reported in the New York Tribune, 8pp., New York, Apr. 15, 1865, uncut. The newspaper bears black-ruled borders with
the late-breaking report printed on page four. The headline reads: "HIGHLY IMPORTANT! The President Shot! Secretary Seward
Attacked". There follows ten dispatches from Washington, alternately reporting Lincoln as dead, then wounded, with Stanton as
"assassinated". As the dispatches arrived, more and more details of the attacks became known, including a moment-by-moment
account of events at Ford's Theater, Lincoln's slow death, the identification of Booth and efforts being made to effect his capture, and
so on. At press time, the editors indicate that they are still uncertain as to whether or not Lincoln was still alive. The coverage
occupies three full columns, with light wear and soiling to folds on the front cover only, with two winy pinholes thereat, a small label at
top (could be removed), else very good. SOLD WITH: The New York Times, Apr. 17, 1865, 8pp. (uncut), further reporting on the
assassination on page one, headed: "OUR GREAT LOSS…DETAILS OF THE FEARFUL CRIME…Closing Moments and Death of
the President". The black-bordered columns are filled with details of the attack, the search for Booth, the inauguration of Andrew
Johnson, church observances, and so on. Bottom half of front page is moderately foxed with a number of chips at margin, otherwise
good. Two newspapers.
1169: THE "OTHER" THEATER-OWNER IN LINCOLN'S LIFE
USD 200 - 300
THE "OTHER" THEATER-OWNER IN LINCOLN'S LIFELEONARD GROVER Owner of Grover's Theater in Washington, one of the
Lincoln Family's favorite theaters. On one occasion, Grover saved the Lincolns from a rowdy crowd after their coachman fell from the
carriage drunk. Tad even appeared on stage once, portraying a ragamuffin, much to his surprised father's delight. The Lincoln's were
to have attended a play at Grover's the night of the assassination, but at the last minute chose Ford's. Young Tad took their place
and was at the theater when his father was mortally wounded. Assassin Booth had actually learned of the planned outing to Grover's
and had purchased tickets to an adjoining booth! Scarce A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., Washington, Oct. 1, 1861 to Secretary of War Simon
Cameron. Grover calls himself a "true and loyal supporter of the federal Government" and asks for an appointment as an Additional
Paymaster. On the verso, Secretary of State WILLIAM H. SEWARD signs a recommendation the following day.
1170: LINCOLN CONSPIRATORS GALLOWS DISPLAY
USD 200 - 300
LINCOLN CONSPIRATORS GALLOWS DISPLAYA terrific relic display, a matted display of a chip of wood from the gallows upon
which the Lincoln assassination conspirators were hanged on July 7, 1865. The gallows relic was obtained by a guard at the hanging
who removed a large section of wood immediately after the proceedings, just as souvenir hunters descended upon the scene. The
relic is double-matted in gold and red felt with an images of the conspirators just after they were hanged and a printed description.
Provenance accompanies.
1171: U.S. GRANT STATUE IS PRESENTED BY THE G.A.R. TO
USD 75 - 100
U.S. GRANT STATUE IS PRESENTED BY THE G.A.R. TO CONGRESSPresentation printing: "Proceedings in Congress on the
Occasion of the Reception and Acceptance of the Statue of General Uysses S. Grant Presented by the Grand Army of the Republic",
(Washington: Government Priting Office), 1901. 135pp. 8vo., in burgundy cloth with gilt title and G.A.R. medal on cover. Near fine.
1172: LINCOLN AND GRANT FAMILIES ENGRAVINGS
USD 150 - 200
LINCOLN AND GRANT FAMILIES ENGRAVINGSPair of engravings depicting respectively the families of Abraham Lincoln and
Ulysses S. Grant, each an oval image 6" x 8", engraved by A. B. Walter, published by John Dainty, Philadelphia. Margins in Grant
engraving bear damp stains which do not detract from the image. Very good.
1173: RUTHERFORD B. HAYES
USD 200 - 300
RUTHERFORD B. HAYES(1822-1893) Nineteenth President of the United States and Union brigadier general. Bold signature: "R. B.
Hayes Fremont O." penned on the verson of his personal calling card. Near fine.
1174: JAMES A. GARFIELD
USD 200 - 300
JAMES A. GARFIELD(1831 - 1881) Twentieth President of the United States, Union army major general, assassinated while in
office. Franking signature as a congressman penned on the front panel (only) of a cover addressed to a collector in Massachusetts.
With Washington hand stamp.
1175: NORTH CAROLINA PROCLAMATION MOURNING JAMES GARFIELD
USD 100 - 150
NORTH CAROLINA PROCLAMATION MOURNING JAMES GARFIELDPrinted D.S., 1p. sm. folio, Raleigh, Sep. 23, 1881, a
proclamation by North Caroliona Gov. Thomas J. Jarvis proclaiming Sep. 26, 1881 to be a day of mourning for the assassinated
president, and asks that all work be ceased. Seal offset at top, else very good.
1176: JAMES A. GARFIELD MOURNING RIBBONS
USD 200 - 300
JAMES A. GARFIELD MOURNING RIBBONSLot of four mourning ribbons commemorating the death of President James A.
Garfield, one small and bearing a photo of the slain president. One ribbon has a red vertical mounting strip on reverse, else very
good.
1177: JAMES A. GARFIELD MOURINING RIBBONS
USD 300 - 400
JAMES A. GARFIELD MOURINING RIBBONSLot of six mourning ribbons commemorating the death of President James A. Garfield,
USD 300 - 400
JAMES A. GARFIELD MOURNING RIBBONSLot of six mourning ribbons commemorating the death of President James A. Garfield,
USD 300 - 400
JAMES A. GARFIELD MOURNING RIBBONSLot of six mourning ribbons commemorating the death of President James A. Garfield,
1180: CHESTER A. ARTHUR
USD 150 - 200
CHESTER A. ARTHUR(1829 - 1886) Twenty-first President of the United States who took office following the assassination of
James Garfield. Bold signature as president on an Executive Mansion card. Unevenly toned, estimated accordingly.
1181: GROVER CLEVELAND
USD 400 - 500
GROVER CLEVELAND(1837 - 1908) 22nd and 24th President of the United States, supported civil service and fiscal reform.
Signature as president on and Executive Mansion card, along with the signature of First Lady FRANCIS F. CLEVELAND (1865 1947), also on an Executive Mansion card. The pair, very good, are sold with the original 1893 transmittal envelope.
1182: 1884 CLEVELAND AND HENDRICKS POLITICAL POSTER
USD 200 - 300
1884 CLEVELAND AND HENDRICKS POLITICAL POSTEROversize 1884 election poster picturing "Democratic Nominees" Grover
Cleveland and Thomas A. Hendricks, 27" x 19 3/4" in hand-carved period frame, the poster showing portraits of Washington,
Jefferson, and Jackson, with figures of Liberty, a farmer and a baker, a crowing rooster, flags etc. Uneven browning, else good to
very good.
1183: WILLIAM MCKINLEY
USD 300 - 400
WILLIAM MCKINLEY(1843 - 1901) Twenty-fifth President of the United States, acquired Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and Hawaii,
assassinated. Partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. folio, Washington, May 7, 1899, an appointment of Henry M. Dichmann to serve
as First Lieutenant of Infantry, nicely signed at bottom. Co-signed by Secretary of War RUSSELL ALGER whose signature is
brushed. Also signed by Gen. HENRY C. CORBIN. Folds, a few lightened spots at bottom, else very good.
1185: THEODORE ROOSEVELT
USD 200 - 300
THEODORE ROOSEVELT(1858 - 1919) Twenty-sixth President of the United States who started the Panama Canal, settled the
Russo-Japanese War, broke up Standard Oil and encouraged conservation. Partly-printed D.S. "Theodore Roosevelt" as President,
1p. folio parchment, Washington, Mar. 21, 1908, the military commission of George Rodman Goethals to serve as: "Second
Lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers". Co-signed by Secretary of War and future president, WILLIAM H. TAFT. Signatures badly
faded by dampness yet still legible, some foxing and staining, estimated accordingly. Framed. GEORGE RODMAN GOETHALS
(1886-1973) was the son of the brilliant engineer George Washington Goethals who supervised the construction of Roosevelt's
Panama Canal. The junior Goethals would serve with distinction during World War II.
1186: WHO CAN KILL TEDDY BEAR?
USD 75 - 100
WHO CAN KILL TEDDY BEAR?A fun 1906 children's game by the American Printing Company, 12 1/2 x 24" (sight), entitled "WHO
CAN KILL TEDDY BEAR?". Inspired by the hunting exploits of Theodore Roosevelt, apparently the game required blindfolded
players to aim their finger in a gun-like fashion to "shoot" the bear. Nicely matted and framed.
1187: WILLIAM H. TAFT
USD 100 - 150
WILLIAM H. TAFT(1857 - 1930) Twenty-seventh President of the United States and Supreme Court Chief Justice. Typed D.S. "W. H.
Taft", 1p. legal folio, [n.p., n.d.], a petition sent to Cincinnati Mayor Amor Smith attesting to the fitness of William H. Richardson for a
position: "...a strong republican...graduate of Harvard College and well fitted to fill any position...". Signed by Taft and 17 prominent
Cincinnati lawyers and jurists of the time. Folds, else very good.
1188: WARREN G. HARDING
USD 600 - 800
WARREN G. HARDING(1865-1923) Twenty-ninth President of the United States. Superb S.P. "Warren G. Harding" as President,
10" x 8" b/w, a great image of Harding having just teed-off from a tee at the edge of a forest with his Secretary of War JOHN W.
WEEKS (1860-1926) standing nearby. Weeks has also boldly signed his name beneath his image. Of course, Harding was known
for his love of the game, and this photo graphically expresses that emotion. Very good.
1189: CALVIN COOLIDGE
USD 200 - 300
CALVIN COOLIDGE(1872-1933) Thirtieth President of the United States who succeeded to the presidency upon the death of
Harding. T.L.S. as President on White House letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Nov. 14, 1924 to Andrew Rohrig of Jackson,
Michigan. In part: "...Mr. W.J. Galbraith...has sent me a clipping from the Keweenaw Miner...telling your remarkable story. I have to
congratulate you upon such a successful voting record, and to extend the hope that you may be privileged to continue it for many
years more...” Ten days earlier, Coolidge won the only presidential election in which he participated. Clearly, Mr. Rohrig had voted in
many previous elections...and had presumably voted for Coolidge as well. Very good.
1190: CALVIN COOLIDGE
USD 150 - 200
CALVIN COOLIDGE(1872-1933) Thirtieth President of the United States who succeeded to the presidency upon the death of
Harding. T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., Northampton, Nov.10, 1929 to a man on Wall Street: "...You can have the stock
kept as you suggest and do whatever is convenient with the bonds. My thought about it was to cause your Company the least
trouble...". Fine. Of course, only three weeks earlier the stock market commenced its famous crash leading to the Great Depression.
Odds are Coolidge's stocks and bonds had become worthless...
1191: HERBERT HOOVER
USD 100 - 150
HERBERT HOOVER(1874-1964) 31st President of the United States whose attempts to reverse the course of the Great Depression
led to his defeat at the polls by Franklin D. Roosevelt. Early S.P. 11 " x 14" b/w, ca. 1910, a chest, up pose signed at bottom.
Horizontal creases and a small puncture, silvering, just good.
1192: FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
USD 2,000 - 3,000
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT(1882 - 1945) Thirty-second President of the United States who instituted the "New Deal" programs and
who led the United States through most of World War II. Important content T.L.S. as President on White House letterhead, 1p. 4to.,
Washington, Apr. 4, 1938 to Mrs. Thomas F. McAllister, Director of the Women's Division of the Democratic National Committee.
Roosevelt praises the contributions women have made to the accomplishments of the New Deal and urges that they carry the word
forward of the program's success. In part: "...I am glad to hear of plane...to a hold a series of regional conferences...which will bring
together...regional groups of women voters...[which] will be of great practical helpfulness to the participants and to the party. It is of
the utmost importance that our womenfolk be given accurate information about the accomplishments of the New Deal and the
objectives of the Democratic party. The better our aims and accomplishments are understood, the surer we are to command the
confidence and the support of the women...The New Deal has given abundant evidence of its confidence in the leadership and ability
of women. The women, in their turn, have, by loyalty and ability...justified fully the expectations of the Administration. They are...an
instrumentality for peace whose influence can...have the determining power...". Light paper clip stain at left margin, else very good.
USD 250 - 350
who led the United States through most of World War II. Bice content T.L.S. as President on White House letterhead, 1p. 4to.,
Washington, July 21, 1933 to D. Richards Bradley II. In part: "...I am very glad indeed to have the picture which you sent me of the
ice yacht. I do not recognize either my Uncle John or my father or my father as being in it, but I am sending the picture to my cousin,
Miss Ellen C. Roosevelt, John Roosevelt's daughter...I have a distinct recollection of a very fine boat called 'The Hazel'...". Very
good.
USD 100 - 150
who led the United States through most of World War II. Typed D.S. as Assistant Secretary of the Navy on official letterhead, 1p.
4to., Washington, June 29, 1917, his initials "FDR" penned on a document approving a change in wording of an appointment.
Marginal stains.
1195: FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT CANDID PHOTOGRAPHS
USD 150 - 200
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT CANDID PHOTOGRAPHSPair of original photographs, each 8" x 10" b/w, both marked
"CONFIDENTIAL" and originating from "UTILITY SQUADRON NINE", July 20-22, 1944. Both photos show F.D.R. seated in his car,
one image showing his door open and exposing his incredibly thin polio-ravaged legs. Fine.
1196: FRANKLIN AND ELEANOR ROOSEVELT RECORDINGS
USD 200 - 300
FRANKLIN AND ELEANOR ROOSEVELT RECORDINGSA fine and rare collection of phonograph records, being recordings of
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt and their son, James Roosevelt, includes an acetate 78 RPM disc, aluminum, no label,
along with a commercially issued edition of FDR's "War Address to the Congress of the United States As Broadcast on December 7,
1941", some wear to acetate and to vinyl disc and sleeve; with four acetate LP discs in original paper sleeves, original test pressings
for Eleanor's Roosevelt's "This Is My Story", Parts 1 -8, sleeves annotated in another hand; with a 33 RPM test pressing
"Introduction to James Roosevelt Speech / Thursday October 26", no year, slight wear. A rare collection of Roosevelt family
recordings, from the estate of James Roosevelt.
1197: ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
USD 100 - 150
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT(1884 - 1962) First Lady, wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd President of the United States. Eleanor was
active in a wide range of liberal and humanitarian projects. Bold full signature as First Lady on a White House card. Fine.
1198: HARRY S. TRUMAN
USD 100 - 150
HARRY S. TRUMAN(1884-1972) 33rd President of the United States who led the country in the closing days of World War II and
through the re-building of Europe under the Marshall Plan and the Korean War. His autobiography "Mr. President", (New York:
Popular Library), 1961, 238pp. 8vo., paperback edition, inscribed, signed, and dated May 19, 1961 on the half-title page. Pages a bit
toned, cover slightly wavy and back cover abraded from dampness. Still very good.
1199: DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN NEWSPAPER
USD 750 - 1,000
DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN NEWSPAPEROne of the most rare, desirable and embarrassing newspapers ever printed, the Nov. 3,
1948 edition (front and last page only) of the Chicago Daily Tribune whose front page headline screams "DEWEY DEFEATS
TRUMAN" and also reads: "PUTS G.O.P. BACK IN THE WHITE HOUSE...SIZEABLE ELECTORAL MARGIN SEEN". Of course,
one of politics' most enduring images is Harry Truman bearing a broad smile as he holds the paper up to be photographed. Five lines
in second paragraph of right hand column inverted. A similar full copy of the Chicago Daily Tribune for Nov. 3, 1948 recently sold at
Christies for $3,600! Toned with wear to the edges, a minor tear with no loss, else very good.
1200: JOHN F. KENNEDY
USD 1,200 - 1,500
JOHN F. KENNEDY(1917-1963) Thirty-fifth President of the United States. Kennedy faced-down the Khrushchev during the Cuban
Missile Crisis, re-invigorated NASA, and signed the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Assassinated November 1963 by Lee Harvey Oswald.
S.P. "John Kennedy" as candidate for the presidency, an artist's portrait of the future president contained within a program for a May
31, 1960 testimonial dinner given for California Gov. EDMUND G. BROWN (1905-1996), given at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Brown
has also signed his portrait, as has Sen. STUART SYMINGTON (1901-1988), who also served as first Secretary of the Air Force. A
few toned spots on cover, else very good. Interestingly, a bank advertisement within declares Kennedy "our next President".
1201: JOHN F. KENNEDY
USD 800 - 1,200
JOHN F. KENNEDY(1917-1963) Thirty-fifth President of the United States. Kennedy faced-down the Khrushchev during the Cuban
Missile Crisis, re-invigorated NASA, and signed the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Assassinated November 1963 by Lee Harvey Oswald.
T.L.S. "Jack" on his informal Senate letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Washington, Jan. 7, 1955 to Theobald Healy in a Massachusetts fraternal
organization. In part: "..Many, many thanks for your very kind message to me when I was in the hospital in New York. Hospitals are
gloomy places...and it makes a tremendous difference when friends remember as you did. I am feeling much better and looking
forward to getting back to Washington...Until then, Jackie and I want to wish you and all your family a very happy and successful
New Year...". Very good. Matted and framed with the transmittal envelope with Palm Beach postmark, a New Year's car with printed
greeting and signature, and a color photo of the late president. Kennedy wroteProfiles in Courage while bedridden during 1954 and
1955, recovering from the back surgery he mentions here.
1202: JACQUELINE KENNEDY
USD 500 - 700
JACQUELINE KENNEDY(1929 - 1994) First Lady and wife of John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States. Good content
T.L.S. on her personal "Mrs. John F. Kennedy" mourning stationery, 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], May 8, 1964 to a lady at Manhattanville College.
In part: "...thank you for the time you have devoted to the processing of my mail. It was my hope that those who wrote expressing
their sorrow on the death of the President might receive an acknowledgement, and due to your loyalty and support we have been
able to achieve this goal. Your kindness has touched me greatly, and I shall never forget your willingness to be of help at this sad
time...". With transmittal envelope, fine.
1203: JACQUELINE KENNEDY TAKES AN UNEXPECTED FLYING LESSON...
USD 500 - 700
JACQUELINE KENNEDY TAKES AN UNEXPECTED FLYING LESSON...A most rare and unusual original 1969 photograph by
Kennedy's long-time photographer, Marshall Hawkins, 10" x 8" b/w, showing Jacqueline Kennedy clad in jodhpurs, plaid riding
jacket, white gloves and black helmet, in the midst of being thrown head first and over a fence by the horse she is riding! A truly
incredible "action shot" of the First Lady, handsomely matted with cream and framed in a gold-accent wood frame. Mat bears title
and credit Hawkins, and is very likely in Hawkins hand. Perfect for display!
1204: KENNEDY ASSASSINATION ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHS
USD 1,500 - 2,000
KENNEDY ASSASSINATION ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHSAn outstanding grouping of nine original color photographs, all but one 3
1/2" x 3 1/2", showing various scenes concerning the death of John F. Kennedy, with four of the photographs taken the very day of
his assassination. Of the photographs taken on November 22nd, the most impressive photo measures 4" x 3" and shows the
Kennedys and Connally in their limousine, all four facing the camera, taken just minutes before the fateful shots were fired. Another
photo shows is essentially the same view, but taken from another side of the car, the third photo shows Kennedy's seat at the Dallas
Trade Mart, his destination before the shooting, with the last November 22nd photo showing a group of people, one of whom was the
taker of these photos, standing before the Texas School Book Depository (photo bears a small torn blister just above the sign for the
building). The remaining five images were taken in the days following the assassination and show various flower tributes in Dealey
Plaza, with a final photo showing Kennedy's grave at Arlington. As stated above, all of the 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" photos were shot by a
photographer who had traveled with a group of people to Dallas to view the President, and thereafter had gone north to Washington
to view Kennedy's grave. We believe all of the photos to be unpublished, with no negatives remaining. All have been double-matted
along with a letter of provenance, and set into a fine wood frame. An excessively rare set of original Kennedy photographs, in overall
fine condition.
1207: (PT 109 GROUPING)
USD 750 - 1,000
(PT 109 GROUPING)A superb grouping of items all related to John F. Kennedy and his service aboard PT-109.Most impressive is a
signed book PT 109 John F. Kennedy in World War II, by Robert J. Donovan (New York: McGraw-Hill), 1961, first edition, 248pp.
8vo., with dust jacket. The book is inscribed on the half-title page by actor CLIFF ROBERTSON, who portrayed Kennedy in the film
of the same name: "Jack - It's all true! Cliff Robertson 7/17/2010", also inscribed and signed on the same page by the author,
ROBERT DONOVAN. Ownership signature on a previous page, else fine. Also included: a 14" x 11" color lobby card for the film PT
109, tack holes in the corners, framed; T.Ms.S. of crewman CHARLES A. HARRIS , an excerpt from the book; crewman WILLIAM
JOHNSTON, signed copy of a Kennedy letter asking for a raise; MAURICE KOWAL, crewman, signed typed excerpt from the book;
crewman JOHN E. MAGUIRE signed excerpt from the book, adding that his life vest failed to inflate as a crewman had used the CO2
cartridge to chill booze; crewman EDWARD DREWITCH signed Apollo 11 commemorative sheet; crewman GERARD ZINSER
signed postal cover; a rare 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" mass card from Kennedy's funeral, pictures the slain president; 1961 Inauguration Day
commemorative cover, two silver pins resembling PT boats, one reading "JK 60", the other KENNEDY 60, Robert Ballard's book
Collision With History detailing the search for PT-109, with a postal cover signed by crewman JOHN MAGUIRE tipped in, and a John
F. Kennedy G.I. Joe doll made by Hasbro in 2000, boxed, with accessories, history, and a plastic coconut bearing JFK's message
asking for help.
1208: PT-109 WOOD MODEL
USD 100 - 150
PT-109 WOOD MODELWood model of John F. Kennedy's PT 109, a very simple, almost folk art representation of the famous
warship, with the vessel ship number (a decal) affixed at front. An charming piece, likely contemporary to Kennedy's presidency, with
wall hanger stand.
1209: RICHARD M. NIXON
USD 100 - 150
RICHARD M. NIXON(1913 - 1994) Thirty-seventh President of the United States who led during the Vietnam War, re-opened
diplomatic ties with China and the U.S.S.R., resigned his office due to the Watergate scandal. S.P. 10" x 8" b/w, a ca. 1960 photo
with another gentleman, signed later in blue marker. Very light crease at lower right, else very good.
USD 150 - 200
RICHARD M. NIXON(1913-1994) Thirty-seventh President of the United States who led during the Vietnam War, re-opened
diplomatic ties with China and the U.S.S.R., resigned his office due to the Watergate scandal. Fine signed book, a limited edition
leatherbound edition of his work The Real War , Warner Books, 1980, 341pp. with gilt stamping. Numbered 631/2,500, boldly signed
on limitation page. In very fine condition, with COA from publishers.
USD 100 - 150
diplomatic ties with China and the U.S.S.R., resigned his office due to the Watergate scandal. I.S.P. 5" x 7" b/w photo of Nixon with a
smiling middle-aged woman and inscribed: "To Ruth H. Fisher with best wishes from Richard Nixon". Offered together with a copy of
the same photograph (unsigned) as well as a second image of Nixon and Fisher speaking to another individual. All three dated on
verso "Whiteface Inn - 1965." Three pieces in very good to fine condition.
USD 150 - 200
diplomatic ties with China and the U.S.S.R., resigned his office due to the Watergate scandal. Good content T.L.S. "R N" as
President on White House letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Washington, Aug. 14, 1973 to a lady in Greenwich, CT: "...Pressed as we all are with
day-to-day demands, it is indeed easy to forget the beauties of this earth and the great progress we have made as a people. I
appreciate your reminding us of the innumerable benefits and blessing we share as Americans...". Fine. Nixon was of course
pressed, with the Watergate scandal rapidly escalating about him.
USD 150 - 200
diplomatic ties with China and the U.S.S.R., resigned his office due to the Watergate scandal. Signed book, his memoirs "R. N.",
(New York: Grosset & Dunlap), 1978. Limited first edition, first printing, signed on the front limitation page. Beautifully bound in blue
leather with stamped gilt title and trim. Fine, with original paperwork.
1214: GERALD R. FORD
USD 200 - 300
GERALD R. FORD(1913 - 2006) 38th President of the United States who assumed office upon the resignation of Richard Nixon,
who Ford later pardoned for any involvement in the Watergate scandal. Souvenir D.S., 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], Nov. 5, 1979, the text of
Ford's proclamation granting a "full, free, and absolute pardon unto Richard Nixon for all offenses against the United States", boldly
signed in black marker. Fine.
1216: GERALD R. FORD
USD 75 - 100
GERALD R. FORD(1913 - 2006) 38th President of the United States who assumed office upon the resignation of Richard Nixon,
who Ford later pardoned for any involvement in the Watergate scandal. S.P. 8” x 10” color, a fine chest, up pose boldly signed in
silver ink. Fine.
1217: JAMES E. CARTER
USD 1,500 - 2,000
JAMES E. CARTER(b. 1924) Thirty-ninth President of the United States who engineered a break-through in Arab-Israeli relations.
Excessively rare A.L.S. "Jimmy" as President on mint green White House letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Nov. 29, 1977 to
prominent New York Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan. In full: "To Sen. Pat Moynihan I appreciated your constructive press release
of 11/18 re telephone communications eavesdropping. Jimmy". Tape remnant at extreme top and bottom margins, ink docket at top
and a very light stain near top margin, else fine. Moynihan was very concerned over the Soviet's ability to electronically eavesdrop on
government and civilian telephone conversations. Carter's A.L.S.s as President are of the greatest rarity!
1218: JAMES E. CARTER
USD 500 - 600
JAMES E. CARTER(b. 1924) Thirty-ninth President of the United States who engineered a break-through in Arab-Israeli relations.
Pre-presidential A.L.S. "Jimmy" on his personal letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Plains, Aug. 16, 1975 to a lady. In part: "...I enjoyed being with
you today & really appreciate your great help during my visit to Miami. I learned a lot about Florida politics from you & realize that
your advice & active support can be very valuable to my campaign...". Very good.
1219: JAMES E. "JIMMY" CARTER AND ROSALYNN CARTER
USD 100 - 150
JAMES E. "JIMMY" CARTER AND ROSALYNN CARTERPair of checks individually signed by the president and First Lady, Plains,
Ga., 1959-60, whereby "Carter's Warehouse" makes payments to a man and also "Mrs. Billy Carter", the wife of Carter's boisterous,
brash brother. Very good.
1220: RONALD REAGAN
USD 300 - 400
RONALD REAGAN(1911 - 2004) Fortieth President of the United States who served for two terms (1981-1989) and contributed to
the fall of European Communism. I.S.P. 8" x 10" color, a three-quarter length portrait boldly signed exhibiting the effects of his
progressing affliction. Fine.
1221: GEORGE H. BUSH
USD 600 - 800
GEORGE H. BUSH(b. 1924) Forty-first President of the United States who ordered the attack on Iraq to liberate Kuwait. Large
framed print signed by Bush and members of his squadron, "Low Holding Over the San Jacinto", 31" x 22" color limited eition print
(796/1,000) showing LTJG George Bush in his Avenger bomber "Barbara" with other pilots of Torpedo Squadron 51 preparing to
land aboard the carrier USS San Jacinto (CVL-30), returning from a mission in the Pacific Theatre, August 1944. Also signed by
Bush's gunner LEO NADEAU as well as squadron members NAT ADAMS, JACK GUY, WILLIAM HILE, L. R. HALE, SAM
JACKSON, JOSEPH MARTELLE, and RICHARD PLAYSTEAD. Nicely double matted and framed, ready for display.
1222: GEORGE H. AND BARBARA BUSH
USD 150 - 200
GEORGE H. AND BARBARA BUSHLot of two inscribed signed photos, each 8" x 10" color and inscribed to the same recipient,
includes GEORGE H. W. BUSH standing along the seashore in Maine, signed at bottom, with BARBARA BUSH, a half-length
portrait, signed in 1998. Both are fine.
1223: WILLIAM J. CLINTON
USD 200 - 300
WILLIAM J. CLINTON(b. 1946) Forty-second President of the United States, the first elected president to be impeached. T.L.S. "Bill"
as President on White House letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Washington, June 29, 1994 to a friend in Little Rock thanking him for having
written a letter to the editor of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: "...I appreciate your kind words of support for Hillary and me...". Fine.
At the time, Clinton was embroiled in the Paula Jones sex scandal. Fine.
1224: FIRST LADIES
USD 100 - 150
FIRST LADIESLot of three items signed by First Ladies, includes: ELEANOR ROOSEVELT pencil signature on a small sheet;
ROSALYNN CARTER S.P. 8" x 10" b/w, and LADY BIRD JOHNSON signed 2 1/2" x 5" bookmark. Sold with a secretarially-signed
postcard photo of Jimmy Carter.

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