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Autographs
19	WILLIAM McKINLEY, (1843-Sept. 14, 1901). 25th President of the United States (1897-1901), serving from 1897 until his Assassination in 1901. A member of the Republican Party, he led a realignment that made Republicans largely dominant in the industrial states and nationwide for decades.	$600 - $800
20	HENRY MIDDLETON (1717-1784). A Founding Father of the United States from South Carolina, President of the Continental Congress from South Carolina (1774-1774), Delegate to the Continental Congress (1774-1774), Signer on a rare South Carolina Currency issue in 1775, being the only available “Collectable” example of Henry Middleton’s autograph.	$2,000 - $4,000
21	HENRY MIDDLETON (1717-1784). A Founding Father of the United States from South Carolina, President of the Continental Congress from South Carolina (1774-1774), Delegate to the Continental Congress (1774-1774), Signer on a rare South Carolina Currency issue in 1775, being the only available “Collectable” example of Henry Middleton’s autograph.	$2,000 - $4,000
29	JOSEPH WARREN REVERE (1812-1880) and PAUL REVERE (Son of Joseph Warren Revere 1856-1901),. President of the “Revere Copper Company” in 1811 upon Paul Revere’s retirement; Officer who served in both the United States Navy and Army; served with distinction as a Navy Lieutenant during the Mexican War and as a Brigadier General during the American Civil War; he was the direct Grandson of PAUL REVERE JR., Silversmith, Engraver, and famous Boston “Sons of Liberty” Revolutionary War Patriot who made a historic ride the night of April 18th, 1775 to warn that... The British Are Coming.	$4,000 - $5,000
31	CAPTAIN EBENEZER SMITH (1745-1819). Oldest and Longest Serving Revolutionary War Captain in the Massachusetts Line with over eight years service, the Principal Guard Officer over Major Andr, present when the hour of execution was announced to him, present in the 6th Mass. Regiment when the regiment was furloughed June 12, 1783 at West Point, NY and disbanded on Nov. 3, 1783 and original 1783 Society of the Cincinnati Member.	$1,000 - $1,500
39	ARTEMAS WARD (1727-1800). American Revolutionary War First Commander of American Patriot Forces Post April 19, 1775 Battle of Lexington Green & Concord; Council of Massachusetts-Bay; Member of the Continental Congress and the U.S. House of Representatives. OLIVER PRESCOTT (1731-1804) Colonial-era Physician, Soldier, and Judge; in 1776 he was appointed a Brigadier General for Middle-Sex County by the Executive Council of Mass Bay: he also was in the same year chosen as a Member of the Board of War; in 1777 Elected a Member of the Supreme Executive Council, 1778 Appointed the Third Major General of the Militia throughout Massachusetts.	$2,400 - $3,400
Colonial America
46	1766-Dated (Printed in 1765) Pre-Revolutionary War Stamp Act Era, Colonial Almanac, Second Edition published by Nathaniel Ames, Boston, 24 pages, Complete, containing Paul Revere’s Engraved Woodcut Illustration of an “Eclipse” on page 17, the earliest known Paul Revere Engraved Almanac Illustration as seen in Brigham, PAUL REVERE’S ENGRAVINGS, “Acc’t of American Almanacs,” page 198, Fine.	$2,000 - $3,000
47	Rare Original Copper-Plate Engraved Bookplate of "Whitehead Hicks, Esqr." who served as Mayor of New York City from 1766 to 1776, and with Engraved Imprint of the Engraver "H. Dawkins, Sculp." (c. 1753-1786), at top Crest the Latin motto: "Pro Lege et Rege" (For King and the Law), Choice Very Fine.	$800 - $1,000
48	John Campbell 4th Earl of Loudoun (1705-1782), Bookplate engraved with his Coat of Arms, Governor-General for Virginia 1750, and was a British Army Officer who served as Commander-in-Chief, North America from 1756 to 1757, Framed, Choice Extremely Fine.	$600 - $800
49	December 1770-Dated Important Pre Revolutionary War Issue of “The Gentleman's Magazine”, Published in London (St. John's Gate) by E. Cave for Sylvanus Urban, featuring a First Page Page Contemporary Report with Coverage of the Boston Massacre Trial of British Captain Preston in Boston, Complete issue, Choice Very Fine.	$1,400 - $1,800
52	Richard Corbin (1713-1790), His Engraved Bookplate from his Library, "Corbin Hall", Middlesex County, and "Laneville", King and Queen County, Virginia. Mentor to George Washington, Original Bookplate laid on the inside of a front book cover Very Fine.	$500 - $600
53	PAUL REVERE, JR. Copper-plate Engraved Bookplate for Gardner Chandler, Printed Restrike Printed Off the Original Engraved Copper-Plate by Revere, Crisp Near Mint.	$600 - $800
58	November 19, 1774-Dated, First State, “The Bostonians in Distress.” Historic “Intolerable Acts” period, Political Mezzotint Engraved Copper-Plate Print, "London, printed for R. Sayer & J. Bennett, Map & Printsellers, No 53 Fleet Street as the Act directs, 19 November 1774" after Phillip Dawe, engraver Johann Martin Will (1727-1806)(Augsburg), Framed, Choice Very Fine.	$25,000 - $35,000
59	PAUL REVERE (1734-1818). Original Hand-Colored Copper-Plate Engraved Print titled: “The BLOODY MASSACRE perpetrated in King - Street, BOSTON on March 5th 1770, by a party of the 29th Regt.”, Boston: Engrav’d Printed & Sold by Paul Revere, (March 1770), One of only 29 Known, most held in Institutional Collections, Framed, Very Fine.	$200,000 - $300,000
60	September 10, 1770-Dated Newspaper, “BOSTON-GAZETTE And Country Journal” with a Masthead Engraved by PAUL REVERE, Referencing the Non-Importation Act, Monday, No. 805, Printed by Edes & Gill (Boston), measuring about 9.25" x 15.5", 4 pages Complete, Used, Fine.	$2,800 - $3,200
61	c. 1750-1760 Mid 18th Century, scarce and desireable French and Indian War Period, relief carved English Silver Embellished wrist and Grip Cap Flintlock Pistol, made by very well known gun maker's "GRIFFIN & TOW", Ex: Gordon Barlow as feature double-page imaged in his book COLONIAL ARTIFACTS, pages 204-205, Choice Very Fine.	$2,500 - $3,500
62	Feby. 1st 1775-Dated, Historic Map titled, “A Plan of the Town and Chart of the Harbour of Boston Exhibiting a View of the Islands Castle Forts and Entrances into the Said Harbour. - Feb 1st 1775”, measuring 11" x 14" (by sight), London, 1 February 1775., Framed, Very Fine.	$1,800 - $2,400
64	c. 1745-1748 Colonial Period, Important French Fortress Louisbourg (Nova Scotia, Canada), Original Hand-Engraved Powder Horn with City and Fortress View, measuring about 13” long x 3.25” wide/cap, Very Fine.	$8,000 - $10,000
68	c. 1591, Theodore de Bry depiction of Native Americans and the New World from his "America" series (also known as the "Great Voyages"), the "XXII" in Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues and Theodore de Bry's engravings of Florida Indians here refers to plate number 22 in the series, De Bry published this engraving as part of his "America" series (specifically in the second volume, published in 1591), Framed, Choice Crisp Extremely Fine or better.	$3,000 - $4,000
70	October 21st, 1773-Dated Pre Revolutionary War, Rare Engraved Broadside titled: “A Prospective VIEW OF DEATH” The LIFE, LAST WORDS, and DYING SPEECH of LEVI AMES, Who was executed at Boston, on Thursday Afternoon, the Twenty-first day of October, 1773, for Burglary.”, as well as Allegorical figures representing “Liberty” and “Britannia,” Framed, Fine.	$6,000 - $8,000
71	November 24, 1774-Dated Pre-Revolutionary War Colonial Period, Newspaper fully titled, "The Massachusetts Spy Or, Thomas's Boston Journal.", with the historic "JOIN OR DIE" Patriotic Legend within a “Severed Snake” Design in the Masthead, representing the American Colonies, “Volume IV.) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1774. (Number 199.” published by Isaiah Thomas (1749-1831), Boston, 4 pages, complete, expertly conserved, Fine.	$8,000 - $10,000
72	(PAUL REVERE, JR.) (1735-1818). American Silversmith, Engraver, early industrialist, and a Patriot in the American Revolution, most famous for alerting the Colonial militia to the approaching British forces before the Battles of Lexington and Concord, as dramatized in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem, "Paul Revere's Ride".	$8,000 - $10,000
73	18th Century Colonial Era, European (possibly French) Silver-Hilt Small Sword with Iron and Decorative Engraved Silver work, Museum attributed as having been owned by Samuel Hale of Newbury, Mass., and later Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Choice Very Fine.	$4,000 - $5,000
Revolutionary War
79	Colony of Massachusetts Bay, August 18, 1775, One Shilling, with unique “PINE TREE” vignette, Paul Revere Engraved Copper-Plate First Denomination of the First “Sword in Hand” Issue with reverse legend, “Issued in defence of American Liberty.” and Minuteman Design, also with the First “Due Date” of August 18, 1778, Very Fine.	$10,000 - $12,000
82	September 28, 1775-Dated Revolutionary War Period, Exceptional Typeset & Woodblock Printed Broadside titled, “TO ALL TRUE WHIGS, And particularly to such as are Independent Electors of the City and County of New York.”, issued by “The Friends of Liberty,” New York City, Very Fine.	$15,000 - $20,000
92	1840-1870, Historic Hand-Color Engraved Print titled, "The Action Between the Serapis and the Bon Homme Richard, September 23, 1779", engraved by R. Whitechurch after a painting by James Hamilton (1819-1878), Jones being famous for the quotation, “I have not yet begun to fight!”, Framed, Choice Extremely Fine.	$3,500 - $4,500
93	Pre 1765, 2nd Quarter of the 18th Century, A rare and significant American Revolutionary War Period, PAIR of English single-shot, black powder, Box-Lock Flintlock Pistols, (Identified to Owner, Captain John Morton, 4th Virginia Regiment of the Continental line) Grips with Engraved Inlaid Silver, “J M” (John Morton) and “V A” (Virginia), made by "SEGALAS, LONDON", FINE.	$8,000 - $10,000
100	1779-Dated Revolutionary War Period, Mezzotint Engraved Print titled, “JOHN PAUL JONES, Commander of a Squadron in the Service of THE THIRTEEN UNITED STATES OF NORTH AMERICA, 1779”, Framed, Fine.	$5,000 - $6,000
104	February 1798, Hand-Colored Copper-Plate Engraved Print titled, "DEATH OF GENERAL MONTGOMERY / In the Attack on Quebec, December 31, 1775." Mezzotint Engraving by Johan Frederik Clemens after a 1786 painting by American artist John Trumbull, Published in London, by A.C. de Poggi, offered together with its scarce Original Engraved master “Key” depicting the Americans officers at Quebec, both Engravings Framed, Very Fine.	$3,000 - $4,000
105	“JOHN ADAMS” 18th century Revolutionary War Era Engraving by Reinier Vinkeles (1741-1816), Decoratively Matted and Framed, Amsterdam, c. 1790, Framed, Choice Extremely Fine.	$800 - $1,200
107	(1868), “A View of Part of the Town of Boston in New England and British Ships of War Landing Their Troops 1768” the 100th Event Anniversary Commemorative Hand-Colored Engraved facsimile by Alfred L. Sewell, after Paul Revere’s original circa 1779 Engraving of the 1768 Landing of British Troops in the Town of Boston, printed by the Western Bank Note and Engraving Company of Chicago of “One Hundred Years Ago” (1868), Framed, Choice Crisp Near Mint.	$4,000 - $5,000
109	c. 1780-1800, GEORGE WASHINGTON Portrait Pinback Brooch, High-relief red Milkglass Engraved Portrait with a decorative Brass Surround, its original Pin fully Intact, Choice Extremely Fine.	$2,400 - $3,800
George Washington
112	c. 1796 Federal Period, Stipple Copper-Plate Engraving titled, "G. Washington. N en Virginie anne 1733. Commandant en Chef des Armes et Prsident du Congres d'Amrique." Proof Impression, after Franois Bonneville, by Louis Charles Ruotte, Paris, Crisp Near Mint.	$1,000 - $1,500
113	1793-Dated Federal Period, Rare Engraving titled, (George) “WASHINGTON. A Loosjes Pz Excudit”, Portrait engraved by “H. Roosing, Sculpt., Rotterdam.,” After Joseph Wright, Framed, Choice Extremely Fine or better.	$800 - $1,000
114	February 15, 1933-Dated (at one time celebrated as Washington's Birthdate), Elegant Porcelain Tray Hand-Painted by artist Stella Evans. Inspired by a relatively rare engraving entitled "The Home of Washington," this original painting depicts George Washington and his family with the Marquis de Lafayette, on the long porch of Mount Vernon overlooking the Potomac River.	$1,800 - $2,400
115	c. 1793 Mezzotint Engraving titled: “George Washington. President of the United States of America. From the Original Portrait Painted at the request of the Corporation of the University of Cambridge in Massachusetts.”, after a painting by Edward Savage, engraver not identified yet believed to be Engraved by Edward Savage, Framed, Choice Fine or better.	$6,000 - $9,000
116	(1796) Stipple Engraving Proof Impression on Card of George Washington shown in uniform facing left, captioned "G. WASHINGTON. Ne en Virginie anne 1733. Commandant en Chef des Armees et President du Congres d'Amerique.", Engraved by Louis Charles Ruotte, Paris, Crisp Extremely Fine or better.	$1,000 - $1,500
117	c. 1799 Federal Period, Miniature Oval Portrait Proof Engraving of General George Washington shown in his Military Uniform, this the Only Known Proof being described by Hart #694 a Copper-Plate Stipple by William Harrison, Jr., Extremely Fine or better.	$1,800 - $2,400
118	Extremely Rare Original "Bushrod Washington" Copper-Plate Engraved Bookplate being a Restrike from the Original Copper-Plate Used by his Uncle “George Washington”, by changing the name engraved from George Washington to Bushrod Washington, Fine or better.	$1,200 - $1,800
119	Extremely Rare 1800-Dated Washington Memorial Period Copper-Plate Engraved Print of George Washington by I. G. Walker From a Picture Painted From Life by W. Birch, Choice Crisp Very Fine or better.	$1,500 - $2,000
121	February 22, 1832-Dated, Unique Original George Washington Related Hand-Engraved Copper Printing Plate used for the Printing of Silk Ribbon Badges, for the 1832 Centennial Anniversary of the Birth of George Washington, Philadelphia Civic Procession, Badge design, engraved by “Tiller Sc”(ulptor), Central Bust Portrait of President George Washington, Choice Near New.	$2,000 - $3,000
122	SAMUEL ARLENT EDWARDS (1861-1935). American Artist and Engraver, born in England, best known for his exceptional skills in the art of engraving; his engravings highly sought after by collectors.	$1,500 - $2,000
War of 1812
140	War of 1812 Era, Reverse Painting on Period Beveled Glass of Naval Officer Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819) a.k.a. “Hero of Lake Erie” in Silhouette Portrait, with its original Period Frame, Extremely Fine.	$2,800 - $3,600
141	“John Floyd” (1806-1863) John (Buchanan) Floyd’s his Original Engraved Bookplate as Owner , Son of John Floyd, Sr., Governor of Virginia (1849-1852), Confederate General, placed on the inside front cover, book titled, “The Spectator” Volume VIII Only, of a series of Twelve volumes, printed in 1824 in Philadelphia: by James Crissy, 177, Chestnut Street, the book is complete Very Good, the Bookplate is Very Fine.	$400 - $600
145	"1847" Dated (1850) Virginia Medal to Major General Winfield Scott / Mexican-American War Medal, by Charles Cushing Wright. Julian MI-27, Struck at the United States Mint in Bronzed Copper, Gem Mint State.	$1,800 - $2,400
146	AMOS DOOLITTLE (American, 1754-1832), 1814 Complete Set of Four with Hand-Color, Religious Allegory Engravings, Published & Sold by Shelton & Kensett Cheshire, CT., comprising: The Prodigal Son Receiving his Patrimony / The Prodigal Son Revelling with Harlots / The Prodigal Son in Misery / The Prodigal Son Returned to his Father, each measuring 13.75” x 10.25”, contemporarily and uniformly Framed to 15.25” x 11.75”, Choice Very Fine.	$10,000 - $12,000
Civil War
153	c. 1865 Civil War, Watercolor Painting titled, “Naval Engagement Between The Kearsarge & The Alabama,” Artist Signed “R. E. Babson,” After the 1864 painting by Louis Le Breton, Framed, Choice Extremely Fine.	$4,000 - $5,000
Encased Postage Stamps
168	1874-Dated, Special Award Medals to John Shillito & Co. (An Encased Postage Stamp Merchant) Matched Hand-Engraved Pair of Cincinnati Industrial Exposition, Struck one each in Silver and Copper, each having Hand-Engraved Award Text, both Choice Extremely Fine.	$700 - $800
Abraham Lincoln
179	"1862" Abraham Lincoln Indian Peace Medal, Struck at the United States Mint in Bronze, First & Largest Size, Julian IP-38, Prucha-51, Cunningham 22-020Bz, King-520, Second Reverse, Engraved by Salathiel Ellis (Obv.) and Joseph Willison (Rev. unsigned), Choice About Uncirculated. 76 mm.	$2,400 - $3,600
Weapons
198	c. 1840, 19th Century, A rather Bizarre and crude handmade single shot percussion-cap, muzzle-loading long gun, with a 41" iron barrel with dark black age patina, back-action percussion lock, Good.	$800 - $1,200
200	c. 1850 Mid 19th Century, Very Decorative American Tiger Maple Half-stock single-shot, black powder, muzzle-loading Pennsylvania / Kentucky-style Long Rifle, built on the smaller size, and has Thirteen Decorative Silver Inlays, possibly intended for use by a woman or younger child, Fine.	$1,200 - $1,800
201	c. 1830 British single-shot, black powder, muzzle-loading percussion Militia rifle, maker engraved "HOLBORN, LONDON" and the back-action lock is maker engraved "W. PARKER", a popular Trade Gun for the Hudson Bay Company to provide to native Indians in Canada, Fine.	$1,000 - $2,000
Historic Maps
204	1755 A First State Printing of the Famous Fry-Jefferson Map of Virginia, taking its name from the surveyor Joshua Fry (1699-1754) who preceded George Washington as a Colonel in the Virginia Colonial Militia and Surveyor Peter Jefferson (1708-1757), father of Thomas Jefferson. Engraving with Original Hand-Color, Paris: Robert Vaugondy, State 1: Dated 1755, "Gravee E. Haussard", Lord Fairfax line shown and Hand-colored in red, Framed, Choice Extremely Fine.	$8,000 - $10,000
205	November 1, 1762 French & Indian War Published, Engraved Map titled: A PLAN of the HAVANA and its Environs, with the several POSTS and ATTACKS made by the British Forces; under the Command of the Earl of Albemarle and Sr. Geo. Pocock, which was taken 13 Aug. 1762...”, Engraved by Thomas Kitchin (1718-1784), Framed, Very Fine.	$4,000 - $5,000
206	1856 Colton‘s Color Wash and Outline Color Map of the United States, Large framed Engraved paper USA Map showing the lands allotted to the Indian tribes and west of the Mississippi, the various internal improvements, etc., compiled from surveys at the United States land office and various other authentic sources by J Calvin Smith, New York, published by J H Colton and Company, Framed, Very Fine.	$10,000 - $15,000
207	1779-Dated Revolutionary War Period, Hand-Colored Map & Plan of Amelia Island, First State, with the Fleur-de-lis in the Depot de la Marine Stamp, Navigational Chart of Amelia Island and the entrance to the St. Mary's River in Northeastern Florida, Never Folded, Framed, Very Fine.	$1,800 - $2,400
Indian Peace Medals
216	1850 Millard Fillmore Indian Peace Medal. 76 mm. Original First & Largest Size, Struck in Bronze, Julian IP-30, Belden-46, Gem Mint State.	$800 - $1,200
217	1865 Andrew Johnson Indian Peace Medal, Struck in Bronze, First Largest Size, engraved by Anthony C. Paquet, Julian IP-40, Musante GW-770, Baker-173X variety (Unlisted in Bronze metallic composition). NGC graded Mint State-63 Brown.	$1,500 - $2,000
218	(1857-Dated) James Buchanan Indian Peace Medal, Struck in Bronze. First Largest Size, Dies engraved by Salathiel Ellis and Joseph Willson, Julian IP-36. (with Post 1862 Fillmore-Pierce "Second" Reverse), Mint State	$600 - $800

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