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Historic Autographs
14	ALEXANDER HAMILTON JR. (1786-1875). Son of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton; Graduated from Columbia College in 1804, just weeks after his father's death in a duel with Aaron Burr, Studied law and commenced practice in New York City, was with the Duke of Wellington's army in Portugal in 1811-1812, and returned to the U.S. on hearing rumors of impending war with Great Britain; Appointed Captain of US Infantry in 1813 and served as Aide-de-Camp to Gen. Morgan Lewis in 1814; In 1822 he was appointed U.S. District Attorney for East Florida, Later practiced law in New York City, and represented Aaron Burr's wife in her divorce proceedings against his father's killer in the 1830's!	$800 - $1,000
17	BENJAMIN HUGER (1768-1823). Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina (1799-1805) and elected to the Fourteenth U.S. Congress, serving from March 4, 1815 to March 3, 1817.	$600 - $800
37	WALTER STEWART (1756-1796). Continental Army and Pennsylvania Brevet Brigadier General in the Revolutionary War; Aide-de-Camp to Gates; Stewart’s full-length Portrait is shown within the famous Oil Painting by Colonel John Trumbull in the “Surrender of Cornwallis” at Yorktown, Stewart’s image seen on the left side of the line of the American Continental Army officers.	$1,800 - $2,400
Colonial America
46	January 1, 1776-Dated, Original Engraved Print titled, “The Death of General Wolfe,” engraved After the original Oil Painting by Benjamin West, Engraved by William Wollett, Published by William Wollett and John Boydell, London, Framed, Very Fine.	$4,500 - $5,500
Revolutionary War Era
66	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), Professionally Framed, Choice Extremely Fine.	$4,000 - $5,000
76	c, 1777-1790 General George Washington Portrait Mirror Knob, Transfer in Brown on White Enamel, of the rare “Leaders of the American Revolution” Series, housed in an Ornate Brass Oval Surround measuring 2.5” tall x 1.5” wide, with a 2.5” long wall screw, England, Choice Extremely Fine or better.	$2,800 - $3,600
77	c. 1777-1790 Major General Baron Von Steuben of Prussia (1730-1794), Mirror Knob, Part of the “Leaders of the Revolution” Set, black Oval Portrait Bust facing left, with title written as, “Majr Genl. Bar. (von) Steuben” in a decorative Brass surround, The Illustration Plate example in Arman, Listed as AII.30 on page 244, Used, Choice Extremely Fine or better.	$2,000 - $3,000
80	1843 Bunker Hill Monument Commemorative Printed Silk Ribbon with Rare Portrait Image of General Joseph Warren, Fine.	$500 - $600
82	c. 1800, Original "Mechanic Library NEW-HAVEN" Amos Doolittle Copper-Plate Engraved Bookplate (a.k.a. "The Paul Revere of Connecticut"), Published by “Doolittle del et Sculpt”, (New Haven, CT), Fine. Rare: only two institutional examples known, at Colonial Williamsburg, and Yale; the Virginia Museum Fine Arts holds an example of the earlier bookplate. Provenance: inscribed with the numbers "725" (presumably the catalogue reference number for the original Mechanic Library book).	$1,800 - $2,000
George Washington
83	1812-Dated War of 1812 Period, Membership Book titled: (George) “Washington’s Farewell Address to the People of the United States,” (dated at Washington’s conclusion on page 40, September 17, 1796), “Published for the Washington Benevolent Society”, Mr. Daniel Smead’s membership copy, Complete, Fine.	$600 - $800
85	c. 1800, Historical Liverpool Memorial Creamware Pitcher with “WASHINGTON IN GLORY / AMERICA IN TEARS” and a 15-Star United States Flag Sailing Ship black transfers, Very Fine.	$800 - $1,000
89	c. 1790s, George Washington Portrait Enamel in a Brass Surround Tieback, Not listed in Arman, Superb condition being Choice Extremely Fine or better.	$2,000 - $2,500
90	Exceptional Handsome Original Hand-Engraved Carving depicting “George Washington in Prayer at Valley Forge” Hand-Carved in High-Relief Walnut with matching Frame Surround Hanging Display, by artist Daniel Roller, Choice Extremely Fine.	$800 - $1,000
91	c. 1793 Edward Savage 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, the engraver believed to be Edward Savage, Framed, Choice Fine or better.	$8,000 - $10,000
92	1796 Engraved Print titled, “General Washington.” (1732-1799), after “Painted by John Trumbull, Esqr.” - “Engraved by T.(homas) Cheesman, measuring about 28” tall x 19.5” wide with full margins, Fine.	$3,000 - $4,000
94	c. 1860 Mid 19th-century George Washington Portrait, Oil on Thin Board Painting, After the original Landsdowne Painting by Gilbert Stuart, Framed, Very Fine.	$2,000 - $3,000
95	c. 1870 Mid 19th-century George Washington Engraved Portrait, After the original Landsdowne Painting by Gilbert Stuart, Framed, Very Fine.	$600 - $800
96	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.	$2,000 - $3,000
97	1819-Dated, George Washington Memorial Textile Kerchief, Portrait of Washington after the famous “Bowling Green” Portrait, Printed in Rich Brown on White Cotton Linen, Listed in “Threads of History” as Number 54 page 71, Framed, Choice Very Fine.	$4,000 - $6,000
Federal Period
107	September 21st, 1814-Dated War of 1812 Period, Urgent Military Manuscript Orders Signed, “A B Borlean / Aid de Camp, Philadelphia, Orders to: “Col. Wayne or the commanding officer of the infantry regiment at Camp Snyder.” (Lehigh County, Pennsylvania), Very Fine.	$800 - $1,000
113	1825-Dated, Hand-Colored Lithograph by Lehman & Duval titled "Painted at the treaty of Prairie du Chien 1825 by J. O. Lewis.”, trimmed for a prior Oval frame, Fine or better.	$600 - $800
116	c. 1800 Federal Period, Decorative Pastel Profile Portrait Original Artwork on artist’s laid period paper, by Charles Balthazar Julien Feveret de Saint-Mmin (1770-1852), Original Period Framed with its original Decorative Reverse-painted Glass Panel Surround, Choice Extremely Fine.	$4,000 - $6,000
117	c. 1807, Charles Balthazar Julien Fvret de Saint-Mmin Original Engraved Portrait of John Carlyle Herbert (1777-1846) of Alexandria, Virginia, Framed, Choice Mint.	$600 - $800
Civil War Era
126	John Ericsson, Oil on Canvas Original Painting of the historic Designer and Engineer of the famous Civil War Union Ironclad Warship “USS Monitor”, Artist Signed and Dated by “O. Thorvaldsen - 1911”, Framed, Extremely Fine.	$2,500 - $3,500
130	Abraham Lincoln Portrait “WAR OF 1861” Civil War Identification Dog Tag for Charles T.(reffle) Abare, DRUMMER, who Enlisted 8/9/1862 then Mustered into K Company, New York 118th Volunteer Union Army Infantry, Fine or better.	$1,200 - $1,800
Abraham Lincoln Related
134	c. 1860 Photograph Portrait of Abraham Lincoln, Inscribed on the blank reverse "Copyright Geo. B. Ayers Phila." (produced from the original negative plate in 1867), Image taken by Alexander Hesler on June 3, 1860 in Springfield, IL., Framed, Choice Extremely Fine.	$5,000 - $6,000
136	1864 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Campaign Vest, double-breasted made of black velvet faced with 22 Color Portrait Images of Abraham Lincoln in Oval and 22 United States Flag Color Images, having 2 side pockets and a breast pocket, with golden-tan silk lining, the outer back side made with a dark brown linen, Used, Very Good to Fine.	$2,000 - $3,000
139	c. 1869 Mammoth Size Steel Plate Engraving titled, “LINCOLN” of President Abraham Lincoln, measuring 23” x 29.5”, Largest “LINCOLN” Engraving Made, engraved by Henry Gugler (taking two years of his labor), (printed by William Pate & Company, New York), Choice Very Fine or better.	$2,000 - $3,000
140	1865 Stereoview Photograph Card titled, "LINCOLN MEMORIAL. DISSECTED LEAVES." with Lincoln’s Portrait by Anthony mounted at center on a Christian Cross, New York City, Fine.	$300 - $400
Decorative Arts
151	c. 1798 Federal Period, Charles Julien de Saint-Memin, Original Artwork Conte-Crayon Profile Portrait of “John Morgan Price” listed and illustrated in the master reference book, “Charles Julien de Saint-Memin and the Neoclassical Profile Portrait in America” by Ellen G. Miles, Framed, Extremely Fine.	$6,000 - $8,000
153	c. 1820 Early 19th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait of United States Naval or Marine Officer, measuring 18 3/8” wide x 25” tall (by sight) Framed, Fine or better.	$1,800 - $2,400
154	Thomas Jefferson (April 1743-July 4th, 1826), Oil on Canvas Painted Portrait, After Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828), American Founding Father and the Third President of the United States from 1801 to 1809; best known as the Primary Author and Draftsman and prominent Signer of the Declaration of Independence, Framed, Very Fine.	$4,000 - $6,000
155	c. 1860s Mid 19th Century Civil War era, Oil on Canvas Painted Portrait of Union Army Major General John Adams Dix shown in his army dress uniform, and Signed, “A.W. Twitchell” in the lower left field by noted artist Asa Weston Twitchell, measuring 22” x 27”, Framed, Choice Very Fine.	$3,500 - $4,500
156	1862-Dated Civil War Period, Original Hand-Painted Miniature Portrait of Union General Louis Blencker, Artist Signed and Dated, “Th. Wust / Washington / 1862”, (Ferdinand Alexander Wust, Dutch-American,1837-1876), Choice Near Mint.	$3,000 - $4,000
158	c. 1816 War of 1812 Era, Patriotic Lusterware Pitcher with Transfers of American Major General Jacob Jennings Brown, Niagara Falls, and Commander Stephen Decatur, English Import, Extremely Fine.	$1,800 - $2,400
Political Americana
163	c. 1840 William Henry Harrison Portrait Presidential Inauguration Snuff Box, captioned: "Wm. H. Harrison / 4th March 1841 / President of the U. S.", Choice Very Fine or better.	$800 - $1,000
169	1881-Dated Lot of Three interesting and historic President James Garfield Assassination related items.	$400 - $500
170	1900 William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt reelection 2nd Presidential Jugate Campaign Poster titled, “THE ADMINISTRATION'S PROMISES HAVE BEEN KEPT”, Framed, Choice Very Fine or better.	$3,500 - $4,500
Coinage & Medals
190	c. 1830 Matched Set of Four Uniface French Commemorative Ceramic Medallion Plaques, Two with George Washington, being from ECCELSTON and COMITIA AMERICANA; One of King Louis XVIII (1755-1824) the King of France from 1814 to 1824); and One of King Louis Philippe I (1773-1850), King of the French from 1830 to 1848); French made, Custom Display Framed, Uncirculated.	$2,000 - $2,800
193	(1871) Ulysses S. Grant Indian Peace Medal, Julian IP-42, Struck at the United States Mint in Bronze, Dies Engraved by Anthony Paquet, Attached with an original period colorful Native American Indian Necklace, Extremely Fine.	$1,800 - $2,400

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