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Revolutionary War
Lot	Image	Description	Estimate Range	Bidding Status
126		“LIBERTY TRIUMPHANT: or the Downfall of OPPRESSION.” with “Lead us to Liberty or death!” and “We will secure our freedom, or die in the Attempt.” Circa 1774 Historic Satirical Cartoon Engraved Print & Map Published Shortly After the “Boston Tea Party” by Philadelphia & New York engraver Henry Dawkins c. 1774 Revolutionary War Era, Important Engraved Copper-Plate Satirical Cartoon Print titled: “LIBERTY TRIUMPHANT: or the Downfall of OPPRESSION.” (Philadelphia or New York), attributed to engraver Henry Dawkins, Printed soon after the Boston Tea Party, Framed, Fine.	$22,000 - $26,000	Bidding is OPEN for this lot. Click HERE to place your bid.
127		1776 “Commodore Hopkins” Engraved and Hand-Colored Revolutionary War Print Published by Thomas Hart, London August 22, 1776-Dated Revolutionary War Period, Hand-Colored Print “Commodore Hopkins”, with Banner “Liberty Tree” and "An Appeal to God", Published by Thomas Hart, London, Framed, Fine.	$1,500 - $2,000	Bidding is OPEN for this lot. Click HERE to place your bid.
128		Impressive 1779-Dated Revolutionary War Mezzotint Engraving titled “JOHN PAUL JONES, Commander of a Squadron in the Service of the Thirteen United States of North America, 1779.” 1779-Dated Revolutionary War Period, Mezzotint Engraving, “John Paul Jones” (1747-1792), Attributed to, Richard Brookshaw, (British, 1736 - about 1804), with 3/4 length Portrait of Captain John Paul Jones Standing, overseeing a Naval battle, Framed, Choice Extremely Fine.	$5,000 - $7,000	Bidding is OPEN for this lot. Click HERE to place your bid.
129		1780-Dated Revolutionary War Engraving “The memorable engagement of Captn. Pearson of the Serapis, with Paul Jones of the Bon Homme Richard & his Squadron, Sep. 23, 1779”, by Richard Paton Published by John Boydell, London December 12, 1780-Dated Revolutionary War Period, British Engraving “The memorable engagement of Captn. Pearson of the Serapis, with Paul Jones of the Bon Homme Richard & his Squadron, Sep. 23, 1779”, by artist Richard Paton, Engravers and Printed by Fittler & Lerpiniere, Published by John Boydell, London, Framed, Very Fine.	$2,800 - $3,600	Bidding is OPEN for this lot. Click HERE to place your bid.
130		1781 “Capt John Paul Jones” Fully Identified Hand-Painted and Dated Silhouette Wearing His Revolutionary War Naval Officer’s Uniform, a.k.a. the “Father of the American Navy” 1781-Dated Original Revolutionary War Period, Hand-Painted Miniature Oval Silhouette on Glass, Identified with painted text read: “Capt John Paul Jones / 1781” housed within its Original Period Frame with top Hanger, Choice Very Fine.	$10,000 - $12,000	Bidding is OPEN for this lot. Click HERE to place your bid.
131		Revolutionary War Period Engraving of “John Paul Jones” Originally Drawn From Life in 1780 of John Paul Jones 1781-Dated Revolutionary War Period, Engraving titled, “John Paul Jones” after a drawing from life by Jean Michel Moreau, Paris 1780, engraved by J. B. Fosseyeux 1781, Framed, Choice Very Fine.	$1,800 - $2,400	Bidding is OPEN for this lot. Click HERE to place your bid.
132		Important Original Watercolor Miniature Portrait of Captain John Paul Jones, Attributed to Artist Sarah Goodrich c. 1820, Watercolor Miniature Portrait of Captain John Paul Jones, Attributed to artist Sarah Goodrich (American, 1788-1853), Choice Near Mint.	$20,000 - $25,000	Bidding is OPEN for this lot. Click HERE to place your bid.
133		Revolutionary War Soldier’s Rundlet / Rum Keg or Swigler c. 1776 Revolutionary War Period, Soldier’s Camp Painted Rundlet, Rum Keg or Swigler, Painted Black, with Owner’s Handpainted Initials “T.R.”, Very Fine.	$800 - $1,000	Bidding is OPEN for this lot. Click HERE to place your bid.
134		Choice 18th C. Engraved Brass and Wood Powder Tester c. 1780 18th Century, Hand-Engraved Brass and Wood Powder Tester, Choice Very Fine.	$600 - $800	Bidding is OPEN for this lot. Click HERE to place your bid.
George Washington
Lot	Image	Description	Estimate Range	Bidding Status
135		Washington’s Second Inaugural Address, the Shortest Ever ! March 9, 1793-Dated, Newspaper titled, “Gazette of the United States”, containing President George Washington’s Second Inaugural Address, 4-pages Complete, Philadelphia, Choice Extremely Fine.	$1,500 - $2,000	Bidding is OPEN for this lot. Click HERE to place your bid.
136		Choice Historic Goodspeed’s Book Shop Boston Framed 1800-Dated General George Washington Engraved Portrait 1800-Dated Washington Memorial Period, Engraved Print titled, “His Excel. Gen. Geo. (George) Washington Engraved by I. G. Walker, from a Picture By W. BIRCH 1796, J. G. Walker; M. Bowyer Historic Gallery; Mr. R. Wilkinson,” London, Framed, Choice Extremely Fine.	$2,800 - $3,600	Bidding is OPEN for this lot. Click HERE to place your bid.
137		“A Funeral Eulogy, Occasioned by the Death of General Washington. Delivered February 22nd, 1800, Before the New-York State Society of the Cincinnati.” By William Linn (GEORGE WASHINGTON). February 1800 Federal Period Imprint. “A Funeral Eulogy, Occasioned by the Death of General Washington. Delivered February 22nd, 1800, Before the New-York State Society of the Cincinnati.” By William Linn (1752-1808), New York, Printed by Isaac Collins, Fine.	$400 - $500	Bidding is OPEN for this lot. Click HERE to place your bid.
138		1832 Dated Centennial Anniversary of the Birth of George Washington, Civic Procession Badge Struck Copper Plate February 22, 1832-Dated, likely unique Struck Copper Plate from the 1832 Centennial Anniversary of the Birth of George Washington, Civic Procession Badge Design, used for the Printing of Silk Ribbon Badges, Stuck in Copper, Trial Strike, Choice Lustrous Near Mint.	$1,400 - $1,800	Bidding is OPEN for this lot. Click HERE to place your bid.
139		President George Washington Oil Painting on Canvas after Gilbert Stuart’s original “Lansdowne Portrait” Painting Early to mid-19th Century, Oil on Canvas Painting of President George Washington, after Gilbert Stuart’s famous original “Lansdowne” Portrait Painting, Choice Very Fine.	$4,000 - $6,000	Bidding is OPEN for this lot. Click HERE to place your bid.
140		1845 Mount Vernon’s Master “Slave Overseer” Joseph McFarland’s Autograph Letter to Great-Grand-Nephew of President George Washington ... John A. Washington (III) November 18, 1845 Dated, Autograph Letter to “Mr. John A. (Augustine) Washington (III) (1821-1861) - Mount Vernon - near Alexandria”, from Washington’s Mount Vernon’s “Slave Overseer” and Signed, “Joseph McFarland”, stating “I write this lying in (sick)bed” with Integral Postal Cover, Choice Very Fine.	$2,800 - $3,600	Bidding is OPEN for this lot. Click HERE to place your bid.
141		(1789) George Washington Inaugural Button Unique Design Type Not Listed by Albert or in J. H. Cobb “Eagle and Sun” with a Single Line Outer Circular Border Surround (1789) George Washington Inaugural Button, “Eagle and SUN” the SUN, together with the Single Line Outer Surrounding Border are Unique being a major design variant Type, Unlisted in Albert and Cobb, (Similar to WI-13C), Unique with SUN & LINE, the Only Example and Finest Known, Very Fine.	$8,000 - $10,000	Bidding is OPEN for this lot. Click HERE to place your bid.
142		George Washington Inaugural Button “Arms of the United States” or “Eagle with Motto” Exceedingly Rare Major Type (1789) George Washington Inaugural Button, Extremely Rare “Arms of the United States” or “Heraldic American Eagle with Motto / E PLURIBUS UNUM” Major Design Type, Cobb-unlisted; Albert WI-2A; DeWitt-GW 1789-5, Baker-1011, Brass or Copper, Fine or better as its details are sharper.	$5,000 - $6,000	Bidding is OPEN for this lot. Click HERE to place your bid.
143		Gorgeous (1789) Washington Inaugural Button “G W” in Oval with its Original Shank and Choice About Uncirculated (1789) Washington Inaugural Button, “G W” in Oval, Cobb-5b, Albert WI-11B, DeWitt-GW 1789-8, Baker-1017, Brass, with Original Shank, Choice About Uncirculated.	$4,500 - $5,500	Bidding is OPEN for this lot. Click HERE to place your bid.
144		(1789) George Washington Inaugural Button “G W” in Oval (1789) George Washington Inaugural Button, “G W” in Oval, Cobb-5b, Albert WI-11B, DeWitt-GW 1789-8, Baker-1017, Brass, with Original Shank, Choice Extremely Fine.	$3,500 - $4,500	Bidding is OPEN for this lot. Click HERE to place your bid.
145		Gorgeous George Washington Inaugural Button, Small Size with Small Laurel Wreath and Surrounding Legend, “LONG LIVE THE PRESIDENT” Original Shank, Albert WI-17B (1789) George Washington Inaugural Button, with Small Laurel Wreath and surrounding Legend, “LONG LIVE THE PRESIDENT”, No Star Type, Cobb-13a, Albert WI-17B, DeWitt-GW 1789-25, Baker-1020, Copper, with Original Shank, Choice About Uncirculated.	$5,500 - $7,500	Bidding is OPEN for this lot. Click HERE to place your bid.
146		Exceptional Quality George Washington Inaugural Button “Eagle and Star” Type with Original Shank Albert WI-12C (c. 1789), George Washington Inaugural Button, Eagle and Star Type, Cobb-17g, Albert WI-12C, DeWitt 1789-3c, Baker-1009 variety with 63 border indents, Brass, Traces of Gilt, with Original Shank, Choice About Uncirculated.	$5,000 - $6,000	Bidding is OPEN for this lot. Click HERE to place your bid.
147		Rare George Washington Inaugural Button “Eagle and Sun” Major Type with Embossed Design on Back Var. Ex: COBB (1789) George Washington Inaugural Button, “Eagle and Sun (Above)” Major Type, Embossed Design on Back Variant, Cobb-18, Albert WI-13A, DeWitt-unlisted; Baker-1009 var., Ex: Cobb Collection, Copper, with Original Shank, Very Fine.	$4,000 - $6,000	Bidding is OPEN for this lot. Click HERE to place your bid.
148		Rare George Washington Inaugural Button “Unity Prosperity & Independence” Legend with Large Central “Star” and Surrounded by 13 Smaller Stars, Albert WI-PC2, Cobb-21 (1789) George Washington Inaugural Button, “Unity, Prosperity & Independence” Legend Button with Large Central “Star” and Surrounded by 13 Smaller Stars, Cobb-21, Albert PC-2, DeWitt-GW 1789-12, Baker-1012, Brass, with Original Shank Reattached, Very Fine.	$6,000 - $8,000	Bidding is OPEN for this lot. Click HERE to place your bid.
149		George Washington Inaugural Button “G W” with Eagle and Liberty Cap, Albert WI-23, Cobb “Unlisted” Major Variety (1789) George Washington Inaugural Button, Eagle with “G - W” with Liberty Cap Above Major Design Type, Possible Unlisted Variant, Cobb-Unlisted, Albert WI-23A, DeWitt-GW 1789-38, Baker-Unlisted, Copper, Highlighting Traces of Gilt, Very Fine.	$5,000 - $6,000	Bidding is OPEN for this lot. Click HERE to place your bid.
U.S. Federal Period
Lot	Image	Description	Estimate Range	Bidding Status
150		1790 Federal Period “Regulation of Seaman” Broadsheet January 4, 1790 Federal Period, Massive Partially-Printed Broadsheet Document for Regulation of Seaman, Signed in the Printed text by GEORGE WASHINGTON, JOHN ADAMS and THOMAS JEFFERSON, Framed, Very Fine.	$1,000 - $1,200	Bidding is OPEN for this lot. Click HERE to place your bid.
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