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Lot 531
Civil War. Casler, John Overton: Four Years in the Stonewall Brigade. Guthrie, OK, State Capital Printing Company, 1893. Small octavo, illustrated blue cloth cover, floral endpapers, 495pp. First Edition. As much a rogue as a rebel, and far from a model soldier, Private Casler pens the verité of camp life and combat and the harsh existence in Stonewall's ranks. His frank confessions of his service in the Army of Northern Virginia and his unapologetic recollections are among the most sought after and cited accounts of a Confederate soldier. Rare first edition in excellent shape, Fine.
Lot 533
Civil War. Davis, Jefferson: The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government. New York; D. Appleton and Company, 1881. 2 Volumes. 8vo, gilt-illustrated, pebbled red cloth covers with gilt-lettered spine, illustrated with 19 full-page steel plate engravings and 18 maps (many folding), 707pp + 4 adv, and 808pp with 4 adv. Jeff Davis' argumentative dissertation on secession and states' rights, which is not too revealing of the inner workings and history of the CSA, but nonetheless an important history of the Confederacy penned by its president. Light pencil marks front endpapers, very minor foxing and cover scuff, small dirt spot back inside cover; a clean and sound first edition set, Very Good.
Lot 540
Civil War. Fremantle, Sir Arthur James Lyon: Three Months in the Southern States April, June 1863. Mobile, Alabama; S.H. Goetzel, 1864. Small octavo, later ¾ leather with brown cloth board and blue endpapers, 158pp. A Lieutenant-Colonel in the Coldstream Guards, and the most prominent foreign observer of the Confederacy and notable observer at the Battle of Gettysburg, Fremantle sheds considerable light not only on the military and political life of the CSA, but also on the minutiae of everyday life in the Civil War South. While stationed in Gibraltar, Fremantle met the captain of the Confederate commerce raider CSS Sumter and was inspired by tales of blockade running and combat on the high seas. Having a great interest in the American civil war, Fremantle took a leave of absence to tour the South. The diary of his sojourn was quite frank as he never intended to publish it, but upon his return to England, there was so much interest that Fremantle was compelled to put it in print. Contemporary name penned on first page of narrative with date "Aug. 22/64". Light foxing and ink shadowing front and back page. Very Good, Rare Mobile edition.
Lot 554
Civil War. Mosby, John Singleton: The Memoirs of Colonel John S. Mosby. Edited by Charles Wells Russell. Boston; Little, Brown and Company, 1917. 8vo, dark olive green hardcovers, illustrations and folded map, 414 pp. Known as the "Gray Ghost," Mosby perfected the art of guerrilla warfare, using his cadre of some 300 men to tie up 20 to 30 times that number of Union soldiers. Some separating of spine, owner name and pencil marks on front endpaper, clean contents, Very Good. Scarce first edition.
Lot 555
Civil War. Norton, Oliver Willcox: The Attack and Defense of Little Round Top, Gettysburg July 2, 1863. New York; The Neale Publishing Co, 1913. First edition. Small 8vo, hard cover with original narrative jacket, 350pp. As a company bugler with the 83rd Pennsylvania, Norton is credited with creating "Taps" when he played a variation of a Scottish tattoo in 1862. This is his eyewitness account of this part of the Battle of Gettysburg. Purple stamp "Book From O.W. Norton 813 Masonic Temple, Chicago, Ill." Front endpaper. Ex-libris Lutheran Seminary Library Gettysburg. Jacket splitting but all there, About Fine.
Lot 568
Black History and Civil War. Wilson, Joseph Thomas: The Black Phalanx; A History of the Negro Soldiers of the United States in the Wars of 1775-1821, 1861-'65. Hartford, American Publishing Company, 1888. Octavo, original gilt-stamped, red and black pictorial cloth, illustrated, 528pp. First edition. "A significant work by a former Negro soldier [in the 2nd Regiment Louisiana Native Guard Volunteers and the 54th Massachusetts Infantry] full of official dispatches and lengthy essays" (Nevins I, 216). Minor splitting of front endpaper, Near Fine.
Lot 570
U.S. Militaria and Civil War. Lot of books: Official Army Register 1861. Washington, 1861. 12mo. Later bound with gilt title, 69pp. Ex-libris; Crute's Confederate Staff Officers. Powhatan, VA, 1982; Catalogue of the Military Library of John Page Nicholson. Reprint of 1914 edition; Historical Register and Dictionary of the United States Army, 2 Volumes. Olde Soldiers 1988 Reprint of the 1903 edition; and Albert's Record of American Uniform and Historical Buttons-Bicentennial Edition. The first Very Good, the others Fine or better. [6]
Lot 577
Texas History and Civil War. Johnston, William Preston: The Life of General Albert Sidney. New York, D. Appleton and Company, 1878. Large Octavo, three-quarter publisher's dark brown morocco, raised bands, marbled boards and endpapers, laid-in signature of "Col. Wm. P. Johnston", illustrated, 755pp. Colonel and aide-de-camp to Jefferson Davis, W.P. Johnston was Davis' most trusted staff officer. His biography of his father offers the reader an intimate portrayal of A.S. Johnston's impact on Texas (he was Secretary of War under Mirabeau B. Lamar and led the first Texas Regiment in the Mexican War) and the Civil War (he was killed early on, at Shiloh 1862). Gen. Joseph Hooker called this work "the best book, by all odds, published by either side." While Douglas Southall Freeman said of it, "Better perhaps than any Confederate biography of so early a date." Pencilled owner signature, some foxing to frontispiece and title page, Very Good.
Lot 580
Lot ofCivil War-related books: Sherman, William Tecumseh: Memoirs of General W.T. Sherman Written by Himself. NY, 1875. 2 Volumes; McClellan, George Brinton: McClellan's Own Story-The War for the Union. NY, 1887; The Life, Campaigns, and Public Services of General McClellan. Philadelphia, 1864. 12mo. Very old pencil inscription inside cover, light foxing; Pickett, George: The Heart of a Soldier as Revealed in the Intimate Letters of Genl. George E. Pickett CSA. NY, 1913. Contemporary review pasted down inside cover; Eckenrode, H.J. & Conrad, Bryan: James Longstreet-Lee's War Horse. Chapel Hill, 1936, First Edition; Gerrish, Rev. Theodore: Army Life-A Private's Reminiscences of the Civil War. Portland, ME, 1882. Ex-libris signature of "Mr. Joseph Mears Morrill Maine" inside cover. Mears was a private in the 'L' Co. of the Maine 1st Heavy Artillery; Glazier, Captain Willard: Heroes of Three Wars. Philadelphia, 1880. Some fraying of the spine; Harper's Pictorial History of the Civil War. NY, 1866. 2 volumes. Folio. Some page nicking, and fraying and cracking of spines; also McClure's Lincoln's Yarns and Stories. Spine separating. Generally Very Good. [11]
![[American Revolution]. Clinton, Sir Henry: The Narrative of Lieutenant-General Sir Henry Clinton, K.B., Relative to His Condu](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/PK/2198/2891549/317_582_1-2013109143932_468x382.jpg)
Lot 582
[American Revolution]. Clinton, Sir Henry: The Narrative of Lieutenant-General Sir Henry Clinton, K.B., Relative to His Conduct During Part of His Command of the King's Troops in North America; Particularly to that which respects the unfortunate Issue of the Campaign in 1781. With: Cornwallis, Earl: An Answer to that Part of the Narrative of …Clinton; With: Clinton, Sir Henry: Observations on Some Parts of the Answer. London, printed for J. Debrett, 1783. Octavo, contemporary full tan calf, red morocco spine. Sixth edition, published in the same year as the first edition, of Sir Henry Clinton's justification of his actions in the American campaign, bound together with a first edition of Cornwallis' response, and a first edition of Clinton's rejoinder, with folding chart illustrating the respective strengths of the military forces deployed in North America. Clear guard over covers bound down on inside board. Rear joint starting, trivial pencil notations endpapers, otherwise the contemporary binding is in excellent condition, and the contents clean and bright. Very Good. Sir Henry Clinton arrived in Boston in 1775 along with Major Generals William Howe and John Burgoyne to strengthen General Gage's position. In 1778, Clinton succeeded to the supreme command of British forces in North America after General Howe's resignation. After the fall of Charleston, which Clinton had under siege, he returned to New York leaving his second-in-command Lord Cornwallis in charge of the subsequent operations that led to the capitulation in Yorktown and the peace treaty which recognized American independence. Clinton returned to England in 1782 to find himself blamed for the defeat at Yorktown and Cornwallis conversely viewed with sympathy. With this "Narrative," Clinton defends his actions in the war and lays the blame at Cornwallis' feet. An indignant Cornwallis, in turn, defends himself with an Answer to the Narrative, which is then rebutted and replied to by Clinton in Observations on Some Parts of the Answer - both included here.
![[Black History]. Washington, Booker T. Up From Slavery An Autobiography. New York, Doubleday, Page &Co, 1901. Small octavo, m](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/PK/2198/2891549/317_583_1-2013109143941_468x382.jpg)
Lot 583
[Black History]. Washington, Booker T. Up From Slavery An Autobiography. New York, Doubleday, Page &Co, 1901. Small octavo, maroon cloth with gilt title, 330pp. Washington recounts his rise from being a slave child during the Civil War, the difficulties and obstacles he faced getting an education at the new Hampton University, and the establishment of his vocational schools, notably Tuskegee University, to help disadvantaged minorities. Excellent condition and a pleasing example of this first edition, Fine.
![[Lincolniana]. McMurtry, Robert Gerald: The Kentucky Lincolns of Mill Creek. Harrogate, TN; Lincoln Memorial University, 1939](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/PK/2198/2891549/317_584_1-2013109143948_468x382.jpg)
Lot 584
[Lincolniana]. McMurtry, Robert Gerald: The Kentucky Lincolns of Mill Creek. Harrogate, TN; Lincoln Memorial University, 1939. Small octavo, green cloth covers, plates, map, viii, 78pp. First Edition. No. 96 of a limited printing of 250 numbered copies signed by the author. Important resource by a noted Lincoln scholar. No dust jacket, Fine.
![[New Jersey History]. Smith, Samuel: The History of the Colony of Nova-Caesaria, or New-Jersey; Containing, an Account of its](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/PK/2198/2891549/317_586_1-201310914400_468x382.jpg)
Lot 586
[New Jersey History]. Smith, Samuel: The History of the Colony of Nova-Caesaria, or New-Jersey; Containing, an Account of its First Settlement, Progressive Improvements, the Original and Present Constitution, and Other Events, to the Year 1721… Burlington, NJ, by James Parker, sold by David Hall, 1765. Octavo, full contemporary calf, original red leather with gilt title, pp x, 573, (1), in custom brown cloth slipcase. First Edition, First Issue with "MDCCLXV" on title page, one of 600 copies printed. First general history of New Jersey, a standard. "The author was a native of the Colony. His work has long been esteemed as the standard authority" (Eberstadt 123: 188). Bookplate of Edward Crane inside cover, some light pencil notations endpapers, early signature on title page of one Owen Weston. Some spotting to text, original calf still attractive. About Very Good.
![[Virginia]. Jefferson, Thomas: Notes on the State of Virginia. First Hot-Pressed Edition. Philadelphia; John Thompson printer](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/PK/2198/2891549/317_587_1-201310914406_468x382.jpg)
Lot 587
[Virginia]. Jefferson, Thomas: Notes on the State of Virginia. First Hot-Pressed Edition. Philadelphia; John Thompson printer for R.T. Rawles, June 1801. Octavo, modern full, dark brown calf, gilt-ruled spine, red label, raised bands; frontispiece portrait, folding map, and chart listing Indian tribes. Published shortly after his inauguration as President, "Notes on the State of Virginia" established Jefferson's contemporary reputation as a universal scholar and as a pioneering American scientist. The book was largely written in 1781 and published in Paris, in French, in 1785. Jefferson's appendix, written in 1797 was then added. The Rawle's 1801 edition is considered to be the best edition of this important work of Jefferson's. With "eye-draught" plate of Madison's Cave instead of the Natural Bridge. Owner title page and flyleaf signatures. Small hole to title page as a result of an attempt to remove the owner signature. Repair done with archival tape to hinge of the large folding map and top inner corner of two preliminary leaves. Some foxing and minor damp-staining to early leaves, then only occasional light foxing, minor off-setting to map. Attractively bound, Very Good.
![[Washington, George]. Marshal, John: The Life of George Washington Commander in Chief of the American Forces. Philadelphia, C](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/PK/2198/2891549/317_588_1-2013109144013_468x382.jpg)
Lot 588
[Washington, George]. Marshal, John: The Life of George Washington Commander in Chief of the American Forces. Philadelphia, C.P. Wayne, 1804-1807. 6 volumes including Atlas of Engraved Folding Maps (missing the 22-page subscriber's list as is often the case). Octavo, contemporary full tan calf, red morocco spine. Chief Justice John Marshal's magisterial biography of George Washington, Marshal's revered friend. It was Marshal who announced Washington's death, eulogized him, arranged his funeral rites and led the committee to erect a monument in his honor. Motivated by a request from Bushrod Washington, George's nephew and an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, to write an official biography, Marshal drew greatly on Washington's diaries, letters and secret archives to compile this great work. Ex libris (in old pen), some foxing front and back pages, joint cracking, and nibbling of front endpaper in Volume III, overall a clean and sound first edition set, About Very Good.
Lot 589
Lot of books related to U.S. history - Includes: Pennypacker, Morton: The Two Spies-Nathan Hale and Robert Townsend. Boston, 1930. First Edition, no. 596 of 780; Stroud, George M.: A Sketch of the Laws Relating to Slavery. Philadelphia, 1856. 12mo. Rebound, ex-libris Newark N.J. P.L.;Robbins, Archibald: A Journal...of the Loss of the Brig Commerce…. Hartford, 1818, 16mo; Price, Richard (editor): The Works of Dr. Benj. Franklin…with His Life Written by Himself. Exeter, 1835.32mo; Dewitt, David Miller: The Impeachment and Trial of Andrew Johnson. NY, 1903. Ex-Libris inside cover; Memorial Life of William McKinley Our Martyred President. 1901. 8vo, illustrated. Inside light separation from front spine; Goodrich, S.G.: A Pictorial History of America. Hartford, 1848. Large 8vo, original covers and marbled endpapers, illustrated. Cracking in spine; Bundy's The Life of Gen. James A. Garfield. NY, 1880; Young People's Illustrated Bible History. Norwich, CT, 1872; Colby's Outlines of General History. NY, 1900. About Good to Very Good. Also album with 37 old engravings of US Generals and Presidents (up to Grant), mostly page size, and page-size facsimile of the Declaration of Independence. [11].
Lot 651
1877 Indian Cent. PCGS AU details, damage. There are a handful of old scratch-like marks that are largely well hidden and almost entirely confined to the obverse of this high grade, key date Indian issue. In fact, the medium brown, otherwise unencumbered surfaces of this specimen offer a compelling first glance appearance that largely overrides its concealed flaws. RARE with this degree of definition.
Lot 773
Mixed Type Lot. 1 Cent 1864 Bronze AU details, dark; 1 Cent 1903 Good and 1906 VF; 2 Cents 1864 Large Motto EF-AU, toned; 1883 5 Cents NGC "AU Details" reverse rim damage; Walking Liberty Halves 1941; 1944; 1945 all VG; $1 1922-D Very Good, toned; $1 1881-O Cull; $1 2007-D NGC Brilliant Unc. First day of issue. Sold as is. [11]
Lot 782
Mostly Bicentennial Related Items. 1973-1976 struck in copper, pewter, and silver (8); 1993 Clinton Inauguration Medal 70mm in bronze; 2012 Cardinal Dolan Medal bronze; Grand Central Terminal fiberglass plaque. Also included are two first day covers, the U.S. Constitution Bicentennial Silver Dollar, and the 200 Anniversary of the White House. Both have the appropriate BU dollars. [13]
Lot 826
Denmark. Margrethe II- (1972-). Quartet of Patterns. Krone, 2 Kroner (2 types) and 20 Kroner, 1986. The first three Copper-nickel. Various patterns of the Queen's monogram on the obverse; knot or wave patterns on reverse. The latter Aluminum-Bronze. Head right similar to accepted 1990 design, Arms on reverse. All stamped PRØVE. Sieg GP33, 34b, 34x, 37b. About Uncirculated-Brilliant Uncirculated. (4)
Lot 850
England. House of Tudor. Trio of coins. Henry VIII (1509-1547). Groat. Bristol. S. 2373. Some tooling on bust, About Fine; Elizabeth I (1558-1603). Shilling, (160)1. (mm. `1'); Six Pence, 1574. S.2584, 2563. The first with a few old pinscratches, the latter some crimping, Very Good-Fine. (3)
Lot 870
Greenland. Thule - Kap York. 10 Kroner Token, 1932. Aluminum. Rare with a mintage of only 500 pieces. Sieg 36, KM Tn10. Set on the Hayes Peninsula in northwestern Greenland, the Thule (Gaanaaq) - Kap York Arctic Trading station was established in 1910 by Polar explorer Knud Rasmussen and his associate Peter Freuchen, who served as the trading station's first manager until 1920. Rasmussen named the village which sprung up around the Kap York trading station, Thule. The United States currently maintains an airbase there. At 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle, it is the USAF's northernmost base. Faint pesting as typical, Extremely Fine.
Lot 874
Pair of coins: Ireland. Under English domination. Henry VIII (1509-1547). First Harp issue Groat. With Jane Seymour (1536-1537). 2.33 gms. Cross over crowned Arms, rev. Crowned harp dividing crowned 'hI'. S.6473. A few old test pinscratches, a bit bright, About Very Fine; and Scotland. Mary, before marriage (1542-1558). Billon Bawbee. Edinburgh. 2.23 gms. S.5432. A bit grainy and somewhat crude, About Very Fine. (2)
Lot 894
Russia. Nicholas I (1825-1855). Trio of Rubles: 1833 C??-H?, 1842 A?, 1854 HI. St. Petersburg. Imperial eagle within braided circle, rev. Two-line legend within wreath, date and mint initials below, crown above. Cr.168.1. The first with faint remnant of old ink number on reverse, contact marks and small edge lamination on obverse, Very Fine-Extremely Fine; also Poltina, 1839 H?. Minor edge tamping, About Very Fine. (4)
Lot 898
Russia.. Small silver lot: Alexander III (1881-1894). Pair of Rubles, 1892 A?. Head right. Y.46. One once cleaned Fine, the other some contact marks, About Very Fine; also Nicholas II (1894-1917). Romanov Commemorative Ruble, 1913. Y.70. Surface scratches. About Uncirculated; U.S.S.R.. Ruble, 1924, and 50 Kopeks, 1924, 1925, 1927. The first AU-Unc with minor rim bruise, the others Very Fine-About EF. (7)
Lot 916
Canada. George V-Elizabeth II. Commemorative Silver Dollar Set, 1935-1967. Includes: 1935 Silver Jubilee, 1939 Royal Visit, 1949 Newfoundland, 1958 British Columbia, 1964 Charlottetown, 1967 Confederation Centennial. The first with some obverse bagmarks, Brilliant Uncirculated. In custom green, lucite frame; also Prince Edward Island. Cent, 1871. Very Fine. (7)
Lot 964
Pair of Medals: France. Louis XIV (1643-1715). Defeat of the Spanish in Catalonia, 1677. Bronze, 41mm. By Jean Mauger. Peruked head of Louis right, rev. Trophy of Arms, mountain peaks in background. Some minor friction marks; Switzerland. Geneva. Jean le Fort, First Consul, 1734. Bronze, 54.3mm. By Jean Dassier. Bust of the First Consul facing, his head ¾ left, rev. Liberty seated right, holding capped pole and bible, resting her arm on Cantonal Arms, four putti before her involved in various pursuits. Minor reverse deposits. Both Extremely Fine. [2]
Lot 970
Great Britain. Trio of Medals. On the Death of Isaac Newton, 1727. Bronze, 42.5mm. By Jean Dassier. Draped bust of Newton ¾ right, rev. His monument in Westminster Abbey. Eimer 505, MI ii 470/85. A few minute deposits; George IV (1820-1830). Medallic Chronology of the Reigns of England. White Metal, 51mm. Vital dates for all of England's rulers since the Norman invasion around Arms, and central legend. A few very minor friction marks; Uniface oval Medal. Bronze, 53 x 42.5mm. Motto of the Order of the Garter: HONI SOIT QVI MAY Y PENSE around uncertain Arms. Appears to be 17th -early 18th Century. Filemarks on blank reverse. The first two, Extremely Fine; the latter Very Fine. [3]
Lot 975
Denmark. Rabbi Isak Noa Mannheimer Medal, 1863. Honorary Citizen of Vienna. Bronze, 50.1mm. Unsigned. Capped bust left of Mannheimer, the first pastor of the Jewish community in Vienna; GEB: Z: KOPENHAGEN. 17. OCT: 1793 below, rev.. Three-line Hebrew legend (Psalm XL.X) within spray, German legend above. Bergsoe 1075 (R2), Sch. Horsky 7464, Unger 4323, Wurzb.5909. Son of a chazzan, Isak Noa (Issac Noah) Mannheimer was born in Copenhagen in 1793 and began the study of the Talmud at an early age. He later studied philospohy, Oriental languages and theology at the University there. When the Jews of Denmark were emancipated in 1814, confirmation became obligatory and Mannheimer was the first to hold the office of catechist. In 1821, he went to Vienna and organized a congregation, then left for Germany to preach. He returned to Vienna, in 1824 to head the new synagogue. As he could not receive the title of preacher or rabbi, Mannheimer became the "Direktor der Wiener K.K. Genehmigten Oeffentlichen Israelitischer Religionsschule". On his 70th birthday, Mannheimer was made an honorary citizen of Vienna. Deep chestnut brown with iridescent undertone over some minor contact marks, Extremely Fine. An Extremely Rare and seldom offered Judaica Medal.
Lot 993
United States, Italy, and France. Medals Grouping awarded to Leopold Arnaud. United States. Purple Heart. Named award "Leopold Arnaud" with ribbon bar and Large Dress Miniature (unnamed) in original case. Accompanied by Wounded in Action folio (Columbia and soldier illustration), small piece missing from margin and some soiling in margin, and 2 Official Appointments to First Lieutenant, Field Artillery, dated August 29, 1918 and February 1, 1919; Italy. Order of Merit, Italian Republic. Silver and enamels. On ribbon and with lapel badge in original Arturo Pozzi, Rome presentation case. Accompanied by Dress Miniature and Award Document, Rome, Sept. 20, 1955 and related correspondence; Dress Miniatures Grouping on Bar - Purple Heart, Silver Star, French Legion of Honor, Order of Merit - Italian Republic, and WWI Service; also French Legion of Honor Dress Miniature, Legion of Honor Award Document, Paris, Sept. 18, 1948; WWI Service Medal and WWI Service - New York State Miniatures, and addition Miniature. The Medals generally About Very Fine to Extremely Fine, the documents average Fine. [16]
Lot 1004
Ulster County, NY; Verplanck, Gulian (1698-1751). Pair: 1) Indenture between James Graham of Morrisania in the County of West Chester and Province of New York Gentleman…and Gulian Verplanck" giving the later a certain tract of land in Ulster and Albany Counties around Minisink and bound in the north by Kingston, Hurely, Marbletown, etc. One page, 16 ¾ x 11" (to bottomfold), Feb. 26, 1741. Signed "James: Graham" on bottom fold, signature flanking red wax seal bearing coat of arms, bound on pink ribbon. 'Sealed and delivered' notation on verso signed by Andrew Abramse and Charles Crommelin; 2) Indenture between "Anne Gorton of Marbletown in the County of Ulster…Spinster and Gulian Verplanck" for land situated similar to the first indenture. 25 x 15 ¾", on vellum, Nov. 14, 1741. Signed "Ann Gorton" far right of bottom fold, her signature flanking red wax seal bearing coat of arms. Notations on verso, including one signed by "Anne Gorton" and "Isaac Man", also March 13, 1742 Memorandum signed by Frederick Philipse, Second Justice for the Supreme Court of the Province of New York. Some soiling. Both Fine. [2]
Lot 1026
Franklin, Benjamin. Champion of American independence and one of the foremost Founding Fathers of the United States; noted polymath, author, printer, politician, first U.S. Postmaster General, scientist, inventor, diplomat, President of Pennsylvania (1785-1788). Autograph Document Signed as President of The Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania "B.Franklin Presid." One page, 15 7/8 x 13 ½", on vellum, May 29, 1786. Patent of Evan Owen for 384 ¼ acres in Northumberland County. The tract of land, called "Meanwell" was situated " on the Forks of the East Branch of Raven Creek in Wyoming Township Northumberland County". Blind embossed State of Pennsylvania paper seal upper left corner. Franklin signs at left below the seal. Attested to and signed at the bottom left by "James Trimble for John Armstrong Secy". James Trimble (born 1755), served as deputy secretary for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from 1777-1837. A soldier in the Revolution and a delegate to the Continental Congress, John Armstrong, Jr. was the secretary for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and later Senator from NY (1801-1802, 1803-1804) and Secretary of War of the United States (1813-1814). Rolls Office notation on verso folded segment with paper seal and signature of Matthew Irwin. Evan Owen is likely the English-born Quaker who founded Berwick, PA. Bold, clear Franklin signature and others. Trivial ink flecking at center, otherwise Choice and very well-preserved.
Lot 1028
Early Free Masonry in NY; Cock, William. Cock Feb. 4, 1784, Cock was Grandmaster of the Grand Lodge of New York from mid-September 1783 to 1785. Autograph Document Signed "W:Cock. H.P. R.C.A.M.". One page printed headed "THE MOST ENLIGHTENED EAST, folio, parchment, August 19, Anno Mundi 5785. (1785 AD). Certification of the admission of "beloved Brother Peter McDougall into "the Sacred Mysteries…" Paper seat affixed upper left, with Peter McDougall's signature below, Cock signs lower right, beneath is the signature of "Samuel Kerr K.P.T." and "David Cation, Scribe" On January 23, 1781, the foundation of the present-day Masonic Grand Lodge of New York was laid. A provincial Grand Lodge was created under a warrant granted by Prince John, Duke of Athol, Grandmaster of the Grand Lodge of England. The provincial lodge lasted from Dec. 5, 1782 to Sept. 19, 1783. On that September day, the first Grandmaster Reverend William Walter resigned and left with the British troops upon the Evacuation of New York. The vacancy was filled by the election of William Cock. Cock was succeeded in 1785 by Robert R. Livingston. A pleasing and important early New York Masonic document in Fine state; accompanied by a related document, on vellum, regarding the apprenticeship of Peter McDougal (spelled here with one "l"), merchant. Small rent at center. Ink rather weak but clear. [2]
Lot 1030
Barton, Clarissa Harlow - "Clara" (1821-1912). Founder, in 1881, of the American Red Cross (she was introduced to the International Red Cross in 1869 during a trip to Geneva, and went on to work with the organization and the Grand Duchess of Baden during the Franco-Prussian War); pioneer American teacher, patent clerk (becoming first woman to hold substantial clerkship in the federal government), nurse , civil rights activist and humanitarian; worked on the front line distributing aid during the Civil War, served as "Lady in Charge" of the hospitals at the front of the Army of the James. Autograph Letter Signed "Clara Barton". One page on American Association of the Red Cross letterhead, with full masthead below Red Cross cap, 8 ¼ x 10 ½", Hotel de la Poste, Geneva Sept. 23, 1884. Writing to Mr. Bergman, Barton says she hopes to visit him at his summer retreat and regrets his illness. She notes that she is about to close up work in Geneva and will be off to visit Strasbourg (where she superintended the supplying of work to the poor after the Siege of Paris in 1871) with stops at friends along the way, then on to Karlsruhe and Baden to visit the Grand Duchess. Writing shows through from the other side which appears to be in Barton's hand (so there may be an additional page to this letter). Some minor paper nicks on edges, Fine. Attractively matted and framed with a large B&W depiction of Barton.
Lot 1031
Burr, Aaron. Revolutionary War hero, took part in Benedict Arnold's expedition to Quebec, distinguished himself at battle of Quebec; came under the wing of General Israel Putnam; Burr saved an entire brigade from capture after the British landing on Manhattan, but for some reason George Washington failed to commend Burr's actions (a sure fire way of getting a promotion), which likely led to their eventual estrangement; made Lieutenant-Colonel July 1777 in Malcolm's Additional Continental Regiment; resigned from the Continental Army in March 1779 because of continuing bad health, though he remained active in the war; successful lawyer and politician, New York Attorney General, NY Senator, Third Vice President of the United States (1801-1805), mortally wounded Alexander Hamilton in infamous duel outside Weehawken, NJ, July 11, 1804. Autograph Document Signed "A Burr AD". 9 1/3 x 3 1/3" note, n.d. Burr writes while in service during the Revolution, likely while as an aide to Putnam: "Sir General Putnam orders that two thousand three pound ball be immediately cast at the Furnace of the Forest of Deane and desires that you will forward directions for this Purpose". "B. Gen Geo Clinton" is noted bottom left. The document is pasted in (on one end) to the blank back page of Volume I of J. Parton's "The Life and Times of Aaron Burr". New York; Mason Brothers, 1858. Small Octavo, ¾ leather covers, gilt titles and decoration on spines, marbled endpapers. Both Volumes of this 2 Volume work are included. Various old clippings are pasted down to the back blank pages. Also laid in is a `Facsimile of the Signatures to the Declaration of Independence…from Binns Celebrated Engraving.' "Department of State, 19th April 1819….John Quincy Adams" at bottom. George Clinton, one of the founding fathers of the United States - Governor of NY (1777-95), later fourth Vice President of the United States (1805-1812) -- was at the time of this note a Brigadier General in the Continental Army, commanding forces at Ft. Clinton and Ft. Montgomery in Orange Co., NY. In the vicinity of Sterling Mine, the Forest of Dean mine was a very extensive bed of magnetic ore about 6 miles from Ft. Montgomery. It supplied a furnace as early as 1756 and was abandoned some 21 years later. Sterling Iron Works, owned by Peter Townsend, was one of the first steel and iron works in the American colonies and the first steel producer in New York. Operational from 1761-1842, it is most famous for forging the Hudson River chain that blocked the British Navy from sailing up the Hudson River. A short but intriguing document coupled with Burr and related material. Some foxing to the document and books. Very Good to About Fine.
Lot 1033
Bush, George H.W. . Forty-first President of the United States; Vice-President during Reagan's terms, Texas Congressman, U.N. Ambassador, Director of the C.I.A.; and Bush, Barbara. First Lady. Autograph Christmas Card Signed "Gg Bush Barbara Bush". Presidential Christmas card, 1990, color illustration of the oval office on the cover. Sent to Michael Hayden, Governor of Kansas. Original envelope included. Rare and Near Mint, the backflap (included) of the envelope neatly separated. [2]
Lot 1040
Ford, Gerald R. ("Jerry") Thirty-eighth President of the United States (1974-1977), Vice-President during the end of the Nixon era - first person appointed to the Vice Presidency under the terms of the 25th Amendment when Spiro Agnew resigned; first and only person to serve as Vice President and President of the U.S. without being elected by the Electoral College; House Minority Leader (1965-1973), Representative Michigan 5th District. Autograph Letter Signed "Jerry Ford" as Member of Congress. One page, Congress of the United States, Office of the Minority Leader letterhead, May 22, 1969. Writing to Mr. Spaeth, a legislative representative, Ford thanks him for his "thoughtful letter…concerning tax reform," talks of the public hearings regarding proposed reforms and tells Spaeth he will have his "comments and views in mind." Fine. Matted (pale blue) and framed with a color depiction of Ford.
Lot 1041
Fremont, John Charles. "The Great Pathfinder", American military officer, explorer and politician, senator from the new state of California, first presidential candidate for the anti-slavery Republican Party - losing 1856 election to James Buchanan. Autograph Document Signed "JC Fremont Atty" as Attorney. Ohio stock certificate for 100 shares of $50 each of the Cincinnati Railway Tunnel Company. Made out to Messrs. Fremont & Morton, Cincinnati, March 1, 1872, Number `152'. Attractive ABC printing. Vignette of railway and city of Cincinnati. Black on white with PREFERRED in blue, embossed seal bottom center. Signed by A.J. Hodder as company president and George B. Willard. Fremont's signature on back. Very Fine. Matted with an engraving of Fremont in uniform by Geo. Perine.
Lot 1043
Gandhi, Mohandas Karamchand. "Mahatma Gandhi" (1869-1948). A noble icon and humble giant of the 20th century, often called the "Father of the Nation" in India, Gandhi was the foremost leader of the nationalist movement during the British Raj and led India to independence; In 1893, he arrived in South Africa to practice law, and went on to spend 20 years there working to fight discrimination; in the course of which he created his concept of satyagraha -- a non-violent means to protest injustice; his vision and humanity has inspired civil rights and freedom movements throughout the world; Gandhi received the honorary title of Mahatma ("Great Soul") in his first year back in India (Nobel-Prize winning poet Rabindranath Tangore is credited with bestowing the epithet and publicizing it). Autograph Document Signed "Mohandas K. Gandhi". Receipt, 8 ¼ x 3 7/8", Wardha (Maharashtra State, India), 20 July 1942. Gandhi signs in black ink below on signature line acknowledging the receipt of US $50 from Lloyd's Bank Ltd., Bombay via telegraphic transfer made by Manufacturers Trust Co., NY. The receipt itself is a printed form with a pre-printed "Copy of Stamped Original" notation. All of the pertinent information is handwritten. "Rupees" are inked out and replaced by dollar amount. Central Bank of India purple ink rubber stamped on front, endorsement confirmations on verso. Some staplemarks, faint soiling left margin. A bright, clean document with a clear signature. Very Fine. The receipt was filled out amid Gandhi's Britain "Quit India" campaign.
Lot 1051
Kennedy, John Fitzgerald "Jack" (JFK). Thirty-fifth President of the United States (1961-1963), WW II torpedo boat commander, Representative, Senator for the State of Massachusetts, youngest president to serve, first and only Catholic president and only one to win the Pulitzer Prize, president during a number of the 20th Century's pivotal moments of history. First Edition of his book `Profiles in Courage' sent as a Gift from Sen. Kennedy. "Profiles in Courage." New York; Harper & Brothers, (1956). First edition. No dust jacket. On the inside cover, taped down is Kennedy's Senatorial business card; in blue ink on the card is the message "Thanks for making the trip to Hyannisport". Written while JFK was convalescing from several spinal operations, "Profiles in Courage" tells the stories of US Senators who risked their careers for their beliefs, from John Quincy Adams and Daniel Webster to Lucius Lamar and Robert Taft. The book won Kennedy the Pulitzer Prize in 1957. Bottom front endpaper cut, otherwise About Fine.
Lot 1059
Roosevelt, Anna Eleanor. Longest serving First Lady of the United States (1933-1945) during her husband, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's four terms in office, outspoken champion of human rights, called "First Lady of the World" by President Truman in tribute to her achievements, and one of the most highly regarded individuals of the 20th Century. Autograph "Eleanor Roosevelt" on White House card. Accompanied by transmittal envelope and typed letter, Nov. 24, 1939, from Mrs. Roosevelt's secretary fulfilling autograph request. Autograph Very Fine, accompaniments Fine. [3]
Lot 1060
Roosevelt, Edith Kermit. (1861-1948), First Lady of the United States during her husband, President Theodore Roosevelt's terms in office (1901-1909). Autograph Letter Signed "Edith Kermit Roosevelt". 12vo -- two and one half pages on folded Sagamore Hill letterhead, Aug. 13, 1920. Very good content. Writing to Mr. Van Valkenberg, publisher of the Philadelphia "North America", Teddy Roosevelt's widow clarifies: "It seems to me that in every possible manner it should be made clear that it is Franklin D. Roosevelt who is on the Democratic ticket, and not one of my sons. This may seem absurd to you but this is what he is thought to be in some parts of the country… It hurts me to have the Democratic party made upon Theodore's name." Franklin Delano Roosevelt had received the Democratic nomination for the vice-presidency in July 1920. Mrs. F.D.R., Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, was the daughter of Teddy's younger brother Elliott. Fine with minimal ink fading. Accompanied by the original envelope bearing an "Edith K. Roosevelt" free frank. [2]
Lot 1064
Tennyson, Alfred, First Baron. Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during most of Queen Victoria's reign, still today one of Britain's most popular poets. Autograph Poem Signed "Tennyson". One page on stationery card (6 x 4 ½") with printed, "Harringford, Freshwater, isle of Wight" Dec. 6th, 1887. Signed excerpt from Tennyson's medley, "the Princess", all in his hand: "Ask me no more: the moon may draw the sea, The cloud may stoop from Heaven, & take the shape, With fold to fold, of mountain or of cape, But, O too fond, where here I answer'd thee? Ask me no more!". Very Fine. Matted with a fine engraving of Tennyson and framed.
Lot 1065
Post-Civil War. Barton, Clarissa Harlow - "Clara". Pioneer American teacher, patent clerk (becoming first woman to hold substantial clerkship in the federal government), nurse and humanitarian; worked on the front line distributing aid during the Civil War, served as "Lady in Charge" of the hospitals at the front of the Army of the James; founder of the American Red Cross. Autograph Letter Signed "Clara". Three and one quarter pages on single, folded sheet of stationery, Washington, D.C., Sept. 12, 1865. Good content. Addressing her missive to "My dear Sam" whose letter of the 10th she has "in hand", Barton writes: "I don't know what counsel you had best employ. You are mistaken in supposing that I have any means of knowing how Genl Butler is to be employed. I could not devise it any more than I could the business of the man in the moon, and if there is any one here who knows they would not inform me. He may be going upon the Jeff Davis trial, but I cannot believe it yet. In my opinion that would present an opportunity to distinguish himself which would scarce be allowed him, - don't you think so?I know he is retained in the service against his own urgent request for a discharge, and I heard it sugested [sic] in New York the other day that this was only preparatory for an investigation and Court Martial for himself for embezzlement. I did not believe this either, but I did believe that none of them knew anything about it. I dont [sic] know of a person in the world who could tell us if he would be the proper man or not but I do know that I have on hand some testimony that would will be valuable when the time comes, and it will serve to show you the style of statements you will need from Mr. Redick [.] I suppose if the truth could be known that I have made greater proficiency with my part of the case than you have with yours already, and have done four hours work to get your one upon it since we last compared notes - so, dont [sic] get discouraged boy…." In ending, Barton asks about her sister Betsy and sends her love to her. As a postscript, she adds "I have written hurriedly as Mag Genl Wilson has passed most of the evening here, and I could not get time to write -" Thin tear on edge of fold-line and a few trivial stains, Good Fine.
Lot 1069
Post Civil War: Chamberlain, Joshua L. (1828-1914). A college professor at Bowdoin in Maine, Chamberlain's strong beliefs in the justness of the Union cause led him to volunteer during Civil War; although he had no previous education in military strategy, Chamberlain exhibited remarkable understanding of strategy in the field and exemplary bravery and fortitude; awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his defense of Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg; near death promoted to Brigadier-General for his gallantry before Petersburg; brevetted to rank of Major-General by Lincoln after Skirmish on Quaker Road; commanding Union troops at the formal surrender ceremonies of the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox, Chamberlain ordered his men to come to attention and carry arms as a show of respect to the Confederate troops; called the "knightliest soldier of the Federal Army" by CSA Gen. John B. Gordon; Governor of Maine (1867-1871), President of Bowdoin College (1871-1883). Autograph Document Signed "Joshua L. Chamberlain". One page, narrow oblong 8vo, Brunswick, ME, April 12, 1875. Bank check drawn on the First National Bank of Brunswick payable to "Wm B. Knight / Fourteen Dollars". Good signature in strong ink, Very Fine. Matted (blue) and attractively framed with uniformed depiction of Chamberlain.
Lot 1073
Civil War: Davis, Jefferson Finis. President of the Confederate States of America, Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce, Democratic Senator from Mississippi; characterized by most historians as "stiff-necked, unbending, doctrinaire and over-bearing," Davis proved a far less effective leader than his counterpart Abraham Lincoln; following the end of the Civil War, southerners growingly identified with Davis' defiance, pride, ideals, refusal to accept defeat and his resistance to Reconstruction, and he became a hero in the eyes of the South. Original Virginia Electoral Ticket for Presidency of the CSA, 1861. On pale blue-gray pelure, 4 ¼ x 5". Jefferson Davis for President, Alex. H. Stephens of Georgia for Vice-President, two nominees for the state at large and 16 for the districts. Signed on the back in browning ink, "S.S. Nottingham". Following Mississippi's succession on Jan. 9, 1861, Davis delivered a farewell address, on what he called "the saddest day of my life," to the US Senate, resigned and returned to Mississippi. On Jan. 23, Governor John J. Pettus made Davis a major-general of the Army of Mississippi. On Feb. 9, a constitutional convention at Montgomery, Alabama, considered Davis, Howell Cobb, Alexander Stephens and Robert Toombs for the office of provisional president of the Confederate States. Stephens was the choice of all present, but he was unwilling to agree to fire the first shot in the anticipated war. The delegates thus chose Davis who was elected without opposition to a six-year term beginning that November. Minor diagonal crease upper left and trivial edge wrinkle, Near Fine. A clean and pleasing example of this uncommon, historic electoral ticket.
Lot 1079
Post-Civil War: Mahone, William (1826-1895). Civil engineer - builder of Virginia's roads and railroads during the antebellum period, Major-General in the CSA known for turning the tide of the Battle of the Crater against the Union during the Siege of Petersburg in 1864, railroad executive, Virginia Senator (1881-1887). Autograph Document Signed "William Mahone". Hand-written Bond Certificate on lined paper, 8 ¼ x 10 ¾". Three and a half years interest due on 145 shares "of the Preferred Stock of the Virginia & Tennessee Railroad Company at the rate of six percent, the property of Bolling W. Haxall Esq., from the first day of January 1867 to the first day of July 1870, in round numbers, the sum of Three Thousand Dollars…" Haxall was one of Richmond's most prominent businessmen, owner of the famous Haxall Flour Mills D.H. Miller deposit stamp in margin, notary stamp at bottom with rectangular punch-outs, small rectangular punch at top. Fine. Accompanied by an illustration of Mahone by Charles B. Hall. [2]
Lot 1084
Civil War: Snyder, George W.. Born in Cobleskill, NY, Snyder was the "great grandson of the old patriot Nicholas Warner"; an honors graduate of West Point in 1856, he was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Corps of Engineers; raised to First Lieutenant, he arrived at Fort Sumter September 21, 1860; there he helped evacuate Maj. Anderson's command from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter. Autograph Book Signed. Snyder's copy of "Elements of Chemistry" by Kane, NY 1854, which he used while at West Point, signed "G W Snyder U S M A" in ink on the front endpaper, and again "George W Snyder USMA" in pencil on the title page. After Fort Sumter's surrender, Snyder served as an engineer in the 3rd Division of the Army of Northeastern Virginia, participating in the First Battle of Bull Run. He was brevetted Captain, and later Major for "gallant and meritorious service in the Manassas Campaign." He died, while on duty in 1861 likely of typhoid fever -- "While acting as First Lieutenant under Major Anderson, he was with the gallant company that held Fort Sumter against the misguided Carolinians, and it was through exposure and the use of unwholesome food and water, that he was attacked with a diarrhoae which became chronic, and closed his life upon the 17th of November, 1861" (`History of Schoharie County, 1713-1882', Volume 2, by William E. Roscoe). It is most probable that this book was among other personal items that Snyder had with him during the bombardment of Fort Sumter. Snyder's pencil notations are scattered throughout the book. The book itself has a minor tear along the spine and is Very Good, the signatures Fine.
Lot 1088
Civil War: Withers, Robert Enoch (1821-1907). Born in Lynchburg, VA, Withers was a physician until joining the Confederate army early in 1861, he entered as a major of the 18th Virginia Infantry, promoted to Colonel of the regiment then retired because of a number of disabling wounds, appointed to the Confederate military post at Danville, VA; after the war, Withers was a newspaperman, politician and diplomat; Boggs, F.J.. CSA officer, commanded Co. H (2nd) (Richmond Greys Company B) in the First Virginia Infantry, resigned after the First Battle of Manassas; appointed commander of the 12th Virginia Battalion-Artillery. Autograph Letter with Response Signed "FJ Boggs Maj & Chf Art" and "R E Withers Col. Comdg Post". Letter one page, response one-page in single fold of three-fold, 7 7/8 x 10", Headquarters Artillery Def. R & DRR Clover Depot March 31, 1865. In the letter, written a little over a week before Lee's surrender at Appomattox, Boggs tells Capt. Oley, commanding the Artillery at Danville that he was surprised that two 10-pound Parrots had been moved by another party and placed in the fortifications. Rankled by the usurpation of his authority, Boggs says "You will have the guns turned over to you & parked with the rest & report as soon as possible". A Lt. Wise's name is also signed below Boggs. Withers responds on the back, Commandants Office, Danville April 1, 1865. "The guns alluded to within were placed in position by my order, the Engineer having reported that he had orders to enclose the work in which they are mounted, & after commencing the work of enclosure it would be impracticable to mount them, until the work should be completed a period of two or three weeks. Had the guns not been put in position and any necessity should have arisen to use them this most important of the redoubts would have been entirely useless to the defense, no matter how great the emergency." Minor foxing and soiling, Very Good.
Lot 1094
Napoleonic Wars, Irish and British History: Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, Viscount (1769-1822). Second Marquess of Londonderry, Irish-British statesman, played a key role in crushing the Irish Rebellion in 1798, Member of the House of Commons for Down, lobbied and intrigued for the Act of Union with Ireland to be passed, promoted to Secretary of State for War and for the Colonies in 1804, served as William Pitts' political deputy, later served as British Foreign Secretary (1812-1822); Pitt would be the principal British diplomat at the Congress of Vienna. Autograph Manuscript Letter Signed "Castlereagh" as Secretary for War and the Colonies. Two pages, 4to, Downing Street [London] 10th of October 1805. Addressing the Commander-in-Chief [of the King's German Legion, Prince Adolphus, the Duke of Cambridge], Castlereagh communicates King George the Third's "Royal Pleasure that you do issue the necessary orders for the Hanoverian Legion, consisting of the Force in the Margin mentioned, to be marched to the neighbourhood of Dover in order to be embarked for foreign Service. Your Royal Highness will receive His Majesty's Pleasure for appointing a Lieutenant General and a suitable staff for the said Corps. And…have the necessary arrangements made so that the Corps may be provided with Camp Equipage, Ordnance and Ammunition, to enable it to take the Field if necessary upon its' arrival on the Continent…" In the left margin of the first page is a list of the divisions that will make up the legion, totaling 6,080 troops. The Hanoverian Legion - not to be confused with Napoleon's troops of the same name - was the only German force that fought consistently against the French in the Napoleonic Wars. It was formed from officers of the Hanoverian army after the French occupied the principality in 1803, and usually broken up into smaller units that served separately through the final victory at Waterloo. It was disbanded in 1816, with some of its members folding back into the restored Hanoverian army. Separation at left side fold and paper loss in blank top margin of first page repaired with matching paper, otherwise Very Good. Matted with a printed image of Castlereagh and contained under double glass to show both pages in a wooden frame, two brass suspension loops at top.
Lot 1099
Carte du Monde de Marc Paul/Carte du Monde de Jacques Castaldo/Carte du Monde de Miguel Lopez. Alain Manesson Mallet. Paris, 1683. 3.9 x 5.7 inches. Hand colored. Pencil notation lower margin. Ancient world by Marco Polo in a hexagonal frame, modern world by Gastaldi, in oval frame, and by Miguel Lopez in rectangular. From Mallet's monumental work, "Description de l'Univers," first published in Paris, 1683. Very Good.
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