Sale No: 803
Lot No: 2274
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Cat No: Collection
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William H. Seward, Alaska, 1839-68, a wonderful array of material spanning nearly the entirety of Seward's political career, consisting of a broad range of engravings, covers and letters; includes three engraved portraits, one noted "320 American Bank Note Co." and sunk on card, portraying Seward while Secretary of State; an early cabinet photo of the Secretary; a letter from his governorship; an eight-page transcript of Senator Seward's July 29, 1852, speech entitled "The Whale Fishery, and American Commerce in the Pacific Ocean"; a Department of State affidavit (with paper seal and ribbons); numerous signature free franks, as Governor (2), Senator (7) and Secretary of State (4); a December 30, 1867, letter regarding the Alaska Purchase and (reading between the lines) Seward's attempt to gain British Columbia for the US as well; an 1868 letter to President Johnson regarding Department of State officials whose commissions needed confirmed; a September 7, 1865, Department of State cover and enclosure, both black-edged as a national mourning cover; no folly here—just a remarkable collection that would be impossible to duplicate today. Shipping charges apply - weight 3.8 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)
Estimate $7,500-10,000
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Opening US$ 5,000.00
Sold...US$ 5,000.00
Closed..Aug-27-2024, 14:15:10 EST
Sold For 5000
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