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 Monroe, James 1758-1831. 5th President of the United States 1817-25. Signature on 1823 general land office grant (12½x10") for tract of land in Arkansas, to corporal in the 5th regiment of infantry; some
slight soiling and foxing, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $500 - 750. (Image1) |
Est. $500-750
SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Read, George 1733-1798. Signer of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution. Signature on 1781 legal document (8¼x2¼') addressed to Gen. J. Bedford, writ of arrest to answer of a plea of
trespass, few small holes well away from autograph and script, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
George Read (1733-1798) was a Delaware politician and lawyer most noted for signing the Declaration of
Independence. In 1787, Read was selected as a delegate to the U.S. Constitutional Convention. He later served as a U.S. senator and chief justice of Delaware.
(Image1) |
Est. $400-600
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 Taylor, Zachary (1784-1850) 12th President of the United States, 1849-1850. Free frank signature as U.S. President on fresh 1849 cover to Baltimore, Md., addressed entirely in Taylor's hand, red "Washington D.C.,
Free, Oct 9" cds; minor cover folds, Very Fine and choice.
ASCC $2,000; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Taylor had an impressive military career, serving in the War of 1812 and the Black Hawk War. In the Mexican War, he
earned the nickname "Old Rough and Ready" after defeating Santa Anna. He was elected President in 1848 after Polk retired. While in office, he opposed slavery and the Compromise of 1850, and signed the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty with England
regarding the building of a canal in Central America. He died after eating some cherries and ice milk on the Fourth of July.
Because Taylor served as President for only sixteen months, from March 1849 until his death on July 9, 1850, and
because his correspondence was closely monitored, he ranks only behind William Henry Harrison and James Garfield in terms of scarcity of his presidential material.
(Image1) |
ASCC $2,000
Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $3,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Taylor, Zachary (1784-1850) 12th President of the United States, 1849-1850. Free frank "Public service, Z. Taylor Majr., 7th Regt. Inft." as Major on the 7th Regiment Infantry, on 1813 folded letter to Washington,
D.C., clear "Frank(for)t, Ky, Mar 27" cds, with holograph letter explaining his presence at that place as witness at the court of enquiry concerning General Hopkins conduct signed "Z. Taylor"; file folds, Very
Fine.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
After the War of 1812, Taylor resigned his commission but later in 1816 re-entered after gaining a better commission in the Army as a Major. He commanded Fort Howard for two years at the Green
Bay, Wisconsin settlement. In 1818 he then returned to Louisville and his family. In April 1819 he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and would command the Cantonment in the Bay of St. Louis.
Scan of Letter. (Image1) |
Est. $750-1,000
SOLD for $900.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 Presidential and Notable American Autograph Group. Of nine different autographs; includes Zachary Taylor on a 1807 receipt when he was just 22 years old (may be the earliest known with his signature), Andrew
Jackson on large vellum land grant for 80 acres on Jan. 26, 1832, James Polk on large vellum Naval Assignment commission dated May 26, 1847, Millard Fillmore on free frank cover as Vice President (Dec. 1, 1849), Ulysses
S. Grant on Postmaster appointment document dated March 18, 1873, Rutherford B. Hayes on August 22, 1888 printed address of General E.P. Seammon, Benjamin Harrison on personally penned letterhead written and signed as President
(March 16, 1892), John Adams signature on mounted cut, and George S. Patton, Jr. on a typed certificate dated Jan. 7, 1919 as colonel in the Tank Corps; condition varies with items very exhibitable.
Estimate; $5,000 -
7,500. (Image1) |
Est. $5,000-7,500
SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction |
Military and War Related Covers
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 (Naval) 1838-42 (c.) Addressed to Capt. Charles Wilkes U.S.N., Washington D.C. Group of 8 folded covers addressed to Wilkes apparently while he commanded the Naval Expedition to the South Seas, forwarded
privately to his ship, origins of New York, Pensacola, Flor., Newport, R.I., Charlestown, Ms., and Charlotte, N.C., fresh and Very Fine group.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
The United States Exploring Expedition of 1838-42,
commonly known as the "Wilkes Expedition", included naturalists, botanists, a mineralogist, taxidermists, artists and a philologist, and was carried by the USS Vincennes (780 tons) and USS Peacock (650 tons), the brig USS
Porpoise (230 tons), the store-ship USS Relief, and two schooners, USS Sea Gull (110 tons) and USS Flying Fish (96 tons). It was of major importance to the growth of science in the United States, in particular the then-young
field of oceanography. During the event, armed conflict between Pacific islanders and the expedition was not uncommon and dozens of natives were killed in action, as well as a few Americans. (Image1) |
Est. $300-400
SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 (1846-1848 Mexican-American War) 1846-1848, Inbound Mail to Soldiers in Mexico. Group of 4 comprising New Orleans "10" to Col. Wm. B. Campbell at Monterey, New Orleans "Free" to Col. Wm. B. Campbell
of 1st Ten. Regt. at Vera Cruz, Petersburg Va. integral cds with "Free" handstamp overstruck to Capt. Fletcher H. Archer of Petersburg Mexican Vol. at Monterey, and "Waverly Ill" manuscript postmark with "Paid 12" rating to
Francis R. Starr of Gen. Worths Div.; some flaws, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1) |
Est. $300-400
SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 (1846-1848 Mexican-American War) Vera Cruz, Mexico April 12. Bold strike of framed postmark and matching "10" rating handstamp on blue folded letter endorsed "Puebla de Los Angeles, Mexico" at
top left and datelined April 8th 1848 to Middletown Point, N.J., interesting letter mentioning a recent death and some military matters plus "…We have just received a copy of the N.O. Delta containing an account of the Revolution in
France, and the flight of Louis Philippi & the Royal family from Paris…", Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1) |
Est. $150-200
SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 (1846-1848 Mexican-American War) Brazos, Oct.3. Two-line postmark (Type III) and matching "10" rate handstamp on blue folded cover docketed from "Reynosa Mexico, Sept. 27/47" to Gen.
Roger Jones Adjutant General's Office, Washington, D.C., endorsed "Official Business", upon arrival at Washington, D.C. due rating crossed out and "Free" rating added, docketing indicates Isaac W. Patton was acknowledging receipt
of commendation; file folds, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1) |
Est. $150-200
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 (1846-1848 Mexican-American War) "Pt Isabel, 11th Augt". Manuscript postmark and matching "10" rating on circa 1846 blue folded cover to Carthage Tenn., Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1) |
Est. $150-200
SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 (Forts) (Fort Buchanan, Arizona) 1860 (c., Mar. 15) New York N.Y. to Fort Buchanan, Arizona, New Mexico Territory. Light buff cover endorsed "Over Land Mail Via St. Louis" bearing 3¢
dull red (26) tied by "New-York Mar 15" cds; small top edge mend and partial flap, Very Fine and attractive use.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
Fort Buchanan existed for only five years 1856 to 1861 and was part of
New Mexico Territory as Arizona was not a separate territory until February 24, 1863. It was under constant threat from Apaches. This cover was carried along the Butterfield Overland Mail route from St. Louis to Arizona. (Image1) |
Est. $400-600
SOLD for $600.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 (Forts) (Fort Buchanan, Arizona) 1860 (Jun. 19) New York N.Y. to Fort Buchanan, Arizona, New Mexico Territory. Yellow cover endorsed "Overland Mail Via St. Louis" bearing 3¢ dull red
(26), right guideline s.e., tied by "New-York, Jun 19, 1860" cds; minor stain at top, Fine and scarce use carried along the Butterfield Overland Mail route from St. Louis to Arizona.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1) |
Est. $300-400
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Spanish-American War
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 (Spanish-American War) Soldier's Letter. / Collect postage from Address. / W.F. Dusseault, Chaplain, / 6th Regt. Mass. Vols. Four-line handstamp on three covers, two with different patriotic designs, first from
Washington D.C. Jun. 11th 1898 with "Due 2" and "Received Without Contents" handstamps to Wrentham, Mass.; second with "Key West, Fla. Jul 27 '98" cds to West Minot, Me., and last with "New York, N.Y. Aug 1 1898"
machine cancel to Milford, Mass. with "N.Y. Due 2 Cents" circular handstamp and cork cancelled 2¢ postage due added; some faults, Fine trio of usages.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1) (Image2)
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Est. $200-300
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 (Spanish-American War) Military. Sta. No 1 N.Y., Cuba. Crude double-oval handstamp on cover to New York City, endorsed "Soldier's Letter, George Robinson, Chaplain US Army, Chaplain H.S. Relief", "Due
2" straightline and 2¢ postage due tied by "New York, M.I. & R., 7-30 '98" duplex upon arrival; central vertical crease, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1) |
Est. $200-300
SOLD for $280.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 (Spanish-American War) NOT IN CUBA, Military Station No. 1, Cuba. Purple two-line handstamp and pink manuscript. "whereabouts unknown" on cover front to Rev. Henry Swift, Chaplain 13th U.S. Infantry, Yellow Fever
Camp, New Siboney, Cuba bearing 2¢ pink (279B) tied by "Easton, Pa. Aug - 4.8-AM-98" machine cancel, additional purple "NOT IN DIRECTORY 2" and "UNCLAIMED" handstamps, along with "Returned to Buffalo,
N.Y.P.O., Oct 29 1898", "Dead Letter Office, Postage Stamps" framed handstamp, manuscript "Returned To Eaton Nov 28. 98" notation at bottom left; clipped corners for apparent fumigation, Very Fine and attractive use,
ex-Hahn.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
The Yellow Fever Camp was set up in July 1898 by Marie Gorgas. Yellow fever was one of the most intimidating tropical diseases at the time, with mortality rates ranging from 10% to 60%. In
1898, experts believed "filth" caused many diseases including yellow fever. Thus, when the army departed the camp at Siboney, they burned everything to the ground including unused supplies. Despite efforts to sanitize Havana and other areas
to control disease, yellow fever continued to threaten the American mission in Cuba. The Army set up a commission that conducted experiments in 1900, and found the true source of the disease was infected female mosquitoes. (Image1) |
Est. $300-400
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 (Spanish-American War) 1898 (Aug.) Norfork, Va. to Cartagena, Spain. Stampless cover with purple "Prisoner's Letter Censored and forwarded, Navy Department, Bureau of Navigation, Washington, D.C."
five-line handstamp, reverse with Cartagena (8.15.98) arrival cds, Very Fine and scarce prisoner's letter, ex-Faulstich, Hahn.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
Admiral Cervena's fleet left Santiago Harbor on July
3rd. It was destroyed by ships of Acting Rear Admiral Sampson and Commodroe Winfield S. Schley. Three hundred and fifty-three Spaniards were killed and one hundred and fifty-one were wounded. Santiago, on July 17th, surrendered. The day before, on
July 16th, the survivors of the Spanish Fleet - 1,654 officers and men - had arrived at Norfolk Va. They were all released on August 31st 1898. (Image1) |
Est. $300-400
SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 (Spanish-American War) Santiago de Cuba, Isla de Cuba, Ago 15 '98. Bold cds ties 2¢ rose carmine (279B), top s.e., on patriotic cover endorsed "Camp near Santiago Cuba" to Lawrence, Mass., purple
"Soldier's Letter. / Collect postage from Addressee. / P.B. Murphy, Chaplain. / 9th Regt. New York", Very Fine and scarce early use.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1) |
Est. $150-200
SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 (Spanish-American War) Military Sta. 1, Santiago de Cuba, Aug 18, 98. Bold strike of duplex with inverted year on Post Office Department penalty cover to Saginaw, Mich., "Reg. Business" crossed out and updated to
"MOB", Very Fine and early penalty use.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1) |
Est. $200-300
SOLD for $200.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 [Spanish-American War] Richard Pearson Hobson. Red and blue portrait patriotic cover to Lockhaven, Pa., purple endorsed soldier's letter handstamp and 1898 Harrisburg, Pa. machine postmark, Very Fine.
Estimate;
$150 - 200. (Image1) |
Est. $150-200
SOLD for $230.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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 (Spanish-American War) Military Sta. No. 10, Havana, Feb 10, Cuba, N.Y.P.O. '99. Sharp strike of C-4 duplex ties Cuba 2½c on 2¢ reddish carmine (223) on cover to Golden City, Mo., large
purple "Soldier's Letter / 1st. Lt. 4th. Ill. Vol. Infty. / Commanding Co. K" three-line handstamp signed by officer, Feb. 19th arrival backstamp; light stain top right, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1) |
Est. $200-300
SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction |
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