Signed hardcover two volume set of John Marshall’s “The Life of George Washington”, published by Carey & Lea, Philadelphia, 1832. Second edition, “Revised & Corrected by the Author”. Stereotyped by J. Chrissy & G. Goodman. Volume I – 460 pages and 42 pages of notes. Volume II – 448 pages and 32 pages of notes. […]
Lot 262: John Marshall Signed 4 Volume Book Set: Plutarch’s Lives
John Marshall signed, four (4) Volume Book Set: “Plutarch’s Lives, Translated from the Original Greek, with Notes, Critical and Historical; and a Life of Plutarch” by John and William Langhorne, Carefully corrected and printed from the last London Edition, 4 volumes. Published James Crissy, Philadelphia, 1825. 8vo, calf leather cover, and black leather spine labels. […]
Lot 261: Oil portrait of Justice John Marshall, attr. Wm. Hubard
Important full length oil on paper portrait of the 4th Chief Justice of the United States, John Marshall (1755-1835), attributed to William James Hubard (Virginia, 1807-1862). John Marshall was an American Revolutionary War patriot, politician and the Chief Justice of the United States (1801-1835). Marshall was also a friend and attorney to George Washington, and […]
Lot 259: 1 John Marshall Signed Letter to Son, dated 1832
Handwritten letter from John Marshall (1755-1835), 4th Chief Justice of the United States. ALS. 2pg. September 18, 1832. No place. A lengthy autograph letter signed "J Marshall" to his son James K. Marshall. He communicated about financial matters, and wrote in part: "After writing to you it occurred to me that the money for Mr. […]
Lot 260: 1 John Marshall Signed Letter to Wife, dated 1829
Handwritten letter from John Marshall (1755-1835), 4th Chief Justice of the United States. ALS. 2pg. Marsh 11, 1829. Washington. An autograph letter signed "J Marshall" as Chief Justice to his wife Polly. He wrote in part: "I am very much gratified yesterday at receiving a letter from my Grand daughter giving me all the news […]
Lot 258: 2 John Marshall Related Letters, inc. 1 signed
Two (2) John Marshall related letters. 1st item: Handwritten letter from John Marshall (1755-1835), 4th Chief Justice of the United States. ALS. 1pg. January 13, 1834. Washington. An autograph letter signed "J Marshall" as Chief Justice to his son James Keith Marshall. The great jurist wrote an intriguing legal letter that states in part: "I […]
Lot 257: Joseph Loring Silver Cup, Dearborn Family History
Federal coin silver cup or beaker, molded rim with tapering sides, monogrammed HD presumably for Major General Henry Dearborn (1750-1829). Maker's mark J. Loring in script within a cartouche to the base (Joseph Loring, Boston, b. 1747- d. 1815). Inscription on the base reads, J. E. D. C. / A. M. D. B. (Annette Maria […]
Lot 256: Gen. Henry Dearborn Archive, inc. Letters, Buttons
Archive of General Henry Dearborn (1751-1829) family letters and artifacts including walking stick and buttons, 10 items total. 1st item: ALS. 3pg. December 4, 1824. Washington. A lengthy autograph letter signed "H Dearborn" to his son Henry Alexander Scammell Dearborn. He begins the letter by stating that he has enclosed "…the letter from President Allen". […]
Lot 255: 3 Woodrow Wilson Signed Letters
Three (3) President Woodrow Wilson typed letters signed "Woodrow Wilson" as President and written on "The White House" letterhead. The 1913 letters were addressed to Lewis M. Coleman, U.S. District Attorney for East Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN, dated June 24, July 1, and July 24, 1913. The letters refer to Coleman's desire to appoint State Senator […]
Lot 253: 3 FDR Items, inc. 2 Signed Letters
Three (3) Franklin Delano Roosevelt items, including two signed letters. 1st-2nd items: Two (2) hand signed letters from Roosevelt to Oscar C. Schwarzenberg, Knoxville, Tennessee. Letter from Roosevelt as Governor of New York, typed on State of New York, Executive Chamber, Albany stationary, addressed from Warm Springs, Georgia, addressed to Oscar C. Schwarzenberg, South Knoxville, […]