GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). Washington was Founding Father, Commander-in-Chief of colonial forces during the American Revolutionary War and the first President of the United States of America. A volume signed by George Washington on the top of the title page. The book a bound copy of the first five issues of Volume One of “The Massachusetts […]
Lot 266: Marshall/Washington associated Sterling Sauce Boat & Velvet Remnant
2 items. 1st item: English George II sterling silver sauce boat, John Marshall and possibly George Washington association. Sauce or gravy boat of Rococo style design with scalloped rim, C scroll handle and three shell shaped feet with shell shoulders; the side engraved with coat of arms. Hallmarked on underside for Robert Innes, London, 1748-49 […]
Lot 264: George Washington Signed Letter to John Marshall
George Washington handwritten letter to John Marshall (ALS), congratulating him on his first election to a Federal Office: “With Infinite Pleasure I Received The News Of Your Election…a Few Days Now, Will Give Us The Result Of All The Elections To Congress & The Legislature Of The State”. GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). Washington was the Commander-in-Chief […]
Lot 263: John Marshall’s 2 Volume Book: Marshall’s Washington, Signed by Marshall
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 […]