Andrew Jackson death prints, 3 items. 1st item: President Andrew Jackson memorial engraving, possibly a design for a ribbon: In Memory of Andrew Jackson the Illustrious Patriot, Statesman and Hero, Died June 8, 1845. Depicts Jackson portrait in oval, with patriotic vignette under an eagle with banner showing Jackson's birthdate. Plate – 7 3/4" x […]
Lot 427: Laclotte, Andrew Jackson and Battle of New Orleans Engraving
After Jean Hyacinth De LaClotte (1766-1829), Andrew Jackson, Battle between the American and British Army, fought on the 23rd December, 1814, circa 1815. Engraving by F. Cardon. Vignette portrait of Andrew Jackson flanked by regalia, over a vignette with battle scene. Sheet – 11 1/2" x 8 3/8". CONDITION: Foxing and toning, a few small […]
Lot 425: Early Andrew Jackson Signed Legal Document, dated 1788
Very early Andrew Jackson signed document, dated November 8, 1788 and written before he was President while he was serving as a prosecuting attorney for North Carolina in Davidson County, in what would later become the state Tennessee. Document reads "The jurors for the state upon their oath present that Samuel Martin late of the […]
Lot 426: Battle of New Orleans Print Archive, 20 items
Twenty (20) items, mostly 19th century steel and wood engravings of the Battle of New Orleans. Many appear to be taken from books or magazines. Subjects include 2 engravings of the Battle of New Orleans after D.M. Carter, published by Martin and Johnson, circa 1856 (one trimmed, 6 3/4" x 9 1/2", with foxing; the […]
Lot 422: Latour War in West Florida LA 1814-1815, w/ Atlas
Latour, Major Arsene Lacarriere. HISTORICAL MEMOIR OF THE WAR IN WEST FLORIDA AND LOUISIANA IN 1814-1815. WITH AN ATLAS. Philadelphia: Published by John Conrad and Co., J. Maxwell, printer. 1816. Two volumes, text plus atlas. 8 vo, both in the original paper boards, housed together in half red morocco slip-case. Nine (9) plates, including the […]
Lot 423: Thomas Birch Miniature Painting of Andrew Jackson
Attrib. Thomas Birch (Pennsylvania, 1779-1851) miniature portrait pin, enamel on copper, circa 1820s, depicting General Andrew Jackson of Tennessee, possibly after the painting by Joseph Wood. The Wood portrait in particular was commonly reproduced on Jackson's presidential campaign memorabilia, and it is possible this pin was intended to be worn on a campaign ribbon. A […]
Lot 424: Early Andrew Jackson Signed Letter to Richard K. Call (ALS)
Early Andrew Jackson signed letter to Richard K. Call (ALS), protege and former military aide to Jackson during the War of 1812, later Governor of Florida Territory. Written from The Hermitage, Tennessee, dated January 4, 1821, prior to Jackson’s appointment as Military Governor of Florida and election as President, two and one half-page letter signed […]
Lot 420: European Oil on Board Cottage Scene
European oil on board landscape painting, possibly Jean Vincent (France, b. 1900), depicting a cottage farmstead with solitary figure walking in the foreground. Signed lower right in red, J Vincent. Housed in a carved Louis XIV style gilt frame stamped Made in Belgium en verso with linen liner. Sight – 9" H x 13" W. […]
Lot 421: 4 Andrew Jackson Related Historical Books
Four (4) President Andrew Jackson Related Books. 1st item: THE LIFE OF ANDREW JACKSON, MAJOR GENERAL IN THE SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES: COMPRISING A HISTORY OF THE WAR IN THE SOUTH, FROM THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE CREEK CAMPAIGN, TO THE TERMINATION OF HOSTILITIES BEFORE NEW ORLEANS by John Easton, published by Hatch & Nichols, […]
Lot 418: American School, O/C, Industrial Cityscape
American School oil on canvas painting depicting an industrial cityscape. Signed, A. Saskind, lower right. Housed in a gilded contemporary frame. Sight – 29 1/2" H x 39 3/8" W. Framed – 35 1/2" H x 45 3/8" W. Early/mid 20th century. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Canvas relined. Craquelure, surface of canvas. Paint flakes, largest […]