Rare American Revolutionary War era Map by William Faden: THE BRITISH COLONIES IN NORTH AMERICA, published London, 1777, first state, engraving with hand coloring on laid paper. This map has descended in the family of, and is believed to have been originally owned by, Virginia Governor John Tyler, Sr. (1747-1813), father of U.S. President John […]
Lot 489: 1775 Map of Virginia, Fry and Jefferson, ex-John Tyler
Joshua Fry (c. 1700-1754) and Peter Jefferson (1708-1757), A MAP OF THE MOST INHABITED PART OF VIRGINIA CONTAINING THE WHOLE PROVINCE OF MARYLAND WITH PART OF PENSILVANIA, NEW JERSEY AND NORTH CAROLINA. London, 1775. 6th state. Engraving on four laid-paper sheets, joined. This map, which the Library of Virginia calls “the most important map of Virginia drawn in […]
Lot 488: 2 Benjamin Cleveland Early NC Docs. Incl. Gov.-Signed, King’s Mountain, 1777-80
Two (2) early North Carolina governmental documents that relate to Benjamin Cleveland’s (1738-1806) service as Wilkes County Justice of the Peace. 1st item: Printed document with handwritten annotations and amendments that outlines the responsibilities of Cleveland and fellow Wilkes County Justices in regard to their duty to “legally execute and enforce” state laws. On paper […]
Lot 487: TN Territorial Governor William Blount Signed Document, 1795
Original document signed by William Blount (1749-1800, served 1790-1796), the Governor of the Territory of the United States south of the river Ohio, dated July 22, 1795, written in Knoxville, Tennessee. A warrant for payment to William Richard, the Pay Master for the troops in the territory, for three hundred and thirty-six dollars, “for the […]
Lot 486: Henry Clay signed 1852 American Colonization Society Certificate – Liberia
Rare Henry Clay autographed Black History – Liberia related document. American Colonization Society Membership Certificate for Mrs. Hannah C. Flanders, dated June 22, 1852, signed by Kentucky senator Henry Clay, president of the Society. The partially printed document (by Henry Stone) includes an engraving of a sailing ship with bird overhead holding a scroll with the […]
Lot 485: 2 Southern Regional Views: SC Female Institute, Pulaski Monument
1st item: Rare lithographed print of the front of the South Carolina Female Collegiate Institute in Barhamville, South Carolina, after a painting by Eugene Dovilliers (1818-1887), published by Sarony and Major, New York. This school for young women was founded by Dr. Elias Marks in 1828 and was commonly known as Barhamville Academy; “Collegiate” was added to […]
Lot 484: Large A. P. Merrill Family Archive, Natchez, MS, Plantation Interest, c. 1820s-80s
Archive spanning three generations of the Ayers Phillips Merrill family, including over 500 personal and business papers, c. 1857-1887, plus extended family letters and business documents, c. 1820’s-1850’s. The central figure of the archive is A.P. (“Ayres”) Merrill Jr. (1825-1883), a southern planter, Harvard-educated lawyer (1845), and United States Minister to Belgium under the Grant […]
Lot 483: Early 19th C. Russian Flintlock Pistol; plus 2 Powder Flasks
1st Item: Imperial Russian Tula Arsenal Model 1809 Flintlock Pistol dated “1813” on lock; 10 1/2 inch .70 cal smoothbore barrel. Brass mounts, including thumb plate with Alexander the First’s cypher. Various inspector’s/proofing marks. These were issued to various Russian officers and troops during the Napoleonic Wars. Overall 17 in. L. 2nd Item: Embossed brass powder “Peace” flask, […]
Lot 482: Portrait Miniature of Soldier, Hair Work Memorial
Mourning Portrait Miniature of a Soldier, with Hairwork Memorial to reverse. The soldier, who appears to be in his 20s or 30s, is depicted bust length in three quarter view, wearing a moustache and red uniform with his right hand in his coat, against an indistinct gray background. To the reverse is a memorial picture featuring a […]
Lot 481: Miniature Bust of Lord Nelson plus 2 Miniature Portraits
1st item: Miniature Capodimonte porcelain portrait bust of Admiral Lord Nelson, housed in a wood and glass curio or showcase having a lift top and four bun feet. Bust 5 1/4 in. H. Case: 11 in. H x 9 in. W x 5 in. D. 2nd item: Miniature oval watercolor on wafer portrait of young King […]
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