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Abolitionist, Author THOMAS WENTWORTH HIGGINS - AQS: Thomas Wentworth Higginson (1823-1911) Minister, author, abolitionist. Higginson was active in the American Abolitionism movement during the 1840s and 1850s, identifying himself with disunion and mili

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Col. Thomas Wentworth Higgenson letter with signature: Col. Thomas Wentworth Higgenson (1823-1911) American Author and Abolitionist. Colonel of the first black regiment in the Civil War. Handwritten letter dated June 23, 1880 with signature / autograph. I

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Civil War Photograph: "Camp of the 5th Vermont Regiment - Camp Griffin - Virginia" Winter 1861-62; frame 10.5" x 12.5"

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Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889-1975) Portrait of the Old Guy: Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889-1975) Portrait of the Old Guy Signed 'Benton' bottom right; also titled, signed, inscribed with medium and dated '1938' verso, oil temp

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Thomas Buchanan Read (American, 1822-1872) Civil War: Thomas Buchanan Read (American, 1822-1872) Civil War General Philip Henry Sheridan oil on canvas. signed 'T. Buchanan, Roma 1868 (lower left). signed 'Sheridan's Ride Painted for Col. Lawrence Kip, Ro

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IRELAND - JAMES I Illuminated letters patent creating Thomas Cromwell the Viscount Lecale, Dubli...: IRELAND - JAMES I Illuminated letters patent creating Thomas Cromwell the Viscount Lecale, in Latin, signed at the foot by Francis Edgeworth, Clerk of the Hanaper, bearing historiated initial letter p

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Thomas Dorsey Native American Painting.: Thomas Dorsey Tempera on Paper Native American Painting. Label inscribed on Verso "Tom Two Arrows" and Titled "Iroquois New Years Celebration". Thomas J. Dorsey, (Albany, NY artist 1935-2007), was als

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(SCIENCE & ENGINEERING.) Notebooks kept by analytical chemist Thomas Hall Garrett during the Civil: (SCIENCE & ENGINEERING.) Notebooks kept by analytical chemist Thomas Hall Garrett during the Civil War and beyond. 10 manuscript volumes, each about 24 to 36 pages. Each 4to, original printed wrappers

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[CIVIL WAR] -- [UTAH TERRITORY] -- [MORMON]. Private Thomas B. Thompson letter archive, Co. D, 3rd: [CIVIL WAR] -- [UTAH TERRITORY] -- [MORMON]. Private Thomas B. Thompson letter archive, Co. D, 3rd Regiment, California Infantry, incl. Mormon and Native American content.12 letters spanning June 1861

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[CIVIL WAR]. 5th New York Veteran Infantry, Duryea's Zouave kepi, identified to James Thomas: [CIVIL WAR]. 5th New York Veteran Infantry, Duryea's Zouave kepi, identified to James Thomas Westlake with CDV portraits. Visor to crown 2 7/8 in. red wool felt kepi with dark blue wool band, br

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Thomas Alva Edison Three Typed Letters.: Thomas Alva Edison Three Typed Letters. Signed, "Thos. A. Edison." Each letter is one page, 10.75"H by 8.25"W (sight size), Edison Laboratory stationery, Orange, N.J. In the first letter, November 12,

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[CIVIL WAR]. Lt. Colonel Thomas Holt, 70th New York Infantry, Sickles' (Excelsior) Brigade: [CIVIL WAR]. Lt. Colonel Thomas Holt, 70th New York Infantry, Sickles' (Excelsior) Brigade exceedingly rare corps badge. 1 1/2 x 1 7/8 in. silver badge; T-bar and clasp to reverse (some tarnish). Obve

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World War I writers Collection of works by Edward Thomas, Rupert Brooke and others: World War I writers Collection of works by Edward Thomas, Rupert Brooke and others comprising: Thomas, Edward. Rose Acre Papers. London: Lanthorn Press, 1904. First edition, small 8vo, original blue q

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(1823-1911) American clergyman and army officer, first to organize Negro regiments in the Civil War, author of the story upon which the film ‘Glory’ was based. Fine S.P. 3.5 x 6.5 in. b/w matted to 7 x 9 in., boldly signed on mat below image. Bottom right corner of mat missing, pin holes to other corners of mat, one light scuff near but not affecting image, otherwise good. Scarce in this format.

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THOMAS WENTWORTH HIGGINSON

Name: THOMAS WENTWORTH HIGGINSON
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Price: 120 USD
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