Auction XXI 2003-03-15 Auction - 1190 Price Results - Signature House in CA - Page 8
0023: AMERICAN ARCHIVES0118: [WYANDOTTE NATION PETITION]0591: GEORGE WASHINGTON
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UPLAND, CA, United States
Auction Details

Auction XXI

With nearly 1200 lots, Signature House is featuring a collection of early Presidents, including two very early ALsS by George Washington; a letter signed by Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State; a patent signed by Andrew Jackson; a military commission signed by Lincoln and an ALS by young John F. Kennedy.



We have Pope John Paul II, Saint John Neumann and other Judeo-Christian notables.



Colonial features a full nine-volume set of American Archives that includes a rare “wet ink” engraving of the Declaration of Independence by Peter Force, plus several Signers.



Americana highlights a rare 1807 petition of the Wyandotte Nation signed by eight chiefs with their totems.



In War Between the States is a war-date ALS by Robert E. Lee; several important Jefferson Davis items; a Confederate Kenansville Froelich sabre, an ALS by Union Major General George Armstrong Custer and other generals.



Military features “Bull” Halsey’s military hat; Ernest King’s presentation sword; letters by Patton and uniforms of important military generals.



Aviation Pioneers, Astronauts and Explorers feature a fine signature by James Cook and an archive pertaining to the first Trams Arctic Submarine Expedition aboard the Nautilus in 1930. Scientists include Einstein and Freud.



Our Heads of State & Royalty includes exquisite large signed lithographs of Edward VII and his Queen Alexandra, plus Napoleon and many others. We also have Artists, Cartoonists, Composers and Classical Musicians.



Literature features Virginia Woolf, Edith Wharton, Joyce Kilmer, D. H. Lawrence, Dickens, Hugo, Hemingway, Longfellow, Kipling. and many others.

Entertainment includes Marilyn Monroe’s last film script and gold and platinum albums presented to the Beatles including Sgt. Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour.



We have many Sports figures and collectibles, including a superb Babe Ruth signed ball, an ALS by Ty Cobb and a Cy Young signed HOF card, a fine photograph signed by John L. Sullivan and an SP by Jim Corbett.

SOLD
JEFFERSON DAVIS: JEFFERSON REQUESTS CLARIFICATION OF BEAUREGARD'S BATTLE PLAN170. JEFFERSON DAVIS War-date ALS, 1½pp, 8vo, Richmond, Oct 30, 1861. Excellent content. To Colonel James Chestnut in Camden, SC. In full,
0170: JEFFERSON DAVISEst.
$3,000
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$4,000
SOLD
JEFFERSON DAVIS: DAVIS PROMOTES POSTAL INVENTION171. JEFFERSON DAVIS ALS, 1½pp, 8vo, n.p., Aug 2, 1876. Unusual content. To Dr. M. Davis concerning an invention related to postage stamps. In full, "Enclosed please
0171: JEFFERSON DAVISEst.
$2,400
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$2,700
SOLD
JEFFERSON DAVIS: 172. JEFFERSON DAVIS Clipped endorsement as Secretary of War, 1856, 3¼"x2¾". In full, "Cadet Rifle muskets will be forwarded as proposed by the Capt. of ordnance...War Dept / July 1, 1956." Boldly
0172: JEFFERSON DAVISEst.
$400
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$600
SOLD
[JEFFERSON DAVIS]: 173. [JEFFERSON DAVIS] Virginia election ticket, 4¼"x5", for the only Confederate Presidential election held Nov 6, 1861. Listing "Jefferson Davis, of Mississippi" for President and "Alexander H.
0173: [JEFFERSON DAVIS]Est.
$300
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$500
SOLD
[JEFFERSON DAVIS]: 174. [JEFFERSON DAVIS] Lithograph of the fleeing CSA President, 15"x11", captioned "The Capture of Jeff Davis, His Last Official Act," published at 111 Nassau St., NY. Satiric illustration of Davis
0174: [JEFFERSON DAVIS]Est.
$300
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$500
SOLD
VARINA HOWELL DAVIS: "I WROTE EXACTLY LIKE HIM"175. VARINA HOWELL DAVIS (1826-1906). Second wife of Jefferson Davis, the CSA's only First Lady who acted as his personal secretary. ALS "V Jefferson Davis," 1p, small 8vo,
0175: VARINA HOWELL DAVISEst.
$300
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$500
SOLD
VARINA HOWELL DAVIS: 176. VARINA HOWELL DAVIS ALS "V. Jefferson Davis," 2pp, 12mo, Narragansett Pier, RI, Aug 9, 1891. On mourning stationery to Miss Lanigan. In part, "...very sorry to hear you had been ill & wish you
0176: VARINA HOWELL DAVISEst.
$150
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$250
SOLD
ROBERT E. LEE: DEFEND OR ATTACK?177. ROBERT E. LEE (1807-1870). Revered commander in chief of the Confederate Armies. Superb war-date ALS "R E Lee," 1p, 4to, "Hd Qrs: Sewell Mt," VA, Oct 4, 1861. To General John B.
0177: ROBERT E. LEEEst.
$10,000
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$12,000
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ROBERT E. LEE: 178. ROBERT E. LEE Large clipped signature, "R E Lee," penned in brown ink, 4¼"x2". Laid to heavier stock. Signature somewhat light; o/w VG. Est: $1800-2200 "Presented by Signature House"
0178: ROBERT E. LEEEst.
$1,800
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$2,200
SOLD
[ROBERT E. LEE]: 179. [ROBERT E. LEE] A lock of 10-15 strands of the revered general's hair. This lock was removed from a larger one contained within a ca. 1870 locket [picture of locket included]. The locket was
0179: [ROBERT E. LEE]Est.
$300
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$400
SOLD
[LEES OF VIRGINIA]: 180. [LEES OF VIRGINIA] Nice collection of three autographs by Civil War military commanders related to General Robert E. Lee. Included is a visiting card signed on verso by his nephew Major General
0180: [LEES OF VIRGINIA]Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
FRANCIS S. BARTOW: ONE OF THE FIRST OFFICERS KIA DURING THE WAR181. FRANCIS S. BARTOW (1816-1861). On July 21, 1861, Bartow was the first officer of either Army killed on the field during the Battle of Manassas. A
0181: FRANCIS S. BARTOWEst.
$600
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$800
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WILLIAM NELSON RECTOR BEALL: 182. WILLIAM NELSON RECTOR BEALL (1825-1883). Confederate brigadier general captured at Fort Hudson. By agreement between Confederate and Union authorities, he was appointed CS Agent to supply
0182: WILLIAM NELSON RECTOR BEALLEst.
$100
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$150
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PIERRE G. T. BEAUREGARD: 183. PIERRE G. T. BEAUREGARD (1818-1893). Confederate general who directed the first action of the Civil War, the bombardment of Ft. Sumter; in command at First Bull Run and at Shiloh, assuming
0183: PIERRE G. T. BEAUREGARDEst.
$250
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$350
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JUDAH P. BENJAMIN: 184. JUDAH P. BENJAMIN (1811-1884). CSA Attorney General, Secretary of War (1861-62), & Secretary of State (1862-65). He fled to England when Jefferson Davis was captured where he practiced law
0184: JUDAH P. BENJAMINEst.
$400
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$600
SOLD
ALBERT T. BLEDSOE: 185. ALBERT T. BLEDSOE (1809-1877). Confederate assistant secretary of war; sent to England by Davis in an effort to gain support for the CSA; author; professor; clergyman. ALS "A. T. Bledsoe," 1p,
0185: ALBERT T. BLEDSOEEst.
$200
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$300
SOLD
[JOHN WILKES BOOTH]: 186. [JOHN WILKES BOOTH] (1838-1865). American actor from a prominent stage family who was the assassin of Abraham Lincoln. Original CDV seated portrait with his walking stick in hand. Minor bumping
0186: [JOHN WILKES BOOTH]Est.
$100
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$150
SOLD
[CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE]: 187. [CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE] Hand-forged iron blade 11" in length with 3½" wood cylinder handle. The sharp-edged knife displays an attractive warm brown patina and is tightly constructed.
0187: [CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE]Est.
$1,500
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$2,000
SOLD
[CHARLESTON BROADSIDE]: 188. [CHARLESTON BROADSIDE] War-date Confederate broadside, 6½"x14", Charleston, SC, ca. 1862. Advertising a "Patriotic Musical Festival" to raise funds for "The Ladies' Gunboat," this ornately
0188: [CHARLESTON BROADSIDE]Est.
$400
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$600
SOLD
[BOWIE KNIFE]: 189. [BOWIE KNIFE] With horn handle secured by a single iron pin, this large knife,17¼" in overall length, features a 12" dimpled hammered blade, 2½" in width with some light pitting. It is very
0189: [BOWIE KNIFE]Est.
$2,000
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$3,000
SOLD
[CONFEDERATE PIKE HEAD]: 190. [CONFEDERATE PIKE HEAD] Found in Lexington, VA, the spade-shaped iron blade is 4½" in length, overall 8½". Nicely patinaed with original mounting nail present. Though inflicting few casualties
0190: [CONFEDERATE PIKE HEAD]Est.
$400
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$600
SOLD
THOMAS BRAGG: 191. THOMAS BRAGG (1818-1872). Replaced Judah P. Benjamin as attorney general of the CSA (1861-62). Bragg endorsed the establishment of a Confederate Supreme Court that never came into existence.
0191: THOMAS BRAGGEst.
$100
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$150
SOLD
JOHN C. BRECKINRIDGE: 192. JOHN C. BRECKINRIDGE (1821-1875). Confederate major general who won Battle of New Market; CSA secretary of war; governor of Kentucky. Clipped signature, 3½"x1¼". Boldly signed "J C
0192: JOHN C. BRECKINRIDGEEst.
$100
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$150
SOLD
SIMON BOLIVAR BUCKNER: 193. SIMON BOLIVAR BUCKNER (1823-1914). Confederate lieutenant general leading a division at Perryville and Knoxville. Though he refused commissions from both sides and worked for the neutrality of
0193: SIMON BOLIVAR BUCKNEREst.
$250
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$350