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G. WASHINGTON AND T. JEFFERSON SIGNED SEA LETTERABRAHAM LINCOLN SIGNED APPOINTMENT DOCUMENT, 1861PHOTO ALBUM FILLED WITH 28 CDV PHOTOS
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Atlanta, GA, United States
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Day 2 | Important Documents & Americana

Ahlers & Ogletree is honored to present the lifetime collection of important historical books and documents from The Estate of Fred Bentley, Sr. With more than 900 lots on offer, highlights include the rare opportunity to acquire a William Shakespeare's Second Folio dated to 1632, an Abraham Lincoln signed appointment document, an 1818 copy of the Declaration of Independence as published by Benjamin Owen Tyler, and Mark Twain's 1st Ed. printing of Tom Sawyer. An avid reader and collector his entire life, Mr. Bentley gave generously to his community in support of this passion by founding the rare book rooms at Brenau College and Kennesaw State University. Session 1 : Wednesday February 7: Dickens, Shakespeare, Incunabula and Early Documents Session 2: Thursday February 8: Historical Books & Documents from the Revolutionary War through the 19th century Session 3 : Friday February 9: Important works of fiction and poetry from Mark Twain and others.
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AMERICAN REVOLUTION, ANNUAL REGISTER 1776: The Annual Register, or a View of the History, Politics, and Literature for the Year 1776. Edited by Edmund Burke. Printed 1788, Publisher: J. Dodsley, London. Fourth edition. The first edition
0426: AMERICAN REVOLUTION, ANNUAL REGISTER 1776Est. US$300-US$600
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WILLIAM ROBERTSON, HISTORY OF AMERICA, 1777: Two volume set, The History of America by William Robertson. Printed 1777, W. Strahan, T. Cadell, in the Strand; and J. Balfour, at Edinburgh. First edition. Bindings are full marbled calf with an
0427: WILLIAM ROBERTSON, HISTORY OF AMERICA, 1777Est. US$300-US$500
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ANNUAL REGISTER OF POLITICS AND HISTORY, 1775: The Annual Register, or a View of the History, Politics and Literature for the Year 1775. Printed 1777 by J. Dodsley, London. Second edition. Contemporary bound in brown calf with five ridges having
0430: ANNUAL REGISTER OF POLITICS AND HISTORY, 1775Est. US$200-US$400
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JAMES DUANE, SIGNED REVOLUTIONARY WAR DOCUMENT: This important pay order document to James Duane (1733-1797) is boldly written and clearly readable. For service to the state of New York, Duane set out from Livingston Manor to attend a NY state
0434: JAMES DUANE, SIGNED REVOLUTIONARY WAR DOCUMENTEst. US$300-US$600
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GEORGE BRYANT SIGNED PAYMENT DOCUMENT, 1779: Revolutionary War dated original Manuscript Document Signed, "Geo. Bryant," at Philadelphia, PA. George Bryant (1731-1791), Vice President of Pennsylvania (analogous to Lieutenant-Governor)
0435: GEORGE BRYANT SIGNED PAYMENT DOCUMENT, 1779Est. US$100-US$300
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PENNSYLVANIA PACKET AND DAILY ADVERTISER, 1788: The Pennsylvania Packet, and Daily Advertiser - two volumes: number 2800 on January 25, 1788, and number 2948 on June 15, 1788. Both carry the news of the day, #2800 has a discussion on the
0437: PENNSYLVANIA PACKET AND DAILY ADVERTISER, 1788Est. US$200-US$400
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9PCS COLONIAL UNITED STATES NEWSPAPERS, 1780s: The first being, The Boston Chronicle: Jan 11 to 18 1768; The Independent Gazetteer: December 5, 1787; The Pennsylvania Packet: March 21, 1788; The Massachusetts Centinel: March 26, 1788; The
0440: 9PCS COLONIAL UNITED STATES NEWSPAPERS, 1780sEst. US$300-US$500
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CREATION OF WASHINGTON DC NEWSPAPER DEC 14,1787: Framed newspaper of The Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser. In this 4 page issue, #2765, "it was reported yesterday December 14, 1787 that the state of Pennsylvania has ceded 10 sq miles of
0441: CREATION OF WASHINGTON DC NEWSPAPER DEC 14,1787Est. US$200-US$400
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US CONSTITUTION, THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, 1787: The Connecticut Courant, dated Oct 22,1787 being number 1187, this unbound example comes mounted in an ornate black double sided glass frame, reporting on the debates of the Constitutional
0443: US CONSTITUTION, THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, 1787Est. US$400-US$800
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR, A LOYALIST SPEECH: This uncommon working English speech is a culmination of praise for King George as well as discussing how the house will need to take action and have determination as to the alarming state of affairs
0445: REVOLUTIONARY WAR, A LOYALIST SPEECHEst. US$500-US$1,000
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38VOL ANNALS OF CONGRESS, 1ST TO 17TH CONGRESS: Joseph Gales, Compiler. The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States; with an Appendix Containing Important State Papers and Public Documents, and all the Laws of a Public Nature,
0446: 38VOL ANNALS OF CONGRESS, 1ST TO 17TH CONGRESSEst. US$500-US$800
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SUPREME COURT DOCUMENT WITH SIGNATURES, 1789: An early Supreme Court document. The Supreme Court case is for Campbell v. Willett, a case about debt on the states. One page ALS double sided, signed by Nathaniel Pendleton (October 27, 1756-October
0449: SUPREME COURT DOCUMENT WITH SIGNATURES, 1789Est. US$100-US$300
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