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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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ABBE RAYNAL,THE REVOLUTION OF AMERICA, 1781: Bound example of The Revolution of America by Abbe Raynal. Printed 1781 by Lockyer Davis, London. Bound in brown calf with gilted spine decorations and title label. (2),[181] (+1 advert), (2),
0450: ABBE RAYNAL,THE REVOLUTION OF AMERICA, 1781Est. US$100-US$300
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12PCS ENGLISH NEWSPAPERS WITH COLONIAL CONTENT: 12 different newspapers most with English tax stamps and with dates spanning from 1709-1780. The list includes: The Tatler, April 14, 1709; The Spectator, Oct 16, 1712; The Post-Box, Oct 30th to Nov
0451: 12PCS ENGLISH NEWSPAPERS WITH COLONIAL CONTENTEst. US$400-US$800
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US CONSTITUTION, MARYLAND RATIFICATION, 1782: The Maryland Journal and Baltimore Advertiser, May 6th, 1782. An important first printed example of the Maryland ratified US Constitution, printed in full, with Bostonian reactions, toasts and
0454: US CONSTITUTION, MARYLAND RATIFICATION, 1782Est. US$500-US$1,000
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR, CONNECTICUT PAY SLIP, 1781: A Revolutionary War pay slip signed by Elijah Hubbard (1745-1808), a lawyer and merchant of Middletown and New London, Connecticut. A Patriot of the American Revolution for Connecticut with the rank
0455: REVOLUTIONARY WAR, CONNECTICUT PAY SLIP, 1781Est. US$100-US$300
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DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, CONN. GAZETTE, 1776: The celebration of the Declaration of Independence was reported in The Connecticut Gazette, August 30th, 1776 as well as a early report of the British attacking Long Island and a report of soldiers
0457: DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, CONN. GAZETTE, 1776Est. US$200-US$400
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AMERICAN REVOLUTION, THE CRISIS, SEPT 9, 1775: The Crisis, dated September 9, 1775 is a fine example of an early newspaper from London printed on Fleet Street by T.W. Shaw containing a scathing full edition letter to John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute
0458: AMERICAN REVOLUTION, THE CRISIS, SEPT 9, 1775Est. US$300-US$500
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WAR OF 1812, BROADSIDE ORDERS, MASSACHUSETTS: War of 1812 General Orders. A broadside from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts dated July 18, 1814. This demand directive set quantities of men needed for the militia. Nicely detailed giving orders
0460: WAR OF 1812, BROADSIDE ORDERS, MASSACHUSETTSEst. US$400-US$800
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US CONSTITUTION, STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, 1805: The Constitution of the State of Massachusetts and that of the United States; The Declaration of Independence with Washington's Farewell Address Published 1805 by Manning and Loring. Book appears to
0462: US CONSTITUTION, STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, 1805Est. US$300-US$600
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PERPETUAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS, PRINTED 1789: The Perpetual Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, From the Commencement of the Constitution, in October 1780, to the Last Wednesday in May, 1789. To Which are Prefixed, The Declaration of
0465: PERPETUAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS, PRINTED 1789Est. US$200-US$400
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MASSACHUSETTS JUDICIAL REFORM COMMITTEE, 1798: Report of the Committee on the Judicial Reform made to the legislature of Massachusetts, June 21, 1798, (3),[36], (4). Printed by Young and Minns, State Printers. Housed in modern red brown cloth
0466: MASSACHUSETTS JUDICIAL REFORM COMMITTEE, 1798Est. US$300-US$500
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RESOLVES OF THE COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS, 1787: Resolves of the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Together with the Speech and Messages of His Excellency the Governour to the Said Court: Begun and Held at Boston, in the County of
0467: RESOLVES OF THE COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS, 1787Est. US$200-US$400
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PERPETUAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS, 1789: The Perpetual Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, from the Commencement of the Constitution, in October 1780, to the Last Wednesday in May 1789. To Which are Prefixed, the Declaration of
0468: PERPETUAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS, 1789Est. US$200-US$500
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL ORDERS 1791: A general orders broadside marked Head-quarters, Boston, April 12th, 1791. 1 page. Printed by Thomas Adams, and signed in print by William Donnison (1757-1834), Revolutionary War Continental Army
0469: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL ORDERS 1791Est. US$500-US$1,000
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR, MASSACHUSETTS TAX ORDER, 1780: State of Massachusetts Bay tax raising document. The house of representatives dated June 14, 1780, read and concurred by John Hancock, Speaker, later to become first signer of Declaration of
0470: REVOLUTIONARY WAR, MASSACHUSETTS TAX ORDER, 1780Est. US$400-US$800
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THOMAS DAWES, MASSACHUSETTS CHARTER, SIGNED: The Charter Granted by Their Majesties King William and Queen Mary to the Inhabitants of the Province of Massachusetts Bay in New England. Published 1759. Personal copy of Colonel Thomas Dawes.
0471: THOMAS DAWES, MASSACHUSETTS CHARTER, SIGNEDEst. US$1,000-US$2,000
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US CONSTITUTION, MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, 1788: A very early example of political cartooning in the Massachusetts Centinel, February 30, 1788 (Volume VIII, number 39 pp. 153-156). Boston: Benjamin Russell. 4 pp. with pillars illustration
0472: US CONSTITUTION, MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, 1788Est. US$2,000-US$3,000
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR, HENRY CHAMPION SIGNED DOCUMENT: Official document dated February 5, 1777 to raise a company in the Continental Battalion. Signed by William Belcher, Ezekiel Williams with Elijah Robinson and General Henry Champion. An early
0473: REVOLUTIONARY WAR, HENRY CHAMPION SIGNED DOCUMENTEst. US$1,000-US$2,000
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