Tag Archive for: Civil War-era

Tale of hot air balloon flight could float to top of PBA Galleries sale, Oct. 20

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Earliest account of the first hot air balloon voyage, 1783-1784, estimated at $2,000-$3,000

Earliest account of the first hot air balloon voyage, 1783-1784, estimated at $2,000-$3,000

BERKELEY, Calif. – On Thursday, October 20, PBA Galleries will host a sale with nearly 450 lots of materials on history, exploration, conflict, cultural development, social progress and technical innovation, both in the Americas and around the globe. Included are books, manuscripts, maps, prints, views, photographs and ephemera. Explorers by sea and land are joined by those in the sky, with aviators and lighter-than-air pioneers. And for collectors of California, there are selections from the Zamorano Eighty. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Baird Chicago-era Coca-Cola store clock, est. $5,000-$8,000

Embarrassment of auction riches at Jeffrey S. Evans, March 2-5

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Baird Chicago-era Coca-Cola store clock, est. $5,000-$8,000

Baird Chicago-era Coca-Cola store clock, est. $5,000-$8,000

MT. CRAWFORD, Va, – The Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates Winter Americana Auction contains everything from advertising and political collectibles to folk art to a large collection of dolls. The massive auction, comprising more than 2,400 lots, will take place during four consecutive days from Wednesday, March 2 through Saturday, March 5. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Civil War painted military snare drum, est. $8,000-$10,000

Hindman presents Frasca collection of Civil War artifacts Nov. 12

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Civil War painted military snare drum, est. $8,000-$10,000

Civil War painted military snare drum, est. $8,000-$10,000

CINCINNATI – On November 12, Hindman Auctions will present The Civil War Collection of James C. Frasca, an incredibly distinguished collector and dealer of Civil War memorabilia. This carefully curated and meticulously researched collection contains relics, weaponry, uniforms, accoutrements, corps badges, photographs, documents and personal items used by soldiers on and off the battlefield. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Revolutionary War powder horn used at the Battle of Concord, est. $90,000-$100,000

Revolutionary War powder horn tipped to reach $100K at University Archives

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Revolutionary War powder horn used at the Battle of Concord, est. $90,000-$100,000

Revolutionary War powder horn used at the Battle of Concord, est. $90,000-$100,000

WILTON, Conn. – A Revolutionary War powder horn, an extensive archive of material about Playboy magazine’s Hugh Hefner and a legal summons signed by the legendary lawman Wyatt Earp will all be part of University Archives’ online auction on Wednesday, November 10, at 10:30 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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