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Bids in American Historical Ephemera and Photography

Live Auction

American Historical Ephemera and Photography

May 31, 2024 / 10:00AM EDT / Cincinnati
[FLAGS]. 13-star American flag with medallion pattern. Ca late 19th-early 20th century.
Lot 1
[FLAGS]. 13-star American flag with medallion pattern. Ca late 19th-early 20th century.
Untitled
Estimate: $1,500-$2,500
Sold $1,300
[FLAGS]. 13-star American flag, possibly a US Navy boat flag. Ca late-19th century.
Lot 2
[FLAGS]. 13-star American flag, possibly a US Navy boat flag. Ca late-19th century.
Untitled
Estimate: $3,000-$4,000
Sold $1,500
[FLAGS]. 13-star American flag. Ca late 19th-early 20th century.
Lot 3
[FLAGS]. 13-star American flag. Ca late 19th-early 20th century.
Untitled
Estimate: $400-$600
Sold $650
[FLAGS]. 30-star American parade flag. Ca 1848-1850.
Lot 4
[FLAGS]. 30-star American parade flag. Ca 1848-1850.
Untitled
Estimate: $700-$1,000
Sold $3,500
[FLAGS]. 31-star American parade flag. Ca 1850-1859.
Lot 5
[FLAGS]. 31-star American parade flag. Ca 1850-1859.
Untitled
Estimate: $6,000-$8,000
Sold $6,000
[CIVIL WAR]. 34-star American flag from the George P. Hunt Estate. Ca 1861-1863.
Lot 6
[CIVIL WAR]. 34-star American flag from the George P. Hunt Estate. Ca 1861-1863.
Untitled
Estimate: $4,000-$6,000
Sold $5,000
[CIVIL WAR]. 35-star American flag, possibly a Naval flag. Ca 1863-1865.
Lot 7
[CIVIL WAR]. 35-star American flag, possibly a Naval flag. Ca 1863-1865.
Untitled
Estimate: $1,000-$1,500
Sold $1,000
[FLAGS]. 39-star American flag. Ca 1889.
Lot 8
[FLAGS]. 39-star American flag. Ca 1889.
Untitled
Estimate: $700-$1,000
Sold $350
[SPANISH AMERICAN WAR]. 45-star Spanish American War-era flag identified to George W. Potter, Company K, 2nd Massachusetts Infantry, with related stereoviews, bookends, and other imprints.
Lot 9
[SPANISH AMERICAN WAR]. 45-star Spanish American War-era flag identified to George W. Potter, Company K, 2nd Massachusetts Infantry, with related stereoviews, bookends, and other imprints.
Untitled
Estimate: $700-$1,000
Sold $850
[FLAGS]. 47-star American flag. Made by H. Channon Co., Chicago, IL, 1912.
Lot 10
[FLAGS]. 47-star American flag. Made by H. Channon Co., Chicago, IL, 1912.
Untitled
Estimate: $2,500-$3,500
Sold $3,000
[FLAGS]. A group of 2 American flags, incl. 45-star and 48-star examples. Late 19th-early 20th century.
Lot 11
[FLAGS]. A group of 2 American flags, incl. 45-star and 48-star examples. Late 19th-early 20th century.
Untitled
Estimate: $600-$800
Sold $400
[FLAGS]. 48-star American parade flag identified to eight women, likely honoring their naturalization as US citizens. 1914.
Lot 12
[FLAGS]. 48-star American parade flag identified to eight women, likely honoring their naturalization as US citizens. 1914.
Untitled
Estimate: $800-$1,200
Passed
[WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE]. A collection of items belonging to women's rights activist Mariwyn Heath, incl. "Votes for Women" pennant, Veteran Feminists Medal of Honor, pinbacks, buttons, & pewter figures.
Lot 13
[WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE]. A collection of items belonging to women's rights activist Mariwyn Heath, incl. "Votes for Women" pennant, Veteran Feminists Medal of Honor, pinbacks, buttons, & pewter figures.
Untitled
Estimate: $4,000-$6,000
Passed
[WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE]. Stand by the Women. Vote No on Woman Suffrage Amendment No 1. Woman's Right is the right of freedom from political duties. Philadelphia, PA: Allied Printing, n.d., ca 1919-1920.
Lot 14
[WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE]. Stand by the Women. Vote No on Woman Suffrage Amendment No 1. Woman's Right is the right of freedom from political duties. Philadelphia, PA: Allied Printing, n.d., ca 1919-1920.
Untitled
Estimate: $500-$700
Sold $450
[COLONIAL]. STANDISH, Myles (ca. 1584-1656). Fragment of banner attributed to having been borne at Standish's funeral.
Lot 15
[COLONIAL]. STANDISH, Myles (ca. 1584-1656). Fragment of banner attributed to having been borne at Standish's funeral.
Untitled
Estimate: $500-$700
Sold $1,000
ARNOLD, Benedict (1741-1801). Receipt signed ("Benedt. Arnold"), and issued to a future member of the Connecticut Sons of Liberty. Windham [CT], 21 May [1]764.
Lot 16
ARNOLD, Benedict (1741-1801). Receipt signed ("Benedt. Arnold"), and issued to a future member of the Connecticut Sons of Liberty. Windham [CT], 21 May [1]764.
Untitled
Estimate: $1,500-$2,500
Sold $2,500
[SHAY'S REBELLION]. By His Excellency James Bowdoin, Esq. Governour of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A Proclamation. Boston: Adams & Nourse, 1787.
Lot 17
[SHAY'S REBELLION]. By His Excellency James Bowdoin, Esq. Governour of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A Proclamation. Boston: Adams & Nourse, 1787.
Untitled
Estimate: $2,000-$4,000
Sold $1,000
[WHISKEY REBELLION]. Letter from Pennsylvania militiaman William McCorkle describing "insurgents" in western Pennsylvania. "Headquarters Carlisle [PA]. November 12 1794."
Lot 18
[WHISKEY REBELLION]. Letter from Pennsylvania militiaman William McCorkle describing "insurgents" in western Pennsylvania. "Headquarters Carlisle [PA]. November 12 1794."
Untitled
Estimate: $700-$1,000
Sold $2,000
LAFAYETTE, Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de (1757-1834). Document signed ("Lafayette") to General Louis-Alexandre Berthier, French Minister of War. 5 May 1794. [With:] Lafayette mourning ribbon, 1843.
Lot 19
LAFAYETTE, Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de (1757-1834). Document signed ("Lafayette") to General Louis-Alexandre Berthier, French Minister of War. 5 May 1794. [With:] Lafayette mourning ribbon, 1843.
Untitled
Estimate: $500-$700
Sold $700
[MILITARIA]. A gold presentation medal awarded to Captain J.T. Chew by the Pennsylvania Artillery, 4 October 1829.
Lot 20
[MILITARIA]. A gold presentation medal awarded to Captain J.T. Chew by the Pennsylvania Artillery, 4 October 1829.
Untitled
Estimate: $1,000-$2,000
Sold $3,500

[MILITARIA]. Civil War-era gold sash buckle.
Lot 21
[MILITARIA]. Civil War-era gold sash buckle.
Untitled
Estimate: $700-$1,000
Sold $1,300
[MILITARIA - NAVY]. Walking stick presented to Joseph Rudolph by Captain Giles B. Harber.
Lot 22
[MILITARIA - NAVY]. Walking stick presented to Joseph Rudolph by Captain Giles B. Harber.
Untitled
Estimate: $600-$800
Sold $400
[NULLIFICATION CRISIS]. Proclamation by Andrew Jackson President of the United States. N.p., [10 December 1832].
Lot 23
[NULLIFICATION CRISIS]. Proclamation by Andrew Jackson President of the United States. N.p., [10 December 1832].
Untitled
Estimate: $800-$1,200
Passed
[CIVIL WAR - SOUTH CAROLINA ACT OF SECESSION]. An Ordinance. To dissolve the Union between the State of South Carolina and other States...N.p., [Charleston: Evans & Cogswell?] n.d. [ca 20 September 1860].
Lot 24
[CIVIL WAR - SOUTH CAROLINA ACT OF SECESSION]. An Ordinance. To dissolve the Union between the State of South Carolina and other States...N.p., [Charleston: Evans & Cogswell?] n.d. [ca 20 September 1860].
Untitled
Estimate: $15,000-$25,000
Sold $15,000
[CIVIL WAR]. Charleston Mercury Extra:...The Union is Dissolved! [Charleston, SC]: [Charleston Mercury], 20 December 1860. THE FIRST CONFEDERATE IMPRINT.
Lot 25
[CIVIL WAR]. Charleston Mercury Extra:...The Union is Dissolved! [Charleston, SC]: [Charleston Mercury], 20 December 1860. THE FIRST CONFEDERATE IMPRINT.
Untitled
Estimate: $15,000-$25,000
Sold $18,000
[CIVIL WAR] – [POLITICS]. A group of 18 CDVs of Union and Confederate personalities, incl. Jefferson Davis, Alexander Stephens, Andrew Johnson, & Superintendent of Army Nurses Dorothea Dix.
Lot 26
[CIVIL WAR] – [POLITICS]. A group of 18 CDVs of Union and Confederate personalities, incl. Jefferson Davis, Alexander Stephens, Andrew Johnson, & Superintendent of Army Nurses Dorothea Dix.
Untitled
Estimate: $500-$700
Sold $325
[CIVIL WAR]. BRADY, Mathew (1822-1896), photographer. Gen'l. Robt. E. Lee and Staff. Washington, DC, 1866.
Lot 27
[CIVIL WAR]. BRADY, Mathew (1822-1896), photographer. Gen'l. Robt. E. Lee and Staff. Washington, DC, 1866.
Untitled
Estimate: $3,000-$5,000
Sold $1,500
[LEE, Robert E. (1807-1870)]. Albumen photograph of Robert E. Lee with fabric identified as piece of General Lee's uniform.
Lot 28
[LEE, Robert E. (1807-1870)]. Albumen photograph of Robert E. Lee with fabric identified as piece of General Lee's uniform.
Untitled
Estimate: $700-$1,000
Sold $900
[LEE, Robert E. (1807-1870)]. Ink and watercolor portrait of Robert E. Lee made for Confederate officer & Virginia lawyer Daniel B. Lucas.
Lot 29
[LEE, Robert E. (1807-1870)]. Ink and watercolor portrait of Robert E. Lee made for Confederate officer & Virginia lawyer Daniel B. Lucas.
Untitled
Estimate: $500-$700
Sold $800
[LEE, Robert E. (1807-1870)]. Possibly one of the last portraits taken of Robert E. Lee. Ca late 1860s.
Lot 30
[LEE, Robert E. (1807-1870)]. Possibly one of the last portraits taken of Robert E. Lee. Ca late 1860s.
Untitled
Estimate: $500-$700
Sold $250
[CIVIL WAR]. LEE, Robert E. (1807-1870). Autograph free frank ("R.E. Lee"), as Lieutenant ("Lt."). Washington City, 16 December n.d.
Lot 31
[CIVIL WAR]. LEE, Robert E. (1807-1870). Autograph free frank ("R.E. Lee"), as Lieutenant ("Lt."). Washington City, 16 December n.d.
Untitled
Estimate: $600-$800
Sold $900
[MOSBY, JOHN. S. (1833-1916)]. Albumen photograph featuring Mosby and 16 members of the 43rd Virginia Cavalry Battalion, or "Mosby's Rangers," signed and inscribed by Mosby ca 1887.
Lot 32
[MOSBY, JOHN. S. (1833-1916)]. Albumen photograph featuring Mosby and 16 members of the 43rd Virginia Cavalry Battalion, or "Mosby's Rangers," signed and inscribed by Mosby ca 1887.
Untitled
Estimate: $8,000-$12,000
Sold $8,000
[MOSBY, JOHN S. (1833-1916)]. Autographed portrait of Mosby inscribed to his daughter, Ada B. Mosby.
Lot 33
[MOSBY, JOHN S. (1833-1916)]. Autographed portrait of Mosby inscribed to his daughter, Ada B. Mosby.
Untitled
Estimate: $1,000-$2,000
Sold $3,000
[MOSBY, JOHN S. (1833-1916)]. A group of 4 reunion ribbons for "Mosby's Men," with reunion notice.
Lot 34
[MOSBY, JOHN S. (1833-1916)]. A group of 4 reunion ribbons for "Mosby's Men," with reunion notice.
Untitled
Estimate: $800-$1,200
Sold $2,750
MOSBY, JOHN S. (1833-1916). ALS to General Fitzhugh Lee. San Francisco, CA, 17 December 1895. Revealing insights from conversations with General Robert E. Lee and the doctor who attended Stonewall Jackson at First Manassas.
Lot 35
MOSBY, JOHN S. (1833-1916). ALS to General Fitzhugh Lee. San Francisco, CA, 17 December 1895. Revealing insights from conversations with General Robert E. Lee and the doctor who attended Stonewall Jackson at First Manassas.
Untitled
Estimate: $700-$900
Sold $750
MOSBY, JOHN S. (1833-1916). ALS to Captain Samuel F. Chapman. Washington, DC, 18 June 1909. Discussing the indictment of Jefferson Davis for treason, the pardoning of Mosby's ranger John McCue, and Mosby's support of Ulysses S. Grant.
Lot 36
MOSBY, JOHN S. (1833-1916). ALS to Captain Samuel F. Chapman. Washington, DC, 18 June 1909. Discussing the indictment of Jefferson Davis for treason, the pardoning of Mosby's ranger John McCue, and Mosby's support of Ulysses S. Grant.
Untitled
Estimate: $600-$800
Sold $700
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