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| 241 |
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SUGAR LOAF MT. PARK COLO.
ALBUMEN |
Stereoview on 4.2 x 6.8"
flat mount by "Continent Stereoscopic Company" showing a man with
rifle at the base of Sugar Loaf. |
Minor soil, otherwise fine
condition. |
100 |
200 |
| 242 |
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TWO KILBURN RAILROAD
STEREOVIEWS |
Both albumen arch top on curved
4.25" x 7" mounts. Titles include "725 Ethan Crawford Rock,
Mt. Washington" and "712 Railway Train Summit of Mt.
Washington". Both with B.W. Kilburn, Littleton, N.H. imprint. |
Very good condition. |
80 |
120 |
| 243 |
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REAL PHOTO POST CARD OF DOUBLE
LYNCHING |
A silver gelatin photo of a 1930
lynching of two African American men that took place in Marion, Indian on
Aug. 7th. The men named Shipp & Smith were accused of murder and rape and
were taken from the county jail with the cooperation of the police by a large
mob. The photo was taken by a local studio photographer named Lawrence
Beitler. |
Some bends. |
300 |
500 |
| 244 |
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RARE STEREOVIEWS OF WAYNESVILLE,
OHIO |
Most by Geo. N. Whitaker, lot of
13, many with inked manuscript titles on rear. |
Minor soil, otherwise fine
condition. |
100 |
300 |
| 245 |
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FIVE ALBUMEN STEREOVIEWS OF
WESTERN SCENES |
All 3.5” x 7” flat mounts and
includes three with Muybridge, Bradley & Bulodson imprints and two by
Kilburn Brothers, subjects include Yosemite Valley, & Sierra Nevada
Mountains. |
Minor soil, otherwise fine
condition. |
100 |
200 |
| 246 |
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NINE ALBUMEN STEREOVIEWS OF U.S.
VIEWS |
7 are 3.5” x 7” flat mounts
including two by Charles A. Zimmerman of St. Paul, Minnesota; plus Kilburn
Brothers of Florida, side wheel steam boat, & Echo Lake, N.H., plus
Saratoga Photograph Co. view of Lake Reflection Geyser; plus anonymous view
of Mt. Cannon and Profile Lake; and two4.25” x 7” flat mounts including one
of Columbus Hospital for the Insane by Kelton & Gates, Columbus, and
Chicago street scene by Gates. |
All with some soil and bumped
corners. Good to very good. |
80 |
120 |
| 247 |
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8 ALBUMEN STEREOVIEWS OF NIAGARA
FALLS |
All 3.5” x 7”, and most by Geo.
Baker. |
Minor soil, Very good. |
50 |
100 |
| 248 |
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7 ALBUMEN STEREOVIEWS OF
SARATOGA, N.Y. |
All 3.5” x 7” flat mounts on
yellow card stock by Saratoga Photograph Co., various titles. |
Minor soil and bumped corner,
Very good. |
80 |
120 |
| 249 |
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12 ALBUMEN STEREOVIEWS OF NEW
YORK & VICINITY |
All 3.5” x 7” flat mounts on
orange card stock mounts, all but three are arch top views, various titles. |
All very good. One with bad corner chip to
mount. |
100 |
150 |
| 250 |
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8 ALBUMEN TISSUE
STEREOVIEWS |
All European Scenes, with
watercolor backgrounds and pinhole lights. Four with imprint of G.A.F. Paris,
others all in matching embossed yellow card stock mounts. |
Some small tears. |
100 |
200 |
| 251 |
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ALBUMEN PHOTO OF CLIPPER SHIP BY
N.L. STEBBINS |
Washington & Boston, Mass.
and wonderful 8" x 10" image of a clipper under full sail, matted
and framed in period frame, 14" x 16". |
Slightly light in center,
otherwise fine condition. |
100 |
200 |
| 252 |
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ALBUMEN PHOTO OF SHIP BY N.L.
STEBBINS |
Washington and Boston, Mass. a
fine 8" x 10" of a U.S. Navy steam and sail frigate in harbor,
matted and framed in period frame, 14" x 16". |
Fine condition. |
100 |
200 |
| 253 |
 |
WWI ERA 13 STAR BANNER |
Printed in linen and mounted on
original gilt painted wood dowel with ball finials with canton pattern of
large central star surrounded by 12 smaller in circle, 8” x 22”. |
Minor soil, very good condition. |
100 |
200 |
| 254 |
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44 STAR U.S. FLAG |
Printed wool canton with machine
sewn stripes. Canvas hoist with 3 brass grommets, stamped "Patented Apr.
26th 1870 American Ensign 6-FT.", 38" x 78". |
Scattered moth damage, otherwise
fine condition. |
150 |
300 |
| 255 |
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THREE POLITICAL AUTOGRAPHED
TLS |
Including Hubert Humphrey, Ted
Kennedy & Richard Nixon, all ink signed on typed letters, Nixon is one of
the many autopen signatures on White House stationary, Humphrey & Kennedy
are on Senate letterhead. |
All fine condition. |
80 |
120 |
| 256 |
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MS JOHN PENN 1766 LAND SURVEY
DOCUMENT |
(1729-1795) grandson of Wm.
Penn. Dated Aug. 1, 1766 warrant for survey of 200 acres of land rented to
Edward Ward, in Cumberland Co., Pa., in the southern central part of the
state. John Penn was the last colonial governor of Pennsylvania. Document is
on laid paper and 9.5" x 13.5" with normal folds. |
As above, otherwise fine
condition. |
100 |
200 |
| 257 |
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1850'S HISTORICAL DESK OF CAPT.
KIMBALL HARLOW |
Wonderful large mahogany table
top desk with brass inlay consisting of divided board storage under lid, fold
down top with writing surface and three small hidden drawers within. The name "K. Harlow" is
inscribed on the brass plaque on the lid. Captain Kimball Harlow was in command
of the ship "Telegraph" which was built and launched in 1851 from
Medford, MA. He also was in
command of other ships in the 1850's including "King Fisher" in
1858. Later in history a WWII
ship was named after Captain Harlow. This desk was handed down in the family and through marriage was once
again used by a famous captain. This time it was Captain F.G. Wadsworth, who was in command of the
U.S. Treasury cutter "Algonquin" around the Spanish-American
War. He actually won a race with
other cutters while patrolling the 1901 America's Cup Race Off in New
York. This lot also includes the
contents of the desk which there are over one dozen letters addressed to
Captain Wadsworth including some from the head of the U.S. Treasury Dept.;
three 1903 blank American Cup Race tickets which reads admit ______ on board
U.S.S. Algonquin; large lot of Revenue Service Cutter stationary; copy of
document naming F.G.F. Wadsworth as Senior Captain of Revenue Cutter Service
by Teddy Roosevelt; copies of other documents; pen knife; pen; misc. and
1980's letters explaining some of the genealogy. 9" high x 20 1/2" wide
x 12" deep. |
Small amount of brass inlay
missing on lid and around bottom edge. |
500 |
1000 |
| 258 |
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J. METZER FULL STOCK CURLY MAPLE
FLINT-LOCK RIFLE |
Tiger maple full-stock with
engraved and pierced brass patch box, butt plate, ram rod ferrules and end
cap. Lock plate marked "Sweitner" boldly stamped
"J.METZGER" on top of octagon barrel. Jacob Metzger, Sr. (c.
1765-c. 1826), Frederick, MD. Late 18th/first quarter 19th century. 43"
barrel, 57.5" long. Stock is beautifully carved with scrolled floral
designs and inset with engraved German silver. Standing front and rear
sights, converted to percussion. Uncleaned in wonderful old polished patina,
steel uniform dark brown. |
Tight crack in stock, otherwise
fine condition. |
1000 |
2000 |
| 259 |
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FULL STOCK CURLY MAPLE
PERCUSSION RIFLE |
With engraved lock plate marked
"H. Brown/Dayton". With 40.5" long hexagonal rifled barrel
with steel standing rear sight and brass front sight, brass trigger guard,
ram rod sleeves and end cap and brass stat inset in left side of stock, uncleaned
in dark brown patina, total length 57" with period hickory ram rod. |
Fine condition. |
400 |
600 |
| 259A |
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J. BAILLIE LITHO BATTLE OF
MONTEREY |
Hand colored showing the U.S.
troops charging the Mexican forces, printed in N.Y., circa 1846, matted and
framed in period ogee, 13.5" x 18.25". |
Very good condition. |
100 |
200 |
| 260 |
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GETTYSBURG FOLK ART CANE |
With pyro decoration including
inscription reading "Culps Hill" over 7 Union Army Corps Badges
with nice old patina, 35.7" long. |
Fine condition. |
200 |
400 |
| 261 |
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TWO ALBUMEN CDV'S OF
LINCOLN |
Includes a fine five dollar bill
portrait with back mark of Wm. A. Morrow, Hillsboro, Ohio; and a half length
portrait with back mark of W. Winder & Co., Cincinnati. |
Both with minor soil, second
removed from scrape book with paste on rear, otherwise fine. |
80 |
120 |
| 262 |
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EARLY COPY PHOTO OF CSA
SOLDIER |
A circa 1890 copy enlargement of
an unidentified CSA enlisted man, 7.75" x 9" likely made from an
original salt print. This soldier is wearing a shell jacket with straight
collar typical of many CSA uniforms as well as the broad brimmed hat.. |
Slight corner damage, Very good. |
150 |
300 |
| 263 |
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FOUR CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHS |
Includes 2 cased images, a 6th
plate tintype of a unidentified officer in 9 button frock coat with eagle
belt plate in embossed patriotic full case with gilt U.S. flag; plus a 9th
plate ruby ambrotype half length portrait of unidentified soldier in kepi,
mounted in a black geometric Union case; plus a very worn 6th plate tintype
portrait of Union soldier in 9 button shell jacket, lacking case; and an
albumen cdv of Major General Joseph Hooker with back mark of J.S. Doan,
Cincinnati with orange 2 cent Washington Internal Revenue stamp with inked
cancellation. |
1st minor discoloration; 2nd
fine; 3rd poor; 4th very Good. |
100 |
200 |
| 264 |
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CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SADDLE |
In moderately worn brown leather
with brass mounts and original cast iron stirrups, 18” long. A private
purchase officer type saddle, circa 1862-4. |
Leather to one side missing,
fair condition. |
100 |
300 |
| 265 |
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INDIAN WARS CABINET CARD OF
YOUNG INFANTRYMAN |
In full winter uniform with
great coat, kepi and Springfield trapdoor rifle with bayonet, imprint of
Urlin & Pfeifer, Columbus, Ohio. |
Fine condition. |
80 |
120 |
| 266 |
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MEXICAN BORDER WAR
PHOTOGRAPH |
A 10.5” x 8.5” silver print
photo showing column of U.S. Army artillery and infantry moving through the
Mexican desert in pursuit of Pancho Villa after his notorious raid on
Columbus, N.M. in 1916. Matted and framed, 17” x 14.5”. These photos of this
short lived border war are fairly rare. |
A few creases, otherwise fine
condition. |
100 |
200 |
| 267 |
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JAPANESE ARMY OFFICERS SWORD |
From the Russo-Japanese War,
with 34.75" single edged steel blade cast brass guard/knuckle bow, brass
full back strap with floral decoration, brass wire wrapped black ribbed grip
and brass nut on pommel, total length 40". Includes original nickeled
steel scabbard with one carrying ring & drag, 36.5" long. |
Minor oxidation, and dents in
scabbard, otherwise fine condition. |
150 |
250 |
| 268 |
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MODEL 1902 U.S. ARMY OFFICERS
SWORD |
With 29.75" etched nickeled
steel single edged blade with patriotic motifs, marked on right riccasso with
star of David and "Proved", marked on left riccasso "U.S. Army
Regulation Standard American Made in U.S.A." with nickeled steel
guard/branching knuckle bow, full blackstrap with stepped pommel and black
thermal plastic grip. Includes original nickeled steel scabbard with stepped
throat, 2 carrying rings, drag and sword rig chin, total length 37". |
Slight spots on scabbard,
otherwise fine condition. |
100 |
200 |
| 269 |
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GERMAN WWI HELMET |
In wonderful original early
style cameo painted finish, original leather liner and chin strap and painted
name of owner on inside reading “Mush. Noack”. |
Very minor wear, fine. |
200 |
400 |
| 269A |
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WWII "BRITISH EMPIRE AFRICAN SERVICE
MEDAL" |
A silver 36.4mm diameter medal
with obverse having the continent of Africa with surrounding inscription “African Service Medal Afrikadiens-Medalje”, reverse with leaping springbuck antelope in velt landscape,
stamped on edge “C167586 J.D. Prins”, with original three color silk ribbon, total length with
ribbon 11.5cm. The African Service Medal was the Union of South Africa
campaign medal for service during WWII, instituted by King Geo. VI in Dec. of
1943 and was awarded to soldiers from South Africa who served in the war,
most during service in North Africa. Prins is likely a officer, due to the
lack of Regimental information on edge stamp. |
Excellent condition. |
80 |
100 |
| 270 |
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PRUSSIAN WWI LOBSTER TAIL
HELMET |
With inked Ms. Note reading
Prussian Dress Helmet From the Bismarck era, circa 1915, worn by German
officer who was a staff officer prior to WWI. Brought back in 1918 by Cyrus
(Cy) Cofferty from Franklin, (OH.) when he returned from WWI. He lived on
South Main St., Franklin, Ohio” in nickel finish with original leather liner. |
Nickel worn, otherwise
fine. |
150 |
300 |
