Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

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Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Documents-Washingtonana

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 480		A Schedule of Property in George Washington's Will. Windham Herald, Connecticut, March 13, 1800, 13½ x 10½ inches, 4 pp. Over 3 columns on pages 1 and 2 have the schedule of property from Washington's will, dated July 9, 1799, Mount Vernon, and signed in print by Washington. It includes property in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, North West Territory, Kentucky, and on the Great Kanhawa River, as well as lots in the cities of Washington, Alexandria, Winchester, and Bath, shares in the Potomac Company, the James River Company, and the Bank of Columbia, and a list of livestock. There are explanatory notes and values for each item. Light foxing. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $345
Lot 481		Columbian Centinel And Massachusetts Federalist. Boston, Massachusetts, January 25, 1800, 20 x 12 in., 4 pages. Large front page, two column description of "Continuation of Funeral Honors in Memory of Sainted Washington…paid by the troops stationed at Oxford." There follows an extensive and detailed description of the entire funerary march, beginning with sixteen guns fired at daybreak, fife and drum brigades, the carrying of a bier and the order of pall bearers, and "the General's horse covered with black, properly caparisoned; boots reversed; led by two servants in livery." A large, monumental obelish, 4½ feet high, with the inscription, "Washington He lives in our hearts." was carried by Master Masons. Much more. Tattered left edge from book-bound removal, not affecting story. Nice dark printed imprint with light overall toning. Handsome and suitable for framing. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $920
Lot 482		Death of Washington Eulogy, Boston, Massachusetts, 1800. An Eulogy On George Washington, Late Commander In Chief Of The Armies Of The United States Of America, Who Died December 14, 1799. Delivered before the Inhabitants of the Town of Boston, At The Request Of Their Committee. Eulogy by George Richards Minot, A.M. A.A.S. Second Edition. Published by Manning & Loring, Boston. Evans #37967. Sabin #49322. Size is 8¼ x 4¾ in., 24 pp. Light overall toning; otherwise Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 483		Death of Washington Eulogy, Boston, Massachusetts, 1800. An Oration on the Sublime Virtues of General George Washington Pronounced at the Old South Meeting-House in Boston, Before his honor the Lieutenant Governor, The Council, and the Two Branches of the Legislature of Massachusetts, At Their Request, On Saturday, the 8th of February, 1800. Eulogy given by Fisher Ames. Published in Boston by Young & Minns, Printers to the State. Evans #36828. Sabin #1300. Size 8¼ x 4¾ in., 31 pp. Overall toning, else Very Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 484		Death of Washington Eulogy, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1800. An Address In Latin, By Joseph Willard…President; And A Discourse In English, By David Tappan…Delivered Before The University In Cambridge, Feb. 21, 1800. In Solemn Commemoration Of General George Washington. Published by Samuel Etheridge, 1800. Evans #39100. Sabin #104059. 8¼ x 4¾ in., 44 pp. Light overall toning, else Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 485		Death of Washington Eulogy, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1800. A Discourse Delivered December 29, 1799; Occasioned By the Melancholy Death of George Washington Lieutenant General And Commander in Chief Of The Armies Of The United States Of America; Who Departed This Life, December 14, 1799…., Eulogy delivered by John Foster, A.M., Pastor of the Third Church and Society in Cambridge, "Published at the request of the hearers," printed by Samuel Hall, Boston, 1800. Evans #37848. Sabin #25236. 8¼ x 4¾ in., 22 pp. Light to moderate overall toning; blank last page partially detached, else Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 486		Death of Washington Eulogy, Charlestown, Massachusetts, 1800. A Prayer and Sermon Delivered at Charlestown, December 31, 1799; On the Death of George Washington Late President….Who Departed this life, at Mount Vernon, In Virginia on the 14th of the Same Month, In the 69th Year of His Age: With an Additional Sketch Of His Life. Eulogy by Jedidiah Morse, DD Pastor of The Church in Charlestown. Printed by Samuel Etheridge, Charlestown, 1800. The book also contains an account of the proceedings of the town before the eulogy, such as "The flags of the wharves at the shore were displayed half-staff…." The back section of the book contains a long letter by the French officer La Roche, a detailed description of Mount Vernon, "An account of the illness and death of George Washington"; and a descrription of Washington's funeral and internment at Mount Vernon, with a wood-cut illustration showing Washington's coffin with the position and names of the pall bearers. Also included are President John Adams' message to the Congress on Washington's death, and a printed letter from Martha Washington thanking the Congress. The final section contains "Washington's Farewell Address to the People of the United States." Evans #37128. Sabin #12114. Size 8¼ x 4¾ in., 56 pp. Normal overall light toning. Water stain on back blank page. Last two pages detached and with rough edges. Front cover page partially detached with chip missing at spine' otherwise, needing only a new rebinding. Scarce! Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 487		Death of Washington Eulogy, Chelsea, Massachusetts, 1800. A Sermon Delivered At Chelsea, January 14, 1800. A Day Devoted By The Inhabitants Of Said Town, To Pay Their Tribute Of Grief On The Sorrowful Event Of The Death Of George Washington. Eulogy by the Rev. Phillips Payson. Printed by Samuel Etheridge, Charlestown, 1800. Evans #38201. Sabin #59314. 8¼ x 4¾ in., 15 pp. Light toning, else Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690
Lot 488		Death of Washington Eulogy, Dorchester, Massachusetts, 1800. A Discourse Delivered At Dorchester, Dec. 29, 1799. Being The Lord's Day After Hearing The Distressing Intelligence Of The Death Of General George Washington…. Eulogy by Thaddeus Mason Harris. Printed by Samuel Etheridge, Charlestown, 1800. Evans #3758. Sabin #30509. 8¼ x 4¾ in., 16 pp. Light toning; eight pages have a 1 in. border tear, not affecting text. Very Good. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690
Lot 489		Death of Washington Eulogy, Ipswitch, Massachusetts, 1800. A Discourse on the character and Death of General George Washington, Late President of the United States of America, Delivered at Ipswitch on the 22nd February, AD 1800. Eulogy by Joseph Dana, A.M., Pastor of the south Church, and "Published By Desire." Printed by Edmond M. Blunt, Newburyport, 1800. Evans #37288. Sabin #8432. Size 8 x 4¾ in., 29 pp., including a Hymn page (detached but present). Overall toning; otherwise, Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 490		Death of Washington Eulogy, Lynn, Massachusetts, 1800. An Eulogy On The Memory Of General George Washington, Who died December 14, 1799, aged 68. Pronounced At The Request Of The Citizens Of Lynn, Jan. 13, 1800, And Published By The Desire Of The Committee Of Arrangements. Eulogy by Thomas Cushing Thacher, A.M. Published by Manning & Loring, Boston. Evans #38623. Sabin #95203. Size 8¼ x 4¾ in., 12 pp. Light overall toning, else Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 491		Death of Washington Eulogy, Medford, Massachusetts, 1800. A Discourse, Delivered December 29, 1799, The Lords-Day Immediately Following the Melancholy tidings Of The Loss Sustained By The Nation In The Death Of Its Most Eminent Citizen, George Washington…. Eulogy by David Osgood, DD. Published by Samuel Hall, Boston, 1800. Evans #38130. Sabin #57774. 8¼ x 4¾ in., 19 pp. Owner's name, "Rev. Isaacs" inscribed on first page. Light overall toning, else Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 492		Death of Washington Eulogy, Medford, Massachusetts, 1800. An Eulogy On General Washington; Delivered Before The Inhabitants Of The Town Of Medford, Agreeably To Their Vote, At The Request Of Their Committee, On The 13th of January, 1800. Eulogy delivered by John Brooks, A.M. M.M.S. & A.A.S. Printed by Samuel Hall, Boston, 1800. Evans #33650. Sabin #8356. Size is 8¼ x 4¾ in., 15 pp. Water spot at lower left of front page, which is partially detached; owner's name, "Rev. Isaac" at top right; overall moderate toning. Very Good. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 493		Death of Washington Eulogy, Mendon, Massachusetts, 1800. A sermon occasioned by the death of his Excellency George Washington Lieutenant General of the American Army and late President of the United States. Who departed this life, December 14 1799. Eulogy by Caleb Alexander, pastor of the church in Mendon. "Published by desire." Printed by Samuel Hall, Boston, 1800. Evans #36793. Sabin $723. Size 8¼ x 5¾ in., 23 pp. Overall toning and front page partially detached., else Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 494		Death of Washington Eulogy, Milton, Massachusetts, 1800. Eulogy on the Illustrious George Washington Pronounced at Milton, twenty-second February, 1800. By Charles Pinckney Sumner. Printed by H. Mann, Dedham, 1800. Pen inscription on the cover: "George Drake Esquire, if he will accept from his most respectful, much obliged humble servant, The Author." Evans #38586. Sabin #93693. Size is 8¼ x 4¾ in., 24 pp. Small repair tear crease on 3rd page, heavy to light toning throughout, and back page detached; otherwise, Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 495		Death of Washington Eulogy, New York, New York, 1800. An Oration Upon The Death Of General Washington by Gouverneur Morris. Delivered At The Request Of The Corporation of the City of New-York, On the 31st Day of December 1799. And Published by their Request. Published by John Furman, New York, 1800. Evans # 38002. Sabin # 50831. Size 8¼ x 4¾ in., 24 pp. Overall light toning, else Fine. Gouverneur Morris was a delegate to the first Provincial Congress in 1775 and attracted attention by his report and speech on the mode of issuing a paper currency by the Continental Congress. He was also a delegate to the Constitutional Convention and served in the U.S. Senate from 1800-1803. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 496		Death of Washington Eulogy, Oxford, Massachusetts, 1800. A Funeral Oration On George Washington, Late General of the Armies Of The Armies Of The United States. Pronounced At Oxford, Massachusetts, At The Request Of The Field Officers Of The Brigade Stationed At That Place, On The 15th Jan. 1800…. Eulogy by Josiah Dunham, A.M. Capt. 16th U.S. Regiment. Printed at Boston by Manning & Loring, For Joseph Nancrede. Evans #37334. Sabin #21282. Size 8¼ x 4¾ in., 20 pp. Overall light toning; front page partially detached, else Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 497		Death of Washington Eulogy, Portland, Maine, 1800. An Oration on the Sublime Virtues of General George Washington Late President…Pronounced Before The Inhabitants Of Portland, February 22nd, 1800, By Appointment Of The Selectmen, Agreeable To The Vote Of The Town. Eulogy by Isaac Parker. Printed by Elezer Alley Jenks, Portland, 1800. Evans #38190. Sabin #58690. 8¼ x 4¾ in. 24 pp. Minor toning and foxing, else Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 498		Death of Washington Eulogy, Weymouth, Massachusetts, 1800. An Oration In Honour To The Memory Of General George Washington…Delivered Before The Inhabitants Of The Town Of Weymouth, At The Request Of Their Selectmen, On the 22d day of February, 1800. Eulogy by Cottom Tufts. Printed by Samuel Hall, Boston, 1800. Evans #39681. Sabin #97414. 8¼ x 4¾ in., 19 pp. Light overall toning; small ¾ in. tear affecting border of four pages, else Very Good. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $345
Lot 499		J. Sartain. Washington and His Family. Engraving by Sartain from a painting by Edward Savage, published by William Smith of Philadelphia, c. 1840s or 1850s, 18 x 24 in. The uncolored print shows George and Martha Washington, her two children, George Washington Parke Custis and Eleanor Parke Custis, and Washington's loyal man servant, William Lee. Light overall toning, else bright and handsome. Housed in a gorgeous regilded frame. Overall size is 20½ x 26¾ in. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 500		Sand-Cast George Washington Iron Door Stop. Rare late 18th or early 19th century hand sand-cast door stop of General George Washington in full-length military uniform, with epaulets showing his rank. An impressive 8¾ inhes high and a full 5 inches in width at the base. Weight is 5 pounds. Lovely black/brown patina on the obverse with ancient rust spotting on the reverse and base. Obtained by an Americana collector from an old farm house estate in the Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania area. Washington and his troops spent a short period of time in this part of Pennsylvania, passing up through to Valley Forge, and was well remembered and revered by the local inhabitants. This exceedingly rare Washington piece is sure to elicit strong bids from serious Revolutionary War collectors. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 501		"Washington's Farewell Address to the People of the United States". Printed by C.S. Van Winkle, New York, 1812, 6½ x 4¼ in., 47 pp. Published for the Washington Benevolent Society. Original marbled boards, calfskin spine; frontispiece portrait of Washington. Partly-printed certification page, after title page, engrossed in brown ink, admitting Elijah Bottwood to the Benevolent Society of the County of Hampshire, town of Northampton. The volume reprints Washington's September 17, 1796 farewell address. Light toning throughout; leather and marbled binding is tight, with some wear to edges. A fine example. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold