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Sale 24
Manuscript and Collectibles Auction
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Lot 535 |
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The Columbian Centinel, February 11, 1815, Boston. Published by Benjamin Russell, 4 pp, 19¾ x 14 inches. Page 1 and 2 headlines: "British Army repulsed before New-Orleans" and "Highly Important News. The American Army in Louisiana, Under General Jackson, have deserved well of their country!…"Page 2 contains the official report in a famous letter General Andrew Jackson sent to the Secretary of War regarding the events of the battle, and comparing the British losses with his own. Some light text; bottom edge closely cropped, affecting few words of first page.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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| Realized
$115 |
Lot 536 |
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Full-page Engraving of the Statue of Liberty, 1884. January 19, 1884 Harper's Weekly, New York, 16 pp, 16 x 11¼ in. This famous weekly newspaper has a full page engraving of the Statue of Liberty surrounded by scaffolding that was necessary for its erection in Paris to ascertain that all the pieces fitted accurately. The statue was a gift of the French nation to the American people. The prospectus of theproject's Franco-American committee is included as "We design to erect in the unequalled harbor ofNew york a gigantic statue on the threshold of the New World, to rise from the bosom of the waves, and represent Liberty enlightening the World." Dampstaining in upper right corner throughout; otherwise Very Fine.
Estimated Value $50 - 100.
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Lot 537 |
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The Press, Philadelphia, December 19, 1903. Story on Page 2, top of column 6, "This 'Flying Machine' Flies," about Orville and Wilbur Wright's historic flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, just two days earlier. Much detail, although much was erroneous. Includes feature that makes this aircraft different from earlier aircraft. Issue also has Christmas ads for the Edison Phonograph in the last column. Irregular at the spine, browned and a bit pulpish at the edges. One of the best Wright Brothers reports! Historical and a key issue.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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Lot 538 |
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Sitting Bull Newspaper Account. Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, September 1, 1876, 8 pages, 21½ x 15¼ in. Just over two months after General George Custer's ignominious defeat at the battle of the Little Big Horn, the paper publishes a jingoistic article on Sitting Bull that demonstrates intense prejudice and hatred of Native Americans. Titled "Sitting Bull. His Career Looked Into - The Romance Knocked Out of the History of this Wicked Old Red Skin." The writer places "the dirty, greasy, copper-colored hide Sitting Bull" in the same category as "any other leader of savage cut-throats," and continues with more vitriol. Light overall toning, else Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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Lot 539 |
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Twelve Newspaper Issues From 1802. Seven issues of the Columbian Centinel and five issues of the Aurora General Advertiser, one issue from May and the remainder from August, September, and October. One issue is marked for the office of the secretary of war (Henry Dearborn) and one issue for the office of the secretary of state (James Madison). Published during the presidential campaign, as Thomas Jefferson ran against incumbent President John Adams. Much anti-Jefferson content, reporting on the Thomas Jefferson/James Callender scandal, etc. Also, a report that Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin had determined that Timothy Pickering had not embezzeled from the government, and more. General toning, some soiling and edge tears. Overall condition about Good. (12 items).
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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Lot 540 |
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Two Early Alaska Goldminers' Newspapers. Two exceedingly rare, early Alaska newspapers, one entitled Estra! Alaska Forum, Rampart, Alaska, September 1, 1901, 14½ x 11 in. Contains all the news about new digs and strikes. The first column describes "A New Eldorado…Richer than Klondike" about a big strike in the Rhode Island Creek area. Toned overall, else Fine. The second newspaper, is the Daily Alaska Dispatch, Juneau, Alaska, March 13, 1903, 21 x 15 in., 4 pages, with illustrated front, ads, and prospector news. Overall toning; numerous marginal splits and chips, only one of which touches a couple of words of text. (2 items).
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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$345 |
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