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The following are special non-auction lots, sold at fixed price indicated.

2000. Souvenir Spoon. “Oregon, Portland, Mt. Hood” in design of handle and bowl, with small images of an eagle, man with hoe, and “The Union.” Vintage sterling silver. 4” long. $20.00

2001. Souvenir Spoon. “Pan-American Exposition 1901” on handle. Electric Tower etched in bowl of spoon. Western hemisphere on edge of handle. Maker’s mark on verso, “American Souvenir Co. - Official.” 5 3/4”. $32.50

2002. Souvenir Spoon. Prof. Francesco Fanciulli portrayed in bowl portion, in elaborate uniform. Director of U.S. Marine Band, 1892-97, succeeding John Philip Sousa. A cornet virtuoso and conductor of orchestras and opera, he was arrested when he refused to alter his selection of the Marine Band’s musical program. Although Theodore Roosevelt sided with Fanciulli, he lost his position. Once a prominent figure in American lore – the Fanciulli cocktail was even named for him – this fascinating character has faded into obscurity. Beautifully rendered, heavily beaded on handle. Extra coin silver plate. 4” long. Rare. $70.00

2003. Souvenir Spoon. “Hotel LaFayette, N.Y.,” prominent in Gotham in the 1930s, on 9th St. Inscribed “Reed and Barton - Hopewell Plate” on reverse of handle. 5 1/2” long. Florid design on handle, letters “R.O.” in center. $11.00

2004. Souvenir Spoon. “Innsbruck” in exquisitely detailed gold, red, and black cloisonné enamel onlay on handle. .800 sterling. 3 3/4” long, delicately shaped, probably demitasse. $45.00

2005. Souvenir Spoon. The “Campbell Kid,” 1 3/4” boy figure on handle. Popular 20th-century symbol of the soup company, used in decades of Campbell Soup advertising. “1-S” on verso. $12.50

2006. Souvenir Spoon. “Denver” on handle, “Colorado” and mining tools at end. Sterling. 5 1/2” long. $37.00

2007. Copperplate “Pennies.” View Symbol Side Image   View Text Side Image   Lustrous, 1 1/4” diameter, Masonic symbols on reverse. On obverse: “One Penny,” date, and chapter location of Masonic lodge. Early 20th century. Uncirculated.

A. Portland, Oregon, established 1859. $12.00

B. New York City, 1856. $12.00

C. Lafayette, Indiana, 1844. $10.00

D. Neodesha, Kansas, 1889. $10.00

E. Portsmouth, N.H., 1816. $10.00

F. Lincoln, Nebraska, 1870. $12.00

G. Rouses Point, N.Y., 1859. $10.00

H. Lapeer, Mich., 1874. $10.00

I. Ft. Madison, Iowa, 1863. $10.00

J. Racine, Wis., 1855. $10.00

2008. “City of Philadelphia.” Indenture for transfer of land in South Side and 11th St., Mar. 1810, 21 x 25, payable in $3,000 of “United States of America.” From John Smith and wife to Thomas Williams. Rent payments in amounts of $14 and $28 mentioned. Signed by principals John D. and Elizabeth Smith, with small attractive red seals on green background. Three interesting groups of signatures as well, including one titled “Sealed and delivered in the Presence of Us....” Original folds, some rippling, portions much lightened from old waterstaining, but still significant Philadelphia history. $95.00

2009. Kentucky Derby. Older reprint of the first program of the first day, May 17, 1875. 8 1/2 x 11, brown ink. Mint. $11.50

2010. Admission Ticket. “Christian Convention, Pavilion Rink, Admit Bearer, Sat., Mar. 2-14th, 3 P.M.” With curious stipulation, “Not good 15 minutes after opening.” 1 1/2 x 2 1/4, pink paper. No year, but perhaps 1872, 1878, or 1889. Good. $7.50

2011. “Schools have been kept....” Manuscript document, early 1790s, stating that “Schools have been kept” in stated town of Connecticut. Signed by members of School Committee, also listing details on both sides of letter-size sheet. The beginnings of public education in America. About fine. $22.50

2012. Baseball’s Heritage. Printed report for Otsego County, N.Y., home of Cooperstown’s National Baseball Museum. Tax abstract, 6 x 16, listing how monies were spent there c. 1840, some one hundred years before Hall of Fame. Area also a setting for novels of James Fenimore Cooper, whose father bought the site in 1785. Interesting baseball association. Very good. $15.00

2013. Lou Gehrig. Souvenir brochure, 4 pp., authorized 1964 reprint bearing union label, of tribute to Gehrig. Containing his farewell speech of July 4, 1939, his stats, and six photos, including one with Babe Ruth. 6 x 9, glossy paper. Light marginal toning, else fine. Ex-Manny’s Baseball Land, opposite Yankee Stadium. $55.00

2014. Railroad Passes. 1880s. Pennsylvania Railroad Museum (hinges on back), Freeman auction.

A. For officer of Pennsylvania Railroad, and wife. By American Bank Note Co. Fine. $18.00

B. For Vice Pres. of N.Y., Philadelphia & Norfolk Railroad. Fine. Scarce thus. $24.50

2015. Civil War General Order. “The Capital of the Nation is made a depot of supplies for traitors and their confederates....” Washington, May 22, 1863, 1 p. Ordering all goods entering the capital to be examined; goods without permit to be confiscated. Signed by Asst. Adj. Gen. E.D. Townsend. Fine. $40.00

2016. Civil War General Order. Washington, Oct. 19, 1863, 8 pp. Four soldiers each found guilty of crimes in falsification of documents in effort to criminally extract money from U.S. government; dishonorably discharged, preceded by hard labor. Executive clemency recommended; Sec. of War refused to submit their cases for review by Lincoln, stating that sentences “hardly mark the gravity of their offenses.” Lincoln was usually lenient; here Sec. of War Seward does not give him the opportunity. Signed by E.D. Townsend, later Gen. Few binding holes, else fine. $45.00

2017. Civil War General Order. H.Q., Dept. of the East, New York City, Oct. 29, 1864, 9 1/4 pp. Horrific medical treatment of Union officer in the Ladies’ Home Hospital (of all places), his anger and complaints led to his court-martial and expulsion from the Army. “...For dinner we have bread and water, and fat pork which none can eat, and the men have to go down four flights of stairs to get it, although many of them are hardly able to crawl about....” By command of Maj. Gen. Dix. Signed boldly in ink by Aide-de-Camp. Small binding holes at left margin, else fine. $85.00

2018. Civil War General Order. Washington, Sept. 12, 1863, 25 pp. Listing officers and privates unfit for field service, but eligible for Invalid Corps. Each name shown with company, unit, and one of 19 states. Small binding holes, else fine. $35.00

2019. Civil War General Order. Washington, May 26, 1863, 3 pp. Court martial at San Francisco. Private of 4th Infantry, California Volunteers charged with desertion, assault with intent to commit robbery and murder of another private; sentenced to be shot. Pres. Lincoln approves sentence. Small binding holes, else fine. $55.00

2020. Civil War General Order. Washington, May 26, 1863, 2 pp. Pvt. Ambrose Hall, Co. B, Music Boys, stole $100.35 from another private, at Ft. Columbus, New York Harbor. Hall pleaded guilty and was sentenced to state prison at Sing Sing for remaining portion of his enlistment, and dishonorably discharged. Lincoln approves sentence. Binding holes at left margin, else fine. $55.00

2021. Civil War General Order. Dept. of Florida, Tallahassee, June 28, 1865, 1 p., soon after end of the war. Announcing that railroads of the state will now be run by the respective companies. Also, all purchases for railroads to be stopped; none but essential repairs to be made. Toned, else fine. $43.00

2022. Civil War General Order. Folly Island, S.C. (Dept. of the South), Mar. 19, 1864. Announcing division of Folly Island (a site of Freedman’s Bureau enterprises) into two posts, under command of Col. Alford and Medical Officer Surgeon Mulford. Signed by Asst. Adj. Gen. Fine. $40.00

2023. Civil War General Order. Washington, Apr. 2, 1862, 2 pp. Detailing revised organization of infantry, cavalry, and artillery. Number of regiments and officers in volunteer units are revised according to state. Fine. $35.00

2024. Civil War General Order. H.Q., Northern District, Charleston, S.C., June 10, 1865, 1 1/2 pp. Following the end of hostilities, the Court sentences three soldiers in court martial to hard labor for desertion or leaving post. Signed by Asst. Adj. Gen. About fine. $30.00

2025. Running the Railroads. Group of six different invoices to railroads in Northeast, from suppliers of air springs, lumber, iron, steam gauges, paints, and General Electric. Some with vignettes. Nicely penned. Attractive and fine. $20.00 (6 pcs.)

2026. Running the Railroads. Group of seven different invoices to railroads in Northeast, from suppliers of lamps, coal, steel, oil, wood, nails, and shears. Some with vignettes. Neatly penned. Attractive and fine. $22.00 (7 pcs.)

2027. Railroad Accidents. Two reports, 1891, one concerning a man, the other a cow. Each with letter and list of witnesses. Very good. $13.50 (2 pcs.)

2028. Newburgh, Dutchess & Connecticut Railroad. A.L.S. of Pres. Schultze to Board of Directors, Jan. 21, 1880, 3 pp. With 10 pp., printed and manuscript, on its financial affairs. With original envelope. • Also with Clove Branch Railroad manuscript list of expenses, 3 pp. $14.00 (4 pcs.)

2029. Map of United States. Color, 8 x 11, from Olney’s School Geography. N.d. but c. 1855. Showing southwestern U.S. as “Mexico,” lower California as “Old California,” Oklahoma as “Indian Territory.” Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, and Arizona not yet shown as states. Separation starting at center fold, trimmed to printed borders, else very good. $65.00

2030. Map of Asia. Pleasing color, 12 x 19, from Olney’s School Geography. 1844. With inset of Palestine. Including Chinese Empire, Hindustan, Russian Empire, Siberia, and Persia. Original vertical fold, else fine. $48.50

2031. Pre-Chicago Fire. Map of Illinois by Mitchell, 1867. Pastel colors, and outlined in color. 12 x 15, with pleasing leaf border. Large inset map of Chicago, showing streets and roads in detail, before the Fire. $50.00

2032. Map of New York, Penna., and New Jersey. By Cady and Burgess, 1847. Color, 9 1/4 x 12. Extending from Washington north to Canada, and from Lake Erie east to Mass. Showing cities, towns, court houses, canals, and railroads. Fine. A somewhat obscure cartographer. $60.00

2033. Map of Minnesota. By Mitchell, 1862. 12 x 15. Delightful border of flowers. Pastel colors. Colored in outline. Showing counties, cities, railroads, and lakes. Indian locations noted. Fine. $48.00

2034. Map of Pennsylvania. By Mitchell, 1867. 12 x 14. Pastel colors with leaf border. Colored in outline. Showing counties, cities, rivers, railroads. Very fine. $52.50

2035. Map of Ohio and Indiana. By Mitchell, 1872. 12 x 15. Charming leaf border. Pastel colors and colored in outline. Showing counties, cities, railroads, and more. Fine. $39.00

2036. City Map of New York. With portions of Brooklyn and Jersey City. By Northrup, 1894. 9 1/2 x 24. In color. Railroads, ferries, city landmarks, as well as almost microscopic detail of streets and buildings. A joy to behold for Gotham historians. Partial tear at two of original folds. $29.50

2037. Voyage of Ulysses. Map c. 1775, in French, with titles in Greek. Circular outline, tracing route of travels of Ulysses “after Homer.” 11 x 15, on heavy paper, red and green markings. Covering area from Libya north to Europe. Text terms map a “primitive geography of the Greeks,” the lands shown described in the works of the ancient poets. The oceans are called “a flowing river.” Toning at edge, else fine, distinctive, and pleasing in appearance. $70.00

2038. Chart of Ocean Currents. “...Wind Zones & Routes of Oceanic Communication.” Color map from Warren’s, 1874, showing overlay of currents, winds, and oceans labeled on map of the world. 9 1/2 x 12. Lovely pastel colors. Very fine and attractive. $48.50

2039. Presidential Inaugural Covers. Each with cachet portrait. Postmarked “Inauguration Day.”

A. Ronald Reagan, 1981. $13.50 View Image  

B. Reagan and Vice Pres. Bush, 1981. $13.50

C. Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953. $13.50

D. Richard Nixon, 1973. $13.50

E. Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965. $13.50

F. Jimmy Carter, 1977. $13.50

G. Carter and Vice Pres. Mondale, 1977. $13.50

H. Vice Pres. Walter Mondale, 1977. $13.50

I. George Bush, 1985. $13.50

J. Gerald R. Ford, 1974. $13.50

K. John F. Kennedy, 1961. $15.50

2040. “Kennedy Current.” Special Robert Kennedy newspaper from his Presidential campaign. Issue of May 21, 1968, Vol. 1, No. 7, 4 pp., “published weekly.” Headline, “After Oregon Setback, Kennedy Leads California Race.” It was in California that Kennedy was assassinated that Summer. Light edge toning, original fold. Scarce. $21.00

2041. Robert Kennedy. Flyer from his Presidential attempt. Opening to 10 1/2 x 17. Many photos, bio, and excerpts from his political speeches. As new. $11.00

2042. Robert Kennedy. “Palm card” bearing his photo and “Kennedy for President.” From St. Joseph County, Indiana. As new. $14.50

2043. Eisenhower Music. Ike’s photo on “A March To Eisenhower,” sheet music by Hirsh & Frank, “Souvenir of Inauguration 1953.” White House shown in background. Very fine. $17.50

2044. Inauguration Preparations, 1957. For Eisenhower’s second term. Identification tag, 3 x 6, for staff at Inaugural, imprinted “Sample,” with job category. Unused. Mint. $10.00

2045. Gov. George Wallace of Alabama. Large bumper sticker, red and navy, 3 x 11 3/4. “Wallace for President,” from 1968 campaign. As new. $18.50

2046. Jesse Jackson for President. Three pieces of campaign literature from his 1988 campaign: Flyer, 8 1/2 x 11, with his portrait. “Jesse Jackson - Democrat President.” • “Jackson-Gram” flyer with urgent message. • Newspaper, 4 pp., in Spanish, with his message and seven pictures. Opening to 16 1/2 x 23. As new. $18.25 (3 pcs.)

2047. Vice Pres. Spiro Agnew. Ticket, on heavy board, to Reception for Vice Pres. and Mrs. Agnew, 1973. 4 x 7. As new. $6.50

2048. “Ford to City: Drop Dead.” The famous newspaper headline in New York City’s Daily News that lost Pres. Ford his bid for reelection. Group of three items: Miniature of Daily News headline page. • Carter’s rebuttal on small card, with picture and quote. • Flyer opening to 8 1/2 x 11, with Democratic Party’s campaign points. Carter and Mondale pictured. All as new. $22.75 (3 pcs.)

2049. Ticket to Presidential Inaugural Parade. Clinton, 1997. 3 x 8 1/2, with iridescent trim. As new. $10.00

2050. Pres. Woodrow Wilson. Color rendering of “Wilson delivering his war message to Congress,” on postcard-size card. On verso, printed description and ad for Burton Insurance. Fine. $20.00

2051. McGovern vs. Nixon Campaign. Poster from 1972 Presidential campaign: “For the people - McGovern - Vote Democratic.” Red, white, and blue, 14 x 22. • With McGovern-Shriver campaign flyer, 8 x 14, with contribution stub. Summarizing McGovern’s platform. Both items with minor edge wrinkle. • “Pres. Nixon” label, red, white, and blue, 3 x 6. Very fine. $13.00 (3 pcs.)

2052. Civil War Prints. Original engravings of the war’s leaders and events. Sizes suitable for framing. Fine.

A. Gen. W.T. Sherman. Remembered for his “March to the Sea.” $18.00

B. Gen. Philip Sheridan. $15.00

C. Battle of Cedar Mountain. $12.00

D. Battle of Vicksburg. $12.00

E. Battle of Lookout Mountain, woodcut. $10.00

F. Gen. Benjamin Butler. Wartime Military Gov. of New Orleans. $15.00

G. Gen. George Meade. Traveled with his own ambulance (not shown!). $18.00

H. Gen. Joseph Hooker. “Fighting Joe,” wounded at Antietam. $15.00

2053. Revolutionary War Prints. Engravings of American and British leaders. Sizes suitable for framing. Some with edge toning, else fine.

A. Gen. Henry Knox. Former bookseller-turned-Washington’s leader of artillery. $15.00

B. Benedict Arnold. Brilliant General-turned-traitor. $12.50

C. Gen. Burgoyne. Lost more battles than he won. $12.50

D. Charles Lee. Began career as second-ranking under Washington, ended by court-martial and dismissal. $12.50

E. Gen. Richard Montgomery. Captured Montreal but killed at assault on Quebec. Edges toned. $12.50

F. Samuel Adams. Called “Man of the Revolution” by Washington; signer of Declaration. $12.00

2054. Copperplate Engravings from English History. Oversize portraits of leading personages from numerous fields, from the work Mr. Rapin de Thoymas’ History of England, by H. Tindal, London, 1751. 10 x 16 1/2. Surrounding each portrait are motifs from that person’s field of endeavor. Edge toning, else fine.

A. William Shakespeare. $24.00 View Image  

B. Robert, Earl of Essex. Favorite of Elizabeth I. $20.00

C. John Dryden. Poet Laureate (1670), who produced many epic poems and plays. $18.00

D. John Locke. Philosopher and advisor to government on religion, medicine, affairs of state, and science. $18.00

E. King Henry VIII. Of the six wives. $20.00

F. Cardinal Wolsey. Appointed Lord Chancellor by Henry VIII, later dismissed for failure to obtain a papal divorce for the King. $18.00

G. Sir Thomas More. Followed Wolsey, but six years thereafter executed by Henry for refusal to acknowledge royal supremacy. $18.00

H. Alexander Pope. Poet who enjoyed wide recognition during his lifetime and is still quoted today. $18.00

I. Joseph Addison. Writer; held numerous governmental positions; collaborated with Richard Steele on dramatic works. $15.00

J. Richard Steele. Writer; collaborated with Addison on The Spectator and other popular periodicals; active playwright, and in social and political affairs. $15.00

K. George Villiers. Holder of three titles: Earl, Marquis, and Duke of Buckingham, as well as Lord High Admiral. This did not prevent him from being involved in military failures, social debacles - and impeachment; assassinated. $15.00

2055. Arthur Szyk. Full-color miniature rendering of Israel, portraying its history from Biblical to modern times. On stiff enamel, 8 x 10, in a later private printing. Excellent. $42.50

2056. “Century.” Popular literary magazine of the last century. Dec. 1923 issue, 160 pp. + many additional pp. of special features and distinctive ads, some in color. Article by Romain Rolland on Gandhi, short story by Arnold Bennett, engravings on Christmas theme, superior illustrations of Remington, Gen. Sherman, Book of Hours, and the “oldest woodcut” of 1423. Clean. V.G. Splendid reading. $25.00

2057. “The Delineator.” Fashion magazine, Jan. 1883, 56 pp., filled with news of “what’s new” for ladies, men, and children. Marvelous illustrations. Dresses, coats, hats, and more. Published by Butterick, to become in later decades a leading manufacturer of clothing patterns. Some wear, but intact and clean. $24.50

2058. “Virginia Quarterly Review.” National journal of literature and discussion published for nearly a century. Over 100 pp. per issue.

A. Summer 1947. Articles on “Business,” “Psychological Depression,” William Faulkner, Korea, etc. Fine. $8.75

B. Autumn 1947. Articles by Reinhold Niebuhr et al. “Discoveries about Shakepeare,” “The Devil and Samuel Clemens,” “Why England went Socialist.” Fine. $8.75

2059. Opera. Group of three Metropolitan Opera libretti, from reign of Manager Gatti-Casazza, 1908-35. For “William Tell,” “Cavalleria Rusticana,” and “Pagliacci.” Printed by Rullman, N.Y. In English and Italian; two have a few pages of musical score. Two back covers with image of composer Richard Strauss advertising Knabe Pianos. One with edge wear, others about fine. $23.00 (3 pcs.)

2060. “Internal Revenue Record.” Official magazine issued by Treasury Dept., 1872, 8 pp. Tax, finance, and legal events summarized in this weekly. 9 x 12.

A. Including two articles signed in type by future Pres. Chester A. Arthur, as Collector of Customs. Fine. $26.00

B. Including material signed in type by Sec. of Treasury F.E. Spinner. Small 1/2 x 1” piece lacking from first leaf, affecting six lines of text, else very good. $18.00

C. Including Report of U.S. Supreme Court rulings for 1871. Fine. $19.00

D. Including report of U.S. Supreme Court rulings for 1872. Fine. $19.00

2061. “How to Obtain Patent.” Booklet on patents and trademarks by attorney E.G. Siggers. Printed in Washington, D.C., 1905, 48 pp., 3 1/4 x 5 1/4. Light spine wear, else fine, with attractive covers. $16.50

2062. Spanish-American War. Military telegram, 1899, ordering “five pounds of fresh fish for Friday (at) Wilson Commissary.” On U.S. Signal Corps form, 5 x 8, received copy. Sent from Guanajay Barracks, Cuba, to Commissary Chief at Quemados, Cuba. A new slant on war, from a post near Havana. Notation “O.K.” in ink. Docketing. Light toning. $17.50

2063. Signed Comments. By 20th century personalities, who have signed beneath holograph comments, from pithy to verbose. Each on 3 x 5 card, darkly penned, writing one to nine lines each.

A. Author John Hersey. Pulitzer Prize for Bell for Adamo. Nine-line poem by John Donne, in Hersey’s hand, and signed by him. $38.00

B. Painter Eugene Savage. Prof. at Yale. Five lines on Cezanne and “modern revolution in art.” $20.00

C. Physician Carl F. Cori. Nobel Prize in Medicine and Physiology. $23.00

D. Author of childrens’ books Thornton W. Burgess. $47.00

E. Theatrical producer and playwright Clayton Hamilton. Associate of Mrs. Fiske and Norman Bel Geddes. $19.00

F. Sculptor Francis D. Wood. Work exhibited at National Gallery, Washington, D.C. $14.00

G. English Labour Party leader Arthur Greenwood. “May Peace Conquer the World” on card. With photo of Greenwood and Clement Attlee. $21.00 (2 pcs.)

2064. Anti-Vietnam War Rally. “March on Washington” flyer, May 21 (c. 1970), 5 x 8. With illustration of mob surrounding Capitol Building. “Stop the Blockade! Stop the Bombing! Act Now.” Sponsor was Student Mobilization Committee, a Communist-front group. Requesting volunteers to act as “Peace Marshals” on the march. Excellent. Scarce. $16.00

2065. Wright Brothers. Color postcard of Wilbur and Orville Wright Memorial Beacon, Kill Devil Hills, N.C., where the Wrights made their famous flight. Linen. Unused. $6.50

2066. U.S. Army Inspection Flight. Unusual cover postmarked Mar. 9, 1928, Washington, D.C. to France Field, Canal Zone, via Brownsville, Texas. Flown by pilot 1st Lt. Muir S. Fairchild, with descriptive cachet: “...8,000 Miles - Round Trip - Flying Asst. Sec. for Air...and Maj. Gen. Fechet, Chief of Air Corps.” An historic flight to determine the ability of U.S. planes to fly such distances. This event prepared the way for Lindbergh’s pioneering flights to the Caribbean. Only 200 of these covers were flown; value in 1947 A.A.M.S. Catalogue (#79) was 40.00. Some staining. Very scarce. $85.00 View Image  

2067. Aircraft of U.S. Aero Station. On Bay Shore, Long Island, N.Y., shown in ten postcards, World War I period. Hydroplanes, Curtis #9, etc., used for U-Boat detection. Each card with description on verso. Original printed envelope worn, but cards mint. $65.00 (set of 10 different)

2068. “First American Rocket Airplane Flight.” Cachets on photo postcard, postally used, Feb. 9, 1936, “Greenwood Lake, N.Y. to Hewitt, N.J.” Three attractive cachets: green stamped, black printed, and red label affixed. Famed rocket pioneer Willy Ley creator of this flight. Very fine. $45.00 View Image  

2069. “First American Rocket Airplane Flight.” Cover bearing three cachets as above, Feb. 23, 1936. An attempt was made to carry mail on this later flight. Early forerunner of the V-1 and V-2 rockets of World War II. Very fine. $55.00

2070. Niles Weekly Register. Small-size Baltimore newspaper that tackled big issues; considered America’s first “news magazine.” Nov. 20, 1830, 16 pp. Mr. Stephenson’s railroad engine, Jacksonian politics, rights of Indians, the sugar business, and a plethora of news tidbits from around the world. About fine. $30.00

2071. Niles Weekly Register. Oct. 21, 1820, Baltimore, 12 pp. Discussing Missouri question, Jews in Maryland, Jesuits in the U.S., suffrage, long article on the Navy, and a message to the Indians, signed in type by Sec. of War Calhoun. Few leaves with wrinkling at right margin, else fine. $35.00

2072. Harper’s Weekly. Apr. 25, 1863, 16 pp. Including full page illustrations: “Butternut prisoners taken from life” by T(homas) Nast; Sumter meeting in Union Square, N.Y.; map of Charleston; and double-page view of Charleston Harbor. Adm. DuPont on cover. Some edge toning, else about fine. $35.00

2073. Harper’s Weekly. Jan. 23, 1864, 16 pp. Full page illustration of “Colored Troops under Gen. Wild; Liberated Slaves in North Carolina,” and double page of “Return of Veteran Volunteers on Furlough.” Michigan Central R.R. in snowstorm on cover. Some spine wear, edge toning, else V.G. $30.00

2074. New York Tribune. Apr. 30, 1861, 8 pp. Early war news: “Heroes of Ft. Sumter,” “Ellsworth’s Zouaves” (1 1/2 columns), “Slaughter of Rebels in Ft. Moultrie” (1 1/2 cols.), “Baltimore Rebellion and Lincoln.” Light edge wear, separated at spine. $34.00

2075. New York Tribune. Aug. 26, 1863, 8 pp. Siege of Charleston, disaster at Vicksburg, capture of Ft. Sumter, Beauregard’s refusal to surrender, pursuit of Quantrell’s rebels, the Draft in N.Y. Original fold, light edge toning, else crisp. $44.00

2076. “Everything looks very gloomy here.” New York Times, June 17, 1863, 8 pp. Front-page story on “The Rebels reported moving on Harrisburg” - the preliminaries to the Battle of Gettysburg which erupted about two weeks later. Battle news from Gen. Hooker’s troops, expected to meet Lee’s Army. Gen. Milroy at Winchester; “the enemy at Chambersburg,” another prelude to Gettysburg. Edge toning, original fold, else very fine. $47.00

2077. George Washington’s Death. An old reproduction of Ulster County Gazette, Kingston, N.Y., by Samuel Freer & Son, Jan. 4, 1800, 4 pp. Only two copies of the original exist of this, the most widely documented old newspaper reprint. Pages 2 and 3 bordered in black, and report passing of “our Washington,” on Dec. 14, 1799. Funeral and honorifics described. Several messages signed in type by John Adams. Based on paper, this example judged printed proximate to the last recorded issuance of 1927. Toned with minor edge wear, else very good. $21.50

2078. Boston Post. Apr. 24, 1865, 4 oversize pp. News of surrender, Lincoln’s “funeral pageant” in Philadelphia, cessation of hostilities between Sherman and Johnston. Original folds, edge wear, some toning. $42.00

2079. The Juvenile Portfolio. Weekly newspaper for and by a youth – the publisher who was 13 years old when he started it. Philadelphia, June 18, 1814, 4 pp. Stories, commentary, and jokes. Fine. Certainly quite rare. $8.50

2080. Legal Gazette. Philadelphia, Oct. 20, 1871, 8 pp. News for attorneys: rulings from Supreme Court of Penna. on cases, from Register’s Court, Court of Common Pleas, etc. Small binding holes, light folds, else clean. $9.00

2081. “Guinea Gold.” Newspaper written and printed by soldiers in World War II on the island of New Guinea in Pacific, known as the most-bombed newspaper in the world. From 1942-46, the paper never missed an issue, printing seven days a week. It had a readership of 800,000, and was prized more than rations. Gen. MacArthur permitted his communiques to be printed in this paper twenty hours before any other news outlet in the world, giving the Guinea Gold an exclusive scoop on many wartime stories of major importance. The two issues below each contain such world scoops. MacArthur read his own copy every morning. In a little over two years, some 34 million copies were printed, under conditions defying success. The actual press is now in the Canberra, Australia museum. Printed history of newspaper accompanies each issue. View Image  

A. Headline “Collapse in North Germany – 600,000 Germans Surrender Arms.” May 5, 1945. 4 pp. A world scoop appears on page one: “American rumors of Japanese Unconditional Surrender Offer.” Toned, else fine. $40.00

B. Headline “MacArthur Cripples Powerful Jap Industrialists.” Oct. 2, 1945, 4 pp. World scoop here appears on page one, referring to MacArthur’s seizure and closure of 21 banks and financial institutions, “which are the virtual economic spearheads of Japanese imperialism.” “Gold stocks...have been frozen.” On p. 4, “Moslem threat of Holy War,” mentioning Palestine. $28.50

2082. World War II. Military Police black felt armband, with gold letters affixed, “Armed Forces Police.” 4” wide, with metal fasteners for bicep adjustment. Excellent. $26.50

2083. Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Envelope with his photo cachet, postmarked 1944. V.G. $29.50

2084. “Manila Liberated.” World War II patriotic cover, postmarked Feb. 4, 1945, the day that U.S. troops entered Manila, MacArthur leading its liberation. Red, white, blue, and gold cachet. Neatly applied censor stamp, and signature of noted philatelist Maj. Frank Teixeira of famed 1st Infantry Division, who prepared cover. Now rare. Excellent. Only two remaining in stock. Each, $44.50

2085. “Mussolini Shot”. World War II cover, postmarked Apr. 28, 1945, the day the Italian dictator and his cabinet were shot. Red, white, blue, and gold cachet, neatly applied censor stamp, and signature of noted philatelist Maj. Frank Teixeira, who prepared cover. Now rare. Excellent. $55.00

2086. World War II Soldier’s Ballot. “Official Election War Ballot” envelope, 1944. Airmailed from overseas to Board of Election, Erie, Pa., 4 x 9, red stripes. Soldier’s military address on front, his “Military Elector’s Affidavit” on verso. Two circular postmarks: Army postal cancel and Commissioner’s Office, Erie. For Presidential election in which F.D.R. won his third term. Postal date well in advance of November election. Very good. Interesting. $19.50

2087. World War I. “Welcome Home” imprinted on pinback buttons to welcome returning soldiers. 1 1/4” diameter. Small red, white, and blue ribbon attached (wrinkled), else about fine.

A. Also imprinted “Rainbow - 42nd Div.,” with rainbow design on white. $6.75

B. Also imprinted “27th Division,” red and black. $6.00

C. Also imprinted “77th Division,” green and gold, with Statue of Liberty. $6.00

2088. World War I. U.S. military A.E.F. mail censored envelopes, mostly 1918. Circular censor stamp, plus officer’s name, rank, and “O.K.” Some wear, generally very good. Group of 5 different, $8.00

2089. German World War I Soldier’s Receipt. “Ludendorff Spende,” red and black, 3 1/2 x 5 1/2, thanking for contribution to Ludendorff Fund for wounded veterans. Attractively presented with space on verso for name and regiment of donor soldier. Gen. Ludendorff, a German war hero, became a Hitler collaborator, participating in Munich revolt of 1923. $8.25

2090. Illustrated Book of 1532. Original leaf from De Proligh et Getentis, a pictorial book with woodcuts on both sides of 7 x 10 1/2 page. One to four woodcuts appear on each side, depicting nature: sun, wind, fields, clouds, aberrations, etc. Light edge toning, small residue of green paint at tip of one corner. Unusual. $24.00

2091. Petrarch. Original leaf by the great poet, in Italian. Commentary alongside by Gesualdo. Printed in Venice, 1581. 5 1/2 x 7 3/4, large ornamental initial. Trivial edge toning, else fine. $21.50

2092. “Empresas Politicas.” Printed in Spanish, 1640, by Enrico Nicolao in Monaco. An exposition of the grandeur of the Spanish throne. 7 x 8 1/2. Typical of Spanish copperplate engraving of this period. Generous size type, wide margins. Very pleasing, and very fine. $7.50

2093. Dryden’s Translation of Virgil. In English, printed in London, 1697, by Jacob Tonson. Large page size 9 x 14 1/2. This work took three years to write. Interesting use of brackets and numbering every fifth line. Fine. $11.50

2094. Saur Bible. Leaf from the first Bible printed in America in a foreign language, containing first American printing of Old Testament. In German, 1743. Known as the “gunwad Bible,” of the 1,200 originally printed, only about 150 Saur Bibles survive. 7 x 9 1/2. Some toning, else fine. $25.00

2095. St. Thomas Aquinas. Original leaf from his Catena Aureau Super Quattor Evangelistas. Printed by Wenssler in Basel, Switzerland, 1476. Red and the rarer blue inks generously hand-rubricated on printed letters. 10 1/2 x 15 1/2, handmade paper, wide margins. Minor waterstains at one margin, else very fine. $75.00

2096. Flavius Josephus. Original leaf from his Praelara Opera, his collection of works printed in 1514, Paris, by Barbier, for Renault & Petit. 8 x 11, historiated initial letters. Heads in blackletter type. Single column with side notes alongside. Minor edge toning, else fine and attractive. $25.00

2097. Associate of Erasmus. Original leaf printed by Jerome Froben, whose printing house developed into one of the most important in all of Europe. This example, printed 1554 in Basel, from works of Josephus. 8 1/2 x 12 1/2. Froben’s success attributed to his connection with Erasmus. Decorative large letter. Waterstained in margin. Nice large type. $9.75

2098. First Hebrew Bible Printed in America. Original leaf published by Thomas Dobson, 1814; he had also published the first American edition of Encyclopædia Britannica, and the first secular music by an American - Francis Hopkinson. Leaf printed by William Fry, Philadelphia. 6 x 9. Fine and scarce. With photocopy of title page. $50.00

2099. Book of Martyrs. Original leaf from book which became the first “bestseller” in the English language. By Foxe, printed by John Day, London, 1576. 8 1/2 x 12. Foxe’s anti-Catholic diatribe was later accused of falsification. Lightly toned. $12.50

2100. Music for Immigrants. Sheet music published in early 1900s for the Jewish immigrants in America, exemplifying ethnic transplantation.

A. 1913, “Beautiful Eyes.” Decorative cover. Hebrew Publishing Co., for voice and piano, in English and Yiddish. Very fine. $18.00

B. 1908, “There’s A Secret.” Photo cover. A. Teres Co., for voice and piano, in English and Yiddish. Very fine. $18.00

2101. Revolutionary War. War date partly printed pay order, signed by three patriots. Fine. $22.50

2102. Revolutionary War Medical. “Pay Doct. Beardsley...& Doct. Hinkead...37 pounds 13 Shillings...& Charge the State,” Hartford, June 9, 1779. Signed by three patriots, including J(edidiah) Huntington. 6 x 7 3/4. Handsome dark script. Two original folds, split starting at one. Impressive appearance. $90.00

2103. Revolutionary War. Check-style manuscript document, size 3 x 8, war date. Auditing signature of Col. Sam Wyllys, in Connecticut Line, and commander of a regiment at Bunker Hill. Also signed by William Moseley. Toned, some edge wear. $28.00

2104. Revolutionary War. Certificate of service. Set of two documents, war date, affirming that the person named was a soldier in Continental Army, and entitled to salary stated. One document manuscript, the other partly printed. Signed by patriots. About fine. $70.00 (set of two)

2105. Revolutionary War. Attractively bordered pay order, 1783, just following April surrender. Signed by both Gen. J(edidiah) Huntington (at Valley Forge with Washington, and a Son of Liberty), and Oliver Wolcott, Jr. (Sec. of Treasury and son of the Signer). Fine. $41.25

2106. Revolutionary War. Treasury certificate, war date. Connecticut to pay 6% interest to name inscribed on partly printed document “at or before End of...Hostilities.” 4 x 7. Decorative all-around border. Hole cancelled in center, toned. $38.50

2107. Revolutionary War. Pay order to an officer, 1783, just before end of the war. Partly printed, with all-around border. Signed by Oliver Wolcott, Jr. and Sam Wyllys. $38.50

2108. Trade Cards. Assortment of six different. Attractive ensemble of various products, sizes 1 1/2 x 3 to 3 x 4 3/4. Popular advertising c. 1880s. Colorful, with some gilt. Very fine. 6 for $7.00

2109. Lake Champlain and Lake George. Souvenir booklet, c. 1920, 16 pp., well illustrated, reversing to colorful 18 x 32 map of the vacation area, still popular today. Fine. $14.50

2110. Music Leaf from Antiphonal. From Spain, 1500s, on both sides of vellum, oversize 20 x 27. Early four-line staff, six staves on page, using neumes or notes formed by squares and diamonds. Red and black, with one large initial in blue and red, a second initial in red. In Latin. Fine example of Renaissance large-scale antiphonal, penned by monks for group use in dimly lit churches and abbeys. Lower edge toned, else generally fine and clean. $140.00

2111. Music Leaf from Antiphonal. From Spain, c. 1700, 14 x 20. Using five-line staff, which remains in use today. Red and black. Fine.

A. On both sides of leaf. $90.00

B. On one side of leaf. $65.00

2112. American Legion Medals. Each bronze, with bar and ribbon attached, and small cloisonné Legion emblem.

A. Miami, 1934. Some ribbon wear, else fine. $9.00

B. St. Louis, 1919-35. V.F. $9.75

C. Detroit, 1931. Very fine. $9.75

D. Boston, 1940. V.F. $9.75

3000. One Gallant Rush. Robert Gould Shaw and his Brave Black Regiment, by Peter Burchard. The story of the 54th Regt. of Mass. Volunteers, the first Negro fighting unit in the North. Shaw the Colonel who died leading the charge at gates of Charleston in 1863. It was Shaw who conferred with Lincoln and realized the urgency of raising a black unit to fight for the Union. By 1864, there were 38 Negro regiments in the Union Army. St. Martin’s Press, N.Y., 1st printing, 1965, 168 pp., maps and illustrations, cloth. Light soiling of d.j., name on flyleaf, else fine and rare. $85.00

3001. Speeches and Lectures. By Wendell Phillips, one of the leading abolitionists of the Civil War era. Lee & Shepard, N.Y., 1863, 562 pp., frontispiece portrait, tissue overlay. 1885 gift inscription on endpaper. Some wear of cloth cover, else fine. $30.00

3002. Official Guide - World’s Columbian Exposition. Souvenir Edition 1492-1892. Gold leaf title and image of Columbus on cover. Raspberry cloth. Columbian Guide Co., Chicago, 1893, 301 pp., illustrated. Some shelf wear, light soiling, internally fine and clean. A desirable expo item. $80.00

3003. Space Lawyer. By Nat Schachner, one of Isaac Asimov’s favorite writers. An early science fiction work, the only one by this author of historical biographies. Gnome Press, N.Y., 1953, 212 pp., first edition, cloth. Nick at spine, d.j. edge wear, else about fine. $18.50

3004. Banks and Politics in America. “From the Revolution to the Civil War,” by Bray Hammond. An historical study of American money, with parallels to what is happening in 2009. Princeton University, first paperback printing, 1957, 771 pp., footnotes. Fine. $24.00

3005. Encyclopedia of the Great Quotations. Compiled by George Seldes. An unusual source in several respects: contemporary persons were contacted to verify their words (a special chapter); organized by persons (so the reader has the pleasure of reading multiple quotes by the same person, including Lincoln, Jefferson, Washington et al; the political arena is very well represented (not surprising in view of Seldes’ orientation). Lyle Stuart, N.Y., 1966, 893 pp., cloth. D.j. soiled, edge toning, old waterstaining at fore-edge of first 20 pp. $22.50

3006. History of the American Episcopal Church. By McConnell. From the Indians through the Civil War. P. Whittaker, N.Y., 1890, 392 pp., cloth. Shelf wear, spine shaken. $13.50

3007. Freedom and Slavery in the United States. By Baptist W. Noel. Reprint by Negro Universities Press, Westport, Conn., 1970. Originally published in 1863, London. Cloth, 242 pp. Thin bindery glue stain at inner hinge, else excellent. No d.j., as issued. $15.00

3008. Stories for Speakers. By Morris Mandel. Also for enjoyable reading. Jonathan David, N.Y., 1964, cloth, 294 pp. Small d.j. edge tears, else fine. $13.75

3009. Power of the Purse. By E. James Ferguson. History of American Public Finance, 1776-1790. Revolutionary War, its aftermath, and the financial structure of the new America presented with such figures as Hamilton, Robert Morris, Washington, Franklin et al. University of North Carolina Press, 1961, 358 pp., 19 tables. D.j. torn, minor toning at top edge of introduction, else fine. $19.50

3010. The B.S. Factor. “The theory and technique of faking it in America,” by Arthur Herzog. As timely today as when it was written in 1973. Simon & Schuster, N.Y., first printing, 218 pp., cloth. Edges of d.j. toned, else fine. $16.50

3011. Search for America. Edited by Huston Smith, with chapters written by Eleanor Roosevelt, J.K. Galbraith, Margaret Mead, Erich Fromm, Reinhold Niebuhr et al. Prentice-Hall, N.Y., 1958, 176 pp., cloth. Old rubber stamped price on cover, else fine. $5.50

3012. U.S. Air Commandos. From A Dark Sky, by Orr Kelly. Story of the Air Force Special Operations, from World War II to the present, performing “impossible” jobs that other Air Force units could not do. Presidio Press, 1996, 340 pp., d.j., index. O.P. New condition. $27.50

3013. “For the Railroads.” 1905, defense of the railroads. 4 1/4 x 6 1/4, 191 pp., wrappers. Intro. by Theodore Roosevelt. Countering new anti-railroad legislation passed “without any real discussion,” giving the I.C.C. power over freight rates. Readable and quite fascinating. Chipping outside back cover, front cover waterstains, else good. Ex-Pennsylvania Railroad library. Rare. $90.00

3014-A. Imported Car Spotter’s Guide. A unique automotive pictorial reference work, by Tad Burness. With over 2,000 illustrations of 83 makes, from 11 countries. From Allard to Wartburg, Alfa Romeo to Volvo. Pub. 1979, 8 1/2 x 9 1/2, 359 pp., soft cover. Showing imported cars starting with their first appearance in American showrooms, variously 1940s to 1970s. Some shelf wear, spine sunned, else clean and very good. Now very scarce. $39.00

– Classic References –

3014. Civil War Dictionary. By Mark Boatner. The classic reference in its field. Random House, N.Y., revised edition, 1987, 974 pp., maps. Soft cover. New. $21.00

3015. Webster’s Geographical Dictionary. Latest edition, with over 47,000 places, 218 maps, 15,000 cross-references, 1,370 pp., cloth, d.j. Including alternate and former place-names, and foreign-language variants. In addition to countries of the world, major administrative subdivisions, and cities, in many cases natural features, populations, sizes, and economic and historical information is provided. An essential reference tool for home, office, school or library. Brand new. $34.95

3016. Autographs of the Confederacy. Limited Edition of handwriting examples of the men who led the South. Nearly 600 high quality photographic reproductions. Printed on acid-free paper, bound in library-quality bookcloth, French marbled endpapers, silk ribbon placemark. Nested limitation leaf autographed by Robert E. Lee, IV (great-grandson of R.E. Lee), William Wirt Allen, III (great-grandson of C.S.A. Gen. William Wirt Allen), and compiler Michael Reese II. With today’s prices for Confederate autographs, this pictorial reference can pay for itself in short order. The original - and definitive - work on the subject. Copies reside in the libraries of many descendants of the Generals of the Confederacy whose autographs are pictured within. Not one omission. Published by us, now long O.P. Supply now very limited. (189.00 high bid on eBay.) Mint. $125.00

3017. Autographs of the Confederacy. Extra-deluxe connoisseur’s edition. All edges gilt. Bound by hand, with black silk moiré boards stamped in gold, platinum-grey silk moiré endleaves. Printed on acid-free paper. Numbered limitation leaf, with signatures of Lee IV, Allen III, and compiler. In custom fitted heavy Mylar dustjacket. Content identical to preceding edition. With letter signed by publisher’s book designer, describing history of and materials used in this exceptional collectors’ keepsake binding. A stunning confection – as rare as its subject matter – for the Civil War historian and connoisseur of fine bindings alike. Only twenty copies originally made. Supply very limited. Mint. $225.00

3018. Generals in Blue. Warner’s companion to Generals in Gray, this work comprising his classic reference to some 583 Union Generals. Photograph and biography of each officer, together with extensive notes, appendices, and bibliography. Including invaluable listing of the 1,367 additional Union General Officers who never held full rank. 680 pp., cloth, d.j. New. $34.95

3019. Generals in Gray. The classic reference on 425 Confederate Generals, with photograph and biography of each. 420 pp., cloth, d.j., appendix of battles, exhaustive notes, bibliography. Many of the photographs are from private sources, heretofore little-known, and form a unique portrait gallery. One of the foundation volumes of any Civil War library. New. $34.95

3020. More Generals in Gray. A newer reference work, by Bruce S. Allardice, and adjunct to Warner’s original Generals in Gray. Containing 137 additional Confederate Generals unlisted in Warner’s book. 425 pp., illus., cloth. New. $29.95

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