REVOLUTIONARY WAR DEBT CERTIFICATE,MASS BAY, 1777 This December 1, 1777, complete Revolutionary War debt loan certificate document is displayed in a black matted and black frame and preserved under two sided...
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NICOLAS AFRICANO "SEPTEMBER" (1988 COLORLITHO)Nicolas Africano
(Illinois, b. 1948)
September , 1988
Three-color lithograph on Arches paper
30" x 22" (sheet)
Pencil-signed, titled, and numbered (2 / 25) to the bottom...
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RARE DOCUMENT "INSIDE THE CONFEDERACY",NOVEMBER 4, 1864 10" x 7" document, 15" x 12" Document presenting The Confederate State voucher describing two enslaved working in a hospital w/payment to their owner of...
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US PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENT PRESENTED TOMAXWELL CHAPLIN OF CA WITH SEAL A United States Presidential Document presented to Maxwell Chaplin of California with presidential seal, and signed by James Webb, acting Secretary...
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CIVIL WAR ARCHIVE OF JACOB K. LONAS,KNOXVILLECivil War Archive of Jacob Kimberlin Lonas (earlier spelling Lones), Sergeant/Captain, 4th TN Infantry which later became the 1st TN Cavalry. He was born on July...
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JOHN DAVIS AND FAMILY ARCHIVEArchiveof items related to John Davis (1770-1853), early surveyor of Nashville, Tennessee, and his family. Includes Davis's will, numerous land documents, survey maps and some slave...
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KY CAPITOL PRESENTATION DOCUMENT & PLATE1stitem: Ink on vellum calligraphy presentation document for the Governor of Kentucky, referencing the construction of the state's Capitol Building. Calligraphy by Kentucky historian,...
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GROUP THREE ANTIQUE CONTINENTAL MUSICIANFIGURESsatirical, on carved wood barrel form bases. Largest: 7" high, 2" diameter. Soiling, wear, losses (arms), joint separation to one barrel. Please see images. Provenance:...
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TWO LARGE ANTIQUE WHALE TEETHwith somepencil outlines. Largest: 6" high, 1 1/2" long, 1 1/4" deep. Some light cracking. International clients may be ineligible to bid on this item which may contain material not...
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TWO ANTIQUE WHALE TEETHthe largest:4 1/2" high, 1 1/2" wide, 1 1/8" deep. Soiling, splitting, one with cut section. International clients may be ineligible to bid on this item which may contain material not...
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GROUP STERLING & OTHER JEWELRYincludinga sterling "dot" necklace, Northwest Coast sterling/walrus ring, 800 silver portrait locket/pin, coin bracelet. Largest: 2 1/4" wide, 18" long. Weighable sterling 2.286 OZT....
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SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED DOCUMENT, P. HENRY1788Patrick Henry (May 29, 1736 - June 6, 1799) typed text of document on verso. Mr. Henry "was an American attorney, planter, politician, and orator best known for his declaration...
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THREE BRIDGEPORT CT POLICE LOG BLOTTERLEDGERSfascinating group of handwritten BPD log books, August 1912-March 1913, March 1927- April 1927, and April 1931-July 1931, detailing recorded information documenting...
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A REPUBLIC OF TEXAS MANUSCRIPT, LAWENFORCEMENT CERTIFI... ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATE OF MEDICAL CARE RENDERED AFTER BATTERY, WILLIAM S. TAYLOR, DEPUTY SHERIFF, SIGNED, E. J. ARNOLD, PHYSICIAN, MONTGOMERY COUNTY,...
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A REPUBLIC OF TEXAS BILL OF LADING FORSMUGGLER AND FOR... SMUGGLER AND FORGER MONROE EDWARDS, NEW ORLEANS TO GALVESTON, MAY 1, 1836, lithograph and manuscript ink on paper wove paper, shipping supplies listed...
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BOSTON CUSTER'S COLT CARRIED AT LITTLEBIGHORNThis is quite possibly one of the most important Battle of the Little Bighorn firearms ever offered for public sale, a Colt U.S. Cavalry issue Single Action Army revolver...
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DON BALKE (B. 1933) "WOOLLY MAMMOTH"DonBalke (North Carolina, B. 1933) "Woolly Mammoth Walking in Snow Storm" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor on Illustration Board.
Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer...
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RARE MESDA DOCUMENTED NORTH CAROLINAQUEEN ANNE WALNUT ...circa 1770, attributed to the Hillsborough School per MESDA documentation, possibly Martin or William Palmer, molded two board top, frieze drawer with...
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LARGE ENGLISH VELLUM INDENTURE DOCUMENT,1792**Originally Listed At $400**
Northern Europe, Great Britain, Central England, Oxford / Northamptonshire County, Banbury / Boddington, ca. January 12, 1792 CE. A fascinating...
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CHINESE REPUBLIC, PROVINCE OF PETCHILI,£20 GOLD LOAN OF 1913, 5-1/2% BOND Printed in French and English by J. Verschueren of Antwerp, Belgium; Chinese chop in center; with forty-eight (48) interest coupons attached...
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ASIAN: CRICKET CAGE, CHINESE, QING DYNASTY,HOLLOWED GOURD FITTED WITH IVORY RIM AND CAP WITH PIERCED CARVED TORTOISE SCREEN AND CAP, CAP WITH LOSSES (SOME PIECES PRESENT), 5 3/4" X 3. [PURCHASED LIKELY IN 1948.] [VER...ASIAN:...
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? ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS POOLEY (IRISH1646-1723)
HALF LENGTH PORTRAIT OF JONATHAN SWIFT AS A STUDENT IN DUBLIN COLLEGE With later inscription, feigned oval, oil on canvas71cm x 58cm (28in x 22.75in)Provenance...
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Photographic Archive of Miles City MontanaPhotographer R.C. Morrison 1880s-1890s Cowan's is proud to present the photographic archive of pioneer Montana photographer Robert C. Morrison (1850-1938) descended directly...
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Capt. George Randolph Dyer AQM--Lincoln-SignedCommission and Pilot Knob Archive Comprising an early eagle mast head commission partially printed on vellum 12.25 x 15.75 in. matted framed and glazed 14.25 x 17.25 in. dated...
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Pair of Nimschke-Style Engraved Smith& Wesson Model No.2 Revolvers Inscribed to D.B. Dyer .32 caliber RF 6'' octagonal barrels S/N 19189 S/N 17780. Nimschke-style engraving with nickel finish and pearl grips;...
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Historic Guthrie Oklahoma/ChickamaugaPresentation Gavel to First Major D.B. Dyer With associated newspaper clipping and printed pamphlet relating to the opening of the Oklahoma Territory in 1889. The symbolic...
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Gilman Marston Civil War General andPolitician Manuscript Archive 233 letters 82 essays and speeches ca.80 deeds receipts and miscellaneous business records. Ca 1830-1900 (bulk 1834-1859). A son of Orford New...
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Lieutenant George W. Weston 26th IowaInfantry Civil War Archive Lot includes 15 letters and documents (12 war-date); Weston's bayonet & scabbard; scrapbook and relics; wallet including receipts; Bible; 6 photographs....
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Santa Ana California Document Presentedto Charles Lindbergh 1927 20 x 23 in. affixed with the seal of the City of Santa Ana California directed to Capt. Charles Lindbergh / Care of Robert Condon / Omaha Nebraska...
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Manuscript Notes on Conditions at AndersonvillePrison 8pp inked manuscript document with a Lakeside watermark on each page attached with an old straight pin. After consulting with Andersonville National Historic Site's...
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Thomas Jefferson & James Madison SignedLand Grant Plus Lot of 2 including: ?Land grant 1p vellum approx. 11.5 x 15.5 in. Washington (DC) 14 March 1804. Signed by Thomas Jefferson (President 1801-1809) and James...
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An Important Miami Pipe With Ties tothe 1795 Treaty of Greenville delicately carved curly maple stem with engraved bands of German silver and diamond-shaped inlay; brass mouthpiece and German silver tip; stem...
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Framed Group of Civil War DocumentsPlus Related Relics Lot includes six Union Civil War documents presented in an acrylic frame plus relics including:Honorable discharge certificate for Private Frank M Hollister...
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(LINCOLN ABRAHAM) NICOLAY JOHN G. ANDHAY JOHN The Complete Works of Abraham Lincoln. New York: Francis D. Tandy n.d. 24 vols. [uniformly bound with:] The Every-day Life of Abraham Lincoln. By Francis Fisher Browne....
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LT. COMMANDER JAMES PARKER'S FLAG FROMTHE SECOND BATTLE OF FORT FISHER. Handsewn with thirty-four applique stars signed ''James Parker'' on the fly. Approximately 8 1/2' by 16 1/2'. Also included in this lot...
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[Civil War - Manuscripts] Civil WarDocument US Sharpshooter Capt. Charles Merriman Presented with a Gold Watch Two sheets pasted together 7.75'' x 18.5'' dated February 8 1864 at Hinsdale (New Hampshire)...
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