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The Fifty-State Bicentennial
The Fifty-State Bicentennial Medal Collection, 1st edition proof set of 50 sterling silver coins.
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SMALL GROUP OF BICENTENNIAL,
SMALL GROUP OF BICENTENNIAL, COMMEMORATIVE, MILITARY AND POLITICAL BUTTONS AND BADGESSmall Group of Bicentennial, Commemorative, Military and Political Buttons and Badges,
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THREE NATIONAL BICENTENNIAL 1976
THREE NATIONAL BICENTENNIAL 1976 MEDALS, TWO 1976 BICENTENNIAL JEFFERSON MEDALS AND A 1975 BICENTENNIAL PAUL REVERE MEDALThree National Bicentennial 1976 Medals, Two 1976 Bicentennial Jefferson Medals and a 1975 Bicentennial Paul Revere Medal,
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1976 Franklin Mint 500/1000
1976 Franklin Mint 500/1000 Bicentennial Gold
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THE OFFICIAL BICENTENNIAL DAY
THE OFFICIAL BICENTENNIAL DAY COMMEMORATIVE Sterling Silver medal inside a nice commemorative booklet with printed signatures of President Ford, Cabinet members, Governors, Senate and House of representatives.
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*A 1936 U.S. Norfolk Virginia
*A 1936 U.S. Norfolk Virginia Bicentennial Commemorative Silver Half Dollar.
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A United States Bicentennial
A United States Bicentennial Society Presentation Decanter having etched eagle decoration in original presentation case. Height 13 inches.
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An 1876 United States Centennial
An 1876 United States Centennial Medal Philadelphia U.S. Apprx. 2-1/4"D the bronze metal has a copper color patina. The medal was struck by the U.S. mint and sold to raise funds for the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. "In Commemoration of the Hundredth Anniversary of American Independence...Act of Congress June 1874...These United Colonies are and of Right Ought to Be Free and Independent States".
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1 vol. Norton, Frank H. The
1 vol. Norton, Frank H. The Illustrated Historical Register of The United States Centennial Exposition, 1876. New York: American News Company, (1877). Folio, orig. gilt-lettered, decorated pebbled cloth; some edge wear, spine ends frayed Away. Color frontis.: "Flags of All Nations", double-page, full-page & text wood-engraved illus. Internally generally clean & attractive. Centennial ticket inserted.
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An American Centennial Printed
An American Centennial Printed Textile
Late 19th Century
framed.
Sight 13 x 24 inches.
Property from a Private Collection, Lake Forest, Illinois
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STERLING SILVER BICENTENNIAL
STERLING SILVER BICENTENNIAL BARDESCRIPTION: Sterling Silver bar depicting the Bicentennial Council of the Thirteen Original States. Marked "Sterling"
Total Weight: 56 g
CIRCA: 20th Century
ORIGIN: USA
DIMENSIONS: L 1.0" x W 2.0"
CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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Centennial Book on American
Centennial Book on American MedalsLubat J. F. THE MEDALLIC HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1776 - 1876 (New York; published by the author 1878) two volumes folio later tan boards. The first volume is text; the second volume contains 170 etchings by Jules Jacquemart under tissue overlays. A first rate production.Clean fine condition.
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TWO BICENTENNIAL SILVER ITEMS
TWO BICENTENNIAL SILVER ITEMS 1973 Bicentennial Commemorative Silver medal (Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry). July 4 1971 First Day cover with American Bicentennial Silver Proof.
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The Bicentennial Pageant of
The Bicentennial Pageant of George Washington New York: The George Washington Memorial Association 1932. Portfolio complete with 20 etchings loose as issued in folding case including prints by Hassam Auerbach-Levy Chamberlain Eby Heintzelman Horter Mora and Roth. 19 1/2 x 14 3/4 inches each.
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4 pieces. Posters & C - Centennial
4 pieces. Posters & C - Centennial Exhibition Material: Color Lithograph. "Centennial Calendar, 1876. William Mann: Blank Bookmaker, Stationer, Lithographer & Printer." Philadelphia: W.M. Mann, [1875]. 18 x 13 7/8 inches (457 x 352 mm). Linen-backed, slightly toned, edges slightly dusty. * Tinted Lithograph. "In Remembrance of The One Hundredth Anniversary of The United States: Centennial Exhibition Buildings, Philadelphia, [etc.]." Portland, Me.: George Stinson, [1876]. 27 3/4 x 20 1/2 inches (705 x 520 mm). Occasional minor dust soiling. Shrink wrapped on poster bd. * Sheet music with pictorial lithographic cover. "Centennial Music: Centennial March, E.H. Bailey." Philadelphia: F.A. North & Co., (1876). Folio, orig. pictorial wrappers; some dust soiling to edges. * Framed group of 3 color & tinted lithographic Centennial cards.
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CENTENNIAL LITHOGRAPH, GEORGE
CENTENNIAL LITHOGRAPH, GEORGE STINSON & CO., PUBLISHER(18th century)
Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, In Remembrance of the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Independence of the United States , George Stinson & Co., Portland, Maine circa 1876, color lithograph, sheet without extension at bottom, 27-1/2 x 19-3/4 in.; modern black print frame, 35-1/4 x 27-1/4 in.
Note: This print was thought to have been commissioned by the United States Congress for the official celebration of the US Centennial. It depicts the central figure of Liberty/Columbia figure in center, full length seated holding a wreath of laurel leaves and wearing a Phrygian cap, surrounded by flags and stars, and at her feet is a large eagle holding a shield in its claws. The figure is surrounded by a border of 18 oval bust portraits of presidents of the United States from Washington to Grant. Below the eagle in the center bottom of the image are oval bust portraits of the following six Revolutionary War heroes: Israel Putnam, Philip Schuyler, Horatio Gates, Nathaniel Greene, Benjamin Lincoln, and John Sullivan. Above is a birds-eye view of the exposition grounds and small oval vignettes of Independence Hall, Philadelphia (top left), Bunker Hill Monument, Boston (top center) and Faneuil Hall, Boston (top right). Below the center image is text and in the lower left below the date 1776, is a scene of a Revolutionary War battle labeled "The Struggle for Liberty." Below the 1876 date in the lower right are side by side farm and city scenes labeled "Peace and Prosperity."
Provenance: W. Graham Arader III, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania (label verso); A du Pont Family Collection
Condition:
hinged in, restorations to paper, addition paper at bottom 7/8 x 19-3/4, light toning and fading; frame with minor abrasions
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AMERICAN SCHOOL, BICENTENNIAL MELON
AMERICAN SCHOOL, BICENTENNIAL MELON PAINTING American School (20th c.), "Bicentennial Melon", 1976, oil on canvas, typed inscription to stretcher verso signed "Helen", 7.75"h x 10"w (canvas), 8.75"h x 10.75"w (oval frame)
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8 PC. UNITED STATES SILVER &
8 PC. UNITED STATES SILVER & COMMEMORATIVE COINS: Comprising; 2- National Bicentennial medals, 2- 1974 John Adams Bicentennial Commemorative medals, 2- 1975 Paul Revere Bicentennial Commemorative medals, & 1- 1986 Liberty Half-dollar proof, & 1- 1986 Liberty Silver dollar. All reside in plastic cases and presentation boxes.
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(AMERICANA) Anon., One Hundred
(AMERICANA) Anon., One Hundred Years a Republic. Our Show; A Humorous Account of the International Exposition ... Illus. by A. B. Frost "Tenth Thousand" (Phila.: Claxton, Remsen & Haffelfinger, 1876) 4to, pictorial cloth
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A United States of America
A United States of America Constitution Bicentennial silver and bronze medallion set with stands designed by Marcel Jovine, approximately 210g
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BOOKS: Michener The Centennial
BOOKS: Michener The Centennial two signed books including the signed limited 1/500 first edition along with one other.
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TWO SILVER 1976 BICENTENNIAL MEDALS
TWO SILVER 1976 BICENTENNIAL MEDALS IN CASE Jefferson and John Adams.
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VARIOUS US SILVER COINS, INC
VARIOUS US SILVER COINS, INC BICENTENNIAL 1976 Bicentennial Sterling Silver Medal, 1976 three-piece silver unc set (red envelope), 1969 mint set without envelope, 1967 Half Dollar, 1964 year Unc in holder, two silver Roosevelt dimes with JFK cards.
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(3) Gold Coins - Franklin Mint
(3) Gold Coins - Franklin Mint BicentennialTo include two coins with George Washington and one minted proof coin with mention of 13 colonies 2 grams each 500/1000 Fine Gold .75'' Diameter dated 1976.Property of Detroit Michigan lady.
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TWO 1975 AMERICAN REVOLUTION
TWO 1975 AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL STERLING SILVER MEDALS, SEVEN 1975-1976 GOLD PLATED MEDALS AND FOUR OTHER MEDALSTwo 1975 American Revolution Bicentennial Sterling Silver Medals, Seven 1975-1976 Gold Plated Medals and Four Other Medals
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Collection of political silk
Collection of political silk banners/bookmarks to include; American Bi-Centennial, George Washgton Centennial, birthday wishes, etc., some 20th c.
Largest framed piece: 17.25" x 6.5"oa
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GROUP OF US MEDALS, INCLUDING
GROUP OF US MEDALS, INCLUDING 1936 WISCONSIN CENTENNIAL Group of US medals: 1936 Wisconsin Centennial, 100th Anniversary of F.W Woolworth Co. , Roseville Centennial, Panama Pacific Commemoration of Panama Canal 1979, Old Monterey, US Mint Bicentennial 1776-1976
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BICENTENNIAL PAGEANT OF GEORGE
BICENTENNIAL PAGEANT OF GEORGE WASHINGTON. COMPLETE SUITE OF 20 ETCHINGS. 1932. SHEET SIZE: 14 3/4 X 19 3/4 IN. (37.5 X 50.2 CM.)BICENTENNIAL PAGEANT OF GEORGE WASHINGTON. COMPLETE SUITE OF 20 ETCHINGS. 1932., [Americana/ Prints] The Bicentennial Pageant of George Washington. 1932. Suite of 20 etchings illustrating events in George Washington's life. Edited by John Taylor Arms and Harry A. Ogden, New York. Published by the George Washington Memorial Association, Inc. Printed on G.W. watermarked paper, each signed and numbered in pencil, titles include: 'The Surveyor's Assistant' by Robert Nisbit; 'The Washington Homestead' by Arthur William Heintzelman; 'Warning the French at Fort Le Boeuf' by Sears Gallagher; 'Rallying the Troops at Braddock's Defeat' by Earl Horter; 'Washington's Courtship' by William Auerbach-Levy; 'A Vestryman of Pohick Church' by Ernest David Roth dated 1932; 'En Route to the First Continental Congress' by Eugene Higgins; 'The First American Army' by Ralph Boyer; 'The British Driven from Boston' by Allen Lewis; 'Strategic Retreat from Long Island' by Levon West; 'Valley Forge - Army's Desperate Plight' by George Wright; 'Stemming Retreat at Monmouth' by Kerr Eby; 'The Surrender of Cornwallis' by F. Luis Mora; 'Preventing a Military Dictatorship' by Albert Sterner; 'Dramatic Farewell at Fraunces Tavern' by Samuel Chamberlain; 'The Constitutional Convention - 1787' by John W. Winkler; 'Washington, the Planter' by Louis Conrad Rosenberg; 'New York Welcomes the President-Elect' by John W. Winkler; 'Lady Washington's Levee' by Walter Tittle; 'Washington Enjoys His Beloved Estate' by Childe Hassam (20) Dimensions: Sheet size: 14 3/4 x 19 3/4 in. (37.5 x 50.2 cm.)
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*A 1927 U.S. Vermont
*A 1927 U.S. Vermont Sesquicentennial Commemorative Silver Half Dollar.
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A Group of Six New Orleans
A Group of Six New Orleans Commemorative Medals including a large bronze Cotton Exposition 1884; a New Orleans bicentennial 1918; a centennial celebrating the concord between Britain and the US 1915; a contemporary Battle of New Orleans medal and a 1965 Rex doubloon.
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Framed Harper's Weekly print of the
Framed Harper's Weekly print of the Centennial Exhibition of 1876 titled "The Centennial - Balloon View of the Grounds", copyright 1876, condition: creased, tidelines, discoloration, wear consistent with age; together with a reproduction print, of a later date, titled "Birds-Eye View of Philadelphia".
Both: 22.5" x 32.5" ss / 24.5" x 34.5" oa
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*A 1936 U.S. Lynchburg Virginia
*A 1936 U.S. Lynchburg Virginia Sesquicentennial.
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Framed Centennial Scarf American. A
Framed Centennial Scarf American. A printed centennial scarf of Philadelphia's Memorial Hall Art Gallery 1776-1876; mounted in a period walnut frame under glass; ht. 28 wd. 30 in.
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NINE COMMEMORATIVE PIECES including
NINE COMMEMORATIVE PIECES including 3 Presidential medals Madison van Buren Lincoln; one of James P. Kimball and the Mint; one Bicentennial; one a Finnish Bicentennial presentation piece; and two rectangular (9)
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Commonwealth Century Medal with
Commonwealth Century Medal with 20 bars 1895-97 (Boston).
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NINE 1975 AND 1976 BICENTENNIAL
NINE 1975 AND 1976 BICENTENNIAL BRONZE MEDALS Group of nine Bicentennial bronze medals. Six are 1975 Paul Revere medals and three are 1976 Thomas Jefferson. All are in original packaging from the mint.