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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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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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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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1 piece. Hand-Colored
1 piece. Hand-Colored Wood-Engraving. "The Centennial-Balloon View of The Grounds." (New York): Supplement to Harper's Weekly, Sept. 30, 1876. 21 1/2 x 31 inches (546 x 787 mm). Several light to moderate vertical creases. Clean & attractive. Framed. Propert of a Philadelphia Gentleman.
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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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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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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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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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THREE SILVER HALF-DOLLARS.
THREE SILVER HALF-DOLLARS. Cleveland Centennial 1936. Long Island Tercentenary 1936. And Bridgeport CT. Centennial 1936.
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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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THREE FRAMED JHU PHOTOGRAPHS
THREE FRAMED JHU PHOTOGRAPHS Includes "Centenial (sic) celebration 1876-1976", East Baltimore campus, and Decker Gardens.
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SILVER HALF-DOLLAR. Wisconsin
SILVER HALF-DOLLAR. Wisconsin Centennial 1936.
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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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Stevengraph woven silk
Stevengraph woven silk ribbon/bookmarks with Washington and Lincoln; the Centennial of 1876 and the assassination of 1865 are commemorated. the Philadelphia Centennial in 1876 and the assassination in 1865 are commemorated. + Lincoln: 11 1/4"L. Good condition.
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Collection of thirteen Centennial
Collection of thirteen Centennial mottoes late 19th century Consisting of five with Liberty Bell, four with the American eagle, one with crossed flags, one with a medallion of George Washington and crossed flags, one with a female figure symbolizing the Union and one with sketches of buildings at the Centennial, Presidents Washington and Lincoln and an eagle perched on a shield flanked by crossed flags, all with patriotic verse (13). Largest H: 17 in. W: 21 1/4 in. PROVENANCE: From the Stanley and Rose Rich Collection, Fairfield, CT. ,200 Ten with some staining, five of which the staining is moderate to severe. Wear to frames, one with broken corner.
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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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SILVER HALF-DOLLAR. Texas
SILVER HALF-DOLLAR. Texas Centennial 1934.
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TWO SILVER HALF-DOLLARS. Arkansas
TWO SILVER HALF-DOLLARS. Arkansas Centennial 1936. And Oregon Trail 1937.
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*Five U.S. Commemorative Silver
*Five U.S. Commemorative Silver Half Dollars comprising 1924 Huguenot-Walloon Tercentenary 1936 Long Island Tercentenary 1926 American Independence Sesquicentennial 1925 Lexington-Concord Sesquicentennial and 1925 Stone Mountain Memorial examples.
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*Two U.S. Commemorative Silver Half
*Two U.S. Commemorative Silver Half Dollars comprising 1920 Maine Centennial and 1934 Maryland Tercentenary.
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1926 $2.50 SEQUISCENTENNIAL
1926 $2.50 SEQUISCENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIVE GOLD AU58 - Luster of a mint state coin but wear on the legs and figure of Liberty on a coin to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Declaration and founding of USA
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1876 CENTENNIAL SOUVENIRS, CDVS AND
1876 CENTENNIAL SOUVENIRS, CDVS AND 2 BALTIMORE VIEWS, ...A collection of ten (10) souvenirs from Philadelphia and the 1876 Centennial Exposition, plus four (4) Civil War era CDVs with Revenue Stamps, and two (2) early prints of Baltimore, including a rare early lithograph view by Edward Sachse. 16 items total. 1st-10th items: Souvenirs include one (1) unused soap cake depicting Memorial Hall; two (2) Rowland & Sprogle Carbonated Stone Centennial Exposition salt cellars with labels on bottom advertising that they were exhibited in the Minerals Annex; four (4) Liberty Bell earrings; two (2) CDVs of Independence Hall, and one (1) salt spoon with glass-filled end. 11th-14th items: Four (4) portrait CDVs of various unknown subjects with New York, Baltimore, and Washington backstamps and Civil War era 2 and 3-cent revenue stamps. Sizes range from 1/2" H (earrings) to 1 1/2" H x 3" W x 1 1/2" D (salts). 15th item: "BALTIMORE, Drawn from Nature and On Stone by E. Sachse," printed by Sachse & Co., Baltimore, depicting the city from the north with the Washington Monument in the foreground. Framed under glass in an antique veneered wooden frame with silvered rabbet edge. Sight- 20 1/2"H x 29 1/4"W. Frame - 25 1/2"H x 34"W. Mid 19th century. Note: Edward Sachse printed multiple views of his home town in the mid 19th century, but very few exist of this particular version, labeled only BALTIMORE. We are aware of only one other, from the I.N. Phelps Stokes collection of American Historical Prints. Included on the back of this print is a portion of the 1853 Baltimore City Directory, A through BAK, 10 pages. 16th item: VIEW OF BALTIMORE, c. 1830, lithograph on paper, from the engraving by S. Fisher after a painting by William H. Bartlett. Published in Willis' book American Scenery by George Virtue, London, 1839. Matted, unframed. Sight 6" H x 8"W. Note: these items descended in the Hazlehurst family, whose members resided in Baltimore in the mid 19th century.
The Estate of F. Hamilton Hazlehurst, longtime chair of the Vanderbilt University Art Department.
Condition:
1st-10th items: Cracks to soap; some wear and small chips to salts with wear and losses to labels; oxidation to spoon and earrings; light grime, toning, and creasing to paper items. 15th item: Extremely fragile condition. Dampstaining to large area upper right and to most of lower margin, extending into the image. 1" tear lower left margin. Significant losses/holes to upper margin and to center sky area adjacent to the upper portion of the Washington Monument. Toned and brittle. Not examined out of frame. Frame has fading, veneer chips and wear. City directory is a fragment, lacking cover or pages past page 10. 16th item: Sun toning, some grime to mat.
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Printed cotton Centennial
Printed cotton Centennial hankerchief circa 1876 26 x 26 1/2 in.
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CONTINENTAL CARD CO. CENTENNIAL
CONTINENTAL CARD CO. CENTENNIAL DECK.Continental Card Co. Centennial Deck. Philadelphia, ca. 1876. 52/52. Very good. The ace of spades tells the tale with the date 1776. It was made specifically to be sold at the American centennial. Hoch. U18a, Hoch. SX3.
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Commonwealth Century Medal with
Commonwealth Century Medal with 20 bars 1895-97 (Boston).
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COMMEMORATIVE SILVER HALF DOLLAR.
COMMEMORATIVE SILVER HALF DOLLAR. Texas Independence Centennial 1934.
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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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Bright-cut collapsible pewter
Bright-cut collapsible pewter Centennial Exhibition cup philadelphia, circa 1876 White metal collapsible cup in case, engraved on top of case "Centennial Exhibition 1776-1876, Lewis Myers ," and engraved on bottom of cup "T.H. Snyder Philadelphia." Dia: 2 3/4 in. H: 3 in. (cup opened)
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5 COMMEMORATIVE SILVER HALF DOLLARS
5 COMMEMORATIVE SILVER HALF DOLLARS 1920S1920 Pilgrim Tercentenary Silver Half Dollar. 1921 Alabama Centennial Half Dollar. 1924 Huguenot-Walloon Tercentenary Half Dollar. 1925 Stone Mountain Memorial Half Dollar. 1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence Half Dollar.
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TWO COMMEMORATIVE SILVER HALF
TWO COMMEMORATIVE SILVER HALF DOLLARS. Stone Mountain 1925. Columbian Exposition 1892.
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COMMEMORATIVE SILVER HALF DOLLAR.
COMMEMORATIVE SILVER HALF DOLLAR. Lexington-Concord Sesquicentennial 1925.
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TWO COMMEMORATIVE SILVER HALF
TWO COMMEMORATIVE SILVER HALF DOLLARS. Stone Mountain 1925. Columbian Exposition 1892.
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TWO COMMEMORATIVE SILVER HALF
TWO COMMEMORATIVE SILVER HALF DOLLARS. Stone Mountain 1925. Columbian Exposition 1892.
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TWO COMMEMORATIVE SILVER HALF
TWO COMMEMORATIVE SILVER HALF DOLLARS. Stone Mountain 1925. Columbian Exposition 1892.
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2 vols. (1 wrappers) American
2 vols. (1 wrappers) American Centennial Exhibition: Visitor's Guide To The Centennial Exhibition and Philadelphia. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, (1876). 12mo, orig. brick red cloth; moderately scuffed, light edge wear. With 2 fold. maps. Internally generally clean. * "A Britisher." Descriptive Guide To The Buildings on The Line of The West End Passenger Railway Co. Centennial Exhibition Grounds. Philadelphia: David Edwards, [1876]. Part I. 12mo, orig. printed green wrappers; light wear.