- Julian Oliver Davidson painting
Julian Oliver Davidson painting (Nyack, New York, 1853-1894), "The Burning of the USS Congress, March 8, 1862", dramatic Civil War depiction, shows the attack and burning of the USS Congress by the CSS Virginia pictured in the background, signed and dated lower left "J.O. Davidson 92", oil on canvas, 59 x 34-1/8 in.; 20th century gold painted wood frame. Lined with Masonite, yellowing of varnish, crackle, retouch at two points at left in smoke billows, one point on right "net arm" and some small scattered points; frame with abrasions. Property of a Georgia Collector.
- *(LINCOLN ABRAHAM) Message of the
*(LINCOLN ABRAHAM) Message of the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress at the Commencement of the Third Session of the Thirty-Seventh Congress. Washington: Government Printing Office 1862. Thick 8vo publisher's green blind-stamped cloth boards. 37th Congress 3rd session House Executive Doc. 1. Contains much on the Civil War particularly in regard to the preparations of the Union for a protracted struggle. Wear to boards with some loss at edges and corners; foxing throughout.
- [U.S. Congress War of 1812] Journal
[U.S. Congress War of 1812] Journal of the House of Representatives of the 13th Congress First Second and Third Sessions (Washington: Way 1813-14) 3 vols. 8vo quarter tan sheep marbled paper boards Estimate $ 150-250 Very good overall; binding sound but scuffed text toned and foxed as normal.
- JAMES DONAHEY (AMERICAN 1875-1949),
JAMES DONAHEY (AMERICAN 1875-1949), 'CONGRESS STILL LIVES' AND PAUL E. LORING (AMERICAN 1899-1968), 'OUR FOREIGN POLICY' TWO POLITICAL CARTOONS FROM THE COLLECTION OF HUGH AUCHINCLOSS, TWO INKS ON PAPER, FRAME OF LARGER:James Donahey (American 1875-1949), 'Congress Still Lives' and Paul E. Loring (American 1899-1968), 'Our Foreign Policy' Two Political Cartoons from the Collection of Hugh Auchincloss, Two Inks on Paper,, Dimensions: Frame of larger: 21 x 16 in. (53.34 x 40.64 cm.)
- 2 vols. Rivers, John C. The Congressional
2 vols. Rivers, John C. The Congressional Globe: Containing The Debates and Proceedings of The Third Session of The Thirty-Seventh Congress: also of The Special Session of The Senate. Washington, [D.C]: Congressional Globe Office, 1863. 4to, orig. bds.; worn & detached. Internal generally clean. Bookplate of The Hon. T.H. Hicks, Cambridge, Maryland. Much on slavery, African-Americans, Native Americans, The Civil War.
- FIRST PRAYER IN CONGRESS, ANTIQUE
FIRST PRAYER IN CONGRESS, ANTIQUE PRINTAntique print showing the first prayer in the US Congress, 1774. Published in Boston by L.A. Elliot and Co, entered according to act of congress in 1848 by John Neale. Overall framed size is 32" x 26". Good condition with some staining. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
- 1 piece. (Original Program.) "National
1 piece. (Original Program.) "National Conventions of Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage and National Woman's Party." Washington, D.C., March 1-4, 1917. 8vo, 4 pp. Minor creasing, slightly toned. Crisp & attractive.
- CONGRESS PLAYING CARDS 1899 –
CONGRESS PLAYING CARDS 1899 – 1900 CALENDAR.Congress Playing Cards 1899 – 1900 Calendar. Cincinnati: United States Playing Card Co., 1899. Complete twelve-month chromolithographed heart-shaped die-cut flip calendar, bound with twine, illustrated with half-tone images of the company’s playing cards and U.S. Capitol buildings. Tip of the cover trimmed, else good.
- MARK BALMA, AMERICAN 1957-, "MARCH
MARK BALMA, AMERICAN 1957-, "MARCH ON", PORTRAIT OF CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS, PRINT, FRAME: 28 X 24 IN. (71.12 X 60.96 CM.)MARK BALMA, AMERICAN, 1957- "MARCH ON", PORTRAIT OF CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS, Print Lower left numbered: 3/25; lower right signed in plate: Balma and lower right signed in graphite: Balma; published by the SOAR Foundation Catalogue note: The original painting hangs in the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. Print Dimensions: Frame: 28 x 24 in. (71.12 x 60.96 cm.) Provenance: Estate of General Colin L. Powell, to benefit America's Promise Alliance and the Colin Powell School at City College of New York.
- (5) BOOKS: US CONGRESSIONAL DOCUMENTS,
(5) BOOKS: US CONGRESSIONAL DOCUMENTS, 19TH C.(lot of 5) Books, including: (1) "Executive Documents printed by Order of the House of Representatives of the United States," volume I, twenty-first Congress, first session, 1829-1830, (1) "Executive Documents printed by Order of the House of Representatives," volume IX, thirty-seventh Congress, second session, 1861-1862, Government Printing Office, Washington, (1) "Reports of Committees of the House of Representatives," volume II, forty-fifth Congress, third session, 1878-1879, Government Printing Office, Washington, (1) "The Executive Documents of the House of Representatives," volume XXVIII, fifty-first Congress, second session, 1890-1891, Government Printing Office, Washington, (1) "The American State Reports," volume LII, A.C. Freeman, 1897, Bancroft-Whitney Company, San Francisco; poor condition, approx 9.25"h, 6.25"w, 15.5lbs total
- A collection of broadsides relating
A collection of broadsides relating to voting in the Houses of Parliament concerning the reform bill, 1831 and another; General Conway's Resolution in the house of Commons 27 Feb 1782 against the Further Prosecution of the Offensive War on the continent of North America; Sir Thomas Phillipps Address to the Electors of Worcester 1831, signed with autograph note and integral address panel
- 9 vols. United States Congress
9 vols. United States Congress - Journals & C: Journals of The House of Representatives... Second Session... Fourth Congress. Philadelphia: W. Ross, 1796. 8vo, bdg. lacking. Some internal dampstaining. Evans 32969. * Acts... First Session... Seventh Congress. [Washington]: Duane, [1802?] 8vo, orig. wrappers; chipped. Internal dampstaining. * Acts... First Session... Eighth Congress. [Washington], [1803?] 8vo, orig. wrappers; rather chipped & dampstained. Internal dampstaining & foxing. * Acts... First Session... Ninth Congress. [Washington]: [1806]. 8vo, orig. wrappers; some chipping & dampstaining. Internal dampstaining & foxing. * Acts... First Session... Twenty-Second Congress. Washington: F. Preston, 1832. 8vo, orig. printed wrappers; chipped, occasionally dampstained. Internal dampstaining & foxing. * Senate. Hearing... Subcommittee... Education and Labor... Seventy-Fifth Congress. (Violations of Free Speech and Rights of Labor.) Parts 10 & 12, Harlan County. Washington, 1937. 2 vols. 8vo, orig. wrappers; ink & crayon pencil annotations. Some internal creasing. * Reports of The Secretary of The Treasury... To Which are Prefixed, The Reports of Alexander Hamilton... Washington: Duff Green, 1828. 8vo, contemp. calf; rubbed & worn, spine defective & affected by damp. Last 3rd of text rather dampstained & occasionally affected by mildew.
- LEAVING MOUNT VERNON FOR CONTINENTAL
LEAVING MOUNT VERNON FOR CONTINENTAL CONGRESS BY JOHN WARD DUNSMORE (MICHIGAN/MASSACHUSETTS 1856-1945). Oil on canvas initialed lower right. Sketch of Washington Patrick Henry and Pendleton outside Mt. Vernon. 9''h. 12 1/2''w. in a frame 17''h. 20 3/4''w.
- 1912 INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS HYGIENE
1912 INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS HYGIENE & DEMOGRAPHY A plaquette that is gold-washed bronze, there was also a badge made for the congress. Held in Washington DC, Sept 16-October 5 1912, the congress - 2 weeks of scientific papers, presentations and discussions about physical and mental health which was quite important at the time
- LARGE COLLECTION OF CONGRESSIONAL
LARGE COLLECTION OF CONGRESSIONAL PERIODICALS ON HEARINGS BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE UNAMERICAN ACTIVITIES 1952 - 1965 the Administration of the Internal Security Act and other security laws of the Committee on the Judiciary and United States Senate Washington US Government printing office approx. 109 pamphlets: 9/1952 22/1953 13/1954 8/1955 4/1956 2/1957 3/1958 11/1959 4/1960 13/1961 12/1962 7/1965 some stapled others bound some green covered including one large bound of J. Robert Oppenheimer's ''Transcript of Hearing''1954 a small pamphlet on ''Communist Passport Frauds'' - h:9 w:5.75 in.
- [Political Americana - Lincolniana]
[Political Americana - Lincolniana] Scarce Lincoln Print by Kellogg Hand colored bearing the quote The people of these United States are the rightful masters of both Congresses and Courts not to over-throw the Constitution but to over-throw the men who pervert that Constitution. followed by the facsimile signature of Lincoln; 10'' x 14'' 11.5'' x 15.5'' in wood frame. The Ed Steers Lincolniana & Civil War Collection Condition: Toning with staining at lower corners and top center.
- ACTS OF CONGRESS, WASHINGTON, JEFFERSON,
ACTS OF CONGRESS, WASHINGTON, JEFFERSON, ADAMS Printed Acts of Congress, including "Third Congress of the United States at the First Session", approved June 5, 1794, George Washington, 4 pages, 12"h x 7"w; "First session of the Eighth Congress", approved November 10th, 1803, Thomas Jefferson, 8 pages; with partial Acts pages 137-152, 1804, Thomas Jefferson; "Message of the President of the United States to Both Houses of Congress April 3d, 1798" (John Adams), 71 pages, 8.75"h x 5.5"w; and "A Bill to Authorize the President...to Postpone the time for the meeting of Congress", 15th December, 1791, 1 page, 13.5"h x 8"w
- CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL YELLOW
CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL YELLOW FEVER1929 Congressional Gold Medal for the Conquest of Yellow Fever. Awarded to John Kissinger. In 1900, Kissinger was the FIRST person to step up and volunteer to be infected in order for his commanding officer, Dr. Walter Reed, to test and confirm his working theory of how the deadly disease was spread. Reed later wrote that in his opinion, Kissinger’s “exhibition of moral courage has never been surpassed in the annals of the Army of the United States.” The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honor bestowed by the government, equal to the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, but far less frequently awarded. The medal, awarded by an act of Congress, has been given out only 173 times, versus 647 Presidential Medals of Freedom. Each Congressional Gold Medal is created by the U.S Mint, and its design is unique to the honor bestowed on the recipient. This medal is struck in .999 solid gold (XRF tested), measures 2-1/2" diameter, and weighs 6.2 Troy ounces. Comes with original leather presentation box with Kissinger's name embossed on it, as well as the original 1933 award banquet program. The historical importance of this collection can hardly be overstated. Also in this auction are several other pieces from Kissinger's estate related to the fight against yellow fever. Provenance: The entire collection offered here (lots 150 through 156) was obtained decades ago directly from the family of John Kissinger and has been in the same hands since then. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
- A COLLECTION OF APPROXIMATELY 26
A COLLECTION OF APPROXIMATELY 26 POLITICAL AUTOGRAPHS: letters notes (some hand written) by senators congressmen supreme court justices other notables: Bob Dole William Cohen David & Laurance Rockefeller; Jesse Helms Donald Trump; Sam Ervin Harry Blackmun William Dyess (asst. secretary of state); Howard Baker Lawton Chiles Robert Michel (former Minority leader); S.I. Hayakawa Hawaii senator; Paul Laxalt Nevada senator; John Tower Texas; Charles Percy Tom Harkin Iowa; Larry Pressler senator; Stephen Solarz New York congressman; Hodding Carter asst. secretary of State; Mary Rose Oakar congresswoman Ohio; William Cohen.
- (2) VOLS., LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES,
(2) VOLS., LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, 1796 & 1809 1796, Volume II, printed by Richard Folwell, Philadelphia, 576 pages, incl. Acts passed at the First and Second Sessions of the Second Congress, 1791-1792, treaties with Indian nations and with Great Britain, and the Declaration of Independence, 8"h x 5"w; 1809, Volume IX, incl. Tenth Congress of the United States, Brownstown Indian treaty, 309 pages plus index, 8.5"h x 5"w
- 1 piece. (African-American Subject.)
1 piece. (African-American Subject.) (United States Congress.) Senate Amendment 41. [Washington], March 15, 1864. 1 sheet (2 pp.), 12 x 8 inches (305 x 203 mm); chipping along gutter edge - no loss of text, heavy staining across middle of document. "That when any person of African descent, whose service or labor is claimed in any state, shall be mustered into the military or naval service of The Unites States, his wife and children... shall foreverafter be free..." Unsold
- GEORGE WASHINGTON, LETTERS TO CONGRESS,
GEORGE WASHINGTON, LETTERS TO CONGRESS, 1795 Official Letters to the Honorable American Congress, Written, during the War between the United Colonies and Great Britain, by His Excellency, George Washington, Commander in Chief of the Continental Forces, Now President of the United States. Copied, by Special Permission, from the Original Papers preserved in the Office of the Secretary of State, Philadelphia. Printed for Cadell Junior and Davies, G.G. and J. Robinson, and others, London, Vols. I and II together as one vol., vellum binding, leather labels, gold stamping on spine, marbled endpapers, advert. on pages v-viii, 364 and 384 pages, old auction lot cards laid in, University label on front endpaper, 9"h x 5.75"w
- PRESIDENTIAL YOUTH INAUGURAL CONFERENCE,
PRESIDENTIAL YOUTH INAUGURAL CONFERENCE, CYLC, OBAMA INAUGURATION, MEDALLION AND PIN, 2009PRESIDENTIAL YOUTH INAUGURAL CONFERENCE, CYLC, OBAMA INAUGURATION, MEDALLION AND PIN, 2009, the medallion depicting the White House and Capitol building to each side in blue and gold, dated 2009; with a pin 'Presidential Inaugural Conference,' in original fitted box (2) Provenance: Estate of General Colin L. Powell, to benefit America's Promise Alliance and the Colin Powell School at City College of New York.
- ACTS PASSED AT A FIRST CONGRESS
ACTS PASSED AT A FIRST CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES 1789, REPLICA OF COPY AT MT. VERNON, PRESENTED TO GEN. POWELL ON THE OPENING OF THE FRED W. SMITH NATIONAL LIBRARY, 2013 BOX: 14 3/4 IN. H X 10 1/4 IN. WACTS PASSED AT A FIRST CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES 1789, REPLICA OF COPY AT MT. VERNON, PRESENTED TO GEN. POWELL ON THE OPENING OF THE FRED W. SMITH NATIONAL LIBRARY, 2013, the blue cloth box, silvered lettering, with inset metal plaque depicting the arms of George Washington, brown micro-suede lining with presentation on left side 'In Commemoration of the Opening of the/Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington at Mount Vernon/September 27, 2013'; with replica of Washington's copy of the 'Acts Passed At A First Congress', with small booklet underneath book detailing the history of the book, with typed letter signed from Curtis G. Viebranz, President of Mount Vernon, dated 2013 (4) Dimensions: Box: 14 3/4 in. H x 10 1/4 in. W Provenance: Estate of General Colin L. Powell, to benefit America's Promise Alliance and the Colin Powell School at City College of New York.
- 1 piece. Mezzotint Engraving.
1 piece. Mezzotint Engraving. "The Honorable John Hancock of Boston in New England; President of The American Congress." London, Oct. 25, 1775. 14 x 9 7/8 inches (355 x 250 mm), margins. Clean but trimmed within platemark. Cresswell 102 - this portrait... after a painting done by Copely in 1770-1772. ,000-
- JOURNALS OF CONGRESS, VOL. 3. 1788.
JOURNALS OF CONGRESS, VOL. 3. 1788. WITH THREE ADDITIONAL VOLUMES OF THE 1800 EDITIONJOURNALS OF CONGRESS, VOL. 3. 1788. WITH THREE ADDITIONAL VOLUMES OF THE 1800 EDITION, [Americana] 5 volumes: Journals of Congress: Containing Their Proceedings, Vol. 3. With the NY: John Patterson title page. 1788. Philadelphia printed, with New York title page added, as issued; Journals of Congress: Containing Their Proceedings, Vols. 1, 2 and 4. Philadelphia: Folwell's Press. 1800. 8vo. In original pale blue boards, pages untrimmed, with owner's inscription to title pages alternating with front free endpaper from Elizabeth Clarkson Jay, and another "This book belongs to William Livingston"; State Papers and Publick Documents of the United States, Vol. 1. Boston: T.B. Wait and Sons. 1817. 8vo. Second Edition. Brown calf boards with rope design at border (5) Catalogue
- George Washington (American, 1732-1799)
George Washington (American, 1732-1799) OFFICIAL LETTERS TO THE HONOURABLE AMERICAN CONGRESS, WRITTEN DURING THE WAR BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES COLONIES AND GREAT BRITAIN OFFICIAL LETTERS TO THE HONOURABLE AMERICAN CONGRESS, WRITTEN DURING THE WAR BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES COLONIES AND GREAT BRITAIN
- [U.S. LAWS] ACTS PASSED AT THE
[U.S. LAWS] ACTS PASSED AT THE FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1774-1775[U.S. LAWS] ACTS PASSED AT THE FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1774-1775, Octavos, three volumes. VG. Bound in matching contemporary full soft leather. Early Editions of volumes 1 and 2 and First Edition of volume 3. Volumes 1 and 2: Philadelphia, Printed by Francis Childs, 1795. Volume 3: Philadelphia, Printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine, 1794, Second Title page: Philadelphia, Printed by Francis Childs, 1795. The Acts were published at the end of each session by Childs & Swaine, in an edition of only 600 copies for internal distribution. At the beginning of the Second Congress it contains the Bill of Rights and a report, state by state, of its ratification. It also includes 'A Treaty of Peace and Friendship…[with the] Cherokee Nation.' and 'An Act establishing a Mint.' Volume 1 contains, among many others, 'An Act for establishing the temporary and permanent Seat of the Government of the United States' (page 211-213), Volume 3 page 19-21 list 'An Act to prohibit the carrying on of the Slave-trade from the United States to any foreign place or country.' Provenance: An Old Town Alexandria, Virginia collection
- American School 20th c. "Holding
American School 20th c. "Holding the Floor" oil on canvas initialed "B.P." and dated "37" lower right 24 in. x 22 in. unframed. Note: In 1937 the Southern Negro Youth Congress was established by young people who had attended the1936 National Negro Congress in Chicago and wanted to implement its call for action. These young leaders including veteran activists James Jackson Edward Strong Helen Gray and Esther Cooper gathered in Richmond Virginia and formed the first headquarters of SNYC. In 1939 the organization would move its headquarters to Birmingham Alabama.
- (3 VOLS) BOOKS: ABRIDGEMENT DEBATES
(3 VOLS) BOOKS: ABRIDGEMENT DEBATES OF CONGRESS(lot of 3) Books: "Abridgement of the Debates of Congress," Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1782-1858), D. Appleton & Company, New York, 1857-1858, leather half binding, marbled paper boards, including: (1) volume I, 1789-1796, (1) volume V, 1813-1817, (1) volume VI, 1817-1821; all ex-library copies, volume I with detached front board, approx 10"h, 7.25"w; 10.5lbs total
- Speakers of the Senate and of the
Speakers of the Senate and of the House of Commons TWENTY-FOURTH PARLIAMENT OF CANADA, 1960 TWENTY-FOURTH PARLIAMENT OF CANADA, 1960
- 1 vol. (United States.) A Collection
1 vol. (United States.) A Collection of The Speeches of The President of United States to Both Houses of Congress, at The Opening of Every Session... An Appendix, Containing the Circular Letters of General Washington to The Governors of The Several States, and His Farewell Orders to The Armies of America... Boston: Manning and Loring, 1796. 8vo, contemp. calf; worn & defective, front cover gone. Spotting & dampstaining. With the 3 pp. list of subscribers. Evans 31402 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
- (AMERICANA: CIVIL WAR) Message
(AMERICANA: CIVIL WAR) Message of the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress at the Commencement of the Third Session of the Thirty-seventh Congress (Washington: GPO, 1862) thick 8vo, cloth; containing Lincoln's state of the Union address, December 1862, and transcripts of numerous documents.
- * (AMERICANA) A group of five titles
* (AMERICANA) A group of five titles in 10 volumes pertaining to the history of the United States. An Address of Members of the House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States to Their Constituents on the Subject of the War with Great Britain. Philadelphia: Printed at the Office of the United States' Gazette n.d. 8vo printed paper wraps. Das Mississippi-Thal. By Theodor Olshausen. Kiel: Akademische Buchhandlung 1854. 8vo housed in archival folder lacking boards. The Triumphant Progress of a Great Nation. By Henry Davenport Northrop. Chicago: Chicago Publication and Lithograph Co. [1890]. 4to brown morocco lettered in gilt green spine label. Revolutionary War Journals of Henry Dearborn 1775-1783. Edited by Lloyd A. Brown. Chicago: Caxton Club 1939. 8vo cloth pastedown label to spine slipcase. Appleton's Cyclopaedia of American Biography. New York: D. Appleton 1888. 6 vols. 4to blind-stamped red cloth spines lettered in gilt.
- JOHN HALL (NC, 1952-2019), HOUSE
JOHN HALL (NC, 1952-2019), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, CAPITOL BUILDING, RALEIGH, N.C. Cibachrome print, edition 1/5, retains gallery label to verso, framed.
- Thaddeus Stevens Abolitionist Congressman
Thaddeus Stevens Abolitionist Congressman Autographed CDV Plus Lot of 5 featuring a cdv portrait of Thaddeus Stevens autographed along bottom edge of albumen with Mathew Brady's Washington D.C. backmark plus the verso inscription: The chair with the red seat belonged to his mother. She sold some things to pay for her sons tuition at college / Thaddeus Stevens. Also included is a cdv titled Managers of the House of Representatives of the Impeachment of Andrew Johnson with Stevens seated in the front row second from left with Brady's backmark; plus a cdv of General Benjamin Butler with Brady's backmark. Butler was also one of the Representatives involved in Johnson's impeachment.The cdvs are accompanied by a 3 x 5 in. card signed Thaddeus Stevens / Penn. which was once removed from a Civil War-era autograph album; and Memorial Addresses on the Life and Character of Thaddeus Stevens Delivered in the House of Representatives Washington D.C. December 17 1868. Washington: Government Printing Office 1869. 8vo cloth-covered boards 84pp.Pennsylvania Congressman Thaddeus Stevens (1792-1868) was a leader of the Radical Republicans before during and after the Civil War. Stevens was a firebrand abolitionist who was an active member of the Underground Railroad and devoted most of his energies in opposing the expansion and even the continuation of slavery in America. Condition: Light even toning to cdvs and signed card. Some wear to books covers; previous owners notes inside book.