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DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

• DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, 1909
  DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, 1909 REPRINT Likely the reprint of the Declaration of Independence originally issued at White Plains, New York on July 9, 1776, on laid paper, sealed in archival enclosure, 19"h x 10"w
• After John Trumbull (American,
  After John Trumbull (American, 1756-1843) and Engraved by Walterman Lilly Ormsby (American, 1809-1883) "The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776", steel engraving, presented in the period gilt-edged flat ebonized wood frame and glazed, fully signed, with all of the signers identified at the basal edge, h. 32-1/2", w. 42".
• DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY N.
  DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY N. CURRIER. Handcolored lithograph on paper. Small folio C# 1532. Founding Fathers with minimal coloration. Imperfections. Unframed 10 1/2''h. 17''w. Overall toning with some stains rough margins. Margins: top 1'' bottom 1 6/16'' left 2 5/16'' right 2 5/16''. Image size 12 3/16'' x 7 15/16''.
• JOHN BINNS: DECLARATION OF
  JOHN BINNS: DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE 1819JOHN BINNS: DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE 1819, this engraved broadside facsimile of the Declaration of Independence is one of the earliest engraved copies of the Declaration. It was printed with medallions of seals of the thirteen original colonies encompassing the text, as well as medallion portraits of John Hancock, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson. Measures 91 x 65 1/2 cm Provenance: By descent in the John Rodgers family, Sion Hill Estate, Havre de Grace, MD
• DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE,
  DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, 1970[Declaration of Independence]. facsimile copy of the first Dunlap broadside of the Declaration, R.R. Donnelly & Sons, Lakeside Press, 1970, after the original owned by Ira Corn and Joseph Driscoll, copyright, verso, 19 1/2 in. x 15 3/4 in., framed
• JOHN CHARLES SHEN: "THE DECLARATION
  JOHN CHARLES SHEN: "THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE" Pen and ink on paper laid down on canvas centered by the figural shield of the Republic enclosing a bust of George Washington worked in calligraphy with words of the Declaration above images of Washington's birth place the capitol and Mount Vernon; 17 1/8 x 19 1/2 in. (sheet).
• 1 piece. Engraving. "Declaration
  1 piece. Engraving. "Declaration of Independence..." (Philadelphia): John Binns, 1819. 35 1/4 x 26 1/4 inches (895 x 667 mm). Depicts the text of The Declaration of Independence with an oval border of vignettes representing George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Hancock & the thirteen original colonies. Professionally cleaned. ,500-
• DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE,
  DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, ENGRAVING, C. 1850 Hand-colored engraved reproduction of the Declaration, published by Phelps & Ensign, New York, framed under glass, auction lot label on glass, 27.5"h x 21.5"w sight), 33"h x 27"w (frame)
• "DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE,"
  "DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE," COPPER PLAQUE,1859 Relief plaque with complete text of the Declaration surrounding a tableau after a painting by John Trumbull, with facsimile signatures; copyright by Samuel H. Black, New York, 1859; electrotype, about 7 3/4 in. Sq., in a gilt frame of the period.
• Durand engraving after Trumbull,
  Durand engraving after Trumbull, "The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America…July 4th 1776", circa 1820, engraved by Asher B. Durand, American, 1796-1886, after John Trumbull, American, 1756-1843, engraving on paper, 23-1/4 x 32-1/8 in.; 20th century painted wood frame. Tear 7 in. into image at right, foxing, toning, laid down, creasing; frame with abrasions.
• AFTER JOHN TRUMBULL (AMERICAN,
  AFTER JOHN TRUMBULL (AMERICAN, 1756-1843), DECLARATION DE L'INDEPENDANCE DES ETATS-UNIS D'AMERIQUE, LE 4 JUILLET 1776 Engraving, 19th century, engraved by Alexandre Jean Louis Jazet (French, 1814–1900), retains Foster Brothers, Boston label to framing, presented in original wooden frame.
• J.W. Allen print Facsimile of the
  J.W. Allen print Facsimile of the signatures to the Declaration of Independence dated 1819 13" x 9". ?
• RARE 1865 GEORGE WASHINGTON
  RARE 1865 GEORGE WASHINGTON DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE CALLIGRAPHY [Declaration of Independence and George Washington, subjects]. [W. H. Pratt, designer]. Declaration of Independence. A. Hageboeck, Davenport, Iowa, [n.d., ca. 1865]. Lithographic print.
• SEPIA TONED POLITICAL TEXTILE, JOHN
  SEPIA TONED POLITICAL TEXTILE, JOHN TRUMBULL'S DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 4TH OF JULY 1776, FRAMEDSEPIA TONED POLITICAL TEXTILE, JOHN TRUMBULL'S DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 4TH OF JULY 1776, FRAMED, printed scene based on the John Trumbull painting, on cotton with a numbered key to the signers with their signatures below, h: 28 1/2 x w: 30 3/4 in. (sight) Provenance: Eastern Shore Historic Estate
• [Historic Newspaper] T. Jefferson
  [Historic Newspaper] T. Jefferson and J. Dickinson ''A Declaration ... Setting Forth the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms'' as published in The New England Chronicle or The Essex Gazette (Harvard College Cambridge MA) July 27 1775; the entire first and 1/3 of the second page taken up with the manifesto against Great Britain (signed in type ''JOHN HANCOCK'') and also including other news of the day and advertisements (notably some for runaway slaves;) 4pp. folio with vertical fold as issued and light folds into eighths addressed at top ''Mr. Daniel Killam / Wenham'' (1751-1841 later a member of MA legislature) Housed in a blue calf folder with gilt tooling and lettering Estimate $ 10 000-15 000 Some toning and wear especially at edges and along folds.
• FRANCISKA NEEDHAM (CONTEMPORARY,
  FRANCISKA NEEDHAM (CONTEMPORARY, DAMARISCOTTA, ME) "The Declaration of Independence in International Code Flags", limited edition offset color lithograph, #24/100, first edition July 28, 2020, signed lower right, in a dark blue painted wooden frame, plexiglass, OS: 23 1/2" x 19". Good condition.
• FRAMED COLORED LATE 19TH C
  FRAMED COLORED LATE 19TH C ENGRAVING TITLED"DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE JULY 4, 1776", ENGRAVED BY W.L. ORMSBY, NY. AFTER A PAINTING BY J. TRUMBULL. LISTS ALL SIGNERS OF THE DECLARATION. OVERALL SIZE 27 3/4" X 37 1/4".
• 1 piece. (Declaration of
  1 piece. (Declaration of Independence.) "In Congress. July 4, 1776. The Unanimous Declaration..." Washington: W.I. Stone, [ca. 1823-48?]. Facsimile, ptg. on paper. Copper engraving, 30 1/4 x 24 5/8 inches (768 x 625 mm) - plate mark; 32 1/4 x 26 5/8 inches (819 x 676 mm) - sheet size. Some dampstaining to lower margin, darkening & spotting to margins, some mildew in upper margin, occasional minor discoloration in plate, a few creases extending from lower margin just into plate. Generally attractive impression. "Counting The Stones," Manuscripts, vol. XLIII, No. 2, Spring, 1991; Bidwell 7 ,000-
• 1876 Centennial bandana cloth
  1876 Centennial bandana cloth with printed Declaration; text of Declaration of Independence and signatures occupy the field, vine wrapped fasces with Colonial insignias and the names of Revolutionary heroes form the borders. 20 1/4" x 24". Good condition, small areas of discoloration.
• THREE FRAMED LITHOGRAPHS
  THREE FRAMED LITHOGRAPHS REPRODUCING AMERICA'S MOST REVERED DOCUMENTS (Washington: The U. S. Government Printing Office, n.d.), mid-20th century, produced for display in public places, these prints are presented in wooden frames behind plexiglass and show the Declaration of Independence (41 x 33-1/2 in. overall), the Constitution (44 x 37 in. overall), and the Bill of Rights (39 x 37 in. overall).
• Declaration of Independence
  Declaration of Independence Plaque by Samuel H. Black Copper with 1859 copyright to Samuel H. Black New York featuring John Trumbull's Declaration of Independence surrounded by the raised text of the Declaration and with the signatures reproduced below. Plaque is approx. 7.5 x 8.25 in. set into a 13.25 x 14 in. wood frame. Condition: Scattered spotting and minor marks.
• Reproduction Declaration of
  Reproduction Declaration of Independence, presented to John Hopkinson, a descendant of Francis Hopkinson, one of the 56 signers. Presented on August 2nd, 1976 on the 200th anniversary of the signing. 17-1/2"H x 13-3/4"W, framed, also to include Crime Commission of Philadelphia Citizen Action Award given to Edward Hopkinson Jr., 1964.
• CENTENNIAL BROADSIDE, DECLARATION
  CENTENNIAL BROADSIDE, DECLARATION OFIndependence. Engraving by William V. Peacon, artistic penman and designer, Brooklyn, NY. Shows Lady Liberty, George Washington, a group of signers including Benjamin Franklin. Names of signers on outer posts, state shields. Period walnut frame, gilded liner. Sight size 39 1/2" x 19 1/2", overall 44 1/2" x 23 1/2". Broadside shows very slight water staining in the bottom left border. Gold frame liner shows some paint loss.
• 2 vols. American Revolution:
  2 vols. American Revolution: (Lind, John.) An Answer to The Declaration of The American Congress. London: T. Cadell, 1776. 3rd ed. 8vo, disbound. Title page slightly dusty, trimmed - no loss of ptg. Attributed to Jonathan Lind who analyzes and answers The Declaration of Independence article by article. Adams 76-87d; Howes L-349, NUC NL0376238 (locating 4 copies). * Clinton, Henry. A Letter from Lieut. Gen. Sir Henry Clinton,... to The Commissioners of Public Accounts... London: J. Debrett, 1784. 1st ed. 8vo, 19th-Century marbled bds.; spine chipped, joints tender. Unopened. Without the one-page explanatory slip inserted in some copies. Gen. Clinton's vindication of his expenditures in command of the British army during the American Revolution. Howes C-494; Sabin.
• Currier & Ives Three hand-colored
  Currier & Ives Three hand-colored lithographs Together with N. Currier DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, three hand-colored lithographs (6) Estimate:$600-$800
• 1819 Declaration of Independence
  1819 Declaration of Independence engraving, "Facsimiles of the Signatures…", "John Hancock" prominently at top, imprinted at bottom "Department of State 19th April 1819. I certify that this is a correct copy of the original Declaration of Independence deposited at this Department and that I have compared all the signatures with those of the original and have found them EXACT IMITATIONS", signed in type "John Quincy Adams" as Secretary of State, 12 x 10 in. Scattered light foxing, minor edge chips and short margin tears. Early American History Auctions, October 13, 2001, Lot 64; Collection of H. Donald Nelson, Williamsburg, Virginia.
• John Hart Signer of Declaration
  John Hart Signer of Declaration of Independence DS John Hart (1711-1779).? New Jersey delegate to the Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of the Independence.? Document signed twice June 18 1761 an inventory of the estate of the deceased John Hobbs;? 15.75 x 6.25. Condition: Toning (especially at top edges) light soiling.
• Declaration of Independence
  Declaration of Independence engraved by W.J. Stone printed circa 1840 by Peter Force broadside on rice paper matted and framed. Imprinted lower left: W. J. STONE SC. WASHn. page size: H30'' W25 1/4'' overall: H40 1/4'' W35'' Provenance: South Carolina private collection. Fragile paper with toning staining small warping creases and discoloration throughout; tacked at top to backing; pin holes along edges: 4 at top 2 at bottom and sides. Back    Inquiry      Previous Item   Next Item © Charlton Hall Auctions.  Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are original copyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. For further information telephone 803.779.5678     © 2012 CHARLTON HALL GALLERIES INC.
• THOMAS JEFFERSON WHITE MARBLE
  THOMAS JEFFERSON WHITE MARBLE FIGURE HOLDING THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, 19TH CENTURY, IN THE MANNER OF HORATIO STONE (1808-187...THOMAS JEFFERSON WHITE MARBLE FIGURE HOLDING THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, 19TH CENTURY, IN THE MANNER OF HORATIO STONE (1808-1875), the present work is unsigned but is reminiscent of Horatio Stone's life-size marble figure of John Hancock in the U.S. Senate, as well as that of Alexander Hamilton in the Rotunda - inscribed on scroll: 'The Declaration of Independence, It becomes necessary for one people to disolve the political bands which have connected them with another. etc. etc. T. Jefferson' h:39.50in. Provenance: From a Washington DC Estate; then Private Collection Virginia
• 1 vol. (Sanderson, John.)
  1 vol. (Sanderson, John.) Sanderson's Biography of The Signers to The Declaration of Independence. Philadelphia, 1848. Revised and edited by Robert T. Conrad. 8vo, contemp. 3/4 black morocco & marbled bds. & edges, spine gilt; joints & extremities slightly rubbed. With frontis., additional engraved vignette title dated 1849, 14 portraits + 9 facsimiles. Internally crisp, clean & attractive copy. Sabin
• James Smith Signer of Declaration
  James Smith Signer of Declaration of Independence ALS 1769 James Smith (1719-1806). Delegate to the Continental Congress from Pennsylvania (1776-1778) and signer of the Declaration of independence. ALS 1p on laid paper with royal watermark September 22 1769 at York (PA) addressed to Jasper Yeats Esq. of Lancaster regarding a civil legal matter. Signed Ja. Smith clearly in black ink. Condition: Very good condition for age with clear legible text. Letter has been reinforced at the fold.
• 3 DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
  3 DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE PRINTINGS1st item: FROST, John. History of the United States; from the Use of Schools and Academies. Philadelphia: Edward C. Biddle, 1836. 4 3/4" H X 7 1/2" W (Duodecimo). 458 Pages. First Edition. Original leather boards with gold gilt title on spine. Book has several vignette engravings and a full 1836 printing of the Declaration of Independence. Front pastedown signed by Edward Hicks in ink. Front endpaper bears another signature and "doodling" in the hand of Hicks. Initialed "C C D a" in brown ink, edges of pages. Fair condition. Rear endpaper torn out. Text is complete, but quite foxed and worn at edges. Boards scuffed and worn and rear hinge cracked. 2nd item: BUTLER, Frederick. A History of the United States of America, with a Geographical Appendix, and a Chronological Table of Contents. For the Use of Families and Schools. Wethersfield: Deming & Francis, 1826. 4 1/4" H X 7" W (Sextodecimo). 452 Pages. Third Edition. Original leather binding with gold gilt tooling and title on spine. Contains a full and complete 1826 printing of the Declaration of Independence. Good condition. Evidence of insect damage to first two edges of first few pages. Foxing and toning throughout. Boards scuffed and worn. Wear and losses to spine. 3rd item: BAYARD, James. A Brief Exposition of the Constitution of the United States, with an Appendix. Containing the Declaration of Independence, and the Articles of Confederation, and a Copius Index. Philadelphia: Hogan & Thompson, 1834. Right at 4 1/4" H x 6 1/2" W (Octodecimo). 178 Pages. Second Edition. Full and complete 1834 printing of the Declaration of Independence. PO name on inside front board. Period leather with red leather spine label. Good condition. Front and rear endpaper removed. Toned throughout. Binding a bit scuffed. Provenance: the estate of Sarah Hunter Hicks Green, formerly of Historic Devon Farm, Nashville, Tennessee. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: See description.
• 9 VOL SIGNERS OF THE DECLARATION OF
  9 VOL SIGNERS OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE John Sanderson (American 1783-1844), "Biography Of The Signers Of The Declaration Of Independence", R.W. Pomeroy, 1823, 1824, 1827, octavo, nine volume hardcover set, brown leather covers with gilt lettering to spine. Approx. h. 8.75", w. 5.5", d. 1.25".
• 1 vol. The Constitution of The
  1 vol. The Constitution of The United States,... The Declaration of Independence,...The Federal Constitution, with The Amendments. Philadelphia: Robert Campbell, 1800. 12mo, contemp. sheep; red morocco spine label; scuffed, joints and extremities rubbed, front joint starting to detach. Front blank torn, early owner's signature on front free endpaper, minor internal foxing. Includes the first publications of the revised Constitutions of Kentucky, Georgia, Vermont, Delaware, Maryland, and Northwest Territories. 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.
• INSCRIBED OATH OF ALLEGIANCE,
  INSCRIBED OATH OF ALLEGIANCE, PRINTED BY J. DUNLAP Zebulon Potts (1746 - 1801, Patriot, PA State Senator, 1793-1801) part-printed certificate with credits of John Dunlap (official printer to the Continental Congress, who printed the Declaration of Independence and other key documents) filled in by Potts, certifying that Walter Walters of Lower Merion Township had taken the Oath of Allegiance on July 30, 1778, witnessed by Benjamin Paschall (a Philadelphia Justice of the Peace); about 4 x 6 in.
• Two John Dunlap printed indentures:
  Two John Dunlap printed indentures: each with ornate title at top bearing imprint "1782/printed by John Dunlap" (1747-1812, Philadelphia, printer of the first copies of the Declaration of Independence), pertaining to land sold in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in 1783, 16-1/2 x 13-1/2 in. Folds, separations, minor holes, toning. The Estate of the Late William M. Pomeroy, Pottsville, Pennsylvania.