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FIRST OF STATE

• 2 Special U.S. Cover Collections
  2 Special U.S. Cover Collections states of the Union & First Day of Issue.
• 1 vol. (Early American Theatre.)
  1 vol. (Early American Theatre.) Godfrey, Thomas, Jr. Juvenile Poems on Various Subjects. With The Prince of Parthia, A Tragedy. Philadelphia: Henry Miller, 1765. 4to, contemp. sheep; rubbed, worn & blistered, covers detached but present. Early owner's ink manuscript & stamped signatures at head of title, early 20th-Century ink owner's signature & inscription at foot of title page. Some internal dampstaining & spotting, horizontal tear across leaf G1, tears at top margin of leaf N2, lower blank bottom fore-edge corner torn away, upper blank fore-edge corner of leaf Bb2 & Bb3 worn away. (1)-xxvi, (2), 1-223 pp., free endpapers detached but present. The Prince of Parthia is generally acknowledged as the first play written by an American to be performed on the professional stage, at the Southwark Theatre, Philadelphia in 1767. In this copy the parts of Artabanus, The King of Parthia, are marked in old (contemp.?) ink, indicating the possible use of this book in the first (and only) performance. Evans 9983; Hughes p. 38. ,500-3,500 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.Unsold
• UNITED STATES FIRST DAY COVERS.
  UNITED STATES FIRST DAY COVERS. Includes covers from 1950s through 1980's.
• LOUIS ORR (AMERICAN, 1879-1961),
  LOUIS ORR (AMERICAN, 1879-1961), FIRST NORTH CAROLINA STATE CAPITOL, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA Etching, pencil signed and titled, from Orr's series of North Carolina landmarks completed between 1939-1952, framed.
• STATEHOOD QUARTERS COLLECTION PCS
  STATEHOOD QUARTERS COLLECTION PCS VOL 1 From the Postal Commemorative Society, the first 25 state quarters. Each of the first 25 states has a front and back side with history of the state, the P and D minted quarters, several stamps with state history. The perfect gift for a child interested in history.
• Jefferson, State of Virginia, 1801:
  Jefferson, State of Virginia, 1801: Thomas Jefferson, Notes on the State of Virginia, With An Appendix, printed by M.L. & W.A. Davis., for Furman & Loudon, 1801, eighth edition, 392 pp., with fold-out map of Virginia by Samuel Lewis, 1794, page 138 with fold-out chart, frontispiece with portrait of Jefferson by Scoles, speckled full contemporary calf, red morocco spine label, 8-3/8 x 5-1/4 in. Hinges with cracks, corners slightly rubbed (one bumped), scattered light to moderate foxing throughout, map with extensive offsetting and browning, "First hot-pressed edition" on title page abraded and faint.
• U.S. Stamp First Day Cover
  U.S. Stamp First Day Cover Collection ''Flags of the Fifty States'' 1976 in album.
• 1824 United Stat
  1824 United Stat
• LONGFELLOW, SONG OF HIAWATHA, 1ST
  LONGFELLOW, SONG OF HIAWATHA, 1ST STATE1st Edition, first printing Song of Hiawatha by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, published by Ticknor & Fields, Boston, 1855. First state with "Dove" for "Dived" on page 96 and a missing letter "n" on page 279. Very good condition with some shelfwear, spotting and writing on ffep.
• 1 vol. (Pennsylvania, State.)
  1 vol. (Pennsylvania, State.) The Acts of The General Assembly of The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania..., The Laws Now in Force, Passed Between The 30th Day of September 1775 and The Revolution. Together with The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution of The State of Pennsylvania, and The Articles of Confederation of The United States of America. Philadelphia: Francis Bailey, 1782. Folio, contemp. sheep; rubbed & occasionally blistered, but holding. Lacking front free endpaper. Scattered, generally light, foxing, some dampstaining to margins of title page, occasional smudging to margins of Declaration. Ex-library labels on back paste-down & bottom portion of spine. Evans 17656 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.
• The Fifty-State Bicentennial
  The Fifty-State Bicentennial Medal Collection, 1st edition proof set of 50 sterling silver coins.
• M. TWAIN 1ST EDITION (EARLY
  M. TWAIN 1ST EDITION (EARLY STATE) LIFE ON THE MISSISSI...Twain, Mark. LIFE ON THE MISSISSIPPI. Boston: James R. Osgood and Co., 1983. Early state of the First Edition. 624pp. Rebacked with original spine reattached, some dampstaining to page edges. Provenance: Gatlinburg, TN collection. Condition: See description.
• 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.
• 1 vol. (Pennsylvania, State.)
  1 vol. (Pennsylvania, State.) Journals of The House of Representatives of The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Beginning The Twenty-Eighth Day of November, 1776, and Ending The Second Day of October, 1781. With The Proceedings... Committees and Conventions, Before and at The Commencement of The American Revolution. Philadelphia: John Dunlap, 1782. Volume The First. Folio, contemp. (orig.?) sheep & bds.; rubbed, worn & blistered. Scattered internal light foxing & occasional, mostly minor, soiling. Untrimmed. Includes printing of The Declaration of Independence. Evans 17658 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.
• GROUP OF FIRST DAY OF ISSUE PLATE
  GROUP OF FIRST DAY OF ISSUE PLATE BLOCKS AND ROLLS OF STAMPSGroup of First Day of Issue Plate Blocks and Rolls of Stamps,
• Box First Day Cover and Gold Stamps
  Box First Day Cover and Gold Stamps etc.
• 1 vol. (disbound) Paine, Thomas.
  1 vol. (disbound) Paine, Thomas. Dissertation on First-Principles of Government. Paris: English Press, Third Year of The French Republic [1795]. First English-language edition, second issue. 8vo, disbound. Scattered light foxing, edges of title page slightly darkened, some darkening to last pages, untrimmed, last quire carelessly opened. (1)-32 pp., leaf size 210 x 126 mm. Without the speech of Thomas Paine. Howes P-19 (calling for 32 pp); see Adams 221 Paine, as a member of The French National Convention argued, unsuccessfully, for universal [male] suffrage. Unsold
• 1 vol. (disbound) Paine,
  1 vol. (disbound) Paine, Thomas. Dissertation on First-Principles of Government. Paris: English Press, Third Year of The French Republic [1795]. (1)-38 pp., includes "Speech of Thomas Paine, July 7, 1795..." (pp. 30-38). Disbound, 12mo, generally crisp & clean. Paine, as a member of The French National Convention argued, unsuccessfully, for universal [male] suffrage.
• JAMES ROSENQUIST PRINT, FEDERAL
  JAMES ROSENQUIST PRINT, FEDERAL SPENDING, 1ST STATEFrom 1978 a First State (original issued) etching and aquatint titled "Federal Spending." Part of a numbered 44 out of 78. Hand signed in pencil and dated, with roller brush blindstamp (lower right), titled and numbered (lower left). Provenance: A local Los Angeles gallery who acquired them directly from the artist in 1978. Measures: 22 inches x 40 inches Domestic Shipping: $35 Condition: Good
• "BEFORE AND AFTER" POSTCARD.
  "BEFORE AND AFTER" POSTCARD. American, early 20th century.
• "FIRST IN PEACE," ENGRAVING
  "FIRST IN PEACE," ENGRAVING Artist unknown, published by J. Tyroler, New York, 1857; depicting the arrival of George Washington in New York for his 1st inauguration as President; engraving with hand coloring, 32 x 44 3/4 in. overall.
• KY CAPITOL PRESENTATION DOCUMENT
  KY CAPITOL PRESENTATION DOCUMENT & PLATE1st item: Ink on vellum calligraphy presentation document for the Governor of Kentucky, referencing the construction of the state's Capitol Building. Calligraphy by Kentucky historian, author and attorney Charles Mutzenberg. Features hand drawn holly border and vignette at top wtih the seal of Kentucky, and cartouche with banner reading "Testimonial for Governor J.C. W. Berkham," given by the Citizens of Frankfort, Kentucky, December Tenth, 1907. Hand written text reads as follows: "In presenting the Testimonial, Mayor Hume said 'It affords me great pleasure as Mayor of Frankfort to present this written testimonial of the appreciation of her citizens of your services in securing the construction of our new Capitol Building where the wisdom of our fathers had placed the permanent seat of government. We knew you first as a Page in the House of Representatives where later you were to wield the gavel as Speaker. Then when as Governor in those dark days frought with misery and terror for the people of Frankfort, we gradually realized that our ship of state was guided by an able and conservative statesman, who was a Kentuckian first and a partisan afterwards. The conservatism, the breadth of view, the generosity displayed by the youngest man who ever took the oath of office as Governor of Kentucky have won encomiums from your bitterest enemies and brought peace and good will to reign in the State of Kentucky, yes, even in the Capitol City, the storm center of her politics. In offering this testimonial, I cannot forbear reference to that lady, who having lived in the old mansion as the petted daughter of Governor Wickliffe, returned after so many years to occupy it as mistress until the coming of the fair young bride who joined her as the First Lady. The object lesson of two typical Kentucky women, devoted Christians both training up your little ones in the way they should go made us point with pride to the mansion as all that a Kentucky home should be. In addition to these resolutions of gratitude and esteem, our citizens regardless of party have asked me to present two beautiful gifts, a silver service to be suitably inscribed and to contain engravings of the old and new Capitol. We desire this to be handed down to John Cripps Wickliffe Beckham, Jr. and to be kept by his posterity as a memento of our appreciation of his father's services. The tall clock, which we trust will sound with its Westminster Chimes to the hours of a long and happy life for you and your dear wife, we wish to become the heritage of your daughter Eleanor, the only child ever born in the old mansion. Again thanking you for your good will and services in behalf of Frankfort, I offer these slight tokens of our appreciation of them. To Governor J.C. W. Beckham: On retirement from the high office in which you have so truly served the people, the citizenship of the Capitol City deem it a pleasure to say to you Well Done good and faithful servant. It goes without saying that devotion and fidelity to duty were to be expected from your high character and that of your distinguished ancestry. We nevertheless cannot refrain from giving this public expression of our appreciation as a testimonial from those who knew you best during the trying and eventful time of your occupancy of the Executive Chair. May your faithfulness over a few things lead an appreciative and discriminating people to call you to higher things!' -- E.E. Hume, Mayor Frankfort & Chairman of Committee." Signed lower right corner "Chas. G. Mutzenberg, Frankfort KY". Sight: 26" x 22", in later gold leaf frame: 28 1/2" x 24 3/4". 2nd item: Porcelain souvenir plate depicting the Kentucky State Capitol building with banner below image reading "Kentucky's New State Capitol, Frankfurt, Ky." 8 3/8" dia. Both items descended in Gov. Beckham's family. Biographical Note: Charles G. Mutzenberg was born in Switzerland and came to Kentucky with a group of immigrants who settled in East Bernstadt, Laurel County, Ky. in the 1880s. Though he likely had some art and calligraphy training in Europe, there is no record of his artistic studies. This proclamation was done the year he arrived in Frankfort to clerk for Judge Edward Clay (E C) O'Rear, Chief Justice of the Kentucky Court of Appeals. While clerking for Judge O'Rear, Mutzenberg passed the Bar and began practicing law about 1909. Mutzenberg may be best known for his 1917 book "Kentucky's Famous Feuds and Tragedies," on the infamous Hatfield & McCoy feud. (Biographical research courtesy of Gary Gardner). (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: Some creasing; band of discoloration and foxing to upper edge. Light fading to lettering.
• 1 piece. Document Signed.
  1 piece. Document Signed. Wellington, (First Duke of). N.p., n.d. Clipped closing of printed document. Browned & faded.
• MISSOURI FIRST NATIONAL CONFEDERATE
  MISSOURI FIRST NATIONAL CONFEDERATE FLAG AND SASH United StatesC. 1861-65Hand sewn silk flag with red, white, and red stripes, a blue silk canton with fourteen white silk stars, a cotton canvas hoist, a piece of black crepe, and two secession cockades attached on the hoist side, and a silk officers sash. Note: The original owner of the flag was Russell B. Caples who was born on December 23, 1841, near Weston, Missouri, the son of a minister. When the Civil War broke out, he joined the Confederate army as a private in Searcy?s Sharpshooters, a company in the 16th Missouri infantry. He fought in the western theater early on under General Earl Van Dorn then General Sterling Price and fought in many battles until he was wounded at the Battle of Vicksburg and evacuated to Louisiana. After he recovered from his wounds, he returned to the regiment and was given the rank of Brevet Lieutenant. In April 1865, what was left of his regiment surrendered at Shreveport, Louisiana and he returned home to Glasgow, Missouri. He wrote ?Returning to Glasgow, I kept my sash and the flag under which I had fought so many battles.? He returned home to find out his father had been mortally wounded during the Battle of Glasgow and had died. He had no job, no money, and had two half-sisters to take care of. Caples gave up farming to become a lawyer and in the early 1870s he was admitted to the bar. He married Miss Agnes Belden Watts in 1877 and had six children. Although having been a democrat, he switched to the Republican party as he said, ?the Republican party was the party that did things-from the abolishing of slavery to the building of the Panama Canal.? Later in life he was a well-respected judge as well as an advocate of the soldiers who had fought during the war and younger folks serving in the military. Caples died on October 26, 1915.
• [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
• GROUP OF FIRST DAY COVERS AND
  GROUP OF FIRST DAY COVERS AND STAMPSGroup of First Day Covers and Stamps
• A collection of seven First Day
  A collection of seven First Day Cover albums containing the following; 1) The Flags of the Fifty States, 1976 2) 1985-1987 3) 1989-1991 4) 1981-1983 5) 1995-1996 6) 1973-1991 7) 1991-1992 Condition: good overall CT Transfer Fee $10
• A VINTAGE FIVE CENT SLOT MACHINE
  A VINTAGE FIVE CENT SLOT MACHINE First half, 20th century.
• (50) STERLING COIN & FIRST DAY
  (50) STERLING COIN & FIRST DAY COVERS APPROX 37OZT"The National Governor's Conference Official Statehood Medals" 50 sterling silver proof medals housed within 50 first day postal covers, Franklin Mint 1974, total: approx. 37ozt; all housed in a hardcover binder, for shipping: binder size approx. 17.25"h, 10.25"w, 3.25"d, 11.70lbs **Provenance: A fine Houston, Texas estate**
• Books- Vols. I & II Frontier
  Books- Vols. I & II Frontier Forts of Pennsylvania preferred second Edition by Clarence M. Busch State Printer of Pennsylvania 1896.
• After Francis Bicknell Carpenter
  After Francis Bicknell Carpenter (American 1830-1900) and engraved by Alexander Hay Ritchie (American 1822-1895) ''The First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation Before the Cabinet'' 1880 steel engraving framed behind glass signed and dated staining and foxing approx ss: 25'' h. x 35 1/2'' w.
• ANTIQUE "FIRST IN PEACE", GEORGE
  ANTIQUE "FIRST IN PEACE", GEORGE WASHINGTON COLORED LIT...Antique "First in Peace", George Washington Colored Lithograph, 19 th Century , engraving depicting Washington's landing at the Battery, New York, April 23rd, 1789. 17 in. x 26.5 in. Overall 19 in. x 28.75 in. Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• IMPORTANT 1ST STATE ENGRAVING, GEN.
  IMPORTANT 1ST STATE ENGRAVING, GEN. WOLFE, C. 1767A historically important first state hand coloured engraving of General James Wolfe (1727-1759), after J.S.C. Schaak (active 1759-1780), after a sketch by Wolfe's aide-de-camp, Henry Smith. First state engraving by Richard Houston Fecit. Approximately 1767. "Major General James Wolfe", "Commander in Chief of His Majesty’s Forces on the expedition against Quebec”. Inscribed “Henry Smith Delin J.S.C. Schaak Pinx” (bottom left), and “Richard Houston Fecit" (bottom right). Note: As Wolfe’s fame rested on his victory in Canada during which he was killed, it is not surprising that only three types of portraits can properly claim to be authentic images of him. The earliest is a portrait of Wolfe at the age of about fourteen, which was painted for his childhood friend George Warde, and still belongs to his descendants. From this is derived an image said to have been painted by Highmore. The second is a drawing by George Townsend, one of Wolfe’s brigadiers (McCord Museum, McGill University, Montreal). The third and best known probably derives from a sketch by Wolfe’s aide-de-camp, Henry Smith. Schaak’s portrait which was based on this was engraved by Houston in about 1767, the first state being lettered “Henry Smith Engr Delin I.S.C. Schaak Pinx’, and then altered in the second state by the substitution of the words "From an original picture in the possession of Henry Smith Esq." (Sotheby’s Catalogue note, Lot 28, Important British Paintings, 6 June 2007, London). Very good condition. 14.25" x 10". This engraving has been "Re-Margined" , a 19th century technique used to extend the margins. The image is intact and complete, with no loss. Laid down would imply that the image has simply been glued to a type of backing. This is another, more historical technique.
• 1891 FLORIDA STATE TROOPS
  1891 FLORIDA STATE TROOPS MILITARY APPOINTMENT DOCUMENT...1891 Florida State Troops Military Appointment Document, appointing Thomas C. Moore as First Corporal in Company L of the First Battalion of Florida State Troops on 28 th day of August 1891. Signed by the Commanding Officer and Adjutant of the Battalion. 12 in. x 8 in. Framed 16 in. x 12 in. Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• 1)”Inauguration Day 1977” 2)
  1)”Inauguration Day 1977” 2) 1976-1978 3) 1974 -1976 4) “The Capitals of 50 States”, 1976 5) Titled “First Day Covers of the US” but containing mostly Canadian and UN stamps, 1967-78 6) 1935-1974 along with a vintage valentine Condition: binders with mold spots CT Transfer Fee $10
• Myles Birket Foster (British
  Myles Birket Foster (British 1825-1899) "First Steps". Watercolor on paper with the artist's monogram at the lower left corner apprx. sight size 6" x 8" French lined matting under a gilt panel and framed in a decorative gilt frame under glass (probably the original) overall apprx. 14" x 16". "First Steps"...Birket Foster R.W.S." hand lettered onto the gilt panel. Old Bonfoey Company label verso and artist information and a partial old hand written label. An extremely fine example of the artist's mature work of the 1870's. This composition is an intimate restatement of a subject the artist painted in oil entitled "The Girl With The Orange" in a British museum collection.