A few examples of appraisal values for
SQUADRON

• The WWI MC AFC order, decorations
  The WWI MC AFC order, decorations and medals of Wing Commander William Harold Nelson Shakespeare, pilot of the first trans European flight by a commercial aeroplane, 1919, The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Officer's silver gilt badge, civil division, Military Cross, reverse engraved CAPT W.H.N.SHAKESPEARE RFC 1917, Air Force Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, 1939-1945 Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 2360 Cpl W.G.N. Shakespeare Worc R [on Star, Capt W H N Shakespeare on BWM and Victory] and related personalia and memorabilia, principally comprising:Insignia:Worcestershire Regiment cap badge,Royal Flying Corps cast gilt bronze dress uniform flying badge, 72mm l,Royal Flying Corps cloth flying badge.Other awards:Massachusetts, City of Worcester Mayor's Key, William A Bennett (1938-1945), boxed,9ct gold and enamel neck badge with arms of Worcester, Birmingham 1931, 19gPhotographs & Documents:British Empire Aviator's Certificate No 3548 with photograph, 1916,Typed itinerary of the [first] Flight to Greece, 9 October 1919, from Major Humphrey on Handley Page Ltd notepaper to Captain Shakespeare and contemporary photograph (gelatin silver print) of the bi plane,Typed carbon copy of Shakespeare's 16 p. report of the flight headed 'across Europe by air',foreign hotel bills and Greek newspaper and paper money, 1919, Unopened emergency ration tin of 'Bovril'.Military Cross: Supplement to the London Gazette, 4 February 1918, Airforce Cross: Supplement to the London Gazette, 29 October 1918.The aviator Wing Commander W H N Shakespeare (1893-1976) was born in Worcester and educated at the Royal Grammar School. He enlisted in the Worcestershire Regiment and after receiving his commission transferred to the Royal Flying Corps. The citation for his Military Cross reads "T./Capt. William Harold Nelson Shakespeare, RFC, was awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He carried out a most successful contact patrol in very bad weather at a height of 400ft and brought back very valuable information. Later, he carried out another successful contact patrol at low altitude, his machine being subjected to intense rifle and machine-gun fire. He is a gallant and determined pilot and has set a fine example to his squadron." In 1918 he became one of the first Wing Commanders in the newly established Royal Air Force.Soon after the end of the War, he joined Handley Page for which he undertook the first trans European flight by a commercial aeroplane. In "Flight" (December 4, 1919) he posted from Athens "I have the pleasure to report the successful completion of the first civilian trans-Europe flight. I arrived at Athens after the most trying and unpleasant stage of the journey from London. Taking advantage of what seemed to be good weather at Valona, I left in the early morning and made quite good time under good conditions to Prevesa. "Shortly afterwards I landed at Tatoi, having done the journey from Valona in 4 and a half hours. This, I was afterwards told, was a record time. The people - Greek and English flying officers - were very surprised to see us as the weather had been practically impossible all day; in fact five minutes before we landed an RAF HP machine, securely picketed, had been picked up by the wind and been blown completely on its back, being a nasty mess of wreckage which was spread out in front of us. Needless to say after the buffeting I had received, I was greatly relieved to make our final landing; in fact we were all pleased with ourselves at the successful completion of this long journey, although it had taken longer than we expected. This fact was due to conditions over which neither I nor the mechanics had any control. Altogether, the machine had been out in six whole days' rain. The engines, with the attention they received stood very well "On the day fixed for the inspection by HM King of Greece the Press turned up in copious numbers. We initiated them into the mysteries of the HP and trans-Europe flight. "I did two flights of Press people over Athens, and all went home very pleased with the machine, the new 'sensation' and themselves. On these trips we did some pamphlet dropping over the city. "Saturday, November 1, was a memorable day, for HM King of Greece turned up and inspected the machine. He was greatly impressed, and finally I persuaded him to come up for a flight. Since that occasion His Majesty has had two further flights, the last trip being from Athens to Corinth".
• Crimean War. Thomas Goldsworthy
  Crimean War. Thomas Goldsworthy Dutton (1820-1891) after Flag Lieutenant Cowper Phipps Coles, RN (1819-1870) and Captain Edward Augustus Inglefield, RN (1820-1894) - Attack upon the Sea Defences of Sevastopol by the Combined Fleets, Oct. 17th 1854; The Anglo-French Squadron Attacking the Russian Forts at the Mouth of the Dnieper, Oct. 17th, 1855, a pair, London: Published by Paul & Dominic Colnaghi, May 15th, 1855, & March 16th, 1856, chromolithographs, 42 x 82cm, Parker Gallery labels to verso, (2) More Information Good condition. Frames with slightly worn losses.
• DOUGLASS FREED "SANCTUARY" (1984
  DOUGLASS FREED "SANCTUARY" (1984 COLOR LITHOGRAPH)Douglass Freed (Kansas/ Missouri, b. 1944) Sanctuary , 1984 Color lithograph on paper 16" x 28" Pencil-signed, dated, titled, and numbered (#15/ 15) to the bottom margin, Batz/ Lawrence Gallery (Kansas City) label to the reverse. Noted to the reverse as the last print issued by Squadron Press, a Kansas City studio run by Dan Younger, Hugh Merrill, and Doug Baker in the 1970s and 80s. Housed in a glazed frame measuring 25" x 36". Condition Very good condition.
• A VINTAGE GERMAN .835 SILVER
  A VINTAGE GERMAN .835 SILVER COCKTAIL SHAKER WITH UNITED STATES AIR FORCE HISTORY 1950s, hallmarks to base, in three parts, engraved "Capt. Emlen L. Martin / from the officers of the / 22nd fighter-day squadron" and "Fighting Two Two / 1953-1956" to shoulder and engraved "Bitburg Art Base, Germany" near base.
• TAKAI RANZAN, MAP OF EDO, JAPAN,
  TAKAI RANZAN, MAP OF EDO, JAPAN, 1859 Takai Ranzan, 1762-1838, ANSEI KAISEI OEDO OEZU(Edo: 1859) a folding map, mounted in printed paper boards, with applied title label, 11 x 7 3/4 in. when folded; about 46 x 51 1/2 in. when open. One source states that this edition was produced at the urging of Rev. Henry Wood, Chaplain of the U.S. Steam Frigate "Powhatan," one of Commodore Perry's squadron.
• SELECTION OF STEREOGRAPH VIEW CARDS
  SELECTION OF STEREOGRAPH VIEW CARDS Comprising approx. 27 items, with emphasis on images of Presidents McKinley and T. Roosevelt; also a portrait of U.S. WWI aces of the Hat in Ring squadron, including E. Rickenbacher; and a portrait of the assassin, Charles Guiteau.
• Two Napoleonic Documents, 1795 &
  Two Napoleonic Documents, 1795 & 1802 first: an Armée de Rhin et Mozelle Congé Netraite (Retirement Leave) to Jean Favier Gusshir, 5th Company, 3rd Battalion, signed by numerous officials including Division Genersl Jean Nicolas Méquillet, and Squadron Commander Étienne Maurice Gérard, June 19th 1795, second: a Feuille de Route (Journey Log) for the 1st company, 27th demi Brigade de Legue, 1802 8.7 x 12.2 in — 22 x 31 cm; sheet 22 x 31 in — 55.9 x 78.7 cm
• WWII Military photo grouping to
  WWII Military photo grouping to include several Air Force photos, earlier 1927 photo of 'The Fighting Second', VP-4 1-9-32 photo ( The first squadron designated Patrol Squadron FOUR (VP-4) was established in 1928 and was based in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii) Navy group photos and (30)+ Air Force photos with signatures including 3651-1-45 Flight #318, 3544-12-44 Flight #308, 1945-3-44 flight #154, 4340-5-45 Flight #321, 1944-3-44 Flight #152, 3324-11-44 Flight # 272, 4090-3-45 Flight # 356, # 119, unsigned Flight # 44, Flight # 44, 3813-2-45 Flight # 325, Flight # 282, Flight # 338, Flight #117, Flight # 246, Flight # 245, Flight # 271, Flight #119, Flight #61, 1945 visit of Comdr. W.R Kane USN, Flight # 366, Flight # 100, Flight # 80, Flight # 14 Lt. OB Lampman, Flight #29, Flight #295, Flight #281, Flight #365, Flight # 337, Flight # 355, Flight #119, Flight #216, Ground Crew #7, Flight #61, Flight #100, Flight #29, Flight #184, Flight #215, Flight #296, Flight #326, Flight #182 and hand colored portrait of 'Finney'
• Large lot of military items, c/o "A
  Large lot of military items, c/o "A Guide to US Army Insignia and Decorations" book by Gordon AJ Petersen 1941, (80+) patches, (5) pins, (2) 96th Bomb Squadron challenge coins "America's Leader in Combat / Barksdale AFB Louisiana / The Devil's Own / First to Bomb 12 June 1918"
• LOBBY CARD ALBUM EARLY 20TH CENTURY
  LOBBY CARD ALBUM EARLY 20TH CENTURY CARDS 11” X 14”.LOBBY CARD ALBUM, Early 20th Century, Contains approx. 90 cards. Movies include "The Passionate Plumber"(8 cards featuring Jimmy Durante and Buster Keaton) "Fireman Save My Child" (6 cards), "The Lost Squadron" (7 cards), "The Gay Caballero" (8 cards), "Make Me a Star" (6 cards), "Emma" (6 cards), "Prestige" (6 cards, several as is), "Souls of the Slums" (8 cards), "After Tomorrow" (7 cards), "A Woman Commands" (8 cards, several trimmed), "The World and the Flesh" (8 cards), "The Broken Wing" (6 cards), "Are You Listening?" (6 cards), and "Cowboys from Texas" (1 card). Dimensions: Cards 11" x 14".
• DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS GROUP TO
  DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS GROUP TO PILOT OFFICER GEORGE HIGHTON 192 SQUADRON GVI Cased Distinguished Flying Cross; 1939 to 45 Star; Aircrew Europe Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; Condition NEF (large rings on stars, potentially slightly later issues); sold with miniature medals; two logbooks covering his full service; together with a photograph of the recipient and photo of him at the US mess in Rheims after the German surrender. Higton is in the background looking at General Eisenhower and Marshal of the Royal Air Force Arthur William Tedder.
• WWI Propaganda Trench Art Decorated
  WWI Propaganda Trench Art Decorated "70 Squadron, France' Field Gun Shell Casing, c.1917 the 13pdr 9cwt case engraved with a Sopwith Camel amongst clouds, 'Estrée Blanche' and '70 Squadron France' height 11.5 in — 29.2 cm
• Cruise of The Royal Navy's
  Cruise of The Royal Navy's 'Flying Squadron', Second Fomation: Ship's Surgeon William Anderson's Photograph Album and Journals, 1870-72 album 10.5 x 13 in — 26.7 x 33 cm
• Group of Twelve Canadian
  Group of Twelve Canadian Commemorative Medallions, 1967-1982 Université Laval Centennial, 1952 Israel Salutes Canada's Centennial, 1967 Canadian Olympic Association, 1967 Northwest Territories Centennial, 1970 City of Kitchener/Waterloo Hospital Opening, 1970 Edmonton Klondike Days Dollar, 1971 City of Hamilton 125th Anniversary, 1971 RCAF Squadron 411, County of York, Presentation of the Standard, 1971 Royal Canadian Legion to Roland Michener, Grand Patron, 1971 Granite Club Centenary, 1976 The Royal Society of Canada Centennial, 1982 Marriage of The Prince and Princess of Wales, 1983 largest diameter 3 in — 7.5 cm
• Photograph Portrait of R.C.A.F.
  Photograph Portrait of R.C.A.F. Flight 4, Squadron B, #8A, Permanent Security Guard Course, Manning Depot, Toronto, 1942 signed, titled and dated in the print framed 7.9 x 15.7 in — 20 x 40 cm
• WWII R.C.A.F. Heavy Bomber Squadron
  WWII R.C.A.F. Heavy Bomber Squadron No. 6 Group Mission Navigator Lists and Related Maps, 1944 each bomb silhouette cut from a map, and inscribed verso with the target city, the mission date and a list of the navigators involved, accompanied by a quantity of related war room maps of Europe each silhouette height 13 in — 33 cm
• MICHAEL STACK / DANCING
  MICHAEL STACK / DANCING (1983)Michael Stack (Missouri, 1941-2018) Dancing , 1983 Serigraph on paper 27" x 21" (sight) Signed, dated, titled, and numbered (KCAC I) to the bottom margin. Published by Squadron Press, with chop marks to the bottom margin. Presented behind glass in a wooden frame that measures 34" x 28". Condition Very good condition. Not removed from the frame.
• PEWTER STATEROOM BOX & BRASS
  PEWTER STATEROOM BOX & BRASS BOXAn early 20th century pewter stateroom cigarette box with a planished surface, the hinged lid centered by an enameled cartouche with lettering for the S.S. MELITA STAR, built in 1926 and operated by the Blue Star Line. Dimensions: 1.75" high x 4.75" wide x 4" deep. Together with a small embossed brass box decorated with an enameled cartouche for the British Royal Yacht Squadron. Dimensions: 1.25" high x 3" wide x 2" deep.
• IMPORTANT ROYAL CANADIAN AIR
  IMPORTANT ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE MILITARIAMemorabilia and artifacts including period photographs, cap badges and medals. Highlight is the original pilot log book following the history of a Canadian pilot from training in 1941 through to bombing raids in a Halifax bomber over Germany in 1944 (including two aerial photos). Named squadron photos, including the pilot who the logbook belonged to, and a flask with facsimile signatures included.
• GROUP OF MILITIARIA OBJECTS Group
  GROUP OF MILITIARIA OBJECTS Group of militiaria objects, including a blue fringed Fort Leonard Wood Missouri commemorative silk to the mothers of soldiers; a Devonshire Naval white hat with eagle badge; a pair of gloves; (6) uniform badges; a whistle; an eagle form finial from a flag pole, a 4602nd Air Intelligence Service squadron, etc., the largest 18"h x 14"w
• KEVIN FRANCIS TOBY JUG, WINSTON
  KEVIN FRANCIS TOBY JUG, WINSTON CHURCHILL V.E. DAYLimited Edition. Bulldog, Union Jack, Royal Yacht Squadron cap. A Kevin Francis Ceramics Limited Edition commemorative Winston Churchill Toby jug, modeled as the World War II British Prime Minister with a cigar in his mouth and wearing the uniform of the Royal Yacht Squadron, in a group figural study with a bulldog draped in the Union Jack. Raised letters to base VED 1945. Stamped KEVIN FRANCIS CERAMICS with limited edition information.Artist: Douglas Tootle Artist: Douglas Tootle Issued: c. 1995 Dimensions: 9"H x 5"W Edition Number: 378 Edition Size: 750 Manufacturer: Kevin Francis Ceramics Country of Origin: England
• ROYAL DOULTON CHURCHILL BULLDOG
  ROYAL DOULTON CHURCHILL BULLDOG FIGURINE UNION JACK CAP...A rare dog figural study produced during World War II. This is a very rare Royal Doulton figural study of a bulldog draped in the Union Jack, modeled with a cigar in his mouth and wearing the of the Royal Yacht Squadron, all in honor of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who was a member of the squadron and who wore its uniform when shipboard during the war. Stamped to base ROYAL DOULTON ENGLAND.Artist: Issued: c. 1941 Dimensions: 6.75"H x 8.5"L Manufacturer: Royal Doulton Country of Origin: England
• DIARY OF LT PAUL SHIRLEY, USN,
  DIARY OF LT PAUL SHIRLEY, USN, USS SUSQUEHANNADiary (log) of the steam/sail ship, U.S.S. Susquehanna written by Lt. Paul Shirley, 3/31/1856 - 5/22/1858 (approx. 168 pages total, two volumes). Paul Shirley (1820 - 1876) was born in Kentucky, December 19, 1820, and was appointed to the Navy, July 25, 1839; became master, December 3, 1853; lieutenant, July 24, 1854; commander, November 5, 1863; captain, July 1, 1870. While in command of the "Cyane" of the Pacific squadron, he captured the piratical cruiser "J. M. Chapman", in 1863, for which he was complimented by Rear Adm. Charles Bell. While in command of the "Suwanee" he took the piratical steamer "Colon" at Cape Saint Lucas, Lower California, thereby saving two mail steamers that would have been captured. Subsequently, he was in command of the flag ship "Pensacola" during the 1867-8 and after of the "Independence" at Mare Island, California in 1869 and 1870. He died at Columbus, Ohio, November 24, 1876 (Ancestory.com). The 1856-58 diary covers the commissioning of the Susquehanna and its deployment to Key West, Fla.; to San Juan; and on to the Mediterranean Sea; to London to assist in laying of the first telegraph line, where Lt. Shirley met Samual Morse, from England to America; back to the Mediterranean when the cable broke after laying 335 miles of wire; then back to San Juan and Key West; finally to New York where he left to visit his family in Philadelphia. An entry on Oct 2, 1856 gives an account of Shirley's loyalties, "Received letter intelligence from home - Things look equally in a political way at home, what is to be the result of the insane & unholy war that the North are waging against the South is not in the power of man to tell; but it certainly looks to the rupture of our glorious Union, I think. Oh the political insanity and folly and wickedness of the Black Republicans in acting the part they do. God preserve my Country, I pray. Many years of my life have I devoted to the service of my country, but it is no long a foreign enemy we dread, the enemy is at home. As long as there is a party (?) to sustain the Federal Government, I will be found with it, but if matters come to the worst, I will shoulder my rifle and offer up my life in defense of the South, not simply because she is "The South", but because her cause is just, and I am one of her sons." Shirley ultimately served as a Union Commander during the Civil War. Ironically, Shirley takes command of the "Suwanee" in January 1865 with the primary mission of capturing or destroying the CSS Shenandoah (Refer to CSS Shenandoah archive lots in this sale). It is unsuccessful and the ship is later wrecked off of British Columbia in 1868. His diary is filled with remorse in waiting for a letter from home, as he left a wife and two sons in the States. Paul Shirley's interests extended to art and history and many of his entries describe the museums he visited in Europe and England. Also, his entries talk about the culture in Europe and the acquaintenances he met there. He detested the West Indies because of its hot weather and people and was very disappointed when their vessel received orders to return there from the Mediterranean. His dread and disappointment were justified because on returning, crew members started to become ill and die with the "fever", probably Yellow Fever. The first died on March 23rd, 1858. The number sick increased to 90 cases by April 4th. They received orders to sail for New York where they stayed at quarantine near Staten Island. After three days, the ship was ordered to Boston and the crew sent to a quarantine hospital. Lt. Shirley was released from the hospital and returned to Philadelphia to see his family. Unfortunately, his oldest son took sick several days later and died in his arms. His diary details the anguish he suffered during this sad time and records some of his final entries. Condition: Overall very good condition with pencil writing legible on all pages, minor toning. Scuffs to covers.
• WM. FADEN REVOLUTIONARY WAR MAP
  WM. FADEN REVOLUTIONARY WAR MAP 1776William Faden Revolutionary War map, "A Plan of the Attack on Fort Sulivan near Charles Town in South Carolina, by a Squadron of His Majesty's Ships, on the 28th of June 1776, with the Disposition of the King's Land Forces, and the Encampments and Entrenchments of the Rebels from the Drawings made on the Spot, Engraved by Wm Faden." London: William Faden, 10 August 1776. Early state. 10 3/4 x 14 1/2 (neat lines), sheet size 14 1/2" x 18 1/2". Condition: Very light discoloration, overall good condition.
• CASSILY ADAMS, USS OSAGE PAINTING
  CASSILY ADAMS, USS OSAGE PAINTING AND SIGNED DOCUMENTCassilly Adams (American, 1843-1921) Civil War era watercolor on paper painting of the navy vessel upon which he was stationed: the U.S.S. Osage. The Osage is depicted patrolling the Mississippi River, with hills and trees in the background. Figures and cannons are visible on deck, along with an American flag. Titled beneath the image and dated 1864. Signed C Adams lower right. Ivory mat and stained molded frame with silver-gilt rabbet edge. 13 3/8" x 5 5/8" sight, 16" x 23" framed. Note: artist and illustrator Cassily Adams (alternate spelling) served on the U.S.S. Osage as an ensign and was wounded at the Battle of Vicksburg. Prior to the war, Adams studied under Thomas S. Noble at the Cincinnati Art School and at the Boston School of Art. After the war, in the 1870s, Adams moved to Missouri where he worked as an artist and an engraver and for a time had a studio with Matt Hastings, a well-known St. Louis artist. He is best known for his post-Civil War paintings of the Old West; this painting is a rare representation of his Civil War experience. Also included with this painting is a framed Civil War order for G.M. Rogers to detach from the USS Osage and report to the USS Ouichita. The order is dated Dec. 2, 1864 and signed by Rear Admiral Samuel Phillips Lee, commander of the Mississippi Squadron, and co-signed by Adams as Acting Ensign. Note: "The Osage, a sternwheel single-turret monitor, was the first naval vessel ever to us a periscope to aim a weapon in time of war. This occurred up the Red River at Blair_s Landing in Red River Parish, and resulted in the death of Confederate General Tom Greene and a lot of his men. The Osage was 180 feet long by 45 feet wide, and drew 4.5 feet of water. She was armed with two 11-inch smoothbores and one 12-pounder rifle. She was sunk by a mine in Alabama late in 1865, but later raised and operated as a merchant vessel after the War." - source: www.fortderussy.org . Provenance: Private Nashville collection, ex-Williams Fine Art. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: Painting: Overall good condition with even toning. Document: creases and a couple of small losses at fold lines, light toning, framed with double sided glass.
• JAMES FULTON ARCHIVE, INCL. CHINESE
  JAMES FULTON ARCHIVE, INCL. CHINESE PAINTINGS, POSS. TI...Six (6) items relating to the Fulton Family of Tennessee, including a James Fulton ALS and an album of 8 Chinese paintings acquired in Hong Kong in 1860 by Fulton, who served as Pay Director of the U.S. Navy and was stationed onboard the U.S.S. Saginaw. The Saginaw served in the East India Squadron and was charged with cruising the Chinese coast to protect American citizens and suppress pirates. 1st item: Chinese School, possibly studio of Guan Lianchang (Tingqua) or Youqua, Hong Kong, album containing eight (8) finely detailed paintings, gouache on rice paper. 2 paintings depicting birds and 6 depicting Chinese figures engaged in ceremonial court and everyday activities. Pages measure 13" x 9". Circa 1860. 2nd item: ALS double-sided bifolium handwritten letter from James Fulton, from Hong Kong, to his brother Alfred Fulton, dated November 23, 1860. The letter directly references the actions of Cornelius Kinchiloe Stribling who was Commander of the East India Squadron at the time. Writing in response to a previous letter from Alfred regarding an altercation with Stribling, James states "...I should have pursued when ordered to leave money &c aboard the Saginaw...I would have disobeyed Commodore Stribling's order, but the protest that I forwarded to the Secretary of the Navy through him, will in my opinion relieve my bondsmen from all responsibility should any occur. Commodore Stribling acted very badly in the affair...". Despite his apparent issues with Stribling's command, James expresses his appreciation for most of his shipmates aboard the Saginaw, which he explains is currently in Japan for eight or ten days while he remains in Hong Kong. Written shortly after the Convention of Peking or First Convention of Peking, October 1860, that resulted in the end of Second Opium War, fought 1856-60, James mentions how pleasant he finds the city and that "...it is an English city. The whole island belongs to them...". He then refers to Alfred's previous letter by discussing family matters, and shares his thoughts on the recent 1860 Presidential election and the impending Civil War, stating "...I suppose however Lincoln will be our next President. The days of our Republic seem to be numbered I would like to see the United States give England another good doubling before they separate...". He ends the letter by mentioning that he is expecting a letter from "...some body..." and that the best way to direct letters to him is via Marseille, France. Includes a handwritten partial transcription. 3rd-4th items: U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland printed flyer announcing the funeral of James Fulton, to occur in the Naval Academy chapel at half-past two o'clock on Wednesday, April 10, 1895. Issued by P.H. Cooper, Captain, U.S.N. Superintendent, April 9, 1895. The lot also includes a color photocopy of the flyer and photocopy of a carte-de-visite of Fulton. Also includes U.S. Army Medical Department yellow envelope, not postmarked. 5th-6th items: Two (2) ALS. Handwritten bifolium letters, both from James Fulton, Esq., New Orleans, LA and Washington, D.C., to his wife Mary Fulton, Fayetteville, TN, dated May 3, 1845 and December 6, 1846. Both letters primarily refer to his business of selling cotton, his travel plans, and that he is anxious to return home. Includes a two page partial color photocopy of the 1845 letter. Property of the Lincoln County Museum, Fayetteville, TN; Bequest of Mary Bright Wilson (1909-2004), formerly of Fayetteville, and descended in her family. Condition: 1st item: Extremely fragile condition. Covers are detached and frayed with losses. Most pages have become separated and all have varying degrees of losses, some significant (up to 6"). 2nd item: Paper is thin, rendering it slightly difficult to read. Areas of loss, largest 1" x 4 3/4", to top center. 3rd-6th items: All items in overall good condition with toning, foxing spots, minor tears, areas of loss, to be expected from age and manner of use.
• TOP GUN AVIREX SWEEPSTAKES PRIZE
  TOP GUN AVIREX SWEEPSTAKES PRIZE LEATHER FLIGHT BOMBER ...Top Gun Avirex Sweepstakes Prize Leather Flight Bomber Jacket. New York: Avirex Ltd., Type Aero B-1, Specification M-696, 1986. Vintage and supple full leather jacket with mouton fur collar, bearing six embroidered patches (F-14 Phantom, VF-1 Fighter Squadron, Top Gun, Avirex 1986, Navy Fighter Weapons School, American flag) on sleeves and breast. Manufacturer's labels and patches on inside nylon lining, including Paramount Top Gun label. Size large. Condition: very good overall, leather with scattering of nicked and scuffed areas. Accompanied by a 1986 promotional Top Gun sweepstakes counter standee, two issues of The Cockpit (1986) showing Tom Cruise on the cover, and a copy of the catalog in which the jacket is advertised.
• HAKU MAKI WOODBLOCK PRINT "POEM
  HAKU MAKI WOODBLOCK PRINT "POEM "70-45", #44/202Haku Maki (1924-2000) Poem 70-45 (1970?) Beautifully framed color intaglio woodblock print on paper, ''Poem 70-45'' (#44 of an edition of 202) by Haku Maki, pencil signed, titled, and numbered within lower margin, bears artist's red seal, has framed height of 25'' with width of 19''. All measurements are approximate. Haku Maki was born in 1924 under the name of Maejima Tadaaki in the small town Asomachi in the Ibaraki Prefecture. In 1945 the artist's life nearly ended, as he was in a special squadron of kamikaze pilots. However, Japan’s surrender on August 14, 1945 saved his life, and he became a teacher at a high school. In 1950 he changed his name to Haku Maki. The artist became famous by using old Chinese and Japanese kanji characters and refining them into abstract compositions of archaic look. Later the artist chose persimmons and ceramics as his favorite subjects. Artist’s technique: A finished Haku Maki print is usually the result of a process of applying mixed media printing techniques. To obtain the embossed effect, Maki first carved a conventional woodblock. He then used wet cement around the carved area. After the cement hardened the design was carved and chiseled. Maki used a wet, double-layered paper to print, raising the subject from the surface of the paper which gives the work a three dimensional image. Maki's oeuvre is characterized by clean, sharp images, whether done in black kanji on a white background or in a bright color against a dark background. His prints usually contain one outstanding object, whether kanji or a ceramic vessel or a persimmon.
• ANTONIO JACOBSEN SHIP BATTLE
  ANTONIO JACOBSEN SHIP BATTLE PAINTINGFine oil painting on canvas of a Danish sea battle with 5 ships signed FMF Jacobsen 1911. FMF stands for Fleet Marine Forces and this scene represents the May 9, 1864 Heligoland sea battle that pitted Danish forces vs. Austro-Prussian squadron (Danes ended the blockade). Size: 14 x 21 inches, framed 19 x 26. (Antonio Jacobsen 1850-1921 notable marine painter from Denmark/NY/NJ).
• SHIP'S WHEEL COFFEE TABLEOld oak
  SHIP'S WHEEL COFFEE TABLEOld oak ship's wheel mounted as coffee table with brass presentation naval plaque to Capt. Stahl of the Phibron Ten (US Naval Amphibious Squadron) with lists of various ships and years in service on other plaques. Missing glass top. 48 in diameter, 22 high.
• A LATE MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR ERA
  A LATE MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR ERA MAP, "MAPA DE LOS ESTAD...A LATE MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR ERA MAP, "Mapa de los Estados Unidos de Mejico, Revised Edition," JOHN DISTURNELL, NEW YORK,1848-1850, hand colored copper plate engraving on paper, the Gulf of Mexico with four inset maps, "Map Showing the Battlegrounds of (Palo Alto) the 8th and 9th, May 1846, by J.H. Eaton," "Plan of Monterrey and its Environs," "Chart of the Bay of Veracruz," and "Tampico and its Environs," at far right, "Diagram of the Battleground (of Buena Vista) February 22nd and 23rd 1847," in the lower left, "Table de Distancias.," "Tabla Estadistica.," and "Carta de los Caminos & Desde Vera Cruz Y Alvarado a Méjico," accompanied by two profiles of the routes "...between Mexico and Veracruz," and "...between Mexico and Acapulco," the upper right with engraving of Mexican eagle with snake in its beak, perched on cactus with names of Mexican states lettered on pads, above a bow and arrow; the hand coloring ordered as follows: Green-Spanish Boundary 1786, Blue-Boundary Proposed by Mexican Commissioners, Yellow-Boundary Claimed by the United States," with quotation, "Prior to the Revolution Texas and Coahuila were united to form one of the Federal States of the Mexican Republic," Red- Route of Gen. Taylor in south Texas and north Mexico, and Gen. Kearny's Route in the north tracking his "March of the 1st Dragoons" from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Pink-Boundary Proposed by Mr. Trist U.S. Commissioner, presented with a gilt embossed green cloth cover board, "Map of the Republic of Mexico, Published by J. Disturnell, New York." 30" x 42" Note: The particular map noted for numerous editions with notable mistakes; this map is a rare example of a map that both has gross inaccuracies and served as an important tool for the United States and Mexican governments during land disputes and negotiations at the end of the Mexican American War. The present map includes detailed hand-drawn routes and boundaries that formed the face of the modern American landscape.The red route indicated in the Southern Texas/Northern Mexico area tracks future President Zachary Taylor's military expeditions during the Mexican-American War. "In the summer of 1845, Taylor, now sixty years old and stationed again at Fort Jesup, was ordered by the Polk administration to defend the recently annexed Texas republic. Commanding what would now be called the "Army of Occupation," Taylor moved his troops to Corpus Christi, at the mouth of the Nueces River, where he awaited reinforcements. By March 1846, with an army that now numbered 4,000, he moved further south, to the Rio Grande. When Mexican troops attacked U.S. forces in late April, President James K. Polk used the attack to ask Congress for a declaration of war. On May 18, though heavily outnumbered, Taylor defeated Mexican forces at Palo Alto; the following day he engaged the Mexican army again at Resaca de la Palma, driving it back to Matamoros. With the United States and Mexico now at war, Taylor established a base of operations at Camargo, on the Rio Grande, while he awaited reinforcements from the War Department, which had issued a call for volunteers. In September 1846, his army now numbering 6,500, Taylor marched south to lay siege to Monterey, Mexico's largest northern city, which was garrisoned by the 5,000-man Army of the North, commanded by General Pedro Ampudia. After three days of fighting, Taylor took the city, signing an eight-week armistice with Ampudia, who was allowed to withdraw. The news of the victory was offset in Washington by President Polk's belief that Taylor had missed an opportunity to end the war by allowing Ampudia to evacuate the city. The War Department ordered Taylor to terminate the armistice immediately, and pointedly refrained from congratulating the general on his victory. This brought an immediate chill to relations between Taylor and the Polk administration, which was undoubtedly aggravated by reports that the general was being courted by the Whig Party as a possible candidate for the presidency in 1848. The rift between Polk and Taylor became even wider when Washington decided at year's end to open up a new theater of operations in the south, under the command of Winfield Scott. Ordered to assume a defensive position and place a large portion of his army under Scott's command in anticipation of an amphibious landing at Vera Cruz, Taylor refused to be relegated to a secondary role. In defiance of orders from both Scott and the War Department, Taylor pushed south, encountering the Mexican army at Buena Vista, below Saltillo. Taylor's army repulsed several Mexican assaults on February 22 and 23. Although both sides claimed victory, the battle ended in a stalemate. Nonetheless, Taylor's Army of Occupation remained firmly in control of northern Mexico, and the battle was hailed as a great victory by the American press. The Battle of Buena Vista added further luster to Taylor's political fortunes. Known as 'Old Rough and Ready' for his simple manner and modest appearance, Taylor was now the most celebrated hero of the war. Still bristling at his treatment by the Polk administration, Taylor agreed to accept the nomination of the Whig party, despite the fact that he had not been active in politics, nor did he appear to hold particularly strong political convictions. Indeed, Taylor did not share many of the core Whig beliefs, such as support for a protective tariff, the national bank, and internal improvements. Nonetheless, the war hero easily defeated the Democratic candidate, Lewis Cass, whose support in the North was undercut by the Free Soil party, headed by long-time Democratic standard-bearer Martin Van Buren." - an excerpt from UT Arlington Library's Special Collections, A Continent Divided: The U.S. Mexico War, and with special thanks. The route of General Stephen W. Kearny in the north indicated, also in red in the north, established for the first time the United State's military control of the lands spanning from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas westward to Los Angeles. "The start of the U.S.-Mexico War found Kearny at Fort Leavenworth, where in May 1846 he gathered troops charged with conquering New Mexico and California. Kearny's forces left Fort Leavenworth in June 1846. Numbering 1,558 men, the "Army of the West" consisted of a battalion of Missouri Volunteers, two companies of regular infantry, five squadrons of the First Dragoons, Doniphan's Regiment of Missouri Mounted Volunteers, an interpreter, about fifty Indian guides, and a small body of Army Topographical Engineers. On July 22, the army reached Bent's Fort. Soon afterward, Kearny sent word to New Mexico Governor Manuel Armijo that the Americans intended to take possession of New Mexico. On August 15 the Americans entered Las Vegas, New Mexico, and three days later entered Santa Fe without opposition, Armijo having fled. Promising to respect New Mexican property and religion, Kearny established a legal code for New Mexico and installed Charles Bent, an American trader, as territorial governor. Kearny now received new orders from Washington, promoting him to the rank of brigadier general and instructing him to aid in the conquest of California...As Kearny headed west, resistance to U.S. rule flared in California. As his small force approached San Diego, where it planned to link up with Commodore Robert F. Stockton's marines, Kearny's weary dragoons encountered a force of 150 Californios. At the Battle of San Pascual on December 6, Kearny was seriously wounded and 18 of his men killed. The force was rescued the following day by the timely arrival of a relief column led by Stockton. While the dragoons rested, Stockton prepared to retake Los Angeles. In late December he and Kearny led a joint Army-Navy force of about 600 men out of San Diego. Defeating Mexican and California troops at the battles of Rio San Gabriel and La Mesa, Stockton and Kearny's troops entered Los Angeles. Signing the Treaty of Cahuenga, which ended Californian resistance to U.S. occupation, Stockton turned over military command to Kearny and appointed John C. Fremont governor."- an excerpt from UT Arlington Library's Special Collections, A Continent Divided: The U.S. Mexico War, and with special thanks. Layering each territory boundary by color gives the viewer an instant look at the intense negotiations that took place between Nicholas Trist in pink and the Mexican government in blue. The University of Texas at Arlington writes, "Nicholas P. Trist, the American diplomat who negotiated the treaty that ended the U.S.-Mexico War...Just as he was beginning to enter into negotiations with the provisional Mexican government that had been hastily organized at the town of Querétaro under a new President, Manuel Peña y Peña, Trist received word from Secretary of State James Buchanan that he (Trist) had been recalled by an impatient President Polk. Buchanan's dispatch stated further that if the Mexicans wanted peace, they would have to send an emissary to the United States. Realizing that to abandon his work and leave Mexico at that crucial juncture would almost certainly have negative consequences for both countries, Trist decided to ignore the recall, which General Scott and all three Mexican negotiators, Luis G. Cuevas, Bernardo Couto, and Miguel Atristain, encouraged him to do. On February 2, 1848, Trist signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo on behalf of the United States while Cuevas, Couto, and Atristain signed for Mexico. The treaty's most far-reaching provisions included recognition by Mexico of the Rio Grande as the boundary of Texas, the United States government's assumption of $3 million Mexico owed to private U.S. citizens, and Mexico's agreement to sell Upper California and New Mexico, a vast expanse that makes up the present-day states of California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and part of Colorado, for $15 million. When the treaty reached Washington, Polk was outraged that Trist, who technically had no authority to make an agreement with Mexico on account of his recall, had ignored the President's order. At first, Polk considered discarding the agreement but realizing that all his principal war goals had been accomplished and that the country was in no mood to prolong the conflict, he sent it to the Senate, which ratified the treaty on March 10, 1848. Both houses of the Mexican Congress ratified it on May 19." -an excerpt from UT Arlington Library's Special Collections, A Continent Divided: The U.S. Mexico War, and with special thanks.Attributed as an eighth edition or later, with special consideration to the appearance of the inset maps in the Gulf of Mexico. This revision containing the inset maps in the Gulf coinciding with the Presidential term of Zachary Taylor and the end of the Mexican-American War. The inset maps celebrate Zachary Taylor's many military achievements. The present map with special hand coloring notes the fundamentally transformative time for the United States at the end of the Mexican-American War, which effectively established the United States of America from coast to coast, fulfilling Manifest Destiny. No longer would the United States boundary ever change or waver as much as this map with hand color indicates it once did. An invaluable and education addition to any American map collection. Condition: Some stains, losses, creases, joined neat line, tears at edges, float mounted with repairs and indrawing, waving, Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
• ENGLISH SAILOR'S WOOLWORK "PORTRAIT
  ENGLISH SAILOR'S WOOLWORK "PORTRAIT OF A THREE-MAST STE...ENGLISH SAILOR'S WOOLWORK "PORTRAIT OF A THREE-MAST STEAM SAIL SHIP" circa 1870, in full sails with billowing smoke stack, flying the White Ensign and passing landscape cliffs in the distance, rosewood frame with gilt liner. The White Ensign is flown on British Royal Navy ships and shore establishments. It is also flown by yachts of members of the Royal Yacht Squadron and by ships of Trinity House escorting the reigning monarch. Site: 13 ¼ in. x 16 ½ in. Overall: 19 ¼ in. x 22 ½ 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.
• FRAMED U.S. NAVY SCHOONER USS
  FRAMED U.S. NAVY SCHOONER USS DOLPHIN HANDWRITTEN SURGE...Framed U.S. Navy Schooner USS Dolphin Handwritten Surgeons Report, Dated March 24, 1834 , listing ailments and condition of sick crew members; accompanied by a 1778 United States Forty Dollar Currency Note; the U.S. Schooner Dolphin was launched in 1821 and saw action with the U.S. Navy Pacific squadron in patrols throughout the Pacific Ocean 5.5 in. x 8 in. Framed 11.5 in x 10.5 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.
• AMERICAN SCHOOL(Late 19th
  AMERICAN SCHOOL(Late 19th century) The USS Chicago, Flagship of the White Squadron, signed lower right "Wm. Restle/1894, oil on canvas, 10 x 16 in.; period carved gilt wood and composition frame, 16-1/4 x 22-1/4 in. Condition: crackle, surface dirt layer, flaking, approximately five tiny areas of paint loss upper sky; frame with wear, abrasions, areas of loss to decoration
• THOMAS BUTTERSWORTH (1768 - 1842)
  THOMAS BUTTERSWORTH (1768 - 1842) MARINE SCENE, CENTRAL...Thomas Buttersworth (1768 - 1842) Marine Scene, central plaque stating "H.M.S. stately wife other vessels of the Red Squadron off the Bight of Benin, Nigeria, 1812"; oil on canvas, unsigned, attribution marked on plaque. height 17 inches, width 21 inches. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• CHINESE EXPORT CHESS SET IN GILT
  CHINESE EXPORT CHESS SET IN GILT AND LACQUERED CASEmid 19th century, chess set (complete) with folding lacquered and gilt wood playing board and 32 carved ivory pieces, white pieces in the form of European rulers and soldiers, red pieces in the form of Chinese rulers and soldiers, in square lacquered and gilt decorated wood case with hinged lid, 5-1/4 x 9-1/4 x 9-1/4 in.; together with a reproduction image of a Safavid manuscript printed on wood panel, 10-1/2 x 8-3/8 in. Provenance: Private Bluffton, South Carolina Collection Note: The chess set is accompanied by a letter from the original owner, a Dr. Ruschenberger of Philadelphia, dated Dec. 1894. Before declaring his intentions to gift the set to the recipient, a Dr. Moorehead of Philadelphia, he recounts: "While I was surgeon of the fleet of the East India Squadron on board of the U.S. Flag Ship Plymouth, I purchased in Canton a set of chess playing materials in 1849, under an idea, then in the far off future, they might help to divert some leisure hours of my present retirement days..."?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn. Condition: surface dirt and accretion, chess pieces with a few scattered losses (primarily to pawns' weapons), three red pieces broken off but retained, case with scattered scratches, bumps, and small edge chips, some rubbing and losses to gilt decoration, bottom panel with large crack and separation, playing board with a few cracks and separations throughout; panel with some bumps and paint loss (especially at corners)