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HANS FIGURA. "THE STATE HOUSE,
HANS FIGURA. "THE STATE HOUSE, ANNAPOLIS," COLOR ETCHING ON SILK Signed in pencil lr, signed by Governor McKeldin on verso, 13 1/4 x 10 3/4 in., framed.
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OOC - 'The State House and Fountain
OOC - 'The State House and Fountain Boston Common' by Thomas Russell Dunlay (MA 1951 - ) signed lr signed and titled verso in gilt molded panel frame SS: 9 1/2'' x 11 1/2'' OS: 17 1/2'' x 19 1/2'' fine condition.
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WILLIAM PENHALLOW HENDERSON,
WILLIAM PENHALLOW HENDERSON, STATE HOUSE, BOSTONWilliam Penhallow Henderson, (1877 - 1943) State House, Boston, pastel and gouache on paper pastel and gouache on paper Dimensions: 10 5/8 x 6 3/4 in. (27 x 17.1 cm.), Frame: 16 1/2 x 12 3/4 x 3/4 in. (41.9 x 32.4 x 1.9 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, Virginia
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ORIGINAL MASSACHUSETTS STATE
ORIGINAL MASSACHUSETTS STATE HOUSE COLUMN CAPITAL - Charles Bulfinch Designed Corinthian Column Capital from the Massachusetts State House (built 1795-1797) Boston in white painted pine replaced with iron versions in the 1960s roughly 33'' x 40'' x 22''
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ORIGINAL MASSACHUSETTS STATE
ORIGINAL MASSACHUSETTS STATE HOUSE COLUMN CAPITAL - Charles Bulfinch Designed Corinthian Column Capital from the Massachusetts State House (built 1795-1797) Boston in white painted pine replaced with iron versions in the 1960s roughly 33'' x 40'' x 22''
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*(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.
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QUARTER-CAPITAL FROM
QUARTER-CAPITAL FROM MASSACHUSETTS STATE HOUSE - Carved Wood Corinthian Quarter Capital from the Massachusetts State House in Boston the original Charles Bulfinch design built 1795-1798 these pine components replaced with iron in the 1960s 31 1/2'' tal
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QUARTER-CAPITAL FROM
QUARTER-CAPITAL FROM MASSACHUSETTS STATE HOUSE - Carved Wood Corinthian Quarter Capital from the Massachusetts State House in Boston the original Charles Bulfinch design built 1795-1798 these pine components replaced with iron in the 1960s 31 1/2'' tal
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LESTER GEORGE HORNBY, THE STATE
LESTER GEORGE HORNBY, THE STATE HOUSELester George Hornby(American, 1882-1956)The State House from the Public Gardenoil on boardsigned lower left L.G. Hornby13 x 16in (33 x 40.5cm)
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HANS FIGURA."STATE HOUSE,
HANS FIGURA."STATE HOUSE, ANNAPOLIS," ETCHING Etching, signed lr, sight size: 14 3/4 x 11 3/4 in., framed.
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COLLECTION OF REPUBLICAN
COLLECTION OF REPUBLICAN INAUGURAL MEDALS.
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AMERICAN SCHOOL (20TH CENTURY,),
AMERICAN SCHOOL (20TH CENTURY,), A VIEW OF THE MASSACHUSETTS STATE HOUSE., WATERCOLOR AND INK ON PAPER, 17.5" X 23.5" SIGHT. FRAMED 24" X 30".AMERICAN SCHOOL, 20th Century, A view of the Massachusetts State House. Signed lower right "Keenan". Dimensions: Watercolor and ink on paper, 17.5" x 23.5" sight. Framed 24" x 30".
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Louis Novak lithograph, 'The Old
Louis Novak lithograph, 'The Old State House Boston', penciled signed and titled in margin. Image 10” x 8” Frame 19” x 16” Condition: not examined out of frame CT Transfer Fee $10
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[Historic Newspaper: Washington's
[Historic Newspaper: Washington's Election] Single issue of The Massachusetts Centennial April 1 1789 with reports that George Washington's election appears to be unanimous and that preparations are underway for a triumphant journey to New York to take office; 4pp. folio with a vertical and horizontal fold. Housed in a maroon calf folder with gilt lettering. Estimate $ 1 000-1 500 Paper toned with intersecting folds and some light rubbing.
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LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS IN
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS IN MASSACHUSETTS, 1786 AND 1787 Being Acts and Laws, Passed by the General Court of Massachusetts: Begun and held at Boston, in the County of Suffolk, on Wednesday the 25th Day of May, A.D. 1785; and from thence continued, by Adjournments, to Wednesday the first Day of February, 1786 quarto (10-1/4), no wraps, bound with string. Topics, in part, include fishing, Penobscot Indians, rioting, taxes, highways and more.
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PRESIDENTIAL YOUTH INAUGURAL
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.
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28 Bound Memorials and Address
28 Bound Memorials and Address fromthe turn of the century from House of Representatives speeches presentation of sword to Andrew Jackson etc.
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JOHN KENNEDY INAUGURAL INVITATION &
JOHN KENNEDY INAUGURAL INVITATION & SIGNED PHOTO: To include 1) Signed 8 x 10 photograph of John Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. 2) Inaugural Committee invitation to the Inauguration of Kennedy & Johnson. 3) 1953 Nassau County Democratic Convention Box Score Towns of Hepstead Oyster Bay Long Beach and Glen CoveCONDITION: Note creases in photo.
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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.
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JOHN F. KENNEDY AND LYNDON BAINES
JOHN F. KENNEDY AND LYNDON BAINES JOHNSONINVITATION TO THEIR INAUGURATION ON JANUARY 25, 1961. 9 1/2" X 7 1/2". FRAMED AND UNDER GLASS. IT HAS BEEN LAID DOWN ON CARDBOARD AND THERE IS A SMALL TEAR IN THE BACK CORNER AND SOME STAINING ON FRONT (SEE PHOTOS).
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Samuel Adams engraving, "The
Samuel Adams engraving, "The Hon/ble. Samuel Adams, Esq/r./First Delegate to Congress for Massachusetts", from An Impartial History of the War in America Between Great Britain and the United States…Vol. I , published by Nathaniel Coverly and Robert Hodge, Boston, 1781, signed in plate "J. Norman Sc.", 6-3/4 x 3-7/8 in. (plate), 7-3/4 x 4-5/8 in. (page); modern black-painted frame in 18th century style. Surface ink abraded, stains, toning, 5/8 in. folded back at bottom edge, green ink at top and bottom edges, light foxing; frame with abrasions. Dr. Frank H. Sommer Collection, Winterthur, Delaware
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JOHN STOBART (MASSACHUSETTS, B.
JOHN STOBART (MASSACHUSETTS, B. 1929), "HARTFORD, A VIEW OF THE STATE HOUSE FROM THE CONNECTICUT RIVER WATERFRONT IN 1876", FRAMED P...John Stobart (Massachusetts, b. 1929), "Hartford, A View of the State House from the Connecticut River Waterfront in 1876", framed print, ed. 149/750, waterfront scene with a variety of boats along harbor, many buildings line water's edge, pencil signed lower right, not examined out of frame, wear consistent with age, ss: 21 1/4" h. x 32" w. [Provenance: Surplus artwork from the Hartford Courant's building at 285 Broad Street]
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after T. H. Matteson George
after T. H. Matteson George Washington Engraving''Washington Delivering His Inaugural Address April 1789 in the Old City Hall New-York '' (New York: John Neale 1849) hand coloring behind mat in a modern wooden frame.SS 20.5 x 26.5 in.; DOA 30.5 x 36 in.Minor creases; not examined out of frame.Private collection Richmond VA
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NEWELL CONVERS WYETH (PA/ME/MA,
NEWELL CONVERS WYETH (PA/ME/MA, 1882-1945) Study for "Lincoln Delivering his Second Inaugural Address", circa 1920, charcoal on paper, unsigned, framed with a reduced color litho of the finished color artwork for a book cover. Housed in a water gilt molded panel frame, under a two-window mat, UV plexiglass, OS: 30 1/2" x 24 3/4", SS: 13 1/2" x 12 1/4", fine condition.
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FIVE ITEMS PRESIDENT JAMES ABRAM
FIVE ITEMS PRESIDENT JAMES ABRAM GARFIELD EPHEMERA . Including invitation to reception by members of Army of the Cumberland honoring comrade General James A. Garfield/Riggs House/Thursday June 17 1880 with pressed flower presumably from reception; Inaugural Ball program March 4 1881; Inaugural Reception and Promenade Concert invitation and two memorial service placards February 27 1882
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FRAMED GEORGE W. BUSH
FRAMED GEORGE W. BUSH INAUGURATION GROUP Framed seven piece George W. Bush and Richard B. Cheney presidential and vice-presidential inauguration ephemera group, January 20, 2005, comprising, an invitation to "Saluting Those We Serve, "America's Future Rocks Today - A Call To Service", an invitation to "A Celebration Of Freedom", a large invitation from The Committee for Presidential Inaugural, an invitation to the parade, and invitation to the inaugural ball from The Presidential Inaugural Committee, together with a loose schedule of events. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Joel A. Katz, Atlanta, Georgia. Approx. overall h. 26", w. 28", d. 1".
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2 vols. Philadelphia: Etting,
2 vols. Philadelphia: Etting, Frank M. An Historical Account of The Old State House of Pennsylvania Now Known as The Hall of Independence. Philadelphia: Porter & Coates, 1891. Second Edition with Continuations. 4to, orig. gilt-pictorial brown cloth, gilt-lettered spine, t.e.g. Frontis., plates, text illus. Bookplates & ink presentation on front endpaper. * Jenkins, Charles Francis. Washington in Germantown. Philadelphia: W.J. Campbell, 1905. #44/500. Lg. 8vo, orig. blue cloth, paper spine label, t.e.g. Frontis. & photogravure plates, tissue guards. Both bright, tight, internally clean & crisp copies.
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1 piece. Hand-Colored
1 piece. Hand-Colored Lithograph. Currier, N.; Ives, J.M., pub. "The Tocsin of Liberty, Rung by The State House Bell (Independence Hall), Philadelphia, July 4, 1776." New York, 1876. 10 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches (267 x 315 mm) - image and text, margins Slightly toned. Framed. Gale 6548 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.
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Don Swann American 1889-1954
Don Swann American 1889-1954 State House Annapolis etching ed. 290/400 signed ''Don Swann'' lr signed ''Theo. McKeldin Governor of Maryland'' ll 13 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. framed Estimate $ 100-150 Paintings have not been examined by blacklight.
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JOHN HALL (NC, 1952-2019), HOUSE OF
JOHN HALL (NC, 1952-2019), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, CAPITOL BUILDING, RALEIGH, N.C. Cibachrome print, edition 1/5, retains gallery label to verso, framed.
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Garfield & Arthur Inaugural Ball
Garfield & Arthur Inaugural Ball Invitation An engraved ticket to the Inaugural Reception & Promenade Concert at the National Museum Washington March 4 1881.? Features portraits of President Garfield Vice President Arthur and George Washington an image of the U.S. Capitol and numerous patriotic symbols.? Inked note at lower right and stamped ticket number 11458 on verso.? 9.75 x 6 in. Condition: Minor corner bumps and very light soiling else very good.
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1957 INAUGURATION EPHEMERA,
1957 INAUGURATION EPHEMERA, EISENHOWER SIGNATURE Group of ephemera related to the January 21, 1957 Presidential Inauguration of Dwight D. Eisenhower including several Inauguration Festival tickets, Inaugural Ball tickets, inauguration (Swearing In) Ceremony tickets, Parade booklet, official Program packet, Inaugural Ball packet and official Inauguration Committee packet addressed to Robert and Mrs. G. Watt of Atlanta with a signed letter from Eisenhower inviting them to the Inaugural festivities. Approx. 9" x 7" (letter from Eisenhower), 13" x 9.5" (largest piece)
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1782 DOCUMENT, COMMONWEALTH OF
1782 DOCUMENT, COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, ON THE BIRTH OF THE DAUPHINE OF FRANCE True Copy, attested by John Avery, First Secretary 1780-1806, reading: "Commonwealth of Massachusetts, In Senate, June 4th, 1782. Ordered that Nathan Cushing & Jonathan Greenleaf, Esq. Such as the Honble House shall join be & hereby are appointed a Commitee to wait on his Excellency the Governor with the following messsage Sent down for Concurrence, S. Adams, Presidt. In the House of Representatives June 4th, 1782 and concurred Capt. Patch, Doctr. Manning & Mr. Goodale are joined Natl. Gorham, Spkr.
May it please Your Excellency - The Senate & House of Representatives in General Court Assembled have receiv'd with particular Pleasure the Communication your Excellency has been pleased to make, that the Minister Plenipotentiary of His Most Christian Majesty has announced to the United States in Congress Assembled the Birth of a Dauphine of France.
We share in the lively joy which this happy Event has given the most Christian King & the Nation over which he Reigns, a Prince in whom these United States have found a most faithful Ally & a Nation who have freely expended their Treasure & their Blood in the Defence of the Rights of Mankind.
We request your Excellency with Advice of Council to take such Measures as in your Wisdom shall be thought proper to express in a Public Manner the Common Joy on this Auspicious Occassion.
And we also request Your Exellency to express to the Minister Plenepotentiary of His Most Christian Majesty our Congratulations on an Event which tends to the Stability of a Monarchy with which we are Connected by every Sentiment of Affection.
True Copy, Attest (signed) John Avery jun, Secretary".
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ADELEINE WOLEVER BAXTER
ADELEINE WOLEVER BAXTER (MASSACHUSETTS/ONTARIO, 1890-1946), "ILLUMINATION (THE BOSTON STATE HOUSE), C. 1916"., OIL ON BOARD, 8" X 10". UNFRAMED.ADELEINE WOLEVER BAXTER, Massachusetts/Ontario, 1890-1946, "Illumination (The Boston State House), c. 1916". Unsigned. Identified on a label verso for the Concord Annual Exhibition, Concord, Massachusetts, 1916. Titled on gallery label verso. Dimensions: Oil on board, 8" x 10". Unframed.
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FRAMED BILL J. CLINTON INAUGURATION
FRAMED BILL J. CLINTON INAUGURATION INVITATION Framed William (Bill) J. Clinton and Albert Gore, Jr. presidential and vice-presidential inauguration invitation issued by the The Presidential Inaugural Committee, January 20th, 1997, framed. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Joel A. Katz, Atlanta, Georgia. Approx. overall h. 19.25", w. 16.75", d. 1.25".
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DON SWANN (UNITED STATES)
DON SWANN (UNITED STATES) 1889-1954. THE STATE HOUSE, ANNAPOLIS. ETCHING, 1940. ED: 250, THE ONLY LIFETIME EDITION (RESTRIKE EDITION...Don Swann (United States) 1889-1954. The State House, Annapolis. Etching, 1940. Ed: 250, the only lifetime edition (restrike editions from in 1954 (600) and 1962 (350). Signed by the artist, l.r. Inscribed with pencil, "26/250", l.l. Printed by the artist in black ink on cream laid paper with complete margins. 349 x 268 mm. (13 3/4 x 10 1/2 in.) The Hunt. Etching, c. 1947. Ed: 300, probably the restrike edition printed by his son, who signed this impression, l.r. Titled with pencil, l.c. Inscribed with pencil "DS/300", l.l. Printed in black ink on light cream laid paper with complete margins. 191 x 150 mm. (7 1/2 x 5 7/8 in.). Framed. Irwin Hoffman (United States) 1901-1989. El Jibaro, Puerto Rico. Etching, 1940. Windisch/Cole 399. Ed: 250 or fewer as published by Associated American Artists, New York. Signed with pencil, l.r. Titled with pencil, l.l. Printed in black ink on cream wove paper with complete margins. Some false-biting spots (?) within image along the right side. 305 x 248 mm. (12 x 9 3/4 in.) John F. Zald (United States) b. 1949. Birds in a Nest. Lithograph, c. 1980. Ed: 50. Signed with pencil, l.r. Inscribed with pencil, "50/50", l.l. Printed with black ink on sturdy cream wove paper with complete deckled margins. 381 x 343 mm. (15 x 13 1/2 in.) (4)