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• Samuel Adams DS 1779 Samuel Adams
  Samuel Adams DS 1779 Samuel Adams (1722-1803).  American revolutionary and Founding Father; Fourth Governor of Massachusetts (1794-97). Document signed by Massachusetts Bay Council laid paper originally 15.75 x 13 in. separated at the quarter folds and missing the bottom left quadrant July 1779 appointing Grafton Gardner as Judge affixed with the wax and paper seal of Massachusetts. Condition: Separated at quarter folds missing lower left quadrant and chipped along most edges.  Seal intact and Adams' signature bold and unaltered.
• T.H. ADAMS (19TH C.) Copy of
  T.H. ADAMS (19TH C.) Copy of painting by John Hamilton (1819 - 1878) of American and British Naval Engagement between Bonhomme Richard and HMS Serapis in 1779, oil on canvas, signed lower right 'T.H. Adams', in a period gold leaf cove molded frame, OS: 26 1/4" x 34 1/2", SS: 21 1/4" x 29 1/2". Cleaned and relined.
• 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
• ADAMS JOHN QUINCY Engraved document
  ADAMS JOHN QUINCY Engraved document signed (''J. Q. Adams'') as President 1 page February 21 1826. A ship's passport for the ship America and her crew of 16 men commanded by Stephen E. Glover. Countersigned by Secretary of War and Collector of the Ports of Boston and Charleston. Scalloped edges; seal lacking; creased. Framed. 14 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches.
• T.H. ADAMS Painting of American and
  T.H. ADAMS Painting of American and British Naval Engagement between Bonhomme Richard and HMS Serapis in 1779, oil on canvas, signed lower right 'T.H. Adams', in a period gold leaf cove molded frame, OS: 26 1/4" x 34 1/2", SS: 21 1/4" x 29 1/2". Cleaned and relined; two scratches lower left.
• JOHN ADAMS BY EUNICE MAKEPEACE
  JOHN ADAMS BY EUNICE MAKEPEACE TOWLE (MASSACHUSETTS/WASHINGTON DC 1806-1894). Oil on canvas. Portrait of Adams after Gilbert Stuart. Old canvas remnant reads ''Copied by Mrs. Towle from Stuart 1840''. 28''h. 24''w. in original gesso and gilt frame 21''h. 16 1/2''w. Ex Jim Welch (Ohio). Eunice M. Towle is listed in the Brookline Massachusetts 1880 census as a portrait painter. Written on reverse ''Portrait of John Quincy Adams copied from the one by Gilbert Stuart by my grandmother Eunice M. Towle in Washington 1840 FPJ''. Restoration with some in-painting or touch-up; conserved and relined.
• Samuel Adams signed document,
  Samuel Adams signed document, partially printed appointment of Ebenezer Broadbook of Harwich as Barnstable County, Massachusetts, Justice of the Peace, signed "Samuel Adams" (1722-1803, signer of the Declaration of Independence) in dark brown ink below applied seal, dated Boston, June 16, 1796, docketed on verso, 18 x 12 in. Losses and archival restorations at folds, none affecting signature; scattered toning, trimmed edges. Early American History Auctions, April 19, 2003, Lot 4; Collection of H. Donald Nelson, Williamsburg, Virginia.
• American School portrait, said to
  American School portrait, said to be John Adams (1735-1826), second president of the United States, first vice-president, member of the Continental Congress, figure with bamboo cane in a landscape, unsigned, circa 1770(?), 35-3/4 x 27-5/8 in.; 18th century style gilt wood and composition frame. Restretched on new stretcher, lined with wax and linen, retouch throughout over 50 percent of surface affected in face, background, hair, crackle, abrasions; frame resurfaced, abrasions, loss to composition, repairs. Private Collection
• ADAMS HANNAH A Summary History of
  ADAMS HANNAH A Summary History of New-England from the Settlement at Plymouth to the Acceptance of the Federal Constitution. Comprehending a General Sketch of the American War. Dedham: H. Mann and J. H. Adams 1799. 8vo rebound in full gilt-lettered red cloth red endpapers. Rubbing to boards; ends bumped; foxing and browning throughout; marginalia to most leaves.
• John Quincy Adams Autograph
  John Quincy Adams Autograph (1767-1848, sixth Pr
• JOHN QUINCY ADAMS (1767-1848)
  JOHN QUINCY ADAMS (1767-1848) PRE-PRESIDENTIAL LETTER ALS to Samuel Ewing, Esq. of Philadelphia; JQ Adams as Secretary of State (1817-1825) under James Monroe, on D. AMES watermarked laid paper, with free frank signed envelope. Text: "Sir, Agreeably to the Request in your Letter of the 27th ult. and the Suggestion of Mr. Hammett, our Consul at Naples, I have the pleasure to transmit to you the enclosed Certificate of this Department, that the Droit d' Aubaine is not in force in the United States. I am respectfully, Sir, your obdt. and very humble sevt. John Quincy Adams". Sheet folded and dimpled, envelope stained, toned and torn.
• ATTRIBUTED TO HERBERT SAMUEL
  ATTRIBUTED TO HERBERT SAMUEL ADAMS (AMERICAN, 1858 - 19...Attributed to Herbert Samuel Adams (American, 1858 - 1945), bust of John Allen Wyeth (1845 - 1922), bronze, unsigned, on marble base, label on verso 'John Allen Wyeth (1845 - 1922)', inscribed "Roman Bronze Works, New York". height 25 inches. Provenance: The New York Academy of Medicine. 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.
• SAXON BARNES MARY TRUMBULL ADAMS
  SAXON BARNES MARY TRUMBULL ADAMS BRONZE BUST United States,20th CenturyNaturalistic depiction of Mary Adams, wife of Hugh Leander Adams and descendant of a prominent New England family that included three generations of Connecticut governors. A matching bust was gifted by the Adams to Princeton where is resides at the Princeton University Art Museum.
• DOCUMENTS AND SIGNATURES OF EARLY
  DOCUMENTS AND SIGNATURES OF EARLY AMERICAN PATRIOTS: JOHN ADAMS, JOHN JAY, AND CALEB CUSHINGDOCUMENTS AND SIGNATURES OF EARLY AMERICAN PATRIOTS: JOHN ADAMS, JOHN JAY, AND CALEB CUSHING, clipped signature of John Adams, clipped signature of John Jay, and land deed of Samuel and Abigail Huntington of Almsbury, Joseph and Prudence Morrill of Salisbury, and Nathan and Elizabeth Carr of Salisbury, dated February 10, 1756, signed by Caleb Cushing (3)
• JOHN QUINCY ADAMS, FREE
  JOHN QUINCY ADAMS, FREE FRANKFront panel of franked envelope, signed by JOHN QUINCY ADAMS (6th U.S. president). Boston postmark. Measures about 3-1/2" x 6-1/2". This document is one of several dozen important signed pieces in today's sale that were part of a large collection of American historical documents from 1650 through WWII. The estate collection, assembled from about 1920-1960, has never been offered for sale at auction. Front panel only. Pinholes not affecting signature. See images. This item can be shipped in-house.
• JOE ADAMS (AMERICAN/TEXAS, 20TH
  JOE ADAMS (AMERICAN/TEXAS, 20TH C.)Joe Adams (American/Texas, 20th c.), “After Before/Before After” and “Image”, 2 painted cast aluminum sculptures, former signed lower right, h. 11 in., w. 18 in., d. 2 in. and h. 24 3/4 in., w. 14 in., d. 4 in. (2 pcs.). Condition: Overall good condition.
• TWO BICENTENNIAL SILVER ITEMS
  TWO BICENTENNIAL SILVER ITEMS 1973 Bicentennial Commemorative Silver medal (Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry). July 4 1971 First Day cover with American Bicentennial Silver Proof.
• PAINTING, CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS
  PAINTING, CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS Charles Francis Adams (American, 1860-1927), "Devil's Pulpit, Mt. Diablo," 1909, oil on canvasboard, signed lower right, titled and dated verso, board: 16"h x 24"w, overall (with frame): 20"h x 27.5"w
• CHARLES PARTRIDGE ADAMS
  CHARLES PARTRIDGE ADAMS (AMERICAN, 1858)Charles Partridge Adams (American, 1858-1942) , "Colorado Landscape with Native American Encampment on the River", 1885, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, partial label inscribed "Loaned by Marion Beardsley West, Hartford" on frame, 14 1/8 in. x 22 1/8 in., framed . Provenance: According to the label, at some point this painting was owned by Marion Florinda Perkins Beardsley (1889-1973), Hartford, CT.
• [Autographs and Manuscripts]
  [Autographs and Manuscripts] Thaddeus Stevens Abolitionist Congressman ALS 1833  Thaddeus Stevens (1792-1868). Leading Republican figure in the House of Representatives during the Civil War and Reconstruction. Ardently abolitionist merciless to the South and credited with arranging the financing that paid for the war. 1p dated April 8 1833 at Gettysburg addressed to William C. Frazer. Condition: Toning one small tear at margin.
• LETTERS OF JOHN ADAMS ADDRESS TO
  LETTERS OF JOHN ADAMS ADDRESS TO HIS WIFE. Ed. Charles Francis Adams Boston: Little and Brown 1841 two volumes in red leather over marbled boards.
• AFTER JOHN ADAMS WHIPPLE,
  AFTER JOHN ADAMS WHIPPLE, AMERICAN 1822-1891, PAIR OF FRAMED HARPER'S WEEKLY ENGRAVINGS: "THE PUBLIC GARDEN" AND "COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, BOSTON, MASS", ENGRAVINGAFTER JOHN ADAMS WHIPPLE, AMERICAN, 1822-1891 PAIR OF FRAMED HARPER'S WEEKLY ENGRAVINGS: "THE PUBLIC GARDEN" AND "COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, BOSTON, MASS", Engraving (2) Engraving
• John Quincy Adams Presidential
  John Quincy Adams Presidential Certificate #1077, printed and hand written document dated 15 May 1826, approving the purchase of land by Robert M. Hamilton at Steubenville, OH, signed "J. Q. Adams" 10.5"h x 16"w overall Condition: Minor discoloration, creases, not examined out of frame.
• AARON DRAPER SHATTUCK (CT/NH,
  AARON DRAPER SHATTUCK (CT/NH, 1832-1928) Mt. Madison and Mt. Adams from Gorham Hill, N.H., oil on canvas, estate stamped lower right. Housed in a gilt replica ribbed cove frame, OS: 11 1/2" x 17 1/2", SS: 7" x 13".
• AFTER CASSILLY ADAMS
  AFTER CASSILLY ADAMS (AMERICAN/OHIO, 1843-1921)After Cassilly Adams (American/Ohio, 1843-1921) , "Custer's Last Fight", chromolithograph mounted to board, printed by Milwaukee Lithographic & Engraving Company, Milwaukee, published by Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc., Milwaukee, 31 3/4 in. x 42 5/8 in., framed, overall 33 in. x 46 3/4 in. x 1 in. 46 3/4 in. x 1 in. Condition: Overall poor condition.
• J. ADAMS 2 SAILING SHIPS OIL ON
  J. ADAMS 2 SAILING SHIPS OIL ON CANVAS Signed "J ADAMS 1880".
• ERASTUS SALISBURY FIELDAmerican
  ERASTUS SALISBURY FIELDAmerican 1805-1900Portraits of Enos and Sarah Ann Dickinson Adams. Unsigned. Circa 1830. Enos Adams was born in West Springfield Massachusetts on October 7 1785. Sarah Ann Dickinson daughter of Dr. Benjamin and Sarah Ashley Dickinson was born in Whately Massachusetts on August 22 1788. Enos and Sarah wed on New Years Day 1809. They settled in Rowe Massachusetts and later in Heath before eventually settling in Bennington Vermont in 1834. Enos made his living as a tanner shoemaker and later as a manufacturer.Oils on canvas 35 x 29. Framed.Oils on canvas 35 x 29''. Framed.''
• JOHN ADAMS...1775 BY JOHN WARD
  JOHN ADAMS...1775 BY JOHN WARD DUNSMORE (MICHIGAN/MASSACHUSETTS 1856-1945). Oil on canvas unsigned. Interior of delegation proposing George Washington for Commander-in-Chief. 10''h. 16''w. in a frame 18''h. 24 1/2''w.
• SHIP'S PASSPORT SIGNED BY PRES.
  SHIP'S PASSPORT SIGNED BY PRES. JOHN QUINCY ADAMSAND SECRETARY OF STATE HENRY CLAY, DATED 1828 FOR THE SHIP "LEONIDOS" OF FAIRHAVEN, MA, HAWES MORRIS MASTER. PRESIDENTIAL SEAL. IN MODERN FRAME. 15" X 10 1/2".
• Thaddeus Stevens Abolitionist
  Thaddeus Stevens Abolitionist Congressman Autographed CDV Plus Lot of 5 featuring a cdv portrait of Thaddeus Stevens autographed along bottom edge of albumen with Mathew Brady's Washington D.C. backmark plus the verso inscription: The chair with the red seat belonged to his mother. She sold some things to pay for her sons tuition at college / Thaddeus Stevens. Also included is a cdv titled Managers of the House of Representatives of the Impeachment of Andrew Johnson with Stevens seated in the front row second from left with Brady's backmark; plus a cdv of General Benjamin Butler with Brady's backmark. Butler was also one of the Representatives involved in Johnson's impeachment.The cdvs are accompanied by a 3 x 5 in. card signed Thaddeus Stevens / Penn. which was once removed from a Civil War-era autograph album; and Memorial Addresses on the Life and Character of Thaddeus Stevens Delivered in the House of Representatives Washington D.C. December 17 1868. Washington: Government Printing Office 1869. 8vo cloth-covered boards 84pp.Pennsylvania Congressman Thaddeus Stevens (1792-1868) was a leader of the Radical Republicans before during and after the Civil War. Stevens was a firebrand abolitionist who was an active member of the Underground Railroad and devoted most of his energies in opposing the expansion and even the continuation of slavery in America. Condition: Light even toning to cdvs and signed card. Some wear to books covers; previous owners notes inside book.
• REV. WAR PATRIOT/TURNCOAT: ANDREW
  REV. WAR PATRIOT/TURNCOAT: ANDREW ALLEN DS, 1771 Andrew Allen (1740-1825, Colonial Attorney General of PA, Colonel in the Pennsylvania Line, fled to Britain in 1776) partial ADS, an indictment against one William Grothouse of Northampton Co. for an unspecified crime, December, 1773; endorsed by John Hays, foreman of the grand jury. Appearing as 1 quarto page, consisting of the first 8 and last 3 lines of the original document, carefully joined.
• WILLIS SEAVER ADAMS
  WILLIS SEAVER ADAMS (MASSACHUSETTS/CONNECTICUT, 1844-1921), TWO LANDSCAPES., OILS ON BOARD, THE LARGEST 5.75" X 9". FRAMED 8.25" X 11.5".WILLIS SEAVER ADAMS, Massachusetts/Connecticut, 1844-1921, Two landscapes. Both signed lower left "W.S. Adams". Dimensions: Oils on board, the largest 5.75" x 9". Framed 8.25" x 11.5".
• ORIGINAL BOUND COPY OF THE 1780
  ORIGINAL BOUND COPY OF THE 1780 MASSACHUSETTS BAYCONSTITUTION WRITTEN MAINLY BY JOHN ADAMS, 48 PAGES. PAGES 49-53 ARE MISSING, BUT COPIES OF THE PAGES ARE INCLUDED WITH THIS LOT. PRINTED BY BENJAMIN EDES & SONS ON STATE STREET, 1780. FAIR CONDITION WITH TATTERED AND TORN EDGES, AS WELL AS FOUR MISSING PAGES AT THE END. ALSO SOME BROWN STAINING. 9 1/2” X 5 3/4”
• PRINT, MARK ADAMS Mark Adams
  PRINT, MARK ADAMS Mark Adams (American, 1925-2006), "Martini," 1994, etching in colors with watercolor, pencil signed lower right, titled lower left, edition 21/60, gallery label (John Berggruen Gallery, San Francisco, CA), affixed verso, image: 13"h x 15"w, overall (with frame): 25"h x 25.75"w
• John Ottis Adams (American,
  John Ottis Adams (American, 1851-1927), "A Scene in Muncie", Indiana spring landscape, oil pastel; 13" x 19 1/4"; signed lower left. A landscape painter, Adams was a key member of the Hoosier Group of Indiana painters. These artists were for many years the premier Impressionist painters of the Midwest.
• ANTIQUE JAMES W. TUFTS FIGURAL
  ANTIQUE JAMES W. TUFTS FIGURAL SILVERPLATE TABLETOP ADVERTISEMENT Boston, Massachusetts, late 19th century, standing figure holding an advertisement billboard with calling card holder, the obverse stating "Compliments of / James W. Tufts / Manufacturer of Silverplated Ware," the verso with framing stand and impressed marks "24 / JAMES W. TUFTS / BOSTON / [four-pointed star enclosing 'T'] / WARRENTED / TRIPLE PLATE, 3475."