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| 47001 | Battersea Enamel Box with Political Slogan, Circa 1780s-90s. A rare, small oval patch box, with hinged lid bearing the slogan "May the Genius of Liberty be Reproof Against the Evils of Tyranny". The box itself has lavender enamel, the lid black on white. Typical fine surface cracks, and one chip on part of the word "Liberty". Two chips on the enamel along the base of the box. Made in a profusion of styles and subjects in Battersea, England, many of these boxes were destined for the new American market. Those with political subject matter are highly prized! In our 2007 Holiday Catalog, Heritage sold an example, urging that George Washington be declared King, for $25,000. Length 1.375", height 1.0". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $448.13. |
| 47002 | George Washington: Brass 1789 Inaugural Shank Button, 34mm. Classic design with federal eagle & denticle border. This is a very attractive and desirable example with rich color and patina. The detail is deep and sharp. It retains the original shank on verso.Sold for: $2,629.00. |
| 47003 | George Washington: The Classic 1789 "Memorable Era" Brass Inaugural Shank Button. Listed as Albert WI 12-B. This design is perhaps second only to the "Linked States" as a collector favorite. The present example appears to have been excavated and has an attractive chocolate patina, but no shank on the reverse. Overall a pleasant example. Diameter: 34mm. Sold for: $836.50. |
| 47004 | George Washington: Classic "Long Live The President" Brass 1789 Inaugural Button, 34mm in diameter. A very nice example of this rare button, although it is missing the shank and there is some flatness to the center of the face. The color is a pleasing dark chocolate. Included are the remnants of an old note that reads: "Old Button found while digging the Foundation of..." Intriguing!Not Sold. |
| 47005 | George Washington: A Rare Early Brooch Featuring a Civilian Bust. Cameo style, made of white glass similar to milk glass, set into ornamental gilt brass frame. Possibly earlier, but most likely from the 1832 Centennial of his birth, as political brooches in similar frames from this era are known. Excellent condition, with one tiny edge chip on the glass noted for accuracy. Pin missing on reverse. Height: 0.875". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $567.63. |
| 47006 | George Washington: Circa 1800 Ceramic Sugar Bowl, 6" x 5.25", made in Castleford, England for the American market. On the front is a gold-colored relief portrait of Washington in uniform with "GW" below. On the reverse is an American eagle taken from the design of U.S. silver dollars minted from 1798-1803. The lack of any memorial motif suggests that this design was conceived prior to Washington's death in 1799. One crack in lid and a few slight chips at the rim and base, else, near fine.Sold for: $956.00. |
| 47007 | George Washington: Fine Early 19th Century Silhouette and Original Frame. An attractive gold and black portrait done in reverse on the underside of the glass. Washington neatly lettered in gold across base of the bust. Excellent condition, with appealing period flavor. 6.375" x 7.625". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47008 | James Monroe: A Rare Large Soup Bowl from His Presumed White House China Service. Complete provenance is unavailable, as the White House records from the time do not include a description of the china pattern purchased. However, this pattern is collected both by the present White House and by the James Monroe Home and Museum in Fredericksburg Virginia, and is generally accepted as Monroe's White House china. The initial "M" appears within a gold shield at the top and in the center is a fierce federal eagle. Condition is excellent with minor wear on the gold shield overlapping the Eagle. No maker's mark on underside, as made. Diameter 9.375".Sold for: $4,780.00. |
| 47009 | Lafayette and Washington Transferware Cup, 2.75" tall, yellow glaze with red transfer. Very fine.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 47010 | Historical Blue: 1820s Lidded Serving Dish in Desirable "Peace and Plenty" Pattern. Except for one fine crack, all but undetectable from the top, the lid is in mint condition, with original, never-broken finial. The bowl has a couple of large cracks that are reinforced with old metal staple repair, which probably dates from its time of active use in the 19th century. Some light surface wear and age browning from use. Length 12", height 6.5". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $215.10. |
| 47011 | Andrew Jackson: A Very Choice Example of the Popular Copper Lustre Pitcher. A medium-sized, 6", version in near flawless condition. These are particularly prone to chipping and cracks around the base and lip, and the copper lustre areas are impossible to restore invisibly (the effect was created in firing, and cannot be duplicated without re-firing the piece, which is, of course, impossible). There is a familiar bust of Jackson on each side, with name above and "Hero of New Orleans" below. These probably date from Jackson's first presidential run in 1824, as a similar version for Lafayette probably was issued for the old Revolutionary War hero's triumphant return to visit that same year. Perhaps THE "must-have" 3-D Jackson item among collectors.Not Sold. |
| 47012 | Martin Van Buren: 1838 Broadside Concerning the Sale of Land in Indiana. One page, 8" x 10", with two short splits in the horizontal fold creases and splits along the fold of the integral second page, else very good. This broadside notifies the public that a sale of land at LaPorte, Indiana scheduled for December 3, was postponed until March 4, etc. The sale was presumably for land recently taken from Indians of the peaceful Pottawatomie Nation who were forcibly relocated to Kansas.Not Sold. |
| 47013 | William Henry Harrison: A Rare Large 45mm Sulfide Portrait Badge. WHH 1840-00 in Sullivan. Holed at the top as made for suspension, this beauty is one of the most sought-after of early political badges. It is of course double-sided, with the log cabin & cider barrel, and campaign slogans on the reverse side. Only a handful are known, a significant number of which suffer from condition problems. Notably, like the smaller sulfide pins, there is a tendency for the black background to flake, and for the white pigment to crumble, probably due to moisture. The present example is near-perfect in that regard, one of the finest we have seen, and also is free of the typical surface scratches and wear on the glass. The only defect is what appears to be a surface flake on the underside of the glass in the field near the edge around 8:00. It is, of course, largely mitigated by the black background, and noticeable only on careful inspection but it must be noted for accuracy. The pewter frame had suffered from uneven surface discoloration that resisted all attempts at cleaning, so the consignor engaged a professional conservator to refinish it. As the photos show, this was quite successful. Overall one of the most attractive examples we have seen of this rare item.Not Sold. |
| 47014 | William Henry Harrison: 1840 Political Campaign Flag. This rare cotton flag measures 24.5" x 25.5" with Harrison's portrait in the center and his classic campaign slogan "The Hero of Tippecanoe". Long considered by political collectors as the most desirable of Nineteenth Century political items, flags of this quality rarely come on the market. The flag has normal fading to the red stripes and image of Harrison, due to the dye used. The blues remain strong and vibrant. There is some loss to the upper right corner and some period stitched repairs to the blue field. There is slight loss to Harrison's right shoulder. These cotton flags were used at campaign events in all types of weather. This flag shows honest wear commensurate with age and use.Sold for: $2,868.00. |
| 47015 | William Henry Harrison: Reverse Painting on Glass, 8" x 10". An exceedingly rare reverse glass painting of a youthful Harrison in a colorful military uniform. The portrait is painted in a circle topped by flowers and with the name "Harrison" below. Framed. Minor paint loss in the center, else, excellent.Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 47016 | William Henry Harrison: Exceptional 1840 Campaign Ribbon on Rare, Light Green Silk. The bold graphics are among the nicest found on ribbons of this campaign. We cannot recall having handled this particular variety before, although it does appear in Sullivan/Fischer as WHH-16. Choice condition. Length 7".Sold for: $776.75. |
| 47017 | William Henry Harrison: An Unusual Papier-Mâché Snuffbox. "William H. Harrison/ 9th President of the United States". An unusual and rather young portrait of Harrison against a typical gold background. Minor wear around rim and typical subtle surface crazing, but overall an above-average example of the type. We cannot recall encountering this particular variety previously. Diameter 3.25".Sold for: $2,629.00. |
| 47018 | William Henry Harrison: Cup and Saucer Set from the 1840 Campaign. One of the few china items that is clearly a campaign issue. With medallion-style portraits of Harrison and a log cabin and "hard cider" barrel scene in the bottom of each. The bottom of the saucer is marked "Log Cabin". Both in excellent condition. The cup has a minor hairline crack, noted for accuracy. Saucer diameter 6", handle-less cup (as made) 4". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $448.13. |
| 47019 | William Henry Harrison: Lidded Sugar Bowl Issued for the 1840 Campaign, 6.75" x 5.875" high. One of the few china items that is clearly a campaign issue. A total of four medallion-style portraits of Harrison, and a log cabin and "hard cider" barrel scene on each side. Chipping where the underside of the lid is in contact with the rim of the opening, with some reworking of the rim, of course not visible unless one removes the lid to examine it. Several edge-knocks to the points and lid. Repair to the knob, else, very good.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 47020 | Polk & Dallas: Rare 1844 Campaign Medal. 39mm. White metal. By R. Lovett, New York. This large campaign medal features Polk's portrait on one side and the caption "Young Hickory Press Onward - Enlarge the Boundaries of Freedom". The other side features a portrait of Dallas and the caption "Dallas & Victory. Equal Protection to All Classes". The original suspension hole appears to have been slightly enlarged and affects the "D" in Dallas's name. The medal is worn at the highlights but is in otherwise good condition.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 47021 | Polk & Dallas: An Extremely Rare "Pewter Rim" Picturing the Two 1844 Democratic Running Mates. An excellent, newly discovered example of this sought-after rarity. The portraits themselves are nearly flawless, with only a tiny hint of staining on the Dallas side, noted for accuracy. There is even oxidation of the pewter surface, which could quite possibly be cleaned. However, this piece is as found, and we preferred not to alter it. Once again, we note for accuracy a very slight bend in the rim at three o'clock, also probably adjustable. As usual, the hanging loop is absent. Coincidentally, we offered another copy in our August 2008 auction. That example, despite some condition problems with the pewter surface, sold for $10,755. However, over the past 35+ years we have handled only one other copy, in the early 1990s. Probably not much over a half-dozen are known. A very important opportunity for the serious political specialist. Diameter 64mm.Sold for: $10,157.50. |
| 47022 | Henry Clay: "Pewter Rim" with Mirror Back, 61mm in Diameter. The pose of Clay is looking left and surrounded by silvered circles. In excellent condition, with a brass suspension loop at the top. The mirror on the reverse is clearly original (sometimes they have been replaced) and very clean. The Clay side is in beautiful shape. These "pewter rims" are among the most sought-after of the pre-1860 campaign collectibles. An extremely fine example.Sold for: $4,182.50. |
| 47023 | Henry Clay: Needlepoint Portrait, 22.5" x 24.5", attractively framed (28" x 30.5" overall). Based on the 1843 portrait of Clay painted by John Neagle. Light chipping to the frame. The colors are bright and the textile sound. Choice. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 47024 | Henry Clay: Embroidered Campaign Ribbon, 2" x 10.75". The silk ribbon has a mesh with an embroidered raccoon holding a flag with "HC" and the words, "That Same Old Coon". Extremely slight staining to the top and bottom of the ribbon, else, very fine. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47025 | Henry Clay: Rare 1844 "The Peoples Choice" Campaign Ribbon. 3" x 8.75". Large silk ribbon with Clay's portrait and captioned "Henry Clay/ The Peoples Choice/ Missouri/ State/ Convention/ St. Louis June 3rd/ 1844.". With old fold creases and a very small section of loss at the bottom that doesn't affect the image or text, else in very good condition.Sold for: $567.63. |
| 47026 | Henry Clay: Three Choice 1844 Campaign Items. 1). A blazing, virtually pristine gilt brass shell badge, with original suspension loop, HC 1844-46 in Sullivan. An unimprovable example. Diameter 24mm. 2). Scarce 1844-6 medal in white metal with a great scene of American prosperity on reverse. Choice lustrous, virtually uncirculated condition. Diameter 40mm. 3). A choice silk ribbon, "Champion of the American System". One trivial small inkblot. Length 8.75".Sold for: $583.16. |
| 47027 | Political Clothing Buttons: Collection of Twenty-five, 1834-1916. The buttons include: Whigs 1834; four different Harrison 1840; Henry Clay 1844; two Taylor 1848; "Cold Water Army" 1850; two sizes of Hancock and English 1880; Blaine "Plumed Knight" 1884; Blaine and Logan 1884; two varieties of Cleveland and Hendricks 1884; Cleveland and Thurman 1888; Harrison and Morton 1888; "Gold Bug" 1896; McKinley and Roosevelt 1900; "Rough Rider" 1904; "Teddy Bear" 1904; Taft and Sherman 1912; Wilson and Marshall 1916; and, Hughes and Fairbanks 1916. Various sizes. Most excellent or better. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 47028 | Daniel Webster: Sewing Box with Painting of Webster Farm, 10.25" x 9.25" x 4.25. The paper covered wood box originally held Silk Lustre thread from the Hamilton Mills of Lowell Massachusetts. The top was painted with a primitive, bucolic farm scene of Daniel Webster standing by a fence with his yellow home in the background and grazing cows in the foreground. Below the scene is painted, "Hon. Daniel Webster's Farm, At, Marshfield, Mass." Lowell is only 63 miles from Marshfield. Light chipping to the paper at the edges and soiling on top, else, very good. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Not Sold. |
| 47029 | Zachary Taylor and George Washington Portrait Mug, 3" high. The transfer images are captioned "General Taylor" and "Washington" below. The mug has a white ironstone base and is unmarked. A couple of hairline cracks across the bottom, else, excellent.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 47030 | Zachary Taylor: "Rough & Ready" Straight Razor. The razor, with a notched point, has a straight grind blade decorated with an etched cannon and stand of cannon balls and the words "Rough & Ready" above. The shank is marked "Tally Ho" with a fox above and "F. Fenney Sheffield Warranted". The blade, from tip to tang is 5.5". The scales are black horn and measure 5 7/8". The razor is in a pressed paper case with the embossed name "C. F. Crutzburg / 119 North 6th Street / Philadelphia, Pa.". The blade has very minor rusting, else excellent. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 47031 | Zachary Taylor: Reverse Glass Painted Portrait Wallet. The front of the brown leather wallet has a reverse painted glass portrait of Taylor in full uniform. The image is 2" x 2.5" and has a brass border. The back of the wallet has a gold stamped oval with an eagle and "Major General Zachary Taylor Born 1790 Elected President of the United States 7th November 1848 - Palo-Alto Resaca de Lapalma [sic] Monterey Buena-Vista". The wallet, with a metal frame, measures 3.5" x 5.5". The exterior leather is lightly worn. The image has light flaking at the edge, else, excellent.Sold for: $2,509.50. |
| 47032 | Lincoln & Hamlin: Matching Kellogg Hand-Colored Lithographs of the 1860 Republican Candidates, 11" x 14" and each in a gilt wooden frame of 15.5" x 19". Good to very good condition with some foxing. Sold for: $956.00. |
| 47033 | Lincoln & Hamlin: 1860 Silk Campaign Ribbon. 2.5" x 7.5". Lincoln's portrait with the caption: "Republican Candidates./ For President./ A. Lincoln,/ of Illinois,/ For Vice President./ H. Hamlin,/ of Maine". The ribbon is slightly frayed on each end with scattered moderate foxing which minimally detract, otherwise in very good condition.Sold for: $1,493.75. |
| 47034 | Abraham Lincoln: Political Cartoon, Currier and Ives, 1860, 16.5" x 12.5". Lincoln is dancing to the tunes of the various New York newspapers, the Tribune, the Times, and the Courier and Enquirer. The black and white lithographic print is entitled "The Great Exhibition of 1860". Water-stains to the bottom and right. A tear to each side, else, very good. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 47035 | Lincoln & Hamlin: Uniface Jugate Ferrotype, 1860, 22mm. The ferrotype button has a brass rim and a shank back. The image is somewhat dark, but very clear and offers the chance to get a very rare item. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection. Sold for: $1,135.25. |
| 47036 | Lincoln & Hamlin: A Two-Sided 1860 Campaign Ferrotype. Names and 1860 dates around the choice brass shell frame. The Hamlin tintype is choice, as is the Lincoln, but for some minor irregularity of the surface emulsion. The similar but somewhat choicer example in our August 5, 2008 sale (Lot 48041) fetched $3107 against an estimate of $1000-1500. Diameter: 25mm.Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 47037 | Lincoln & Hamlin: Tiny Campaign Ferrotype. 15mm. A minute ferrotype with clear portraits of both candidates in a simple circular brass frame. Lincoln's portrait has one small spot on the bridge of his nose, otherwise this rare, small ferro is in excellent condition.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 47038 | Abraham Lincoln: Pin-Back Campaign Photo Badge, .75" x 1". Albumen cardboard or paper photo in "gem" sized brass shell frame. The beardless image of Lincoln has very light surface crazing, otherwise crisp. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 47039 | Abraham Lincoln: Scarce Civil War Vintage Redware Vase in typically ornate Victorian style. High-relief bust of bearded Lincoln on each side, with name on streamer below, and patriotic eagle with shield above. A well-known "period" Lincoln piece, listed and illustrated in Ted Hake's 1789-1916 volume. Choice. One of the most affordable early Lincoln display items. Height 5".Sold for: $836.50. |
| 47040 | Abraham Lincoln: Portrait Mug. 3" high. Below the transfer image is, "President Abraham Lincoln". The mug has a white ironstone base and is unmarked. A couple of minor chips on the bottom and two hairline cracks through the image, else, excellent.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 47041 | Abraham Lincoln: 1863 Oval Oil Portrait. 10.5" x 14", framed (15.5" x 18.5" overall). The backing has, in pencil, "Amos Hamilton, Painter, Schoharie, N. Y. 1863". The painting shows Lincoln in a familiar pose. Some normal, light crazing to the black paint, else, excellent.Sold for: $3,107.00. |
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| 47042 | Abraham Lincoln: A Fine Large Tintype. The classic "five dollar bill pose," set into original carte de visite. The card is marked with the photographer's stamp on the verso. The tintype itself is in virtually mint condition, although the CDV has water staining as shown. Ironically, this identical tintype in a composition case might sell for two to three times this estimate. The actual tintype measures 1.5" x 2", and the oval opening is 1.375" x 1.875".Sold for: $597.50. |
| 47043 | Abraham Lincoln: An 1864 Berger Image in Seldom Seen Tintype Form. Set into original carte de visite mount. While this pose is a familiar one on paper, it is much rarer than the "$5 bill pose" in tintype form. Tintype is in great shape, with a little minor soiling on the mount. Tintype measures 1.625" x 2.125", while the oval opening measures 1.375" x 1.5".Not Sold. |
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| 47044 | Abraham Lincoln: Multicolor Presidential Ribbon, 2" x 8.25", attractively matted and framed (9.5" x 12.75" overall). This gorgeous ribbon pictures a bearded Lincoln in a red oval studded with stars. Above is an eagle on a shield with a riband that reads "E Pluribus Unum". Below the portrait are two crossed flags with "President Lincoln". A pull, two light tears, and a pinhole at top, else, excellent. Very rare and extremely attractive.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 47045 | Abraham Lincoln: A Large Tintype Image. The familiar "five dollar bill pose." An unusually large example in period thermoplastic case. This is a tintype image of an engraving taken from the original photo. Height of a photo opening 2.625". The tintype and case both in great condition.Sold for: $836.50. |
| 47046 | Abraham Lincoln: Pin-Back Campaign Photo Badge, .75" x 1". Albumen cardboard or paper photo in "gem" sized brass shell frame. Image is clean and crisp. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 47047 | Abraham Lincoln: Political Cartoon, Alfred Storey, 1865, 22" x 18". The print pictures a bearded Lincoln on horseback riding past his Springfield home, tipping his hat to the onlookers. The black and white lithographic print is entitled "Mr. Lincoln. Residence and Horse, In Springfield, Illinois, as they appeared on his return at the close of the Campaign with Senator Douglas". Evenly toned, else, excellent. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 47048 | Abraham Lincoln: Funeral Procession Program, April 19, 1865, Washington, D.C. Four integral pages, printed on page one, 5.75" x 9. Light age and toning, else fine. This rare Lincoln funeral program from the nation's capitol details the order of the procession, including: the military escort; clergy; the hearse and pallbearers; representatives of the Senate, House, Army and Navy; the Lincoln family; the president; cabinet; diplomatic representatives; and ex-presidents; supreme court; etc. etc. The program also gives marshalling information for the military and governmental escort as well as information regarding mourning dress. Impressive!Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 47049 | Abraham Lincoln: Photographic Portrait Cup with Saucer, the cup 3.75" in diameter and the saucer is 6.25". Both the cup and saucer are unmarked and have an ironstone base, blue glaze with gold painted decorations. Wear to the gold decoration, else, excellent.Sold for: $657.25. |
| 47050 | Bell & Everett: Pristine 1860 Ferrotype. 29mm. A virtually unimprovable example with flawless ferro surfaces and full original luster. The obverse reads "John Bell and the Constitution" and the reverse "Edward Everett and the Union". The highlights are still incredibly sharp and the finish virtually perfect. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $717.00. |
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| 47051 | John Bell Salt Print Signed "J. Bell" in pencil. 9.5" x 11.5"; matted to an overall size of 11" x 14". Bell (1797-1869) was a Tennessee plantation owner, attorney, and politician (secretary of war, member of both the Senate and House, and presidential candidate in 1860). He became known to Democrats as the "Great Apostate" because, after falling out with Andrew Jackson, he left the Democratic party to become a Whig. This photograph was taken at the Whitehurst Gallery in Washington, D.C. Toned with some foxing.Not Sold. |
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| 47052 | John C. Breckinridge: A Rare 1860 Silk Campaign Ribbon with Brady Image. One of a matching set for the four 1860 presidential candidates (also Lincoln, Douglas and Bell), and as such, always a collector favorite. Breckinridge of Kentucky served as Buchanan's Vice President before his 1860 candidacy, and when the South seceded he supported the Confederacy and became one of its leading Army generals. Condition is virtually mint, but for a trivial small staining at the top edge. Old glue residue on the four corners of the back, as often found on these, shows through as light inoffensive staining. This is a particularly important ribbon for collectors, because other designs for this candidate are all but unobtainable.Sold for: $1,075.50. |
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| 47053 | George McClellan: An Unusual Civil War Era Mirror with His Bust. Made of cast iron and painted gold (probably re-painted) with patriotic eagle and military portrait at top. Pat. Nov. 25, 1862 by "S. Sailor." The mirror itself appears to be a modern replacement. 11.5" x 19.5". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $567.63. |
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| 47054 | Flag and Liberty Cap Mulberry Patriotic Plate, ca. 1840, 8" in diameter. A white plate with rose-colored patriotic images, highlighted with green and blue glazes. At the center is an American flag, a pole with a Liberty Cap on its end, and several floral booms. Outer edge repeats the mulberry blooms in rose, green and blue. No maker's mark. Very fine.Not Sold. |
| 47055 | Andrew Johnson: Pin-Back Campaign Photo Badge, .75" x 1". Albumen cardboard or paper photos in "gem" sized brass shell frame. Image is clean and crisp. New solder to pin. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection. Sold for: $448.13. |
| 47056 | Grant & Colfax and Seymour & Blair: Most Unusual Pair Of Chewing Gum Wrappers from the 1868 Election. We have never seen these before, and it is particularly unique to find them as a pair! The Seymour is in better overall shape, although a little faded. The Grant has some water staining and edge chipping, but still contains the original contents (badly deteriorated). Both have glue residue on backs from old album mounting. Each 2.75" x 1.5". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Not Sold. |
| 47057 | Horatio Seymour: Unique Cast-Iron Stove Panel Featuring a High Relief Portrait of the 1868 Democratic Presidential Nominee. One of the very few three-dimensional items we have ever seen for this candidate, who earlier had served as the War Governor of New York. Excellent condition, with paint probably partially retouched. Provenance: Rex Stark. 17" x 16". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 47058 | Ulysses S. Grant: Matchbox, 2.5" x 4" high. The top has Grant, with arms folded, standing beside his horse. Unmarked. The white china base has remnants of painted gold decorations, else, excellent.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 47059 | Rutherford B. Hayes: White House China Oyster Plate. Collectors seem to either love or hate this bold design with a distinctly Art Nouveau flavor. Havilland markings and August 10, 1880 patent date on underside indicate that this particular example, while identical to those used at the White House, was issued for sale to the public. Still quite scarce and desirable, and virtually identical to the presidentially used examples. Near mint condition. Diameter 8.625".Sold for: $782.73. |
| 47060 | Ulysses S. Grant: A Remarkable Folio of Thirty-Eight 1886-Dated 12" X 9.5" Photos of the Hero's Funeral in New York City. Produced by the U.S. Inst. Photo Co., they are mounted back to back on eighteen stiff 14.5" x 13" boards. Marvelous content and crisp detail. Each one is captioned. Subjects include: (1) Floral tributes at Mt. McGregor. (2) Grant's parlor on the day he died, with the mantel clock stopped at the hour of his death. (3) Crowds in front of his Riverside Park tomb (4) His catafalque proceeds down Fifth Avenue. (5) Naval vessels on the Hudson firing a salute. (6) Floral tributes at the tomb (7) Grant's sickroom (8) Procession of citizens entering New York's black -- draped City Hall to view the body lying in state. (9) A horse-drawn Gatling gun in the funeral procession. (10) The McGregor hotel, with Grant relations in the foreground (11) Another view of naval vessels on the Hudson. (12) A flower-encrusted cannon at the tomb's entrance. (13) A broader view of floral decorations at the tomb. (14) A large poster depicting Grant and his Philadelphia honor guard, each of whom had signed around the perimeter. (15) Dr. Douglas, who attended Grant at the end. (16-20) Portraits of Grant's children and their spouses. (21-38) Remarkable images of identified marching units of soldiers, sailors, veterans groups, and even the Knights of Pytheas in the endless funeral procession on Fifth Avenue. The photographs themselves are in excellent condition, with some trivial edge browning around mounts noted for accuracy. A really exceptional array of historical photographs.Not Sold. |
| 47061 | James A. Garfield: Massive Bennington-Style Portrait Pitcher, 7.5" tall. There are high relief portraits on each side with "J.A. Garfield" below. This is most likely a campaign issue. Fine.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 47062 | James A. Garfield: Multi-Color 1881 Portrait Jug, 7.25" tall, white china base with Garfield's image on one side with "Garfield Born 1831 President 1881" above. The beautiful jug has colorful patriotic decorations on the front and side. Marked on the bottom, "Garfield Jug Made by J. Wedgwood & Son's Etruria". A hairline crack from the top to halfway through Garfield's image, else, very good.Sold for: $537.75. |
| 47063 | Garfield & Arthur: Matching Pin-Back Campaign Photo Badges, .75" x 1". Albumen cardboard or paper photos in "gem" sized brass shell frames. Images are clean and crisp. New solder to pins. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection. Sold for: $567.63. |
| 47064 | National Convention Tickets: Three Scarce Varieties. 1880 Republican, with stub, very good; 1888 Republican with stub, near mint; 1912 Progressive (Bull Moose), excellent. Sold for: $298.75. |
| 47065 | [James A. Garfield] Charles Guiteau: A Piece from the Rope Which Hanged Garfield's Assassin. A 1.5" fragment, mounted to what would appear to be a late 19th century card which identifies the artifact and notes that it came from J.E. Herrell. Nicely framed. Notation on reverse indicates that it came from the Victor V. Martin collection.Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 47066 | James A. Garfield: A Fine Collection of Eight Campaign Ribbons. Includes several unusual varieties. All in very good to excellent condition as shown. Partial horizontal separation on the Jefferson club variety. Lengths 4.75" to 8", shown to scale. Sold for: $507.88. |
| 47067 | St. John & Daniel: Campaign Pinback from the 1884 Prohibition Candidates. Campaign issued items for this pair of Prohibition candidates are very rare. This pressed metal pinback features a goblet and flag along with the candidates names. Choice condition. Size: 1½". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $956.00. |
| 47068 | Election of 1884: Political Theme Lithographic Calendar, The Great Rock Island & Pacific Railway. The gorgeous calendar pictures Lady Liberty standing next to a seated Uncle Sam. Pointing to a poster with potential presidential candidates, he asks, "Goddess of Liberty, which of these shall we select in 1884?" To which she replies, "Uncle Sam, your material is good, but your question troubles me." The poster contains the pictures of Republicans, Chester Alan Arthur, Robert Todd Lincoln, James G. Blaine, George Edmunds, and Democrats, Samuel Tilden, Thomas Bayard, Allen Thurman, Grover Cleveland. The calendar measures 9.75" x 11.75" and is attractively framed (14" x 16" overall). Only the month of December remains on the calendar. A very colorful and fine piece of early lithography. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 47069 | James G. Blaine: Scarce 1884 Silk Campaign Flag, 15.5" x 23.5". The flag has Blaine's image in the blue field. The sheen of the silk fabric lends vibrancy to the colors and makes this flag particularly appealing. This is a very clean example, with only light staining. The flag is lightly sewn with large stitches to a cloth backing and attractively matted and framed (30.5" x 22.75" overall). From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 47070 | Benjamin Harrison: The Most Desirable 1888 Bandanna Variety. Ironically, the most valuable Harrison bandanna is a single picture variety rather than a jugate. Along with its Cleveland mate, they form a spectacular pair for display. Red border missing across top and there are several minor stain marks which detract minimally. Two trivial small holes near borders. Nonetheless, overall display condition is very good, as photo shows. 23.5" x 22".Sold for: $310.70. |
| 47071 | Cleveland & Thurman: A Colorful 1888 Jugate Cloth Campaign Banner. Known to collectors as the "Screaming Eagle" design, because of the slogan below the Eagle: "Let the Eagle scream." Below the portraits is an image of the red bandanna that was Thurman's trademark. Slightly faded, otherwise in crisp condition. Elegantly custom framed to 20" x 28". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $537.75. |
| 47072 | Harrison & Morton and Cleveland & Thurman: A Pair of Rare 1888 Jugate Wooden Campaign Whistles. Known as the "Campaign Bugle". Each has a colorful paper label with jugate portraits and patriotic motifs. We had never encountered these great items before until a Cleveland example from the Chick Harris collection appeared in our June 12, 2008 auction, where it sold for $896.25. Both whistles are in working order, and basically excellent condition. There is some fine cracking in the paper labels on each, and a little trivial paper loss on the Cleveland & Thurman. But, considering the fragility and lack of protection afforded these paper labels, they have survived remarkably well (compared to the jugate paper labels on 1904 political canes, which usually come with large pieces flaked off). Length of each whistle: 4.625".Sold for: $567.63. |
| 47073 | Harrison and Cleveland: Campaign Cakes Box, Election of 1888. The large box, 22.5" x 14" x 9", contained "Stolzenbach's Campaign Cakes" produced for the campaign of 1888. The paper labels on the front, back, and top picture the presidential and vice presidential candidates that year, Benjamin Harrison & Levi Morton and Grover Cleveland & Allen Thurman. The labels also read, "Here's Your Candidate - Take Your Choice". The usual Stolzenbach color label is on one end. Some paper loss to all labels, else very good. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Not Sold. |
| 47074 | Cleveland & Stevenson: Jugate Portrait Campaign Pitcher, 7.5" x 6.5", white china with gold highlights and black images of the candidates on each side. Marked "Dresden Warranted China". Strong images, thus, very fine. Sold for: $597.50. |
| 47075 | Convention Badges: Three Political Badges, including: Democratic National Convention, Hendricks Ass'n. St. Louis, June 5, 1888, three ribbons, the central bearing a printed likeness of the candidate, with metallic gold trim at the bottom and an "H.D.A." suspension bar surmounted by the state seal of Missouri; National Silver Convention, Assistant Secretary, St. Louis, June 22, 1896, with metallic sliver trim at the bottom and matching tassels at the top hanging from a silvered American eagle and bar; and, People's Party National Convention, Delegate, St. Louis, June 22, 1896, with metallic sliver trim at the bottom and hanging from a silvered American eagle. Attractively framed (17.5" x 18.5" overall). for strictest accuracy we mention one small stain to the first ribbon and some water damage to the backing material, not affecting the badges or ribbons. Otherwise, very fine. Ribbons are seldom seen in this immaculate condition and I doubt you could find any better. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 47076 | Uncle Sam: A Most Unusual Large Circa 1898 Litho Tin Pin Back Badge. Clearly a political piece of an undetermined nature: Uncle Sam holds by the hand an individual who has the face of an adult man but is dressed as a child. "Salute the flag", he commands. Style of manufacture strongly suggests an 1890s date, but we cannot pin down the significance. Perhaps one of our readers can help. In any case, a great Uncle Sam item and in excellent condition with some scattered pinpoint spots. Original pin on reverse. 1.5" x 1.75".Sold for: $298.75. |
| 47077 | McKinley & Roosevelt: A Classic Jugate Glass Flask. Along with its Bryan & Stevenson mate, these are among the most sought-after three-dimensional political collectibles of that era. This is a choice and essentially unimprovable example, with the often-missing original metal cap. The example in our auction of the Ed Gillette collection sold for $2091.25. Diameter 4.25".Sold for: $836.50. |
| 47078 | William McKinley: 1896 Sound Money Clock. This very attractive, lavishly embellished clock is 15" high and topped by a bust of William McKinley. The clock-face is black with gold numerals and a depiction of a $20 gold piece with "Sound Money" above and "1896" below. On each side of the clock are motifs representing commerce, industry, agriculture, and transportation. The base of the clock bears the words, "Protection - Prosperity", McKinley's slogan during the campaign. The clock-face is marked "Robert Johns Mfr. Chicago". The case is iron with a bronze finish. Insignificant wear to the finish, else, excellent.Sold for: $1,912.00. |
| 47079 | McKinley & Hobart: A Classic Campaign Parasol in Exceptional Condition. One of the nicest examples we have ever handled. Aside from slight fading of the red panels and one tiny hole, it is in near mint condition. Length 33". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 47080 | McKinley & Roosevelt: Figural Oil Lamp with Colored Political Chimney, 20" overall. The chimney is red white and blue with images of McKinley and Roosevelt on the front and an American eagle on the back. The colors are strong and the images clear. The pressed glass font has three patriotic shields. The lamp base has been painted or replaced, else, choice.Sold for: $896.25. |
| 47081 | William Jennings Bryan: Glass and Tin Portrait Lantern, 7.75" high (excluding the handle). The glass is acid etched with a likeness of Bryan and the words, "Bryan and Free Silver". Some rusting to the base and handle, else, very good. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $776.75. |
| 47082 | William Jennings Bryan: Rare Miniature Kerosene Lamp With Milk Glass Chimney. We have not encountered this diminutive variety before. Light wear on Bryan's photo and a trivial hairline crack in milk glass portion detract little. Missing is the metal portion which would sit atop the glass vessel and on which the chimney would rest, but the piece still displays nicely without it. Height 5.5". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47083 | William Jennings Bryan: Classic "Ear of Corn" Oval Pin. This variety comes in both pinback and badge versions, and this is the preferred pinback version. One of the all-time classic political button designs and quite scarce. Great condition except for a fairly minor 3/8" cut over the ear of corn at 4:30. Still a very nice copy. Height: 2.375". Sold for: $657.25. |
| 47084 | Theodore Roosevelt at San Juan Hill: A Colorful Reverse-on-Glass Folk Art Painting Depicting Intermingled Rough Riders and Black Buffalo Soldiers in Battle. A remarkable large, naïve artwork (32" x 25" in original frame), quite possibly by an African-American folk artist. Depicts Roosevelt on horseback among a melee of Rough Riders, Buffalo Soldiers, and Spanish troops in heavy combat. Clearly a period work, it is a remarkably effective depiction of the frantic nature of real battle, much more so than many "sanitized" images of such subjects. While the role of the black troops in the San Juan Hill fighting was widely reported at the time, Roosevelt's self-promotion and the public adulation of his Rough Riders quickly obscured that reality, and only in the past decade or so have historians re-discovered the important role that the Buffalo Soldiers played in the Cuban campaign of 1898. This period work depicts the fighting as it actually took place. Condition of the painting is basically very nice. There are several minor areas of flaking which could be easily in-painted if one felt the need. A truly unique work, with great historical and folk art appeal.Not Sold. |
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| 47085 | Theodore Roosevelt: Spectacular 1900 Rough Riders Reunion Button. 1¼". Whitehead & Hoag backmark. An action-packed pinback button with two charging Rough Riders charging in the background against a red, white, and blue banner and Teddy's classic portrait in the foreground. The caption reads "Roosevelt's Rough Riders Reunion Oklahoma City July 1-2-3-4 1900". A most colorful button in excellent condition.Sold for: $567.63. |
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| 47086 | Theodore Roosevelt: Two Rare 1908 Celluloid Buttons, Each with Ribbons from Rough Rider Reunion near St. Louis. Were it not for the dated ribbons integral to the larger button, we would have thought these to be of a somewhat later vintage from the style. While the ribbons on both show their age, the celluloid buttons are in excellent condition, and Roosevelt is easily recognized on each (these are not generic rough Rider images). For accuracy we note a little light brown discoloration on the larger button, noticeable only to the left of Roosevelt's head. We cannot recall having handled either of these buttons, which date from TR's term in office, before.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 47087 | Theodore Roosevelt: Rare 1¼" Design Showing Him in Cowboy Attire Brandishing a Smoking Six-Gun. Surrounded by a horseshoe labeled "President Roosevelt", a Baltimore badge issue, and basically nice condition. Minor light edge foxing is not noticeable against the tan coloration and does not detract badly.Sold for: $896.25. |
| 47088 | Theodore Roosevelt: "Rough Rider" Portrait Chenille Lap Robe, 44.5" x 45" with a 6" knotted fringe (56.5" x 57" overall). The robe features Roosevelt in Spanish American War uniform mounted on a horse. Excellent condition with strong, vibrant colors. Rare and extremely attractive.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 47089 | Theodore Roosevelt: A Dramatic 2 1/8" 1904 Campaign Button. A familiar design in standard 1¼" size, but many times rarer and much more dramatic in this large version. Great condition, and it is very hard to find these larger sizes so in the early celluloid button varieties.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 47090 | Theodore Roosevelt: Lot of Four Badges including: a horseshoe badge with a celluloid picture of Roosevelt in uniform; a two-piece souvenir badge with a celluloid picture of Roosevelt; an ornate silvered badge with a celluloid picture of Roosevelt; and, a "Roosevelt and Fairbanks Inaugural Chorus" badge. Various sizes, the largest 2.5" high.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 47091 | Theodore Roosevelt: Two "Stand Pat" Pinback Buttons, 1¼" and 1". Classic Roosevelt "Stand Pat!" Buttons; after serving more than three years of McKinley's presidency, Theodore Roosevelt was easily elected for a full term with Charles Fairbanks as his running mate. These popular buttons show a hand holding five cards- four aces "Sound Money," "Expansion," "Protection," and "Prosperity," and a picture of Teddy on the fifth. The larger with the original backpaper. The smaller 1" version is many times scarcer than the larger 1¼" variety.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 47092 | Theodore Roosevelt: Campaign Button, 1¼", featuring a portrait of TR and the slogan "Our Greatest American," Wendell-Greenwood Co., Minneapolis, Minnesota. Fine condition with some foxing.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 47093 | Theodore Roosevelt: "Rough Rider" Brass Smoking Stand, 25.5" high. The barley twist brass stand has a matchbox holder and a removable ashtray with a 3" figure of Roosevelt standing over a riband reading "Teddy". The bottom of the ashtray is marked with a company hallmark and "Celebrate Registered England". The base is weighted. Excellent.Sold for: $776.75. |
| 47094 | Theodore Roosevelt: Wine Glass, 5" high. The glass has an etched eagle from the Seal of the United States and bordered by a floral design interspersed with stylized eagles. The glass was used with Roosevelt's 1902 White House china produced by Wedgwood and ordered from Van Heusen Charles Company of Albany, New York. The glass is in mint condition.Sold for: $3,883.75. |
| 47095 | Theodore Roosevelt on an African Elephant Mug, Rare, small size, 4" tall, green glaze. The only one known. Very fine.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 47096 | Theodore Roosevelt: Dramatic 4" Sepia Celluloid from the 1912 Bull Moose Campaign. The older photo identifies this as a 1912 issue. Filled concave metal back, with no pin attached (as made). Excellent condition on this rare item.Sold for: $896.25. |
| 47097 | Theodore Roosevelt: "We Want Teddy" Bandana, 18" x 18", matted and framed to 22.50" x 22.50" overall. Beautiful red & white bandana with lithograph vignette of "Our Teddy" in upper left corner and the "We Want Teddy" song published by Homer A. Rodeheaver, 1912. Fine to very fine condition with rich color. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 47098 | Theodore Roosevelt: Rare Three-Dimensional Hat in the Ring Button from the 1912 Bull Moose Campaign. Roosevelt's famous gesture of tossing his hat into the ring as a third-party candidate gave rise to a number of sought-after items. One of the rarest is this high relief 1" button with an actual brown composition hat in the center. One of the only several known examples, on one of which the hat is somewhat squashed. This one is in choice condition. Previous auction records near the $2000 level.Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 47099 | Roosevelt & Johnson: A Rare 1912 Progressive "Bull Moose Party" Jugate. This 1¼" beauty by St. Louis Button Co. is one of the loveliest of all jugate button designs. It was resurrected in 1920 for the famed Cox & Roosevelt jugates produced by that company. One of almost certainly fewer than ten known examples. Of course all Roosevelt & Johnson jugates are rare, with the most available varieties commanding several thousand dollars in top condition. The present example has some minor condition issues, but is a very strong bold example and eminently collectible. It appears perfect, but there is a very slight bumpiness to the surface, sufficiently out of the ordinary that it must be noted on a button of this importance. There is one small surface chip in the field near the edge at 10:30, which detracts minimally. But this example is one that would satisfy most collectors considering its rarity.Sold for: $1,553.50. |
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| 47100 | Theodore Roosevelt: A 1916-Dated Signed Photo. For one last time, TR was a presidential hopeful in 1916. While the boomlet went nowhere, 1916 items showing a mature Roosevelt have always been sought-after among political collectors. This is the first 1916-dated signed photo we can recall handling. The sepia-tone studio quality photo carries the embossed imprint of "Pach Bros. NY" in the lower right-hand corner. It is boldly inscribed and signed on the lower margin of the photo itself: "With all the best wishes of Theodore Roosevelt May 26th, 1916" in black fountain pen ink. There is a little minor light staining in the lower border, although the ink has not smeared. There are a couple of fine tears in that bottom border as well, which detract minimally. The photo itself has two fairly large wrinkles/creases in the field, not affecting the portrait. These problems could certainly be mitigated by a good paper or photo conservator, although the photo displays acceptably as it is. The photo is 9" x 12.5", nicely framed to 14" x 18". Sold for: $1,195.00. |
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| 47101 | Parker & Davis: A Colorful 1904 Jugate Paperweight. Scarce large size star- shaped glass paperweight, with portraits of Parker and Davis and colorful patriotic motifs. One tip slightly chipped, otherwise excellent condition. Surface wear on top of the dome could be buffed off. Diameter 5.625 inches. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $286.80. |
| 47102 | Debs & Hanford: 1904 Socialist Party Jugate Campaign Button. 1¼". Whitehead & Hoag backmark. A beautiful color pinback button with the candidates portraits in the foreground and symbols of the American worker in the background. A striking button in excellent condition.Sold for: $657.25. |
| 47103 | William Jennings Bryan: A Rare 2 1/8" Cartoon Button Design. Shows the 1908 Democratic nominee, riding a donkey, winning a race with Taft mounted on an elephant. A matching variety was also made with Taft in the lead. Excellent condition and hard to find so. Most examples of this variety have staining or other problems.Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 47104 | Fantastic Lot of Fourteen Prohibition Party 7/8" Pinback Buttons Circa 1896-1952. A varied and handsome selection of political campaign pinbacks from one of this country's most persistent political parties. The Prohibition Party has campaigned and lost in every election since 1876 and the pinbacks in this lot represent but a few of the men who have championed their cause including examples featuring John G. Woolley; two of Joshua Levering (one being a button hole variety); five examples featuring Eugene W. Chaffin, two of which are jugate examples with his running mate Aaron S. Watkins; a J. Frank Hanly and Ira Landrith jugate; Silas C. Swallow; a Floyd Watson and Dale Learn jugate; Roger Babson; a Stuart Hamblen and Enoch Holtwick jugate; and one unidentified example. All specimens display various backmarks and are in fine condition. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 47105 | Suffrage English Bobby Statuette.This bisque policeman, attributed to Schafer and Vater, has a hand in the air as if to stop history. "Stop the Vote" is his slogan. Excellent condition. Size: 7.25" tall. Not Sold. |
| 47106 | Woman's Suffrage: A Complete Set of Thirty Cargill Suffrage Cards. Perhaps the most famous set of postcards issued by the National American Woman Suffrage Association, of which Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton were the most prominent officers, is this set of thirty, printed by the Cargill Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Proceeds were divided between the publisher and the organization. Most of these cards were slogan cards. The rarest, dealing with special sex legislation, was withdrawn from sale early because of its controversial message, and is missing from most collections. Here is a chance to own the complete set, one of the keystones to any good collection of suffrage cards or suffrage items in general.Not Sold. |
| 47107 | Woman's Suffrage: Two Variations of the Rose O'Neill Klever Kard. Rose O'Neill, creator of the Kewpie Dolls, was an ardent supporter of suffrage, who contributed several of her designs to suffrage posters and postcards. The image pictured here was distributed by Klever Kards, and the baby carrying the placard could be partially punched out of the card and made to stand. Although both cards contain the same image, one is "signed" by O'Neill and carries a copyright notice. The other is unsigned and says "Kewpie-After Rose O'Neill." Both cards are in very good condition.Sold for: $227.05. |
| 47108 | Five Real Photo Cards of the 1913 Suffrage Inaugural Parade. All five of these real photo cards picture events at the March 3, 1913 suffrage parade and festivities that preceded the inauguration of Woodrow Wilson as President. All are in very good or better condition except for the Pages' Costume piece, which has several pinholes at the top where it was once hung. Sold for: $298.75. |
| 47109 | Woman's Suffrage: Collection of Eight Rare Cards. Five of these cards are postcards, and all of them are scarce and desirable. They include a slogan card, a suffrage Mother Goose Rhyme, a map card put out by NAWSA, a sketch and suffrage lesson card, a "Votes for Women" stamped card, and a non-postcard item from the Political Equality League of Wisconsin.This lot also contains two very rare cards in exceptional condition. One was issued for the campaign in Vermont and pictures the state map on one side and a plea for the vote on the other. The second card was issued by the Equal Suffrage League of Virginia, and contains a quotation from Charlotte Perkins Gilman, noted feminist and author of Herland and the classic short story "The Yellow Wallpaper." These are truly wonderful cards.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 47110 | W.S.P.U. 1908 Christmas and New Year Card. Emmeline Pankhurst's Women's Social and Political Union issued several varieties of Christmas and New Year's cards to both carry the message and to serve as fund raisers. This issue from 1908-1909 is one of the best. It features a design by Sylvia Pankhurst, Mrs. Pankhurst's daughter, of a woman emerging from prison, a design that was incorporated into other venues, including a celluloid button. Blank reverse. In excellent condition and just a wonderful item.Sold for: $286.80. |
| 47111 | Twenty Four Suffrage Cards of Babies and Children This lot contains twenty-four different cards of babies and children related to the suffrage movement. What is interesting is that on some of the cards, the children are holding up actual suffrage publications including a newspaper and a piece of sheet music. In general, very good to fine condition. All are photo cards.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 47112 | Woman's Suffrage: Ten W.S.P.U. Postcards of Leaders of the Movement. This lot contains ten different cards of W.S.P.U. leaders, most of which were sold at various suffrage shops. Represented are Mary Gawthorpe (three different), General Drummond, Helen Fraser, Teresa Billington, Mrs. Tuke (two different) and two cards for Mrs. Pethick Lawrence. Good to very fine condition and a nice lot with some rare cards.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 47113 | Woman's Suffrage: Twelve Different Photo Cards This lot includes some rare cards of men dressed up as suffragettes, women pretending to be suffragettes, a woman holding a purse with "Votes for Women" written on it, a little girl dressed as a judge with a sign saying "When Women have votes," etc. While there are known cards in this lot, some have never appeared in auction before.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 47114 | Woman's Suffrage: Nine Different Propaganda Cartoon Cards. The nine cards in this lot were published by various organizations, including the WSPU, the National Union of Women Suffrage Societies, etc. Some of these cards are quite scarce and have never come up in auction before. Condition good to very fine. A very nice lot!Not Sold. |
| 47115 | Woman's Suffrage: "The Clarion" Votes for Women Pin. This is the second Clarion/Herald pin issued by Harriot Stanton Blatch's Women's Political Union that we have offered in this set of auctions. The previous example contained six stars. This version has ten, with the large star at the bottom of the banner indicating that the territory of Alaska had now entered the suffrage fold. This pin is in excellent condition with bright, sharp colors. You could not ask for a better example. This version is slightly scarcer than the six-star variation, which is the most "common" of this rare series. Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 47116 | Woman's Suffrage: National Women's Party Pin. This beautiful ½" purple, white, and gold enamel was made for Alice Paul's National Woman's Party. The NPW explained that purple stood for the "Royal glory of Womanhood"; white for "Purity in the home and in Politics"; and gold for the "Crown of Victory". It took a more militant stance than its mainstream counterpart, the National American Woman Suffrage Association," and it was Alice Paul who organized the women of the "Silent Sentinels," some of whom chained themselves to the White House gates. Despite their influence, they did not issue all that many lapel pieces, and most of those that they did issue, are very rare. This piece, for example, is the only one ever to surface in an auction.Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 47117 | Woman's Suffrage: Men's Equal Suffrage League Pin. Although there were several organizations with similar names, this particular pin is definitely the product of the Men's Equal Suffrage League of Maine, and its identity has been established through various pieces of suffrage literature from that state. Measuring but a scant ½" this gold on blue celluloid in excellent condition makes a nice adjunct to any woman's suffrage collection.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 47118 | Woman's Suffrage: Three 1913 Chicago Buttons These three celluloids all measure ¾" in diameter, all were made by the Cruver Corporation of Chicago, and all are in excellent condition. There is no indication when they were used, but they were probably made for the 1913 campaign in Illinois when women achieved partial suffrage. Ten star versions of all three pins are known.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 47119 | Woman's Suffrage: Iowa Equal Suffrage Association Convention Pin. This great 1¼" metal stickpin attached to white on yellow "Votes for Women" ribbons was made for the Iowa Equal Suffrage Association Convention held in Des Moines, October 8-10, 1912. This particular piece, in excellent condition, has never appeared on the marketplace before.Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 47120 | Woman's Suffrage: Keep Cool Massachusetts Suffrage Fan. This is a companion piece to another lot, and it, likewise, focuses on the Massachusetts referendum on November 6th. One wrinkle through the piece, but overall in very good condition, and a nice addition to any collection of suffrage advertising fans.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 47121 | Woman's Suffrage: Two Local Votes for Women Pins. The 7/8" black on gold celluloid that urges people to give "Votes for Women" on June 5th was issued by an Illinois company and was probably used in Iowa, when, on that day in 1916, a suffrage referendum was held. The ¾" black on yellow "Votes Yes, Scratch No" was made by the Steiner Company of St. Louis. Missouri suffragists were extremely hopeful that a suffrage amendment would be passed in their state after one had been successful in the neighboring state of Kansas. Both pins are in pristine condition.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 47122 | Woman's Suffrage: Illinois Flag Pin. The Cruver Company of Chicago made this attractive blue on yellow celluloid pin with ten stars, issued either to anticipate or celebrate Illinois' entry into the suffrage state column. A nine star version is also known to exist. Bright, attractive colors in a different design.Sold for: $215.10. |
| 47123 | Woman's Suffrage: Sarah's Victory Button. Few collectors realize that there is a button variety of the celluloid disc that covers up one of the ends of the Sarah's Suffrage Victory Tin Thread Holder that was sold in the first of these suffrage auctions. However, This 1½" celluloid was manufactured as a button by the Billbooks-Miller Company of South Orange, New Jersey, with a special clasp attached to the curl. The front is the same as the disc cover. Nice condition, and rarer than the thread holder.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 47124 | Woman's Suffrage: West Virginia Oval Pinback Button. It's not very often that you will find a suffrage item coming out of West Virginia. That is what makes this ½" x 1" gold, yellow and black oval celluloid button so special. Actually, despite the rarity of this pin, it is important to note that West Virginia had a formal suffrage organization working in the state as early as 1895.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 47125 | Woman's Suffrage: Group of Four Pinback Buttons. While there is nothing on the front of these four buttons that specifically indicates what organization or state issued them, the first two buttons offer some clues on their back papers. The 7/8" green on white celluloid was made by a Massachusetts firm. That and the fact that the button is in the state colors is a fairly good indication that this is a New England piece. The ¾" black on yellow pin was made in California and may have been used there. The next two celluloid pins, both ¾", were made by the Whitehead and Hoag and Bastian Brothers Companies respectively. These buttons are all in good condition, and none of them are common. There is some very good value here.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 47126 | Woman's Suffrage: Massachusetts Die-Cut Tin Blue Bird. One of the essential center pieces to most major suffrage collections is this tin bird, measuring approximately 12" tall, that was issued by the Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association. It was used during the drive in 1915 to secure for women the right to vote in Massachusetts, a drive that failed due to the strength of the organized opposition. The bird is in very good condition, with a few very minor bends mentioned for the sake of accuracy only. This piece is in as good an overall condition as we have ever seen. Just a wonderfully attractive item and a great addition to any collection, even that of the non-suffrage collector.Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 47127 | Woman's Suffrage: Early, Graphic Ribbon. This 2.75" x 6" is one of the earliest women's suffrage ribbons that we have seen. It features great graphics, great condition, and great slogans. At the top, surrounding a five-pointed star, appear the words "Equality of Sex and Suffrage." Other slogans include "Love of Peace and Purity," "We Learn the Art of Peace," and "Everlasting Peace of States and Nations." An allegorical figure appears with the proverbial lion and lamb. This is the only known example of this truly wonderful item.Sold for: $896.25. |
| 47128 | Woman's Suffrage: Oswego County, New York Ribbon. Oswego County was always noted as one of the most active of suffrage areas. This 2.5" x 7.5" ribbon issued by the Equal Rights Association is one of the more graphic results of that activity. In very good condition and previously unknown, a rare early item, probably 19th century.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47129 | Woman's Suffrage: Votes for Women Sash. This one-sided sash that measures 24" x 4" is in very clean condition with sharp black printing on a white background. This is probably a New York State issue for the 1915 Empire State Campaign.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 47130 | Woman's Suffrage: Blackwell Family Autograph and Post Cards. This lot contains a postcard featuring a photo and quotation from Henry Blackwell, along with his signature on a separate card. Blackwell was the husband of Lucy Stone, an ardent believer in the cause for women's rights, and co-editor with his wife of Woman's Journal. The second card pictures Susan B. Anthony, but on the reverse is a brief message and penned signature of Alice Stone Blackwell, the daughter of the above. She was instrumental in uniting the two factions of the suffrage movement, NWSA and AWSA in 1890. She also served as editor of the Woman's Journal after the death of her parents. Overall very good condition with a slight spot on the front of the Henry Blackwell card.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47131 | Woman's Suffrage: Complete Walter Wellman Post Card Set. This lot is the complete set of sixteen cards that forms Walter Wellman's "The Suffragette" series. The idea was to depict women in roles traditionally considered to be the province of men. The key card is the female Teddy Roosevelt piece labeled "Our Next Presidentess." While these cards are known, it is very difficult to complete the set. Some bends, but good to very fine overall condition.Not Sold. |
| 47132 | Woman's Suffrage: Walter Wellman Sample Card. The card represented here, which measures 6" x 9.5", was found along with others in the Wellman Suffrage set. It appears to be a one-of-a-kind sample from which the set was produced. There are a few pin holes in this piece, but otherwise it is in very good condition. Blank reverse. A rare chance to own a unique item.Sold for: $227.05. |
| 47133 | Woman's Suffrage: Photo Cards Depicting Cats and Dogs in a Suffrage Theme. This lot consists of fifteen different cats and dogs photo cards, along with that of a parrot, all with suffrage themes. Some of these cards are sets, others are individual pieces. Lot includes three of a wounded cat suffragette, a group of dachshunds, cats and dogs wearing placards, etc. Good to very fine condition, with a few very scarce cards.Not Sold. |
| 47134 | Woman's Suffrage: Lot of Seventeen Satirical Cards Included with this lot are seven satirical word cards ("T'Sufferajets in Leeds," a "naughty card," anti-suffrage satirical Ball announcements, etc.), a photo card from a suffrage play, cartoon cards, and four different goose cards of the "Goose's Social and Political Union." Very good to very fine condition with some sleepers. A nice lot for either the collector or dealer.Not Sold. |
| 47135 | Woman's Suffrage: Group of Seventeen Comic Cards. The Suffrage cards included in this lot include the Southwold express, a suffragette throwing ink on a soldier, a Bobby leading a suffragette away, a girl with a boy in harness, a little girl breaking a mirror, etc. All suffrage related and all in good or better condition.Not Sold. |
| 47136 | Woman's Suffrage: Eighteen Emmeline Pankhurst Photo Cards. The first part of this lot consists of eleven different photo cards of Emmeline Pankhurst, the founder of the Women's Political and Social Union, and England's most famous suffrage leader. Among the better cards are Mrs. Pankhurst with her daughter Christabel, several photos of her entering a car, and a number that were sold at W.S.P.U. shops throughout the country. A nice lot in very fine to excellent condition with some unusual cards. The second part of this lot includes seven postcards of Emmeline Pankhurst's three daughters who were extremely active in the suffrage movement, Christabel, Sylvia (the artist) and Adela. Views of Christabel are easy enough to come by, but those of Adela and Sylvia are not too common. A nice lot in generally fine to better condition.Not Sold. |
| 47137 | Wilson & Marshall and Hughes & Fairbanks: A Scarce Matched Pair of 1916 Jugate Brooches. Oval sepia celluloids and fancy gilt shell metal frames. These items are notorious for condition problems, notably fading and serious horizontal bands caused when the pins were affixed to the reverses. In those regards, this pair is truly exceptional, with rich strong images. However, each suffers from several light brown fox marks as shown. Nonetheless, a very display-worthy pair. Height of each, 1.5".Sold for: $298.75. |
| 47138 | Magic Lantern: Twelve Political Slides, including: McKinley and Hobart; Hughes and Fairbanks; Taft and Sherman; Bryan and Kern; two slides of Woodrow Wilson; two slides of Calvin Coolidge; Theodore Roosevelt; William Jennings Bryan giving a speech; Frances Cleveland; and a "Hat in the Ring" slide. Contained in a lighted stand. The Bryan and Kern slide is cracked, else all are fine or better. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 47139 | Charles Evans Hughes: A Scarce, Colorful 1¼" 1916 Campaign Pinback. Hughes campaign buttons larger than 7/8" in size are all scarce to rare, and this is a real beauty. Printing problems sometimes lead to rather fuzzy portraits on this variety, and this is as sharp an example as we have seen. Choice condition.Sold for: $836.50. |
| 47140 | James Cox: 1920 Political Campaign Watch Fob, 1.5" diameter. The bronze-finish fob has patriotic motifs around the rim and a central celluloid sepia photograph of Cox. The strap is dry, but the fob is in choice condition. Sold for: $239.00. |
| 47141 | Al Smith: Three Scarce Political Campaign Buttons, All are 7/8", including: Litho tin button featuring Smith's trademark brown derby; 1928 Alfred E. Smith and Joseph T. Robinson jugate campaign button; and, early Smith gubernatorial campaign button, "With Malice Toward None With Charity for All", very well centered.Sold for: $537.75. |
| 47142 | Beautiful "Hoover For President" Campaign Button. 2". St. Louis Button Company backmark. A most handsome pinback portrait button with a sharp black-and-white image of Hoover. In excellent condition.Sold for: $657.25. |
| 47143 | Franklin D. Roosevelt: One of the Very Best Roosevelt Slogan Button Varieties. This 2 1/8" inch beauty is truly one of the best non-portrait button varieties for ANY candidate! Only several are known. Great shape overall, with two trivial very light stain marks noted for accuracy: one at 9:30 and the other from 12:30 - 2:00.Sold for: $776.75. |
| 47144 | Franklin D. Roosevelt: 1936 Democratic State Convention Delegate's Button. 1¾". Features a classic FDR portrait with the caption "Democratic State Convention Delegate Grand Rapids, May 21, 1936". Uniform light toning to the light areas, otherwise in excellent condition.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47145 | Franklin D. Roosevelt: Rare Large Pinback Portrait Button. 6". St. Louis Button Company backmark. A classic tinted portrait of FDR on a huge pinback button. Smaller versions of this button exist but this is the first of this large size we've encountered. In excellent condition.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 47146 | Franklin D. Roosevelt: Trio of Scarce Button Varieties. Includes two 3 ½" varieties with black and white portraits of Roosevelt and St. Louis Button Company backmarks; and a 4" version with a sepia FDR portrait. An exceptional group in excellent condition.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 47147 | Franklin D. Roosevelt: His Personal Memo Holder. At Christmas 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt presented his personal valet, Arthur S. Prettyman with a unique memento: his personal memo pad holder. Made of pewter, this nice approximately 3.25" x 5.25" holder was forged at Val-Kill, which is very near the president's Hyde Park, New York home. A raised coin design at the top pictures the president's profile and displays his initials to the right. Prettyman was very close to his boss and was at his side performing daily activities that would be routine for someone not afflicted with Roosevelt's condition. It was Prettyman who carried the president to his bed following his passing at Hyde Park in 1945. A long and historically significant signed letter from Prettyman's widow recounts his service to the president and contains some interesting anecdotes about life with FDR.Sold for: $2,868.00. |
| 47148 | Franklin D. Roosevelt: Stangl "Happy Days Are Here Again" Prohibition Repeal Pitcher and Mug Set. Originally made by Stangl pottery in 1934 to celebrate "Repeal", this pitcher and mug set features caricatures of FDR and other prominent Democrats. This lot includes pieces of this set in light brown each with each bearing the slogan "Happy Days Are Here Again" and an image of a noted politician. The caricatures are of: FDR (pitcher and one mug); Vice President John Nance Garner; former Governor of New York and Democratic presidential candidate Alfred E. Smith; Maryland Governor Albert Ritchie; Postmaster General James Farley; former Secretary of War Newton Baker; and former Secretary of the Treasury William Gibbs McAdoo. The Stangl Company, New Jersey. Porcelain. Pitcher: 7.5" H x 23" diameter. Mugs: 4" high x 13" diameter. Minor chips and wear, else fine.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 47149 | Wendell Willkie: Joe Louis Endorses the 1940 GOP Candidate. Today it might seem unusual to find an African-American celebrity endorsing a Republican candidate, but in fact black voters had early on embraced the party of Lincoln, when the Democrats stood for segregation. Only starting around 1960 did large numbers of African-American voters switch their allegiance to the Democratic Party. This scarce 1¼" button, sought by political and sports collectors alike, is in excellent condition.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 47150 | Harry S. Truman: A Rare 9" Celluloid Button by Philadelphia Badge. Excellent condition. For strictest accuracy we note a trivial barely noticeable small, light yellow surface mark in the field to the right of the top of the "E" in vote. Sold for: $1,254.75. |
| 47151 | Harry S. Truman: Large "I'm Just Wild About Harry" Campaign Button. 3½". A classic pinback campaign button in excellent condition.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 47152 | Harry S. Truman: A Significant Collection of Twenty Small Items. This lot consists of the following: (1-3) Three different portrait cards, two quite scarce, from Truman's Senate campaigns; (4-7) four different match books and covers; (8-9) reviewing stand pass and satin ribbon from 1949 President's Cup Regatta; (10-15) six charming anti-Truman cards (example: Truman tales- 2 families in every garage); (16) Truman & Barkley jugate membership card; (17-18) two different satin ribbons from 1952 Truman campaign appearances; (19) rare matchcover for US Senator Truman; and (20) Margaret Hoover brass pass to 1948 Democratic National Convention. A wonderful grouping that took George McGrath decades to assemble. Overall condition excellent.Sold for: $463.66. |
| 47153 | Harry S. Truman: Rare 1949 Inaugural Button. 1¼". A beautiful Truman portrait, bright, clean and in excellent condition.Sold for: $657.25. |
| 47154 | Harry S. Truman: Rare 1949 Inauguration Button. 1¾". This hard-to-find button features a black-and-white portrait of Truman smiling with the caption "Inauguration of Harry S. Truman Jan. 20, 1949 President of the United States". In excellent condition.Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 47155 | Harry S. Truman Inauguration: Pair of Honorary Washington, D. C. Metropolitan Police Badges. Two honorary police badges including a 2¼" x 2¼" brass version featuring the U. S. Capitol building in relief and the caption "Metropolitan Police Honorary D. C.", with a barrel catch on the reverse, and in excellent condition. The other impressive example measuring 3" x 2¼", is captioned "Inauguration of Harry S. Truman Alben W. Barkley 1949". It too, is in excellent condition.Sold for: $776.75. |
| 47156 | Harry S. Truman: Photograph in Uniform, Battery B 2nd Missouri Field Artillery, Missouri National Guard, 1905. The matte photo shows a seated Truman wearing the blue uniform of the Missouri National Guard. The photo is 3.5" x 6" and is mounted on a slightly larger piece of gray paper. The reverse has a pencil notation, "Senator Truman 1905 - 21 yrs old Battery B - National Guard". The photo is in choice condition. Harry Truman had hopes of going to West Point, but he could not pass the eye test. College was not possible because of the family finances, so he went to work in Kansas City. When Truman turned 21 years old, he joined the Missouri National Guard. The Guard unit was Battery B of the 2nd Missouri Field Artillery. Truman's grandmother was extremely upset when he wore his uniform to the family farm. She said it looked like a Yankee uniform and that it was the first time since 1863 that a blue uniform had been worn in her house.Sold for: $298.75. |
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| 47157 | Harry S. Truman and Omar Bradley Print Signed, a printed color picture of Truman and Bradley at the White House, standing below a portrait of George Washington, 7.5" x 10.5", matted and framed (13.5" x 16.5" overall). The signatures are light and generally fading, else excellent. General Bradley served as the army chief of staff in 1948. On August 11, 1949 President Truman appointed Bradley the first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In September 1950, he was promoted to the rank of General of the Army, the fifth- and last- man in the 20th century to achieve that rank.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 47158 | Harry S. Truman: Document Signed, a Personal Check for ten dollars drawn on the City Bank of Kansas City, 6.25" x 3", January 9, 1924, payable to the Kansas City School of Law. Truman took law classes at the school between 1923 and 1925 while he was serving as Judge of the County Court, Eastern District of Jackson County, Missouri. Boldly signed. Attractively framed with a copy of the page from the Kansas City School of Law yearbook picturing Truman and the original transmittal envelope (21" x 15.5" overall). Excellent.Sold for: $358.50. |
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| 47159 | Presidential Yacht USS Williamsburg Gavel, Nameplate, and Ashtray. The gavel has a hardwood head and measures 8.75" long. It has a white metal plate inscribed "Capt. Donald MacDonald, USN USS Williamsburg". The nameplate is engraved "Donald J. MacDonald, Captain, USN" and measures 7.75" wide. The ashtray is a heavy white metal with the Williamsburg pictured in the center with "USS Williamsburg" above and "Presidential Yacht" below. All three pieces show light to moderate wear, else near fine. The Williamsburg was launched as the private yacht Aras in 1930. She was acquired by the US Government in April 1941 and renamed the USS Williamsburg. When President Truman assumed office the USS Potomac had been condemned by the Navy Department as being unfit for duty in open waters and recommended using the Williamsburg as the Presidential yacht. President Truman accepted the recommendation and on November 10, 1945 the Williamsburg took her first cruise as the presidential yacht. President Truman entertained several foreign leaders aboard the yacht including Prime Minister Winston Churchill. The Captain of the USS Williamsburg from 1948 to 1958 was Donald MacDonald of Chevy Chase, Maryland. Captain MacDonald had won distinction in World War II as commander of the destroyer O'Bannon that sunk numerous enemy ships without sustaining serious harm. Truman suggested that if Captain MacDonald could see his ship safely through the war, he was sure he could see him safely down the Potomac.Not Sold. |
| 47160 | Harry Truman: White House Desk Set. Presented to Melvon O Carter, general foreman of the White House maintenance crew by President Harry S. Truman, the desk set measures 12" x 5.25". The base is wood removed from the White House in the 1950 renovation and is so marked with a small brass plaque bearing the Seal of the President. The desk set has two Parker ballpoint pens mounted on the wood base and a glass ashtray in the center. Underneath the ashtray is the Seal of the President on gold foil. The red felt on the bottom of the base is marked "H.S.T.". A typed letter describing the piece and recounting the circumstances leading to its presentation by President Truman accompanies the desk set. The letter is dated April 20, 1982 and signed by Mrs. Melvon O. Carter. The set is in excellent condition.Sold for: $1,135.25. |
| 47161 | Harry S. Truman: Two Mementos from the Presidential Yacht, USS Williamsburg. A massive chrome plated metal ashtray, engraved "USS Williamsburg/ the President's yacht/ 1945", together with a book of matches from the yacht. Accompanied by a signed note of authentication from Lillian Rogers Parks, who served as a maid at the White House from 1929 through 1960. A most impressive artifact from this legendary presidential retreat. Excellent condition. Diameter 4.75".Sold for: $478.00. |
| 47162 | Eisenhower & Nixon: Fabulous Jugate Campaign Button. 1¼". Gogerty Displays, Mt. Vernon, New York maker's mark. A sharp button with blue tinged portraits of each candidate over a white background with their respective names in a bright red field above and below. In excellent condition.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 47163 | Dwight Eisenhower: Group of Inaugural Material including: three large (9.25" x 12.75") inaugural invitations (two for 1953 and one for 1957); an invitation to the 1953 inaugural ball all to Major General Howard Snyder; one large 1957 inaugural invitation to Major Richard Snyder; two unused tickets to the 1957 inaugural ball; and, two large (13.25" x 11") Christmas gifts from President and Mrs. Eisenhower, one a picture of the Green Room of the White House, and the other, pictures of the Eisenhowers with printed signatures. General Snyder became closely acquainted with Dwight D. Eisenhower during World War II, serving as General Eisenhower's personal physician. Snyder continued his association with the Eisenhower family after the war. In January 1951 General Snyder was again called to active duty and was assigned to Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers, Europe (SHAPE) where he soon became a special adviser to General Eisenhower. After retiring from military service, Snyder rode Eisenhower's campaign train in September 1952 during Eisenhower's successful bid for the presidency. After Eisenhower's inauguration as President in January 1953, Snyder was appointed to the White House staff and remained the President's personal physician throughout the Administration. General Snyder rendered initial treatment to Dwight Eisenhower when the President suffered a heart attack in September 1955. Most have original transmittal envelopes. All are in fine condition.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 47164 | Mamie Doud Eisenhower: Compact and Lipstick Holder. These two pieces are accompanied by a partially typed, unsigned card that reads, "Oct. 14, 1985 / For Raleigh / The lipstick holder and compact were owned and used by Mamie Eisenhower. She gave them to me not long before she passed away. My husband and I served the Eisenhowers for many years. We were like part of the family. They were great people. I still miss them so. / Mrs. John Moaney / Wife of Sgt. Moaney. Valet to President Eisenhower 1942-1969." The compact is gold tone, 2" in diameter, and complete. The lipstick holder has a 17-jewel Swiss made watch inset on one end and the engraved initials "M.D.E." in the other. It measures 2.25" long and comes with a fitted box from Fitton & Loh 665 Fifth Ave. New York. The compact show moderate wear, the lipstick appears to be unused.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 47165 | Adlai Stevenson: Group Lot of Three Campaign Pins including the classic "Best in View", a Stevenson Campaign Train "Press" pin, and a Stevenson "Press "pin. Each pin is in excellent condition with the exception of the "Campaign Train" pin which has a very even, light discoloration around the curl. Size: 1½", 1¾". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 47166 | Stevenson & Kefauver: Important Chicago One Day Event Pin for the "All Chicago Jubilee & Salute", dated Saturday Nov. 3, 1956. This tin litho example is in virtually mint condition with very minor surface scratching and is the gold background version (also known in silver). Richard Daley is named as the honorary chairman of the event. Size: 2¼". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $448.13. |
| 47167 | John F. Kennedy: A Rare 2¼" Button Variety. Popular with collectors for its unique, youthful pose and "Youth for Kennedy" slogan. Excellent condition. Sold for: $358.50. |
| 47168 | John F. Kennedy: Rare Huge Pinback Campaign Button. 6". Attributed to the St. Louis Button Company. An enormous button with the caption "I'm For Kennedy" in red lettering on a white background. A scarce variation in excellent condition.Sold for: $567.63. |
| 47169 | John F. Kennedy: Oversized Presidential Christmas Card, 1961, 17.25" x 14". The card features a photograph of the White House above the printed signatures of the president and first lady and the inscription "With our appreciation and best wishes for a happy Christmas". The outside of the card is a rich red with a gilt seal of the president. These cards were sent to cabinet members and senior staff. Excellent.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 47170 | [John F. Kennedy] Evelyn Lincoln Security Badge, 2.5" x 4", worn as the personal secretary of JFK from the time of his election as U.S. senator from Massachusetts in 1953 until the time of his assassination in 1963. Ms. Lincoln (1909-1995) published two books about JFK, My 12 Years With John F. Kennedy (1965) and Kennedy and Johnson (1968). This lot contains a blue ink-written letter by James Rogan (on government stationery) which reads in part: "This is the original security badge for the White House worn by Evelyn Lincoln, personal secretary to President John F. Kennedy. . . . Mrs. Lincoln gave this to me, 1991/ James Rogan." Rogan, a lawyer, author, and U.S. congressman, was serving as a judge of the Glendale, California Municipal Court in 1991. Both sides of the badge are red and white with "WH" in the center and with printed "Evelyn Lincoln/ White House/ Washington". One side contains marker-written "138" and pencil-written "20011142136". Some light soiling on badge that would occur with everyday use. The badge contains a small hole at the top for a lanyard. Fine.Sold for: $956.00. |
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| 47171 | Presidential Signed Campaign Menus, including John F. Kennedy, Harry Truman, Hubert Humphrey, and Earl Warren. The menus were signed for Al Schmitz, Superintendent of Commissary for Southern Pacific Railway Company, who made dinning arrangements for "Special" trains used for presidential campaigns and trips. The menus included are: "Trip of the President of The United States, Washington D.C. to San Francisco and Return Sept. 17th - Oct. 2nd, 1948" signed "Harry Truman"; "Dewey and Warren Republican Candidates 1948 Gov. Earl Warren's Campaign Train" signed "Earl Warren"; "Kennedy for President Special Train Portland - Bakersfield September 7-9, 1960" signed "John Kennedy"; and, "Senator Hubert H. Humphrey 1964 Victory Special" signed "To Al Schmitz Thank you for the good service, Hubert H. Humphrey". The two 1948 menus are slightly soiled, else, all are very fine. Included is a letter of authenticity signed by Mr. Schmitz's nephew.Sold for: $1,673.00. |
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| 47172 | Ronald Reagan: A Rare Metal Charger Plate Used by Him As President. A beautiful 11" plate used to set places at meals. It carries the presidential seal and the manufacturer's backmark, "The Wilson Co.", along with a color photo of Reagan and Nancy seated at a table showing these chargers. Sold previously by R&R Auctions for $1200. Choice condition for display.Sold for: $836.50. |
| 47173 | George W. Bush: Extraordinarily Rare Large Pinback Button Given to GOP Member of Congress and Former Members at the 2000 RNC. 3 7/8". Manufactured by A. G. Trimble Co. Limited to 300 badges. These badges were paid for and authorized by CAMPAC, chaired by Congressman James E. Rogan of California and given to current and former GOP members of Congress who supported George W. Bush in the 2000 election. This example is numbered "038/300". Research indicates that these badges rarely show up on the collector's market, therefore giving them the distinction of being the rarest Bush campaign badge and considered virtually unobtainable. A fine example in pristine condition.Sold for: $836.50. |
| 47174 | George Washington: A Display Containing Two Rare Artifacts. The first is a small piece of wood marked "Washington coffin." Mounted with it is the original paper in which it was wrapped and stored, on which is neatly lettered in pencil: "A portion of the coffin of General George Washington presented March 1868 by John Smithers - taken from coffin at the time of removal of his remains to the marble sarcophagus," which was made by Smithers and Sons. Also displayed is a small cloth fragment with a handwritten note stating "This is a piece off the flag that was flown over the head of George Washington at his inauguration as president of the United States". A second longer letter dated May 26, 1921 and signed by one Private First Class A. W. Duck of the 22nd US infantry confirms the provenance. The display is accompanied by a program from the May 26, 1921 ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of the gifting of this flag to the city of New York. A photo on the program shows the flag in tatters, and presumably the small fragment was removed during the process of relocating the flag from City Hall to the Metropolitan Museum. The program confirms an active military participation in the process. This 31" x 19" display presents two rare relics of the first president, along with convincing vintage documentation.Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 47175 | George Washington: Memorial Print by Thomas Clarke after Gilbert Stuart "Sacred to the Memory of the Illustrious G. Washington", 8.5" x 9", framed (16" x 16" overall). This print was engraved just two years after the death of Washington. It pictures Columbia, also known as the Figure of Hope, on the left, comforting two mourners to the right. All stand next to Washington's obelisk tomb, on which is written, "There is Rest In Heaven" below his name. Foxed and toned, else very good.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 47176 | George Washington Association Item: An 1853 Mount Vernon Letter from Washington's Descendent Referencing the General's Tomb. A longhand letter from John A. Washington, last private owner of Mount Vernon, discussing landscaping around the tomb. Excellent condition 7.75" x 9.75".Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47177 | Gutzon Borglum: A Rare Signed Plaster Model of George Washington's Portrait, Presumably a Study for His Mount Rushmore Masterpiece. A deep-relief rendering of Washington's visage by this legendary sculptor, signed on reverse "Gutzon Borglum Rushmore". Vintage mounting on velvet covered wood plaque, with a hole left in backing to expose the signature. Excellent condition, with two fine surface scratches, easily touched up if one felt the need, noted for accuracy. A wonderful piece of Americana! Height 5.125".Sold for: $896.25. |
| 47178 | Andrew Jackson: Colored Lithographic Print. The print of "Mill's Colossal Equestrian Statue of General Jackson", 19.5" x 15", is matted and framed (27" x 23" overall). The statue is pictured in front of the White House. The print was published by Casmir Bohn of Washington, D.C. Light foxing and uneven toning, else very good.Sold for: $179.25. |
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| 47179 | Abraham Lincoln: A Scarce Oversized Cabinet Photo of the Peterson House in Which the President Expired on the Morning of April 15, 1865. Following the shooting at Ford's Theatre, Lincoln was carried to a bed in this building across the street where his circle stood their deathwatch. A circa 1890s photo, measuring 4" x 6", mounted on a larger board as issued. Photo is in excellent condition, with minor imperfections noted on the mounting board.Sold for: $537.75. |
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| 47180 | Opening Abraham Lincoln's Vault: Life Magazine & Mathis Photograph 1901, imperial size silver print photograph measures 8.50" x 6.25", on hard card black mount 12" x 10". Very historical photograph of the exhumed coffin of Lincoln, his five family members in Springfield, Illinois. The red cedar coffin of Lincoln was placed in a white marble sarcophagus and the rest of the family were put in crypts. Life magazine poor to good, cover separated from magazine, article is in very good condition; photograph is very good to fine, mount has chips upper-middle left.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 47181 | Ulysses S. Grant: A Well Documented Silk Top Hat Owned by and Worn by the 18th President. Rarely do presidentially owned artifacts come from such an impeccable source. The general's widow, Julia Dent Grant, presented this hat after Grant's death in 1885 to Dr. George F. Shrady. Glued inside the hat is a handwritten note from Shrady to his grandson Richard: "To Little Richard, I am with this note, bequeathing to you this fine hat owned by U.S. Grant and given to me by his widow Julia Grant after the General's death in 1885. He was a friend indeed. Keep it close to you always. G.F. Shrady" One of the most eminent physicians of his day, Shrady had administered to President Garfield after he was shot in 1881, and to President Grant during his last illness. Shrady was a consulting physician on the illness of Emperor Frederick III of Germany. In 1908 he wrote General Grant's Last Days. In assessing the desirability, and hence value, of a celebrity-owned artifact, a key concern is the degree to which the particular item is "iconic" for the individual in question. Innumerable Grant photos, caricatures, etc., show him wearing a hat like this one and, along with his omnipresent cigars, these are certainly "trademark" Grant items. As such, this Grant top hat is far more desirable than would be, say, a boot or vest worn by him. The hat shows minor wear and slight damage but is in very good overall display condition. Also included is a well-worn custom leather travel box. Clearly this hat was worn many times and carried on many trips. Height: 7.25", length: 11.5". The manufacturer was Edward T. Hawkins, Syracuse, NY. Ex-collection: Robert White. Sold for: $20,315.00. |
| 47182 | Ulysses S. Grant: Two Purported Personal Artifacts, Including a Cigar, Grant's Trademark. A section of black cloth, approximately 8" x 9", said to be from the shroud on Grant's funeral bier, nicely custom-framed with an unsmoked stogie. Also in the frame are period notes identifying these items as Grant's, and donating them to a G.A.R. post. The note accompanying the fabric is signed by one Norman L. Dill, of which it is only confirmed that he served in a N.Y. unit during the Civil War and was wounded at Chancellorsville. Framed together with two vintage Grant photos, one a cabinet photo and the other a copy image of a Civil War scene in which Grant smokes a cigar, and an 1885 silk Grant mourning ribbon. An attractive display unit measuring 32" x 15". Ex-collection Robert White.Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 47183 | Ulysses S. Grant: His Purported Well-Smoked Personal Cigar Holder. Grant's cigar was as much a fixture of his persona as FDR's trademark cigarette holder. This highly personal artifact came from E. F. Osbaldeston, who resided in the Saratoga Springs area, and according to his 1929 obituary, maintained that he had treated Grant. It is accompanied by an old tag, which states that the piece came from Grant's home, Mount McGregor, in 1885 and was "presented by E. F. Osbaldeston", presumably to a local historical society or GAR post. A very evocative item in very good, well-used condition. The mouthpiece is missing. Length 2.25". Ex-collection: Robert White.Not Sold. |
| 47184 | Ulysses S. Grant: Imperial Size Portrait, 11.5" x 11.75", matted and in beautiful frame to an overall 17.50" x 21.5". This commemorative photograph of Grant issued after his death in 1885. Copyright by U. S. Institution Photo Company. Minor dents on the image itself and great contrast, else fine to very fineSold for: $179.25. |
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| 47185 | Ulysses S. Grant: A Twenty-Four Word Autograph Note as President, Dated April 14, 1869. Written on the back of his personal calling card. Nicely framed with glass on both sides. The photo and front of card on one side, and the text along with a small 36-star cheesecloth flag on the other. Excellent condition, and a very attractive display.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 47186 | Ulysses S. Grant: Signed Card. A bold signature of the best-known Union general in the Civil War and president of the United States, 3.25" x 2". Framed (11.75" x 14.5" overall) with a period engraving of Grant. Very fine.Sold for: $507.88. |
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| 47187 | Ulysses S. Grant: A Collection of Four 19th Century Photos. One CDV in his lieutenant general's uniform and three cabinet photos, two on Grant's front porch at Mount McGregor, and a really great military portrait by the Rice Photographic Studio in Washington. One a little light, probably as made, otherwise excellent conditionNot Sold. |
| 47188 | General Ulysses S. Grant: Mammoth Size Photograph, 10" x 16", mounted on large black mount 10.5" x 17". Beautiful photograph of Grant seated & posing in his office for photographer A. Bogardus, New York copyrighted 1880. This image was taken as Grant was drafted to run a third term as president in 1880, but the nomination went to James Garfield; Grant campaigned for him. Very fine condition, great contrast, normal wear on mount, two small dents in field.Not Sold. |
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| 47189 | Ulysses S. Grant: Two Rare Large Albumen Photos of the Interment of the President. Each photo is dated 1886, bears the copyright of the U.S. Inst. Photo. Co., measures 11.5" x 9.5", and is in near mint condition. Light browning on the 17" x 15" boards. (1) "The Prayer Being Heard at the Tomb - The President of the United States, and all others in authority, stand without the open door, and the last rites are being performed. The military at a distance guard all the place. It is the last solemn hour." (2) "Scene at Riverside Park, New York - South of General Grant's tomb, Decoration Day, May 31, 1886." Sold for: $239.00. |
| 47190 | Rutherford B. Hayes: Life-Size, Realistically Painted Bust. Mounted by wire in a red painted wooden box, 13" x 15". The head moves slightly when the box is rocked. Hayes, the nineteenth President of the United States, was elected by one electoral vote after the highly disputed election of 1876. Losing the popular vote to his opponent, Samuel Tilden, Hayes was the only president whose election was decided by a congressional commission.Sold for: $657.25. |
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| 47191 | James A. Garfield: A Rare Autographed Brady Cabinet Photo. A beautiful photographic image with the imprint of Brady's National Portrait Gallery on verso. Signed in black ink by Garfield on the mounting board below. The signature is strong and clean, but there are several trivial paper surface flecks at the bottom, one of which is on the "e" in Garfield. Such early-signed presidential photos, especially a Brady example, are always highly desirable. 4.25" x 6".Sold for: $657.25. |
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| 47192 | A 19th Century Folk Art Patriotic Shield of Painted Wood. Hand painted on thick wood board. A vintage note attached to the back attests that it was made by one George Fuller for Grover Cleveland's second inauguration and was subsequently displayed at the inaugurations of McKinley, TR, and Taft, as well as at the Grand Army of the Republic's last reunion in Washington, DC. Good overall display condition has shown, with an old paint spill in the blue field. The gold stars appear to have been repainted. An appealing artifact with great period flavor. 21" x 26".Sold for: $310.70. |
| 47193 | William McKinley: Beaver Top Hat with Leather Traveling Case. The top hat and the frock coat were articles of clothing most closely associated with the twenty-fifth president. This hat comes with a typed letter signed from President McKinley's secretary and confidante George Cortelyou. The letter written on June 1, 1917 in New York reads, "My dear Major Loef, / With regard to our personal conversation you should now have in your possession the formal hat of our slain President and mutual friend William McKinley. / I feel deeply giving it up but Mrs. Cortelyou and I agree it could not be in the care of a finer man. / Please note that I added the clipping inside the box and the executive card bearing his signature. Please call when you are in our city we always look forward to the special time we all share. / Mrs. Cortelyou and the family join me in saying congratulations and best wishes. / Very sincerely yours, / Geo. B. Cortelyou". The hat, in brushed beaver, is 6.25" high (approximately a size 6 7/8) with a grosgrain and velvet trim. The liner is white silk and the hatband is white kid leather marked "The Wedge" in gold. Affixed to the inside top of the hat is an Executive Mansion card signed by President McKinley. The hat come in its original brown leather travel case with the name "McKinley" stamped across the closing strap. The letters were once gold, but have oxidized. They are still bold and visible. The case has the original red cloth and paper liner. The case has a printed copy of the poem "McKinley Dead" by Richard Le Galhenne glued to the inside bottom. The hat shows light storage wear to the ribbon, else very fine. The travel case shows considerable drying to the leather and minor damp stains to the bottom. On September 6, 1901 George B. Cortelyou, as presidential secretary, advised McKinley to forego a planned public reception at the Pan-American Exposition's Temple of Music, fearing the gathering would pose a security risk. McKinley said, "Why should I? No one would wish to hurt me." That afternoon, Cortelyou's fears were realized when the president was shot twice by assassin, Leon Czolgosz. President McKinley was caught and supported by his secretary, he whispered, " My wife -- be careful, Cortelyou, how you tell her -- oh, be careful." The Major Loef, referred to in Cortelyou's letter, is undoubtedly Major Charles A. Loeffler, doorkeeper to the president at the White House. Loeffler served as doorkeeper for every president from Grant to Theodore Roosevelt. During the Civil War he was doorkeeper to Secretary of War Stanton. Accompanying the hat are five calling cards from various men requesting brief meetings with the president. Also included in this lot are two rare original photos related to his assassination. One shows him in a top hat seated in a carriage and carries an old label stating that it was taken thirty minutes before he was shot at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo. The other shows him with dignitaries, annotation on verso indicates that it was taken by an 11-year-old boy on September 5, 1901, the day before McKinley was assassinated. Both snapshot size. Photos in excellent condition, with staining on the mounting board of the latter example.Sold for: $17,925.00. |
| 47194 | William McKinley: An Impressive Lock of the President's Hair. What would appear to be at least a couple of dozen lengthy strands, curled around a portrait of McKinley under glass, and set into a lovely Victorian brooch. Nicely mounted for display along with a calling card of a "Miss Oliver." The card is marked, presumably in her hand, "President's Hair. Presented by Ida McK. Aug. 10, 1899." Also in the frame is a fine vintage photo of McKinley and wife Ida. This lot is accompanied by a handwritten letter from legendary collector Robert White, asserting that the item was obtained directly from Miss Oliver in her old age. 17" x 14.5" and is framed.Sold for: $956.00. |
| 47195 | William McKinley: Mammoth Plate Photograph. The huge image, 12" x 20.25", is mounted on board, matted, and framed to an overall 21" x 29.25". The photograph is marked "C. F. Hunger & Co. / Successors / to / John H. Ryder / Copyright / Cleveland, O.". Minor surface wear and a couple of light scuffs above McKinley's right shoulder, else very fine.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 47196 | William McKinley: A Collection of Six Items. Lot consists of the following: (1) a small piece of black fabric bearing old label identifying it as from the bier of President McKinley, framed with a cabinet photo; (2) a rare large original photo of McKinley and wife Ida at a dinner at Mark Hanna's Washington home, with guests identified on verso. Mounted on original board to 13.5" x 11". Minor surface wear; (3) large original Beadle photo of McKinley and Admiral Dewey at benediction by Cardinal Gibbons dated 1899. 5" x 7" photo on larger original mount: (4) Original 6" x 5" glossy photo of Canton, Ohio McKinley Memorial under construction; (5) Embossed cabinet-sized studio photo of Ida McKinley; and (6) cabinet photo of the McKinleys and their Canton home. Overall excellent condition.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 47197 | Sir William McKinley: Colossal Mammoth Photograph in Masonic Uniform, 11" x 16", on black mount, 16" x 20". McKinley is posed in his Knights Templar uniform in an unknown photographer's studio. Paper bottom right corner "Sir Wm. Mc Kinley." Photograph is in very fine condition, with great contrast; mount has broken pieces but does not affect this superb image.Not Sold. |
| 47198 | Theodore Roosevelt: A Most Unusual Large American Indian Beaded Bottle Honoring the President. While flags and other patriotic motifs are often found on American Indian beadwork of the Reservation period, we cannot recall having seen another example mentioning a U.S. president by name. It also carries two dates, 1901 and 1904. Roosevelt ascended to the presidency when McKinley was shot in 1901, and was elected in his own right in 1904. When the consignor purchased this item some years ago, he was told that it had come from TR's secretary, and that it had been presented to Roosevelt by Geronimo when the chief attended the 1905 inauguration in Washington. There is no documentation to support this appealing story. However, there is nothing about the bottle itself or the beadwork which is inconsistent with that dating. Beaded bottles of this general type are typical American Indian crafts of this era. The bottle is 11" tall including the beaded stopper. Condition is excellent but for some very minor wear on the bottom edge, mentioned for accuracy. Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 47199 | Theodore Roosevelt: Painted Bust, Jeno Juszko, 1919, 9" x 13.5". The realistically painted bust is cast in plaster and signed and dated below TR's neck. Juszko (1880-1954) executed busts of many World War I era notables, including General John J. Pershing and Marshal Ferdinand Foch. Very minor surface scuffs, else excellent.Sold for: $567.63. |
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| 47200 | William Howard Taft: Photograph Signed, "Wm. H. Taft", 8.2" x 12", professionally matted and framed (15.5" x 19" overall). The photo is embossed "Copyright 1908 by Harris & Ewing" and inscribed "For my friend Walter J. Ballard with best wishes of Wm. H. Taft / March 10, 1909". Modest silvering along the bottom and at Taft's left shoulder, else excellent.Sold for: $448.13. |
| 47201 | William McKinley: Portrait Photograph Signed, image 4.25" x 5.75", matted and in period frame (19.25" x 15.5" overall) under plexiglass. Boldly signed McKinley photograph was copyright by C. Parker in Washington in 1900. The image is accompanied with an Executive Mansion letter signed by George B. Cortelyou, he continued in the office after the assassination of McKinley until President Roosevelt made him Secretary of Commerce and Labor when that Department was established in 1903. Fine to very fine contrast.Sold for: $717.00. |
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| 47202 | Kennedy Family Portrait, 13.5" x 10.5", matted and in an easel frame (18" x 15.5" overall). The professional family photograph pictures the entire Kennedy clan, Joe, Rose, and their nine children. Minor foxing and light contrast in upper right corner, else fine.Not Sold. |
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| 47203 | Eddie Rickenbacker: World War I Leather Flight Helmet and Signed Book. The leather flight helmet has the badge of the 94th Aero Squadron painted on the front. The helmet was a gift from Rickenbacker to a long-time friend, Dr. John Lattimer. With the helmet is a personally inscribed copy of Rickenacker's book, From Father to Son, The Letters of Captain Eddie Rickenbacker to His Son William, from Boyhood to Manhood. The book is signed by both William and Eddie Rickenbacker and inscribed, "With my best wished to our good friend John K Lattimer M.D. / Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker 1971". Included is a signed letter from Dr. Lattimer's daughter authenticating that Rickenbacker gave the helmet to her father. The helmet is wool lined. It shows normal wear with some sweat staining and light verdigris at the buckle, grommets, and snaps. Both the helmet and book are in very fine condition. The helmet is perhaps the finest World War One aviation relic ever offered. Rickenbacker, the son of Swiss immigrants, was born in Columbus, Ohio in 1890. Even as a child, he was fascinated with machinery. He aggressively pursued any chance of involvement with automobiles. Rickenbacker found work at the Columbus Buggy Company and later as a driver for the Duesenberg Automobile & Motors Company. In 1914, Eddie Rickenbacker drove a "Duesy" to finish in 10th place at the Indianapolis 500. By the outbreak of the World War in August 1914 Rickenbacker was well known in the United States. When the United States finally entered the war in April 1917, Rickenbacker was one of the first American serviceman to arrive in France. He used the contacts he made as a racer to get a position as engineering officer in a flight-training facility at Issoudun, where he practiced flying during his free time. Rickenbacker demonstrated his ability as a pilot and was assigned to America's second air-combat squadron, the 94th Aero Squadron, informally known as the 'Hat-in-the-Ring' Squadron. He initially flew the Nieuport 28 , sometimes without weaponry, alongside French pilots. The 94th periodically faced Germany's legendary Flying Circus, led by the Red Baron, Manfred von Richthofen. On April 29, 1918, Rickenbacker shot down his first plane. In May 1918, Rickenbacker was awarded the French Croix de Guerre for shooting down five German airplanes. On September 24, 1918, he was named commander of the squadron, and on the following day, he shot down two more German planes, for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor. Rickenbacker's 26 victories constituted an American record that stood until World War II.Sold for: $4,481.25. |
| 47204 | Baron Von Richthofen: A Small Oilcloth Swatch Reputedly from His Tri-Plane. Mounted on what is clearly a vintage note, dated April 25, 1917, indicating that this piece was removed from the upper surface of the Red Baron's plane. Ex-collection: Dr. John K. Lattimer.Sold for: $1,135.25. |
| 47205 | General Matthew B. Ridgway: His World War II Overseas Cap with Two Bullion Stars and Braid Trim as Major General. Size 7, with name of English maker J. Collett Ltd. and 1944 date on inside leather band. Made for Ridgway as he cooled his heels in Britain awaiting D-Day. His 82nd Airborne unit played a major role in the invasion. He succeeded Douglas MacArthur in Korea, and was Army Chief of Staff for two years, 1953-55. In later years, Ridgway resided in the Pittsburgh area, and a letter from collector Peter V. Vaughn, included, attests that the cap was purchased from an estate auction held by the Melon Institute there. An evocative item from one of the most prominent military leaders of his day. Excellent condition.Sold for: $836.50. |
| 47206 | General George S. Patton: A Set of Four of His Personal Etched Highball Glasses. Four 7½" glasses, each etched with a "United States Army" seal and "General George Patton". Accompanied by extensive documentation, these glasses were presented to Patton in Paris during the American occupation. Beautiful condition and very impressive for display. A rare personally owned item from one off America's most collectable military heroes.Sold for: $2,629.00. |
| 47207 | Nuremberg War Trials: Internal Security Detachment Group Lot, including: an identity card issued to Pfc. John McDonald; what appears to be a theater-made distinctive insignia; and, a modern unit patch. The card, 4" x 2.5", shows considerable wear. The DI, 1" x 1.5", is crudely made with a pinback. Interesting lot.Sold for: $597.50. |
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| 47208 | Zeppelin Pins, Lot of Five, 1920s - 1930s, including: one, in metal, with a straight pin bearing the designation "L.Z. 129" (The Hindenburg), pinback and marked on the reverse "C.T.O. Ges. Gesch.", 1.5"; one, in plastic, 2.25"; one, in metal, with a straight pin bearing the designation "Graf Zeppelin D-L.Z. 127", 1 7/8"; on, handmade of aluminum with a pinback, 1.75"; and, one with an inset photograph of Hugo Eckner, the head of the Luftschiffbau Zeppelin during the inter-war years, and the commander of the famous Graf Zeppelin on most of its record setting flights, including the first airship flight to the Arctic and the first airship flight around the world, 1.75". The plastic airship has a broken lower rudder and minor damage to the gondola. The photo of Eckner has minor foxing, else all pins are excellent.Not Sold. |
| 47209 | Large Early Promotional Model, Grumman, S2F-1, Subkiller, 12.5" long, with a wingspan of 20.5", plastic. Some surface scratches and missing propellers, else near very good. The Grumman S-2 Tracker (previously S2F) was the first purpose-built, single airframe anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft to enter service with the United States Navy. The S2F-1 was ordered on 30 June 1950. First flight was 4 December 1952, and production aircraft entered service in February 1954. The S2F-1 was re-designated the S-2A in 1962. A total of 740 S2F-1 were built.Sold for: $94.41. |
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| 47210 | Early Map of British North America: Edward Wells, "A New Map of the most Considerable Plantations of the English in America Dedicated to his Highness William Duke of Glocester [sic]" published in A New Sett of Maps both of Antient and Present Geography (London, 1704). The map, 19" x 14", is matted and framed (26" x 21.5" overall. With the usual creases and light soiling. Minor restoration at the top of the map, else very good.Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 47211 | 1813 Charleston PORTER Slave Hire Badge. Number 300. A nearly flat octagonal tag with a hole at the top for suspension, 49mm x 50mm. John Joseph LaFar, a prominent Charleston silversmith, manufactured it; a very light "LAFAR" hallmark is punched on the back. The elements on the front are as follows (top to bottom): "CHARLESTON" in a crescent-shaped bar punch; "1813" bar punched; "PORTER" in a rectangular punch; "No" in a square punch (just a bit faint) followed by an incuse, and a hand-engraved "300". This is the last year in which numbers were engraved. From 1814 on, numbers were individually punched. The badge has been repaired where crimped above the word "PORTER" and at a 8mm elliptical area to the left of the "P". Generally fine condition with dark chocolate patina with just a hint of light verdigris at the top edge. Contemporary reporting of badge sales after 1805 showed just dollar amounts. Authors Harlan Greene, Harry S. Hutchins, Jr., and Brian E. Hutchins, in their definitive reference work Slave Badges and the Slave-Hire System in Charleston, South Carolina, 1783-1865, have devised a mathematical formula for estimating the number of badges issued in each year. For 1813, they state, "Estimates put the number at 1,227".Not Sold. |
| 47212 | A Magnificent Sterling Silver Piece with Slavery Subject Matter. A massive lidded vessel weighing several pounds, made in France in the mid-19th century (see our website for close-ups of the hallmark). A crouching Negro slave forms the finial on the lid, while the central band has very detailed, deep-relief scenes of a sugar cane plantation, presumably in Haiti. Slaves are shown performing various aspects of cutting and handling the cane, and one is being instructed by a European master who carries what appears to be a folded whip. The piece is in beautiful condition, with great display presence. An important relic of the pre-Civil War period. Height 7.5", diameter 7.75".Sold for: $5,975.00. |
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| 47213 | Civil War Presentation Piece: Given to Captain Lucius Gerry, Great-Grandson of Madison's Vice President Elbridge Gerry, by his Comrades-in-Arms. An elegant cane-like walnut baton in two sections, in its original silk-lined presentation case, with 14K gold-filled knob and trim. The top is engraved "L.A.C. Gerry Dec. 25, 1882". It was given by his men of Battery "B", 1st Maryland Light Artillery. Gerry and his unit were at Gettysburg, as the bronze tablet on the Maryland Monument on the battlefield there commemorates. Made by Justis & Armigen, Baltimore. Length when assembled 16.5", and in beautiful condition.Sold for: $717.00. |
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| 47214 | Edwin Booth: Rare Mammoth Plate Photograph and Signed Card. The photograph, 16" x 20.5", is framed (22.75" x 27.5" overall). Laid on top of the photograph, at the bottom, is a clipped signature on photographic card stock. The inscription reads, "H. C. de Mille with regards of Edwin Booth / 1891". Henry C. De Mille was a noted nineteenth century playwright.Not Sold. |
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| 47215 | Texas Ephemera: A Collection of Fourteen Different Colorful Early Stocks and Bonds for Texas Companies. The earliest certificates date from the 1880s with most from the twentieth century. They feature terrific graphics, with vignettes of Nineteenth Century locomotives, oil derricks, cattle, cowboys, etc. Also included is an 1854 receipt for an application to the State of Texas to collect a debt of the Republic of Texas. Condition is beautiful, and all but two are issued certificates. Most are approximately 10" x 8". The large International Railroad Co. bond measures 28.5" x 16" including the unclipped coupons. A wonderful way to decorate a den or office wall.Sold for: $776.75. |
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| 47216 | Capitol at Washington: Reverse Glass Clock Panel, 8" x 10", in period wooden frame (10" x 12" overall). Very nice clock front reverse glass printing "Capital [sic] at Washington", in period pencil verso "James Donnelly Saratoga St. watch maker January 6th 1852", on the back of glass. Early print as this is before dome was added to the Capitol. Condition is very good, has a few chips in paint.Not Sold. |
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| 47217 | Alvin York: Typed Letter Signed and Signed Card, "Sgt. Alvin C. York". January 12, 1932, Jamestown, Tennessee. One page, 8.5" x 11", on Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute stationary. The letter tells Mr. Hobbs that York is including a signed card. The signature, the same as on the letter, is on the verso of an Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute card. The card is encased in a plastic case. Included is the original transmittal envelope. All are fine.Sold for: $507.88. |
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| 47218 | Society for the Encouragement of Faithful Domestics, 8" x 5", in gilt wooden frame, 9.75" x 6". This beautiful certificate, printed circa 1830, has beautiful vignettes, printed with currency quality. This society was an attempt to encourage a virtuous behavior and morality among the domestics. Fine condition, has light creases and foxing.Sold for: $179.25. |
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| 47219 | George B. Cortelyou: Autograph Portrait Photograph, 11" x 14", matted and in gilt frame (17.50" x 21.5" overall). Ink signed "Very sincerely yours George B. Cortelyou December 7, 1907", photographed Prince Foto Studio Washington D.C. Cartelyou was secretary to President McKinley and continued in that office after the assassination. President Roosevelt made him Secretary of Commerce and Labor when that Department was established in 1903. Fine to very fine, great contrast.Sold for: $418.25. |
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| 47220 | Horse Racing: Native Dancer, Horseshoe and Lock of Mane Hair. The shoe is in the original box with a label (now detached) that reads, "Dear Folks: / Thought you might like a real McCoy horseshoe from Native Dancer. I discovered that we had a few extra shoes and thought you would like to have one." Included with the horseshoe is a sealed envelope from Sagamore Farm, Glyndon, Maryland containing some of Native Dancer's mane hair. Native Dancer (1950-1967), nicknamed the Gray Ghost, was one of the most celebrated and accomplished thoroughbred racehorses in history, the first horse made famous through the medium of television. The gray colt was raised and trained at owner Alfred G. Vanderbilt II's Sagamore Farm in Glyndon. A son of 1945 Preakness Stakes winner Polynesian out of the mare Geisha, in his first season of racing Native Dancer won all nine races he entered, thrilling crowds with his come-from-behind running style. He was voted the Eclipse Award as Champion 2-year-old for 1952 with two of the three major polls naming him Horse of the Year.Sold for: $310.70. |
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| 47221 | Robert E. Lee & Stonewall Jackson: Color Lithographed Prints, 22" x 28", unframed. Very large color lithographs engraved by A. B. Walter in 1871 and published by Bradley & Company. "Sold by the authority of the Jackson monument Association for the purpose of erecting monuments to the memory of General Thomas J. Jackson & Robert E. Lee at the Virginia Institute Lexington, Virginia." Engravings are both in very fine condition, with great color.Sold for: $567.63. |
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| 47222 | Robert S. Stroud: A Terrific Typed Letter Signed from the Renowned "Birdman Of Alcatraz." Convicted twice of murder, Stroud was imprisoned in 1909 and spent the remaining 54 years of his life in prison, the last 21 in the infamous high-security facility at Alcatraz. His nickname is misleading, because his significant studies of bird pathology actually took place while he was at Leavenworth, Kansas. After his transfer to Alcatraz in 1942, he was held under tight security and unable to pursue his passion. The present three page typed letter, dated 1937, has excellent content, being entirely about the subject matter for which he is so famous. Good condition, with margin annotations presumably in the hand of addressee Fred E. Daw, a fellow bird aficionado.Sold for: $310.70. |
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| 47223 | "D. B. Cooper" 1971 Ransom Money. Serial #L35399523B. Series 1963A $20 Federal Reserve Note. Certified and encapsulated by PCGS Currency with a custom insert picturing the 1971 artist's sketch of the sunglasses-wearing skyjacker. Found by eight-year-old Brian Ingram along the banks of the Columbia River in Washington on February 10, 1980, this is one of the only known group of currency notes that can be linked to the historic and infamous event. All the notes from this group were damaged by their exposure to the elements. This present example is approximately .8" x .8" in size and irregular in shape. It features a partial serial number.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47224 | "D. B. Cooper" 1971 Ransom Money. Serial #L49839325B. Series 1963A $20 Federal Reserve Note. Certified and encapsulated by PCGS Currency with a custom insert picturing the 1971 artist's sketch of the sunglasses-wearing skyjacker. Found by eight-year-old Brian Ingram along the banks of the Columbia River in Washington on February 10, 1980, this is one of the only known group of currency notes that can be linked to the historic and infamous event. All the notes from this group were damaged by their exposure to the elements. This present example is approximately 4.5" x 1.5" in size and irregular in shape. It features a near-complete Hamilton portrait, one complete serial number (the other missing only the "L"), and the handwritten initials of the FBI agent who originally inventoried the bills soon after Ingram discovered them.Sold for: $3,107.00. |
| 47225 | "D. B. Cooper" 1971 Ransom Money. Serial #L51236377B. Series 1963A $20 Federal Reserve Note. Certified and encapsulated by PCGS Currency with a custom insert picturing the 1971 artist's sketch of the sunglasses-wearing skyjacker. Found by eight-year-old Brian Ingram along the banks of the Columbia River in Washington on February 10, 1980, this is one of the only known group of currency notes that can be linked to the historic and infamous event. All the notes from this group were damaged by their exposure to the elements. This present example is approximately 1.8" x 1.5" in size and irregular in shape with a few small holes. It features a partial Hamilton portrait, a partial serial number, a partial San Francisco "L" Reserve Bank designation, and the handwritten initials of the FBI agent who originally inventoried the bills soon after Ingram discovered them.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 47226 | "D. B. Cooper" 1971 Ransom Money. Serial #L55372948B. Series 1963A $20 Federal Reserve Note. Certified and encapsulated by PCGS Currency with a custom insert picturing the 1971 artist's sketch of the sunglasses-wearing skyjacker. Found by eight-year-old Brian Ingram along the banks of the Columbia River in Washington on February 10, 1980, this is one of the only known group of currency notes that can be linked to the historic and infamous event. All the notes from this group were damaged by their exposure to the elements. This present example is approximately 1.75" x 1.5" in size and irregular in shape with just a few tiny holes. It features a complete San Francisco "L" Reserve Bank designation, a nearly complete serial number, and the handwritten initials of the FBI agent (on verso) who originally inventoried the bills soon after Ingram discovered them.Not Sold. |
| 47227 | "D. B. Cooper" 1971 Ransom Money. Serial #L69210458B. Series 1963A $20 Federal Reserve Note. Certified and encapsulated by PCGS Currency with a custom insert picturing the 1971 artist's sketch of the sunglasses-wearing skyjacker. Found by eight-year-old Brian Ingram along the banks of the Columbia River in Washington on February 10, 1980, this is one of the only known group of currency notes that can be linked to the historic and infamous event. All the notes from this group were damaged by their exposure to the elements. This present example is approximately 1.2" x 1.4" in size and irregular in shape with a few small holes. It features partial serial number.Not Sold. |
| 47228 | "D. B. Cooper" 1971 Ransom Money. Serial #L72525838B. Series 1963A $20 Federal Reserve Note. Certified and encapsulated by PCGS Currency with a custom insert picturing the 1971 artist's sketch of the sunglasses-wearing skyjacker. Found by eight-year-old Brian Ingram along the banks of the Columbia River in Washington on February 10, 1980, this is one of the only known group of currency notes that can be linked to the historic and infamous event. All the notes from this group were damaged by their exposure to the elements. This present example is in two segments- one approximately 1.5" x 1.5" in size overall with a number of small holes, the other approximately 2" x 1.5" in size, both irregularly shaped. It features a partial Hamilton portrait, one complete serial number, and one partial serial number.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 47229 | "D. B. Cooper" 1971 Ransom Money. Serial #L72738527B. Series 1963A $20 Federal Reserve Note. Certified and encapsulated by PCGS Currency with a custom insert picturing the 1971 artist's sketch of the sunglasses-wearing skyjacker. Found by eight-year-old Brian Ingram along the banks of the Columbia River in Washington on February 10, 1980, this is one of the only known group of currency notes that can be linked to the historic and infamous event. All the notes from this group were damaged by their exposure to the elements. This present example is in two segments- one approximately .75" x .9" in size overall, the other approximately 1.3" x 1.25" in size, both irregularly shaped and both with small holes. It features a partial Hamilton portrait and one partial serial number.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 47230 | "D. B. Cooper" 1971 Ransom Money. Serial #G00061029B. Series 1969 $20 Federal Reserve Note. Certified and encapsulated by PCGS Currency with a custom insert picturing the 1971 artist's sketch of the sunglasses-wearing skyjacker. Found by eight-year-old Brian Ingram along the banks of the Columbia River in Washington on February 10, 1980, this is one of the only known group of currency notes that can be linked to the historic and infamous event. All the notes from this group were damaged by their exposure to the elements. This present example is approximately 3.5" x 1.5" in size overall and irregular in shape with several small holes. It features a partial Hamilton portrait, two incomplete serial numbers, and the handwritten initials of the FBI agent who originally inventoried the bills soon after Ingram discovered them.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 47231 | "D. B. Cooper" 1971 Ransom Money. Serial #J09534759A. Series 1969 $20 Federal Reserve Note. Certified and encapsulated by PCGS Currency with a custom insert picturing the 1971 artist's sketch of the sunglasses-wearing skyjacker. Found by eight-year-old Brian Ingram along the banks of the Columbia River in Washington on February 10, 1980, this is one of the only known group of currency notes that can be linked to the historic and infamous event. All the notes from this group were damaged by their exposure to the elements. This present example is approximately .75" x 1.25" in size, irregular in shape, and quite deteriorated. It features a partial Kansas City "J" Reserve Bank designation and a partial serial number.Sold for: $203.15. |
| 47232 | "D. B. Cooper" 1971 Ransom Money. Serial #L09781412A. Series 1969 $20 Federal Reserve Note. Certified and encapsulated by PCGS Currency with a custom insert picturing the 1971 artist's sketch of the sunglasses-wearing skyjacker. Found by eight-year-old Brian Ingram along the banks of the Columbia River in Washington on February 10, 1980, this is one of the only known group of currency notes that can be linked to the historic and infamous event. All the notes from this group were damaged by their exposure to the elements. This present example is approximately 2.2" x 1.4" in size and irregular in shape with a few tiny holes. It features a partial Hamilton portrait, a complete serial number, and the handwritten initials of the FBI agent who originally inventoried the bills soon after Ingram discovered them.Sold for: $776.75. |
| 47233 | "D. B. Cooper" 1971 Ransom Money. Serial #L30008289A. Series 1969 $20 Federal Reserve Note. Certified and encapsulated by PCGS Currency with a custom insert picturing the 1971 artist's sketch of the sunglasses-wearing skyjacker. Found by eight-year-old Brian Ingram along the banks of the Columbia River in Washington on February 10, 1980, this is one of the only known group of currency notes that can be linked to the historic and infamous event. All the notes from this group were damaged by their exposure to the elements. This present example is approximately 1.4" x 1.25" in size and irregular in shape. It features a complete San Francisco "L" Reserve Bank designation and a nearly complete serial number.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 47234 | "D. B. Cooper" 1971 Ransom Money. Serial #L34047759A. Series 1969 $20 Federal Reserve Note. Certified and encapsulated by PCGS Currency with a custom insert picturing the 1971 artist's sketch of the sunglasses-wearing skyjacker. Found by eight-year-old Brian Ingram along the banks of the Columbia River in Washington on February 10, 1980, this is one of the only known group of currency notes that can be linked to the historic and infamous event. All the notes from this group were damaged by their exposure to the elements. This present example is in two segments- one approximately 1.2" x 1.25" in size overall, the other approximately 1.5" x 1.25" in size, both irregularly shaped. It features a partial Hamilton portrait and a partial serial number.Not Sold. |
| 47235 | "D. B. Cooper" 1971 Ransom Money. Serial #L38138140A. Series 1969 $20 Federal Reserve Note. Certified and encapsulated by PCGS Currency with a custom insert picturing the 1971 artist's sketch of the sunglasses-wearing skyjacker. Found by eight-year-old Brian Ingram along the banks of the Columbia River in Washington on February 10, 1980, this is one of the only known group of currency notes that can be linked to the historic and infamous event. All the notes from this group were damaged by their exposure to the elements. This present example is approximately 4" x 1.5" in size overall and irregular in shape with a number of small holes. It features a partial Hamilton portrait, one nearly complete serial number, one partial serial number (a portion of another note's serial number has stuck to this note), and the handwritten initials of the FBI agent who originally inventoried the bills soon after Ingram discovered them.Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 47236 | "D. B. Cooper" 1971 Ransom Money. Unknown Series $20 Federal Reserve Note. Certified and encapsulated by PCGS Currency with a custom insert picturing the 1971 artist's sketch of the sunglasses-wearing skyjacker. Found by eight-year-old Brian Ingram along the banks of the Columbia River in Washington on February 10, 1980, this is one of the only known group of currency notes that can be linked to the historic and infamous event. All the notes from this group were damaged by their exposure to the elements. This present example is approximately 1" x 1.2" in size, irregular in shape, and quite deteriorated. It features a partial San Francisco "L" Reserve Bank designation, a partial serial number, and the handwritten initials of the FBI agent who originally inventoried the bills soon after Ingram discovered them.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47237 | "D. B. Cooper" 1971 Ransom Money. Unknown Series $20 Federal Reserve Note. Certified and encapsulated by PCGS Currency with a custom insert picturing the 1971 artist's sketch of the sunglasses-wearing skyjacker. Found by eight-year-old Brian Ingram along the banks of the Columbia River in Washington on February 10, 1980, this is one of the only known group of currency notes that can be linked to the historic and infamous event. All the notes from this group were damaged by their exposure to the elements. This present example is approximately 3" x 1" in size and irregular in shape. It features a partial Hamilton portrait, a partial San Francisco "L" Reserve Bank designation, and the handwritten initials of the FBI agent who originally inventoried the bills soon after Ingram discovered them.Sold for: $493.54. |
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| 47238 | Storming of the Bastille 1789: Toile de Jouy Panel. The textile, 24.5" x 12", is framed (26.5" x 14" overall) and commemorates the event that signaled the beginning of the French Revolution. Water staining along the bottom and repairs at the top center. Overall toning, else very good. Not examined out of frame.Sold for: $597.50. |
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| 47239 | Maximilien Robespierre: Signature. A bold, clipped signature of one of the best-known figures of the French Revolution, 2.75" x 1". Framed (12" x 14" overall) with a printed color image of Robespierre. Very fine. Robespierre was an influential member of the Committee of Public Safety and was instrumental in the period of the Revolution commonly known as the "Reign of Terror" that ended with his arrest and execution in 1794.Sold for: $478.00. |
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| 47240 | Lord Horatio Nelson, Three Items From H.M.S. Victory Wood. The group consists of two paper knives and a miniature barrel-shaped match holder from wood taken from Lord Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The letter opener/paper knives are 9" long and the barrel is 2" high. Each piece has a brass plaque stating that the pieces were made from the bowsprit purchased June 2, 1937. Light wear, else fine.Sold for: $657.25. |
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| 47241 | Lord Nelson: Walking Stick from H.M.S. Foudroyant, Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson's flagship. Launched in 1798, the Foudroyant, was used as Nelson's flagship from 6 June 1799 until the end of June 1801. In 1897 the ship was wrecked at Blackpool Sound and broken up. The wood was salvaged by the British Sailors' Society and refashioned into walking sticks and furniture. The knob, made from the copper sheathing below the Foudroyant's waterline, is embossed with the history and image of the ship as well as that of Admiral Nelson. The stick measures 37" including the knob and the brass and steel ferrule. Excellent.Sold for: $358.50. |
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| 47242 | Napoleon Bonaparte Bronze Death Mask. This is a bronze cast mold of the French Emperor Napoleon's face. The original was created on May 7, 1821, a day and a half after the death of Napoleon on May 5. Napoleon died at age 52 as an exile on the island of St. Helena. The maker of the original death mask is controversial, thought to be either Dr. Francesco Antommarchi or Dr. Francis Burton; the exact number of replicas made from the original is unknown. This replica was cast by the Italian Dr. Antommarchi (1780-1838) and contains the engraved inscription on the left neck "FOUNDU/ PAR RICHARD ET QUESNEL/ A PARIS"; on the right neck, "DR. F. ANTOMMARCHI". Under the central neck truncation is the profile of Napoleon with laurel wreath. Inscribed around the profile is "NAPOLEON EMP. ET ROI." Inscribed under the profile, "SOUSCRIPTION/ DR. ANTOMMARCHI." Prominent in the features of Napoleon's death mask are the sunken cheeks and high cheekbones. The custom of the nineteenth century was to create a mold of a leader's face by using wax or plaster. Copies were cast from the hardened result. Overall dimensions (LxWxH) of 5.5" x 13" x 7". Weight is approximately 8.5 pounds. Included with this lot is a book entitled Death Mask of Napoleon, The Causes of the Rise and Fall of Napoleon Bonaparte (New Orleans: Louisiana State Museum, 1936) that details "Its Story/ Lost 43 Years, Found and Returned/ to the LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM". Fifty pages, quarto, softbound, illustrated. Cover starting at fold, else a good copy of this scarce and interesting work.Not Sold. |
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| 47243 | Napoleon Bonaparte: Letter Signed "Nap", 7" x 8.5", two pages, front and verso, in French, January 20, 1813, Fontainebleau. Writing to the Duc de Frioul, the Emperor orders the distribution of horses from the city of Paris. Matted and framed (18" x 32" overall) with a printed color picture of Napoleon. Usual creases, else fine.Sold for: $717.00. |
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| 47244 | Napoleon Bonaparte: Bronze Portrait Bust by Renzo Colombo, 1885. The very attractive bust of Napoleon measures 15" x 22" and is signed and dated below the right shoulder. In front, where a Napoleonic eagle is normally mounted, is a modern sterling silver plaque that reads, "Napoleon I / Emperor of France / Pinedo Bronzier / Paris / 1885". Excellent condition.Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 47245 | Napoleon Bonaparte: Red Leather Case with Hair, 4.75" x 5.75". The textured red leather easel-backed case has a gilt-tooled leather interior and an oval glazed frame. The frame contains a few strands of hair and the written notation, "cheveau de Napoléon Bonaparte." Above the small frame, on red velvet backing, is a gilt twentieth century British crown. The back of the easel is marked "H. W. Bedford 67 Regent St. W." The right door is split near the hinge and the edges are lightly knocked and worn. An interesting curiosity. Sold for: $896.25. |
| 47247 | A Scarce Hair Sample From The Duke of Wellington, Conqueror of Napoleon. Approximately a dozen strands, along with the original paper into which they had carefully been folded, labeled "Duke of Wellington hair - Cut off July 1840. G Dimond." Elegantly custom framed along with 19th-century color tinted engraving and carte de visite. A lovely display, 22" x 20", as framed.Sold for: $597.50. |
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| 47248 | Manitoba Medicals 1912: Imperial Size Photograph, 20.5" x 16", matted in 24" x 20" frame. Very large photograph taken by Gauvin, Genazel & Co. of Winnipeg, Canada. The medical students posing with a leopard rug and their mascot Mr. Bones. Photograph is in very fine condition, with great contrast, a great image.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47249 | Queen Victoria: A Photograph of Sir William Gull, Court Physician and Jack the Ripper Suspect. The oval albumen image, 3.5" x 4.5", is laid on a larger page 7.5" x 8". The photograph is professionally matted and framed (11.5" x 14.5" overall). The image has wonderful contrast. Light foxing to the paper backing, else excellent. Gull, physician-in-ordinary to Queen Victoria, was named as the Ripper as part of the evolution of the widely disputed Masonic/ royal conspiracy theory.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 47250 | Lizzie Borden's Jury of 1893: Mammoth Plate Photograph, image measures 16.50" x 11.75", in a period gilt frame 26.75" x 22.50". Lizzie Borden's jurors posed in this photograph, taken by O'Neil, New Bedford (Ma.) bottom right lower corner. These are the twelve jurors that were chosen of the 145 polled. They tried and acquitted her for the axe murders of her farther and step-mother in 1892 in Fall River, Massachusetts. Although Lizzie Borden was acquitted, she was widely believed to be guilty; no one else was ever arrested or tried for the murders. Borden died in 1927. These huge photos were reportedly distributed to the jurors and key trial participants, and of course, are quite rare. But the image itself is an iconic one, reproduced in many printed accounts of this bizarre affair.Sold for: $1,912.00. |
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| 47251 | Lizzie Borden: A Mantle Clock Purportedly from the Murder Room, with Red Spatters Said to be the Blood of the Victims. By oral tradition this clock was obtained from the Fall River Police Department many years ago. A label on the inside, which would appear to date from c. 1930-1950, carries the handwritten notation: "Clock from the famous Lizzie Borden estate after the trial in 1892. The blood spots never left." To the consignor's knowledge, the blood deposits have never been analyzed in a laboratory. The clock itself is a hollow, glazed ceramic piece, height 13.5", with no maker's markings. However, the style appears consistent with that era. The sketchy provenance requires a bit of a leap of faith, but if it can be matched to a crime scene photo, or if a laboratory analysis confirms the blood spatter, the purchaser may claim a real coup!Sold for: $657.25. |
| 47252 | Lizzie Borden: Three Items Owned by Borden or her Family. (1) A bucket-sized brass or copper dough maker which was found in Lizzie Borden's home, Maplecroft, where she resided from 1893 through 1927. (2) An ice pick found in the home during its 1995 renovation. (3) A silver plated child's cup engraved with the name "Emma." Emma was Lizzie's elder sister who lived with her from 1893 through 1905. All three items were displayed in the now-closed Lizzie Borden Museum in her former home, and come with signed certificates of authenticity from George E. Quigley, president of the International Lizzie Borden Association and a former curator of the museum.Sold for: $597.50. |
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| 47253 | Lizzie Borden: Piece of Chimney Brick from the Borden Murder House. The fragment of brick is .75" x 1" and mounted on cardstock detailing the still unsolved murders of Andrew and Abby Borden and the subsequent trial of Lizzie Borden. Sold for: $203.15. |
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| 47254 | [Lizzie Borden] Nance O'Neil Original Photograph and Autograph Note Signed. The sepia photograph, 5.25" x 8.5", shows a strikingly tall Nance O'Neil theatrically wrapped in a silk cape. It bears the photographer's name "E. F. Foley, N.Y.". It is matted and framed (8" x 15.75" overall) with an autograph note, "Park Theater / pass three /3/ seats / Nance O'Neil". Light toning to the note, else fine. Nance O'Neil was a well-known American stage star in the 1890s. She was memorable in her roles as Lady Macbeth, Hedda Gabler, and Camille. In 1897 Lizzie Borden, acquitted for the 1892 murder of her father and stepmother, met O'Neil on a trip to Boston. Borden scandalized proper society by hosting a lavish party at her Fall River, Massachusetts home for O'Neil. Immediately rumors began to swirl that Borden and O'Neil were lesbian lovers. O'Neil continued acting, despite the scandal, eventually signing with producer William Fox. She appeared in several motion pictures, including several talking films. Sold for: $179.25. |
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| 47255 | Engraved Print: "An Exact Representation of Daniel Malden's two Surprising Escapes out of Newgate, Whilst under Sentence of Death, Drawn from the Places where he was confined", 18.5" x 14". Published and sold by the Printsellers of London in 1736. Malden, having led a "wandering, inconstant Life" turned to robbery. Once caught, he was sentenced to death for his crimes. In May 1736, while awaiting execution, he twice escaped from London's Newgate Prison. One escape was through the roof of the prison chapel, the other through a vault toilet in his cell. Malden was confident he would receive a reprieve. His hopes were dashed when he was executed in November 1736. The print has the usual creases, else fine.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47256 | A Guillotine. Surely the only one ever offered in American auction! Made of a heavy, stained hardwood and metal, its provenance is unknown. However, construction and materials would suggest that it dates from perhaps the first quarter of the 20th century. It may have been used in France, or in one of the many French colonial possessions in Africa or Asia. The metal blade weighs approximately 40 pounds and is clearly capable of performing its designated task. Aside from a desirable patina of age, the guillotine is in excellent condition. An obviously very rare item for the unconventional collector or for museum display. 101" x 47" by 40".Sold for: $26,290.00. |
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| 47257 | A Scarce 1790s Liverpool Creamware Pitcher Mourning the Executed King Louis XVI of France. On front is a scene of Louis standing before the guillotine, while the reverse depicts the King taking leave of his family. Original condition, showing one large crack on the side and several minor hairlines in the bottom. Light age toning, and damage to pouring spout and part of upper lip has been crudely repaired. However this is an intact example of a rare design that poses little challenge to a competent ceramics restorer. Height 7".Sold for: $1,195.00. |
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| 47258 | Devil's Island Handmade Miniature Wood and Metal Guillotine: A Rare Example of "Prisoner's Art." An inscription under the lid of the coffin which lies beside the machine of death reads "Ile du Diable / H de H 1928." An accompanying handwritten letter from legendary collector Robert White asserts that it was purchased years ago from a doctor's collection of prison art. Devil's Island was, of course, the infamous French prison off the northern coast of South America. It was abandoned in 1938. This highly detailed model is in excellent condition and stands 14" tall. Certainly one of the most unique collectibles ever to pass through our hands!Sold for: $597.50. |
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| 47259 | Melvin Purvis: Document Signed, Check, 8.25" x 3", front and verso, November 25, 1941, Florence, South Carolina. The check, for $80, is payable to the People's Federal Savings and Loan Association. With the usual cancellations, well away from the signature. Matted and framed (23" x 19.25" overall) with a printed picture of Purvis and a John Dillinger wanted poster. Purvis is best remembered for leading the manhunt for John Dillinger, which ended with the shooting of the notorious bank robber in Chicago on July 22, 1934. Fine.Sold for: $239.00. |
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| 47260 | An Electric Chair. Over the years we have seen several purported electric chairs, one of which we even owned briefly. However, one was never certain with any of these three whether they were authentic or merely movie props, or perhaps made for a macabre museum display. But the chair offered here appears in every way utterly authentic. Its fittings are correct and the entire unit has a consistent patina of age and use that would be all but impossible to fabricate. The chair was obtained by the consignor in Pennsylvania, from a retired prison guard who chose to remain anonymous, but who declared that it was removed from a Pennsylvania penitentiary when replaced around 1940. It is constructed of oak with leather and metal accessories. A panel in the seat is removable, so that during an execution a bucket could be placed below, as dying prisoners would normally evacuate their bowels. Two adjustable metal restraints are formed to hold his shoulders in place. The headrest, covered in an old style of simulated leather and a terry cloth like material, is also adjustable. Leather restraints for wrists and legs with original buckles. An authenticating characteristic is the lack of a metal cap, which fit down over the prisoner's head and delivered the electrical current. Undoubtedly for visual impact this was found attached to two of the inauthentic chairs we have seen in the past. However, the original fixture was attached to the wall at the power source, and was not an integral part of the chair itself. Height 50", width 29". Aside from desirable even wear, it is in excellent condition. Obviously not for everyone, but for anyone with a genuine interest this is an extremely rare and desirable item with incredible display presence.Sold for: $20,315.00. |
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| 47261 | A Rare Volume by Charles Duff: A Handbook On Hanging: (England: Cayme Press, 1927), Being a short introduction to the fine art of execution. It gives detailed instruction in the staging of hangings and other forms of execution. An astonishingly ghoulish book, presented in the most straightforward manner. 127 pages. Original boards. Light aging, very good condition overall. 4.5" x 6.75".Sold for: $1,075.50. |
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| 47262 | James Earl Ray: An Original FBI Wanted Poster for the Assassin of Martin Luther King Jr. This 1977 poster was issued when Ray briefly escaped from federal custody. Excellent condition. 10.5" x 14.5". Sold for: $448.13. |
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| 47263 | James Earl Ray: Typed Letter Signed, "James Ray", 5.5" x 6.5", one page, February 2, 1978, Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary, Petros, Tennessee. Ray writes to a lady about securing a copy of Code Name Zorro: The Murder of Martin Luther King, written by Mark Lane (Ray's attorney) and Dick Gregory. Included are the original transmittal envelope and a printed picture of Ray in custody. Professionally matted and framed (17.25" x 15.25" overall). Creases, else fine.Sold for: $143.40. |
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| 47264 | American Flag: A Marvelous Miniature 28 Stars Silk Flag. Meticulously hand-sewn stripes and stars in an unusual "snowflake" style. The consignor purchased this flag from an antiques shop in the Buffalo area some years ago. He was told that it had been made for the Fourth of July, 1845, to celebrate the entry of Texas into the Union. It was sewn onto the back of a military jacket (probably a militiaman's coat), where it remained until it was removed for display in the early to mid 20th century. The antique shop proprietor allowed the consigner to call the previous owner, an elderly woman, through whose family the flag had descended, and she corroborated this account. Unfortunately, the buyer did not ask that this be put in writing at the time. However, the consignor's own handwritten account accompanies the piece. Regardless of its precise origins, this is clearly a marvelous little "period" flag, and a gem for any serious flag collector. Other than some trivial light soiling, the condition is excellent. The original tiny holes can be seen around the perimeter where it was presumably sewn to the coat. 5.25" x 4.25", in a vintage 9" x 8" frame.Sold for: $3,107.00. |
| 47265 | Small Printed "Global" Pattern 38 Star Parade Flag on a stick. Very clean excellent condition. Size: 13.5" x 9" on a 24.75" stick.Sold for: $286.80. |
| 47266 | United States 39-Star Printed Silk Flag, 15" x 23.5". The flag's stars represent the thirty-ninth state to enter the union. In 1888, the territories in the western United States were clamoring for statehood. The rapidly increasing population in Dakota Territory required that it be divided in half and a bill authorizing statehood for North Dakota and South Dakota (as well as Montana and Washington) titled the Enabling Act of 1889 was passed on February 22, 1889 during the Administration of Grover Cleveland. It was left to his successor, Benjamin Harrison, to sign proclamations formally admitting North and South Dakota to the Union on November 2, 1889. Harrison directed his Secretary of State, James G. Blaine, to shuffle the papers and obscure from him which he was signing first and the actual order went unrecorded. No one can be sure if this flag was introduced because of the admission of North or South Dakota. The flag was immediately obsolete. Light staining, else fine.Sold for: $507.88. |
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| 47267 | Girl Skipping Rope Mechanical Bank - Pink made by J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT, designed by James H. Bowen, circa 1890. The coin is inserted in the squirrel's paws, and a key winds the mechanism. When the lever located next to the girl's left foot is tripped, the rope rotates and the girl moves up and down as she kicks her legs and turns her head. The coin is deposited. This exceptional example is one of the most complex and desirable of clockwork banks. Condition: Recast. Some over painting touch-up. Working. Very good (80%). Size: 6.25" Tall.Sold for: $5,377.50. |
| 47268 | Girl Skipping Rope Mechanical Bank - Yellow Dress made by J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT, circa: 1890. Insert a coin between the squirrel's paws. Use the key to wind the mechanism. Press the lever located next to the girl's left foot. The rope rotates, the girl moves up and down, she kicks her legs and turns her head. The coin is automatically deposited. From the William Esser Collection. Condition: Recast. Wear to the front of the girl's dress. No key. Very good (80%) Size: 8.5" Tall.Sold for: $5,526.88. |
| 47269 | Horse Race Mechanical Bank made by J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT, circa: 1871. Set the spring by pulling the cord. Place the horses' heads opposite the star, deposit the coin and release the cord. The horses race around the track. . Condition: Repainted Very minimal wear. Working. Excellent (95%). Size: 5" Tall.Sold for: $2,868.00. |
| 47270 | "Panorama Bank" Mechanical Bank made by J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT, circa 1876. By inserting a coin in the slot, the next picture will appear in the window. Condition: General paint wear. Picture does not move when a coin is inserted. Very good (80%). Size: 6.5" Tall.Sold for: $2,031.50. |
| 47271 | "Teddy and the Bear" Mechanical Bank - Flat Hat made by the J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT., designed by Charles A. Bailey, circa 1907. Cock the sliding piece and place a coin on the barrel of the rifle. Press the lever and Teddy lowers his head and shoots the coin into the stump while the bear pops up. Condition: Slide on the rifle does not catch easily. Very nice original paint. Working. Excellent (90%)Sold for: $2,390.00. |
| 47272 | Elephant and Three Clowns Mechanical Bank made by J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT, circa 1882. Move the ball on the acrobat's feet, when a coin is placed between the rings held by the other acrobat, the elephant will strike the coin with his trunk. The coin falls into the receptacle below, while the clown on the elephant will turn at his waist. Condition: Repaint. Minor wear to the figures. Working. Excellent- Mint (95%) Size: 5.75" Tall.Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 47273 | Blackman Figure with Clock, Circa 1910 and made of cast spelter. The figure is a jolly African native sporting feathers on his head and pierced ears. His large belly holds the works of a 30 hour clock missing the glass and not working. The impressive looking native is 12" tall and shows remnants of highlighted areas in gold with a nice patina.Not Sold. |
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| 47274 | Naval Long Gun Models, Lot of Four, including: a large, 7.75" brass cannon on a wood naval carriage (9" overall); a 4" brass cannon on a wood naval carriage (5" overall); small bronze cannon, 2", on a walnut naval carriage with mother-of-pearl wheels, marked Foster on each side, and the date 1873 scratched on the carriage; and, a bone and ebony cannon on a bone naval carriage (3.125" overall) with an aiming wedge. All are very good or better.Not Sold. |
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| 47275 | Maritime Paintings: Pair of Yacht Portraits of the Elizabeth Llwelyn by [Antonio] De Simone. Italian. Gouache on paper. Both paintings are 31.5" x 21" (sight size) and attractively framed in matching frames (35 x 25" overall). One painting shows the Elizabeth Llwelyn in calm seas and under full-sail facing left. The matching painting shows the same yacht in stormy seas facing right. Both paintings are signed "De Simone" in the lower-left corner. The De Simone family (fl. 1865-1910) was well known and highly respected as Italian ship portrait artists. The patriarch, Tomaso De Simone, and his sons, including Antonio De Simone, produced a large number of gouaches showing British sailing or steam yachts. Many were pictured Mediterranean visits to the Bay of Naples. Sometimes the De Simone family painted a pair of pictures depicting the same vessel in fair and stormy weather. Different signatures appeared on their works, the most two common are "A. De Simone" and "De Simone". The Elizabeth Llwelyn, launched in 1895, was one of the legendary "Western Ocean Yachts", the most elegant schooners to grace the seas. A type of topsail schooner developed at Porthmadog, North Wales the Western Ocean Yachts carried square sails on the foremast only and fore and aft sails on the main and mizzen. The yachts were easily handled by a small crew of five or six which is perhaps one of the reasons that they survived into the steam age. Basil Greenhill, a former director of the National Maritime Museum wrote; "The grace of their hulls and the balance of their tall spars gave them a beauty, both under way and lying at anchor, not exceeded in all the history of sailing ships." The Western Ocean Yachts were well suited for plying the Mediterranean trade routes and were frequently found in the waters near Gibraltar. The Elizabeth Llwelyn joined several other Western Ocean Yachts when she was lost off Gibraltar in 1912.Not Sold. |
| 47276 | Maritime Painting: Yacht Portrait of the British Steam Yacht The Alice in Stormy Seas by [Antonio] De Simone. Italian. Gouache on paper. The painting is 24" x 16" (sight size) and attractively framed in maple veneer frame (31 x 22.5"overall). The painting shows the British Steam Yacht The Alice under sail in stormy seas. The British Blue Ensign is at the end of boom and the United States national flag on the topsail, signifying The Alice was in United States territorial waters. The painting is signed "De Simone" in the lower-right corner. The De Simone family (fl. 1865-1910) was well known and highly respected as Italian ship portrait artists. In July 1893, The Alice won the Knickerbocker Yacht Club "Cabin Sloop Race" at the club's regatta in New York's Flushing Bay.Not Sold. |
| 47277 | Naval Sextant: Henry Hughes & Son, in the Original Fitted Mahogany Case with H.M.S. Battleaxe Plaque. This sextant has a frame of blackened brass. The silvered scale is graduated every degree from -5° to +130°. The sextant has a brass "Husun" plaque and is inscribed "22668" "NSK". It measures 9.5" x 10" and is housed in the original 11.5" x 12" mahogany case with brass mounts. The lid has the 1959 inspection certificate. Light surface wear, else very fine. The firm begun by Henry Hughes in the 1830s became H. Hughes & Son in 1875, and H. Hughes & Son, Ltd. in 1903. After a merger with Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird, Ltd. in 1947, it became Kelvin & Hughes, Ltd. The "Husun" trademark was in use by the 1920s. HMS Battleaxe (D118), a Weapon class destroyer of the Royal Navy, was completed just after the Second World War. It was constructed by Yarrow Shipbuilders, launched in June 1945 and scrapped in October 1964.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 47278 | Nautical Handicrafts: Woolwork Picture of a British Royal Navy Frigate with the Royal Arms and Flanked by Flags, 1860-1890. The image is fashioned from cloth and metallic thread. The Royal Arms are topped by St. Edward's Crown. The textile measures 16" x 18 (sight size) and is attractively matted and framed (24" x 27" overall). Very fine.Not Sold. |
| 47279 | Nautical Handicrafts: Woolwork Picture of a British Royal Navy Frigate with the Royal Arms and Flanked by Flags, 1860-1890. The image is fashioned from cloth and metallic thread. The Royal Arms are topped by St. Edward's Crown. The textile measures 15.25" x 19 (sight size) and is attractively framed in original maplewood frame (20.25" x 24" overall). Moderate fabric weakness to the backing, else fine.Not Sold. |
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| 47280 | United States Capitol Building Coin Silver Card Case, c. 1850, 2.5" x 3.5". The card case features the capitol building with the old Bulfinch dome surrounded by robust foliate and scroll decoration. The dome, designed by Charles Bulfinch following the burning of the capitol during the War of 1812, dominated the Washington skyline until 1856 when it was rebuilt and enlarged. This card case retains its original chain for wearing on a chatelaine. The case is unmarked, but similar to those produced by Leonard and Wilson of Philadelphia. A fine piece that would have been the height of fashion in Washington during the 1850s. Very minor dings at the corners, else very fine.Sold for: $567.63. |
| 47281 | Grover Cleveland Presidential Seal. The official "Seal of the President of the United States" purportedly used by Grover Cleveland while president. The brass seal is 1.125" in diameter and is mounted on an ivory stem (split) with a turned wood knob on top. The seal is 4" high overall. Included is an original Executive Mansion envelope postmarked 1885 with a wax impression on the verso similar to this seal. Both seal and letter are housed is a custom fall-down-back-box in full Morocco leather with gold stamping "The Seal of President Grover Cleveland, 1885". Excellent.Sold for: $3,346.00. |
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| 47282 | Thomas Alva Edison: Patent Signed by S. S. Fisher, Commissioner of Patents. Four pages, 10" x 14.25", May 17, 1870, Washington D.C. Letters Patent issued for an, "Improvement in Electromotor Escapements". The patent is secured by brown ribbon attached to an embossed green government seal. The interior pages pertain to the invention, one bearing the facsimile signature of Edison.Sold for: $896.25. |
| 47283 | Bruno Richard Hauptmann: Lindbergh Kidnapping Trial Archive, including: a "Dixie Cup" signed "Bruno Richard Hauptmann", in pencil, also signed in ink by the warden of the Farmington, New Jersey jail and inscribed, "Used by Bruno Hauptmann Feb. 13, 1935", 4" high; press button and ribbon, 2.25"; Photograph of the Court House, Flemington, New Jersey, 8" x 6.25"; Official Pass to the trial January 15, 1935, 4.5" x 3.5", (repaired tear at lower right); photograph of L. Pierre Bottemer, trial sketch artist, signed on verso; photograph of "Old Smokey", the New Jersey electric chair; photograph of Hauptmann being led into the courtroom (all in photos in fair condition); four original drawings by L. Pierre Bottemer (Hauptmann, Dr. John Condon, Colonel Henry Breckinridge, and Betty Gow), all signed, the largest 14" x 11.5", very good condition. An interesting grouping. Sold for: $1,434.00. |
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| 47284 | Official Pass to the Bruno Hauptmann Lindbergh Kidnapping Trial. 4.5" x 3.5". Printed on one side of stiff light blue cardstock. The pass, good for the morning of January 24, 1935, is numbered "151" and bears red ink stamp "A. M.". There is a faint illegible blind stamp at the center near the bottom. The pass has a holograph addition of "admit two". There is a 2.5" water stain along the bottom edge otherwise it is in very good condition.Not Sold. |
| 47285 | Archive of 1906 San Francisco Earthquake Photographs, approximately thirty period prints, averaging 5" x 7", showing the effects of the disaster and the subsequent fires it ignited. In many ways the images are reminiscent of those taken of Hiroshima after that city received an atomic bomb. Included with the San Francisco photographs are several prints - some mounted - showing other locations, including Salt Lake City. Overall very good condition with some creases and soiling.Not Sold. |
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| 47286 | Hand-Tinted Albumen- Nogawa Factory in Japan. This deep sepia colored photograph is likely a wet-plate collodion image that was hand-tinted after it was developed as the pink tint on the rag next to the young boy runs outside of the lines. The men in the picture are tinted masterfully, with light blues and pinks. The collodion process allowed for negatives to be easily produced and made photographic prints much more available for everyday people. This present image depicts four Asian men working on bronzeware at the N. Nogawa factory in Kioto (Kyoto) Japan. The Japanese were some of the earliest people to begin working with bronze, and their skill and craftsmanship is evidence of this. This is a wonderful vintage photograph. A fantastic, clear, and intriguing image. The condition of the photograph is pristine, no visible damage at all!Sold for: $10.00. |
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| 47287 | Sir George Clausen RA, "Making Guns" Set of Six Original Lithographs, Signed Proofs, each framed, 25" x 20.5" overall, from "The Great War: Britain's Efforts and Ideals". The prints, comprising the series "Making Guns", are titled: Turning a Big Gun, The Furnace, Where the Guns are Made, The Great Hammer, The Radial Crane, and Lifting an Inner Tube. All are dated 1917 and each is signed "George Clausen" in pencil. All are in fine condition. They have not been examined out of the frame. Sir George Clausen RA (1852- 1944), was born in London, the son of a decorative artist. Clausen attended the design classes at the South Kensington Schools with great success. He then worked in the studio of Edwin Long RA and subsequently in Paris under Bouguereau and Robert Fleury. Clausen became one of the foremost modern painters of landscape and of peasant life, influenced by the impressionists with whom he shared the view that light is the real subject of art. He was an official War Artist during World War I. This series, "Making Guns", is in the collection of the Tate Gallery and the Imperial War Museum, in London.Not Sold. |
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| 47288 | Currier & Ives, Series No. 14, "The Darktown Fire Brigade - Taking a Rest." Color lithography, 18.25" x 14". Published by Joseph Koehler of New York City. The caption reads, "Foreman - Right you is Parson dis terbakker beats de deck." The partnership of lithographers Nathaniel Currier and James Merritt Ives began in 1857. Minor chipping; bottom right corner has small piece missing. Fine. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 47289 | Currier & Ives, Series No. 13, "The Darktown Fire Brigade - Investigating a Smoke." Color lithography, 18.25" x 14". Published by Joseph Koehler of New York City. The caption reads, "Parson - No Sah De Meetin House aint afire, but de Congregation am takin a Smoke of de World's best terbakker." The partnership of lithographers Nathaniel Currier and James Merritt Ives began in 1857. Minor chipping and a few minor tears; fine. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 47290 | Currier & Ives, Series No. 11, "The Darktown Fire Brigade - All on their Mettle." Color lithography, 18.25" x 14". Published by Joseph Koehler of New York City. "Copyright 1889 by Currier & Ives, N.Y." The caption reads, "Git dere fust if you's bust you trousers!" The partnership of lithographers Nathaniel Currier and James Merritt Ives began in 1857. Minor chipping; fine. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 47291 | James Otto Lewis Print: Chippeway Squaws. Hand colored, 11.50" x 19". Painted "at the treaty of Fond du Lac, by J. O. Lewis 1826." Lithographed by Lehman & Duval. James Lewis began painting Native Americans in 1823. Between 1825 and 1828, the United States Indian Department commissioned him to attend treaty ceremonies. While at these ceremonies, Lewis rendered portraits and interviewed chiefs and subsequently published the first collection of native North American portraits, the North American Aboriginal Port-Folio. This print was included in the Port-Folio. Lithographers George Lehman and Peter S. Duval worked together as a firm in Philadelphia from 1835 until 1837, when Lehman left the firm and the name was changed. The Chippewa (Ojibwe) lived near Lake Superior until their lands were gradually taken away by treaties such as the Treaty of Fond du Lac. Near very fine. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $627.38. |
| 47292 | James Otto Lewis Print: TA-MA-KAKE-TOKE or the WOMAN THAT SPOKE FIRST: A Chippeway Squaw. (mourning). Hand colored, 11.50" x 19". Painted "at the treaty of Fond du Lac 1827 by J. O. Lewis." Lithographed by Lehman & Duval. James Lewis began painting Native Americans in 1823. Between 1825 and 1828, the United States Indian Department commissioned him to attend treaty ceremonies. While at these ceremonies, Lewis rendered portraits and interviewed chiefs and subsequently published the first collection of native North American portraits, the North American Aboriginal Port-Folio. Lithographers George Lehman and Peter S. Duval worked together as a firm in Philadelphia from 1835 through 1837, when Lehman left the firm and the name was changed. The Chippewa (Ojibwe) lived near Lake Superior until their lands were gradually taken away by treaties such as the Treaty of Fond du Lac. Near very fine. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47293 | James Otto Lewis Print: BREWETT: A Celebrated Miami Chief. Hand colored, 11.50" x 19". Painted "at the Treaty of Massinnewa by J. O. Lewis 1827." Lithographed by Lehman & Duval. James Lewis began painting Native Americans in 1823. Between 1825 and 1828, the United States Indian Department commissioned him to attend treaty ceremonies. While at these ceremonies, Lewis rendered portraits and interviewed chiefs and subsequently published the first collection of native North American portraits, the North American Aboriginal Port-Folio. This print was included in the Port-Folio. Lithographers George Lehman and Peter S. Duval worked together as a firm in Philadelphia from 1835 until 1837, when Lehman left the firm and the name was changed. The Miami originally lived in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio until their lands were gradually taken away by treaties such as the Treaty of Massinnewa. Near very fine. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 47294 | Thomas McKenney and James Hall Print: WA-KAUN-HA-KA, A Winnebago Chief. Hand colored, 7.25" x 10.5". Published by Rice, Rutter, & Co. Publishers. This print was originally published in McKenney and Hall's History of the Indian Tribes of North America with Biographical Sketches and Anecdotes of the Principal Chiefs Embellished with One Hundred and Twenty Portraits From the Indian Gallery in the Department of War, at Washington (1836-1844), an important piece of American history illustrating the leaders of the Indian nations. McKenney, the head of the U. S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, battled to preserve parts of Native American culture. Fine.piece of American history illustrating the leaders of the Indian nations. McKenney, the head of the U. S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, battled to preserve parts of Native American culture. Fine. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Not Sold. |
| 47295 | James Otto Lewis Print: PACH-E-PO: A Pottowattomie Chief. Hand colored, 11.75" x 19". Painted "at the treaty of Massinnewa 1827." Lithographed by Lehman & Duval. The caption reads, "This young chief is the son of ME-O-NE-ME, a chief who served with Gen. Harrison during the late war and was kill'd at the River Thames." James Lewis, born in Michigan, began painting Native Americans in 1823. Between 1825 and 1828, the United States Indian Department commissioned him to attend treaty ceremonies. While at these ceremonies, Lewis rendered portraits and interviewed chiefs and subsequently published the first collection of native North American portraits, the North American Aboriginal Port-Folio. Lithographers George Lehman and Peter S. Duval worked together as a firm in Philadelphia from 1835 through 1837, when Lehman left the firm and the name of the firm was changed. The Pottawatomi lived in the upper Mississippi River region until their lands were gradually take away by treaties such as the Treaty of Massinnewa. Contains some minor dampstains in the left margin. Fine. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47296 | Print: Paddy-Carr: Creek Interpreter. Uncolored, 14.5" x 21". Raised by Indian Agent Colonel Crowell and educated, Paddy Creek interpreted for the Creek delegation to Washington, D. C., in 1826. He later married the daughter of Colonel Lovett and went into business. He was very successful and by 1837, he owned 70-80 slaves and much property. This print contains two wrinkles: one near 9" long through the face of the subject. Fine. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Not Sold. |
| 47297 | Print: Ahyouwaighs: Chief of the Six Nations. Partly colored. 14.5" x 21". Ahyouwaighs (1794-1832), also known as John Brant, was a Mohawk chief and government official in the British Province of Upper Canada. His father, Joseph Brant, was a famous Mohawk chief during the American Revolutionary War. During the War of 1812, Ahyouwaighs sided with the British and was made a lieutenant in the British Indian Department. Very good. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Not Sold. |
| 47298 | Thomas McKenney and James Hall Print: PEAH-MUS-KA: A MUSQUAKEE CHIEF. Hand colored, 14.5" x 21". Published by F. W. Greenough of Philadelphia. "Drawn, Printed & Coloured at I. T. Bowen's Lithographic Establishment No. 94, Walnut St." This print of Peah Mus Ka, a principle chief of the Musquakee (Fox) tribe, was included in Thomas McKenney and James Hall's Indian Tribes of North America with Hand Colored Engraving, a portfolio of Indian portraits printed from 1837-1844. McKenney, the head of the U. S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, battled to preserve parts of Native American culture. The Musquakee originally lived along the Saint Lawrence River. Gradually, their numbers dwindled and they were forced west by the encroaching Europeans. This large print has some very light staining and minor soiling along the edges. Fine. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47299 | Thomas McKenney and James Hall Print: MOA-NA-HON-GA, An Ioway Chief. Uncolored, 14.5" x 21". Published by F. W. Greenough of Philadelphia. "Drawn, Printed & Coloured at I. T. Bowen's Lithographic Establishment No. 94, Walnut St." This print was published in McKenney and Hall's History of the Indian Tribes of North America, an important piece of American history illustrating leaders of the Indian nations. McKenney, the head of the U. S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, battled to preserve parts of Native American culture. The Ioway were moved from present-day Iowa to reservations in Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. Fine. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47300 | James Otto Lewis Print: CHAT-O-NIS-SEE: A Pottowattomie Chief. Hand colored, 11.50" x 19". Painted "at the treaty of Fort Wayne by J. O. Lewis 1827." Lithographed by Lehman & Duval. James Lewis, born in Michigan, began painting Native Americans in 1823. Between 1825 and 1828, the United States Indian Department commissioned him to attend treaty ceremonies. While at these ceremonies, Lewis rendered portraits and interviewed chiefs and subsequently published the first collection of native North American portraits, the North American Aboriginal Port-Folio. Lithographers George Lehman and Peter S. Duval worked together as a firm in Philadelphia from 1835 until 1837, when Lehman left the firm and the name was changed. The Pottawatomi lived in the upper Mississippi River region until their lands were gradually take away by treaties such as the Treaty of Fort Wayne. Contains some minor dampstains in the left margin. Near very fine. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47301 | James Otto Lewis Print: NABU-NAA-KEE-SHICK, or the One Side of the Sky: A Chippewa Chief. Hand colored, 11.50" x 19". Painted "at the treaty of Fond du Lac (on Lake Superior), by J. O. Lewis 1826." Lithographed by Lehman & Duval. James Lewis, born in Michigan, began painting Native Americans in 1823. Between 1825 and 1828, the United States Indian Department commissioned him to attend treaty ceremonies. While at these ceremonies, Lewis rendered portraits and interviewed chiefs and subsequently published the first collection of native North American portraits, the North American Aboriginal Port-Folio. This print was included in the Port-Folio. Lithographers George Lehman and Peter S. Duval worked together as a firm in Philadelphia from 1835 until 1837, when Lehman left the firm. The Chippewa (Ojibwe) lived near Lake Superior until their lands were gradually taken away by treaties such as the Treaty of Fond du Lac. Contains some minor dampstains in the left margin. Fine. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 47302 | James Otto Lewis Print: The Pipe Dance and The Tomahawk Dance of the Chippeway tribe. Hand colored, 19" x 11.5". Painted "at the treaty of Prairie du Chien 1825 by J. O. Lewis." Lithographed by Lehman & Duval. James Lewis began painting Native Americans in 1823. Between 1825 and 1828, the United States Indian Department commissioned him to attend treaty ceremonies. While at these ceremonies, Lewis rendered portraits and interviewed chiefs and subsequently published the first collection of native North American portraits, the North American Aboriginal Port-Folio. Lithographers George Lehman and Peter S. Duval worked together as a firm in Philadelphia from 1835 through 1837, when Lehman left the firm and the name was changed. The Chippewa (Ojibwe) lived near Lake Superior until their lands were gradually taken away by treaties such as the Treaty of Prairie du Chien. The top border has some chipping; fine. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $1,434.00. |
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Military & Patriotic |
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| 47303 | World War I Poster: "For Every Fighter a Woman Worker United War Work Campaign", Adolph Treidler. American Lithographic Co., New York, 30" x 40". A YWCA-sponsored poster featuring a female munitions worker holding a biplane and an artillery shell, standing in front of the YWCA blue triangle. Rolled, very good condition with some border tears and wear, some creases, and a 3.5" x 1.5" chip out of upper right corner.Not Sold. |
| 47304 | World War I Poster: "All Together! Enlist in the Navy", Henry Reuterdahl 1917. American Lithographic Co., New York, 43" x 31.5". Naval painter Reuterdahl, a veteran of the Spanish-American War and Vera Cruz, created this striking poster to depict Allied unity on the waves against the feared enemy during the early stages of U.S. participation in the global conflict. The U.S. Navy sailor (the most joyous of the bunch) not surprisingly towers over his international representatives from Japan, France (also a fairly happy fellow), Great Britain, Russia, and Italy. Rolled, very good to near fine condition with some border tears and wear, and corner creases.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 47305 | World War I Poster: Fourth Liberty Loan, Joseph Pennell Ketterlinus, Philadelphia, 30" x 40". This is one of the most famous of all World War I posters, bearing the slogan "That Liberty Shall Not Perish from the Face of the Earth Buy Liberty Bonds" and featuring a formation of enemy biplanes flying over the shocking image of a decapitated Statue of Liberty in a ravaged, rubble-strewn New York Harbor. Pennell later documented his creation of this powerful propaganda work in his book The Liberty Loan Poster: A Textbook for Amateurs. Rolled, very good condition with border tears and wear, light creases, and chips out of all four corners.Not Sold. |
| 47306 | World War I Poster: James Montgomery Flagg's "All for One and One for All! Vive la France". Carey Print Lithograph, New York, 28" x 40". This is a scarce Flagg poster promoting an "Allied Tribute to France: July 14, at 8 p.m. MASS MEETING on the French National Holiday to show we all stand together till we win Peace by Victory". The artwork features representatives of the major Allied forces bearing their respective flags as troops with fixed bayonets wait in the trenches behind them. Rolled, very good condition with some border tears, chipping and wear, minor creases, light staining on verso, and a 1.5" chip out of upper right corner.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 47307 | World War I Poster: "Americans All! Victory Liberty Loan", Howard Chandler Christy 1919. Forbes, Boston, 27" x 40". One of the artist's famed "Christy Girls" holds up a laurel wreath while standing in front of the U.S. flag and a Greek column. The "Honor Roll" lists the names of major contributors representing various ethnic groups among the "American Melting Pot," a popular historical concept of the period. Rolled, very good condition with one diagonal fold just above the honor roll, a 3" tear in the top border, minor border tears and wear, and light creases.Sold for: $239.00. |
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Antiques |
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| 47308 | Violin Cane: Very Rare. The tau handle screws on to the hard wood shaft, which contains a soundboard and fitted bow. The cane has a .5" nickel collar above the split. The shaft is 34.75" overall (including handle) and has a steel ferrule. Lightly marked "Made in Germany". The cane is missing the wood cover, the tuning key and a nickel set ring to secure the cover. Well worthy of restoration!Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 47309 | Breech Load Rifle Cane: with Crooked Horn Handle and Walnut Covered Shaft. The breech opens with a quarter turn for a 22-caliber shell. The trigger drops down when the engine-turned white metal collar is moved down. The mechanism is marked "Depose" and also has an IRS registry mark. The shaft, including the handle and the removable tampion that serves as a 1" ferrule, measures 35.5". Near fine. c. 1880.Sold for: $1,434.00. |
| 47310 | Breech Load Shotgun Cane: with Wood Handle and Faux Bamboo Steel Shaft. The breech opens with a quarter turn for a 20-gage shotgun shell. The trigger drops down when the white metal collar is moved turned and the gun is cocked. The mechanism is marked "28 / 7734". The barrel has a removable copper IRS registry mark. Missing the tampion, which served as the ferrule. The 3.75" section below the collar is decorated with silver wire inlay. The cane is 33.75" long including the handle. Near fine. c. 1880Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 47311 | Pistol Cane: with Carved Wood Monkey Head Handle. The mechanism is an unusual variety of rim-fire pistol. The breech opens to the left side by pulling a spring-loaded hammer/lever. A cartridge is locked in place. The hammer is released by pushing a firing button on the right side. It appears that the pistol uses a 9mm rim-fire shot cartridge. The handle is a realistically carved monkey with a sterling collar. Originally the handle/pistol was disengaged by pushing a steel release button. The original shaft is missing. The shaft included is a damaged replacement. One glass eye is missing. Well worth restoration. C. 1880.Sold for: $1,434.00. |
| 47312 | Blow Gun Rifle Cane: with Metal Cap and Stepped Malacca Shaft. The metal cap unscrews to reveal a mouthpiece, which, when blown sharply, drives a floating firing pin to a cartridge inserted in a chamber. The chamber is opened by sliding the shaft. The barrel is brass and covered with stepped Malacca. The shaft is 32.75" overall (including the cap). Missing, is a removable tampion, which serves as the ferrule. Chamber is tight, else, good. Similar to one illustrated on page 191 of Snyder's Canes.Not Sold. |
| 47313 | Antique Watch Cane: with Silver and Gilt Knob Handle and Ebony Shaft, c. 1880. The textured silver knob is 1.5" in diameter and studded with gilt stars and dots. The spring-loaded lid has a gilt escutcheon on top engraved with the initials "MIB". The watch is probably continental and dates from 1875 to 1890. The bezel is gilt with gold hands and an enameled dial. The watch appears to be in working condition, but could use a good cleaning. The shaft is ebonized hardwood and measures 35.5" (including the handle and a 1.5" white metal and steel ferrule). A few minor edge knocks, else, very fine.Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 47314 | Concealed Spyglass Cane: with Malacca Shaft. The textured brass handle, extending down 4.5" to the split, unscrews and, when pulled, reveals the eyepiece of the spyglass mounted on a swivel. The cap on top of the handle is a lens-cover and also unscrews. The spyglass is 11.5" fully extended. The lenses are dirty, but serviceable. There is a 2.5" silver colored collar below the split. The shaft measures 35" (including the handle). The ferrule is missing. The silver colored metal mounts are worn and brass is showing through. There is some darkening at the bottom of the shaft and light knocks, else, near fine.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 47315 | Map Cane: with Cloth Backed Map of the City of Boston. With a crooked handle and an 18.5" x 13.5" rollout, cloth map of Boston that fits into a slit in the shaft. Made by the "In-A-Cane Display Co., 53 State Street, Boston, Mass.". The shaft is 35" (including the handle and a .75" white metal and steel ferrule). Marked in blue is the route for the American Legion Parade winding its was from Arlington and Beacon to police headquarters at Clarendon and Columbus. The map shows department stores, monuments, cemeteries, as well as, streets and public buildings. The map is a little tight, else, very fine.Not Sold. |
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Political |
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| 47316 | Benjamin Harrison: Campaign Figural Walking Stick. Heavy white metal knob in the form of a bust of Benjamin Harrison. The wood shaft measures 35.5" including the knob. Fine. Sold for: $215.10. |
| 47317 | Parker & Davis: Campaign Walking Stick. The stick has a wood knob. The 35" shaft is covered in red, white, and blue lacquered paper with pictures of both Alton Parker and Henry Davis. Considerable paper loss on the shaft, else good. Sold for: $101.58. |
| 47318 | William McKinley: Tin Whistle Walking Stick, "Patriotism, Protection, Prosperity". Both the integral whistle and shaft are tin and measure 33" long. The stick was made by the "Winfield Mfg Co" of Warren, Ohio. One or two minor dints, else very fine. Great patina and fully functional whistle. Sold for: $155.35. |
| 47319 | Democratic National Convention 1928: Souvenir Walking Cane with Crooked Handle. The shaft is fire etched with, "National Democratic Convention / Houston, Tex. - June 1928. The cane measures 35.75" from the top of the crook to the white metal ferrule. Modest wear, else fine.Sold for: $59.75. |
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Antiques |
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| 47320 | Elephant Ivory Cane: in Six Segments. The ivory handle, 5.5", is a stylized lion with bared teeth. The ivory shaft, in five segments, measures 36.25" long overall (including handle and a 1.25" horn ferrule). Very fine.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 47321 | Flicker Cane: with Knob Handle and Stepped Partridge Wood Shaft. The white metal knob handle is 1.25" in diameter and goes 1.5" down the shaft. The steel flicker blade is 6.75". The stepped partridge wood shaft is 32.5" overall (including handle) and is missing the ferrule. The shaft shows considerable wear, else, near very good.Not Sold. |
| 47322 | Forest Worker's Flicker Cane: The brass handle, shaped with hatchet and hammer, is 3.5" and goes 2.5" down the shaft. The steel flicker blade is 5.5". The stepped Malacca shaft is 35.25" overall (including handle) and is missing the ferrule. The top is missing the small brass trap door that covers the blade. The shaft is flamed at the steps. Very good.Not Sold. |
| 47323 | Scissor Cane: with Rhino Horn Handle and Stepped Partridge Wood Shaft. The handle is "L" shaped for 3.25" and goes down the shaft 4". Attached to the handle, the steel scissors are 8" long. They are spring-loaded and have a slide mechanism to keep them open. The cane has a .5" decorated brass collar above the split and a .75" white metal replacement collar below the split. Missing a small blade release button on the brass collar, but can be replaced. The shaft is 34.75" overall (including handle) with a 1" white metal ferrule. Honest wear, thus, very good.Not Sold. |
| 47324 | Sword Cane: with Briarwood Straight Handle and Shaft. The double-sided steel blade is 8.75" and marked "G (a star) B / Depose". When the blade is removed, two sharp, spring-loaded cross guards pop open. The shaft is 33.75" overall (including handle) with a 1" white metal ferrule. The cane has a small wooden blade release button above the split. Lovely patina. Clean blade, thus, near very fine.Sold for: $537.75. |
| 47325 | Sword Cane: with Briarwood Crooked Handle and Shaft. The single-sided etched steel blade is 17.75" and marked "Toledo". The shaft is 35.75" overall (including handle) with a .75" white metal ferrule. The cane has a .5" woven silver collar below the split. Lovely patina. Clean blade, thus, near very fine.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 47326 | Sword Cane: with Whorl Handle and Flamed Malacca Shaft. The double-sided steel blade with fire-blue and gilt scroll decoration is 14.5" and marked "Espada d Toledo". The shaft is 35" overall (including handle) and missing the ferrule. Nice patina with light roughness near the handle. Clean blade, thus, near very fine.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 47327 | Sword Cane: with Knobby Natural Wood Crooked Handle and Shaft. The double-sided etched steel blade is 22.25" and marked "London Charles Clements Limited". The shaft is 35.75" overall (including handle) with a 1" brass ferrule. Very clean blade, thus, near very fine.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 47328 | Sword Cane: with Horn Handle and Natural Hardwood Shaft. The handle is "L" shaped for 3" and goes down the shaft 4.75". The diamond shaped steel blade is 18.25" with fire-blue and gilt scroll decoration. The shaft is 33.25" overall (including handle) with a 5" gold plated collar. Missing the ferrule and a small blade release button on the collar, both easily replaced. Some splitting at the top of the shaft, thus, very good.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 47329 | Sword Cane: with Bamboo Handle and Shaft. The diamond shaped steel blade is 17.5" and twice-marked "Acier Bedel". The shaft is 34.5" overall (including handle) with a .75" metal ferrule and a 1.25" metal cap. Cracks in the handle and shaft, else, near very good.Not Sold. |
| 47330 | Sword Cane: with Horn Handle and Bamboo Shaft. The handle is "L" shaped for 2.5" and goes down the shaft 2.5". The diamond shaped steel blade is 12". The bamboo shaft is 35.25" overall (including handle) with a .25" collar and a .5" ferrule, both in white metal. Lovely patina. Minor rusting to blade, else, fine.Sold for: $322.65. |
| 47331 | Sword Cane: with a Firman and Sons Triangle Blade and a Carved Bamboo Shaft. The handle is topped by a bamboo whorl and extends 5.5" down the shaft. The triangular steel blade, measuring 29.25", is elaborately etched with floral designs on all three sides. It also has a trophy of arms and the maker's name "Firman & Son 185[3]". The blade is older than the cane. The dark honey colored shaft measures 35" including the handle and is extensively carved with floral motifs below the split. There are several cracks below the split and the shaft is missing the ferrule, else, very good.Not Sold. |
| 47332 | Sword Cane: with Crooked Horn Handle and Knobby Wood Shaft. The crooked handle is 3.75" and goes down the shaft 3". The single-sided steel blade is 24.5" and lightly decorated with a floral design. The shaft is 33" overall (including handle) with a 1" brass collar above the split and a 1" brass ferrule. The handle has a split as well as several at the top of the shaft, thus, near very good.Not Sold. |
| 47333 | Sword Cane: with Grained Wood Crooked Handle and Shaft. The diamond shaped steel blade is 11.75". The shaft is 35.5" overall (including handle) with a .75" metal ferrule. The cane has a .1" white metal collar at the split. Near fine.Not Sold. |
| 47334 | Sword Cane: with Hardwood Crooked Handle and Shaft. The diamond shaped steel blade is 18.25" and marked "Toledo". The shaft is 35.25" overall (including handle) with a .5" white metal ferrule. The cane has a .5" split silver collar below a small wooden release button. Extremely clean blade, thus, near very fine.Not Sold. |
| 47335 | Sword Riding Crop: with Horn Handle and Leather Shaft. The pistol shaped handle is 3" long. The diamond-shaped steel blade is 20.25". The shaft is 23.5" overall (including handle). The leather shows wear. The wrist loop is missing and the flapper weak, else, good.Not Sold. |
| 47336 | Spike Riding Crop: with Leather Handle and Shaft. The knob topped handle is 5.5" to the split. The round steel spike is 17.25". The shaft is 22.5" overall (including handle). The wrist loop and flapper are missing and the tip is slightly bent, else, good. Not Sold. |
| 47337 | Sword Cane: with Knobby Handle and Shaft. The double-sided steel blade is 26". The blade is engraved "Por El Rey Carlos III" on one side, and "Ynfanta To. 1777" on the other side. The shaft is 35" overall (including handle) with a 1.75" brass ferrule. The cane has a 1.25" metal collar at the split. Nice blade. Cracks in the shaft along the seam, else, good.Not Sold. |
| 47338 | Sword Cane: with a Crooked Handle and a Faux Flamed Bamboo Shaft. The one-sided steel blade is 20". The painted shaft is 35.75" overall (including handle) with a 1.5" metal ferrule. The cane is missing a 2.25" white metal collar at the split. The handle has a white metal cap simulating a bamboo whorl. Near very good.Not Sold. |
| 47339 | Sword Cane: with Crooked Handle and Natural Bark Shaft. The etched steel blade is 27.75" and marked "Toledo". The shaft is 35.75" overall (including handle) with a 1.25" white metal ferrule. The cane has a .75" split woven silver collar with a quarter turn blade release. Extremely clean blade, thus, near very fine.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 47340 | Sword Cane: with a Tau Handle and Short Wood Shaft. The one-sided steel blade is 14". The shaft is 24" (including handle) with a .75" metal ferrule. The cane has a brass collar at the split that locks the handle to the shaft with a quarter turn. Near fine.Not Sold. |
| 47341 | Dagger Cane: with Horn Handle and Stepped Partridge Wood Shaft. The handle is "L" shaped for 3" and goes down the shaft 4.75". The diamond shaped steel blade is 6" and twice-marked "Solingen". The cane has a .25" brass collar below the split. The shaft is 34.5" overall (including handle) and is missing the ferrule. Some splitting toward the top of the shaft and rusting to the blade, thus, near very good.Not Sold. |
| 47342 | Spike Cane: with a Malacca Crooked Handle and Wood Shaft. The steel spike is 11.25". The shaft is 33.75" overall (including handle) with a small brass ferrule. The cane has a .25" brass collar above the split. The shaft shows considerable wear, thus, good.Not Sold. |
| 47343 | Carved Bearded Man Folk Art Wood Cane: Realistically carved head of a bearded and mustachioed man wearing a cap. The wood shaft is 33.75" and holed for a wrist strap. The cane is missing the ferrule and the handle has been repaired, else, very good.Not Sold. |
| 47344 | Flask Cane: with Copper Cap and Wood Shaft. The copper cap unscrews to reveal a chamber holding a small glass (damaged). The shaft unscrews at the .25" copper collar at the split, below is a second chamber holding a small glass tube (damaged and missing the stopper) for holding the libation. The shaft is 35.25" (including cap) with a 1" metal ferrule. Aside from the damages glass pieces, very fine.Not Sold. |
| 47345 | Ink Pen Cane: in Three Segments. The wooden shaft that has two splits, both with double brass collars. The top of the first segment has a glass vial with a metal-topped stopper for ink. The bottom of the second segment has an attachment with a pen nib. The shaft measures 34.25" including a .75" metal ferrule. The handle or knob is missing, else, good.Not Sold. |
| 47346 | Smoker's Cane: with Concealed Cigar/Cigarette Holder. The straight wood shaft and handle, has a wood, metal, and celluloid cigarette holder with an adapter for a cigar that fits into a cavity when the handle is unscrewed at the split. There is .25" metal collar at the split. The shaft is 35" (including the handle and a flat copper ferrule). Very fine.Not Sold. |
| 47347 | Fishing Pole Cane: with Whorl Handle and Decorated Bamboo Shaft. The bottom of the 1.25" brass ferrule unscrews and a segmented telescoping fishing rod extends out (78" overall). The segments lock into place with a turn. The honey colored shaft measures 35.5" including the whorl handle. The shaft is decorated with two monkeys with bamboo poles fishing for colored Koi and signed by the artist. Very fine.Not Sold. |
| 47348 | Spike Cane: with Enamel and Horn Knob, Leather Handle, and Knobby Hardwood Shaft. The horn knob has an inset multi-colored enameled plaque on top with a crest and "Etsaien Beldurra Naiz * Zazpiak - Bat *". Below the knob, is a brass collar goes 1.25" down the shaft. Below that is an 8" woven leather handle with a wrist strap. The steel spike is 4". The handle unscrews to reveal the spike. The shaft is 35.5" overall (including handle and ferrule). The 5" brass and iron ferrule is heavy and serves as a handle when the spike is exposed. Some dryness to the leather, else, near very fine.Not Sold. |
| 47349 | Spike Riding Crop: with Leather Handle and Shaft. The knob topped handle is 5.5" to the split. The round steel spike is 17.25". The shaft is 22" overall (including handle). Near very good.Not Sold. |
| 47350 | Sword Riding Crop: with Leather Handle and Shaft. The knob topped handle is 5.5" to the split. The diamond-shaped steel blade is 10". The shaft is 16.25" overall (including handle). The wrist loop is missing, else, near very good.Not Sold. |
| 47351 | Sword Cane: with Knobbed Handle and a Stepped Shaft. . The single-sided steel blade with fire-blue and gilt scroll decoration is 27" and has a fuller that runs to the end of the blade. The shaft is 34.5" overall (including handle) with a 1" metal ferrule. The cane has a 1.25" metal collar at the split and a wrist strap. Nice blade. Cracks in the handle and shaft, else, near very good.Sold for: $567.63. |
| 47352 | Spike Cane: with Damascene Knob, Leather Handle, and Hardwood Shaft. The gold and steel knob has a griffin on top and elaborate designs on the sides. It goes 1.5" down the shaft. Below that is an 8" woven leather handle with a wrist strap. The steel spike is 4". The handle unscrews to reveal the spike. The shaft is 35" overall (including handle and ferrule). The 4.5" ferrule, heavy and damascene, serves as a handle when the spike is exposed. Very fine.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 47353 | Flexible Truncheon Cane: with Horn Handle and Bamboo Shaft. The pistol-grip handle goes down the shaft 3.25". The flexible truncheon or whip is 16". The shaft is 35.5" overall (including handle) with a 1" horn ferrule. Several splits of the shaft below the split, thus, near very good.Not Sold. |
| 47354 | Flexible Truncheon Cane: with Bamboo Crooked Handle and Shaft. The flexible truncheon or whip is 15.75". The shaft is 36" overall with a 1" horn ferrule. Some insect bites on the ferrule, else, very good.Not Sold. |
| 47355 | Sword: with Wood Handle and Leather Sheath/ Shaft. The handle is "L" shaped for 4.25" and goes down the shaft 4.75". The double-sided steel blade is 30". The leather cover wood sheath/shaft is 35" overall (including handle). Missing the ferrule, thus, good.Not Sold. |
| 47356 | Three Vintage Canes: (1) Segmented horn and bone cane, 33.25", missing the ferrule and a chip in one segment, else, near very good; (2) Crooked handle partridge wood cane, 35.75" long (including handle and a 1" horn ferrule), thus, very good; (3) Crooked handle cane with a natural wood shaft scored by a vine, 36.75" long, with a rubber tip.Not Sold. |
| 47357 | Vintage Cane: with Knob Handle and Blackthorn Shaft. The knob handle is another wood and extends down 5.25". The shaft is 34.5" (including the handle). The cane never had a ferrule. Some bark loss at the bottom of the shaft, thus, near very good. Not Sold. |
| 47358 | Pair of Carved Canes: The first is an older Mexican cane, 36" long, with carved and painted Mexican motifs. The second cane is from the Pacific-Northwest and measures 37" with carved and painted totem-like figures. Both are fine.Not Sold. |
| 47359 | Vintage Carved Mexican Cane: The cane is 35.25" long, with carved Mexican motifs. It has a faux ferrule painted to resemble tortoise. Very fine. Not Sold. |
| 47360 | Ebony Swirl-Cut Cane: The shaft is 35" and very heavy. Very fine. Sold for: $298.75. |
| 47361 | Rosewood Cane: The shaft is 32.75" with a .75" metal ferrule. Very heavy and very fine. Not Sold. |
| 47362 | African Figural Folk Art Hardwood Cane: The cane, with a well-executed, naturalistic head of an African male, measures 36.75" long. The face is shows ritual tribal scarring. The cane never had a ferrule. Very fine. Not Sold. |
| 47363 | Walking Sticks and Canes: Lot of Six, including: two African wood sticks; a crook-handled flamed bamboo cane; a black painted heavy brass stick; a bull leather covered crook-handle stick; and a partial carved shaft. Various sizes. Most very good or better. Not Sold. |
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| 47364 | World's Columbian Exposition: Group of Five Admission Tickets: Doolin 3, gem CU, run of three consecutive numbers, 303006-007-008 plus a very high number (Crisp Unc, # 968929) and very low number (2390) with mild staining. Note that the high and low numbers here in many cases are superior to the highest/ lowest known by Doolin. From the collection of Norm Bolotin. To learn more about this World's Columbian Exposition collection, please visit An Introduction to the Collector, Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $131.45. |
| 47365 | World's Columbian Exposition: Group of Five Tickets: (1-2) Doolin 1, very high and very low numbers, 2389 and 999653; (3-4) Doolin 3 Lincoln uncirculated high and low numbers (993254 and 2390); and (5) Columbus Admission ticket, very high (997347). All choice crisp uncirculated. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $286.80. |
| 47366 | World's Columbian Exposition: Lincoln Admission Ticket, Lincoln Gem CU specimen proof (Doolin unlisted) ticket numbered 00000 with three punch cancels and stamped specimen on reverse. One of five known. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 47367 | World's Columbian Exposition: Franklin Admission Ticket, Gem CU specimen proof ticket (Doolin unlisted) numbered 00000 with two punch cancels and stamped specimen on reverse. One of five known. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $537.75. |
| 47368 | World's Columbian Exposition: Group of Five Day Tickets: (1) Chicago Day with stub attached Mint CU #35023 (Doolin 14); (2) Chicago Day Child's Ticket (Doolin 15), much scarcer than adult, low number 8994; (3) Manhattan Day Gem (Doolin 16) CU #254718; and (4-5) Pair of Chicago Day tickets without stubs, consecutive numbers of 12420-12421, Series E. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $83.65. |
| 47369 | World's Columbian Exposition: Collection of Twenty-Nine Day Tickets, with twenty-six different varieties and a total of seven that are unlisted in Doolin. The most complete collection of Day Tickets ever offered. Most are mint, but a few very rare varieties are well worn or creased as noted: L, S ("S" Doolin unlisted, "L" unknown/ unlisted in Doolin); 1/D (Doolin 7) one corner crease; 1/E (Doolin unlisted) near mint; 1/F (Doolin 7) mint; 1/G (Doolin 7) printed dramatically off-center north/ south; 1/H (Doolin 7) excellent, somewhat off-center; 1/K (Doolin unlisted ) creased, weak, but rare number; 1/L (Doolin 7) mint; 1/N (Doolin 7) mint; 1/O (Doolin 7) mint; 1/R (Doolin unlisted ) near mint; 1/S (Doolin 7) Rare group of four consecutive #216700-1-2-3 tickets, one with minor crease on the border and one with edge tear, also minor and only on the border; 2/L (Doolin 8) creased and worn; 2/M (Doolin 8) mint; 3/A (Doolin 9) excellent; 3/B (Doolin unlisted) near mint; 3/G (Doolin unlisted ) creased and worn; 3/H (Doolin 9) mint; (Doolin lists August, the fourth month, as number 10 and notes no known examples) 4/H (Doolin unlisted) near mint; 4/M (Doolin unlisted) mint; 5/T (Doolin 11) near mint; 5/U (Doolin 11) mint; 6/B (Doolin 12) mint; 6/J (Doolin 12) mint; and 6/R (Doolin 12) mint. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $657.25. |
| 47370 | World's Columbian Exposition: Press Pass, 4.5" x 2.25", mint, unused with red number (6442) and "PRESS" perpendicular to the printed ticket. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 47371 | World's Columbian Exposition: Press Pass, 4.5" x 2.25", in light blue with red stamp "Pass" in swirled circle, stamped in red #37663 and signed via rubber stamp by the Chief of Construction Daniel Burnbaum. In ink filled out to "s" (added to Mr.) Lester and signed at the bottom in ink by "Mrs. Lester." Minor 1/8" slit at fold on the top and small discoloration at top right. Creased at center long ago and flat now; fragile at the top of the fold. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $131.45. |
| 47372 | World's Columbian Exposition: Complete Book of Thirty-One Tickets for May 1893. Small size ticket book, 2.5" x 4", red fabric at top per usual. Number A4894 and made out to "Ella W. Miller, Ticket Receiver." Completely full book of thirty-one tickets for the month of May 1893. Unusual to find a full book; the absence of a photo indicates the book was prepared but not used, as the customary procedure would have been to have a photo taken last and pasted in, allowing the book to be used. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 47373 | World's Columbian Exposition: Extremely Rare Pass Featuring Profile of Columbus. Measures 4" x 2.5", a heavy cardboard pass with profile of Columbus similar to the Commemorative half dollar. Ink is faded on the near mint pass but reads "January to June 30, 1893" as valid dates. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 47374 | World's Columbian Exposition: Group of Ticket-Related Correspondence and Materials. This lot includes: a Postcard noting that "the admission ticket to the Exposition, to which you are entitled in full payment of your subscription in advance of the calls, are now ready for delivery...."; a second postcard that is for picking up payment "Voucher for $_____ is in your favor is now ready for payment."; a third document, on State of Mississippi Letterhead with large, flourishing type and a picture of the capitol building, imprinted with the name and title of J.U. Evans, Treasurer and dated May 23, 1892 in Jackson, Mississippi. Evans, who signs in ink at the bottom, writes to the Honorable Charles R. Howney(?) regarding tickets in Chicago which may have been for the political convention that was held concurrently with the Columbian Exposition, but it is not clear how many tickets Evans seeks and the date; fourth is a handwritten note, Joint Committee on Ceremonies World's Columbian Exposition, Rand-McNally Building, to General St. Clair, October 21, 1892 (Dedication) from E. C. Culp Secretary, 4" x 2.5", beige card stock; fifth, a Chicago to Joliet rail pass, quite tattered, folded in half and splitting at the fold and an original Caninet Card Photo of the elevated Intramural train tracks running over the water in front of the Fisheries Building; next, are three Victorian advertising cards that while they do not mention the fair are from firms in the area or dealing with the area and probably at the fair. We cannot say, however, that they were among those given out by exhibitors. Includes a colorful Reynolds Brothers Shoes in Utica, NY; equally colorful and gorgeous artwork for Kee Kee Tea; and a quite odd Buffalo card with what look like gorillas in fine attire advertising oat meal toilet soap. Each card has typical advertising on the back, illustration on the front; finally, a December 1892 letter regarding a planned trip and the suggestion being that it might be for the fair "but Pa doesn't want me leaving." A great assortment of WCE-related paper. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 47375 | World's Columbian Exposition: Group of Thirty Return Passes, (Doolin 20), four colors. These passes were to allow those using ticket books to leave and return on a given day. Following is again the most complete numerical set of Return Passes ever offered. Most are in near mint condition; some have minor fading/paper lost or glue residue on the reverse. 01- Tan (chipped corner) 03- Tan 04- Red 05- Tan 06- Green and 06-Pink 10- Orange 11- Tan 12- Blue-gray 15- Tan 16- Blue 17- Faded/blue-gray and 17-light orange 18- Red and 18-Faded blue-gray 19- Tan and 19-Orange 20- Tan 22- Green, 22-Tan and 22-Orange 25- Orange 28- Tan 29- Orange and 29-Tan 30- Blue-Green From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 47376 | World's Columbian Exposition: Group of Seventeen Return Passes, all virtually mint tickets, (unpunched); pink (2), beige (2), offwhite (2), orange (light crease in center), dark brown, blue, blue-green and a green; additional perforated date cancelled-offwhite (03), blue-green (17), red (18)x 2 , blue-green (with edge fading) (16) and a mint green (16) demonstrating that these were roll-dispensed as part of the previous ticket is attached; and three duplicate colors unpunched, offwhite, green and pink. A total of seventeen tickets. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $143.40. |
| 47377 | World's Columbian Exposition: Press Pass, 4" x 2.5", rounded corners, blue, minor soiling, stamped by George Davis, Director General, the administration building in bright blue behind the type. Made out to H.A. Holden and good from October 2 through October 20, 1893. Multi-colored with administration building behind a purple overstamp "Press". From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $119.50. |
| 47378 | World's Columbian Exposition: Press Club of Chicago Pass, 4" x 2" ticket for admission to Mr. J.J. Lane and two ladies to the reception at the Press Club of Chicago, May 5, 1892. Card reads "Present this at the door" and "9 to 11 O'Clock." It would have been an impossible ticket to get for the myriad out of town reporters once the fair opened. The only such pass to the very popular club we have ever seen. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 47379 | World's Columbian Exposition: Two Documents Related to Louis E. Jones, Shareholder of the WCE, including: One voucher measuring 8.5" x 3.5", No. 1722, dated July 10, 1890 certifying that Louis E. Jones "is entitled to 2 tickets of admission to the World's Columbian Exposition on account of full paid subscription of shares of stock." The document is signed in original ink by A.T. Seeberger, Treasurer and countersigned by H.V. Hayes. Very handsome with a world globe in the background. [and:] One Columbian Land Association document measuring 9.5" x 6.5", entitling Jones to "Two memberships in The Columbian Land Association, of Chicago, Illinois, transferable in person or by Attorney only, upon the books of the Association and on surrender of this Certificate free from arrears." Signed in ink by Charles N. Dutton, Secretary and Hugh G. Adams, President and dated the 15th day of November 1890. A pair of rare, possibly unique documents, both in favor of Louis C. Jones as a subscriber (shareholder) of the World's Columbian Exposition. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47380 | World's Columbian Exposition: Three New York Naval Parade Tickets, including: a Lady's Ticket and a Gentleman's Ticket from the New York Committee of One Hundred, dated October 11, 1892, both measuring 5.5" x 3.5" in beige and yellow. Stubs include unbroken perforations and admit the bearers to Pier 41 at the foot of Leroy Street for Starin Steamer No. 3 to be taken to the harbor for the parade. Coupon stubs attached are noted as ticket numbers 772 and 880. Extremely rare. Both were folded in 1892 and show the old crease but it is light enough that at a glance it is unseen. Also included is a 6" x 4.5" beige-orange ticket from The St. Nicholas Society of New York with perforated stub attached on heavy paper. The ticket admits the bearer to Steamer "Cepheus" for passage to the Columbian Celebration Naval Review, Thursday April 27, 1893. Ticket #1188. Mint condition. All three tickets are exceptionally rare individually, and have never been seen as a group to our knowledge. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $896.25. |
| 47381 | World's Columbian Exposition: Two Printed Documents and a Press Badge with Ribbon. The documents are a pair of 5.5" x 4" printed documents from M.P. Handy, Chief of the Department of Publicity and Promotion. These were to be returned to the incredibly efficient and prolific Moses Handy by members of the press. One notes that "[Magazine Name] which is published at [city] will be represented by [Number of working reporters] who will need accommodations (sic) as members of the press for the Dedication." The second printed document asks the members of the press to be sure to complete and send this first document to Handy no later than September 15 in order secure seats at the October dedication. The third item here is a wearable ticket and press badge--each member of the press covering the events of the Dedication received a blue silk ribbon reading in gold "PRESS-World's Columbian Exposition-Dedication-October 21, 1892." From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 47382 | World's Columbian Exposition: Workman's Daily Ticket. Blue Admit One ticket measuring 2.5" x 1.5", simple daily pass for construction workers prior to the opening. Good at the 62nd Street Entrance, signed in print by Homer Tucker, Superintendent of Admissions. Heavy stock. Pristine as printed. Number F70312. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $119.50. |
| 47383 | World's Columbian Exposition: Admission Ticket without Fair Name. Bright orange on very heavy card stock, 3.5" x 2", not filled out but reads "No____, Not Good After_______189__ and Within Exposition Buildings. To be signed by authorized person." Rarely seen and perhaps not saved because it states "exposition buildings" but not the fair name. Without any shred of doubt issued by the World's Columbian Exposition. Rarely seen; fewer than 7-8 known. Glue residue on upper left corner of reverse. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $119.50. |
| 47384 | World's Columbian Exposition: Pre-Opening Only Admission Ticket. The face of this marvelous ticket reads "Not Good if Presented after March 31st, 1893." Measures 3.5" x 1.5" on white paper with blue stripe down the center and perforation in the middle of the blue stripe. Numbered A28246 and signed in print by Horace Tucker, Superintendent of the Department of Admissions. Absolute gem in unused condition, formerly in a scrapbook with glue residue in one reverse corner. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47385 | World's Columbian Exposition: Workman's Pass. A scarce monthly ticket on fairly heavy paper stock, considering it was to be used for a month and the small dated squares had to be punched out upon admission each day. This one, signed in print by Tucker, is numbered D8359 and has a large red "MAY" across the center. The only dates still remaining unused are 16-20, indicating the worker was employed on site from May 1-15 and then again from the 21st on. In bold black ink it was made out to Gust Hochstodter and charged to the account of Henry Mailpond(?), likely a contractor. Some dirt showing but in remarkable condition considering the use. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Not Sold. |
| 47386 | World's Columbian Exposition Workman's Daily Ticket, "Good for Six Admissions". 2.5" x 1.5", simple daily pass for workers and signed in print by Homer Tucker, Superintendent of Admissions. Light green and slightly soiled but still in fine condition. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $95.60. |
| 47387 | World's Columbian Exposition: Two Passes. Burlington, Iowa, once folded at the center and minor foxing at the right edge, including: a very scarce yellow press pass dated August 10, 1893 for the Hawkeye newspaper of overall, excellent condition and a pass good for only one admission made out to a Miss Mills, once folded, with the word "Pass" in a red scrolled circle. A pass that is quite scarce as it was the type likely used when someone of importance or a friend of an executive showed up and needed instant entrance. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $167.30. |
| 47388 | World's Columbian Exposition: Employee's Pass. On very heavy blue card stock, this pass measures 3.5" x 2.5". It reads at the top in red ink, "Employee's Pass, April 10 to April 30, 1893. Admit (in ink, Mr. H.W. Jones" within the buildings of the World's Columbian Exposition." Signed in original ink by Secretary of Works, N.B. Pickett. Actual "Employee" passes are quite rare compared to workmen's passes, the latter of whom were there as employees of myriad construction companies, by the thousands. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Not Sold. |
| 47389 | World's Columbian Exposition: California State Convention Delegates Admission Card. A delegate's card for the World's Columbian Exposition, Metropolitan Hall, September 11th and 12th, 1890, Orchestra Seat No. 23. Measures 5.5" x 3". Possibly unique to any WCE collection, a rare pre-fair ticket to an important convention for select WCE delegates from the state of California. Two corners torn were taped long ago and the reverse has been repaired with modern acid-free museum reinforcing tape. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 47390 | World's Columbian Exposition: Opening Ceremonies Complimentary Card. This pink complimentary card is numbered 819 and admitted the recipient to the opening ceremonies, NOT the dedicatory ceremonies. Measures 4" x 2.5" on card stock with rounded corners similar to dedication tickets/passes. Reads "Opening Ceremonies at Jackson Park, Chicago, May 1, 1893, Admit (written in) J.B. Osborne" and signed apparently in print by Higginbotham. Exceedingly rare. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47391 | World's Columbian Exposition: 1892 Annual Membership Ticket for The Art Institute of Chicago. Ornate heavy beige cardboard. The Art Institute of Chicago Annual Membership Ticket for 1892, expiring October 25, 1892 for member J.E. Woodhead and signed in ink by N. H. Carpenter, secretary. Annual membership ticket No. 174 for the brand new Art Institute. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 47392 | World's Columbian Exposition: Superintendent of Police All Access Pass for the Dedication Ceremonies. Brown type on beige card stock, 4.5" x 2.25", reading "Office of General Superintendent of Police, City Hall, Chicago. To the Police: Allow the bearer to pass through the Police Lines during Thursday and Friday, Oct. 20th and 21st, 1892." Signed in original ink, R.W. McClaughry/General Superintendent. Allowed the bearer free reign to travel anywhere in and out of seating and police lines during the massive dedication ceremonies. A real treasure in 1892, as well as today. Exceedingly rare and possibly unique. Two small faults at left side possibly from old clip or attachment. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $633.35. |
| 47393 | World's Columbian Exposition: Ten Documents Relating to the Dedicatory Ceremonies. Includes a 4" x 2.5" heavy beige complimentary admission card reading "Complimentary World's Columbian Exposition, Dedicatory Ceremonies, Chicago, Octo. 21st, 1892, Admit, (in ink, E.W. Bridge)/Not transferable." Signed in print by T.W. Palmer, President. Accompanying the above is the beige envelope that reads virtually identically on the outside, "Complimentary/Dedication Ceremonies/World's Columbian Exposition/Chicago/1892. Also is an 8.5" x 11" official dedication invitation with fancy scroll work and fair name. Exceedingly large, reading "invites you to participate in the ceremonies....October 20th, 21st and 22nd, 1892" with hand-written in ink, Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Franklin, Newark, Ohio. Includes the 4-page, open imprinted events of the day, the inner envelope (plain) which held the invitation folded again to 8.5" x 5.5" from the 8.5" x 11" size, the outer addressed envelope with a Chicago postmark, and a cancelled 4-cent Lincoln US Postage stamp. Also includes return posted envelope with 2-cent stamp and pencil notation from WCE office and torn-off portion of return invitation which reads in red ink on beige paper, reading "Inaugural Reception of the World's Columbian Exposition, Auditorium, Chicago, October the nineteenth, 1892" and written in ink, Mr. and Mrs. John P. Roberts and an additional card measuring about 4" x 5" noting that the "Secretary of the Committee of the Inaugural Reception...begs to acknowledge the receipt of your enclosure of $23.00 and sends tickets herewith." In addition, there is a 4" x 2.5" beige card noting Complimentary ticket to the Dedication Ceremony on October 11th, 12th and 13th, 1892 (they were of course rescheduled and finding copies of the wrong date are even tougher than the correct one), hand-written in ink to Mr. C. Wesley Talbot and comes with the original envelope. A great collection of WCE Dedication Ceremonies paper. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 47394 | World's Columbian Exposition: Dedication Ceremonies - New York State Building Admission Ticket. Very rare 4" x 2.5" ticket virtually identical to WCE complimentary passes in pink. This is in yellow and reads "Admit the Bearer to the Dedicatory Ceremonies of the New York State Building at Jackson Park Chicago on Saturday October 22nd 1892 at noon." Obviously, anyone involved would have quite a busy couple of days at the dedication on the fairgrounds. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $215.10. |
| 47395 | World's Columbian Exposition: Dedication Ceremonies Ticket. Light blue design on white stock with black overprint reading on the left side "Complimentary" and on the right "Section 2". The center reads "World's Columbian Dedicatory Ceremonies, Friday Afternoon, October 21, 1892," with disclaimers and noting that holder should use "Entrance at Centre Doors on West Side of Building." Signed in type by Thomas Palmer. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $191.20. |
| 47396 | World's Columbian Exposition: Group Lot of Tickets, Fliers and Advertisements. Amazing collection of post-fair tickets and advertisements for stereo view and glass lantern slide shows celebrating the just-concluded fair. Look closely at this group as many of the very rare items have never been seen on the market previously. -9" x 12" flyer for October 9, 1893, Admission 25 cents for a lecture with 80 view of the fair and lecture by Rev. A.J. Fristoe on Halifax Street, city unknown. -Souvenir ticket for the lecture, The World's Fair, by Elihu B. Taft of Burlington VT on February 23, 1894. Comes with a very nice card showing the Vermont Building at the Fair. -Admit One, A Familiar Talk, By G. Ward Cook, at Mt. Washington Universalist Church, admission 15 cents, reserved seats 10 cents extra. Tuesday March 13, 1894. -FOUR tickets total to Cook's presentation, all different: White admit One, mint, no. 134; Rust, admit One, mint, Reerved seat C50; Darker (may be just unfaded) reserved seat D85; Green Reserved Seat 3 -A Trip to the World's Fair, Illustrated with Stereoptican Views and an explanation by Pastor J. Madison Hare at the First Baptist Church of Burlington, NJ. Thursday, October 17, 1893, yellow. -Pastor Hare's talk, a larger ticket, Admit two, September 14, 1893. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $131.45. |
| 47397 | World's Columbian Exposition: Polyopticon Camera and Lantern Slides. A real rarity and treat to go with the tickets and shows of fair material is an original Polyopticon Camera, actually a slide projector of the vintage used for such presentations as made at the time of the fair and for which tickets are offered in our post-fair lot. Not only is this "overhead projector" from the period, but it is still in the original box (measuring 6" x 7" x 9.5"). The box lid is separated at several of the edge areas, but the box top is in excellent condition with the image of the projector and the text about it. The bottom of the box shows the original mailing address to a resident in New York. We have included a group of highly collectible photographs of the fairgrounds and many of the attractions. These are the original Lantern Slides used to present histories, talks, and other presentations about the WCE, such as those advertised here, especially popular immediately after the fair closed. Speakers would hit the lecture circuit with narration and slide shows about the highlights of the fair. The group of original WCE magic or glass lantern slides were not originally sold with this projector. Most were sold by companies employing photographers at the fair and other sights. They were sold much like prepackaged 35mm slides at fairs in the twentieth century. The slides include the following: Cliff Dwellers, a recreation of early Southwestern cliff dwelling Native people, the Agriculture Building with lagoon, boats in the foreground, the Court of Honor and the Administration Building, the Administration Building from the Liberal Arts Building, the Closeup of the Administration Building, the Peristyle, the Wooded Island and the Horticulture Building, and Machinery Hall. The eight slides measure 3.25" x 4" and each is in virtually mint condition, with the full images present; only one shows any significant image fading. They can be used as positives from which to print high quality images today. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $227.05. |
| 47398 | World's Columbian Exposition: Employees Grand Ball Ticket. From the World's Columbian Exposition Employee's Association. The ball was held at New South Side Turner Hall, 3143-47 State Street, Chicago on Wednesday, November 1st, 1893. Ticket reads, in part: "Grand Entrée at 8 O'Clock Sharp. Grand Prizes for the best Lady & Gent Waltzers." Exceptionally rare from the day after the fair closed. The ball was a celebratory party for thousands of employees of the WCE. Rough edges, once in a scrapbook. Amazing that this ticket survived. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $956.00. |
| 47399 | World's Columbian Exposition: Four Different Admission Ticket Envelopes. These envelopes once contained admission tickets from the Caxton Company. One noted that "All remaining World's Fair Souvenir Tickets have been sold, and the Caxton Company controls the same." Considering advertising offered ticket sets for a quarter or singles at a dime, Caxton must have purchased a tidy box full for a flat amount that was fractions of a penny per ticket. Another envelope reads "Historical Souvenir, Genuine Admission Tickets, etc." touting William Hale Thompson's run for mayor of an unnamed city. Another calls the contents of the envelope Souvenir Tickets bearing the vignettes of "Columbus, Indian, Washington and Lincoln" for quite a price when others were 10-25 cents, $2.00, likely soon after the fair's closing. The fourth envelope, approximately the same size, plain white, has pencil notations on it regarding World's Fair Tickets 1893 and imprinted in small type on the other side, it reads "This envelope contains Twelve Admission Coupons to the World's Columbian Exposition," and was clearly for use at the time of the fair! It further reads "Any remaining unused, which the holder desires redeemed, must be presented to Carol Hutchins, Agent, at the Raymond and Whitcomb Grand, before the passenger leaves Chicago!" From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $42.00. |
| 47400 | World's Columbian Exposition: Unique Group of Travel and Railroad Tickets for Passage to the Fair. Also includes tickets for lodging and amusements while there. Includes: an 1893 Rail pass reading "Any Railroad Will Pass_____Including admission to the World's Fair." With an advertisement for a restaurant and signed by "The Hamburger Company." Quite possibly a real pass issued by the local restaurant; 1893 annual pass for the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway but NOT good for any special trains running to the fair grounds; an 1893 pass on the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway. Signed in ink by "Simmons" Superintendent; an American Ticket Brokers pocket printed directory of all members of the American Ticket Brokers Association as formed in 1879 and this dated August 1893. An amazing little resource in that it points to all ticket agents/brokers throughout the United States who likely sold tickets, travel packages, etc. to the WCE. An unparalleled source of information in a little directory; Insurance flyer from the World's Fair Travelers: You need Accident Insurance when traveling to the WCE. Rates, etc. for various travelers, including $15 per week disability if injured while visiting the WCE. Interestingly, they were after folks before they left on their trip to the WCE in hopes of setting them up with key insurance for the trip-at $4.50 per month for the premium, purchasable at 25 cents per day. Great flyer that goes with other travel packages; Erie Lines fold out map and brochure regarding trains between New York and Chicago for the Columbian Exposition. Nice three-color maps and literature with connecting ships on the eastern seaboard, menus, and more; Timetable for Routes and Rates World's Columbian Exposition, via Poughkeepsie Bridge Route and Royal Blue Line, with connections through/to Central RR of New Jersey, Reading Railroad System, Baltimore and Ohio RR, 211 Washington Street, Boston, Mass. 8.5" x 11" with comprehensive schedules and rates, plus literature on the trip and the fair; a French Bakery map and coupon for a free ride on the Intramural Railway of the WCE, reading "No ticket without this map....Free Ride of seven miles on this railway by presenting this map at cashier's desk...." highlighting different concessions and features on the grounds. Red and black ink and folded to approximately 3.5" x 7". Included here also is either an early or test version, not folded, but 11" x 5" black on newsprint type stock (thin and fragile), also offering FREE TICKET on the Intramural Rwy; Florida On Wheels "A Florida State Fair, A rolling palace...en route from the World's Fair at Chicago, 1893." An entire exhibit from Florida was taken via rail to the fair and then shown en route back from Chicago. "A Conservatory on Wheels", an exceptional and rare piece; we had never heard of this Florida show until now. 10 Cents, 5 Cents for Children; Wabash RR complete Columbian promotional booklet, as well, making this a total of 11 different World's Columbian Railroad related tickets, passes and literature. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $209.13. |
| 47401 | World's Columbian Exposition: Ticket for the Managing Editor of Palmer House. Handsome mint condition ticket with rounded corners on beige heavy stock, much like a membership card. It was intended for the Managing Editor of the Union, providing the key to the house at the Palmer House, the premier hotel in Chicago for the Fair. This was a ticket good for 50 cents off the daily rate in 1893. Rare. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47402 | World's Columbian Exposition: Raymond Vacation Excursions Fair Admissions Ticket. One of the rarest of all admission tickets to the World's Columbian Exposition. Ticket in blue ink on beige coupon given to travelers as part of their package to the fair, good for one admission to the World's Columbian Exposition, managed by Raymond and Whitcomb. Twelve such tickets were given to some guests. This coupon was used in lieu of actual tickets supplied by the fair and were to be exchanged at the gates, valid until October 31, 1893, this Number 10096. We've never seen another and consider it exceedingly rare if not unique in the hobby. Folded long ago; flat, very nice, but does show its age. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 47403 | World's Columbian Exposition: Canvas Ticket Holder, Dedication Ceremony Ticket, and Berth Ticket. Ticket folder with canvas cover, 4.5" x 2", typed in purple "Colonel J. Yale Fairman" on the cover. Included on the inside of the cover is a ticket for the World's Columbian Exposition Dedicatory Ceremonies. A rare and possibly unique ticket to the event. Includes all details on the Hartford to Chicago trip. Includes another ticket that appears to have come included in the perforated book reading Boston & Albany Railroad, assigning, written in with ink on the dark and light blue ticket, "Lower.....Berth No. 6/in car No. 1....Hartford to Chicago and Return.... Oct. 18, 1892/East Oct. 22, 1892." Part of a group of citizens/officials from Hartford visiting the fair for the official dedication in October, six months prior to its actual opening. Included are the dedicatory ceremony ticket, as described, and the berth ticket. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 47404 | World's Columbian Exposition: Columbian Society Ticket Book and Seven Tickets. The ticket book is one of an estimated 3-5 known, while individual tickets from books show up from time to time. This is a near mint book with no name on the cover and stamped Book No. 240. The Columbian Society was based in New York, hence the ticket book including all travel to the fair plus lodging and all lodging at the Society's own facilities in Chicago, indicating it was quite solvent and fairly large. This ticket book includes numerous actual tickets that have never been seen at public auction or for sale before. All in the book and in mint condition, including: a full ticket for disability insurance from Lloyd's of London should any traveler become injured on the trip to the world's fair; a transfer coupon for moving one's baggage from the train to "the hotel or cottages" in Chicago; a mint full coupon for a week's lodging to be exchanged for hotel/cottages at the offices of the Society which were located at 7036 Cottage Grove Avenue....and address easily identified near the then fairgrounds; a total of four meal tickets which could be presented at the designated locations on the fairgrounds or at the Society's facilities; a coupon was included for the traveler for three meals per day on his or her stay. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Not Sold. |
| 47405 | World's Columbian Exposition: Festival Hall Railroad Day Ticket. A 3.5" x 1.25" ticket for Festival Hall, Railroad Day, September 16, 1893. Similar tickets in this format for various days at the fair and in Festival Hall have brought $1,000 in auctions in this decade. This ticket has scrollwork and the fair name at the top, one that seasoned ticket collectors instantly recognize as a rarity from Festival Hall, which was situated near the Colonnade at the southwest corner of the fairgrounds along Lake Michigan. Excellent condition, minor bump at the bottom edge and residue form glue on the reverse. Ticket number "Y 12". From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 47406 | World's Columbian Exposition: Special Excursion Ticket for the Governor of Maine. Also for the governor's party. This is a railroad ticket for one first-class passage to Chicago and return. Attached is one stub for passage from Portland to Woodfords, and below this stub is an uneven tear indicating there were multiple stubs attached. The main ticket is 3.25" x 2.5" and with the one stub remaining the overall size is 4.5" x 2.5". The ticket is on light blue paper stock with black ink on all except the number "11", apparently a seat number. Unique. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Not Sold. |
| 47407 | World's Columbian Exposition: Three Excursion Tickets. These excursion tickets to the Chicago World's Fair consist of the stubs that were taken by the conductor and are labeled as such. How they survived in private hands is anyone's guess. One is yellow, one is orange, one reads "Chicago and Return via C&A" (ticket number 99) and the other is St. Louis and return and number 97. These measure 1.75" x 2.5" and 2" x 2.5" each. Also included is a World's Fair Excursion Ticket from Brodhead Wisconsin on yellow stock, measuring 2.5" square. It was once folded but has a mint appearance. Possibly unique, as we have never seen another World's Fair Excursion ticket on the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, and certain not one from Brodhead to Chicago! From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $119.50. |
| 47408 | World's Columbian Exposition: Legislative Pass Signed by Chauncey Depew. New York Central and Hudson River Railroad ticket for Hon. N.M. Curtis with an original signature in ink by senator and president of the Railway, Chauncey Depew, well-known financier and civic leader. The pass was to be used for all of 1893 as a legislator's pass on Depew's railroad! Light crease doesn't show on the surface. A pass that should be of much interest to those anxious to obtain Depew's autograph as president of the rail line, for railway buffs in general and of course, the fact that it was a pass to be used by members of the New York state legislature, in part for travel to the fair for dedication and pre-opening state business. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Not Sold. |
| 47409 | World's Columbian Exposition: Rodney Dexter's Daily Diary, Photograph, Railway Sheet with Map, and a Ticket. The diary is a 365-day 'day timer' with photos, facts, maps of WCE; called the Columbian Daily Record; pocket size, and property of "R Dexter" of Englewood, Illinois, an employee of the railroad. After working at the World's Columbian Exposition, Dexter left for Omaha "to work for the Trans Mississippi Fair 1/94." Besides Dexter's daily notes about work and personal items, the printed diary is full of outstanding color maps and information on the fair. Diary has no major text, just notes on contacts, hours worked, tasks. Unique. Also included is an original 1892 blue tone photo showing heavy trees, watch tower, rail tracks and crossing gates and small kiosk noting "Illinois Central" and main fair buildings under construction. Taken from the edge of the fairgrounds, looking east toward Lake Michigan and noting "57th St, Looking east, 7/11/92," and the grounds hardly yet taking shape along 57th with the fair just 10 months away. Third item is a railway sheet on "The Intramural Railway at the World's Fair, Fare, 10 cents" and map of the grounds including gates and site high points and the "World's Fair Steam Launch Lake and Lagoon Route." This is a very rare map in the style of the Intramural Railway maps from the Bakery but different than ever seen before. Lastly is a very rare ticket for the Columbian Intramural Railway, printed ticket number 118 (as for employee 118) plus Day 74 of the fair from a ticketbook used by Dexter or employees of the fair railroad. (Likely from the pass book listed by Doolin as No. 22). From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $131.45. |
| 47410 | World's Columbian Exposition: Rodney Dexter's Employee Pass to the Columbian Intramural Railway Company, His Ticket Book, and Passes. Exceptionally rare. We have never seen another for purchase but other fair experts say another one or two are in private collections as well. Rodney Dexter's personal ticket book, no tickets remaining as he seems the type never to have missed a day's work! With his photo and noted that it was for "Rodney Dexter, Platform Guard, Intramural R'y, #19 Concessions." With his photo as well. Accompanied by an original thin leatherette slip case for Dexter's pass. In very rare instances these have shown up in collections from the fair. And also, there is a rare pass issued to Rodney Dexter for Admission to the Trans-Mississippi and International Expo dated 5/31, where he went to work following the Columbian Expo. Lastly is Dexter's pass to the Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, dated immediately after the fair closed, Nov 6, 1893, when he would have been out of work briefly. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $836.50. |
| 47411 | World's Columbian Exposition: Large Collection of Railroad Tickets to and from the Chicago World's Fair. Includes: a pair of Chicago Railway Tickets, one for the Cottage Grove Line and dated October 17, 1893 and the other on the 63rd Street Line and dated October 18, 1893; a Northwestern Line Special Excursion Ticket, Chicago back to Lake Preston SD; a Pittsburgh & Western Railway Co. large ticket for Coach Excursion to World's Fair Grounds and return good up to and include October 18, and including a full attached stub for a portion of the trip for first class passage between Akron and New Castle; an orange heavy paper stock ticket punched for 9 of 10 valid uses on the Illinois Central Railroad, Commutation Ticket and good only on the Hyde Park & Oak Woods Train, which, of course, were just to the west of the fairgrounds; an Illinois Central small strip ticket, green, mint condition, good only day of sale for Special World's Fair Train between Van Buren and 60th Street, where the passengers could disembark literally at the gate of the WCE; a red, white and black standard Illinois Central R.R. ticket, good only on May 1st, 1893 between 12th Street Station and 60th Street (at the fairgrounds entrance) but notes "Not Good on Special World's Fair Trains."; an Illinois Central ticket, this one good only on October 9th, 1893, on regular Suburban Trains from 60th street ; Chicago Day and original user of ticket has noted this and attendance on reverse of ticket in ink; Pittsburgh & Western Ry Co. Excursion ticket to the World's Fair for October 18 with a single stub remaining for one segment of the fare, from Akron to New Castle; an Agent's stub with a fare of $10.50 noted from Conneautville to Chicago on 8-9-93. Also included with this lot are two interesting photos from 1893, printed plates, one showing the first train run in New York in 1831 and another the Terminal Station at the fair, both photographed at the World's Fair. A real find for either the WCE or railroadiana enthusiast. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47412 | World's Columbian Exposition: Three Tickets for The World's Columbian Intramural Railway. Choice group of three tickets, all different, from scarce to rare: a Commissioner's ticket, obviously quite rare as the group was small and it is not known if more than 3-5 exist today. Number "1" representing the opening day of the fair! Unlisted by Doolin. Also, one Complimentary Ticket, very scarce, number 309 and stamped "Complimentary." No complimentary ticket listed in Doolin. Thirdly,one "R" series ticket, number 1510 The R ticket unlisted by Doolin; A and H ticket his No. 21. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $1,912.00. |
| 47413 | World's Columbian Exposition: Lot of Fifteen Railway Items. Fair-goer album page of tickets plus railroad and ticket broker items and several related other travel tickets worth close inspection. Very interesting tickets and advertisements for rail items to the fair including a unique ticket for the Connecticut delegation to the WCE. Lot includes: Papa & Mama at the World's Fair Oct 93, a scrapbook page of a fair-going couple's eight tickets from local rails in Chicago and to and from the fair; Senour Manufacturing map showing rail route from fair grounds to its factory near Ashland and Archer streets. Outstanding map of both horse and cable car routes; Ticket Broker Henry Gaze and Sons, 204th South Clark Street, handling all Railroad and Steamship tickets, Government Building in color on reverse, and a second Gaze card, once pasted into an album so text obscured, with Machinery Hall in color on the reverse; McCrary's Ticket Offices in Missouri ticket, slight crease, brown tone illustration of WCE on one side and info on tickets on the other; I. Samuelson & Co Railroad Ticket Brokers, 188 Clark Street, Chicago, "World's Fair Excursion Tickets Bought and Sold." Administration Building in color on reverse; To Chicago and Return FREE!! During the World's Fair. The regular ONE WAY Rail Road fare from______etc. Customer fills in the blank and "Sprague, Warner & Co. Chicago, will tell you how you can come to the Great Fair in 1893, Transportation FREE both ways, and one admission included."; Specialty Train, New York, New Haven & Hartford/Boston & Albany/New York Central/and Michigan Central Railroads. From Hartford To Chicago and Return, Conveying the Connecticut Delegation to the Dedicatory Ceremonies/World's Columbian Exposition. All times both directions. One train, delegation and open to others and special schedule and time, beginning on October 18, with 9:20 departure for Chicago from Hartford. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $119.50. |
| 47414 | World's Columbian Exposition: Two John Bull Train Tickets. Both full tickets in near mint condition. Includes one with red keystone logo of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company Line, Good only on the "John Bull", etc, stamped this date only, October 25, 1893. All John Bull tickets listed as No. 38 in Doolin. Second ticket has a brown logo device and is hand-written to Mr. Furnigal & Wife for Transportation Day, September 9, 1893, only, and with a pencil notation below reading "Emma" which we assume is the good Mrs. Furnigal. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $155.35. |
| 47415 | World's Columbian Exposition: Large Pennsylvania Railroad Company Engraved Invitation for Eugene Field. Measures 7" x 7". The pass was addressed specifically to Eugene Field, even then a well-known and renowned author-poet. At this time, Field was a staff writer for The News, Chicago. This event was a special running of the actual John Bull locomotive and train of cars from New York to Chicago over the Pennsylvania Railroad, April 17th to 22nd, 1893, and proceeded to the fair itself, where it was put on display for the six-month duration of the fair. Folded over and on the reverse of the very heavy invitation is the schedule of the John Bull train. Once mounted but does not effect display, portions that are printed. An incredibly rare and obviously unique paper item made out to Field, and a rare item inviting someone to ride on the John Bull (outside of the tickets for the actual grounds). Limited, of course, to dignitaries for this trip. Exceptional. From the Field estate. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 47416 | World's Columbian Exposition: Three Invitations to Various World's Fair Events. Rare, likely all unique invitations, including: an invitation to attend a reception at the Pennsylvania Building for Pennsylvania Day, September 7, 1893, Ornate engraved invitation, heavy stock, creased and reinforced on the reverse. From the Eugene Field estate; also, an invitation from the Secretary of the Century Company (Publishers, Century Magazine) at the opening of their exhibit on May 11, 1893 in the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building. A unique piece from a handsome display, albeit a small one at the fair; the third piece is a colorful invitation to admit the bearer and ladies to the Art Exhibit of the Singer Manufacturing Company, which was a major exhibitor and also which produced an inordinately large number of colorful cards advertising its sewing machines. Included here is the company's full color catalog with a map of the grounds, as well. Four total pieces, all rare. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 47417 | World's Columbian Exposition: Group of Very Interesting Invitations, Tickets, Photos, Guides and Related Items, including: one 9.5" x 13" large Chicago Day certificate of visitation for the biggest day in the history of the fair. Remarkably scarce considering more than 700,000 people attended this day. Included is an original printed photo of the mass of humanity that day. Excellent photo for framing with the certificate. Small cut on the border. This image (10.5" x 13") is from a vintage folio with an image on the reverse as well; also, two Children's Special Tickets to the fair, standard half price, measuring 1.75" x 3", numbers V495882 and V495883, consecutively numbered. Interesting to wonder who this young pair of siblings were at the fair and how they might have told tales to their grandkids in the middle of the twentieth century; another certificate of visitation, October 5 rather than Chicago Day. Also excellent with foxing at the ends, but would display perfectly; another large invitation to attend the Dedication in 1892, this one not having been hand-addressed to anyone. Front and inside separated by age, but both invitation and details on second sheet are in excellent condition; a second pass as listed earlier, this one with the blue Administration Building in the background and passing the bearer, Mrs. G. C. Waddell of Arizona to the grounds at any time she wished to visit. Beautiful pass on heavy stock in near mint condition with light discoloration in the upper left corner only. Also two pocket-sized guides, both among the less frequently seen today, one a directory style guide to the city and the fair and the other "The best things to see and how to find them!". A great assortment of Chicago World's Fair ephemera. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 47418 | World's Columbian Exposition: Strip of Three Tickets & Brochures for Electric Boats. Ephemera relating to the launches of the Electric Launch and Navigation Company. These small electric passenger boats plied the waters of the lagoons on the grounds along with the gondolas, taking passengers on tours or just to ferry them from one building to another. This great little lot includes a mint strip of three horizontal blue EL&N Co mint tickets, D series, numbers 420028, rarely seen as a strip. Reinforced at the perforations with old tape but the perforations are solid Doolin number 25. Also included is an even more-rare brochure for the electric launches from the builders of the launches, the Detroit Boat Works. Pictures of the various boats for the company used at the fair. The only such piece we have seen. Four pages. Measures 7.75" x 5", creased but displayable and very rare. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 47419 | World's Columbian Exposition: Collection of Tickets for the Steamers Running Between Downtown Docks and the World's Fair Pier. This was a major means of conveyance, by the oft-pictured Whaleback Steamer Columbus, as well as other traditional vessels, including sidewheelers. This lot includes: one double ticket, joined in mint condition, brown with black ink and red numbers. Numbers are 058651 and 058650, one good only for day issued, Chicago to World's Fair Grounds and the other from the grounds to the City. Stub, blue, that is numbered at the bottom in a progressive #3570 for steamers Cyclone, Ivanhoe and Imperial, weather permitting. Also, a blue-gray standard ticket "A" noting that it was "Between" Chicago and the grounds, obviously making it much more usable since it didn't specify which direction tickets were to be used; more universal but actually seen dramatically less often than brown one-direct tickets. Thirdly, a same size ticket, this one white with black ink, noting "The World's Fair Steamship Co." and the ticket is good between "Chicago and World's Fair Grounds." This one is the most often seen, yet we would still categorize it as very scarce. This one mint but for a bit of rubbing on the bottom margin at the perforation. Number 367003 printed in red. Fourth, a small blue stub for steamers from the city. Total of 5 tickets, one being a double. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 47420 | World's Columbian Exposition: Steamship Pass for E. M. Kurtz. Pass for "The World's Fair Steamship Company," with a vignette of a steamer (sidewheel) and for the season of 1892. Assigned to E. M. Kurtz. We have seen a total of two such passes, this one and one for 1893 in a private collection that will not be sold for a very long time. Exceptionally rare. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 47421 | World's Columbian Exposition: Large Archive of Transportation and Lodging Tickets and Brochures. A very rich lot of transportation and lodging tickets outstanding for display and research. Eighteen total items. -Camp Lincoln for Civil War Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) vets, old soldiers and their families! This was an entire tent city where GAR families could live and meet during the fair and also during the GAR reunion. A complete brochure, reservation forms, inside and outside envelopes. All located just 5 minutes' walk from the grounds, to the south.-4 total pieces. From Cook & Co. Fabulous for the Civil War and Columbian collectors. -World's Fair Encampment and Hotel Fraternity, Chicago Chamber of Commerce, an entire publication detailing the information one would need to book special lodging for the fair. Twelve pages of information. -World's Fair House and Boarding Bureau, 12 pages of detail. -Lockwood and Wright's Locating Bureau, World's Fair Headquarters, accommodations for visitors, eight pages with city map on how to travel to and from the fairgrounds and where to obtain lodging. -Silver and blue ornate letterhead form the World's Fair Hotel & Boarding Bureau, a letter detailing information of L.M. Cowles who wrote in July for information on lodging, including the original envelope with photo of the grounds. -Souvenir and Visitors' Guide compliments of Aultman, Miller & Co., photos, railway guide, terminals, etc. -Rare ticket or chit for a meal at a bed and breakfast near the grounds, Tattered (from having been wet) ticket found in a guide to the fair. Reads "Good for one Meal, Ashland House. K/ D/ Gray Proprietor." Black ink, very displayable and very rare; the only chit for meals we have seen for the entire fair, let alone just lodging/bed and breakfasts. -Columbian Visitors' Association brochure, "The South Shore" at the corner of Bond Avenue and Seventy-Third Street, ten minutes easy walk to the Exposition. Prohibition district, no drinking, quiet, large hotel in an undeveloped area south of the city; heavy creases from long ago being folded in thirds. Four pages full of information and photos. -Pocket guide with information on railways and local transportation and fold-out photos. Back shows glue residue; back cover splitting. Pocket size. -Admit One ribbon ticket, Retail Clerks/August 29 (the ribbon to be worn and thus used for admission rather than issuance of a ticket) -First Class Rooms, Hyde Park, walk to the fair. Brochure. -For rent, newly furnished rooms with board, just 5 blocks from the south entrance. Brochure. -July 27, 1893 ticket from a pass book -Admit One to Jackson Park WCE Expo for before opening, prior to 7/18/92 -Red return pass perforated for date 18th. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47422 | World's Columbian Exposition: The World's Congresses of 1893 Membership Ticket. The ticket covers all Congresses. Paper is light blue heavy stock paper with rounded corners. Measures 4" x 2.25". Rare. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 47423 | World's Columbian Exposition: Complimentary World's Congress Auxiliary Inaugural Ceremonies Ticket. Dated October 21, 1892, it reads "this ticket exchangeable for Reserved Seats on application at the Box Office of the Auditorium, on Monday, October 17, 1892, at nine o'clock A.M. This date has been set apart expressly for the accommodation of ticket holders. On Tuesday, October 18th, the Box Office will be open to the general public." Light green paper, black ink, 4" x 2.25". Exceptionally rare. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 47424 | World's Columbian Exposition: Victoria House Ticket. World's Columbian Exposition, 1893, Royal Commission for Great Britain. Ticket admits the bearer and friends to the Victoria House. Beige card stock, square corners. Measures 4" x 2.25". From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $119.50. |
| 47425 | World's Columbian Exposition: Arctic Whaling Ship Ticket. Admits the bearer to the Whaling Bark Progress and the museum. Red, heavy paper (where rubs exist at the corners it is obviously a duplex paper with white underneath). The only example we have seen although we understand there was one at auction approximately 15 years earlier. It could be the same ticket. Exceptionally rare. Measures 4.5" x 2.5", a large example whereas most similar attractions used small "stand"-type tickets. No. 472, a very low number from perhaps the first day of the fair. Dime-size spot of glue residue in one corner. The consignor purchased this ticket from a de-accessioned group that was in a small museum for 80 some years. Doolin lists a different ticket for the Progress as his number 100. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 47426 | World's Columbian Exposition: Free Pass from the Austro-Hungarian Gazette. Very unusual ticket, possibly unique, with nude woman at left, and much of the printing not in English. The ticket offers free entrance to the fair and notes it is courtesy of the newspaper "Austro-Hungarian Gazette", and the reads in large letters, "PASS." Very ornate, color printing, in ink, "Good for One Time Only" until October 31, 1893. Measures 4.5" x 2.75", with rounded corners, one corner chipped and with worn edges. The only such pass we have seen, and a very unusual ticket. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 47427 | World's Columbian Exposition: Workman's Pass for Pre-opening Admission. Measures 4" x 2.5" on off-white heavy stock paper. The fair utilized an inordinately large number of different passes for workers and those on the grounds prior to the fair. This pass to W. B. Blessing is especially interesting in that he/she worked for the Chun Iuan Kie Co. Obviously, they were one of the exhibitors, likely on the Midway, although we have not been able to identify the company. Rare. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47428 | World's Columbian Exposition: Stamps and Overprinted Tickets. This large and diverse collection of stamps and overprinted tickets displays advertising from both during and after the 1893 fair. This lot includes: -Columbus entrance ticket, #47954, imprint on the reverse Billie Goodwin, Chicago manufacturers' outlet on Clark Street. Mint condition. -Columbus entrance ticket with light stain marks otherwise near mint, #136205, imprint on reverse Café Wellington, Madison Street, Chicago. -Washington ticket #53393 with overprint in purple on front, Columbian Chorus After 5PM May 23. Rare. -Washington ticket. #229118A and reverse imprint of John Edwin Morse of Hadley Massachusetts, dealer in Civil War and Lincoln memorabilia. Mint condition. -Moorish Palace Restaurant 25 cent Concession 13, Stand 3 ticket. Imprinted on reverse "compliments of the Washington Shirt Co." very rare if not unique. Probably given out during the fair as a bonus to those shopping with the company. Reverse was "washed" to remove the original design so the new stamp would show. Mint. -Chicago Day Ticket (no stub attached) with a die impression embossed stamp like a notary imprint from Cook County and a facsimile signature of George Davis, Secretary General of the fair. -Full Chicago Day ticket with stub attached and complete coverage on reverse and much of obverse with advertising for the German-American News Co. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47429 | World's Columbian Exposition: Invitation to Performance at New York State Building. A 5.5" x 7.5" sheet on fine paper in black and red ink, "The Board of General Managers of the State of New York....request your company at a private performance of the Miyako Dancing Theatrical Company, September 13 at the New York State Building, Jackson Park." Once glued in an album and folded, but the black and red type on off-white stock displays well. Unique. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $119.50. |
| 47430 | World's Columbian Exposition: Lot of Fourteen Tickets, Passes, and Invitations. Group of advertising, drawing and related ticket, passes, and cards. A large and inexpensive lot of generally rare, some possibly unique items, including: -Japanese Tea House Price for Admission and team, "The coolest and nicest spot in the World's Fair Grounds", 3" x 5", black and red on white with photo and recipe for special tea on the back. -Old Times Distillery Drawing ticket, die cut in shape of the distillers' building. Guess the number admissions sold to the fair between May 1st and October 30th and the winner will receive 15 barrels of whiskey! -Advertisement for drawing at the fair. "We Give Away a New Home Sewing Machine Every few days." -Ticket No. 46589 to win four pairs of pants and "elegant shoes" being exhibited in the Shoe and Leather Building. Drawing November 15, 1893 after the close of the fair. -Complete map and directions/information for exhibits at the fair and with large ads on the foldout for, among others, Hagenbeck's Zoological Arena on the Midway, three shows daily, admission 50 cents, 75 cents and $1.00 according to location of seats. Large ad for the Old Times Distillery contest for the drawing to guess admissions. Outstanding brochure unlike most with Midway and "Jackson Park Specialties" and the restaurants, exhibits, special events, and more. Previously folded into six panels, so creased and some splits, but a very unusual item. Very displayable once you decide which side to display! -Chicago Opera House program with dozens of ads including railroads, ticket brokers, events and their prices, and much more. An understated 24-page document that is a gold mine for ticket collectors and researchers. -Special ticket worth ten cents to apply to admission for the Chicago Fire Panorama. -Grand Opening of Georg Mahler's new saloon on Clark Street, an invitation to a an open house and free lunch. -Rochester Lamp Company ticket No. 767835 for a drawing for a free parlor lamp exhibited at the fair. -One dollar off a hat at the N.B. Haynes Co, WCE, a souvenir coupon for world's fair visitors; May 1, 1893. Good on any hat purchase priced over $10. -Boston Rubber Shoe Co., a handout with color artwork of young woman in boots. -Standard Oil Company card inviting fairgoers/guests to attend one of four presentations daily. Glue residue on reverse. -Day of Sale ticket and an unperforated Return pass. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 47431 | World's Columbian Exposition: Festival Hall Ticket. Rare beige music ticket measuring 3.5" x 1.5". Ticket number 1. World's Columbian Festival Hall, Closing Ceremony, Box 16, unused, minor mark from an old fold, perforated and stub intact. Rare, and there's only one ticket from the event that is "Number 1!". All Festival Hall tickets referenced as No. 55 by Doolin. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $597.50. |
| 47432 | World's Columbian Exposition: Pair of Rare and Very Desirable Music Tickets, including: Rare ticket for the performance of the New York Symphony at the Festival Hall on the grounds. Stub only from a scrapbook. The stub was clipped out of the scrapbook, so there is a portion of the page and the ticket stub. Someone has labeled it "NY Symphony Orchestra" in ink. Reads "Parquet - Left, 9, May 20th, Retain This Check, No. 206." Ticket for Mass Rehearsal of the World's Fair Chorus in The Auditorium. Measures 1.5" x 2.5" on off-white paper. No stub other than date at perforation (not removed) "Wed'sday Oct 5." Rehearsing for the very famous and elaborate grand finale event of the fair. Rare. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Not Sold. |
| 47433 | World's Columbian Exposition: Another Pair of Rare and Very Desirable Music Tickets. -World's Columbian Exposition Musical, May 1, 1893, ticket no. 146. Heavy paper, orange ticket, perforated in the middle, mint never used or hinged, both halves intact. Measures 1.5" x 2.5". -Ticket to the Children's Song Festival with the famous English Tenor and soloist Mr. Ben Davis; 800 voices, in Festival Hall on September 16th. One admission for 25 cents. Outstanding 2" x 4" ticket. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 47434 | World's Columbian Exposition: Ticket Book Cover with Photo. Book cover and photo for G. Norvath of the East Indian Pavilion. He was listed as a salesman for Concession 142 and one measure of rarity with all tickets (as well as award medals) from the fair is the identification of the exhibitor. No tickets, but still rare. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 47435 | World's Columbian Exposition: Festival Chorus Membership Ticket. Possibly unique, one of the rarest Columbian tickets, this for an actual performer. Huge 6" x 3" ticket, yellow, perforated with stub attached. "This ticket will be taken up at the 64th Street Entrance Only." Stub reads "Singer's Stage Coupon to be delivered at south entrance Manufacturer's Building. No 332. Has space for the performer's name and address, plus chorus number to be filled in. Stamped "Alto No. 332." With ink signature of Wm. L. Tomlins (ink has blotched so could be different spelling). The only performer ticket we have ever seen. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $717.00. |
| 47436 | World's Columbian Exposition: Eclectic Group of Miscellaneous Tickets and Related Souvenir Items. There is something for everyone in this assortment, a wonderful dealer lot or better still, a broad variety perfect for the new collector. The lot includes: -Ice Railway Ticket, once thought to be exceedingly rare with perhaps 8-10 known. Then, in 2007, a mini-hoard was found with approximately 10 pairs. Still, estimates stand at fewer than 30 tickets in existence today! Here is a mint condition Concession 61 ticket and the perfect start for a new collector. Prices seemed to adjust down to $200 or so from a previous typical $500 and up once the other tickets were found. -Good only Day of Sale ticket, 1/N, a fairly scarce example of this group, mint. -Two Good Day of Sale tickets, difficult examples, indeed-1/H and 2/M. -Heinz giveaway coupon, a free fob; cardboard example of the real thing given to visitors at the exhibitor's stand. -Ticket from the free scale on display: "your weight is exact and___" -Columbian Liberty Bell ticket. "This certificate entitles the holder to a share of the patriotic influence of the Columbian Liberty Bell"; one of the more ethereal tickets you'll find! -A reserved seat ticket to G. Ward Cook's World's Fair Tour held just after the close of the fair like seen in our lot of post-fair tickets to slide presentations. -Woven silk ribbon. One of the nicest silks we have seen woven at the fairgrounds. It is in the original vintage imprinted mat, which has cracked at one side but could be repaired easily if one wanted to display the silk with the original dated mat. The silk is the landing of Columbus and the colors are incredibly vivid, virtually as made. Clearly it has not been displayed but rather stored out of the light. This may be the finest color in a Stevengraph we have seen. The woven silk measures 2.5" x 7", the mat 6.5" x 10". -Unused ticket to the new Field Columbian Museum in the former Fine Art Palace, the only main building preserved. This ticket is the cream of the crop of this lot. Today, this building houses the wonderful Museum of Science and Industry. The first we have seen, intended for public school students in Chicago immediately after the fair. Very rare, which we would estimate alone bringing $250-$350 and up. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 47437 | World's Columbian Exposition: Ticket for the World's Fair Performance of Sylvan Dell, Famous Tenor. Dated Tuesday evening September 5, admit one, with attached coupon, unused, has stamp (Red rubber) over with Paul Blackmar, Superintendent of Collections. $1.00. Mint. 18B 648 Parquet. Exceedingly rare. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 47438 | World's Columbian Exposition: Group of Restaurant Tickets and Chits including The Wellington Company. The Wellington Company was the largest concession with restaurants throughout the grounds. Included in this lot are Wellington 5, 10, 25 and 50 cent plus one dollar tickets for Stands 63, 64, 65, 66 and 67. The stand designation does not align with concessions but essentially is used the same way, matching concessions rather than actual stands or shops. While difficult to see here (and even 6 inches from your eyes) the Stand designations can be found on borders and inside designs of tickets. In this case, the numbers are at the top left of each ticket and shown only as "S" and the number. Also included is a Wellington restaurant check in which the customer would pay from the amount punched by the waiter on the check, running from a nickel to $1.75. The 25 cent Garden Café chit is from one of the restaurants and came in an estate of only Columbian tickets, but we have been unable to identify which restaurant it is. Very likely it was along The Midway and outdoors or a rooftop restaurant at the Natatorium or possibly the German or Austrian villages. Likewise, the Boss Roaster of Lowery & Sievers was likely on the Midway, but there were, of course, dozens of restaurants at virtually ever location at the fair. Also here are two tickets for Welling unlike the normal S-tickets, a 10 cent (we assume credit or coupon) and a "Pay Cashier" noting only "40" which may be a location and not an amount. Note that the Wellington tickets have overprints, some with just a date over the face (all October) and some with a black number over the red serial number. These we assume were to be utilized in the last few days of the fair when the company ran out of new numbered tickets and had to reuse old tickets with an overprint to distinguish them from the original. A great lot of restaurant tickets from the greatest world's fair. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47439 | World's Columbian Exposition: Clow Sanitary Company Pay Toilet Ticket. This a yellow ticket with a series letter "B", number 26005. These tickets were issued in different colors and in several series of letters, so that a group could be assembled that spelled "J A M E S B. C L O W." Long one of the most sought after tickets. The world's first pay toilets! There were "comfort" stations throughout the grounds that were free, but to experience the "notch above" from Clow would cost a nickel. Fairgoers bought these tickets in small books, hence the perforation on top and bottom of the Clow ticket. At the time of Doolin's book in 1980 it was not known that there were series spelling out Clow's name; "B" was unlisted in Doolin. From the collection of Norm Bolotin. Sold for: $1,015.75. |
| 47440 | World's Columbian Exposition: The Vertical Transit Company Elevator Ride Ticket. Brand new at the exposition were elevators, still a novelty at that time. They were installed in small numbers to take visitors to building rooftops, generally for a fee. The Vertical Transit Company took visitors to the top of the Transportation Building. Concession 5, this company issued small red and white tickets which are highly sought-after. Many years ago it was unknown if any existed; then, a collector found seven tucked away in a stamp album. The consignor of this ticket acquired six of those and sold them in 2004 and 2005 for $795 each, keeping one which is offered here. Since then we have seen one other offered on eBay and the general consensus is that perhaps 10 are known to exist. Roller or roulette cancelled. Doolin calls Vertical Transit No. 32, with no known examples. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $896.25. |
| 47441 | World's Columbian Exposition: Hale Elevator Company Ride Ticket. Brand new at the exposition were elevators, still a novelty at that time. They were installed in small numbers to take visitors to building rooftops, generally for a fee. took visitors to the top of the Manufacturer's Building. The Hale Elevator Co. ticket has been even more difficult to find than the Vertical Transit ticket, but examples have been known for many years. Along with the Vertical Transit Company ticket, these are iconic examples of two of the rarest and most sought after Columbian tickets. Doolin calls Hale his No. 35. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 47442 | World's Columbian Exposition: Rare Dedicatory Ceremony Press Pass. Yellow heavy card stock and made out to A. W. Firstein (if we are reading the handwriting correctly). Measures 4" x 2.5", and is virtually mint. Both press and colored paper passes are rare, unlike the more common white regular passes given to the general public. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $286.80. |
| 47443 | World's Columbian Exposition: Movable Sidewalk Ticket. From the C series and numbered 178449, on blue stock and in near mint condition. Great ticket, also found in green. The Pier Movable Sidewalk Co.'s Moving Sidewalk was at the pier jutting out into Lake Michigan and for a nickel offered a seated excursion around a loop over the water, essentially a modern escalator that was flat and fitted with seats. Doolin No. 31. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $203.15. |
| 47444 | World's Columbian Exposition: Chair Rental Ticket. Measures 1.75" x 1" on blue stock, no stub at the right where a perforation is present. This ticket reads "Good for Twenty Five Cents if returned accompanied with chair in good condition to any camp chair booth this day." It was a mammoth fair site, and many felt the need to rent their own small folding chair for use during the long day walking. The only one we've seen. Very rare. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $956.00. |
| 47445 | World's Columbian Exposition: Columbia Rolling Chair Company Ticket. We have seen no more than two at auction over the last 10 years. The 4.25" x 3" yellow ticket is number 13832 and probably exists in such exceedingly small numbers because they were filled out with attendants' numbers and needed to be turned in for them to be paid. None were ever in the hands of the public. This reads "Good for one Single Chair, with attendant, for 10 consecutive hours, $6.00 paid." There is a space for each attendant's number to be filled in, presumably with the number of hours spent. The attendants were uniformed, neat and tidy young men who spent their day wheeling a guest around the grounds. Presumably they received decent tips, too. A rarity that is in very few collections. Doolin No. 36. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 47446 | World's Columbian Exposition: Pair of Rare Gymnase Tickets from the Natatorium. The 25-cent ticket was machine-dispensed and had no stub, while the 50-cent ticket is original with its full ticket and perforated stub. The ticket is reinforced on the back with museum tape where the perforation was giving way. We have seen one other of each ticket for sale or auction in the last two decades. A rare pair. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 47447 | World's Columbian Exposition: Oriental Odeon Ticket. One of the rarest tickets. This is the only one we personally have seen, although we have seen a reference to another. Ticket measures 6" x 2.75". It is orange and mostly in Turkish script. It is a two-parter, with a perforation, which is solid and not broken. The top edge is torn jagged, but it only touches a slight part of the upper border that surrounds the writing. In English it reads "The Oriental Odeon of the Ottoman Section in The Columbian World's Fair 1893 Admission: 50 Cents." Doolin #99. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $1,135.25. |
| 47448 | World's Columbian Exposition: Lot of Thirteen Railroad and Fair-Related Items. C.E. Dearborn, a railroad engineer, worked on trains in Chicago during the fair, as well as for a decade before and two decades after. This is a conglomeration of some of his passes and related items stretching back to 1884. An interesting group, including: an 1890 Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe ticket to Chicago from Wentworth; a Baltimore and Ohio RR 1892 pass to Chicago; a Chicago Rock Island & Pacific RR suburban roundtrip Chicago and Englewood pass; a Baltimore & Ohio Chicago June 27, 1893 pass; nine more Chicago passes from 1884 to 1913 and a Columbian Intramural route map and a discount coupon from shopping at the French Bakery. The lot consists of thirteen total pieces. Terrific for the Columbian, railroad and general history buff! From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $113.53. |
| 47449 | World's Columbian Exposition: An Amazing Card from Globe Oil Company. This card features the Eiffel Tower of Chicago-the tower that was never built! The card was obviously created in 1891 or earlier. It features an elaborate illustration of the Columbus Tower, "to be built at Chicago for the World's Fair of 1893, height 1500 ft, cost $200,000." The tower was one idea tossed about as the WCE sought something to compete with the 1889 Paris spectacular, the Eiffel Tower. Ultimately, the hallmark of Chicago was the Ferris Wheel. This 2" x 6", two-sided card with a 5.5" depiction of the spectacular tower is the only one we have seen. Perhaps two or three of hundreds of books about the fair ever published an image of the planned, but never built, Columbian Tower. This piece was used by the Globe Oil Company as a pre-fair advertisement. Very rare. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $215.10. |
| 47450 | World's Columbian Exposition: Tickets and Passes to Attractions and Performances, including: a Concession 59 ticket for the International Dress and Costume Company, 25 cents, a bright teal blue ticket. This was essentially a fashion and beauty show advertising 60 beautiful women from 60 countries around the world. This is a very rare ticket. It is near mint but has a reinforcing bit of museum tape at the back where there must have been a light crease. Doolin 63; an equally rare pass for the International Dress Costume Co, the only one we've seen but likely two or three must be extant. This pass, number 943, is blank and was never used. Measures 2.75" x 4.75"; also, a piece promoting the English Military Tournament for 50 cents, a daily show in the Stock Pavilion that seated 12,000!; finally, a card regarding the Cliff Dwellers, an interesting exhibit of "the earliest civilization in North America," a card about the exhibit and a map showing its location at the extreme southeast corner of the grounds. It was the one attraction that seemed completely misplaced in the Midway. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $268.88. |
| 47451 | World's Columbian Exposition: Five Midway Plaisance Tickets, including: one pair of different design, NO Stand "token" tickets for The Midway. This green-gray ticket and a beige ticket are each ten cents, numbered quite low at 8684 and 15407 and have NO Stand Number or Concession Number on them. Doolin No. 141 and 142. Speculation is these were provided by the fair management to folks who had no tickets, ran out or had emergency needs. Also, here we have a stand 15, ten cent ticket, beige, No. 97715. Doolin unlisted. Also, an St-20 ten cent ticket (light brown) and an S-21 twenty-five cent ticket also in brown (neither in brown listed by Doolin). A total of five "token" tickets from the WCE Midway. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $119.50. |
| 47452 | World's Columbian Exposition: Two Turkish Theater Concession Tickets. For Concession 3, the Turkish Theater, no Stand listed. Beige 50 cents and green 75 cents. Two tickets. Doolin No. 93, but listed as blue-gray paper. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 47453 | World's Columbian Exposition: Cairo Street Concession Ticket. Concession 4, Cairo Street, No Stand. Gray-green, 25 cent in a diamond. No. 681-922 Doolin lists No. 90, including several unknown tickets. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 47454 | World's Columbian Exposition: Six German Village Tickets. Lot includes six tickets from Concession 7, the German Village, as follows: yellow, joined pair, 5 cents, Nos. 871256 and 871257. Doolin No. 108 but listed on blue paper; blue, single ticket, 10 cents, No. 333627. Doolin No. 109; orange, single ticket, 25 cents, overprinted number 9574 over 907707. Overprints such as this occur in various WCE tickets and are generally thought to be from late in the fair when vendors ran out of tickets and stamped the numbers in black over the imprinted red already used. The overprints are much more scarce and thus in greater demand. Doolin No. 100; gray-green, single ticket, 50 cents, overprint 9574 (Identical to the 25 cent example, for which there is no explanation!) over original red number 38825. Doolin No. 111; red, one dollar ticket; orange ink on white, German Village Concert Garden, 25 cents, No. 181856. Doolin No. 56. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 47455 | World's Columbian Exposition: Group of Three Vienna Bakery Tickets. These tickets pertain to Concession 8, Original Vienna Bakery and Café, including: blue ink, 10 Cents, number 422772 (in red). Doolin No. 113; green ink, 25 Cents, number 58262 (in black) Doolin No. 114; Specimen ticket, unique, black ink on white lightweight paper, one of numerous proof-essays acquired by the consignor. The rest now all reside in private collections, including the only known specimen ticket of the Ferris Wheel. Blank where the number would be. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 47456 | World's Columbian Exposition: Four Rare Midway Tickets. The first is a unique ticket never seen before and with no information we've been able to uncover in years of trying. The large 4" x 1.5" heavy stock orange ticket reads simply "Midway Plaisance/Admit One." It obviously was used on The Midway but how? It was in a scrapbook that was acquired from a museum years ago and was saved along with other Midway tickets by a fairgoer from '93-but there is no story with it. This lot also includes three outstanding mint Moorish Palace Midway tickets for Concession 13-5, 10 and 25 cents. Scarce tickets but certainly included in most advanced collections. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $215.10. |
| 47457 | World's Columbian Exposition: Natatorium Ticket. Any ticket from Concession 8, the Natatorium is rare. This is a single strip ticket (we have seen a full strip that brought $1500) for the bathing facility. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 47458 | World's Columbian Exposition: Group of Eight Token Tickets. All 10 Cents, eight total tickets with one being a joined pair. Stands 18 and 19 are seen frequently while others are scarce to rare. Tickets include: Stand 11, mint, joined pair (end to end), #098940 & #098941. Unlisted in Doolin; Stand 13, near mint, beige, #086350. Unlisted in Doolin; Stand 17, mint, beige, #054341. Doolin No. 135. Stand 18, mint, orange, #93750. Doolin No. 140; calls it pink but fading makes exact paper color impossible; Stand 18, mint, green, #95052. Doolin No 141; Stand 19, mint, orange, #96005. Doolin No. 138; Stand 19, mint red, #44778. Unlisted in Doolin. Stand 19, mint, beige, #93376. Doolin No. 137. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $155.35. |
| 47459 | World's Columbian Exposition: Group of Costa Rican Coffee Tickets. Exceedingly rare, likely it has been ignored by collectors because the ticket does not say World's Columbian Exposition on it. It reads only Costa Rica Coffee and ten cents. In this case, number 237754, light crease at left edge reinforced with museum tape. Few known. Unequivocally from the WCE and in the smallest number of collections. Unlisted in Doolin. Included with this lot are three vintage Costa Rican Coffee Plantation tokens dating from the world's fair era to the 20th century, each scarce. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 47460 | World's Columbian Exposition: Concession Ticket for Dahomey Village. Concession 20, Dahomey Village, brown paper, in a banner and rare for token size tickets, with an illustration of a village dancer. Twenty five cents and numbered 77148. Ticket has faults, with chips at right and left. Very rare. Even in this condition, this ticket is highly desirable as no more than a half dozen are known. Doolin No. 50. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $215.10. |
| 47461 | World's Columbian Exposition: Five Wellington Catering Company Tickets. Restaurants that were scattered throughout the grounds in major buildings had numerous tickets imprinted with the Wellington name, but for whatever reason many were not actually Wellington, even those with the same "Stand" Number. Wellington unnamed tickets include: Stand 62, 15 cents, beige, mint, #029270. Unlisted in Doolin; Stand 64, 15 cents, orange, mint, #45246. Unlisted in Doolin; Stand 65, 15 cents, green, mint, #13589. Doolin No. 145; Stand 65, 15 cents, beige, mint, #2859. Unlisted in Doolin; Stand 65, 15 cents, red, mint, #16723. Doolin No. 147. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $101.58. |
| 47462 | World's Columbian Exposition: Huge Lot of Thirty Tickets from the World's Columbian Expo and Other Fairs. Included from the WCE: consecutive numbered Stand 20 tickets, all ten cents, in red, teal and gray colors (6 total), one pair of which has been reinforced at the perforation; a Prince Pomiuk Eskimaux Village; a 6/J scarce Day of Sale ticket and a 1/F Day of Sale ticket. Tickets from other fairs: Honey Moon Lance Danceland ticket from the 1939 New York World's Fair (50 Most Beautiful Girls Waiting to Dance with You); colorful space age comp ticket for the Expo Centre at Expo 86 in Vancouver; the House of Good Taste at the 1964 New York World's Fair; the most popular ticket from the 1962 Century 21 Expo in Seattle, the Union 76 Skyride comp ticket; Private Preview for Dick Button's Ice Extravaganza New York World's Fair 1964; and a collection of eight tickets to attractions at the 1962 Seattle World's Fair (book and strip); an unused mint adult ticket to the 1974 Spokane World's Fair; then the final two tickets which seem fitting to go together: a 1952 pass to the circus and a 1966 pass to the U.S. Senate. In all, a total of thirty tickets, twenty-eight from the WCE and other world's fairs. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 47463 | World's Columbian Exposition: Two Stand Tickets, One Number 1! Here are two very scarce $2.00 concession tickets, including one incredibly rare item, what we believe is Stand 50, although the number is partially trimmed off at the edge. The attraction of this particular ticket is that it is numbered "000001." This was the first ticket issued after the specimen ticket, which is numbered with all zeros. The ticket is slightly rough and only in extra fine condition, having been pasted in an album previously. The other ticket is beige, from Stand 51, number "002030." Not listed in Doolin. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $191.20. |
| 47464 | World's Columbian Exposition: Four Items from the Libbey Glass Company. The number of Libbey souvenirs is vast, from blown glass art pieces, to drinking glasses, to paperweights and much more. The company operated a complete glass factory onsite on the midway and was one of the most successful concession at the fair. This lot includes: one red ticket, 1" x 2", which reads "This ticket Applies upon the purchase of any one article. Good for 10 cents this day only. Two or more tickets cannot apply on the same article. Libbey Glass Co." This ticket is also known in green. Doolin 70-72 are all different colors than this unlisted variety; a similar ticket, 15 cents, 3" x 1.5", same as above. Unlisted in Doolin.; salesman's ticket, 3" x 2", vertical heavy stock, off-white with No. 7243 in blue ink at the top, Libbey Glass Co. and a large "E" and place for a salesman's name. This has been seen in other letters, although it is very rare. We assume this was tied to a purchase or delivery of items from the factory. Unlisted in Doolin; a 4-page brochure including an outstanding cover photo of the Libbey factory on The Midway. It is titled "Libbey Glass Company's Factory/In full operation at the World's Fair/Located on the Midway Plaisance, adjoining the Illinois Central R.R.," which was near the east end of The Midway on the north side. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47465 | World's Columbian Exposition: International Ball Ticket. The ball was held in the Midway Plaisance at the Vienna Model Bakery Building, October 16th, 1893. The ticket is made out to and reads "Mr. M.P. Whallon and Lady. Grand March Commences at 10:30." A rare and unique item. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 47466 | World's Columbian Exposition: Large Group of Stand 102 Nickel Tickets. All different, and including: light green joined pair, 23650-23651. Doolin No. 131; brown, 238581. Unlisted in Doolin; red, 232283. Doolin No. 129; light green, 264026. Doolin No. 131; gray, 98539. Doolin No. 132; gray, 1192 with Oct 15 overprint. Doolin No. 132; beige, 92576. Doolin No. 130; off-white, 214245. Unlisted in Doolin. Total of nine tickets, seven singles and one joined pair as described. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $114.72. |
| 47467 | World's Columbian Exposition: Lapland Exhibit Company Ticket. Beige ticket, number 198775, Midway Plaisance, 25 cents, Admit One, 133. Doolin states it is the concession number not the stand number, although it is not stated. Doolin No. 73. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $131.45. |
| 47468 | World's Columbian Exposition: Oversize Ticket for The Chocolat Menier Company. Slightly oversized ticket in mint condition. Second Series, with young girl writing on a blackboard or wall, and "Chocolat Menier, Concession No. 176, 15 cents, No. 61309." The Chocolat Menier Company was one of several chocolate and candy vendors at the World's Columbian Expo, some of which were incredibly ostentatious with their exhibits. More than one, for example, had huge statues, or in one case an entire gazebo, made of chocolate. Just how it was done and refrigerated in the hot Chicago summer of 1893 no one knows. A rare and very attractive ticket with no faults. Doolin No. 47. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 47469 | World's Columbian Exposition: Two Wild East Concession Tickets. The Wild East, the showcase of Middle Eastern Culture, Concession 257, 25-cent red ticket (Doolin 96) and 50-cent blue ticket (Doolin 97), numbers 131254 and 62286. Very scarce pair of WCE concession tickets. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 47470 | World's Columbian Exposition: Five Items from the Old Vienna Exhibit. Old Vienna included exhibits and restaurants within the walls of the old city, as it was hundreds of years earlier. This lot includes: three 25-cent tickets in blue, beige and pink. One is a very low number 035, while the others are 85954 and 47500. Certainly many collectors look for the lowest possible or highest possible numbers and the 035 would likely be lower than any found in today's collections. Doolin 42, although he states that none are known; also, a pass that reads "No.___/World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Old Vienna/Alt Wien/Midway Plaisance/Complimentary Ticket." The signature is not legible. It is filled out for use by George H. Jenney & Lady, with an additional note "by Hannety" or a similar name. Creased and reinforced; uneven trim at top, probably from an old scrapbook. Rare and never previously recorded nor in Doolin; the cover of a ticket book, which reads "Lina Rindsberger, Waitress, Old Vienna." Her photo has been removed from the other side. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 47471 | World's Columbian Exposition: Lot of Sixteen Different Denomination Tickets from the Java Village. The Javanese people were one of the largest contingents on The Midway and quite popular showing off both the South Sea Culture and their artistic and other skills. This lot is comprised of the well-known two-part tickets, each with a hole at the right side, presumably for stringing to an item for sale. While these tickets are well-known, the smallest and largest denominations are very difficult to come by. Many collectors are unaware of the complete run of prices simply because some are virtually never seen. The lowest amounts, especially ten cents, were used, separated and destroyed most often because of the low price; the highest denominations simply were printed in very small quantities. The tickets and denominations offered here are as follows: Red: 10 cents (Doolin #67A), 50 cents (#67C), 75 cents (#67D) and 1 dollar (#67E). Blue: $1.25 (#67F), $1.50 (#67G), $2.00 (#67H), $2.25 (#67J), $2.50 (#67K) Green: $3.00 (#67L), $4.00 (#67M), $5.00 (#67N), $6.00 (#67P), $7.00 (unlisted by Doolin) Yellow: $9.00 (#67R) and $10.00 (#67S) From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $567.63. |
| 47472 | World's Columbian Exposition: Four Tickets from Java Village. The tickets in this group include: a two-part ticket similar to two-parters, but with a very different design and rarely seen. We have seen no more than three or four of these tickets before. This is a red specimen, 25 cents, in the non-checkered background. Rare and mentioned but not listed in Doolin; blue, Concession 234, 10 cents, Gate Admission, #694004. Doolin #65.; beige, Concession 234, 10 cents, Midway Plaisance on ticket, #112229, Doolin #66; slightly oversized beige concession ticket with green print, Concession 234, Java Theater, 25 cents, Midway Plaisance, Admit One, #83659. Doolin #68. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 47473 | World's Columbian Exposition: Four Tickets for Hagenbeck's Arena. At the WCE, Hagenbeck's Arena was THE amusement entertainment most visitors planned to see at the world's fair. It was, effectively, a circus in its own pavilion on The Midway. It was advertised as ethnological exhibits and included trained animals of many types and was presented much like a circus. Included here are four separate tickets: the best-known of the group is a deep blue 2.25" x 1.5" ticket with a very fancy background reading "Hagenbeck's Arena/Admission to Menagerie and World's Ethnological Museum" in white reversed out of the India Ink blue of the entire face of the ticket. Number 305129 Doolin #57; Second ticket is for Hagenbeck's Arena, Reserved Seat, Arena Circle with an illustration of a lion in the center. This is a very rare ticket and has a piece out of the upper right affecting the top of the word "arena" and the last two digits of the ticket number, 9208xx. Doolin #60; also, here we have a blue gallery ticket, measuring 3" x 1.5", no stub, reads "Hagenbeck's Arena/First Gallery/Admit One/Good for this day only." We have seen this in beige, also. Doolin #58; Lastly, a return check, reading "Good for this day only, Hagenbeck's Arena", measuring 3" x 1.5", brown paper, with chipping at both left and right ends. It is stamped in purple "Good Only Oct 9, Hagenbeck's Arena." Quite rare. Unlisted in Doolin. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 47474 | World's Columbian Exposition: Three Connected Ice Railway Concession Tickets. Three connected tickets for concession number 61. We have a single ticket in a separate lot, but this is a very unusual strip of three unused tickets as dispensed. Because of finding other connected tickets, we can tell that in 1893, such tickets were done much as they are today in machine-dispensed strips of 10. Usually these tickets were fan-folded and loaded into machines at the ticket booths literally hundreds or even thousands at a time. They are very popular among collectors and rare in this form. Ice Railway tickets 462230, 462231, and 462232. Mint condition, as they are still connected. Top left corner of the top ticket has a light crease not visible on the front. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $448.13. |
| 47475 | World's Columbian Exposition: Only Known Ticket to the Camera Obscura, Trees of Wonder Exhibit. The exhibit was a very obscure one at the fair, indeed. In our research, no one had even heard of the concession, let alone a ticket for it. It received little more than a brief mention in any of the directories and in polling the best known collectors of Columbiana, no one knew of it and certainly no one had seen or heard of a ticket to this attraction, either. Doolin lists the ticket as Number 94 with no known examples. The consignor was fortunate enough to have seen, nearly ten years ago on eBay, a lot of multiple items about a woman who visited the World's Columbian Expo, although most of the lot that was offered was personal and had nothing to do with the fair. He saw the corner of a ticket sticking out and bid on the lot. In addition to the ticket, there are two carte de visite photos from that eBay lot and a rare 255-year-old London magazine. The 1750 publication describes the Camera Obscura, invented by Sir Isaac Newton a few decades before. The CDV photos measure 3" x 7". The first shows the woman mentioned in this group of material, Auntie Una, with the date 1893 written on the front. The second photo, a period snapshot of the bride (a bit heavier!) and her husband ten years later. On the back it reads "Uncle D.C. Auntie Una, 1st Oldsmobile at 1547 Gramercy Place, 1903, L.A." They had visited the Columbian Expo on their honeymoon. The only fair-related item in their estate, with the photos, was the single WCE ticket. It reads "5 cents/Admit One-Camera Obscura/Trees of Wonder/Between Moorish Palace and The Ferris Wheel." The ticket is unique, the only one known, and amazing in that it was the only souvenir kept by its owner. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $3,107.00. |
| 47476 | World's Columbian Exposition: Outstanding Group of Five Rare High-Denomination Token Tickets. This lot includes: Stand 50, blue, 50 cents, #032499. Unlisted in Doolin; Stand 46 ticket, beige, $2.00 and very low number of 000869. Unlisted in Doolin; Stand 49, blue-green, $2.00, #003923. Doolin #156. Stand 57, orange, $5.00, rare, #005456. Doolin #158; Stand 58, orange, $5.00, rare and very low number, #000612. Doolin 159. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 47477 | World's Columbian Exposition: Group of Six Midway Tickets, including: a South Sea Islander Theater Ticket, Concession 5, 25 cents, the Oceanic Trading Company (South Sea Islanders). This 25-cent ticket is for the theater Doolin #89; an unlisted 5-cent token ticket with very light print but appears to be Stand 8. Unlisted in Doolin; Stand 27, 25 cents, beige stock. Unlisted in Doolin in this color; Stand 23, 25 cents, orange. Unlisted in Doolin; Stand 24, 25 cents, red. Doolin #149; Stand 25, 25 cents, red. Unlisted in Doolin. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $167.30. |
| 47478 | World's Columbian Exposition: Group of Six Midway Token Tickets. Includes some scarce types, including: Stand 26, off-white, 25 cents. Unlisted by Doolin; Stand 26, joined pair of teal,. Possibly Doolin #48; Stand 27, off-white paper, 25 cents. Unlisted in Doolin; Stand 32, brown paper, 50 cents. Doolin #154; Stand 29, light crease, 50 cents on pink/orange paper. Doolin #153; a ticket, either for use or merely promotional, numbered 29392, measuring 2.25" x 3.5", black and red on white from the National Cash Register Co. printed with fair name. This is, of course, the future NCR office products giant. The back of the ticket notes that the company's cash registers are the only ones used for checking cash received for the sale of goods on the grounds. Interesting and rare. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 47479 | World's Columbian Exposition: Rare Ticket for The Ferris Wheel. Always the greatest demand for a ticket, even though it is not the rarest in the marketplace. Perhaps 25-30 are known of the most famous attraction on The Midway, George Ferris' great invention. This ticket is in mint condition, lightly hinged at one time but clearly an unused ticket when saved long ago. In recent years, we have seen two public sales, one a tattered barely identifiable ticket for $900 and a nice specimen for $1500. We have recorded no sales in 2007-2008. Concession 58, The Ferris Wheel, One Ride, #450466. Doolin #28. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $1,792.50. |
| 47480 | World's Columbian Exposition. Ticket Book for the Thomas Foreign Tourist Company. Columbian World's Fair Excursions, leaving Philadelphia Weekly. Ticket book for the Thomas Foreign Tourist Company. Previously unreported book; two tickets remaining and with approximately 15 printed stubs included. Tickets each are headed with fair name and are for transportation from Philadelphia on a Pullman Car and transfers from train to hotel. Miss. J. Townsend's name written in pencil on the front. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $119.50. |
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| 47481 | Philadelphia Centennial Sampler. A very unusual souvenir from the 1876 Centennial celebration in Philadelphia. The piece is half brochure and half Sampler to be created by the fairgoer. The 10.5" x 14" piece has a printed black and white and quite lovely lithograph of the Horticulture Hall at the International Exhibition as the bottom half of the page. The top half is perforated for needlepoint so that the the fairgoer can create his or her Sampler in thread. It was stenciled with the design. There are bits of a beige design where the person had not completed the tapestry. At the top are the dates 1776-1876 with draped flags around the Liberty Bell; the bell was done accurately with a bit of black thread called for to indicate the crack in the bell. Below it reads "United We Stand." An incredibly rare sampler. Minor flaws, but overall near mint condition. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $131.45. |
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| 47482 | [Abraham Lincoln] Newspaper Archive Relating to the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln. One of the most often cited key tragedies in American history, and certainly one that weighed heavily on the country trying to emerge from the just-ended Civil War, was the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The country was in shock, just a breath after the relief of ending the horrible war and not yet even thinking about rebuilding the country. This group of rare newspapers of the day provide that unparalleled glimpse into the heart and soul of the country. Nothing can demonstrate the FEELINGS of a city or country at a given moment in time like the pages of a newspaper. This is an impressive chronological look at the events from the shooting at Ford's Theater to the trial of Booth's accomplices. These are the original newspapers of the day that recreate in rare fashion the history as it was happening, beginning with the first reports on April 15, the day after Lincoln was shot. These are all the original and very rare newspapers reporting on the unfolding events, and feature one of the most complete chronologies extant today. Pay special note, also, to the selection of newspapers, an amazing cross-section of the major papers in the U.S. at the time, from Cleveland to New York. The Philadelphia Press, April 15, 1865: The earliest possible paper extant. The headlines on the day after Lincoln's assassination. Headlines are incredible: -"Murder of Abraham Lincoln President of the United States." -"Treason culminated in the Foulest of Crimes" -"A Skulking Assassin Fires the Fatal Shot." -"Probable Assassination of W.H. Seward." This paper has typical tears and problems, but on the whole it is excellent. By far the most dramatic one could own. Portland Daily Press (Maine), April 17, 1865: The second earliest Lincoln assassination paper in this archive. This one with all columns in black, not all of the front page is devoted to the news because it was so early that the paper had it laid out with ads and as of press time didn't have the time or information for the "stop the presses" approach. Page one had black column rules and NO news, while page two was devoted to the assassination. Obviously, from a historic and collectible approach, the earliest date carries the most weight. Edwin Stanton reports Lincoln's death at 22 minutes after 7 on the 15th....two days earlier than this paper. -"Sorrow of the People" -"Our National Calamity" The New York Sun, April 18, 1865: A bit of staining, fragile but a black bordered, heavy headlined issue: -"The Assassination" -"The Murderers Not Yet Arrested" -"The Victory at Mobile" Reports top to bottom on page one on Seward's condition, final war news, etc. Cleveland Herald, April 21, 1865: Focused on "Condition of Secretary Seward and his Son..." -"The Secretary Able to Sit Up." Very interesting headline as papers rushed to beat the deadlines and get the news out immediately. "Arrest of a Man Supposed to be Booth." New York Times, April 21, 1865: Complete coverage with the paper in black border (rarity in itself) has articles covering the entire front page about the account of the assassination, the army, the Seward family and more. Headlines read: "The Assassins/Capture of one of the Murderers/BOOTH AND OTHER ACCOMPLICES STILL AT LARGE/FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS REWARD OFFERED BY THE WAR DEPARTMENT FOR THE ARREST OF BOOTH" Incredible coverage and very, very early with Booth still at large. New York Times, April 28, 1865: Details of the shooting of Booth, full account of the pursuit and his death. All headlines focus on Booth now a week after the headlines focused on the hunt for Booth. Incredible details of the chase and capture and the killing. Philadelphia Inquirer, May 19, 1865: Headlined "The Assassins!/Trial of Booth's Accomplices/Yesterday's Testimony" and more. This paper is quite tattered but completely readable and could be dry mounted for preservation and display. Serious and important trial coverage. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $597.50. |
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| 47483 | George McClellan: "War of 1861" Brass Dog Tag, NGC MS-61, 29mm. These "War of 1861" tokens saw dual usage as an 1864 election medal and a dog tag for Union soldiers. The reverse is sometimes stamped with the soldier's name and regiment. This example is blank of the reverse. Encapsulated and graded MS-61 by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation. From the collection of Norm BolotinSold for: $179.25. |
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| 47484 | Grand Central Fair: Sanitary Fair Season Pass and Souvenir Brick. A specimen pass to the Grand Central Fair, with a hole for the attendee to wear on a string. Also in this lot is an exceptionally rare souvenir from the same Philadelphia fair, a mini-brick. Made by the Chambers, Brothers and Company's Model Brick Machine at the fair, this sample of actual materials was made onsite at the fair itself. The actual mini-brick is 3" x .75" x .75" and is the only one we have ever seen from the Great Central, or any other-fair. These sanitary fairs were held all across the North during the war, and were intended to raise money for bandages, medical supplies, and other urgently needed items for the troops in the field. It is in virtually mint condition and stamped with the fair and firm name slightly off-center to the right on the top of the brick which is a light chocolate brown color. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47485 | World's Columbian Exposition: Amazing Diary from a Fair Attendee. One of the finest items in this auction, a treasure house of information as rare as any. This is a pocket diary kept by Jessie Wilson from late 1892 to the end of 1893, certainly the finest diary from the World's Columbian Exposition we've ever seen. Jessie Wilson was a young woman, probably 19-22 or a bit older. Her diary, a 144-page leather-bound notebook that measures 3.5" x 6" is chock full of observant, articulate details penned in a fine quality handwriting. Her diary is a centerpiece of a forthcoming book, The World's First and Grandest Midway, to be published next year by the University of Illinois Press. Miss Wilson's diary is remarkable in its simplicity and paints the picture that every history author seeks to find to make his or her stories complete, i.e. the descriptive and down-to-earth details of how each person acted, reacted and participated in the events of the period. This is generally known as "history from below," first-hand accounts of history from the average person, rather than the military or political leader or later historian. Amazingly, Miss Wilson, who clearly came from a family toward the higher side rather than the lower side of the Chicago economy, attended more than 50 times during the duration of the giant exposition and was so thoughtful as to chronicle what she saw each time. Excerpts from the diary include: -"I have had fine times at picnics in the old park (Jackson Park, site of the WCE)...in the pavilion which is now the Iowa State Building. -When they began to make the lagoons and prepare for the fair, Maude, Weaver, James, Miss Beatrice Wilcox, Harry and I went to the grounds to find good places for the girls to sketch. -At Dedication Day we had a fine opportunity to see the celebrities and as there were very few people in the part of the grounds we selected we could see them without any crowding. McKinley tipped his hat to Earnest as he shouted to him. -Opening Day. I happened to meet Ernest at the florist and he wanted to go with our party to the fair. -The Indian School from Albuquerque sang for us in the Indian department room and Yellow Jacket-an Indian-gave a very fine speech asking for liberty for the Indians. -Some men were trying to bore holes from under the Swiss Booth (where they were selling diamond jewelry) but (exhibitors) heard the noise and saw a hole in the floor. -The New York Building is very unfinished but well may be the finest building when complete. -There was a fire in the Electrical Building and we saw the fire engine. -The last fireworks were set off while we were still on the dock at the fair. Still I believe we had the finest view of the fireworks. -We went down the street to Old Vienna and this was very quaint. We felt as if were in a foreign country." A fascinating first-hand account of the finest fair in American history and a unique historical item. From the collection of Norm Bolotin.Sold for: $1,314.50. |
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| 47486 | Two Marx Wind-Up Policemen on Motorcycles. Made of lithographed tin, each measures 8.5" long, and remains in working order. Each motorcycle winds with a key, which runs through the center of the toy, beneath the driver. One is in good condition, with noticeable scratching on the front wheel, light scratches throughout, and a replacement running board on the bottom of the motorcycle. The second toy is in near fine condition, with scattered small scratches and vibrant colors. A wonderful pair of original Marx motorcycle cops.Sold for: $155.35. |
| 47487 | Lionel Standard Gauge 347 Model Set in the Box featuring No.8E electric locomotive in red, the #337 Pullman and the #338 observation car in matching red. Each car is in its original box showing only minimal surface scratching and wear. The Pullman # 337 has a slight dent on the roof. It may have been stored somewhere unprotected from the heat as the paint on the roof seems to be discolored. Otherwise this complete set is in excellent condition.Sold for: $239.00. |
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| 47488 | Charles A. Lindbergh: Five 7/8" - 1¼" Buttons As Shown. Three in excellent condition, and two slightly imperfect. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $71.70. |
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| 47489 | Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Die Cut Advertisement, 1883. 6.5" x 9.75", full color. Featuring sweethearts on a tricycle. Remnants of mounting, else fine. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $21.00. |
| 47490 | Album with Sixty-four Unused Vintage Cigar Labels, various sizes, the largest 10" x 6". Un-mounted in an attractive album. Colorful and in mint condition.Sold for: $45.00. |
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Antique Stone Lithography |
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| 47491 | Vintage Cigar Labels: Six Individually Framed. Including: Don Rey, Senora Cubana, Cuban, Rosa y Yo, La Blanca, and Bustillo. Various sizes. Most are excellent.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 47492 | Vintage Cigar Labels: Four Individually Framed. Including: Klene's Buzzer, Moro Lighthouse, El Gaurdo, and White Cat. Various sizes. Most are excellent.Sold for: $27.00. |
| 47493 | Vintage Cigar Labels, Six Individually Framed. Including: Moro Light, Wizard, Socrates, Red Cloud, Chief Rabban, and Saeger's Single Binder. Various sizes. Most are excellent.Sold for: $33.00. |
| 47494 | Vintage Cigar Labels: Five Individually Framed. Including: Prima Lucia, La Boda, Infanta, Africora, and La Blanca. Various sizes. Most are excellent.Sold for: $29.00. |
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Miscellaneous |
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| 47495 | "The Pope's Bull, and the Words of Daniel O'Connell." One page, 6" x 9", matted to an overall size of 9.5" x 12.5", n.d. Published in New York by Joseph H. Ladd. The display admonishes, "READ AND CIRCULATE./ TO CATHOLIC CITIZENS!" Also listed are the prices per 1000 ($10), per 100 ($1.25), and each (two cents). O'Connell (1775-1847) was an Irish political leader who worked for the right of British Catholics to sit in Westminster Parliament. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $10.00. |
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Antiques |
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| 47496 | Currier & Ives: "The Western Farmers Home". Color lithography, 14" x 10". Published at 125 Nassau Street, New York, depicting a small farming village scene. The partnership of lithographers Nathaniel Currier and James Merritt Ives began in 1857 and lasted until 1880, when Currier retired. Throughout their twenty-three year partnership, Currier & Ives created roughly 7,500 different images. Minor chipping and a few minor tears. Chipping and small tears along borders with one 2" tear on top border. Three smaller tears have been taped on verso, else near fine. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $29.00. |
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Political |
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| 47497 | Campaign Button Reference: A Century of Campaign Buttons, 1789-1889 by J. Doyle DeWitt. One of the finest works available on early campaign buttons, DeWitt's 1959 book is 420 pages and profusely illustrated. A fine and rare resource. Near mint in the original box.Sold for: $215.10. |
| 47498 | Edmund B. Sullivan: American Political Badges and Medalets 1789-1892. (Lawrence: Quarterman Publications, 1981), second edition, 646 pages, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, "Thank you Chick for helping to make this book possible, and for the many favors over the years. Ed Sullivan July 12,1981.". Profusely illustrated, blue cloth boards with copper titles in dust jacket, 8vo (6.5" x 9.25"), very good in slightly soiled and chipped dust jacket. The personal copy of Chick Harris. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $131.45. |
| 47499 | Threads Of History: The Personal Copy of Former APIC President Web Haven, Inscribed to Him by Herb Collins In 1980. Near mint condition. This classic work on political and historical textiles has long been out of print and is now difficult to obtain.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 47500 | Presidents of the United States, Washington to Fillmore, Hand-Tinted Lithograph, Published by N. Currier, 1850, 9.25" x 13.5", attractively matted and framed (18.5" x 23" overall). The print has George Washington in a center medallion flanked by trophies of arms and topped with an eagle and flags. The other twelve presidents are pictured in ovals surrounding Washington. Mint.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47501 | Currier "Presidents of the United States" Hand Colored Lithographic Print, 1844. The print, 10" x 14", is attractively framed (12" x 16.5" overall) and shows all the presidents and President-elect James K. Polk. Water damage at the edges, toned and light paper loss on the right side, else very good.Sold for: $107.55. |
| 47502 | George Washington Image Pipe Bowl, 1.5" x 1.75", reddish composition with raised bust of Washington and his name below. Crack in back and tobacco residue, else, near fine.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 47503 | George Washington Centennial Saucer With Flags. The dish is 5.25". In near fine condition.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 47504 | George Washington: Ferrotype Lapel Pin. 7/8" diameter, late 19th century, housed in brass mount. A splendid lithographed portrait. Very fine condition with good surfaces and tonal contrasts. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $65.73. |
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Autographs |
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| 47505 | Theodore Roosevelt: Autograph Book with Signatures of the President, Vice President, and all the Senators in the Sixtieth Congress. A remarkable collection of original signatures and pasted images of members of the United States Senate compiled by W. J. Gallager, a senatorial messenger. The collection is in a scrapbook, 6" x 9". Most signatures are directly on the pages of the book, although some clipped signatures have been pasted onto the pages. The binding is very weak, but still, a fine collection.Sold for: $717.00. |
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Political |
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| 47506 | Thomas Jefferson Louisiana Purchase Match Safe, 2.5" x 1.625", silvered brass finish, with a central medallion of Thomas Jefferson flanked by an Indian and Lady Liberty standing by commerce and industry motifs. A small piece missing at the hinge, but still works well. Slight plate loss, else, near fine.Sold for: $83.65. |
| 47507 | Andrew Jackson: Rare Jackson & Calhoun Paper Ballot from Ohio. This early 1828 issue is in excellent condition and highly collectible. Length 4.125".Sold for: $418.25. |
| 47508 | Political Tokens: Lot of Eleven, Circa 1829-1888. An interesting cross section of political campaign tokens including examples for Andrew Jackson, four variants for William Henry Harrison, and examples for Martin Van Buren, George McClellan, James Garfield, and Benjamin Harrison. All examples are in generally very good condition.Sold for: $203.15. |
| 47509 | Andrew Jackson: Campaign Token. Sullivan - DeWitt AJACK 1828-6, 38mm in white metal. The obverse inscription reads, "And. Jackson President of the U: States." Below the bust appears the date 1829. The reverse bears the inscription, "The Gallant & Successful Defender of N. Orleans 1815" enclosed by a large wreath. Oxidation on both sides. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 47510 | "I Croak For The Jackson Wagon" Cast Iron Frog Doorstop. A similar variety exists endorsing the "Webster Wagon." Accordingly, these were long thought by political collectors to have been campaign issues. However, more recent research has confirmed that they are actually mid-19th century advertising items put out by a wagon manufacturing company. Nonetheless, they are "period" items, and these wagon models are clearly named after two of the leading statesmen of the day. Excellent condition with original finish. Length 5.25". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47511 | Andrew Jackson: A Scarce Large 1828 Campaign Medal. AJACK 1828-6 in Sullivan. Probably an excavated example. Although the surface is basically clean, there is scattered dark discoloration as shown. This and other large white metal tokens of this era are typically found in rough condition, and this is an above-average example of this variety. 38 mm. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Not Sold. |
| 47512 | 1829 Andrew Jackson Campaign Novelty Bodkin. 2 ½". A campaign novelty you can use! On one side of this bodkin (needle) is engraved "Andrew Jackson" and on the other "Elected President 1829". A bodkin is simply a blunt needle with large eye for drawing tape or ribbon through a loop or hem. This bodkin is in excellent condition.Sold for: $119.50. |
| 47513 | Very Rare Large Andrew Jackson Campaign Token. 38mm in white metal. The obverse features a raised portrait of Jackson with the inscription "And. Jackson President of the U. States 1829". The reverse inscription reads "The Gallant & Successful Defender of N. Orleans 1815". The token is slightly bent with some dents to the rim along the edge. There is a hole just above Jackson's head and the token has some areas of oxidation, otherwise it is in very good condition.Not Sold. |
| 47514 | Martin Van Buren: An Uncommon 1836 Brass Campaign Medalet. MVB 1836-4 in Sullivan. Most Van Buren tokens are from his unsuccessful 1840 reelection bid. Very fine condition with pleasing color and patina. Diameter 25mm. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $131.45. |
| 47515 | William Henry Harrison: An Uncommon Currier Print of Him on Horseback at the Battle Of Tippecanoe. Dated in a campaign year of 1840. Several clean tears do not detract badly, otherwise nice condition. Custom matted and framed to 21" x 23". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $89.63. |
| 47516 | William Henry Harrison "New England Convention" Silk Campaign Ribbon. 2.75" x 7.25". The ribbon has "Taunton" at the top, followed by a Harrison and Tyler eagle, the Bunker Hill memorial, an image of Harrison, and a Hard Cider log cabin. At the bottom is the date, "Sepr. 10th 1840". Light staining and fraying at the top and bottom, else, excellent. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Not Sold. |
| 47517 | United States Capitol Building Engraving, 9" x 7", matted and framed (15.5" x 13.5" overall). The tinted engraving shows a dirt road leading to the capitol looming above the trees on a hilltop. The road has carriages and pedestrians are on the paths that flank the road. A group of black musicians are in the foreground. Titled "View of the Capitol in Washington" the engraving was published by George Virtue of London, England in 1837. Excellent.Sold for: $167.30. |
| 47518 | Flag and Liberty Cap Mulberry Patriotic Soup Plate, c. 1840. 10.5" in diameter. A white plate with blue patriotic images, highlighted with red and yellow glazes. At the center is an American flag, a pole with a Liberty Cap on its end, and several floral booms. Outer edge repeats the mulberry blooms. No maker's mark. One small chip at the base and minor surface wear, else choice.Not Sold. |
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Antiques |
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| 47519 | "View of the Grand Mass Washingtonian Convention on Boston Common, on the 30th of May, 1844" Lithograph. Color, 14" x 10", Thayer & Company, Lithographers, Boston. Published by F. Gleason of Boston. Chipping and small tears along all borders. Near very good. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $27.00. |
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| 47520 | "The Capital Washington" Brown Transferware Soup Plate, Thomas Godwin, Burslem, 1834-1854. The plate, 10.5" in diameter, is in excellent condition.Sold for: $31.00. |
| 47521 | Rare Harrison & Tyler 1840 Convention Ribbon. 3" x 7.5". A handsome silk ribbon for the East Fallowfield Delegation to a county convention held on June 9, 1840. The ribbon has a central image of a soldier and Harrison shaking hands outside a log cabin and is captioned "Harrison and Tyler./ A Protective Tariff:/ Encouragement of Domestic Industry/ No Reduction of Wages!!!/ Washington the Father of his country,/ Harrison a Chip Of the Old Block". With a central fold crease, otherwise in excellent condition.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 47522 | William Henry Harrison: Large Colored Memorial Engraving. 15" x 18", attractively matted and framed (23.5" x 27" overall). The portrait depicts Harrison as president and is flanked and topped with trophies of arms. In the top corners are the battles of Tippecanoe and Thames. Below is the Harrison home in South Bend, Ohio, the United States Capitol, and the White House. The print was engraved by O. Pelton and D. Kimberly after an 1840 painting by A. G. Holt. It was published in 1841 by Charles A. Wakefield of Boston, Massachusetts. Choice.Sold for: $155.35. |
| 47523 | Polk & Dallas: Grand National Democratic Banner "Press Onward" Hand-Tinted Lithograph. Published by N. Currier, 1844, 9.75" x 13.5", attractively matted and framed (17.25" x 20.5" overall). The print has James Polk and George Dallas in center medallions topped with an eagle and flags. Lightly toned, else, excellent.Sold for: $191.20. |
| 47524 | Polk & Dallas: A Great 1844 Jugate Political Pamphlet. Containing campaign bio of Polk and other political news of August 1844. Fourteen pages. Beautiful condition. 5.75 x 9". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $119.50. |
| 47525 | Polk & Dallas: Two Scarce Single-Sheet Newspaper Extras with Jugate Pictures of the Candidates. One features attacks on Henry Clay; the other presents arguments for the annexation of Texas. Both in excellent condition and quite uncommon. Each 13.5" x 21". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 47526 | Dramatic Large Polk & Dallas Jugate Medal from the 1844 Campaign. All campaign items for Polk are scarce and highly collectable. This dramatic large 44mm medal is especially desirable as it depicts both candidates on the obverse side. While collectors tend to take jugate items for granted, they were virtually unknown prior to the appearance of this 1844 issue. Some oxidation to the surface but the detail is still sharp and in overall very good condition.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47527 | James G. Birney: A Scarce "Liberty Almanac" with the 1844 Third-Party Candidate on the Cover. Although dated 1845, it was actually released during the 1844 campaign to be kept and used through the following year. Inside are the Liberty Party nominations of Birney for President and Thomas Morris for Vice President. Excellent condition. 4.25 x 6.75". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $1,195.00. |
| 47528 | Henry Clay: "Pride of America" Campaign Ribbon. 3" x 6½". An impressive and early campaign ribbon featuring a portrait of Clay surrounded by iconic symbols of America and the captions "His Country's Friend in the Hour of Danger", "People's Choice", and "Protector of American Industry". The ribbon was published by R. G. Berford of Philadelphia. Though the ribbon is uniformly toned with a few scattered stains and some fraying at the bottom, it is in very good condition.Sold for: $167.30. |
| 47529 | Henry Clay: Beautiful "Champion of the American System" Campaign Ribbon. 3" x 8½". A gorgeous silk ribbon featuring a portrait of Clay set against two American flags. Atop his portrait is a beautiful tableau symbolizing American commerce, science, justice, and art. In choice condition.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 47530 | Henry Clay: Currier Lithograph. 9.75" x 13.75", in a wooden frame, 12.25" x 16.25". Early litho published by N. Currier New York, of "Henry Clay of Kentucky". Good to very good condition, outer edge white color has been applied.Sold for: $107.55. |
| 47531 | Zachary Taylor: Three Different Brass Shell 1848 Political Shank Buttons. All three in great shape. Sizes from 22mm to 25mm, as shown. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $191.20. |
| 47532 | Taylor & Fillmore: Currier Lithograph. 14" x 10", in a wooden frame, 15.50" x 11.50". Early color litho published by N. Currier New York of Zachary Taylor for president & Milliard Fillmore for vice president, 1848. Good to very good condition, some age discoloration.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 47533 | Lewis Cass 1848 Campaign Token. 28mm. The obverse has a Cass bust and the date. The reverse has an allegorical figure and a riband "United We Stand, Divided We Fall". Very fine condition with an even deep chocolate patina. Holed at top as made. Very pleasing example.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 47534 | Lewis Cass: Sullivan 1848-5 Brass Campaign Token. A pleasing example, grading fine or better, for this tough candidate. Diameter 29mm. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $298.75. |
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Books |
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| 47535 | Winfield Scott Hancock Campaign Biography by John W. Foley, Life and Military Career of Winfield Scott Hancock, (Philadelphia, Hubbard Bros., 1880), 502 pages, 12mo. Blue cloth covers with attractive blind stamp on the front. Wear to the top and bottom of the spine, else, near fine.Sold for: $49.00. |
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| 47536 | Winfield Scott Hancock: Ironstone and Transfer Portrait Campaign Plate. The plate, 8" in diameter, features a transfer portrait of Hancock in the center. Slight glaze crazing, else, very fine.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 47537 | Winfield Scott Hand-Tinted Military Print. 9.25" x 13.5", matted and framed (17" x 21.5" overall). The print shows "Major Genl. Winfield Scott, U.S. Army" holding his spyglass in one hand and his saber in the other. A soldier holds Scott's steed, while, in the distance, troops are attacking the enemy. The colors are strong and vibrant. Extremely light foxing, else, excellent.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 47538 | John C. Frémont: Ferrotype Portrait Brooch dated 1864 and picturing Frémont in uniform. The original pin has long since been broken and replaced. The ferro itself has few flaws. Size: 7/8". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 47539 | John C. Frémont: Campaign Songster dated 1856, picturing Frémont on the front. The cover shows mild foxing and wear with paper loss to the spine and no back cover. Amazingly clean for this early issue. Size: 4" x 5 .75". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 47540 | John C. Frémont Lot of Four Items including: a light blue silk 1864 campaign ribbon, "Free Soil, Free Speech, Free Press", 2 3/8" x 5¼"; large 1864 campaign token with a Frémont obverse and a trophy of arms reverse, 30mm; 1864 campaign token with a Frémont obverse and eagle atop globe reverse, 22mm; 1864 campaign token with a Frémont obverse and a "Wm. L. Dayton. Free Speech. Free Men." reverse, 28mm. The last shows moderate wear, the others excellent.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 47541 | Cooper Institute (Cooper Union) Small Color Transferware Mug, 2.5" tall. Near fine.Sold for: $17.00. |
| 47542 | Patriotic China Match Box with Striker on Bottom of Lid, 3" x 4", painted. Lovely depiction of seated Liberty holding a flag with gold stars and a shield bearing an eagle. Minor paint loss, else, fine.Sold for: $65.73. |
| 47543 | American Eagle and Shield Color Transferware Cups, Two. One cup is 4.25" tall and the other is a coffee cup size, 2.5" tall. Both have glaze crazing and some staining, else, near fine.Sold for: $65.73. |
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Books |
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| 47544 | Abraham Lincoln: The July 7, 1857 Daily Illinois State Journal. Published in Springfield, with its first page and carrying an ad for the law firm of Lincoln and Herndon, "Attorneys and Counsellors at Law." Excellent condition.Sold for: $49.00. |
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| 47545 | Abraham Lincoln & Hannibal Hamlin: 1860 "Doughnut" Style Ferrotype in a brass frame. Both images have minor crazing, with little or no emulsion loss. Very clean and in great condition. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 47546 | 1860 Abraham Lincoln Electoral Ticket. 3.25" x 6". Some scattered foxing and staining, with several old fold creases, otherwise very good.Sold for: $657.25. |
| 47547 | Beautiful Color Woven-Silk Lincoln Memorial Ribbon. 2.5" x 11.5". This incredibly detailed woven silk ribbon features a portrait of Lincoln below red, white and blue flags, shields, and other patriotic symbols and beneath the portrait lines from his second inaugural address "With malice toward none, with charity for all...". The ribbon is mounted to a paper backing with the caption "This is a specimen of the highest art in silk weaving. Made in the Silk City Paterson, N. J., U.S.A.". A choice item in excellent condition.Sold for: $167.30. |
| 47548 | Abraham Lincoln Lithograph 4.5" x 8", matted and framed (12" x 15.75" overall). The lithograph shows a tall, clean-shaven Lincoln standing next to a table. Published by J. McGee of Philadelphia in 1861. Excellent.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 47549 | Abraham Lincoln: Engraved Print, 1864. The engraving, 12" x 16", is framed (14.75" x 18.5" overall) and shows Lincoln surrounded by patriotic vignettes. The print was engraved and published by J. C. Buttre and based on a photograph by Mathew Brady. Light foxing and uneven toning, else fine.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 47550 | Abraham Lincoln: 1864 Campaign Token. 22mm. An excellent example of an 1864 brass Lincoln token with star reverse and Lincoln's portrait and "Abraham Lincoln For President" on the obverse. A sharp example in excellent condition.Sold for: $101.58. |
| 47551 | Lincoln & Johnson Ferrotype Token in gilt brass, 22mm. The obverse rim has, "Union & Laws" and 13 stars. The reverse has "P-T. Apr. 2, 1861" and thirteen stars. The image of Lincoln is missing. The emulsion on the Johnson image is bubbled, else, very good.Sold for: $60.95. |
| 47552 | Abraham Lincoln: 1864 Token Measuring 19mm, this token is listed in Sullivan-Dewitt as AL 1864-54. Lincoln's bust is enclosed by a ring of thirteen stars and the date 1864. The verso reads: "First in War, First in Peace 1863" and depicts a man riding a horse. This token is in almost uncirculated condition with only a few dark flecks on the obverse.Sold for: $209.13. |
| 47553 | Abraham Lincoln: Pristine 1864 Photo Badge. Albumen photo, gem size (¾" x 1"). A sharp Lincoln image mounted in an ornate brass shell frame. No pin, as made. In excellent condition.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 47554 | 1865 Abraham Lincoln Eulogy Delivered at Worcester, Massachusetts. This eulogy was written by Alex. H. Bullock and delivered before the city council and citizens of Worcester on June 1, 1865. The 49 page are bound in printed paper wraps. There's a couple of old vertical creases to the front cover, some scattered foxing, and a few chips from the edges, otherwise it is in very good condition.Sold for: $83.65. |
| 47555 | Abraham Lincoln: Currier & Ives Deathbed Hand-Colored Lithographic Print, 1865. The engraving, 13.5" x 10", is attractively framed (18" x 14.5" overall) and shows Lincoln lying in his deathbed surrounded by his family, doctor, and cabinet. Light water staining at the lower left and even toning, else very good.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47556 | Abraham Lincoln Memorial Colored Lithograph. 9" x 13.25", matted and framed (4.75" x 19.75" overall), 1865. The color lithograph shows Lincoln's open casket on a soaring catafalque, with mourners passing by. The print is entitled, "The Body of the Martyred President, Abraham Lincoln, Laying in State at the City Hall, N.Y. April 24th & 25th, 1865". Published by Currier & Ives. Extremely light foxing, else excellent.Sold for: $896.25. |
| 47557 | Abraham Lincoln Portrait, Oil On Canvas, Illinois Watch Company, 1914. A very scarce chromolithograph on oil paint-covered canvas of Abraham Lincoln was produced in 1914, to advertise the Illinois Watch Company's "THE LINCOLN WATCH - SPRINGFIELD". Signed "R. Bohume" in the upper right corner, 7" x 10". A very beautiful item attractively framed (11" x 14" overall). Very light surface glazing cracks, else, excellent.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 47558 | Abraham Lincoln China Butter Pat. The small dish, 3" in diameter, has Lincoln and "Commercial Club" in green in the center. It is in fine condition.Sold for: $42.00. |
| 47559 | Abraham Lincoln Centennial Saucer With Flags. The dish is 5.25". It has a very minor chip below Lincoln's ear and a hairline crack, else, very good condition.Sold for: $60.95. |
| 47560 | Abraham Lincoln: Pair of Bradley and Hubbard Bookends. 4.5" x 6.5". These heavy bookends have a brass shell back / base with a bronze-finished bust of Lincoln on a plinth. Both are marked on the back with the letters "B&H" with printer's flowers above and below. Light finish loss to the busts, else fine.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 47561 | Abraham Lincoln: Advertising, Souvenir Glassware, and Dolls, Fifteen Pieces including: eight dolls, pressed glass mugs, and Lincoln related advertising labels on glass bottles. A very nice collector's lot.Sold for: $95.60. |
| 47562 | Abraham Lincoln: Group Lot of "Cameo" Style Tiles all manufactured by The Mosaic Tile Company of Zanesville and New York for various other companies including Alfred J. Snyder Tile of Niagara Falls, Lincoln Hotel of Ann Arbor, and Allen Tiling Company of Chicago. Hexagonal in shape and 3.25" x 2.88" (x .5" thick not including portrait) in size, these blue tiles each have a high-relief right-facing bust of Abraham Lincoln in white. Perfect for display. Sold for: $95.60. |
| 47563 | Abraham Lincoln: Group Lot of Decorative Plaques. (1) Painted plaster piece shows Lincoln looking right. "EU" marked underneath Lincoln's chin. Small cracks can be seen in the plaster throughout, especially the back left bottom portion, which shows noticeable chipping of the plaster. Measures 8.5" x 11.5". (2) Bronze plaque mounted on a pressed wood frame. A small relief of Lincoln is at top center. (3) A massive plaster wall plaque with Lincoln's portrait and the text of the Gettysburg Address in high relief. 1917-dated, copyright E.I. Holsman. The surface is painted to simulate a bronze finish. Some overall paint flaking.Size: 22" x 24.5", approximately 1" thick. (4) Lincoln profile measuring approximately 4" wide x 6.25" tall. The black frame is approximately 8.75" x 11.25". No artist or maker's mark indicated. (5) Plaster with bronze finish, 19.5" x 25", bearing the etched signature "Pickett 1873" at lower left. A tiny brass plaque at the bottom indicates the piece was compliments of Lincoln National Life Insurance Company of Fort Wayne, Indiana.. (6) This piece measures 8" wide x 12.75" tall. Made of dark tin, with "LINCOLN" etched in underneath the profile. "Made in Germany" stamped into the the bottom front of the tin. This piece is good, with some wrinkling to the tin, and a 2.25" crack just beneath Lincoln's chin, extending into the neck. (7) Bronze, 25" x 23.5", no foundry marks, circa 1959. A beautifully executed heavy bronze plaque with relief portrait of Lincoln and the text of his "Gettysburg Address". The piece was commissioned by the National Woman's Relief Corps, Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic. Not Sold. |
| 47564 | Abraham Lincoln; Group Lot of Plaques and Busts. consisting of : (1) Small gray metal Lincoln relief profile wall-hanging measures approximately 4.75" wide at its widest point x 6.75" tall. No artist's or maker's mark indicated. Very good condition. (2) Small black Lincoln relief profile wall-hanging measures approximately 6" wide at its widest point x 7.75" tall. No artist's or maker's mark indicated. Small wear to the black paint throughout. Otherwise very good. (3) Plaster hollow-back Lincoln face-front wall-hanging measures approximately 5" wide at the ears x 3.25" deep x 7.75" tall. No artist's or maker's mark indicated. A few small chips to the plaster, but otherwise very good. (4) Imperial Brass Mfg. Co. oval-shaped brass Lincoln relief profile wall-hanging measures approximately 8" at the horizontal axis of symmetry and 10.5" at the vertical axis. (5) Head only, marked "A LINCOLN" and "1960" on the base, 4.5" tall x 2.5" x 2.5"; (6) Head and shoulders on a faux marble base, marked "LINCOLN", 5.75" tall x 3.75" x 3.75"; (7) Head and shoulders on a black round base, marked "LINCOLN", 6.5" tall x 4" across the shoulders x 2.5" diameter base, (8) Bust by the Aston Casket Hardware Company of Belvedere, Illinois (5.5" tall, slight finish loss on back); (9) Pair of bookends marked "W. B. Mfg. Co." (5.25" tall); (10) a metal bust with a painted U.S.A. shield (4.25" tall); (11) Metal coin bank still with original key (5" tall), (12) Small tin hand-painted Lincoln relief profile wall-hanging measures approximately 4.75" wide at its widest point x 7.5" tall. No artist's or maker's mark indicated. Some light wear to the paint throughout.(13) Small black bronze relief profile wall-hanging measures approximately 5.75" wide at its widest point x 8.5" tall. No artist's or maker's mark indicated. Some light wear to the paint throughout, where bronze can be seen. (14) Large brass Lincoln relief wall-hanging measures 6.5" wide at its widest point x 10.25" tall. No artist's or maker's mark indicated. Some light wear throughout, and one small scratch underneath Lincoln's eye. Overall, though, an impressive display piece. (15) Rectangular black Lincoln relief profile wall-hanging measures approximately 6" wide x 8" tall. (16) Small black Lincoln profile measures approximately 3.75" wide at its widest point x 5.5" tall. Artist's signature on back reading "Emig". No maker's mark. (17) Bronzed Lincoln profile measures approximately 5.25" wide at its widest point x 7.25" tall. No artist's or maker's mark. (18) Silver-plated Lincoln profile measures approximately 4.5" wide at its widest point x 6.75" tall. This piece could either be affixed to hang or stand alone on a desk or bookshelf. No artist's or maker's mark. (19) Large black Lincoln profile measures approximately 6.75" x 11.5" tall. No artist's or maker's mark.Sold for: $119.50. |
| 47565 | Abraham Lincoln: Large Grouping of Various Bookends. (1) Bronze-like metal set of Lincoln Memorial facade bookends: each measures 7" wide x 2" deep x 4.5" tall. "Verona" stamped on the back of each. (2) Bronze Lincoln face-front bookends: each measures 4.25" wide x 2.5" deep x 6" tall. (3) Dark brown plaster set of Lincoln bookends: each measures 3.75" wide x 4.5" deep x 3.75" tall. (4) Brown metal Lincoln in profile bookends set: each measures 4" wide x 2" deep x 6" tall. "EMIG 1558" stamped into the back of each. (5) 1923 Tombstone-shaped set of Lincoln bookends by A.M. Greenblatt. Shows Lincoln standing in front of a chair. "Abraham Lincoln" in raised letters behind him. Each measures 4.25" wide x 2" deep x 5.75" tall. (6) Gold-painted metal set of Lincoln bust on tombstone-shaped background: each measures 4.75" x 2.75" deep x 6.25" tall. (7) Bronze-like Lincoln profile set: each measures 4.75" wide x 2" deep x 6.25" tall. (8) Silver spelter set of Lincoln seated in chair: each measures 4" wide x 5.25" deep x 6.5" tall. Each one of this set is stamped "© 1926 B.R. Inc." on the back and also "© 1924". One has a small hole between Lincoln's feet; the other shows a small hole in Lincoln's lap. (9) Tombstone-shaped bronze-plated set of Lincoln in profile: each measures 4" wide x 2" deep x 5.5" tall. Some loss to the plating, but generally very good. (10) Copper-colored set of Lincoln sitting on a bench with capitol panorama behind him. Each measures 4.75" wide x 2.25" deep x 3.75" tall. Generally very good, with a few nicks. (11) Spelter set of Lincoln sitting in chair: each measures 4.75" wide x 4.5" deep x 7.25" tall. Marked on the back of each, "Dodge Inc. LA Chi NY". Very good condition. (12) Brass set of Lincoln profile bookends: each measures 4.25" wide x 1.5" deep x 7.25" tall. Very good condition. Superb lot of Lincoln bookends.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47566 | Abraham Lincoln: Group Lot of Souvenir Ware. including the following: Mt. Rushmore National Memorial ashtray; two paperweights with a Lincoln Cent design; three BU 1970 Lincoln Cents encased in a paperweight; assorted wooden nickels; a front strike Diamond Lincoln portrait matchbook; and a sterling silver proof medal by the National Commemorative Society; a Liberty Penny Bank by Girard (5.5" diameter, a bit rough); a square black plastic paperweight housing a golden Lincoln medal (3.5" x 3.5"); an etched glass Lincoln paperweight souvenir from the Lincoln Banquet, February 12, 1913, Fifth Ward Republican Club, Hoboken New Jersey (3" x 4.5"); (lower left to right) a glossy black oval paperweight with a Lincoln portrait (3.75" x 4.75"); a brass paperweight from the Lincoln National Life Insurance Co. (3.5" diameter"); a round glass paperweight with a vintage color portrait of Lincoln (4" diameter, some scratching). Nice grouping. Sold for: $83.65. |
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| 47567 | George Francis Train Newspaper: Train Extra No. 2 21" x 27", full report of G. F. Train's speech and the dissection of Charles Sumner abolitionist, at Boston music hall, October 16, 1862. Published and for sale by John J. Dyer & Co. School Street, Boston. Price three cents. Newspaper is in very fine condition. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Not Sold. |
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| 47568 | Four Better Variety Nineteenth Century Electoral Tickets. Blank-backed examples for Douglas, McClellan, and 1884 Prohibition candidate St. John, plus an attractive jugate newspaper ballot for Garfield & Arthur. All nice condition, with one edge stain on the Douglas. Each approximately 9" in length. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $286.80. |
| 47569 | Hartford Wide-Awakes 1860 Token, 27mm yellow metal. Lincoln-related and in near fine with moderate wear.Sold for: $71.70. |
| 47570 | Lincoln and Washington: An Unusual Circa 1890s Copper Shell Wall Piece. Similar in style to the familiar Admiral Dewey varieties. A larger plaque is meant to hang flush on the wall, while the smaller center plaque with the portraits can fold forward, presumably to hold mail or periodicals. Excellent condition 20.5" x 16". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $41.00. |
| 47571 | Washington and Lincoln: Vintage Embossed Die-Cut Stand. 13.5" x 15.5". The heavy card stock stand has a fold down shelf for leaflets. An American eagle holding a riband with the words "E Pluribus Unum" tops the stand. The eagle has a red, white, and blue shield applied to its breast. On each side, below the riband, is an embossed likeness, on the right Washington and on the left Lincoln. Very impressive. Sold for: $42.00. |
| 47572 | Lewis Cass, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Pierce, Martin Van Buren, and Andrew Jackson Political Tokens. The Jackson is 24mm in diameter and the Pierce is 26mm, all others are 28mm. All are holed and show moderate to heavy wear.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 47573 | Edward Everett Political Broadside for an oration titled "The Great Issues Now Before the Country" delivered at the New York Academy of Music, July 4, 1861, 8" x 19.5", attractively matted and framed (12" x 23.25" overall). James G. Gregory of New York published the broadside in 1861. The time that the doors would open and when the speech would begin were changed by hand. Wear at the folds, else excellent. Not examined out of the frame. At the time of the speech, Everett was candidate for vice president of the United States on the Constitutional Union ticket. He was America's first Ph.D. and a former president of Harvard University. Everett was considered the nation's greatest living orator. Two years later, he was invited to give the main speech at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania following the Battle of Gettysburg. Everett spoke for two hours, and contemporary accounts of the dedication praised his oration, which was peppered with Classical references and interrupted by applause on several occasions. However, he was upstaged by President Abraham Lincoln's two-minute follow-up speech, known as the "Gettysburg Address". Everett wrote a note to Lincoln the next day, telling him of his appreciation for the president's brief, but moving, speech: "I should be glad, if I could flatter myself that I came as near the central idea of the occasion in two hours, as you did in two minutes."Sold for: $507.88. |
| 47574 | John Bell Campaign Medal in White Metal. 38mm, Sullivan-DeWitt JBell 1860-1. Inscription around the edge reads "For President John Bell of Tennessee", with the bust of Bell facing left. The reverse is an eagle with wings bearing the United States shield with 13 stars and inscription reading " E Pluribus Unum". Very bright condition with only a few small nicks along the edge.Sold for: $89.63. |
| 47575 | Stephan Douglas: Campaign Edition from the Cleveland Plain Dealer, stating the platform of the candidate and encouraging the vote for Douglas. Dated July 28, 1860, the edition has been folded down the center but the printing sports a dynamic portrait in the center of the candidate. Sold for: $83.65. |
| 47576 | 1860 Stephen Douglas Electoral Ticket. 3.25" x 5.5". Paper has some areas of light staining and there are old fold creases present, otherwise it is in very good condition.Sold for: $51.00. |
| 47577 | John C. Breckinridge: 1860 Campaign Medal. 22mm. Silver washed brass. A beautiful medal featuring a raised portrait of Breckinridge with the caption "John C. Breckinridge For President" on the obverse and a raised image of the White House on the reverse with the caption "Presidents House". The medal displays wonderful detail and little wear to the silver wash. In choice condition.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 47578 | Andrew Johnson Dinner Invitation. One page, 5" x 6", March 13, 1862. This is a rare dinner invitation during the Civil War from Johnson to G. Twitchell. In full: "The President of the United States and Mrs. Johnson Request the pleasure of Hon. G. & Mrs. Twitchell's Company to Dine on Tuesday next at 6 o'clock Mar. 13th 1862. An early Answer." Before the Civil War, Johnson had served as governor of Tennessee and later, until March 4, 1862 (nine days before this dinner), as a senator from Tennessee. Later in March, President Lincoln appointed Johnson, a devoted Unionist, military governor of occupied Tennessee. Before the Civil War was over, Johnson served as Lincoln's vice-president during his second term. After Lincoln's assassination, Johnson became the seventeenth president, the first to be impeached and acquitted. Johnson invitations are rare; this one, featuring an embossed "J" at the top, is fine.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 47579 | Andrew Johnson Pin-Back Campaign Photo Badge .75" x 1". Albumen cardboard or paper photos in "gem" sized brass shell frame. Image is clean and crisp. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 47580 | Douglas & Johnson: A Rare 1860 Jugate Ferrotype. The Douglas & Johnson is the scarcest of the four varieties of 1860 unisides, which are highly important as the first photographic campaign jugate badges. Minor surface flecks, a large scrape on Johnson, and a chip in the field at 12:30 as shown. Pin missing on reverse. Nonetheless, a displayable example of an item which will run $3000-$5000 in top condition. Diameter 21mm. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $42.00. |
| 47581 | Stephen A. Douglas: Speech to the Senate, January 30, 1854, on the Nebraska Territory. This imprint is in very good condition with two folds as seen and creasing to the cover. Small tears to the right edges and uneven tear to the bottom which does not affect the printing. Size: 6.25" x 9.75". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $42.00. |
| 47582 | Douglas & Johnson: Larger-Size 1860 Campaign Ferrotype. 1860-30 in Sullivan. Portraits clear on both sides, but several surface flakes on the Douglas side as shown, and the Johnson side is slightly dark. Diameter 28mm. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 47583 | Douglas & Johnson 1860-Dated Ferrotype. 24mm. Both images are sharp and both sides remain lustrous. There are some minor surface flaws on both sides otherwise a nice ferro in excellent condition.Sold for: $167.30. |
| 47584 | Douglas & Johnson: Handsome Campaign Ferrotype. 25mm. A beautiful brass political from 1860, a back-to-back medal for the Little Giant Stephen Douglas and his running mate Herschel V. Johnson, one of four tickets to run that year. Holed at top for suspension, this specimen is really quite impressive. Very little age, a couple of minor spots to Johnson's portrait, else in excellent condition.Sold for: $107.55. |
| 47585 | George McClellan: Hand-Tinted Campaign Song Sheet, 4.75" x 7.75". Attractively matted and framed (9.5" x 12.75" overall). The tinted engraving shows General McClellan in an ornate frame flanked by United States flags. Below the portrait is a song entitled "Hail to the Nominee" extolling the virtues and qualities of General McClellan. Published by Charles Magnus of New York in 1864. Excellent.Not Sold. |
| 47586 | George McClellan "A.B.C." Colored Transferware Dish. The dish, 6" in diameter, shows "Arrival of General McClellan" in the center. Two small chips at the rim, else, near fine condition.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 47587 | George B. McClellan and Winfield Scott Hancock: Calling Card Die Cuts. This unique pair of diecuts once adorned the outside of a calling card. Both men appear here in uniform with a patriotic background. Excellent condition. Size: 2.5" across. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $49.00. |
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| 47588 | Presidents of the United States: Photograph Circa Mid-1860s. 8" x 10", housed in period gilt wooden frame 13" x 15". Albumen image depicts the first seventeen presidents from George Washington to Andrew Johnson, with a photo of General U. S. Grant (who would be the eighteenth president). Gives name and presidential number order in round photos. Fine condition, touch of light contrast. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Not Sold. |
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| 47589 | Ulysses S. Grant: Carroll Parish, Louisiana 1872 Republican Ballot, 3.75" x 14". The obverse of this Reconstruction Era political item has a portrait of President Grant superimposed on an American flag. The verso lists electors and candidates for the year's contested offices from U. S. president down to local constable. Of particular interest is the listing of carpetbagger William Pitt Kellogg, who would become governor. Folds, a few marginal splits. Good condition.Sold for: $1,135.25. |
| 47590 | Grant & Colfax and Seymour & Blair: Pair of Gutta Percha Campaign Clothing Buttons made by Goodyear with embossed portraits of the candidates for 1868. Excellent condition. Size: 5/8". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $143.40. |
| 47591 | Ulysses S. Grant: Unusual Necktie Slide with Ferrotype Insert. Patent dated June 1868. Exceptional condition. Size: 7/8" x 1". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 47592 | Grant & Seymour: A Matched Pair of 1868 Campaign Pins. Cardboard photos set into brass shell frames, with original pins on reverses. Great condition and hard to find so. Each is 0.75 x 1". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $215.10. |
| 47593 | Grant & Colfax: A Scarce Large 1868-Dated Ferrotype Picturing Both on Opposite Sides. Basically a very choice and lustrous example, with a few utterly trivial light spots in the field noted only for strictest accuracy. Diameter 27mm. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 47594 | Ulysses S. Grant Ferrotype. 16mm. A choice ferrotype of Grant, in uniform, in a plain brass frame. In excellent condition.Sold for: $107.55. |
| 47595 | Grant & Colfax Two-Sided Ferrotype. 19mm. A beautiful example featuring a portrait of Ulysses S. Grant in his general's uniform on the obverse and a portrait of Schuyler Colfax on the reverse in a simple circular brass frame with suspension loop. The portraits of both men remain quite clear and taken in whole, in excellent condition.Sold for: $179.25. |
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| 47596 | Ulysses S. Grant Signature "U. S. Grant". The signature, 3.5" x 1.4" and excised from a larger document, is matted and framed below a drawing reproduction showing General Grant (1822-1885) sitting in uniform. The overall size is 10.75" x 13.75". Near very fine.Sold for: $478.00. |
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| 47597 | Ulysses Grant Parian Portrait Vase, 6" tall, blue highlights, fleabite chips, else, near fine.Sold for: $59.75. |
| 47598 | Ulysses S. Grant Engraving in Union Case. 2.25" x 2.5". The lid of the union case is missing. Fine image.Sold for: $83.65. |
| 47599 | Ulysses S. Grant Grey Pottery Portrait Jug. 8.5" high. The body of the pitcher has a faux bark texture with raised floral decorations. On one side is a profile bust of Grant and the other side has Lady Liberty with a shield emblazoned with an eagle in one arm and a sword held aloft in the other. The raised decoration has a rich blue glaze. There are a couple of glaze cracks in the bottom and an interior glaze flaw, else, excellent.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 47600 | Ulysses S. Grant: Photograph Portrait Broach. 2" x 2.25". The photo shows Grant in a civilian suit. The rim is gilt metal with a straight pin back and a convex glass lens. There is some fogging due to moisture, else very good. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $107.55. |
| 47601 | Seymour & Blair: 1868 Jugate Hard Rubber Button. 15mm. This version is unlisted in any reference material. Flat with border, hard rubber, with caption "Seymour & Blair 1868". Though Blair's portrait has suffered and the detail is generally not sharp, this is still a very good example of this rare version. Sold for: $39.00. |
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| 47602 | Group of Civil War Union General Signatures. Three signatures, each framed with a reproduced engraving of the general. All are near very fine. (1) William Tecumseh Sherman signature "W. T. Sherman/ General -". The signature (3.5" x 2") has been excised from a larger document. It rests, matted and framed to an overall size of 9.5" x 11.5", below a reproduced engraving of the general. (2) Philip Sheridan signature "P. H. Sheridan/ Lt. Genl. U.S. Army". The signature (3.75" x 1.5") has been excised from a larger document. It rests, matted and framed to an overall size of 9.5" x 11.5", below a reproduced engraving of the general. (3) William S. Rosecrans signature "W. S. Rosecrans/ Register". The signature (3" x 1.25") has been excised from a larger document. It rests, matted and framed to an overall size of 9.5" x 11.5", below a reproduced engraving of the general.Sold for: $388.38. |
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| 47603 | Horace Greeley: The Life of Horace Greeley, Editor of "The New York Tribune", (Boston: James R. Osgood and Company, 1872), xii, 548 pages, 12mo. Textured cloth covers with a blind stamp of Greeley on the front. The spine is weak, the covers show considerable wear, else, near very good.Sold for: $19.00. |
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| 47604 | Horace Greeley: Scarce Sullivan 1872-1 in Choice Condition. The copper variety, scarcer than the white metal. Collectors always attach a premium to Sullivan's No. 1 listings, the largest size medal for that campaign. Diameter 31mm. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $203.15. |
| 47605 | Hayes & Wheeler: Printed Portrait Ribbon in bold patriotic colors. Minor flaws around the edges and slight discoloration along the top. Presentation is exceptional. Size: 1.25" x 2.75". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $83.65. |
| 47606 | Hayes & Wheeler: Two Uncut 1876 Woven Jugates in Mint Condition. One could separate them, of course, but they are very interesting in this form, illustrating the way political ribbons were actually printed or woven in ribbon repeats. (We once saw a continuous ribbon of dozens of Henry Clays). Length 8.5".Sold for: $448.13. |
| 47607 | Hayes & Wheeler: Beautiful 1876 Jugate Campaign Badge. 1" x 2". C. F. Kleinsteuber, Milwaukee, Wisconsin backmark. A detailed badge featuring portraits and the names of the candidates in relief suspended from a pendant captioned "Our Choice". In excellent condition.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 47608 | Rutherford B. Hayes: A Rare Early Original Family Photo. Nineteenth century identification on verso indicates that this photo depicts Hayes in young adulthood, standing up for his sister at her wedding. Suffers from some fading, light browning, and small amount of surface paper loss. Nonetheless, an extremely rare Hayes family artifact. 8.5" x 5". Sold for: $12.00. |
| 47609 | President Rutherford Hayes and First Lady Lucy Webb Hayes Cabinet Cards. 4.25" x 6.5". C. M. Bell, Washington, D.C. studio marks. These rare images of President and First Lady Hayes were obtained from the consignor from a Hayes descendant. Could these original studio photographs been produced especially for the family? Each is slightly toned but the detail is sharp and the image clear. Identical pairs of stains at the lower edge of each image, otherwise in excellent condition.Sold for: $143.40. |
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| 47610 | Group of Important Late Nineteenth Century American Politician Signatures. Three signatures, each framed with a reproduced image of the politician. All are near very fine. (1) President Rutherford B. Hayes signature. The signature (3.25" x 1" with no date) has been excised from a larger document. It rests, matted and framed to an overall size of 9.5" x 11.5", below a reproduced image of the president. (2) Senator Henry Cabot Lodge signature "Henry Cabot Lodge/ Washington/ Feb. 21st, 1890". The signature (3.25" x 1.5") has been excised from a larger document. It rests, matted and framed to an overall size of 9.5" x 11.5", below a reproduced image of the senator. (3) Vice-President Hannibal Hamlin signature "Hannibal Hamlin/ Bangor, Me./ June 18, 1889 ". The signature (3" x 1.75") has been excised from a larger document. It rests, matted and framed to an overall size of 9.5" x 11.5", below a reproduced image of the vice-president.Sold for: $149.38. |
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| 47611 | Pair of Congressional Tickets to Controversial Debacles. Representing the 19th century is a 4.75" x 3" ticket admitting the bearer to the Gallery of the House of Representatives for "Counting the Vote for President and Vice-President" in the controversial electoral vote recount for Rutherford B. Hayes in 1877. The 20th century is represented by a 5.5" x 2.75" ticket for the United States Senate impeachment trial of Bill Clinton in 1999. Both examples are in fine condition.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47612 | James Garfield Patriotic Souvenir Spoon, 5.75", with Garfield's image on the top of the handle and his signature further down. The bowl is engraved with the city name, "Cleveland". Marked on the reverse with "Webb C. Ball. Cleveland, O Sterling". Gilt bowl, very fine.Sold for: $19.00. |
| 47613 | James Garfield Souvenir Spoon, 6", with Garfield's image on the bowl and his name below and a shamrock, horseshoe, and wishbone, and "Good Luck" on the handle. Marked on the reverse with "Quadruple Plate". Some plate loss, else, very good.Sold for: $12.00. |
| 47614 | James Garfield Iron Pen Holder, 4.5" x 5". A bust of Garfield within a horseshoe. Lacking the two arms for the pen and the back strut, else, fine.Sold for: $48.00. |
| 47615 | James Garfield Iron Pen Holder, 4.5" x 5". A bust of Garfield within a horseshoe. Lacking the back strut, else, fine.Sold for: $51.00. |
| 47616 | A Delightful Booklet of 1880 Campaign Cartoons. Garfield and Hancock received the most attention, but Grant, Tilden, Arthur, Blaine, Cleveland, and Butler are lampooned as well. Cover separated, otherwise very decent condition. 5 x 6.75". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $203.15. |
| 47617 | James Garfield Parian Bust, 5" tall. Fine.Sold for: $89.63. |
| 47618 | James A. Garfield and Winfield Scott Hancock Pressed Glass Portrait Plates. 6". Very Attractive. Choice condition. The Hancock is extremely rare; we have seen only one or two others. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection. Sold for: $567.63. |
| 47619 | Garfield & Arthur: A Colorful 1880 Campaign Bandanna. Just a trace of age browning along some fold lines. Overall a distinctly superior example of this variety. 17" by 17.5", custom framed to 25" x 25".Sold for: $167.30. |
| 47620 | James A. Garfield: Portrait Plate. 8" in diameter. The plate has a transfer portrait of Garfield in the center above his facsimile signature. Fine.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 47621 | James Garfield Clear Pattern Glass Plate. The plate, 6" in diameter, has Garfield's portrait and "James A. Garfield" in the center. It is in excellent condition.Sold for: $19.00. |
| 47622 | James Garfield Ironstone Transfer Portrait Campaign Plate. The plate, 8" in diameter, features a transfer portrait of Garfield in the center. Slight glaze crazing, else, very fine.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 47623 | Garfield & Arthur: A Fine Jugate 1880 Campaign Songbook. Twenty-five pages of campaign ditties with lyrics. Couple minor imperfections in condition, but a distinctly superior example of the type. 5.625 x 9". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $42.00. |
| 47624 | James A. Garfield: "Our Candidate" Albumen on Silvered Fabric for the campaign of 1880. Perhaps this was made to insert or attach to a ribbon. Excellent, with one small corner crease. Size: 1" x ½". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $96.80. |
| 47625 | Garfield & Arthur: A Key 1880 Jugate Badge. Garfield portrait rather weak as shown, but still a very display-worthy example. Pin missing on reverse. Diameter 39mm. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 47626 | Garfield & Arthur: 1880 Jugate Campaign Bandana. 17.25" x 17.25", very nice textile campaign item in that both candidates shown in the large oval portraits. Joseph Laing litho New York, copyrighted by Hugh Mc Crossan 1880. A decorative red, white, and blue stars and flags border surrounds the portraits of Gen. James A. Garfield and Gen. Chester A. Arthur, with shield, eagle & commerce graphics. Very good condition save for a couple of minor light areas of discoloration, and light water stains. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Not Sold. |
| 47627 | Election of 1880: Two Lead Soldiers, James Garfield and Winfield Scott Hancock. 2" x 2.25". The flat toy soldiers are mounted on horseback, each with the name at the base. Both figures have blue painted tunics with red cuffs and collars. Fine.Sold for: $776.75. |
| 47628 | James A. Garfield: An 1880 Ferrotype Stick Pin in Choice Condition. 2" x 2.25". The flat toy soldiers are mounted on horseback, each with the name at the base. Both figures have blue painted tunics with red cuffs and collars. Fine. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47629 | James Garfield Clear Pattern Glass Butter Pat. The small dish, 3" in diameter, has Garfield in the center. It is in excellent condition.Sold for: $34.00. |
| 47630 | Grover Cleveland: A Fine, Larger Size Cardboard Portrait Pin. Very strong, clean cardboard, in fancy brass shell frame, with original pin. Height 1.25". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $107.55. |
| 47631 | Cleveland & Thurman: Purple Pansy Jugate Campaign Flower, 1888. 1¾" wide. The applied photographs are on a metal flower printed purple and gold with a straight pin back. The photos are a bit light, else choice. In this particular form, the Cleveland version is much rarer than the Harrison variety. A piece rarely seen in this condition.Sold for: $286.80. |
| 47632 | Grover Cleveland: Fantastic 1892 Photograph Pin. 1¼" x 1¼". Stamped metal. McKinley's portrait is set beneath the outstretched wings of an eagle and against crossed flags. The portrait is clear and sharp except for one trivial speck on McKinley's cheek; otherwise the pin is in excellent condition.Sold for: $101.58. |
| 47633 | Pair of Cleveland & Stevenson and Harrison & Reid Jugate Portrait Plates. 9.25". The plates have reddish images of the candidates and the date 1892. Both are marked on the bottom "Dresden Warranted China". Repairs and chips to both plates. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Not Sold. |
| 47634 | Cleveland & Stevenson: Beautiful 1894 Gold Eagle Pinback Jugate. 1¼" x 1¾". Stamped brass with ferrotype images. A pristine specimen, much rarer than 1884 or 1888 examples. A scarce badge, especially in this condition.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 47635 | Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison: Pair of Matched Photo Pins. 1" x 1 3/8". Stamped metal. Both men's portraits are inset into tiny delicate stamped frames featuring patriotic symbols like crossed flags and eagles. The Cleveland example is missing the pin but is in otherwise excellent condition. The Harrison example is complete but the photo is a bit light as made, and in excellent condition.Sold for: $57.36. |
| 47636 | Grover Cleveland Ironstone and Transfer Portrait Plate. The plate, 8" in diameter, features a transfer portrait of Cleveland in the center. Surface glaze crazing, else, fine.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 47637 | Grover Cleveland Clear Glass Paperweight with an image of Cleveland in the center and his name underneath, 2.5" x 4". Excellent condition.Sold for: $89.63. |
| 47638 | Grover Cleveland Portrait Tin Plate or Butter Pat. 2.75" in diameter. The plate has a printed likeness of Cleveland in the center with a multi-colored decorative design around the edge. Crisp and clean. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $51.00. |
| 47639 | Grover Cleveland Bone Stanhope/ Pen. 5.75". The Stanhope features portraits of Grover Cleveland and his wife, Frances. The pen and Stanhope both unscrew. The narrow end is threaded, but missing something, probably a pencil attachment. Fine.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 47640 | Cleveland & Thurman: Red Celluloid Token, 1888. 1.25". The token is holed at the top, as made. The obverse has a high relief image of Cleveland and the reverse Thurman. A repair to the right of Cleveland. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $34.00. |
| 47641 | Cleveland and Harrison Advertising Campaign Novelty Folding Card for the campaign of 1888. This early celluloid advertiser is lithographed with the candidates from both parties and the size of a business card. Advertising Giesecke Boots and Shoes, the images are bright but there is some fading to the lettering.Sold for: $42.00. |
| 47642 | Pair of Matched 1884 Presidential Campaign Jugate Buttons. A fabulous and choice pair of badges, similar in execution for both the Republican and Democratic tickets in the election of 1884. Each badge is 29mm suspended from a beautifully detailed pinback bronzed war eagle pendant to an overall length of 1¾". The obverse of each badge features jugate portraits of Republicans Blaine and Logan and Democrats Cleveland and Hendricks, each set against a patriotic background of flags or shields. The reverse of each badge restates the candidate's names and includes the date "1884". Both examples are in choice, fine condition.Sold for: $107.55. |
| 47643 | Pair of Matched 1888 Presidential Campaign Large Jugate Medallions. Both examples 43mm, molded base metal with integral suspension loop. Includes a rather scarce gold variety featuring raised jugate portraits of Cleveland & Thurman, with some rubbing to the high spots of Cleveland's portrait, else in excellent condition. The other example is silver and features similar jugate portraits of Harrison & Morton, and is in excellent condition. Sold for: $31.00. |
| 47644 | 1888 Cleveland & Thurman Jugate Campaign Ribbon. 2.125" x 7". This bright red campaign ribbon is in fine condition.Sold for: $95.60. |
| 47645 | Cleveland & Thurman: Unset Jugate Ferrotype in immaculate condition. Size: 5/8". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $1,553.50. |
| 47646 | Cleveland & Stevenson Jugate Silk, 1892. 6" x 8". Excellent. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $71.70. |
| 47647 | Cleveland & Stevenson "Tariff Reform" Jugate Silk, 1892. 6" x 7.5". Minor spotting, else, excellent. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $77.68. |
| 47648 | Cleveland & Stevenson: Hard Taffy with Portraits of the Candidates pressed into the candy. Cracked down the middle, this piece is otherwise totally intact. It's hard to imagine a 128 year old piece of taffy. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $37.00. |
| 47649 | Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison Watch Fobs and Watch Chain. The gold-toned chain is 5.5" long from the t-bar to the top of the fob. The fob currently on the chain has a glass insert that bears a likeness of Grover Cleveland on one side and a round agate insert on the other. The second fob, loose from the chain is similar with a likeness of Harrison. The Cleveland fob has a small chip at the base of the bust. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $45.00. |
| 47650 | Cleveland & Thurman: Individual Ironstone and Transfer Portrait Plates. Each plate, 8" in diameter, features a blown transfer portrait of the candidate in the center. Some fading and minor glaze crazing, else, near fine.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 47651 | Cleveland & Thurman: Portrait Pitcher, 7" tall, white ironstone with gold highlights and sepia images of the candidates. Made by G. M. & Son. Very fine.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47652 | Large Cleveland & Thurman "Public Office & Public Trust" 1888 Jugate Campaign Ribbon. 3" x 10". A striking ribbon with portraits of Cleveland and Thurman set against a red, white and blue banner. The ribbon is slightly toned at the top and is also slightly frayed at the ends but would still rate very good.Sold for: $119.50. |
| 47653 | Cleveland & Stevenson Ironstone and Transfer Jugate Portrait Plate. The plate, 8" in diameter, features a blown transfer portrait of the candidates in the center. Some fading and minor glaze crazing, and a chip, else, near fine.Sold for: $119.50. |
| 47654 | Blaine & Logan: Election Engraving 1884. The engraving measures 13.5" x 9.5" (sight size) and is attractively matted and framed (19" x 15" overall). The engraving shows the candidates James G. Blaine and John A. Logan surrounded by allegorical motifs representing commerce, industry, transportation, agriculture, unity, and prosperity. Engraved and printed by James R. Rice and W. H. Adams of Philadelphia. Very light foxing, else very fine. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 47655 | Blaine & Logan: Songster for the Republican Principles of 1884 with the candidates pictured on front and back. Complete with minimal paper loss and generally a crisp, clean example. Size 4.75" x 6.5". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $101.58. |
| 47656 | James G. Blaine: Portrait Plate. 8" in diameter. The gold-rimmed plate has an engraved transfer portrait of Blaine in the center above his name. Made by Laughlin of Seneca. Light wear to the image and gilt, else fine.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 47657 | James G. Blaine Ironstone and Transfer Portrait Campaign Plate. The plate, 8" in diameter, features a transfer portrait of Blaine in the center. Slight glaze crazing, else, very fine.Sold for: $54.00. |
| 47658 | Blaine & Logan Photo Charm. 2½". The men's photos are housed in a circular metal charm suspended from an eagle pendant. In excellent condition.Sold for: $95.60. |
| 47659 | Blaine & Logan: 1884 Jugate Badge. Exceptional condition with crisp strong photos, and hard to find so. Original pin missing, but a vintage replacement is easily resoldered. 40mm x 43mm.Sold for: $215.10. |
| 47660 | James G. Blaine Transfer Portrait Campaign Plate. The plate, 9" in diameter, features a transfer portrait of Blaine in the center. Very fine.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 47661 | Blaine & Logan: "Our Candidates" Wood Cigar Box. 9" x 8.25" x 2.5". The double-lid wood box has slots in the lids that display cabinet cards of the candidates when the lids are open. The photo of any candidate could be put into generic box. The box bears a label on the bottom with the name, "Glen C. Ledyard" of Youngstown, Ohio. The box has normal, honest wear. The pin is missing on one hinge, else very good. Sold for: $239.00. |
| 47662 | Benjamin Butler: Portrait Plaque, Greenback Party Presidential Campaign, 1884. The iron plaque, 4" x 5.5", is painted gold and retains the original suspension ring. Excellent. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $119.50. |
| 47663 | John Pierce St. John Political Campaign Portrait Pin, 1884. 1". This pin features a photographic portrait of the Prohibition Party's 1884 presidential nominee. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47664 | Clinton B. Fisk: Prohibition Candidate for President in 1888 Pin. Choice condition. Size: 1¾" long. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $119.50. |
| 47665 | Clinton B. Fisk: An 1888 Lapel Stud for the Prohibition Candidate for President. Celluloid portrait with metal rim. These are normally seriously faded, and this choice example is perhaps the best we have seen of this variety. Diameter 22mm. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $65.73. |
| 47666 | Clinton B. Fisk: Enamel and Gilt Political Campaign Stud, 1888. ¾". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $83.65. |
| 47667 | Clinton B. Fisk: Cloth Political Campaign Stickpin, 1888. 7/8". Fisk was a leader in the temperance movement and became the presidential candidate for the Prohibition Party in the 1888 United States presidential election. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $89.63. |
| 47668 | Prohibition Political Candidate Materials including: an 1888 Fisk and Brooks New Hampshire electors handbill, 3.5" x 10.25" (reinforced on the verso); an 1884 St. John and Daniel Maryland electors handbill, 3" x 6"; a 1908 Chafin and Watkins jugate postcard, 5.5" x 3.5"; an 1884 St. John and Daniel jugate "Prohibition and Reform" red silk campaign ribbon; and, a folding handbill showing the female nominees for the State University trustees, including the very formidable looking Prohibition Party nominee, Marie C. Brehm of Chicago. The three-fold handbill is 3.5" x 6.25". All are very good or better. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 47669 | Prohibition Party Campaign Pinback Button. 7/8". "No Saloon Save the Boys / Prohibition and the Party Behind It". Slight indentation. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $107.55. |
| 47670 | Prohibition: Anti-Prohibition Figural Flask. 4.75" tall, hand-painted china. The flask shows a nineteenth century man, bottle in hand, astride a whiskey barrel with "What We Want" on the top. The bottom is marked, "Made in Japan". Repair to the head and a repainted hat, else good. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Not Sold. |
| 47671 | Temperance Banner: Women's Christian Temperance Union Painted Cotton Banner, "Welcome W. C. T. U." 91" x 40". Very fine. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $155.35. |
| 47672 | John Bidwell & James Cranfield: Political Campaign Stud for the Prohibition Party Ticket, 1892. .75". The back is marked, "Thos. Jay Gleason / 112 Liberty St. / N.Y.". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $89.63. |
| 47673 | Harrison & Morton: Beautiful 1888 Jugate Pin. 1¼" x 1¾". One of the finest examples of this jugate pin around. The photos are a bit light but it is probably as made. In excellent condition.Sold for: $286.80. |
| 47674 | Benjamin Harrison Figural Head Campaign Match Safe, 2 5/8" tall, brass with traces of silver plating. The spring and clasp works well and is tight. Since wooden matches were the order of the day back in the mid- to late-1800s, these devices were devised by the campaigns to remind the men who carried them how they should vote.Sold for: $657.25. |
| 47675 | Benjamin Harrison Iron Trivet, 4.5" x 5". A bust of Harrison within a horseshoe. Minor rust spotting, else, fine.Sold for: $83.65. |
| 47676 | Harrison & Morton: 1888 Election Jugate Vegetable Ivory Stanhope/ Paperknife, 8" long. The Stanhope features portraits of the candidates and their names on a riband. The threads joining the two pieces are stripped, else, fine.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 47677 | Harrison & Morton: 1888 Election Jugate Silk Handkerchief, 20" x 20". The handkerchief features portraits of the candidates below an eagle. The maroon border is sewn on. Very fine.Sold for: $57.36. |
| 47678 | Harrison & Reid Round Faux Coin Pill Box, 1 3/8" in diameter, plated in gold tone. The top shows Benjamin Harrison and "My Pile on Harrison". The bottom shows Whitelaw Reid and the date "1892". Minor color loss to the bottom, else, near very fine.Sold for: $65.73. |
| 47679 | Harrison & Reid Jugate Ironstone and Transfer Portrait Plate. The plate, 8" in diameter, features a blue transfer portrait of the candidates in the center. Some fading and minor glaze crazing, else, near fine.Sold for: $119.50. |
| 47680 | Benjamin Harrison Ironstone and Transfer Portrait Plate. The plate, 8" in diameter, features a transfer portrait of Harrison in the center. Glaze crazing, else, fine.Sold for: $51.00. |
| 47681 | Harrison & Morton: Enamel Campaign Pin in the shape of a shield with an American flag as the central design. Excellent condition. Size: 1¼". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $286.80. |
| 47682 | Harrison & Reid Novelty Brass Pillbox. 34mm. The obverse features a raised portrait of Harrison with the caption "My Pile on Harrison" and the obverse displays a raised portrait of Reid with the caption "Harrison & Reid 1892". With some rubbing to the highlights, otherwise in excellent condition.Sold for: $34.00. |
| 47683 | Harrison & Morton 1888 Presidential Campaign Jugate Ribbon. 2 1/8" x 9½". Lithographed on silk. William B. Burford lithographer's mark at the bottom edge. A wonderfully evocative ribbon with exceptional portraits of Harrison and Morton with detailed eagle and shield motif and the caption "Protection to the Laborer". The ribbon has slightly toned and bears a few small areas of staining but is in otherwise excellent condition.Sold for: $95.60. |
| 47684 | Colorful 1892 Benjamin Harrison Litho Campaign Button. 1 ¼". Norton Brothers, Chicago, Illinois backmark. A most unusual button with an integral convex portrait of Harrison with the caption: "Harrison and Protection 1892". A couple of small chips on Harrison's portrait, otherwise in excellent condition.Sold for: $83.65. |
| 47685 | Benjamin Harrison: Essex County, NJ Portrait Ribbon dated 1892. Light staining along the edges and under the flag decorating the top. The fringe is intact and the portrait and lettering is strong. Size: 5.25" long. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $131.45. |
| 47686 | Harrison & Morton: Large Size Enamel Shield Stickpin with the candidates names written in script. Superb condition. Size: 1¼" x 1½". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47687 | Harrison & Morton and Cleveland & Thurmond: Portrait Mother-of-Pearl Cuff Pins. Fragile by nature of the material and manufacture, this pair shows distress on the Harrison and a missing pin back on the Cleveland. Size: 5/8". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Not Sold. |
| 47688 | Harrison & Morton: Very Choice 1888 Jugate Badge. This is what is termed a "condition rarity." This variety is fairly easy to find with soiled and/or faded photos. But this gem has as fine and perfectly matched pair of images as we have ever seen on a badge of this type. Pinned to a crisp original ribbon. 1.125" x 2.5" overall.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 47689 | Benjamin Harrison Ironstone and Transfer Portrait Plate. The plate, 8" in diameter, features a transfer portrait of Harrison in the center. Glaze crazing, else, fine.Sold for: $10.00. |
| 47690 | Charles E. Bentley Political Campaign Pinback Button, 1896, 7/8". Reverend Bentley was the candidate of the silver wing of the Prohibition Party, which, like the other political parties, split into silver and gold camps in 1896. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $233.03. |
| 47691 | McKinley & Hobart: An Uncommon 1896 Bandanna Variety. While political bandannas continued to appear through later elections, they reached a pinnacle during the Harrison and Cleveland campaigns. This McKinley variety is much scarcer than most of those familiar styles. Really exceptional condition, with just several trivial brown spots noted for accuracy. These white-background textiles are so hard to find this clean. Nicely custom framed to 20.5" by 21.5". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47692 | Sound Money Parade Torch Stickpin and Ribbon. The 3.75" brass stickpin is in the shape of a fully articulated nineteenth century political parade torch. Affixed to the pin is a red, white, and blue ribbon that reads, "I Will Parade For Sound Money". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $215.10. |
| 47693 | Colorful 1896 Paper Cocked Hat, Published by The Boston Sunday Globe. Could be folded to show running mates Bryan & Sewall or McKinley & Hobart. Excellent condition. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $71.70. |
| 47694 | William McKinley: Campaign Figural Walking Stick, "Protection 1896". White metal knob in the form of a bust of William McKinley. The wood shaft measures 34" including the knob and rubber cap. Moderate finish loss, else very fine. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $101.58. |
| 47695 | McKinley & Hobart: A Mechanical "Goldbug" Campaign Badge. Excellent overall condition, with original gilding largely intact and Stinger/lever present and functional. Light aging on original photos. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $215.10. |
| 47696 | McKinley & Hobart: A Scarce Large Celluloid Jugate. A flat 1.75" red, white, and blue celluloid, set into metal frame and suspended from eagle hanger. Great condition, save for one tiny indentation on Hobart's eye, which detracts minimally. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $131.45. |
| 47697 | Bryan & Sewell and McKinley & Hobart: 1896 Jugate Mechanical "Bug" Pins. This lot has both the "Silver Bug" and the "Gold Bug" Pins. Both pins retain the often-missing stinger at the bottom, the lever that works the mechanism. The Bryan pin has traces of original silvering and the McKinley pin is nicely toned. Each pin measures 1.75" x 1.5".Sold for: $448.13. |
| 47698 | "McKinley Club Granite City, Ill." Celluloid Campaign Button. 1½". A sparse and simple design with a central image of the American flag. Small crack in the celluloid near the flag and with uniform toning to the light areas, otherwise in very good condition.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47699 | Stunning McKinley & Roosevelt & Yates Trigate Button in Ornate Frame. 1½". The three men's portraits have been slightly tinted and set against a blue-green background to create a striking effect. Further distinguishing the button is an ornate metal rope frame that is highlighted with red, white, and blue accents. In pristine condition.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47700 | Anti-McKinley Mechanical Coffin Stud. Classic anti-McKinley mechanical coffin stud. "Bill McKinley Nov. 3, '96" on top, opens to reveal his head and "A Friend of the Trusts and British Gold." Sold for: $239.00. |
| 47701 | Anti-McKinley Mechanical Coffin Stud. Classic anti-McKinley mechanical coffin stud. "Bill McKinley Nov. 3, 1896" on top, opens to reveal his head and "A Friend of the Trusts and British Gold."Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47702 | William McKinley: A Great 1900 Campaign Ribbon Variety. Issued to be worn by a GOP veteran who had voted for Honest Abe. A large ribbon in excellent condition, with much display appeal. Length 8.25".Sold for: $131.45. |
| 47703 | William McKinley: 1900 Missouri Republican State Convention Delegate's Badge. 1¾" button, overall length 7". An attractive badge featuring a portrait button of McKinley suspended from a gilt metal pendant. The red, white, and blue ribbon is captioned: "Republican State Convention Kansas City, MO. May 15 1900". The ribbon is lightly soiled otherwise the badge is in excellent condition.Sold for: $65.73. |
| 47704 | William McKinley: GOP Mechanical Elephant hinged at the top in order to flip the elephant to view a pair of bloomers with a padlock and the slogan "Protection". New solder on the pin but otherwise perfect. Size: 1½". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $227.05. |
| 47705 | William McKinley: Campaign Figural Walking Stick, "Protection 1896". White metal knob in the form of a bust of William McKinley above an eagle with a riband bearing the words "Protection" and "1896"in its beak . The wood shaft measures 33.5" including the knob. Moderate finish loss, else very fine.Sold for: $155.35. |
| 47706 | William Jennings Bryan: Campaign Figural Walking Stick, "Free Coinage and Prosperity 16 to 1". White metal knob in the form of a bust of Bryan above an eagle with a riband bearing the words "Free Coinage and Prosperity" and "16 to 1"in its beak . The wood shaft measures 36.5" including the knob and brass ferrule. Moderate finish loss and split to the right of the eagle, else very good.Sold for: $113.53. |
| 47707 | William McKinley Clear Campaign Pattern Glass Jelly Jar. The jar, 5" tall with lid, has the candidate and "Protection and Prosperity" on the front. The jelly jar is in excellent condition.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 47708 | William McKinley: Memorial Souvenir Shell and Bust, all presented in a small homemade lined, wooden box. The shell is dated with the date McKinley was shot and the date of his death. Made in porcelain, this bust is embossed and is dated 1904 on the back. Size: 2.5" x 4.25". Sold for: $33.00. |
| 47709 | William McKinley Clear Campaign Pattern Glass Jelly Jar. The jar, with a purplish tint, is 5" tall with lid. It has the candidate and "Protection and Prosperity" on the front. The jelly jar is in excellent condition.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 47710 | William McKinley: "Uncle Sam at the Crossroads" Clear Campaign Glass Tumbler. The tumbler, 3.75" tall, has Uncle Sam at the crossroad with McKinley pointing to "Protection, Peace, and Prosperity" etched on the front. The glass is in excellent condition.Sold for: $65.73. |
| 47711 | William McKinley Portrait Clear Campaign Shot Glass. The glass, 2.25" tall, has an enameled transfer of McKinley on the front. Some wear to the gold around the portrait, else, excellent condition.Sold for: $83.65. |
| 47712 | William McKinley: Campaign Figural Walking Stick, "The People's Choice". Heavy white metal knob in the form of a bust of William McKinley. The tin shaft measures 33" including the knob and steel ferrule. Repair to the top of the head, else very good. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $83.65. |
| 47713 | William McKinley: Campaign Figural Walking Stick, "Wm. McKinley Our Next President" "Protection - Prosperity". White metal with gold finish knob in the form of a bust of William McKinley. The wood shaft measures 36" including the knob and white metal ferrule. Moderate finish loss and a small bump to the nose, else very fine. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $107.55. |
| 47714 | William McKinley Color Tin Badge, 2", remnants of ribbon, else, near fine.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 47715 | William McKinley Portrait Plaque, 9.5" x 10.75", darkened copper finish, with original wire strut. FineSold for: $34.00. |
| 47716 | William McKinley Clear Glass Paperweight with an image of McKinley in the center, 3" in diameter. Excellent condition.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 47717 | William McKinley Election Tin Noisemaker, 4.5", marked "Patriotism, Protection, Prosperity". Minor split at seam, else, near fine.Sold for: $42.00. |
| 47718 | William McKinley Campaign Match Safe, 1.5" x 2.25", faux tortoise and silvered brass finish, with a printed image of the candidate and "Wm. McKinley" below. The spring works well. Near fine.Sold for: $167.30. |
| 47719 | William McKinley Campaign Match Safe, 1.5" x 2.75", silvered brass finish, with a bust of McKinley on both sides and "For President" above. The spring works well. Slight plate loss, else, near fine.Sold for: $107.55. |
| 47720 | William McKinley Memorial Souvenir Spoon, 5", with images of Lincoln and Garfield and "Our Martyred Presidents" on the handle, and McKinley's image on the bowl with "It is God's Way, His Will be Done" above, and "1901" below. Marked on the reverse with "N.F. Silver Co. 1877 Pat. Dec. 3, 1901". Very fine.Sold for: $10.00. |
| 47721 | William McKinley Charm, 0.5", an image of McKinley on one side and a color United States flag on the other, mounted under glass. Fine.Sold for: $19.00. |
| 47722 | William McKinley Clear Glass Star Pattern Paperweight with an image of McKinley in the center, 5.5". Excellent condition.Sold for: $89.63. |
| 47723 | William McKinley White Pattern Glass Plate. The plate, 5.5" in diameter, has a transfer of the candidate in the center. It has a firing flaw and a tiny hairline crack on the reverse, else near fine condition.Sold for: $19.00. |
| 47724 | William McKinley Silk Banner, 17" x 11" (showing), attractively framed (23.5" x 17.5" overall). The banner has a nice image of McKinley centered above a riband with "Patriotism, Protection, & Prosperity". The background is blue with stars. Two very small stains at the bottom, else, choice. Not examined out of frame.Sold for: $203.15. |
| 47725 | William McKinley Campaign Ribbon, Sedalia Republican Flambeau Club of Missouri, framed with two original photographs of railroad cars taking members of the Republican Flambeau Club from Sedalia to Washington, D. C.. The ribbon, measuring 2.375" x 8.25' (including fringe), is a rich blue silk with silver printed lettering, a celluloid button with McKinley's picture and two applied silk flags. The photos show banner be-decked Pullman cars. All mounted in an attractive shadowbox frame (19.75" x 16.5" overall). Excellent.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 47726 | William McKinley Color Portrait Mug. 6.5" tall, white Ironstone base with gold and blue highlights at the top and bottom. A very attractive color image of McKinley on the front. Very fine.Sold for: $448.13. |
| 47727 | William McKinley Campaign Portrait Tile, teal blue, 3" square with paper campaign biography on the reverse. Minor glaze crazing and paper very worn, else, near fine.Sold for: $33.00. |
| 47728 | William McKinley Inaugural Silver-Plated Postage Stamp Case. 1.75" x 3". A lovely silver-plated case with a detailed raised portrait of McKinley, the caption "President McKinley March 4, 1901", the Washington monument, White House, and a floral motif on the obverse and a floral motif and the Capitol building on the reverse. In excellent condition.Sold for: $155.35. |
| 47729 | McKinley & Hobart Portrait Pitcher. 7.25" x 7", white china with gold highlights and sepia images of the candidates. Made by John Maddock & Sons, England. Very fine.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 47730 | McKinley & Hobart Jugate Portrait Campaign Plate. 8" in diameter, white china with gold highlights and blue images of the candidates on each side. Marked "Dresden China". Weak images, thus, very good.Sold for: $54.00. |
| 47731 | McKinley & Hobart: Jugate Ironstone and Transfer Portrait Plate. The plate, 8" in diameter, features a transfer portrait of the candidates in the center. Some fading and minor glaze crazing, else, near fine.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 47732 | McKinley & Hobart: Jugate Bicycle Political Pin, 1896. 1 1/8". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47733 | McKinley & Hobart Pictorial Campaign Knife. 6" long, with images of McKinley and Hobart on one side and "C. C. Hammond, Xmas 1896". Minor rust stains, else, near fine.Sold for: $51.00. |
| 47734 | William McKinley and William Jennings Bryan Tin Lithographed Trays with early 1896 portraits of the candidates. The trays measure 13" x 16". Three spots of wear on or near Bryan's face. Small paint flecks missing to the left of McKinley. Wear to the rims. The colors are very bright and the trays still present in very good condition. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Not Sold. |
| 47735 | William McKinley and William Jennings Bryan: Pair of Leather Tags. 1.25" x 2". The Bryan has "Victory 1896 W. J. Bryan". The McKinley reads "Protection Home Rule". Both fine.Sold for: $71.70. |
| 47736 | William McKinley and William Jennings Bryan Clear Campaign Shot Glass, Parry Buggies. The glass, 2.75" tall, has raised portraits of McKinley and Bryan on the sides. Some chips at the rim, else, near fine condition.Sold for: $51.00. |
| 47737 | William McKinley "Four More Years of the Full Dinner Pail" Campaign Pin. ¾" x 1 1/8". Copyright by Judge. An unusual souvenir from the 1900 Presidential campaign featuring a metal lunch pail with the raised inscription "Four More Years of the Full Dinner Pail". The pin remains mounted to its original card captioned "Prosperity Dinner Pail". In excellent condition.Sold for: $155.35. |
| 47738 | Presidential Campaign Buttons: Collection of Five, 1896-1906. Includes two 7/8" examples with variations on the 16 to 1 theme; and a beautiful 7/8" and two 1¼" McKinley & Roosevelt jugates. All in excellent condition.Sold for: $155.35. |
| 47739 | McKinley & Roosevelt: Gorgeous New York Republican Campaign Committee Jugate Badge. Button 2", overall length 5". Whitehead & Hoag backmark. A beautiful jugate badge from the 1900 campaign featuring the candidate's portraits on a rich gold background surrounded by red, white, and blue bunting. The button is suspended from a pendant with a "Secretary" inset and suspended from a red, white and blue silk ribbon captioned "4th & 5th Dists. Republican Campaign Committee Freeport, N.Y." The silk ribbon is fragile but this impressive badge still rates excellent in condition.Sold for: $126.67. |
| 47740 | McKinley & Roosevelt: Beautiful 1900 Jugate Campaign Button. 1¼". A sepia-toned beauty of a pinback button featuring portraits of the two running mates. Excellent condition.Sold for: $143.40. |
| 47741 | McKinley & Hobart: Unusual 1896 Jugate Campaign Stud Button. 1". A most unusual stud button featuring portraits of the candidates on celluloid in a beaded metal border. In excellent condition.Sold for: $54.00. |
| 47742 | William McKinley: Unusual and Elegant Button. 1¼". McKinley's sepia portrait is surrounded by a delicate border design and the caption: "McKinley Club". In excellent condition.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47743 | McKinley & Roosevelt: Trio of "A Full Dinner Bucket" 1900 Jugate Campaign Buttons. A beautiful lot of three variations of the William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt 1900 Presidential campaign pinback button including a 1¼" and 7/8" version with dark blue backgrounds and jugate portraits of the candidates against a period lunch pail with the caption "Employment for Labor A Full Dinner Bucket Prosperity Sound Money Good Markets"; and a 1¼" variation identical but with a brown background. All examples have Whitehead & Hoag backmarks and with the exception of some minor scuffing on the brown version, all examples are in excellent condition.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47744 | William McKinley: Trans-Mississippi Exposition Souvenir Celluloid Button. 2 1/8". Whitehead & Hoag Co., maker's mark. A beautiful pinback button with a whimsical vignette of Uncle Sam and lady Columbia dancing a jig with the caption "Souvenir of Peace Jubilee Trans-Mississippi Exposition". The reverse features a handsome lithograph portrait of McKinley framed with red, white and blue bunting. The button was given as a souvenir compliments of the Cudahy Packing Company of Omaha, Nebraska. The button retains its original red, white and blue suspension ribbon and the original safety pin for affixing it to a jacket or dress. Fine condition.Sold for: $101.58. |
| 47745 | McKinley & Roosevelt: Clever Mechanical GOP Elephant Pin. 1 1/8" x 1". Stamped metal. A small pin with a large secret. The elephant's blanket reads "GOP" and when a small catch is released it pops up to reveal miniature photographs of William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. A difficult to find bit of campaign memorabilia in excellent condition.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 47746 | McKinley & Roosevelt: Mammoth Campaign Jugate Celluloid Badge. 10", by Whitehead and Hoag. The badge has a horizontal crack across the foreheads and minor staining, else very good.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 47747 | McKinley & Roosevelt: Quartet of Jugate Campaign Buttons. All 1 ¼". Whitehead & Hoag backmarks on three examples. Four beautiful 1 ¼" jugates, three of which feature the men's portraits set against a gold background and surround by red, white and blue patriotic imagery; and a variant with the portraits over a lunch bucket with the caption "Employment for Labor A Full Dinner Bucket Prosperity Sound Money - Good Markets". All examples are in excellent condition.Sold for: $191.20. |
| 47748 | McKinley & Roosevelt: Pair of Beautiful Jugate Campaign Buttons. Including a 1¾" variant with a Whitehead & Hoag backmark and featuring the candidate's black-and-white portraits on a gold background over a red, white, and blue ribbon; and a stunning 2 1/8" variant with tinted portraits of the candidates set against a rich gold background. Both pinback buttons are in excellent condition.Sold for: $89.63. |
| 47749 | McKinley & Roosevelt: Jugate Clear Campaign Glass Tumbler. The tumbler, 3.75" tall, has the candidates etched on the front. The glass has a few minor fleabite chips on the lip, else, in very fine condition.Sold for: $59.75. |
| 47750 | McKinley & Roosevelt: Jugate Clear Campaign Glass Tumbler. The tumbler, 3.75" tall, has the candidates etched on the front. The glass is in excellent condition.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 47751 | McKinley & Roosevelt Watch Fob, 6.25" long, gold plated buckle and frames with round celluloid sepia photographs of the candidates. The photo of McKinley slightly faded, else, near fine. Sold for: $71.70. |
| 47752 | McKinley & Hobart: Jugate Clear Campaign Glass Tumbler. The tumbler, 3.5" tall, has the candidates and "Integrity, Inspiration, Industry" etched on the front. The glass is in excellent condition.Sold for: $59.75. |
| 47753 | Gold Bugs: Lot of Five Stickpins. The largest is 3.25" long. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $131.45. |
| 47754 | Pair of Matched Jugate Campaign Handkerchiefs from the 1900 Campaign. 9.5" x 9.5". Matching linen handkerchiefs with printed jugate portraits and lettering in blue. Each party's candidates are represented. For the Republicans it's McKinley and Roosevelt "Exponents of Prosperity and Sound Money", and the Democrats Bryan and Stevenson "Free Silver - 16 to 1 Anti-Imperialism Anti-Trusts". Both are unused but show some storage wear, including a few yellow stains and other soiling, otherwise in very good condition.Sold for: $77.68. |
| 47755 | Huge "Gold Bug" Political Pin. 3¼" x 3½". Most of original luster, else very good.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 47756 | 1900 Presidential Campaign: Pair of Matched Jugate Buttons. Each 2 1/8". Includes a beautiful McKinley and Roosevelt example with gold background and a Political Equipment & Manufacturing Company of New York backmark and an identical design for Bryan and Stevenson with a silver background and Whitehead & Hoag backmark. Both examples are in excellent condition.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 47757 | Whimsical Anti-William Jennings Bryan Pig Stanhope. 1" mounted on original tie bar. A wonderful bit of campaign memorabilia poking fun at William Jennings Bryan. If one looks through the pig's rear end one can see a perfectly clear photographic portrait of Bryan with the caption "For President W. J. Bryan". The gilting has mostly rubbed off of the pig; otherwise it is in excellent condition.Sold for: $119.50. |
| 47758 | William Jennings Bryan: A Scarce 1.5" Celluloid. More often seen in the 7/8" form, and quite dramatic in this large size. As often seen on this variety, and the red is somewhat faded, but evenly so. Trivial light surface wear noted for accuracy. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $95.60. |
| 47759 | Classic Anti-William Jennings Bryan 7/8" Button. Showing the candidate "in the soup." A McKinley mate exists as well, and both are rare. Several small fox marks on the rim do not detract badly.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 47760 | William Jennings Bryan "No Cross of Gold No Crown of Thorns" Campaign Button. 7/8". Whitehead & Hoag backmark. This pinback button is a reference to Bryan's speech at the 1896 Democratic National Convention in which he lambasting Eastern elites for supporting the gold standard at the expense of the average worker. The speech is known as the "Cross of Gold" speech. This example is in excellent condition.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47761 | William Jennings Bryan: Campaign Walking Stick. The wood knob has a 1.25" red, white, and blue celluloid portrait button of Bryan affixed to the top. The 27.5" shaft is covered in red, white, and blue lacquered paper. Some paper loss on the shaft, else very good.Sold for: $191.20. |
| 47762 | Beautiful Large William Jennings Bryan Celluloid Portrait Button. 3½". A stunning sepia portrait of Bryan graces the front of this large semi-concave pinback button. Sadly the pin is missing, otherwise it is in excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 47763 | William Jennings Bryan Political Campaign Badge. The five-point star has an inset photograph of a young Bryan. The top bar features a highly detailed rooster. The two brass pieces are connected with a red, white, and blue ribbon. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 47764 | William Jennings Bryan: Lithographed Tin Dexterity Game. Very seldom do we find these complete. The plate is decorated with litho portraits of Bryan while the objective of the game is to flip a tin frog onto the plate. One of the nicest examples of this novelty we have seen. Plate: 2.75" in diameter. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $107.55. |
| 47765 | William Jennings Bryan Glass Front Shank Button. 7/8", colored lithograph with gold background. Fine.Sold for: $33.00. |
| 47766 | William Jennings Bryan Celluloid Button. 7/8", colored lithograph with gold background and flags. Near fine.Sold for: $155.35. |
| 47767 | William J. Bryan "I Gave My Dollar - Did You?" Pinback Button. 1¼". This popular badge is in excellent condition.Sold for: $101.58. |
| 47768 | William Jennings Bryan 1906 Celluloid Reception Button. 1¼", with a brass pendant and red, white and blue silk suspension ribbon to an overall length of 3½". An attractive button given in honor of a reception for Bryan, probably in conjunction with one of his many speaking engagements during the period. The button features a handsome lithograph portrait of Bryan with the caption "September 1st, 1906, Newark, N.J." The ornate brass pendant frames "Reception to Wm. J. Bryan" under a celluloid protector. Other than some minor foxing at the edge of the button it is in excellent condition.Sold for: $143.40. |
| 47769 | William Jennings Bryan: Very Unusual "On the Square" Watch Fob. 34mm. A most unusual William Jennings Bryan campaign souvenir in excellent condition.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 47770 | Bryan & Stevenson: Classic 1900 "16 to 1" Jugate Campaign Button. 1¾". A beautiful multi-color pinback button featuring portraits of Bryan and Stevenson surmounted by an eagle and framed in red, white, and blue bunting. At the bottom of the button is a heap of silver coins representing Bryan's "bimetallism" philosophy and "Free Silver" at a ration of 16:1. Reverse is rusty but the obverse with the exception of some scattered moderate foxing is in excellent condition.Sold for: $119.50. |
| 47771 | William Jennings Bryan Clear Glass Paperweight with an image of Bryan in the center and his name underneath, 3", with red painted highlights. Excellent condition.Sold for: $59.75. |
| 47772 | William Jennings Bryan Figural Pipe, 5.5", white clay bowl with "Bryan" one side and "Gambriar Paris" on the other. Unused, thus, very fine.Sold for: $27.00. |
| 47773 | William Jennings Bryan Campaign Match Safe, 1.5" x 2.75", silvered brass finish, with a bust of Bryan on both sides and "For President" above. The spring works well. Some plate loss, else, near fine.Sold for: $45.00. |
| 47774 | William Jennings Bryan: Rare Color Portrait Plate. The plate, 8.25" in diameter, features a transfer portrait of Bryan in the center. Very fine.Sold for: $167.30. |
| 47775 | William Jennings Bryan Clear Campaign Pattern Glass Jelly Jar. The jar, 5" tall with lid, has the candidate and "The Peoples Money" on the front. The jelly jar is in excellent condition.Sold for: $51.00. |
| 47776 | William Jennings Bryan Clear Campaign Glass Tumbler. The tumbler, 3.5" tall, has the candidate and "16 to 1" etched on the front. The glass is in excellent condition.Sold for: $42.00. |
| 47777 | Bryan & Kern Jugate Clear Campaign Glass Tumbler. The tumbler, 3.5" tall, has the candidates etched on the front. The glass has one minor chip on the lip, else, in excellent condition.Sold for: $51.00. |
| 47778 | William Jennings Bryan: Lot of Eleven Exceptional Association Postcards. All examples 5½" x 3½". An excellent selection of Bryan related postcards, several in color, and all in excellent condition. Of particular interest is a movable example featuring the Democratic donkey with string tail, with the caption "Pull My Tail and See the Next President", upon which a portrait of Bryan emerges.Sold for: $83.65. |
| 47779 | William Jennings Bryan: Campaign Figural Walking Stick, "Free Coinage and Prosperity 16 to 1". White metal knob in the form of a bust of Bryan above an eagle with a riband bearing the words "Free Coinage and Prosperity" and "16 to 1"in its beak . The wood shaft measures 35" including the knob. Most of the original finish and split below the eagle, else very fine.Sold for: $131.45. |
| 47780 | Bryan & Sewall: 1896 Missouri Quadrennial Convention Doorkeeper's Badge. Drop is 1¾", overall length 5". Obverse features beautiful portraits on a slightly convex celluloid drop; the reverse is captioned: "National Association Democratic Clubs St. Louis Sept. 30 '96". The drop is suspended from a silver metal and celluloid pendant via a blue silk ribbon captioned: "Quadrennial Convention St. Louis, MO. Oct. 3rd, 1896". A beautiful badge in pristine condition.Sold for: $131.45. |
| 47781 | Bryan & Sewell: Pristine 1896 National Association of Democratic Clubs Convention Delegate's Badge. 7/8" celluloid pinback badge featuring a color portrait of Thomas Jefferson and the caption "N.A.D.C." from which is suspended a 2½" blue silk ribbon to which is attached a 1 ¼" celluloid badge featuring jugate portraits of Bryan and Sewell. This splendid badge was issued on the occasion of the 2nd quadrennial convention of the N.A.D.C. held in St. Louis, Missouri on October 3, 1896. In fine condition.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47782 | Bryan & Sewall: Jugate Mechanical Bicycle Pin. 1 1/8" high. Portraits of Bryan and Sewall are pictured on the bicycle's wheels. The rider is missing, but still a fine example of a rare pin.Not Sold. |
| 47783 | Bryan & Sewell Jugate Clear Campaign Glass Tumbler. The tumbler, 3.5" tall, has the candidates etched on the front. The glass is in excellent condition.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 47784 | Bryan & Sewell Jugate Clear Campaign Glass Tumbler. The tumbler, 3.5" tall, has the candidates, "Free Coinage of Silver" and "Sixteen to One" etched on the front. The glass is in excellent condition.Sold for: $83.65. |
| 47785 | William Jennings Bryan and William McKinley: Beautiful Pair of Milk Glass Tumblers. 3.75" high. By the same maker as the similarly decorated kerosene chimney lamps, these are highly unusual. The youthful Bryan portrait suggests that they are 1896 issues. A crack runs down Bryan's left cheek and curves around the bottom for 2", else, very good. From the U. I. "Chick" Harris Collection.Not Sold. |
| 47786 | Bryan & McKinley: A Charming Pair of 1896 Pins. Paper photos set into brass shell frames, with original pins. One a broom, the other a dustpan. The "Clean Sweep" theme was a popular one in the elections of 1888 - 1896. Excellent condition. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $167.30. |
| 47787 | Bryan & Stevenson: Color Campaign Cigarette Box. 1 5/8" x 2 7/8", with a paper label at the top that reads "Selected Sweet Corporal". Missing cigarettes and unglued. Near fine.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 47788 | Bryan & Kern and Taft & Sherman: Pair of Copper Watch Fobs, election of 1908, 1.5". Both fine.Sold for: $23.00. |
| 47789 | 1896 United Snakes of America Bryan Dollar, Diameter 45mm, in white metal with a reeded edge. Scattered abrasions on each side. A satirical medal from the 1896 presidential election. On the obverse is a satirical "portrait" of William Jennings Bryan as a duck wearing a donkey's head, and POP on his "body" as an abbreviation for Populist Party. IN BRYAN WE TRUST in upper right obverse field. UNITED SNAKES OF AMERICA around obverse periphery. On the reverse: FREE SILVER across upper periphery, ONE DAM in the center, 1896 on the lower exergue. Very good.Sold for: $54.00. |
| 47790 | William Jennings Bryan and William Taft: Fantastic Pair of Match Safes. 2" x 2.5". The 1908 Presidential opponents find themselves living in perpetuity on these matching metal match safes. Each man's sepia oval portrait graces the hinged cover. There is wear to the edges and highlights of each case and Taft's portrait is fogged around the edges, else they are in very good condition.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47791 | 16 to 1 Iron Puzzle. Two pieces, the largest is 2 1/8". Interesting and challenging. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $95.60. |
| 47792 | Palmer & Buckner Scarce 1896 "Gold Democrat" 3rd Party Jugate Button. 7/8". Whitehead & Hoag backmark. Portraits of the running mates surrounded by red, white, and blue bunting. Hard to find in good condition. This example is bright and in excellent condition.Sold for: $155.35. |
| 47793 | John G. Woolley Political Campaign Pinback Button, 1900. 1¼". The sepia-colored button pictures Woolley, the Prohibition Party candidate for president, above a misspelling of his name, "John G. Wooley [sic]". With the original backpaper. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $95.60. |
| 47794 | Henry Brewer Metcalf Political Campaign Portrait Stickpin, 1900. 5/8". This stickpin features a dangling photographic portrait of the Prohibition Party's 1900 vice presidential nominee. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $10.00. |
| 47795 | Woolley & Metcalf Political Campaign Cloth and Celluloid Stickpin, 1900. ¾". An attractive stickpin for the 1900 Prohibition Party Ticket. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $42.00. |
| 47796 | Woolley & Metcalf Jugate Pinback Button, 1900. 1¼". A rare and attractive jugate button for the 1900 Prohibition Party Ticket. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $227.05. |
| 47797 | Woolley & Metcalf: Prohibition Candidates of 1900 Pin. A choice, celluloid jugate with a solid backpin marked by the maker. Size: 1". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $71.70. |
| 47798 | Woolley & Metcalf: Jugate Political Campaign Button, 1900. 7/8". The colorful button features images of the Prohibition Party's candidates for president and vice-president, with a full original backpaper. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $131.45. |
| 47799 | Theodore Roosevelt Metal Sepia Novelty Ashtray Mounted in a General Dual Balloon Tire, 6" in diameter. Made by the "Savage Mfg. Co. N.Y.". Minor surface wear, else, excellent.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 47800 | Theodore Roosevelt Heart Bookmark, 2" x 2.25", with lithographed image of Roosevelt. Fine.Sold for: $44.00. |
| 47801 | Theodore Roosevelt: Governor's Campaign Button with Rough Rider Theme. 1¾". An extraordinary example of a hard-to-find button for Roosevelt's governor's campaign. Features a portrait of Roosevelt in uniform with colorful American flags behind him and a metal campaign hat charm suspended from the button. Only minor wear to the face of the button, otherwise in excellent condition.Sold for: $286.80. |
| 47802 | Theodore Roosevelt: Pair of Marvelous Color Campaign Buttons. Each 1¼". Includes a Roosevelt and Fairbanks jugate with the men's portraits appearing beneath an eagle's spread wings and against a red, white and blue flag background and a likewise colorful example with a single Roosevelt portrait with flags and the White House in the background. The latter button has a Baltimore Badge & Novelty backmark. Both examples are in excellent condition.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47803 | Theodore Roosevelt: Pair of Colorful Campaign Buttons. Each 1¼" with Baltimore Badge & Novelty Company backmarks. Two gorgeous buttons, one with a single portrait of Teddy flanked by U. S. flags; the other a jugate with portraits of Teddy and Fairbanks again surrounded by red, white and blue flags. Both pinback buttons are in excellent condition.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 47804 | Roosevelt & Fairbanks: Jugate Campaign Button. 1¼". Baltimore Badge & Novelty backmark. A beautiful pinback button brimming with red, white, and blue flags and shields and sepia portraits of the candidates. In excellent condition.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47805 | Theodore Roosevelt: Lot of Nine Different 1904 & 1912 Campaign Buttons. The collection includes a 1¼" Roosevelt & Fairbanks jugate; a beautiful color 1¼" design using a red rose and "Velt" to form Roosevelt; two 1¼" portrait variants; a 7/8" portrait button with the caption "A Square Deal"; a 7/8" "Roosevelt 1912"; two Bull Moose variants, and a simple 5/8" "T.R." example. All are in excellent condition.Sold for: $286.80. |
| 47806 | Theodore Roosevelt: Classic Color Tin Lithograph Bear Pin. 1" x 2". A whimsical and colorful little pinback in which the venerable Roosevelt is transmogrified into a Teddy Bear. The bear is complete with pince-nez glasses and walks softly carrying a "big stick". A choice example in excellent condition.Sold for: $203.15. |
| 47807 | Theodore Roosevelt: Miniature Hand Mirror with celluloid insert of TR. Repair on the handle but otherwise a choice celluloid. Size: Celluloid 1¼".Sold for: $49.00. |
| 47808 | Theodore Roosevelt: Group of Seven Exceptional Association Postcards. All examples 5½" x 3½". A fantastic collection of seven postcards, some color, featuring various Teddy Roosevelt themes including a beautiful color version with red, white, and blue Uncle Sam and jugate portraits of Admiral Robley Evans and Roosevelt; a TR on an Oklahoma statehood card, a beautiful color litho July 4th card; and several others. All examples are in excellent condition.Sold for: $198.37. |
| 47809 | Theodore Roosevelt: Clever "Big Stick" Metal Novelty Pin. 25mm. Only missing the pince-nez glasses to be an example of all the symbols commonly associated with Roosevelt. His famous Rough Rider's hat with brim turned up at the side is suspended within a circular frame ("hat in the ring") from which is suspended a "big stick". Complete with the original pin for affixing to a lapel or tie and in excellent condition.Sold for: $286.80. |
| 47810 | Theodore Roosevelt "Stand Pat" Metal Flipper. 32mm. A classic Teddy Roosevelt portrait on a stiff paper disk in a circular metal frame with the caption "Stand Pat" printed on the reverse. Complete with what appears to be the original string and in very good condition.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47811 | Theodore Roosevelt: A 3½" Sepia Celluloid. Original metal easel-type back. Excellent condition, with one tiny rim chip at 11 o'clock, noted for accuracy. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $185.23. |
| 47812 | Theodore Roosevelt: A Rare Christmas Tree Light Bulb with His Portrait Inside. When screwed into place, it would light up and illuminate his picture. Choice condition; the finest of several examples we have seen over the years. Diameter 0.875". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $119.50. |
| 47813 | Theodore Roosevelt: Two Pinback Buttons, 1¼" and ¾" x 1 1/8" oval, light marginal foxing, some scuffs to larger button; scratch and three pinhead areas of emulsion loss to oval celluloid.Sold for: $65.73. |
| 47814 | Theodore Roosevelt: Most Unusual ¾" Variety from the 1912 Campaign. Older photo clearly marks this distinctive design as a 1912 issue. Choice condition on this elegant St. Louis Button Co. issue.Sold for: $567.63. |
| 47815 | Theodore Roosevelt: "Cabinet Three Star Whiskey" Glass Bottle with Label. 4" x 8". The label features a colored image of Theodore Roosevelt and his cabinet seated around the cabinet table at the White House. "Cabinet" whiskey was bottled by Rieger & Lindley of Salt Lake City, Utah. Both paper label and glass bottle in excellent condition.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 47816 | Theodore Roosevelt: Unusual Diminutive Lapel Pin with a paper picture of Roosevelt in Rough Rider gear and a tiny star attached to the bottom reading "Roosevelt". Choice. Size: 1½" long. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $191.20. |
| 47817 | Theodore Roosevelt: Embossed Metal Pocket Knife dated 1901, listing all the presidents up to Teddy's first term. The main blade is broken but the second is intact. The handle is excellent. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $59.75. |
| 47818 | Roosevelt & Fairbanks: Jugate Campaign Pocket Knife. 3¼" (closed). Lockwood maker's mark on one blade. A most unusual item featuring jugate portraits of the candidate on one side and the White House on the other. Between the portraits is a red, white and blue Federal shield surround with green oak leaves and the caption "Our Favorites". The celluloid has significantly browned and there is a crack at the nail on both sides. Both blades exhibit areas of rust. Overall in very good condition.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 47819 | Theodore Roosevelt: Unusual Pressed Metal Portrait Pocket Knife with "President Roosevelt" in high relief on both sides. Excellent condition.Sold for: $119.50. |
| 47820 | Theodore Roosevelt: Embossed Rough Rider Pocket Knife with the marking of the "J. A. Henckels" company on the blade. The back shows an image of the Capitol and a flowing flag. Choice. Size: 3" long. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 47821 | Theodore Roosevelt Patriotic Glass Dip Pen. The 7" pen has a hollow glass shaft with a red, white, and blue paper insert bearing the likeness of "President Roosevelt". Missing the nib, else excellent. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 47822 | Theodore Roosevelt Bookends, 4 5/8" x 6.25", copper finish. Fine.Sold for: $71.70. |
| 47823 | Theodore Roosevelt Clear Glass Paperweight with an image of Roosevelt in the center, 3". Excellent condition.Sold for: $54.00. |
| 47824 | Theodore Roosevelt Caricature Brass Watch Fob, Roosevelt on an African elephant, 1.5" wide. Fine.Sold for: $95.60. |
| 47825 | [Theodore Roosevelt] "Our Teddy" Flemish Art Plaque, 9.25" x 20.5". The image, made by a wood burner, shows a child dressed like a "Rough Rider" holding a rifle and his hand on a sword. The plywood blank was made by the Flemish Art Company of New York and is pattern "953". Very well done and in excellent condition. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Not Sold. |
| 47826 | Theodore Roosevelt Costume Jewelry Pin. 1.25" x 4". The gold-tone pin has a printed picture of TR under a faceted, amethyst-colored jewel. Most unusual. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Not Sold. |
| 47827 | Theodore Roosevelt: Patriotic Enamel Presidential Pin with one tiny chip along the edge of the flag. A striking piece with bold patriotic colors. Size: 1¼" oval. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $155.35. |
| 47828 | Theodore Roosevelt Small Color Transferware Mug, 2.25" tall. Near fine.Sold for: $77.68. |
| 47829 | Theodore Roosevelt "Teddy and the Bear" Caricature Ceramic Vase, ca. 1904, 3.5" tall. Some paint loss and a couple of minor chips, else, near fine.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 47830 | Theodore Roosevelt "Sagamore Hill" Colored Transferware Cup. The cup, 3" tall, is in near fine condition.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 47831 | Theodore Roosevelt Printed Cigar Label Glass Dish. The dish, 4.5" in diameter, features Roosevelt in the center surrounded by printed cigar bands. It is in fine condition.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 47832 | Theodore Roosevelt Cigar Band Glass Dish. The dish, 4" in diameter, features a cigar band dated 1901 with Roosevelt in the center. It is in fine condition.Sold for: $44.00. |
| 47833 | Theodore Roosevelt: Portrait Plate. 7.25" in diameter. The green-rimmed plate has a color portrait of Roosevelt in the center above "Souvenir of Conneaut, Ohio". Made by Homer Laughlin of Seneca. Wear to the image and one small chip to the underside, else good.Sold for: $65.73. |
| 47834 | Theodore Roosevelt "On His Favorite Horse" Transferware Plate. The plate is 6.5" in diameter. The central image is worn, else, good condition.Sold for: $119.50. |
| 47835 | Theodore Roosevelt: Portrait Flour Sack. 15" x 29", framed (17" x 31" overall). The sack is from "Statesman Flour", the Reno Flour Mills, Hutchinson, Kansas. Colored and in choice condition.Sold for: $77.68. |
| 47836 | Theodore Roosevelt: Four Magic Lantern Slides. The slides show Roosevelt leading the charge at San Juan Hill, on horseback, as a vice presidential candidate, and as former president. The largest slides are approximately 3.75" x 3". They are vary attractively matted and in a lighted frame (9.25" x 19.75" overall). Two slides are in color; the others are black and white. Excellent.Not Sold. |
| 47837 | Theodore Roosevelt "Teddy and Rosa in the G.O.P." Colored Transferware Plate. The plate, 6.25" in diameter, is in fine condition.Sold for: $65.73. |
| 47838 | Theodore Roosevelt "Sagamore Hill" Colored Transferware Dish. The dish, 6.25", is in near fine condition.Sold for: $19.00. |
| 47839 | Theodore Roosevelt Patriotic Souvenir Spoon, 5.5", with Roosevelt's image on the top of the handle. Marked on the reverse with "NSCo. Sterling". Monogrammed on the back with the letter "K". Very fine.Sold for: $21.00. |
| 47840 | Roosevelt & Fairbanks Locket. 1.25". This attractive brass locket contains images of Roosevelt and Fairbanks under clear celluloid. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $83.65. |
| 47841 | Theodore Roosevelt: Campaign Walking Stick. The metal knob has a 1.5" brass rimmed, sepia celluloid portrait button of Roosevelt affixed to the top. The wooden shaft is 32" from the top of the knob to the brass ferrule. The knob is marked, "American Badge Co. / Chicago". The celluloid is cracked and has light foxing, else very good.Sold for: $143.40. |
| 47842 | Theodore Roosevelt: "Big Stick" Pressed Metal Pin reading "T. R.", excellent condition. "Speak softly and carry a big stick" was first uttered publicly by Roosevelt in 1901 and summed up his stance on foreign policy. Size 2" long. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $113.53. |
| 47843 | Theodore Roosevelt 1902 Illinois Convention Badge. Portrait button 1¼", overall length 4½". A beautiful sepia portrait button in a simple brass frame mounted to a blue silk ribbon captioned in gold lettering: "Illinois League/ Republican Clubs/ State Convention/ Sept. 24, 1902/ Peoria, Ill." The ribbon is frayed and has a few vertical separations, otherwise the badge is in overall very good condition.Sold for: $37.00. |
| 47844 | Theodore Roosevelt: 1903 One-Day Event Button. 1¼". A most unusual Roosevelt pinback button featuring Teddy's portrait and the caption "La Fiesta de las Flores Los Angeles, May 6-9, 1903". Moderate foxing to the edges but detracts minimally from this excellent button.Sold for: $143.40. |
| 47845 | Theodore Roosevelt: 1904 St. Louis World's Fair Button. 1¼". Whitehead & Hoag backmark. A tinted Roosevelt portrait set against a rich, gold background with the caption: "World's Fair, St. Louis, 1904 Theodore Roosevelt". In excellent condition.Sold for: $286.80. |
| 47846 | Theodore Roosevelt: A Scarce St. Louis World's Fair Woven Ribbon. Dated 1904, which was a presidential election year. Choice condition, with one light water stain at the top noted. Length 8".Sold for: $83.65. |
| 47847 | Theodore Roosevelt: St. Louis World's Fair Portrait Pin in choice condition. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $155.35. |
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| 47848 | Spanish American War Volunteers Mantle Clock. 8.5" x 10.25", silvered finish, with original mechanism. Movement needs work, else, fine.Sold for: $227.05. |
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| 47849 | Roosevelt & Fairbanks: Scarce 1905 Inaugural Souvenir Booklet. 8.25" x 9.5". Printed on the presses of W. F. Roberts Company, Washington, D.C. Bound with a red, white, and blue silk tie string. Illustrated with two full-page portraits of Roosevelt and Fairbanks. In fine condition with the original very good transmittal envelope.Sold for: $77.68. |
| 47850 | Theodore Roosevelt: 1908 Cloth Advertising Calendar. 9" x 13". A cloth advertising calendar produced for and by Bemis Omaha Bag Co. of Omaha, Nebraska. Each month's page is printed in color and bears a portrait of an American president or in some cases several presidents. The December page features Theodore Roosevelt and his predecessor William McKinley. Slightly toned, otherwise in very good condition.Not Sold. |
| 47851 | Theodore Roosevelt: Framed Ceramic Plaque. 6" x 9", in original gilt & black wooden frame, 11.50" x 14.50". On verso pressed in ceramic "Portrait of Ex-president Theodore Roosevelt Geo. Cartlidge sculpt 1910." Very good to fine condition, has crack in finishSold for: $48.00. |
| 47852 | Theodore Roosevelt: Stunning 1910 Missouri Republican's Badge. Button 1½", badge overall 6.5". A classic color Roosevelt portrait suspended from a gilt metal floral pendant via a silk American flag ribbon, with two red silk ribbons on which one is captioned: "Republican City Central Committee & Young Men's Republican Auxiliary Greetings to Col. Theodore Roosevelt"; and the other "Coliseum Oct. 11-1903 St. Louis". A spectacular badge in excellent condition.Sold for: $657.25. |
| 47853 | Theodore Roosevelt "Bull Moose" Coin Cigar Cutter. The sliding copper cutter has a bust of Roosevelt on the obverse surrounded by "Theodore Roosevelt 1904-1912". The reverse shows a Bull Moose surrounded by "Equality of Men / Progress / Prosperity". Included is the original illustrated advertising sheet. Excellent. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $34.00. |
| 47854 | Three Choice Aluminum Political Book Marks. A wonderful trio of political bookmarks from the early 20th Century including two beautiful heart-shaped examples with delicate floral motifs with lithographed portraits of William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt. Each measures 2" x 2 3/8" and both retain their original tie strings. Also included is a unusual whimsical book mark in the form of a bear with a lithograph portrait of Teddy Roosevelt on the obverse and a portrait of James S. Sherman with the caption "The Bear Still In Evidence But in Charge of a New Keeper". This bookmark bears a Dec. 3, 1907 patent mark. All examples are in excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 47855 | Theodore Roosevelt: Scarce "Bull Moose" 1912 Presidential Campaign Button. 7/8". A wonderful pinback button featuring Teddy Roosevelt's portrait superimposed upon a majestic moose. The button is captioned "Progressive Candidate for President The Man of the Hour". In excellent condition.Sold for: $203.15. |
| 47856 | Lot of Items Associated With "The Roosevelt" Automobile. A most interesting group of items associated with the Marmon-built "The Roosevelt" motorcar built in the years 1929 and 1930. Included are two advertising postcards listing the specifications for the automobile and most importantly the price - $995. The reverse side of each card has a pre-printed one cent postage stamp. Both cards have toned a bit but otherwise are in excellent condition. Crowning the group is an original oval radiator emblem of white enamel on metal with the profile of the car's namesake, Theodore Roosevelt. The car company chose the name because of Teddy's "strength, character, and ruggedness". Accompanying the group is an eight-page photocopied history of the car taken from an article in a magazine. A most interesting group of items from America's golden age of automobiles in fine condition.Not Sold. |
| 47857 | Theodore Roosevelt: Rare 1916 Button. ¾". A fabulous pinback button featuring Theodore Roosevelt's portrait. In excellent condition.Sold for: $77.68. |
| 47858 | Theodore Roosevelt: Color Lithograph Campaign Button. 7/8". Pioneer Manufacturing backmark. Roosevelt's portrait is framed with red, white and blue bunting and a proud American eagle. Slight toning at the rim that only minimally affects the central image, otherwise in excellent condition with a nice, glossy finish.Sold for: $101.58. |
| 47859 | Theodore Roosevelt: St. Joseph, Missouri State Convention Badge with a celluloid portrait in a frame attached to the bottom. Dated 1904, this badge is choice except for minor wear to the gilt lettering. Size: 6" long.Sold for: $119.50. |
| 47860 | Theodore Roosevelt "Bull Moose" 1912 Presidential Campaign Watch Fob. 1 3/8" x 1½". Leather strap 3¾". Molded brass with leather strap. The tumultuous Republican Convention of 1912 found Roosevelt at odds with the mainstream party so he and his followers formed the Bull Moose Party. This fob, one which we've never seen before, is a most unusual souvenir from that ill-fated campaign. The "R" has the name "Roosevelt" along one leg and "1912 - 1916" along the other. The fob is in excellent condition.Sold for: $119.50. |
| 47861 | Theodore Roosevelt Choice Celluloid Watch Fob. 1½". Leather strap 3". A most attractive watch fob featuring a portrait of Teddy wearing his ubiquitous pince-nez glasses mounted on a pressed paper backing with leather suspension strap. Fine.Sold for: $71.70. |
| 47862 | Theodore Roosevelt: Beautiful Celluloid Button. 1¾", with 2¼" blue silk ribbon suspended below. Whitehead & Hoag backmark. A choice example of this handsome pinback button featuring a classic portrait of Teddy Roosevelt. The blue silk ribbon is captioned in gilt "Regular Organization". Fine condition.Sold for: $101.58. |
| 47863 | Theodore Roosevelt: Great New York Governor's Campaign Button. 1¼". A portrait of Teddy in his military campaign hat surrounded by red, white and blue bunting. Slightly toned in the white areas with some minor spots along the edge, otherwise in excellent condition.Sold for: $95.60. |
| 47864 | Roosevelt and Parker: Pair of 1904 Presidential Campaign Pencils. Each 7.125". Press-Novelty Company, Buffalo, New York maker's mark. Two unused campaign novelties from the 1904 presidential campaign including an example with Democratic candidate Alton B. Parker's portrait and the caption "For President Alton B. Parker" and another with a Teddy Roosevelt portrait and the caption "For President Theodore Roosevelt". Quite rare in this condition. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47865 | Theodore Roosevelt in Rough Rider Uniform: Scarce Pinback Button. 1¼". Remnants of Whitehead & Hoag backmark. Teddy in his campaign hat and signature pince-nez glasses set amidst a bold background and red, white, and blue bunting. Slight toning to white portions of the button, else excellent condition.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47866 | Theodore Roosevelt Pinback Campaign Button. 1¼". A rich, multi-color button featuring a sepia portrait of Roosevelt set atop a flowing American flag with the White House in the background. Typically when found, these buttons are foxed but this example is in excellent condition.Sold for: $215.10. |
| 47867 | Magic Lantern Slides of Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and William McKinley and his Cabinet. The three slides are approximately 3.75" x 3" each and are very attractively matted and in a lighted frame (8.5" x 15.5" overall). The McKinley slide is color; the others are black and white with light tinting. Choice.Sold for: $11.00. |
| 47868 | Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, William Jennings Bryan Political Campaign Ribbons for the Election of 1912. Each ribbon is 1.75" x 5.75" and has a sepia portrait of the various candidates. The portraits are below crossed United States flags and above a laurel wreath. The name of each candidate is below the wreath. Attractively matted and framed (11" x 10" overall). Choice.Sold for: $286.80. |
| 47869 | Parker & Davis: "Miss Liberty" Jugate Campaign Button. 1¼". St. Louis Button Co. backmark. A beautifully lithographed pinback button featuring gilt-framed portraits of the candidates beneath the arms of Miss Liberty. A classic button with many great American symbols. In excellent condition.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 47870 | Parker & Davis: 1904 Colorful Jugate Campaign Button. 1¼". Whitehead & Hoag backmark. A beautiful pinback button featuring portraits of the candidates with a colorful Lady Columbia in the foreground. A fantastic button, in excellent condition.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47871 | Parker & Davis Jugate "Crystlegraph" Paperweight. 3.5" in diameter. The sepia insert shows both candidates below an American eagle and above crossed flags. Around the edge is curled paper with silver and copper sparkles. The paperweight was made by Heron & Ellis and retains the original cardboard back. Modest wear to the back and light tarnishing, else very good. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 47872 | Parker & Davis: 1904 "White Elephant" Pinback. 1½" celluloid pinback issued in support of Parker & Davis in 1904. "Uncle Sam's White Elephant", shackled by "Protection" and "The Trusts", stands upon the football of "The People". "Rah! Rah! Rah! A Safety's the Score! Parker & Davis 1904." Near mint with deep and vibrant colorsa particularly pleasing example of a must-have classic!Not Sold. |
| 47873 | Alton B. Parker: 1904 Presidential Campaign Button. 1¼". Whitehead & Hoag backmark. A wonderful color pinback button with Parker's sepia portrait in a rich gold frame set beneath a spectacular spread-winged eagle all set against the backdrop of symbols of American commerce. In excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 47874 | Parker & Davis: Stunning Pair of Jugate Campaign Buttons. Each 7/8". Two variant Parker & Davis jugate campaign pinback buttons one with gold background and the candidates surrounded by patriotic symbols; the other with red, white, and blue background. Both are in excellent condition.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47875 | Alton B. Parker "We Will Chop Our Way to the White House in 1904" Campaign Button. 1½". A fabulous pinback button featuring a portrait of Jefferson atop crossed red, white and blue American flags. The hole at the bottom was for suspending a miniature hatchet and is as originally made. This is a hard to find variant which is prone to the finish cracking and other condition problems, however our example is in excellent condition.Sold for: $203.15. |
| 47876 | Swallow & Carroll: 1904 Prohibition Candidates Pin with portraits in sepia tone. Excellent, with several trivial flaws to the celluloid. Considered tough to find in this condition. Size: 1¼". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $71.70. |
| 47877 | Silas Swallow: Maple City Soap Advertising Pin for the Prohibition Candidate of 1904. Choice condition with backpaper intact. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $119.50. |
| 47878 | William Howard Taft Character Mug. Made in Germany. The cup, 5" tall, has a couple of small chips at the lip, else, near fine.Sold for: $54.00. |
| 47879 | Taft & Sherman Jugate Clear Campaign Glass Tumbler. The tumbler, 3.5" tall, has the candidates etched on the front. The glass is in excellent condition.Sold for: $54.00. |
| 47880 | Taft & Sherman Jugate Election Straight Razor, 5.5", with etched likenesses of the candidates on the blade. Geneva Cutlery Co. of Geneva, New York. Faux horn celluloid case.Sold for: $51.00. |
| 47881 | William Howard Taft Celluloid Belt Buckle, 1.625" x 1.5", with a faux ivory image of Taft. Missing the catch, else, fine.Sold for: $54.00. |
| 47882 | William Howard Taft Watch Fob, 1.5" x 1.75", silver plated brass with patriotic motifs (capitol, eagle, flag) and a celluloid likeness of Taft in the center. Slight plating loss, else, fine.Sold for: $54.00. |
| 47883 | William Howard Taft: A Rare 1912 Reelection Cartoon Button. 1¼ " button declares: "It is nothing but fair to leave Taft in the chair". Moderate, even foxing as photo shows. Still very displayable condition on this highly desirable variety. Sold for: $95.60. |
| 47884 | William Howard Taft 1909 One-Day Event Button. 1¼". St. Louis Button Co. backmark. A most unusual pinback button featuring a central motif of steamboats with the caption: "Hear President Taft's Address/ Hickman, KY./ Oct. 26.09/ See Big Boat Parade". In excellent condition.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 47885 | William Howard Taft Golden Horseshoe Pinback Button. 1¼". Whitehead & Hoag backmark. A beautiful Taft portrait within a gold horseshoe with a red, white and blue ribbon at the lower edge. Trivial wear at the edge which doesn't detract from this excellent button.Sold for: $35.00. |
| 47886 | William Howard Taft Figural Pipe, 7", white clay bowl with "Taft" one side and "Gambriar Paris" on the other. Unused, thus, very fine.Sold for: $45.00. |
| 47887 | William Howard Taft "Summer Home" Green Transferware Plate. The plate, 7.25" in diameter, is in excellent condition.Sold for: $10.00. |
| 47888 | William Howard Taft: "Billy Possum" Cream Pitcher. 8.5". This interesting painted china cream pitcher is in the form of a possum. The side is lettered with, "A breakfast for Mr. Taft". Excellent condition. Taft quickly grew tired of the possum theme used by his campaign. He was given possum banquets and huge possums were sent to the White House. A man even tried to present him with a live possum during a speech. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 47889 | Taft & Sherman and Bryan & Kern, Pair of Jugate Painted Milk Glass Plates, 1908. 7.5" in diameter. Both plates have painted patriotic borders and tinted transfers picturing the candidates. Very slight wear to the transfers and paint. Two wingtips broken and a chip to one fleur-de-lis on the Taft & Sherman plate. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47890 | William Howard Taft Colored Celluloid Campaign Ribbon. 1" x 1.75". The "ribbon" has "Utah" above a central image of Taft in a shield and the word "Republicans" below. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $250.95. |
| 47891 | William Howard Taft: Very Unusual Large-Sized Presidential Campaign Button. 1¾" with a 4" silk ribbon. Beautiful celluloid pinback button featuring Taft's portrait and the caption "For President Wm. H. Taft". The ribbon is captions "Chicago Taft Club". Normally this version is found in smaller sizes. The button is in excellent condition and the ribbon exhibits some minor wear.Sold for: $119.50. |
| 47892 | William Howard Taft: A Scarce Colorful 1¼" Button Variety. Nice appearance, with even, light perimeter foxing whose impact is minimized by the design. A very presentable and affordable example of a button that can run upwards of $500 in top condition. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $83.65. |
| 47893 | William Howard Taft: Very Unusual 1909 Pinback Button. 2 1/8", ribbons 3". St. Louis Button Company backmark. A rare souvenir of Howard Taft's October 26, 1909 visit to Cape Girardeau as part of a 16 boat flotilla that included cabinet members, senators, congressmen, and governors with the purpose of promoting the deepening and stabilization of the Mississippi River channel. This button features a central motif of a paddlewheel steamboat surrounded by oak leaves and surmounted by an eagle. The caption reads "Welcome to Our President" and "Cape Girardeau, Mo. 1909". The ribbon has worn slightly affecting some of the gilt lettering; otherwise it is in excellent condition.Sold for: $59.75. |
| 47894 | Taft & Sherman: Beautiful 1908 Jugate Tip Tray. 4 3/16". A choice example of this 1908 tip tray with a tribute to the GOP's great names past and present. The tip tray features color jugate portraits of William Howard Taft and James Schoolcraft Sherman surrounded by flags and the White House in the background. The tray is captioned "Grand Old Party 1856 to 1908" and bears the names of previous Republican presidents including Lincoln, Grant, Harrison, McKinley, Roosevelt and others. A beautiful example in excellent condition.Sold for: $89.63. |
| 47895 | William Howard Taft: Unusual Campaign Novelty "Taffy on the Stick". 3½". Printed on die cut aluminum. A most interesting political curiosity featuring a portrait of Taft on one side and the slogan "Taffy on a Stick" and a portrait of his running mate James S. Sherman on the other and "A little smooth and not quite so hard but the same old stick". This wonderful item still retains the original suspension string. A great item in excellent condition.Sold for: $203.15. |
| 47896 | Taft & Sherman: Jugate Color Transfer Portrait Campaign China Plate. The plate, 6.75" in diameter, features transfer portraits of Taft and Sherman in the center. Slight glaze crazing, wear to the gold border, and one hairline crack, else, fine.Sold for: $44.00. |
| 47897 | Taft & Sherman: Paper Cigar Shaped Novelty Fan reading "Taft & Sherman Compliments of the Capitol City Press, Montpelier, VT" and dated 1908. By pulling the top of the cigar the fan is exposed. The paper fan shows signs of deterioration but the cigar outer and label are excellent. Total length 10". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 47898 | William Howard Taft: Lot of Ten Exceptional Association Postcards. All examples 5.5" x 3.5". An excellent selection of Howard Taft related postcards, most in color, most un-posted, and all in excellent condition. Of particular interest is a movable example featuring the Republican elephant with string tail, that when pulled causes Taft's portrait to rise from behind.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47899 | William Howard Taft: Unusual Badge with a 2" sepia celluloid attached to the bottom of the ribbon. Noted for strictest accuracy is a tiny bit of wear to the ribbon just above the star. Size: 7" long.Sold for: $35.00. |
| 47900 | William Howard Taft: Embossed Metal Clothing Button. Unusual in its depiction of a large, plaid suited Taft heading for the Capitol. The slogan around the top edge relays the message, "His Last Stop". Excellent condition. Size: 7/8". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $21.00. |
| 47901 | William Howard Taft: Celluloid Hat Pin. Two sided. The pin is 11.25" long. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $37.00. |
| 47902 | Taft & Sherman: Beautiful Jugate Presidential Campaign Button. 1¼". Portraits of the running mates set against a background of red, white and blue bunting. Most examples found suffer from significant foxing, however this example is in excellent condition.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47903 | Election of 1912: Scrapbook with Political Cartoons. This scrapbook, 12" x 10", is filled with over 130 political cartoons from one of the most exciting presidential campaigns in United States history, pitting Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and Woodrow Wilson in a race for the presidency. Very interesting and fine.Sold for: $42.00. |
| 47904 | Chafin & Watkins: A Scarce Jugate Poster for the 1908 Prohibition Party Ticket. In great condition, and early jugate posters of third-party tickets are few and far between. How times have changed: the prices for these posters are listed at the bottom. A dozen cost 25 cents, and a 1000 could be ordered for five dollars! Nicely custom framed. 15" x 22.5". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47905 | Woodrow Wilson: League of Nations Window Sign. 7.5" x 12.25". The red and blue printed sign reads, "Victory Don't Waste It! Speak Out for a League of Nations". The "League of Free Nations Association of Mass" produced the sign, on lightweight paper. Light chipping at the top, else excellent. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 47906 | Woodrow Wilson Pocket Knife, 5.75" fully open. The white metal case has a likeness of President Wilson on one side and a patriotic montage featuring the flag and Statue of Liberty on the other side. The blades are marked "St. Lawrence Cutlery Company". The larger blade has some damage. The case is excellent. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 47907 | Woodrow Wilson Medal with Folding Pocketknife. The two knife-blades fold into a 1.5" two-sided coin-like medal with a bust of Woodrow Wilson on the obverse surrounded by "Let Justice and Progress Go Hand In Hand". The reverse shows the White House. The case is in white metal. The blades are rusted and the knife blade difficult to open, otherwise, it is very fine. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $48.00. |
| 47908 | Wilson and Reed: A 1" Missouri Coat-Tail Jugate. Unusual format and desirable 8-hour theme make this a favorite of collectors. Excellent condition. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $83.65. |
| 47909 | Scarce 1916 Wilson Coat-Tail Button "Wilson Wolfe Williams America First". 7/8". Whitehead & Hoag backmark. A beautiful and colorful pinback button with an eagle and red, white and blue shield motif. In choice condition.Sold for: $71.70. |
| 47910 | Woodrow Wilson Pennsylvania Keystone Campaign Button. 7/8". Features Wilson's portrait framed in a keystone. A beautiful button in excellent condition.Sold for: $95.60. |
| 47911 | Woodrow Wilson Motif French-Made WWI Trench Lighter. 1 5/8" x 2 1/8". Brass. A French-made tribute to the United States and President Woodrow Wilson in the form of a trench lighter. The obverse features a relief portrait of Wilson framed by "Wilson Le Juste" with "U.S." in relief on the reverse. The lighter exhibits some minor wear otherwise it is in excellent condition.Sold for: $42.00. |
| 47912 | Wilson & Marshall: Five Jugate Campaign Buttons. All examples 7/8". A beautiful selection of pinback jugate buttons including three examples with red, white and blue backgrounds and two more subdued examples. All are in excellent condition.Sold for: $203.15. |
| 47913 | Woodrow Wilson: Scarce Match Safe With Multicolor Celluloid Inserts. 2.75" x 1.5". Plated metal with a celluloid insert featuring a portrait of Wilson and the White House on one side and a color celluloid insert of Mt. Vernon on the other. The plating is worn at the corners and high spots and there are a few light scratches, otherwise it is in excellent condition.Sold for: $286.80. |
| 47914 | Woodrow Wilson Novelty Campaign Pocket Knife. 39mm. D. Peres, Solingen, Germany maker's mark on blade. An interesting campaign novelty in the form of a coin with a raised portrait of Wilson and the caption "Let Justice and Progress Go Hand in Hand" on the obverse and the White House on the reverse and two small curved fold-out blades, one a knife, the other a nail file. The blades are darkened and there is wear to the highlights of the coin detail, otherwise it is in excellent condition.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 47915 | Woodrow Wilson & Elliot Major: Rare Vice Presidential Hopeful Badge, with a celluloid attachment picturing Major. Thomas Marshall received the nod from both the 1912 and 1916 conventions to be Wilson's running mate. Stunning. Size: 5" long.Sold for: $286.80. |
| 47916 | Woodrow Wilson WWI-Period "May There Be None Unenlisted on That Day" Button. 1¼". This rather uncommon pinback button is in choice condition. Presumably issued in conjunction with an appeal for all able-bodied men to join the army and sail for France to fight the Kaiser. Excellent condition.Sold for: $44.00. |
| 47917 | Woodrow Wilson: Lot of Four Assorted Jugate Coat-Tail Buttons. A handsome collection of pinback buttons including two 7/8" examples of a "Gardner and Wilson Peace and Prosperity" and "Reed and Wilson People's Champions", a 1" example of "Wilson & Gardner Peace & Prosperity", and a Wilson & Reed 1" "Champions of the 8 Hour Law". The latter button has uniformly yellowed as is common with this type; else all are in excellent condition.Sold for: $215.10. |
| 47918 | Woodrow Wilson 1916 Missouri Coat-Tail Campaign Poster. 16" x 11". Originally issued as a supplement of the St. Louis Republic newspaper on October 22, 1916, this landscape-oriented poster features sepia portraits of Wilson, James A. Reed, running for Senator, and Frederick D. Gardner running for governor of Missouri. All men were successful in their various campaigns. The poster has a central vertical fold crease and has scattered light soiling and toning present, else it is in very good condition.Sold for: $65.73. |
| 47919 | Woodrow Wilson: An Exceptional Large 18.5" Portrait Bust. Made of hard composition material with a convincing bronze finish. Wilson's name in block letters below. Signed by the artist whose name appears to read " E. Pruggs" on reverse, and dated 1917. Excellent condition with imposing display presence.Sold for: $298.75. |
| 47920 | Hughes & Fairbanks: Pair of Jugate 1916 Campaign Buttons. 7/8". Whitehead & Hoag and P. H. Weil backmarks. A fantastic pair of pinback buttons featuring jugate portraits of Charles Evans Hughes and Charles W. Fairbanks. Both in excellent condition.Sold for: $101.58. |
| 47921 | Fabulous Lot of Five Suffragette Postcards. All examples 5.5" x 3.5". Five color postcards with women's suffrage themes, most humorous in nature. Two are unused, the other three have been posted. All examples are in very good condition.Sold for: $155.35. |
| 47922 | Lot of Seven Miscellaneous Political Postcards. All examples 5.5" x 3.5". Examples include a Wendell Willkie portrait version; a caricature of a smiling FDR with the caption "How 'My Doin'!"; a Warren G. Harding portrait version; a Eugene Chafin and Aaron Watkins Prohibition Party example; and a New Year's greeting card signed by Alf M. Landon. All examples are in excellent condition.Sold for: $107.55. |
| 47923 | Cox and Harding: Political Cartoon "Under Which Flag", 1920 Election. The printed sheet, 15.5" x 11" (sight size), reproduces two cartoons, one each for James Cox and Warren G. Harding. Both have flag themes. The Cox cartoon shows him raising the League of Nations flag. The Harding cartoon shows the candidate before the stars-and-stripes holding a document that reads, "America First Harding". Attractively matted and framed (20.75" x 16.5" overall). Light toning, else very fine. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 47924 | Warren G. Harding: Campaign Mechanical "Nose Thumber" Novelty with "Harding" clearly marked on the figure's hat and displaying an excellent bright, gold color. Although missing the spring and button, both tail and arm are complete. Size 1¾". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $89.63. |
| 47925 | Eugene V. Debs Campaign Button. 7/8", with three 2½" ribbons. A fine Eugene V. Debs pinback button featuring his portrait above which is the caption "For President - Eugene V. Debs". Of particular interest are the ribbons in the colors of the Socialist Party. In fine condition.Sold for: $143.40. |
| 47926 | Eugene V. Debs "Workers of the World Unite" Socialist Party Campaign Button. 7/8". A beautiful pinback button featuring a central portrait of Debs. This variation often suffers from the portrait being slightly off center but this example is perfectly centered. With the exception of one small stain along the lower rim this button is in excellent condition.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47927 | Eugene V. Debs Socialist Party Campaign Button. 7/8". A beautiful pinback button featuring a central portrait of Debs surrounded by bunting in the colors of the Socialist Party. A beautiful example in excellent condition.Sold for: $167.30. |
| 47928 | Debs & Seidel: 1912 Socialist Party Jugate Campaign Button. 7/8". A beautiful pinback button featuring portraits of Eugene V. Debs and his running mate Emil Seidel. A beautiful button is in excellent condition.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47929 | James Cox 1920 Political Campaign Buttons. Both ¾". The sepia celluloid button has a portrait of "James M. Cox" within a brass rim; the classic Cox celluloid button has a portrait surrounded by "Peace, Progress, Prosperity" and "For President" above.Sold for: $215.10. |
| 47930 | James M. Cox 1920 Campaign Button. 7/8". St. Louis Button Co. backmark. A beautiful portrait pinback button with some scattered light foxing, otherwise in very good condition.Sold for: $65.73. |
| 47931 | James M. Cox Campaign Button. 1¼". A handsome portrait pinback button with some minor irregularities in the lamination near Cox's right cheek, otherwise in excellent condition.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47932 | James M. Cox: Campaign Pinback Button, 1920. ½". With original Erickson backpaper. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $143.40. |
| 47933 | Cox & Roosevelt: Gold Colored Embossed Name Button. This unusual piece was made as a lapel attachment. Choice example. Size 5/8". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $77.68. |
| 47934 | Debs & Stedman: 1920 Socialist Party Jugate Campaign Button. 1". The two men's sepia portraits flank the Statue of Liberty on this striking button for what would be Debs' last campaign for president. In excellent condition.Sold for: $1,075.50. |
| 47935 | Davis & Bryan: Campaign Pinback Button, 1924. 7/8". Light surface wear. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $113.53. |
| 47936 | "Fighting Bob" La Follette 1924 Campaign Button. 7/8". Bastian Brothers backmark. A beautiful portrait button in excellent condition.Sold for: $119.50. |
| 47937 | Hoover and Curtis: An Unusual 1928 Missouri Coat-Tail Poster. A colorful rotogravure poster put out by the Missouri Ruralist, in near-mint condition. Excellent content. 20" x 14.5". Sold for: $65.73. |
| 47938 | Scarce 1928 Foster & Gitlow Communist Party Jugate Campaign Button. 7/8". Black-and-white portraits of the running mates on an appropriate red background with the caption: "Vote Communist Workers' Communist Party". In excellent condition.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 47939 | Scarce Al Smith Design Button. 7/8". Features a portrait of a smiling Smith, only used on this button, with the caption: "Do You Know Al? Read Phila. Record". In excellent condition.Sold for: $155.35. |
| 47940 | Al Smith 1928 Cardboard Campaign Disk. 9.5" in diameter. M. B. Brown, New York printer's mark. With Smith's portrait and patriotic images including the Statue of Liberty and an American flag motif border. The caption reads: "For President American Liberty Smith". With the original suspension string and in excellent condition.Sold for: $83.65. |
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| 47941 | Al Smith: Signed Card and 9.5" Round Political Sign. The card, 5" x 3", bears the signature, "Alfred E. Smith". The sign pictures Smith and the Statue of Liberty and bears the words, For President American Liberty Smith". Framed (12" x 14.75" overall). Light toning to the card and slight wear to the sign, else both fine. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $95.60. |
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| 47942 | Fantastic Al Smith Brown Derby Pin. 1¾" x ¾". A classic item featuring the New York governor's photograph portrait mounted onto a metal derby hat. Sadly the mounting pin on the reverse has broken off, but with the exception of a few minor paint chips it is in fine condition.Sold for: $155.35. |
| 47943 | Al Smith: Celluloid Portrait Badge in a large 1¾" size with a ribbon attachment. Only very fine partial horizontal separations in the ribbon which otherwise presents in excellent condition. The celluloid is choice. Size: 5½" long.Sold for: $57.36. |
| 47944 | Al Smith and Herbert Hoover: Two Colorful Silk Handkerchiefs. Both in crisp, as new condition, but light water staining on the Smith and just a hint on the Hoover. Each approximately 13" x 18". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $10.00. |
| 47945 | Al Smith: "For a Clean Administration" Bar Soap with the candidates portrait. Exceptional condition for material that was so disposable. Size: 1.5" x 2.5". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $95.60. |
| 47946 | Smith & Robinson: Jugate Campaign Button. 7/8". A handsome pinback button featuring portraits of the two men on a gold background with a red, white and blue ribbon in the background. In excellent condition.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47947 | John W. Davis: Classic Campaign Button. 7/8". Whitehead & Hoag backmark. A handsome portrait pinback button in excellent condition.Sold for: $167.30. |
| 47948 | Hoover & Curtis: Scarce Lithograph Jugate Pin. With the exception of one tiny scratch, this is a choice example. Size: 1".Sold for: $77.68. |
| 47949 | Smith & Robinson: Scarce 1928 Presidential Campaign Jugate Button. ¾". An attractive little pinback button with portraits of both candidates and the caption: "Smith for President Robinson for Vice President". With the exception of a small area of soiling along the edge the button is in excellent condition.Sold for: $113.53. |
| 47950 | Herbert Hoover and Al Smith Tin Lithograph Flag Stick Ornaments. Each measures 2¾". This matched set undoubtedly was issued during the 1928 as Hoover successfully battled Smith for the Presidency. Each example features a color litho portrait of each candidate surrounded by a red, white, and blue herringbone design and their individual names. Two mounting ears facilitate mounting the badge to a flag pole. An wonderful matched set in excellent condition.Sold for: $203.15. |
| 47951 | Herbert Hoover: A Trio of Scarce Campaign Buttons. A fine trio of Hoover pinback buttons including a 7/8" colorful portrait example with bright red, white and blue colors and St. Louis Button Co. backmark; a ¾" Hoover Club 13th Ward Member button with a St. Louis Button Co. backmark; and a 5/8" Women's Christian Temperance Union button with a Whitehead & Hoag backmark. All examples are in excellent condition.Sold for: $203.15. |
| 47952 | Calvin Coolidge: Rare Portrait Button. 7/8". A beautiful pinback button featuring a sepia portrait of Coolidge. In excellent condition.Sold for: $107.55. |
| 47953 | Franklin D. Roosevelt: For U. S. Senator Portrait Pin in unimprovable condition and relatively scarce. Size: 7/8". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $448.13. |
| 47954 | Roosevelt & Garner: Jugate Political Campaign Buttons, Group of Three Different Sizes. The colorful red, white, and blue button features images of the candidates above their names. The buttons are 7/8", 1¼", and 1¾". They are all in great shape. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $65.73. |
| 47955 | Franklin D. Roosevelt: Great Anti-Depression Button. 1¼" button, 5¼" overall. A great FDR portrait button with the caption "Sweeping the Depression Out". Suspended from the button is a very detailed miniature whisk broom. They don't make clever political novelties like this anymore. In excellent condition.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 47956 | Franklin D. Roosevelt 1933 Inauguration Pinback Button. 1¾", ribbon 5". A beautiful inaugural button from FDR's first term as President. This handsome button features a central portrait of FDR with a red, white and blue U.S. flag just showing along the left edge. The button is captioned "Man of the Hour President Franklin D. Roosevelt". The red, white and blue ribbon is lettered in gold with FDR's name and the date of his inauguration. The ribbon is slightly worn and wrinkled but the button is in pristine condition. A fine example of campaign memorabilia from FDR's first term as President.Sold for: $107.55. |
| 47957 | Scarce "Roosevelt is Worth My Buck" Button. 7/8". A rather scarce little pinback button featuring a central portrait of Roosevelt with a red border. Excellent.Sold for: $83.65. |
| 47958 | Frankin D. Roosevelt: Lot of Four Presidential Campaign Buttons. A colorful lot of wartime pinback buttons including a 5/8" "Texas for Roosevelt and Truman", bright with one small chip otherwise excellent; a ¾" "Roosevelt Truman Save America" red, white, and blue example; and a similar ¾" example for "Roosevelt Truman Barkley"; and finally a 1 1/8" "Roosevelt Truman All For One" 1944 button with military motif. All examples are in excellent condition.Sold for: $155.35. |
| 47959 | Original St. Louis Button Company Sample Card With Seven Roosevelt Buttons. A wonderful offering featuring the original printed card measuring 6 ¼" x 3 ¼" (folded) to which are pinned seven nice 1940 vintage 7/8" political campaign buttons including a scarce FDR & Wallace jugate example. All buttons are in fine condition.Sold for: $113.53. |
| 47960 | Roosevelt & Wallace: Pair of Jugate Campaign Buttons. 7/8". St. Louis Button Co. and Greenduck, Chicago backmarks. These are the only two jugate variations in this 7/8" size. Each is in excellent condition.Sold for: $145.79. |
| 47961 | Franklin D. Roosevelt: Lot of Five Presidential Campaign Buttons. A marvelous selection of pinback buttons including a 1¼" portrait button; a 1" portrait button captioned "Support Roosevelt Vote Democratic"; and three 7/8" buttons including a portrait button captioned "I Am a Young Democrat"; an example captioned "Victory 1932"; and a "Re-Elect Roosevelt 1940" button. All examples are in excellent condition.Sold for: $286.80. |
| 47962 | Matched Pair of 1932 Presidential Campaign Jugates. 7/8". Bastian Brothers, Rochester, New York backmark. A fantastic offering of pinback buttons from both the Republican and Democratic tickets featuring matching jugates of Roosevelt & Garner and Hoover & Curtis. Both examples are in fine condition.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47963 | Franklin D. Roosevelt: Trio of Campaign License Plate Attachments. A great sample representation of Roosevelt metal license plate attachments including an 11.5" x 4.25" version with Roosevelt's portrait on a red, white and blue background with the caption "Forward With Roosevelt "No Retreat". The metal is split at one of the attachment holes and the finish is uniformly crazed, otherwise it is in good condition. Another version measuring 10" x 5.5" is captioned "Carry On Roosevelt I'll Help". The metal is slightly worn at the lower edge, else it is in very good condition. The last version measures 7.25" x 8" and features a cut-out profile of the Democratic donkey under which is captioned "Roosevelt". A portion of the caption is slightly obscured with age, otherwise it is in good condition.Sold for: $215.10. |
| 47964 | Franklin Roosevelt: Campaign Walking Stick with Crooked Handle and Oak Shaft. The handle is cast aluminum with, "Franklin D. Roosevelt" on one side and "For President 32" on the other. The shaft is 36.25" overall (including handle). Modest wear, else fine.Sold for: $155.35. |
| 47965 | Franklin D. Roosevelt: Figural Walking Cane Head Chicago World's Fair Souvenir. 2 ¾" tall. A bronzed-metal bust of FDR with the caption "Roosevelt" on the front and "Century of Progress" on the rear. Threaded to facilitate mounting on a cane. In excellent condition.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47966 | Franklin D. Roosevelt: Rare "Georgia Homecoming" Button and Committee Ribbon. Button 1½", 6" overall. This variation makes an appropriate companion piece to the more familiar portrait design. The blue ribbon is captioned: "Committee" in black ink making it difficult to read against the deep blue of the ribbon. Both button and ribbon are in excellent condition.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47967 | Franklin D. Roosevelt: "Labor For Roosevelt Club" Member's Button. 1¼". St. Louis Button Co. backmark. A handsome FDR pinback button in excellent condition.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 47968 | Franklin Roosevelt and Alf Landon: Political Pencil, 1936. 5.75" fully extended. "Complements of J. C. Hooper & Co. / The One Price House / Chicago, Illinois". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $59.75. |
| 47969 | Roosevelt & Wallace: A 1941 Inauguration Felt Pennant. Colorful jugate pennant, length 28", in excellent condition. Please note that the tip, which appears missing in the photo is, in fact, simply folded over.Sold for: $54.00. |
| 47970 | Anti-Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Great Collection of 98 Different, Sizes Ranging From 7/8" To 3½". As shown, including some uncommon and unusual varieties. All are in excellent condition. Still mounted as Chick displayed them. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 47971 | Wendell Willkie: Trio of 1940 Presidential Campaign Buttons. All examples 3". St. Louis Button Company backmarks. Three red, white and blue pinback buttons including a precinct worker variety, a Willkie Club worker button, and a "Willkie for President" variety. A few small areas of soiling in the white areas, otherwise in excellent condition.Sold for: $83.65. |
| 47972 | Wendell Willkie: Scarce Large Presidential Campaign Button. 3 ½". Willkie's portrait with the caption: "The Winner and Next President Wendell L. Willkie 'The Hope of Our Country'". A great pinback button with a few scuffs to the surface, otherwise in excellent condition.Sold for: $83.65. |
| 47973 | Wilkie & McNary "The American Way of Life" 1940 Jugate Campaign Button. 1 1/16". A beautiful pinback button featuring portraits of Wendell Wilkie and Charles McNary under the American flag. Certainly hard to find in this condition. Fine.Sold for: $101.58. |
| 47974 | Roosevelt & Truman 1940 Coat-Tail Campaign Window Strip. 12" x 3". An interesting window strip captioned "Roosevelt/ Truman/ McDaniel Carry On!". A pencil notation on the verso indicates that McDaniel was not successful in his bid for governor of Missouri. This example has two old vertical fold creases, otherwise it is in excellent condition.Sold for: $48.00. |
| 47975 | Presidential Election of 1944: Instructional Automatic Voting Machine. The piece measures 13" x 12.5" x 4" and weighs approximately ten pounds. This 1944 voting machine is a smaller version of the actual voting machine that was used in the voting booth. Listed are the candidates, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry Truman for President and Vice President on the Democratic ticket, and Thomas Dewey and John Bricker for President and Vice President on the Republican ticket, with voting choices for Presidential Electors from the State of Rhode Island. This fabulous instructional voting machine works in the same fashion as the larger machine. The voting machine is in fine working order with some age to the paper inserts.Sold for: $131.45. |
| 47976 | Roosevelt & Truman: Scarce Cardboard Jugate Window Poster. 11" x 14". A quite scarce variant poster featuring portraits of both candidates with the caption: "Register and Vote/ Democratic/ Roosevelt Truman/ For Lasting Peace Security For All". The poster is worn along the edges, a small portion of the upper left corner is missing and there is a stain on the upper right corner, with an old tape repair at the right edge, and scattered light soiling, otherwise in very good condition.Sold for: $227.05. |
| 47977 | Roosevelt & Truman Jugate Campaign Button. 1½". In excellent condition.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 47978 | Roosevelt & Truman: A Colorful 1944 Cardboard Coat-Tail Poster. One small edge chip, otherwise excellent condition. 14" x 22".Sold for: $155.35. |
| 47979 | Franklin D. Roosevelt: Scarce Real Photo 1944 Presidential Campaign Button. 1¼", 4½" ribbon. An attractive pinback campaign button featuring a real photo portrait of FDR mounted to a white silk ribbon captioned in blue: "Vote for Roosevelt/ Truman/ Wene/ Hart" and "Vote No on Amendment 9". Wene and Hart were New Jersey politicians seeking state office. The ribbon has a small stain near the bottom; otherwise the button is in excellent condition.Sold for: $53.00. |
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| 47980 | Harry Truman: Signed Admittance Card and Photo. Beautifully displayed is this Senate Chamber card signed by Truman and a photograph of the then vice president. Although the signature is light it is still a fine example. The card measures 4" x 3" and the picture is 3.25" x 4.25". Both are framed together in a very appealing way.Sold for: $239.00. |
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| 47981 | Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Classic "Man Of The Hour" Mantle Clock. Made of hollow pot metal with simulated bronze finish. Excellent condition with original United Clock Corp. dial and works, not guaranteed to be in working order. Height 15".Sold for: $101.58. |
| 47982 | Unusual New York State Election Badge. 1¾" x 2". American RY. Supply Company, New York maker's mark on obverse. The badge features the official seal of the state of New York and "Deputy Superintendent of Elections 219". A well-constructed badge retaining its original pin and catch and in excellent condition.Sold for: $71.70. |
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| 47983 | Winston Churchill: Bovey Pottery "Our Gang" Character Figure. 8" high. The Bovey Pottery of Devon England made a series of nineteen characters titled "Our Gang" from October 1940 until the 1950s. Designed by Gwynneth Holt and Fenton Wyness the figures were decorated with satin buff glaze. Excellent.Sold for: $65.73. |
| 47984 | World War II Patriotic Advertising Pencil showing Hitler knocked out by Uncle Sam and Tojo cowering above "Now -You'll Remember Pearl Harbor". Given by the Madison Mutual Automobile Insurance Company of Edwardsville, Illinois. The pencil is 5" long fully extended. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $21.00. |
| 47985 | Winston Churchill: Spode China Pitcher. 6.5" high. The white pitcher has a transfer on the front, a cameo of Churchill, flanked with a warship, tank and fighter aircraft, under the May 1940 speech excerpt (slightly misquoted), "All I Can Offer is Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat" above a riband bearing Churchill's remark about the RAF from August 1940, "Never in the Field of Human Conflict was So Much Owed by So Many to So Few". The back has a bulldog on a Union Flag bestriding a globe with the British Empire shown in dark color. Over and under the design is the February 1941 exchange of quotes between President Roosevelt, quoting Longfellow (Sail on O Ship of State) and Churchill, replying over the radio (Give Us the Tools and We Will Finish the Job!) Printed in black. For the American market. Very fine.Sold for: $54.00. |
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| 47986 | Japanese Propaganda Magazine: Kokusai Shashin Joho (The International Graphic), 10.5" x 15", bound issues from December 1938 to November 1940. These magazines contain fascinating illustrated articles on military, political, artistic, and cinematic subjects. Most articles and images deal with Japanese military might and military combat in China. It is also heavily peppered with pictures of Hitler's Nazi Germany and Mussolini's Fascist Italy. The collection provided an interesting look at the opening stages of the Second World War through Japanese eyes. Modest wear, else fine.Not Sold. |
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| 47987 | Landon & Knox and Roosevelt & Garner: Campaign Wax Milk Bottle Caps. This pair is in exceptional condition. The Roosevelt and Garner is the tougher of the two to find. Size: 2½" diameter. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $132.65. |
| 47988 | Alf Landon GOP Elephant Iron Toy, 1936, 5" long. Painted grey with a red painted banner and gold letters reading "Land-On Roosevelt 1936". A few minor chips to the paint, else, excellent.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 47989 | Landon & Knox: Four Sunflower 1936 Presidential Campaign Buttons. A beautiful collection of Alf Landon and Frank Knox pinback campaign buttons featuring variations of the Kansas sunflower design including 2 ¼" and 2" conventional versions and two variations featuring a ½" and 1 ¼" button attached to felt "petals". All are in excellent condition.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 47990 | Alf Landon: Scarce Sunflower Campaign Button. 1¼". A fetching pinback button with a sepia portrait of Landon set atop yellow felt to create a sunflower motif. Trivial soiling to the button otherwise excellent.Sold for: $83.65. |
| 47991 | Alf Landon: Lot of Six Campaign Buttons. A great group of Landon pinback buttons including a pair of colorful 1¼" portrait buttons; a most unusual 1¼" portrait button with a brass rim; a 1" "Alfred M. Landon For President" example; and two other 7/8" portrait buttons. All examples are in excellent condition.Sold for: $95.60. |
| 47992 | Landon & Knox: Popular 1936 Jugate Campaign Button. 7/8". Bastian Brothers backmark. A choice button in excellent condition.Sold for: $65.73. |
| 47993 | Landon & Knox: Handsome Jugate Button. 1¼". This pinback button features clear portraits of the two men framed in red, white and blue bunting. In excellent condition.Sold for: $71.70. |
| 47994 | Original St. Louis Button Company Sample Card With Four Beautiful Campaign Buttons. An extraordinary offering featuring the original printed card measuring 6.25" x 3.25" (folded) to which are pinned four nice 1940 vintage political campaign buttons including an oval "Roosevelt For Ex-President", a 1" Willkie pinback, a 7/8" Young Republicans' Club pinback, and a scarce 1¼" celluloid "Landon Deeds Not Deficits" button, normally seen in a 7/8" size. All buttons are in fine condition.Sold for: $155.35. |
| 47995 | Alben W. Barkley 1938 Kentucky Senatorial Campaign Button. 1" with a St. Louis Button Company backmark. Features Barkley's portrait and the caption "We Want Barkley East End Democratic Club". The East End Club is in Louisville, Kentucky. A handsome pinback button in excellent condition.Sold for: $215.10. |
| 47996 | Wendell Willkie: A Rare 7/8" Celluloid from Staunton, Virginia. Don't recall ever handling this variety before. Great condition with a suspended elephant charm and ribbon. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $1,314.50. |
| 47997 | Thomas E. Dewey: A Collection of Seven Buttons, Including Four Jugates as Shown. Edge chip at six o'clock on the large jugate, a couple small spots on the 1¼" jugate, and several small scrapes along bottom of the Dewey & Bricker litho. Otherwise, excellent condition overall. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $131.45. |
| 47998 | Dewey & Bricker: 1944 Presidential Jugate Campaign Button. 1". In excellent condition.Sold for: $83.65. |
| 47999 | Dewey & Bricker: A Deceptively Unusual 1¼" Celluloid. Excellent condition on this rare variant. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $191.20. |
| 48000 | Most Unusual 1944 VP Candidate John W. Bricker Press Button. 2¼". Southard Calendar and Printing Co., Columbus, Ohio backmark. John W. Bricker was Thomas E. Dewey's running mate in an unsuccessful bid for the presidency in 1944. This large pinback button is captioned "Bricker Press Party". In excellent condition.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 48001 | Dewey & Warren: Trio of Campaign License Plate Attachments. Three variations on the Dewey and Warren theme including a 10" x 5 ¼" "Win With Dewey and Warren" version with jugate portraits of the candidates with a small punched hole and light wear otherwise very good; a 10" x 3" "The World Needs Dewey-Warren" example in very good condition; and a 10" x 3" "Win With G.O.P. Dewey and Warren" in very good condition.Sold for: $334.60. |
| 48002 | Harry S. Truman: "The Mystic Oracle" Campaign Mechanical Card Novelty. 3.5" x 5.5". A clever campaign novelty from Harry Truman's run for district judge in 1924. Opening the card and turning an interior wheel to a particular question and then closing it will cause the metal pointer to "answer" the question. The back panel gives Truman's long and detailed platform and achievements. There are separations in the fold crease otherwise it is in very good condition.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 48003 | Harry S. Truman Senatorial Campaign Button. 7/8". A handsome little portrait pinback button with the caption: "Truman For Senator". In excellent condition.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 48004 | Harry S. Truman: Pair of Plastic Democratic Donkey Campaign Pins. About 2" x 2". Each pinback plastic donkey is adorned with a campaign slogan including "I'm So Wild About Harry" and "Victory 1948". The former is by far the rarer of the two. Both are in excellent condition.Sold for: $49.00. |
| 48005 | Harry S. Truman: Large Campaign Button. 3½". An attractive red, white and blue pinback button with the caption: "Vote Truman for President". In excellent condition.Sold for: $107.55. |
| 48006 | Truman & Barkley: Classic Jugate Campaign Button. 3½". Features portraits of both men with color flag and stars in the background. In excellent condition.Sold for: $215.10. |
| 48007 | Harry S. Truman: Pair of Uncommon Presidential Campaign Buttons. 7/8". A red and blue version of this uncommon "Truman For President" pinback campaign button variant in excellent condition.Sold for: $203.15. |
| 48008 | "Welcome President Truman Committee" Ribbon. 2.5" x 4.25". Lettered on blue ink on white silk. In excellent, choice condition.Sold for: $54.00. |
| 48009 | Harry S. Truman: Unusual Campaign Ribbon. 2.25" x 6.25". Lettered in blue on white silk. This interesting ribbon bears the inscription: "Missouri All Out for Truman M.W.T.P.C." The ribbon has a few small stains else it is in very good condition.Sold for: $62.14. |
| 48010 | Harry S. Truman: Uncommon Pinback Button. 1¼". Truman's portrait is rendered in shades of blue. Small area of foxing on the rim not affecting portrait. Otherwise, in excellent condition.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 48011 | Harry S. Truman For President Campaign Button. 7/8". Philadelphia maker mark. A rare pinback button, one of just a few known of this variation. Though there is some obvious staining to the front of the button, this variation is rare in any condition.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 48012 | Harry S. Truman 1949 Inauguration Button. 1¼". A colorful pinback button with a central portrait of Truman and the captions "Inauguration Wash. D.C. Jan. 20, 1949". Other than some slight irregularities to the lamination, particularly on Harry's forehead, the button is in excellent condition.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 48013 | Six Mainly Anti-Truman Post Cards. All examples 3.5" x 5.5" and unused. A selection of five anti-Truman and one pro-Truman postcards, tame stuff by the standards of today. All examples in very good or better condition.Sold for: $19.00. |
| 48014 | Harry S. Truman: Unusual 1949 Inaugural Souvenir Hand Mirror. 2.25" x 5". Brass. A most unusual souvenir, presumably from Truman's 1949 inauguration in the form of a diminutive hand mirror the reverse of which is engraved "Harry Truman 1949 Our President". In excellent condition.Sold for: $29.00. |
| 48015 | Harry S. Truman Presidential Campaign Souvenir Cigarette Lighter. 3". A delightful souvenir given to potential voters by the Missouri State Democratic Committee with Truman's slogans of "Friend of the People Foe of Privilege". In excellent condition.Sold for: $57.36. |
| 48016 | Lot of Anti-Truman Campaign Sheet Music. A selection of sheet music associated with the Presidential campaigns of Harry Truman including "At the Inauguration Ball", "My Dear Harry Won't You Tarry?", "Our Cue For '52: Let's All Vote Republican", and most notably "I'm Just Wild About Harry". Some examples exhibit old fold creases, otherwise they are in excellent condition.Not Sold. |
| 48017 | Harry S. Truman: An Unusual Anti-Dewey Broadside from the Labor Committee for Truman & Barkley. One side shows Dewey in homburg hat, climbing out of limo and crossing union picket line. Reverse promotes a union-sponsored October 30 Truman rally. Excellent condition, 10.5" x 14".Sold for: $23.00. |
| 48018 | Truman & Barkley: A Scarce Trigate Cardboard Poster. An exceptional, near-mint example, and very difficult to find in this condition. 14" x 22".Not Sold. |
| 48019 | Truman & Barkley: Jugate Campaign Button. 1¼". Sepia portraits of the candidates over patriotic symbols. In excellent condition.Sold for: $191.20. |
| 48020 | Truman & Barkley: Jugate Campaign Button. 1¼". A sharp button with a small dent that doesn't affect either image and was probably occurred during the manufacturing process, else excellent condition.Sold for: $374.04. |
| 48021 | Truman & Barkley: "Look At the Record" Metal License Plate Attachment. 9.75" x 2.75". A clean license plate attachment with only minimal wear. Sold for: $448.13. |
| 48022 | Truman & Barkley: A Scarce Jugate Metal License Plate Attachment. A diagonal scrape near top and two smaller flakes, but very displayable condition, as photo shows. Diameter 9.875".Sold for: $131.45. |
| 48023 | Truman & Barkley Jugate Campaign Button. 7/8". This pinback button is the only known jugate variation in the 7/8" size. In excellent condition.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 48024 | Harry S. Truman and Forrest Smith: Four Paper Items. Lot consists of the following: (1) an unusual Jugate Flyer picturing Truman and Smith, with a sample ballot on back; (2) a small map of greater Independence; (3) an original snapshot of Smith, presumably with family; and (4) an engraved invitation to a Washington dinner in honor of Smith. All in excellent condition save for glue residue on back of items two and four.Sold for: $11.00. |
| 48025 | Harry S. Truman: A Rare Variety of Sheet Music Signed by the Author. Inscribed in blue ink on front cover by the lyricist, "Thanks very much for your cooperation, sincerely, Holger C. Lanther." Moisture discoloration at upper left and lower bottom of the front cover, otherwise excellent. We cannot recall seeing this item previously.Sold for: $31.00. |
| 48026 | Harry S. Truman: Autographed Lithographed Photo. 8.75" x 11.75", in black wooden frame, 9.50" x 12.50". Lithograph published by Congressional Art Studios, Washington, D. C. Truman writes: "Best regards to my friend Jack Dean, Harry Truman". Fine to very fine condition.Sold for: $203.15. |
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| 48027 | Harry S. Truman Signed Plate Block of Three-Cent Washington Commemorative Stamps. The twelve-stamp block, 5.75" x 4", is inscribed, "Bill, These are not so good. Harry S. Truman". Excellent. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Not Sold. |
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| 48028 | Harry S. Truman: Campaign Cigarette Lighter and Propelling Pencil. Both have, "Friend of the People / Harry S. Truman / Foe of Privilege" on the side. The pencil is 5" long and the lighter 3". The Missouri State Democratic Committee produced both items. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $71.70. |
| 48029 | Harry S. Truman: Blue Felt Campaign Armband. Excellent condition, with one tiny hole, noted for accuracy. 18" x 4.5".Sold for: $107.55. |
| 48030 | Harry S. Truman: Uncommon Portrait Button with Facsimile Signature. 1¼". A handsome black-and-white Truman portrait with his facsimile signature at the lower right. In excellent condition.Sold for: $83.65. |
| 48031 | Harry S. Truman: Rare Presidential Campaign Button. 7/8". Truman's portrait with the caption "Truman For President". In excellent condition.Sold for: $388.38. |
| 48032 | Harry S. Truman: A Classic 9" Button By Philadelphia Badge Company. An exceptionally choice example of this popular centerpiece. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 48033 | Harry S. Truman: Beautiful Large Pinback Button. 3½". Philadelphia Badge Company maker's mark. Truman's portrait lies within a floral frame of gold oak leaves and above crossed red, white, and blue flags. One very small lamination glitch at the bottom otherwise the button is in excellent condition.Sold for: $113.53. |
| 48034 | Harry S. Truman: Unusual Campaign Badge. 4" in diameter with a 4" silk ribbon suspended below. This large red, white and blue button is captioned: "Vote Straight Democratic" with a blue silk ribbon which is captioned: "Reception Committee President Harry Truman Brockton, Mass.". The button is in excellent condition; the ribbon is slightly wrinkled otherwise in excellent condition.Sold for: $507.88. |
| 48035 | Harry S. Truman: Scarce Presidential Campaign Button. 1¼". A rather scarce pinback button with the caption "Confidentially I'm For Truman". Negligible soiling otherwise in excellent condition.Sold for: $155.35. |
| 48036 | Harry S. Truman: Scarce "Hear Harry Meet Mac" Button. 7/8". St. Louis Button Co. backmark. A wonderful pinback button with an invitation to hear Harry Truman and meet Douglas MacArthur. In excellent condition.Sold for: $119.50. |
| 48037 | Harry S. Truman: Uncommon Campaign Button. 1¼". A very patriotic red, white and blue motif with the single word "Truman" at the center. Excellent condition.Sold for: $131.45. |
| 48038 | Harry S. Truman: Minnesota Club Campaign Button. 2¼". Western Badge and Novelty backmark. A beautiful classic Truman pinback badge, gold background with red lettering. A fantastic button in excellent condition.Sold for: $119.50. |
| 48039 | Harry S. Truman: Scarce "Truman Civil Rights" Campaign Button. 2". St. Louis Button Co. backmark. In excellent condition.Sold for: $478.00. |
| 48040 | Harry S. Truman: Classic "Truman Fights For Human Rights" Pinback Button. 7/8". Blue lettering on a white background. In excellent condition.Sold for: $203.15. |
| 48041 | Harry S. Truman: Rare "President Truman" Pinback Button. 1¼". A beautiful red, white and blue button in excellent condition.Sold for: $286.80. |
| 48042 | Harry S. Truman: Scarce "Our President" Pinback Button. 3". Features a black-and-white portrait of Truman seated behind his Oval Office desk. A few trivial smudges to the front otherwise in excellent condition.Sold for: $286.80. |
| 48043 | Harry S. Truman: "Welcome President Truman" Cardboard Placard. 12" x 9". With a red, white and blue border and blue lettering. White areas uniformly toned with a few small stains, and one small closed tear, otherwise very good.Sold for: $10.00. |
| 48044 | Margaret Truman Solo Concert Program. 6" x 9". Two pages. An undated concert program for a Margaret Truman soprano concert with Herman Allison at the piano, presented by the Tampa section of the National Council of Jewish Women. The program has an old central horizontal fold crease, is slightly soiled on the cover and the back has an area of ghosting, otherwise it is in very good condition.Sold for: $10.00. |
| 48045 | Harry S. Truman: An Unusual Silk Handkerchief Picturing Truman and Celebrating V-J Day. Styled after a newspaper front page, it shows a scene of the surrender signing with MacArthur, as well as images of Truman and Admiral Nimitz. "The end of the long road back". Near mint condition. 16.5" x 17.5".Sold for: $29.00. |
| 48046 | Truman & Barkley Inauguration Day Washington D. C. Restaurant Menu. 9" x 15.25". This large single-sided menu is printed on stiff paper and features jugate portraits of Truman and Barkley at the upper portion and three columns of libations and food from their combined Chinese and American fare. The Lotus was located at 727 Fourteenth Street, N.W. One corner of the menu is creased but present otherwise it is in excellent condition.Sold for: $21.00. |
| 48047 | Truman & Barkley: 1949 Inauguration Jugate Button. 2 1/8". Keystone Badge Co., Reading, Pennsylvania. One of the best Truman jugates featuring portraits of Truman and his running mate Alben Barkley superimposed on the Democratic donkey. Sadly, Barkley's vice-presidential status caused his portrait to be atop the donkey's backside. Some light staining along the edge of the rim, otherwise in excellent condition.Sold for: $262.90. |
| 48048 | Harry S. Truman: Inauguration Button "I'm Just Wild About Harry". 2 1/16". A scarce pinback button from Truman's 1949 inauguration. A couple of brown spots along the left edge, otherwise in excellent condition.Sold for: $89.63. |
| 48049 | Truman & Barkley: Scarce 1949 Nashville Tennessean Inaugural Button. 1¾", ribbons 4.5". A commemorative badge issued by the Nashville Tennessean newspaper with the date "1949" central to the button and "The Nashville Tennessean Inaugural Special" printed above and below. "Truman", "Barkley" and "Inauguration" are printed on the red, white and blue ribbons. The ribbons have wrinkled slightly affecting the printing; otherwise it is an excellent example of a rather scarce Truman item.Sold for: $371.65. |
| 48050 | Harry S. Truman: 1949 Official Inauguration Medal. 51mm. A pristine example of the official Truman inaugural medal featuring a raised portrait of Truman with a border of stars around the rim of the obverse and a raised statue of Lady Liberty on the reverse with the date of the inauguration. The medal was designed by C. Paul Jennewein. This is a fine example of this attractive medal.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 48051 | Interesting Scarf Picturing All the Presidents through Truman. 29" x 34". Maker marked "Original by Paula". A colorful scarf complete with several central patriotic symbols and bordered with portraits of all the American presidents from Washington through Truman. The scarf is still bright and in excellent condition.Sold for: $10.00. |
| 48052 | Harry S. Truman: A Rare Jackson County, Missouri Book. This expensively-produced 123 page book from the early 1930s details the growth and development of Truman's home base of Jackson County, with many photos, maps, etc. It pictures Truman as the presiding judge who administered the program. Minor aging on cover, otherwise excellent condition. 12" x 9.25".Not Sold. |
| 48053 | Harry S. Truman: Typed Letter Signed. 8" x 10.5", two pages, on Convention and Visitor's Bureau letterhead, December 20, 1930, Kansas City, Missouri. Truman is writing as General Chairman of the Kansas City Committee for a Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention scheduled for September 4, 1931. Truman is asking the recipient of the letter to serve on a committee. Boldly signed on the second page. Some light tears on page two, else near fine. Attractively framed (13.5" x 28" overall).Sold for: $179.25. |
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| 48054 | Harry S. Truman: Typed Letter Signed. 8.5" x 10.5", one page, on County Court, Jackson County, Missouri letterhead, April 7, 1931, Independence, Missouri. Truman is writing as presiding judge. Boldly signed. Attractively framed with a printed picture of Truman and other county officials (18.5" x 27.5" overall). Choice.Sold for: $239.00. |
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| 48055 | Harry S. Truman Association Button "Jackson County Court House Dedication". 1 ¾". Badge, Button & Nov. Co., Kansas City, Missouri backmark. Dedicated in 1933, the Jackson County Court House, would have been home to Truman in his final year as presiding judge of the county. A nice Truman association piece in excellent condition.Not Sold. |
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| 48056 | Harry S. Truman: Typed Letter Signed. 8" x 10.5", one page, on United States Senate letterhead, March 7, 1939, Washington, D. C.. Truman writes to his old friend Rufus Burrus about corruption back in Missouri, in part, "As you know, public service is a difficult thing for a man to carry out when he entirely interested in his private gain." Truman adds a handwritten postscript "There can be no reflection on me personally in this because I made a record that will bear searching." Boldly signed. Attractively framed with a picture of Truman (23.25" x 17" overall). Original folds and filing holes, else, excellent.Sold for: $239.00. |
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| 48057 | Harry S. Truman: A Significant Collection of Eleven Paper Items, Mostly Quite Unusual. Lot consists of the following: (1-2) two different 1944 Roosevelt and Truman jugate pamphlets; (3) a rare trigate pamphlet picturing Truman, Barkley and Forrest Smith; (4) a colorful ticket from a 1948 Truman campaign rally in Chicago; (5) a red, white, and blue Truman window sticker; (6) a rare 1950 jugate pamphlet picturing Truman and Emory Allison for Senator; (7) an unusual die cut ID for 1950 White House photographer, with Truman caricature; (8) a program picturing Truman from a 1948 campaign luncheon; (9) a cardboard ID tag from a whistle stop; (10) a rare 1949 inaugural police pass with embossed image of police badge; and (11) a scarce oversized 7" Truman/Dewey mechanical card. Excellent overall condition.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 48058 | Harry S. Truman: A Fine Collection of Ten Paper Items. Lot consists of the following items: (1) a most unusual heavy paper doorknob hanger with portrait promoting his reelection; (2) a magazine, The Democratic Digest, before September - October 1948 with Truman and family on cover; (3) an unusual magazine style pictorial biography; (4) a large 1944 DNC pamphlet with jugate of FDR and Truman; (5) A rare 8.5" x 11" broadside picturing Truman and advertising a whistle stop talk, in the company of Hubert Humphrey and Orville Freeman; (6) a scarce program from the 1948 Democratic State Convention with Truman on cover; (7) an unusual large-format Truman booklet: "He's from Missouri, the story of Harry S. Truman"; (8) a magazine-format 1944 Democratic pamphlet with jugate of Roosevelt and Truman; (9) a great 8.5" x 11" book of 1948 political cartoons from the Washington Star with a caricature of Truman, Dewey, and running mates on cover; and (10) 1949 Missouri Jefferson - Jackson victory dinner program with jugate of Truman and Barkley. All in excellent condition. A really exceptional selection of Truman paper ephemera.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 48059 | Harry S. Truman 1945 Patriotic Sheet Music. 9" x 11.75". Written by M. J. McNellis, published by Maurice Publishing Company of Kansas City, Missouri. Light ink ghosting at the lower third, otherwise in excellent condition.Sold for: $31.00. |
| 48060 | Harry S. Truman: A Group of Three Scarce Postally Used Covers. Two from 1945, invoking the memory of FDR, and one quite unusual example from 1952 dealing with the steel mill seizure crisis. All three in excellent condition.Sold for: $11.00. |
| 48061 | Very Rare Student Pass to Hear Truman and Churchill at Westminster College. 5.25" x 2.5". On March 5, 1946 President Truman introduced Winston Churchill who gave a speech thereafter known as the "Iron Curtain" speech. This yellow stiff paper pass has the students name in holograph and is printed: "Westminster College thru The John Findley Green Foundation presents the Hon. Winston Churchill introduced by President Harry S. Truman Fulton, Missouri March 5, 1946". Lightly soiled otherwise in excellent condition.Sold for: $119.50. |
| 48062 | Truman & Churchill: Five Scarce Paper Items from the 1946 Fulton, Missouri Speech. Lot consists of the following items: (1) a rare reserved seat ticket to the speech; (2) the official program from the speech with Churchill pictured on front cover; (3) the original text of Churchill's address, distributed at the event; (4) the April 1946 issue of the magazine-format Westminster College Bulletin, with coverage of the event, and photo of Truman and Churchill on cover; (5) an original snapshot of the two taken that day; and also several later commemorative items including two souvenir postal covers. All in excellent condition save for item 3, which has some age browning at upper left hand corner of cover. Sold for: $179.25. |
| 48063 | 1946 Truman and Churchill Westminster College Button from the Famous "Iron Curtain" Speech. 2". St. Louis Button Company backmark. This choice condition pinback button was issued in 1946 on the occasion of Churchill receiving an honorary degree from Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. Truman introduced Churchill and the latter delivered a speech in which coined the term "Iron Curtain". A scarce button in excellent condition.Sold for: $448.13. |
| 48064 | Harry S. Truman: A Group Lot of Seven Paper Items. Lot consists of the following: (1) unusual small red Truman & Barkley bumper strip; (2) 1948 Democratic convention employee pass; (3) Truman & Barkley club membership card from Missouri with litho button; (4) Roosevelt & Truman junior receipt; (5) Truman & Barkley jugate booklet put out by New York's Liberal Party; (6-7) two 1946 Order of De Molay membership cards (one green, one cream), picturing Truman as honorary grandmaster. All excellent condition.Sold for: $60.95. |
| 48065 | Harry S. Truman Political Cartoon Original Printer's Engraving Plate. 6" x 7 .75". Zinc. By "Carlisle". In the original transmittal envelope dated December 5, 1946. President Truman says "All Right! Now Don't Jump Around" as he is about to shoot an apple labeled "John L. Lewis Coal Dictatorship" off the top of a frightened man's head labeled "U. S. Public". In excellent condition.Sold for: $17.00. |
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| 48066 | Harry S. Truman: Typed Letter Signed as President. 7" x 9", one page, on White House letterhead, November 12, 1947, Washington, D. C. Truman writes to his old friend Judge Brown Harris back in Missouri, in part, "It takes a long time for people to find out just exactly what the trouble is but I think they are learning like the people in Jackson County, Missouri learned a long time ago that the objective of the President is the public's interest." Boldly signed. Attractively framed with a printed picture of Truman and the original transmittal envelope (21" x 15.5" overall). Original folds, else, choice.Sold for: $657.25. |
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| 48067 | Unusual 1948 Truman Anti-Republican "Crying Towel". 20.55" x 18". An example of turning your opponent's talking points back on them, this bar towel or "Republican Crying Towel" is captioned with several Republican barbs at the Democrats including "The Donkey is the only animal that can't reproduce it's [sic] kind", "That's not a dime, that's a Democratic dollar", and "I'm happy to pay taxes but I'd be just as happy paying half as much", and several other pithy sayings and caricatures. There's a 2.5" long separation at the basting on the edge of the towel and it is slightly faded, otherwise it is in very good condition.Sold for: $19.00. |
| 48068 | Presidential Election of 1948: Instructional Automatic Voting Machine. The piece, made by the Automatic Voting Machine Corporation of, Jamestown, New York measures 14.5" x 12". The voting machine has the original metal easel stand on the back and weighs approximately ten pounds. This 1948 voting machine, number 7530, is a smaller version of the actual voting machine that was used in the voting booth. Listed are the candidates, Harry Truman and Alben Barkley for President and Vice President on the Democratic ticket, and Thomas Dewey and Earl Warren for President and Vice President on the Republican ticket, with voting choices for state and national offices from the State of Connecticut (3rd Congressional District). This fabulous instructional voting machine works in the same fashion as the larger machine. The voting machine is in fine working order with some age to the paper inserts.Sold for: $41.00. |
| 48069 | Harry S. Truman: A Significant Group of Paper Items from His Famous 1948 Whistle Stop Tour. Lot consists of the following: (1) An original typed list of his political speeches from October 11-16, 1948. Includes numerous "rear platform remarks," some scheduled as closely as two-hour intervals; (2) a similar list covering October 18 - November 4; (3) a similar list summarizing September 17 - November 5; (4) a multi-page group, some typed & some printed, including list of hotel rooms, security agent assignments, railroad car assignments, automobile cavalcade car assignments, detailed instructions to staff regarding conduct during whistle stops, official party rosters, inaugural week schedules and assignments, a telegram to be used to pick up inaugural tickets, arrangements for presidential trips including Key West and the Army Navy football game, and more; and (5) a collection of four engraved, embossed menus with presidential seals, from various days during the whistle stop tour. Most items in excellent condition. A really unique collection.Sold for: $131.45. |
| 48070 | Harry S. Truman: Rare 1948 Illinois Campaign Ribbon. 2.25" x 8". Harry's portrait and the caption: "Harry S. Truman/ President/ of the United States/ Welcome/ Eldorado, Ill./ Sept. 30, 1948" printed on this slightly frayed and soiled ribbon. Our experts have never seen another example in any condition.Sold for: $358.50. |
| 48071 | Harry S. Truman: Unusual Wooden Campaign Token from His 1948 Presidential Campaign. 2¼" x 2 5/8". Printed on plywood. A most charming and whimsical little token featuring the Democratic donkey on which is printed the admonishment "Don't Change Horses in '48", below which is printed "Branson, Mo." A small mailing label with an un-cancelled 1 ½ cent stamp is attached to the token via a staple on the reverse. Excellent condition.Sold for: $25.00. |
| 48072 | Harry S. Truman: An Unusual Variety of Felt Inaugural Pennant. Much scarcer than the familiar versions with portraits. Excellent condition. Length 28".Sold for: $83.65. |
| 48073 | Rare Harry Truman Beer Label. 3" x 4.25". Bottle and neck label from a Ballantine's Burton Ale bottle brewed especially for Truman and brewed on May 12, 1934 and bottled December, 1949 as Christmas greetings from the president and vice president of the company. The label is marked "Special Brew - Not For Sale". In excellent condition.Sold for: $16.00. |
| 48074 | Harry S. Truman: A Scarce Ticket to the Official January 20, 1949 Inaugural Ball. Old Scotch tape around 4", and glue residue on verso from old album mounting. Nonetheless very presentable for display. 5.5" x 3.75".Sold for: $29.00. |
| 48075 | Harry S. Truman: Scarce 1949 Inaugural Ticket. 5" x 1 7/8". This is the scarcer version not to be confused with the much more common jugate type. In fine condition.Sold for: $65.73. |
| 48076 | Harry S. Truman: 1949 "I'm Just Wild About Harry" Inaugural Button. 2 1/8". A clean example of a Truman inauguration button in excellent condition.Sold for: $215.10. |
| 48077 | Harry S. Truman: Rare Variant Button. 2 1/8". Issued on the occasion of Truman, Minnesota's Golden Jubilee and featuring a sepia portrait of Truman with captioning in gold. The button has a few trivial areas of foxing otherwise it is in excellent condition. These badges are typically found with much more significant foxing.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 48078 | Harry S. Truman: Trio of Pennants. All examples 12" x 5". Three extremely nice felt pennants including two campaign varieties and a 1949 inauguration commemorative version. All are bright, clean and in excellent condition.Sold for: $131.45. |
| 48079 | Harry S. Truman: Four Different Large Felt Pennants. Three 1949 inaugural examples, and one later reunion pennant. One somewhat faded as usually seen, otherwise all in excellent condition. Each approximately 27".Sold for: $262.90. |
| 48081 | Harry S. Truman: A Collection of Four Felt Pennants as Shown. Includes one uncommon 1949 inaugural variety (a couple tack holes noted for strictest accuracy, length 28"), and three scarce Independence, Missouri pennants dating from the time of Truman's presidency: a small 18" example picturing the "Summer White House", and two 25" portrait varieties, one with very slight stain. All four excellent overall.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 48082 | Harry S. Truman: 1949 Inauguration Button. 3½". An uncommon pinback button with a black-and-white portrait of Truman and the caption: "Inauguration January 20, 1949 Harry S. Truman". With light wear otherwise in excellent condition.Sold for: $83.65. |
| 48083 | Harry S. Truman: Souvenir Painted Wooden Shoes. 3.5" x 9". The right shoe is painted with the flag of the United States and the Netherlands with a riband below bearing the words, "President Truman + Koningin Juliana Souvenir 1949". Behind the flags are painted a Dutch windmill and an artist's rendering of the United Nations headquarters building. The left shoe is painted with the flag of the United States and the Belgium with a riband below bearing the words, "Prins Regent Karel + President Truman Souvenir 1949". Behind the flags are painted a Belgian roadside shrine and an artist's rendering of the United Nations headquarters building. Fine.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 48084 | White House Pine Gavel. 10.5", with a plaque reading, "Original White House Material Removed in 1950" and the seal of the president of the United States. Very fine.Sold for: $310.70. |
| 48085 | 1955 "Give 'Em Hell, Harry! Souvenir Button. 2 1/8". One of the most memorable campaign slogans in American history finds its way to this great pinback button which features a portrait of Truman with the famous slogan above and a caption indicating that the button was given by Orville L. Freeman, Governor of Minnesota at a December 10, 1955 appreciation dinner given in Truman's honor.Sold for: $31.00. |
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| 48086 | Harry S. Truman: A Delightful Typed Letter Signed Highlighting His Love of Bourbon Whiskey. May 21, 1969, Independence, Missouri, 7" x 9", one page, on personal letterhead. Truman writes, in part, "It was good of you both to again remember me on my eighty-fifth with a bottle of bourbon". Boldly signed. Attractively framed with a picture of Truman (18" x 15.5" overall) and the original transmittal envelope on the back. Original folds, else mint.Sold for: $191.20. |
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| 48087 | "Southerners For Eisenhower" Campaign Button. 1½". Features colorful crossed American and Confederate flags. The 1950s saw Republicans making progress in the traditionally Democratic south. This button is a perfect icon for that political shift. The pinback button is in excellent condition.Sold for: $537.75. |
| 48088 | Bruce Shanks "'WE LIKE -' IKE" Drawing Signed "Bruce Shanks/ 11-7-56" and inscribed "To Madge Taggart" in the bottom right corner. Framed, 13" x 16". Bruce Shanks (1908-1980) was the editorial cartoonist for the Buffalo Evening News; he won the Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartooning in 1958. Madge Taggart was a judge from Buffalo. The drawing depicts the Statue of Liberty's right hand holding the torch; the flames coming from the torch spell "Ike". Fine.Sold for: $179.25. |
| 48089 | Adlai Stevenson: A Scarce 2" Pin Back Variety. Great condition on this charming slogan button. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $107.55. |
| 48090 | Adlai Stevenson: Four Better Varieties of Pinbacks. All in great shape. Sizes range from 1 3/8" to 2" as shown. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $71.70. |
| 48091 | Adlai Stevenson: Campaign Stickers, Oversize Campaign Buttons, and Convention Passes, Group of Seventeen. Various sizes, the largest button is 9". Most fine or better. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $215.10. |
| 48092 | Adlai Stevenson: Group of Forty-Five Campaign Badges, Buttons, and Pins. Various sizes, the largest 1¾" and the smallest 9/16". Most fine or better. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $203.15. |
| 48093 | Adlai Stevenson Silk Campaign Handkerchief. 16.5" x 16.5". With a large central portrait of Stevenson flanked by six smaller ones and with the famous Stevenson motto: All the way with Adlai". This hanky was issued in two sizes, this being the small and perhaps scarcer version. The hanky has old fold creases and some scattered small holes, otherwise it is in very good condition.Sold for: $39.00. |
| 48094 | Stevenson & Sparkman: A Scarce and Desirable 1952 Cloth Campaign Flag from Indiana, with the Flavor of the Indy 500. The first example we've had in some years. Crisp condition on the original stick, with a little very light soiling and water staining, mentioned purely for strictest accuracy. Beautiful display condition overall. Flag dimensions: 14.5" x 15". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $107.55. |
| 48095 | Anti-JFK Button "It's Not Jack's Money". 3½". A large pinback button with the caption: "It's Not Jack's Money He'd Spend..It's Yours". With a few small trivial stains otherwise in excellent condition.Sold for: $95.60. |
| 48096 | John F. Kennedy: Campaign Retro Earrings on their original card. Excellent. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $10.00. |
| 48097 | John F. Kennedy: PT 109 Jewelry Pendent from his 1960 campaign for the presidency. Excellent. Size: 1½". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Not Sold. |
| 48098 | JFK "Youth For Kennedy" Campaign Button. 4". Green Duck Co., Chicago maker's mark. A popular JFK pinback button with some trivial wear and stains, otherwise in excellent condition.Sold for: $65.73. |
| 48099 | John F. Kennedy: A Rare Official Appreciation Medal. Designed by Frank Gasparro, chief engraver of the US Mint. Reverse has" In Appreciation", presidential seal, and facsimile signature of JFK. Three hundred of these medals were struck for distribution to dignitaries during Kennedy's 1963 Ireland visit. We note auction sales at $425 and $687.50. Beautiful condition. Diameter 44mm.Sold for: $149.38. |
| 48100 | Great Anti-Goldwater "What--Me Worry??" Campaign Button. 2 1/8". A stark pinback button with Goldwater's head superimposed on an atomic mushroom cloud under which is captioned: "What-Me Worry??". A tough button to find and in excellent condition.Sold for: $215.10. |
| 48101 | Large Bobby Kennedy Campaign Button. 3 ½". No doubt capitalizing on the Beatlemania sweeping the country this button is captioned "I Like "Bobby" Kennedy Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!" A great pinback button in excellent condition.Sold for: $95.60. |
| 48102 | Lyndon B. Johnson: Trio of Presidential Campaign Buttons. Three bright and beautiful pinback buttons supporting LBJ including a large 2 1/8" button captioned "N.J. Young Citizens For Johnson & Humphrey 1964"; a 2" "Young Texans for Johnson"; and a 1¼" example captioned "Bristol TWP. Ladies for Lyndon Democratic Organization". All examples are in excellent condition. Sold for: $203.15. |
| 48103 | Scarce Anti-LBJ Button "All the Way With LBJ But Don't Go Near the YMCA". 4". Johnson was far in front of Barry Goldwater in 1964 when one of LBJ's top staff members, Walter Jenkins was caught in a compromising situation in the men's room of a Washington, D.C. YMCA. The scandal was a potential disaster for the Johnson campaign but was skillfully neutralized by LBJ's operatives. The pinback button is in great condition.Sold for: $31.00. |
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| 48104 | Omar Bradley Sterling Silver Presentation Tray, 10" in Diameter. The tray is engraved, "Los Angeles Chapter American Red Cross Humanitarian Award Presented to General of the Army Omar N. Bradley March 27, 1979". Above the inscription is a mounted enameled and gold American Red Cross button. The tray is marked on the bottom, "Reed & Barton Sterling X854". Moderate denting and surface wear, else, excellent.Sold for: $179.25. |
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| 48105 | Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter: Matched Pair "The People's Choice" Pins from the 1976 campaign. Highly popular caricature pins, with the Ford being the harder to find and more valuable of the pair. Choice. Size: 3". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.Sold for: $239.00. |
| 48106 | George McGovern: Rare Concert Poster, the Companion Piece to the Classic Button. Actually much harder to find than the button, especially in crisp condition. Sought by political and entertainment poster collectors alike! 24" x 17.5".Sold for: $191.20. |
| 48107 | Pair of Erotic Campaign Buttons From the 1972 Election. Each 1¼". Both parties are well-represented by these similar pinback buttons. Nixon is given support by a group called "Liberated Lovelies For Nixon 1972" and features a buxom and barely clad young women as the central motif. McGovern & Shriver must surely have been encouraged by "Liberated Ladies Like McGovern & Shriver". Obviously the Nixon support group is the rarer of the two. Both buttons are in excellent condition.Sold for: $71.70. |
| 48108 | Trio of Uncommon 1960 Nixon Campaign Buttons. Three choice pinback buttons including a 1 ¾" "Connecticut Volunteers The Nation For Nixon", a 2 1/8" "Khrushchev Does Not Want Nixon & Lodge 'I Do'", and a 3" "I'm a Connecticut Volunteer For Nixon". All buttons are in excellent condition.Sold for: $95.60. |
| 48109 | Scarce 1937 Souvenir Picture Book with Picture of "Dutch" Reagan. 8.5" x 11". A 1937 souvenir picture book for radio station WHO's Iowa Barn Dance Frolic. The souvenir book is profusely illustrated with pictures of the various radio personalities and performers including the future governor of California and United States President Ronald "Dutch" Reagan. His picture's caption reads: "...sports announcer, himself a varsity man, has a comprehensive knowledge of sports in general, and ability to put into swift running words the rapidly moving activities of sports events from an unbiased observer's viewpoint." There is trivial shelf wear to the covers and the contents have slightly toned with age, otherwise it is in excellent condition.Sold for: $25.00. |
| 48110 | Ronald Reagan: An Unusual 1953 Advertising Poster For Van Heusen Shirts. On heavy stock, a larger version of a full-page LIFE Magazine ad. Great condition. 17" x 22".Sold for: $155.35. |
| 48111 | Ronald Reagan 1985 and George H. W. Bush 1989 Presidential Inaugural Process Sets. Each set comprises eight medals in various stages of the minting process, beginning with a planchet and ending with the completed 2.75" medal. Documented are the five different strikes and the sizing, finishing, and antiquing of each medal. The eight examples for each president are mounted on walnut plaques. The Reagan set is # 40 of 50 and measures 15" x 10". The Bush set is # 37 of 50 and measures 18" x 12". Both historic sets are in excellent condition.Sold for: $418.25. |
| 48112 | Bush & Quayle: Rare 1992 Campaign GOP Member of Congress Pinback Button. 2 3/16". One of the rarest campaign buttons from the ill-fated 1992 Bush & Quayle campaign. These pinbacks were commissioned by Congressman Don Sunquist of Tennessee and given to Republican members of Congress and therefore limited in issue. This example is in fine condition.Sold for: $1,135.25. |
| 48113 | Bush & Quayle: Rare 1988 Campaign GOP Member of Congress Pinback Button. 2 1/8". A true rarity from George H. W. Bush's successful 1988 campaign for President. These pinbacks were commissioned by Congressman Don Sunquist of Tennessee and given to Republican members of Congress. Few examples of this rare pinback ever make it to the collector market. This example is in fine condition.Sold for: $896.25. |