Famous Americans continued...
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
|
| 1240 |
|
 Robert Morris. Signer of
the Declaration of Independence, delegate from Pennsylvania (Continental
Congress of 1776-1778), Superintendent of Finance (1781-1784), known as the
"financier of the Revolution" and Senator (1789-1795), free frank
"private R. Morris" on cover front only and addressed to John
Hancock, ms. "Free" at top right, attractively framed with portraits of
both sender and recipient and with plaques at bottom detailing their major
achievements, Very Fine, a great historical display item (Image) |
E. 1,000-1,500 |
| 1241 |
 |
 Benjamin Rush. Signer of
the Declaration of Independence, cover endorsed "B. Rush" at bottom
left to Staunton Va., some overall wear. Very Fine, scarce (Image) |
E. 400-500 |
| 1242 |
|
 Winfield Scott. U.S.
General, presidential candidate, first commander of the Union forces in
Civil War, free frank as Maj. General "Free Winfield Scott Lieut. Genl.,
&c &c." at top right of "Head Quarters of the Army, Official Business"
imprint cover to Nicholas Frist in Philadelphia, "Washington D.C. Oct. 2"
datestamp, tears at top, Very Fine (Image) |
E. 300-400 |
| 1243 |
|
 Daniel Webster. Free
frank as U.S. Senator "Danl. Webster U.S. Senate" on cover addressed
to Conway Whittle at Union Levee P.O. Va., red "Washington D.C. Free Feb.
24" datestamp, missing top flap and some wear, Very Fine (Image) |
E. 200-300 |
| 1244 |
|
 1932 Olympics Autographed
Cover. Cacheted cover to Beverly Hills Cal., postmarked on opening day
of the Olympics and signed by Amelia Earhart, Babe Didrickson, Harold
Lloyd, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and Mildred Davis Lloyd, Very Fine,
an interesting assortment of autographs on one cover
(Image) |
E. 500-750 |
| 1245 |
|
Famous Personalities' Autographs. Approximately 18 items, mostly
cuts incl. David Lloyd-George, Anthony Eden signed photo, William Wordswoth
cut, A. Tennyson cut, Wm. Thackeray, William H. Prescott, mixed condition,
most appear Fine-Very Fine |
E. 300-400 |
| 1246 |
|
Typed Letters Signed. Box of TLS items, some better incl. mayors,
captains of industry, personalities such as Stephen Sondheim, Dean Rusk,
Archibald Cox, J. Edgar Hoover, Ann Landers, many other better, most on
letterhead, few possibly secretarial, fresh and Very Fine |
E. 300-400 |
| 1247 |
|
Autographed Covers. Several hundred, neatly arranged by theme, incl.
34 Harriet Tubman FDC's autographed by different black personalities, 1965
Governors of the State with 47 signed, 1970 Christmas signed by 11 American
Cardinals, 22 signed by different American doctors (all Nobel prize
winners), fresh and Very Fine, interesting group |
E. 500-750 |
| 1248 |
|
Historical Paper Ephemera, Four extremely interesting items, the
first is a one-page document datelined "Boston New Engld April 8th
1748" signed by William Shirley, Governor of Massachusetts (1741-1749),
asks Parliament to make a provision for 300 Pounds Sterling to pay the
troops raised "for the late intended Expedition against
Canada",addressed "To the Right Honorable William Pitt Esq.
Paymaster General of his Majesty's Land Forces, or to the Paymaster General
for the time being", 1770 deed from Plymouth Mass. ( a bit stained and
aged), 1813 two-page handwritten document from the French Minister of the
Navy entitled "Certificat D' Existence" to Paris with an enquiry concerning
a prisoner of war, official handstamps and several signatures including the
minister's, and last a wonderful ship's log from Topsham (1820-21), one
page front and back, mentions the Falkland Islands, going ashore on
uninhabitated Juan Fernandez for water (this was the home of Robinson
Crusoe in Defoe's novel), meeting a whaling vessel at sea, arriving at
"Ouhyhee" (Hawaii) where they "learned that the king was in
Woahoo" (Oahu), this has some aging and some slight flaws along folds and
edges, an exciting and valuable lot |
E. 750-1,000 |
| 1249 |
|
Paper Ephemera. Album of interesting material with 1893 Columbian
Expo ribbon, Pan-American souvenir ticket, 18th century New York tavern
liquor license, old photos, Civil War scenes, New York City scenes, four
pieces of Colonial currency, Embossed Revenues, and more, condition varies,
still an appealing lot for the specialist collector |
E. 400-500 |
| 1250 |
|
Maritime Paper Ephemera, Interesting lot of bills of lading,
receipts, checks, newspaper clippings listing sailings, a few calling
cards, etc., approximately 175 items in all from about 1818 to 1875 with a
few later, quite a number with illustrated letterheads and some checks with
printed ship names, generally Fine-Very Fine |
E. 500-750 |