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Sale 360
U.S., British and Worldwide
Stamps, Documents and Autographs
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Lot 20 |
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United States Speakers of the House of Representatives, From the first speaker Muhlenberg to Tip O'Neill; 38 of the 47 speakers of this period; just a few clipped signatures early, but mostly ALS or later TLS, about half while speakers, mostly on "The Speaker Rooms" stationery beginning in the 1880s. Generally F-VF; a fine collection of these important Congressmen.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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Lot 21 |
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Blair, Montgomery (1813-1883) Postmaster-General under Lincoln, DS, 1863 printed Post Office draft ordering J. Cobb, Postmaster of Middlebury, Vt. to pay E.C. Abbott signed "M. Blair" as Postmaster-Gen.,for services, and signed by Auditor small pinhole not affecting signatures, couple barely perceptible folds, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 22 |
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Bryan, William J. (1860-1925), three time presidential candidate, Secretary of State under Wilson, and argued for the prosecution in the Scopes Trial, autograph letter signed "W.J. Bryan", one page 8½" x 11:, Lincoln Nebraska May 27, 1898, recommending to oil inspector Robert E. Burke, he should meet with J Christopher, couple tiny holes at intersecting fold, Very Good.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 23 |
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Burr, Aaron (1756-1836), Vice President under Jefferson, autograph letter signed "AB", one page other side address panel, 8" x 10", 15 March 1799, Burr writes to William Jackson about Peter Van Gaasbeek, and discusses some letters to be placed in a book, small loss at left from wax seal opening, scattered light toning, Very Good, as Burr and Gaasbeek were often involved in intrigues, this letter might benefit from some research.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 24 |
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Calhoun, John C. (1782-1850), Vice President under John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson, Secterary of State, Secretary of War, etc., letter signed as Secretary of War "J.C. Calhoun", one page 7½" x 10", Department of War May 3, 1821, Calhoun writes to Capt John Le Conte, inviting him to watch the cadets at West Point be examined in their studies, negligible abrasions, one affecting one letter, archival tape reinforcing separation, Very Good.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 25 |
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Clay, Henry (1777-1852), Senator, Speaker of the House, Secretary of State, etc., autograph letter signed as Speaker of the House "H. Clay", one sheet 7½" x 5¼", H of R 13 Feb. 1824, to an unidentified general and mentioning Supreme Court Justice (Bushrod) Washington, old mounting remnants on reverse, negligible stains, Very Good.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 26 |
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Clinton, DeWitt (1769-1828), New York Politician who as Governor was a major figure in the construction of the Erie Canal, partly printed document signed "DeWitt Clinton" as Governor of New York, one page 15" x 7½", April 24th 1821, military commission, light overall toning, split in half vertically, partly re-joined, includes an engraved portrait, Good.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 27 |
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Colfax, Schuyler (1823-1885), Vice President under Grant, somewhat pointed autograph letter signed in pencil "Schuyler Colfax" as Speaker of the House, one page two adjoining sheets 5" x 7½", no place but obviously during the Johnson impeachement hearings, addressed in his hand to "Senator (H.B.) Anthony" and signed again "Schuyler Colfax" in full: "My Dear Senator, If it will not affect your impartiality to receive a note from one of the persecutors during the trial, I would like a printed copy of your Senate rules which you finally coaxed the Senate to adopt. Yrs, with due reserve/Schuyler. Small paper fault at right, not affecting any of the letter or address, fresh, Very Good.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 28 |
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Dallas, George M. (1792-1864), Vice President under Polk, autograph letter signed "G.M. Dallas" as Vice President, one page two adjoining sheets, 7½" x 10", Sept 6, 1848, inquiring "Whether the United States have made any treaties of a later date than Nov. 1845 (except the recent Treaty of Peace) and, if they have, with what countries? Are you aware of any on the Senates calendar undisposed of ? — I mean, excluding Indian Treaties," minor paper losses in corners, fresh, Very Good.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 29 |
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Hamlin, Hannibal (1809-1891), Vice President under Lincoln, autograph letter signed "H Hamlin" as Congressman from Maine, one page 7" x 10", Washington Dec 6, 1845, writing to President Polk, praising former Congressman (and fellow Mainer) Joseph Hall, affixed to another sheet, Very Good.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 30 |
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Johnson, Richard M. (1780-1850), Vice President under Van Buren, autograph letter signed "Rh M Johnson", one side two adjoining sheets one page 8" x 10", Senate Chambers Oct. 9, 1837, discussing a memorial to the senate, minor paper loss and small split, Very Good.
Estimate 75 - 100
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Lot 31 |
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Seward, William (1801-1872), Secretary of State under Lincoln and Johnson, autograph letter signed "William H. Seward" as Senator to NY, one page two adjoining sheets 4½" x 7½", Auburn November 11, 1857, apparently concerning a religious matter, "I have written to my friend Archbishop Hughes of New York…", some light mounting stains on reverse of 4th sheet, Very Good.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 32 |
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Seymour, Horatio (1810-1886), Governor of New York and Presidential candidate (1868), autograph letter signed "Horatio Seymour", one page two adjoining sheets, address panel on back, 8" x 10", Buffalo October 23, 1856, discussing his political travels and views on an upcoming election, the letter is fine, the address panel is a bit soiled, with tear.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 33 |
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Stephens, Alexander (1812-1883), Vice President of the Confederate States, autograph letter signed "Alexander Stephens" as Congressman from Georgia, one page two adjoining sheets, 8" x 10", Washington D.C. 6th December 1848, looking for information on a Revolutionary War solder, folds and fainting toning, Very Good.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 34 |
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Stephens, Alexander (1812-1883), Vice President of the Confederate States, and after the war, Congressman, Senator and Governor of Georgia, autograph telegram signed "Alexander Stephens MC of Ga", 10" x 5½", Feb 5, 1880, asking John Sherman (Secretary of the Treasury under Hayes, Secretary of State under McKinley) about renumeration for two governmental positions, a little edge wear, minor tear and tiny hole, Very Good.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 35 |
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Trumbull Sr., Jonathan (1710-1785), Governor of Connecticut Colony and as a State— the only person to have served in both capacities for any Colony/State, three documents written mostly or entirely in his hand: the first is a list of taxes owed, 10th May 1763, signed front and back "Jon'th Trumble Assist" (an earlier spelling he employed); the second is a subpoena issued "In his Majesty's Name", 29th of June 1769, signed "Jon'th Trumbull D Gov", as Lieutenant Governor of the Colony of Connecticut; the third a war dated order to give Eben Robinson, the quartermaster some funds to purchase paper, signed "Jon'th Trumbull" as Governor of the State of Connecticut, generally Very Good.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 36 |
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Trumbull Jr., Jonathan (1740-1809), Second Speaker of the House, Aide-de-Camp to George Washington, autograph letter signed as Speaker "J Trumbull", one sheet two sides 7½" x 9½", Philadelphia 8th Feb 1793, writes "your Excellency (in all likelihood, Washington), most doubtless have seen in some newspapers the resolutions introduced to the House of Representatives by Mr. Giles of Virginia calling on the Secretary of the Treasury (Hamilton) for certain explanations…", Giles was against Hamilton's idea of a National Bank and Trumbull communicated to "Your Excellency" his thought that Giles was "not the most honorable", small piece out at right, Very Good.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 37 |
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Wolcott Jr., Oliver (1760-1833), Second Secretary of the Treasury, Governor of Connecticut, top portion of document signed "Oliv. Wolcott", one sheet 7" x 6", Aug 5, 1799, Treasury Department, issuing a pay order to Edward Pope Esquire, collector of New Bedford to advance Martin Lincoln One Thousand Dollars, Very Good.
Estimate 150 - 200
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