Search Results for "civil war"

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Lot 1406: [ Autograph ] Philippe Petain 1856-1951 French marshal who defended Verdun in World War 1, later Premier of Nazi-sympathetic Vichy France Signature and date April 23, 1932 on the front of his personal calling card.

Estimate: $50 - $75

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Lot 1412: [ Autograph ] William T. Sampson 1840-1902 American naval officer responsible for the destruction of Cervera's fleet in the Spanish American War. Signature with rank "R. Adm. U.S.N. " dated Nov. 26, 1898, on a slip of paper.

Estimate: $30 - $40

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Lot 1376: [ Autograph ] Douglas MacArthur War-date postal cover honoring "MacArthur of the Philippines' showing a portrait of Macarthur amidstan eagle and flags, with Franklin D. Roosevelt three cent stamps canceled July 27, 1945 and signed in full at bottom.

Estimate: $100 - $200

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Lot 1379: [ Autograph ] Helmuth Von Moltke 1800-1891 Prussian Field Marshall who, with the support of Bismarck, reorganized the Prussian Army and led it in successful wars against Denmark, Austria and France. Signature with rank as Feldmarshal on a white card.

Estimate: $50 - $75

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Lot 1078: [ Autograph ] Richard M. Nixon his book The Real War, Warner Books, New York, 1980, inscribed and signed on the half-title page. Small stain on foredge, with dustjacket.

Estimate: $100 - $150

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Lot 1098: [ Autograph ] Gerald R. Ford his book The War Powers Resolution: A Constitutional Crisis? Butte College Press, 1992, limited edition of 250 copies, signed on half-title page. A scarcer Ford book.

Estimate: $100 - $150

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Lot 572: [ Autographs ] ULYSSES S. GRANT (1822 - 1885) Eighteenth President ofthe United States and Union Lieutenant General. War-date signature ona small sheet: "U. S. Grant Lt. Gen. U.S.A. August 1st, 1864" Mounted very good.

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Lot 601: [ Autographs ] DANIEL BUTTERFIELD War-date E.S. "Respectfully forwarded and approved, Dan.Butterfield, Brig.Genl." on the verso of a letter from a Col. Henry Lansing recommending the promotion of a Waldo Sprague to the rank of ensign. Very good.

Estimate: $150 - $200

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Lot 629: [ Autographs ] WILLIAM H. FRENCH (1815 - 1881) Union major general who fought through the entire war, including at Antietam, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. Signature adding rank as major general of volunteers. Mounted, a marginal spot, overall

Estimate: $30 - $50

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Lot 511: [ Autographs ] JOSIAH BARTLETT (1729 - 1795) Signer of the Declaration of Independence, physician and Revolutionary War officer.Bartlett was also the first "President" and Governor of New Hampshire. Signature "Jos. Bartlett" on a small sheet.

Estimate: $250 - $350

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Lot 638: [ Autographs ] Thomas J. Wood 1823-1906 Union major general who fought at Chickamauga and with Sherman at Atlanta and Franklin. War date endorsement signed, [n.p.), May 15, 1862: 'Th. J. Wood, Brig. Genl Vols., Comdg'

Estimate: $50 - $75

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Lot 930: Gamal Abdel Nasser 1918-1970 President of Egypt, seized power in the overthrowing of Farouk, built the Aswan Dam defeated by Israel in the 1967 War. T.L.S. 1p. 4to. on Prime Minister's letterhead, Cairo, May 11, 1955 acknowledging a letter and

Estimate: $150 - $200

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Lot 961: Adolph Galland 1911-1996 German fighter ace of World War II (104 kills and general of fighter commands. his book The First and the Last, Bantam Books, New York, 1982, paperback, signed on half-title page.

Estimate: $40 - $60

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Lot 968: Joseph-Jacques Joffre (1852-1931 French Marshall and commander in chief of the French armies in World War I, victorious at the battle of die Mame. Signature on a slip of paper, 1922

Estimate: $30 - $50

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Lot 971: Lyman Lemnitzer American general of World War Ii. T.L. S. 1p. 8vo., [Washington], Feb. 12,1960, on Army Chief of Staff letterhead forwarding his autograph.

Estimate: $30 - $40

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Lot 986: William T. Sampson 1840-1902 American naval officer responsible for the destruction of Cerveras fleet in the Spanish- American War. Signature with rank "R Adm. U.S.N." dated Nov. 26, 1898, on a slip of paper.

Estimate: $30 - $40

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Lot 988: Winfield Scott Schley 1839-1909 American naval officer who, under Sampson, destroyed the Spanish fleet in the Spanish- American War. A. L.S. 1p. 8vo.,., Washington, Dec. 14,1905, a humorous letter declining to purchase a book.

Estimate: $100 - $150

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Lot 990: William B. Shubrick 1790-1874 American naval officer who commanded the Pacific Squadron in the Mexican War. A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., New York, Oct. 3 [n.y.] to his wife. Friendly content concerning attending a sermon and giving his travel plans.

Estimate: $75 - $100

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Lot 1084: Anthony Fokker 1890-1939 American aircraft designer and builder, manufactured German pursuit planes used in World War I, invented apparatus permitting one to shoot through a propellers field. Large, dark signature on a card.

Estimate: $60 - $80

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Lot 95: [ Autographs ] Arthur St. Clair 1734-1818 Revolutionary War major general serving at Trenton and Princeton, commanded Ft. Ticonderoga, President of the Continental Congress and first governor of the Northwest Territory. Signature "Ar. St. Clair' on a

Estimate: $100 - $200

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Lot 97: [ Autographs ] Jonathan Trumbull 1710-1785 American statesman and Colonial Governor of Connecticut who was the only governor to side with the Americans during the Revolutionary War. Signature removed from letter, one light fold.

Estimate: $40 - $60

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Lot 1502: Betty Grable 1916-1973 American actress and pin-up girl of World War II. S.P. 5in x 7in b/w, a vintage close-up, ca. 1938, signed at top.

Estimate: $40 - $60

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Lot 354: [ Autographs ] Robert M. T. Hunter 1809-1887 Confederate Secretary of State who succeeded Toombs, arrested by the Federals at war's end.Signature and sentiment on a lined slip, removed from a letter.

Estimate: $75 - $100

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Lot 376: [ Autographs ] Joseph F. Knipe 1823-1901 Union brigadier general wounded at Resaca, twice at Winchester and a fourth time at Cedar Mountain. War date endorsement as brigadier general, Sep. 13, 1864, approving and forwarding a document.

Estimate: $40 - $60

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Lot 430: [ Autographs ] (Libby Prison) Cabinet-sized photograph, 6.5in x 4in, showing the infamous Confederate Libby prison in Richmond shortly after the war. No backstamp, ca. 1867

Estimate: $100 - $200

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Lot 487: [ Autographs ] John G. Parke 1827-1900 Union major general who fought under Burnside at New Bern, Antietam, Fredericksburg and Vicksburg. War date signature adding rank: "Maj. Genl Vols." Mounted,very good.

Estimate: $40 - $60

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Lot 519: [ Autographs ] (William S. Rosecrans) Printed War Department GeneralOrder No. 28, Washington, Jan. 22, 1864, in which Rosecrans is appointed "...to the command of the Department of Missouri...'and instructing that John M. Schofield report to General

Estimate: $40 - $60

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Lot 526: [ Autographs ] John M. Schofield 1831-1906 Union major general who led a corps at Kennesaw Mountain, Atlanta, and in the Carolinas. D.S.1p. 16mo., Aug. 21, 1868, a partly-printed War Department pass issuedto John C. Campbell.

Estimate: $40 - $60

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Lot 551: [ Autographs ] John Slidell 1793-1871 Confederate diplomat. While on a mission with James M. Mason to win support of France, he was arrested onboard the British steamer Trent by Federal forces, nearly causing Britain to enter the war on the side of

Estimate: $75 - $100

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Lot 608: [ Autographs ] Emory Upton 1839-1881 Union brigadier general who fought at Fredericksburg and Gettysburg, wounded at Spotsylvania and defended Washington from Earty's raid. Bold war-date signature on a small card adding rank: "Bt. Maj. Gen. U.S.

Estimate: $40 - $60

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Lot 596: William McKinley D.S. as President, 1p. folio, Washington, May 27, 1901, a military commission of Guy Cushman as First Lieutenant of Cavalry , countersigned by Secretary of War Elihu Root. Fine condition, never folded.

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Lot 605: Theodore Roosevelt D.S. Theodore Roosevelt as President, 1p. folio, Washington, Dec. 26, 1901, on vellum, a military appointment of Guy Cushman as First Lieutenant of Cavalry . Countersigned by Secretary of War Elihu Root. With eagle, flag and

Estimate: $600 - $800

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Lot 667: Harry S. Truman T.L.S, on his letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Independence, Feb. 16, 1953 to Dr. Joseph Broadman. Truman expresses his thanks for ...a pamphlet by Professor Ayars regarding the Broadman Library of World War I and Ii.

Estimate: $100 - $150

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Lot 80: Jesse Root 1736-1822 Revolutionary War officer, member of the Continental Congress and Committee of Safety, served directly under Washington. A.D. S. 1p. 12mo., [n.p.], April, 1789, a receipt to relative Ephraim Root for nine pounds on account of

Estimate: $60 - $80

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Lot 117: (Revolutionary Surgeon's Pay Receipt) Scarce Revolutionary War surgeon!s pay receipt, 1p. oblong 8vo., partly printed, Hartford, Nov 23, 1782 making a 237 pound payment to Thomas Skinner who signs adding Surgn . Fine condition.

Estimate: $100 - $150

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Lot 140: Thomas J. Amory War date D. S. 1p. 4to., June, 1861, to future Maj. General Darius N. Couch, a receipt for the return of 960 Model 1842 muskets and other equipment to government stock.

Estimate: $75 - $100

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Lot 239: Isham G. Harris 1818-1897 Confederate Governor of Tennessee and A.S. Johnston's aide-de-camp at the start of the war. A.L.S. 1p. 8vo. on Senate letterhead, Washington, Aug. 3, 1882 thanking his correspondent for a flattering newspaper notice.

Estimate: $75 - $100

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Lot 246: Robert M. T. Hunter 1809-1887 Confederate Secretary of State who succeeded Toombs, arrested by the Federals at wars end. Signature R M T Hunter Virginia on a card.

Estimate: $60 - $80

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Lot 257: J. Warren Keiffer 1836-1932 Union general breveted for Petersburg to Appomattox, later served in the Spanish-American War. Signature on a card, dated Dec. 5, 1905

Estimate: $30 - $50

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Lot 198: [ Autographs ] James M. Cutts Union officer and a Medal of Honor winner for gallantry in action at the Wilderness, Petersburg and Spotsylvania. War date D.S. 1p. 4to., Washington, Sep. 23, 1862, a Treasury Department claim for a bounty for a deceased

Estimate: $40 - $60

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Lot 216: [ Autographs ] Jubal A. Early 1819-1894 Confederate major general who fought throughout the war, leading a division at Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg and Spotsylvania, and conducted a threatening raid on Washington. Signature on a card: "J.

Estimate: $300 - $400

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Lot 221: [ Autographs ] Hugh B. Ewing 1826-1905 Union brigadier general who fought at Vicksburg and Missionary Ridge. War date signature, Kansas,Jan. 8,1863: "Hugh B. Ewing, Brig. Gen. "

Estimate: $30 - $50

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Lot 225: [ Autographs ] Edward Ferrero 1831-1899 Union general accused of drinking rum with General Ledlie while his black troops assaulted theCrater at Petersburg. War date signature with rank, "Brig. Gen. Comdg", removed from a document.

Estimate: $60 - $80

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Lot 226: [ Autographs ] Andrew H. Foote 1806-1863 Union admiral crucial in the attacks on Forts Henry and Donelson, and at Island No. 10 he diedduring the war of disease. Signature from a Navy Department document,closely-cut at right.

Estimate: $30 - $50

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Lot 172: James Cooper 1810-1863 Union brigadier general of Maryland volunteers and commander of Camp Chase, where he died during the war. Bold signature on a card, mounted. E550-75

Estimate: $550 - $75

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Lot 181: Charles A. Dana 1819-1897 Lincoln's Asst. Secretary of War who proved able in the field, reporting to Lincoln on operations and officers' sentiments. A.Q.S. on a card, New York, 1896: Stand by the Constitution and the Flag .

Estimate: $30 - $50

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Lot 66: Oliver Wolcott, Jr D.S. lp oblong 8vo Hartford Aug 17 1779 an order to pay ten pounds to Revolutionary War Post Rider Jesse Brown and signed by Brown on verso as well

Estimate: $60 - $80

Sold: $33

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Lot 70: (Loyalist Newspaper Rare late Revolutionary War Loyalist newspaper The Royal Gazette New York Jan 11, 1783 bearing the seal of George III in the masthead Anecdotal local and foreign news with advertisements concerning slave auctions and cock fighting

Estimate: $150 - $250

Sold: $210

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Lot 75: revolutionary War Pay Order A partly printed order 1 p. 16mo Hartford Dec. 1, 1781 instructing that Ralph Pomeroy be paid six pounds lawfull Silver Money from state funds

Estimate: $30 - $50

Sold: $25

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Lot 834: John Randolph 1773-1833 John Randolph of Roanoke , American statesman and brilliant orator, an opponent of Jefferson who resisted the War of 1812 and the Missouri Compromise. Franking signature J Randolph removed from an envelope, mounted.

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Lot 825: William L. Marcy 1786-1857 American statesman, Senator, Secretary of War 1845-1849 and Secretary of State 1853- 1857 A.L.S. 1p. 4to., [n.p ], May 24 [n.y.], an involved letter concerning a meeting with an acquaintance and a proposed boat trip.

Estimate: $60 - $80

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Lot 831: George W. Norris 1861-1944 American politician, author of 20th Amendment to the Constitution, opposed U.S. entry into World War I. Bold signature on a slip of paper.

Estimate: $30 - $50

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Lot 379: Israel Vogdes 1816-1873 Union brigadier general who commanded forces at Folly Island and headed the defenses of Norfolk. Probable war date signature with rank Brig. Genl , mounted. E440-60

Estimate: $440 - $60

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Lot 410: Israel C. Woodruff War date L.S. 1p. 4to., Washington, Mar. 8, 1864 to a congressman stressing the importance of informing a cadet of his nomination to attend West Point. Fine. E300-50

Estimate: $300 - $50

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Lot 420: (William S. Rosecrans) Printed War Department General Order No. 28, Washington, Jan. 22, 1864, in which Rosecrans is appointed to the command of the Department of Missouri. and instructing that John M. Schofield report to Gen. Grant for further duty.

Estimate: $40 - $60

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Lot 213: J. Warren Keiffer (1836 1932 Union general breveted for Petersburg to Appomattox, later served in the Spanish American War Als on House of Representatives letterhead, lp 8vo., Washington Jan 31 1885 friendly content sending his autograph Boldly

Estimate: $50 - $75

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Lot 317: Edward D. Townsend (1817 1893 Union brevet brigadier general and chief of staff to Winfield Scott War date franked envelope with unsigned letter within forwarding a military commission to Lt Charles Warner at Fort McHenry. Some soiling

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Lot 319: Daniel T. Van Buren (1926 1890 Union brevet brigadier general on the staffs of Dix and Hooker War date D.S. signed three times in the field April 1863 a requisition for stationery supplies for 7th Corps Headquarters Very good

Estimate: $75 - $100

Sold: $55

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Lot 320: Charles Van Wyck (1824 1895 Union brigadier general who served throughout the war in operations about Charleston. Als lp 8yo., [n.p. ], May 10 1868 mentioning that some resolutions had been received Some chipping on left margin

Estimate: $75 - $100

Sold: $40

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Lot 682: Henry Kissinger (b. 192 American statesman and diplomat effective in ending the Vietnam War Secretary of State for Richard Nixon Brief Tls on his letterhead, [n.p.] June 9 1982 thanking a man for his letter Folds light soiling

Estimate: $30 - $50

Sold: $30