Search Results for "civil war"

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Lot 1227: FORAGE FOR WEST POINT DURING THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold: $160

Lot 47: ARTHUR SEYSS-INQUART

Estimate: $500 - $600

Sold: $750

Lot 16: ADOLF GALLAND

Estimate: $80 - $100

Sold: $260

Lot 106: ALFRED JODL

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold: $850

Lot 1242: WORLD WAR I VICTORY NOTE POSTER

Estimate: $100 - $150

Passed

Lot 73: AMERICAN GENERALS WITH WORLD WAR II SERVICE (12)

Estimate: $200 - $300

Sold: $140

Lot 72: AMERICAN GENERALS WITH WORLD WAR II SERVICE (11)

Estimate: $100 - $150

Sold: $100

Lot 686: AMERICAN RAILROAD POSTER 'WAR TRAFFIC COMES FIRST'

Estimate: $100 - $150

Sold: $80

Lot 70: AMERICAN GENERALS WITH WORLD WAR II SERVICE (10)

Estimate: $140 - $200

Sold: $120

Lot 74: AMERICAN GENERALS WITH WORLD WAR II SERVICE (13)

Estimate: $140 - $200

Sold: $140

Lot 1248: 1870 IRON CROSS, SECOND CLASS WITH WIEDERHOLUNGSSPANGE AND JUBILAUMSSPANGE

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

Sold: $1,800

Lot 735: WORLD WAR I JEWISH WELFARE BOARD POSTER

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold: $700

Lot 736: WORLD WAR I PROPAGANDA POSTER

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold: $340

Lot 167: GERMAN PRISONER-OF-WAR LETTERS

Estimate: $60 - $80

Passed

Lot 459: '307 INJUNEERS' PATCH

Estimate: $30 - $40

Sold: $30

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Lot 1414: [ Autographs ] JOSEPH ROSENTHAL American press photographer who covered the Pacific during World War II, took the famous photograph of Marines hoisting the flag on Iwo Jima. War-date signature "Joe Rosenthal Associated Press Photographer" on a quarto

Estimate: $40 - $60

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Lot 58: Benjamin Walker (1753 1818 Revolutionary War officer aide-de-camp to both Baron von Steuben and George Washington War date A.L. S. I p. 4to Utica, Feb 22 1799 concerning debts owed by Messrs Laroche and Van Bercket and trusting that his correspondent

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold: $110

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Lot 152: Clinton B. Fisk (1828 1890 Union brigadier general who seized Camp Jackson as the war started served throughout Missouri and founded Fisk University as a school for freed men. Ornate war date signature on a card, adding rank Brig Geni. Us Vols

Estimate: $40 - $60

Sold: $28

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Lot 1305: [ Autograph ] Augustus III 1696-1763 King of Poland who established his rule in the War of Polish Succession, his electorate was occupied by the Prussians in the Seven Years War. D.S. 'Auguste Roi' as King, 1p. 4to., Varsoire, January, 1758 in

Estimate: $200 - $300

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Lot 545: [ Autographs ] A. JOSEPH REED (1741 -1785) Statesman and Revolutionary War General, he briefly served as Aide-de-camp to Washington, and was President of the Supreme Executive Council opf Pennsylvania from 1778 to 1781. War date signature as

Estimate: $75 - $100

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Lot 1363: [ Autograph ] Moshe Dayan 1915-1981 Israeli general and politician who gained decisive victories in Sinai and Gaza during the Suez War, later planned and commanded the 1967 Six Day War and served as minister of defense. Signed Time magazine cover,

Estimate: $75 - $100

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Lot 1400: [ Autograph ] World War 11 Good lot of three items signed by World War 11 military leaders, includes Adolf Galland signed 4in x 6in b/w photo showing him in uniform, and a T.L.S. on his letterhead, 1p. 4to, 1991 declining to personally answer a

Estimate: $75 - $100

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Lot 1416: [ Autograph ] Spanish-American War Relics Good lot of four relics from a New Jersey soldier who served in the Spanish-American war, includes a regulation bayonet with scabbard and unrelated sword knot leather cartridge box with brass "Nj" plate,

Estimate: $200 - $300

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Lot 1417: [ Autograph ] Spanish-American War Good lot of six original photographs, about 3in x 5in, showing various scenes from the Spanish- American War, including the sunken U.S.S. Maine, soldiers outside their tents, and a dog in a tent behind a stand of

Estimate: $50 - $75

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Lot 1383: [ Autograph ] Charles Morris 1784-1856 American naval officer who served with Decatur in the Tripolitanian War, instrumental in the escape of the Constitution during the War of 1812, and a Navy Commissioner. L.S. 1p. 4to. as navy Commissioner,

Estimate: $75 - $100

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Lot 980: Charles Norris 1784-1856 American naval officer who served with Decatur in the Tripolitanian War, instrumental in the escape of the Constitution during the War of 1812, and a Navy Commissioner. L.S. 1p 4to. as Navy Commissioner, Washington, Aug.

Estimate: $75 - $100

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Lot 54: [ Autographs ] Benjamin Lincoln 1733-1810 American Revolution major general commanding an army in the south, he was captured at Charleston and later exchanged, Secretary of War 1781-1783 Partly- printed D.S. as Secretary of War, 1p. oblong 8vo.,

Estimate: $150 - $250

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Lot 84: [ Autographs ] (Revolutionary War Pass) Scarce war date D.S. 7.5in x 2.5in, Pecks Kill [Peekskill?], Jan. 28, 1777 Major Richard Platt pens and signs a pass, in part: '...William Weaks is permitted to return home he behaving as becometh - By order of

Estimate: $150 - $250

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Lot 96: [ Autographs ] Caleb Strong 1745-1819 Revolutionary War leader, first U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and Governor of that state in the War of 1812 D.S. 1p. folio, [Boston], Aug. 13, 1812 As Governor, Strong appoints Samuel Guinn as an officer in the

Estimate: $50 - $75

Passed

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Lot 114: [ Autographs ] (Revolutionary War Requisition) New Jersey Revolutionary War requisition, an A.D.S., 1p. 6.5in x 3.25in, Elizabeth Town, July 3, 1777 Col. R. Williamson orders: '...seventy live Pounds of Beef which please to charge to me..." Very

Estimate: $75 - $100

Passed

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Lot 494: [ Autographs ] Leonidas POLK 1806-1864 Confederate lieutenant generalwho was a preacher before the war, he led with distinction at Belmontand Shiloh and was killed by cannon fire at Kennesaw Mountain. War date endorsement signed "L. Polk' as

Estimate: $500 - $700

Passed

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Lot 610: [ Autographs ] Charles H. Van Wyck 1824-1895 Union brigadier general who served throughout the war in operations about Charleston. War date D.S. 1p. folio, Folly Island, S.C., Aug.16, 1863, a signed morning report as the colonel commanding the 56th

Estimate: $75 - $100

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Lot 128: Jefferson Davis A.D.S. 1p. 7.5in x 3.5in [n.p.], [n.d. but certainly war-date], likely removed from a larger document but complete in itself. In full: Will the Sec. of War direct his attention to the matter above concerning colonel Ms. Regt. Jeffer.

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Passed

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Lot 137: S. S. Anderson Confederate Colonel, Adjutant General on Huger's Staff and who also served under Kirby Smith. War date L.S. I 4to., Richmond, Mar. 19,1862 to Gen. Benjamin Huger concerning th Secretary of War's approval of Huger's Special order No. 6

Estimate: $60 - $80

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Lot 194: John B. Floyd 1806-1863 ) Secretary of War and Confederate brigadier general who transfeffed arms to the South prior to the war, later fled Ft. Donelson prior to the battle there. Partly-printed D. S. as Governor of Virginia, 1p. folio on parchment,

Estimate: $150 - $200

Passed

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Lot 790: Lewis Cass 1782-1866 American politician and Secretary of War who directed the Black Hawk and Seminole wars. A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo., Washington, Aug. 18, 1857, a lengthy letter concerning Cass' ability to obtain positions for office seekers: ... Applicants

Estimate: $50 - $75

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Lot 416: Old Abe, The War Eagle Stereocard photograph of Old Abe , a bald eagle and mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteers who served throughout the war with the regiment and in postwar years was used to raise money at Sanitary Fairs. With a color tradecard

Estimate: $75 - $100

Passed

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Lot 577: Harry S. Truman (1884 1972 33rd President of the United States who led the country in the closing days of World War II and through the re building of Europe under the Marshall Plan and the Korean War I. S P. 10" x 8" b/w, showing Truman standing

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold: $100

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Lot 686: William L. Marcy (1786 1857 American statesman Senator, Secretary of War and Secretary of State Ls as Secretary of War lp 4to Washington Nov 4, 1846 informing Col. J. W. Webb that he shall be given consideration to command enrolled volunteers from

Estimate: $40 - $60

Passed

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Lot 702: Edwin H. Stanton (1814 1869 Secretary of War in Abraham Lincoln cabinet War date D.S. I p. 4to Washington May 8, 1863 appointing Capt Charming Clapp as Assistant Adjutant General of Volunteers and ordering him to report immediately for service Some

Estimate: $100 - $150

Sold: $135

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Lot 824: john J. Pershing (1860 1948 an general black Jack Commander of can forces in Europe in World War I. Signed book A Guide to the American Battle Fields in Europe, Washington 1927 280pp. A well-illustrated guide of European battlefields of World War I

Estimate: $75 - $100

Sold: $110

Lot 833: WORLD WAR II POSTER - Current Bid: $100.00

Estimate: $200 - $300

Sold: $280

Lot 67: JAMES A. SEDDON - Current Bid: $300.00

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold: $300

Lot 627: IRON CROSS, 2ND CLASS

Estimate: $140 - $200

Sold: $100

Lot 300: D-DAY PUBLICATIONS (5)

Estimate: $60 - $80

Sold: $120

Lot 180: GEORGE MARSHALL AND HENRY "HAP" ARNOLD - Current Bid: $60.00

Estimate: $100 - $150

Sold: $360

Lot 616: WORLD WAR I PROPOGANDA POSTER - Current Bid: $90.00

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold: $160

Lot 618: WORLD WAR I PROPOGANDA POSTER

Estimate: $200 - $300

Sold: $180

Lot 620: WORLD WAR I PROPOGANDA POSTER

Estimate: $200 - $300

Sold: $100

Lot 621: WORLD WAR I PROPOGANDA POSTER

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold: $120

Lot 126: WORLD WAR II

Estimate: $200 - $300

Sold: $100

Lot 116: BRITISH MILITARY COMMANDERS OF WORLD WAR II

Estimate: $150 - $200

Passed

Lot 356: JAPANESE CIGARETTES - Current Bid: $30.00

Estimate: $30 - $60

Sold: $50

Lot 657: WAR OF 1812 - CONNECTICUT'S GOVERNOR PREPARES FOR WAR

Estimate: $150 - $200

Passed

Lot 408: B.M.W. SENDS WAR POSTCARDS TO ITS EMPLOYEES

Estimate: $75 - $100

Sold: $120

Lot 352: GERMAN WORLD WAR II PHOTO GROUPING

Estimate: $100 - $150

Sold: $90

Lot 414: THIRD REICH POSTAGE STAMPS

Estimate: $50 - $70

Sold: $160

Lot 777: (1ST OPIUM WAR) RICHARD SAUNDERS DUNDAS

Estimate: $100 - $150

Sold: $220

Lot 406: WORLD WAR II ALLIED AND AXIS EPHEMERA

Estimate: $100 - $150

Passed

Lot 720: GERMAN VETERANS' PINS AND BADGES

Estimate: $75 - $100

Sold: $40