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Worldwide Auction in Santa Clara


Autographs
 
 
Lot Photo Description Realized
Lot 1246
  Autographs, U.S. Free Frank Collection, interesting group of 40 19th Century items, incl. Wm. Armstrong, James M. Mason, Wm. Brown, Joshua Giddings, Moses Odell, Nathaniel Banks, B. Stanton, L. Sabine and other U.S. statesmen and officials, many incl. a.l.s. or d.s. with cover, careful inspection will be rewarded, Fine.
Estimate $1,500-2,000.
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Lot 1247
Autographs, Barton, Clara (1821-1912) American nurse and founder of the American Red Cross, group of covers and 3 letters, consists of 2 stampless sent to Stephen Barton (Clara's father), 9 page letter written (and signed) by Clara to Samuel (Sam) Barton on Sept 7th, 1863 while she was in Hilton Head, SC, 4 page letter written (and signed) by Clara to Mrs Samuel (Amelia) Barton from Hilton Head, SC on Nov 24th, 1863, both letters discussing many aspects of the Civil War, 4 covers address to Samuel Barton incl. Dec. 1861 P.O.W. cover and letter to Samuel Barton from his cousin being held in Richmond, VA, 2 Southern soldier letters with "Due 10" h.s., few faults, still interesting historical group, Fine.
Estimate $700-1,000.
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Realized
$776
Lot 1248
Autographs, Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) 6th President of the United States, 1825-1829, signature on free frank folded cover as Secretary of State, canceled "Washn City with "Free" h.s., to Governor of Michigan (War of 1812 hero Lewis Cass), docketed July 19, 1819, Fine. Ex. Edward Stern. Similar cover in 2007 Siegel sale realized $500 .
Estimate $500-600.
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Lot 1249
Autographs, Famous Antarctic Explorers, book with autographs and letters, incl. Kane, Hayes, Ross, Perry, Nansen and others, even a prescription form from the Byrd Expedition and a correspondence between Bill Littlewood and Admiral Byrd, have a look, Fine to Very Fine. From the Littlewood collection.
Estimate $200-300.
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Realized
$863








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