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Engraving, Feeding The Negro Children at Beaufort, S.C.

Authentic, original woodcut engraving, that was published in Harper's Weekly, New York. Caption: Feeding The Negro Children Under Charge of the Military Authorities at Hilton Head, S.C. Although this particular illustration is undated, it was definitely published in the June 14, 1862 issue of Harper's Weekly which is easily backed up by internet research. 10 1/2 x 7 1/2. Very fine condition.

This is an authentic 1862 steel engraving that was originally found in the famous Harper's Weekly Illustrated newspaper published in New York. When I buy large...  

Autograph, Joe Frazier, Heavyweight Boxing Champ

Smokin' Joe Frazier Signed Business Card

World Heavyweight Boxing Champ

1964 Olympic Gold Medalist

Joe Frazier Lot Including His Signed Business Card

"Smokin" Joe" Frazier, well known by his nickname, was born in Beaufort, South Carolina on January 12, 1944. He died at age 67 on November 7, 2011, at Philadelphia, Pa., and is interred at Ivy Hill Cemetery.

He won the gold medal in the heavyweight boxing division at the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.

Frazier turned pro in 1965, with...  

1863 State of South Carolina 10 Cents Note

Imprinted fractional note, with vignette of South Carolina State Seal, the palmetto tree, at the center. The Bank of the State of South Carolina 10, 10, Will Pay Bearer On Demand "In Current Funds." Ten Cents over print in blue. Feb. 1, 1863. Signed in ink at the bottom. Ten, Issued under Act Feb., 1863, is printed in red on the reverse. There is a small area of paper loss at the first letter of the signature which was caused by ink burn. Overall a very nice war date example of a Southern States bank note.  

Autograph, Priscilla Presley

Wife of Elvis Presley

LIMITED EDITION 17/25

Born on May 25, 1945, at the Brooklyn Naval Hospital, in Brooklyn, New York. Her biggest claim to fame of course was being the first and only wife of the iconic singer and actor, Elvis Presley. Her biological father, James F. Wagner, from Cherrytree Township, Pennsylvania, married Priscilla's mother, Anna Iverson, on August 10, 1944. Wagner was a United States Naval pilot and was killed in a plane crash on November 3, 1945, when Priscilla was just 6 months old. In 1948, her mother Anna...  

CDV, Statesman Edward Everett

United States Congressman and Senator

United States Secretary of State

Governor of Massachusetts

He gave the keynote speech at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery in 1863

(1794-1865) Famous orator and statesman. He made many famous speeches for the Union cause, the best known being his 2 hour oration preceding President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, on November 19, 1863, at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery. During his very distinguished career he served as U.S. Congressman,...  

Autograph, General Henry C. Corbin

Colonel of the 14th United States Colored Infantry Regiment who he gallantly lead in the Civil War battles of Decatur, Alabama, and Nashville, Tennessee

Commanded African-American troops, the "Buffalo Soldiers" in the U.S. Army in the 1860's and 1870's

Was present as an aide at the death of assassinated President James A. Garfield

He was promoted to Lieutenant General, in 1906, making him the senior ranking officer on active duty in the United States Army

(1842-1909) He was born in Monroe Township, Clermont...  

National President Abraham Lincoln Monument

Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois

Stereoscopic, cabinet size photographs of the National President Abraham Lincoln Monument in Springfield, Illinois. This is a close up view of the military figures that flank President Lincoln, and it is titled, "Artillery Group." There is a detailed description on the reverse of the card explaining the artillery group depicted on this monument. Photographed by J.A.W. Pittman, for J.C. Power. Also includes the names of the Executive Committee, with the date April 18, 1882, and more. Imprint...  

1863 Scene From The American Tempest, Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis and Negro Slave

1863 dated print, January 24, 1863, 16th President of the United States, President Abraham Lincoln, Confederate President Jefferson Davis, at far left, and a negro slave in the center titled "SCENE FROM THE AMERICAN "TEMPEST." Imprint below the title, Caliban (Sambo) "YOU BEAT HIM 'NOUGH MASSA! BERRY LITTLE TIME, I'LL BEAT HIM TOO."-Shakespeare. (Nigger Translation). This engraving appeared in the January 24, 1863 issue of Punch Magazine, and depicts President Lincoln...  

G.A.R. Voucher Signed by Massachusetts Civil War Soldiers

7 1/2 x 3, imprinted form, filled out in ink.

Head-Quarters of H.S. Greenleaf Post No. 20, G.A.R.
Colraine, Apl. 17th, 1876

To J.W. Rugg, Quarter Master:

Pay to the order of Scott Brothers, Seven & 33/100 Dollars, for Rent Quarter ending Mch. 31/76

H.A. Howard, Commander

George H. Carpenter, Adjutant

E.W. Scott

Very fine.

H.A. Howard, was a 20 year old farmer, from Shelburne, Mass., when he enlisted as a sergeant, on August 27, 1862, and was mustered into Co. B, 52nd Massachusetts Infantry. ...  

Special Orders for Captain 1st Tennessee Artillery, C.S.A.

Who was captured at Vicksburg, Mississippi and exchanged as a Prisoner of War

8 x 5 1/4, imprinted form, filled out in ink.

Headquarters District of the Gulf,
Mobile, [Alabama], Febry. 3d, 1865

Special Orders
No. 34

Capt. Jas. A. Wiggs, 1st Tenn. Arty. being exchanged will report to Brig. Gen. B.M. Thomas for assignment to duty.

By Command of Major General Dabney H. Maury
D.W. Flowerree
A.A. General

[to] Capt. J.A. Wiggs
Meridian, Miss.

Light age toning and fold wear. Desirable...  

Autographed Book, Bob Gibson; From Ghetto To Glory

Member of the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame

Member of the Major League Baseball All Century Team

9 Time National League All Star

2 Time National League Cy Young Award Winner

(1935-2020) Born in Omaha, Nebraska, on November 9, 1935, he died in Omaha, Nebraska, on October 2, 2020. He played his entire MLB career for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1959 to 1975.

Career Stats: 251 wins, 174 losses. 3,117 strike outs. 2.91 earned run average. 255 complete games. 56 shutouts. no hitter on August 14, 1971...
Circa: 1968
ISBN: 68-30699  

1863 Letter Presenting Sword, Belt & Sash to Pennsylvania Officer

Lieutenant of the 28th Pennsylvania Infantry

3 pages, 7 3/4 x 10, in ink.

Bridesburg, [PA.], March 30th, 1863

Lieut. Calvin S. Hartley, Comp. "K"
28th Regt. P.V.

Dear Sir,

The undersigned residents and citizens of Bridesburg (PA.) desiring to testify in a substantial manner their appreciation of your conduct as a soldier and their pleasure at your advancement as an officer have procured for you the accompanying sword belt and sash of which we beg your acceptance as in earnest of our good feeling and...