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BENNINGTON VERMONT CENTENNIEL
an historic Vermont newspaper published for the Centenniel of the Battle of Bennington, Vermont. August 16, 1877 issue of the Vermont Centenniel newspaper, publ by Childs Brothers, w front page illus of the battle ground of Bennington, map of Bennington Heights showing the battle lines, illus of the Old Mill where the Battle ended, Colonel John Stark, program for the parade , & illus of the Proposed Bennington Battle Monument. 4pp vg.
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REGIMENTALLY MKD 1790 CANTEEN
a great wood keg canteen in orilginal blue paint with gothic script markings "N.G. 3 1790" and a pair of small case letters ort numerals that I cant decipher. This has carved wood feet, raised spout with tinware neck and wrought iron handle and bands. This came from a Hopewell, New Jersey estate. Iron rusty but sound and 90% paint remaining. Unresearched.
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR STATE MARKED CANTEEN
On of the best Revolutionary War items I have seen in awhile! A beautiful wood drum cannteen, w large red paint letters "M.S'.", with visible traces of the original "U.S' lettering beneath. This canteen bears a 3" 19th century ink label inscribed " Canteen used in the Revolutionary War', followed by some initials I cant read. The inscription is faded burt legible. The dark green paint canteen is approx 7" diameter, w remains of the leather loops that held the canteen sling. The canteen reverse wood is cracked and bears a stamped pair of initials "NR", also beRS a crudeLy carved pair of the same initials. The canteen came from an estate near Clinton, Massachusetts.
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EARLY NEW ORLEANS PRAYER BOOK
an American prayer book, titled "Psalm Book", publ Boston, 1834. 585pp of hymns and prayer. Nice ink inscr on inside page "Abner H Seest, La Nouvelle Orleans, 28 Juin 1835" leather covers. Avg wear.
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COLONIAL AMERICAN PAGEANT
a great outdoor photo of a 19th century Colonial Pageant, perhaps Jamestown Settlement, Virginia, or New England, perhaps Salem or Plymouth, Massachusetts Thanksgiving? A crowd of colonists w broad hats, shoe buckles, ladies w bonnets, soldiers w muskets, 16th century steel helmets & breastplates, and even a few live sheep l Circa 1890s, . 9 x 11" photo Mat chipped, but a really neat image! vg.
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GEORGETOWN DC NEWS WAR OF 1812
Federal Republican newspaper, Georgetown, DC, Feb 1, 1813, w 6pp war news, call for troops, also runaway slave ads. Vg. An historic issue, printed just before the British Fleet's attempt to capture the US cannon foundry at Georgetown. Vg & complete issue.
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PRESIDENT WASHINGTON
Original India Proof Engraving. one of only 100 Copies made, publ by Vertue & Yorston, NYC. 16x12 " w 8x10" seated image of Washington, w inset view of battle of Trenton. fine image. this Civil War era series is unmarked, comes w copy of Gallery Edition frontspiece. mild foxing on mat only.
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COLONIAL AMERICAN SEA CHEST
an amazing & historic sea chest, handcarved w deerhide cover, decor w brass tacks, w domed lid mkd w owners initials- "EPS" w tacks. wrought iron fittings, inside w orig decor paper lining. w old label w family history, idd to Maine Sea Captain Jonathan Swift's wife, Elizabeth Swift, born 1731, Falmouth Massachusetts. uncleaned, vg. 26 x 14 x 12". documented history, A great American nautical history item!
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REVOLUTIONARY WAY SOLDIER'S PAY
Revolutionary War Soldier's pay certificate, issued by the State of Connecticut, "Connecticut Line, Continental Army" issued June 1, 1782, w ornate border, mkd "The State doth owe to Mr Bliss Hart who hath served in the Connecticut Line of the Continental Army being one forth of the balance due to him, which sum shall be paid to him in gold or silver". Issued at Hartford, Ct & sgd by Treasurer John Lawrence. 8 x 5" ptd/ink, w cancellation hole indicating the soldier had been paid. Rev w archive repair. Vg. Bliss Hart was born in Southington, Ct, died in Brookfield, Ohio, 1831.
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WELSH REGIMENT BUTTON
A very handsome pair of early Victorian British Army coat buttons- worn by the Royal Wesh Fusilers, circa early 19th century I beleive. vg. One piece cast brass with gilt finish, applied back loop, and raised letter maker mks, "Edw Armfield Birmingham " The pair
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EARLY HYPNOTISM JOURNAL
Hypnotism, or Amimal Magnetism, began in the mid 18th century, touted widely as a cure for a variety of medical conditions and use in painless surgery. August, 1817 issue of the "Bibliotheque du Magnetisme Animal". the Journal of the Mesmer Society, w the latest investigations & medical experiments. ink identified to the noted German Philosopher, Livan Ess, Marburg, Germany vg. Scarce, very early pioneering work on hypnotism.
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EARLYHORSEMAN'S STIRRUPS
Pair of massive wrought iron stirrups- military style bucket shape stirrups, w incised decorative lines & 2-pc riveted construction, circa 1600-1700s. vg.
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JOSIAH BARTLETT HORSE BIT
A very nice example of a Revolutionary War horse watering bit, jointed and hand forged, from the 1989 Josiah Bartlett Museum sale. Josiah Bartlett was a Signer of the Declaration of Independence, from Kingston, New Hampshire. Good examples of these bits, excavated from NY camps are shown in Neumann & Kravic "Collectors Illus Encyclopedia of the American Revolution (p188). This bit is complete , rusty, with a fragment of original hand-stitched leather attached. comes w sale info & illus. A nice piece of history!
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1709 NEWSPAPER
"The Tatler" 1709 London newspaper. 2pp vg cond w news, & London gossip. a popular newspaper in the colonial American coffeehouses. A very early colonial newspaper.
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SAMUEL COLT FAMILY
Elisha Colt was Connecticut's first State Comptroller, an office established to settle acconts & expenses incurred during the Revolutionary War. Colt, who lived to 1848, loaned his young cousin Sam the money to build the Colt Firearms factory in 1847.
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