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1863, Carte-de-Visite of Gordon. CDV of Louisiana slave, who escaped ...mehr
1863, Carte-de-Visite of Gordon. CDV of Louisiana slave, who escaped from the cotton plantation owned by John and Bridget Lyons in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, and who enlisted in the Union Army, showing his back brutally scarred by whippings, back with "C. Seaver Jun. Photographer, 27 Tremont Row, Boston" imprint and description of the photo headlined "The Peculiar Institution", also pencil "Carried with me while in the Army 1864" VERY FINE AND RARE CARTE-DE-VISITE OF GORDON OR "WHIPPED PETER", THE ESCAPED LOUISIANA SLAVE WHO ENLISTED IN THE UNION ARMY'S CORPS D'AFRIQUE, AND WHOSE BRUTALIZED BODY BECAME A DEFINING IMAGE OF THE CIVIL WAR. This image originally appeared in the July 4, 1863 edition of Harper's Weekly, showing a similar illustration as well as illustrations of "Gordon as he entered our lines" and "Gordon in his uniform as a U.S. Soldier". The issue also included information on Battle of Milliken's Bend — the first major battle involving black troops (Harper's article is not included but can be seen in Sale 1037, lot 2869). After enlisting Gordon fought at, among other places, the Siege of Port Hudson in May 1863, which was a major assault where African American soldiers played a leading role. Ex "Clovis".
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1850, Sep. 2, St. Paul de Loando to Richfield Springs N.Y. Buff cover ...mehr
1850, Sep. 2, St. Paul de Loando to Richfield Springs N.Y. Buff cover with manuscript "U.S. Ship 'Portsmouth', St. Paul de Loando, Sept. 2d 1850" at upper left and addressed to Richfield Springs N.Y., sender's directive "Bark Sea-Mew" at lower left likely refers to a British vessel, manuscript "20" rate for two-times the 10c rate, red "Washington City D.C. Dec. 3" circular datestamp, minor edgewear, Very Fine and rare inbound use from a vessel patrolling the African coast to stop the slave trade
1860, St. Paul de Loando to New York. 3c Red on Buff Nesbitt entire ...mehr
1860, St. Paul de Loando to New York. 3c Red on Buff Nesbitt entire (U10) with sender's directive "Mohican, Loando, Sept. 8th '60" and "per Jno. Gilpin", entire cancelled by "8" handstamp struck twice with matching "Boston Ms. Nov. 2, 1860" circular datestamp and "SHIP" handstamp, minor wear, Very Fine and rare use, St. Paul de Loando was the capital of the Portuguese colony of Angola and a known area of activity for slave traders, the U.S.S. Mohican was patrolling the waters for slave traders, the Mohican captured the slave-carrying ship Erie, whose captain, Nathaniel Gordon, was hanged in 1862, the first man condemned under an 1820 Federal law declaring slave-trading a form of piracy
Andrew Jackson. Signature as President at bottom of vellum piece from ...mehr
Andrew Jackson. Signature as President at bottom of vellum piece from Commissioner of the General Land Office, dated Nov. 1, 1830, with printed "By the President" next to signature, light folds affect the signature which is clear, piece with few toned spots away from signature, Very Fine and attractive
James Buchanan. Clear signature as President at bottom of Dec. 30, ...mehr
James Buchanan. Clear signature as President at bottom of Dec. 30, 1858 letter directing the Secretary of State to authorize William W. Preston to negotiate with the government of Spain concerning commerce, claims of citizens and the cession of Cuba, Very Fine, several attempts were made to purchase Cuba in the decades before the Spanish-American War, this effort by Buchanan of course failed, accompanied by historical information on the appointment of Preston and his mission, ex Diamond
S.S. President, 1840-41. Specialized study collection of this early ...mehr
S.S. President, 1840-41. Specialized study collection of this early Cunard steamship, which completed only four transatlantic crossings before disappearing on the return trip from New York to Liverpool in March 1841, comprising 13 covers including three from the maiden outbound voyage, maiden return, second outbound (3), second return (3, including one from New Orleans with 50c plus 50c Freight Money charge), last outbound voyage, also incl. 10/29/1840 from Baltimore intended for the President but refused because Freight Money charge had not been paid, and a remarkable cover from Charleston S.C. 8/27/1840 with two large "25" handstamps (25c plus 25c Freight Money) intended for President sailing but handstamped "Too Late" in N.Y. and sent on the Blue Swallowtail Line's Roscoe, all Very Fine, a fascinating study of mail carried by this historic (and ill-fated) Cunarder, all carefully described on exhibit pages with extensive detail regarding sailings and markings, the maiden voyage covers are worth $300-400 each, the two prepaid Freight Money covers $400-500 each, and the others $100-200 each — the opportunity to acquire this significant collection in one lot is priceless, ex Arthur White
Transoceanic Mails. Extensive and outstanding collection of ...mehr
Transoceanic Mails. Extensive and outstanding collection of approximately 500 covers, strength in stampless including some inbound to U.S. from various originations, we note a 1794 use from England to Va., a use to Singapore, Algeria, several groups such as forwarders, B.N.A. cross-boarder freight, group of 1861-66 Issue including uses to Canada, France, England, Germany, few others, range of frankings, some auxiliary markings such as "Insufficiently Prepaid", some better frankings such as strip of three of No. 28, some on pages with rates and routes explained, some faults, overall selected by the owner for something unusual or for better strikes, Very Fine, a valuable treasure trove of transoceanic mails
1876 Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, Exhibit. 16-page ...mehr
1876 Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, Exhibit. 16-page single-frame intact exhibit, generally two covers to a page featuring the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, includes buildings, state exhibits, pavilions, hotels, official imprints and some domestic and foreign mail, wonderful range of illustrated designs, bearing Bank Note stamps or on postal entires, each page with good descriptions and context, some faults but overall extremely attractive with many elaborate covers including designs rarely seen, view our website PDF for the full exhibit
1876 Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, Collection and Ephemera. ...mehr
1876 Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia, Collection and Ephemera. Extensive collection in two binders, includes many covers and lots of ephemera, with announcements, numerous elaborately engraved lettersheets both used and unused, other engravings and illustrations, tags, postcards, hotel advertisements, etc., the stamped covers are mostly 3c Bank Notes (and some 1c) including most illustrated with many elaborate designs, often both front and back and some with additional advertising by Philadelphia businesses, plus numerous corner cards, also Centennial entires and we note one with an Exposition cancel, condition is mixed with faults to be found on many covers or more of these would have been made individual lots, overall a fascinating collection with great depth, better appreciated by reviewing our website PDF
Philadelphia Expositions, 1867-99. Single thick binder with covers ...mehr
Philadelphia Expositions, 1867-99. Single thick binder with covers and also a heavy emphasis on ephemera, earliest is a notice relating to an 1867 Horticultural Fair, 1c Bank Note on 1880 cover with International Exhibition of Sheep, Wool and Wool Products corner card, documents and illustrated covers for 1884 International Electrical Exhibition, but by far the largest part of the collection is a huge group of covers and ephemera for the 1899 National Export Exposition, including an unused set of picture envelopes with illustrated backs and patented envelope design, plus used examples of those envelopes, lots of other illustrated covers from the Exposition, overall an impressive hoard for the Philadelphia collector, see our website PDF
U.S. Pioneer Flight Covers. Four including AAMC Nos. 9 (Galveston ...mehr
U.S. Pioneer Flight Covers. Four including AAMC Nos. 9 (Galveston Tex. Mar. 17, 1912), 42 (Dubuque Iowa Aug. 21, 1912), 48 (Portland Or. Aug. 11, 1912) and 83 Troy Ala. Nov. 3, 1914), few minor edge flaws, Portland card with some soiling, otherwise Fine-Very Fine group, AAMC $1,000
Miscellaneous Balance of the "Penguin" Collection. Single box with ...mehr
Miscellaneous Balance of the "Penguin" Collection. Single box with odds and ends and no particular theme, couple Bank Note advertising covers including one with a delightful illustrated engraved cat corner card (the Penguin loved pussy cats), couple Confederate items, some old letters that no doubt were long separated from covers he owned, one is on a nice illustrated lettersheet featuring William Henry Harrison, a few classic covers, Black Jack cover from New Orleans and another couple Black Jacks used as revenue stamps alongside 1c 1860 on a document, couple old currency, etc., interesting group
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
Los 3003
3000.00 USD
(ca. 2596 EUR)
26.03.2026 08:30 EDT
(ca. 2596 EUR)
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Los 3007A
200.00 USD
(ca. 173 EUR)
26.03.2026 08:30 EDT
(ca. 173 EUR)
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Los 3007B
200.00 USD
(ca. 173 EUR)
26.03.2026 08:30 EDT
(ca. 173 EUR)
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Los 3665
200.00 USD
(ca. 173 EUR)
27.03.2026 11:30 EDT
(ca. 173 EUR)
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Los 3666A
300.00 USD
(ca. 260 EUR)
27.03.2026 11:30 EDT
(ca. 260 EUR)
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Los 3701
1500.00 USD
(ca. 1298 EUR)
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(ca. 1298 EUR)
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Los 3702
4000.00 USD
(ca. 3462 EUR)
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(ca. 3462 EUR)
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Los 3802
2000.00 USD
(ca. 1731 EUR)
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(ca. 1731 EUR)
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Los 3803
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2000.00 USD
(ca. 1731 EUR)
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(ca. 1731 EUR)
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Los 3804
1000.00 USD
(ca. 866 EUR)
27.03.2026 11:30 EDT
(ca. 866 EUR)
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Los 3813
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300.00 USD
(ca. 260 EUR)
27.03.2026 11:30 EDT
(ca. 260 EUR)
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Los 3898
400.00 USD
(ca. 346 EUR)
27.03.2026 11:30 EDT
(ca. 346 EUR)
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