American Revolutionary War Collection 2012-12-15 Auction - 33 Price Results - RR Auction in NH
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1001: Proctor-Sang-Newell Collection of Signers1029: George Washington1019: William Hooper
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Nashua, NH, United States
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RR Auction is proud to present the Proctor "Sang" Newell Collection of Signers of the Declaration of Independence. A complete set of all 56 men who signed this historic document, this collection represents the ultimate accomplishment in American autograph collecting. Of the precious few complete collections of Signers known to exist, this set is one of the finest quality sets ever offered. Most of the examples are substantial-length letters, many of which feature significant historical content by some of the nation's most important Founding Fathers. The centerpiece of any complete set of Signers is the rarest of them all, the autograph of Button Gwinnett. According to the most recent published census, only 51 examples of his hand are known to exist?and only eleven remain in private hands.* The Proctor-Sang-Newell Collection features a superb example: a historic 1773 document signed by the Georgia Signer at an important moment in his life. The Gwinnett complemented by other rare and uncommon Signers including Thomas Lynch, Jr. and Arthur Middleton (South Carolina), Joseph Hewes and John Penn (North Carolina), Thomas Nelson, Jr. (Virginia), George Taylor (Pennsylvania), and Lyman Hall (Georgia). It is the enormous scarcity of these signatures that make collecting all 56 Signers a near impossible feat. These great rarities are accompanied by numerous extraordinary-content letters by some of the most important Founding Fathers written at key moments in American history. John Adams announces the arrival of Rochambeau's army in America in a 1780 letter from Paris to Gen. Nathanael Greene and adds, "America is the City, Set upon a Hill." Adams' longtime friend (and rival) Thomas Jefferson is featured as well in a 1781 letter (also to Greene) promising reinforcements that would battle General Cornwallis and help set the stage for Yorktown.
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Declaration of Independence: Scarce engraved broadside, “In Congress, July 4, 1776. The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America. When in the Course of Human Events." [Washington, D.C.,] engraved by W.J.
1000: Declaration of IndependenceEst. $20,000-$25,000Lot Passed
Proctor-Sang-Newell Collection of Signers: A complete set of all 56 men who signed this historic document, this collection represents the ultimate accomplishment in American autograph collecting. Of the precious few complete collections of
1001: Proctor-Sang-Newell Collection of SignersEst. $1,200,000-$1,500,000Lot Passed
Josiah Bartlett: Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire and physician (1729–1795). Manuscript ADS, one page, 12.25 x 8.5, January 1, 1778. Document from The State of New Hampshire to Josiah
1002: Josiah BartlettEst. $6,000-$8,000Lot Passed
Matthew Thornton: Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire (1714–1803). Scarce and fine content war-dated ALS, signed "Matthew Thornton," as President of the New Hampshire Committee of Safety,
1003: Matthew ThorntonEst. $12,000-$15,000Lot Passed
Elbridge Gerry: Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Massachusetts (1744–1814). Governor of Massachusetts (1810–1812) and Vice President of the United States (1813–1814). ALS, signed, "E. Gerry,"one
1004: Elbridge GerryEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
William Ellery: Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island (1727–1820). ALS, "Wm Ellery," one page, 7.75 x 9.5, March 23, 1815, Worcester. Addressed in his hand on the integral transmittal panel
1005: William ElleryEst. $1,000-$2,000Lot Passed
John Hancock: Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Massachusetts and President of the Continental Congress at the time of the document's approval (1737–1793). Revolutionary War-dated ALS signed “John
1006: John HancockEst. $15,000-$20,000Lot Passed
Stephen Hopkins: Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island (1707–1785). Governor of Rhode Island for several terms between 1755 and 1768. Rare ALS, signed “Step Hopkins,” one page, 6.25 x
1007: Stephen HopkinsEst. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed
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Samuel Huntington: Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1731–1796). President of the Continental Congress (1779–1781) and Governor of Connecticut (1786–1796). Fine content war-dated LS,
1008: Samuel HuntingtonEst. $3,000-$5,000
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William Floyd: Manuscript DS signed “Wm. Floyd,” one page, 5.25 x 7, November 23, 1784. Warrant for New York State Treasurer Gerard Bancker, written out by Isaac Roosevelt. In full: “You are hereby authorised
1009: William FloydEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Lewis Morris: Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New York (1726–1798). ALS, signed "Lewis Morris," one page, both sides, 7.75 x 13, August 15, 1795, Morrisiana, [New York], addressed on the integral
1010: Lewis MorrisEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed
Robert Morris: Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1734–1806). Morris was known as the ‘Financier of the Revolution,’ who leveraged his own monies and financial acumen to help raise
1011: Robert MorrisEst. $20,000-$25,000Lot Passed
John Hart: Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey (c. 1711–1779). War-dated manuscript DS, signed "John Hart,” as Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly with a six-line endorsement in
1012: John HartEst. $12,000-$15,000Lot Passed
John Morton: Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1725–1777). Rare party-printed war-dated DS, signed "John Morton Speaker," as Speaker of the Pennsylvania Assembly, one page, 13.25 x
1013: John MortonEst. $5,000-$6,000Lot Passed
James Wilson: Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1742–1798). In 1789, he became one of the original nine justices appointed by Washington to the Supreme Court. War-dated ALS, one page,
1014: James WilsonEst. $1,000-$2,000Lot Passed
George Ross: Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1730–1779). Rare ALS, signed, "Geo: Ross," one page, both sides, 7.5 x 11.75, no date, no place, to his brother Getty in his hometown of
1015: George RossEst. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed
Charles Carroll of Carrollton: ALS signed “Ch. Carroll of Carrollton,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, November 18, 1825. Letter to James F. Brice. In full: “On my arrival yesterday at this city I found yr letter of the
1016: Charles Carroll of CarrolltonEst. $1,000-$2,000Lot Passed
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Thomas Stone: Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland (1743–1787). Good slavery-content war-dated partial manuscript ADS, signed “Thomas Stone” within the text, one page, 8 x 8.75, no date
1017: Thomas StoneEst. $3,000-$5,000
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William Paca: Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland (1740–1799). ALS, signed "Wm. Paca," as Governor of Maryland, one page, 7.25 x 9, March 7, 1783, Annapolis, "In Council," addressed in his
1018: William PacaEst. $2,000-$3,000
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William Hooper: Signer of the Declaration of Independence from North Carolina (1742–1790). Good content and fine association war-dated ALS, signed "W Hooper," one page, both sides, 7.75 x 9.5, with a postscript on
1019: William HooperEst. $25,000-$30,000Lot Passed
Thomas Nelson, Jr: Signer of the Declaration of Independence and member of the Virginia Delegation to the Continental Congress (1738–1789). Rare ALS signed “Thos. Nelson, Jr.,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9,
1020: Thomas Nelson, JrEst. $15,000-$20,000Lot Passed
Arthur Middleton: Signer of the Declaration of Independence from South Carolina (1742–1787). A radical Whig, Middleton was one of the more vocal members of the South Carolina's Council of Safety and was known for
1021: Arthur MiddletonEst. $25,000-$30,000Lot Passed
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Edward Rutledge: Signer of the Declaration of Independence from South Carolina (1749–1800). ADS, signed four times “Ed: Rutledge,” three pages on two sheets, 8 x 13, April 16, 1791. Discharge of debt owed to
1022: Edward RutledgeEst. $4,000-$6,000
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(William Howe): Commander-In-Chief of British Forces in America during the American Revolution (1775–1778). Fascinating manuscript DS, "William Henry Gibson Not Pub," three pages on two adjoining 8 x 12.75 sheets,
1023: (William Howe)Est. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed
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