Auctions | November 1, 2022

The Union is Dissolved: Broadsides and Americana to Auction

Hindman

Charleston Mercury Extra:...The Union is Dissolved![Charleston, SC]: [Charleston Mercury], 20 December 1860. THE FIRST CONFEDERATE IMPRINT. Estimate: $25,000 - $35,000

 

Cincinnati – Hindman will present the Collection of James Milgram, M.D. as the cornerstone of its November 3-4 American Historical Ephemera and Photography Auction. Dr. Milgram’s collection features one of the most significant offerings of broadsides to ever come to market. In addition to the 18th to 20th century broadsides, the collection also includes an impressive selection of ephemeral Americana and historical documents. Across the two-day sale, the 630 lots also include photography, militaria, imprints, manuscript material, and other ephemera dating from the 17th century through the early 20th century.

Dr. Milgram’s remarkable collection will be highlighted by the first Confederate imprint, The Union is Dissolved (lot 483; estimate: $25,000 - $35,000). This first edition broadside was printed a mere 15 minutes after the unanimous vote of the South Caroline legislature to secede with the bold proclamation, “The Union is Dissolved.”  Another lot expected to see great attention is the earliest and rarest Lincoln assassination reward broadside, $30,000 Reward. Description of John Wilkes Booth! (lot 455; estimate: $20,000-30,000). An illustrated recruitment broadside (lot 508; estimate: $3,000-4,000) entitled, Irish Brigade 2d Regt. to be raised in Philadelphia, seeking volunteers for Company C of the 115th Pennsylvania Infantry is another highlight.

The Union is Dissolved!
1/5
Hindman

Charleston Mercury Extra:...The Union is Dissolved![Charleston, SC]: [Charleston Mercury], 20 December 1860. THE FIRST CONFEDERATE IMPRINT. Estimate: $25,000 - $35,000

 

Military reports, maps, post-war letters from Union and Confederate officers
2/5
Hindman

Military reports, maps, post-war letters from Union and Confederate officers, and other papers gathered by Union Army officer Louis-Philippe-Albert d'Orléans, comte de Paris (1838-1894), while conducting research for his book History of the Civil War in America. Estimate: $15,000-25,000

Zachary Taylor (1784-1850). Half plate copy daguerreotype portrait of the 12th President of the United States.
3/5
Hindman

Zachary Taylor (1784-1850). Half plate copy daguerreotype portrait of the 12th President of the United States. Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000

 

$30,000 Reward. Description of John Wilkes Booth!
4/5
Hindman

$30,000 Reward. Description of John Wilkes Booth![Washington, D.C.]: N.p., [ca 16 April 1865].  THE EARLIEST AND RAREST OF THE LINCOLN ASSASSINATION REWARD BROADSIDES.
Estimate: $20,000- $30,000

 

Irish Brigade 2d Regt. to be raised in Philadelphia. Gen. Shields Commands the Brigade!
5/5
Hindman

Irish Brigade 2d Regt. to be raised in Philadelphia. Gen. Shields Commands the Brigade! Philadelphia, PA: Duross Brothers, late summer 1861 or early 1862. Estimate: $3,000-4,000

On November 3rd, the auction will be anchored by property from many prominent, well-respected collectors and dealers in historical memorabilia, including George Sanders, William H. Itoh, James C. Frasca, and the Estate of Carroll J. Delery III, formerly the “Historical Shop." Highlights include more than 85 lots of photography, weaponry, uniforms, and accoutrements from the Civil War and Militaria Collection of George Sanders; military reports, maps, post-war letters from Union and Confederate officers, and other papers gathered by Union Army officer Louis-Philippe-Albert d'Orléans, comte de Paris, while conducting research for his bookHistory of the Civil War in America (lot 102; estimate: $15,000- $25,000); and a half plate copy daguerreotype of Zachary Taylor (lot 220; estimate: $10,000-15,000).

Bidding for the November 3rd to 4th American Historical Ephemera and Photography Auction will begin at 10am ET. Bidding will be available in-person at Hindman’s Cincinnati saleroom, via absentee bid, telephone and online via Hindman’s Digital Bid Room. Additional information about the auction can be found here and the digital catalogue can be found here.