c. 1775 (repro) -1938 Balance of Collection, about Sixteen Items of American and English Historical Ephemera, mostly Fine to Very Fine.
This group lot comprises 16 items of American and English historical ephemera, spanning from (1775) to 1938, headed by the following:

1. "An Express" (c. 1950’s) Reproduction in broadside style, of a printed at New York in June 1775 by John Anderson, Beekman,, headed, "Fresh News. Just Arrived An Express," carrying an early account of the Battle of Charlestown (Bunker Hill), fought June 17, 1775, describing the provincial entrenchments, the British landing and burning of Charlestown, and the fighting under Captains Nolton, Chester, and Clarke, Very Good.

2. Memorial portrait of George Washington, titled "Gen. George Washington, Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States," noting his birth on February 11, 1732, O.S., and death on December 14, 1799. Backed, toned with small tears.

3. Card of Admission to the inauguration of President Benjamin Harrison, March 4, 1889, with a view of the U.S. Capitol and facsimile signatures of John J. Ingalls, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, George F. Hoar, and other members of the Committee, VF.

4. Woven silk ribbon bookmark by Thomas Stevens of Coventry, England, bearing a portrait of Lieutenant General U.S. Grant beneath an eagle and shield, with "RICHMOND 188-" woven at top, toned and soiled, Fine.

5. Engraved portrait on card 4.5” x 5.25” of Edmund Fanning, Esq., LL.D., Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia and Colonel of a Loyalist regiment, His Majesty's American Regiment of Foot, during the American Revolution, Soiled, Fine.

The remaining items round out the lot with a February 1798 issue of the London Times; a War of 1812 roll of equipage for the American brig Sarann; an 1832 Modern Reproduction pamphlet history of the fight at Concord; an 1892 White House social invitation from President and Mrs. Harrison; a 1939 sheet music edition of Irving Berlin's "God Bless America," (NOT SIGNED); a colonial-era Boston booksellers' catalog leaf printed by T. and J. Fleet; a late 19h-century railroad freight rate sheet for the White Line Central Transit Co.; and a small engraved portrait of King Frederic William III of Prussia and his wife, among other items. Lot Sold “AS IS” no return. (16 items)

Provenance: Collection of Ambassador J. William Middendorf II.