Sale 38: The Barbara Fosdyke-Ray Black Jack Collection

Lot 2000

Andrew Jackson. (1767-1845) 7th President of the United States, 1829-1837. Manuscript free frank addressed in his hand to Lucius Polk near Columbia, Tenn., red "City of Washington, Oct 16" cds and matching straight line "Free" handstamp, no year docketing but paper with 1835 year watermark, Very Fine.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $1,800

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Lot 2001

Andrew Jackson Mourning Ribbon. Gray 75x160mm silk ribbon with black bordered portrait, with "The Union Must & shall be Preserved" slogan at top; some minor tone spots, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $105

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Lot 2002

Andrew Jackson Mourning Ribbon. 75x202mm silk ribbon with portrait from miniature painting by John Wood Dodge, "In Memory of Departed Worth" inscription at top with additional text below, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $170

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Lot 2003

Andrew Jackson Scrimshaw Portrait. Well executed design in small carte-de-visite frame (44x50mm), Very Fine.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $250

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Lot 2004

Andrew Jackson Collateral Balance. 29 items; includes two different silk mourning/memorial ribbons, unused cover with half length portrait (similar portrait to one on one of the ribbons), various engraved portraits, early banknotes, selection of dozens of tax-paid revenues bearing Jackson's portrait, 1836 land grant signed by his secretary in his name, and some modern commemorative items including A.B.N.C. MILCOPEX 94 souvenir card (x2).
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $700

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