Ending Sep 12, 2024 11:10 EST

Rare Books, Autographs & Maps

 
  Lot 71
 

71

The 1853 Army & Navy Registers, with mounted signature of Jefferson Davis

[DAVIS, JEFFERSON]

Official Army Register 1853; bound with Register of the Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the Navy of the United States, Including Officers of the Marine Corps, for the Year 1853. Washington: 1853. With the clipped signature of Jefferson Davis affixed at front and the clipped signatures of two others (J.G. Dobbin and John P. Kennedy) affixed to the second title, all cut signatures. Publisher's leather-backed boards in modern slipcase. Binding moderately worn, the title of the first work tipped to a guard, generally internally clean.

According to the accompanying Letter of Authenticity issued by PSA/DNA Authentication Services, the present example of the signature of Jefferson Davis is authentic.

Estimated at $500 - $800

 

[DAVIS, JEFFERSON]

Official Army Register 1853; bound with Register of the Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the Navy of the United States, Including Officers of the Marine Corps, for the Year 1853. Washington: 1853. With the clipped signature of Jefferson Davis affixed at front and the clipped signatures of two others (J.G. Dobbin and John P. Kennedy) affixed to the second title, all cut signatures. Publisher's leather-backed boards in modern slipcase. Binding moderately worn, the title of the first work tipped to a guard, generally internally clean.

According to the accompanying Letter of Authenticity issued by PSA/DNA Authentication Services, the present example of the signature of Jefferson Davis is authentic.

Auction: Rare Books, Autographs & Maps, ending Sep 12, 2024

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NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle's auction of Rare Books, Autographs & Maps September 12, 2024 saw diverse offerings of printed and manuscript Americana, maps of all regions, early printing, fine bindings and library sets, fine printing and private press, travel and sport, science and technology, books on art and architecture, children’s and illustrated books, and English literature and American literature. Also featured were original autograph manuscripts and letters, illustration art and memorabilia. Add to an existing collection or begin a new one!

 


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