Archives International Auctions Auction 86B August 15, 2023

Archives International Auctions - Sale 86b 44 August 15, 2023 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Ephemera - Financial Notables 1178 1178Jay Gould, Harper’s Weekly Yacht Illustration Plus Additional Information aboutGeorge and his Family, 1883 and Related Items Jay Gould Group Lot....... Highlights include: Harper’s Weekly full-page illustration of Gould’s new yacht “The Atalanta,” from an 1883 edition of the magazine, Fine condition with a small stain at bottom center; Small page depicting the rise and fall of Jay Gould, as shown in his signature’s evolution from 1854 to 1891; Trio of unused postcards featuring scenes of Lyndhurst (also known as the Jay Gould estate), in Tarrytown, New York; Pair of Lyndhurst tourism pamphlets; and a quartet of photocopies of Harper’s Weekly articles, all related to Jay Gould’s life and career, featuring photographs and illustrations of the man. Jason Gould (27 May 1836 - 2 Dec 1892) was an American railroad magnate and financial speculator who is generally identified as one of the Robber barons of the Gilded Age. In 1859, ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $50-100 Ephemera - Guns & Ammunition Massachusetts, Minnesota, Illinois, Delaware 1179 1179Firearm Manufacturers Correspondence with Some Political Lobbying to Fight Against Early Gun Control, 1894-1917 Massachusetts....., Minnesota, Illinois, Delaware, 1894-1917. Collection of Letters from various Ammunition and Firearm Manufacturers, Including US Ammunition, Iver Johnson’s Arms & Cycle Works, Aetna Explosive Co. Inc., Western Cartridge Co., E.I. du Pont de Nemours Powder Inc., and Fort Pitt Powder Co. Most of the letters refer to orders coming in or samples being sent out. However, one letter from Iver Johnson’s in particular refers to the time “when the ubiquitous legislator gets busy in the land, and tried to put though some sort of revolver legislation” and that Iver Johnson’s is appealing to all “to be on alert to detect and to obstruct” the possible legislation. All pieces are in VF-XF condition. (12). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ��������������������������������������� Est. $130-260 Ephemera - Military & Civil War New York 1180 1180U.S. Marine Barracks, Brooklyn, NY, 1878, Group of Transfer Paperwork Brooklyn, New York...., 1878. Lot of 4, U.S. Marine transfer documents and transfer paperwork for 4 soldiers transferred into the Marine Barracks, League Island, Pennsylvania, with payment rates of $13 & $15 per month. All were signed by U.S. Marine Corp. Majors or Lieutenants, Deserves further research since it is so close to the end of the Civil War, Items are in Fine condition with toning and edge faults. (4). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $40-80