Archives International Auctions Auction 94 May 30, 2024

Archives International Auctions - Sale 94 72 May 30, 2024 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com Ephemera - Guns & Ammunition Massachusetts, Minnesota, Illinois, Delaware 362 362 Firearm 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. $25-130 Ephemera - Historical Documents Italy 363 363 ItalianTravel Passport, 1820 to 1835 Italy, 1820-35. Travel Passport of Mattio Marcovich who was born in Ragusa, Sicily and was 35 Years Old in 1835. Date was changed from 1820 to 1835. VF condition with damage to top right corner. �������� Est. $115-130 Ephemera - Mystery Lot England 364 364 How’s & Cushing’s United States Circus and Trained Animals, 1875 Letterhead and Letter June 5, 1875, Fascinating circus-themed letterhead from Howes & Cushing’s United States Circus and Trained Animals. The letterhead states that the show was re-organized for the traveling season of 1875, and that it was patronized by Her Majesty and Royal Family, at the Alhambra Palace in London, England on May 14th, 1858. The monarch at the time was Queen Victoria. The included correspondence is regarding a J. Reid being unable to attend to the case of O’Brien’s in the June term, and where to reach him in the meantime. Interestingly, Alhambra Palace was an elaborate music hall with a circus ring installed in 1858, presumably where the Howes and Cushing’s show would have taken place. Among the biggest billings for Howes and Cushing’s Great United States Circus were two “educated mules” named Pete and Barney who would enact comedy routines where they tossed people off of their backs. Alhambra Palace was destroyed by a fire and later demolished. It was located on the modern location of ODEON Luxe Leicester Square. ������������������������������������� Est. $25-80 Various Locations 365 365 Mystery Ephemera Lot from 1901 - Checks, Bill Heads, Letter Heads & Miscellaneous Items - Unsearched in Original Wrapping. Surprise Lot that can include Checks, letterhead, bill heads, drafts, exchanges and other pieces of ephemera, unsearched and untouched for over 100 years. Wrapped with paper and tied with string as it was stored over 100 years ago and not touched. �������������� Est. $10-50