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  • Civil War Diary of Charles E. Milliken, Aboard USS Seminole, Killed Disarming a Bomb at the Battle of Mobile Bay 
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 49

    Civil War Diary of Charles E. Milliken, Aboard USS Semi...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Civil War Correspondence Copybook of the USS Gem of the Sea 
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 50

    Civil War Correspondence Copybook of the USS Gem of the...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Diary of Joseph S. Cony, USS Shokokon and Fort Jackson, Including Fort Fisher Content 
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 51

    Diary of Joseph S. Cony, USS Shokokon and Fort Jackson,...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Civil War Confederate Cover Addressed to Colonel C.F. Fisher, KIA at Bull Run and Namesake of Fort Fisher 
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 52

    Civil War Confederate Cover Addressed to Colonel C.F. F...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Fort Fisher Confederate Covers, Including Wallpaper Cover 
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 53

    Fort Fisher Confederate Covers, Including Wallpaper Cov...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Two Confederate Covers Addressed to Major T.B. Venable, Care of General Whiting, at Fort Fisher 
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 54

    Two Confederate Covers Addressed to Major T.B. Venable,...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Confederate Covers Addressed to Fort Fisher and the Surrounding Batteries 
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 55

    Confederate Covers Addressed to Fort Fisher and the Sur...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Civil War Blockade Cover Run into Wilmington 
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 56

    Civil War Blockade Cover Run into Wilmington 

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Civil War Blockade-Run Covers Sent From CS Navy Lt. John Grimball in France 
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 57

    Civil War Blockade-Run Covers Sent From CS Navy Lt. Joh...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Confederate Covers and Letter Addressed to Confederate Congressman Thomas D. McDowell, From CSA Forts near Wilmington 
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 58

    Confederate Covers and Letter Addressed to Confederate ...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Civil War Covers To and From Ships in the West Gulf Blockading Squadron 
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 59

    Civil War Covers To and From Ships in the West Gulf Blo...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Civil War Covers Sent From Ships in the Union Blockade 
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 60

    Civil War Covers Sent From Ships in the Union Blockade ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Confederate Stamp Collector Circular, Ca 1880s 
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 61

    Confederate Stamp Collector Circular, Ca 1880s 

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Civil War Navy and Blockade Runners, Collection of Books 
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 62

    Civil War Navy and Blockade Runners, Collection of Book...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Civil War Blockade Runners, Collection of Books 
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 63

    Civil War Blockade Runners, Collection of Books 

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Rare Whole Plate Tintype of the Ill-Fated Civil War Steamer Sultana 
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 64

    Rare Whole Plate Tintype of the Ill-Fated Civil War Ste...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Loss of the Sultana and Reminiscences of Survivors 
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 65

    Loss of the Sultana and Reminiscences of Survivors 

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Quarter Plate Tintype of Triple Armed Cavalryman 
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,200
    Lot 66

    Quarter Plate Tintype of Triple Armed Cavalryman 

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,200
  • Two Tintypes of Civil War Soldier, One Showing Name on Rifle Strap 
    Estimate
    $850 - $1,000
    Lot 67

    Two Tintypes of Civil War Soldier, One Showing Name on ...

    Est.
    $850 - $1,000
  • Quarter Plate Ambrotype of a Mounted Civil War Cavalryman in Farmyard 
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 68

    Quarter Plate Ambrotype of a Mounted Civil War Cavalrym...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Half Plate Tintype of Disabled Man, Possibly Soldier, on Mule 
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 69

    Half Plate Tintype of Disabled Man, Possibly Soldier, o...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Civil War Ambrotype of Triple-Armed Union Soldier 
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 70

    Civil War Ambrotype of Triple-Armed Union Soldier 

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Sixth Plate Ambrotype of Armed Private Seated Beside Stacked Arms 
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 71

    Sixth Plate Ambrotype of Armed Private Seated Beside St...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Sixth Plate Tintype of Charles E. Lippencott, 52nd Pennsylvania Infantry, KIA 
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,200
    Lot 72

    Sixth Plate Tintype of Charles E. Lippencott, 52nd Penn...

    Est.
    $900 - $1,200
  • Sixth Plate Tintype of 95th Pennsylvania Zouave 
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 73

    Sixth Plate Tintype of 95th Pennsylvania Zouave 

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Sixth Plate Tintype of Army Bandsman Posed with his Instrument 
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,200
    Lot 74

    Sixth Plate Tintype of Army Bandsman Posed with his Ins...

    Est.
    $900 - $1,200
  • Sixth Plate Tintype of Two Army Bandmen with Instruments 
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 75

    Sixth Plate Tintype of Two Army Bandmen with Instrument...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Sixth Plate Tintype of Infantryman Sergeant with Musket and Bayonet 
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 76

    Sixth Plate Tintype of Infantryman Sergeant with Musket...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Sixth Plate Tintype of Possible Civil War Veteran with Colt Revolving Rifle 
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,200
    Lot 77

    Sixth Plate Tintype of Possible Civil War Veteran with ...

    Est.
    $900 - $1,200
  • John Brown Salt Print  
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 78

    John Brown Salt Print  

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Civil War Drummer Boy, Johnny Clem, CDV by George Rockwood 
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 79

    Civil War Drummer Boy, Johnny Clem, CDV by George Rockw...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Civil War Drummer Boy, Johnny Clem, CDV 
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 80

    Civil War Drummer Boy, Johnny Clem, CDV 

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Civil War Drummer Boy, Johnny Clem, CDV by Morse 
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 81

    Civil War Drummer Boy, Johnny Clem, CDV by Morse 

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Civil War Drummer Boy, Johnny Clem, ALS as Major General, January 1921 
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 82

    Civil War Drummer Boy, Johnny Clem, ALS as Major Genera...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • E. & H.T. Anthony, Six War for the Union Stereoviews 
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 83

    E. & H.T. Anthony, Six War for the Union Stereoviews 

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Massachusetts 31st Volunteers, Company D, Composite Photograph 
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 84

    Massachusetts 31st Volunteers, Company D, Composite Pho...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Massachusetts, Mellen Family Photograph Archive, Including Civil War-Period Photographs 
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 85

    Massachusetts, Mellen Family Photograph Archive, Includ...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Chattanooga Military Bridge, Albumen Photograph 
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 86

    Chattanooga Military Bridge, Albumen Photograph 

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Sixth Plate Ambrotype of Armed Confederate 2nd Lieutenant 
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 87

    Sixth Plate Ambrotype of Armed Confederate 2nd Lieutena...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Morgan's Raiders, Collection of 18 Autographed CDVs, Plus 
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $8,000
    Lot 88

    Morgan's Raiders, Collection of 18 Autographed CDVs, Pl...

    Est.
    $6,000 - $8,000
  • Robert E. Lee, CDV with Rare War-Date Signature, Plus 
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 89

    Robert E. Lee, CDV with Rare War-Date Signature, Plus 

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • CSA General J.E.B. Stuart, Two CDVs, One Possibly Signed 
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 90

    CSA General J.E.B. Stuart, Two CDVs, One Possibly Signe...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • CSA General Richard Brooke Garnett CDV, KIA Gettysburg  
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 91

    CSA General Richard Brooke Garnett CDV, KIA Gettysburg ...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • CSA General John S. Marmaduke CDV 
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 92

    CSA General John S. Marmaduke CDV 

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • CSA Lieutenant General Nathaniel Bedford Forrest CDV 
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 93

    CSA Lieutenant General Nathaniel Bedford Forrest CDV 

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • CSA General George E. Pickett CDV 
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 94

    CSA General George E. Pickett CDV 

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • CSA General John Echols Signed CDV 
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 95

    CSA General John Echols Signed CDV 

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • CSA Colonel Alfred Rhett CDV 
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 96

    CSA Colonel Alfred Rhett CDV 

    Est.
    $500 - $700

Auction Description

American History by Cowan's Auctions

Cowan's June 10, 2016 American History: Live Salesroom Auction will feature selections from the grand panoply of American history.

Highlights of the sale include:
An Important Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth Inscribed Presentation Sword and Archive
A Rare Whole Plate Tintype of the Ill-Fated Civil War Steamer Sultana
Samuel Walters, oil on canvas, The Confederate Blockade Runner C.S.S. Colonel Lamb at Sea, 1864
Rare Confederate Stainless Banner Second National Arsenal Made Flag, Captured From Battery Bee, South Carolina
Custer 6th Cavalry 14K Gold Tiffany Badge, Presented to Col. James H. Kidd 

 

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Cowan's Auctions
Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States

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Phone:+15138711670

Fax:513-871-8670

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 28.00
$250,001 23.00
$3,000,001 15.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Shipping Info

SHIPPING. At the request of the buyer, Cowan's will authorize the shipment of purchased items. Shipments usually occur within two weeks after payment has been received. Shipment is generally made via UPS Ground service. Unless buyer gives special instructions, the shipping method shall be at the sole discretion of Cowan's Auctions, Inc.. Cowan's is in no way responsible for the acts or omissions of independent handlers, packers or shippers of purchased items or for any loss, damage or delay from the packing or shipping of any property.

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By registering and bidding in an auction conducted by Cowan's Auctions, Inc. ("Cowan's"), bidders (whether present in person, by telephone, by agent, by written or telephone absentee bid instruction, or through a live internet connection) agree to be bound by these terms. These are the complete and only terms and conditions on which all property is offered for sale. Cowan's retains the right to bar any bidder from participating in any auction and to exclude or reject any bid.

1) REGISTRATION. All bidders must register their name, permanent street address (no P.O. Boxes), and telephone number prior to the auction. Unless known to Cowan's, all registrants are required to present two forms of identification, at least one of which must include a current photograph. Bidders may be required to present a valid Visa or MasterCard. By registering with Cowan's or submitting an absentee bid form, an individual registrant authorizes Cowan's to obtain a copy of his or her consumer credit report and authorizes Cowan's, at its sole discretion, to use the information contained therein to make business decisions regarding the registrant's participation in the bidding process.

2) ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS. Bidding on any item, whether in person, by phone, by absentee bid or via a live internet auction indicates the bidder's agreement to be bound by these Terms and Conditions for Bidders. Any right of bidder under this agreement shall not be assignable and shall only be enforceable by the original buyer. The rights and obligations of the parties shall be governed by the laws of the state of Ohio. All bidders submit to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in Ohio.

3) TERMS OF SALE. Announcements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous communication. The auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time before its final sale and to reject any bid for any reason. The highest bidder for each lot acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the "buyer." If any dispute arises as to any bidding, or between two or more bidders, at the sole discretion of the auctioneer, the successful bidder will be determined or the disputed lot shall be put up again at the last undisputed bid and resold.

4) BUYER'S PREMIUM. (a) Buyer's Premium for "Antique and Modern Firearms" auctions: The Auctioneer will collect and retain from the Buyer, as additional commission, a premium equal to 20% of the Sale Price of each Lot up to and including $200,000, plus 15% of the amount by which the Sale Price exceeds $200,000.

(b) Buyer's Premium for "Decorative Art," "Fine Jewelry and Timepieces," "American History," "American Indian and Western Art" and any other specialized auctions. The Auctioneer will collect and retain from the Buyer, as additional commission, a premium equal to 23% of the Sale Price of each Lot up to and including $200,000, plus 18% of the amount by which the Sale Price exceeds $200,000.

5) ESTIMATES AND RESERVES. Presale estimates are intended to be guides and may or may not reflect the ultimate hammer price of a lot. Cowan's retains the right to change estimates on any lot up to time of sale. A reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the seller of the lot and Cowan's. In the case of reserved lots, the seller has authorized Cowan's to bid on seller's behalf until the reserve price is reached. In no case will the reserve be higher than the low presale estimate.

6) WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS. Cowan's makes a limited warranty only to the original buyer of record concerning the authenticity of each lot for a period of 14 days after bidder's receipt of the purchased lot. If a buyer is not satisfied that the lot purchased is genuine, the buyer may, at his or her own expense, obtain the opinion of two mutually agreed upon recognized experts in the field of the disputed lot. If these experts determine that the item is not genuine, the buyer's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the rescission of the sale and refund of the amount paid for the item. It is specifically understood and agreed that the rescission of the sale and refund is exclusive and in lieu of any other remedy which might otherwise be available as a matter of law or in equity, and such remedy is conditioned upon the buyer returning the property in the same condition as at the time of sale. Cowan's shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. All sales are final, with no returns or refunds except as provided in this limited warranty.

Except as provided in the immediately proceeding paragraph, EVERY LOT IS SOLD "AS IS," without any representations or warranties by Cowan's or the seller as to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, condition or value of the property, or the correctness or completeness of the catalogue or other description of the property, and no statement, whether written or oral, shall be deemed such a representation, warranty or assumption of liability. Cowan's makes no representation or warranty that the buyer of manuscript material, photographs, prints or works of art will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights. Cowan's does not guarantee the working order of any clock, watch, electronic or mechanical device. Dimensions given in the catalogue descriptions may be approximate.

7) DEFINITIONS OF AUTHORSHIP.

 "By" or "Maker/Artist" - in our opinion, the work is by the artist or maker stated

 "Attributed to" - in our opinion, the work is probably, but not definitely, by the artist or maker stated

 "Signed" or "Marked" - in our opinion, the signature or mark is that of the stated artist or maker

 "Bearing the signature (or mark) of" - in our opinion, the signature or mark is probably, but not definitely, that of the artist or maker stated

 "Circle of" - in our opinion, the work is of the period and by an artist or maker closely associated with the stated artist or maker

 "School of" - in our opinion, the work is by a pupil or follower of the stated artist or maker

 "Manner of" - in our opinion, the work is of the period and done in the style of the stated artist or maker

 "After" - in our opinion, the work is a copy of a work by the stated artist or maker

8) INSPECTION. Except for On-Line Only Auctions, all lots are available for inspection prior to the auction. Condition reports for most items can be found online at Cowan's website, and prospective bidders are encouraged to contact Cowan's directly for additional information regarding the condition of any lot. Cowan's does not warrant the condition of any item. Buyers interested in the condition of an item are encouraged to contact Cowan's and, to the best of our ability, we will document for the prospective bidder the condition status on any lot. Condition is always a subjective evaluation and final responsibility rests with the buyer to assess the condition of any item sold by Cowan's.

ABSENTEE, TELEPHONE AND INTERNET BIDDING

Absentee and telephone bidding is offered as a free service to our customers and prospective bidders. Cowan's shall not be responsible for any errors or failures in executing bids, either absentee, telephone or via the internet.

9) ABSENTEE BIDDING. Absentee bids are accepted via mail, fax, email and on Cowan's website. Such bids will be posted with the time and date of arrival, with ties being awarded to the earliest bidder. Absentee bids that are faxed or emailed to Cowan's need to be in the office at least 2 hours before the sale begins.

An absentee bidder unknown to Cowan's may be required to submit a bank letter of credit prior to the auction, or, using a credit card, deposit with Cowan's a fee equaling 30% of the absentee bid.

All absentee bids are executed competitively by a member of the auction staff. The auction staff will try to purchase the lot for the lowest price possible and will bid up to the amount designated by the absentee bidder only if necessary. Cowan's does not accept "buy bids," or absentee bids which have no limit. In the event of a tie bid between a floor and an absentee bidder, the floor bid will be honored.

10) INTERNET BIDDING. Internet bidding is available through Bidsquare.com. There may be terms which apply to internet bids that should be reviewed online at the time of sale. Cowan's is not responsible for any failure to execute a bid and shall have no liability to any bidder for any technical or other failure associated with an internet auction.

11) BIDDING INCREMENTS. The following increments are used at the auction. Absentee bids must fall within these increments. Cowan's will automatically reduce any absentee bid to the closest increment if the bid falls outside the published range of increments.

For Bids falling Between Bidding Increment

 $0 -     500  $25

 $501 - 1,000  $50

 $1,001-3,000 $100

 $3,001-5,000 $250

 $5,001 and up $500 or at the discretion of the auctioneer

Cowan's reserves the right to modify increments at any time during the auction.


AFTER THE AUCTION

12) BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY. Upon the fall of the hammer, title to the offered lot shall pass to the buyer and the buyer immediately assumes full risk and responsibility for the lot, including liability for loss or damage and is liable for payment of the Purchase Price (as defined below) to Cowan's. It is the buyer's responsibility to ask specific questions on condition related concerns prior to the auction.

13) PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT. The discounted "Purchase Price" for each lot shall equal the hammer price, buyer's premium, sales tax and, if applicable, all packing, handling, insurance and shipping costs. U.S. bidders may pay with cash, personal check, money order, bank check or wire transfer. Bidders outside the U. S. will be required to pay by wire transfer. Credit cards are accepted on an auction-by-auction basis - please contact the office prior to bidding in the auction to confirm payment options. Bidders unknown to Cowan's may be asked to provide additional personal identity or banking information. Cowan's reserves the right to hold a purchased lot until a check has cleared.

PLEASE NOTE: A surcharge of 2% will be assessed to all credit card transactions. This surcharge is not greater than our cost of acceptance.

Buyers who are present at the auction must pay the full Purchase Price at the time of the sale. Buyers who bid by telephone or who are absentee bidders will be invoiced within 5 days after the close of the auction and must pay the full Purchase Price for each purchased lot within 14 days after the date of the auction. By signing the absentee bid form or placing a bid by telephone, an absentee bidder authorizes Cowan's to charge the Purchase Price for each lot for which such bidder is the successful bidder to the credit card number provided by telephone or on the absentee bid form, unless payment in full or alternative payment instruction is received within 14 days after the date of the auction. No property will be released by Cowan's unless the Purchase Price has been paid in full.

Institutional billing may be available, and should be arranged prior to the auction.

Cowan's may impose late charges of 1.5% per month (or the highest interest rate allowed) on any amount owed to Cowan's that remains unpaid after 30 days. Buyer shall be liable for any collection costs or attorney's fees incurred by Cowan's to collect payment, to the extent permitted by law.

14) SALES TAX. Buyers are required to pay any applicable state and local sales tax.

15) SHIPPING. At the request of the buyer, Cowan's will authorize the shipment of purchased items, which usually ship within two weeks after payment has been received. Shipment is generally made via UPS or Fed-Ex Ground. Unless buyer gives special instructions, the shipping method shall be at the sole discretion of Cowan's. Cowan's is in no way responsible for the acts or omissions of independent handlers, packers or shippers of purchased items or for any loss, damage or delay from the packing or shipping of any property.

ADVICE TO INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Jewelry can be shipped internationally but cannot be insured.

Property made of or containing certain plant or animal materials, such as coral, crocodile, ivory, whalebone, baleen, tortoiseshell, etc., may require a license or certificate before exportation from the United States and importation to another country. If you are purchasing items that contain these materials, you need to check the government wildlife import requirements in the countries from which and to which the item is being shipped prior to bidding. Since the export and import licenses are independently issued by the countries of origin and destination, obtaining one does not guarantee that you can obtain the other. Purchasers are responsible for making timely payments on items won at auction, even if a license is delayed or denied.

Cowan's is happy to provide a shipping estimate in advance of the auction. Please contact Cowan's Auctions by email at shipping@cowans.com, or call 513.871.1670 (ext.19).

16) SHIPPING CHARGES. Buyers are required to pay for all packing, shipping and insurance charges. Overseas duty charges are the responsibility of the successful bidder. Be aware that for larger and/or valuable items, shipping charges can be substantial.

17) REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF PROPERTY. If purchased property has not been removed, or Cowan's has not received shipping instructions within 21 days after the auction date, a $10 per item per day storage fee may be charged to the buyer.

18) CANCELLATION OF SALE. If purchased property remains in the custody of Cowan's for a period of 60 days following the auction, Cowan's may, at its option, cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages any payments made by the buyer, or resell the property at auction or by any other commercially reasonable means, for the account and at the risk of the buyer, and in such event, buyer shall be liable for the payment of all deficiencies plus all of Cowan's costs, including but not limited to storage and costs of both sales. This right of cancellation is in addition to any and all other remedies available to Cowan's.

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