January 23, 2021, Early American History Auctions Presents Highly Important Historic Americana

Early American History Auctions, Inc. (EAHA) announces a highly important Autograph and Historic Americana auction featuring 311 lots on Saturday, January 23, 2020. This major auction is set to begin 9:00 am Pacific Time (12pm Eastern) with lot number one continuing through to lot 311. Absentee bidding is recommended to be completed by 5:00 pm Pacific Time Friday, January 22nd. Registration for this sale may be accomplished at this time, and the entire auction is currently available to be viewed online on Bidsquare.

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In his acceptance speech on the final night of the Democratic National Convention, Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., vowed to help lead the nation through a ‘season of darkness’ and restore decency to America.

Early American History Auctions will offer for sale at auction President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Signed Original Typed Hand-Annotated Acceptance Speech for His Second Nomination to The Presidency, Presented Before the Democratic National Convention Held in Philadelphia, dated June 27, 1936.

Lot 44, Fantastic FDR Signed Acceptance Speech For His Second Nomination To The Presidency, "Franklin D. Roosevelt" Signed Original Typed Annotated Draft Acceptance Speech for His Second Nomination to The Presidency, Presented Before the Democratic National Convention Held in Philadelphia

 June 27, 1936-Dated , Historic Typescript Document, being his personally Notated Acceptance Speech and Signed, “Franklin D. Roosevelt” on the final page of this “ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT - Accepting the Democratic Nomination For President of the United States”, at the Democratic National Convention held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This incredibly important original historic document consists of five legal-size pages that measure 14” x 8”. Several handwritten notations in blue pencil by FDR are scattered throughout this Typed Document and President Roosevelt signs on the last page in deep blue ink. His bold signature measures nearly 4” in length. Three horizontal folds allowed Roosevelt to fold this speech and fit it into his suitcoat pocket.

Lot 44, Fantastic FDR Signed Acceptance Speech For His Second Nomination To The Presidency, "Franklin D. Roosevelt" Signed Original Typed Annotated Draft Acceptance Speech for His Second Nomination to The Presidency, Presented Before the Democratic National Convention Held in Philadelphia. Estimate $22,000-$28,000

Roosevelt’s speech is rousing, with frequent references to an economic royalty that must be destroyed, flowery optimism, sincere gratitude to his supporters and followers, and the need to continue waging a War for the sake of democracy. Roosevelt begins by stating, “We meet at a time of great moment to the future of the Nation. It is an occasion to be dedicated to the simple and sincere expression of an attitude toward problems, the determination of which will profoundly affect America.” In another paragraph, Roosevelt writes, “America will not forget these recent years -- will not forget that the rescue was not a mere party task -- it was the concern of all of us. In our strength we rose together, rallied our energies together, applied the old rules of common sense, and together survived.” In a deliberate nod to the historic and best-known single line from his First Inauguration Speech:

“So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is ... fear itself.”

Roosevelt re-states here, in his 1936 Second Presidential Acceptance Speech, this critical line recounting his famous first statement: “In those days we feared fear. That was why we fought fear. And today, my friends, we have won against the most dangerous of our foes -- we have conquered fear.”

Roosevelt pinned the future on three ideals: Faith, Hope, and Charity, as he states: “Faith -- in the soundness of democracy in the midst of dictatorships. Hope - renewed because we know so well the progress we have made. Charity -- in the true spirit of that grand old word. For charity literally translated from the original means love, the love that understands, that does not merely share the wealth of the giver, but in true sympathy and wisdom helps men to help themselves... In the place of the palace of privilege we seek to build a temple of faith and hope and charity.” Finally, Franklin Roosevelt, in bold, typed letters writes:

“I ACCEPT THE COMMISSION YOU HAVE TENDERED ME.
I JOIN WITH YOU. I AM ENLISTED FOR THE DURATION OF THE WAR.”

Provenance: Christie’s on November 15, 2005, Lot 200 sold for $9,600 | Current estimate: $22,000-$28,000

This January 23, 2021 Auction includes selections from the Collection of Ambassador J. William Middendorf II & Other Consignments

“I have not yet begun to fight!” Early American History Auctions first major Absentee and Internet Live Auction of 2021 closes Live Online, Saturday, January 23rd. This auction is one of our most interesting and ex- citing in years!

Lots consigned from the collection of Ambassador J. William Middendorf, one of the foremost long-time noted collectors of American history, include: a Unique Strip of Three Proof British Revenue Tax Stamps for use in Colonial America; Bookplate Engravings by PAUL REVERE, Jr.; a 1832 Engraving by William F. Stratton after Paul Revere’s Engraved “THE BLOODY MASSACRE... March 5th 1770”; a reprint off Paul Revere’s Original En- graved Copper-Plate of c. 1762 “His Majesty’s North-Battery, in Boston”, Paul Revere’s Engraving “In Cambridge New England” rare Reprint of 1875; 1779 Engraving of JOHN PAUL JONES; June 19, 1776 “First Major” Mili- tary Appointment by the Provincial Congress of the Colony of New York; a January 15, 1777 Revolutionary War Rhode Island Treasurer’s Two-Year 6% Interest Bearing Certificate, a Fully Issued & Signed; Engraving “His Excy George Washington Esqr, Captain General of all the American Forces”; 1801 Print “GEORGE WASHINGTON, Late President of the United States of America”; c. 1775 Revolutionary War Map, “A NEW PLAN of BOSTON HARBOUR from an Actual SURVEY”; 1761 First Published Engraving “The South Prospect of the City of New York in America”; 1828 John Marshall Autograph Letter Signed while U.S. Chief Justice; 1785 “Special Meeting” Notice from the President of “SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI, CITY of NEW YORK”; a 1793 Print “A S.W. View of the STATE HOUSE in Boston, by Samuel Hill; 1789 Engraving “View of the West Bank of the Hudson River 3 Miles Above Still Water...”; and other Political Americana.

Additional Auction Highlights:

Impressive “William Woodruff” Ornate Broadside Rare New York City Printing of
The Declaration of Independence

Lot 13, Impressive “William Woodruff” Ornate Broadside Rare New York City Printing of The Declaration of Independence. Estimate $5,000-$7,000

(DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE) Printed Ornate Broadside, Designed By William Woodruff, Published by Phelps & Ensign, 7 1/2 Bowery N.Y., Story & Atwood Engravers, 151 Fulton St. N.Y., Framed, Choice Very Fine. Engraved Broadside. “In Congress, July 4, 1776, the Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America.”, New York: Phelps & Ensign, (ca. 1841-43). Story & Atwood Engravers, 151 Fulton St., N.Y. (Dedication:) “To the People of the United States... (Signed in the engraved plate:) “Wm. Woodruff”. 1 page, folio, measuring 261⁄2 x 191⁄2 in. (by sight). Vignette of an American Eagle clutching Arrows and Olive Branch, above Flags and Horns. One of the earliest and most important, historic printings of The Declaration of Independence one may acquire. Bidwell 4 (variant); Hart 117.

1792 “Thomas Jefferson” & “David Rittenhouse”
Signed AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY Certificate with the Original Official “Membership” Notification Letter

Lot 30,THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826). 3rd President of the United States, American Founding Father, the Principal Author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and the Third President of the United States (1801-1809). Estimate $15,000-$20,000

DAVID RITTENHOUSE (1732-1796). Historic Early American Astronomer, First Director of the United States Mint appointed by President George Washington, and succeeded Benjamin Franklin as President of the American Philosophical Society (1791-1796).

February 4th, 1792-Dated Federal Period, Partially-Printed Document Signed, “Th. Jefferson” as Vice President, together with “David Rittenhouse,” as President of the American Philosophical Society held at Philadelphia, Choice Extremely Fine. This beautiful example is professionally framed. This ornate official Membership Certificate, also Signed by Six additional Members being notable period American Educators and Statesmen. Fully Signed and executed Membership Certificate, 1 page, Copper-Plate Engraved, with a sharp impression, measuring 8.75” x 13.5” printed within a larger 12” x 18.75” Handmade paper sheet, Oblong folio, with light transmittal folds, at Philadelphia.

Paul Revere, Jr., Handmade & Hallmarked “PR” Coin Silver Spoon in Beautiful Original Condition having Sharp Details

Lot 42, (PAUL REVERE, JR.) (1735-1818). PAUL REVERE, JR Silversmith Handmade + Hallmarked PR 8.25 inch Silver Tablespoon. Estimate $7,000-$9,000

Famous American Silversmith of Boston, Patriot of the Revolutionary War Era Massachusetts, Son of Liberty and Mason who made the historic “Paul Revere’s Ride” warning Lexington & Concord that “The British are Coming!” This original, ornately engraved and decorated Large Coin Silver Tablespoon was made by the famous Paul Revere, Jr. (1735-1818) in Boston around 1790, Choice Extremely Fine. Overall, a highly attractive and important opportunity for Paul Revere, Jr. and early American Silver collectors. A rare opportunity to acquire a classic, historic piece of Paul Revere, Jr. hand-engraved and hallmarked American Silver.

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