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Great Marsh: The Collection of a Virginia Gentleman

Sat, Jun 13, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jun 14, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 120

Ephemera Pertaining to James M.

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Lilley (1802-1875) and General Robert Doak Lilley (1836-1886) including tin-type photographs in a Gutta-Percha folding case, 3-3/4 x 3-1/4 in., very good; James Lilley's 1812 hand-written school book in handmade cloth-bound covers, 14-1/2 x 9-1/2 in., good only, some loss to the cloth, some rubbing; a binder with five Lilley related documents: "To Fix a Dial North and South," "Return of a company of Infantry of Virginia, 1824," an appointment from The Commonwealth of Virginia to the rank of Colonel, an 1845 receipt for work done, and an 1820 document for the return of artillery, cavalry, arms, and equipment, the largest measuring 13-1/4 x 8-1/4 in., all very good . Notes: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Tharpe Collection