Brunk Auctions
Timed Auction

Presidential & First Ladies Election Sale

Mon, Oct 24, 2016 01:00PM EDT - Mon, Nov 7, 2016 03:04PM EST
Lot 69

Group of American Revolutionary War

Estimate: $200 - $400

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Ephemera including a William Irvine (Revolutionary War general, 1741-1804) hand-written letter dated April 26, 1794 to Captain Denny with original envelope, 7-7/8 x 11-5/8 in. (unfolded); William Irvine signature on a check, circa 1800-1804) 2-1/2 x 5-3/4 in.; two First Day of Issue stamped envelopes for the American Revolution Bicentennial; First Day of Issue postcard for the Battle of Eutaw Springs; two First Day of Issue stamped envelopes for the Battle of Yorktown; three North Carolina currency notes: two dated April 2, 1776 and one dated 1778; Lafayette color engraving and a First Day of Issue stamped envelope commemorating Lafayette; Provenance: Irvine letter and check: R. M. Smythe, 1998; Property from the Duke Family Collection

Condition

all in very good condition

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