GROUP OF 11 RARE 19TH CENTURY CAMPAIGN RIBBONS AND EPHEMERA.

This grouping consists of a large frame of 10 items including an extremely rare red, white and blue 1864 Lincoln & Johnson jugate campaign ribbon an 1 loose ribbon. This is a profound rarity and among the most valuable of all Lincoln ribbons. There are few examples known and we could find only one being sold in auction. 1) Ribbon measures just over 7″ x 2-1/2″ with actual image size 5-1/2″ x 2-1/2″. The extra material obviously meant for attachment to pin. Lincoln and Johnson’s faces are shown above a panoply of flags and arms with the US captial surmounted with the motto “PEACE THROUGH VICTORY, AMNESTY, EMANCIPATION”. 2) 1888 Harrison and Morton Republican Club silk ribbon measures 3-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ has log cabin motif reminiscent of Tippecanoe, Benjamin Harrison’s grandfather. 3) 1840 William Henry Harrison 6-1/4 “x 2-1/4” silk campaign ribbon “HARRISON & REFORM, THE POOR MAN’S FRIEND”. Scarce variant with rosette dedicated to “The Young Men’s National Convention”. 4) William Henry Harrison New England Convention “BUNKER HILL, SEPTEMBER 10, 1840″ . This ribbon is in beautiful condition, with central vignette of Harrison, state seals of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont and Maine surrounding him. 5) William Henry Harrison 1840 silk campaign ribbon 7-1/2″ x 2-1/4” with vignettes of George Washington and Lafayette “FIRST IN WAR- FIRST IN PEACE-FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF THEIR COUNTRYMEN”. Top of ribbon is stenciled “RICHMOND COUNTY”. 6) Andrew Jackson June 24, 1845 7-1/4″ x 3″ memorializing his death on June 8, 1845 with patriotic vignettes including his tomb at the Hermitage. 7) Another memorial ribbon for the life of Andrew Jackson with large vignette, panoply of arms stating “THE HERO OF THE BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS”. 6-3/4″ x 2-1/2″. 8) Rare Henry Clay 1844 campaign ribbon “The honest statesmen is the country’s steadfast friend HARRY of the West.” “The Farmer of Ashland, honor to whom honor is due. Fine patriotic vignette of Clay 6-1/2″ x 2-1/4″ exposed in frame, Young Men’s Whig National Convention, Baltimore, May 2, 1844. 9) Rare James K. Polk & George M. Dallas 3″ x 8-1/2” silk ribbon for the 1844 Democratic Convention. Large central vignette of Liberty holding American flag with TEXAS emblazoned on middle stripe. 10) Rare James K. Polk 1844 presidential campaign ribbon with patriotic vignette with riband emblazoned “YOUNG HICKORY” of Tennessee. 11) James Buchanan and John C. Breckinridge Democratic election ticket measuring 7-1/4″ x 4-1/2″. Nice jugat images of both with election dated November 4, 1856. PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: 1) Overall fair, cracked at center fold through Lincoln’s eyes. Colors have lightened with soiling, staining and minor pinholes at top. Not removed from frame to see how mounted. 2) Good colors, frayed and reductions at edges. 3) Fair to good overall with 1/2″ hole near center, fraying and chipping along edges as can be seen in photos, details of log cabin, portrait easily discerned. 4) 6″ x 3″, fine overall, though not unframed to check for mounting. 5) Very good overall. A hinge can be seen through top of ribbon through words “Richmond County”, not removed from frame. 6) Very good overall with minor chips and fraying at edges. 7) Small glue stains can be seen at top and bottom, unaffecting printed area, not removed from frame to check for mounting. 8) Appears fine overall, not examined out of frame. 9) Appears fine though not removed from frame. This ribbon originally purchased as Lot 38068 at Heritage Auction Galleries, November 30, 2011. 10) Good, easily discerned staining and soiling, slight reductions unaffecting text, not examined out of frame. 11) Very good. Paper has ink correction of spelling of one elector. 49055-35 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2188

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2188	$4,147.50	GROUP OF 11 RARE 19TH CENTURY CAMPAIGN RIBBONS AND EPHEMERA. This grouping consists of a large frame of 10 items including an extremely rare red, white and blue 1864 Lincoln & Johnson jugate campaign ribbon an 1 loose ribbon. This is a profound rarity and among the most valuable of all Lincoln ribbons. There are few examples known and we could find only one being sold in auction. 1) Ribbon measures just over 7″ x 2-1/2″ with actual image size 5-1/2″ x 2-1/2″. The extra material obviously meant for attachment to pin. Lincoln and Johnson’s faces are shown above a panoply of flags and arms with the US captial surmounted with the motto “PEACE THROUGH VICTORY, AMNESTY, EMANCIPATION”. 2) 1888 Harrison and Morton Republican Club silk ribbon measures 3-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ has log cabin motif reminiscent of Tippecanoe, Benjamin Harrison’s grandfather. 3) 1840 William Henry Harrison 6-1/4 “x 2-1/4” silk campaign ribbon “HARRISON & REFORM, THE POOR MAN’S FRIEND”. Scarce variant with rosette dedicated to “The Young Men’s National Convention”. 4) William Henry Harrison New England Convention “BUNKER HILL, SEPTEMBER 10, 1840″ . This ribbon is in beautiful condition, with central vignette of Harrison, state seals of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont and Maine surrounding him. 5) William Henry Harrison 1840 silk campaign ribbon 7-1/2″ x 2-1/4” with vignettes of George Washington and Lafayette “FIRST IN WAR- FIRST IN PEACE-FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF THEIR COUNTRYMEN”. Top of ribbon is stenciled “RICHMOND COUNTY”. 6) Andrew Jackson June 24, 1845 7-1/4″ x 3″ memorializing his death on June 8, 1845 with patriotic vignettes including his tomb at the Hermitage. 7) Another memorial ribbon for the life of Andrew Jackson with large vignette, panoply of arms stating “THE HERO OF THE BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS”. 6-3/4″ x 2-1/2″. 8) Rare Henry Clay 1844 campaign ribbon “The honest statesmen is the country’s steadfast friend HARRY of the West.” “The Farmer of Ashland, honor to whom honor is due. Fine patriotic vignette of Clay 6-1/2″ x 2-1/4″ exposed in frame, Young Men’s Whig National Convention, Baltimore, May 2, 1844. 9) Rare James K. Polk & George M. Dallas 3″ x 8-1/2” silk ribbon for the 1844 Democratic Convention. Large central vignette of Liberty holding American flag with TEXAS emblazoned on middle stripe. 10) Rare James K. Polk 1844 presidential campaign ribbon with patriotic vignette with riband emblazoned “YOUNG HICKORY” of Tennessee. 11) James Buchanan and John C. Breckinridge Democratic election ticket measuring 7-1/4″ x 4-1/2″. Nice jugat images of both with election dated November 4, 1856. PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: 1) Overall fair, cracked at center fold through Lincoln’s eyes. Colors have lightened with soiling, staining and minor pinholes at top. Not removed from frame to see how mounted. 2) Good colors, frayed and reductions at edges. 3) Fair to good overall with 1/2″ hole near center, fraying and chipping along edges as can be seen in photos, details of log cabin, portrait easily discerned. 4) 6″ x 3″, fine overall, though not unframed to check for mounting. 5) Very good overall. A hinge can be seen through top of ribbon through words “Richmond County”, not removed from frame. 6) Very good overall with minor chips and fraying at edges. 7) Small glue stains can be seen at top and bottom, unaffecting printed area, not removed from frame to check for mounting. 8) Appears fine overall, not examined out of frame. 9) Appears fine though not removed from frame. This ribbon originally purchased as Lot 38068 at Heritage Auction Galleries, November 30, 2011. 10) Good, easily discerned staining and soiling, slight reductions unaffecting text, not examined out of frame. 11) Very good. Paper has ink correction of spelling of one elector. 49055-35 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2188 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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GROUP OF 11 RARE 19TH CENTURY CAMPAIGN RIBBONS AND EPHEMERA.