FABULOUS ARCHIVAL GROUPING OF CIVIL WAR & 7TH CAVALRY ITEMS FROM ARMY SURGEON DR.SAMUEL J.ALLEN,JR.

FABULOUS ARCHIVAL GROUPING OF CIVIL WAR & 7TH CAVALRY ITEMS FROM ARMY SURGEON DR.SAMUEL J.ALLEN,JR. Dr. Samuel J Allen, Jr.(1845-1930) was in the 5th Mass Infantry. Later was an assistant surgeon in the 7th US Calvary and was with Custer during The 1874 Black Hills Expedition. This grouping consists of a leather billfold which holds seven stereo card photographs of Custer’s 1874 Black Hills Expedition with notes in Dr. Allen’s hand. Views include “Our first crossing of an alkali valley” which depicts at least 50 cover ligands, back courses and people resting in the grass, “Permanent camp at Agnes Park” and “Floral Valley”, “Golden Valley on French’s Creek”, “Sioux Indian, Ft Randall, D.T. October, 1874”, “Teepee with Indians”, “Our first Grisley Kilin” showing famous view of Custer with Grizzly Bear, all photographs are by W. H. Illingworth who accompanied Custer on this expedition where Custer himself named the places not mapped or seen before by white men. Included is a nice example of a small military used brass telescope with patent leather cover. The objective lens is 7/8 of an inch in diameter, closed the telescope measures 5 inches and opened it is 13 3/8 inches overall. There are no discernible markings as typical on the Civil War or Indian War era telescopes. Also included are two medical books one dated 1883 the other 1926 used later by Dr. Allen. Also included in this grouping is an incredible “Wounded Bible” with a period inscription inside the front cover: “This book was taken from the left brest(sic) pocket of S.J. Allen Co B 5th Mass Inftr 2nd Div 8th Corps (hosfer)? after battle Sailor’s Creek Apr 7 1865/Cornelius Redburn/Surg in charge”. This wonderful 1863 dated New Testament relic, with the minnie ball still embedded deep in the pages of Romans VI, has descended through the family of Dr. Allen as have the other artifacts in this grouping. Also, Volume 1 of an 1861 dated “Hardee’s Tactics” signed in front by James McIntosh. Also included is the Memorial and obituary of the father noted Civil War Surgeon Dr. Samuel J. Allen, Sr. CONDITION: Stereo views are good and sound overall, scattered scuffs especially at edges, stains and soiling that can be seen in photographs however images mostly have good contrast and comments inked by Dr. Allen or photographer are discernible. Accompanying books are complete the well used the earlier Index of the Practice of Medicine has scuffed and torn leather cover. Telescope overall very good, fair optics, leather covering is intact scattered areas of staining and scuffing. Bible has damaged cover and pages due to impact a projectile which is loose and still in the Bible. Inscriptions are mostly clear and legible. Manual and Memorial (missing p 5-8) book very good overall, complete with scattered soiling and staining the covers. 4-47021, 4-47040,4-47043 JS208 (8,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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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	2165	$0.00	FABULOUS ARCHIVAL GROUPING OF CIVIL WAR & 7TH CAVALRY ITEMS FROM ARMY SURGEON DR.SAMUEL J.ALLEN,JR. Dr. Samuel J Allen, Jr.(1845-1930) was in the 5th Mass Infantry. Later was an assistant surgeon in the 7th US Calvary and was with Custer during The 1874 Black Hills Expedition. This grouping consists of a leather billfold which holds seven stereo card photographs of Custer’s 1874 Black Hills Expedition with notes in Dr. Allen’s hand. Views include “Our first crossing of an alkali valley” which depicts at least 50 cover ligands, back courses and people resting in the grass, “Permanent camp at Agnes Park” and “Floral Valley”, “Golden Valley on French’s Creek”, “Sioux Indian, Ft Randall, D.T. October, 1874”, “Teepee with Indians”, “Our first Grisley Kilin” showing famous view of Custer with Grizzly Bear, all photographs are by W. H. Illingworth who accompanied Custer on this expedition where Custer himself named the places not mapped or seen before by white men. Included is a nice example of a small military used brass telescope with patent leather cover. The objective lens is 7/8 of an inch in diameter, closed the telescope measures 5 inches and opened it is 13 3/8 inches overall. There are no discernible markings as typical on the Civil War or Indian War era telescopes. Also included are two medical books one dated 1883 the other 1926 used later by Dr. Allen. Also included in this grouping is an incredible “Wounded Bible” with a period inscription inside the front cover: “This book was taken from the left brest(sic) pocket of S.J. Allen Co B 5th Mass Inftr 2nd Div 8th Corps (hosfer)? after battle Sailor’s Creek Apr 7 1865/Cornelius Redburn/Surg in charge”. This wonderful 1863 dated New Testament relic, with the minnie ball still embedded deep in the pages of Romans VI, has descended through the family of Dr. Allen as have the other artifacts in this grouping. Also, Volume 1 of an 1861 dated “Hardee’s Tactics” signed in front by James McIntosh. Also included is the Memorial and obituary of the father noted Civil War Surgeon Dr. Samuel J. Allen, Sr. CONDITION: Stereo views are good and sound overall, scattered scuffs especially at edges, stains and soiling that can be seen in photographs however images mostly have good contrast and comments inked by Dr. Allen or photographer are discernible. Accompanying books are complete the well used the earlier Index of the Practice of Medicine has scuffed and torn leather cover. Telescope overall very good, fair optics, leather covering is intact scattered areas of staining and scuffing. Bible has damaged cover and pages due to impact a projectile which is loose and still in the Bible. Inscriptions are mostly clear and legible. Manual and Memorial (missing p 5-8) book very good overall, complete with scattered soiling and staining the covers. 4-47021, 4-47040,4-47043 JS208 (8,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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