2008-09
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/31/2008
Excellent ephemera grouping pertaining to “R.W. Mercer...of Cincinnati, O[hio]. Dealer in Mound and Indian Relics of Every Description Old U.S. and Foreign Coins, U.S. Fractional Currency, U.S. Surveys & State Histories Minerals, Fossils, Shells, etc. Colonial Bills, Autographs ,Etc. Confederate Money, Bonds, etc. etc.” includes, a cover, a fine reproduction of “The Famous Coffin Hand Bill” stating “The Bloody Deeds of Gen. Jackson...Names of Murdered Men given in detail and his own account of the Massacre of Helpless Women and Children.” with a advertisement on verso of Mercer’s collectioin of “Genuine Confederate Notes”; ‘The Confederate Note Memorial”; and “Continental Bills”. Fine...plus; Handbill “Curiosities for Sale.” listing a variety of items, including a life size portrait from life of the General Tecumseh for $3500; Mound builders, Aztec, and Hindoo idols; a blunderbuss; Japanese armor; a variety of items made from whales, and more....plus; Card for Mercer’s “Free Museum.” with “Ye Anciet Relics. Idols, Arms, War Clubs, Old Paintings and Etchings, Curious Books and Papers, Ancient Mound pottery, Flint and Stone Relics, Minerals, Fossils Corrals, Shells, Antique Jewelry, Watches and Gems, Old Coins, Confederate Money, Foreign Stamps, etc.”...plus; Mercer’s advirtisement for “The Numismatic Directory.” All VG.
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