keep an eye on our website at HA.com. As the auction draws nearer, you'll be able to see full-color, enlargeable images of each and every lot, read our complete and informative catalog descriptions, and even place your bids online."
Highlights of the auction included:
General Ulysses S. Grant's Civil War Presentation Sword as "General in Chief of the United States Army 1864":
http://www.HA.com/Americana/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=663&Lot_No=72184&type=prte-pr062507c
REALIZED: $1,673,000
General George Armstrong Custer's Personal Battle Flag From Lee's Surrender at Appomattox to the Little Bighorn:
http://www.HA.com/Americana/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=663&Lot_No=72068&type=prte-pr062507c
REALIZED: $896,250
Major General William Mahone's Presentation Sword The Last CSA Sword:
http://www.HA.com/Americana/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=663&Lot_No=72191&type=prte-pr062507c
REALIZED: $388,375
A Spectacular Civil War Zouave Complete Uniform (and Accoutrements) - The Uniform of W. Beriah Chandler, Battle of Gettysburg, Little Round Top:
http://www.HA.com/Americana/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=663&Lot_No=72163&type=prte-pr062507c
REALIZED: $125,475
Confederate "Liberty or Death" Flag Captured by Custer's Cavalry from Stuart's Cavalry During the Retreat after the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863:
http://www.HA.com/Americana/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=663&Lot_No=72101&type=prte-pr062507c
REALIZED: $107,550
A Very Rare Confederate Colonel's Frock Coat - Colonel John Thompson Brown, 1st Virginia Artillery, killed at the Battle of the Wilderness:
http://www.HA.com/Americana/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=663&Lot_No=72131&type=prte-pr062507c
REALIZED: $101,575
Confederate General's Battle Flag Sword Belt Set Similar to General Hood's:
http://www.HA.com/Americana/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=663&Lot_No=72142&type=prte-pr062507c
REALIZED: $89,625
Confederate Presentation Foot Officer's Sword With Brass Scabbard Made by E. J. Johnston of Macon, Georgia:
http://www.HA.com/Americana/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=663&Lot_No=74025&type=prte-pr062507c
REALIZED: $83,650
Confederate Officer's Cavalry Saber "Diamond-Shaped" Sword With Original Leather Scabbard by Boyle & Gamble, Richmond, Virginia:
http://www.HA.com/Americana/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=663&Lot_No=72230&type=prte-pr062507c
REALIZED: $77,675
Captain Frederick W. Smith 2nd National Confederate - Mosby's Ranger's Flag With Archive:
http://www.HA.com/Americana/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=663&Lot_No=72041&type=prte-pr062507c
REALIZED: $77,675
Gen'l Custer Leading the Wolverines at Gettysburg- A Painting by Franklin Dullin Briscoe, 1889:
http://www.HA.com/Americana/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=663&Lot_No=72072&type=prte-pr062507c
REALIZED: $71,700
The Rarest Confederate Revolver Ever Made, A Texas-Made George Todd (Austin, Texas) .36 Caliber Revolver:
http://www.HA.com/Americana/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=663&Lot_No=72238&type=prte-pr062507c
REALIZED: $59,750
A 'John Brown' Sharps Carbine - Used at the Harper's Ferry Raid:
http://www.HA.com/Americana/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=663&Lot_No=72010&type=prte-pr062507c
REALIZED: $56,762
Early 18th Century U.S. National Flag, Circa 1790:
http://www.HA.com/Americana/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=663&Lot_No=72086&type=prte-pr062507c
REALIZED: $50,787
Rare Texas Confederate "Bonnie Blue" Flag of the 3rd Texas State Cavalry:
http://www.HA.com/Americana/common/prlink.php?Sale_No=663&Lot_No=72107&type=prte-pr062507c
REALIZED: $47,800
For more information about Heritage's auctions, and a complete record of prices realized, along with full-color, enlargeable photos of each lot, please visit www.HA.com.
Prospective consignors and sellers of Civil War memorabilia and related collectibles are invited to visit www.HA.com/Sell. Or simply call Gary Hendershott at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 182 or email GaryH@HA.com.
To reserve your copy of any Heritage auction catalog, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 150, or visit www.HA.com/Catalog to order by email.
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