Description

The catalogue cover for "The Col. John Trumbull Letters and Papers" is the cover from the auction pamphlet compiled by Stan V. Henkels. Henkels used Trumbull’s “The Insignia of the Cincinnati” (noted for its importance to the Society of the Cincinnati) on the auction cover for Catalogue No. 778. The address for At the Book Auction Rooms of Thos. Birch's Sons in Philadelphia is printed on the front cover as well.

Description

Paperback auction book with images of Charles Russell's works in the Fred A. Rosenstock collection. Inserted in the book was a copy of a price list for the auction materials.

Collection Overview

The John Trumbull Collection is a compilation of letters and engravings from 1812-1844. These documents were collected by Stan V. Henkels for an upcoming auction in Philadelphia in 1897. The letters and engravings have been pasted into a bound book in a scrapbook style.

Description Scope and Contents Stan V. Henkels "Remarks" at the beginning of the auction booklet gives a brief biographical account of John Trumbull’s role in the American Revolution and some of the points in Trumbull’s life following America’s independence. Henkels notes a number of important works he cataloged in the Trumbull collection: Trumbull’s papers during the Fifth Commission, autographed letters, and five engravings for the "Surrender of...