American Antiquities. Auction Catalogue, January 8, 1898 by William B. Norman
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"American Antiquities. Auction Catalogue, January 8, 1898" by William B. Norman is an auction catalog that focuses on American archaeological artifacts and historical arms. Written during the late 19th century, the book serves as a promotional document for an auction event detailing items related to pre-historic stone implements, relics from Mound Builders, and revolutionary and foreign arms, highlighting their rarity and historical significance. The contents of the catalog list a diverse array
of items available for auction, such as stone implements, ceremonial pipes, wampum treaty belts, and various weapons from different eras. Each lot is described in detail, often including the material, size, and location of origin, emphasizing the value and authenticity of each item. Among the unique offerings are notable pieces like a Wampum Treaty Belt, ceremonial pipes, and arms associated with significant historical figures, making the auction a rare opportunity for collectors and historians to acquire authentic American antiquities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Norman, William B. |
|---|---|
| Title | American Antiquities. Auction Catalogue, January 8, 1898 |
| Credits |
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | United States -- Antiquities -- Catalogs |
| Subject | Antiques -- Catalogs |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36598 |
| Release Date | Jul 3, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 259 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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