Led by a former archeologist, our specialists in Historic Americana can readily dig up the details that maximize bids for everything from an exceptionally rare autographed photo of Abraham Lincoln to scarce daguerreian images, photographs of the American West, manuscripts, books, and maps. Historic Americana is a semi-annual sale that features everything from 19th century photography, political campaign ephemera, historical textiles, items associated with slavery and abolition, social history, books, manuscripts and autographs, to flags and historical relics.
Department News
8/16/2010
Are treasures hiding among the dust in your attic or garage? Have you always wondered about your family heirlooms and collectibles? Bring them to the experts to see if they are as priceless as you hope. Wes Cowan, founder and owner of Cowan’s Auctions, Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio, will be the ...
6/20/2010
Lincoln family ephemera led Cowan’s June 11, 2010, American History Auction. The auction marked the 15th anniversary of Cowan’s and garnered wide media attention for several important lots, many of which came from the family of Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith, the great ...
6/16/2010
Several items relating to Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln led Cowan’s June 11, 2010 auction, American History, Including the Civil War. The auction marked the 15th anniversary of Cowan’s and garnered wide media attention for several ...
6/3/2010
Cowan’s Auctions announces the June 11, 2010 auction of an extraordinary group of Abraham Lincoln family artifacts that illustrate important facets of the family’s history. Also featured in the American ...
5/18/2010
Here's a remarkable archive in Cowan's upcoming auction, American History, Including the Civil War. The archive is Tom ...
5/17/2010
Cowan's upcoming auction, American History, Including the Civil War features great documents and manuscripts, including this interesting letterpress copy book.
It is a Salmon ...
5/14/2010
Next month, Cowan's will offer 26 assorted items that came from Robert Todd Beckwith, the last male descendent of Abraham Lincoln. The items are featured in the auction American History, Including the Civil ...
Featured Items
DESSERT SUGAR BOWL FROM FIRST LINCOLN WHITE HOUSE SERVICE
Auction: 2010, American History, Including the Civil War, June 11
Sold for $27,612.50
MARY TODD LINCOLN ARCHIVE OF COMMITMENT PAPERS TO BELLEVUE PLACE, IL
Auction: 2010, American History, Including the Civil War, June 11
Sold for $37,600.00
Cowan's is proud and honored to have offered this extraordinary collection.
A heartfelt thank you to all of our bidders.
12-STAR SECESSION FLAG
Auction: 2010, American History, Including the Civil War, June 11
Sold for $5,875.00
Wes Cowan - Director (513.871.1670 x 46 or historic @ cowans.com)
Cowan's Auctions, Inc. founder, president, television personality, newspaper columnist and fearless leader, Wes is a virtual encyclopedia of American history and antiques. He holds BA and MA degrees in anthropology from the University of Kentucky and a PhD in anthropology from the University of Michigan.
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Monumental Lincoln Campaign Portrait Flag
Sold for $66,125
Wonderful Anti-Slavery Stenciled Banner
Sold for $46,000
Important Uniforms of Enlisted Men of the U.S. Army Two Volume Photographic Archive
Sold for $23,500
Dinner Plate from the First Lincoln White House Service with John Hay Provenance
Sold for $14,100
Autographed CDV of Champ Ferguson
Sold for $4,406
Ambrotype of Four Kentucky Confederate Calvalryman
Sold for $15,275
Henry warren Photograph of Abraham Lincoln
Sold for $2,350
West Point Archive of Superintendent Thomas H. Ruger
Sold for $6,462
Confederate First National Flag of General Gustavus Smith, 1861
Sold for $35,250
W.T. Sherman Threatens to Burn Savannah, Charleston and Wilmington
Sold for $9,987