Source : RW Olivers

Source Title R. W. Olivers
Description Over 40 years experience selling antiques, fine art, specialty collectibles, and estates. Oliver's, Inc. was founded by Richard W. Oliver in 1970 (1970 -1992). Located in Kennebunk, Maine, it grew from a one-person operation to a serious competitor and established itself as dominant force in a number of antiques and collectible markets, achieving many world record prices. Oliver's specialty departments included Americana, Victoriana, Decoys, Fishing, Toys & Dolls, Firearms, and Advertising. Cultivated business in excess of $100 million through skilful consulting, appraising and auctioneering for clients dealing in fine and decorative arts.
Scope of Text
Total Records in AED 550
  • Freeman’s, August 20. President Washington Reaffirms the US Treaty of Friendship and Peace with Morocco, the Longest Unbroken Treaty in US History. $50,000 – 80,000.
    Freeman’s, August 20. Weeks After Victory at Yorktown, Benjamin Franklin Promises Repayment of a French Loan that Funded the American Revolution. $200,000 – 300,000.
    Freeman’s, August 20. Rare First Edition of the Foundational Text of the Mormon Church. $100,000 – 150,000.
    Freeman’s, August 20. President Washington Sends the First Major Law Passed by Congress, the Tariff Act of 1789. $100,000 – 150,000.
    Freeman’s, August 20. A Scarce Example of Audubon's Depiction of a Brown Pelican, Plate CCLI from his Birds of America. $30,000 – 50,000.
    Freeman’s, August 20. The Official and First Obtainable Broadside Printing of the Lincoln's Final Emancipation Proclamation. $30,000 – 50,000.