Lewis Wallace Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Lewis Wallace Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 29, 2023
Hardcover Books Lot Of Three
Est: $40 - $65
Lot of three hardcover books. Lot includes "The Prince Of India Or Why Constantinople Fell" by Lew Wallace, Volume II., published and copyright by Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1893; "Utopia" by St. Thomas More, translated by Ralph Robinson, published by Burns Oates & Washbourne Ltd., 1937, "Cost Finding" by Dexter S. Kimball, M.E., Modern Business Volume 10, published and copyright by Alexander Hamilton Institute, 1917.
Lettieri Auction & Appraisal
Dec. 24, 2023
Hardcover Books Lot Of Three
Est: $40 - $65
Lot of three hardcover books. Lot includes "The Prince Of India Or Why Constantinople Fell" by Lew Wallace, Volume II., published and copyright by Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1893; "Utopia" by St. Thomas More, translated by Ralph Robinson, published by Burns Oates & Washbourne Ltd., 1937, "Cost Finding" by Dexter S. Kimball, M.E., Modern Business Volume 10, published and copyright by Alexander Hamilton Institute, 1917.
Lettieri Auction & Appraisal
Dec. 02, 2023
Music Sheet The Chariot Race or Ben Hur March
Est: £9 - £18
Original antique piano music sheet The Chariot Race or Ben Hur March Respectfully Inscribed to Gen. Lew Wallace, Author of Ben Hur. Played by Sousa's Band. Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ is a novel by Lew Wallace (1827-1905), published by Harper and Brothers on November 12, 1880, and considered "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century". The cover features a lithograph in colour of the chariot race in ancient Rome. Published by E.T. Paull Music Co., (1858-1924), a minor American composer, arranger, and sheet music publisher. Lithographed by A. Hoen & Co., Richmond, VA, founded in Baltimore in the 1850s by August Hoen. He then relocated his lithographic company to Richmond, Virginia around the 1860's. 8 pages. Country:USA, year of printing: 1890s, designer: Unknown, dimensions (cm): 35x27.
Antikbar Original Vintage Posters
Apr. 29, 2023
Lew Wallace Self-Portrait
Est: $25 - $1,500
Atributed to Lew Wallace, painted portrait, in oval frame, 19th century, sight 16.25" x 13.25". Consignor states this was purchased from the same estate as the oil painting also present in this sale, and it appears to be a portrait of Lew Wallace.
Addison & Sarova Auctioneers
Apr. 29, 2023
Lew Wallace Oil Painting
Est: $50 - $3,000
(Attributed to) Lew Wallace, American (18271905.) "Portrait of a Young Muslim Man." Oil on canvas, canvas laid onto compressed paper board, in contemporary gilt frame. Sight 19.5" x 15.25". Consignor states that the painting was purchased in the late 1990s from the estate of a descendant of the Wallace family (who understood the painting was by their relative, Lew Wallace.) Lew Wallace was U.S. minister to Turkey under Garfield and made many oils that are Turkish themed, including for example his well known portrait of Sultan Abdul Hamid II.
Addison & Sarova Auctioneers
Jul. 17, 2022
Hardcover Books Lot Of Three
Est: $40 - $65
Lot of three hardcover books. Lot includes "The Prince Of India Or Why Constantinople Fell" by Lew Wallace, Volume II., published and copyright by Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1893; "Utopia" by St. Thomas More, translated by Ralph Robinson, published by Burns Oates & Washbourne Ltd., 1937, "Cost Finding" by Dexter S. Kimball, M.E., Modern Business Volume 10, published and copyright by Alexander Hamilton Institute, 1917.
Lettieri Auction & Appraisal
Aug. 25, 2021
LEW WALLACE
Est: $100 - $150
LEW WALLACE (1827-1905) Union major general who saw action at Forts Henry and Donelson and was later criticized by Grant for his costly hesitancy at Shiloh. Wallace is also remembered as the author of Ben Hur. Black ink signature on a 2.5 x .5 in. slip (sight). Matted below an engraving of Wallace Very fine.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Jun. 26, 2021
Lew Wallace, Watercolor
Est: $200 - $2,000
(Attributed to) Lew Wallace, American (18271905.) Watercolor portrait, in oval frame, 19th century, sight 16.25" x 13.25". This was purchased from the same estate as the previous lot (oil painting), and it appears to be a self portrait of Lew Wallace. Please refer to photos.
Addison & Sarova Auctioneers
Jun. 26, 2021
Lew Wallace, Oil Painting
Est: $500 - $5,000
(Attributed to) Lew Wallace, American (18271905.) "Portrait of a Young Muslim Man." Oil on canvas, canvas laid onto compressed paper board, in contemporary gilt frame. Sight 19.5" x 15.25". With typed description taped to rear, stating the painting was purchased in the late 1990s from the estate of a descendant of the Wallace family. We believe this painting was likely done while Wallace was serving President Garfield as U.S. Minister to Turkey. Please refer to photos.
Addison & Sarova Auctioneers
Jul. 16, 2020
Ben-Hur.- Wallace (Lew) Autograph Letter signed to Benjamin Holt Ticknor, 1882, referring to his novel Ben-Hur, "... the Sultan [of Turkey] is reading Ben-Hur", and sending him the manuscript of his â¦
Est: £400 - £600
Ben-Hur.- Wallace (Lew, author, lawyer and politician, 1827-1905) Autograph Letter signed to Benjamin Holt Ticknor, 4pp., 8vo, United States Legation Constantinople, 1st January 1882, referring to his novel Ben-Hur, "... the Sultan is reading Ben-Hur. His method is to have it translated into Turkish, and sent to him in chapter installments. He has sent me a message that he is greatly pleased...", and sending him the manuscript of his play, Commodus, "In my last I mentioned a half-formed purpose to send you my Commodus in its reformed condition to read with a view to publication", laid in on paper mount, folds. ⁂ The Sultan of Turkey reading "Ben-Hur".
Forum Auctions - UK
May. 16, 2020
Ben Hur - A Tale of the Christ
Est: $50 - $75
Harper & Brothers, Publishers
Williams Auction Co., LLC
Mar. 28, 2020
Lew Wallace, Oil Painting & Portrait
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
(Attributed to) Lew Wallace, American (18271905.) "Portrait of a Young Muslim Man." Oil on canvas, canvas laid onto compressed paper board, in contemporary gilt frame. Sight 19.5" x 15.25". Frame with numerous chips and blemishes, painting toned from dust/age (would likely benefit well from cleaning.) With typed description taped to rear, stating the painting was purchased in the late 1990s from the estate of a descendant of the Wallace family. *Sold With* a watercolor portrait, in oval frame, 19th century, sight 16.25" x 13.25", frame with chips, cracks, and wear. This was purchased from the same estate, and it appears to be a portrait of Lew Wallace. *Sold With* a very worn copy of Wallace's "Ben-Hur," NY, 1887, cloth covers pulled, leaves at front detached, stained, a tired copy, as-is (this book not from the same estate as the paintings, but included in the lot.) Please refer to photos.
Addison & Sarova Auctioneers
Nov. 23, 2019
Lew Wallace. Fair God. Signed/Limited Ed.
Est: $100 - $200
Wallace, Lew. THE FAIR GOD A TALE OF THE CONQUEST OF MEXICO. NY: Houghton Mifflin, 1899. 2 vol. 10" x 7". xxviii, [2], 352, [2]; xvi, [2], 450, [2] pp. + 40 mounted plates (with tissue guards) and numerous headpieces, tailpieces, and decorative initials. Embossed leather boards rebacked, some light edgewear, contents clean, Very Good. ***************** #11 of 250 copies, the first volume signed by Lew Wallace and the frontis signed by Eric Pape (artist.)
Addison & Sarova Auctioneers
Nov. 23, 2019
Lew Wallace, Oil Painting & Portrait
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
(Attributed to) Lew Wallace, American (18271905.) "Portrait of a Young Muslim Man." Oil on canvas, canvas laid onto compressed paper board, in contemporary gilt frame. Sight 19.5" x 15.25". Frame with numerous chips and blemishes, painting toned from dust/age (would likely benefit well from cleaning.) With typed description taped to rear, stating the painting was purchased in the late 1990s from the estate of a descendant of the Wallace family. *Sold With* a watercolor portrait, in oval frame, 19th century, sight 16.25" x 13.25", frame with chips, cracks, and wear. This was purchased from the same estate, and it appears to be a portrait of Lew Wallace. *Sold With* a very worn copy of Wallace's "Ben-Hur," NY, 1887, cloth covers pulled, leaves at front detached, stained, a tired copy, as-is (this book not from the same estate as the paintings, but included in the lot.) Please refer to photos.
Addison & Sarova Auctioneers
Jun. 12, 2019
Author of “Ben-Hur,” Lew Wallace, Negotiates Royalty Payments with his Publisher
Est: $350 - $450
WALLACE, LEW. (1827-1905). American soldier, lawyer, diplomat, and author; chiefly remembered for his immensely popular historical novel, Ben-Hur. ALS. (“Lew Wallace”). 1p. 8vo. Crawfordsville, April 25, 1903. To Mr. Brooks, a publisher. “Replying to your last favor, I beg to say there is nothing now discernable to take me East. And in the matter of The Prince of India we seem so far apart respecting the royalty that the prospect of an arrangement looks discouraging. Did I take less than the percent proposed in my last note it would be lowering my standard – that is my feeling…” Wallace, the son of a congressman and governor of Indiana, was a veteran of the Mexican-American War, after which he practiced law, ran a free-soil newspaper and was elected to political office before organizing the Crawfordsville Guards Independent Militia, later part of the 11th Indiana Volunteer Infantry. As commander of these troops, Wallace rose to the rank of major general during the Civil War, earning some disapprobation for orders given during the Battle of Shiloh. Nonetheless, following the assassination of President Lincoln, Wallace was appointed to the military commission that investigated the conspirators. Wallace published The Fair God; or, The Last of the ‘Tzins in 1873 and Commodus: An Historical Play in 1876. He served as governor of the New Mexico Territory from 1878-1881 and during that time, in his hours of leisure, he penned Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ at his home in Crawfordsville and in Santa Fe. The novel tells the stories of a 1st-century enslaved Jewish prince turned charioteer, Judah Ben-Hur, concurrently with that of Jesus, a controversial subject for fiction at the time. Although meticulously researched, Ben-Hur was panned by literary critics, yet it captured the popular imagination. By 1900, it had outsold Uncle Tom’s Cabin to become the 19th century’s most popular novel and made Wallace a wealthy man. It remained America’s best-selling novel until it was surpassed by Margaret Mitchell’s Gone With the Wind in 1936. Still a popular favorite, Ben-Hur inspired a play and two motion pictures. Our letter, written from Wallace’s home in Crawfordsville, Indiana, concerns royalties for his 1893 book The Prince of India; or, Why Constantinople Fell, which he considered his best work. Folded with some slight separation along the folds and related, but minor wear; in fine condition. [AllAuthors]
Lion Heart Autographs
Oct. 20, 2018
Lew WALLACE - Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer présente Ben-Hur, un
Est: €50 - €60
Lew WALLACE - Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer présente Ben-Hur, un récit des temps évangéliques. S.l., Random House, (1959). In-4, agrafé. L'Histoire de la réalisation de Ben-Hur, illustrations en couleurs et en noir. JOINTS: - Les présentations des films Lawrence d'Arabie (1962), Les 55 Jours de Pékin, My Fair Lady, The Fall of the Roman Empire. - 2 photos de Romy Schneider et 2 romans d'Odette FERRY adaptés de Sissi. - [Programme] - Messieurs Willems, Fonson et Declercq présentent le Cirque d'État de Moscou. Février-avril 1963. Bruxelles, Cirque royal, 1963. - [Programme] - Folies-Bergère de Paris. Tournée officielle. Folies de Paris, revue en 2 parties et 30 tableaux. - Jean NOHAIN et Marc FOURNEAU - Qui êtes-vous Monsieur Atlas ? Péruwelz, F. Bachelard, s.d. In-8 carré, broché. L'histoire du géant Atlas, pseudonyme de Fernand Bachelard, né en 1922 à Templeuve, dans le Hainaut qui mesurait 2m35. Envoi du Géant Atlas à Mariette Robillard. Ensemble 1O fascicules ou volumes et 2 photos.
Alain & Evelyne Morel de Westgaver
May. 19, 2018
Lewis Wallace (Ben Hur: A Tale of the Christ) Cut Signature Framed Display
Est: $300 - $500
Lewis Wallace Cut Signature Framed Display: Lewis Wallace was an American lawyer, Union general in the American Civil War, governor of the New Mexico Territory, politician, diplomat, and author from Indiana. Great cut signature of the civil war general and author. Most famous for his writing of Ben Hur A Tale of the Christ. Signature measures 3.5 x 2, and the framed piece measures 11x13.
Dana J. Tharp Auctions
Jun. 24, 2017
LITERATURE: WALLACE LEW: (1827-1905) American Union Army General during the American Civil War. Author of Ben Hur (1880). As Governor of the New Mexico Territory 1878-81, Wallace offered Billy the Kid an amnesty in return for acting as an informant.
Est: £80 - £120
LITERATURE: WALLACE LEW: (1827-1905) American Union Army General during the American Civil War. Author of Ben Hur (1880). As Governor of the New Mexico Territory 1878-81, Wallace offered Billy the Kid an amnesty in return for acting as an informant. Fine fountain pen ink signature on an attractive gold edged 12mo card. Together with CREASEY JOHN: (1908-1973) English Author of Crime Thrillers. A.L.S., John Creasey, one page, 8vo, Ferndown, Wimborne, Dorset, 29th June 1941, to Miss. Cond. Creasey states that it was nice to hear from his correspondent again and continues to inform her 'Unfortunately ''Dangerous Journey'' still waits for paper, as do several other titles, but despite the difficulties publishing proceeds reasonably well….another book in which I have a 'personal' interest is ''Who Saw Him Die?'' by Michael Halliday - a somewhat different style, if you do get hold of it.' A typically neatly penned letter. VG, 2
International Autograph Auctions
May. 07, 2016
WALLACE LEW: (1827-1905) American Author of the historical a
Est: £80 - £100
WALLACE LEW: (1827-1905) American Author of the historical adventure story Ben-Hur (1880) and a Union General in the American Civil War. Dark fountain pen ink signature ('Lew Wallace') on a 12mo card. One very slight ink blot to the final letter of the signature and some slight traces of former mounting to the verso, VG
International Autograph Auctions
Sep. 11, 2013
LEW WALLACE
Est: $75 - $100
LEW WALLACE (1827-1905) Union major general who saw action at Forts Henry and Donelson and was later criticized by Grant for his costly hesitancy at Shiloh. Wallace is also remembered as the author of Ben Hur. Signature on a card, 1900. Fine.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Sep. 11, 2013
LEW WALLACE
Est: $100 - $150
LEW WALLACE (1827-1905) Union major general who saw action at Forts Henry and Donelson and was later criticized by Grant for his costly hesitancy at Shiloh. Wallace is also remembered as the author of Ben Hur. Partial page from an autographed edition of one of his books, signed and dated Nov. 7, 1898. Very good.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Jun. 12, 2013
General Lew Wallace
Est: $100 - $200
1.5"x2.5" Signature and salutation by Lew Wallace signed in ink. Lewis "Lew" Wallace (April 10, 1827 - February 15, 1905) was an American lawyer, Union general, territorial governor and statesman, politician and author. Wallace served as Governor of the New Mexico Territory at the time of the Lincoln County War and worked to bring an end to the fighting. He is best known for his historical novel Ben-Hur: which has been called "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century." It has been adapted four times for films. Signature is mounted with reproduction engraving of Wallace and is in fine condition.
One of a Kind Collectibles Auctions, LLC
Jan. 31, 2013
LEW WALLACE
Est: $75 - $100
LEW WALLACE (1827-1905) Union major general who saw action at Forts Henry and Donelson and was later criticized by Grant for his costly hesitancy at Shiloh. Wallace is also remembered as the author of Ben Hur. A.N.S. on a small sheet likely cut from a book: "Indianapolis Dec. 18th, 1898 By request, I re-write my name in this volume. Lew Wallace". Fine.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Aug. 15, 2012
Lew Wallace
Est: $200 - $400
Lew Wallace Union general (1827-1905) who became better known as the author of the best-selling religio-historical novel Ben-Hur. ALS, one page, 6.5 x 11, November 15, 1889. Letter, marked "Private," to Secretary of the Interior, John Willock Noble. In full: "I hear that Dr. James M. Dinnen, of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, has been reappointed on Pension Medical Board for Allen county. Permit me to suggest that it wold be good policy to keep him in the place, especially for that county, which is the heaviest Democratic in the State. I don't know if anybody will try to oust him; should the effort be made, it would be well to shut it off." Cryptically, Wallace adds in a postscript, "I will explain fully next time I meet you. L.W." Partial separations along intersecting folds, two pencil notations to top right, and some ink transfer from another letter to lower portion, otherwise fine condition.
RR Auction
Jul. 18, 2012
Autograph - Lew Wallace
Est: $100 - $200
Union general (1827-1905) who became better known as the author of the best-selling religio-historical novel Ben-Hur. Ink signature, "With all good wishes, your friend, Lew Wallace, Crawfordsville, Ind., June 10th, 1902," on an off-white 5.75 x 8.25 album page. In fine condition, with scattered soiling, small edge tear, and a pencil notation to top right.
RR Auction
Jul. 14, 2012
LITERATURE: Lew Wallace (1827-1905) American Union
Est: £80 - £120
LITERATURE: Lew Wallace (1827-1905) American Union Army General during the American Civil War. Author of Ben Hur (1880). As Governor of the New Mexico Territory 1878-81, Wallace offered Billy the Kid an amnesty in return for acting as an informant. Fine fountain pen ink signature on an attractive gold edged 12mo card; John Creasey (1908-1973) English Author of Crime Thrillers. A.L.S., John Creasey, one page, 8vo, Ferndown, Wimborne, Dorset, 29th June 1941, to Miss. Cond. Creasey states that it was nice to hear from his correspondent again and continues to inform her 'Unfortunately "Dangerous Journey" still waits for paper, as do several other titles, but despite the difficulties publishing proceeds reasonably well....another book in which I have a 'personal' interest is "Who Saw Him Die?" by Michael Halliday - a somewhat different style, if you do get hold of it.' A typically neatly penned letter. VG, 2
International Autograph Auctions
Nov. 27, 2011
WALLACE LEW: (1827-1905) American Union Army
Est: £80 - £100
WALLACE LEW: (1827-1905) American Union Army General during the American Civil War. Author of Ben Hur (1880). As Governor of the New Mexico Territory 1878-81, Wallace offered Billy the Kid an amnesty in return for acting as an informant. Fine fountain pen ink signature on an attractive gold edged 12mo card. VG
International Autograph Auctions
Jun. 22, 2011
WALLACE, LEW. 1827-1905.
Est: $400 - $600
Autograph Quotation Signed ("Lew. Wallace"), 1 p, 12mo, Crawfordville, IN, November 24, 1888, being a quote on God and man from Ben Hur, mounting remnants to verso. In full: "If I were called upon to Symbolize God and man in the simplest form, I would draw a straight line and a circle; and of the line I would say, 'This is God, for he alone moves forever straightforward,' and of the circle, 'This is man—such is his progress.'"
Bonhams
Apr. 20, 2011
WALLACE, LEW. 1827-1905.
Est: $800 - $1,200
Autograph Quotation Signed ("Lew. Wallace"), 1 p, 12mo, Crawfordville, IN, November 24, 1888, being a quote on God and man from Ben Hur, mounting remnants to verso. In full: "If I were called upon to Symbolize God and man in the simplest form, I would draw a straight line and a circle; and of the line I would say, 'This is God, for he alone moves forever straightforward,' and of the circle, 'This is man—such is his progress.'"
Bonhams
Mar. 09, 2011
Autograph - Lew Wallace
Est: $100 - $200
Union general (1827-1905) who became better known as the author of the best-selling religio-historical novel Ben-Hur. Ink signature, "Lew Wallace," on an off-white 3.75 x 2.5 card. In fine condition.
RR Auction
Feb. 26, 2011
WALLACE, LEW (1827-1905) SIGNED CARD
Est: $20 - $2,000
WALLACE, LEW (1827-1905) SIGNED CARD Signed card with 'other side please' on the reverse also in Wallace hand. Wallace was a Union General in the Civil War and Territorial Governor of New Mexico during the Billy the Kid troubles. He is best remembered for his historical novel 'Ben-Hur: A Tale of Christ'.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Feb. 09, 2011
Autograph - Lew Wallace
Est: $100 - $200
Union general (1827-1905) who became better known as the author of the best-selling religio-historical novel Ben-Hur. Ink signature, "Lew Wallace," on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 card. In fine condition, with some light toning along bottom edge, which could be easily matted out.
RR Auction
Jan. 12, 2011
Autograph - Lew Wallace
Est: $100 - $200
Union general (1827-1905) who became better known as the author of the best-selling religio-historical novel Ben-Hur. Vintage ink signature, "Lew. Wallace," on an off-white 3.25 x 1.5 card. In fine condition.
RR Auction
Dec. 19, 2010
WALLACE LEW: (1827-1905) American Union Army
Est: £80 - £100
WALLACE LEW: (1827-1905) American Union Army General during the American Civil War. Author of Ben Hur (1880). As Governor of the New Mexico Territory 1878-81, Wallace offered Billy the Kid an amnesty in return for acting as an informant. Fine fountain pen ink signature on an attractive gold edged 12mo card. VG
International Autograph Auctions
Jun. 03, 2010
LEW WALLACE - Current Bid: $120.00
Est: $75 - $100
LEW WALLACE (1827-1905) Union major general who saw action at Forts Henry and Donelson and was later criticized by Grant for his costly hesitancy at Shiloh. Wallace is also remembered as the author of Ben Hur. His signature "Lew Wallace 1891" on a small card. Very fine condition.
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
May. 12, 2010
Autographs - Lew Wallace
Est: -
Lew Wallace: Union general (1827–1905) who became better known as the author of the best-selling religio-historical novel Ben-Hur. Ink signature, "I am most respectfully, Lew Wallace" on an off-white 5.25 x 2.75 clipped slip. In fine condition, with some scattered mild toning. RRAuction COA.
RR Auction
Oct. 11, 2008
LEW WALLACE (1827-1905). Union major general who
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
LEW WALLACE (1827-1905). Union major general who defended Baltimore and Washington from Confederate forces under Jubal Early at the Battle of Monocacy; author of Ben Hur; governor of New Mexico. Important war-date ALS, 4pp with integral leaf, 73/4"x10", Louisville, KY, Jan 23, 1863. On lightly lined paper to noted historian J. B. Lossing with remarkable content regarding his own involvement in the Civil War, his counterpart Confederate General Kirby Smith, the ongoing investigation of General Don Carlos Buell, the Emancipation Proclamation and more. In part: "...You know I left you to rejoin my command at Memphis. On reaching Indianapolis, however, nothing would do Gov. Morton but that I should stop and stump certain Districts of the State in favor of enlistments...Despite a persevering application through my friends, as well as in person, the gates of the field have been closed against me. It is true I broke through twice by volunteering: Once in command of a regiment and again to defend Cincinnati against Kirby Smith. To be more particular the duties I performed may be summed up-I organized the army that [William 'Bull'] Nelson so carelessly suffered to be annihilated at Richmond, Ky, then organized an army of near seventy thousand men at Covington and Newport, and completed the works at those places, by which Cincinnati was saved from sack; then went to Columbus, and restored order among the paroled prisoners at Camp Chase: was then ordered to report to Gen. Grant for duty, and while en route to Corinth, at Cairo received an order to return to Cincinnati, where I was appointed President of the Commission charged with investigating Gen. Buel[l]'s operations in Kentucky and Tennessee: a duty still in progress, as interminable, too, as it is distasteful. As to this latter, however, you may console yourself-in the volume we are slowly compiling, likely to be as large as the celebrated Report of the Kansas Investigation, you will find voluminous matter from which to write a true history of Gen. Buel[l]'s conduct, management, successes, and failures, as General Commanding the Department and Army of the Ohio. At this time I am not at liberty to give my opinions on the subject: but will do so at the conclusion of the testimony. When you come, in writing your book, to this chapter, you will be greatly interested, I am satisfied, in our report, and in its accompanying maps, telegrams, orders, correspondence, etc.... In time of peace or inactivity nothing would be more instructive than this investigation: usually whatever is instructive is pleasant; but as the armies are everywhere in movement, as battles are every day occurrences, as we cannot help continually feeling that the crisis of the great struggle is now upon us, requiring the help of every soldier and general in the field, as you can well imagine, being in good health and at all times rather boastful of my power of endurance, this clerical chamber business chafes me; at the same time I cannot see anything in it to justify the exclusive occupation of three Major Generals and two Brig. Generals...But changing the subject - Is your faith in the result of the war strong as ever? Isn't it shaken some by recent transactions? By the elections? the threatening attitude of certain politicians? the growing discontent in some of the States? the emptiness of the treasury? the prospective ruin of the national credit? the speedy conclusion of the term of service of a large portion of our army? the difficulty of supplying the deficiency? the hostility manifested against the Emancipation Proclamation? the many defeats? Do not these things move your faith nothing?..." Wallace closes with remembrances to Mrs. Lossing, adding this his wife Sue is with him. "...I need hardly say that our visit to Po'Keepsie is very frequently a subject of conversation with us, and always a pleasant one..." Darkly penned and signed in his neat easily legible holograph. Normal mailing folds, one of which transverses Wallace's first initial; else Fine. Wallace is actually writing to noted author, editor, and Civil War historian Benson J. Lossing [1813-1891]. The investigation of Major General Don Carlos Buell (1818-1898) which Wallace references his participation, was precipitated by Buell's failure to pursue Bragg's withdrawal following the Battle of Perryville in Oct 1862. One of the few Union officers who was a slaveholder, he was widely perceived as a Confederate sympathizer and was relieved of field command a few weeks later, retiring from military service in 1864. This letter is accompanied by an 1886 ALS by historian CHARLES WHITTLESEY to Lossing transmitting a magazine as well as an offprint from Magazine of Western History, July 1885 edition, containing a ten-page article by Whittlesey titled "Wallace At Shiloh," which he inscribes to Lossing and signs with his initials. Light general toning to letter; minor paper clip stain; else Fine. The offprint is generally toned, a bit darker on first page edges; edgewear; else VG/Fine. Significant historical content with important associations. Original owner's envelope present indicating the archive was from the collection of James J. Wolf sold at The Anderson Galleries, Park Avenue, NY, dating from the early 1900s. Very desirable. PSA/DNA LOA.
Signature House
Dec. 16, 2007
WALLACE, LEW.
Est: $300 - $500
Ben-Hur. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1880. 12mo. Early full brown morocco, covers with double gilt-ruled panel, spine lettered and paneled in gilt, t.e.g., by Bennett. First edition, first issue with original dedication. BAL 20798.
Bonhams
Jun. 04, 2006
WALLACE, LEW
Est: $75 - $100
689. LEW WALLACE Bold signature elaborately triple-matted in cloth with a photograph on Wallace in uniform and brass plaque, ready to frame. Very good. $75-100
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Jun. 04, 2006
WALLACE, LEW
Est: $150 - $200
688. LEW WALLACE T.L.S. "Lew Wallace", 1p. 4to., Crawfordsville, Indiana, Nov. 2, 1897, to Louis Garesche regarding his biography of his father, JULIUS GARESCHE, published in 1887. In part: "I hope you will excuse me for requiring you to call my attention to the book, being a biography of your father... I have had time only to glance at the contents..." The senior Garesche had his head blown off by a cannonball at Stoney River, and his headless body continued to be carried by his horse for some distance. Usual folds, very good. $150-200
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Jun. 04, 2006
WALLACE, LEW
Est: $100 - $150
687. LEW WALLACE (1827-1905) Union major general who saw action at Forts Henry and Donelson and was later criticized by Grant for his costly hesitancy at Shiloh. S.P. "Lew Wallace", signed in bottom white margin of a b/w photo cut from a book. Overall size 5" x 7 1/2", good. $75-100
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Sep. 25, 2005
WALLACE, Lew
Est: $80 - $120
WALLACE, Lew "The Fair God". Houghton Mifflin: Boston, 1899. First Limited Edition. Illus. by Eric Pape. Author's Autographed Copy, # 96/250. Dated Nov. 7, 1898. Octavo, full brown levant, extra gilt, doublures.
Hindman
Jun. 17, 2005
WALLACE, LEW.
Est: $400 - $600
Ben-Hur. A Tale of the Christ. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1880 Condition Note: first edition, first printing with dated title-page and two-line dedication, 8vo (6 5/8 x 4 1/2 in.; 170 x 115mm.), six advertisement leaves at end, original gray-blue cloth, floral design on covers and spine in red, blue, green and black, gray endpapers, upper cover very lightly soiled, slight wear to extremities LITERATURE AND REFERENCES BAL 20798; Grolier American 82 CATALOGUE NOTE "In America, 300,000 copies were sold in the first ten years after publication, making it one of the highest-ranking bestsellers of the nineteenth century. It has been successfully translated to the stage, and also into one of the early moving picture colossal super-spectacles" (Grolier). The definitive movie adaptation - considered one of the landmarks in movie history - was directed by William Wyler and released in 1959. Starring Charlton Heston as Judah Ben-Hur the film was nominated for twelve Academy Awards, winning eleven.
Sotheby's
Jun. 05, 2005
WALLACE, LEW
Est: $30 - $50
601. LEW WALLACE (1827 - 1905) Union major general who saw action at Forts Henry and Donelson and was later criticized by Grant for his costly hesitancy at Shiloh. Wallace is also remembered as the author of Ben Hur. Signature on a card, quite faded, matted with an engraving and set into a gilt wood frame.$30-50
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Apr. 22, 2004
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
Est: $100 - $150
xi, 552, [2] + [2] ad pp. Illustrated with 48 plates (including frontispiece with tissue-guard) from photographs of characters and scenes of the play performed at the Broadway Theatre in New York on November 29, 1899. 8x5 3/4, original decorative green cloth stamped in light green, orange and gilt, pictorial cover onlay of the character playing the role of Ben Hur, lettered in gilt, top edge gilt, other edges untrimmed. "The Player's Edition." Includes related ephemera items, including: 5 leaves from a biography on Wallace (illustrated from 8 photographs). * Newspaper clipping showing the cast of characters and scene synopsis' from a Klaw & Erlanger's production of Ben-Hur performed under the direction of Joseph Brooks on Oct. 6, 1902 at the Euclid Ave. Opera House (presumably in Cleveland), measuring 10"x5 1/4 " and tipped-in on the rear pastedown. * 23-page catalogue study on General Lew Wallace with 2 photo plates and rubberstamp of Walter D. Elliott (Custodian at Gen. Lew Wallace Place), c. 1902. * Ben-Hur Souvenir Album (10"x12," saddle sewn color pictorial wrappers) with 17 plates from photographic scenes from a play version and music scores throughout. * MGM Presents Ben-Hur: A Short History of this Mighty Production. With photos. 12x9, color pictorial wrappers (nearly dis-bound with covers almost detached, brown stains and residue spots on cover margins). 1926. * Ben-Hur March. Arranged by Charles Ball and composed by J.H. Cody. 3-pages of music sheets. With ad for Ben-Hur Bicycles. 14x11, loose sheets (last leaf dampstained). [c.1900].
PBA Galleries Auctions & Appraisers
Apr. 13, 2004
WALLACE, LEW
Est: $3,500 - $5,000
Ben-Hur. A Tale of the Christ. New York: Harper, 1880 In 8s (6 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.; 165 x 115 mm). The six advertisement leaves not preserved. Original brown hard-grained morocco gilt, spine gilt-lettered and gilt within six compartments, top edge gilt; slight wear at outer joints, the marbled endpapers cracked at inner hinges.20798; Russo and Sullivan, Seven Authors of Crawfordsville, Indiana, pp. 315-319; Grolier American 82
Sotheby's
Jan. 29, 2004
The Fair God; or, The Last of the 'Tzins. A Tale of the Conquest of Mexico
Est: $200 - $300
The Fair God; or, The Last of the 'Tzins. A Tale of the Conquest of Mexico xiv, 586 pp. 7 1/2 x4 3/4, original green cloth, gilt-stamped vignette on spine and front cover, spine lettered in gilt, brown endpapers. First Edition. Author's first book, before his classic Ben Hur was written. Wright 2614.
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