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01. This fascinating hardbound catalog was specially produced for the collection of Attorney Ben Michelle. Ben was an avid collector of Confederate Arms and amassed an extraordinary assemblage which was very well received, and generated in some cases, spectacular prices. His historic First Model LeMat Revolver captured from the Confederate Iron Clad ?Atlanta? Serial No. 7, was estimated at $50,000-$100,000 but when the dust cleared it realized $166,750, a world record for a LeMat Revolver. If you are a collector or someone interested in Confederate Arms from the Civil War, this catalog is a must. This collection represents one of the top collections of Confederate Arms to ever be offered at auction. Julia?s Auction Catalogs featured exquisite large format, color photography and frequently multiple images of each lot. It carried detailed auction descriptions prepared by some of the renowned firearm?s experts in the industry. Also printed with the description was an anticipated pre-sale estimate. Their descriptions had details of information rarely found in most auction catalogs together with historical import on appropriate arms. The Julia Auction Company which handled this collection was world renowned for their quality firearm?s auctions and for many years regularly handled more high-end, rare and valuable firearms than any other auction house in the world. The catalogue is absolutely gorgeous and Julia?s catalogues were generally considered the finest in the industry. Normally their catalogs were softbound, but because of the significance of this collection this special catalog was hardbound. A brief look at this catalogue clearly indicates why they were held in such high regard. It is filled with multiple color images and close-ups. Each lot carries a definitive description written by someone in the trade, including size, etc., together with an estimated pre-sale estimate. This catalog includes an inserted Prices Realized sheet. Seller Inventory # 000001
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