Estate of Retired Congressman Bill Alexander

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Dates
Fri
Apr 23
10am to 4pm
2021
Sat
Apr 24
10am to 4pm
2021

Terms

Congressman Alexander's life has been an exciting career of public service!

Mr. Alexander was elected from the 1st District of Arkansas in 1968 and was repeatedly re-elected until 1992. During his 24-year tenure in Congress, Alexander served 22 years as a member of the Leadership attaining the position of Chief Deputy Whip, fourth in rank in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Mr. Alexander was born in Memphis, Tennessee & graduated from Osceola High School in Osceola, Arkansas. He was an Eagle Scout and former 4-H member. Mr. Alexander attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rhodes College in Memphis ,TN. He earned his law degree from Vanderbilt University Law School in Nashville, TN.

Congressman Alexander was selected for numerous special assignments including:

-- Member, US Team for the US-USSR Dialogue (during the height of the Cold War);
-- Special US Envoy to Cuba (negotiated the US-Cuba Agenda with President Fidel Castro);
-- US Negotiator at US-Japan Rice Summit (reached a solution to the rice dumping issue);
-- US Emissary to Nicaragua (negotiated US position with Sandinista revolutionary government);
-- US Emissary to the People's Republic of China (in association with normalization of diplomatic relations);
-- US Emissary to Grenada (assisted in organizing a new government following liberation); and served as Chairman, The Speaker's Task Force on Central America (during the counter-revolution).
As the Founder, House Export Task Force, Alexander sponsored legislation to create the Foreign Commercial Service in US Embassies; and sponsored establishment of agricultural trade offices in 23 countries.
He was Founder, Mississippi Valley International Trade Center and was named Man-of-the-Year for leadership in international trade by the National Trade Net.

This Estate is filled with a life of world travel with many one-of-a-kind historical items.

Due to the high volume of interest in this sale, if you have any questions - please contact us by EMAIL ONLY. Emails will be answered in order received.

COVID RULES:
Sign Up Sheet will be outside front door when address is revealed 24 hours before the start of the sale. PLEASE DO NOT KNOCK ON THE DOOR !
A sign-up sheet will be used for entry. Make sure you sign the sheet when you arrive. This will be used for order entry to this sale. Only 8 people will be allowed inside at one time. EVERYONE MUST WEAR A MASK to be admitted to this sale. Maintain a six foot safe distance inside and out.
When one person leaves, the next person from list may enter. Be patient & be prepared to wait your turn. It's worth the wait!

Reminder: It is against company policy to release any pricing prior to the start of the sale. No previews or pre-sales.

No Large Bags or Purses- Please leave these items in your vehicle. Empty Bags & or Boxes are permitted. Dominion Estate Sales reserves the right to inspect all persons & bags.

Security Cameras are in place inside and out.

Dominion Estate Sales is not responsible for accidents or injury to persons or vehicles.

Items are sold as is, where is. No returns. Please inspect items before purchase.

PAYMENT DETAILS: Cash, Local Checks (Photo ID Required) & Credit Cards. Credit card purchases will include sales tax and a 3% convenience fee.

PLEASE BRING ASSISTANCE TO LOAD LARGE ITEMS. We do not provide assistance to move items, per our insurance coverage.

Street Parking. Please be respectful and do not block driveways. Towing is enforced on days of the sale.

We look forward to seeing you!

Political Posters

Political Cartoons, Jon Kennedy, George Fisher

Political China Ware

1984 San Francisco Democratic National Convention Framed Poster

Congressman Don Bonker Signature note pictured w/ Congressman Bill Alexander, in Recognition of contributions to the World Trading System, May 5 1986 

U.S. House of Representatives, Desk Plate

Congressman Bill Alexander Award Plaques

The Sandinista National Liberation Front is a socialist political party in Nicaragua. Nicaragua; Sandino, Augusto César, 1895-1934.  Description: This large, off-set poster was produced by the Directive of Press and Distribution of the Government of National Reconstruction. The poster honors the FSLN heroes & martyrs that sacrificed their lives for the revolutionary cause. The empty silhouette of Sandino is surrounded by names.

Soviet Union Red October Victory 60th Anniversary Commemorate Wood Cup

Framed Mississippi Riverboat " City of Osceola" Arkansas. Operated by the Lee Line. Sunk Nov. 18, 1898.

Signed American Bladesmith Jimmy Lile Hand-Made Rambo Style Buck Knife w/Bone Handle, especially designed for Bill Alexander. One-Of-A-Kind !

Hand-Made Buck Hunting Knife

Military buck knife & sheath

Bill Alexander's Military Knife Sheath

Historical Custom-Made Desk, used in the office of Congressman Alexander inside the U.S. Capital while Representing the U.S. State of Arkansas in the United States House of Representatives from 1969 to 1993.

Historic Antique Desk from the estate of Civil War, CSN Confederate Officer Raphael Semmes. The Great, Great Grandfather of Bill Alexander.

Antique Books from the estate of Samuel Spencer Semmes, Bill Alexander's Great Grandfather.

This estate has many Flags that were flown over the Capital. This is one flown on the 200th Anniversary Bicentennial of the United States Constitution w/original COA Paperwork

Signed by President Jimmy Carter. Framed 8X10

A Signed Proclamation by President Bill Clinton.  Woman's Equality Day 1999

House Speaker Tip O'Neill. Color Photo Autographed & Personalized

Daughters of the American Revolution & DAR Honor Metal.  Certificate Presented to Bill Alexander 3/15/74

Copy of the First Unsigned Draft of the Declaration of Independence

Vintage 16" Replogle World Globe and Stand

Rare Cuban Bottle Decanter: Ron Excuisito 1878 Decana

Cuban Inlaid Table

Vintage American Eagle WALL HANGING Crest Metal

Wildlife Ducks Flying, by Famous Artist Maynard Reece 1920-2020

Elvis Presley 11X14, Artist Dale Adkins Collection

11X14, Ford Tractor 1946 Artist Dale Adkins Collection

John Wayne 11X14, Artist Dale Adkins Collection

Vintage Mississippi River (Map of the Course)

Vintage Black Americana Photo Art, "A Skin Game"

Antique African Spear - Maasai /Masai Lion Hunting Spear Set

Vintage African Leather Basket

Vintage African Drum Musical Instrument Wooden Hand Drum Tambourine

Hand-Carved & Painted Model of African Canoe Boat

Vintage Pottery

Antique End Tables

Leather Desk Chair

Antique Marble Top Dresser

Antique Primitive Wood Chairs 

Poem "Children Learn What They Live" Ceramic Plaque

Vintage Silver

Electric Fireplace Insert Heater

1960's Vintage Large Piece of Caribbean White Coral

Vintage Wood Sewing Caddy-Large Accordion Style Sewing Box

Vintage Iron Table & Chairs

Vintage Wood Barrel

German Beer Steins

Vintage Film Cameras

Russian Art

Vintage Historical Book Collection & Bookshelves

Biographical Historical Memoirs of Northeast Arkansas

Historic Arizona Ranch Cattle Brander

Go Sports Bocce Set

Outdoor Concrete Bench

Weber Gas Grill - Like New

Outdoor Furniture Set/s 

 

Political PostersCampaign Posters Personally Signed, w/ COA !          ONE-OF-A-KINDCampaign Posters Personally autographed with a silver sharpie , w/ COA !    ONE-OF-A-KINDCampaign Posters Personally autographed with a silver sharpie , w/ COA !    ONE-OF-A-KINDCampaign Posters Personally autographed with a silver sharpie , w/ COA !    ONE-OF-A-KINDBill Alexander Framed Sale PictureSigned American Bladesmith Jimmy Lile Hand-Made Rambo Style Buck Knife w/Bone Handle, especially designed for Bill Alexander. One-Of-A-Kind !Signed American Bladesmith Jimmy Lile Hand-Made Rambo Style Buck Knife w/Bone Handle, especially designed for Bill Alexander. One-Of-A-Kind !Sale PictureSigned American Bladesmith Jimmy Lile Hand-Made Rambo Style Buck Knife w/Bone Handle, especially designed for Bill Alexander. One-Of-A-Kind !Historical Custom-Made Desk, used in the office of Congressman Alexander inside the U.S. Capital while Representing the U.S. State of Arkansas in the United States House of Representatives from 1969 to 1993.Historic Antique Desk from the estate of Civil War, CSN Confederate Officer Raphael Semmes. The Great, Great Grandfather of Bill Alexander.Vintage Unique Solid Wood Ice Box in the front,  Hidden Safe in the back! Vintage Unique Ice Box in the front,  Hidden Safe in the back! Vintage Unique Ice Box in the front,  Hidden Safe in the back! Antique Books from the estate of Samuel Spencer Semmes, Bill Alexander's Great Grandfather.Sale PictureThis estate has many Flags that were flown over the Capital. This is one flown on the 200th Anniversary Bicentennial of the United States Constitution w/original COA Paperwork Sale PictureSigned by President Jimmy Carter. Framed 8X10Signed by President Jimmy CarterA Signed Proclamation by President Bill Clinton.  Woman's Equality Day 1999House Speaker Tip O'Neill. Color Photo Autographed & PersonalizedDaughters of the American Revolution & DAR Honor Metal.  Certificate Presented to Bill Alexander 3/15/74 Daughters of the American Revolution & DAR Honor Metal.  Certificate Presented to Bill Alexander 3/15/74 Daughters of the American Revolution & DAR Honor Metal.  Certificate Presented to Bill Alexander 3/15/74 Copy of the First Unsigned Draft of the Declaration of IndependenceGuest of NASA Certificate From VICE PRESIDENT VP  Spiro Agnew signature , APOLLO II,  JULY 16, 1969.   ONE-OF-A-KIND ITEM ! American Citizens Abroad BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AWARD  Sept 1982 . ONE-OF-A-KIND ITEM ! License Plate Congress Toppers Bill Alexander Arkansas Congressional License Plate/sVintage 16" Replogle World Globe and StandVintage 16" Replogle World Globe and StandVintage 16" Replogle World Globe and StandVintage 16" Replogle World Globe and StandCongressional Podium Stand of Bill AlexanderCongressional Podium  of Bill AlexanderGift Box from Philippians President Fernando Marcos   Gift Box from Philippians President Fernando MarcosRare Cuban Bottle Decanter: Ron Excuisito 1878 DecanaRare Cuban Bottle Decanter: Ron Excuisito 1878 Decana (Bottom)Cuban Inlaid Table Political China WarePolitical China WareVintage American Eagle WALL HANGING Crest MetalFolk Art Original by Essie Treat Ward (1902 - 1981)Folk Art Original by Essie Treat Ward (1902 - 1981)MANY Original Political Cartoon Prints by Arkansas editorial cartoonist Jon Kennedy 1918-2014. MANY Original Political Cartoon Prints by Arkansas editorial cartoonist Jon Kennedy 1918-2014. MANY Framed  & Signed Original Political Cartoon Art PrintsMANY Framed  & Signed Original Political Cartoon Art PrintsMANY Framed  & Signed Original Political Cartoon Art PrintsCartoonist Jon Kennedy 1918-2014.  Signed w/ Personal Note.MANY Original Political Cartoon Prints by Arkansas editorial cartoonist George Fisher 1923-2003MANY Framed  & Signed Original Political Cartoon Art PrintsMANY Original Political Cartoon Prints by Arkansas editorial cartoonist George Fisher 1923-2003MANY Original Political Cartoon Prints by Arkansas editorial cartoonist George Fisher 1923-2003MANY Original Political Cartoon Prints by Arkansas editorial cartoonist George Fisher 1923-2003Cartoonist Jon Kennedy 1918-2014.  Signed w/ Personal Note.Cartoonist Jon Kennedy 1918-2014.  Signed w/ Personal Note.1984 San Francisco Democratic National Convention  Framed PosterCongressman Don Bonker Signature note pictured w/ Congressman Bill Alexander, in Recognition of contributions to the World Trading System, May 5 1986  Political Framed Poster U.S. House of Representatives,  Desk Plate Political CollectiblesSale PictureCongressman Bill Alexander Award Plaques Congressman Bill Alexander Award Plaques Seth Thomas Mattel Clock engraved to Bill Alexander from the National River Academy 1970 BACK: Seth Thomas Mattel Clock engraved to Bill Alexander from the National River Academy 1970 The Sandinista National Liberation Front is a socialist political party in Nicaragua.                                     
Nicaragua;  Sandino, Augusto César, 1895-1934
Description: 	This large, off-set poster was produced by the Directive of Press and Distribution of the Government of National Reconstruction. The poster honors the FSLN heroes & martyrs that sacrificed their lives for the revolutionary cause. The empty silhouette of Sandino is surrounded by names.Soviet Union Red October Victory 60th Anniversary Commemorate Wood Cup Framed Mississippi Riverboat " City of Osceola" Arkansas. Operated by the Lee Line. Sunk Nov. 18, 1898. Framed Mississippi Riverboat " City of Osceola" Arkansas. Operated by the Lee Line. Sunk Nov. 18, 1898. Framed Mississippi Riverboat " City of Osceola" Arkansas. Operated by the Lee Line. Sunk Nov. 18, 1898. Framed Mississippi Riverboat " City of Osceola" Arkansas. Operated by the Lee Line. Sunk Nov. 18, 1898. Wildlife Ducks Flying, by Famous Artist Maynard Reece 1920-2020Wildlife Ducks Flying, by Famous Artist Maynard Reece 1920-2020Wildlife Ducks Flying, by Famous Artist Maynard Reece 1920-2020Maynard Reece (1920-2020).  He won the Federal Duck Stamp Competition a record five times in his life: 1948, 1951, 1959, 1969 & 1971Duck Decoy Hand Carved Personally Signed by R.D Wilson Duck Decoy Hand Carved Personally Signed by R.D Wilson Political LAME DUCK Political LAME DUCK Elvis Presley 11X14, Artist Dale Adkins Collection11X14, Ford Tractor 1946 Artist Dale Adkins CollectionJohn Wayne 11X14, Artist Dale Adkins CollectionVintage Mississippi River (Map of the Course)Vintage Black Americana Photo Art, "A Skin Game"Antique African Spear - Maasai /Masai Lion Hunting Spear  &  Antique  Whale Harpoon  Steel Tipped                        ( selling separately)Antique African Spear - Maasai /Masai Lion Hunting Spear &  Antique  Whale Harpoon  Steel Tipped                        ( selling separately)Vintage African Leather Basket Sale PictureSale PictureVintage African Drum Musical Instrument Wooden Hand Drum TambourineHand-Carved & Painted Model of African Canoe BoatHand-Carved & Painted Model of African Canoe BoatVintage PotteryHand-Made Buck Hunting Knife Bill Alexander's Military Knife SheathMilitary buck knife & sheathnunchucks
VTG Sword/Chinese Forged Steel SwordVTG Sword/Chinese Forged Steel SwordThe Lord of the Rings Glamdring Display SwordAntique End TablesAntique End TablesPoem "Children Learn What They Live" Ceramic PlaqueVintage SilverSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureElectric Fireplace Insert Heater Sale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale Picture1960's Vintage Large Piece of Caribbean White CoralSale PictureSale Picture

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