The Manuscripts Auction

3. ORIGINAL DOUGLAS BORGSTEDT DRAWING DEPICTING THE DEATH OF “RESPECT & PRIVACY”. Original pen & ink on illustration paper, quarto, an illustrated commentary on the issue of “Respect & Privacy” in the aftermath of Princess Diana’s tragic death.

Signed at the lower right corner. In fine condition. $200 - $300

1. KERRY DRAKE CARTOONIST ALFRED ANDRIOLA TYPED LETTER SIGNED. ANDRIOLA, Alfred. (1912-1983) American cartoonist best known for the comic strip Kerry Drake, for which he won a Reuben Award in 1970. His work sometimes appeared under the pseudonym Alfred James. He studied at Cooper Union and Columbia University, intending to becoming a writer. Instead, following a fan letter he wrote to Milton Caniff, he became his assistant, working with him on Terry and the Pirates and Scorchy Smith. This letter, dated February 5, 1976, is addressed to Richard Marschall of the Field Newspaper Syndicate and discusses strategies for finding newspapers to publish his work. Quarto, one page.

Staple in upper right hand corner, otherwise fine condition.

From the collection of comic strip historian and co-founder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $50 - $100

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2. ORIGINAL DOUGLAS BORGSTEDT DRAWING OF TED KENNEDY AND CAMELOT. BORGSTEDT, Douglas. (19112001) American cartoonist and cartoon editor for the Saturday Evening Post from 1940-42 before serving in the United States Army from 1943-45 where he was the first feature editor of Yank magazine, and was also decorated with the Bronze Star and the Legion of Merit. Borgstedt later was photography editor for the Saturday Evening Post as from 1945-1963 and later editorial cartoonist for King Features Syndicate, the Copley News Service, and the Philadelphia Evening and Sunday Bulletin.

His cartoons appeared in more than 90 newspapers as well as New Yorker, Esquire, Colliers and Look magazines, and have been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art and at the Metropolitan Museum. Original pen & ink on illustration paper, quarto, an illustrated commentary on Teddy Kennedy and the state of affairs at Camelot. Signed at the lower left corner. In fine condition. Includes a signed typewritten letter addressed to the senior editor of Newsweek magazine, dated January 2, 1998. $200 - $300

4. TERRY AND THE PIRATES CARTOONIST MILTON CANIFF TYPED LETTER SIGNED. CANIFF, Milton. (1907-1988) American cartoonist best known for his comic strips Steve Canyon and Terry and the Pirates. Caniff’s style influenced many cartoonists of the mid twentieth century.

The strips showcased the social and cultural changes during this time period through attention to dress, colloquial language and political thought... This brief note, dated August 29, 1945, is on his personal letterhead bearing his name at the top and addressed to “Gorty,” thanking him for a booklet in memory of Joseph Connolly, president of King Features Syndicate. Quarto, one page, two punched holes at top, otherwise fine condition. From the collection of comic strip historian and co-founder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $50 - $100

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5. TERRY AND THE PIRATES CARTOONIST MILTON CANIFF AUTOGRAPHED NOTE SIGNED WITH SKETCH. This brief handwritten note gives instructions on page layout and illustrates the meaning with a sketch. On personal letterhead to which the author has added his home address and telephone number. Octavo, one page. Some foxing and tearing on upper left corner, otherwise good condition. From the collection of comic strip historian and co-founder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $50 - $100

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6. CLARENCE CHAMBERLIN SIGNED FIRST EDITION AUTOBIOGRAPHY RECORD FLIGHTS. CHAMBERLIN, Clarence D. Record Flights. Dorrance and Company Publishers, Philadelphia, (1928). First edition. Octavo (8 ¼ X 5 5/8 in., 208 X 143 mm). 286 pages. Red cloth, spine lettered in gilt. Very Good. Boards smudged, spine faded, corners bumped. Hinges are sound. Priced dust jacket is rubbed and worn, with paper tape reinforcement of the folds on the verso. Signed on the front pastedown endpaper by Clarence D. Chamberlin, “To Arthur Ronnie, Best wishes, Clarence D. Chamberlin, Aug. 25th, 1955.” Signed by the aircraft designer, Giuseppe Mario Ballanca on the front free endpaper, as well as the photo illustration on page 80/81. $200 - $300

7. ORIGINAL PAUL CONRAD CHARLES LINDBERGH TRIBUTE DRAWING. CONRAD, Paul. (1924-2010) American political cartoonist and winner of three Pulitzer Prizes for editorial cartooning. With a career spanning five decades and eleven U.S. presidents, Conrad is best known for his work as the chief editorial cartoonist for the Los Angeles Times, where he brought a more liberal editorial perspective. Conrad’s work addressed the social justice issues of the day—poverty in America, movements for civil rights, the Vietnam War, the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, and corporate and political corruption. His criticism of president Richard Nixon during the Watergate scandal landed Conrad on Nixon’s enemies list, which Conrad regarded as a badge of honor. Original ink on paper illustrated tribute, entitled “The Spirit of Charles Lindbergh,” for the aviation great, Charles A. Lindbergh, who passed away on August 26, 1974. The drawing features single engine plane flying into the dark horizon. Signed by Conrad at the lower right, the drawing was published in the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday, August 27, 1974. The drawing is also inscribed below, “For Art Ronnie -- Paul Conrad 8/27/74.” Matted and framed, measuring 13 x 16 ½ in. In fine condition. $300 - $500

8. PAUL CONRAD SIGNED “EX-PRESIDENTS AT WORK” PRINT. Limited signed print (number 10 of 25), entitled “ExPresidents At Work,” featuring caricatures of Nixon, Carter, Ford and Reagan. Signed by Paul Conrad in pencil at the lower right. Matted and framed, 16 x 19 in. In fine condition. $200 - $300

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9. ACTRESS MARION DAVIES AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED. DAVIES, Marion. (1897-1961) American film actress, producer, screenwriter, and philanthropist. Davies, a film comedienne, was romantically and professionally linked to newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst, who took over management of her career, financed her pictures, and promoted her heavily through his newspapers. This undated letter, handwritten in ink on plain paper, is written to Marguerita Connolly, wife of Joseph Connolly, president of King Features Syndicate. In it, speaking for herself and Hearst and after relating news about family and friends, she writes, “Greta Garbo is coming up Friday to spend her vacation here. The whole place is excited over her arrival as she is known to be such a recluse.” Octavio, handwritten letter on plain paper, exhibits fraying in body and in lower right corner and water stains, otherwise fair condition. From the collection of comic strip historian and co-founder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $100 - $200

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10. VIRGINIA DAVIS SIGNED LIMITED EDITION RERELEASE “ALICE IN WONDERLAND” PROGRAM. DAVIS, Virginia. (1918-2009) American film child actor best known for her work in the Walt Disney series known as the Alice Comedies, or Alice In Cartoonland... Recalling her work on the “Alice” films, Virginia said, “It was a great time — full of fun, adventure, and ‘let’s pretend.’ I adored and idolized Walt, as any child would. He would direct me in a large manner with great sweeping gestures. One of my favorite pictures was Alice’s Wild West Show. I was always the kid with the curls, but I was really a tomboy, and that picture allowed me to act tough.

I took great joy in that.” This limited re-release program (#48), quarto, four pages, signed on the inside title page, “Virginia Davis ‘Alice.’” Fine condition. From the collection of comic strip historian and co-founder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $50 - $100

11. WALT DISNEY TYPED LETTER SIGNED - MARCH 6, 1964.

DISNEY, Walt. (1901-1966). One of the most iconic names in business and entertainment, Walt Disney was a major figure in animation and had built an international empire that today spans multiple industries. Disney left an indelible mark in American culture and continues to influence society in countless ways. Typed Letter Signed, quarto, one page, on personal letterhead and dated March 6, 1964. In the letter, which is addressed to Mrs. Marjorie Davis, Disney states that he and Lilly (his wife) are gifting 75 shares of Walt Disney Productions stock to Mrs. Davis. Disney concludes, “I know it is much too early, but I hope you will consider these as advance Christmas gifts and accept them with our very best.”

Signed in blue ink, “Walt.” In fine condition. Comes with a certificate of authenticity from Phil Sears Collectibles. $2,000 - $3,000

12. CAP STUBBS AND TIPPIE CARTOONIST EDWINA DUMM TYPED LETTER SIGNED. DUMM, Edwina. (1893-1990) American writer-artist who drew the comic strip Cap Stubbs and Tippie for six decades, also notable as the nation’s first full-time female editorial cartoonist and one of the earliest female syndicated cartoonists. She used her middle name for the signature on her comic strip, signed simply ‘’Edwina.” This brief typewritten letter is dated September 10, 1945 and refers to a memorial booklet honoring Joe Connolly, president of King Features Syndicate. It is on plain paper with the name “Edwina” hand printed in ink at the top and signed at the end.

Octavo, one page. Fine condition. From the collection of comic strip historian and co-founder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $50 - $100

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13. PULITZER WINNER CARTOONIST JULES FEIFFER AUTOGRAPHED NOTE SIGNED. FEIFFER, Jules. (1929- ) American syndicated cartoonist, best known for his long-running comic strip entitled Feiffer, also wrote more than 35 books, plays and screenplays. He won the Pulitzer Prize in 1986 for his editorial cartooning in The Village Voice. Autographed note signed, octavo, one page, on personal letterhead, dated “July 31” (no year). The note reads, “Dick One more addition for the promo piece. Best, Jules.” Paperclip impress at the top center.

Fine condition. From the collection of comic strip historian and co-founder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $50 - $100

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14. RARE ENZO FERRARI SIGNED APPUNTI DI STORIA. FERRARI, Enzo. (1898-1988) Signed copy of Carlo Mariani’s Appunti di Storia. Shell Italia, 1957. Quarto (6 3/4 x 9 5/8 in., 170 x 245 mm), 185 pages. Bound in red hard canvas covers, a story of the Scuderia Ferrari Motor-Racing Team, inscribed and signed by Enzo Ferrari on the title page: “A George Brents (?) Jr con riconoscente cordialete Ferrari Maggio 58.” Less than 1,000 were published and only a few were signed. Complete and in fine condition. Signed by Ferrari at the time when he was just gaining a reputation for his own cars. $3,000 - $5,000

15. AMERICAN ENTREPRENEUR MARSHALL FIELD TYPED LETTER SIGNED. FIELD, Marshall. (1834-1906) American entrepreneur and the founder of Marshall Field and Company, the extremely successful Chicago-based department store chain. The quotes “Give the lady what she wants” and “The customer is always right” are attributed to Field. The University of Chicago was founded by both Field and New York’s John D. Rockefeller. This brief typewritten letter is dated September 6, 1945 and refers to a memorial booklet honoring Joe Connolly, president of King Features Syndicate. It is on personal letterhead bearing a Park Avenue, New York return address. Quarto, one page. Fine condition.

From the collection of comic strip historian and co-founder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $50 - $100

16. SCI-FI WRITER JACK FINNEY TYPED LETTER SIGNED. FINNEY, Jack. (1911-1995) American author best known works are science fiction and thrillers, including The Body Snatchers and Time and Again. The former was the basis for the 1956 movie Invasion of the Body Snatchers and its remakes. Half page typewritten letter dated September 5, 1985 is address to Rick Marshall. One page, quarto, and excellent condition.

From the collection of comic strip historian and co-founder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $50 - $100

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17. RIGHT AROUND HOME ARTIST DUDLEY FISHER AUTOGRAPHED LETTER SIGNED. FISHER, Dudley.

(1890-1951) American syndicated newspaper cartoonist, best known for his character “Myrtle” who was introduced in his Sunday page, Right Around Home, distributed by King Features Syndicate under various titles from 1937 to 1964.

Fisher drew Right Around Home until his death on October 6, 1951, after which his assistant, Bob Vittur, managed the strip with assistance from King Features bullpen stalwart Stan Randal until its end in 1965. This neatly hand printed letter is dated September 23, 1945 and refers to a memorial booklet honoring Joe Connolly, president of King Features Syndicate.

It is on personal letterhead. Quarto, one page. Fine condition.

From the collection of comic strip historian and co-founder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $50 - $100

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18. JOE PALOOKA CARTOONIST HAM FISHER TYPED LETTER SIGNED. FISHER, Ham. (1900-1955) American comic strip writer and cartoonist best known for his popular long-run comic strip Joe Palooka, which was launched in 1930 and ranked as one of the top five newspaper comics strips for several years. This letter typewritten, dated March 2, 1939 and written to a “Mr. Tomko,” acknowledges the positive response Fisher has received for the patriotic content of his comic strip.

Quarto, one page, on personal letterhead with a cutout picture of Joe Palooka affixed. Light foxing and creasing, otherwise good condition. From the collection of comic strip historian and co-founder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $50 - $100

19. CHARLES GUITEAU PHOTOGRAPH. [GARFIELD, James] (1841-1882) American preacher, writer and lawyer who, frustrated in his attempt to secure an ambassadorship, shot President Garfield on July 2, 1881, as Garfield arrived at the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station, planning to join his wife for a vacation at the Jersey shore. Garfield lingered until September 19 before succumbing to death. Guiteau enjoyed the publicity he received and had this photo made to fulfill requests from the public. He was tried and convicted, then hanged on June 30, 1882.

Photographic print mounted on board, 4 in. x 5.5 in. In fine condition. $50 - $100

20. CHARLES GUITEAU CARTE DE VISITE. [GARFIELD, James] (18411882) American preacher, writer and lawyer who, frustrated in his attempt to secure an ambassadorship, shot President Garfield on July 2, 1881, as Garfield arrived at the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station, planning to join his wife for a vacation at the Jersey shore. Garfield lingered until September 19 before succumbing to death. Guiteau enjoyed the publicity he received and had this photo made to fulfill requests from the public. He was tried and convicted, then hanged on June 30, 1882. Photographic print on carte de visite mount, 2.5 in. x 4 in. Mounting remnants on the verso. In good condition. $50 - $100

21. COMPLETE TWO SET VOLUME PERSONAL MEMOIRS OF U.S. GRANT. GRANT, Ulysses S. Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant, Volumes I & II. Charles L. Webster & Company, New York, 1885. First edition. Quarto (6 x 9 ¼ in., 150 x 235 mm). 584 and 647 pages, respectively. Dark green cloth covers with gilt stamped medallions.

Very good, with light wear. Complete with all plates including maps and foldout facsimiles. $300 - $500

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22. RARE FIRST EDITION THE LAFAYETTE FLYING CORPS SIGNED BY MEMBERS OF THE CORPS. HALL, Captain James Norman, Lieut. Charles Bernard Nordhoff. Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1920. Two volumes. First Edition. Quarto (10 ½ X 7 3/8 in., 267 X 187 mm). [xxix], 514 pages + [x], 361 pages. Color lithograph frontispieces in both volumes, well illustrated with nearly 400 photographs throughout. Dark blue cloth, spines and boards lettered in gilt. Both volumes are Near Fine, with slight rubbing of the extremities and the corner tips. Top edges gilt.

Hinges are sound. Include the scarce original dust jackets, which exhibit slight smudging and soiling of the spine panels, and paper tape reinforcement of the folds on the verso. Housed in the original cardboard slipcase. Slipcase is worn. Presentation copy, signed

by James N. Hall and Charles Bernard Nordhoff on a card tipped to the front free endpaper of Volume I, “For Doctor Gros, with warm regards, James N. Hall, Chas.

Nordhoff, Tahiti, Oct. 14, 1927.” Additionally signed by five surviving members of the Corps who signed on their respective biographical pages: Henry Batchelor (page 113), Edward Hinkle (page 267), Charles Kinsolving (page 301), William Wellman (movie director, page 483), and Herman Whitmore (page 487). Dr. Gros was an American doctor in Paris who was instrumental in organizing the Lafayette Escadrille, and is pictured on page 70 of Volume I. Young men from neutral America during World War I were recruited to come to France and fly in the Escadrille in combat against the Germans.

When America entered the war, the Lafayette Escadrille became the Lafayette Flying Corps. The cornerstone of any serious aviation collection. It is rare to find books in such fine condition, and especially desirable with the signatures of Hall, Nordhoff, and Flying Corps members. $7,000 - $9,000

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23. NEWSPAPER MAGNATE WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED. HEARST, William Randolph. (1863-1951) American newspaper publisher who built the nation’s largest newspaper chain and a profound influence on American journalism. This brief, undated, handwritten note is addressed to Joseph Connolly, president of King Features Syndicate. In it, Hearst praises Connolly’s new reports and old-fashioned ideals. Handwritten in ink and continued on verso, on Ritz Tower, Park Avenue letterhead.

Octavo, exhibiting some foxing and water stains. Fair condition.

From the collection of comic strip historian and co-founder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $100 - $200

24. WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST JR. AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED. HEARST, William Randolph, Jr. (19081993) American publisher and the second son of publisher William Randolph Hearst. He became editor-in-chief of Hearst Newspapers after the death of his father in 1951. He won a Pulitzer Prize for his interview with Soviet premier, Nikita Khrushchev, and associated commentaries in 1955. This typewritten four paragraph note is addressed to Mary Joe Connolly and warmly informs her of a letter he received from Merrill O’Brien, praising her work. Dated November 4, 1975 and signed, “as ever, Bill Hearst.” Quarto, one page, on Hearst Newspapers letterhead. In fine condition. From the collection of comic strip historian and co-founder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $50 - $100

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25. RUDOLF HESS SIGNED DER FÜHRER. HESS, Rudolf. (1894-1987) Deputy Führer to Adolph Hitler from 1933 to 1941. Heiden, Konrad. Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, 1944. First American Edition.

Translated by Ralph Manheim. 5 ¼ x 8 in. (135 x 205 mm). 788 pages. Red cloth cover with splitting at the spine and wear to the cover. The pages are in good condition. Signed by Rudolph Hess in pencil on the inner title page while he was in Spandau Prison, where he had hanged himself. (The prison was torn down after this incident to avoid it becoming a shrine.) The signature has slightly faded, but still legible. $2,000 - $3,000

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26. VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH OF THE LZ 129 HINDENBURG. [HINDENBURG] The Hindenburg airship was named after Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg, who was President of Germany from 1925 to 1934. The LZ 129 Hindenburg was a large German commercial passenger-carrying rigid airship, the lead ship of the Hindenburg class, the longest class of flying machine and the largest airship by envelope volume. It was designed and built by the Zeppelin Company (Luftschiffbau Zeppelin GmbH) on the shores of Lake Constance in Friedrichshafen and was operated by the German Zeppelin Airline Company (Deutsche ZeppelinReederei). The airship flew from March 1936 until destroyed by fire 14 months later on May 6, 1937. Thirty-six people died in the accident, which occurred while landing at Lakehurst Naval Air Station in Manchester Township, New Jersey. Vintage gelatin silver 10 in. x 8 in. print, dated May 20, 1936 on the verso, featuring the airship over Lakehurst Naval Air Station, the site of the tragic accident almost a year later. “Hindenburg” is clearly printed on the hull and the German swastika can be seen on the tail fin. Minor creases at the left center. In very good condition. $50 - $100

27. SMOKEY STOVER CARTOONIST BILL HOLMAN AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED TO BURNE HOGARTH. HOLMAN, Bill. (1903-1987) American cartoonist who drew the classic comic strip Smokey Stover from 1935 until he retired in 1973. Holman signed some strips with the pseudonym “Scat H.” He once described himself as “always inclined to humor and acting silly.” This autographed letter to fellow artist Burne Hogarth is dated May 15, 1968, and hand-printed in a casual, scrawling manner. Holman informs Burne that Smokey Stover has made the cover of Popular Mechanics magazine and the “Foomobile” is featured in a two-page spread. He signs the letter “Kindest Regards, Preparation H.” Quarto, one page, on personal “Russell Stover” illustrated letterhead with a “Foomobile” business card stapled to the upper left corner. Some creasing, otherwise very good condition. From the collection of comic strip historian and co-founder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $50 - $100

28. JOSEPH HOOKER CIVIL WAR CARTE DE VISITE. HOOKER, Joseph. (1814-1879) Major general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Although he served throughout the war, usually with distinction, Hooker is best remembered for his stunning defeat by Confederate General Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863.

Photographic print on carte de visite mount, 2 ½ in. x 4 in., of Joseph Hooker in uniform as Major General in the Union Army, c. early 1860s. In fine condition. $50 - $100

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29. ORIGINAL KARL HUBENTHAL CHARLES LINDBERGH TRIBUTE DRAWING. HUBENTHAL, Karl. (1917-1998) Award-winning American editorial and sports cartoonist who worked for the Los Angeles Examiner, and later, the Herald Examiner. Original ink on paper illustrated tribute, entitled “The Lone Eagle,” for aviation great, Charles A. Lindbergh, who passed away on August 26, 1974. The drawing features a grief-stricken American Eagle tearfully watching Lindbergh, represented by a silhouetted single engine plane fly away into the clouds in the distance. The drawing is signed and dated by Hubenthal at the lower right corner, and was published in the Wednesday, August 28, 1974 issue of the Los Angeles HeraldExaminer. The drawing is also inscribed below the bottom margin, “For Art Ronnie -- Friend and former Hearst cellmate -- With all best wishes! Hubie.” Matted and framed, measuring 13 x 16 ½ in. In fine condition. $200 - $300

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30. STONEWALL JACKSON, C.S.A. CARTE DE VISITE. JACKSON, Thomas “Stonewall.” (1824-1863) Confederate general during the American Civil War, and one of the bestknown Confederate commanders after General Robert E. Lee. Military historians consider Jackson to be one of the most gifted tactical commanders in U.S. history. Confederate pickets accidentally shot him at the Battle of Chancellorsville on May 2, 1863. The general survived with the loss of an arm to amputation, but died of complications from pneumonia eight days later. His death was a break for Union forces and a severe setback for the Confederacy, affecting not only its military prospects, but also the morale of its army and of the general public. Photographic print on carte de visite mount, 2 ½ in. x 4 in., of Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson in uniform, c. early 1860s. In fine condition. $100 - $200

31. HISTORICAL FICTION WRITER JOHN JAKES TYPED LETTER SIGNED. JAKES, John (1932- ) American writer, best known for American historical fiction. He has used the pen name “Jay Scotland.” Jakes gained widespread popularity with the publication of his Kent Family Chronicles, which became a bestselling American Bicentennial Series of books in the mid to late 1970s, selling 55 million copies. Since then, he has published several more popular works of historical fiction, most dealing with American history, including the North and South trilogy about the U.S. Civil War, which sold 10 million copies and was adapted as an ABC-TV miniseries. This letter, dealing with some creative decisions and dated March 6, 1973, is typewritten on personal letterhead, hand signed in ink with an added handwritten postscript and contains three words blocked out by the author and a water stain. Quarto, one page, some foxing and light creasing, otherwise good condition. From the collection of comic strip historian and co-founder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $50 - $100

32. ROBERT E. LEE CARTE DE VISITE SIGNED BY MILDRED LEE. LEE, Robert E. (1807-1870) American career military officer and iconic figure of American military leadership, who is best known for having commanded the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia in the American Civil War. Lee became the great Southern hero of the War, a postwar icon of the “Lost Cause of the Confederacy” to some. But his popularity grew even in the North, especially after his death in 1870. Original 4.25 in. x 6.5 in. carte de visite of Robert E. Lee around age 43 when he was a Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel of Engineers, c.1850. Inscribed by Mildred Lee, Robert E. Lee’s youngest child, on the verso in Lexington, VA and dated June 10, 1896. Some toning and foxing and mounting remnants on the back. In fair condition. $300 - $500

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33. ROBERT E. LEE CARTE DE VISITE AS GENERAL OF THE CONFEDERATE ARMY. LEE, Robert E. (1807-1870) American career military officer and iconic figure of American military leadership, who is best known for having commanded the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia in the American Civil War. Lee became the great Southern hero of the War, a postwar icon of the “Lost Cause of the Confederacy” to some.

But his popularity grew even in the North, especially after his death in 1870. Photographic print on carte de visite mount, 2.5 in. x 4 in., of Robert E. Lee in uniform as General of the Confederate Army, c. mid-1860s. In fine condition. $200 - $300

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34. MARVEL ICON STAN LEE AUTOGRAPHED NOTE SIGNED. LEE, Stan. (1922- ) American comic book writer, editor, publisher, media producer, television host, actor, voice actor and former president and chairman of Marvel Comics.

In collaboration with several artists, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, he co-created the superheroes SpiderMan, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Thor, X-Men, and many other iconic fictional characters. This brief undated handwritten note on letterhead imprinted with his name and Marvel Comics Group logo, is addressed to “Shooter/Rick.”

Octavo, one page, small tearing where staples were removed at top, otherwise excellent condition. From the collection of comic strip historian and co-founder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $50 - $100

35. MARVEL ICON STAN LEE AUTOGRAPHED NOTE SIGNED. This brief handwritten note on personal note paper with “FROM STAN LEE” printed on top and “MARVEL COMICS GROUP” printed on the bottom. The note reads, “If this is okay w/Shooter it’s okay w/me. -- (see my notes on sketch) S. (-as changed).” Octavo, one page, undated. Some creasing, otherwise very good condition. From the collection of comic strip historian and co-founder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $50 - $100

36. ANNE MORROW & CHARLES LINDBERGH SIGNED FIRST EDITION LISTEN! THE WIND. LINDBERGH, Anne Morrow. Listen! the Wind. Harcourt, Brace and Company, New York, (1938). First edition. Signed by Anne Morrow Lindbergh and Charles Lindbergh on the half-title page. Octavo (8 ¼ X 5 5/8 in., 212 X 145 mm). 275 pages. Red cloth, front board and spine lettered in gilt. Very Good in Good dust jacket. Book exhibits handling. Priced dust jacket exhibits color touch-up along the panels, repair at the upper front panel, and paper tape reinforcement along the flap folds on the verso. Ink date notation on the verso of the front free endpaper. $800 - $1,200

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37. ANNE MORROW & CHARLES LINDBERGH SIGNED FIRST EDITION NORTH TO THE ORIENT. LINDBERGH, Anne Morrow. North to the Orient. Harcourt, Brace and Company, New York, (1935). First edition. Signed by Anne Morrow Lindbergh and Charles Lindbergh on the half-title page. Octavo (8 ¼ X 5 5/8 in., 207 X 145 mm). 275 pages.

Red cloth, front board and spine lettered in gilt. Very Good, with handling. Priced dust jacket exhibits color touch-up along the panels, repair at the upper front panel, and paper tape reinforcement along the flap folds on the verso. Ink date notation on the verso of the front free endpaper. $800 - $1,200

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38. THE SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS FIRST EDITION SIGNED BY T. CLAUDE RYAN, OTTO TIM & BUD GURNEY. LINDBERGH, Charles A. The Spirit of St. Louis. New York, Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1953. First edition, first printing. Octavo (8 ½ X 5 7/8 in., 215 X 148 mm). 562 pages. Blue cloth, spine and front board lettered in gilt. Very Good, with slight sun fading along the extremities, lower rear board bumped. Hinges are sound.

Price clipped dust jacket exhibits faint creases, and paper tape reinforcement of the folds on the verso. Signed by T. Claude Ryan, Otto Timm, and Harlan A. “Bud” Gurney on the front free endpaper. $400 - $600

39. CHARLES LINDBERGH WE SIGNED AUTHOR’S LIMITED FIRST EDITION. LINDBERGH, Charles A. WE. New York: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1927. First edition. Author’s Autograph Edition, Limited to 1,000 copies, of which this is Number 482. Signed

by Charles A. Lindbergh (on the limitation page), and by T. Claude Ryan, whose company built The Spirit of St. Louis, Otto W. Timm, who gave Lindbergh his first flight in 1922, and Bud Gurney, Lindbergh’s barnstorming partner (on the verso of the front flyleaf). Quarto (9 7/8 X 6 5/8 in., 250 X 168 mm). 308 pages. ¾ vellum over tan paper covered boards, front board and spine lettered in gilt. Very Good, with a slight toning of the spine, and faint scuffing of the boards. Original glassine dust jacket exhibits rubbing, and chip at the upper spine panel repaired with Scotch tape. Lacks the slipcase. Accompanied by a pair of autograph letters Signed, Octavo, each one-page, dated June 20, and August 18, 1955, from Donald A. Hall to Art Ronnie.

In them, Mr. Hall provides home and business addresses of T. Claude Ryan and gives details on who is still living and dead, of those involved with The Spirit of St. Louis. Also includes a 4 X 6 in. card signed by Otto Timm. $2,000 - $3,000

40. LIMITED SPECIAL FIRST EDITION MACARTHUR’S LEGACY 5LP BOX SET. MACARTHUR, Douglas. (18801964) American general and field marshal of the Philippine Army who was Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II. Original vintage “Special pre-release participants’ edition” 5-set LP containing the MacArthur’s major speeches. The box cover is signed by MacArthur’s wife, Jean MacArthur. Visible wear and tear to the box, but the LPs are in good condition. Also includes a vintage issue of The Virginian Pilot newspaper, published on April 6, 1964, with the headline: “MacArthur Dies After Valiant Struggle.” $100 - $200

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EDITORIAL CARTOONIST BILL MAULDIN AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED WITH SELF CARICATURE SKETCH. MAULDIN, Bill. (1921-2003) American editorial cartoonist who was most famous for his World War II cartoons depicting American soldiers, as represented by the archetypal characters “Willie and Joe,” two weary and bedraggled infantry troopers who stoically endure the difficulties and dangers of duty in the field. These cartoons were widely published. This brief note reads, “To Charles Poole (?) with thanks for them kind words – Bill Mauldin 1951,” and features a self caricature.

12mo, excellent condition. From the collection of comic strip historian and co-founder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $50 - $100

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42. PULITZER WINNER & BRINGING UP FATHER ARTIST GEORGE MCMANUS HANDWRITTEN LETTER. MCMANUS, George. (1884-1954) American cartoonist best known as the creator of Irish immigrant “Jiggs” and his wife “Maggie,” the central characters in his syndicated comic strip, Bringing Up Father and distributed in the American army, abroad and in the United States. He won two Pulitzer Prizes for his work.

This neatly hand lettered message is on King Features Syndicate letterhead, dated September 4, 1945 and refers to a memorial booklet honoring Joe Connolly, president of King Features Syndicate. Quarto, one page, one small staple on upper left corner. Fine condition. From the collection of comic strip historian and co-founder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $50 - $100

43. RARE ALAN MOORE SIGNED HANDWRITTEN INTERVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE ABOUT WATCHMEN. MOORE, Alan.

(1953 - ) English writer primarily known for his work in comic books, a medium where he has produced series including Watchmen, V for Vendetta, and From Hell. Frequently described as the best graphic novel writer in history, he has also been called “one of the most important British writers of the last fifty years.” The document contains an interview completed by mail. The questions are typed and specific to Moore’s body of work, in particular Watchmen, as the book had recently been released at the time of this interview. Moore explains his philosophy in these words: “I wanted to explore the virtue of comic books, noted earlier… namely that one can create material that is as (if not more) … dense and intricate as a fairly complex novel, while retaining the visual appeal and flow of a film.” Moore also expresses his preference for comics over films: “I personally feel that comics are a much more exciting and vital as a medium.” In addressing why he declined working on the Watchmen film, Moore states, “They asked me to write it, but I was too busy with comic work and had to say no. Also, since in my limited experience it’s practically impossible to ensure creative control over the work unless you have the energy and inclination to direct the thing yourself, which I don’t, then I wasn’t very keen to work in the film industry anyway... ‘Watchmen,’ if it gets made, may be a wonderful film or a complete fuck-up. The outcome seems fairly random to me, and if it’s the latter result, I’d rather it was somebody else who fucked it up, and not me.” His frank, sometimes humorous and often cynical answers are hand printed in blue ink until the last page where he ran out of ink and concluded in a red pen. Autographed Manuscript Signed, quarto, five pages, undated (circa 1987), on Film Threat magazine letterhead with company logo on verso. In fine condition. A fascinating and rare candidness from the notoriously reclusive legendary graphic novelist. $500 - $700

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OPPER, Frederick Burr. (1857-1937) One of the pioneers of American newspaper comic strips, best known for his comic strip Happy Hooligan. His comic characters were featured in magazine gag cartoons, covers, political cartoons and comic strips for six decades. Puck magazine was America’s first successful humor magazine of colorful cartoons, caricatures and political satire of the issues of the day. Opper worked for Puck for 18 years, drawing everything from spot illustrations to chromolithograph covers.

46. FREDERICK OPPER SIGNED ORIGINAL REAR COVER PRINT FROM PUCK MAGAZINE, JANUARY 16, 1884. Original rear cover print for the January 16, 1884 issue featuring Opper’s illustration, entitled “Leapyear License,” that depicts then Governor Benjamin Butler dressed as a woman and antagonizing all the political parties. Measures 13.5 in. x 10 in. Signed by Opper in black ink at the lower left, “F. Opper 1934.” In fine condition. $50 - $100

44. VINTAGE BENITO MUSSOLINI SIGNED PHOTO. MUSSOLINI, Benito Amilcare Andrea. (1883-1945) Leader of the National Fascist Party of Italy and Prime Minister from 1922 until his ousting in 1943.

Signed Photograph, black & white, matte, 11 x 14 in., depicting Mussolini in uniform on horseback. Signed by Mussolini at the bottom in bold black ink, “Benito Mussolini - 3 Dicembre 1927 - VI.” Some creases and slight emulsion cracks. A small tear at the center and lower right. Mounting remnants on verso. Photographer’s ink stamp on the back (some fading). This photograph hung on the wall of an Italian government agency during pre-WWII era. In relative good condition with a sharp and clear signature. The signature has slightly faded, but still legible. $3,000 - $5,000

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45. RICHARD NIXON SIGNED FIRST EDITION OF THE REAL WAR. NIXON, Richard. The Real War. Warner Books, (1980). First edition, first printing. Quarto (9 ¼ X 6 ¼ in., 235 X 160 mm). 341 pages. Red cloth, spine lettered in gilt and black. Fine. Hinges are sound. Priced dust jacket exhibits slight handling and smudging.

Inscribed by Richard M. Nixon on a The Real War bookplate affixed to the verso of the front free endpaper, “Richard Nixon.” $200 - $300

47. FREDERICK OPPER SIGNED ORIGINAL COVER PRINT FROM PUCK MAGAZINE, FEBRUARY 6, 1884. Original cover print for the February 6, 1884 issue featuring Opper’s cover illustration, titled “The Tammany Fagin and his Pupils,” that depicts John Kelly at the far end of a room, as Charles Dickens’ character Fagin, wearing a robe with a “Tammany Fund” money bag in a pocket, rubbing his hands together as a show of satisfaction. In the center of the room hangs an effigy labeled “N.Y. TaxPayer” with three men labeled “Register,” “County Clerk,” and “Sheriff” who are learning to be pickpockets and have their hands in pockets filled with money. A notice hangs on the wall on the left, “Graduates of this School are sure to make from $50,000 to $80,000 a Year.”

Measures 10 in. x 13.5 in. Signed by Opper in black ink at the lower left, “F. Opper 1934.” Tears at the top center, with archival repair tape on the verso. Otherwise, in very good condition. $50 - $100

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48. FREDERICK OPPER SIGNED ORIGINAL REAR COVER PRINT FROM PUCK MAGAZINE, FEBRUARY 27, 1884. Original rear cover print for the February 27, 1884 issue featuring Opper’s illustration, entitled “Lothario Logan. -- He Can’t Reach Her With Such a Ladder as This,” that depicts Republican presidential candidate John A. Logan attempting to serenade the maiden, who is the personification of the presidential nomination, with a banjo that is the metaphor for Logan’s war record and by climbing a ladder that is pieced together with disparate platforms. A leery old man keeps an eye on Logan while carrying a rifle labeled “Public Distrust.”

Logan ultimately got the nomination, but was selected as James G. Blaine’s vice presidential running mate. Measures 10 in. x 13.5 in. Signed by Opper in black ink at the lower right, “F. Opper 1934.” Small tear at the lower right corner.

Otherwise, still in fine condition. $50 - $100

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49. FREDERICK OPPER SIGNED ORIGINAL COVER PRINT FROM PUCK MAGAZINE, MARCH 5, 1884. Original cover print for the March 5, 1884 issue featuring Opper’s cover illustration that depicts New York City Mayor Franklin Edson with his arm around an office seeker holding a paper that states “Application for Office - New York Ward Worker,” while gesturing toward another office seeker who drops a paper that states “Application for Office - My small income forces me to reside outside New York” into the wastebasket.

A portrait of John Kelly hangs on the wall next to the Mayor’s desk. Measures 10 in. x 13.5 in. Signed by Opper in black ink at the lower right, “F. Opper 1934.” Small tear at the left center left, with archival repair tape on the verso. Otherwise, still in fine condition. $50 - $100

50. FREDERICK OPPER SIGNED ORIGINAL COVER PRINT FROM PUCK MAGAZINE, APRIL 23, 1884. Original cover print for the April 23, 1884 issue featuring Opper’s cover illustration that depicts Roscoe Conkling and a court jester during proceedings in “Surrogate’s Court - Hort Will Case.”

Papers extending from his pocket state “There’s Millions in it” and “Fee.” Measures 10 in. x 13.5 in. Signed by Opper in black ink at the lower right, “F. Opper 1934.” Small tear at the top center and two small tears along the lower right edge, with archival repair tapes on the verso. Otherwise, still in fine condition. $50 - $100

51. FREDERICK OPPER SIGNED ORIGINAL COVER PRINT FROM PUCK MAGAZINE, MAY 7, 1884. Original cover print for the May 7, 1884 issue featuring Opper’s cover illustration that depicts Chester A. Arthur closing a door labeled “Good Administration” to a stable labeled “Political Record Barn.”

There is a lock on the ground with a key in it and, in the background, a group of men labeled “The New York ‘Boys’” and “Jim,” “Mike,” and “Pat” are getting away with a white horse labeled “Arthur’s Good Name.” Measures 10 in. x 13.5 in. Signed by Opper in black ink at the lower right, “F. Opper 1934.” In fine condition. $50 - $100

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52. FREDERICK OPPER SIGNED ORIGINAL REAR COVER PRINT FROM PUCK MAGAZINE, MAY 21, 1884. Original rear cover print for the May 21, 1884 issue featuring Opper’s illustration that depicts 1884 Presidential candidate James G. Blaine, tattooed by his numerous acts of corruption and sin, attempting to lead a flock of children (i.e., editors of known Republican-leaning newspapers), to follow him to the Republican Convention. All of them are shown hesitating or refusing -- except Whitelaw Reid of the N.Y. Tribune.

Reid is held up with the aid of a crutch that is labeled “Greeley’s memory.”

Measures 13.5 in. x 10 in. Signed by Opper in black ink at the lower left, “F. Opper 1934.” Two small tears along the center of the bottom edge. Otherwise, still in fine condition. $50 - $100 53. FREDERICK OPPER SIGNED ORIGINAL REAR COVER PRINT FROM PUCK MAGAZINE, JUNE 11, 1884. Original rear cover print for the June 11, 1884 issue featuring Opper’s illustration, entitled “An Unexpected Chance For a Very Sick Party,” that depicts Charles Anderson Dana, Samuel J. Tilden and Henry Watterson conferring in front of the fireplace. In the back lies the Democratic Party, sick in bed. Various medicine bottles are labeled with political issues. A bucket on the floor is marked with a quote by Dana, “The Republican Party really ought to go.” Measures 13.5 in. x 10 in. Signed by Opper in black ink at the lower right, “F. Opper 1934.” Small tear at the lower left edge. Otherwise, still in fine condition. $50 - $100

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54. FREDERICK OPPER SIGNED ORIGINAL COVER PRINT FROM PUCK MAGAZINE, JUNE 18, 1884. Original cover print for the June 18, 1884 issue featuring Opper’s cover illustration that depicts Russell Sage, Jay Gould, and Cyrus W. Field as the Three Musketeers standing on Wall Street with their swords raised in support of James G. Blaine as the Republican presidential candidate. Sage’s sword is labeled “Put-and-Call Gambler,” Gould’s sword is labeled “Railroad Wrecker,” and Field’s sword is labeled “Elevated R.R. Grabber.” Measures 10 in. x 13.5 in. Signed by Opper in black ink at the lower right, “F. Opper 1934.” In fine condition. $50 - $100

55. FREDERICK OPPER SIGNED ORIGINAL COVER PRINT FROM PUCK MAGAZINE, JUNE 25, 1884. Original cover print for the June 25, 1884 issue featuring Opper’s cover illustration that depicts Grover Cleveland shaking hands with Puck’s figure for the Independent Party labeled “Independent Voter.” Behind them are bell tents with banners labeled “Reform.” In the lower left corner is a “Withered Flower” with the face of Roswell P. Flower. Measures 10 in. x 13.5 in. Signed by Opper in black ink at the lower right, “F. Opper 1934.” In fine condition. $50 - $100

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56. FREDERICK OPPER SIGNED ORIGINAL REAR COVER PRINT FROM PUCK MAGAZINE, OCTOBER 8, 1884. Original rear cover print for the October 8, 1884 issue featuring Opper’s illustration, entitled “The ‘Family-Cycle’ -- A New Invention to Keep Coachmen Out of the Family Circle.” Measures 13.5 in. x 10 in. Signed by Opper in black ink at the lower right, “F. Opper 1934.” In fine condition. $50 - $100

58. FREDERICK OPPER SIGNED ORIGINAL COVER PRINT FROM PUCK MAGAZINE, NOVEMBER 26, 1884. Original cover print for the November 26, 1884 issue featuring Opper’s cover illustration that depicts two men and Carl Schurz, holding hands and labeled “C. & H.,” sitting on James G. Blaine who is lying on the ground wearing armor. Blaine, the Republican candidate, had lost the presidential election to Grover Cleveland in 1884. Measures 10 in. x 13.5 in. Signed by Opper in black ink at the lower left, “F. Opper 1934.” Small tear at the right center and bottom left edges.

Otherwise, still in fine condition. $50 - $100

57. FREDERICK OPPER SIGNED ORIGINAL REAR COVER PRINT FROM PUCK MAGAZINE, OCTOBER 22, 1884.

Original rear cover print for the October 22, 1884 issue featuring Opper’s illustration, entitled “Another Big Thing -- The Married Mens’ Lodge-Night-Hook-and-Ladder Cab Co. -- No More Latch-Keys Needed.”

Measures 10 in. x 13.5 in. Signed by Opper in black ink at the lower left, “F. Opper 1934.” Small tears at the center left edge and lower left corner. Otherwise, still in fine condition. $50 - $100

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FREDERICK OPPER SIGNED ORIGINAL REAR COVER PRINT FROM PUCK MAGAZINE, DECEMBER 17, 1884.

Original rear cover print for the December 17, 1884 issue featuring Opper’s illustration, entitled “Ten Minutes For Refreshments and Divorce!” which depicts Chicago court officials and railroad agents handing out divorce decrees to a crowd. Measures 13.5 in. x 10 in. Signed by Opper in black ink at the lower right, “F. Opper 1934.” Small tear at the right center edge, crease down the center and archival reinforcement tape at the verso of top left corner. Otherwise, still in fine condition. $50 - $100

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60. HOLLYWOOD REPORT GOSSIP COLUMNIST LOUELLA PARSONS TYPED LETTER SIGNED. PARSONS, Louella.

(1881-1972) American movie columnist, the very first person to work in that capacity. She was retained by William Randolph Hearst, possibly because she had praised Hearst’s mistress Marion Davies, and her columns were read by 20 million people in 400 newspapers worldwide. She remained queen of Hollywood until the arrival of flamboyant Hedda Hopper, who displayed similar talents, and with whom she feuded viciously for years. This brief letter is typewritten and refers to a memorial booklet honoring Joe Connolly, president of King Features Syndicate. It is dated August 23, 1945. Quarto, two punched holes on top. Some creases at the top. Otherwise fine condition. From the collection of comic strip historian and cofounder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $50 - $100

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61. FLASH GORDON CARTOONIST ALEX RAYMOND AUTOGRAPHED LETTER SIGNED. RAYMOND, Alex. (19091956) American cartoonist, best known for creating Flash Gordon for King Features in 1934. The strip was subsequently adapted into many other media, from a series of movie serials (1936–1940) to a 1970s television series and a 1980 film.

Autographed letter signed, quarto, one page, dated October 16, 1945, on U.S. Marine Corps Division of Public Information letterhead, accepting an invitation to be Ward Green’s guest at Toots Shor’s. (From 1944-1946 Raymond served in the U.S. Marine Corps.) Some mild fraying at edges, otherwise in fine condition. From the collection of comic strip historian and cofounder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $50 - $100

62. FIGHTER ACE CAPTAIN EDDIE RICKENBACKER TYPED LETTER SIGNED. RICKENBACKER, Eddie. (18901973) American fighter ace in World War I and Medal of Honor recipient. With 26 aerial victories, he was America’s most successful fighter ace in the war. He was also a race car driver and automotive designer, a government consultant in military matters and a pioneer in air transportation, particularly as the longtime head of Eastern Air Lines. This letter is on Eastern Airlines letterhead, dated June 13, 1945, and written to Bradley Kelly regarding a request for Mrs. Joe Connolly, widow of Joe Connolly. Quarto, one page. One pen marking across text and small ink smudge in left lower corner. Otherwise fine condition.

From the collection of comic strip historian and co-founder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $50 - $100

63. COWBOY STAR & WESTERN SINGER TEX RITTER AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED. RITTER, Tex. (1905-1974) American country music singer and movie actor popular from the mid-1930s into the 1960s. He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. This brief note is on plain paper and reads: “To Mary Jack – Keep your hair bobbed, and I’ll dance with you ten years hence – myself – I’ll learn to dance in the meantime. SY Tex Ritter. “ The date 12/26/33 is added in a different pen on the bottom. 12mo, one page. Fine condition.

From the collection of comic strip historian and co-founder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $50 - $100

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64. COMIC STRIP ARTIST ALLEN SAUNDERS TYPED LETTER SIGNED. SAUNDERS, Allen (1899 – 1986) was an American writer, journalist and cartoonist who wrote the comic strips Steve Roper, Mike Nomad, Mary Worth and Kerry Drake.

His full name, John Allen Saunders, sometimes led to confusion with his son John (John Phillip Saunders, 1924–2003), who later continued two of his father’s strips. In 1957, Saunders wrote the line, “Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans,” usually attributed to John Lennon. It appeared in a 1957 issue of the Reader’s Digest. This one page typewritten letter is on personal letterhead, dated January 19, 1984, and addressed to Rick Marschall. Quarto, one page, very good condition. From the collection of comic strip historian and cofounder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $50 - $100

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65. STEVEN SODERBERGH TYPED LETTER SIGNED. SODERBERGH, Steven. (1963 - ) American film producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, editor, and director. His body of work includes both big budget and independent films. He is best known for directing critically acclaimed commercial Hollywood films like Out of Sight, Erin Brockovich and Traffic, and the remake of Ocean’s Eleven. He has also directed smaller, less conventional works, such as Sex, Lies, and Videotape, Schizopolis, Bubble, Kafka, The Girlfriend Experience and Che. The brief, tongue-in-cheek, two-paragraph letter to Film Threat magazine begins on a pseudo-critical note and ends on a note of praise. Typed letter signed (circa mid-1980s), quarto, one page, on plain paper and undated. Two normal letter creases running horizontally and slight creasing at the top right corner. Otherwise, in fine condition. $100 - $200

66. LOWELL THOMAS SIGNED LIMITED FIRST EDITION THE FIRST WORLD FLIGHT WITH FABRIC FROM PLANE. THOMAS, Lowell. The First World Flight. Houghton Mifflin Company, 1925.

“This autograph edition is limited to five hundred and seventyfive copies, signed by each of the World Fliers, and numbered from one to five hundred and seventy-five, of which five hundred and fifty are for sale. This is No. 252.” Inscribed and signed by Lowell Thomas to Art Ronnie on the front free endpaper. Includes a 1 X 2 in. (25 X 25 mm) piece of fabric from the plane, New Orleans, purchased from The Smithsonian Aerospace Museum in the 1970s. Quarto (9 ¾ X 6 ½ in., 247 X 163 mm). 328 pages. ¾ vellum with linen covered boards. Leather spine label lettered in gilt. Very Good, with spotting along the spine. Original glassine dust jacket is present and exhibits rubbing. $400 - $600

67. RED SONJA COMIC BOOK ARTIST FRANK THORNE TYPED LETTER SIGNED RE: RED SONJA. THORNE, Frank. (1930- ) American comic book artist-writer, best known for popularizing the Marvel Comics character Red Sonja. Thorne took over from Dick Giordano in drawing this Conan the Barbarian heroine for Marvel Feature in 1976, continuing through most of her 1977-79 solo series, where he established her characteristic image as a ferocious and beautiful female barbarian in a chainmail bikini. She later became a popular fantasy literature archetype. This typewritten letter is dated August 7, 1984, on personal letterhead with a unique pencil train graphic across the top.

Addressed to Rick Marschall, it mentions the upcoming shooting of a Dino De Laurentiis film with Red Sonja in Rome. Folio, one page, excellent condition. From the collection of comic strip historian and co-founder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $50 - $100

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68. SPACE GHOST ARTIST ALEX TOTH AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED. TOTH, Alex. (1928-2006) American cartoonist active from the 1940s through the 1980s. Toth’s work began in the American comic book industry, but he is also known for his animation designs for Hanna-Barbera in the 1960’s and 1970’s. His work included Super Friends, Space Ghost, The Herculoids, and Birdman. Toth’s work has been resurrected in the late-night, adult-themed spinoffs on Cartoon Network: Space Ghost: Coast to Coast and Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law. Dated July 28, 1996, this brief letter is hand-printed in ink and humorously worded and executed. It is on personal letterhead. Octavo, one page, excellent condition. From the collection of comic strip historian and co-founder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $50 - $100

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69. DOONESBURY CREATOR GARRY TRUDEAU TYPED LETTER SIGNED. TRUDEAU, Garry. (1948- ) American cartoonist and creator of the acclaimed Doonesbury strip, Trudeau is the first comic strip artist to win the Pulitzer Prize, in 1975. This brief undated typewritten note is on Doonesbury letterhead and addressed to Rick Marschall. Octavo, one page, excellent condition. From the collection of comic strip historian and co-founder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $50 - $100

70. HARRY S. TRUMAN TYPED LETTER SIGNED REGARDING THE 1960 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. TRUMAN, Harry S. (1884-1972) 33rd President of the United States of America (1945–1953). As the final running mate of President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944, Truman succeeded to the presidency on April 12, 1945, when Roosevelt died after months of declining health. Under Truman, the U.S. successfully concluded World War II; in the aftermath of the conflict, tensions with the Soviet Union increased, marking the start of the Cold War. This three paragraph letter is on personal letterhead and addressed to John N. Wheeler of the North American Newspaper Alliance, regarding Truman’s decision to suspend publication of his own political articles until after “we have elected a Democratic President in November 1960” (John F. Kennedy went on to defeat Republican Richard Nixon). Octavo, one page, some foxing, staining and staple holes. Otherwise fair condition.

From the collection of comic strip historian and co-founder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $200 - $300

71. HARRY S. TRUMAN SIGNED MENU FROM WHISTLE STOP TOUR OF 1948. Autographed menu from the Southern Pacific Railroad Dining Car during Truman’s famous “Whistle Stop Tour” of 1948. This 2-page menu is entitled, “Trip of the President of the United States: Washington D.C. to San Francisco and Return,” and dated September 17 to October 2, 1948. Signed on the cover, “Best wishes to Kattie Reeves Harry Truman.” Measures 10 x 13 in. Slight toning. Otherwise, in very good condition. An uncommon and very desirable souvenir of Harry Truman’s dramatic 1948 campaign for election as President. $200 - $300

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72. BEETLE BAILEY CARTOONIST MORT WALKER AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED. WALKER, Mort. (1923- ) American comic artist best known for creating the newspaper comic strips Beetle Bailey in 1950 and Hi and Lois in 1954.

He has signed “Addison” to some of his strips. This brief handwritten letter, dated March 8, 1987, is on personal letterhead, illustrated with Beetle Bailey cartoon characters and addressed to Rick Marschall. Quarto, one page, excellent condition. From the collection of comic strip historian and cofounder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $50 - $100

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73. RARE FIRST EDITION WEBB AND HIS BRIGADE AT THE ANGLE GETTYSBURG. WEBB, Alexander Stewart.

J. B. Lyon Company, Printers, Albany, 1916. First Edition.

Quarto (10 ¾ X 8 ¼ in., 275 X 210 mm). 123 pages. Dark blue buckram, spine and front board lettered in gilt. Good.

Boards soiled and rubbed, corners bumped. Lower rear joint split; otherwise hinges are sound. An account of Brigadier General Alexander Stewart Webb’s life and military exploits.

Well illustrated with photographs throughout. An uncommon book on this hero who received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his leadership of the Philadelphia Brigade in the face of Pickett’s Charge. $100 - $200

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SOCIAL CARTOONIST GLUYAS WILLIAMS AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED. WILLIAMS, Gluyas. (18881982) American cartoonist, noted for his contributions to The New Yorker and other major magazines, graduated from Harvard in 1911. In college, he was a member of The Harvard Lampoon. His cartoons employed a clean black-and-white style and often dealt with prevailing themes of the day such as Prohibition. His work appeared in Life, Collier’s, Century and The New Yorker. This two-sided letter is handwritten on personal letterhead, dated January 27, 1974, and addressed “Dear Draper.” The content is an apparent response to another family’s Christmas letter and relates several family illnesses and problems over the past year. Octavo, one page, excellent condition. From the collection of comic strip historian and cofounder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $50 - $100

75. BLONDIE COMIC ARTIST DEAN YOUNG TYPED LETTER SIGNED. YOUNG, Dean. (1938- ) Head writer of the popular comic strip Blondie, which he inherited from his father Chic Young, who died in 1973. Since then, Dean Young has collaborated on Blondie with artists Jim Raymond, Mike Gersher, Stan Drake and Denis Lebrun. The strip has run continuously since 1930. This one page typed letter is on personal stationery with an illustration of Dagwood in the lower left corner. Octavo, addressed to Rick Marschall. Some foxing and creases, otherwise good condition. From the collection of comic strip historian and co-founder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall. $50 - $100

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