The Stamp, Manuscript, Space and Memorabilia Auction by Ira & Larry Goldberg C&C

STAMPS and SPACE & AVIATION MEMORABILIA SESSION ONE goldberg offices 10:00 am

Sale 61, November 6th, 2010 GOLDBERG COINS AND COLLECTIBLES

350 South Beverly Drive Suite 350 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 310-551-2646

Lots 1-296

LOT PREVIEW SCHEDULE

MANUSCRIPTS & COLLECTIBLES

SPACE & AVIATION: By Appointment Only

SESSION TWO goldberg offices approx 1:00 pm

STAMPS & MANUSCRIPTS: Thru October 29 By Appointment Only Call Beverly Hill Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Open Lot Viewing: November 1-5

Lots 297-739

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Individual catalogues can be purchased at the listed price. Please check off the desired catalogues below. Sale #62 January 30, 2011 The Dan Holmes Collection Part 4

Sale #63 March 26, 2011 The Manuscript & Collectibles Auction

Sale #62 January 31 - Feburary 2, 2011 The Pre-Long Beach Sale

Sale #64 May 29-June 1 2011 The Pre-Long Beach Sale

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United States Coins & Currency Ancient and World Coins (Pre-Long Beach) Featuring U.S Gold and Currency $15 US Domestic | $40 International

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THE MANUSCRIPT & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION Sale 61, NOVEMBER 6th, 2010

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THE STAMPS, SPACE & AVIATION AUCTION BIDS UNDER 50% OF LOW ESTIMATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

For additional bid sheets, please photocopy this page before entering bids. OUR BUYER’S FEE FOR THIS SALE IS 17.5 %

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THE MANUSCRIPTS & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION BIDS UNDER 50% OF LOW ESTIMATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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GUIDE FOR ABSENTEE BIDDERS SUGGESTED BIDDING INCREMENTS $0-99 $100-299 $300-499 $500-999 $1K-1999 $2K-3999 $4K-7999 $8K-17999

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$18K-49999 $50K-99999 $100K-249K $250K-499999 $500K- +

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All bids must be received 6 business hours prior to the Auction Session. Your Absentee Bid Form should contain bids for one sale only; the sale name and sale number should appear at the top. Please place your bids as early as possible. In the event of identical bids, the earliest bid received will take precedence. See our Terms and Conditions for additional information prior to placing bids.

auctioneer may vary increments during the auction

Absentee Bids

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Internet Bidding

If you are unable to attend the auction in person, and wish to place bids, you may give Ira & Larry Goldberg’s bid department instructions to bid on your behalf. Our representatives will try to purchase the lot for the lowest price possible, and will not purchase the lot for more than you indicate. This service is free and confidential. Note: Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles offers this service as a convenience to clients who are unable to attend the sale in person, and although we will make every effort, we will not be responsible for error or failure to execute bids.

If you have a “limit” that you must stay within you must clearly notate this limit on your bid sheet. We will buy your lots as inexpensively as possible but will not exceed your “limit”.

Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles has available internet bidding for those wishing to conduct live bidding over the world wide web. Please visit www.goldbergcoins.com for instructions and information regarding our Live Bidding Software. For bidders that want to place Absentee Bids through email or over the internet, click the “how to bid” button, then click the online fill in form. You must be registered with our firm to be able to participate in the internet bidding process. This service is free and confidential. Note: Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles offers this service as a convenience to clients who are unable to attend the sale in person, and will not be responsible for error or failure to receive bids due to network or internet down time. Third-party bidding requires an additional premium and Terms and Conditions. Weapons lots and certain other items may not be included on LiveAuctioneers.com

Placing Absentee bids To place bids, please use the Absentee Bidder Form provided in this catalog. Be sure to accurately put the lot number and the maximum price you are willing to pay on each lot. Always indicate a top limit or the amount which you would bid if you were attending the auction in person. This amount should not include the buyers commission noted in chapter 16 of the “Terms and Conditions of sale”.

Mail Bids When bidding by mail, you frequently purchase lots for less than your maximum bid. On the floor of the auction, bidding will open at 5-10% above the second highest mail bid: We act on your behalf as the highest mail bidder. If the auctioneer recognizes no other bids from the floor, you will be awarded the lot at the opening bid. If bidding proceeds from the floor, the company, acting as your agent, bids in increments over the previous bid. This process is continued until you are awarded the lot or you are outbid by the floor.

“Or Bids” Alternative bids should be indicated by using the word “OR” between the lot numbers. Then if your bid on an early lot is successful, we will not continue to bid on any other lots for you. Or, if your early bids are unsuccessful, we will continue to execute bids for alternative lots until a bid is successful. Bids must always be placed in the same order as the lot numbers appear in the catalog.

Telephone Bids Bids may be placed by telephone, but are accepted only at Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles discretion and at the risk of the telephone bidder. We will not be responsible for error or failure to notify the customer in a timely manner during the auction. The telephone bidder must notify the company prior to auction all lots the bidder is interested in bidding on. The telephone bidder should have a preconceived idea of the top limit that he/ she would like to bid prior to auction. In some instances the representative of the company will request this information at the time of auction. This information assists us in the bidding process by giving us a range to stay active in the bidding. We will not notify the auctioneer of your limit and will buy your lot at the lowest price possible.

Buyer’s Premium The “top limit” you indicate on your bid form is for the hammer price only. Please keep in mind that a buyer’s premium will be added to the successful bid price of each lot you buy and is payable by you, together with the applicable sales tax and shipping charges which is applied to the total cost of your purchase (the total cost includes the buyer’s premium). The buyer’s premium of 17.5% will be added to each lot as stated in “Terms and Conditions”.

Successful Bids Successful bidders will be notified and invoiced within a few days of the sale. All bidders may view prices realized on our website, www.goldbergcoins.com, after the sale.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE These Terms and Conditions of Sale set forth the terms of a public auction sale conducted in Beverly Hills, California by Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc., a Nevada corporation, California Auction Bond No. 3S95453300 (hereinafter, the “Auctioneer” or “Goldberg”). The Terms and Conditions of sale, the glossary, if any, and all other contents of this catalog are subject to amendment by us by the posting of notices or by oral announcements made during the sale. By participating in any sale, you acknowledge that you are bound by these terms and conditions. 1 This catalog contains the description of property of multiple consignors (the “Consignors”), and may include consignments from Goldberg, its principals, and affiliated or related companies and their employees, officers, or principals. All persons seeking to bid, whether in person, through an agent or employee, or by telephone, facsimile or mail, must have a catalogue and register to bid at the auction, either by completing a registration card or by completing the bid sheet incorporated into the catalogue. The Purchaser acknowledges that an invoice describing a lot by number incorporates the catalogue by reference. 2. By submitting a bid, whether in person, by mail, by phone, by facsimile or through an employee or agent, the Bidder acknowledges (i) receipt of the catalogue, (ii) that the Bidder has read the Terms and Conditions of Sale and the descriptions for the lots on which they have bid, and (iii) that they agree to adhere to these Terms and Conditions of Sale. Acceptance of Bids: Anyone wishing to place bids on lots who will not be attending the live auction must submit their bid(s) at least six (6) business hours prior to the auction session. Bidder is responsible for verifying Goldberg received said bids . 3. Each Bidder’s determination of its bid should be based upon its own examination of the item(s), rather than the grade represented in this Catalogue or elsewhere. In any purchase or sale, the value of the item(s) is determined by the price. THE PURCHASER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS OF VALUATION CONCERNING ANY AND ALL PURCHASES. All Floor Bidders acknowledge that the Auctioneer can decline to accept bids from a Floor Bidder who is known to have not, in fact, examined the lot prior to the sale. 4.

All material shall be sold in

separate lots to the highest Bidder as determined by Auctioneer. If any dispute arises during or immediately after the sale of a lot, Auctioneer shall have the right to rescind the lot offered and put the lot up for sale again. In all cases, Auctioneer’s decision shall be final. For the protection of any Mail Bidder, no “unlimited” or “buy” bids will be accepted. Goldberg shall have the right in its sole and absolute discretion to reject any such bid received. When identical bids are received for a lot, preference is given to the first bid received as determined by the Auctioneer. A mail bid will take precedence over an identical floor bid; a Floor Bidder must bid higher than the highest mail bid to be awarded any lot. 5. Bids must be placed for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. No lot will be broken up unless the Auctioneer determines otherwise. Lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless Auctioneer directs otherwise. 6. Due to the fungibility of the items sold, all lots may carry a reserve. For purposes of these Terms and Conditions of Sale, a reserve means a confidential price below which the Auctioneer will not sell an item or will re-purchase on behalf of the Consignor or for the account of Goldberg.

(iii) to reduce any mail bid received, (iv) to open the bidding of a lot at any level deemed appropriate by the Auctioneer, and (v) to determine the prevailing bid. Bids will not be accepted from persons under eighteen (18) years of age without a parent’s written consent containing an acknowledgment that the Terms and Conditions of Sale herein and indicating their agreement to be bound thereby on behalf of the Bidder. 9. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another bidder to pay less than the fair value for a lot. Bidders in the sale acknowledge that the law provides for substantial penalties in the form of treble damages and attorneys’ fees and costs for those who violate these provisions. 10. Goldberg reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time, even after the hammer has fallen, until the Purchaser has taken physical possession of the lot. No Consignor who has registered to bid at the sale (or at any other time unless otherwise provided in the consignment agreement), or any Purchaser or prospective Bidder shall have a right to claim any consequential damages if a lot is withdrawn, even after the sale.

7. The Auctioneer may open the bidding on any lot by placing a bid on behalf of the seller; a Bidder by mail, telephone or facsimile; or any other participant in the sale. The Auctioneer may also bid on behalf of the Consignor up to the amount of the reserve, by (i) accepting bids from floor agents on behalf of the Consignor, or any affiliated or related company of the Auctioneer or the Consignor; (ii) by placing successive or consecutive bids for any lot; or (iii) by placing bids in response to other Bidders.

11. GOLDBERG IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS IN BIDDING. A Bidder should make certain to bid on the correct lot and that the bid is the maximum (plus the seventeen point five percent (17.5%) Buyer’s Commission) that he or she is willing and able to pay. Since other Bidders (by mail, facsimile and in person) will be present, and since a re-offering could damage the momentum of the sale, once the hammer has fallen and the Auctioneer has announced the winning Bidder, such Bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Bidder has made a mistake.

8. Auctioneer reserves the right, at his sole discretion, (i) to accept or decline any bid, (ii) to accept or decline any challenge to any bid or bidding increment,

12. THIS IS NOT AN APPROVAL SALE. All lots sold to the highest Bidder as determined by Auctioneer are final. Floor Bidders are encouraged to care-

fully examine all lots which they are interested in purchasing because all sales of items viewed by Purchasers in advance of a sale, even if the sale is by mail, telephone or facsimile, and all lots bid upon by the Floor Bidders, together with all those presenting Goldberg with a resale certificate, out of state resale certificate, or similar evidence that they are acting as a dealer ARE FINAL AND SUCH ITEMS MAY NOT BE RETURNED. If the description of any lot in the catalogue is incorrect, the lot is returnable if returned within five (5) calendar days of receipt, and received by Goldberg no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the sale date. No return or refund of any auction lot will be considered except by reason of lack of authenticity, unless otherwise provided in these Terms and Conditions of Sale. All lots are sold under the condition that any claims challenging authenticity must be made in writing by the original purchaser. All disputed lots must be returned intact as received in its original container.

ment with Auctioneer, Consignors or their agents may be permitted to bid on their own lots in the sale and may receive a rebate commission in whole or in part if successful. Under some circumstances, Goldberg may agree with a Consignor (i) not to require the Consignor to pay for all or part of any items bid upon or repurchased by the Consignor; (ii) when or where an advance has been made, to have the Consignor pay an agreed upon difference to Goldberg; or (iii) to allow an offset against other transactions with Consignor. Where the Consignor has re-purchased a lot and the lot is either returned to the Consignor or otherwise dealt with or disposed of in accordance with the Consignor’s direction, or pursuant to contractual agreement, Goldberg reserves the right to so note in the prices realized or to omit a price from the price realized. Every Consignor who registers to bid in the sale, whether to “protect” a lot, or for any other purpose, agrees to all other Terms and Conditions of Sale per this agreement.

13. All prospective Bidders who are allowed the opportunity to examine lots prior to the sale shall personally assume all responsibility for any damage they cause in so doing. Goldberg shall have sole discretion in determining the value of the damage caused, which shall be promptly paid by the prospective Bidder.

18. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, auction sales are strictly cash in U.S. Funds payable through a bank in the United States. Contact Goldberg for wiring instructions before sending a wire. Goldberg reserves the right to decline to release lots for which funds have not yet cleared. No credit card purchases will be accepted. On any cash transaction or series of transaction exceeding $10,000, Treasury Form 8300 will be filed. Lots must be paid for on the earlier of receipt of invoice or delivery.

14. Title to any lot remains with Consignor, any secured party of the Consignor, or assignee of Consignor, as the case may be, until Purchaser pays for the lot in full. Goldberg reserves the right to require payment in full before delivering any lot to the successful Purchaser. 15. It is the Purchaser’s responsibility and obligation to have the lots fully insured while in his or her possession. Purchaser assumes any and all RISK OF LOSS once the lot(s) is in Purchaser’s possession. 16. A BUYER’S COMMISSION OF SEVENTEEN AND A HALF PERCENT (17.5%) on each individual lot will be added to all purchases made by all Purchasers, except Consignors, regardless of Purchaser’s affiliation with any group or organization, and will be based upon the total amount of the final bid. Liveauctioneers.com adds 20% buyer’s commission. Additional terms and conditions apply. 17.

Pursuant to a separate agree-

19. Purchaser agrees to promptly pay, on demand, any sales tax, or any other tax, if required by law to be collected, postage, handling, and insurance plus seventeen and a half percent (17.5%) Buyer’s Commission, and any other taxes required by law to be charged or collected, together with any interest or penalty that may be assessed. 20. Purchaser grants to Goldberg or its assigns the right to offset any sums due, or found to be due Purchaser by Goldberg, and to make such offset from any past, subsequent or future consignment, or items acquired by Purchaser in possession or control of Goldberg or from any sums due to Purchaser by Goldberg. Purchaser further grants Goldberg a purchase money security interest in such sums or items to the extent applicable, and agrees to execute such documents as may be reasonably necessary to grant Goldberg such security interest.

Purchaser agrees that Goldberg and its assigns shall be a secured party with respect to items bought by Purchaser and in the possession of Goldberg, to the extent of the maximum indebtedness, plus all accrued expenses, until the indebtedness is paid. 21. By bidding in this sale, Purchaser personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. If the Purchaser is a corporation, the officers, directors, and principals of the corporation hereby agree to personally and unconditionally guarantee payment as part of the corporation’s agreement to bid. The authorized representative of any corporate Purchaser who is present at the sale shall provide Goldberg or its agent, prior to the commencement of the bidding (or at the time of registration), with a statement signed by each principal, director and officer that they each personally and unconditionally guarantee any payment due Goldberg. 22. No bids will be accepted from Floor Bidders and Mail Bidders who have not previously established credit with Goldberg unless they first (i) furnish satisfactory credit references or (ii) deposit at least twenty-five percent (25%) of their total bids for that session(s), or such other amounts as Goldberg may require, in its sole and absolute discretion. Any deposits made pursuant to this paragraph will be applied to such Bidders purchases. Any unused portion of such deposit will be promptly refunded upon clearance of the funds. 23. On any accounts past due, Goldberg reserves the right to extend credit and impose periodic charges, pursuant to these Terms and Conditions of Sale or as set forth in the Purchaser’s invoice. If the auction invoice is not paid in full when due, the unpaid balance will earn interest at the rate of one-andone-half percent (1½%) per month until paid. In the event this interest rate exceeds the interest permitted by law, the same shall be adjusted to the maximum rate permitted by law. Goldberg further reserves the right to resell the merchandise, or to have an affiliated or related company do so. Purchaser agrees to pay all reasonable attorneys’ fees, court costs and other collection costs incurred by Goldberg or any affiliated or related company to collect past due invoices, including reasonable costs of any resale of the merchandise. Purchaser also agrees to pay the difference between the resale price and any previous disbursements.

Any excess money realized from the resale shall first be applied to pay Goldberg its standard fees and commissions for a sale and the remainder, if any, will be paid to the Purchaser. Goldberg reserves the right to assign its interest to any third party. 24. Goldberg may, at its sole and absolute discretion, make loans or advances to Consignors and/or prospective Purchasers. 25. The Auctioneer may bid for his or its own account at any auction (even though it may not be required to pay a Buyer’s Commission, or other charges that other Purchasers may be required to pay) and may have access to information concerning the lots and items contained therein that is not otherwise available to the public. Any conflict of interest or claim of competitive advantage resulting there from is expressly waived by all participants in the sale. 26. If a dispute arises concerning ownership of a lot that has been bid upon, Goldberg reserves the right to commence a statutory interpleader proceeding at the expense of the Consignor and successful Purchaser and any other applicable party, and in such event shall be entitled to its reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. 27. In the event of a successful challenge to the title to any goods purchased, Goldberg agrees to reimburse any Purchaser in an amount equal to the successful bid price actually paid by Purchaser at auction plus any Buyer’s Commission actually paid, in full and complete satisfaction of all claims, which once tendered by Goldberg, relieves and releases Goldberg from any responsibility whatsoever to the Purchaser, even if the instrument is not cashed or is returned. 28. Goldberg reserves the right to postpone the auction sale or any session thereof for a reasonable period of time for any reason whatsoever, and no Bidder or prospective Bidder shall have any claim as a result thereof, including consequential damages.

DISCLAIMERS AND WARRANTIES ALL ITEMS OFFERED IN THIS CATALOGUE ARE UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED TO BE GENUINE (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED). WITHOUT TIME LIMIT TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER.

29. All oral and written statements made by Goldberg and its employees (including affiliated and related companies) are statements of opinion only, and are not warranties or representations of any kind, unless stated as a specific written warranty, and no employee or agent of Goldberg has authority to vary or alter these Terms and Conditions of Sale. Any alteration shall be effective only if in writing and signed by an officer of Goldberg authorized to do so. b. Bidders shall have no recourse against the Consignor for any reason whatsoever. 30. By bidding in the sale, (whether in person, by mail, telephone or facsimile, or through an agent), Bidder expressly consents to the following Waiver and Releases: Purchaser, for himself, his heirs, agents, successors and assigns, generally and specifically waives and releases, and forever discharges Goldberg, and its respective affiliates, parents, shareholders, agents, subsidiaries, employees, members of their respective boards of directors, and each of them, and their respective successors and assigns from any and all claims, rights, demands and causes of action and suites, of whatever kind or nature, whether in law or equity, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, which Purchaser may claim to have with respect to and/or arising out of, or in connection with any challenge to the title to any good purchased, the sale itself and/or the auction, except for reimbursement in the amount equal to any bid actually paid by Purchaser, plus any Buyer’s Commission actually paid by Purchaser where such reimbursement is authorized in these Terms and Conditions of Sale. It is the intention of Purchaser that this waiver and release shall be effective as a bar to each and every claim, demand, cause of action and suit that may arise hereunder, and Purchaser hereby knowingly and voluntarily waives any and all rights and benefits otherwise conferred upon him by the provisions of the California Civil Code, which reads in full as follows: “A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR.” 31. Neither Goldberg nor any affiliated or related company shall be respon-

sible for incidental or consequential damages arising out of any failure of the Terms and Conditions of Sale of the auction or the conduct thereof and in no event shall liability for any such failure exceed the purchase price paid. 32. The sole remedy that any Purchaser in the auction shall have, whether such Purchase is bidding in person, by mail, by facsimile, by telephone, or through an employee or agent, for any claim or controversy arising out of the auction shall be a refund of the original purchase price and premium paid, if any. 33. Upon payment of any disputed sum, which in no event shall be greater than the original purchase price actually paid by Purchaser plus any commission or premium actually paid by Purchaser to Goldberg, Auctioneer and its employees shall be deemed released from any and all claims of the Bidder arising out of or in connection with the sale of such property. Purchaser agrees to execute prior to delivery of any refund, any documents reasonably requested to effect the intent of this paragraph. Should the Purchaser decline to do so, Purchaser hereby grants to Goldberg a limited power of attorney to unconditionally effect such release. 34. Rights granted to Bidders and Purchasers under these Terms and Conditions of Sale are personal and may not be assigned or transferred to any other person or entity, whether by operation of law or otherwise. Any attempt to assign or transfer any such rights shall be absolutely void and unenforceable. No third party may rely on any benefit or right conferred on any Bidder or Purchaser by these Terms and Conditions of Sale and terms of warranty. “Purchaser” shall mean the original Purchaser of the property from Goldberg and not any subsequent owner or other person who may acquire or have acquired an interest therein. If Purchaser is an agent, the agency must be disclosed in writing to Goldberg prior to the time of sale, otherwise the benefits of the warranty shall be limited to the agent and not transferable to the undisclosed principal. 35. If the Purchaser fails to comply with one or more of these Terms and Conditions of Sale, then in addition to all other remedies which it may have at law or in equity, Goldberg may at its sole option, either (a) cancel the sale, retaining all payments made by Purchaser as liquidated damages, it being recognized that actual damages may be speculative or difficult to compute, or (b) sell some or all of the

property and (some or all other property of the Purchaser held by Goldberg, if Goldberg deems necessary), in a quantity sufficient in the opinion of Goldberg to satisfy the indebtedness, plus all accrued charges. More than one such sale may take place at the option of Goldberg. Such sale may take place without notice to Purchaser. If Goldberg gives notice, it shall be by U.S.P.S. Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested to the address utilized on the Bid Sheet, Auction Consignment and Security Agreement or other address known to Goldberg. Such sale will be at Goldberg standard commission rates at public or private sale, within California, or at another location outside of California to be determined by Goldberg. At the time of sale the defaulting party shall not bid nor be permitted to bid. The proceeds shall be applied first to the satisfaction of any damages occasioned by Purchaser’s breach, and then to the payment of any other indebtedness owing to Goldberg, including without limitation, commissions, handling charges, the expenses of both sales, reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, collection agency fees and costs and any other costs or expenses incurred thereunder. If a lot or item is not paid for, and is sold by Goldberg for Purchaser’s account, in accordance with the Uniform Commercial Code, Goldberg shall not be required to account to the Purchaser for any excess proceeds. Purchaser shall remain liable to Goldberg if the proceeds of such sale or sales is insufficient to cover the indebtedness. If other property of Purchaser is also sold, any excess of proceeds will be remitted to the Purchaser after first deducting the expenses set forth above. If Purchaser fails to remit sums due to Goldberg, Purchaser grants to Goldberg a lien with respect to such sum, with interest to accrue thereon at the legal rate, until actually paid, which lien shall apply against any property of Purchaser, including any future goods of Purchaser coming into possession of Goldberg. To the extent permitted by law, Purchaser hereby waives all the requirements of notice, advertisement and disposition of proceeds required by law. 36. These Terms and Conditions of Sale and the auction shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of the State of California, whether or not the auction is and these Terms and Conditions of Sale are fully performed in California. 37. Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that the competent courts of the State of California shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute(s) arising hereunder, and Purchaser hereby agrees that any dispute arising hereunder shall be litigated exclusively in the courts of the State of California, and not elsewhere, regardless of any party’s current or future residence or domicile. Purchaser further agrees that venue shall be in the Superior Court of Los Angeles, in the State of California.

38. ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS. The Bidder/Purchaser shall pay to Goldberg all costs and expenses of collection of amounts due herein, or to otherwise enforce any or all provisions of these Terms and Conditions of Sale, the subject matter of these Terms and Conditions of Sale, or any other agreement entered into with Goldberg, including but not limited to, reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred before legal action, if any, is commenced. The Bidder/Purchaser further agrees that in any litigation or other proceeding based upon, arising out of or related to these Terms and Conditions of Sale, the Bidder/ Purchaser shall pay to Goldberg its attorney fees and other expenses and costs incurred in connection with the litigation or other proceeding if Goldberg is the prevailing party. 39. If any section of these Terms and Conditions of Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections or terms and provisions of a section shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way. AS STATED IN THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE Certain lots may be reserved by the Consignor. If the Auctioneer identifies a Consignor bidding on his own property, an announcement will be made that the Consignor is now bidding. If the Consignor places a bid in the mail bid book and is successful, the Auctioneer will announce that the lot has been passed.

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SESSION SCHEDULE Sale 61, November 6th, 2010

STAMPS and SPACE & AVIATION MEMORABILIA SESSION ONE goldberg offices 10:00 am Lots 1-6 Lots 7-56 Lots 57-111 Lots 112-115 Lots 116 Lots 117-129 Lots 130-131 Lots 132-138 Lots 139-141 Lots 142-144 Lot 145 Lot 146 Lots 147-186 Lots 187-188 Lots 189-197 Lots 198-203 Lots 204-209 Lots 210 Lot 211 Lot 212 Lots 239-257 Lots 258-291 Lots 292-296

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SESSION SCHEDULE Sale 61, November 6th, 2010

MANUSCRIPTS & COLLECTIBLES SESSION TWO goldberg offices approx 1:00 pm Lots 297-303 Lots 304-311 Lots 312-386 Lots 384-387 Lot 388 Lots 389-390 Lots 391-394 Lot 395 Lots 400-404 Lots 405-406 Lots 407-428 Lots 429-432 Lots 433-434 Lots 435-437 Lot 438 Lot 439 Lots 440-441 Lot 442 Lots 443-454 Lots 455-457 Lots 458-464 Lots 465-466 Lot 467 Lots 468-481 Lots 482-484 Lots 485-487 Lots 488-493 Lots 494-496 Lot 497 Lot 498 Lots 499-514 Lot 515 Lots 516-522

Holocaust Documents & Artifacts Judaica U.S. Presidents U.S. First Ladies U.S. Presidential Related U.S. Vice-Presidents Statesmen and Political Leaders Royalty Foreign Statesmen Artists Authors Business Leaders Criminals Explorers & Inventors Journalists and Newsmen Musicians Reformers Religious Leaders Scientists and Engineers Western Americana Colonial Americana Revolutionary War War of 1812 Civil War Slavery/Black History World War 1 World War 2 Arms and Armor Maps Books/Literature Entertainment Memorabilia Comics Sports

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United States Stamps Session One - Saturday, November 6, 2010 10:00am United States Stamps * ** o (*) 

Mint Mint Never Hinged Used Mint No Gum Cover

(*) 1857-60 (1875 Reprint), 1¢ bright blue. Scott 40. Without gum as issued. Rich color and unusually well centered. Unused as issued. Slabbed. PSE 95, XF-Superb. PSE (2010), PFC (1986). Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 600

(*) 1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 2¢ black. Scott 103. Without gum. Rich color and unusually well centered. PSE slabbed XF90 (2010), PF (1989). Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,500 - 2,500

* Postage Due, 1879, 30¢ brown. Scott J6. OG. Fresh and clean. Very Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

* Revenues, 1862//1960, Mint Collection. On Scott specialty pages. A clean, if somewhat spotty collection of mint stamps including Newspaper, Revenue, Narcotic, Match and Medicine, Postal Savings and other issues. Most look extremely clean. Catalog value in excess of $2500. A nice basic collection on which to build. Full o.g. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................. $750 - 1,000

** Playing Cards, 1894, 2¢ lake. Scott RF1. Rare thus. Plate block of 6. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

(*) 1875 Re-issue of 1861-67 issue, 30¢ brownish orange. Scott 110. Without gum. Rich color and extremely well centered. Rarely available this nice. Superb. PSE slabbed Sup98 (2010). Estimated Value .......................................................... $4,000 - 5,000

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* 1860, 1¢ blue on orange, die 2 and 1¢ blue on amber, die 3. Scott U23, U24. (44x48<45x47mm) Lot of two different. The 1c blue/amber is Ex. Barkhausen and has a large black handstamp on the reverse. It also has a small paper inclusion well to the left of the design on the face. A rare pair. Cut square, full corners. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

* 1860, 3¢+1¢ red & blue and 3¢+1¢ red & blue on buff. Scott U28, U29. (68x48<69x47mm) Lot of two different. Unusual to find these this fresh and clean. Cut square, full corners. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

* 1860, 10¢ green. Scott U32. (48x56mm) pencil-signed George Sloane on the reverse. A major rarity. Full corner, cut square. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

* 1853, 6¢ red and 6¢ green. 1853 Scott U11. Lot of four different on white or buff paper. Each with wide margins to about 48x45mm. Cut square, full corners. Some light soiling. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

* 1855, 10¢ green on buff, die 1, 10¢ green, die 2 and 10¢ pale green on buff, die 2. Scott U16, U17, U18a. (43x45<50x45mm) Lot of three different including the 10c green on buff with short label, the 10c green on white with wide label and the 10c light green with wide label. Clean and fresh. Cut square, full corners. Minor light soiling. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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* 1861, 12¢-40¢ bicolors. Scott U42-U45. Lot of four different including the 12¢ red/brown (44x39mm). 20¢ red/blue (55x48mm), 24¢ red/green (55x47mm) and 40¢ black/red (54x48mm). Minor soiling on some. Cut square, full corners. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 600

* 1865, 9¢ lemon on buff, 9¢ orange on buff and 9¢ orange yellow on buff. Scott U66, U67, U67a. (45x42<50x57mm) Lot of three different shades of this scarce issue. Unusually clean and fresh. Cut square, full corners. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

* 1865, 12¢-40¢ values. Scott U68-U73. (40x37<50x47mm) Lot of six different including the 12¢ brown/buff, 12¢ red brown/ buff, 18¢ red, 24¢ blue, 30¢ green and 40¢ rose. Some minor soiling plus HR on the 12¢ brown, but unusually fresh and clean overall. Cut square, full corners. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

* 1861, 24¢ lake & green on salmon. Scott U44a. (59x49mm). Rare and desireable. Cut square, full corner. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150 Ex C. L. Wunsch and Barkhausen collections.

* 1863, 2¢ black on orange, die 2. Scott U49. (49x57mm). A rare issue with a light rub on the face below the design. Some question whether this issue was regularly issued for postal use. Cut square, full corner. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................. $750 - 1,000

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* 1864, 2¢ black on buff, die 3. Scott W51. (45x45mm) Clean and boldly printed. Cut square, full corner. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

* 1870, 10¢ olive black. Scott U89. (45x40mm). A scarce shade that is rarely available in this condition. Cut square, full corner. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 350

* 1870, 12¢ plum, 12¢ plum on amber and 12¢ plum on cream. Scott U93-U95. (38x40<48x50mm) Lot of three different. Clean lot. Cut square, full corners. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

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* 1870, 15¢ shades. Scott U96, U97, U97a, U98. (41x45<51x50mm) Lot of four different including the 15¢ red orange/white, 15¢ red orange/amber ("MWW" baxkstamp), 15¢ orange/amber and 15¢ red orange/cream. Other than a couple of small toning spots on the 15c orange variety, the group are in fresh, clean condition. Scarce thus. Cut square, full corners. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

* 1870, 90¢ carmine, 90¢ carmine on amber and 90¢ carmine on cream. Scott U105-U107. (42x40<50x47mm) Lot of three different. All have some degree of hinge remnants, but are fresh and clean overall. Cut square, full corners. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

* 1874, 1¢ dark blue, die 1 and 1¢ dark blue on amber, die 1. Scott U108, U109. (34x40<40x44mm). Lot of two different, the 1¢ dark blue/amber with hinge remnants. A scarce pair. Cut square, full corners. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

* 1876//1926, 5 different. Scott U154, 244, 273, 474, 520. (32x32<40x38mm) A nice lot that also includes one cut square (UO23). Most are clean and fresh as well as missing from most collections. Cut square, full corners. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

* 1874, 12¢ plum, 12¢ plum on amber and 12¢ plum on cream. Scott U195-U197. (50x45<53x50mm) Lot of three different. All have been hinged and/or have a remnant, but are fresh and clean. Cut square, full corners. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

* 1870, 24¢ purple, 24¢ purple on amber and 24¢ purple on cream. Scott U99-U101. (40x40<49x46mm) Lot of three different. A clean, fresh lot. Cut square. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

* 1870, 30¢ black, 30¢ black on amber and 30¢ black on cream. Scott U102-U104. (37x40<48x45mm) Lot of three different including the 30¢ black/white (hinge remnants), 30¢ black/ amber (pencil "LNN") and 30¢ black/cream (handstamp "MWW"). Fresh and clean. Cut square, full corners. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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* 1874, 15¢ orange, 15¢ orange on amber and 15¢ orange on cream. Scott U198-U200. (43x43<52x47mm) Lot of three different. All are clean and VF. Cut square, full corners. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 350

* 1874, 30¢ black (shades). Scott U204-U210. (45x45<49x44mm), Lot of seven different complete on white, amber, cream, oriental buff, blue, manila and amber manila papers. All are clean. Rarely available. Cut square, full corners. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 600 * 1884, 2¢ red on blue. Scott U245. (50x56mm) Pristine condition with a small inclusion and spot well clear of the design. A rare issue. Cut square, full corner. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250 * 1884, 2¢ red on fawn. Scott U246. (47x48mm) Boldly printed. Cut square, full corner. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

* 1884, 2¢ brown on fawn. Scott U276. (51x53mm) Boldly printed and rarely available this fresh and clean. Cut square, full corner. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

* 1884, 2¢ red, die 1. Scott U285. (51x50mm) A scarce issue that may not have been available at the post office. Minor aging around the edges, but fresh and clean. Cut square, full corner. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

* 1884, 2¢ red on blue, die 1 and 2¢ red on manila, die 1. Scott U286, W287. (42x44<50x56mm) Lot of two different. A scarce pair in unusually fresh and clean condition. Cut square, full corner. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

* 1887, 2¢ green on amber manila, die 3. Scott U323. (47x50mm) Small wrinkle at upper right hand corner. Scarce this nice. Cut square, full corner. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

* 1887, 30¢ red brown (shades). Scott U336-7, 38a-39a, 40-41. (42x42mm) Lot of 6 different including 30¢ red brown/white, 30¢ red brown/amber, 30¢ yellow brown/oriental buff, 30¢ yellow brown/blue, 30¢ red brown/manila and 30¢ red brown/ amber manila. All are clean. Cut square, full corners. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

* 1884, 2¢ brown on amber. Scott U271. (47x47mm) Boldly printed. Scarce this nice. Cut square, full corner. F.-V.F.. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

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* 1887, 90¢ purple (shades). Scott U342-U347. (44x44<50x50mm) Lot of six different including on white, amber, oriental buff, blue, manila and amber manila papers. Are are clean. Cut square, full corners. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

* 1907, 2¢ brown red on amber, die 2. Scott U407a. (50x48mm) Die 2 showing "hair in two distinct locks" variety. Scarce thus. Pristine condition. Cut square, full corner. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

* 1920, 2¢ on 2¢ carmine, dies 1, 5, 7. Scott U454a, b, c. (42x42<45x45mm) Lot of three rare surcharged dies. The die 7 surcharge is printed on a pale carmine full corner. Cut square, full corners. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

* 1920, 2¢ on 2¢ carmine on oriental buff, dies 5 and 6. Scott U456a, U457a. (42x42<45x42mm) Lot of two similar scarce surcharge varieties. Seldom available. Cut square, full corners. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

* 1920, 2¢ on 5¢ blue. Scott U464. (46x47mm.), A rare variety with "Barkhausen" oval black handstamp on the reverse. Pristine. Cut square, full corner. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

* 1916, 1¢ green, die 2 and 1¢ green on amber, die 2. Scott U420a, U421a. (25x34<37mm), vars with large "U" and "NT" close together. Scarce. Cut square, full corners. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

* 1920, 2¢ on 2¢ carmine on oriental buff, die 6. Scott U453C. (51x55mm) Rare available and pristine. Cut square, full corner. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ............................................................. $750 - 1,000

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* 1920, 2¢ on 1¢ green, die 1. Scott U465. (48x52mm) A rare surcharge with overprint bars 1mm. apart. The corner is initialed "HEK" on the reverse in pencil. Seldom available and pristine. Cut square, full corner. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

*/1920, 2¢ on 1¢ on 3¢ dark violet on amber. Scott U475. (157x89mm) slightly soiled with printed Bastrop, Texas cornercard. An attractive error. Entire. F.-V.F.. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

* 1920, 2¢ on 3¢ dark violet on amber, die 1 and 2¢ on 3¢ dark violet, die 1. Scott U476, U477. (48x52<54x56mm). Lot of two different 2¢ surcharges. Scarce. Cut square. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

* War Dept., 1873, 1¢ dark red. Scott UO18. (48x48mm) Pristine and seldom available. Cut square, full corner. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

* War Dept., 1873, 6¢ vermilion on cream. Scott UO38. (44x46mm) a rare corner of a type not believed to have been issued via the post office. Pristine. Cut square, full corner. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

* 1925, 1½¢ on 2¢ green. Scott U488. (43x49mm.) a bold surcharge. Clean and fresh. Cut square, full corner. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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* 1925, 1½¢ on 1¢ green on manila, die 1. Scott U494. (57x50mm) Fresh and clean with Barkhausen handstamp on reverse. Cut square, full corner. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

Ex. Barkhausen.

* War Dept., 1873, 10¢, 15¢ and 30¢ vermilion. Scott UO39, UO41, UO43. (48x41<47x47mm) Lot of three different, all with hinge marks/hinge remnants but clean. A scarce group. Cut square, full corners. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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* War Dept., 1875, 1¢ red on amber. Scott UO45. (45x45mm) Rare and pristine. Cut square, full corner. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

* War Dept., 1875, 10¢ red on amber. Scott UO60. (43x43mm) Striking Plimpton issue with prominent queue on neck. Pristine. Cut square, full corner. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

* War Dept., 1875, 10¢ red on amber. Scott UO60. (41x41mm). Unusually fresh and clean. Cut square, full corner. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

* War Dept., 1875, 30¢ red and 30¢ red on amber. Scott UO67, UO68. (39x43<43x43mm) Lot of two different 30c issues rarely seen in this nice a condition. Cut square, full corners. Extremely Fine to Superb. UO67, UO68. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

* Postal Stationery, 1853-1975, Mint Collection Balance. Scott U2//UO71. Mounted on Scott specialty pages with duplicate pages for varieties, this "balance" looks like someones main collection rather than just a "balance. Most cut squares are really FULL CORNERS and virtually everything is clean and pristine. Items included catalog up to about $250 with some higher. We note numerous "a-f" varieties including some errors. Included are postage, airmail and Official issues with an unusually nice selection in the surcharges. Definitely worth a close examination. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value .......................................................... $3,500 - 5,000

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*/o Bulgaria, 1951-1973, collection of singles and souvenir sheets. Nearly all mint, hinged on Minkus pages, nearly complete for the period, F.-V.F., clean and attractive. Scott catalog value $702. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 200

* Czechoslovakia, 1919, 10h carmine Imperf Austrian Postage Due. Scott B26. With 1919 Czechoslovakian overprint. The stamp has an indistinct violet dealer's handstamp on the reverse. There is a light horizontal gum crack partially visible from the reverse only. Wide margins. A rare issue. O.g. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................. $750 - 1,000

* Czechoslovakia, 1919, 4k gray Austrian Airmail. Scott B39. With 1919 Czechoslovakian overprint.There is a light green dealer's handstamp on the reverse. Scarce and attractive. O.g., hinge remnant. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

* Czechoslovakia, 1919, 2h carmine Austrian Postage Due. Scott B40. With 1919 Czechoslovakian overprint. Three dealers handstamps on the reverse including "Kosach", "Khl" and one other. A rare issue in any condition. O.g., hinge remnant. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,500 - 2,500

(*) Czechoslovakia, 1934 National Anthem Souvenir Sheets. Scott 200a-201a. The complete set of 1k claret and 2k blue sheets of 15 with decorative borders AND original presentation folder. Minor folder aging as usual and the sheets with the slightly roughened edges as would be expected due to soft paper, but otherwise pristine and without gum as issued. Scarce. Without gum as issued. Extremely Fine to Superb. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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* Czechoslovakia, 1919, 10k violet and 10k deep violet Austrian High Values. Scott B21, B21a. With 1919 Czechoslovakian overprint. Both stamps with several dealer handstamps on the reverse. A scarce pair. Full o.g. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

* Czechoslovakia, 1919, 50h rose red Austrian Postage Due. Scott B54. With 1919 Czechoslovakian overprint. Four dealer handstamps on the reverse including "Khl". Rare and undervalued. Full o.g. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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* Czechoslovakia, 1919, 1k, 5k, 10k ultramarine Austrian High Value Postage Dues. Scott B55-57. With 1919 Czechoslovakian overprints. The 5k value has several dealer handstamps including "Hesetucky" while the 10k value has six different including "Tpillmezza" (?), "Khl", etc. Both of these are extremely rare and undervalued. Full o.g. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

* Czechoslovakia, 1919, 10k violet brown and violet Hungarian High Value Postage Due. Scott B90. With 1919 Czechoslovakian overprint. Fine and rare. A 1961 Friedl Expert Committee photo certificate is included and the stamp is signed by several including "Bloch". The certificate was submitted by the New England Stamp Co in Boston. Rare and seldom available. Full o.g. F.-V.F.. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 600

* Czechoslovakia, 1919, 20f dark brown Hungarian Regular Issue. Scott B97. With 1919 Czechoslovakian overprint. Two dealer handstamps on the reverse including "Khl." Rare and undervalued. Full o.g. F.-V.F.. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,500 - 2,500

* Czechoslovakia, 1919, 12f green and black Hungarian Postage Due. Scott B106. With 1919 Czechoslovakian overprint. There are several violet dealer's handstamps on the reverse including that of "Kosack". Rare and undervalued. O.g., hinge remnant. F.-V.F.. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,500 - 2,500

* Czechoslovakia, 1919, 2f green and black Hungarian Postage Due. Scott B111. With 1919 Czechoslovakian overprint.There are several red or violet dealer handstamps on the reverse including "Hedicky" (?), etc. A small speck of red ink on the lower right front margin of the stamp may be from one of the dealer's handstamps. A rare and undervalued issue. Full o.g. F.V.F.. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

* Czechoslovakia, 1919, 5f green and black Hungarian Postage Due. Scott B112. With 1919 Czechoslovakian overprint. There are two dealer handstamps on the reverse including a red "Tribesson" (?). Rare and undervalued. Full o.g. F.-V.F.. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

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**/* Czechoslovakia, 1918//1992, Mint Collection Balance. A massive collection in one Scott album, two three ring notebooks with printed pages and two stockbooks. All but one souvenir sheet are in Mint condition with much of the later material NH. The earlier material catalogs in excess of $3500 and there is probably an addition $1500/2000 in the later issues. Definitely worth a close look as several better classic semi-postals and others are included in the collection. F.-V.F.. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,500 - 2,500

ď&#x20AC;Š Europa FDC collection, 1977-1985. Attractive group in seven special binders, including 1977, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 and 1985, apparently complete for each year, all clean and unaddressed, F.-V.F., quite attractive. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 200

* German States - Bavaria, 1867, 12kr lilac. Scott 21. Michel 18. Part o.g. Small thin. Photocopy of APS (2000) cert. Estimated Value ...................................................................$100-UP

* German States - Bremen, 1855, 3gr black on blue, vertically laid paper. Scott 1A. Michel 1x. Part o.g. Part OG with four large margins. Signed. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

(*) German States - Brunswick, 1864, 1/3sgr black. Scott 13. Michel 13. Regummed. Serpentine roulette 16. Unused/ regummed. ALSO Hanover Sc No. 14 (1888/1889 Culemann reprint, field 1 from sheet of 10 (copy of APS cert, 2000). A nice pair. Copy of APS cert (2000). Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

**/* Germany and Monaco Collection, 1920-1970. An all mint assemblage in two stock books. Includes some Inflation Era and Third Reich, also DDR and a smattering of Monaco, but the main value is in early Federal Republic and Berlin. Note Post Horns and Heuss complete (very lightly hinged), also Berlin Bells, French Zone, some souvenir sheets. Condition is mainly mint never hinged with only a few hinged. A nice lot for the European dealer or collector - many hundreds of useful stamps and sets here. Estimated Value .......................................................... $2,000 - 3,000

* Germany, Litzmanstadt Ghetto, First and Second Issues, Specialized Collection. Michel I-V, IIbz. The definitive collection consisting of: First Issue (most signed) - TRIAL COLOR PROOFS (x5), TETE-BECHE PROOF PAIR of 5pf in unissued color, mint PAIR of the 10pf, VERT PAIR of the 10pf (Mi. Iibz) with partial diagonal impression of the 2nd issue. PAIR of the 10pf on white paper AND two COVERS including the 5pf franked by two singles and the 10pf franked by a vertical pair each stamp with a rectangular favor cancel (5pf = 10 MARZ 1944 with 1974 Gryszewski m/s COA on reverse and 10pf = 11 MARZ 1944 with a similar 1974 Jungjohann m/s COA inside cover). Both covers with faults, but extremely rare. Second issue: The SET in vertical pairs, 10pf perf B/3, 20pf B/4, 10pf imperf pair and B/4 TRIAL COLOR PROOFS, etc., complete sets of of three values of the rare "GETTO" ESSAY (x3 sets different sets of three.) as photographic proofs and similar 5pf and 10pf PERF "GETTO" photographic essays. ALSO included is the UNIQUE PHOTOGRAPHIC PROOF of the UNISSUED "RUMKOWSKI" Ghetto leader stamp with 7-line inscription. Many pieces signed. ALSO included are COVERS including the set with each stamp tied by a red Magen David h/s and each signed by Rumkowski (the Jewish leader of the ghetto who was forced to make the first selection of those who were to be transported to their death in Auschwitz) on the reverse AND a 20pf red single tied by red crayon and GHETTO POST IV black 3line h/s to an official censored cover (14-1-44) from Tschenstochau/Czenstochowa. Some faults throughout, but an extremely rare grouping that would be hard to duplicate. NOTE: See Lots 297-303 for important Holocaust correspondence and artifacts. Estimated Value ........................................................ $7,500 - 10,000

* Germany, 1900, 5m slate & carmine, type II. Scott 65A. Michel 66 II. O.g., lightly hinged. Bright color and fresh. Signed. Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

Ex. Rosedale collection (Feldman 2004 and 2009).

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* German Offices in the Turkish Empire, 1884, 1pi on 20pf ultramarine. Scott 4. Michel 3b. Blue surcharge. Fresh color. A rare issue. Fine. Signed Richter, etc. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

* Germany - Memel, 1923 Lithuanian Occupation Surcharge Issue. Scott N83-86. Genuine sets are rarely seen. O.g., lightly hinged. F.-V.F.. Signed. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

* Hungary, 1871-1994, Mint Stamp Collection. In three Scott specialty albums with strength in the classics and occupation issues. Some imperfs also included. A clean collection that deserves a close look. Many key issues with dealer handstamps. Clean. The catalog value is probably in excess of $7,000. ALSO included are three stockbooks of assorted issues as well as two spiral-bound, English-language specialized catalogs by Philatelia Hungarica including "The Pioneer Period of Hungarian Airmail (1970, Author-signed, 41pp.) and "Catalog of Hungarian Stamps, 1871-1971" (1971, 391pp.). An important lot that will require close examination. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value .......................................................... $2,500 - 3,500

** Hungary, Airmail, 1933 "Propeller" set complete. Scott C2634. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

** Gibraltar, 1987 Guns 5 Vignette Error. 1987 Scott 520 var.. 1987 S.G. 581 var.. Reading "12 Pounder - 1758" for "24 Pounder - 1779". O.g., never hinged. Very Fine. BPA (2008). Estimated Value ............................................................. $750 - 1,000

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* Hungary, 1871-72, 2k-25k Franz Josef Engraved Issue Complete. Scott 7-12, 8a. With the usual irregular perfs. The 3k blue green color variety is also scarce. This issue in mint condition with bright, fresh color is seldom available. Full o.g. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

* Hungary, 1888, 1fo gray and silver Key Value. Scott 34, 34a. In both perf 12x11.5 and 11.5. The former value has a dealer h/s on the reverse. A scarce pair. Full o.g. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

Worldwide Stamps Session One - Saturday, November 6, 2010 10:00am

** Hungary, Airmail, 1948-49 Chain Bridge Souvenir Sheets. Scott C66, CB1D, CB2. Lot of three different. O.g., never hinged. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

* Hungary, French Occupation, 1919 "Arad" Issue Overprints. Scott 1N1-17. The complete first issue with key values with one or more dealer handstamps including "PAPE". Most are LH and all are quite clean. A rare issue. O.g., lightly hinged. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

* Poland, 1860, 10k blue and rose, First Issue. Scott 1. Clean and fresh. Rare this nice. O.g., appears lightly hinged. F.-V.F.. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

**/* Poland & Western Ukraine, 1918-1994, Mint Collection. A massive collection in two Scott specialty albums with the Western Ukraine issue pages added at the back. Most of the later material appears to be NH while the earlier issues are hinged as usual, with some hinge remanants. An estimated catalog value is well in excess of $7500. Many of the remaining classic Poland and Western Ukraine issues are signed and have substantial individual catalog value. Viewing is a must for collector and dealer. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value .......................................................... $2,500 - 3,500

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* Poland, 1919, 15h, 20h, 25h and 30h Austrian Issues. Scott 5659. With "Cracow "Polska" overprint. The 15h and 25h (key value) are each signed several times and/or have several dealer handstamps. All values appear to be lightly toned or have a toned perf or two. A rare and undervalued set in almost any condition. Full o.g. F.-V.F.. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

Worldwide Stamps Session One - Saturday, November 6, 2010 10:00am

** Poland, 1946 Polish Educational Work Issue complete. Scott B49-49B. Full sheets of 12 with decorative borders. O.g., never hinged. Extremely Fine to Superb, scarce thus. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

* Poland, 1919, 10h rose red Austrian Postage Due. Scott J2. With "Polska" overprint. US dealer handstamp on the reverse. Scarce issue. O.g., hinge remnants. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................. $750 - 1,000

* Poland, 1919, 30h rose red Austrian Postage Due. Scott J6. With "Polska" overprint. US dealer handstamp on the reverse. Scaece issue. O.g., hinge remnants. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

* Poland, 1919, 15h/30h violet and 50h/42h chocolate Austrian Postage Dues. Scott J11-12. With "POLSKA" overprint. Both with red handstamps on the reverse. A scarce pair. O.g., hinge remnant. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

* Romania, 1940-1977, Stamp Collection. In two Scott specialty volumes. Nothing jumps out as being unusually rare, but a nice solid collection for someone who wants to fill a lot of holes at once. Most of the material is in mint condition with much NH. Viewing recommented. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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** Vatican, 1929-2002, mint collection. In mounts in four White Ace special albums, all complete sets, nearly complete for the period (missing the 1931 overprint set), including the early postage dues, Juridical Congress, etc. Spot check shows all o.g., never hinged throughout. F.-V.F., a wonderful opportunity to acquire a nearly complete Vatican collection in flawless condition. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,000 - 1,500

**/* Vatican collection, 1929-1976. Nearly complete for period in a lovely hingeless Lighthouse album, includes all the key airmails and postage dues (the 35-40 Provisional set not included). O.g., lightly hinged or never hinged. F.-V.F.. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

* Western Ukraine, 1919, 10sh on 10h orange brown Austrian Military Issue. Scott 49. With "Second Stanyslavia" surcharge overprint. The stamp has a 1997 American Philatelic Expertising Service photo cert and is pencil signed on the reverse. Rare and seldom available. O.g., lightly hinged. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 450

* Western Ukraine, 1918 "Kolomyia Issue" Complete. Scott 58. The complete set of four Austrian regular issues with printed surcharges. The top three values are signed or have handstamps on the reverse. Some with minor foxing visible mainly on the reverse, small hinge remnants, etc. These scarce issues are almost never available, particularly as a complete set., in any condition. Rare. Full o.g. F.-V.F.. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,000 - 1,500

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* Western Ukraine, 1919, 30sh on 30 slate Austrian Military Issue. Scott 54. With "Second Stanyslavia" surcharge overprint. There is a red dealer's "A.A." handstamp at the lower left (as seen from the reverse) with slight "ink bleed" visible on the face.Still this is a rare issue that is seldom available. O.g., lightly hinged. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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* Western Ukraine, 1919, 15sh on 36h violet Austrian Issue. Scott 64. With "Second Stanyslaviv Surcharge" overprint. There are three dealer's handstamps on the reverse including a violet "Leo Stein / Wein 1" handstamp. A shortened perf at top should not detract from this rarely available issue. O.g., lightly hinged. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

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* Western Ukraine, 1919, 50sh on 42h chocolate Austrian Issue. Scott 65. With "Second Stanyslaviv Surcharge" overprint. There are two dealer's handstamps on the reverse including a red "Leo Stein / wein " handstamp. A major rarity from any country. O.g., lightly hinged. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,500 - 2,500

* Western Ukraine, 1919, 10kr deep violet Austrian High Value. Scott 28. With 10h "First Stanyslaviv Issue" surcharge overprint. Numerous expertizer's handstamps on the reverse. Extremely rare and almost never available. Clean. O.g., lightly hinged. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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* Western Ukraine, 1919, 25sh oon 25h ultramarine Austrian Military Issue. Scott 53. With "Second Tranyslavia " surcharge overprint. Not signed, but extremely rare in any condition. O.g., hinge remnants. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................. $750 - 1,000

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* Western Ukraine, 1919, 60sh on 60h carmine rose Austrian Military Issue. Scott 57. With "Second Tranyslavia " surcharge overprint. Not signed, but extremely rare in any condition. Full o.g. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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** Worldwide Mint Collection, 1948-65. In mounts on looseleaf pages in two Scott binders. Includes Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam; France, Monaco and Vatican; also Israel. Each collection is nearly complete 1950-65 (except for souvenir sheets), and all appear to be never hinged. A nice clean lot for the modern collector. Estimated Value ............................................................. $750 - 1,000

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**/* Worldwide Miscellany, 1900's-1970's. A combination of dealer's stock and miscellaneous accumulations in several binders, glassines and more. There are thousands of stamps here, mainly mint modern stamps and sets, no rarities but lots of useful items for the general dealer or collector, including good Europe and Asia, also many topicals, souvenir sheets and more. Inspection will prove useful. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

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**/* Worldwide, 1929-2000, group of miscellaneous collections. Including Mexico mint airmail collection 1929-45 hinged on pages; Ascension collection on stock pages, all NH complete sets; Philippines 1948-75 all mint NH collection of stock pages; a small recent Togo collection; and Finland mint NH collection 1920's-1959 on stock pages. A clean and attractive lot, F.-V.F. Scott catalog value approximately $1,825. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 600

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**/ď&#x20AC;Š Worldwide Topicals, 1960's-2000. Group of collections in several binders, including World Refugee Year mint collection hinged on Minkus pages; Statue of Liberty Tribute FDC's in a special album; The World of Children FDC album; Flora and Fauna of the World FDC's in three binders; and Argentina modern FDC's in one album. Quite clean, an excellent lot for the topical collector or dealer, F.-V.F. Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 400

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** Worldwide Topicals, 1976 American Bicentennial. Collection of mint stamps and souvenir sheets, neatly mounted in 2 Minkus special albums, seems very complete, all clean attractive items, F.-V.F. Scott catalog value $663+. Estimated Value ................................................................ $200 - 300

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**/ď&#x20AC;Š Worldwide Olympics, 1980-84. Collection of FDC's for the 1980 Olympics, and mint stamps and souvenir sheets for the 1984 Olympics, all quite clean and attractive, F.-V.F. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

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* Worldwide Airmail Collection, 1918-33. A marvelous old-time mainly mint collection hinged on French album pages from the 1930's (probably Yvert et Tellier) in a handsome Art Deco style half-leather binder. This wonderful collection is approximately 90% complete for the period. Highlights include Albania 1929 overprinted set (Scott C22-28; $818); France 1927 First Airmails (Scott C1-2; $400); Germany 1930 South America Flight Zeppelins (Scott C35-37; $400) and 1931 Polar Flight Zeppelins (Scott C40-42; $670); Iceland complete 1928-31 including the 1931 Zeppelin overprints; Japan 1919 First Airmails (Scott C1-2; $710); New Guinea complete 1931-32 (Scott C1-43; $916); Newfoundland including 1932 Dornier DO-X Flight (Scott C12; $290) and 1933 Balbo Flight (Scott C18; $350); Philippines 1926 Madrid-Manila complete to the 2 peso (Scott C1-7, C9-13, C17; $4,598); Russia including the 1931 Dirigeable and Polar Flight sets; San Marino including the 1931 Landscapes set (Scott C1-10; $651); United States complete 1918-1930 (Scott C1-C15; $1,780) - yes, even including a Fine to Very Fine hinged set of Zeppelins; Italy and colonies nearly complete for the period, also extensive Latin America and French Mandates in the Middle East, indeed virtually every country that issued airmail stamps in this period. Condition is mainly Fine to Very Fine, mint, hinged (or hinge remnants). There are a few used stamps (less than 5% by value or number). Most are in complete sets (perhaps 5% are part sets). A few stamps are lightly stuck down; this represents perhaps 5% of the total value (including some German Zeppelins). Close examination so far reveals few if any other flaws - the collector was very meticulous as to quality. Color and freshness is excellent - there is not the slightest hint of toning. Approximately 20% of the total catalog value is represented by overprinted issues which have not been expertized, although most appear to be entirely genuine (the Japan First Airmails for example are certainly OK). An exceptional collection, chock full of items in the $50 and up range, and an outstanding lot for a dealer, small auctioneer or airmail collector. This is indeed one of the nicest intact collections to be offered in many years. The Scott 2011 catalog value is approximately $30,000. Estimated Value ...............................................................................................................................................................................................$10,000 - 15,000

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1967, $3, Federal Duck Stamp Print, "Old Squaw Ducks" by Leslie C. Kouba. (5x7") This First Edition limited edition srtistsigned print was printed in an unnumbered edition of 250 prints via drypoint and aquatint. Changes were made to the sky during printing, so there are two states of this print. This issue was the 34th Federal duck stamp issued. The print is professionally matted/framed to 13.5x14.5" with an artist-signed" stamp mounted below. Rare and in outstanding condition. Estimated Value ............................................................. $750 - 1,000

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1979//1981 $7.50 Federal Duck Prints. Lot of six different including 1979 (glass missing), 1980, 1981, 1982, 1985, 1986. Each is professionally matted and framed and has an artistsigned stamp mounted below. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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1948, $1, Federal Duck Stamp Print, "Baffleheads Aloft" by Maynard Reece. (6.75x9") This Fourth Edition, limited edition (No. 147/350) artist-signed print was printed in full color by offset lithography. This issue was the 15th Federal duck stamp issued. The print is professionally matted/framed to 17.75x16" with an unsigned duck stamp mounted below. Attractive. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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1987-1990, $10, 12.50 Federal Duck Prints. Lot of six prints (x4 diff.) including 1987, 1988, 1989 (x2), 1990 (x2). Each is professionally matted and framed and has an artist-signed stamp mounted below. Attractive and clean. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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1991-1994, $15 Federal Duck Prints. Lot of seven prints (x4 different.) including 1991 (x2), 1992 (x2), 1993 (x2), 1994. Each is professionally matted and framed and has an artist-signed stamp mounted below. Attractive and clean. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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Mercury Program, 1961, "Mercury 7" Limited Edition Lithograph. (1991, Pacific Coast Galaxy, No. 445/1500, 35x25") hand numbered/signed in pencil by astronauts Alan Shepard, John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Wally Schirra, Gordo Cooper, Deke Slayton and by Mrs. "Gus" Grissom. This multicolor lithograph is accompanied by a signed/dated printer's COA. Some small edge wrinkles as usual. ALSO included is a copy of a Mercury Seven Foundation group portrait of the same astronauts. An attractive and popular lithograph that has been stored in rolled condition. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

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Mercury Program, 1961, "Mercury 7" Limited Edition Lithograph. (1991, Pacific Coast Galaxy, No. 431/1500, 35x25") hand numbered/signed in pencil by astronauts Alan Shepard, John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Wally Schirra, Gordo Cooper, Deke Slayton and by Mrs. "Gus" Grissom. This multicolor lithograph is accompanied by a signed/dated printer's COA. Some small edge wrinkles as usual. ALSO included is a copy of a Mercury Seven Foundation group portrait of the same astronauts. An attractive and popular lithograph that has been stored flat. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

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Aviation Parachute Model. (1/12 scale, about 80x25") This handmade white/red/tan parachute is a model of the 64 foot (30 gore) parachute used during the unmanned MERCURY flight program. This is probably as close as a collector will come to adding a Mercury recovery parachute to his collection. (Hulsizer #177.27). Estimated Value ............................................................. $750 - 1,000 Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.

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Project Mercury Heat Pads. Lot of three different size heatpads made of heat resistant Mercury spacesuit material as developed for the Mercury Program. Included are pads measuring 12x12", 8x8" and 6x6". All were made by Red Hulsizer and were used by his family. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

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Mercury Program, c1961, "Project Mercury" Book by Life Magazine. This beautiful pictorial book about Project Mercury and the lives of its astronauts is filled with color and black and white photos shot exclusively by Life magazine. There are at least 100 pages printed in a soft cover, coffee table format. The title page is boldly signed/inscribed by Gordon Cooper, Scott Carpenter, John Glenn, Alan Shepard, Deke Slayton, Wally Schirra and Betty Grissom (wife of the late Gus Grissom). Some cover faults, but extremely rare and quite attractive. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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Mercury Program, c1960s, Wernher von Braun Vintage Autograph. On the iconic Fabian Bacharach black and white photo shot taken while von Braun was Director of the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL. Bold photo credit on the reverse. Both the photo and the autograph are bold and pristine. Very rare thus. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

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Mercury Program, c 1960, The "Ancient Order of Turtles" Lapel Pin. (.75x1") An unusual Turtle Club pin showing two turtles "mating" with the bottom turtle having a pair of wings. While there are a number of different "Turtle" ranks, we can't come up with which one this pin is associated with. A great puzzle for the Turtle leadership. 129

The Ancient Order of Turtles was created by Captain Hugh P. McGowan, USAF and several US Army Air Corps 8th Air Force pilots while stationed in England during WW II. The Turtle Creed is that "Turtles are bright eyed, bushy tailed, fearless and unafraid folk with a fighter pilot attitude. They think clean, have fun a lot, and recognize the fact that you never get anyplace in life worthwhile unless you stick your neck out" (Wikipedia).

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Mercury Program, c1961, "30th Anniversary of Manned Space Flight" Invitation. (framed to 8.5x11") This invitation was issued by the Mercury Seven Astronauts for the event to be held on May 10, 1991 at the US Astronaut Hall of Fame in Titusville, FL. The program is signed by astronauts Alan Shepard, Schirra, John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Deke Slayton and Gordon Cooper who were in attendance. Clean and attractive. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

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MR-3, 1961, "Alan Shepard / First American in Space" Lithographby Tom Fricker. (18x24") This limited edition lithograph (No. 753/2,000) is pencil numbered and signed by the artist. Shepard has signed and inscribed the piece in the center in black ink. Minor soiling at top, but the first example of this lithograph that this describer has seen. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

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MR-3, 1961, NASA "25th Anniversary" First American in Space" Poster. (17.5x30.5"). A multicolor poster depicting Alan Shepard in his space capsule. Shepard has inscribed and autographed the poster in white ink. Some wrinkles do not detract. Unusual and attractive. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

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MA-8, 1962, Wally Schirra Vintage Autograph. On a color NASA (No. S-64-31480) photo (9x9.5") that is double matted on a presentation board (14x17"). Schirra is wearing a gray/black jacket in the photo. Someone has handpainted a white wig and dickey on him, thus giving him a judicial appearance. Quite well done and probably unique. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

MA-6, 1962, John Glenn Autograph. On a color photo (matted and framed to 11x13") of him wearing a striking bow tie and a Mercury 7 lapel pin. Clean and attractive. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250 32

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GT-3, 1965, "Virgil I. Grissom" Autographed Check. Dated 18 June 1960 and written on a "National Bank of Fort Sam Houston" check. The check is framed (12x14") with a 3.5" "Molly Brown" Crew patch at top. Boldly signed and seldom available. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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GT-4, 1965, FLOWN Mustard Seed. Mounted on a limited edition (No. 50/1500) multi-color poster (23x27") picturing astronaut Ed White II taking America's first space walk. The piece is autographed by the photographer, astronaut Jim McDivitt. A US Flag is mounted in the lower left corner of the poster representing the one the crew wore into space. A COA is included from Ed White III, as is his business card. Attractive and scarce. Estimated Value ............................................................. $750 - 1,000

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Apollo Program, c1969, "Navy to the Moon" by R. L. Rasmusseen Limited Edition Lithograph. (1993, Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, No. 105/250, 23.5x30.5"). This limited edition lithograph depicts astronauts on the lunar surface to indicate that, of the 11 Apollo lunar exploration flights, all but two had at least one NAVAL Aviator on board. This print is pencil signed/numbered by the artist and by Naval Aviators James Lovell (Apollo 8 and Apollo 13), Neil Armstrong (Apollo 11), Alan Shepard (Apollo 14) and Gene Cernan (Apollo 10 and Apollo 17). Although there are some edge faults/stains, this print is almost never available and appears on almost every limited edition lithograph want-list. Don't miss this opportunity to acquire a major lithograph by a major space artist. Estimated Value .......................................................... $3,500 - 5,000

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Apollo Program, "Apollo Spacecraft" Model. (20x4.5") This striking five-part North American Aviation, contractor's model is mounted on a 7" round plastic base engraved with the model information. This is a classic Apollo model that is beloved by collectors. It is in generally excellent overall condition with only minor aging and decal faults. Scarce. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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Apollo Program, 1971, "Group Achievement Award" Certificate. (framed to 11x9") This rare award (when was the last time you saw one in this size and for this Team) was issued "â&#x20AC;Śto Peter J. Armitage / Lunar Quarantine Operations Team for their successful accomplishment of the overall planning and implementation of the Apollo Lunar Quarantine Program. Signed and sealed at Houston, Texas this month of December Ninteen hundred and seventy-one". The certificate appears to have a printed signature of Robert Gilruth, Director, MSC. A rare and important certificate. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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Apollo Program, Unflown Heatshield Samples. Lot of two different including a cylinder plug (1x.5") and a small cross section mounted in a clear lucite cylinder (1x.5"). Neither piece is marked as to what flight it came from, but both will make an interesting addition to any collection. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

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Apollo Program, Apollo Utility Towels. Lot of two similar, each sealed in plastic and one with a red, and the other with a blue velcro, tab attached. The consignor's COA reads, in part: "Following the tragic Apollo 1 fire on January 27, 1967, a series of full-scale flammability tests of the Apollo Command Module were performed in a Command Module Boilerplate test chamber to attempt to determine the cause of the fireâ&#x20AC;ŚThis (these) Apollo utility towel(s), color-coded for a specific crewman, was (were) not used during the testing and has (have) been in my possesion since the testing was performed." A great addition to any Apollo collection. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Apollo 4 (AS-501), 1967, FLOWN Heatshield Fragments. Mounted in a new, clear lucite, slant-top cylinder (2x2.5") that is engraved: "Apollo 4 / Apollo Saturn 501 / Flown Heatshield Fragments at top and Saturn 5 and CSM 1st Flight / November 8, 1969 (sic)" at the bottom. "This was the first flight of the Saturn V, the largest launch vehicle ever to fly successfully. It was also the first launch from Launch Complex 39, which was specifically built for the Saturn V. In addition, this flight was the first flight of the S-IC first stage, the S-II second stage and and the first time that the S-IVB third stage had been restarted in Earth orbit" (Wikipedia). An important flight and an important piece of historical memorabilia. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Apollo Program, Lot of Two Different. Including an Apollo 8 Manned Spacecraft Medallion (on presentation certificate, faded, framed to 9x11") "â&#x20AC;Śthe Apollo 8 crew carried metal in this medallion on man's first flight to the moon". ALSO included is a striking clear lucite desk lucite (4x5") issued by Northrop "Paradynamics - Space Landing Systems" showing a capsule being parachuted back to earth. Beautifully presented and a striking addition to any collection. A nice pair. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Apollo & Shuttle Programs, Balance of Collection. An interesting lot of diverse material including an Apollo 12 crewsigned cover (signed by Conrad, Gordon and Bean), an Apollo 15 lunar surface NASA lithograph signed by Jim Irwin, an STS2 "Causeway Pass" signed by Young and Crippen (STS-1) and Engle and Truly (STS-2), an STS-6 Challenger "Maiden Voyage" medallion containing flown medal, an STS-8 flown envelope prepared by NASA/Postal Service and in its original folder, tomato seeds flown in space from 1984 through 1990 AND a postalcard signed by Russian cosmonaut Beregovoy. An eclectic lot for any collector. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

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Apollo 6, 1968, FLOWN Heatshield Fragments. Mounted in a new, clear lucite, slant-top cylinder (2x2.5") that is engraved: "Apollo 6 / April 4, 1968 / Flown Heatshield Fragments at the top and Last Unmanned / Apollo Test Flight" at the bottom. "While the vehicle experienced a number of significant malfunctions, the flight nonetheless provided NASA with enough confidence in the Saturn V to proceed to manned launches" (Wikipedia). An important flight and an important piece of historical memorabilia. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

"This was the first flight of the Saturn V, the largest launch vehicle ever to fly successfully. It was also the first launch from Launch Complex 39, which was specifically built for the Saturn V. In addition, this flight was the first flight of the S-IC first stage, the S-II second stage and and the first time that the S-IVB third stage had been restarted in Earth orbit" (Wikipedia). An important flight and an important piece of historical memorabilia. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Apollo 11, 1969, FLOWN Lunar Surface Film. (.5x.25") This piece of unexposed leader film was salvaged from the only camera film taken to the lunar surface by Armstrong and Aldrin on man's first lunar landing. This roll was used to take the 107 pictures shot by Armstrong while on the lunar surface. The film leader was discarded after the film was developed at the Johnson Space Center after the flight, but salvaged for posterity by Richard Underwood, Supervisory Aerospace Technologist at JSC. The piece of film is mounted on a descriptive Underwood Certificate of Authenticity (8.5x11"). Fascimilie autographs of Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins are printed below the film description. Scarce and attractive. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

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Apollo 11, 1969, FLOWN Gold Foil. (1x1") mounted in a clear lucite cylinder (2.5x1") that is engraved on the bottom: "Apollo XI / Mylar / Command Module / Thermal Coating." Clear and attractive. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

Apollo 8, 1968, James Lovell and Bill Anders Vintage Autographs. On an unusual multicolor launch photo (framed to 9.5x15"). The autographs are a bit faint/faded, but attractive and scarce. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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Apollo 9, 1969, "EVA" Poster. (25x28") autographed by astronaut Rusty Schweickart in white with the inscription "WHY NOT?". Some wrinkles but unusual and attractive. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

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Apollo 11, 1969, FLOWN United States Flag. (6x4", not mounted) with a NASA multicolor presentation card (10x12") that reads, in part: "This flag traveled to the moon with Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing, July 20, 1969." The presentation certificate is not autographed. Scarce and attractive. Estimated Value .......................................................... $3,500 - 5,000

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Apollo 11, 1969, FLOWN Gold Foil. (.5x.5") mounted in a clear lucite cylinder (2.5x1") that is inscribed: "Apollo XI / July 16-24, 1969 / Command Module / Flown Mylar Foil." Clean and attractive. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Apollo 11, 1969, FLOWN Gold Foil. (.75x.75") mounted in a clear lucite cylinder (2.5x1") that is inscribed: "Apollo XI / July 16-24, 1969 / Command Module / Flown Mylar Foil." Clean and attractive. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Apollo 11, 1969, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin Vintage Autographs. On the cover of the 1969 "Special Edition" Life Magazine" showing Buzz Aldrin on the lunar surface with Neil reflected in Buzz's helmet visor. All three astronauts have boldly signed in blue ink (minor fading). It is rare to find original autographs on this magazine cover. The cover is professionally matted and framed to 15.5x19". Estimated Value .......................................................... $5,000 - 7,500

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Apollo 11, 1969, Neil Armstrong Autograph. On the bottom of a large, 1989, multicolor Postal Service poster (framed to 25x37") of a Chris Calle painting showing Neil Armstrong stepping onto the lunar surface. The poster was issued in honor of the 20th Lunar Landing Anniversary. Striking and unusual. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

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Apollo 11, 1969, "Man on the Moon" 33 1/3 rpm Record in Case with Descriptive Insert. (12.5x12.5") This record was recorded live at Mission Control during the flight. NEIL ARMSTRONG has signed the inside of the record case (blurred) AND the descriptive insert (sharp) in blue ink. An important addition to any collection. Estimated Value ............................................................. $750 - 1,000

Apollo 11, 1969, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin Vintage Autographs. On the cover of the July 25th issue of Time magazine issued in honor of their lunar flight. They have all boldly signed in blue ink. Rarely available and unusually attractive. Estimated Value .......................................................... $3,500 - 5,000

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Apollo 11, 1969, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin Autographs. On a NASA 8x10" color crew lithograph. Boldly signed. Rare thus. Estimated Value .......................................................... $3,500 - 5,000

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Apollo 11, 1969, Neil Armstrong Autograph. On a 1984 typed letter with printed Lebanon, Ohio letterhead in which Armstrong pleads a conflict re not being able to attend the upcoming 15th anniversary celebration of Apollo 11 to be held by the Apollo 11 Commemoration Association at the Cape. Boldly signed in black. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

Apollo 11, 1969, Neil Armstrong Autograph. On a 1994 typed letter with handstamped Lebanon, Ohio letterhead in which Armstrong pleads a conflict re not being able to speak at Spaceport USA. Boldly signed in blue. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

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Apollo 11, 1969, Neil Armstrong Autograph. (faded) on a cut paper (4.5x2") matted (11.5x18") with Norman Rockwell's artist's rendition color picture of Armstrong taking man's first step onto the lunar surface. An attractive piece despite the faded autograph. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Apollo 11, 1969, Buzz Aldrin Autograph. On a striking limited edition (No. 321/750), wood/metal Lunar Plaque facsimilie of the plaque they left on the lunar surface. A COA facsimilie of an Aldrin leter is pasted to the reverse of the plaque, as issued. These pieces are seldom available anymore and make a nice addition to any lunar collection. An edge fault at the upper left should not detract. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Apollo 11, 1969, Buzz Aldrin Autographs. On each of two different Vatican cachet Event covers. One is dated 17 July and the other, 18 July. An attractive pair. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

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Collins, Michael. Signed book. Carrying the Fire, an astronaut's journeys. 40th anniversary edition, paper-back. Signed on the title page. New condition. Estimated Value .................................................................... $50 - 75

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Apollo 11, 1969, Manned Flight Awareness Microfilm Canister. (1", framed to 13.5x17", Glass cracked) "The names of 700 outstanding space workers who helped send America's first astronauts to the moon are enshrined in a microfilmed copy of a special Apollo 11 Manned Flight Awareness Commemorative Booklet placed on the lunar surface in 1971, SpaceWorld has learned" 1976 (Jerry Lipman, "MFA Booklet on the Moon"). Carried by Apollo 15 Jim Irwin to the moon, the story of this canister and its history have been blurred and buried by time. It is believed that 30 cannisters were made originally and one was scheduled to fly on Apollo 13. Out of the remaining 29 capsules, one is in the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and the capsules that flew on Apollo 13 (failed to get to the moon) and Apollo 14 (not certain if the capsule was left in the NASA office or actually flew) are in private hands. It is thought that paper copies of the booklet flew on Apollo 11 and Apollo 12, but this information is only anecdotal and cannot be factually proven. The capsule was finally left on the lunar surace by Apollo 15 astronaut Jim Irwin. The capsule offered in this lot is one of the 27 remaining unflown capsules. A copy of the NASA Manned Flight Awareness printed booklet is also included. The last example of this capsule we know of that appeared in auction realized $400 in November 1993 in a Superior Galleries (now Regency Superior) auction (lot 1101). This piece will be an important addition to any Apollo lunar collection as it represents a piece of forgotten history. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

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Apollo 11, 1969, "Superior Achievement Award" Certificate. (framed to 15.5x12.5") This striking award that appears to have been hand painted on faux parchment paper, was presented to Peter J. Armitage "for outstanding contributions to the Apollo Program through professional competence and personal dedication which were significant factors in the success of the firrst manned lunar landing mission - July 1969. Signed and sealed at Houston, Texas this month of July, Nineteen hundred and sixty-nine." The certificate appears to have been hand-signed by Robert Gilruth, Director, MSC. Striking and unusual. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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Apollo 11, 1969, "First Man on the Moon" by Paul Calle. (8.5x12.5") This limited edition lithograph (No. 454/1000) pencil sketch is numbered, named and artist-signed in pencil. It depicts Neil Armstrong taking mankind's first step onto the lunar surface. An attractive piece that was purchased by the consignor years ago at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. A great addition to an collection. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

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Apollo 12, 1969, FLOWN United States Flag. (6x4", not mounted) with a NASA multicolor presentation card (10x13.5") that reads, in part: "This flag sailed to the moon on Yankee Clipper, the second manned lunar mission." The presentation certificate is has printed autographs of the crew. Scarce and attractive. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,500 - 2,500

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Apollo 12, 1969, FLOWN Gold Foil. (.5x.5") mounted in a clear lucite cylinder (2.5x1") that is engraved on the bottom: "Apollo XII / November 14-24, 1969 / Command Module / Flown Mylar Foil." Pristine and seldom available. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Apollo 12, 1969, FLOWN Gold Foil. (.5x.25") mounted in a clear lucite cylinder (2.5x1") that is engraved on the bottom: "Apollo XII / Nobember 14-24, 1969 / Command Module / Flown Mylar Foil." Pristine and seldom available. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Apollo 12, 1969, FLOWN Gold Foil. (.75x.5") mounted in a clear lucite cylinder (2.5x1") that is engraved on the bottom: "Apollo XII / April 14-24, 1969 / Command Module / Flown Mylar Foil." Pristine and seldom available. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Apollo 12, 1969, "Helping Hands" Lithograph by Alan Bean. (1985, Greenwich Workshop, No. AP7/50, 31x22.5") The lithograph is pencil-signed and numbered by the artist at the lower right. This multicolor limited edition lithograph depicts both the artist, Alan Bean and mission commander, Pete Conrad, on the lunar surface. In addition the artist has inscribed the lithograph in black ink: "To the Hoffman's - This brings back a flood of warm and exciting memories of working with my friend, Pete Conrad, on the Ocean of Storms. I'm proud to share them with you." This was the first of Bean's lithographs produced by the Greenwich Workshop. It was one of his first works as a professional and one of the few paintings he keeps hanging on his studio wall. Very attractive and scarce. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Apollo 12, 1969, Charles Conrad, Dick Gordon, and Alan Bean Vintage Autographs. On the cover of the December 12, 1969 Life Magazine showing Bean (?) on the lunar surface. Professionally matted and framed to 15.5x19". All have signed in white. Attractive and quite clean. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Apollo 13, 1970, FLOWN United States Flag. (6x4", not mounted) with a NASA multicolor presentation card (10x13.5") that reads, in part: "This flag was on board Apollo XIII during its flight and Emergency Return to Earth." The presentation certificate is has printed autographs of the crew. Scarce and attractive. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,500 - 2,500

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Apollo 13, 1970, FLOWN Electrical Connector. (2") with two different wires attached (5") An enclosed COA from the consignor reads: "After the Apollo 13 accident, the interior components of the Command Module were removed during the investigation of the accident. At that time, I came into possession of an electrical connector that had been removed from the spacecraft. This connector has been in my possession ever since" signed Robert Stuckey. It is rare to have the opportunity to purchase an actual flown piece of the actual Apollo 13 Command Module - particularly one so closely connected with the accident. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

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Apollo 13, 1970, Frayed Electrical Wire from Post-Flight Reconstruction Test. Mounted in a clear lucite (1x.5"). An enclosed COA from the consignor reads: "After the Apollo 13 accident, the explosion was linked to a frayed electrical wire inside of the oxygen tank of the Service Moduleâ&#x20AC;ŚI was responsible for having the NASA JSC machine shop drill small flaws in wiring samples before they were installed inside a test oxygen tank. Mounted in clear lucite is the connector end of a sample that did cause a test explosion. This sample has been in my possession since the tests were conducted," signed Robert Stuckey. An important piece of space history. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

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Apollo 13, 1970, FLOWN Heatshield Fragments. Contained in a .75" vial embedded in a clear lucite cylinder (3x3") that is engraved: "Apollo XIII / Flown Heat Shield Fragments / April 11-17, 1970." A consignor's certificate of authenticity is included. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

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Apollo 13, 1970, FLOWN Heatshield Fragments. A small vial of charred heatshield fragments mounted in a clear lucite cylinder (3x3") that is engraved on the bottom: "Apollo XIII / Flown Heatshield Fragments / April 11-17. 1970." Included is a copy of a typed COA that reads, in part: "Following the ill-fated flight of Apollo 13â&#x20AC;Śsamples of the Command Module heatshield were removed for analysisâ&#x20AC;Ś." A rare collectible as very few flown pieces of memorabilia from this flight come on the market. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

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Apollo 13, 1970, FLOWN Gold Foil. (.5x.25") mounted in a clear lucite cylinder (2.5x1") that is inscribed: "Apollo XIII / April 13-17, 1970 / Command Module / Flown Mylar Foil." Clean and attractive. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Apollo 13, 1970, FLOWN Gold Foil. (.75x.33") mounted in a clear lucite cylinder (2.5x1") that is inscribed: "Apollo XIII / April 13-17, 1970 / Command Module / Flown Mylar Foil." Clean and attractive. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Apollo 13, 1970, FLOWN Gold Foil. (1x.25") mounted in a clear lucite cylinder (2.5x1") that is inscribed: "Apollo XIII / April 1317, 1970 / Command Module / Flown Mylar Foil." Clean and attractive. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Apollo 13, 1970, James Lovell, Jack Swigert and Fred Haise Vintage Autographs. On the cover of the April 27, 1970 issue of Time magazine showing them praying after splashdown. Boldly signed and framed to 11x14". Rarely available and attractive. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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Apollo 14, 1971, FLOWN United States Flag. (6x4", not mounted) with a NASA multicolor presentation card (10x13.5") that reads, in part: "This flag was carried to the moon on the Apollo 14 mission to Fra Mauro." The presentation certificate has printed autographs of the crew. Scarce and attractive. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,500 - 2,500

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Apollo 13, 1970, James Lovell, Ken Mattingly and Fred Haise Vintage Autographs. On a NASA 8x10" color crew photo with red ID number. Boldly signed and scarce. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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Apollo 13, 1970, James Lovell Vintage Autograph. On the cover of the April 24th edition of Life Magazine. The cover (10x13") is mounted on a white mat (13.5x15") and is somewhat faded, but an attractive piece of history. Unframed with minor surface rubs to the cover. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350 44

Apollo 14, 1971, Crew Signed Photo. Boldly signed by Shepard, Roosa and Mitchell on a NASA 8x10" glossy "Earthrise" color photo (on Kodak paper). Minor emulsion crackles and a light surface rub at right should not detract from this attractive piece. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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Apollo 15, 1971, FLOWN Gold Foil. (.5x.5") mounted in a clear lucite cylinder (2.5x1") that is engraved on the bottom: "Apollo XV / July 26-August 7, 1971 / Command Module / Flown Mylar Foil." Pristine and seldom available. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Apollo 15, 1971, FLOWN Lunar Surface "Moon Dust". On a piece of clear tape (.75x1") and mounted on a multicolor "Williamson" descriptive certificate of authenticity that reads, in part: "â&#x20AC;ŚI entered the spacecraft to remove the cameras and film. While inside Endeavour, I used the piece of tape attached to this presentation to remove a sample of lunar dust from the leg of Dave Scott's EVA suit. Commander Scott's suit is currently on display at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museumâ&#x20AC;Ś". The tape clearly shows both the grey moon dust and ridges from the creases in the space suit. A great addition to any collection. Estimated Value .......................................................... $2,500 - 3,500

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Apollo 15, 1971, FLOWN Gold Foil. (.75x.5") mounted in a clear lucite cylinder (2.5x1") that is engraved on the bottom: "Apollo XV / July 26-August 7, 1971 / Command Module / Flown Mylar Foil." Pristine and seldom available. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Apollo 15, 1971, Dave Scott, Al Worden & Jim Irwin Autogrphs. On an Insurance cover with a multicolor NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club cachet and a pictorial KSC, Jul;y 25, 1971 machine cancel. the cover is signed on the reverse: "James B. Irwin II 46/70." A James B. Irwin II COA stating that this is one of the covers in his father's possession at the time of his death, is included. Covers from the astronauts'personal collections are rare. Clean and attractive. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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Apollo 15, 1971, Crew Signed Photo. Boldly signed by Scott, Worden and Irwin on a NASA 8x10" glossy "Lunar Surface" color photo (on Kodak paper). Pristine condition. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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Apollo 15, 1971, 70mm Color Transparancy. Mounted in a tripod cardboard viewer that is marked: "Mission Apollo 15 / Date 7-16-71 / Flight CM12, LM10 / Camera SEB331000409307 / Film Magazine KK / Frame number AS15-87-17779". This 3rd Generation color film shown a magnificant lunar view of footprints and rocks on the lunar surface. Included is a 1996 Superior Stamp and Coin COA from their Spring 1996 auction. Two additional unrelated NASA color transparancies (4.5x3.5") are included. An attractive addition to any collection. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

Apollo 15, 1971, Dave Scott, Al Worden and Jim Irwin Vintage Autographs. On the cover of the August 9, 1971 issue of Time magazine. Boldly signed and attractive. Framed to 11x14". Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

Apollo 15, 1971, Dave Scott, Al Worden and Jim Irwin Vintage Autographs. On the cover of the August 9, 1971 Time magazine issued in honor of their flight. All three astronaut have signed in black ink. Matted and framed to 13.5x16.5". Striking. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

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Apollo 16 1972, FLOWN Gold Foil. (.75x.5") mounted in a clear lucite cylinder (2.5x1") that is engraved on the bottom: "Apollo XVI / April 16-27, 1972 / Command Module / Flown Mylar Foil." Pristine and seldom available. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Apollo 16, 1972, Crew Signed Photo. Boldly signed by Young, Mattingly and Duke on a NASA 8x10" glossy "Lunar Surface" color photo (on Kodak paper). A minor corner wrinkle at the lower left should not detract. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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Apollo 16, 1972, John Young Autograph. On a NASA 8x10" color glossy photo (with red ID number)of him on the lunar surface. Boldly signed. Pristine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

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Apollo 16, 1972, John Young Autograph. On a NASA 8x10" color glossy photo (with red ID number) of him on the lunar surface. Boldly signed. Pristine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

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Apollo 16 1972, FLOWN Gold Foil. (.5x.5") mounted in a clear lucite cylinder (2.5x1") that is engraved on the bottom: "Apollo XVI / April 16-27, 1972 / Command Module / Flown Mylar Foil." Pristine and seldom available. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Apollo 16, 1972, FLOWN Gold Foil. (.75x.5") mounted in a clear lucite cylinder (2.5x1") that is engraved on the bottom: "Apollo XVI / April 16-27, 1972 / Command Module / Flown Mylar Foil." Pristine and seldom available. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

Apollo 17, FLOWN Lunar Surface US Flag. (6x4") This flag is mounted on a blue/white NASA presentation certificate (framed to 16x13") that reads, in part: "This flag was carried to the Taurus-Littrow Valley of the Moon - December 1972." The certificate has the printed signature of Christopher C. Kraft, Jr., Director of the Johnson Space Center. Attractive and seldom available in this format. Estimated Value .......................................................... $3,500 - 5,000

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Apollo 17, 1972, FLOWN LUNAR SURFACE United States Flag. (6x4") with a copy of a typed letter, on NASA letterhead, to Ed Barker from Gene Cernan stating, in part: "This flag of our nation flew to the moon aboard the spaceships "America" and Challenger," Apollo XVII, December 6-19, 1972â&#x20AC;Ś". ALSO included is a copy of a handwritten note, initialed by Ed Barker, that reads, in part: "Given to me by Gene Cernan - Personal Kit Apollo 17. In his suit while on the moon." A notarized certificate stating that both documents are genuine, is included. Rare and seldom available. Estimated Value .......................................................... $2,500 - 3,500

Apollo 17, 1972, FLOWN Lunar Surface Film. (.33x.25") This piece of film unexposed leader film was salvaged from the last camera used for photography on the lunar surface. The film leader was discarded after the film was developed at the Johnson Space Center after the flight, but salvaged for posterity by Richard Underwood, Supervisory Aerospace Technologist at JSC. The piece of film is mounted on a descriptive Underwood Certificate of Authenticity (8.5x11"). Scarce and attractive. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 750

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Apollo 17, 1972, Gene Cernan, Ron Evans and Harrison Schmitt Vintage Autographs. On the mat (20x14") surrounding three sequential photos (6x9") of the Apollo 17 liftoff (taken by TRW Systems Group). The autographs are still quite bold and only a couple of minor surface rubs mar the finish on the third photo. An attractive presentation. Unframed. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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Apollo 17, 1972, Gene Cernan Autograph. On a typed 1999 letter with printed letterhead in which he pleads a scheduling conflict in being unable to attend the Apollo 11, 30th Anniversary dinner being held at the Apollo/Saturn Center. Boldly signed in black. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

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ASTP, 1975, "Apollo Soyuz" Limited Edition Lithograph. (1991, Pacific Coast Galaxy, No. 431/1500, 35x25") hand numbered/signed in pencil by astronauts Tom Stafford and Deke Slayton and by cosmonauts Alexei Leonov and Valeri Kubasov. This multicolor lithograph is accompanied by a signed/ dated printer's COA. Some small edge wrinkles as usual. Attractive. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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Apollo 17, 1972, "Too Beautiful to have Happened by Accident" Lithograph by Alan Bean. (1983, Meredith Long Gallery, 26x35", No. 334/600). This multicolor lithograph was Alan Bean's very first print and is almost never available today (it sold out in 1995). The printed inscription on the bottom of the print reads: "Apollo 17 astronaut Eugene Cernan said, 'When I stood on the moon and looked up at the earth, I felt it was just too beautiful to have happened by accident. I could see all the elemts that made up Apollo - the moon, the planet and country from which the first explorers came, deep infinite space and man himself'." In addition, the artist has hand-inscribed this print in gold ink at top: "To the Hoffman's - A great adventure for all human beings. An impossible dream Americans made come true, Alan Bean, Apollo XII, 4th Man on the Moon." The original Bean printed COA is included. A rare piece of art in outstanding condition. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,500 - 2,500

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Shuttle Program, Autographed Retirement Presentation Plaque. (framed to 21.5x17.5") This fascinating plaque is signed by about 60 different Shuttle (and Apollo) astronauts. We note Ron McNair (x2 ?), Dick Scobee, John Young, Ed Onizuka, Sally Ride, Ken Mattingly, Alan Bean, Bob Crippen, Vance Brand, etc. among others. A few may be autopens, BUT, a striking presentation in relatively fresh condition. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

Skylab Program, 1974, "Group Achievement Award". (framed to 15.5x12.5") This appears to be a printed award issued to Peter John Armitage / Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center - In recognition of the outstanding efforts and dedicated service of all of its employees in support of the Skylab programâ&#x20AC;Ś" There is a prined signature of James Fletcher, NASA Administrator at the bottom. Attractive. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

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Shuttle Program, 1979, "Senior Executive Service" Appointment Certificate. (framed to 12.5x18.5") as issued to Peter J. Armitage as a Charter member of the Senior Executive Service of the United States of America." The document has the printed signature of President Jimmy Carter and is dated 13 July, 1979. Membership in the Service was awarded only to a limited number of senior executives in the government and was finalized after a one year probationary period. A rare document and the first we have seen. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

Space Shuttle Program, Beta Cloth 35mm. Camera Cover. (15x16.5") This white Beta cloth cover fits a Nikon F3 with motor drive camera. It opens up to a flat position and has an ID label sewn in that reads: "Camera Cover / 35mm. / P/N 1010810043-02". Numerous velcro fasteners are afixed to fasten the cover to the actual camera. The consignor purchased this cover as part of a lot of eight in a NASA auction. Photocopied paperwork included with the lot includes information stating that at least one of the camera covers FLEW on STS-80, STS-82, STS-82 and STS-86. Unfortunately it can't be proven which cover this was as all eight covers were in one paerts bag. Regardless of flight status, this cover is a fascinating addition to any collection of NASA camera equiptment. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350 Shuttle Program, Unflown Shuttle Tile. A black and white tile (4x3x1.25") in new condition with embossed ID numbers on the white sides of the tile. ALSO included are pieces "Gasp Filler" (6x2"), "Reinforced Carbon Carbon (6x1.5") and "Strain Isolation Pard" (x4, assorted sizes). Minor faults, but attractive and clean. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Shuttle Program, Unflown Shuttle Tile. A black and white tile (6x6x2") in new condition with yellow ID numbers stencilled on the black and embossed ID numbers on the white sides of the tile. Minor faults, but attractive and clean. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Shuttle Program, Lot of Three Different Hardware Pieces. Included are 1) a large "ON/OFF" Manual toggle switch (5x1") in new condition 2) a machined rotating knob with printed ID number and a used coupling with a sheared screw as an integral part. An unusual lot. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

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Shuttle Program, Lot of Three Different Hardware Pieces. Included are two new multi-part coupling pieces by SeatonWilson Co. identified as 1) "Coupling Socket" (3x1.5") and 2) not named; both with 1965/1966 NASA ID numbers. ALSO included is a large "ON/OFF" Manual toggle switch (5x1") in new condition. A nice lot for the technically inclined. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

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STS-1, 1981, FLOWN United States Flag. (6x4") on a multicolor presentation certificate that reads, in part: "This flag was flown aboard Space Shuttle "Columbia" (STS-1) April 12-14, 1981â&#x20AC;Ś." The certificate has facsimilie signatures of Christopher Kraft, Director, JSC and crew members, John Young and Bob Crippen. Other than the usual adhesive stain on the flag, this is an attractive piece. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

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STS-1, 1981, Young and Crippen Autographs. On a multicolor liftoff poster (29x22.5") with the inscription: "Best Wishes and Happy Birthday." Minor wrinkles, but unusual and attractive. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

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STS-4, 1982, FLOWN US Flag. (6x4") This flag is mounted on a multicolor presentation certificate that reads, in part: "This flag was carried aboard the fourth flight of the Columbia in recognition of your personal contribution toward making Space Availableâ&#x20AC;Ś" Fresh and clean. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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STS-41D, 1984, FLOWN "US NAVY" Flag. (6x5", professionally matted and framed to 13.5x17"). The flag is framed along with a photo of the Hughes "Leasat F1" satellite at top. A descriptive plaque reads: "Flag flown on the maiden voyage of Discovery, August 30, 1984, during the launch and deployment of the first Navy Leasat." This framed flag was displayed in the Hughes management offices in California until the office was closed about 20 years ago. It has been in the possession of a member of Hughes management since then. Probably unique and definitely fascinating. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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STS-8, 1983, FLOWN "$9.35 Space Mail" Cover. In its original multicolor folder. This cover was jointly developed through the efforts of the US Postal Service and NASA. Each cover is numbered on the back and each cover is cancelled KSC/August 14, 1983 (the first day of issue of the stamp), Launched aboard Challenger/August 30 (the day of launch) and Returned to Earth/Edwards AFB/September 5 (the day the covers returned to earth). Every one of these covers, submitted by the public to be included on the launch, was supposed to have been flown on the flight. It was only after the flight was long over that it was disclosed that, due to the large numbers of covers submitted, most were left off the flight. It is generally accepted that only those covers numbered below 1000 stood a good chance of having been flown (no records were kept showing which numbers were carried).

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This cover, No. 294, is one of the lowest numbered covers we have seen over the years. Also included in the lot is the Postal Service hard envelope in which the cover was returned to its buyer after the flight. Since it was returned to him c/o NASA/ Johnson Space Center, the odds are fairly good that this cover was definitely flown. Rare thus. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

STS-51F, 1985, FLOWN Great Britain Flag and Crew/Mission Patch. (6x4") mounted on a multicolor presentation sheet (professionally double matted and framed to 22x18.5). The presentation sheet is marked: "Presented to Peter J. Armitage in recognition of your contributions to our Nation's space programs." The flag and patch are marked: "This flag and patch were flown aboard the Space Shuttle "Challenger" during (STS51-F), July 29-August 6, 1985." Rare and quite striking. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,000 - 1,500

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STS-47, 1992, FLOWN Nikon 55mm. f/2.8, 35mm. Micro-Nikkor Lens. This lens was made with a NASA ID numbers "P/N SED33101581-301 and S/N 1008 as part of the unit. There is an additional number "663128" handwritten with an electric engraving tool added. There are pieces of blue velcro attached to the lens, the lens cover and the base of the lens. The original parts bag and parts tag are included, as well as a history label attached to the lens itself. Photocopies of the parts'history sheet, etc. are included. This lens is fully functional and fits all Nikon SLR cameras including auto focus and digital cameras. Flown NASA lenses are scarce today. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,000 - 1,500

STS-49, 1992, FLOWN "Endeavour" Flag. (6x4", framed to 14x17") mounted on a multicolor NASA presentation certificate that reads, in part: â&#x20AC;ŚNASA acknowledges your financial contribution for the construction of the new Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour. This flag was flown aboard Endeavour's maiden space flight, STS-49, May 7-16, 1992â&#x20AC;Ś" Clean and unusual. This is the first flag of its type we have encountered and the first time we have seen a presentation issued by NASA for a financial contribution. Unusual. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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STS-53, 1992, FLOWN Nikon 55mm. f/2.8, 35mm. Micro-Nikkor Lens. This lens was made with a NASA ID numbers "P/N SED33101581-301 and S/N 1012 as part of the unit. There is an additional number "663132" handwritten with an electric engraving tool added. There are pieces of blue velcro attached to the lens and the lens cover. The original parts bag and parts tag are included, as well as a history label attached to the lens itself. Photocopies of the parts'history sheet, etc. are included. This lens is fully functional and fits all Nikon SLR cameras including auto focus and digital cameras. Flown NASA lenses are scarce today. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,000 - 1,500

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STS-61, 1993, "Hubble Space Telescope" Poster. (21x31"). This multicolor poster was issued by the Space Telescope Science Institute and is crew-signed in gold or silver by Covey, Bowersox, Musgrave, Thornton, Nicollier, Hoffman and Akers. Minor edge faults do not detract. An ink notation on the reverse reads: "Sign in gold, return to Covey". Unusual and attractive. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

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STS-65, 1994, FLOWN "Nikon 35mm. Camera Cable Release". (12") This cable release is sealed in an original clear plastic parts bag dated 25 Aug 2006. There is a NASA inventory label attached to the bag as well as a Parts Tag attached. There are several references to the release having been flown. Unusual. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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STS-72, 1996, Kiochi Wakata Autograph. On a FLOWN silk scarf (16x17") with multicolor mission and crew patches in two corners. Interesting and attractive. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

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STS-87, 1997, FLOWN "USMP" Mission Flag. (6x4") This flag is mounted on an 8x10" blue presentation certificate that reads: "This flag, representing the Fourth United States Microgravity Payload (USMP-4) flew aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia, during the STS-87 mission, November 19-December 5, 1997. A copy of the Official Flight Kit letter stating that this is the ONLY USMP-4 flag to have been flown on this flight. ALSO INCLUDED is a light blue USMP polyester jacket (size 42-44) worn by the consignor in the JSC Mission Control Center during each of four USMP missions on the Space Shuttle's four USMP missions. The jacket is configured with the USMP-4 mission and experiment lapel pins. This was the last flight of the USMP payload. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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STS-96, 1999, FLOWN, Space Shuttle Patch. Lot of three identical patches (3x3"), each professionally matted and framed to 6x25x8.25"). Individual COAs and copies of the Official Flight Kit inventory are included showing that only 15 patches were flown on this flight. A clean and attractive group. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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STS-96, 1999, FLOWN Shuttle Patches. Lot of two identical patches (3x3"), each professionally matted (5x7"). Individual COAs and copies of the Official Flight Kit inventory are included showing that only 15 patches were flown on this flight. A clean and attractive group. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

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STS-98, 2001, FLOWN Pewter"Shuttle" Lapel Pin. Lot of two identical pins, each of which is attached to a blue card that reads, in part: "This Space Shuttle Pin flew aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery, during the STS-105 missionâ&#x20AC;Ś". A copy of a Stuckey COA is included that reads: "This Pewter Shuttle Lapel Pin was flown in the Official Flight Kit aboard the Shuttle Orbiter Discovery, STS-105, August 10-22, 2001. This (pin) is from a lot of 26 Shuttle Pins that I had flown to distribute to deserving individuals working on this flight." Attached is is a copy of the official OFK certification letter. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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STS-98, 2001, FLOWN Pewter"Shuttle" Lapel Pin. Lot of two identical pins, each of which is attached to a blue card that reads, in part: "This Space Shuittle Pin flew aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery, during the STS-105 missionâ&#x20AC;Ś". A copy of a Stuckey COA is included that reads: "This Pewter Shuttle Lapel Pin was flown in the Official Flight Kit aboard the Shuttle Orbiter Discovery, STS-105, August 10-22, 2001. This (pin) is from a lot of 26 Shuttle Pins that I had flown to distribute to deserving individuals working on this flight. Attached is is a copy of the official OFK certification letter. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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STS-98, 2001, FLOWN Pewter"Shuttle" Lapel Pin. An attractive pin in its original presentation plastic box. A copy of a Stuckey COA is included that reads: "This Pewter Shuttle Lapel Pin was flown in the Official Flight Kit aboard the Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis, STS-98, February 7-10, 2001. This (pin) is from a lot of 38 Shuttle Pins that I had flown to distribute to deserving individuals working on this flight." Attached is is a copy of the official OFK certification letter. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

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STS-128, 2009, ""C.O.L.B.E.R.T." Mission Patch. (4") This patch was issued in honor of the "Combined Operational Load Bearing External Resistance Treadmill" on the flight. It was named for TV Comedian Stephen Colbert and was made by the same company (AB Emblems) that makes all of the other NASA Mission patches. Due to licensing problems, only a small initial production run of the patch was made and it soon sold out with no more to be manufactured. This patch now has the smallest run of any NASA Mission patch made (further details on CollectSpace.com). A modern rarity. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Soviet Program, Gagarin, Titov, Tereshkova, Yegarov, Sevastyanov Autographs. On an inside page of the scarce 1967 PR book "The Cosmonauts are Talking" (1967, 265pp., hard with dust jacket (faults). Gagarin has notated his autograph "He called us to Space" referring to Tsiolkovsky (the "Father of the Russian Space Program). Well illustrated and quite interesting. This is the first time we have seen this book. Early Russian books about space offer a window into the Russian space program and Russian life that Americans were unable to see at the time. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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Vostok 1, 1961, Garagin, Titov, Nikolayev and Popovich Autographs. An interesting lot that includes 1) a 1962 Event cover signed by Gagarin, Nikolayev and Popich. The cover has the stamp issued for the Vostok 2-3 flight tied by a striking red pictorial cancel, 2) an unused, multicolor 1959 propaganda picture postcard signed by Gagarin and 3) a black and white photo (mounted on card, 9.75x7.5") signed by Gagarin and Titov in different color inks. A description of the photo, in Russian, is mounted below the photo. An attractive, clean lot. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

Soviet Program, c1960, Rocket Lamp. (7x15"), An unusual metal table lamp with a rocket model mounted on a round metal base designed so that when plugged in, the light in the base of the rocket makes the lamp look as if the rocket were launching. A decorative border on the base depicts cosmonauts floating in space. Excellent overall condition and considered one of the rarest of space lamps. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Soviet Program, c1960s, Cosmonaut Survival Radio Beacon. The R-855UM Warsaw Pact Survival Radio was issued at the turn of the 1960s and 1970s It consists of two units including the battery and either a whip (not included) or a Komar-2M bright orange, cone-shaped antennea (31x11") for added visibility. This unit was part of the NAZ survival kit and was part of all Soviet space flights for many years. An attractive addition to any collection. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Vostok 1, 1962, Gagarin and Titov Autographs. On an unused 3kop. postalcard picturing them both in color. A classic, popular piece of memorabilia. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Vostok 1, 1961, Gagarin & Titov Autographs. On a rare, English language propaganda folder issued by the Soviets for the 1958 Brussel's World's Fair held in Belgium. This multi-panel, multicolor propaganda folder extols the Russian space achievements to that date. That it is signed by the first two Soviet cosmonauts makes it even more important. A great addition to any collection. Excellent condition. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

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Vostok 1, 1961, Gagarin Autograph. On the front page of the April 14, 1961 edition of "Vechernyaya Moskva" (The Evening Moscow) newspaper. This four page paper is devoted to Gagarin's triumphant return to Moscow after his flight, how he was met by the Moscow citizens and how the world reacted to his flight. The photo shows him being greated by Premier Khruschev (Gagarin has signed at the top right of the photo). Clean, attractive and the first time we have seen this paper. A nice piece of history. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

Vostok 1, Gagarin, Titov and Nikolayev Autographs. On the title page of the book "The Soviet Man in Space" (1961, 126pp, soft) devoted to the launch of Vostok-1. Excellent condition and seldom available. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Vostok 1, 1961, Garagin, Nikolayev and Korolev Autographs. A striking vintage color photo (6.5x4.25") signed by Gagarin, Nikolayev and Korolev in ink at top. Some blue adhesive on the reverse showing this photo had been removed from a scrapbook. This type of vintage memorabilia is becomming scarce today and increasingly difficult to remove from Russia. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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Vostok 1, 1961, Garagin, Titov Autographs. An interesting lot that includes 1) two Event covers (1963 and 1966), each signed by Gagarin and Titov and 2) a small photo (4.5x3.5") signed by Gagarin. A clean lot. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

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Vostok 1, 1961, Gagarin Autograph. On the bottom of what looks like a black and white reprint PR photo (7x9") of Gagarin after his return. Unusual. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

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Vostok 1, 1961, Gagarin Autograph. On a black and white photo (9x6.5") of him before his flight. He has written a lengthy inscription that reads: "Sergei Pavlovich! As the Commander of "Vostok," I heartly thankful and (I) wish you new successes Gagarin." Reading between the lines, he is meeting with the guy who was in charge of building his Vostok spacecraft (Korolev !) and saying he hoped that he did a good job so that he (Gagarin) would survive his flight. Interesting and attractive. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Vostok 1, 1961, Gagarin Autograph. On a black and white photo collage (6.5x4.5") devoted to the launch of Vostok 1. Boldly signed. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Vostok 1, 1961, Gagarin Autograph. On the title page of the classic book "The Road to Space" (1961, 173pp., hard, missing dust jacket) about the life of Gagarin. Only 100,000 copies of this book were published. A nice addition to any library. Good condition overall. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

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Vostok 2, 1961, Gagarin and Titov Autographs. On a black and white photo collage (6.5x4.5") devoted to the launch of Vostok 2. Boldly signed by both. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Vostok 5, 1963, Gagarin, Titov, Tereshkova and Bykovsky Autographs. On a typed June 8-9, 1963 "Schedule of Events" (8x9") that they participated in. The "Schedule" is typed on a thick white paper that is lightly aged. The "Schedule shows that on June 8th at Noon, Titov met with a group of school children, at 4PM, Tereshkova was given a tour of a military ship and was briefed on its machinery and at 5PM, Gagarin met the Federal Commission (?) at the second launching pad. Just another couple of days in the life of the cosmonauts at Baikonaur. The piece is signed at the bottom opposite their typed names. Attractive and interesting. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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Vostok 6, 1963, Gagarin, Titov and Tereshkova Autographs. On a multicolor pictorial picture postcard issued in honor of her flight. Tereshkova has signed at the bottom below her picture while Gagarin and Titov have signed on the side. Having the autographs of the first man in space and the first woman in space on the same card is fairly unusual. Attractive and interesting. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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Voskhod 2, 1965, "First Walk" Limited Edition Lithograph. (1991, Pacific Coast Galaxy, No. 134/950, 20x16.5") hand numbered/signed in pencil by cosmonaut/artist Leonov. This multicolor lithograph depicts Leonov taking man's first walk in space. The publisher's signed/dated COA is included. Attractive. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

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Voshkod 2, 1965, Belyayev, Leonov and Gagarin Autographs. On a Cuban FDC franked by the 1c Cuban stamp issued for their flight and tied by a black pictorial cancel. It is unusual to find the autographs of the first man in space and the first man to "walk" in space on the same cover. Atractive and rare. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

Parachute Models “Theo ‘Red’ Hulsizer retired from the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in 1973 after spending 26 years working on a team that was dedicated to finding the most gentle way for things that go up to come down.” (News-Sun Newspaper). Most often, the parachutes he worked on began life as ideas in the minds of engineers. They would come to Red to transform their ideas and calculations into real-time reality. To do this, Red would take their sketches and make a working 1:12 scale model of the parachute from silk, rayon and other materials. The main reason for the 1:12 scale model was that Wright-Patterson didn’t have a wind tunnel to fit a full-size chute. In many cases, the wind tunnel would destroy the parachute model (of which Red made one to three examples in order to have backup for all eventualities). In a week’s worth of testing with each chute, the model would have to be adjusted up to 16 times before being deemed a deadend design or accepted for full-scale testing. Red’s skills in making these model chutes was such that over the years, he made virtually all such chutes at Wright Paterson and was the recipient of several rewards for his skills. Over Red’s career, he made chutes for personnel, cargo, rockets and the manned spacecraft program. Red got into the habit of saving or putting aside chutes he particularly liked or some he had an idea that he might need later. The 30 lots in this sale are all unique today because of his foresight. This writer has done his best to identify and/or name the chutes offered here. Any mistakes are purely my own and in no way reflect on the skill and artistry involved in these historic artifacts.

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Aviation Parachute Model. (1/12 scale, about 22x10") This handmade ribbon-type parachute has about 6 horizontal bands and was designed as a type of drogue chute that would have been used to slow down airplanes upon landing. It has an open center. Its design is a variation on ring-slot personnel parachute. (Hulsizer #177.1). Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

Aviation Parachute Model. (1/12 scale, about 20x10") This handmade ribbon-type parachute has about 20 horizontal bands and was designed as a type of drogue chute that was used to slow down airplanes upon landing. It has a open center. Its design is a variation on ring-slot personnel parachute. (Hulsizer #177.4). Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500 Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.

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Aviation Parachute Model. (1/12 scale, about 16x8") This handmade ribbon-type parachute has about 15 horizontal bands and was designed as a type of drogue chute that wou;d have been used to slow down airplanes upon landing. It has a closed center. Its design is a variation on ring-slot personnel parachute. (Hulsizer #177.2). Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

Aviation Parachute Model. (1/12 scale, about 20x10") This handmade early personnel parachute has four groups of lines to aide in steering. The parachutist grabbed one of the groups in an attempt to steer his landing. Unfortunately it didn't work very well and the point of landing was very uncertain. (Hulsizer #177.5). Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500 Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.

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Aviation Parachute Model. (1/12 scale, about 23x10") This handmade ribbon-type parachute has about 22 horizontal bands and was designed as a type of drogue chute that would have been used to slow down airplanes upon landing. It has a open center. Its design is a variation on ring-slot personnel parachute. (Hulsizer #177.3). Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

Aviation Parachute Model. (1/12 scale, about 9x4") This handmade orange parachute model is a 1946 version of a guide-surface (ribbed) parachute. This parachute was specifically designed to stabilize ordnance. It has excellent stability. (Hulsizer #177.6). Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500 Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.

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Aviation Parachute Model. (1/12 scale, about 10x5") This handmade orange/white parachute model is a type of airfoil parachute. The model was tested to determine maximum inflation and steady-state drag characteristics. This version has triangular panels cut above the bottom panel row. (Hulsizer #177.7). Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500 Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.

Aviation Parachute Model. (1/12 scale, about 28x12") This handmade, circa mid-1950s, "Combination Camouflage-Signal" parachute consisted of panels of natural white, international orange, olive green and tan. The two largest segments, each one-third, of the canopy area were supposed to be white and orange to facilitate signaling. The remaining third was equally divided between the green and tan colors for camouflage. This experimental model has four panels of equal size. This is a type of ring-slot parachute with a circular hole at the top of the canopy. Similar to the prior lot, but a much larger size. (Hulsizer #177.10). Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500 Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.

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Aviation Parachute Model. (1/12 scale, about 19x8") This handmade orange parachute model is a type of ring-slot parachute with a circular hole at the top of the canopy. These parachutes have been used for landing deceleration, cargo airdrop extraction and landing descent. (Hulsizer #177.8). Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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Aviation Parachute Model. (1/12 scale, about 20x9") This handmade "Triangular" parachute is a model of the parachute made by Leonardo da Vinci in France in 1780. Red Hulsizer has so notated the edge of the chute in blue ink. (Hulsizer #177.11). Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500 Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.

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Aviation Parachute Model. (1/12 scale, about 18x9") This handmade, circa mid-1950s, "Combination Camouflage-Signal" parachute consisted of panels of natural white, international orange, olive green and tan. The two largest segments, each one-third, of the canopy area were supposed to be white and orange to facilitate signaling. The remaining third was equally divided between the green and tan colors for camouflage. This experimental model has four panels of equal size. This is a type of ring-slot parachute with a circular hole at the top of the canopy. (Hulsizer #177.9). Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500 Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.

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Aviation Parachute Model. (1/12 scale, about 21x11") This handmade red/white personnel parachute model is a type of C9 parachute and has a Pull Down Vent Line designed to pull the vent down close to the level of the skirt, forcing the parachute to open faster. There are several "slits" and "triangular" openings in the red portion of the canope which accounts for about 2/3 of the canopy surface area. There is also an two added sections of white chute material on the canopy edge to apparently aide steering and/or stability. The model was tested to determine maximum inflation and steady-state drag characteristics. (Hulsizer #177.12). Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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Aviation Parachute Model. (1/12 scale, about 28x18") This handmade white parachute model was a type of "Aerial Recovery Parachute" that was designed for the capture of satellite reentry vehicles. The cone extentions would support the engagement lines to allow an aircraft to grab the parachute and its payload in mid-air. This version of this chute has three cone extentions. These were tested at Wright-Patterson AFB as early as the mid-1950s. (Hulsizer #177.15). Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750 Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.

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Aviation Parachute Model. (1/12 scale, about 22x16") This handmade white parachute model was a type of "Aerial Recovery Parachute" that was designed for the capture of satellite reentry vehicles. The cone extentions would support the engagement lines to allow an aircraft to grab the parachute and its payload in mid-air. This version of this chute has two cone extentions. These were tested at Wright-Patterson AFB as early as the mid-1950s. (Hulsizer #177.14). Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

Aviation Parachute Model. (1/12 scale, about 36x7") This handmade white parachute model is a type of ringslot parachute with slit openings between the two bottom rows of panels. (Hulsizer #177.16). Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500 Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.

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Aviation Parachute Model. (1/12 scale, about 36x15") This handmade tan parachute model is a model of the 1920s, 24 foot emergency parachute that was worn on the front by a parachutist as a backup chute. (Hulsizer #177.17). Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500 Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.

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Aviation Parachute Model. (1/12 scale, about 24x12") This handmade white parachute model is a type of ringslot parachute that is similar to a ribbon parachute, but uses wide strips of cloth rather than ribbons with space between each row. The ribbon construction makes it easier and more economical to manufacture. (Hulsizer #177.18). Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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Aviation Parachute Model. (1/12 scale, about 31x15") This handmade white/orange parachute model is the first type of ringslot parachute. It is handmarked: "28'/ 30 Gore / Disc Gap Band" by Red Hulsizer. This was designed to be a cargo parachute and not as a personnel chute. (Hulsizer #177.21). Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

Aviation Parachute Model. (1/12 scale, about 29x12") This handmade white parachute model is a type of ringslot parachute that is similar to a ribbon parachute, but uses wide strips of cloth rather than ribbons with space between each row. This version has four horizontal strips with six large openings at top. (Hulsizer #177.19). Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

Aviation Parachute Model. (1/12 scale, about 15x10") We're not exactly sure where this red/yellow-orange parachute falls into the scheme of things, except to say that it is made of heavier than normal material and has a large 7" vent hole at top. We'll leave the exact description to the experts. (Hulsizer #177.22). Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500 Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.

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Aviation Parachute Model. (1/12 scale, about 22x12") This handmade white parachute model is a type of guide-surface parachute. a version of it is pictured in THE ART OF DRAG: A HISTORY OF AIR FORCE PARACHUTE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT (p. 43). These chutes were tested in the mid1940s. Note the openings in the middle of each pocket of the chute. (Hulsizer #177.20). Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

Aviation Parachute Model. (1/12 scale, about 36x16"") This handmade model is of the standard Air Force C-9 personnel parachute has alternating sections of white and red panels and a vent at top. (Hulsizer #177.23). Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500 Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.

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Aviation Parachute Model. (1/12 scale, about 33x14"") This handmade white/red/yellow model parachute has a vent at top. The canopy is marked "35 (flat?)/30 gore" at the bottom of the canopy and has each gore numbered with a handstamp. (Hulsizer #177.24). Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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Aviation Parachute Model. (1/12 scale, about 40x11") This handmade white handmade parachute has red risers and a large 19" opening at top. Very unusual and quite striking. (Hulsizer #177.28). Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

Aviation Parachute Model. (1/12 scale, about 46x18") This handmade white/red ringslot parachute model was the type used by sky divers prior to the development of the parafoil. Each gore numbered by hand up to number No. 45. The parachute has nine bands as well as an orange/white pilot chute at top with a guide-surface confiduration. (about 18x10"). Striking. (Hulsizer #177.25). Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

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Aviation, Parachute Model. (about 36x18") This white cargotype parachute has a June 1964 blue manufacturer's name handstamped on one of the eight gores in the canopy. Closed top. This parachute was discussed on the Antiques Roadshow from Phoenix earlier this year. (Hulzinger No. 177.29). Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500 Ex: the Red Hulzinger collection of model parachutes.

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Aviation, Parachute Model. (about 32x16") This bright yellow parachute is marked "36'Flat, 28 gore" on the canopy. The chute has an open top with a small pilot chute attached (8x3.5"). Definitely an eye catcher. This parachute was discussed on the Antiques Roadshow from Phoenix earlier this year. (Hulzinger No. 177.26). Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 500

Aviation Parachute Model. (1/12 scale, about 25x16") This red/ white Jalbert Parafoil (a ram-jet inflated flexible wing design) was invented by Domina C. Jalbert. He first flew his invention in 1964 and it has proven to be the most radical departure in parachute design since Leonardo da Vince. This is the only parafoil to dominate the accuracy events in sport parachuting. (Hulsizer #177.30). Estimated Value ............................................................. $750 - 1,000 Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.

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Aviation Reserve Parachute Model Chest Packs. (1/12 scale) Lot of three different green cloth packs including a 3-ring quick release pack (7.5x8x2") designed for the paracom parachute, a 2ring quick release pack (9x3.5x1.5") designed for "ringsail" parachute and one 1-ring quick release pack (8x3x2") that isn't marked. All of these are made of soft, green beta-cloth like material in various states of completeness. A parachute is only as good as the pack it is packed in. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

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Balance of Red Hulzinger's Parachute Modelling Materials. An interesting lot for a parachute modeller including a VERY large piece of white silky material, a white silky bag sewn on all four sides (46x40"), a red drawstring bag (15x15"), an unfinished parachute canopy with red/white alternating panels and a mesh bottom (no suspension lines), and assorted tapes and suspension line materials. A great lot of the basic materials from which he manufacturered his parachute masterpieces. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

Aviation, "Model Kite". (38x36") This pink/white kite model from a Jalbert design has three vertical wooden rods for stability and two 13x9" airflow cutouts in the bottom half. Kiddis mentions that Wright-Patterson did research on flying kites on the East Coast as weather moniters. They didn't work very well. Jalbert did the designs for these. This is one of the designs tested. They are all the same design, with slightly different air flow. Small differences in the vent sizes make big differences in the air. Wright-Patterson wanted the kites to stay up long term with litle or no maintenance. That just didn't work. An original roll of kite string is attached. Generally excellent overall condition. Unique. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350 Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.

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Aviation, "Model Kite". (38x36") This clear plastic/white kite model from a Jalbert design has three vertical wooden rods for stability and two 7x11.5" airflow cutouts in the bottom half. Kiddis mentions that Wright-Patterson did research on flying kites on the East Coast as weather moniters. They didn't work very well. Jalbert did the designs for these. This is one of the designs tested. They are all the same design, with slightly different air flow. Small differences in the vent sizes make big differences in the air. Wright-Patterson wanted the kites to stay up long term with litle or no maintenance. That just didn't work. Generally excellent overall condition. Unique. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

Aviation, "Model Kite". (38x36") This bubblegum pink/white kite model from a Jalbert design has three verticle wooden rods for stability and two 7x7" and two 8x2.5" airflow cutouts in the bottom half. Kiddis mentions that Wright-Patterson did research on flying kites on the East Coast as weather moniters. They didn't work very well. Jalbert did the designs for these. This is one of the designs tested. They are all the same design, with slightly different air flow. Small differences in the vent sizes make big differences in the air. Wright-Patterson wanted the kites to stay up long term with litle or no maintenance. That just didn't work. Generally excellent overall condition with some staining at the edges. Unique. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350 Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.

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Aviation, "Model Kite". (42x45") This orange/white kite model from a Jalbert design has three verticle wooden rods for stability and two 13x6" and one 7x9"" airflow cutouts in the bottom half. Kiddis mentions that Wright-Patterson did research on flying kites on the East Coast as weather moniters. They didn't work very well. Jalbert did the designs for these. This is one of the designs tested. They are all the same design, with just slightly different air flow. Small differences in the vent sizes make big differences in the air. Wright-Patterson wanted the kites to stay up long term with litle or no maintenance. That just didn't work. Generally excellent overall condition. Unique. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350 Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.

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Extremely Rare Collier Aviation Trophy. 1926 Collier Trophy (personal size award) to “Major E.L. Hoffman. Air Corps / For Development of a Practical Parachute”. Bronze (unsigned), after the original by Ernest W. Keyser, height including. base 13.5”, the octagonal base 8.25” length and width, weight aprox. 30 lbs. Founded in 1911 by publisher and aviation enthusiast Robert J. Collier, it was originally called Aero Club of America Trophy. It is is still awarded annually by the President of the United States on the recommendation of the NAA "For the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America, with respect to improving the performance, efficiency, and safety of air or space vehicles, the value of which has been thoroughly demonstrated by actual use during the preceding year." Each year the recipientís name is added to the original trophy and the awardee receives a smaller personal version. Winners of the award include aviation pioneer Glen Curtis, Orville & Wilbur Wright, Donald Douglas, Howard Hughes, Chuck Yeager, and the Apollo 8 and Apollo 11 Crews, as well as companies such as Sikorsky, the Hubble Telescope Recovery Team, and (in 2009) the International Space Station Team.

Edward Lincoln Hoffman (1884-1970) rose to the rank of Lt. Col. in the U.S. Army Air Corps, having served in World War I. He retired from the military in 1926, the year of his Collier award, to go into the parachute manufacturing business. The appearance of an original Collier Trophy on the open market is an extremely rare occurrence. Estimated Value .......................................................... $2,500 - 3,500 64

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1928 National Air Races, Original Panorama Photos. Lot of two different including a black and white photo of the" Grandstand" (45x10") and a similar photo of the "Parking Lot" (55x10"), each with the handstamp of "The Littler Art Shop, Glendale, CA" on the reverse. These photos are of the First National Air Races that were held in Los Angeles. Additional races were held over the next 6-7 years to great success. All of the famous barnstorming pilots, including Amelia Earhart, flew to great acclaim. These photos are extremely rare and seldom come up for auction. Both are in excellent overall condition. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Red Hulsizer's Geometric Quilt. (120x72") A striking geometric quilt made by this master parachute maker. Unlined and unfinished, this is a striking piece of work. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150 Ex. the Red Hulsizer collection of Experimental, prototype parachutes.

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Miscellaneous, NASA Service Pin Series. Lot of six different NASA lapel Service pins including the 5 Year, 10 Year, 25 Year, 30 Year and 35 Year pins. The first pin is "bronze", the second "silver" and the others are all enameled and have the years served at left and a different color "jewel" at right. This is the first time we have had the pleasure of offering a complete series of these scarce pins at one time. A consignor's COA is included that reads: "The attached NASA "Length of Service" pins were presented to me at various milestones during my 35 year career at the NASA Johnson Space Center. I began my career in January 1967 and retired in January 2002. A rare set as there can't be too many of the 35 years pins in existance. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Miscellaneous, Balance of Collection. An interesting lot that includes a pad of NASA-JSC engineering graph paper (JSC Form 1616B (Rev Oct 1965) in its original package, four packages of "Seeds in Space II" (each containing packets of tomato seeds grown in an Underwater Habitat, Earth Based Seed and Flown seed), a NASA 35 Year "Length of Service lapel pin in original plastic box AND a box chock full of multiple copies of Shuttle decals, Mission patches, Crew Patches, an STS-3 AFC News press badge, assorted NASA flight pins and badges, and a whole lot of fun. Definitely a lot worth looking at. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

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H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm Historic Documents/Manuscripts Holocaust Documents & Artifacts My name is Richard A. Friedemann, I am a holocaust survivor. I actually survived seven different Concentration camps as a teenager during World War II: Julag Plaszow I,Plaszow II , Ostrowiec , Auschwitz Birkenau, Landsberg‐ Kauffering , Dachau and Augsburg Messerschmitt Werke . Some of these camps were in fact Death Concentration Camps, and some were hard labor and starvation killing camps . As you know, the Death Camps were designed to execute masses of people through gassing and subsequent burning in crematoria .To be honest, I do not exactly know how I survived; however, on the basis of later self analysis, I came to the conclusion that there were three factors involved : Devine Intervention , Hyper Vigilance and Luck. I was just 11 years old when the Germans invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. Slowly but steadily, draconian laws were imposed upon the Jewish population, beginning with economic sanctions, then restrictions on professional activities (my father, who was an attorney, was not allowed to practice). In early 1940, all Jewish citizens had to register and, under penalty of arrest, had to wear the yellow Star of David on their outer clothing; this “stigmata” contributed to the isolation of the Jewish community. Next came the forceful resettlement of all Jews from their homes and farms into overcrowded, walled, inner‐city Ghettos, which were guarded day and night. There were hundreds of these Ghettos established across Europe, including Ghettos in the three cities in Poland with the largest concentration of Jewish people: Lodz (which was Germanized to Litzmannstadt), Krakow (where I was forced to live), and Warsaw. The Nazis shrewdly organized a social order within the Ghetto, using Jews as administrators under German supervision. These Jewish elders (Juden alteste) were eventually forced, under threat of death to themselves and their families, to choose who would be sent on a railroad transport to Death Camps like Auschwitz. Two of the most well‐known forced collaborators were Rumkowski in Litzmannstadt Ghetto and Czerniakow in Warsaw Ghetto. An important part of the Nazi plan for the genocide of the Jewish people was to concentrate them in Ghettos to facilitate their eventual transport to Concentration Camps. The final liquidation of existing Ghettos to Death Camps started around 1943. In order to confuse people and give them false hope, Nazi propaganda ground out lies about resettlement and other misinformation. This historical collection, divided into several lots, documents the conveyor belt to death for the victims of the Holocaust, beginning with walled Ghettos, then transport to Labor Camps, and eventually Death Camps. The more than 650 items in this sensitively‐compiled collection document the victims struggle for survival and forms one of the largest Holocaust Collections still privately owned. These letters and documents, in many cases the last ever written by the victims of the Holocaust, describe stories of the inhabitants of Ghettos and Concentration Camps. They help to confirm and document the extent of the Holocaust, provide first‐hand insight into how it happened, and preserve the information for future generations.

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Holocaust Collection. An enormous collection in sixteen binders, including some loose items, largely mounted and annotated in French and/or English, from an estate, with a stunning variety of ghettos, camps (including labor camps, transit camps and death camps), sub-camps, and political prisons represented. Items in the collection include perhaps the last commumication from these victims of the Holocaust: formula letter sheets, concentration camp forms, parcel post vouchers for food and supplies, a few identity cards, and other historical documents. Also included are 20 photographs taken by General George Patton's US 3rd Army Engineers during their discovery and liberation of the death camps in 1945, as well as a pair of worn leather and wooden heeled, sandal-type shoes worn by a concentration camp survivor. Articles of clothing from concentration camps are very rare, as most were discarded after Liberation; camp shoes are virtually non-existent and missing in most museum collections. This unique collection of approximately 500 items absolutely should be seen in person to be fully appreciated. The major camps all have individual albums: Auschwitz, Buchenwald, Dachau, Flossenburg, Gross Rosen-Stutthof (known from Schindler's List), Hamburg-Neuengamme, Mauthausen-Gusen, Ravensbr端ck, and Sachsenhausen. Sub-camps include: Kutno, Korkiew, Kielsce, Kouskic, Bochnia, Belzyce, Preltin, Sterdyn, Bramsche, Anstetten, Linz, Nisko, Newsustrum, Molowitz, Lolositz, Angenberg, Hausstettler, Kaufbeuren, Schweidnitz, Hersburk, Leipzig, Schonholz, Ritschenwalde Riese, Muenster f端r Ostrow (the very first concentration camp and the first to use poison gas), Kepler Schule, Rastenburg (where von Stauffenberg attempted to kill Hitler on July 20, 1944), Chemnitz, Gemesechafs, Vienna, Wroclaw, Reichpost, Fuestenwalde, Newenkirchen, Rischtenwelde, Newmarkt, Hasel Horst, Pleskau, Pecka, Hradckralov, Mala Fatra, Biberach/Riss, Seltershot, Bellinia, Friedrichshafen, Kaufbeuren, Munich, Kottern, Augsburg, and Haunstetten (the last five were sub-camps of Dachau). Ghettos from which correspondence is present include: Sterdyn, Frytzak, Flogow, Terora, Belchatow, Belzyce, Kosow, Izbica (Wieprz), Kielce, Chmieinik, Glusk, Bistrai, Bychawa, Boroszow, Brzezany, Bochnia, Bramsche Krynszcak, Crakow, Newmarkt, Kielce, Lemberg, Konskie, Lubartov, Kosow, Lemberg, Kopernick, Lublin, and Milejon. A more detailed description of some of the items in this collection is available for those interested. It has been accurately described by Richard Friedemann, a survivor of seven concentration camps, including Auschwitz-Birkenau (see Introduction to Holocaust lots). NOTE: See Lot 77 for a valuable collection of first and second issue stamps from the Litzmannstadt Ghetto . Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $20,000 - 30,000 Ex Rosedale Collection.

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Litzmannstadt Ghetto. Located in the town of Lodz, Poland. It was established in early 1940 for Jews and Roma (gypsies) and was the second largest ghetto (Warsaw Ghetto was the largest) in German-occupied Poland. Because Litzmannstadt became a major manufacturer of supplies for the German Army, it was the last ghetto in Poland to be liquidated. In August 1944, the remaining inhabitants of Litzmannstadt were sent to Auschwitz. This lot contains international correspondence to and from the Litzmannstadt Ghetto. It includes: an envelope with both Lodz and Litzmannstadt cancellations and a stamped, historicallyimportant notice: "By order of the F端hrer" that from April. 11, 1940, the city name of Lodz would be Litzmannstadt; a letter with postal cancellation, "Der Alteste der Juden"; a letter cancelled with remark, "Addressed individual can't be located"; postcards with German military seals and censure seals; postcards with stamped return address: "Der Alteste der Juden in Litzmannstadt CH. RUMKOWSKI"; postcards addressed to the Der Alteste der Juden; an envelope to ghetto-leader Rumkowsky from the Red Cross--returned because the sender couldn't be found; cards returned because of content or because they were not written in German (Hebrew and Yiddish were forbidden); a Ghetto ID card for Josef Kalinski, 15 years old, with a stamped cancellation dated June 23, 1944, "Went with Transport"--followed by a small gothic "a" which denoted Auschwitz (Beginning in December 1941, deportations to Chelmno and Auschwitz--both death camps--began. Jewish leader Chaim Rumkowski was forced to make the first selection of those who would be sent to their deaths; he and his family were sent to the gas chambers at Auschwitz when the ghetto was liquidated in 1944). Approximately 75 items. Should be seen to be appreciated.

The Joseph Oppenheimer Correspondence, 1937-47. A fascinating Oppenheimer Family archive of many dozens of covers, forms, and documents, principally addressed to Mr. Oppenheimer or his wife in Yonne, France, documentng his successful avoidance of transport to the "final" destination during the Holocaust, and including 19 cards from a friend interned at the SOSNOWITZ camp (in occupied Poland). Included are forms and documents from various Jewish relief groups (post war), covers from international agencies or diplomatic origins, and a Third Reich certificate honoring Joseph Oppenheimer as a World War I veteran of the German Army, for which he received an Iron Cross (Ehrenkreuz f端r Frontk達mpfer) in 1935, given, ironically, in the name of the F端hrer and the Reichs Chancellor. Condition varies. Should be seen. Estimated Value ............................................................. $800 - 1,200 Ex Rosedale Collection.

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Concentration Camp Prisioner Armband. (18 x 4") This black and white printed armband reads: "Strassenbau-Kompagnie / 17" and was worn by prisioners who worked on the Camp streets. It was authorization/permission that they could be on the streets and were not to be shot. A rare armband this writer hasn't seen before. Almost new condition. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750 Ex Rosedale Collection.

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Holocaust "Star of David" Patch & Armband. (3 x 3½") A double thickness yellow cloth patch with two rows of black stitching around the edges and a small letter "K" in the center. ALSO included is a yellow Star of David insignia (2 x 2½") without letter designation and black/white stitching attached to an armband (10 x 3"). Similar bands had to be worn by all Jews in the Nazi-occupied territories. Rare. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,000 - 1,500

"Red" Triangular Political Prisioner Camp Patch. (2½") mounted on a large piece of blue/white striped prisioner's uniform material with a black on yellow "3913" Camp number above. Extremely rare and seldom available. Estimated Value ............................................................. $750 - 1,000 Ex Rosedale Collection.

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Nazi Dachau Concentration Camp "Poison Gas" Armband. (14 x 4½") This rare black/white arm band was worn by the SS camp guard who carried the Zyklon B gas cannisters and dropped them into the "showers" of the crematoria, killing the inmates below. The arm band has a black embroidered "Skull and Crossbones" insignia above a similar "Zyklon B" marking below. There are two official black camp handstamps alongside. This arm band is extremely rare as 1) only a few guards in each camp were authorized to wear it and 2) it designated the camp "Executioner" who, for reasons of morale and safety wanted to maintain his anonymity at all times. Used, but in excellent condition. Estimated Value ............................................................. $750 - 1,000 Ex Rosedale Collection.

Balfour, Arthur James. (1848-1930) British prime minister (1902-1905) and statesman. As Foreign Secretary, under David Lloyd George, he authored the Balfour Declaration of 1917, which stated "His Majesty's government view with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people…." Manuscript Letter Signed as Prime Minister on stationery engraved "10, Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W.," 2 pp, 7¼ x 4¾ in., Dec. 5, 1904. Marked "Private / Dictated" in pencil at the top. To Herbert Samuel (1870-1963), MP since 1902, later Viscount Samuel, who submitted a memorandum in 1915 suggesting that Palestine become a homeland for Jews and who was the first High Commissioner for Palestine. Balfour acknowledges Samuel's letter and adds, "I may have to communicate with you again upon the important topic to which it refers….I have received your communication and am considering it." Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 500

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Ben-Gurion, David.. (1876-1973) Founder of the State of Israel; first (1948-52) and third (1955-62) prime minister of Israel. 1962 First Day Cover commemorating the 25th anniversary of the State of Israel and of the United Jewish Appeal and a printed statement of congratulations to the UJA with an original signature, "D. Ben-Gurion," along with a certificate thanking the family of the late Arthur R. Rack for his service to the UJA "in the cause of Jewish life-saving and rebuilding." The FDC and statement signed by Ben-Gurion were formerly affixed to the certificate but have been dismounted. Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 500

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Dreyfus, Alfred. (1859-1935) Jewish artillery officer in the French army, falsely accused and convicted of treason in 1894. The Dreyfus Affair became a cause célèbre when Dreyfus was championed by Émile Zola and other intellectuals. Dreyfus was exonerated in 1906 and restored to his rank of major in the French Army. Autograph Letter Signed "A Dreyfus," one page, in French, 6¾ x 5 in., n.p., Thursday, n.d. (but Oct. 1908). To the widow of Emile Zola (he died of carbon monoxide poisoning in 1902), congratulating her on the marriage of Denise Emile-Zola, Zola's daughter by his mistress, Jeanne Rozerot (they also had a son, Jacques), to Maurice Leblond, who was secretary to French Prime Minister Georges Clemençeau. Mme. Zola, who had no children, had adopted her husband's two illegitimate children and given them her husband's name. Dreyfus writes that he (and his wife) were delighted at the good news of Denise's wedding and they send best wishes for her happiness with Leblond, whom Dreyfus knows. He sends deepest thanks for a portrait of Emile Zola which Mme. Zola sent him and says that he has decided to include it in the first volume of his letters, and also thanks her for her letters which are going to enrich his collection. Fine condition. Included is a print-out of an article about the wedding of Denise Emile-Zola which appreared in The New York Times on November 1, 1908. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,500 - 2,000

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[Dreyfus Affair] Belgian Postcards by Julio. A complete series of 31 original Belgian postcards by Julio satirizing the miscarriage of justice in the case of Alfred Dreyfus. Text in French. One has the caption, "And he was alone in defending her!" and shows Emile Zola defending "Truth," which is represented as a despairing, kneeling female figure who holds Zola's famous "J'accuse" letter, which was published on the front page of the Parisian newspaper L'Aurore on January 13, 1898. A crowd of people leans away in disapproval. Other cards depict various characters involved in the affair: Dreyfus himself., Esterhazy, Henry, etc. Truth and justice are shown shackled and fraternity, liberty, and equality are thrown into a flame. France was divided into pro-Dreyfus (mostly intellectuals) and anti-Dreyfus camps; Zola's letter brought the affair not only to the attention of France, but also to the rest of the world. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,200 - 1,500

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[Dreyfus Affair] Two Musée des Horreurs (Freak Show) Posters. Both published by V. Lenepveu, Paris, 25½ x 18¾ in. (1899). No. 4 depicts Emile Zola as "The King of Pigs," sitting on a pile of his books and smearing the map of Europe with "International Excrement." No. 5, titled "Trou de Balle" (Bullet Hole, but a slang expression for a---hole) shows the head of Fernand Labori, who served as lawyer for Dreyfus and Zola., on the head of a donkey; at left, hands can be seen loading a percussion pistol. Labori was shot and wounded during Dreyfus'1899 retrial. This poster announces the upcoming publication of two "Freak Show" numbers per week, promising a total of some 200 drawings between the Freak Show; which showed figures in the pro-Dreyfus camp as disgusting half-animal creatures, and the "Musée des Patriotes" which showed members of the anti-Dreyfus camp as patriots and heroes. Both poster have ragged edges, toning, and folds. Rare artifacts of the very important Dreyfus Affair. Estimated Value ................................................................ $750 - 950

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[Dreyfus Affair] Very Rare American Postcard. Postcard with a bust image of Capt. Alfred Dreyfuss in a decorative border, published by Stuyvesant Card Co., N.Y. At upper right corner are crossed American flags and a patriotic Eagle. Addressed to a correspondent in Vienna with a few German words on the verso. With 1899 New York and Vienna postmarks and a 2¢ stamp. Very good plus; cancellation shows through behind Dreyfus'head.

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Encyclopaedia of Israel in Pictures. Set of eight volumns, each leather-bound with a brass frontal plate. Published by Israel Publishing Co., Ltd, Tel-Aviv, 1950-51. Text in Hebrew, French and English with black and white photos. Titles consist of: The Children of Israel A Tour Through Israel Herzl Chaim Weizmann, First President of the State of Israel The Struggle For Jerusalem Feasts and Festivals in Israel Israel Reborn How Israel is Governed Edited by I. Klinov; photos by Rothenberg. All housed in a cast bronze book case with menorah bookends. all in excellent condition. A very unusual item--the first we have handled. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 600

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Rokach, Israel. (1886-1959) Member of the first Knesset; served from 1949-59. He was mayor of Tel Aviv (1936-53). Typed Letter Signed as mayor of Tel-Aviv on Municipal Corporation TelAviv letterhead, one page, in Hebrew, 9 x 5他 in., June 17, 1948. To Dr. A.Z. Eshkoly, "I hereto approve getting his letter regarding his offer to serve as manager of the municipal library 'Share Zion.'Unfortunately, there was a need to respond to the matter at a more suitable time." With translation. Jewish Jerusalem would be under attack by Arab forces for another month before Israeli forces succeeded in breaking the siege. Estimated Value ................................................................ $200 - 250

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Adams, John Quincy. (1767-1848) Sixth President of the United States. He served as minister to Holland (1794), to Portugal (1796), and to Prussia (1797) He was U.S. senator from Massachusetts (1803-1808). In 1809 he was appointed U.S. Minister to Russia and from 1815-1817 was U. S. Minister to Britain. He served as Secretary of State (1817-1825) to James Monroe, spent one term as President (1825-1829), then spent 17 years in the House of Representatives (1831-1848), where he literally died on the job. He was one of America's greatest diplomats. Aautograph Letter unsigned with holograph Free Frank on the verso, "Free John Quincy Adams S.U.S.," as U.S. senator (Washington, D.C.), Feb. 2 1804. To his brother, Thomas B. Adams, in Quincy, Massachusetts, reporting on the bitter and controversial Congressional debates over acts for the financial support of the Louisiana Purchase territory.

In part: "The inclosed sheet [not present] of the Journals of the House, will show you that they had disagreed to the first and last of the amendments proposed by the Senate to the bill for raising a revenue in Louisiana. The Senate have insisted, and appointed managers for a conference. I suspect the Senate will finally be obliged to yield in this controversy. The project as it came from the house was much more consistent, and the title of this act more wary, than it was by the amendment of the Senate. It did not show so flagrantly the violation of our Repub[lican] Principles; though in fact it carried that violation farther. I am passiv[e in] this case--having recorded my principles in the three Resolves so indignantly rejected almost a month ago. Breckenridge is now speaking on the question to strike out the 8:th section of the Government Bill;â&#x20AC;ŚOn this question too I am now passive--as my principles will require my vote against the bill in either shapeâ&#x20AC;Ś." Estimated Value ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ $8,000 - 10,000

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Arthur, Chester A. (1829-1886) 21st President of the United States (1881-1885). Civil War-date Letter Signed "C A Arthur" as Engineer in Chief and Acting Assistant Quartermaster General, one page, 8 x 6Âź in., Quarter Master General Bureau, Division Army N. York, April 22, 1861. Ten days after the first engagement of the Civil War took place at Fort Sumter, Chester Arthur writes to Major General H.B. Duryea searching for a location to assemble Army volunteers. In part: "I desire to use the arsenal in Brooklyn as a Depot for volunteers mustered into the service, and shall send Col Lansings command there as mustered providing you do not want to make other use of it." General Duryea responds on the verso that he wants to use the Brooklyn arsenal for arms and for drilling and that it can't be used for volunteer forces. Fine.

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Arthur, Chester A. Partly-printed Document Signed "Chester A Arthur" as President, one page, 10 x 8 in., Washington, March 7, 1883. The document, which is accomplished in manuscript, orders the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to an "envelope containing my letter of condolence addressed to His Majesty William Emperor of Germany, King of Prussiaâ&#x20AC;Ś." On January 21, 1883, Prince Frederick Charles Alexander of Prussia, the 81-year-old-brother of Wilhelm. had died. His last words were, "Long live the Emperor." Wilhelm I (1797-1888), was emperor of Germany (1871-88) and king of Prussia (1861-88). He became regent in 1858 when his brother, King Frederick Wilhelm IV was declared insane, and king of Prussia upon his brother's death. With Otto von Bismarck as his chancellor, Wilhelm oversaw the unification of Germany and its emergence as a European power. After the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, he received the surrender of Napoleon III at Sedan and was proclaimed emperor of Germany in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles on January 18, 1871. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,000 - 1,250

Arthur joined the New York state militia in 1858 and served until 1862. He was promoted to quartermaster general and was responsible for provisioning and housing the several hundred thousand soldiers supplied by the state to the federal cause, as well as for the defenses of New York. From 1871-78, Arthur was the Collector of the Port of New York. In 1881, he was elected Vice President under President James Garfield and when Garfield was assassinated in 1881, he succeeded to the presidency. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,200 - 1,500

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Arthur, Chester A. (1830-1886) 21st president of the United States (1881-85); he succeeded to the presidency after Garfield's assassination. Check Signed "C.A. Arthur," and executed by him, New York, June 22, 1875. Written on The Nassau Bank and paid to the order of George Hillier for $200.00. Stamp cancellation does not touch Arthur's large signature. Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 600

H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm PENNSYLVANIA TAKES OVER THE BANK OF THE UNITED STATES!

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Buchanan, James. Autograph Letter Signed "James Buchanan" as U.S. Senator, 2 pages, Washington, June 7, 1842. With Free Franked holograph address leaf. To Col. Reah Frazer in Lancaster, Pa., expressing his opposition to bringing back Martin Van Buren as the Democrats'presidential nominee in 1844. In part: "Great efforts are now being made throughout the Country in favor of Mr. Van Buren; but I think it is a general impression here that his nomination would jeopard the party. In order to succeed we must detach from the Harrison party Democrats who left us on that occasion & who would gladly return, if a new man & new issues were adopted. I do not think that the prospect for the Penna. candidate is unfavorableâ&#x20AC;Ś." Very fine. President William Henry Harrison had been the first Whig to gain the presidency. When he died after only a month in office, and John Tyler, his Vice President, took over, the Democrats started a movement to bring back Martin Van Buren in an effort to regain the office of the presidency, which they had held since 1829. Here James Buchanan advises against such a movement, and when the Democrats convened in Baltimore in May 1944, Buchanan was one of those who eroded support for Van Buren, resulting in the nomination of dark-horse candidate James K. Polk. When Polk was elected, he appointed Buchanan his Secretary of State. Estimated Value .......................................................... $2,000 - 2,500

During the years between Jackson's veto and the expiration of the charter (1832-36), Jackson had hastened the demise of the Bank by withdrawing approximately $11 million in federal funds on deposit and distributing it to various state banks. In an effort to use these funds, the various state banks extended easy credit and issued paper money freely, which touched off western real estate land speculation and inflation. To stop this, Jackson required buyers of public lands to pay only in gold or silver. This led to a run on the banks to turn in their paper money for gold and silver. The banks did not have enough gold and silver and almost half of all banks failed and closed permanently. This was the beginning of the Panic of 1837 and a depression which lasted five years. The Bank of the United States also went bankrupt in 1841. Estimated Value .......................................................... $3,000 - 4,000

H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm "GUNBOAT DIPLOMACY" RESOLVES DISPUTE WITH PARAGUAY

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Buchanan, James. Partly-printed Document Signed "James Buchanan" as President, one page, 10½ x 8 in., Washington, Mar. 19, 1857. Accomplished in manuscript. Ordering the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to "my ratification of the Treaty and separate Articles between the United States and Great Britain, relative to Central America, concluded and signed at London on the 17th of October last…." Large, bold signature. Lightly toned and a few edge chips, else fine.

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Because of the possibility of an inter-oceanic canal across Nicaragua, both the United States and Great Britain were wary of each other's presence in Central America. Great Britain had territorial claims in Belize (or British Honduras), the Mosquito Coast, and the Bay Islands. The United States had no territorial claims, but had treaties ready for ratification with Nicaragua and Honduras. The Clayton-Bulwer Treaty was negotiated in 1850 to ensure that neither country obtained exclusive control of the proposed canal. The treaty was signed and ratified by both governments, but before the exchange of ratifications, the British made a declaration that the treaty did not apply "to Her Majesty's settlement at Honduras [Belize] or its dependencies." The U.S. then followed with a counter declaration, and negotiations went on until a treaty was signed on Oct. 17, 1856, which supposedly removed the difficulties.

Buchanan, James. Partly-printed Document Signed "James Buchanan" as President, one page, 10½ x 8 in., Washington, Feb. 21, 1860. Accomplished in manuscript. Ordering the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to "a Power authorizing Lewis Cass, Secretary of State, to exchange my ratification for that of the President of Paraguay to the Convention signed at Asuncion on the 4th February 1859…." A horizontal fold runs lightly through the large, bold signature, else fine. In February 1855, the U.S.S. Water Witch had been fired upon by Paraguayan forces when it sailed without authorization into Paraguay's waters. The pilot on the American ship was killed in the incident, and relations between the two nations were thereafter very strained. In 1858, Buchanan sent James B. Bowlin, a former Missouri congressmanan, with a Naval squadron to demand redress from Paraguay. After two weeks of negotiations with Paraguayan dictator Carlos Antonio López, the dispute was resolved peacefully. The family of the slain Water Witch crewman was indemnified, and the United States received an apology and an advantageous commercial treaty with Paraguay. Gunboat diplomacy at work! Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,200 - 1,500

As one of his first acts in office, President Buchanan orders, by the present document, that the Seal be affixed to his ratification of the Treaty. But wait! This is still not the end. Other propositions and counter-propositions regarding the sovereignty of Honduras (Belize) follow, all of which are rejected. As President Buchanan notes on December 8, 1857, in his first State of the Union message to Congress, "…it has been our misfortune almost always to have had some irritating, if not dangerous, outstanding question with Great Britain. Since the origin of the Government we have been employed in negotiating treaties with that power, and afterwards in discussing their true intent and meaning. In this respect…the Clayton and Bulwer treaty has been the most unfortunate of all…." He affirms that, nevertheless, he will "not refuse to contribute to any reasonable adjustment of the Central American questions which is not practically inconsistent with the American interpretation of the treaty…." Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,500 - 2,000

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Buchanan, James. Partly-printed Document Signed "James Buchanan" as President, one page, 10 x 8 in., Washington, n.d. but 1859. Accomplished in manuscript. Ordering the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to "a Full Power to Robert M. McLane, Esqr. to negotiate a Treaty with the Republic of Mexicoâ&#x20AC;Ś." Large, bold signature. Lightly toned, else fine. Former congressman and U.S. Commissioner to China, Robert M. McLane was named U.S. Minister to Mexico by President Buchanan on March 7, 1859, during a period of revolutionary turmoil in Mexico. McLane was instructed to recognize the government of Benito Juarez, then at Vera Cruz, which he did in April. On December 14, 1859, McLane signed the McLane-Ocampo Treaty, formally the Treaty of Transit and Commerce, by which Mexico would sell the perpetual right of transit to the Isthmus of Tehuantepec to the U.S. for $4 million, only $2 million of which was to be paid immediately (the remainder to be held in the U.S. for payment to American citizens suing the Mexican government for damages). All transit would be free and Mexican troops would aid in the enforcement of the rights granted the U.S. President Juarez was willing to sign because he needed money to finance his war against the Conservative Party. President Buchanan favored the treaty but in May 1860, the U.S. Senate rejected the treaty and the convention. Because of the impending Civil War at home, McLane did not return to Mexico. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,200 - 1,500

Buchanan, James. Autograph Letter Signed "James Buchanan" as Secretary of State, one page, 10 x 8 in., Washington, February 5, 1848. Being a letter of introduction for Colonel John J. McCahen. Buchanan writes, in full: "I am intimately acquainted with Colonel John J. McCahen of Philadelphia, the bearer hereof. He informs me that he is about to proceed to Jackson, Mississippi, on business of importance to him. Col. McCahen is a gentleman of high character & much intelligence & has numerous devoted friends in the City of Philadelphia & throughout Pennsylvania. I cordially commend him to the kindness & attention of all those who may consider my recommendation of any value." Fine; a small red stain has bled from the verso of the integral blank, leaving a small spot on the recto, which does not affect the text. Boldly penned and signed. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,000 - 1,500

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[Bush, George W. and Laura]. Three hand-painted Christmas ornaments presented by President and Mrs. Bush in 2004, 2006, and 2008 to staff and friends. Each ornament is dated, numbered and signed by the artist and is in its original box which has an image of the White House on the cover and a Certificate of Authenticity laid into the inside of the cover. The 2004 (edition of 925) and 2006 (edition of 1,000) ornaments were designed and hand-painted by American folk artist Seton McGlennon. The 2008 ornament (edition of 1,000) was designed and hand-painted by Barbara Franzreb. All in excellent condition. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 600

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Carter, Jimmy. Black and white Photo Signed "J Carter," 8 x 10 in.,n.p., n.d. Picturing President Carter with Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at the time of the Sinai Accords. Carter signed boldly with a black marker in the lower border. Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 200

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Carter, Jimmy and Bill Clinton signed book. The Democratic Party - A Photographic History by Dr. Peter J. Ling. Large bold signatures of both in white Sharpie pen on inside front page. With dust jacket and in superb condition. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

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Carter, Jimmy. Signed book. The Blood of Abraham, Insights into the Middle East. Signed on the book plate on front end page. With dust jacket, very fine condition. Estimated Value .................................................................... $50 - 75

Buchanan, James. Partly-printed Document Signed "James Buchanan" as President, one page, 10 x 8 in., Washington, Aug. 4, 1857. Accomplished in manuscript. Ordering the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to "the Envelope of a letter addressed to His Majesty Dom Pedro II, Constitutional Emperor of Brazil (Mr. Meade's Credence)…." Large, bold signature. Light toning, else fine. Richard Kidder Meade (1803-1862) was a congressman from Virginia when President Buchanan appointed him minister to Brazil. He served until 1861, when the American Civil War broke out. He returned to the United States and devoted himself to the Confederacy for the last year of his life. Brazil was ruled by Dom Pedro II (1825-1891), the second and last emperor of Brazil. Dom Pedro was liberal in outlook, a champion of the arts and sciences, and a friend of renowned scholars, poets, and musicians. He ruled from 1841-1889 and was popular with his people but was ousted by a military coup in 1889. He had long pushed for the abolition of slavery, but it was not until 1888 that it was signed into law, making Brazil the last country to formally abolish slavery. Estimated Value ............................................................. $800 - 1,000

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Bush, George H.W. and Bill Clinton. Color Photograph Signed "Bill Clinton" and George Bush" and inscribed in another hand to "Adrienne Colemann / Best wishes," 9½ x 7½ in., n.d. The three Presidents are dressed for golf. The photo is housed in an 11½ x 9½ in. standing frame. Very fine. Adrienne Coleman is a former Secret Service agent. Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 500

H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm GROVER CLEVELAND AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT SIGNED - SPEECH ON GOOD CITIZENSHIP

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Cleveland, Grover. Autograph Manuscript Signed "Grover Cleveland," 2½ pages, 10 x 7¾ in., n.p., n.d. These pages are part of a speech on patriotism and holiday observance that Cleveland gave to the Union League Club of Chicago in 1907 on Washington's birthday, February 22. In this speech, the ex-President gives a lesson in civics and defines good citizenship. In part: "I indulge in no mere figure of speech when I say that our Nation--the immortal spirits of our domain--lives in us, in our hearts, and minds, and consciences. There it must find its nutriment or die. This strength more than any other, presents to our minds the impression of and responsibility of American Citizenship. The land we live in seems to be strong and active. But how fares it with the land that lives in us? Are we sure that we are doing all we ought, to keep it in vigor and health? Are we keeping its roots well surrounded by the fertile soil of living allegiance, and are we furnishing them the invigorating moisture of unselfish fidelity. Are we as diligent as we ought to be to protect this precious growth against the poison that must arise from the doing of harmony, and honesty, and industry and frugality; and are we sufficiently watchful against the deadly…pests of consuming greed and cankerous cupidity? Our answers to these questions make up the account of our stewardship as keeps of a sacred trust. The land we live in is safe so long as we are dutifully careful of the land that lives in us….If we would bestow…the care it needs, it is indispensable that we should recognize the weakness of our human nature, and our susceptibility to temptations and influences that interfere with a full conception of our obligations….there is in my mind a sober conviction that we all can and ought, to do more for the Country that lives in us, than it has been our habit to do; and that no better means to this end are at hand than a revival of pure, patriotic affection for our Country for its own sake, and the acceptance…of the virtues which Washington regarded as all that was necessary to make us a great and happy people, and which he declared to be 'the great and essential pillars of public felicity'--harmony, honesty, industry, and frugality." Boldly penned and signed in black ink. Minor soiling and some light dampstaining, not affecting legibility of the text and not touching the signature. Estimated Value .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... $6,000 - 8,000

H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm CLEVELAND ISSUES A PROCLAMATION OF NEUTRALITY PRIOR TO THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR

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Cleveland, Grover. Partly-printed Document Signed "Grover Cleveland" as President, one page, 10 x 8 in., Executive Mansion, Washington, July 27, 1896. Ordering the Secretary of State to "cause the Seal of the United States to be affixed to my proclamation in aid of the enforcement of the neutrality laws of the United Statesâ&#x20AC;Ś." Here is the text of the proclamation to which the Seal was affixed on July 27, 1896: "Whereas by a proclamation dated the 12th day of June, A.D. 1895, attention was called to the serious civil disturbances, accompanied by armed resistance to the established Government of Spain, then prevailing in the island of Cuba, and citizens of the United States and all other persons were admonished to abstain from taking part in such disturbances in contravention of the neutrality laws of the United States; and Whereas said civil disturbances and armed resistance to the authority of Spain, a power with which the United States are on terms of peace and amity, continue to prevail in said island of Cuba; and Whereas since the date of said proclamation said neutrality laws of the United States have been the subject of authoritative exposition by the judicial tribunal of last resort, and it has thus been declared that any combination of persons organized in the United States for the purpose of proceeding to and making war upon a foreign country with which the United States are at peace, and provided with arms to be used for such purpose, constitutes a "military expedition or enterprise" within the meaning of said neutrality laws, and that the providing or preparing of the means for such "military expedition or enterprise," which is expressly prohibited by said laws, includes furnishing or aiding in transportation for such "military expedition or enterprise;" and Whereas, by express enactment, if two or more persons conspire to commit an offense against the United States any act of one conspirator to effect the object of such conspiracy renders all the conspirators liable to fine and imprisonment; and Whereas there is reason to believe that citizens of the United States and others within their jurisdiction fail to apprehend the meaning and operation of the neutrality laws of the United States as authoritatively interpreted as aforesaid, and may be misled into participation in transactions which are violations of said laws and will render them liable to the severe penalties provided for such violations: Now, therefore, that the laws above referred to, as judicially construed, may be duly executed, that the international obligations of the United States may be fully satisfied, and that their citizens and all others within their jurisdiction, being seasonably apprised of their legal duty in the premises, may abstain from disobedience to the laws of the United States and thereby escape the forfeitures and penalties legally consequent thereon, I, Grover Cleveland, President of the United States, do hereby solemnly warn all citizens of the United States and all others within their jurisdiction against violations of the said laws, interpreted as hereinbefore explained, and give notice that all such violations will be vigorously prosecuted; and I do hereby invoke the cooperation of all good citizens in the enforcement of said laws and in the detection and apprehension of any offenders against the same, and do hereby enjoin upon all the executive officers of the United States the utmost diligence in preventing, prosecuting, and punishing any infractions thereof. Done at the city of Washington, this 27th day of July, A. D. 1896, and of the Independence of the United States the one hundred and twenty-first. GROVER CLEVELAND. For close to half a century, Americans had sympathized with, and even died while participating in Cuban attempts at independence from Spain. Because of Cuba's closeness to Central America and the canal which was projected to be built there, as well as American business interests in Cuba, the U.S. government closely watched events there. When the Spanish military commander, Valeriano Weyler y Nicolau, herded some 500,000 people into concentration camps, horrific stories of their abuse reached the U.S.; "yellow journalism," practiced by William Randolph Hearst's New York Journal and Joseph Pulitzer's New York World, further inflamed the public. In this atmosphere, Cleveland issued his proclamation of neutrality. It would barely hold until early 1898, when the U.S. battleship Maine was sunk in Havana harbor, and the Spanish American war began. Estimated Value .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... $6,000 - 8,000 81

H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm FRANKLIN PIERCE AFFIXES THE SEAL TO THE ELGIN-MARCY CANADIAN-AMERICAN RECIPROCITY TREATY

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Pierce, Franklin. Partly-printed Document Signed "Franklin Pierce" as President, one page, 10½ x 8 in., Executive Mansion, Washington, July 27, 1896. Ordering the Secretary of State to "cause the Seal of the United States to be affixed to the ratification of the exchange copy of the treaty between the United States and Great Britain, extending the right of fishing, and regulating the commerce and navigation between H[er] B[ritannic] M[ajesty]'s Possessions in North America and the United States, of the 5th of June last…." Small mounting remnant at left edge, affecting nothing, else fine. Pierce's large, bold signature is in black ink. Until 1846, Great Britain protected its economy and that of its empire, including Canada, with a system of preferential tariff rights; that year, however, Great Britain abrogated the Corn Laws which gave Canadian agricultural producers advantageous customs duties. The economic situation in Canada was bleak so Canada turned to the United States.for new export opportunities. Lord Elgin, who was governor general of Canada, attempted to interest Washington in a reciprocity treaty, but the U.S. saw no advantages in such a treaty until American fishermen were offered fishing rights to Atlantic fisheries north of the thirty-sixth parallel and most Canadian produce and raw materials were listed as goods reciprocally duty-free.A ten-year treaty was signed in 1854, renewable annually.The U.S. did not renew the treaty in 1866, largely because of pressure from America's protectionist circles. A primary reason for the creation of the Canadian Confederation in 1867 was the need to find new markets to sell products from British colonies. Estimated Value .......................................................... $4,000 - 6,000 82

Cleveland, Grover. Autograph Letter Signed "Grover Cleveland" as Governor of New York, on Executive Chamber stationery, 1½ pages, 7¾ x 4¾ in. To an unidentified general ("My dear General"), regarding the Red Cross. In part, "…The American Association of the Red Cross has for its object, as I understand it, the alleviation of human suffering. I very cheerfully give my support and encouragement to such an undertaking. I am much gratified by the invitation to be your guest on Evacuation day…" Fine; one mounting strip on verso of one edge of the integral leaf, affecting nothing. The American Red Cross was a fledgling organization when Cleveland wrote this letter; it was founded by Clara Barton in 1881 in Washington, D.C. Estimated Value .......................................................... $3,000 - 5,000

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Cleveland, Grover. (1837-1008) 22nd and 24th President of the United States (1885-89, 1893-97). Autograph Letter Signed "Grover Cleveland," on Bangs Stetson Tracy & MacVeach letterhead, 2 pages, 10¼ x 8 in., New York, June 26, 1889. To Mr Perry, regretting that he cannot participate in the Fourth of July celebration at Woodbury and ruminating on how that day, "the day on which a nation of brave and independent freemen was born," should be celebrated. In part, "It seems to me that the condition of American patriotism and our national pride in all we are and all that we hold meaningful may be measured by the zeal and order with which the Fourth of July is celebrated…." The ink is somewhat light and outer edges are light from previous framing; otherwise, fine. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,000 - 1,200

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Eisenhower, Dwight D. (1890-1961) 34th President of the United States (1953-1961); Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in World War II. Typed Document Signed "Dwight D. Eisenhower" as President, on The White House letterhead, one page, 10½ x 8 in., Washington, Jan. 20, 1958. Being a "Memorandum for the Director, International Cooperation Administration," approving a "Report of Presidential Determinations, pursuant to Section 103(b) of the Mutual Defense Assistance Control Act of 1951…." Very fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 700

Cleveland, Grover. Autograph Manuscript Signed "Grover Cleveland" as President, one page, 5¾ x 4¾ in., n.p., n.d. As American public opinion grows angrier at reports of Spanish atrocities, President Cleveland starts to rethink the Neutrality Proclamation which he signed on June 12, 1895, and which refused to show any preference to the insurgents who were attempting to free Cuba from Spain. Here he writes an account of the Virginius affair, which had aroused the ire of the American public some years earlier: "The Virgin[i]us affair occurred in 1873 12 years before I became President. An American vessel of that name was captured by the Spaniards on a charge of fillibustering. Her captain and some others taken on the vessel were executed at Santiago de Cuba. The matter caused extreme tension in the relations between the United States and Spain; and Spain ultimately paid an indemnity on account of what had occurred." Light toning and soiling; several contemporary ink smears. The Virginius was a former Civil War era blockade runner sidewheel steamer. It was captured off Morant Bay, Jamaica, by the Spanish vessel Tornado, and taken to Santiago de Cuba. where 53 people--crew members and passengers--were summarily court martialed on the charge of filibusterng (actively supporting the Cuban insurrectionists against Spain) and executed as pirates. Earlier attempts at filibustering had been made, including one by Narcisco Lopez in 1850 and again in 1851, assisted by Southerners who hoped Cuba would join the Union as a slave state. The second attempt resulted in Lopez'execution, as well as that of Col. William Crittenden and many other Americans. Estimated Value .......................................................... $3,000 - 5,000

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Eisenhower, Dwight D. & Mamie Doud Eisenhower. Photograph Signed as President and First Lady, 13 x 9¼ in., n.p., n.d. (1954). The First Couple stand on the ramp of Air Force One (Columbine) on August 21, 1954, on their way to Denver, Colorado. The printed inscription says, "For Sergeant Wayman I. McGarrh with appreciation of fine services at the White House and with best wishes for the future." The Columbine departed from Andrews Air Base in Washington, D.C. Photo by Abbie Rowe of the National Park Service. Fine except for a couple of minor creases at bottom and some ink skips in Mamie's signature. Handsomely matted and framed to an overall size of 19½ x 15¾ in. An uncommonly large and attractive photo of Ike and Mamie. With a dinner plate from the Columbine, engraved "D.D.E." under a floral spray on the front and on the back: "The Presidential Plane / Columbine / Washington, D.C. / May 1956 / Shenango China." Very fine. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,200 - 1,500

[Eisenhower, Dwight D. and Mamie]. Official 1955 Christmas card engraved "Seasons Greetings 1955" in gold against a blue background, below a patriotic gold eagle bearing a red, white, and blue shield and in black against a cream background below: "The President and Mrs. Eisenhower extend their best wishes for Christmas and the New Year." Matted and framed to an overall size of 15¾ x 12 in. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 600

H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm MILLARD FILLMORE RESPONDS TO NAPOLEON III'S COUP

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Fillmore, Millard. (1800-1874) 13th President of the United States (1850-53). Partly-printed Document Signed "Millard Fillmore" as President, one page, 10½ x 8 in., Washington, Feb. 16, 1852. Accomplished in manuscript. Ordering the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to "the envelope of a letter addressed to the President of France, in answer to one just received from His Excellency, relative to the causes which induced him to adopt measures to change the form of Government in that country…." Fine; tone lines from a previous framing and small tape repairs on verso of right edge, none of which affects the text or signature. Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte (1808-1873) was the nephew and heir of Napoleon I. After spending his youth in exile, he was elected president of the French Second Republic (1848-52). By means of a coup, he, ascended the throne as Napoleon III on Dec. 2, 1852. He ruled until 1870 when the French lost the Franco-Prussian War. He was both the first titular president and the last monarch of France. The revolution of 1848 swept away the government of King Louis-Philippe, but was unable to remove the conservative and monarchist interests that had supported it. These groups opposed the idea of a republican government and tried to avoid it by electing as president Louis Napoleon, whom they thought they could control. When he came to power, however, the moderate (and sometimes liberal) Louis Napoleon found himself at odds with the conservatives who remained in control of the assembly. As president of the Second Republic, he was limited by law to one term, and the conservatives intended to wait out his term and replace him with one of their own men. Louis Napoleon proposed a constitutional amendment that would allow the president to serve for more than one term, and when this was defeated in the assembly in July 1851. he staged a coup on the anniversary of his uncle's victory at the Battle of Austerlitz. The legislative assembly was dissolved and the conservatives neutralized, universal suffrage was reestablished and a plebiscite authorizing the revision of the constitution was announced. An attempted radical uprising was repressed and steps were taken to assure a majority in the plebiscite. Victory would, in any event, have been the probable outcome, as the Bonaparte name promised glory, order, and a possible solution to France's political division. The plebiscite was held on December 22 and 23, 1851, and approval of Louis Napoleon was overwhelming. A new constitution was enacted on January 14, 1852, which gave Louis Napoleon dictatorial powers and created a council of state, a senate, and a legislative assembly subservient to him. Subsequent decrees barred republicans from the ballot and throttled the press. It was clear that Louis Napoleon had become, in essence, an elected monarch. All of this was watched with some trepidation in the United States, which always hoped to see France a republic, and by President Fillmore in particular; the French president was arbitrating a financial dispute between the U.S. and Portugal, and the American people would prefer a decision from a republican leader, rather than a monarch. The situation in France soon received President Fillmore's personal attention, and the New York Times reported on February 12, 1852, that he had "received an autograph letter from Louis Napoleon expressing a desire to cultivate friendly relations with the United States." President Fillmore was quick to respond, sending his reply only four days later. Estimated Value ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ $8,000 - 12,000

H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm MILLARD FILLMORE APPROVES A TREATY WITH MEXICO

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Fillmore, Millard. Autograph Letter Signed "Millard Fillmore" as President, one page, 9 x 7½ in., Buffalo, Oct. 28, 1837. Amidst the financial crisis of the Panic of 1837, President Fillmore writes to D. E. Evans, "Enclosed I send you the receipts which I took at the Globe and the National Intelligence offices for your papers." Very fine; a couple of creases affect nothing. Boldly penned and signed. It is amazing the the President personally took the time to pay for a subscription to two newspapers for an associate, and equally amazing that he reports on this payment by sending a personal letter written in his own handwriting. David E. Evans was the accounting clerk of the Holland Land Company; in 1827, he became the local agent for the company and was known for his humane management of the company's business. The town of Evans, New York is named for him. It is located south of Buffalo and borders Lake Erie. Estimated Value ................................................................ $700 - 900

Fillmore, Millard. Partly-printed Document Signed "Millard Fillmore" as President, one page, 9¾ x 8 in., Washington, Mar. 11, 1851. Accomplished in manuscript. Ordering the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to "the Ratification and ratified copy of the Convention with the Mexican Republic for the protection of a transit way across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec…." Fine; a light horizontal fold traverses the top of the "M" and "F" in the signature. In 1842 Antonio López de Santa-Anna had given José de Garay the concession for a road, railway, or canal across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. Gaetano Moro surveyed the area and proposed a canal of 161 locks, but lack of funds and the Mexican-American war prevented any progress on the project. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the war in 1848 and U.S. negotiator Nicholas Trist attempted, with no luck, to win transit rights across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec by paying Mexico an additional $15 million. In 1850, the two countries came to a tentative agreement guaranteeing transit across the isthmus. but a sticking point was reached when the Americans wanted to have the right to intervene militarily of their own accord and not just at the behest of the Mexican government. This created antagonism and fear that the U.S. might try to annex more territory; the Mexican Senate refused to ratify the treaty and in 1851, declared the Garay concession null and void. Eventually, in 1853, with the signing of the Gadsden Treaty, the U.S. gained not only a half million square miles of territory, but also rights of transit over the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. Estimated Value .......................................................... $3,000 - 5,000

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Ford, Gerald R.. (1913-2006) 34th President of the United States (1974-1977). Book Signed and Inscribed To Ron, Gerald R. Ford Member Warren Commission in blue ink on the front end page. Report of the Warren Commission - The Assassination of President Kennedy. The New York Times Edition. Very Fine condiiton. Estimated Value .................................................................. $75 - 100

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Garfield, James A.. (1831-1881) 20th President of the United States (1881); assassinated by Charles Guiteau. Holograph envelope addressed by Garfield as a Member of Congress to Secretary of War E.M. Stanton and Free Franked by Garfield, "J.A. Garfield / MC." At lower left Garfield wrote, "Introducing Col. J.W. Burke." Garfield was first elected to Congress in 1862 while serving in the Union Army; he resigned his commission to take his seat and served through 1878. Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 400

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Grant, Ulysses S. (1822-1885) 18th President of the United States (1869-77). Document signed as President, 1p, 13 x 16½", Washington, Aug. 1, 1872. Appointing George W. Emery Supervisor of Internal Revenue. Countersigned by William A. Richardson as Acting Secretary of the Treasury. Grant's signature has faded to the point of being almost invisible, otherwise fine except for a couple of small fold holes. Matted with a portrait of Grant and framed to an overall size of 20¾ x 33¾". Estimated Value ................................................................ $200 - 300

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Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923) 29th President of the United States. A mysterious Autograph Letter Signed "W G Harding," one page, 9¼ x 8 in., n.p., n.d. Being a pencil draft of a night letter ("NL") is at upper right) to Charles E. Sawyer, his personal physician and, later, Surgeon General. In full: "Talked with Pillsbury today and he talked encouragingly. Authorities here not available to him up to noon today. He is to ask my assistance if he fails to secure relief. Said S------ attitude would not delay matters. Seemed to be helping us." Tan paper has file holes at top and one old staple, else fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $700 - 900

Harrison, William Henry. (1773-1841) 9th President of the United States (1841). Autograph Letter Signed "W.H. Harrison," one page, 8¾ x 7¾ in., Cincinnati, July 16, 1833. Addressed, "My dear sir," the letter reads, in part: "I delayed sending my wool to you to forward to Phil[adelphia] in consequence of my meeting with Mr. Walker (of the house of Clifton & Walker) who told me that he was authorized to purchase the article for a friend & that he would pay the cash for it. I sent up the sample & it is only a few days ago that he informed me that his friend would take the two…parcels only for himself …. I missed sending it up in a keel boat last week & will certainly send it to you in all this week…I am in a strait for $300 which I want you to advance on this wool. You must not refuse for really I must have it…." Good condition; moderately toned; tiny areas of paper loss at margins affecting a couple of letters, several partial fold splits, and scattered light stains. Boldly penned and signed. Written while Harrison was devoting most of his energies to running his farm in North Bend and attempting to repair his financial position, damaged by his having assumed responsibility for the unpaid debts of his sons William and Symmes and of Cincinnati friends. Harrison had returned three years earlier from Bogota, Columbia, where he had served as Minister Plenipotentiary, an appointment he had sought largely for financial reasons. Soon after arriving, however, President Jackson had him recalled. This letter was written in the quiet turmoil before the Presidential storm that would catapult him into office three years later. Estimated Value .......................................................... $2,500 - 3,500

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Harrison, Benjamin. (1833-1901) 23rd President of the United States (1889-93). Manuscript Letter Signed "Benj Harrison," on letterhead engraved 674 North Delaware Street, one page, 6¼ x 4 in., Indianapolis, June 21, 1897. To Alfred Curtin Hirst of Philadelphia, thanking him for "the copy of the memorial hymn on the death of General William Henry Harrison. I shall be glad to place it with other papers relating to him." Very good; some overall soiling and one tape repair on verso at horizontal fold. Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd President, was grandson to William Henry Harrison, the 9th President. Estimated Value ............................................................. $800 - 1,000

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Hoover, Herbert. (1874-1964) 31st President of the United States ((1929-1933). Typed Letter Signed "Herbert Hoover" in blue ink on personal letterhead, one page, 10½ x 7¼ in., Stanford University, California, Aug. 4, 1928. To Walter F. Brown in the Department of Commerce regarding the address which Hoover would give one week later accepting the Republican nomination for President. In part: "…I found myself a good deal troubled about the paragraph on the colored people. I had written the speech with the very deliberate attempt to cover all groups equally in every particular. I felt that it was undesirable to pick out any particular racial group - that it was more in their own interest to treat them as Americans…." An advance copy of the Address of Acceptance is included. In it, Hoover notes that "Equality of opportunity is the right of every American--rich or poor, foreign or native-born, irrespective of faith or color…." One paper clip mark at top edge, else fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $600 - 800

H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm ANDREW JACKSON MINIATURE WATERCOLOR ON IVORY

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[Jackson, Andrew]. Miniature Watercolor on Ivory Signed "H.Strong" at center left, 3Âž x 2Â˝ inches. Antique frame is 5 3/8 x 4 inches; written on verso is, "Andrew Jackson, Prest. U.S.A., Hero of New Orleans, painted on Ivory by H. Strong." Very fine. Howard Strong (1800-1850) was a mid-19th century artist from Illinois, best known for his portraiture. His portrait of Andrew Jackson is based on the work by James Barton Longacre, dated 1829. Longacre's portrait of Jackson first appeared in The National Portrait Gallery of Distinguished Americans (1834-1839), which he worked on with fellow artist James Herring, and which is Longacre's most well known work. The original watercolor of Andrew Jackson is now in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C. Other notable contributions of Longacre can be found in his portrait engravings in Sanderson's Biography of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence (1820). Reference: Barber, James G. Andrew Jackson: A Portrait Study. Pp. 106-109. Estimated Value ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ $9,000 - 12,000

H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm JEFFERSON SENDS THANKS FOR CUNEIFORM TABLETS

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Jefferson, Thomas. (1801-1809) Third President of the United States; author of the Declaration of Independence. Autograph Letter Signed in the text, one page, Monticello, Feb. 20 (18)17. To Dr. Samuel Mitchell: "Th: Jefferson returns his thanks to Dr. Mitchell for the print of Asiatic antiquities he has been so kind as to send him, which, however unitelligible to him, is still a curiosity. he is happy in the occasion it has prescribed of a mutual recognition of former fellowship in service, and of renewing to him the assurance of his constant esteem & respect." Dr. Mitchell, who was a physician, a United States Senator, a scientist, and a Quaker, had written to Jefferson on February 10, 1817, transmitting a print of ancient cuneiform bricks (the earliest form of manuscript communication), which had lately been brought to New York. In the same letter, Mitchell suggested a commission for settling boundaries with Great Britain. In 1788 he had been appointed one of the Commissioners to negotiate with the six nations for the purchase of lands in western New York. In 1792 he was appointed to the Chair of Natural History at Columbia College. He also helped to found the New York Literary and Philosophical Society and in 1817 was the principal founder of the Lyceum of Natural History, the forerunner of the New York Academy of Science. Accompanied by the letter's original Free Frank. The address leaf is signed, "free Th: Jefferson" and addressed in Jefferson's hand to "The honble Doctor Mitchell of Congress now at Washington." The last five words were marked through and another hand redirected the letter to New York. Very fine condition; normal folds toned on address leaf; seal tear affects nothing.

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Kennedy, John F. (1917-1963) 35th President of the United States.(1961-63); assassinated. Signature obtained three days before JFK became President-elect, 2他 x 3他 in. (Beverly Hills, California, Nov. 2, 1960). On that date, he gave an address at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on "Education: Criticism of the Republican Party." The late Marlene Mancher, who was 20 years old at the time, came to see candidate Kennedy and when she came faceto-face with him after the address, she quickly tore a check in half and ask him to sign the back. She kept the signature for the rest of her life. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 600

H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm JFK'S SUITCASE WITH ENGRAVED TIFFANY SILVER NAME TAG

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[Kennedy, John F.]. Brown leather suitcase which belonged to President John F. Kennedy and was presented by him to his brother-in-law Peter Lawford. The suitcase is 14 in x 21 in x 6他 in. Made by Super Fortress Company, it bears a Tiffany leather band holding a sterling silver luggage tag engraved "John F. Kennedy." The suitcase shows some usage, having a stain where something spilled on the lining. The bag comes with a certificate of authenticity from Dr. Bruce Foley, member of the American Political Items Collectors and of the Manuscript Society, guaranteeing that the suitcase belonged to President Kennedy. Estimated Value ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................$10,000-UP Ex Peter Lawford estate.

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Lincoln, Abraham. (1809-1865) 16th President of the United States (1861-1865). Partly-printed Document Signed "Abraham Lincoln" as President, vellum, 17¼ x 13¾ in., Washington, Mar. 10, 1863. Countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. Accomplished in manuscript. Appointing Herman Schreiner "Commissary of Subsistence of Volunteers with the rank of Captain…." Docketed by Asst. Adj. Gen. E.D. Townsend at upper left. Very good; light toning, small stains at fold edges, normal folds, one which passes horizontally through Lincoln's signature. Blue War Department seal is intact. Normal, impressive war vignettes at top and bottom. Estimated Value .......................................................... $5,000 - 6,000

[Lincoln, Abraham]. Commemorative imprint of President Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address. Black-bordered, printed by James Miller, New York, c. 1865. "With Malice Toward None; With Charity for All." Uncommon commemorative imprint, 19 x 13½ in., of President Abraham Lincoln’s visionary Address at his second Inaugural on March 4, 1865. The black-bordered mourning broadside highlights Lincoln’s intentions should the Confederate States be defeated, as was expected at the time. Lincoln considered it his favorite of all his speeches. He looks back on the conflict, its origin, the cost to both sides, and then looks to the future: "…Fondly do we hope…fervently do we prayñthat this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away…With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation’s wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan, to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace, among ourselves, and with all nations." Top left corner tip clipped; bottom left corner cleanly separated with 8" tear and expertly repaired on verso; toning; else in very good condition. Suitable for framing. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 600

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[Lincoln Assassination]. Lot of two General Orders, No. 8 and No. 9, both ordered by Colonel Emmons Clark, Head Quarters Seventh Regiment National Guard, New York, April 10 and April 15, 1865. General Order No. 8 orders that "To celebrate the anniversary of the departure of this Regiment for Washington on the 19th day of April 1861, to defend the National Capital, then in imminent danger, and in honor of the recent brilliant victories of the Union Armies, resulting in the suppression of the great rebellion, It is ordered, That the Regimental Armory be illuminated on the evening of the 19th of April, and a salute of one hundred guns be fired at 8 o'clock…" A few scattered ink spots and faint dampstaining.

Madison, James. (1751-1786) 4th President of the United States (1809-1817). Letter Signed, one page, 9¾ x 8 in., Montpellier, Aug. 10, 1833. To John H. Sherburne, thanking him for a portrait of his father. "…My recollection of the political and personal good will always experienced from Col. Sherburne gives the due value to what I offered as a token of it; and the value is enhanced by its kindred effect in reminding me of the friendship of his near connection Governor Langdon [New Hampshire statesman John Langdon, 1741-1819] for whom I always entertained the most cordial esteem and regard. For the delay of this acknowledgement of your favor, I must offer the apology of my great age, and decrepit condition, the apology to which I am obliged to recur, on other epistolary occasions." John S. Sherburne (1757-1830) served as an officer during the Rvolutionary War and later became a U.S. Congressman and judge. John H. Sherburne, to whom the letter is addressed, wrote a biography of John Paul Jones. Very good; minor toning, normal folds, and two small holes in blank areas. Despite Madison's advanced age and illness, the signature is bold. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,500 - 2,000

Following the death of President Lincoln on Apr:il 15th, General Order No. 9 was issued, cancelling No. 8: "In view of the great calamity which has befallen the Nation in the death of its bweloved Chief Magistrate, General Order No. 8…is herecountermanded. The Armory Committee will immediately drape the Regimental Armory and the Council Room of the Board of Officers with mourning, and the Committees of the several Companies are directed to drape their respective rooms with the usual emblems of mouring." Fine. The Seventh Regiment would escort Lincoln's body during his funeral procession in New York City on April 24 and 25, 1865. Estimated Value ............................................................. $800 - 1,000

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Obama, Barack. (1961 -) 44th President of the United States (2009-). Book Signed in black marker on the title page. The Audacity of Hope (New York, Crown Publishers, 2006). Some pages with creased edges and scratch on back of dust jacket, else fine. Estimated Value .................................................................... $50 - 75

H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm FRANKLIN PIERCE ALS RE ATTEMPT TO CENSURE AND EXPEL J.Q. ADAMS FROM THE HOUSE

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Pierce, Franklin. (1804-1869) 14th President of the United States (1853- 57). Autograph Letter Signed "Fr. Pierce" as U.S. Senator, 3pp, 10 x 8 in., Washington, Jan. 24, 1842. With Free Frank, "Free Frank. Pierce" at top right of holograph address panel. Pierce writes to his wife and future First Lady, Jane Pierce, about happenings in Washington and in particular, the attempt being made in the House of Representatives to censure and expel ex- President John Quincy Adams because of his insistence on presenting petitions calling for the abolition of slavery. Light toning; a oneinch fold separation and small tear in top horizontal fold, affecting three words of text; otherwise, fine. In part: "The disorderly and disorganizing scenes in the House still continue. A resolution of censure upon J.Q. Adams was introduced this afternoon, and it is supposed that an attempt may be made in the morning to expel him. This can only be done by a vote of two thirds which cannot be obtained. The expulsion of Mr. Adams, Wise & two or three others would undoubtedly add greatly to the decorum of proceedings and facilitate the dispatch of business. Good night dearestâ&#x20AC;Ś.Tuesday Evening - Mr. Marshall of Ky introduced resolutions this morning censoring Mr. Adams for presenting a petition praying for the dissolution of the Union. Mr. A. replied and defended himself with his usual ability & violence. Wise now has the floor & is playing the mad man more perfectly than Mr. Adams himself. This scene in which the worse passions are embodied in the most offensive language will probably continue for three or four days and then the whole thing go off in smoke. Adams, Wise and perhaps a few others will have gained a little additional notoriety at the expense of the character and money of the Nation and a deeper sadness will settle upon the heart of every patriot as it must after such scenes. I inclose to you Mrs. [Daniel] Websters card just to show you how these things are done under the new dynastyâ&#x20AC;Ś." After his term as President (1825-29), Adams served for 17 years in the House of Representatives (1831-48), making him the only Chief Executive to return to Congress. He was a champion of the right of petition, a right which was denied by the "Gag Rule," the Pinckney Resolution, passed in 1836 by pro-slavery members of Congress, providing that all petitions relating to slavery should be rejected. Adams fought tirelessly against this "Gag Rule," arguing that it violated the First Amendment. He was threatened more than once with censure or expulsion but year after year continued to present the many petitions against slavery which he received. In 1837, he outraged pro-slavery members of Congress by presenting a petition purported to be from 22 slaves and was saved from censure only by his verbal agility. The "Gag Rule" was re-adopted each year unti 1844 when Adams made his annual motion to repeal it and the motion was carried by a vote of 108 to 80. This important event in the history of antislavery was the work of John Quincy Adams. When John F. Kennedy was looking for political figures of strong character to feature in this book, Profiles in Courage, J.Q. Adams was one of those he chose. Estimated Value ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ $9,000 - 12,000

H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm FRANKLIN PIERCE REPORTS UPON THE BANKRUPCY ACT OF 1841

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Pierce, Franklin. Autograph Letter Signed "Frank. Pierce" as U.S. Senator, two pages, 10 x 8 in., Senate Chamber, Aug. 18, 1841. To H.H. Carroll in Concord, N.H., reporting on proceedings in the House of Representatives regarding a bankruptcy bill. Fine except for minor wrinkling and a couple of tiny edge tears; small paper loss from seal tear on address leaf affects nothing. In part: "The Bankrupt bill was laid upon the table in the House last evening by a majority of 12 votes….at a caucus last night the friends of the bankrupts took their stand & declared that…other measures should not be sanctioned until the vote of yesterday should be reconsidered & the bankrupt bill passed. This threat had the intended effect. The distributors - the Bank men - the Tariff men were all obliged to give way. The vote of yesterday was reconsidered this morning as agreed in caucus & the bill passed by a vote of 111 to 106. Thus have the Bankrupts the complete & absolute control of the legislation of the country. My impression now is that all the measures now pending will be passed under this logrolling arrangement….The attack upon me in the Argus is a great outrage. I had in a previous stage of the bill voted upon each of the questions taken on the 31st of July. On that day I was sick in bed with a physician by my side…." Enacted by Congress as a result of an unsavory round of logrolling (trading votes for promises of support for pet projects), the Bankruptcy Act of 1841 (5 Stat. 440) was repealed in 1843 after being on the books for only thirteen months. It did, however, introduce several innovations, such as allowing the debtor to declare voluntary bankruptcy, that have served as cornerstones for every federal bankruptcy law that followed. The 1841 act was the second of four federal bankruptcy laws enacted by Congress during the nineteenth century (the others were enacted in 1800, 1867, and 1898) and it followed the same general pattern. The two main forces leading to federal bankruptcy legislation were the onset of a major economic depression and political control by the conservative party (the Republicans or their predecessors, the Whigs and Federalists). The strongest support for federal bankruptcy legislation came from conservatives in the Northeast, who viewed such legislation as essential to establishing a commercial society. The most vigorous opponents were liberal lawmakers from the South and Midwest. They worried that federal bankruptcy legislation would threaten the stability of farming interests by, among other things, enabling Northern creditors to foreclose on farms during a temporary downturn. Estimated Value .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... $5,000 - 7,500

H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm FRANKLIN PIERCE ALS & FF: "THAT GRASPING MONOPOLY THE U.S. BANK"

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Pierce, Franklin. Autograph Letter Signed "Frank. Pierce" as U.S. representative, three pages, 10 x 8 in., Washington, Jan. 20, 1834. With Free Frank, "Free F. Pierce / M.C." at top right of holograph address panel. Written to Colonel John Steele, later Governor of New Hampshire, giving insight into the political intrigues within the Congress concerning President Jackson's opposition to re-chartering the Bank of the United States, and his highly controversial order that the government remove its deposits from that banking institution. Seal tear affects a couple of words of text; text and signature of medium boldness. In part: "…Do not believe that I could ever regard you as a Meddlesome advisor….In the Senate you know there is a clear majority against the Administration, Nationals & Nullifiers uniting on every question of any magnitude. Still my own opinion is that Clay's resolutions cannot be passed even there. Hostile as they are to the man who possessed the moral courage to resist & check the strides of that grasping monopoly the U.S. Bank. Still they will not trust their reputations upon the first resolution - they dare not go the length there proposed. The resolutions will finally be committed to the Committee on Finance and a report will be made with such resolutions as may unite all the opposition. Colo. Benton, Mr. Rives of Va. and Mr. Shepley have made able speeches in vindication of the course of the President & Sec'y Taney….the Monster is determined to die hard - putting on the screws every where for the purpose of frightening Congress into a recharter, by holding up before timid men (I hope the number is small) ruin & general distress, but all will not do - the Bank cannot survive - it cannot find life under a new charter. The debate is still going on in the House and will probably continue for three weeks to come, but the Members are manifestly weary of long speeches & those who occupy the floor herafter upon this question, must talk to be read not to be heard. Mr. Sec'y Taney will finally be sustained in the House by a majority of 20 votes at least….You will have noticed before this reaches you that the Legislatures of Ohio, North Carolina, New Jersey, & New York have all declared in favor of the removal of the deposits by large Majorities. And these resolutions are coming before Congress at a favorable moment. Virginia is acting in a singular manner. Such men as Chapman, Johnson, & Leigh &c. have too much influence there. The Old Dominion is certainly losing her high political character and of consequence her influence…."

In 1832, Jackson vetoed the re-charter of the Bank of the U.S. because he believed that Congress did not have the constitutional authority to create it and that it favored the Eastern elite to the detriment of the working people. Jackson withdrew some $11 million in federal funds in 1833, placing the funds in state-chartered banks. The state banks issued paper money freely and extended easy credit, touching off inflation and land speculation. Two months after Pierce wrote this letter, the U.S. Senate censured Jackson on March 27, 1834, for his action in removing the funds; however, three years later, when the Jacksonians had a majority in the Senate, the censure was expunged. In 1836, Jackson would try to restore economic order by issuing the Specie Circular, which required buyers of public land to pay in gold or silver. The end result would be the panic of 1837. Estimated Value ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................$4,000 - 5,000

H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm FRANKLIN PIERCE FEARS REPEAL OF THE BANKRUPCY ACT WILL BE DEFEATED

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Pierce, Franklin. Autograph Letter Signed "Fr. Pierce" as U.S. Senator, 2¼ pages, 10 x 8 in., Washington, Jan. 17, 1842. To H.H. Carroll in Concord, N.H., reporting on proceedings in the House to repeal the bankruptcy bill which had just passed in 1841. Fine except for a couple of tiny edge creases; small paper loss from a seal tear on the address leaf affects nothing.

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In part: "The bill for the repeal of the Bankrupt bill, after a severe struggle to get the final question, has passed the House by a majority of 22 votes. I fear that it will be defeated in the Senate. Such is at present the prospect….Our letters had better be burnt as soon as read….I received one from our friend Robinson. It seems that he was not at your caucus. I was surprised by what you say of Dr. Carter & Mr. Low….Robinson says 'some of our friends construe them (the resolutions) into a censure upon our representations to the last Legislature.'I have written him a letter in the conclusion of which I have said 'I wish you to consider this as between ourselves unless you may think proper to show it to Carroll or my friend Dr. Carter.'I hope he will show it to you."

Pierce, Franklin. Partly-printed Document Signed "Franklin Pierce" as President, one page, 10½ x 8 in., Washington, Sept. 12, 1853. Accomplished in manuscript. Ordering the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to "a full power for Mr. Buchanan to treat with Great Britain concerning Central American matters…." A horizontal fold lightly traverses the large, bold signature., else fine. Because of the possibility of an inter-oceanic canal across Nicaragua, both the United States and Great Britain were wary of each other's presence in Central America. Great Britain had territorial claims in Belize (or British Honduras), the Mosquito Coast, and the Bay Islands. The United States had no territorial claims, but had treaties ready for ratification with Nicaragua and Honduras. The Clayton-Bulwer Treaty was negotiated in 1850 to ensure that neither country obtained exclusive control of the proposed canal. The treaty was signed and ratified by both governments, but before the exchange of ratifications, the British made a declaration that the treaty did not apply "to Her Majesty's settlement at Honduras [Belize] or its dependencies."

T he Bankruptcy Act of 1841 was enacted by Congress as a result of an unsavory round of logrolling (trading votes for promises of support for pet projects) (5 Stat. 440). It was only on the books for thirteen months, being repealed in 1843. The bill for repeal, which Pierce reports in this letter, was defeated in the Senate.

The U.S. then followed with a counter declaration, and negotiations went on until a treaty was signed on Oct. 17, 1856, which supposedly removed the difficulties. It is toward the conclusion of this treaty that President Pierce gives James Buchanan the full power to treat with Great Britain and which Buchanan, as President, submitted to the Senate for ratification on Dec. 10, 1856, and ratified himself on Mar. 12, 1857. The treaty was transmitted to London for ratification by the British Government, which then insisted that the U.S. recognize a convention the British had signed with Honduras (Belize) on Aug. 27, 1856. The U.S. rejected the British clause and suggested one of its own, which the British rejected. In his First Annual Message, given on Dec. 5, 1853, Pierce states that "Embarrassing questions have also arisen between the two Governments [British and American] in regard to Central America." When James Buchanan gave his First Annual Message to Congress four years later, he referred to attempts to negotiate the same treaty, which he called "the most unfortunate of all…." Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,000 - 1,250

The 1841 act was the second of four federal bankruptcy laws enacted by Congress during the nineteenth century (the others were enacted in 1800, 1867, and 1898) and it followed the same general pattern. The two main forces leading to federal bankruptcy legislation were the onset of a major economic depression and political control by the conservative party (the Republicans or their predecessors, the Whigs and Federalists). The strongest support for federal bankruptcy legislation came from conservatives in the Northeast, who viewed such legislation as essential to establishing a commercial society. The most vigorous opponents were liberal lawmakers from the South and Midwest. They worried that federal bankruptcy legislation would threaten the stability of farming interests by, among other things, enabling Northern creditors to foreclose on farms during a temporary downturn. Estimated Value .......................................................... $4,000 - 6,000

H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm POLK AUTHORIZES AN ADDITIONAL ARTICLE TO THE CRIMINAL EXTRADITION TREATY WITH FRANCE

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Polk, James K. (1795-1849) 11th President of the United States (1845-48). Partly-printed Document Signed "James K. Polk" as President, one page, 10 x 8 in., Washington, May 6, 1845. Accomplished in manuscript. Ordering the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to "a full power authorizing William R. King to exchange the ratifications of an additional article to the recent convention between the U. States and France, for the surrender of criminalsâ&#x20AC;Ś." Fine. In the late 1700s, nations began to arrange extradition treaties among themselves. Before then, people who committed crimes were able to escape punishment by fleeing to another country. Extradition treaties provided that suspected perpetrators of certain crimes be returned to the country in which the crime was committed. This document authorizes the ratification of an additional article to the original Nov. 9, 1843 Convention for the surrender of criminals between the United States and his Majesty the King of France.

In 1844, President Tyler appointed one of Alabama's first two U.S. Senators, William Rufus DeVane King (1786-1853) as minister to France (184446), a position which had been vacant for 18 months because of the Senate's feuding with Tyler. King's primary mission in Paris was to keep King Louis Philippe from interfering with U.S. plans to annex Texas. There was some opposition in England and it was believed that France might be persuaded to join in. King, however, received a positive reaction from the French monarch and the annexation took place without opposition from any of the European powers. King was a Jacksonian Democrat who served in the U. S. House (1811-16) and spent nearly three decades in the U.S. Senate. In 1852, seven years after Polk signed this document, King was elected Pierce's Vice President. Terminally ill with tuberculosis, King went to Cuba to recuperate and, by a special act of Congress, took his oath of office there, the only nationally elected official to be sworn in on foreign soil. He returned to Alabama and died without ever assuming his duties. He was the only Vice President who never presided over the Senate. Estimated Value ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... $6,000 - 8,000

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Polk, James K. Letter Signed "James K. Polk / Speaker Ho. Repts," one page, 10 x 7½ in., House of Representatives U.S., May 10, 1838. Very fine. Marked "Duplicate," the letter is addressed to Alabama Governor Arthur P. Bagby, notifying him of the death of Alabama representative Joab Lawler. In part: "…I have the honor herewith to forward to your Excellency a certified copy of a Resolution of that House, notifying that a vacancy has occurred in the representation of the State of Alabama in this House, by the decease of the Hon. Joab Lawler." Polk was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1825 and was reelected six times; he served as Speaker of the House from 1835-39. Joab Lawler (1796-1838) served in Alabama's House and Senate before being elected in 1835 to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he served until his death. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,200 - 1,500

Polk, James K.. Partly-printed Document Signed "James K. Polk" as President, one page, 9¼ x 7¾ in., Washington, July 23, 1846. Accomplished in manuscript. Ordering the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to "the ratification of the Convention for the mutual abolition of the droit d'aubaine, &c., &c., between the U.S. and the Duke of Nasssau, concluded & signed at Berlin, 27th May, 1846…." Minor archival repair on verso at horizontal fold and right edge; one tiny tear at blank lower edge; overall, fine. The "droit d'aubaine" was a medieval practice by which all the property of a deceased foreigner, whether personal property or even his home or other real estate, was confiscated by the state, to the exclusion of his heirs. The practice was abolished in the late Middle Ages, except in France, where it continued in full force until 1791, and then was gradually modified, until it was formally abolished by law 1819. It is interesting to note that the U.S. signed treaties for the mutual abolition of the droit d'aubaine with the Grand Duchy of Hesse on March 26, 1844, with the King of Bavaria on January 21, 1845, and with Saxony on May 14, 1845, as well as this treaty on July 23, 1846 with the Duke of Nassau, who was Adolphe I, Grand Duke of Luxembourg (1817-1905). He was the last Duke of Nassau, and the fourth Grand Duke of Luxembourg. Estimated Value .......................................................... $2,500 - 3,500

H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm JAMES K. POLK ACCEPTS THE PRESIDENCY FOR MARTIN VAN BUREN

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Polk, James K.. Autograph Letter with excised signature, one page, 9¾ x 7¾ in., Columbia, Tennessee, Nov. 12, 1844. With holograph address panel. A 2 1/8 x 4½ in. section, containing Polk's signature, was cut from the letter, probably as a souvenir of the newly-elected President. Marked "Private" and written to George M. Dallas, his vice presidential running mate, during the 1844 presidential election. In part: "The returns (unofficial) are in from all the counties--except one small Democratic County--and if correctly reported we have lost this State by a majority ranging from 75 to 200 votes….the counties in the Western division of the State failed to do as well as anticipated. All now depends on New York. It is true we will succeed without New York, if we carry Louisiana & Indiana & I think we will, and either one of the states of Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland or N. Carolina. With the vote of New York - we cannot be defeated." Although Polk lost his home state of Tennessee to Henry Clay, he did, indeed, win the vote of New York and became the eleventh President. Estimated Value ................................................................ $700 - 900

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Polk, James K. [Martin Van Buren]. Autograph Manuscript with added signature, one page, 10 x 8 in. (Washington, 1836). Written by James K. Polk as Speaker of the House and directed to the leaders of Congress, announcing the election of Martin Van Buren to the Presidency. In full: "The President elect - in signifying his acceptance of the office to which he has been chosen by the people, expressed his deep sense of gratitude to them for the confidence which they had reposed in him, and requested us to convey to our respective Houses of Congress assurances that in executing the responsible duties which would devolve on him, it would be his anxious desire to maintain the honor - and promote the welfare of his country." A signature of Polk has been pasted on to the holograph manuscript. Silked for preservation and overall fine. Coming to the presidency in the face of impending economic depression and dissension over slavery, Van Buren could only hope that Congress would appreciate his every effort to preserve unity in the land. In the Senate, where the Democrats outnumbered the Whigs, he could be assured of solid support, but in the House of Representatives, where Polk presided over an argumentatie crowd of conservatives and radicals, Van Buren would meet his greatest enemies. As a firm supporter of Jackson's choice for President, Polk found much of the blame for Van Buren's subsequent actions falling on his own shoulders. He endured accusations of favoritism and partiality, not to mention heckling and challenges to a duel. Four years after Van Buren's term in office ended, Polk would become the first dark-horse candidate to be nominated for President by a major party and would go on to win the election. Estimated Value .......................................................... $4,000 - 6,000

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Reagan, Ronald. (1911-2004) 40th President of the United States (1981-89). Limited Edition Photographic Print of The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Signed "Ronald Reagan" in black felt tip at lower left, 5½ x 15 in. Numbered 58/250 and signed by photographer Tom Lamb, with a '92 copyright. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 12½ x 21 in. Excellent condition. President Reagan loved this view of his Presidential Library. Estimated Value ............................................................. $800 - 1,000

H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm FDR EXPRESSES CONCERN FOR CHURCHILL'S HEALTH

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Roosevelt, Franklin D. Typed Letter Signed as President, on pale green The White House letterhead, one page, 8¾ x 7 in., Washington, Dec. 13, 1938. To Herbert Bayard Swope, recipient of the first Pulitzer Prize for Reporting, regarding FDR's speech at Chapel Hill. "Thank you very much for that grand message you sent me…about my speech at Chapel Hill. I am awfully glad you approved so highly…." One faink mark at upper right, else fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $600 - 900

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Roosevelt, Franklin D. Partly-printed document signed and accomplished in his hand, 3 x 5½", Hyde Park, Dutchess Co., N.Y., c. 1920. Roosevelt lists four books, with their list number and price. The subject matter of the four books is "War of 1812… Confederate…Paulding…Hudson…Am. Rev." Fine; a few nicks to frame. Matted with a small portrait and framed to an overall size of 14¼ x 11¼". With a COA from the late autograph dealer Charles Hamilton on the verso. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 600

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945) 32nd President of the United States (1933-45). Typed Letter Signed as President, on pale green "The White House" letterhead, 8½ x 6¾ in., Washington, Dec. 23, 1943. To editor and journalist Herbert Bayard Swope (1882-1958), recipient of the first Pulitzer Prize for Reporting. In part: "Dear Bayard: I greatly appreciate that messsage you sent me from Florida, and want to thank you, too, for your solicitous interest in Winston Churchill. It makes me very happy to learn that he is gradually improving…." Very fine. Matted with a 7 x 4¾ in. Pach Bros. photograph of FDR and framed to an overall size of 14½ x 18½ in. Roosevelt and Churchill had met Stalin in Tehran (Nov. 28-Dec. 1, 1943) to plan the final strategy for the war against Nazi Germany and its allies. Returning from Teheran, Churchill collapsed at Eisenhower's headquarters in Tunisia with a bout of pneumonia (he had already suffered one bout in February of that year). Although the Daily Telegraph and the Morning Post reported on December 21 1943 that Churchill had been saved by penicillin (discovered by British physician Alexander Fleming), he was really saved by the new sulphonamide drug, Sulphapyridine, discovered by the German laboratory Bayer. Since the UK and Germany were at war, it was decided to give credit to the British discovery, penicillin. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,500 - 2,000

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Roosevelt, Franklin D. and Eleanor. Photograph Signed as President and First Lady, 7½" x 9½", 1941. "Christmas 1941" is printed on the lower edge of the table at which the Roosevelts sit. FDR's signature is dark; Eleanor's is a little light. The photograph was taken on July 4th by George Skaddings of the Associated Press. It shows the President and Mrs. Roosevelt on the south porch of their home at Hyde Park, New York. The President has a book in front of him and the First Lady knits as they both smile at someone or something off camera to FDR's left. According to Mary Seeley, author of Season's Greetings From the White House (Tampa, Florida: A Presidential Christmas Corporation, 2005), 404 employees of the Roosevelts received one of these signed photographs as their 1941 Christmas present. There are a couple of tiny blemishes in the background; otherwise fine and rare. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 14½ x 16¾. Ready for display. Estimated Value .......................................................... $3,500 - 4,500

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Roosevelt, Theodore. (1858-1919) 26th President of the United States (1901-1909). Autograph Letter Signed "Theodore Roosevelt" on engraved Sagamore Hill note card, Sept. 16, 1916. Addressed to "Bridger," possibly Harry St. John Bridger, British explorer and author. "Are there duplicates of the photos that the writer of the enclosed desires? If not, I suppose that at his expense they could be made? Will you direct one of your clerks to answer him? Always yours…." Fine condition; neatly encapsulated, easily removed. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,000 - 1,500

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Taft, William Howard. (1857-1930) 27th President of the United States (19-9-13); Chief Justice of the U.S. (1921-30). Autograph Letter Signed as President, on "The White House" stationery, one page, 8 x 5 in., Washington, Feb. 20, 1913. With postmarked transmittal envelope to Mr. G.M. Gest of New York City. "My Dear Mr. Gest, I know your brother who presides over the Cincinnati Art Museum. I knew your father and mother. At the instance of my brother Mr. Charles P Taft, I am writing just to give you an autograph letter. With best wishes/ Believe me/ Sincerely yours/ Wm H Taft…" Very faint fold lines; light soiling in upper left corner, not affecting contents. Very Fine. Estimated Value ............................................................. $800 - 1,200

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Taft, William Howard. Typed Letter Signed "Wm H Taft" on blind-embossed U.S. Embassy letterhead with Great Seal, London, July 5, 1922. Replying for Mrs Taft to Mrs. Fairfax regarding experiences in England. In part: "…The Reception…was a very pleasing occasion. We had to shake hands with some 3,000, many of whom were…Americans visiting in London. Our visit here…has been a strenuous one, but full of delight at the cordial and sincere welcome that we have received…." With Mrs. Fairfax'admittance card to the reception to which Taft refers. Both fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm RARE ZACHARY TAYLOR SIGNED PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENT

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Taylor, Zachary. (1784-1850) 12th President of the United States (1849-50). Partly-printed Document Signed "Z. Taylor" as President, one page, 10½ x 15 in., Washington, May 29, 1849. Accomplished in manuscript and countersigned by Secretary of the Interior Thomas Ewing ("T. Ewing"). Appointing "William W. Stickney of New Hampshire…Attorney for the United States of New Hampshire." The document has a decorative border. The vertical fold has a couple of pinholes and one tiny split, not affecting the bold signature. Beautifully matted with an engraving and plaque and framed to an overall size of 22 x 32½ in. Ready for display. Zachary Taylor had a long military career as an Indian figher and as a hero in the Mexican-American War. Letters and documents from that period can be found; however, he served only fifteen months as President and letters and documents signed by him during his presidency are rare. Only William Henry Harrison and James Garfield are rarer as President. Estimated Value .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... $3,000 - 4,000

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Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972) 33rd President of the United States (1945-1953). Menu Signed and Inscribed as President, "To Sgt. Mack McGrath / Harry S Truman," 8½ x 6½ in., n.p. n.d. (1952) The menu is embossed with a gold Presidential Seal and is engraved, "Trip of The President October 27 to November 2 Baltimore and Ohio Railroad," and has a red, white, and blue tassel. In the center is a breakfast menu. Light toning, else fine. Truman was campaigning across the country for Democratic presidential nominee Adlai Stevenson. As a result of Franklin Roosevelt's four terms (albeit the fourth was cut short by his death), the 22nd Amendment was passed in 1951, preventing any President from being elected to a third term or a second term if he had served more than two years of a previous President's term, but a grandfather clause excluded the current President from that provision. Truman, however, chose not to run again. The recipient of the menu was Sgt. Wayman McGarrh; however, President Truman misspelled McGarrh's name. Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 500

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Truman, Harry S. Typed Letter Signed "Harry S Truman" on personal, engraved letterhead, one page, 10½ x 7¼ in., Independence, Missouri, Oct. 13, 1958. To Lawrence Spivak, the founder/long-time moderator of Meet the Press, regretting that he cannot accept Spivak's invitation to appear on his program. Very fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $200 - 300

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Truman, Harry S. Typed letter signed as President, on "The White House" letterhead, 8 x 6½", Aug. 22, 1945. To Mr. Edmund Plohn, Manager of the National Theatre in Washington, D.C., hoping "to take advantage of your offer during the season." Very good; type is a little light; damp staining to right edge of matte does not touch letter. Matted with an image of Truman and framed to an overall size of 17½ x 22 in. Estimated Value ................................................................ $200 - 250

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Van Buren, Martin. (1782-1861) 8th President of the United States (1837-1841). Document Signed "M Van Buren" as Secretary of State, 12他 x 8 in., Washington, May 11, 1830. Being a handsome and uncommon copyright to F.R. Hassler for a book of logarithms and trigonometric tables. With seal at lower left. A few small edge tears in lower margin, affecting nothing. Matted to 16 x 12 in. Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 600

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Van Buren, Martin. Autograph Endorsement Signed, "I cordially concur in the preceeding. M. v. Buren," on an August 1, 1820 letter of Charles Dudley to Secretary of War John Calhoun, one page plus integral address leaf, 9他 x 7他 in. Dudley recommends Edwin Caldwell, the son of a man of "honor and irreproachable character," for an appointment in the Army. Dudley was appointed U.S. Senator to succeed Van Buren after his election as Governor of New York. Overall toning, else fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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[Washington, George]. Broadside of Washington's Farewell Address, issued upon his death. ADDRESS OF THE LATE GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON, TO THE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES, ON DECLINING RE-ELECTION TO THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT, Hartford: Hudson and Goodwin, [1800]. Large folio broadside, approximately 22遜 x 18 in. signed in print, "George Washington, United States, 17 Sept, 1796," with text in five columns, within type-ornament borders. Folds with light browning along center fold, upper left corner torn away not affecting border. Evans 38983; Sabin 101596. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,000 - 1,500

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Wilson, Woodrow. (1856-1924) 28th President of the United States (1902-10). Typed Letter Signed as President on The White House/Washington letterhead, 1p, 9 x 7", Mar. 6, 1919. To (Episcopal) Bishop James Henry Darlington in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, thanking him for a letter. "It has gratified and stimulated me very much and my heart and mind have been quickened by it…." Fine; the signature is somewhat light but quite legible. Matted with an image of Wilson and framed to an overall size of 17¼ x 23 in. Bishop Darlington served on several war-related committees; he received the Legion of Honor from France and Greece, and Serbia also awarded him decorations for his work. Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 400

[Washington, George]. Oil painting by R. Harrison, Jr., c. 18601880., 12 x 9½ in., framed to an overall size of 17 x 15 in. The portrait of Washington is after Gilbert Stuart's unfinished 1796 "Athenaeum" painting of Washington, except that Stuart showed the left side of Washington's face and Harrison shows the right side. Painting has been restored. The frame is original and was made by F. Werer Co., Inc. in Philadelphia. Harrison is listed in Davenport's Art Reference and Price Guide. Estimated Value ............................................................. $800 - 1,200

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[Washington, George]. Chromolithograph on tin by C.D. Kenney, 6¾ x 4¾ in, c. 1890-1910. A bust portrait within a laurel wreath, with "Pater Patriae" below., all within a gold frame. At lower edge is Kaufmann & Strauss Co, NY, 1355. Housed in an 11¼ x 9¼ in. wooden period frame and ready for display. Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 500

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H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm U.S. First Ladies

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Harding, Florence Kling. (1860-1924) Wife of President Warren G. Harding;; she served as First Lady from 1921 to 1923. A remarkable Autograph Letter Signed "Florence Kling Harding," 4pp, 6¾ x 5 in., n.p., n.d. (Oct. 1923). To Harding's intimate friend and senior aid, Major O.M. Baldinger, referring to his letter of Oct. 12 and discussing the famously controversial "Harding files" that she spirited away from the White House after Harding's death on August 2. In part: "…I suggest you hold all of my files until I come to Washington. As soon as I have decided where I am going to stay I will…go through them….See if you can sell my Loco [Locomobile], for really I ought to have a closed car. …Please thank Mr. Rockwell for…the stamps…I have used them long ago and a number of hundred since then. Indeed I write letters until I am nearly finished…." A postscript says, "Tell me what's going on…." Some ink brushing, else fine. President Harding died while on a transcontinental public relations tour to try to smooth over some of the damage from the various scandals (the worst being the Tea Pot Dome Scandal) which were rocking his administration. Florence's refusal to allow an autopsy aroused suspicions of the cause of death, even though the cause was officially listed as a stroke. In an attempt to protect Harding's reputation, she burned many of the files to which she refers in this letter. Estimated Value ............................................................. $700 - 1,000

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Polk, Sarah Childress. (1803-1891) Wife of President James K. Polk; First Lady (1845-1849). Signature on a 2½ x 4 in. slip with "Polk Place / Nashville, Tenn." in her hand. Laid to card. Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 200

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Roosevelt, Eleanor. (1884-1962) Wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt; First Lady (1933-1945); author; speaker, and diplomat in her own right. Typed Letter Signed "Eleanor Roosevelt" on gold-embossed The White House stationery, one page, 8¾ x 7 in., May 19, 1941. To Hungarian-born concert pianist Yolanda Mero-Orion thanking her for "the medal and citation." MeroIrion was founded the women's National Radio Committee, creating the Gold Microphone Award. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 200

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Truman, Bess. (1885-1982) Wife of President Harry S. Truman; First Lady (1945-1953). Autograph Letter Signed "Bess Truman," on embossed personal stationery, 2 pp, 8¼ x 6 in., n.p., n.d. To chanteuse Hildegarde, thanking her for her book, "…We loved having your inscription in the book and loved being in the book too…." Fine. With transmittal envelope. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

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Secret Service Officer's Collection of 402 Pins. Collected by former Secret Service agent Adrienne Coleman. The 402 brightly-colored pins depict First Lady functions and Presidential Protective Division examples, as well as special events (9/ 11), holidays, and field offices in Rome, Paris, etc. The pins were not issued for security purposes; they were issued for collecting purposes only . Several pins represent the White House; as well as various cities (for example, San Francisco by a streetcar and Dallas by a boot) and states, the G-4 summit, campaigns for Ford, Carter, Reagan, Clinton/Gore, John Paul II (50th anniversary of the UN), the Olympics, various field offices of the Secret Service, inaugurations, Fourth of July at the White House (1996, 2002), political conventions, etc. These were collected over a 16 year period (1993-2009) by Agent Coleman, who is retired from the Secret Service. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,200 - 1,800

H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm U.S. Vice-Presidents HOLOGRAPH VICE PRESIDENTIAL OATH OF OFFICE SIGNED BY DICK CHENEY

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Cheney, Dick. (1941 -) 46th Vice President of the United States. Autograph Manuscript Signed "Richard Bruce Cheney," on The Vice President letterhead, one page, 11 x 8½ in., Washington, July 13, 2002. Almost six months after he took the Oath of Office, Vice President Dick Cheney, writes out the entire oath and signs it. Pristine condition.

Cheney, Dick. Christmas Photo Signed "Dick Cheney" with a black marker in lower border, 7¼ x 9 in., n.d. The photo has a printed inscription "To Adrienne With best wishes." Adrienne Coleman was a Secret Service agent at the White House and is pictured (in the green blouse) in the photo with Dick and Lynn Cheney. Handsomely matted with the 2001 presidential and vice presidential Christmas cards, which have autopen signatures, and framed to an overall size of 30½ x 21¼ in. Very fine condition. Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 500

In full: " I Richard Bruce Cheney, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same, that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion, and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter so help me, God." Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,500 - 2,500

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H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm Statesmen and Political Leaders SALMON CHASE ALS PRESAGES THE FORMATION OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY

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Chase, Salmon P. (1808-1873) As Secretary of the Treasury under Lincoln, he directed the nation's finances during the Civil War and originated the national banking system. His disagreements with the administration led him to proffer his resignation several times before Lindoln finally accepted it in 1864. Lincoln later appointed him as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court; his portrait is on the $10,000 bill. Autograph Letter Signed "S.P. Chase," one page, 7¾ x 6¼ in., Washington, Jan. 6, 1853. To an unidentified correspondent, with excellent political content. Scattered foxing; one tape repair is visible at top edge. Matted with an engraving of Chase by Ritchie and framed to an overall size of 16½ x 21 in.; frame has a few scratches and dings. In part: "…What hinders the liberal Whigs from making common cause with the Independent Democrats? Why not form one party with the Independent Democracy vs Baltimore Democracy. True, some fogy Whigs will join the Baltimore Democrats. Let them go. Their places will be more than made good by slavery-hating Democrats….I want a real Democracy - but it must be a Democracy & bear the name, or be beaten. The people will prefer the name of Democracy without the substance - to the substance even without the name. Thanks for publishing my letter to Edgerton. He was too strong meat I see for the Republicans…."

Chase was active in the Free Soil movement of 1848, helping to draft the platform which declared "no more slave states and no more slave territory" and was was elected to the U.S. Senate on the Free Soil party ticket. He opposed the Compromise of 1850 and introduced an amendment to Douglas's Kansas-Nebraska bill affirming the right of the people of a territory to prohibit slavery if they wished; it was rejected. Sidney Edgerton, to whom Chase refers in this letter, was a delegate to the 1848 convention that formed the Free Soil party. Chase's suggestion that the liberal Whigs make common cause with the Independent Democrats presages the establishment of the Republican party, which would combine Northern Whigs, Free Soilers, members of the Know-Nothing movement, and Northern Democrats who deserted the party over the slavery issue. In January 1854, Chase co-authored with Ohio congressman Joshua Giddings "The Appeal of the Independent Democrats in Congress to the People of the United States," which was published in the New York Times and is often regarded as the earliest draft of the Republican party creed. Estimated Value .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... $2,000 - 3,000

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H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm SUPERB CONTENT LETTER RE HAMILTON-BURR DUEL, JEFFERSON, INDIANS & MORE

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Frémont, John C.. (1813-1890) American military officer, explorer; military governor of California, U.S. Senator, first presidential candidate of the Republican Party (1856), and territorial governor of Arizona. Scarce Series "A" Bond to The Memphis, El Paso and Pacific Railroad Signed "J. Frémont" on the verso, 5 x 7¾ in., 1868. Acknowledging receipt of one thousand dollars to Frémont, "payable on the surrender hereof, by the transfer of Fifty Acres of Agricultural Land…upon any of the Eight Million Acres donated by the State of Texas to the Company…." Frémont lost most of his money when the Memphis and El Paso Railroad went bankrupt. He had become the president of the company with the hopes of building a railroad line to San Diego. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 700 393

Law, Thomas. Autograph Letter Signed "T. Law," 2pp., folded sheet with integral address leaf.Washington, July 18, 1804. Address leaf torn from opening with old folds. To George Logan with reference and critique of Hamilton-Burr duel, attendance at an Indian Dance attended by President Jefferson, correspondence to James Madison about civilizing Indians, and other political activities. Signed at the bottom of the second page. Thomas Law, an Englishman who was one of Washington D.C.’s first investors, was married to Elizabeth Parke Custis, granddaughter of Martha Washington. George Logan was an American physician and U.S. Senator for Pennsylvania. Law begins his letter mentioning that he received one from Logan via noted naturalist C.S. Rafinesque, who "arrived just in time to accompany me to an Indian dance." On July 11, the first delegation of Osage Indians arrived in Washington, having been sent there from St. Louis by Meriwether Lewis. Law continues "The President [Thomas Jefferson] was there & a very great Crowd. I have been writing to Mr. Maddison a talk for the President to give the Indians recommending agriculture & a division of their lands to cultivators, this is the first step to civilization. Whilst they are only hunters, they must be constantly at war, & will in time be extirpated." Law was indeed qualified for such advice, having been a noted administrator for the East India Company. The letter continues "How happy is this Country without Colonies, large armies &c. Bonaparte would make a bad President here." Next Law addresses the Hamilton-Burr duel, which had taken place the week prior. "Hamiltons untimely fate employs all tongues. Burr is lost for ever. Let us hope that this event will render dueling disgraceful. Revenge or Cowardice bring men to the feild - for common sense & religion are against the practise…" The letter concludes with a lengthy commentary on the ill effects of war, before turning to the election of 1804 which pitted Jefferson against Charles C. Pinckney of South Carolina: "…Genl Washington & Jefferson have not encreased offices or conferred appts upon their state favorites--Adams…may be regretted by Massachusets - of what consequence is it to any State whence the President is elected. South Carolina has done wrong and should her slaves create an insurrection, very few States would willingly risque their lives & spend their fortunes to suppress it." The letter includes a postscript mentioning John Bartram, with Law asking Logan to "pray desire him to send any seeds of American plants & flowers to Lady Rumbold Southampton Harts…" Excellent content. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,500 - 2,000

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[New York Governors: Harriman, Lehman, and Rockefeller]. Approximately 250 Documents Signed as Governor of New York, engraved with New York state seal, and "State of New York Executive Chamber." Most of the documents are nominations and messages to the legislature. Condition is mostly fine, with a few very good. Herbert H. Lehman (1878-1963), Governor from 1932-1942. Over 200 partly-printed Documents Signed. Averell Harriman (1891-1986), Governor of New York from 1955-1959. Twenty-three partly-printed Documents Signed. Nelson A. Rockefeller (1958-1973), Governor from 1958-1973. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

Roy al ty ELIZABETH I MENTIONS HER FATHER, HENRY VIII, BY NAME

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Elizabeth I. (1533-1603) Considered by many to be the greatest monarch in English history; her reign (1558-1603) is referred to as The Golden Age of England. Letter Signed "Elizabeth R" as Queen of England, one page, 12 1/8 x 8 1/8 in., June 20, 1566. Light toning, else fine. To Sir Henry Sydney (1529-1586), Knight and Lord Deputy of Ireland (1565-1571), recording the receipt of gifts from the Marquis de Soria (Fernando Alvarez de Toledo), a nobleman of Spain, in exchange for allegiance to the crown. Elizabeth notes that the Marquis of Soria had hitherto been the recipient of gifts including hawks and dogs from "our late father of famous memorie King Henry VIII." She acknowledges receipt of perfumed gloves from the Marquis and promises that he will, in turn, continue to receive such gifts from her. Letters by Elizabeth I mentioning her father, Henry VIII, by name are exceedingly rare. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $25,000 - 35,000

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Elizabeth I. Large signature of Elizabeth I, Queen of England, on vellum, 2" x 3", signed "Elizabeth R", from a document. Matted with a fine 19th century engraving by W.T. Fry entitled Queen Elizabeth The Founder of our Colonial Empire. Double matted with marbled papers and archivally framed in decorative gilted frame. Overall size 22Â˝" x 15Â˝". Signature is a little light, else fine. A beautiful display item. Estimated Value .......................................................... $3,000 - 5,000 Deaccessioned from the Museum of World Treasures, Wichita, Kansas.

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H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm EARLY HENRY VIII LETTER WITH MILITARY STRATEGY FOR HIS FIRST VICTORY

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Henry VIII. (1491-1547) King of England (1509-47); in 1534, he broke with Rome over Pope Clement VII's refusal to grant him a divorce from Catherine of Aragon and, by the Act of Supremacy, became Supreme Head of the Church of England. Superb early Letter Signed "Henry R" as King, 2 pages, 12¼ x 8½ in., Calais, July 7 [1513]. To George Talbot, fourth Earl of Shrewsbury, Steward of the Household and Lieutenant of the Vanguard of the expeditionary army in France, encouraging him to proceed with the capture of Thérouanne. In part: "…We be also well content w[i]t[h] yo[u]r certificate made unto us of the state of o[u]r enemyes wherof ye be ascertained….Willing and desiring you not only substancially to loke thereunto for the suertie of yo[u]rself and of o[u]r armyes being then w[i]t[h] you. but also to slake no tyme/but w[i]t[h] all diligence to employe yo[u]rself by battery and other exploit of warre for the getting of that towne/And nowe ye knowe by espiell and taking of prison[er]s the state of that towne and of what power it is to resiste you we doubt not but ye wol endevo[u]r yo[u]rself therafter accordingly…."

Henry discusses a strategy by which the French King's army could be reduced and discouraged, namely by obtaining a letter from the Emperor withdrawing his German mercenaries from the service of Francis I ("…"thynking right expedient to w[i]t[h]drawe the sayd almayns from o[u]r enemye…if they mought be gotten…"), which, despite the Emperor's far-off position would be attempted, and in the meantime sending a copy of the Emperor's proclamation ("…considering also the censures of the churche executed by vertue and auctoritie of the popes bulles…") forbidding his German subjects to fight with the French King against the Englsh, together with "an article conteigned in the treatise latley concluded ratified sworne and confermed betwixt The Emperor and Us…" which might of themselves persuade the Germans to leave the French King's army "and come to Us." Henry also sends to Talbot "sixe lastes of gounepowder" but not any shot ("…because we knowe not the compasses ne moldes of yo[u]r orden[a]unces…"), together with a copy of the confession of a prisoner giving information about the "towne of Terwyn." Written in a fine secretarial hand, with integral address leaf. Minor archival repairs and dispatch slits, else fine. In June 1513, Henry sailed for Calais and besieged the French fortress of Thérouanne. The French force sent to relieve the town was routed at the Battle of the Spurs on August 16, and on August 22, Henry captured Thérouanne. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $45,000 - 65,000

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King Hussein and Queen Noor. (1935-1999) King of Jordan (1952-99) and his 4th wife, American-born Lisa Najeeb Halaby (1951-), who took the name Noor al Hussein.Card signed as King and Queen of Jordan, below an engraved greeting: "With our best wishes, regards and the Season's Greetings," facing a photograph of three of their children, 8 x 10 in., c. 1980s. The brown cardstock covers have an embossed crown and is bound with a green, white, and red ribibon. Very fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 450

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Victoria, Queen. (1819-1901) Her reign (1837-1901) was the longest of any British monarch. Autograph Letter Signed "The Queen" in the text, on silver-embossed Windsor Castle letterhead, one page recto/verso, with integral leaf, 7 x 4¼ in., June 15, 1854. In part: "The Queen has rec.d Lord Hardinge's letter…concerning the deaths of Lieut: Gen.l C. Turner & of Lieut. General Sir Loftus Atway--& she approves that major General Wm. Rowan sh:ld be appointed Col. of the 19th Regt…& Major Wetherall, Col. of the 84th Regt…." Minor soiling, else fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 600 Deaccessioned from the Museum of World Treasures, Wichita, Kansas.

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H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm Foreign Statesmen NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN TO BEAVERBROOK 3 DAYS AFTER MUNICH

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Chamberlain, Neville. (1869-1940) Prime minister of Great Britain (1937-1949), best known for his appeasement policy toward Nazi Germany; he signed the Munich Accord with Hitler on Sept. 29, 1938, which conceded the Sudetenland area of Czechoslovakia. Historic Autograph Note Signed "Neville," one page, 6Âź x 5 in., Oct. 2, 1938. Written to powerful newspaper baron Max Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook (1879-1964) three days after Chamberlain had traveled to Munich and signed the agreement with Hitler which was supposed to bring "peace in our time." Chamberlain writes, "My dear Max, Your note gave me great pleasure. Thank you. Yours ever Neville." The note paper, which is engraved "Chequers / Butler's Cross Aylesbury / Bucks," has a couple of small holes in blank areas and is backed by a white sheet of paper. According to A.J.P. Taylor's biography of Lord Beaverbrook, Beaverbrook had written Chamberlain on September 28, saying "My dear Neville, My faith is very great, but not so immense as my joy and delight over your rewardâ&#x20AC;Ś." (p. 385) On September 30, the headline of Beaverbrook's The Daily Express read, "Britain will not be involved in a European war this year, or next year either." On September 1, 1939, Germany invaded Poland and on September 3, Britain declared war on Germany. Estimated Value ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ $5,000 - 10,000

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Gorbachev, Mikhail. (1931 -) Last head of state of the Soviet Union, which collapsed in 1991. Photograph Signed in Russian at lower edge, 7 x 5 in., n.p., n.d. Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $200 - 250

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Jellicoe, John R. - 1st Earl Jellicoe. (1859-1935) British admiral; Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Fleet during the early part of World War I; Governor-General of New Zealand (1920-24). Autograph letter signed ("Jellicoe") as Governor-General of New Zealand, 1p, 8 x 5", Wellington, New Zealand, Sept. 8, 1921. To Oliver Dainbridge, enclosing a copy of Jellicoe's speech (present) "For The Sea Is Our Life," a review of England's traditional policy. With holograph envelope. Estimated Value .................................................................. $75 - 125

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Lenin (Vladimir Illich Ulyanov). (1870-1924) Russian revolutionary, founder of Bolshevism, and the moving force behind the October Revolution (1917). Autograph Letter, 2pp, in Russian, 6¾ x 4¼ in., n.p., c. Aug. 1915. Being a draft to an unknown correspondent, discussing preparations for the Zimmerwald conference, an international socialist conference which took place in Zimmerwald, Switzerland, September 5-8, 1915, and was attended by some 38 delegates from twelve European countries. Lenin represented the revolutionary socialists (communists) and Robert Grimm led the centrist-leaning (social democrats) socialists. Lenin criticized the pacifist tone of the Manifesto and the absence of means for opposing World War I. A few of Lenin's comments are: "[the manifesto]…is weak, almost 'Trotskyite.'It contains no word about the fight against 'chauvinism'….or opportunism….so we have a battle on our hands,….we should get 4 votes: Norway, Sweden, …., and possibly the Poles and the Dutch." Due to his participation in the conference, Lenin gained an international group of contacts and his writings became more widely known in various languages. This is an important document laying the foundation for revolution and the establishment of the Communist Party. Estimated Value .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... $6,000 - 8,000 Deaccessioned from the Museum of World Treasures, Wichita, Kansas.

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Santa Anna, Antonio Lopez de and Anastacio Bustamante. Manuscript Document Signed by Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna (1794-1876), as general, and Anastacio Bustamante (1780-1853), as Vice President of Mexico, 1Â˝ pp (one sheet recto/verso) with integral leaf, Xalapa, Oct. 29, 1829. Written to Vicente Guerreo (1782-1831), who was President of Mexico from April-December of 1829, when he was betrayed by Bustamante and executed. The document regards a manifesto to be published in the newspapers.

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Greenaway, Kate. (1846-1901) British children's book illustrator and writer. Autograph letter signed, 1p, 6 x 4 in., 11 Pemberton Gardens, Holloway, N., Nov. 21, 1881. To F.W. Wappett: "I have much pleasure in granting your request." Fine; frame has a few nicks. Matted with a reproduction of one of Miss Greenaway's charming illustrations from 1884 and framed to an overall size of 13 x 17 in. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Warhol, Andy. Signed, Inscribed and dated copy of The Philosophy of Andy Warhol with a drawing by Warhol of a Campbell soup can, on the title page. Inscribed to Paul and dated 1-16-77. Most unusual. Choice condition. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 600

Guerrero was of mixed Spanish, Amerindian, and African descent. The state of Guerrero was named after him. Bustamente would serve as president three times and Santa Anna five times. All three men were revolutionary generals. In 1829, Santa Anna was the hero of the new Mexican republic for defeating Spain in its final attempt to retake Mexico. In 1833 he would become president for the first time and in 1836 would gain a place in infamy in American history for leading a 13-day assault on the Alamo, which left all but two defenders dead. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,500 - 2,000

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Bryant, William Cullen. (1794-1878) Poet, journalist, and editor. Autograph quotation signed, 4¼ x 4½", n.p., Apr. 5, 1877. The third stanza of the poem "The Planting of the Apple-Tree," beginning "What plant we with the Apple tree? Sweets for a hundred flowery springs…." Fine. Matted with a small portrait of Bryant and framed to an overall size of 19½ x 15½ in. With a COA from the late autograph dealer Charles Hamilton on the verso. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 200

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[Cooper, James Fenimore] Pioneers. First edition, first printing of The Pioneers, the first of the Leatherstocking Tales. Two-volume set, 1823, New York, Charles Wiley, publisher. Both volumes list Clayton as printer. Two volumes, 7¼ x 4.½ (12mo), contemporary calf with gilt spines. Second volume has errata notice bound at end which begins, "In consequence of the state of the city during the fever, the PIONEERS has not received the careful revision that was desirable. Most of the time, the publisher was absent, and the proofs were not read in the usual fashion." Contemporary owner’s pen identification present in Vol. II but cut from top of title page of Vol. I. Both volumes have later owner’s handstamp on free endpapers, front blank end paper pasted down, inner hinge cracked and some foxing. Vol. I has juvenile pencil markings on versos of half title and dedication pages. Covers well rubbed. Many call The Pioneers the first American novel and Natty Bumppo the first American hero. Estimated Value ................................................................ $600 - 800

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[Cooper, James Fenimore] Precaution. (1789-1851) American author, best remembered for his sea stories and the historical novels known as the Leatherstocking Tales. First edition, first printing of Cooper's first book, Precaution. Two-volume set, New York, published anonymously by A.T. Goodrich, 1820. 7¼ x 4½ in. (12mo), contemporary full calf with gilt spines. Errata leaf in volume one; back board missing; foxing throughout; waterstains in Vol I, inner hinge cracked; 75% of rear end paper missing. Contemporary owner’s name cut from top of title page. Later owner’s handstamp facing title, with pencil bookseller’s note; same handstamp on endpapers of volume II. Finding both volumes of this first edition is rare. Estimated Value ................................................................ $600 - 800

Chandler, Raymond. (1888-1959) American novelist and screenwriter who created hardboiled detective Philip Marlowe and had an enormous influence on the modern private detective story. Autograph Sentiment Signed, "Raymond Chandler / La Jolla Sept. 16, 1949." Above, he wrote, "'A soft dollar turneth away wrath.'The Maxims of Philip Marlowe." Written in blue ink on a light tan 3 x 5 in. card. Fine. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,000 - 1,500

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Field, Eugene. (1850-1895) American writer, best remembered for children's poetry such as Wynken, Blynken and Nod, and humorous essays. Autograph letter signed, 1p, 5½ x 5¼", South Kensington, Aug. 12, 1890. To Low's Exchange, regarding his mail, and a needed address, with the comment, "My health has much improved by a visit to Germany…." He died five years later at the age of 45. Matted with a color image and framed to an overall size of 18 x 12¼ in. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

F. SCOTT FITZGERALD SIGNS HIS AUTOGRAPH FIVE TIMES!

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Fitzgerald, F Scott. (1896-1940) American author whose works represent the Jazz Age, a term which he coined. His most famous novel is The Great Gadsby. He is considered one of the twentieth century's greatest writers. Autograph Note Signed with FIVE SIGNATURES, Paris, 1926. A remarkable note saying, "I absolutely refuse to give you my autograph!" He then proceeds to sign his name four times on the front and again on the verso, 2 5/8 x 5¾ in. Truly a unique item! Estimated Value .......................................................... $6,500 - 7,500

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Heller, Joseph. First Edition of Catch-22 Signed and Inscribed on the front flyleaf, "To Jerry Broidy, who supervised my work at Time (even while I was working on this book). Thanks and good wishes. Joe Heller Oct. 19, 1961 New York (McCall's Magazine)." Simon and Schuster, New York, 1961. 443 pp. Hard covers with sunning to spine and edges; inner hinge professionally repaired. Front cover of supply dust jacket has several small edge splits. A tight copy, lightly toned throughout. Accompanied by a page with a long inscription and signature removed from Heller's book, Good As Gold: "To Jerry Broidy, Who I never thought was Jewish until I was told he was, by him, and who, thereafter, became the inspiration for much of the spiritual content contained herein. Joe Heller Nov. 18, 1985 London (69 Cadogan)." "Catch-22" in the novel refers to a military rule which invoked circular logic to prevent anyone from avoiding combat missions. It has come to mean a no-win situation, or as Webster's Dictionary defines it: "A paradox in which seeming alternatives actually cancel each other out, leaving no means of escape from a dilemma." Estimated Value .......................................................... $4,000 - 6,000

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Holmes, Oliver Wendell, Sr.. (1809-1894) Physician and writer; one of the most popular American poets of the 19th century. Autograph Letter Signed "O W Holmes,", one page, 7 x 4½ in., Boston, Dec. 7, 1886. To an unnamed man, explaining, "The lines in question are to be found in 'Poetry: A Metrical Essay'published in the first and all subsequent editions of my poetical writings." Fine. Matted with a portrait of Holmes and framed to an overall size of 13½ x 16½ in. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 200

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Lawrence, D. H.. (1885-1930) British novelist; his novels analyzed the ills of modern industrial society and the role of sex in human conduct. Autograph Letter Signed "D.H. Lawrence," one page, 6¾ x 5 in., Del Monte Ranch, Questa, New Mexico, July 15 1925. To "Seltzer," saying, "We expect to be in New York in the autumn, coming through on our way to England. I shall be able to see you then, and have a talk." Matted with a small color drawing of Lawrence and framed to an overall size of 13¼ x 17 in.; some nicks to frame. With a COA from the late autograph dealer Charles Hamilton on the verso. Thomas Seltzer was an influential small publisher in New York who published the first U.S. editions of many of Lawrence's works. Estimated Value ................................................................ $600 - 800

Lee, Harper. Inscribed and Signed copy of To Kill A Mockingbird: "To Bobby from his devoted friend and admirer, Harper Lee March 14, 1962," written in blue ink.on the first end page. J. B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia & New York, 1960. Black cloth; white text on spine only. Book condition: Very Good. No jacket. Later edition. 8 1/2 x 5 ¾ in., 255 pages. Top edge is dyed yellow. Corners are bumped. Accompanied by a notarized statement from Boby Hook, to whom the book is inscribed, explaining his family's relationship to Harper Lee's and how the book came to be signed for him; he refers to the author as "Miss Nelle" (Nelle Harper Lee). Lee's classic book won the Pulitzer prize in 1961. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,000 - 1,500

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London, Jack. (1876-1916). American novelist and adventurer. Typed Letter Signed "Jack London," one page, 11 x 8½ in., Glen Ellen, Ca., Jan. 27, 1910. To the International Press Bureau: "Your letter…inquiring about the serial rights of MARTIN EDEN has been forwarded…to me. The control of serial rights in MARTIN EDEN is vested in me. However, The Macmillan Company has already published the book, so it will have some say-so in the matter….address yourself directly to Mr. George P. Brett, President of the Macmillan Company….Any arrangement you may come to, which is satisfactory to him, will be satisfactory to me…." Normal folds and one staple mark, else fine. Estimated Value ............................................................. $900 - 1,000

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Lowell, James Russell. (1819-1891) Poet, critic, essayist, editor, and diplomat. Autograph Poem Signed ("J.R.L."), one page, 4 x 3½ in., Elmwood, Dec. 30, 1863. The 12- line poem begins "This is my picture Improved on by Rowse, The sole one my victor Allows in her house…." Matted with a closing and signature cut from a letter, "truly yours J.R. Lowell," 1½ x 2¼ in. and an image of Lowell, all framed to an overall size of 18½ x 10½ in. Fine. A COA from the late autograph dealer Charles Hamilton is on the verso. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

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Rice, Elmer. (1892-1967) Nom de plume of Elmer Reizenstein. He was the author of many plays, including "Street Scene" (made into an opera with music by Kurt Weill and libretto by Langston Hughes) and "The Adding Machine." He won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. He was blacklisted during the McCarthy era. Four letters to "Peggy" (Margarite Tucker, feminist and political activist). Two ALSs "E.L.R." (1930) and "Love Elmer" (1944). Two TLSs "Elmer" (1932 and 1933)…"It is pretty difficult in our theatre to put over a play that attempts to be something more than just entertainment…." Rare in ALS. Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 300

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Rowling, J. K.. (1965 -) British author, best known as the creator of the Harry Potter fantasy series. Book Signed in black marker on the title page of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix., First American edition, July 2003. No dust jacket; some stains on cover. Estimated Value .................................................................... $25 - 50

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Sade, Donatien, Marquis de. (1740-1814) French aristocrat, author, and libertine; the word "sadism" derives from his name. Autograph Letter Signed "le Marquis de Sade," 3pp, in French, 6¼ x 3¼ in. (Vincennes, Paris) June 23, 1777. Written during his imprisonment (he spent 32 years of his life in prisons and insane asylums), to his wife, complaining that she has delayed forwarding a letter to him, and noting with ironic resignation that his mother-in-law has again tried to deprive him of his liberty by putting impossible conditions on his release. He assures his wife that he is not deceived by the subterfuges whch she and her mother are attempting to use against him and compares his wife to an executioner tormenting a victim. He compares himself to a puppet and refers to his wife as "the puppet's partner." Fine condition; closely written. Preserved in marbled wrappers within a slipcase, green leather spine and title label. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,000 - 1,500 Sotheby's, May 15 1997, Lot 71. Realized $1304.

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Shaw, George Bernard. (1856-1950) Irish playwright and literary critic; the only person to win both the Nobel Prize for Literature (1925) and an Oscar (1938). Autograph Letter Signed with initials ("GBS"), on his printed postcard, 5½ x 3½ in., Ayot Saint Lawrence, Welwyn, Herts, Feb. 18, 1948. Responding to a request (present) to say something nice about Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, Shaw writes, "C-B was not up my street. I never met him, and have no excuse for pretending to write about him." Fine. Matted with a photo and the letter Shaw is answering and framed to an overall size of 16½ x 15¼". Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 400

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Southey, Robert and Leon Uris.. Autograph Quotation Signed "Robert Southey, Kerwick 28th March, 1837," 2¾ x 4½ in. The 1813 Poet Laureate quotes Ecclesiastes 23:22. With a typed page signed "Leon Uris" quoting from his novel Exodus, 8 x 6 in. Very fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 300

H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm "I MIGHT GET...NATIONAL PUBLICITY FOR AN AX MURDER"

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Steinbeck, John. (1902-1968) American novelist, playwright, and essayist. Typed Letter Signed "John Steinbeck" on personal stationery, one page, 7¾ x 6 in., New York, Dec. 5, 1962. After winning the 1962 Nobel Prize for Literature, Steinbeck responds to congratulations from a young man: In full: "Thank you very much for writing me. I was especially pleased to receive your congratulations. At sixteen years of age, you are a little too young to ponder the misery and cruelty that exists in the world. At your age, one should be filled with the magic and wonder and beauty of the world, not its ugliness. You'll have plenty of time to worry about those things when you are twice sixteen or even three times. I sincerely hope you someday achieve your goal to be a writer."

Steinbeck, John. (1902-1968) American novelist whose books gave expression to the social and economic tensions of the time. He won the Pulitzer Prize for The Grapes of Wrath (1939) and the Nobel Prize for literature in 1962. Autograph Letter Signed "John Steinbeck," one page, 8½ x 5½ in., n.p. (but Monte Sereno, Ca.), Dec. 17, n.y. (mid 1930s). To his publisher Robert O. Ballou about the death of Tillie Eulenspiegel, Steinbeck's Airedale, who was Charlie's predecessor: "…we were subjected to a maddening tragedy. For it developed that Tillie [who is said to have eaten a first draft of Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men] had been given ground glass. It took her two weeks to die of it….It made us very sad and quite tired….No chance of knowing who did it of course as I might get a little national publicity for an ax murder.

Signed in blue ink and triple matted with an 11½ x 8¾ in. photo of Steinbeck and a biographical plaque and framed to an overall size of 21 x 29 in. A few nicks to wooden frame but the letter is very fine. Estimated Value .......................................................... $2,500 - 3,000

I don't know whether you celebrate Christmas. If you do I hope it's a good one. We shot Santa Claus and are having him for dinner. His skin is pretty good too if the hair doesn't slip. By the way (not by the way at all of course) Mrs. O….said a check would be forthcoming on the first of December….These are my Christmas cards. Have you heard of the one C. de Mille sent last year? Beautiful reproductions of da Vinci's Last Supper with the Christus head cut out and the de Mille head stuck in….Happy New Year." Fine. Estimated Value .......................................................... $3,000 - 4,000

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Twain, Mark. (1835-1910) Nom de plume of humorist and author Samuel Langhorne Clemens. Autograph Manuscript Signed "Mark Twain," one page, Jan. 23, n.y. [c. mid 1880s]. Being the conclusion (page 4) of an article. Fine content. "shall have been established by using it in collecting a debt owed by the United States.This being merely a domestic measure with no improper intent, no purpose hostile to Christian Civilization, no office indeed, but to keep order & tranquility in our back yard, preserve our self-respect & discourage chartered piracy in our waters [in our waters is crossed out] & opera bouffe exhibitions of â&#x20AC;Śdangerous old-world militarism in our waters, would meet with a ready & cordial welcome & acceptance at the hands of the honorable the Managers & Directors of the International Law Factory, I am sure." Some edge problems were stabilized by silking the verso. Boldly penned and signed with a paraph. Twain is probably referring to literary piracy, which was an ongoing problem. He, along with Louisa May Alcott and other authors, wrote letters to various journals requesting international copyright. Canada was a particular problem for Twain, to the extent that, to circumvent piracy, he would establish temporary residency in Canada on the date one of his works was published. The Berne Convention (1886) had helped simplify copyright issues among European nations, but the U.S. continued to sanction literary piracy. The International Copyright Act (the Chace Act) of 1891, which was passed on March 3, 1891, was the first U.S. congressional act to extend limited protection to foreign copyright holders from select nations. In 1896, the American Congress joined the international copyright union, after petitions (beginning as early as 1837) directed at it by British novelists such as Benjamin Disraeli, and Charles Dickens were joined by pleas from Twain and other American writers. Estimated Value .......................................................... $3,000 - 3,500

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Twain, Mark - Samuel Langhorne Clemens. Autograph Letter Signed with a double signature, "Samuel L. Clemens / Mark Twain," 1 page, 7 x 4Â˝ in., Buffalo, Feb 14, n.y. A charming letter with a play on his pen name, to an unknown correspondent. In full: "Dear Sir: I am only too proud of the chance to help, with this the only Valentine I venture to write this day--for although I am twain in my own person I am only half a person in my matrimonial form, & sometimes my wife shows that she is so much better & nobler than I am, that I seriously question if I am really any more than about a quarter!" Somewhat faded, a few ink smears, and mounting remnants on verso. Rare content. Estimated Value .......................................................... $3,500 - 4,500

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Wallace, Lewis "Lew". (1827-1905). Union general in the Civil War, territorial governor of New Mexico, U.S. Minister to the Ottoman Empire, and author best remembered for his historical novel, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. Autographed card, "Very respectfully/Lew. Wallace/(1894)," 2 x 4½ in., taped to the front flyleaf of Volume I of his first novel and first illustrated edition of The Fair God, a Tale of the Conquest of Mexico. Boston: Houghton Mifflin and Company, 1898. Two volumes, 8¼ x5½ in., illustrated handsomely in Art Nouveau by Eric Pape (1870-1938) with 41 black and white and sepia plates with title-printed tissue protectors bound in over the full page illustrations; red, black, and white ornate first letters of each chapter as part of the nearly 300 color illustrations. Half blue morocco over blue cloth boards, spine tooled and lettered in gilt, five raised bands. Former bookseller’s pencil notes on first blank page. A fine set enhanced by Wallace’s autograph. (In the first volume is an insert from Barnaby Rudge Booksellers -ABAA states that there were only 500 copies of this first illustrated edition and this bookseller was offering the set for $850.). Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 500

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Morgan, John Pierpont. (1837-1913) American financier, banker, and art collector. Document Signed "J. Pierpont Morgan" as Trustee of the New Jersey Junction Railroad, June 30, 1886. A beautifully engraved $1,000 Bond Certificate issued in 1886 with coupons present from February 1887 to February 1986. Printed by the American Banknote Company. Ornate border with a vignette of a harbor scene with numerous ships and another showing rail and maritime traffic with a paddle wheeler sailing up the Hudson river. Signed by the company's officers, including Morgan and H.C. Fahnestock on the verso as Trustees. Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $650 - 850

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Rockefeller, John D.. (1839-1937) American oil magnate; founder of Standard Oil Company; philanthropist. Document Signed "J.D. Rockefeller" as President of Standard Oil Trust, August 10, 1886. An ornate, partly-engraved Stock Certificate for 100 shares issued to George H. Hopper. Countersigned by Henry M. Flagler as Secretary and by Benjamin Brewster as Treasurer. Brewster was one of the original trustees and one of the five original incorporators of Standard Oil. This brown, black and white variety is scarcer than the green, black and white more frequently seen. The 100-share amount is engraved several times, rather than the share amount being entered in manuscript as on the green certificates. The stub is attached, and the transfer has been completed on the reverse. Excellent signatures with no pen cancellation through them as is often found. Fine. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,800 - 2,000

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Dow, Charles H.. (1951-1902) Financial reporter who with his partner Edward Jones co-founded Dow Jones & Company and "The Wall Street Journal." Document Signed "Charles H. Dow" twice as Trustee on the verso. A $500 bond bearing 6% interest of The Amity Canal, Reservoir & Improvement Co., April 1, 1891. Very fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 300

[Field, Cyrus W.]. Souvenir section of the first trans-Atlantic telegraph cable from 1858, 4 x æ in. Banded in brass at both ends, where the core structure can be seen. Accompanied by a printed letter, datelined New York, Aug. 21st 1858, which states, "This is to certify that I have sold the balance of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable now on board of the U.S.S.F. 'Niagara'to Messrs. Tiffany & Co. Jewellers No. 550 Broadway of this city, and that the piece which accompanies this, is a genuine section thereof. Cyrus W. Field." Field (1819-1892) was the driving force behind the first trans-Atlantic telegraph cable, which was laid by the U.S.S.F. Niagara and completed on August 5, 1858. The cable broke three weeks later and lasting connections were not finalized until 1866. Tiffany & Co. bought a quantity of unused cable from Field and cut it into sections to be sold as souvenirs. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,000 - 1,500

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H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm Criminals FANTASTIC AL CAPONE LETTER ASKING FOR A TRANSFER FROM ALCATRAZ!

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Capone, Al. (1899-1947) Infamous Prohibition-era Chicago gangster named "Public Enemy Number One"; nicknamed "Scarface." Rare Typed Letter Signed "Alphonse Capone," one page, 11½x7¾ in. (Alcatraz Prison), July 3, 1936. To Sanford Bates, Federal Prisons Director in Washington, D.C., asking for a transfer from Alcatraz because he fears for his life. Capone attempts to sound learned, which only emphasizes his poor language skills. A contemporary ink smear affects the first four letters of "Alphonse," not affecting legibility. In part: (mistakes are unchanged) "I the undersigned am aware that my brethren; namely Ralph Capone has called to your attention my pledge to be transfered from this here Alcatraz and to be placed in another state penitentiary….I firmly beleiveth that my transfer will have a great affirmative and positive impact on my health. The atmosphere in Alcatraz creates tension between many prisoners. I have been especially observant of prison rules and have continously conducted myself in a gentlemanly manner which is why I earnestly hope that you will find no ubiquity in transferring me to another penitentiary. My main reason for writing this pledge is because my life is in contant danger, I have in fact received over six threats in the last three months. My health is also impaired…the cell in itself is damp and a lack of air sometimes keeps me up during the nights. I would like…a privilege which is enjoyed by many inmates…physical exercise and contact with each other in the outdoor premisses and within the outdoor respectful boundaries. Recently a rumor has risen that I have bribed a prison guard into granting me time in one of the main halls…but I refuse to leave my cell at any given time due to fear of my safety or my person being harmed. I give my word of honor that I will assume any guilt and shame for any bribes of any officials or prisoners….It shall be my earnest hope that you deem my cause with neutrality and honesty, in so doing I thank you for even considering the latter request." Capone was born in Brooklyn, New York, and early on joined street gangs, among whose members were Johnny Torrio and Lucky Luciano. In 1920, Capone went to Chicago to work for Torrio, who was a big shot in the Colosimo Mob. Torrio and Capone took over after Big Jim Colosimo was murdered and won control of bootlegging and vice in Chicago after battling the rival O'Banion gang. Torrio retired in 1925 after being seriously wounded and Capone became the boss. He controlled political campaigns and much of the police force and was ruthless in wiping out rivals; in 1929 he ordered the St. Valentine's Day Massacre of Bugs Moran's gang. Between 1925 and 1930 Capone's income was reported to be $100 million a year. Capone always managed to be out of town when murders were committed and so evaded prosecution, but by 1930 he had been named "Public Enemy Number One." In 1931 Capone was indicted on 23 counts of income tax evasion and convicted on five of the counts. He was sentenced to ten years in a federal prison and in May 1932 was sent to Atlanta State Prison, where he set himself up in style and took over as kingpin of the prison. Sanford Bates, to whom this letter is written, and Attorney General Homer Cummings decided to transfer Capone to Alcatraz, where he could wield no influence. Capone subsequently became a model prisoner in the hope of getting transferred. It was not until 1938 that Capone, who was showing syptoms of syphilis, was transferred to Terminal Island Prison in southern California to finish out his sentence. He was released in November of 1939 but was incapacitated by syphilis and died on January 25, 1947 from complications of the disease. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $10,000 - 15,000

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H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm AL CAPONE'S GOLD, MONOGRAMMED PINKIE RING

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Explorers & Inventors EVEREST ASCENT BOOK INSCRIBED TO JACQUELINE BOUVIER KENNEDY

Capone, Al. Gold pinkie ring monogrammed "AC". Worn by Al Capone and given to gangster Mickey Cohen by Ralph Capone, Al's brother, upon Al's death in 1947. The ring is a size 8. Before becoming the defacto boss of criminal activity in Los Angeles, Mickey Cohen (1913-1976) worked for Al Capone. In 1961, Mickey was convicted of income tax evasion and sentenced to 15 years in federal prison. While he was in prison, Jim Smith, Cohen's right hand man from 1956-1976, visited him and took care of things on the outside. Mickey gave Smith personal items which had belonged to Capone and other gangsters. When Cohen was released from federal prison in January 1972, Smith picked him up and was with him for the rest of his life. After Cohen's death in 1976, Smith took over most of Cohen's possessions, including paintings, clothes, jewelry, and furniture. A sworn affidavit by Jim Smith is included with this ring. Also included are copies of pages from Mickey Cohen's autobiography, Mickey Cohen: In My Own Words, which include information on Jim Smith's relationship to Cohen. Estimated Value ........................................................ $8,000 - 10,000

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Dyhrenfurth, Norman G. & James Ramsey Ullman. Book Signed "Norman Dyhrenfurth" and "James Ramsey Ullman" and inscribed by Ullman, "To Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy-whose husband, as President of the United States, took such a strong & heartening interest in our enterprise--with the many good wishes of [signuratures of Dyhrenfurst and Ullman] and the other members of the American Mount Everest Expedition of 1963." Philadelphia and New York, J.B. Lippincott Company, 1964. Hard covers; fading to edges and top and bottom of spine. Supply dust jacket with some paper loss. With numerous color and black and white plates. A good copy of the account of the first American expedition to reach the top of the world's highest peak. This was former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's copy. One of the photographs shows President Kennedy presenting the National Geographic Society's Hubbard Medal to the team upon its triumphant return. Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 500

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Bell, Alexander Graham. (1847-1922) Inventor of the telephone; pioneer in telecommunications and construction of hydrofoil boats. The bel (B) and the decibel (dB) are named for him. Autograph Letter Signed "A. Graham Bell," 4 pp, 7 x 4½ in., Salem, Mass., June 20, 1874. To deaf poet Alice C. Jennings praising her poem "Visible Speech." He writes: "It is too beautiful for a mere passing comment….I have been touched by the feeling and patterns…and surprised at the extreme beauty of some of the imagery employed…you have at last soared far beyond my reach….It is to me wonderful and inexplicable that your heart should be so full of music. Your poem on Aggasiz, though not to be ranked beside that on Visible Speech, is full of thought and beauty….You have genius and you need not fear to attempt the greatest things….Will it be convenient for you to receive a visit from me on Saturday afternoon?…." Fine.

Edison, Thomas A.. (1847- 1931) Inventor and physicist. He developed the Edison Universal Stock Printer and manufactured telegraphs until 1876. He invented the phonograph (1877), the carbon-filament light bulb (1879) and motion picture equipment. Altogether he held patents for over 1000 inventions. Autograph Note Signed "Edison," 2pp, n.p., n.d. Written in pencil to "Moore" on the customary "penny-pad" lined paper. "Dalley using same mould got a Run Out on a record from this mould. He then had printed 6 from this mould from blanks varnished in factory 3 coats all had R Outs more or less. He then varnished 6 more with 3 coats….It would seem from this Rum Outs are not in the mould and not in the Blank but in the rotten Varnishing." Dark toning but boldly written and signed. Estimated Value ................................................................ $550 - 750

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Alice C. Jennings was one of Bell's pupils in the School of Vocal Physiology and Mechanics of Speech that Bell opened in Boston in 1872. In their Education of Deaf Children (1892), Edward Gallaudet and Bell praise her poetry and mention that she "became totally deaf in childhood." Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,500 - 1,800

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Tarbell, Ida. (1857-1944) American author, Lincoln scholar, and investigative reporter. Typed Letter Signed "Ida M. Tarbell" on letterhead of McClure's Magazine, for which she wrote her muckraking articles, one page, 11 x 8½ in., New York, Feb. 17, 1904. To Gen. Herman Haupt, chief of the Military Railroads during the Civil War, declaring an interest in the political and legal questions involved in the controversy over the choice of Panama or Nicaragua for a canal. She mentions the opposition of the Trans-continental railroads, President Theodore Roosevelt ("If Mr. Roosevelt is their tool in this matter, he must be so unwittingly") and says, "…there seems to be no doubt that the Panama route will be adopted…." Slight ink brushing to signature, else fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 300

H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm Musicians

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Caruso, Enrico. (1873-1921) Italian tenor. Postcard Collage Photo showing Caruso in costume for famous roles in "Rigoletto" and "Marta" Signed "Enrico Caruso" on the picture side and Inscribed in Italian (Translation: "Sincere good wishes for my new friend.") Addressed in Caruso's hand on verso to "Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Ditson / City." With cancelled stamp and postal cachet: "Times Square Sta. NY / Dec. 30 1908." Gilt edged on all sides. Prominent music publisher Ditson and his wife Alice left large endowments for music education. Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $700 - 900

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King, Martin Luther, Jr.. (1928-1969) African American clergyman and civil rights leader. Typed Letter Signed as co-pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta Georgia, one page, 11 x 8½ in., Nov. 2, 1961. To Robert W. Thomas at Northwestern University, regretting that he cannot accept an invitation "to appear on Northerwestern University's television program, YOUR RIGHT TO SAY IT." King explains why he has to refuse the invitation. In part,: "…Because of the present temper of events in this section of the country, I have had to adopt a policy of spending more time in the south. This means that I can only accept a limited number of engagements outside the south….I have accepted the maximum number for the 1961-62 academic year…." Fine condition. The Civil Rights movement had begun to unfold and King was at its head. Because of his work and that of the members of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, the Interstate Commerce Commission banned segregation in interstate travel in November 1961, the same month that King wrote this letter. The first Freedom Ride through the South was undertaken by the Congress on Racial Equality (CORE) after the U.S. Supreme Court outlawed segregation in interstate transportation. Until his assassination on April 4, 1968, King lead the fight for racial equality. Estimated Value .......................................................... $3,000 - 5,000

Douglass, Frederick. (1817-1895) Author, lecturer, editor, abolitionist; born a slave. Signature and sentiment with date, "Very truly yours, Fred.k Douglass / 1875" on 2½ x 4½ lined paper affixed to a 4 x 6¾ in. album page. Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 500

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H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm Religio us Leaders 442

Pope Benedict XVI. (1927) Born Joseph Alois Ratzinger; 265th and current Pope. Postcard signed by Pope Benedict XVI when he was Cardinal Ratzinger, on verso. Portrait on the front of the postcard is of His Holiness John Paul II. Fine. Estimated Value .................................................................... $50 - 75

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Adler, Alfred. (1870-1937) Austrian-born psychologist, founder of Individual Psychology; considered one of the greatest influences, with Freud and Jung, on the field of modern psychology. Autograph Letter Signed "Adler," on Hotel Gramercy Park letterhead, one page, 10½ x 7¼ in., New York, Mar. 23, 1993. To George S. Denithorne, Bellefonte, Pa., recommending two of his books: "…The books I want to advise are: 'What life does mean to you'(Little Brown, Boston) and, 'Practice and theory of Individual Psychology'(Harcourt, Brace, NY). Both my books." Accompanied by the mailing envelope, postmarked the same day. Very fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $600 - 700

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[Bell, Alexander Graham] Alice C. Jennings. Autograph Letter Signed "Alice," 4 pp, 8 x 5 in. Riverbank, Oct. 16, 1934, The poet to whom Bell wrote in the previous lot writes to Nellie, "…I long ago ceased to feel any prejudice against Jews," discusses poetry and reminisces at length about Alexander Graham Bell, "…It was Dr. Bell who…accompanied me home to pour into my willing ears---or rather eyes--his plans and hopes and dreams about his great invention. He was then a poor and struggling young inventor of 24….I cannot see a telephone without recalling those talks." She also quotes Bell's reference to her as having genius. Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 300

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Carver, George Washington. (1864-1943) Educator, scientist, and agricultural innovator. Autograph Letter Signed "G.W. Carver" on Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead, one page, 11 x 8½ in., Sept. 7, 1932. To Grady Porter of the Tom Huston Peanut Company. With original mailing envelope, addressed in Carver's hand. "Thank you so much for the interesting bunch of Spanish peanuts with the Diplodice. It is interesting to note that the disease attacks the central stem first, and seems to involve the top first. I wish you would examine the roots of a number of affected plants by splitting the top root and see if any of them are black inside. …." Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $600 - 800

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Carver, George Washington. Autograph Letter Signed "G.W. Carver," on Tuskegee Normal and Industrial letterhead, 3pp, 11 x 8½ in., Oct. 17, 1931. To "My Great Spiritual boy Mr. Hardwick". In part: "Your glorious letter…wonderful the message full of the real spirit….My precious boys seem to be developing into just what we want…beginning to see more clearly what God meant when He chose you as Trail Blazer…our little family of great spirits must grow until the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man is felt throughout the world….I can do my work better since you were here. God seems to bless everything I attempt to do…." Jim Hardwick was a young white man, the son of slave owners, who heard one of the speeches Carver gave to Atlanta groups on interracial cooperation and became one of the young men Carver mentored. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 600

H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm EINSTEIN SIGNED FIRST EDITION

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Carver, George Washington. Autograph Letter Signed "G.W. Carver" on "Tuskegee Normal And Industrial Institute" letterhead, one page, recto/verso, 11 x 8½ in., Tuskegee, Alabama, August 10, 1932. To "Mr. Davis." Filing holes at top and the ink is a little light, otherwise fine. A wonderfully personal letter, illustrating the warmth and dedication Carver felt towards the students he taught for so many years: "… I am thinking about you and am so happy over your progress. Yesterday… I went into a little copse of woods…and collected some wonderfully strange and beautiful things…When I returned I found sitting on the steps awaiting me a dear boy who I met at the Univ. of Miss. when I spoke there…He is especially interested in Geology and Biology. He too has a creative mind, not so fine and clear cut as yours, but very good indeed…". Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 500

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Davy, Sir Humphry. (1778-1829) British chemist and inventor. Third person Autograph Letter Signed at the top of page one and "Davy" is written twice in the body of the letter, 2 pp plus integral leaf, 7¼ x 4½ in., n.p., n.d. "Sir H Davy returns his best thanks to Mad.lle Duvancel for the memoirs she had the goodness to bring him from M. le Baron Cuvier & the letter from M. Ampere. Sir Humphry has been absent from London and returned only yesterday. Lady Davy will call on Mad.lle Duvancel this morning and Sir Humphry hopes they may have the satisfaction of seeing her at dinner tomorrow." Georges Cuvier wrote a highly laudatory Biographical Memoir of Sir Humphry Davy. French naturalist A. Duvancel collaborated with Cuvier in studies of the flora, fauna and languages of the Indian sub-continent. Ampere was also a great admirer of Davy. Fine scientific associations. Estimated Value ................................................................ $800 - 900

Einstein, Albert. (1879-1955) Physicist who enunciated the theory of relativity; 1921 Nobel prize winner. First edition of Einstein's book The Evolution of Physics: The Growth of Ideas From Early Concepts of Relativity and Quanta, New York, Simon and Schuster, 1938. Signed in full on the first end page with "1938" in Einstein's hand. Blue cloth covers show wear; spine is sunned and interior is lightly toned and obviously used., with marginal stains on pp 84 and 85 and occasional pencil underlining. Signed by Einstein the same year it was published. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,500 - 2,000

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H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm FARADAY DESCRIBES AN EXPERIMENT

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Faraday, Michael. (1891-1867) English chemist and physicist, known for his discoveries of electromagnetic induction and of the laws of electrolysis; he invented the electric motor. Autograph Letter Signed "M. Faraday," 1½ pp, 10 x 7¾ in., Royal Institution, Dec. 28, 1846. With integral address leaf and intact black wax seal with initials "MF". To French chemist Pierre Hippolyte Boutigy (1798-1884). He thanks Boutigny heartily for a book and adds, "I always think of you and your experiments with great interest. Last June…I gave our members an experimental illustration of your beautiful subject and shewed them some of the results which you shewed me. I added one which I do not see in your book though it comes near that made by M. Dumas [French chemist Jean-Baptiste Dumas] and described p. 102; by virtue of your spheroidal state I was enabled to freeze mercury in the red hot crucible with the utmost facility. First the crucible was made (spheroidal) red hot - then some ether introduced, then solid carbonic acid - and lastly a metallic capsule holding about an ounce of mercury was dipped into the spheroidal mixture until the mercury was frozen which happened in two or three seconds. It seemed very strange to dip the liquid mercury into the red hot crucible and bring it out frozen. I am not in good condition being under the Surgeon's hands for an affection of the knee…." Fine. Estimated Value .......................................................... $2,000 - 2,200

Freud, Sigmund. (1856-1939) Austrian neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis. Autograph Letter Signed "Freud" on stationery engraved "Prof. Dr. Freud" at upper left, and "Wien, IX., Berggasse 19" at upper right, one page, in German, 9 x 5 5/8 in., Vienna, March 29, 1931. Freud responds to a letter from a young man who was thinking of becoming a doctor, and expresses interest in a trip to Greece which the young man is making with his bride. Freud has a letter from Dr. Déridère, who is the head inspector of hygiene for the prison sanitary service, in the ministry of hygiene and wants to know if the young man will meet with Dr. Déridère. He ends the letter, "With best wishes, your devoted Freud." Normal folds and minor soiling, else fine condition. Boldly penned and signed in black ink. Estimated Value .......................................................... $2,000 - 3,000 Consigned by the son of the man to whom Freud wrote.

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[Fyfe, Andrew]. A Compendium of the Anatomy of the Human Body, Philadelphia, Benjamin C. Buzby, 1810. Two volumes. approximately 6 x 4 in. each. Third American edition, intended principally for use by students. This edition is prefixed with a history of anatomy that begins with Hippocrates, followed by a description of the Ruyschian Art and Method of making preparations to exhibit the structure of the human body. "With a Representation of the Quicksilver Tray and its Appendages, Which are not in the London edition." Contemporary calf, spines gilt, red morocco lettering labels. Somewhat browned, minor wear to bindings. Contemporary writing and previous owner's name with date on flyleaf and title page of volume 1. Andrew Fyfe (1752-1824) was an anatomist who demonstrated dissection at Edinburgh University, where he won awards for his drawings. Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 500

H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm ISAAC NEWTON ACCUSES THE POPE AND PRIESTS OF WRONG-DOINGS

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Newton, Isaac. (1643-1727) English mathematician, physicist, and natural philosopher. He laid the foundation for differential and integral calculus and his work on optics and gravitation make him one of the greatest scientists the world has known. Newton also wrote widely on religion, much of which was not accessible until after his death. Specifically, he believed that God was superior in nature and substance to Christ and criticized Trinitarian dogmas, stating that the Trinity was a corruption wrongly imposed on the Church by the first Council of Nicaea in the 4th century AD. Newton did not make his beliefs widely known during his lifetime as they would have been considered heresy by the Church and he would have lost his appointments at Cambridge and as Master of the Mint. Autograph Manuscript unsigned, 2pp (one sheet recto/verso), in Latin, 7Â˝ x 6 in., n.p., n.d. A few small holes from the iron gall ink, else fine. On these pages, Newton claims that the people have been "brainwashed" into believing false doctrines. He states that the priests are using false and tricky arguments to convince their followers and accuses the pope of similar wrong-doings. "O pietatis mysterium quod iam prope per orbem universum est propagatum!â&#x20AC;ŚFalsis et subdolis rationum." Note: When this manuscript was acquired by the present consignor (over 30 years ago), he mentioned it to a local priest who was an expert in Latin. The priest said it would be a privilege to see the manuscript and translate it, but several days after receiving it, he called and angrily asked if the manuscript were a joke because of Newton's open criticism of the papacy. He should not have been surprised. In An Historical Account of Two Notable Corruptions of Scripture, a dissertation written by Newton and published in 1754, 27 years after his death, he blames "the Roman church" for many abuses in the world and accuses it of "pious frauds." This manuscript is deserving of serious study by scholars. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $45,000 - 55,000

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H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm West ern Am eri can a

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[Nobel Prize Winners in Medicine]. Ulf Svante von Euler. Seven page typescript in English of his "The Future of Pharmacology," with an ALS "USvEuler" in German, transmitting the typescript and saying his originals are lost. On letterhead of Stockholm's Physiological Institute with embossed seal showing caduceus and Asculepean symbols. Ragnar Granit. Threepage typescript in English of his Foreword to a festschrift for A.K. McIntyre. He summarizes and comments on the scientific content of the papers. He signs in full on p. 3 and writes on p. 1, "Published in 'Trends in Neurosciences. 1949'…." Karl v. Frisch. Holograph page 2 of a manuscript concerning "The Great Rose Aphid--And How it Succeeds in Reproducing Itself so Extensively." Signed Karl v. Frisch" at top of page. G.N. Hounsfield. Developed computer tomography. Holograph "Best Wishes" and signature, "Godfrey Hounsfield" on 7-page reprint of his article "Picture Quality of Computed Tomography," with illustrations of organs, and diagrams. Estimated Value ................................................................ $450 - 650

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[Custer, George A.] 1875 Account Statement Mentioning Lieut. Bradley. Account statement between two military and Indian traders: J.H. McKnight & Co and T.C. Power & Bro., one page, 14 x 8½ in., April 28, 1875. Fine. Supplying soldiers and Indians was big business on the Western frontier. This statement, issued fourteen months before the battle of the Little Big Horn, shows a credit balance of $26,114.71. The March 9th entry is "Our Draft favor Lieut. Bradley." Lt. James H. Bradley was the officer who, with Crow scouts, found the stripped and mutilated bodies of Custer's men, according to Frontier Regulars the United States Army and the Indian, 1866-1891, by Robert M. Utley. According to the book History of Montana From Wilderness to Statehood by James McClellan Hamilton, Lt. Bradley was with the forces that left Fort Shaw with Col. John Gibbon, Commander of the District of Montana, during the Yellowstone Expedition of 1876 .Lt. Bradley was in charge of the mounted soldiers and was responsible for the scouting. Hamilton states: "In a scout on May 27 Bradley discovered a large Sioux village on the Rosebud and counted 400 lodges. Gibbon estimated that it must contain a thousand warriors and decided that his army was not strong enough to warrant his attacking so large a camp." He sent messengers to General Terry who arrived on the steamer Far West with two companies of Custer's 7th Cavalry. Ten days later, "Terry, Gibbon and Custer held a conference on the steamer Far West and decided to send Custer with the 7th Cavalry up the Rosebud to follow up the trail discovered by Reno…." And the rest is history.

Note: Lt. Bradley was killed fighting the Nez Perce under Chief Joseph the following year in "The Battle of the Big Hole." Estimated Value ................................................................ $600 - 800

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H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm Colonial Americana

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1776 Philadelphia Land Indenture. One page folio, vellum, July 1, 1776. A nicely-penned indenture between Sarah Lownes and her son Joseph Lownes, most likely of the family of silversmiths, witnessed by Robert Duncan and Joseph Potts and affirmed by Tory publisher and Justice of the Peace James Humphreys. Typical folds, occasional light toning, two wax seals and paper seal of recorder. Very good and an attractive July 1776 item for display. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

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Colonial Williamsburg (Virginia). Original drawing, graphite and charcoal, of the capitol building in Williamsburg, as it looked in the early 18th century. Unsigned but by Paul W. Arnt; identified as the artist from a drawing used by American Prints, Inc. as the basis for a print in 1942 to commemorate the 1934 reconstruction of the original capitol building. 19 x 25 in.; matted to 22½ x 28 in. Condition is near excellent. Williamsburg was the capital of the Virginia Colony from 1699 to 1776 and of the Commonwealth of Virginia from 1776 to 1780. Estimated Value ................................................................ $200 - 300

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[Columbus, Christopher]. Engraving with aquatint, "Christophe Colomb" by Didal after Chaalle depicting Columbus returning to Spain in chains, surrounded by admirers, after his third voyage to the New World. c. 1790; 24¼ x 19 in.; matted to 28½ x 26 in. Paper is watermarked 1788 and the engraving style and subject matter is typical of French historical prints at the close of the 18th century. Creases in lower portion, half inch tear in border. A moving depiction of this mysterious and controversial figure. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 600

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Denial of Religious Freedom to Quakers. The Principal Acts of the General Assembly, of the Church of Scotland; Convened At Edinburgh, December 17th, 1695. Printed by George Mosman, printer to the church, Edinburgh, 1696. 32 pages,11 x 6½ in. disbound. A collection of the acts passed by the Church of Scotland meeting in assembly. The most notable is the tenth act: "Act anent Quakers," in part, "The General Assembly of this National Church for prevention of the grouth of these abominable Heresies of the Quakers, do recommend…to use all proper means for Reclaiming them, and in the case of their Obstinancy to proceed against them with the Censures of the church, and specially against the Ring-Leaders, that are Traffiquers for seduceing of others." Very Good. A scarce imprint. Estimated Value ................................................................ $200 - 300

Gold Ore Mineral Specimens. A collection of 13 specimens of gold ore mined from the following thirteen locations: Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Alaska, Georgia, Utah, Colorado, California, Iran Cr BH, Black Hills, South Dakota, Nevada, Idaho, and Alder. All five of these specimens are displayed in a custom made clear lucite presentation stand measuring 15" long and 2" high. Estimated Value ................................................................$1,500-UP

EXCELLENT CONTENT GOLD RUSH LETTER

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[Gold Rush Letter - 1850]. Three-page letter, 10 x 8 in., written by G.W. Gale, Georgetown, 60 miles from Sacramento, Dec. 12, 1860. To his father, Ephraim Gale, in Guilford, Vt. With excellent content about gold mining and miners. Some excerpts: "…Once in a while one makes a pile in a short time & if he is smart soon parts for home….I can hear it almost every day--If I had money enough I would take the next boat for the Isthmus….There is a plenty of Gold here no mistake--but few get a very larg pile in one seasons opperation. all the big piles got back to the States & are trumpeted from pole to pole while the little piles are suffered to lay unmolested…luck is not in their favor in Gold hunting. There is thousands of people in the mines and the amount of money in circulation is enormous…. any man that will work, and be prudent - if he is clear of bad habits - can generally get enough to live on…." He writes that he has been very ill and says many people have died. There is cholera in Francisco but Sacramento is healthy. "Francisco is the largest place in Callifornia and is said to be as well built as any of our Eastern cities --Some parts of the city has been burned out three times since last spring & now is built of Bricks…fire proof." He describes how the miners live in tents and often sleep on the ground, with no shelter "…we are now making preparations to go to mining again and now make calculations to follow it for a year….The mining is done mostly on the Rivers & small streams & Kanyons or Ravenes….many of which are very rich. The gold thus far has mostly been got by diging in the head of the stream and in the bank and in some places veins have been followed into the hillside and pay well. What a miner means by paying well is getting an ounce or more a day. Our company averaged six to seven oz. per week …Some days we would not get an oz. The best days work was ninety dollars apiece…." A few toned spots, else fine. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,500 - 2,000

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[Early Fairfax Family Broadside, 1793]. Small broadside offering reward signed in print by Ferdinando Fairfax, Winchester, 8x 6 inches, printed by Richard Brown, 1793. The Fairfax family was the largest land-owning family in Virginia. In part: "TEN DOLLARS. The above reward will be given to any one who, within thirty days from this time, shall give certain information of the person or persons who lately set fire to that part of the Blue Ridge which was the property of the late George William Fairfax…Shannon-Hall, Berkley County…." Lightly tanned, near fine. The broadside warns Fairfax's resentful tenants on the Virginia frontier against cutting and selling Fairfax timber. Tenants have a "duty" and "interest to assist in detecting those unprincipled men, who, regardless of every moral and sacred obligation, are continually wasting and destroying the timber, either by burning or cutting." Otherwise, they can not "expect favours at a future day." The Fairfax overseer, "Mr. Battaile Muse is directed to make strict enquiry, and to use every means of bringing to justice every offender." Muse signs in manuscript at the bottom, with a note that, "Those indebted to Mr. Fairfax for rent are Directed to Pay by the 10th of June." George William Fairfax, a longtime friend of George Washington, was Ferdinando’s uncle; and George and Martha Washington were Ferdinando's godparents. George was one of the boy's guardians. Ferdinando inherited his uncle's estates at age thirteen. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,500 - 2,000

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Mompesson, Roger - 1706 Jurist Oath. Roger Mompesson (died 1715) was one of the most eminent jurists in early 18th century colonial America. He served as chief justice in Pennsylvania, New York, and was the first chief justice of New Jersey, serving on the provincial councils of all three colonies. Colonial manuscript qualification oath of jurist signed four times by Mompesson, 2½ pages with integral leaf, 12 x 7½ in., docketed "mo/2 [April] 1706 Philadelphia, April 2, 1706. Being a judge’s qualification oath which appears to be the one used at the Provincial council meeting of April 17, 1706, when he was confirmed as chief justice. Typical of such oaths in both England and America, it swears allegiance to Queen Anne; rejects the doctrine that subjects may depose Princes who have been excommunicated by the Pope, or that any foreign powers have any jurisdiction in England or her dominions; contains a rejection of the core beliefs of Roman Catholicism; and swears to undertake to administer justice equally to rich and poor. Mompesson has signed below each of the four assertions. One of the paragraphs that has been "deleted" interestingly states: "And We do Solemnly Promise and Swear that We will be Faithful to the Right Honorable William Penn Esq. And his heirs Proprietors of Pennsylvania and Counties of Newcastle Kent and Sussex on Delaware." It is known that the Quaker Assembly persisted in refusing to grant Mompesson a salary, complaining that he was "too well affected to Penn," and also "that he drank too much," though Penn deemed him "well grounded in the law and an honest and sober gentleman." Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,200 - 1,500

H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm FIRST FRENCH EDITION OF FRANKLIN'S EXPERIENCES ET OOSERVATIONS

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[Franklin, Benjamin]. Experiences et observations sur l'electricité faites à Philadelphie en Amérique par M. Benjamin Franklin; & communiquées dans plusieurs lettres à M.P. Collinson de la Société Royale de Londres. Paris, Durand, 1752. Rare first French edition. Hardcover, 8vo. Contemporary binding, French marbled paper, showing considerable wear; spine well-worn with pieces of paper cover missing. Collates complete except for Qviii, probably a blank. Title page about 1/8" short. Light foxing. Sabine, 25505 (for the original English edition published in 1751). After a bad translation of Franklin's book came into the possession of the great French naturalist Buffon, he ordered Thomas-François d'Alibard to make a better translation. It became the reference book for those interested in electricity. Estimated Value .......................................................... $2,500 - 3,500

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[American Revolution] Minutes of the Rhode Island General Assembly, December, 1776. 44-page Folio booklet of the "General Assembly of the Governor and Company of the State of RhodeIsland and Providence Plantations, begun and holden, by Adjournment, at Providence, within and for the said State, on Monday the Twenty-third Day of December, in the Year of our Lord, One Thousand, Seven Hundred and Seventy-six." This booklet contains the minutes and resolutions passed at the General Assembly. Entries include: "Officers Chosen for the Militia, Officers for the Brigade, Allowance of Provisions to the Troops in this State, Colonels of Militia, etc. empowered to hold Courts-Martial, Allowance to the Members of the Council of War, Regulation of Wages, etc. to the Militia when called on actual Duty," and much more. Light to moderate browning, minor foxing, disbound, a few areas of paper loss on covers. A very interesting and important document providing endless information about Rhode Island in the Revolutionary War!. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,000 - 1,500 Ex Paul Richards Estate Auction Part II, May 21, 1994 lot 237; Deaccessioned from the Museum of World Treasures, Wichita, Kansas.

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Pickering, Timothy. (1745-1829) Quartermaster in the Revolutionary War; Postmaster Gerneral, Secretary of War, Secretary of State, U.S. Senator and Congressman. Autograph Document signed in the text, 5¾ x 8 in., Jan. 28, 1783. An attractive receipt in Pickering's hand "for pay as waggoner." Also included is a receipt for ten shillings received of Pickering for the making of a coffin. Two pieces. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 200

H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm War of 1812

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Decatur, Stephen. (1779-1820) American naval officer; conspicuous for gallantry in the War with Tripoli and the War of 1812. After peace was declared with Great Britain, Decatur commanded the US Mediterranean Squadron and secured the final treaty of peace with the Barbary Powers. From 1816 to 1820 he was Navy Commissioner. He received the thanks of Congress and a sword for his service before Tripoli and a gold medal for distinguished service in the War of 1812. He was killed in a duel with Naval officer James Barron. Address panel of an integral leaf with an ncommon Free-Frank, "S Decatur" as Navy Commissioner. "Washington City" postmark; stamped FREE." Addressed to Thomas Willing (1731-1821), who was the first president of the Bank of America. With a Chappel engraving of Decatur. Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

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Confederate Congressional Act Prohibiting Trade With Occupied Confederate Ports. Manuscript Document Signed "Jasper S. Whiting Major & A.A.G," one page, approximately 10 x 8 in., April 19, 1862. In part: "… it shall be unlawful for any person either by himself or his agent, or in any manner whatever, to transport to any port or place in the Confederate States, which may be at the time in the possession of the enemy, or to sell therein, any cotton, tobacco, sugar, rice, molasses, syrup, or naval stores…. the party or parties offending shall forfeit and pay the Confederate States the value of the article sold or transported." Very Good. Estimated Value ................................................................ $200 - 300

Farragut, David. (1801-70) Rank of Admiral was created for him by the U.S. Congress to honor his achievements during the Civil War. Autograph Letter Signed "D.G. Farragut / Captain," 2pp (one page recto verso), 12 x 7¼ in., U.S. Steam Sloop Brooklyn, Norfolk Navy Yark, Aug. 6, 1860. To Isaac Toucey, Secretary of the Navy (1792-1869), asking for "…a favor of importance to me personally, as well as to the service…to withdraw my 1st Lieut. or exchange him, either will suit me, I have borne with, Lieut Doyle… longer than anyone else would have done….Lieut Doyle, does not possess the first requisite for an Executive office, he has neither the information or the industry necessary for the position, and at my time of life to have these duties forced upon me, is perhaps more than I am able to bear…." Much more content. Uneven right margin on verso affects several letters, including the "t" in "Farragut"; easily read and boldly signed. Estimated Value ................................................................ $600 - 800

GENERAL KEARNY ALS WRITTEN NOT LONG BEFORE HIS DEATH

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Kearny, Phillip. (1815-1862) Union general killed when he inadvertently rode into enemy lines at Chantilly. War-date Autograph Letter Signed "Phill.," 4pp (2 sides on one folded sheet), 8 x 5 in. Harrison's Landing (Va.), July 29, 1862. To "My dear John," sharing his feelings about a mutual acquaintance named Watts. Signed vertically along the left margin of the first page, due to lack of space on the last page. The two halves of the folded sheet are separated; otherwise, very fine. This letter was written about a month before Kearny's death. Estimated Value .......................................................... $2,000 - 3,000

H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm ROBERT E. LEE RECEIVES A MANUSCRIPT COPY OF GENERAL ORDER NO. 9

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Lee, Robert E. (1807-1870) Legendary Confederate general. Autograph Letter Signed "R E Lee" as president of Washington College, one page, 8¼ x 8¼ in., Lexington, Va., Dec. 7, 1869. To Mr. B.B. Euston of Macon, Georgia. In full: "I rec.d by Express yesterday a copy of the last order issued to the Army of N Virginia at Appomattox Ct House, handsomely framed & illustrated, on which it was stated that it had been executed at your Commercial College by yourself; & I presume that I am indebted to you for it. It does great credit to your Institution & Skill, & is a very handsome specimen of penmanship. I am very much obliged to you for this token of remembrance & am very resp[ectfull]y. Your obt servt R E Lee." Light soiling and small paper loss in upper left corner, else fine. Matted with a portrait of Lee which is printed with Lee's quotation at lower right: "You should do your duty in all things. You can never do more, you should never wish to do less." Framed to an overall size of 15½ x 23 in. The order (not present) to which Lee refers is General Order No. 9, his Farewell Address to the Army of Northern Virginia, issued on April 10, 1865, the day after he surrendered the army to Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House. The order said: " After four years of arduous service marked by unsurpassed courage and fortitude, the Army of Northern Virginia has been compelled to yield to overwhelming numbers and resources. I need not tell the survivors of so many hard fought battles, who have remained steadfast to the last, that I have consented to the result from no distrust of them. But feeling that valour and devotion could accomplish nothing that could compensate for the loss that must have attended the continuance of the contest, I have determined to avoid the useless sacrifice of those whose past services have endeared them to their countrymen. By the terms of the agreement, officers and men can return to their homes and remain until exchanged. You will take with you the satisfaction that proceeds from the consciousness of duty faithfully performed, and I earnestly pray that a merciful God will extend to you his blessing and protection. With an unceasing admiration of your constancy and devotion to your Country, and a grateful remembrance of your kind and generous consideration for myself, I bid you an affectionate farewell. R.E. Lee, General." Estimated Value ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ $9,000 - 12,000

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Military printing of the nine letters between generals Lee and Grant. Printed Document representing the "correspondence which took place between Generals GRANT and LEE previous to the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginiaâ&#x20AC;Śpublished for the information of the people in the vicinity of the lines," Headquarters Middle Military Division, Winchester, 3 pages, 10 x 8 in., April 11, 1865. The printing includes a series of nine letters between the two opposing generals from April 7 through April 9, 1865, culminating with the capitulation of General Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia. The communications, although brief, are highly important and discuss the various arrangements and agreements settled upon by the two generals, with U. S. Grant proposing the terms of surrender and Lee's acceptance of them. Grant states that the officers of the Confederate Army are "to give their individual paroles not to take arms against the Gov't of the United States until properly exchanged, and each Company or Regimental Commander sign a like parole for the men of their comman--the arms, artillery and public property to be packed and stacked and turned over to the officers appointed by me to receive them. This will not embrace the side arms of the officers, nor their private horses or baggageâ&#x20AC;Ś" Fine condition. Estimated Value ................................................................ $600 - 800

PHOTO ALBUM OF CAPT. PIERRE GIRAUD, IRONCLAD USS TENNESSEE

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Photo Album of Captain Pierre Giraud, Commander of the USS Tennessee. Personal photo album of Captain Pierre Giraud, who became commander of the captured ironclad CSS Tennessee upon her capture at the Battle of Mobile Bay. The album ontains 42 CDV's, most of which are USN officers and the most important being a rare image (CDV of a drawing of a woodcut) of the CSS / USS Tennessee, taken by McPherson & Oliver, 132 Canal Street, New Orleans. There are many high-ranking US Navy officers, including Commodore Winslow USN, famous captain of the USS Kearsarge when it defeated the CSS Alabama off the coast of France in one of the most famous naval battles of the Civil War. Also of note is a CDV of Admiral Theodorus Bailey (by Moffat & Simpson). The back cover and spine of the album are separated and it is split in the middle, not affecting the CDV's. The front has a presentation that reads: "Capt. P. Giraud / A token of friendship and esteem from B.F.D.F." An accompanying notebook contains a list of the CDV's (several are of unidentified USN officers) and their imprints, as well as a great deal of research, such as biographies and copies of Official Records Some of the other identified CDV's are: Commodore John Rodgers "Dictator," Capt. C.R.P. Rodgers, Lt. Commander Rogers, Lt. Commander Johnson, Capt. Fairfax, Capt. Eaton, C.H. Lockwood, Capt. E.R. Clarke, Lt. Nelson, Lt. Wood, Lt. Gerage, R.M. Hanson, Alexander Kimberly, Paymaster B.D. Fitch, Paymaster Kimberly, and Dr. Gayton. Included with the album is one partly-printed Document Signed "Gideon Welles" as Secretary of the Navy, one page, 10 x 8 in., Navy Dept., Dec. 1, 1863. To Commodore H.H. Bell, appointing Henry E. Giraud Acting Master's Mate of the U.S.S. Tennessee. Document was forwarded to P. Giraud. The Battle of Mobile Bay took place on August 5, 1864, between a Union fleet commanded by Rear Adm. David G. Farragut and a smaller Confederate fleet commanded by Admiral Franklin Buchanan. Frarragut daringly ran through a minefield and got beyond reach of the guns on the shore. The Confederate fleet was reduced to the ironclad CSS Tennessee, which eventually was surrendered by Admiral Buchanan. Captain Pierre Giraud led the boarding party and received Buchanan's sword for delivery to Rear Admiral Farragut. The capture of Mobile was an important Union victory, and along with the capture of Atlanta, contributed to Lincoln's re-election. Estimated Value .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... $4,000 - 6,000 138

H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm 474

Scott, Winfield. (1786-1866) U.S. Army general, diplomat, and presidential candidate. Autograph letter signed, 2pp, 5½ x 3½", New York, Jan. 12, 1850. To Major General P(ercifer) F. Smith, introducing a clergyman whose card is attached under Scott's signature. With holograph envelope signed in the return address, to Maj. Gen. Smith in San Francisco. Smith was prominent in the Mexican War and was the military commander of California and the Oregon Territory when Scott wrote to him. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 200

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Scott, Winfield. Signature on a 1 x 6" slip of paper with "U.S. Army, Feb. 10, 1857," n.p. Fine. Matted with a portrait of Scott and framed to an overall size of 12 x 11¼". Estimated Value .................................................................. $75 - 100

FANTASTIC SHERMAN ALS ACCUSING "VAGABOND WHITES & NEGROES" OF COMMITTING ACTS CHARGED TO HIM

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Sherman, William Tecumseh. (1820-1891) Union general; admired and hated for his military strategy, especially his "scorched earth" policy which deprived the enemy of resources. His Atlanta Campaign and March to the Sea split the Confederacy in two and deprived it of supplies, hastening its demise. Autograph Letter Signed "W.T. Sherman / Lt. Genl.," 4 pp, 8 x 5 in. Headquarters Military Division of the Missouri, Saint Louis, July 8, 1868. Light toning, else fine. To a friend he refers to as "Dear General," who is in Atlanta to help members of a church which was burned during Sherman's occupation of the city (Sept. 1-Nov. 12, 1864). Sherman disavows knowledge of the burning of the church and suggests that it could have been the work of "vagabond whites & negroes." In part: "I have just got back from the wedding in Cleveland, Ohio of General Miles with my niece Mary Sherman…I am glad you have been so successful in the matter of the church…. I was in hopes to find on my return something from the Revd. Mr. Schuyler Pastor of the richest congregation of the Episcopalians in St. Louis….I will make it my business to see him & ascertain if he got copies of your circular mailed to him. Of course it must be as you say. A church was burned in Atlanta. but I cannot recall the building to my memory though I daily visited every part of the place during September. More than a month before the great fire that occurred the day & night before I left viz. Nov. 12. All through the South they charged to me and my army acts that were committed by vagabond whites & negroes. And it was of this that I wanted to inquire. I had heard that after we had gone from Atlanta hundreds of people flocked in and plundered and destroyed much we had left. Still as you say that makes no difference in the charity of the case. And I am glad you have succeeded in providing a proper place for the congregation….General Grant & family are now out on the farm of the Grave's, 11 miles in the country. The Genl will in a few days go up to Leavenworth and out on the Plains. I will go with him a part of his wandering way. Democratic nomination not yet announced though it will be made today or tomorrow. I truly hope your task in Georgia will soon be so far concluded that you may rejoin your family and regain your appropriate command. Yr friend, W.T. Sherman." Two months earlier, in Chicago, General Ulysses S. Grant had been nominated unanimously as the Republican presidential candidate for 1868. As Sherman wrote this letter, the Democratic convention was going on in New York. After 22 ballots, the reluctant Horatio Seymour was nominated, but he didn't stand a chance against the war hero, Grant. On March 4, 1869, the day of Grant's inauguration, Sherman succeeded him as generalin-chief of the armies of the United States, a command he held until his retirement on Feb. 8, 1884. Estimated Value ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ $8,000 - 10,000

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Battle of Mill Spring, KY Jan. 19th 1862. Hand-colored lithograph by Currier & Ives, 9½ x 13¼" (image is 8 x 12½") 152 Nassau St. New York is at lower right below image. Matted and framed to an overall size of 15¼ x 19". Depicting the bayonet charge of the 9th Ohio Volunteers under Co. McCook against Confederate forces under Gen. Zollicoffer. Very good; toning and a few minor creases in upper background. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

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Civil War Era Tintype. Seated, three-quarter photo of two men, probably brothers. 2 x 2½ in. With decorative brass surround. Some spotting. Cheeks appear to be hand tinted. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 200

GOLD RUSH ARTISH CHARLES B. GILLESPIE'S CIVIL WAR COMPANY 477

Smith, Charles F.. (1807-1862) Career Army officer who served in the Mexican and Civil Wars; during the latter, he injured his leg jumping into a rowboat, leading to an infection that claimed his life. He was an instructor of Grant's at West Point. Scarce Autograph Letter Signed, "C.F. Smith," one page, 9¾ x 7¾ in., West Point, N.Y., plus holograph address leaf with manuscript postage and circular red West Point cancellation. To Rev. Philip Lindsley in Nashville. In part: "Your letter…to Lieut. Col. DeRussy, requesting an extension of the leave of absence heretofore granted to your son, has been received….I am directed to say that…Cadet Lindsley is authorized to remain absent until the 28th….Will you please to communicate this to your son…." Folds and minor toning, else fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 500

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Gillespie, Charles B. - Co. F. 78th PA Volunteer Infantry. Two photographs of members of Co. F, one a 5½ x 7¾ in. albumen photo on an 8 x 10 in. mount, showing the men lounging in uniform, swords visible. The second is a CDV showing the men posing on a large rock, all in uniform. Both photos are toned; the larger one is slightly faded. The photos are matted with a 16 x 9¼ in. full-lenth, seated photograph of General Ulysses S. Grant in uniform and a ragged envelope engraved "Official Business" at upper right and addressed to Major Genl U.S. Grant. H.Q. Nashville or Chattanoog[a] from Capt. Gillespie 78th Penn Vols. Framed to an overall size of 21 x 26¾ in. and ready for display. Unlike the stereotypical image of a Forty-niner, Charles B. Gillespie (1820-1907) was a lawyer who had traveled west on several occasions before he went to California in 1849. He is famous for his Gold Rush drawings and writings and was featured in a PBS special: "The Gold Rush." Gillespie left California in 1852 and went back to Pennsylvania, where he went to medical school. When the Civil War broke out, Gillespie recruited the original 78th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Company F and served as captain until he was mustered out on November 4, 1864. Company F fought in numerous engagements, including Stones River, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, and the Atlanta Campaign. Estimated Value ............................................................. $800 - 1,000

Tennessee Amnesty Oath. Union loyalty/amnesty oath including promise to emancipate slaves, one page, 11 x 7½ in., October 25, 1865, Rhea County, Tennessee. Signed by "Henry Young," in part: "…henceforth support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of States therein…abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclimations which have been made during the existing rebelion with reference to the immancipation of slaves so help me God." Notarized embossing at the bottom, with some typical toning, mostly along the folds, which has two small fold intersection pinholes from wear. Exceedingly rare. Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 600

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1818 Letter Regarding Insurance For Slaves. Autograph Letter Signed by William Forsyth to firm of Karrick & Harper in Baltimore about a contract for a mud machine and acquiring insurance for a cargo of slaves, 3 pages, Matanzas (Cuba), Oct 28, 1818. He writes, in part, that he has enclosed a copy of a letter (not present) from Captain Macomb ordering insurance for the captain's one-eighth interest ($3,500) in the Spanish brig "Grand Labarinto himself master…from the Coast of Africa for a cargo of slaves…this vessel since has arrived has been altered into an Hermaphrodite Brig and considered to be a first rate…Capt. Macomb…commanded the Antonia the two voyages preceding her capture. It is considered the risk will not be increased by such a vessel as the Grand Labaarinto going to the North of the line…" Importing slaves into the United States became illegal in 1808. Darkly penned and signed. Light general toning and show-through; otherwise, Very Good. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 600

Receipt for the Purchase of A Slave in Puerto Rico, 1870. Partly-printed document headed "Registro de Esclavos," Department of Arecibo, City of Utuado, 6 x 8 in. Feb. 5, 1870. Registration of an 8-year-old mulatto boy owned by Dr. Colomer and son of Maria, in the Salto Arriba neighborhood. The receipt is signed by the owner and the commissioner. Slavery continued in Puerto Rico until March 22, 1873, when it was finally abolished by the Spanish National Assembly. Owners were compensated with 35 million pesetas per slave and slaves were required to work for three more years. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

World War 1

Confederate Army Receipt For A Slave, 1862. Partly-printed document datelined Richmond, Nov. 13, 1862, 3¾ x 5½ in., on brown, lined paper, acknowledging receipt of the slave Henry from Matthew Hall "for work on fortifications at and near this City. " Ordered by Lt. Col. W. H. Stevens, Chief Engineer D.N.V. and signed by a government agent. Partially laid to 8 x 10 in. paper. Slaves were impressed to build the walls and trenches around Richmond and other Confederate cities. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Ailes Glorieuses by Henry Farré - World War I Aerial Warfare Portraits. Editions d'Art Guerrier, Paris, 1917. Limited Edition, #6 of 300, mounted on chiffon. Exploits, Combats, Raids et Bombardements de l'Aviation de Guerre Française. Fourteen of the original twenty scenes are present, and all four portraits of the aces: Captains Heurteaux, de Kérillis, Roeckel, and Lt. Partridge, all four of whom wrote introductions. Farré (1871-1934) was given the title Observer-Bombardier and commissioned by the French government to paint scenes of aerial warfare. The cord from the three-hole spine is missiing; cover has some foxing and a couple of stains, but scenes and portraits are fine except for an occasional small fold at lower edge. Rare. Estimated Value ................................................................ $600 - 800

H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm RARE RUSSIAN WW I REGIMENTAL HELMET

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Imperial Russian Dragoon Helmet. An enlisted man’s World War One era picklehaube style helmet of the Russian 20th Dragoon Regiment, made in 1910 by the K. Tils Company in Moscow in the style of the new uniform regulations for dragoon regiments from that date. The skull in black leather with round front peak with metal edging and a bear fur (or horse hair?) transverse crest instead of the usual picklehaube spike at the top. The crowned double headed eagle helmet plate, cambered metal chinscales tied in back and visor trim all in white metal, possibly cupro-nickel or plated. Black leather interior sweatband with white canvas liner, this along with the interior leather all maker marked in Cyrillic and dated. The leather skull and brims have only a few minor marks, but far above average for the type; the chinscales are complete and with full leather backing, the latter with moderate age wear. The stitching is intact and tight and the orange, black and white cockade shows only minor nicks and wear; the fur crest amazingly fresh and lustrous. An unusually choice specimen in Excellent overall condition and quite Rare in this lofty state of preservation. Estimated Value .......................................................... $4,000 - 6,000

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MacArthur, Douglas. Bold signature on 3 x 5 in. paper, n.p., n.d. Matted with a portrait of MacArthur and framed to an overall size of 17 x 10¾". Fine; some nicks to frame. Estimated Value .................................................................. $75 - 100

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Dwight D. Eisenhower Proclamation No. 1 to the People of Germany. 20 x 20½ in. Text in English and German. Headed: "Military Government -- Germany/ Supreme Commander's Area of Control / Proclamation No. 1." In part, "To the People of Germany: I, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander, Allied Expeditionary Force, do hereby proclaim as follows: - The Allied Forces serving under my command have now entered Germany. We come as conquerors, but not as oppressors. In the area of Germany occupied by the forces under my command, we shall obliterate Nazi-ism and German Militarism. We shall overthrow the Nazi rule, dissolve the Nazi Party and abolish the cruel, oppressive and discriminatory laws and institutions which the Party has created. We shall eradicate that German Militarism which has so often disrupted the peace of the world. Military and Party leaders, the Gestapo and others suspected of crimes and atrocities will be tried and, if guilty, punished as they deserve…." Eisenhower suspends all German courts and educational institutions within the occupied territory and and instructs all officials, employees and workers to remain at their posts until further orders. The poster is toned (slightly darker in lower left quadrant); several edge chips, ragged at lower left corner, not affecting text, and normal folds. Lower left corner has "(9/44) (37657) 10,000." This poster-size proclamation is extremely rare. Estimated Value ............................................................. $800 - 1,000

Pershing, John J. (1860-1948) Commander-In-Chief of the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. Typed letter signed as Commander-In-Chief, 1p, 7½ x 6 in., France, June 1, 1918. Marked "Personal," thanking the National Association of Printing Ink Makers for their confidence and loyalty in drinking a toast to the American Expedition in France and to Victory. Fine; light toning. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

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H i s t o ri c D o c u m e n t s / M a n u s c r i p t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm ALS AND FDC SIGNED BY "NUTS" GENERAL MCAULIFFE

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Four Freedoms - Two Vintage Posters, 1943. Two of Norman Rockwell's ''Four Freedoms''posters: "Freedom of Speech" and "Freedom From Want," measuring 28 x 20 in. each. Light age toning and original fold lines; each has some pin marks in upper corners from previous use. The "Freedom of Speech" poster has "Buy War Bonds" in the lower border and is OWI [Office of War Information] Poster No. 44; "Freedom From Want" is OWI Poster No. 45. These scenes, along with those in "Freedom of Worship" and "Freedom from Fear," were painted by Rockwell for the Saturday Evening Post, in which they appeared on March 6, 1943. Rockwell got the idea for the paintings from a speech given by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on January 6, 1941. The Treasury Department used the images to promote war bonds. Rockwell's favorite was "Freedom of Speech." Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 450

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McAuliffe, A.C.. Autograph Letter Signed "A C McAuliffe" on engraved, personal stationery, one page, 10¾ x 7¼ in., Chevy Chase, Maryland, June 25, 1972. To "Mr. Yorio" with information on the Battle of the Bulge. In part, "The best book on Bastogne was written by S.L.A. Marshall and entitled: 'Bastogne, The First Eight Days'…A fine book on the bulge is: 'Battle, The Story of the Bulge'by John Toland and published by Random House. My reply to the surrender demand was indeed 'Nuts.'" Accompanied by a First Day Cover for the General Patton Memorial Signed 'Nuts'A C McAuliffe." With cachet of General Patton and a tank and cancelled at Brussels, Belgium on October 28, 1957. Both items very fine. The Battle of the Bulge (Dec. 16, 1944-Jan. 25, 1945), was Germany's last, desperate offensive of World War II. It was also the largest land battle of the war in which American forces took part. The town of Bastogne was vital to the Germans, as all seven roads in the Ardennes mountains converged on the town. By noon of Dec. 21st, German troops had surrounded Bastogne and on the 22nd, the German commander, Generalleutnant Heinrich Freiherr von Lüttwitz, sent a written demand for Allied forces to surrender in order to avoid "total annihilation." McAuliffe, who was in command only because Geneal Maxwell Taylor was elsewhere, didn't hesitate, even though most of his medical supplies and personnel had been captured and artillery ammunition was restricted to ten rounds per gun per day. McAuliffe's gutsy reply of "Nuts" to the Germans raised the morale of Allied troops everywhere when word got out. On the day after Christmas, General George Patton showed up with his Third Army, bringing much-needed relief.

[Iwo Jima] John H. Bradley. Longest surviving member of the six men who raised the second American flag atop Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima on February 23. 1945; the moment was immortalized by Joe Rosenthal's photograph. Autograph letter signed "John H. Bradley," one page, 6½ x 5¼ in., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, February 14, 1946. Written to R.L. Moore in Philadelphia, just under a year after the historic event: "I want to thank you very kindly for your very nice gift. That was very kind of you to remember me in that way. The names of the two survivors now in the U.S. are as follows: Rene A. Gagnon / 43 Hollis / Manchester, N.H. / Ira H. Hayes / Bapchule, Arizona…." Fine condition. Accompanied by the transmittal envelope, postmarked from Appleton, Wis. on Feb. 16, 1946 and carrying a 3¢ stamp (Scott #929) issued in 1945 commemorating the flag raising and by a 9 x 10 in. commemorative poster with an unused 3¢ stamp. Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 500

More than 1,000,000 men fought in the Battle of the Bulge: some 600,000 Germans, 500,000 Americans, and 55,000 British. American casualties were approximately 80,000, wih 19,000 killed; British casualties were 1400, with 200 killed; and Germans killed, wounded, or captured amounted to 100,000. For his actions at Bastogne, General McAuliffe was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by General Patton on Dec. 30, 1944. Estimated Value .......................................................... $4,000 - 6,000 143

Historical Documents & Manuscripts/Arms and Armor/Maps Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm

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WW2 British Royal Air Force Pilot's Group. Great Britain. Consisting of four medals: 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Defence and War Medals, awarded to Flight Sergeant John Cox, the group includes two Pilot’s Flying Log Books, a Sight Log Book, a color portrait of Cox in uniform wearing his pilot’s wings, a group course completion photo where he is identified and some post-war papers regarding service in the RAFVR and others from Kenya. Cox enlisted in the RAF in August 1940 and presumably served in North Africa before beginning his pilot training in 1943. The first log book covers his training in the United Kingdom and Canada from July 1943 until June 1945 and shows him flying De Havilland Tiger Moth, Fairchild PT-19 Cornell, and Airspeed Oxford aircraft. It also contains his Air Navigator’s Certificate and hand-written wartime record of service. His second log book covers his flights from June to December 1945, when he flew Oxfords and later C-47 Dakotas with No. 512 Squadron. During his time with 512, Cox was co-pilot on C47 transports and flew throughout the Middle East, his log book showing flights between numerous locations in Egypt, Palestine, Libya, Bahrain, and Iraq. The medals are in Choice Extremely Fine condition and bar mounted as worn; the other materials with average wear typical for the period. Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 400

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Fraternal Society Ceremonial Sword and Scabbard. A very attractive 20th Century ceremonial dress sword from "The Inernational Order Of Odd Fellows." The grip is leather and gold gilt with a fancy brass guard. The 30" blade is in excellent condition with the owner's name "Blair Nelson" etched into it. The shined steel scabbard has fancy brass adornments at the top, middle, and end. The length of this piece with the scabbard is 37". The overall condition of both sword and scabbard is excellent. The manufacturers: "The Lilley Ames Co," Columbus, Ohio. Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 450

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1851 Navy Colt. A Navy Colt cap and ball pistol that has been chromed sometime in the past. This pistol has matching numbers (138471) for its parts. The grip is in good overall condition, and the total length of this item is 13". A very attractive display piece that is fully operative. Estimated Value ................................................................ $600 - 800

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Fraternal Society Ceremonial Sword. This 20th Century piece is of unknown origin. Although both sword and scabbard show some wear and corrosion, it is attractive enough to make an excellant hanger in any room. The overall length is 39", the blade is 32". Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

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Ortelius Map of Cuba and Western Mexico. Copper-engraved map by Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598) with: Culiacanae, Americae Regionis, Descriptio and Hispaniolae, Cubae, Aliarumque Insularum Circumiacientium, Delineatio on the same sheet, uncolored, 14 x 19¼ in., c. 1600. From Ortelius'atlas, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, first printed in 1579. The top half shows detail along the western coast of Mexico; the bottom half shows Cuba, Hispaniola, the Antilles, Bahamas, and the tip of Florida, and is apparently the first printed map to focus on the West Indies. Some dampstaining, primarily visible in margins; small crease at upper left. With three lovely decorative cartouches and two ships. Very good. Estimated Value ............................................................. $900 - 1,200

B o o k s/ L i t e r at u r e Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm Books/Literature OTTO SCHUBERT. - BEAUTIFUL 1920 ARTBOOK FOR CHILDREN

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Schubert, Otto. Bilderb端ch f端rTyll und Nele. Munich: Marees Gesellschaft, 1920, Number 6 of 235 copies on handmade rag paper. 20" x 14", vellum spine and tan boards with title in black and embossed vignette; string ties at spine are broken and boards are rubbed and worn. With 23 large, full-page color woodcuts of a variety of animals, both wild and domestic, by painter and graphic artist Otto Schubert (1872-1972). A vivid picture book for children with Expressionist influence, the illustrations include circus bears with their trainer, a lion attacking a zebra, a hunter mounted on an elephant about to spear a tiger; swans, a red fox, monkeys at play in the wild and behind bars, exotic birds, a rhino, flamingoes, camels, a giraffe, and numerous others. The rhymes appear in white German script--under, over and sometimes within the illustrations. Some scattered foxing in the margins, some of which have edge or corner tears, the first four illustrations being the most affected; none of these edge problems affect the wonderful images, which look as vivid as they did in 1920. One of the most original children's books of the 20th century. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,800 - 2,000 The property of a lady who received the book as a child in Vienna.

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Celebrity/Entertainment Memorabilia Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm Celebrity/Entertainment Memorabilia UNPUBLISHED HOUDINI MANUSCRIPT ON WITCHCRAFT

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Houdini, Harry. (1874-1926) Born Ehrich Weisz. Hungarian-American escape artist, magician, and one of Hollywood's first action heroes. An outspoken critic of the Spiritualist movement which was sweeping American and Europe. He possessed the largest library in the world on magic and witchcraft. Never published, lengthy typescript dealing with witchcraft, a subject which had become an obsession for Houdini, with several hundred autograph corrections and additions throughout, 63 numbered pages on 11 x 8Â˝ inch sheets, on rectos only, some sheets slightly larger after cutting and pasting, n.p., 1926. This important, typed manuscript from late in Houdini's career, gives a rough history of witchcraft as practiced through the ages and draws on many published sources, with an abundance of direct quotes from those sources. The manuscript ends with a description of the powers of the Witch of Endor, a figure of much interest to Houdini in his later years. The manuscript has never been published and is likely unfinished, awaiting additional chapters. The manuscript begins, "Why embarass the mind of the present generation with the superstitions and vagaries of past ages: The question might be asked with propriety; But the answer comes back with equal force: - Because, superstition with its baneful results are not altogether a thing of the past." He continues that superstition "not only enslaved the entire populous, but became, through a demoniacal mania, an epidemic which pervaded the old world and even merged over to the newâ&#x20AC;Ś." The manuscript is very much a work in transition. It is certainly not a first draft. Some of the leaves are cut and pasted from earlier drafts. The clarity of the language throughout suggests that the piece was heavily edited by someone. There are several hundred inked corrections and additions throughout in Houdini's hand. The additions, in particular, are pure Houdini, with spelling errors and incorrect phrasing. The corrections to punctuation were likely suggested by someone else, but they are still in Houdini's hand. The piece was probably run through three times, while all the additions are in ink. Some of the corrections are in pencil, red pencil, or ink, but the thrust of the arguments throughout the piece are certainly those of Houdini.

The dating of this important Houdini manuscript is derived from the text itself - Houdini noted several times that the present year was 1926. Lot is accompanied by a photocopy of an unsigned typed letter from Houdini to Mr. W.S. Davis in New York City, in which he mentions that he is working on a project dealing with the Witch of Endor and astrology and witchcraft. The letter is dated July 16, 1926 which makes it contemporary with the typescript described above. Accompanied by a sworn affidavit from the consignor, describing his purchase of the manuscript in 1976 and tracing it back to Dr. Edward Saint, Mrs. Houdini's manager and companion. Estimated Value .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... $5,000 - 7,500 500

Stratton, Charles Sherwood ("Tom Thumb"). (1838-1883) Dwarf who gained fame with P.T. Barnum. Carte-de-visite photo from a Brady negative, titled "The Fairy Wedding Group" signed on the verso by the wedding party: "Charles S. Stratton," his bride "Livinia Warren Stratton," "G.W. McNutt" ("Commodore" McNutt was another dwarf in Barnum's employ), and "Minnie Warren," Lavinia's even smaller sister. After the February 10, 1863 wedding, Stratton and his bride were received by President Lincoln at the White House. Imprint of E. & H.T. Anthony on verso. Very good. Estimated Value ................................................................ $200 - 400

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Celebrity/Entertainment Memorabilia Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm UNIQUE DESERT BATTALION COLLECTION - WITH 11 ORIGINAL DISNEY SKETCHES

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[Disney] Unique Desert Battalion Collection - With 11 Original Disney Sketches, Military & Celebrity Memorabilia. The Desert Battalion was organized in late Spring 1942 by Gladys Lloyd "Robbie" Robinson, wife of actor Edward G. Robinson. This "feminine battalion," run by "brigadears," was recruited to entertain U.S. soldiers who were stationed in remote, desert locations over some 18,000 miles in Southern California. It was there that General George S. Patton trained his troops for the conditions they would face in the deserts of North Africa. Some 600 young women between the ages of 18 and 25 eventually took part in the Desert Battalion. During the week they worked in factories, offices, and war plants. On the weekends, the women paid their own bus fare to travel to camps in the middle of nowhere to dance nonstop for hours in the sweltering heat and to talk with the lonesome troops and generally cheer them up with some female companionship. The women were chaperoned and were not allowed to drink alcoholic beverages or "neck"; they also had to promise not to divulge military information. The Desert Battalion covered over 350,000 miles in the two years it entertained the troops. In 1944, Mrs. Robinson and Jack Preston published a soft cover book called "The Desert Battalion" (Hollywood: Murray & Gee, Inc.). To illustrate the book, Walt Disney contributed twelve original drawings made by his animators. It was decided that, to avoid legal problems, individual animators could not be named but that each Disney sketch could be marked "c W.D.P." The Acknowledgment in the front of the book states: "The Walt Disney drawings in this book were produced and contributed by the staff of Walt Disney Productions-supervised by Don Douglas. The jacket and other cartoons were donated by Milt Gross…." Eleven of the original Disney drawings are included in this collection; Mrs. Robinson never had the other drawing, for some reason, but it was used to advertise the book. The drawings are on 10 x 12" paper held loosely on 12½ x 14" mounts. Eight of the drawings are in 14 x 16" frames; spindle holes can be seen at the bottom edge of the three unframed drawings, so we assume that the other eight have them as well. Two drawings by Milt Gross are also present: a mock-up illustration of the group leaders, used in the book, and a charming ink and watercolor drawing of a large yellow dog reclining under a tree, signed "Milt" and inscribed "Hi Gladys" with a couple of musical notes, not used in the book. Thanks to Dave Smith, Chief Archivist at the Disney Archives, we have obtained copies of several letters (included with this collection) from the Disney file on the Desert Battalion: an inter-office memo noting that "Mrs. Edw. G. Robinson called Walt and asked him to supply a number of drawings for this book, 'Desert Battalion'…." and discussing how to attribute the Disney drawings while avoiding violating Disney's exclusive contract with their publisher, as well as a copy of Don Douglas'letter to Mrs. Robinson, a copy of Mrs. R's handwritten letter to Walt Disney, thanking him for his "outstanding contribution to our war work" and a copy of her letter to Don Douglas, describing the enthusiastic reception of the book and thanking Walt Disney, Roy Williams, [Fred] Moore, "and all the gang." This tells us that Williams and Moore, two Disney greats, were two of the animators who contributed to the book. The collection contains too many items to enumerate, but some of the highlights are: 11 original Disney drawings; 2 original Milt Gross drawings; an original letter from Walt Disney to Mrs. Robinson; 2 original copies of the book "The Desert Battalion"; a shadow box with insignia of the various armed forces the Battalion entertained: some 95 military patches, pins, ribbons, wings, etc.; 6 scrapbooks containing approximately 430 photographs of the various camp and entertainment activities, plus many newspaper clippings, invitations, advertisements of the Desert Battalion activities (photographs include celebrities such as Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Jack Benny, John Garfield, Edward G. Robinson, etc. who attended the "A Night to Remember" gala); over 350 letters from military officers, servicemen, parents and press; a Walt Disney ad for the book; and numerous other items. An original letter from Allied Supreme Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower expresses his appreciation for his copy of the book, and two original letters from First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt are present. President Roosevelt's secretary, Grace Tully, expressed his thanks for the book. Among the military officers who wrote letters was Major General Ralph P. Cousins, aviation pioneer and developer of the radio beam, who wrote three letters. This fantastic, unique collection is a feast for anyone interested in Disneyana, World War II, or Hollywood celebrities. It truly should be seen in person to be appreciated. Estimated Value ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ $8,000 - 12,000 From the estate of Gladys Lloyd "Robbie" Robinson, wife of actor Edward G. Robinson.

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Marilyn Monroe Calender. This famous 1952 Marilyn Monroe calender is in mint condition and includes all twelve months. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 600

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Bolger, Ray and Jack Haley. Color 10 x 8 in. Photo Signed "Ray Bolger" and "Sincerely Jack Haley." Bolger, who played the Scarecrow and Haley, who played the Tin Man in the very popular 1939 movie based on L. Frank Baum's book, are pictured with Judy Garland as Dorothy, Frank Morgan as the Wizard of Oz, Bert Lahr as the Cowardly Lion, and Toto. Bolger and Haley both signed in black marker. Fine condition. Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 400

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[Entertainment Lot] The Honeymooners & Others. (1) 8 x 10 in. photograph signed by the cast of The Honeymooners: "My Best Wishes--Jackie Gleason 'Ralph'"; "Best always Audrey Meadows 'Alice'"; "Art Carney 'Norton'"; and "Regards, Joyce Randolph 'Trixie'"; no place, no date.(2) 10 x 8 in. photo of the Everly Brothers, signed by Phil and Don. (3) Concert announcement for The Kingston Trio signed by members Bob Shane, George Grove, and Roger Gambill, 8¼ x 5¼, 1982 or 83. (4) original watercolor and ink caricatures of Laurel and Hardy 13¾ x 10¾ in., 1983, signed by the artist, Gary Smith. ((5) original watercolor and ink caricature of the Three Stooges, 13¾ x 10¾ in., 1983, signed by the artist, Gary Smith (6) 22 x 16 in. poster of Humphrey Bogart on "The African Queen" taking a bottle of Gordon's Gin out of a wooden crate; and (7) 6¾ x 4¾ publicity shot for Columbia Pictures'1935 film "Gallant Defender," western actor Charles Starret and the popular singing group, Sons of the Pioneers. Member Leonard Slye, pictured at Starrett's right, would change his name to Roy Rogers in 1938. All in fine condition. Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 500

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Garland, Judy. (1922-1969) Actress and singer; most identified with the movie "The Wizard of Oz." 1951 Program for "Palace Two-A-Day" from the RKO Palace Theatre Signed "Sincerely / Judy Garland" in blue ink on the cover. Also signed by composer Hugh Martin and by Ricky Riccardi and Bert May; the latter two played boyfriends of Miss Garland's. Pages of the program are toned and separated but Miss Garland's signature is large and bold. Estimated Value ............................................................. $800 - 1,000

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Hepburn, Katharine. (1907-2003) The only actress to receive four Oscar awards. Autograph Letter Signed "Kate,"on personal stationery, 2pp, 8 x 6 in., May 19, 1983. To "Mildred," replying to inquiries about her health following a rather serious injury: "…Live in N.Y. during the week & in Fenwick [Connecticut] on the weekends. The ankle improves daily -- I walk garden- bicycle- swim- it gets sore and a bit swollen by day's end but has good range & all in all I consider that I was lucky considering the seriousness of the injury -- Phyllis too is fine -- it's really the first vacation she's had in years…" Fine condition. Estimated Value ................................................................ $200 - 300

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Presley, Elvis. (1935-1977) The King of Rock and Roll. Sheet music for "Pocketful of Rainbows" from the movie "G.I. Blues" signed on the cover in black ink. Very fine; file holes at left margin. "G.I. Blues" was the first movie Elvis made after serving two years in the U.S. Army. Estimated Value ................................................................ $600 - 800

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Presley, Elvis. Calendar page for January 7 and 8 (1958) signed "yours Elvis Presley"on the January 8th half, in blue ball point pen. A contemporary note at the top, written by Lenore Carlyle, who obtained the autograph, says, "in Beverly Wilshire Garage at 5:00 P.M…." In 1958 Lenore Carlyle was working in the executive offices of the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. One day as she was leaving, she ran into Elvis in the garage as he returned from somewhere. She asked for his autograph and pulled out her calendar for him to sign. He told her he wanted to sign on the page for his birthday, which he did. On March 24, 1958, he was inducted into the U.S. Army. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 600

Hepburn, Katharine. Brief Autograph Letter Signed "Katharine Hepburn" on her red-imprinted personal stationery, one page, 8½ x 5½ in. Written in her characteristic shaky hand, due to a chronic neurological condition. "Dear Joseph Parrante / What a lovely present - You are an angel to bother." A few ink specks, otherwise fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

Leigh, Vivien. Photograph Signed "Vivien Leigh" in blue ink, on her chest, 6 x 4½ in. A bust portrait of the star of Gone With the Wind. Signature is a little light, else fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 450

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[Theater)]Julia Marlowe, Lady Cornwallis-West, & Maurice Barrymore. Two autograph letters signed, total of 4 pages, one on The Plaza letterhead, New York, Nov. 1908, the other from 498 West End Ave. (NY), n.d. Both are to Mrs. Riggs (Kate Douglas Wiggins, author of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm) about a possible visit, "grinding rehearsals," etc. With cabinet photos, 6½ x 4¼"20, of Lady Cornwallis-West, an English beauty and rival of Lily Langtry, and Maurice Barrymore (some edge damage). Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE JOHN WAYNE SIGNED PHOTO

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Casablanca - 1943 Original Lobby Art Signed by Artist. Original tempera painting on board signed "Albert Carlo '43" at lower right, 24 x 36 in. Against an orange background, Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman are shown cheek to cheek; their names are in large black letters.and "Casablanca" is painted in red outlined in white. "Fox Movietone" is in black letters at lower right (newsreels were shown before the start of the movie). Some changes are evident; "Starts Sunday" had been painted above the names but was painted out; likewise, "Plus Fox Movietone News" was changed to "Fox Movietone." There are some darker brugh strokes at right and left edges, and a red halo-effect around Bogart's and Bergman's heads. The sign was exhibited in the lobby of the Westwood Theater in Westwood (Los Angeles), California, for the theater's opening night of Casablanca. Rare original artwork. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,000 - 1,500

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Charlie Chaplin in "The Great Dictator". Four Items: A 1940 Program and two ticket stubs from the November 15, 1940 showing of the film "The Great Dictator," at the Astor Theatre in New York. The film, first released on October 15, 1940, was directed by and starred Charlie Chaplin; it is a satire of Adolf Hitler and Nazism. With a 13½" x 13½" piece of original art by "G Angelo"; stamp on back says "Published Apr 20 1939 The Enquirer." This was Chaplin's first "talkie" and his most commercially successful film. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 200

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Wayne, John. (1907-1979) American actor. Magnificent 10 x 8 in.vintage Photograph Signed and Inscribed "To Gene / Best Wishes John Wayne" on the mat, which is 14¾ x 10¾ in. The photo is in superb conditon. The mat is chipped and blank lower right corner is missing, but all blemishes can be matted out. A rare, early and exceptional photo of this American icon. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,000 - 1,500 Deaccessioned from the Museum of World Treasures, Wichita, Kansas.

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Gould, Chester. (1900-1985) Cartoonisht who created the Dick Tracy comic strip which he wrote and drew from 1931 to 1977. Original pencil sketch of Dick Tracy Signed "Chester Gould," on a 5 x 3 in slip. Fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

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DiMaggio, Joe. A 5" x 7" Black and White Photo Signed across the top of the lower third of the picture. Mr. DiMaggio is shown swinging a bat. Framed in an 8" x 10" rosewood frame. Estimated Value .................................................................. $75 - 125

DiMaggio, Joe - Signed Baseball. Official Rawlings American League baseball signed by Hall of Fame New York Yankee outfielder Joe DiMaggio. This ball is in excellent to unused condition with a slight 3/4" smudge on its upper right side. It is encased in a solid cherry-wood case where it sits on the bottom of a carved bat handle. The front of the case has a brass tag inscribed with Mr. DiMaggio's name. The ball is protected by a glass dome that fits directly over and into to the wood base. Case including dome measures 8 3/4" tall. Accompanied with a Certificate of Authenticity from B&J Collectables, Lakewood, New Jersey, September 29, 1997. With a photo of Joe DiMaggio signing balls, of which this was one. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 600

DiMaggio, Joe - Signed Plate. A collector's plate recreating artist Stephan Gardner's painting "The Streak" in which Joe DiMaggio achieved a record 56 game hitting streak. This plate was autographed in gold ink and has been beautifully shadow boxed in an oak frame. The plate comes with a certificate of authorization from The Bradford Exchange--it measures 8" in diameter and the frame measures 12 3/4" x 12 3/4". Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 400

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Robinson, Jackie. (1919-1972) Hall of Famer who integrated Major League Baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Christmas Card Signed "Jackie Robinson and Family," c. 1953. The toned card holds a 2½ x 3¼ in. photo of Robinson's wife Rachel, son Jackie Jr., daughter Sharon, and son David, who was born May 14, 1952, and seems to be about 1½ years old. Jackie Robinson, who is not pictured, signed in black ink on the matte which covers the photo. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 600

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Baseball Cards - Three Sets. (1) Complete set of 1983 Topps baseball cards. (2) Set of 1983 Donruss baseball cards, missing eight cards: 105, 101, 159, 220, 282, 346, 443, and 556. (3) Set of 1992 Topps baseball cards, missing 24 cards: 5, 6, 79, 104, 219, 301, 318, 344, 372, 394, 451, 491, 516, 536, 558, 590, 591, 616, 639, 651, 685, 696, 716, and 766. All three sets are still in the original boxes. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 200

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Fitzsimmons, Robert James "Ruby Robert". (1863-1917) British-born boxer who grew up in New Zealand. He was the first fighter to hold the world boxing championship in three weight divisions and is considered one of the greatest fighters who ever lived. He went to the U.S. in 1890 and on January 14, 1891 won the world middleweight title by knocking out Jack "Nonpareil" Dempsey in 13 rounds. Fitzsimmons beat Peter Maher in 1896 to win the heavyweight title, then on March 17, 1897, he knocked out American Jim Corbett in round 14 to retain the title. In 1903, Fitzsimmons took the light-heavyweight championship from George Gardiner by a decision in 20 rounds and made history for having won in three weight divisions. Fitzsimmons was inducted into the Ring Boxing Hall of Fame in 1954 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990. Extremely rare signature, "Robert Fitzsimmons," on card of the turn-of-the-century collection of Charles Main, 2½ x 5 in., no place, no date. Light toning, else fine. Large, bold signature. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,200 - 1,500

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Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Thomas Hearns - 1989. Sterling Limited Edition belt buckle with 24 karat gold plating, 80/250, made by the Las Vegas Mint. At the top is THE WAR"; at the bottom is "CAESARS PALACE"; the date "1989" is half on the left and half on the right. In the center is a medallion with profile portraits of Leonard and Hearns, inscribed: "The War. Super Middleweight Championship of the World. Las Vegas." Floral ornamentation is on each side of the medallion. The fight was scored a draw although most thought Hearns deserved a split decision. Estimated Value ................................................................ $200 - 300

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Brunotti, Silvana. Landscape. Oil on canvas, 7¼ x 9¼ in. (19 x 23½ mm), signed "Brunotti" at lower right. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 13¼ x 15¼ in. Estimated Value ............................................................. $800 - 1,000

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Nootenboom, Steve. Rhyolite Nevada. Oil on canvas, 28 x 22 in., signed "Nootenboom 05" at lower left. Excellent condition. Estimated Value ............................................................. $800 - 1,000

Pang Chung Huang. Misty Mountain and Home - Chinese Scroll Painting. Late Ching Dynasty, probably mid-1800s. The scroll is 86 x 34¾ in. Image size is 54¾ x 28¾ in. A poem in Chinese describes the scene: "The beautiful mansion in the forest mountain refreshes and rejuvenates men. Deer and cranes in the surrounding woods give warm spring air to men's souls even in the chill of autumn air. The sound of a flute sifting through the autumn fog brings tranquility and harmony to all living things." The painting was purchased from Charlotte Horstmann & Gerald Godfrey Ltd. in Hong Kong. Fine condition and ready to hang. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,500 - 2,000

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P ai n t i n g s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm

528 526

Charles Hayter. R. Henshaw. Painting on ivory by British artist Charles Hayter (1761-1835), c. 1790. Identified as R. Henshaw, grandfather to Chas. Hinton Moore. Original oval copper case is 67.5 x 55.7mm, with glass on both sides, a lock of hair being displayed on the back side; ring at top for hanging. Comes with a small display stand. Hayter was known for painting miniatures of officers and their families. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

Unknown. A. Parker. Miniature portrait painted on ivory, of a young man in formal attire. Probably English. Date "c. 1810" is faintly written on verso. The name "A. Parker,"probably the sitter, is written on the mat under the portrait. Apparently unsigned. In original black gilted oval frame, 63.86 x 51.77 mm. Ring at top for hanging. Comes with a small display stand. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 600 From the collection of a Beverly Hills philatelist.

From the collection of a Beverly Hills philatelist.

527

Frederick Buck (Irish, 1771-1840). Unidentified Military Officer. Miniature painting on ivory. In original brass frame, 73.27 x 62.01 mm, with glass on both sides, the back of the frame holding a locket of hair. Comes with a small display stand. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

529

From the collection of a Beverly Hills philatelist.

Unknown. Portrait of a Young Man. Miniature painting on ivory, c. early 1800s, English or American. In original 72 x 63 mm. case; a lock of hair is encased on the back. Ring at top for hanging. Comes with a small display stand. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 600 From the collection of a Beverly Hills philatelist.

153

Paintings/Photography/Prints Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm Photography

532 530

Unknown. Miniature Wedding Portrait. Painting on ivory of an unidentified young woman, probably French, c. 1810. Indiscernible signature on edge of portrait at 4 o'clock. French text from Nicolas Gouin Dufief's Nature Displayed in Her Mode of Teaching Language to Man is pasted over the back of the black wooden oval frame, which is 77.91 x 67.23 mm. Ring at top for hanging. Comes with a small display stand. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

Adams, Ansel. Cloud and Mountain. Comes complete with Certificate of Authenticity by the Ansel Adams Gallery as described: Image: "Cloud and Mountain"; Artist: Ansel Adams; Negative Date: 1927; Print Date: 1927; Print Type: Ceilain Silver; Mount Size: 10"x 12"; Signature: A.E. Adams, Pencil Notes state: This vintage print is from the portfolio "Parmelian Prints Of The High Sierras[sic], 1927. This particular portfolio's successful piblication gave Adams confidence that he could make a living and career out of photography. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,000 - 1,300

From the collection of a Beverly Hills philatelist.

Prints

531

Unknown. Military Officer, Probably French. Miniature painting on ivory, in original brass oval frame, 38.46 x 31.24 mm. Apparently unsigned. Ring at top for hanging. Comes with a small display stand. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 300 From the collection of a Beverly Hills philatelist.

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Chagall, Marc. La Baie des Anges - Nice Soleil Fleurs. Color lithograph signed at lower right. 18 x 14 in. visible; margins not visible. Triple matted and beautifully framed to 27Â˝ x 22 in. Ready for display. Estimated Value ............................................................. $800 - 1,000

P ri n t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm

536

De Bouthillier, Guy. (1893-1962) Born in Paris, Guy was the son of Marquis Charles DeBouthillier-Chavigny, a minister of France. He studied painting with Claude Monet for three years and for two years with Picasso and Sargent. By 1932 he had moved to Glendale, CA. He died there on March 14, 1962. Primarily a watercolorist. Original watercolor on paper. Boats at rest. Signed lower left corner. Size 21" x 14½", matted and framed to an overall size of 31½" x 25½" under plexiglass. Estimated Value ............................................................. $800 - 1,000

534

From the estate of the late actor Otto Kruger.

Dali, Salvador. Moses. Color lithograph of Moses holding the Ten Commandments, signed in pencil at lower right and handnumbered "SA / 33/300" at lower left, 25 x 18 in. Matted and framed to an overall size of 38 x 30 in. Estimated Value ............................................................. $800 - 1,000

537

535

Dali, Salvador. Noah's Ark. Color lithograph signed in pencil at lower right and hand-numbered "SA / 32/300" at lower left, 18 x 24½ in. Noah, dressed in red, sends a dove out to see if the waters have abated. Matted and framed to an overall size of 31¼ x 36¾. Estimated Value ............................................................. $800 - 1,000

De Bouthillier, Guy. (1893-1962) Born in Paris, Guy was the son of Marquis Charles DeBouthillier-Chavigny, a minister of France. He studied painting with Claude Monet for three years and for two years with Picasso and Sargent. By 1932 he had moved to Glendale, CA. He died there on March 14, 1962. Primarily a watercolorist. Original watercolor on paper. Men with their boats on the beach. Signed and dated '37 lower left corner. Size 21" x 14½", matted and framed to an overall size of 31½" x 25½" under plexiglass. Estimated Value ............................................................. $800 - 1,000 From the estate of the late actor Otto Kruger.

155

P ri n t s Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm

540 538

539

Warhol, Andy. Marilyn Monroe's Lips. Signed reproduction of Warhol's famous 1964 piece., 5½ x 8 in., printed by Museum Press, Inc., Washington, D.C. Warhol (1928-1987) signed in black marker across the top. The original was acrylic and silksceen enamel. In the 1960s, Warhol began making paintings of iconic products such as Campbell's Soup and Coca-Cola and of celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley. Using the silkscreen method, he made prints from these paintings and they became very popular. Estimated Value ............................................................. $700 - 1,000

Frost, Arthur Burdett. (1851-1928) Early American illustrator and painter. Well known for his dynamic representation of motion and sequence. Frost is considered one of the great illustrators in the "Golden Age of American Illustration." Frost illustrated over 90 books, and produced hundreds of paintings; in addition to his work in illustrations, he is renowned for realistic hunting and shooting prints. Chromo lithograph, approximately 20" x 12½", matted and framed to an overall size of 29½" x 24". Archivally framed with UV plexiglass and burel wood. Bird hunting with Irish Setters in the woods. Superb condition. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 500

541

Frost, Arthur Burdett. Chromo lithograph, approximately 20" x 12½", matted and framed to an overall size of 29½" x 24". Archivally framed with UV plexiglass and burel wood. Shooting from a blind with decoys. Superb condition. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 500

542

Frost, Arthur Burdett. Chromo lithograph, approximately 20" x 12½", matted and framed to an overall size of 29½" x 24". Archivally framed with UV plexiglass and burel wood. Shooting in flight with a pair of pointers. Superb condition. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 500

1970//1981 Hunting Prints. Lot of nine different limited edition prints (most in editions of less than 1000) by noted artists such as Maynard Reese, LeBlanc, McDonald, Gromme, Gillies, Christie, etc. Each is professionally matted and framed in mostly large, wooden frames. An ideal lot for when you redecorate your hunding lodge. There are some great dog and bird prints here for the true afficionado. Most are in excellent condition. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

156

Prints/Lamps and Lighting Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm

547 543

Frost, Arthur Burdett. Chromo lithograph, approximately 20" x 12½", matted and framed to an overall size of 29½" x 24". Archivally framed with UV plexiglass and burel wood. Shooting in flight with a pair of pointers. Superb condition. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 500

Chagall, Marc. The Jerusalem Windows. First edition in English, New York: George Braziller, 1962. Text and notes by Jean Leymarie. Folio. Original red cloth; original pictorial dust jacket with wear to edges and a one-inch tear at lower edge. Beautifully illustrated with 104 plates (64 in full color), and two original color lithographs created expressly for this edition. Former owner's bookplate on front pastedown; small label from Aberdeen Book Company on back pastedown. Chagall created twelve stained glass windows, one for each of the twelve tribes of Israel, for the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center Synagogue in Jerusalem. Jerusalem Windows illustrates and chronicles the creation of those famous windows. Estimated Value ................................................................ $600 - 800

Lamps and Lighting

544

Frost, Arthur Burdett (Jan. 17, 1851 - June 22, 1928). Chromo lithograph, approximately 20" x 12½", matted and framed to an overall size of 29½" x 24". Archivally framed with UV plexiglass and burel wood. Hunter at ease with pointers in position. Superb condition. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 500

548 545

546

Frost, Arthur Burdett. Chromo lithograph, approximately 20" x 12½", matted and framed to an overall size of 29½" x 24". Archivally framed with UV plexiglass and burel wood. Hunter taking aim with pointer, bird in flight. Superb condition. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 500

Handel Rambling Rose Metal Overlay Lamp. Approximately 19" high. Shade is 14¾" in diameter. Signed base and shade. Original patina to base and shade. Philip Handel was best known for the art glass lamps that he produced in Meriden, Connecticut at the turn of the century. In Robert DeFalco's book, Metal Overlays by Handel, he states: "Handel conceived and produced lamps with the idea that the fixture itself was sculpture and its luminescence fine art. In the true Arts and Crafts spirit, Handel captured the essence of handcrafted quality and realized the vision of the artist in every lamp." Estimated Value ............................................................. $900 - 1,200

Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de. Engravings from Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière. (1707-1788) Naturalist, mathematician, biologist, cosmologist, and author. Lot of over 135 plates, each with hand-colored engravings top and bottom, from Buffon's 44 volume encyclopedia describing everything known about the natural world. These engraving are of animals only; no flora is in this lot. Names are in French. Plates are loose. Included is the frontispiece (ragged around edges) and an engraving of Buffon from the book. Plates are lightly toned, else fine. Estimated Value ................................................................ $200 - 300

157

Miscellaneous Memorabilia Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm Miscellaneous Memorabilia 549

Two Vintage J.A. Henckels Twin Works Straight Razors #402. Made in Solingen, Germany. 6¼ in. closed. Blade width is 5/8 in., edge length is 2¾ in., total blade lenth is 5½ in., and handle is 5½ in. Shave ready. With original case, 6½ x 1½ in., which is worn. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

550

Decoy Books. Four books: (1) American Bird Decoys by William F. Mackey, Jr. (1965) (2) Factory Decoys of Mason, Stevens, Dodge, and Peterson by John and Shirley Delph (3) American Factory Decoys by Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr. (1981); and Susquehanna River Decoys by Harold R. Buskwalter (1978). The first three were published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd., Box E. Exton, Pa.; the fourth was published by The Maple Press Co., York, Pa. Interiors are all fine; dust jackets have edge tears and wear. Estimated Value .................................................................... $50 - 75

551

Duck Decoy - Black Duck. Signed "JEM" on underside. Original paint. Neck has been repaired and decoy has been used. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 200

552

Duck Decoy - Black Duck. Probably from Northeast Flyway. Original paint, some rubbed off. Some gouges from being shot at and hit. One eye is missing and the neck has been repaired. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

553

Duck Decoy - Canvas-back Drake. Attributed to St. Clair Flats, Michigan. Original paint. Neck has been repaired. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

554

Duck Decoy - Hand Carved. A female widget, hand carved by Ward Brothers, Crisfield, MD. Original paint. Neck has been repaired. This is a work of art--unbelievably beautiful. Brothers Lem and Steve Ward (born in the mid 1890s) were barbers who carved decoy ducks and waterfowl in their spare time. They gained national fame after National Geographic Magazine wrote an article about them in 1964. Their work is treasured more as art today than for its utility.

555

Duck Decoy--Wild Fowler. Mallard Hen by Wildfowler Decoy Co., Saybrook, Conn., c. 1939. Beautiful early working decoy with original paint. Estimated Value ................................................................ $200 - 300

557

French Art Noveau Fan c. 1900. An unusual and rare "Zepher" French Clockwork Art Noveau fan. It is marked "Metropole, Monte Carlo," having been a fixture of this famous hotel. At 13" high, this unsually shaped piece could be carried from room to room. Made of guilded brass showing some slight wear throughout, its base and stem are designed to resemble a Roman column.An intricate floral design is on the front of the main housing. A clockwork mechanism is wound for power; the fan is started and stopped with a small knob at the top of the housing. Estimated Value .......................................................... $2,000 - 3,000

The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art in Salisbury, MD., honors the Ward Brothers and the art of decoy carving. Here is a quote from the Chesapeake Bay Journal about the Ward Brothers: "Their carvings were especially lifelike. Unlike most decoy makers of the time, Lem and Steve gave unique expressions and poses to their birds. They took to studying the subtle coloration patterns on dead birds, and reviewed birds both in the wild and in books. As a result, no two decoys were ever quite alike. 'Ducks,'Lem once explained, 'are like people and fingerprints.'Some hunting clubs refused to use any decoys that didn't come from the Ward brothers." Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,500 - 2,000

556

Duck Decoy - Mallard Drake. Mason factory decoy. Original paint. The neck has been repaired. Estimated Value ................................................................ $200 - 300

158

Miscellaneous Memorabilia Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm

558

559

Two Asian Carved Ivory Figurines. A man holding a staff, and a woman holding a fishing pole in her left hand and a fish in her right hand. The ivory figurines stand 10" high, each on a wooden base 1¼" high, for a total height of 11¼". Estimated Value ................................................................ $650 - 750

560

Carved Ivory Image of Woman With Flower. The Art Nouveau style ivory figurine stands 5½" high and is set in a 2¾" high carved wooden base. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 500

561

Miniature French Stamp Box by Tahan, Paris. C. 1850s Wood with brass trim, with "Tahan Paris" stamped around lock, 1½ x 3¼ x 2¼ in. One tray. Inlaid within a brass design on the lid is an imperf bronze and blue stamp with a bust portrait of Napoleon III and "Empire Franc" at the top, "20 C. Postes 20 C." below. Wood shows wear, expecially around lock; box opens but key is missing. Fair condition. Alphonse Tahan (1830-1880) was official ébéniste (cabinet maker) to Napoleon III (French emperor from 1852-1870). Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 500

Arts And Crafts Period Four Piece Stationery Set. This four piece set includes a book-shaped accessory box, a calender, a blotter, and a stamp box. The condition of all four pieces is excellent. Estimated Value ................................................................ $650 - 800

159

Miscellaneous Memorabilia/Silver Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm

562

Set of Chinese Snuff Bottles. Post World War II set of 17 individually hand-painted bottles in original tapestry box. Estimated Value ................................................................ $450 - 600

563

Antique Mother of Pearl and Brass Lemaire Opera Glasses. C. early 1900s. Also engraved with the name of the jewelry store where they were bought: H.J. Whitley Co. Los Angeles. With original leather case, worn with broken strap. H.J. Whitley (1847-1931) was a major land developer in southern California and is often called the "Father of Hollywood." Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 200

564

Antique Ivory Double Fish Snuff Box. Double-sided, doublefish ivory snuff box, 2 1/8 x 2¼ in. Ivory is toned from age. Head of the stopper is shaped like a fleur de lis. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 200

566

English Sterling Tea and Coffee Set. Consists of 10" high coffee pot; 6½"high, 7" wide tea pot; and 4" high, 5½" wide sugar bowl. All pieces are beautifully and ornately engraved in typical late 19th-early 20th century English style. The marking is MH&Co. Total weight- 68 ounces. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,600 - 2,000

567

Set of 12 Sterling Goblets. Fluted rims, 3" stems. These twelve silver goblets are of English origin, c. early 20th Century. Height is 6½". Total weight is 62 ounces. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,150 - 1,300

568

Set of Fifty Statehood Silver Ingots. Fifty silver ingots, each representing a state and weighing 1 ounce. Displayed in a tray. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,000 - 1,150

Silver

565

Tiffany Sterling Silver Bowel, Plate, Serving Spoon and Fork. Produced in the early 20th Century, this beautifully ornate set has the following measurements: Bowl, 9¼" in diameter; Plate, 10" in diameter; Serving spoon and fork, 9 3/4" long. The initials "JSB" are etched at the center of the plate. The total weight is 60 ounces. Estimated Value .......................................................... $2,000 - 2,500

160

Silver Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm

569

Set of Gorham Silverware. A 40 piece set of sterling place settings. Total weight is 56.8 ounces. Estimated Value ............................................................. $950 - 1,100

570

Set Of Sterling Ware By Gorham. This set was owned by famous Classic Actor Otto Kruger and his wife Sue. There are 83 pieces and approximately 10 place settings enclosed inthe original wooden case. Approximate total silver weight is 95 ounces. Estimated Value ............................................................. $950 - 1,250

571

Early 20th Century British Sterling Silver and Ivory Cake Server. An ornate silver cake server with an ivory handle displayed in its original box. The ivory handle has a beautiful carved floral design and has drifted to a very subtle and even light yellow patina. With the exception of three 2" smoothedover hairline cracks on the bottom of the right side, this 4" handle appears perfect. The silver serving portion is beautifully and ornately engraved from neck to tip and measures 7". Total length 11". Total silver weight- 6.8 ounces. Estimated Value ................................................................ $650 - 750

572

Ancient Greek Silver Diobol Coin In Gold Jeweler's Mounting. Minted in Heraclea (Italy) 320-281 BC. Mounted on an individually designed 14K gold setting and placed in a leatherette portfolio with a Certificate of Authenticity from Aber & Levine Ltd. Estimated Value ................................................................ $600 - 700

573

Ancient Roman Silver Denarius Coin In Gold Jeweler's Mounting. Minted in 117-138 AD. Mounted on an individually designed 14K gold setting and placed in a leatherette portfolio with a Certificate of Authenticity from Aber & Levine Ltd. Estimated Value ................................................................ $600 - 700

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Silver Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm

574

577

Silver Dollar Belt. A unique sterling silver belt made up of eighteen Morgan silver dollars. Estimated Value ................................................................ $450 - 600

578

Set of 24 One Ounce Silver Proof Coins. This set of one ounce proof coins was issued by the Republic of the Marshall Islands celebrating Milestones of Space Exploration. A very attractive set presented in a black wood case. Estimated Value ................................................................ $450 - 500

579

Set of Seven Silver Tea Strainers. An interesting set of assorted Sheffield Sterling tea strainers. The total weight is 4 ounces. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 500

580

Silver Cigarette Case, 19th Century. 3Âź x 4Â˝ in. The top case is finely engraved in a floral pattern. Estimated Value .................................................................... $50 - 80

Ancient Greek Silver Draachm Coin In Gold Jeweler's Mounting. Minted in Apollonia, Pontica (Thrace) 450BCE. Mounted on an individually designed 14K gold setting and placed in a leatherette portfolio with a Certificate of Authenticity from Aber & Levine Ltd. Estimated Value ................................................................ $600 - 700

575

Silver Greek Coin Ancient Silver Greek Coin Of King Apollodotus I. Minted in 180-165 BCE. Mounted on an individually designed 14K gold setting, and placed in a portfolio with a certificate of Authenticity from Aber & Levine Ltd. Estimated Value ................................................................ $600 - 700

576

Assortment of Silver Ladles. Fifteen sterling silver ladles of various designs, made in England. Total weight-approximately 30 ounces. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 650

162

Porcelain Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm Porcelain

581

France - Pair of 19th Century SĂ¨vres Amphoras. Monumental signed porcelain amphoras with bronze gilt handles and base. Cobalt blue and gold. Each with classical French and pastoral scenes. Each 23Â˝ inches in height. In superb, unrepaired condition. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $10,000 - 15,000

163

Antiq uities Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm Antiquities MONUMENTAL CANOSAN FUNERARY FIGURAL VASE,

582

CA.

310-280 BC

Greek. Southern Italy. Canosan Funerary Figural Vase Group, c. 310-280 BC. In three sections, consisting of a lithe female figure, wrapped closely in a hooded cloak worn over a long chiton, surmounting an open-bottomed vessel in the form of a diademed female head with a broad, fleshy face, straight nose, and full lips, likely that of a goddess of the underworld; these two sections resting atop a tall loutrophorus with a broad, flaring mouth, projecting rounded shoulders, long, cylindrical body and a narrow, tapering base flaring to a broad foot, with a central opening to permit flow of libations (see below). Of buff-colored clay, with traces of original polychrome paint remaining on the body (white), head (white for the face, red for hair and lips), and figure (white and lavender). Assembled, the whole stands 38.25â&#x20AC;? (94 cm) tall. The female figure once attached to a tall strap handle now lost, the attachment points still in place; the figure also broken free from, but still fitting closely to, the goddess head, with minor loss of material around the base. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................$5,000 - 7,500

164

Antiq uities Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm IMPRESSIVE EGYPTIAN PTAH-SEKER FIGURE

583

Ptolemaic Period 332-30 BC. Set of Faience Canopic Jars. Height: Approx. 6" each. The four containers that housed the internal organs of the dead. Each with a different head as a cover: human, falcon and ape but lacking the jackal. Intact, one with remnants of painted hieroglyphs. A rare find and always in demand among collectors of ancient Egyptian antiquities. Might even improve if properly conserved. Estimated Value ................................................................$2,500-UP

584

EGYPT. Ptolemaic Period. Ptah-Seker-Osiris. Height 17Â˝". Wooden figure of Ptah-Seker-Osiris in gesso and polychrome. Well and brightly painted with a vertical panel of hieroglyphic inscription on back. Lacking the solar disk (on top of head) and the obelisk plinth with stand; however complete in itself and quite pleasing overall. We note some chips and minor restoration. Ptah was the god of creation, the arts and fertility. Seker was also god of craftsmen and of reincarnation. By the Middle Kingdom period, Seker was assimilated with Ptah and became PtahSeker. This figurine, in the form of Osiris, also became the lord of the underworld. Estimated Value .......................................................... $2,500 - 3,500

165

Antiquities/Jewelry Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm Jewelry

585

Indus Valley Fertility Bird Goddess. This rare 4.5 inch Indus Valley fertility bird goddess idol is from 1,800 B.C. It comes from the little known Indus Valley culture that flourished throughout large areas of what is now modern Afghanistan and Pakistan in the third century B.C. This ancient culture is not that well known because it was only recently discovered with excavations in Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa in 1921. In ancient times, this culture was highly sophisticated in architecture and culture. This fertility goddess has a bird-like nose, wig and stylized large breasts. It is believed that these figurines were broken in a fertility ritual of deity worship. Accompanied by a plastic stand for display.

587

Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold Cufflink & Stud Set. Including a pair of cufflinks and 3 studs. All are a checker board design; each is decorated by 4 round full-cut diamonds, all 16 weighing a total of approximately .40 carat, gross weight 15.9 grams. Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 500

588

Cartier 18K White Gold Love Bracelet. Accompanied by the original box and screwdriver. Estimated Value ............................................................. $800 - 1,000

589

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Love Bracelet. Size 16, with original box and screwdriver. Estimated Value ............................................................. $800 - 1,000

590

Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet. The cylinder link style bracelet is decorated by a row of 18 full-cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately 1.30 carats, measuring 6 3/4 inches in length, gross weight 38.3 grams. Estimated Value ............................................................. $800 - 1,000

Add $15 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 400

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Indus Valley Fertility Zebu Bull. This painted fertility Zebu bull dates from around 1,800 B.C. and comes from the little known Indus Valley culture that is now parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan. The bull was a symbol of male strength and virility and would be broken in a fertility ritual of manhood. This 4 inch long bull has painted circular eyes, body stripes, curved horns and a hump. It is complete except for a small nick on one of the horns. The bull fertility idol was the male counterpart to the female bird fertility goddess in the third century B.C. Indus Valley Culture that was recently discovered in 1921. Add $15 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 400 166

Jew e lry Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm

591

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593

Garnet, Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Peridot, Citrine, 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet. Featuring 3 rows of channel set emerald-cut stones, all 87 weighing a total of approximately 40.00 carats, 14k yellow gold mounting, gross weight 35.20 grams. Estimated Value ................................................................ $600 - 800

Multi Colored Sapphire, 14K Yellow Gold Straight Line Bracelet. Featuring 33 round faceted sapphires, weighing a total of approximately 15.00 carats, pink, yellow, green, blue, yellow and white, each set with 4 prongs, measuring 7 inches in length, gross weight 21.10 grams. Estimated Value ............................................................. $800 - 1,000

Sapphire, Diamond, 14k White & Yellow Gold Bracelet. Featuring 20 baguette-cut sapphires, set in groups of 2, channel set in 14k yellow gold, interspaced by sections of pave set diamonds, all 200 round full-cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately 2.00 carats, measuring 7 inches in length, gross weight 13.90 grams. Estimated Value ............................................................. $800 - 1,000

595

Collection of 14K Yellow Gold Jewelry. Including a pair of mabe pearl, diamond earrings, completed by clip backs; one lady's diamond 14k yellow gold modern design ring and one 14k yellow gold nugget style band ring, gross weight all 3 items 12.20 grams. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

596

Pair of Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 14K White Gold Earrings. Each featuring 7 cultured pearls, measuring from approximately 7.50 to 6.00 mm., ehanced by 24 full and single-cut diamonds, all 48 weighing a total of approximately 1.00 carat, completed by clip backs, gross weight 16.20 grams. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 800

597

Diamond, 18K Yellow Gold Brooch & Earring Set. This custom 18k yellow gold floral design brooch & earrings set is enhanced by 46 round diamonds, all weighing a total of approximately 1.00 carats, gross weight 44.70 grams. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,000 - 1,200

594

Ruby, Diamond, 18K Rose & White Gold Butterfly Brooch. Featuring 2 cabochon rubies and enhanced by 66 full-cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately 2.00 carats, measuring approximately 1 3/4 in width, gross weight 10.30 grams. Estimated Value ................................................................ $600 - 800

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Jew e lry Session Two - Saturday, November 6, 2010 Approx 1:00 pm

598

Diamond, 18K & 14K Yellow Gold Necklace & Slide Pendant. This wide omega style necklace is 8.00 mm in width, gross weight 54.80 grams and is accompanied by an 18k yellow gold slide pendant, with 9 full-cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately .70 carat, gross weight 7.40 grams. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,200 - 1,600

599

Diamond, Sapphire, 14K Yellow Gold Necklace. Centering one round brilliant-cut diamond, weighing approximately .70 carat, with 2 marquise-cut diamonds, weighing approximately .50 carat, interspaced by 4 oval shaped sapphires, all weighing a total of approximately 1.20 carats, all stone are channel set, completed by a link style chain, gross weight 19.10 grams, 17 inches in length. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,000 - 1,200

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Diamond, Tri Color 14K Yellow Gold Necklace. Featuring one pear shaped diamond, weighing approximately 2.00 carats, accented by 2 tapered baguette-cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately .40 carat, set at the bottom of a rose, yellow and white gold herringbone necklace, measuring 16 inches in length, gross weight 20.0 grams. Note the pear shaped diamond is SI2 to I1 in Clarity, L to M in Color. Estimated Value .......................................................... $2,500 - 3,500

601

18th Century Emerald High Karat Yellow Gold Pendant. This 18th Century High Karat Yellow Gold Pendant is decorated by numerous emerald-cut emeralds, from the Carolvs IV Era. Estimated Value .......................................................... $3,000 - 3,500

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602

Diamond, 14K White Gold Heart Shaped Pendant & Chain. Featuring 20 full-cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately 5.80 grams, attached to a 14k white gold link style chain, gross weight 5.80 grams. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 600

603

Egyptian 18K Yellow Gold Pendant. Depicting a hieroglyphic cartouche. Measuring approximately 2 inches in length, 1 1/2 inches in width, gross weight 32.40 grams. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,200 - 1,400

604

Fancy Blue-Green Diamond, 14K White Gold Pendant & Chain. Featuring one round brilliant-cut fancy blue-green diamond, weighing approximately .20 carat, set in a solitaire 14k white gold pendant and accompanied by a 14k white gold chain, gross weight 1.50 grams. Note: diamond not tested if natural color or treated. Estimated Value ................................................................ $200 - 300

605

Collection of Antique & Vintage Stick Pins. Including one 14k white gold Art Deco diamond stick pin, 1 European-cut diamond weighing approximately .20 carat; one 14k white gold Art Deco diamond, blue stone stick pin; one 14k white gold, pearl, diamond stick pin, 1 European-cut diamond weighing approximately .15 carat; one 14k yellow gold, diamond etruscian style stick pin and 14k yellow gold, diamond bowling ball and pin stick pin, gross weight 11.00 grams, accompanied by a stick pin box. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Antique 14 Karat Yellow Mesh Purse. Having a cabochon sapphire clasp, gross weight 78.80 grams. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,500 - 2,000

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607

Collection of 2 Gent's 14K White Gold & Gemstone Rings. One set with a large oval cabochon amethyst, measuring approximately 16.50 x 13.50 mm in diameter and one red stone, diamond, 14k white gold ring, 2 square-cut diamonds, weight a total of approximately .25 carat, with a center oval red stone, both having a gross weight of 27.00 grams. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 800

608

Collection of 3 14K Yellow Gold Ring. Including one diamond, 14k yellow gold cluster ring, 19 full-cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately .80 carat, gross weight 10.20 grams, 2 diamonds are missing; one marquise tourmaline, diamond, 14k yellow gold ring, 14 full-cut diamonds, weighing a total of approxiamtely .30 carat, gross weight 7.70 grams and one diamond, US $1.00 Gold Liberty coin, 14k yellow gold ring, 24 full-cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately 1.20 carats, gross weight 8.20 grams. Estimated Value ................................................................ $700 - 900

609

Collection of Antique & Estate Lady's 14K and 10K Rings. Including 1 filigree cameo, diamond, 14k white gold ring; 1 filigree 14k white gold, red stone ring; 1 14k white gold green stone ring; 1 antique rose cut diamond, 14k yellow gold ring; 1 antique onyx cameo, 10k yellow gold ring; 1 10k yellow gold Art Nouveau red stone band style ring; 1 10k white gold filigree green stone ring and 1 10k yellow gold, diamond lion head ring, gross weight 26.70 grams. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 600

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Collection of Platinum, 14K, Diamond Band Rings. Including one wide gent's 14k yellow gold band, gross weight 8.60 grams; a matching pair his & her 14k white gold wedding bands, gross weight 6.20 grams; one lady's diamond, 14k yellow gold band ring, 7 full-cut diamonds approximately .50 carat, gross weight 2.00 grams; one lady's diamond, platinum band, with 2 baguette-cut and 4 single-cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately .10 carat, gross weight 2.50 grams and one lady's platinum diamond band ring, with 9 European-cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately .30 carat, gross weight 3.40 grams. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 600

611

Gents 14K Yellow Gold Yale University Class Ring. Center one oval cabochon blue stone, dated 1972, gross weight 17.50 grams, ring size 8. Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 500

612

Lady's Amethyst, Diamond, 14K White Gold Ring. Centering one emerald cut amethyst, weighing approximately 10.00 carats, enhanced by 20 single-cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately .10 carat, gross weight 10.00 grams. Note: the shank of the ring is broken but can be repaired. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

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Lady's Diamond, 14K White Gold Wedding Ring Set. The center wedding ring featuring one marquise-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 1.50 carats, VS in Clarity, I to J in Color, having a medium to thick girdle, flanked on each side by one tapered baguette-cut diamonds, both weighing a total of approximately .15 carat, along with 2 matching 14k white gold wedding bands, each set with 2 marquise-cut diamonds, all 4 weighing a total of approximately .40 carat, gross weight 6.60 grams. Estimated Value .......................................................... $2,000 - 2,500

Diamonds, weighing a total of approximately .80 carat, enhanced by millgrained edges, gross weight 9.90 grams. Estimated Value ............................................................. $800 - 1,000

617

Lady's Diamond, Emerald, Platinum Cluster Ring. Decorated by 6 marquise & 8 round full-cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately 2.00 carats, enhanced by 2 pear shaped emeralds, all set in a floral pattern, gross weight 5.90 grams. Estimated Value ............................................................. $800 - 1,000

Lady's Art Deco Sapphire, Diamonds, Platinum Ring. Centering 3 round bezel set sapphires, all weighing a total of approximately 2.50 carat, accented by 4 baguette-cut sapphires and 12 European & single-cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately 1.00 carat, enhanced by millgrained edges, gross weight 5.50 grams. Estimated Value ................................................................ $600 - 900

618

Lady's Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Band Style Ring. Featuring 13 Â˝ bezel set oval sapphires, weighing a total of approximately 2.50 carat, accented by 18 full-cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately .30 carat, gross weight 7.50 grams. Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 500

613

Lady's Antique White Sapphire, Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one round European cut white sapphire, weighing approximately 2.00 carats, gross weight 3.80 grams. Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 500

614

Lady's Art Deco Diamond, Platinum, Sapphire Ring. Centering one round blue stone, set in a filigree Art Deco mounting, decorate by full-cut

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Collection of 14K Gold & Gemstone Jewelry. Including one pair of 14k yellow gold, emerald diamond earrings; one sapphire, diamond 14k yellow gold necklace and one Art Deco 14k white gold pendant necklace, gross weight 7.10 grams. Note: some damage. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

624

Collection of 3 14K Yellow Gold Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. Including one large disc, measuring approximately 1 Âź inches in diameter and 2 matching discs measuring approximately Â˝ inch in diameter, gross weight all 3 13.80 grams. Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 350

625

Collection of Citrine, 14K Yellow Gold & Yellow Metal Jewelry. Including one citrine, 14k yellow gold bracelet, having 7 oval citrine and one large oval citrine yellow metal vintage brooch/pendant. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

626

Collection of Gold Dust. Weighing a total of 6.70 grams. Note: not tested for karat. Estimated Value ................................................................ $200 - 300

627

Collection of Miscellaneous Diamonds and Gemstones. Including one round brilliant-cut diamond weighing .53 carat, SI in Clarity, H to I in Color; one Old Mine-cut diamond, weighing .28 carat; one single-cut diamond, weighing .08 carat; one emerald-cut smokey topaz, weighing 40.10 carats; one emeraldcut smokey topaz, weighing 11.46 carats, one marquise-cut blue topaz, weighing 6.16 carats; one oval cabochon coral, measuring 17.00 x 13.00 mm and one cultured pearl, measuring 8.20 mm. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 800

628

Collection of Miscellaneous Silver, White Metal, Yellow Metal Jewelry Items. Including a large silver compact; a multi stand silver necklace; numerous white & yellow metal pendants, bezels. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 200

Lady's Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Colorless Stone, 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one cabochon emerald, ruby & sapphire, bezel set, enhanced by 12 colorless stones, gross weight 12.40 grams. Note: Colorless stones are not diamonds. Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 400

620

Actor Otto Kruger's 9 Karat Yellow Gold Card Case. This was a gift given from Jack Oakie to Otto Kruger (1885-1974), engraved on the inside case, "With Love From Jack, Aug 8/57." Gross weight 87.40 grams. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,500 - 2,000

621

Collection Miscellaneous 14K Yellow Gold, Yellow Metal & Diamond Jewelry. Including one 14k yellow gold tennis racket; one 14k yellow gold bezel pendant; one 14k yellow gold pendant, two 14k yellow gold tie pins; one 14k yellow gold disc with one round diamond, one mother of pearl, yellow metal cufflink and one yellow metal pin, gross weight 12.20 grams. Note: some items are damaged. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 250

622

Collection of 14K & 10K Yellow Gold Jewelry. Including a 14k yellow gold shoe horn, gross weight 26.90 grams, engraved Smiley Wecker 1916 50th Anniversary 1966, Love, George; one 14k yellow gold modern link bracelet, gross weight 25.40 grams; 14k yellow gold link bracelet, gross weight 6.70 grams; 10k yellow gold herringbone bracelet .40 grams, no clasp and 4 14k yellow gold items, gross weight 15.10 grams. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,200 - 1,600 172

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Tiffany & Company Sterling Silver Golf Design Key Ring. Marked Tiffany & Co., 925. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

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Collection of Yellow Gold & Yellow Metal Items. Including 1 US $2 1/2 Indian head coin, 4.10 grams; 1 14k yellow gold rope chain, 18.60 grams; 1 10k yellow gold rope chain, 2.40 grams; 1 14k yellow gold coin bezel 4.60 grams; 10k yellow gold ring mounting, for a coin, 10.90 grams; 1 yellow metal religious pendant and 1 yellow metal bar brooch with pendant. Estimated Value ................................................................ $700 - 900

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Collection of Yellow Gold, Silver & Stainless Steel Cable Style Jewelry. Including an 18k yellow gold and stainless steel necklace; a pair of 18k yellow gold and stainless steel earrings, engraved Fred, with French clip backs and a stainless steel, silver & yellow gold cuff bracelet. Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 500

631

Collection of Yellow Gold, Yellow Metal Miscellaneous Jewelry Items. Including one large yellow metal compact; one low karat yellow gold link bracelet with yellow metal charms; one pair of antique 9k rose gold cufflinks; one rose metal circular locket, one large yellow metal pocket knife; one small yellow metal pocket knife; one yellow metal heart charm; one yellow metal stick pin and matching earrings. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 200

French Selsi Portico Clock. Early 20th century French marble portico clock, enamaled dial with polychrome painted floral swags, brass time and strike movement. Base, crest, and six columns of pink-veined marble. Cast gilt brass ormolu mounts. Stamped on back "67859 / Selsi / Paris." Approximately 16½ x 10 x 4½ in. No key present. Estimated Value ............................................................. $800 - 1,000

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Diamond, 14K White Gold Watch Bezel. Featuring 32 full-cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately 1.00 carat, gross weight 3.40 grams. Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 500

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Jaeger LeCoultre - Atmos Swiss Perpetual Mantel Clock. C. 1980s. 9 x 6¾ x 5 in. with 4½ in. painted dial with gilt brass Arabic numeral and point hour markers. Serial No. 663765. Brass presentation plaque on top of case to Harold Goldberg, president of the Brentwood Country Club from 1991-93. Excellent condition; in working order. Estimated Value ............................................................. $800 - 1,000

636

Elgin Gold Filled Hunting Case Pocket Watch. Large floral engraved front & back case, movement #23668917, white dial with Arabic numeral markers, subsidiary seconds dial, stem wind and set, in working order. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

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Large Yellow Gold Hunting Case Pocket Watch. Having a Superior movement #73524, white dial with Roman numerals, stem wind, lever set, case marked 18k but tests to 14k yellow gold, inside dust case not gold. Note: not in working condition. Estimated Value ................................................................ $200 - 300

638

Collection of 3 Swiss Army Watches. Including one lady's stainless steel and yellow metal watch with a two tone band; one lady's stainless steel watch and band; one lady's black metal & stainless steel strap watch. Estimated Value ................................................................ $100 - 150

639

Gent's Bulova 14K White Gold, Diamond Wristwatch. Having a self winding/automatic movement, 14k white gold circular case, water proof, shock resistant, silver dial with diamond markers, completed by a stainless steel band, accompanied by the original box. Estimated Value ................................................................ $200 - 300

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Gent's Tag Heuer Professional 3000 Chronograph Wristwatch. Having a quartz movement, black dial with gold sub dials, gold bezel, black metal case and band. Note: not in working order, most like just a battery. Estimated Value ................................................................ $300 - 500

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Gent's Tiffany & Company Portfolio 14K Yellow Gold Wristwatch. Quartz movement, water resistant, white dial with Roman numeral markers, completed by a black Tiffany & Company strap, with a Tiffany & Company box. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 800

Gent's Girard-Perregaux Stainless Steel & Rose Gold Chronograph Wristwatch. Having an automatic movement, 7000 GBM Model, rose gold bezel, white dial with rose gold sub dials, date window, stick markers, completed by a stainless steel band, case # B-2344. Note: in working condition. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,500 - 2,000

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Gent's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day Date 18K Yellow Gold Wristwatch. Having a double quick set movement, black dial with stick markers, fluted bezel, model #18038, completed by a non Rolex 18k yellow gold President style bracelet. Note: watch is in working order but the date window is not functioning properly. Estimated Value .......................................................... $4,000 - 6,000

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Lady's Art Deco Concord Diamond, Platinum Wristwatch. Having a Concord 17 jewel manual movement #391868, silver dial with Arabic numeral makers, set in a platinum case decorated by 40 single-cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately 1.00 carats, completed by a platinum mesh style band and clasp, gross weight 33.80 grams. Note: Crystal has scratches and one hand needs to be attached; movement in working condition. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,200 - 1,500

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Lady's Bulova, Lapis, Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold Wrist Watch. Having a manual 17 jewel Swiss movement, oval shaped case, champagne dial with stick markers, black hands, enhanced by an alternating cabochon lapis and diamond bezel, 8 round full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately .40 carat, the case and band are 14k yellow gold, gross weight 33.60 grams, 6 inches in length. Note: some discoloration on dial. Estimated Value ................................................................ $600 - 800

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Lady's Diamond, 14K Yellow Gold Cover Style Wrist Watch. Having a manual 17 jewel Swiss movemnt, silver dial with bar markers, marke La Leuba, set under a floral design cover, decorated by full & single-cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately 1.00 carats, completed by a mesh style 14k yellow gold bracelet, measuring 6 inches in length, gross weight 44.0 grams. Estimated Value ............................................................. $800 - 1,000

647

Lady's Geneve, 14K Yellow, Diamond Wristwatch. Having an Angelus 17 jewel manual movement, silver dial with stick markers, set in a 14k yellow gold rectangular shaped case, enhanced by a diamond bezel, 22 single-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately .60 carat, completed by a 14k yellow gold band, gross weight 29.60 grams, approximately 6 1/2 inches in length. Note: movement in working condition. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 600

648

Lady's Jean Lassale Diamond, 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Wristwatch. Thalassa model, having a gray dial, 1/2 diamond bezel, water resistant, quartz movement. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 800

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Lady's Tag Heuer 18K Yellow Gold Wristwatch. Automatic movement, blue dial, completed by an 18k yellow gold band, with original box. Estimated Value .......................................................... $2,000 - 3,000

650

Lady's Tag Heuer Stainless Steel Wristwatch. Professional model, having a quartz movement, blue dial with Arabic numeral markers, date window, rotating blue bezel and completed by a stainless steel bracelet. Estimated Value ................................................................ $150 - 200

651

Lady's Tiffany & Company 14K Yellow Gold Wristwatch. Having a 17 jewel Tiffany & Company manual movement, 14k yellow gold rectangular shaped case #445519, white dial with gold markers, completed by a 14k yellow gold bracelet style band, gross weight 24.40 grams, with a Tiffany & Company box. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 800

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Raymond Weil Chronograph Wristwatch. Having a manual movement, exhibition back case, rose gold plated case, white dial with white sub dials, rose gold Arabic numeral markers, completed by a brown leather strap. Note: movement is working but chronograph function is not. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 600

653

Vacheron Constantin 18K White Gold Wristwatch. This vintage Vacheron Constantin wristwatch has an ultra thin circular case, manual movement, silver dial with stick markers, completed by a black leather Vacheron Constantin band and 18k white gold buckle. Note: watch is in working order, band is worn. Estimated Value ................................................................ $600 - 900

igh quality mineral specimens are the crystal masterpieces of the Mineral Kingdom. During the 1800’s and early 1900’s, mineral collecting became the pursuit of scientists, the nobility and the wealthy. Over the last 40-50 years, there

has been a resurgence of interest in collecting fine mineral specimens. Collectors have become connoisseurs and minerals have taken their place among the major collectibles as true art objects. Factors which determine the value of a mineral specimen include: aesthetic eye appeal, lack of damage, crystal size and sharpness, intensity of color and depth of transparency, balance and presentation on the matrix, rarity of the mineral and its locality, provenance, popularity of the specimen, lustrous or glassy surface, and the size of the specimen. Enjoy the extraordinary combinations of color, form and composition in the group of 41 specimens offered here. Each of these masterpiece specimens is a true limited edition and cannot be duplicated.

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Significant, Flaring Tourmaline Crystal. Paprok, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan This is a magnificent, imposing Tourmaline that flares outwards towards its termination to maximize visual impact. It weighs an astonishing 7.1 pounds. Seldom does a natural tourmaline crystal attain this size and importance without need of a repair or restoration. This particular specimen is complete all around and nearly pristine, except only for trivial damage to small secondary crystals that are accents.

This piece has a broad and lustrous termination that is both geometrically simple and complex in color and hue patterns. The specimen is very symmetric all around and has an atypical crystal shape that is most noteworthy. This is a rare prize from a land where fine specimens are becoming harder and harder to obtain. Many top dealers and collectors consider these Alpine Tourmalines as eminently worthy additions to fine collections. Some are even buying these specimens as investments because surface deposits are exhausted and building mining infrastructure for the pursuit of deeper veins is extremely unlikely over the next several years. Measures 15 x 12 x 11 cm (6 inches tall). Weighs 7.1 pounds. A custom lucite base for display is included. Estimated Value .................................................................................................................................................................................................. $125,000 - 135,000 A private collection in Seoul, South Korea.

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Important Natural Silver Specimen From "King's Mountain, Norway". Major Silver-Kongsberg with acanthite. Kongsberg, Norway. Kongsberg is the world's foremost old locality for collectible natural specimens of wire silver. Some, like this piece, date back over a hundred years or more and have been passed down to us through multiple collections. This is a sinuous, lithe and LARGE (6.5 inches tall) specimen of artistically entwined silver wires. To some it resembles sinuous willows; and to others it looks like a striking snake - hence the nickname "The silver "cobra." This specimen's aesthetic beauty radiates not just due to its overall form, but also from its unique patina (composed of minute bornite and chalcopyrite crystals) that gives it a "sparkle" in person. This natural and complex patina is impossible to duplicate or fake, indicating a natural coloration and proving the piece has not been cleaned with modern chemistry to make it brighter. The piece is very robust in very aspect, which is quite different from what you normally see in the way of elegant wire silvers (which are usually fragile and can be manipulated by bending). A classic Kongsberg silver of this size is almost never seen for sale on the modern market. It retains an old label (probably more than 100 years old). During the 1960s-1970s it found its way from Europe into the Richard Barstow collection, who was the pre-eminent collector and dealer of his day. After his untimely death, it passed to the collection of scientist Dr. Edward E. David (President Nixon's science advisor as well as head of the White House Office of Science and Technology). Dr. David exchanged the piece with another well-known collector, Lawrence Conklin, in the early 2000s. Measures 14.0 x 8.5 x 4.0 cm (6.5 inches tall). Comes with a custom display pedestal of black wood. NOTE: includes an old parchment label, dated to the mid to late 1800s. Estimated Value .................................................................................................................................................................................................. $120,000 - 140,000 Dr. Edward E. David collection, Richard Barstow Collection, Lawrence Conklin Collection. 179

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Emerald (Unusually Large Gem Crystal). Cosquez Mine, Boyaca Department, Colombia This Beryl-Emerald is over 460 carats or nearly 100 grams in mass. Few natural emerald crystals reach this size and attain such uniform intensity of color. The crystal has large gemmy regions that could cut stones, and is itself translucent to transparent around the edges and well into the depths of the crystal. The termination is complete, though it shows some small natural wear, considered acceptable in a gemstone crystal of this magnitude. It shows perfect hexagonal form, typical of smaller emeralds but rarely seen in crystals of large size. The piece was formerly in the well known collection of Martin Zinn III of Denver, Colorado. It sold in 2003, and since then resides in a private gem crystal collection. This exceedingly large emerald crystal is a treasure worthy of a coronation sceptre, and the size to be seen from across the room. It is a major gemstone crystal and among the largest stones to come this locality. Measures 4.7 x 3.5 x 3.4 cm. Size: 460 carats. A custom lucite base for display is included. Estimated Value .................................................................................................................................................................................................... $90,000 - 100,000 Provenance: Ex. Martin Zinn Collection..

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Scarce Sweet Home Rhodochrosite. Graham's Pocket, Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado The Sweet Home Mine has produced the finest rhodochrosite on the planet, and since its closure nearly a decade ago, major pieces have been in high demand and are even scarcer on the market. This large specimen (850 grams) features a large and centrally-displayed single crystal measuring 5 x 4 cm (technically referred to as "dominant crystal aesthetics" in the field). The color is characterized as a top cherry-red hue, as opposed to the more strawberry-colored crystals common in lower echelon specimens. This specimen's form dramatically emphasizes the sharp ridge of freestanding crystals atop the piece, accenting the large central crystal. There is no damage to any major crystal, and no repairs. The bright and lustrous rhodochrosites are accented by small crystals of fluorite, tetrahedrite, and quartz. This piece is one of the few specimens recovered from "Graham's Pocket" in the late 1990s, regarded as one of the premier pockets at the mine because it produced large crystals with juicy color. Most known Graham's Pocket specimens are in private collections and inaccessible, making this a rarity in terms of the population available. Measures 10 x 10 x 6 cm. Weighs 850 grams. A custom base for display is included. Estimated Value .................................................................................................................................................................................................... $85,000 - 100,000 Private Collection.

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Aquamarine (blue variety of Beryl). Spring Mine, Bongala, Shigar Valley, Northern Areas, Pakistan This is a remarkably large museum-quality specimen. This intensely blue crystal has the lustre of glass combined with a rich, saturated, sky-blue color. Aquamarine crystals have been prized for use in gemstones for thousands of years. This piece was recently on display in the "Heard Natural History Museum" in McKinney, Texas) The finest crystals come from only a few mining regions. The famous Shigar Valley of Northern Pakistan has produced most of the world's exceptional and desired crystals for the species, but few combine the qualities of geometric perfection with color and lustre as does this specimen. The crystal is large (966 grams), complete, and shows a sharp ideal hexagonal form. Its association with smaller aquamarine crystals, and shiny metallic muscovite mica plates, provide welcome accents to the thick central pillar.

Measures: 16 x 8 x 5.8 cm (6.4 inches tall). Weight: 966 grams. A custom lucite base for display is included. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $75,000 - 85,000 Private Collection.

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Kongsberg Native Silver Wire With Calcite.. Kongsberg Silver Mines, Kongsberg, Buskerud, Norway. Kongsberg is the "Holy Grail" of Silver localities. A Kongsberg on matrix with a Calcite rhomb is even more out of the ordinary. The Silver wires and Calcite actually sit atop a matrix of host rock, which is only visible on the backside. Jutting out to the left is a thick (around 1 cm) wire that ends with a curl and balancing it on the right is a 2.7 cm Calcite. There are the typical cleavages on some faces but this does not distract from the aesthetics. The main wire starts from an area between the two branches and rises about 10 cm through a series of twists and bends. Visually, the specimen is extremely pleasing and attractive and almost takes on the appearance of a "Silver flame." The vertical wire begins at 1 cm in thickness and gradually narrows as it pushes upwards towards the final termination. The surfaces are lustrous and original. Measures 11.5 by 5 cm. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $55,000 - 65,000 Ex. Hans Erickson, Bergmann Mineral Collections.

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Museum Quality Rhodochrosite on Quartz Point Matrix. Ceresco Ridge Area of the Climax Mine, Fremont Pass, Lake County, Colorado. This specimen is from one of the rarest Rhodochrosite localities in the world. A good Climax Rhodo is incredibly difficult to find and finding a better specimen than this one will be daunting. This is an exceptional plate of American classic rhodochrosite. When a Climax Rhodo occasionally is available for sale, it has incomplete rhombs without matrix or even rarer - a partial or coated rhomb on matrix. The holy grail for Rhodo collectors is a good sized plate of Quartz crystals with large, complete, deeply colored (and uncoated) rhombs. This specimen meets the strict criteria for excellence. The few incomplete Quartz points and the few Quartz points slightly coated with Calcite offer no distraction to the specimen's aesthetic appeal. These very points lead to the gorgeous rhombs of Rhodochrosite which are complete and glow a translucent cherry-red blush. The larger rhombs measure 4.6 cm and 2.6 cm, while several smaller ones are 1 cm in size. At least a dozen rhombs of various sizes can be counted. Measures 8.9 by 11.3 cm in total size. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $55,000 - 65,000 Ex. Gerstley Mineral Collection.

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Rare and Unique Dioptase on Calcite. Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia. The contrast of the different textures of brilliant green dioptase makes this one of the most unusual dioptase specimens available on the market in some time. Dioptase such as this represents the world's best of species and is hard to obtain. This specimen is large and visually appealing and rare on the market. The Tsumeb Mine, in fact, is world renowned and has produced some of the most amazing dioptase mineral specimens for collectors. On a slightly technical note, this particular specimen shows more than one generation of crystal growth. The large dioptase crystals (to approx. 1 cm) grew upon the most desirable matrix - contrasting, white calcite crystals. Extraordinarily, after the major dioptase crystals were formed, a SECOND generation of micro-sized dioptase crystallization occurred. This resulted in a very thin layer of tiny, sugary sparkle atop the already glassy and lustrous dioptase on the left side of the specimen. This piece is undamaged, and of sufficient size to visually impress. Interestingly, lesser specimens have sold in other mineral auctions for similar prices as suggested here, without offering this uniqueness of quality and individuality as well as the sparkling color. This specimen was displayed until recently on special loan to the exhibition Mineral Treasures at the Beijing Museum of Natural History, in China. Measures 9.8 x 7.6 x 4.8 cm. A custom lucite base for display is included. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $45,000 - 50,000 Beijing Musuem of Natural History 2010 exhibition.

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Topaz - Giant Perfect Champagne-Colored Crystal. Pedro Azul, Minas Gerais, Brazil This monstrous topaz crystal is one of the finest large topaz crystals to come to market for the specimen collector. It is a shocking size and especially significant since it retained such geometric precision in its growth. Miraculously, it is free of any substantial damage that the astute collector would expect in such a large specimen (from both in situ as well as dealer/collector handling). This piece weighs 8 pounds and is perfectly complete in addition to being well formed, 360 degrees around. The color is a perfect "champagne" hue that is highly prized in topaz. Spectacularly large specimens like this often find their way to museums because they seldom occur in nature. This was likely mined in the 1950s-1970s and was once in the noted Destrem Collection in Paris, France (famous for its large suite of important gem crystals). Measure 29 x 11 x 5 cm (11.5 inches tall). Weighs: 8 pounds. A custom lucite base for display is included. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $40,000 - 50,000 Destrem Collection.

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Bubbly Smithsonite. From Kelly Mine, Magdalena, Socorro County, New Mexico The typical crystal habit of Smithsonite is an appealing form called botryoidal, which has the appearance of grape bunches, resulting in a rounded, bubbly landscape. This piece comes from a locality famous around the world for providing specimens with silky to pearly lustre and deep colors. Smithsonite is a zinc carbonate mineral found as a secondary mineral in zinc deposits and occurs in many colors and forms. Interestingly, it's named after James Smithson, a British mineralogist, whose wealth founded the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Measures: 20.5 x 21.5 cm Size inches: 8 x 8.5 in. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $37,500 - 40,000 A Bruce/Leicht Mineral.

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Treasured Tanzanite (750 carats). Merelani Mine, Arusha, Tanzania At approximately 750 carats, this is a very large and impressive Tanzanite crystal showing a striking duality of colors - purple on the sides and intense blue on the front view plane. The contrast is seen simply by turning the crystal 90 degrees, This duality effect is what makes Tanzanite gemstones so treasured, as the change of colors from intense blue to intense purple makes them very eye-catching.

Tanzanite is a rare, natural gem variety and occurs in this intensely colorful form from only a small mining district in Tanzania, East Africa. As with most tanzanite gems and crystals, this specimen was slightly heated after mining to enhance the natural dual colorations to their highest quality. Over time, the production of quality specimens have declined and the mines have been consolidated, leading to price increases at the source. Today, large crystals are hard to find and have gradually become more expensive. The crystal cluster is complete all around (360-degrees) except for a few small abrasions on the backside. This particular crystal has a substantial intrinsic value of gemstone rough within its termination and from these large transparent areas fancy gems can be cut. Measures: 8.4 x 3.5 x 3 cm. Weighs approx. 750 carats (150 grams = huge). A custom lucite base for display is included. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $35,000 - 45,000 Private Collection.

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Significant and Aesthetic Amethyst Group. From Amatitlan, Mun. de Zumpango del Rio, Guerrero, Mexico This dramatic and artistic amethyst makes its presence known by its contrasting violet hues and striking crystal array. It is a delightful extravagance in violet. The Greek historian Hieronymus reported that eagles placed an amethyst in their nest in order to protect their young from danger. The larger elongated crystals tend to be a bit fat around the middle area and taper to typical quartz terminations. The hues are very dark and rich in the core and the termination. Amethyst is the violet to purple coloration and the most important gem variety of quartz. The purple color is caused by iron impurities. There are hundreds of localities for amethyst around the world but the size and perfection of specimens from Guerrero are highly prized. And this specimen is one of the largest amethyst groups recovered from Guerrero. It was housed in a private collection for many years. Measures 28 x 15.5 cm. Size inches: 11 x 6 in. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $33,000 - 35,000 A Bruce/Leicht Mineral.

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Tremendous Large Cabinet Plate of Beryl Var. Aquamarine on Muscovite. Mt. Xuebaoding, Ping Wu, Sichuan Province, China. This piece is one the very finest Chinese Aquamarine plates seen outside of a museum. The many light reflections jumping off of each gem crystal add to the aesthetic and appealing qualities of this museum quality specimen. Two dozen or more tabular Aquas reside on this huge plate and all are well colored and transparent down to the Muscovite. The largest Aquamarines measure 7.5 cm and 6 cm in size. The elusive and tantalizing qualities of this piece make for an exotic viewing experience. Measures 12.5 by 25 by 14 cm. Comes with a custom made, engraved base. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $32,000 - 35,000 Ex. Smale Mineral Collection.

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Exceptional Spodumene, var. Kunzite with Tourmaline. Kunzite variety of spodumene. From Mawi deposit, north of Jalalabad, Laghman Province, Afghanistan This large, well-crystallized specimen is bold, jazzy and powerful in appearance. The Kunzite variety of spodumene is a pink lithium aluminum silicate. The variety is named after George Frederick Kunz (1856-1932), an American mineralogist who worked at Tiffany & Co. This is a lovely, pink-colored large crystal on native matrix with a smattering of green tourmalines providing a nice color contrast. The specimen has been "reinforced" on the backside of the matrix as a precautionary measure, due to the massive size of the crystal. Measures: 22.85 x 25.5 cm Size inches: 9 x 10 in. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $29,000 - 34,000 A Bruce/Leicht Mineral. 190

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Aquamarine with Bi-Color Fluorite. Nagar, Hunza Valley, Gilgit District, Northern Areas Pakistan. This is a gorgeous large cabinet specimen. Both the Aquamarine crystals and large Fluorite sit atop a matrix of Muscovite and Albite. Glassy blue crystals swarm over this plate from top to bottom. The upright crystal at top measures over 7 cm in height and the fat crystals in cluster to the right measure over 6.5 cm in width. These crystals, rehealed on the backside (during a natural process that allowed early formative imperfections to be healed by continued crystal growth), are all perfectly terminated with flat tops. The pink and green Fluorite hugs the fattest Aqua termination and also measures nearly 6.5 cm in width. On the far left you can see two blocky Albite crystals with a small pink Fluorite. Measures 17.5 x 18 x 11 cm. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $28,000 - 35,000 Ex. Edward David Mineral Collection.

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Brilliant Native Gold With Petzite on Pink Granite. Nugget Pond Gold Mine, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. An exceptionally fine and very rare specimen from this now closed and very short lived mining locality. Very few large specimens originated from this locality and specimens of this quality can probably be counted on the fingers of one hand. The black mineral on the right side is Petzite, which is a fairly scarce Telluride mineral (Ag3AuTe2). The matrix beneath the Native Gold is beautiful pink Granite, which is the calling card for this particular mine. This rare native gold specimen offers more than the pleasure of owning bullion since it offers aesthetic form and eye-catching color contrast. Measures 8 by 7 by 5 cm. Comes with a custom made base. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $28,000 - 32,000 Ex. Kevin Ward. 191

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Incredible Sprays of Proustite with Acanthite and Native Silver on Calcite Crystals.. Himmelfurst Mine, Freiberg District, Erzgeberg, Saxony, Germany. This classic old museum piece dates back to the 1850's and is quite simply one of the finest specimens of German Proustite on matrix. The Proustite has been well protected and still has considerable redness in the crystals. The addition of Acanthite and Native Silver wires makes the piece extraordinary. Even the matrix is composed of sharp, well formed and stacked Calcite crystals. Measures: 8.5 x 7 cm. Comes with a custom made, labeled stand. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $28,000 - 32,000 Ex. Kevin Ward.

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Kunzite Crystal and Gem Set (rough and cut). Urucum mine, Galileia, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil The two items in this set come from the same mine and both are possessed of top color and lustre. They constitute a rare pair of high collectible value. The crystal is particularly sharp and hatchet-like with both glassy and lustrous qualities while the gem offers a nearly solid intense pink gem rough. The set is both specimen quality AND gem material at the same time, giving it an intrinsic "gem value." This unusual and exciting duo will appeal to most collectors'interest for an objet d'art of pristine natural beauty. The GEM CRYSTAL, moreover, is even MORE NOTABLE as a specimen because it is a "floater" - complete all around, with faces on every edge and no breaks or attachment points. For many years, the finest pink kunzite rough crystals for the gem trade came from Brazil. During this locale's heyday period (generally the 1920s1980s), nearly all large natural crystals of gem quality came from here. Today large kunzite crystals are still rare but now come predominantly from Afghanistan. The crystal was formerly in the noted mineral collection of Jack Halpern of San Francisco, California. It likely dates to the mid-1900s. Specimens like this are seldom seen. The gemstone is from the collection of John Grieger (1910-1981) and was sold when his family estate was broken up a few years ago. Measures: 15 x 10 x 5 cm (crystal) and 3.5 x 2.8 x 2.4 cm (gem). Weighs: 743 grams crystal and approx 170 carats gem. Comes with a custom display base. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $28,000 - 35,000 Jack Halpern (B. 1910) Collection (CRYSTAL); John Grieger (1910-1981) (GEMSTONE).

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Especially Rare Gold (Crystallized). Dorlin, Maripasoula Commune, French Guiana, South America. This is an exceptionally rare, crystallized gold specimen from an exceedingly scarce gold-producing locality. Gold is ranked by many discriminating specimen collectors based on the quality of its crystallization, with a range running from "nugget like" to "sharply crystallized." Value is then assigned proportionately between the bullion value (here, 137 grams) and the amount of crystallization. This specimen falls towards the more sharply crystallized end of the spectrum with its robust and blocky crystals. Some crystals, including the largest at 2 cm across, are clearly octahedral in form. The present specimen was in the collection of the chief mine geologist at this locale for over 30 years before being sold to the noted French collector and investor, Gilles Emringer. It has never been offered for public sale and is thought by the previous owner to be the only large crystallized specimen recovered here in the mine's modern lifetime. Measures 4.6 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm. Weighs 137 grams. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $25,000 - 30,000 Gilles Emringer Collection.

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Large and Stunning Cabinet Specimen of Beryl Var. Aquamarines on Huge Muscovite Books. Also with Albite.. Govenador Valadares, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brasil. This spectacular work of nature measures 18.8 by 35.5 by 19.5 cm. The bluish-green Aquamarine crystal at center measures 8 x 8 cm with nearly 6 cm of depth. The side Aquamarine measures 5.5 cm and the Muscovite books are of equal or larger size. This is a most impressive Aquamarine plate and a joy to behold. Size inches: 7.4 x 14 x 7.7 in. Comes with a custom made, labeled base. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $24,000 - 28,000 Ex. Kevin Ward Mineral Collection. 194

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Gemmy Blue Crystals of Aquamarine on Original Muscovite. Chumar Bakhoor, Hunza Valley, Gilgit District, Northern Areas of Pakistan. This is a most impressive and aesthetic Aquamarine plate. Viewing the plate closely, one is pleasantly surprised by its vibrancy, pristine surfaces and aesthetic arrangement. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a rare treat to come across a specimen with so many qualities in one package, including the natural, slightly bronzed Muscovite blades that add to the overall visual beauty. Plates of this quality are extremely difficult to find as most have disappeared into private collections years ago. Measures 11.5 cm by 15 cm by 14 cm. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $24,000 - 28,000 Ex Kevin Ward Mineral Collection.

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Dramatic Vivianite. From Morococalla, Oruro Department, Bolivia. This evocative and other-worldly specimen has exceptional crystals. Specimens with exceptional crystals of this size have been elusive and difficult to find; that is, until their recent discovery in Bolivia. These local specimens are now considered the finest ever found and their dramatic color is considered unique by many. Viviianite, usually found as deep blue to deep bluish green prismatic to flattened crystals, can be sensitive to excessive light and, as a result, may darken and turn more opaque. This specimen has been on display in a collector's cabinet for several decades. Measures: 15.25 x 15.5 cm. Size inches: 6 x 6 in. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $23,000 - 27,000 The famous Rolf Wein (Stuttgart, Germany) collection. This specimen was acquired in 1988 and is one of the largest known pieces from the locality..

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Rare Huge Crystals of Colored Fluorite Sitting Atop Thick Books of Muscovite. Nagar, Hunza Valley, Gilgit, Northern Areas, Pakistan The octahedral (8 faces) Fluorite crystals are both bi-color in nature with a light rosy pink contrasting a delicate green. The faces are glassy with a slight texture and very translucent. Both Fluorites give off an internal color glow of pink and green and are in excellent condition. Fluorites of this size in this condition from Pakistan are exceedingly rare. Measures 14.9 by 9.5 cm with 8.5 cm and 7.5 cm Fluorite crystals. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $22,000 - 24,000 Ex. Edward David Collection.

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Natural Aussie Gold Nugget. Kalgoorlie, Goldfields region, Western Australia, Australia This beautiful, natural nugget of gold with brilliant and bright coloration characteristics is a high purity Aussie nugget and offers three-dimensional aesthetics as a specimen. It has small bits of included quartz crystals, as accents. However, nearly all the mass is pure gold. This is a fine display-quality and, for some, an investment-grade natural nugget. Measures 6.8 x 4.3 x 3.3 cm. Weight: 330 grams (10.6 troy ounces). Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $22,000 - 25,000 Matthew Webb Collection. 196

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Showy Beryl, var. Goshenite on Muscovite. From Mt. Xuebaoding, Pingwu County, Mianyang Prefecture Sichuan Province, China. Goshenite is the transparent, nearly colorless variety of beryl. Although beryl usually has elongated crystals, this variety occurs in thick tabular crystals. This piece abounds with a large number of translucent crystals, both large and small, that delight the eye. The crystals of this fine and exceptional quality specimen have traces of blue aquamarine crystals. The lustrous muscovite background make for an attractive specimen worthy of an collector's cabinet. Measures: 20.5 x 19 cm. Size inches: 8 x7.5 in. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $18,500 - 20,000 A Bruce/Leicht Mineral.

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Classic Azurite with Malachite. Copper Queen Mine of Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona This large Azurite plate is an extremely nice specimen that offers a wonderful and vivid contrast in colors. The word "azurite" comes from the Persian word meaning blue. The blue tones of Azurite and the green hues of Malachite dramatically set off each other, as this piece demonstrates. While Azurite is a secondary copper mineral found in the oxidized zones of copper-bearing ore deposits, the Bisbee locality for this mineral is considered to be a 'classic.'And this piece is a true "Classic Brisbee." Measures: 20.3 x 17.75 cm. Size inches: 8 x 7 in. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $18,500 - 20,000 O. E. Stratton Collection, a miner from the early days of prospecting in Arizona..

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Remarkable Combination of Barite and Gypsum Crystals on Yellow Calcite. From the Elk Creek locality, Dalzell, Meade County, South Dakota. The amber Barites are perfectly terminated, as are the transparent Gypsum crystals. They're also very gemmy, with the largest Barite being transparent. All sit atop a matrix of bright yellow Calcite crystals over matrix. Barite and Gypsum combos are very rare and plates of this size with both offer a rare opportunity. This is an American classic whose color palette is not often seen. Measures 7.5 by 15.3 by 12.5 cm Total Size. Comes with a custom made, engraved base. This specimen appeared in the acclaimed American Mineral Treasures Display in Tucson, 2008. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $17,000 - 20,000 Ex. Korpi Mineral Collection.

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Massive Topaz Crystal from Burma. Mogok Valley, Burma, Southern Asia This interesting specimen, a large (6 x 10.5 x 6.5 cm) and heavy topaz crystal formed with a white feldspar matrix, is pristine with sharply defined edges and faces. It is well formed with a complex, multi-faced termination. The contrast between the large broad faces of the topaz and the highlytextured feldspar is a delight to the eye. Extraordinary topaz specimens are found in Pantaw, in the Mogok Valley of Mandalay. These crystals from the mines in Mogok have excellent crystal clarity and high-class gem quality. Measures 10 x 11 x 13 cm. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $15,000 - 17,000 A Bill Larson, Pala International mineral. 198

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Perfect Gemmy Emerald Crystal. Muzo Mine, Boyaca Department, Columbia. This exceptional miniature specimen possesses a classic hexagonal emerald form with a flat termination and faces that are both lustrous and pristine. The petite (2 cm long) well-colored crystal is artistically nestled and majestically sits atop black and white calcite matrix. Among its many inherent ideals, this crystal also offers exceptionally aesthetic qualities with its pristine termination and gemmy clarity. Colombia produces most of the world's emeralds. Emerald mines are located mainly in the Boyacรก Department. Measures 5 x 5 x 4.5 cm. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $15,000 - 17,000 A Bill Larson, Pala International mineral.

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Gorgeous Pink Morganite Crystal on Lepidolite and Cleavelandite with Quartz. Pech, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan. This striking specimen offers a beautiful 4.5 cm Morganite snuggled between crystal clusters of pink Lepidolite and Cleavelandite. The world famous song "La Vie En Rose" by the French chanteuse Edith Piaf is tanslated "Life in Pink" and seems like a very appropriate nickname. The Morganite is gemmy to translucent with perfect textbook form and glassy crystal faces. There is no damage and the Morganite is complete on all sides. The color could best be described as a soft pastel pink with shades of orange. The Lepidolite clusters are rosy-pink and provide a beautiful contrast. Measures 18 by 11 by 10.4 cm. Comes with a custom made, labeled stand. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $14,000 - 17,000 Ex Kevin Ward. 199

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Remarkable Elbaite Pink Tourmalines with Quartz and Lepidolite. Grotta d'Oggi Quarry, San Piero in Campo, Elba Island, Italy. This is a beautiful and quite rare specimen of Pink Tourmaline from Elba Island whose appellation provided the basis for naming this variety of tourmaline. In today's market, it is exceedingly difficult to find a specimen with large pink crystals which has not been restored or repaired, but this specimen meets both qualifications for perfection. The vertical crystal on the right measures 3.5 cm in length and is perfectly terminated. The slanted Tourmaline on the left is crudely terminated against Cleavelandite and measures 3 cm in length. The Quartz crystals at top are also terminated and provide the perfect background. Measures 9 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm with 3.5 cm and 3 cm Tourmalines. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $14,000 - 16,000 Ex. Perry, Kevin Ward, Freilich Mineral Collections.

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Extraordinary Quartz with Fluorite on Dolomite. From Shangbao, Leiyang County, Hunan Province, China. This specimen offers an aesthetic grouping of three distinct minerals with exceptional crystals forming a perfect assemblage of nature's masterful handy-work. Dolomite was first described and found in 1791 by French mineralogist D. de Dolomieu. In recent years, however, China has uncovered specimens of extraordinary quality, and is now a major source of exceptional quality specimens. Measures: 22.85 x 14 cm Size inches: 9 x 5.5 in : Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $13,500 - 15,000 A Bruce/Leicht Mineral. 200

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Impressive Tourmaline, variety Elbaite. From Paprok, Nuristan, Kunar Province, Afghanistan This massive crystal specimen is well terminated with a transparency and translucence that create delightful lustre, beautiful color and artistic quality. Despite its size, it is virtually damage free. Tourmalines are highly prized for gemstones and its color palette, composed of various shades of green and red, is compelling. Afghanistan and Pakistan in recent years have unearthed some extraordinary specimens of the highest quality. Due to the current military/political situations in these countries, the supply has dwindled. Measures: 17.5 x 8.9 cm Size inches: 7 x 3.5 in. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $13,000 - 15,000 A Bruce/Leicht Mineral.

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Classic Specimen of Azurite Over Malachite. Lavender Pit, Copper Queen Mine, Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona. This visually-stunning piece is an Azurite specimen from Bisbee sporting a distinctive look. The notable azurite specimens mined at Bisbee are possibly the most sought after azurites by American collectors. The larger crystals are a joy to view along with the color of the botryoidal (resembling clusters of grapes Azurites with sparkling micro-crystals (drusy) over green Malachite. This specimen also has a lighter blue layer of botryoidal Azurite beneath the drusy surface. Of aesthetic interest is a small patch at the very top where the drusy growth never quite completed its coverage. Despite the technicalities possessed by this dramatic piece, its form, shape and color combine to make a visually beautiful specimen that speaks to the inner spirit. Measures 6.5 by 10.2 by 6.7 cm. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $12,000 - 14,000 Ex. Robert Whitmore Collection.

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Exceptional and Vibrant Dioptase. From Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia - South West Africa. This specimen is big and showy and makes a bold aesthetic statement. The fabulously rich green color and sparkle on this piece is most outstanding and artistically pleasurable. A few white highlight areas of exposed matrix on the upper back accent the green dioptase. Dioptase is a rare copper silicate mineral and one of the most beautiful. The famous mines at Tsumeb are long closed and dioptase from the locality is hard to obtain. While dioptase occurs around the world in most copper deposits, the specimens from Tsumeb have always been considered by astute collectors as a prized addition with a visually pleasing presence. Measures: 20.32 x 12.7 cm. Size in inches: 8 x 5 in. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $11,000 - 12,000 A Bruce/Leicht Mineral. 202

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Classic California Neptunite. From Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito County, California, USA. A rare California classic of black prismatic crystals embedded in white natrolite. The crystals in this specimen are well formed and show multiple secondary faces. Neptunite, discovered in the early 1900s, occurs rarely. Its most famous specimens come from the wonderful deposits at San Benito County in California. Now considered the finest examples of this mineral ever found, they are rare and difficult to find. The mines in San Benito County have been closed and the land reclaimed. These pieces, therefore, can only come to the market by acquisition of older collections. Measures: 21.6 x 16.25 cm Size inches: 8.5 x 6 in. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $11,000 - 12,500 A Bruce/Leicht Mineral.

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Superb Spray of Andydrite. From: Naica Mun. de Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico Interestingly, this large 3-D like piece appears to be shouting out - Look at me! Andydrite,of this size, is usually found only in museum collections. This is a superb cluster of pearly, grey-blue anhydrite whose form and shape make for a showy artistic specimen. Anhydrite, named from the Greek "anhydros" meaning "waterless," is a calcium sulphate and while found in numerous places around the world, the Naica mining district is a noted locality for excellent specimens of anhydrite. This is a superb, large grouping with no matrix. Measures 20 x 25.4 cm. Size inches: 10 x 8 in. Estimated Value .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... $9,000 - 9,500 A Bruce/Leicht Mineral.

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Exceptional Ruby Crystal. Mogok, Burma, Southern Asia.

This piece is a delightfully terraced ruby cluster whose artistic stair-step effect pleasingly coalesces with strong red color and some minor white calcite accents.

This euhedral, that is, well formed ruby crystal, has glassy faces and pristine terminations. This piece is a complete floater as it is unattached from pocket wall/matrix; all faces are defined, and there are no attachment points. From an aesthetic perspective, this crystal's layered bottom-half provides a perch to the more glassy faces above, and the total combination of form and color evokes a pleasant spiritual quality.

Ruby from Burma is distinguished and known by all for its fiery red color and famous for its exceptional coloring. The color of ruby ranges from bright red to dark reddish-brown. The most preferred color is a deep blood red with a slightly bluish hue. Such ruby is known as "Burmese Ruby" or "Pigeon's Blood Ruby."

Ruby from Burma is distinguished and known by all for its fiery red color and famous for its exceptional coloring. It is a red variety of the mineral corundum. The color of ruby ranges from bright red to dark reddish-brown. The most preferred color is a deep blood red with a slightly bluish hue. Such a ruby is known as "Burmese Ruby" or "Pigeon's Blood Ruby.â&#x20AC;?

The valley of Mogok, located some 200 kilometers northeast of the city of Mandalay in Burma (now known as Myanmar), has been yielding the world's most beautiful ruby gems and crystals for more than a thousand years.

Weighs 467 ct.

Weighs 670 ct.

Measures 4 x 4.5 x 3 cm.

Measures 4 x 6.5 x 4 cm.

This piece is attached (readily detachable) to an acrylic display base. Estimated Value .......................................................... $7,000 - 8,000

This piece is attached (readily detachable) to an acrylic display base. Estimated Value .......................................................... $7,000 - 8,500

A Bill Larson, Pala International mineral.

Aesthetic Ruby Crystal. Mogok, Burma, Southern Asia.

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Impressive Fluorite. From Riemvasmaak, Siyanda District, Northern Cape Province, South Africa This specimen, with a lot of visual impact, is almost entirely translucent throughout.

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Fluorite, a common mineral found around the world, is a very popular collector mineral because of its myriad of colors. The electric green color from this locality in Africa is a recent find and collectors around the world are eager to add an example to their collections.

Gorgeous Aquamarine & Schrol. Erongo Mountains, Namibia This exquisite aquamarine specimen is from a new find in the Erongo mountains of Namibia. The piece combines a large horizontal crystal (8.5cm long) in the foreground, on which rests a dramatic cluster of contrasting black schorl. The shorl itself is accented with aquamarines of various sizes (ranging in length from 4 cm to 1.5 cm). The well-terminated aquamarine crystals mix with the black schorl and white feldspar to offer a collage of shapes, forms and colors that makes for a vivid aesthetic viewing encounter.

Measures: 22.85 x 14 cm Size inches: 9 x 5.5 in. Estimated Value .......................................................... $3,750 - 4,500 A Bruce/Leicht Mineral.

Measures 9 x 6 x 4.5 cm. Comes with an acrylic display base. Estimated Value .......................................................... $4,500 - 5,500 A Bill Larson, Pala International mineral.

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Agatized Dinosaur Bone. Agatized dinosaur bone occurs when the hollow bone structure of the dinosaur is replaced by quartz and trace minerals such as iron over millions of years. The best quality agatized dinosaur bone comes from the Jurassic era in Utah from the 150 million year old Morrison Formation. The vast majority of the dinosaur bone found is just broken fragments; rarely is an identifiable bone found such as this 5x4x6 inch sauropod tail vertebrae. The tail vertebrae is pretty much complete except for the neural spine process. Only the top of this rare dinosaur bone has been polished to reveal the bone structure. The individual cells in the center of the bone are distinct and range in color from white calcite to many shades of brown all the way up to orange. This impressive fossil stands on its own on the backside of the vertebrae.

Aquatic 150 Million Year Old Reptile. Sinohydrosaurus lingyuanensisgen was a strange looking aquatic reptile with a very long neck. It lived 150 million years ago in fresh water lakes in Liaoning Province, China. Sinohydrosaurus translates to Chinese water dragon. This juvenile specimen is over 4.5 inches long and virtually complete (missing only a few digits in the feet) with all four legs, tiny rib bones and even smaller gastralia rib bones and, most importantly, an excellently detailed skull. This superbly detailed reptile is excellently preserved in the same position that it was buried in 150 million years ago on a 5 x 4 inch matrix of soft tuffaceous volcanic rock. The tail is complete and curled in a defensive position which tells us that Sinohydrosaurus was able to move its tail in any direction and that the tail was not just stiff. Sinohydrosaurus may be an ancient relative of the fierce Komodo Dragon and complete museum quality specimens such as this one are becoming very difficult to locate. Add $15 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value ................................................................ $450 - 550

Add $20 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value ............................................................. $775 - 1,000

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Brontotherium Jaw With Three Teeth. Brontotherium was an enormous extinct North American mammal that looked like a rhino but was closer related to a horse. These enormous mammals stood 8 feet tall at the shoulders and had an odd-shaped, blunt, bony protrusion on its nose. Native Americans of the Sioux tribe found bones from these enormous beasts and called them thunder horses because they believed that they produced thunderstorms when running over clouds. This large 14 inch long lower jaw is massive, with three large molars, the largest being 4 inches long. Brontotherium has an very distinctive W shape on the top of their molars, which meant that they probably ate soft stems and leaves rather than tough vegetation. The teeth are a brownish-gray color, nicely contrasted against the cream-colored bone. This 35-40 million year old fossil was found in South Dakota and comes with a display stand. Add $35 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value ............................................................. $900 - 1,200

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Carcharodon Megalodon Sharkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tooth. Even though Carcharodon megalodon was the largest shark that ever lived, growing to more than 50 feet in length, most of the teeth found are only 3-4 inches in length. Teeth over 5 inches in length are in great demand and a full 6 inches is the size that every collector aspires to own. This immense 6 inch 15 million year old Carcharodon tooth was found in the muddy river waters of South Carolina. Estimating the length of a shark at about 10 feet in length to every one inch of tooth, this behemoth would be 60 feet long. This huge tooth has fairly complete enamel on both the front and back except for a two-inch section right in the center. The edge is average without any serrations. It is the color that makes this tooth special, being taupe with some flecks of orange on the front enamel which contrasts nicely with the black root. This is an opportunity to purchase a really huge 6 inch and colorful megalodon tooth without paying well over $1000.

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Cave Bear Lower Leg and Foot. This extremely large 12.5 inch long foot and 10 inch long Tibia with Patella belongs to the famous Cave Bear (Ursus spelaeus) that lived 50,000-100,000 years ago in the caves of Romania. The bone quality is excellent with claws over 1.75 inches. This leg and foot are from an extremely large Cave Bear as most feet are 10-11 inches long. Mounted on a black board with the foot bones wired together and the tibia removable. Add $25 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value ................................................................ $750 - 950

Add $15 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 750

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Carcharodontosaurus Dinosaur Tooth. Huge 4.12 inch long by 1.75 inch wide complete dinosaur tooth of Carcharodontosaurus saharicus, the T-Rex of Africa. Even though Carcharodontosaurus was even larger that a T-Rex, most of the teeth found are only 1.5 to 2.5 inches long. This excellent brown tooth was found in two pieces which fit together exactly with only minor repair to the very end of the tip. It is not only long and wide but also has most of its enamel present with only minor enamel chipping which almost always occurs. The steak knife-like serrations are sharp and present on both edges of the tooth with only minor breaks. This very large impressive tooth was found in the Sahara desert of Morocco. Carcharodontosaurus was older than a T-Rex at 70-80 million years old and is an excellent value for a huge carnivorous dinosaur tooth. A T-Rex tooth this size would cost more than $5,000. Housed in an 8 x 6 inch Riker mount.

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Collection of Fossilized Shark, Fish and Mosasaurs. This collection of over 85 Shark, Stingray, fish and mosasaur teeth come from the Moroccan Phosphate mines of Khouribga. There are 25 different species in this collection that are mounted and labeled as to species in a custom wooden case that is 19.25 x 11.5 inches. These complete fossil teeth are between 45-70 million years old and range in size between .5 inch to 2 inches. This is an important collection revealing the diversity of sea creatures in the warm seas of ancient Morocco with a wide variety of different shaped teeth and species. Add $30 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value ................................................................ $375 - 500

Add $15 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value ............................................................. $800 - 1,200

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Collection of the Very First Cambrian Animals. The 525 million year old fossils of Chengjiang are very important as being the earliest and best preserved of the early Cambrian fossils: they are 15 million years older than the famous Burgess Shale of Canada. Many types of small, weird, soft-bodied animals are found at Chengjiang and this collection contains four of the most famous. Haikouella was one of the earliest chordates, which are the earliest ancestors of the vertebrates. This small swimming animal was only about one inch long but had a head, gills, brain, notochord, heart and circulatory system and perhaps even small eyes. This specimen is 20mm long and shows the gill slits which covered most of their body. Naraoia, a trilobitomorph, is represented by a virtually complete 7mm long specimen that clearly shows its two-body shield sections which separates it from trilobites which had three sections. Anomalocaris was the top predator of the early Cambrian and grew to over three feet in length, but usually only the feeding appendages are found because they were the only part of its body that was scelotized (strengthened). This 16mm appendage is typical in looking like a shrimp with legs, which is what early paleontologists thought it was. Last is a near complete specimen of the bivalve shell (50 x 35mm) of Tuxioa, which was a strange looking arthropod with its entire body, except for its antennae and tail, covered with an ornamented bivalve shell. This unusual grouping is a rare opportunity to study multiple fossils from the earliest site of the Cambrian explosion. Housed in a 12 x 8 inch Riker mount for display.

Colorful Dinosaur Coprolite. This colorful and interesting fossil comes from the business end of a 150 million year old plant eating dinosaur. Coprolites are fossilized dung that can give us information about what dinosaurs ate, as well as bone fragments from carnivorous dinosaurs and plant material from herbivorous dinos. This very large 7 x 5.5 inch over 7 pound coprolite has the classic pebbly exterior surface and one side has been cut and polished to show its colorful interior which at first glance looks like a piece of petrified wood. The colors of reds, grays, and various shades of creams and browns represent mineral displacement of the organic material over many millions of years. This fossil is much larger more and colorful than most coprolites found in the Morrison Formation of Montana and represents a very large dinosaur such as a Stegosaurus or a sauropod. A somewhat larger but less colorful coprolite recently brought $6,000 at auction. Add $20 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 450

Add $20 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value ................................................................ $600 - 800

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Complete Dromaeosaur Dinosaur. Dromaeosaurs were the most bird-like of all theropod dinosaurs; their bodies were covered in feathers. Dromaeosaurs, such as the famous Veloceraptor, had a large skull with sharp serrated teeth, long arms and large hands with three long fingers, three toed feet and a long stiffened tail. At least some Dromaeosaurs had bird-like pennaceous feathers on their arms and tails and short down-like feathers covering their body. Most Dromaeosaurs were small to medium-sized dinosaurs 2-15 feet long. This rare, bird-like Dromaeosuar is 125 million years old and was found in a dry lake bed in Central Asia. It is 30 inches long on a 29 x 18 inch stone matrix. The body is 13 inches long and the long, stiffened tail is 17 inches long. Interestingly, the arms and legs are the same length--11 inches long-- which is much different from most dinosaurs which have much longer legs than arms. This Dromaeosaur appears to be a very primitive one in that the second claw on its feet is not much longer than the other two claws. With most Dromaeosaurs, the second toe had a larger killing claw and was held off of the ground. One of the feet has all three claws and the other foot has two claws. Both of the long arms have only one claw preserved. The all-important skull is quite large-- 3 x 2 inches--and virtually complete with 16 sharp teeth, some of which are disarticulated in the skull. This dinosaur is mostly complete and probably a composite of two or more partial dinosaurs that were put together to form one excellent complete specimen. All of the dinosaurs found in the soft volcanic ash that turned to rock at the bottom of a lake bed are found disarticulated and in many dozens of pieces. It is somewhat like putting together a puzzle to get a complete dinosaur from all of the pieces. Dromaeosaurs had hollow light bones like birds, which can be seen from this specimen in that many of the bones have been cracked and compressed in the burial process. This is indeed a rare opportunity to own a very rare theropod dinosaur that has only about 10-15 percent restoration and whose looks confirm the theory that birds are dinosaur. This Dromaeosaur would have had feathers even though no feathers are preserved on this specimen. This dramatic fossil comes with a metal display stand to make it the featured fossil in any collection. Add $100 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... $10,000 - 15,000

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Crocodyliform Reptile Skull. Dryosaurus phosphaticus was a huge 15-25 foot long marine reptile that somewhat resembled a marine crocodile but with a longer and more narrow snout. This large 20 inch long skull is 45-70 million years old and was found in the phosphate mines of Khourigba, Morocco. Sharkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teeth are fairly common from this location but reptile skulls are not. This spectacular skull is a creamy white color on a brown sandstone base. There are six .5 inch long sharp teeth on one side of the jaw. The skull is unusually slender tapering down from 8 inches wide hear to a 2 inch wide snout with its two nostrils visible at the tip. The lower jaw is missing but the skull rests flat on its limestone base for a dramatic display.

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Add $25 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value ................................................................ $400 - 550

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Dinosaur Egg Museum Quality. This prepped complete fully inflated unhatched Duckbill dinosaur egg is 70-80 million years old, 7 x 6 inches and of museum quality, with over 90 percent of its original shell intact. The egg is completely original and has been professionally airbrushed to remove all of the minerals covering the original shell, leaving the shell exposed with its deep chocolate brown color. We do not know what Duckbill species this egg belongs to, but being the largest Duckbill egg at a gigantic 7 inches in length (most eggs being 5-5.5 inches long), it might belong to the huge Duckbill dinosaur Shantungosaurus which reached more than 50 feet in length and has been found in the same area in the Henan Province of China. This museum quality dino egg makes an excellent display, having much more original egg shell than is normally found and still standing on a small section of its reddish brown limestone matrix.

Dinosaur Skin With Leg Bone. Dinosaur skin is the rarest and most coveted of dinosaur fossils because of its extreme rarity, being preserved only under extraordinary conditions. The dinosaur had to have been completely covered by fine mud sediments probably in a large river delta within a day or so after dying to avoid bacterial breakdown of the skin and soft tissue which would occur immediately. This type of extreme condition may have occurred in a massive flood. The skin texture was impressed in detail in the soft clay forming a natural mold which was later filled by more muddy sand creating a natural cast and remained intact for over 65 million years even after the skin and other soft tissue was destroyed by bacteria. This pair of large 6 x 3 inch sections of both the positive and negative parts of rare dinosaur skin is from an Edmontosaurus duckbilled dinosaur and is between 65-70 million years old. It was found, along with a partial femur leg bone of a Edmontosaurus, in the Hell Creek Formation of Montana. The skin shows the irregular shaped scales that formed their tough skin. What makes this piece unique is that the large 13X x 2 inch matrix containing the partial femur was split to reveal the skin impressions while still preserving the dark colored bone on the matrix as well as a large 9X6 inch section of dark brown bone from the femur head on the opposite side of the stone block from the lighter skin impression. This is a rare occurrence as a skin impression is rarely found connected to actual bone. Also, as a bonus, on the other side of the matrix is a tail vertebrae still embedded in the matrix. The slightly disarticulated 2.5 x 3.2 inch vertebrae has its 7 inch long vertical process just next to it. The vertical bone section would have connected the vertebrae to the large strong tail muscle. This lot contains both sections of bone and skin impressions. This is a rare heavy dinosaur bone assemblage for study and display. Add $75 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,250 - 1,550

Add $25 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value ............................................................. $700 - 1,000

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Fascinating Spiny Trilobites Morocco. There are many different varieties of spiny trilobites found in Jjebel, Issoumour Morocco more than 375 million years age. There must have been an arms race going on with the trilobites developing sharp spines to protect themselves from being swallowed whole by carnivorous worms and other predatory sea creatures that did not have teeth. Toothed fish did not exist at this time, only jawless fish. These trilobites are very spectacular and require many hours of tedious work to reveal the delicate spines. This gives them an amazing life-like appearance compared to the usual quality where the spines are flattened or missing entirely.

Five Therizinosaur Dinosaur Eggs. This original partial nest of five dinosaur eggs is very distinctive in being from the rare and poorly understood class of dinosaurs known as Therizinosaurs. Therizinosaurs were some of the strangest looking dinosaurs, having some features of a plant eating dinosaur and some features of a theropod dinosaur. They had a small skull on a long neck with a large gut which resembled a plant eating dinosaur, but also were bipedal, had filamentous feathers, and extremely large hand claws like a theropod dinosaur. Embryos have been found in some of the eggs of this shape so we know that they belong to this strange dinosaur which probably was a plant eating dinosaur, although some paleontologists think that the large claws may have been used to tear apart large termite mounds. The five eggs are 3 x 3 inches long and are still contained in their original 11 x 7 inch red limestone matrix as deposited between 80-90 million years ago in the Xixia Basin of the Henan Province, China. The eggs are in excellent condition, being unhatched, varying between completely inflated to one egg that is mostly flattened. Even though the shells of Therizinosaur eggs are very thin, these eggs contain between 60-100 percent of their original shell.as found; a lot of the shell is still beneath a thin layer of red calcite. Even the egg with about 60% shell appears to have more shell beneath the stone matrix. Therizinosaur dinosaur eggs are in great demand and much rarer than the usual Hadrosaur and even the Oviraptor dinosaur eggs.

This pair of complete Cyphaspis are certainly bizarre with two horns jutting from their head, short eye stalks and long sharp genal spines protecting their bodies. Dramatically positioned on a 3.5 x 2 inch grey matrix, the largest specimen is 1.4 inches long and the smaller one 1 inch long. Just a single specimen of Cyphaspis brought over $800 in a recent auction. Add $20 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value ............................................................. $700 - 1,000

Add $50 for domestic ahipping. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,600 - 2,200

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Green River Fish and Leaves. Green River Wyoming is famous for its exquisitely fossilized 50 million year old fish and leaves. These are usually found separately because most of the fish are found in deeper water than the plants which are mostly found close to the ancient lake shore. Rarely are they found together as on this 15.5 x 10 inch limestone plate. This plate contains a large 8 inch section of a banana leaf and a smaller 2 inch leaf. The three fish consist of a partial excellently preserved 3.75 inch long Prixcacara with sharp dorsal spines swimming out from behind the banana leaf as well as two Knightias 3 inch and 2.5 inch with excellent fins. The medium to dark brown fossils are nicely contrasted against the cream colored limestone matrix.

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Add $25 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value ................................................................ $550 - 700

Huge Trio of Dinosaur Bones. This huge 22 x 17.5 x 5 inch natural sandstone block contains many bones and teeth of the famous duckbilled dinosaur Edmontosaurus annectens. Edmontosaurus was a favorite food choice for a T-Rex and lived in herds. This well-preserved collage of bones resulted from the dinosaur being quickly buried under mud in a river or stream and remaining undisturbed for 66-67 million years until being found on a private ranch in the Lance Creek Formation of Niobrara County, Wyoming many years ago. The museum quality slab consists of a huge, complete 22 inch long humerus arm bone and 7 inch long tarsal and 8 inch long metatarsal foot bones. In addition, there are over six teeth up to one inch long and many fragmented strut bones. The bone quality of the three main bones is outstanding, with just a few minor cracks filled on the humerus. The large humerus and tarsal bones have a complete 3D look, being visible both front and back, just being connected to the matrix on their bottom sides. Most of the matrix has been expertly removed, with the entire display being only 5 inches wide and standing on its own with a flat bottom. Add $70 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value .......................................................... $2,500 - 3,000

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Huge 17 Inch Fish. Some of the best preserved fish in the fossil record are found in the 50-52 million year old Green River Wyoming fossil fresh water lake beds. The vast majority of the fish found are small, measuring only 2-4 inches long. This museum quality lot is the exception with a huge 17 inch long (close to the maximum size) Diplomystus which was an extinct member of the herring family. The huge fish is complete with outstanding skin, fins and skull with sharp little teeth in its distinctive upturned mouth, which enabled it to feed on small fish and creatures near the surface of the lake. The upper jaw is slightly disarticulated, which makes it look even more fearsome. The ends of some of the tiny fine ventral spines have been restored. The dark brown fish is nicely contrasted on the cream colored 26 x 18 inch sandstone matrix and has been backed with wood for stability.

Add $35 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value ............................................................. $800 - 1,000

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Mammal Hyena Ictitherium Skull. This excellent, complete 26 million year old fearsome mammal skull belonged to one of the earliest types of Hyenas that looked vastly different from the Hyenas that exist today. Hyena ictitherium lived in eastern Asia and looked something like a Civet with a long, four-foot body and short, powerful legs. Their massive skulls, with sharp, over one-inch-long canines, clearly show that they were carnivorous and likely hunted in packs. This museum quality skull was prepared out of the original matrix, with some of the matrix still inside of the skull. The skull measures 8.5 x 5 inches and is virtually complete; there are some cracks in the skull but all of the teeth are present, although some of the teeth have been placed back into position on the skull. This rare and impressive skull has been mounted on a 6 x 6 inch custom black Lucite stand, making for a very impressive display.

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Add $40 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,600 - 2,000

Megalodon Shark Evolution. Unlike dinosaurs, tracing shark evolution is very difficult since only teeth are preserved with little other remains The geneology of the largest shark known (over 60 feet) Carcharocles megalodon can be traced back 50 million years to Otodus obliquus of Morocco. This interesting lot of four different sharkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s species has complete teeth of each of them to illustrate the change in the teeth, not just in size but also in serrations, and the loss of the secondary side cusps (cusplets). The approximate size of a shark can be estimated from the size of its teeth, ten feet in length for each one inch of tooth. The teeth are measured on their longest diagonal. 1. Otodus obliquus 3 inches long without serrations and two prominent side cusps. This 30 foot long 50 million year old shark was found in the phosphate mines of Morocco. 2. Carcharocles angustidens 3 inches long with serrations and two prominent side cusps and the tooth is getting wider. This 30 foot long 15-20 million year old shark was found in the rivers of South Carolina. 3. Carcharocles chubutensis 2.5 inches long with sharp serrations and two very small side cusps. This 25 foot long 12-20 million year old shark was found in the rivers of South Carolina. 4. Carcharocles megalodon 4.25 inch long with sharp serrations and no side cusps and much wider. This monster 43 foot long 815 million year old shark was found in the rivers of South Carolina. An interesting group of fossil sharkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teeth for both study and display. Add $20 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value ................................................................ $500 - 700

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Moroccanites Spiny Trilobite. Trilobites were one of the most successful groups of arthropods proliferating in the oceans of the world from 535-325 million years ago and probably were so successful because they were one of the very first animals to have eyes. They had hard exoskeletons and were closely related to the existing living fossil horseshoe crabs.

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The spiny trilobites are certainly among the most interesting and odd looking shapes that trilobites took. This 375 million year old spiny trilobite Moroccanites comes from the Kjebel Issoumour area of Morocco. This extraordinary 3 inch black trilobite has been expertly prepared using a micro sand blaster to reveal all of its amazing 3-D detail, including all of its segments, defining long snout-like spine, multiple lense compound eyes and even its mouth (hypostome). The trilobite looks alive perched on its 3.25 x 2.75 inch grey stone matrix.

Add $25 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value ................................................................ $225 - 375

Add $15 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value ................................................................ $450 - 650

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Mustelid From Michigan Bog. Mustelids were weasel type animals similar to minks and ermines. This three inch long 5,0008,000 year old brown skull is complete and was found in a Bog deposit in Saginaw county, Michigan. All of the teeth are present and nicely contrasted against the light brown skull. Of special interest is the upper molar in the back of the mouth that is rotated 90 degrees towards the inside of the mouth. This enabled the mustelids to tear off meat from prey animals even if they were frozen solid. Only mustelids have such a special upper molar. The skull has a beautiful brown color from the minerals in the bog somewhat similar to the animals found in tar pits. This interesting skull comes with a 4 x 3 inch black base for display.

Museum Quality Oviraptor Egg. This original unhatched Oviraptor egg is 70-80 million years old, from the Djadokhta formation of Ukhaa Tolgod of Mongolia. It was found in the Gobi desert and is just over 6.5 inches long, belonging to the largest of the two Oviraptor species called Citipati to distinguish this difference from the other smaller species. Citipati Oviraptorids were made famous by the nest of eggs with the mother Citipati sitting on top of the eggs in a brooding position. This famous specimen is displayed in the New York Museum of Natural History and was discovered in 1995. It was revolutionary to discover a dinosaur sitting on top of its eggs like a bird and only later was it discovered that Oviraptors such as Citipati also had feathers like a bird. Citipati eggs are ratite in texture and have a very thin shell, which is why they are rarely found complete. This premium quality egg is slightly compressed from being buried under layers of rock and has sharp textured detail on the shell, with over 90% original shell and has been fully airbrushed resulting in a highly detailed dark brown shell. Because of their thin shells most Oviraptor eggs have less than 50% original shell. Superb museum quality unhatched eggs such as this one are extremely hard to locate.

Pair of Dinosaur Footprints. This pair of rare fossil dinosaur footprints on a 11 x 6 inch gray shale slab contains two Grallator cuneatus footprints, a complete 5.75 inch footprint and a larger 6 inch footprint missing one of the toes. These 187-208 million year old footprints from the East Berling formation of West Springfield Massachusetts were made by meat-eating dinosaurs similar to Podokesaurus, a medium sized theropod, whose partial skeleton was found in the same area. These footprints are the more highly valued negative raised impressions which preserve the most detail of the dinosaur stepping in soft mud preserving some pad and claw details. This rare pair of dinosaur prints probably represents two different Grallator dinosaurs traveling together as the prints are so close together. Add $15 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value ................................................................ $350 - 450

Add $20 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value ............................................................. $900 - 1,200 214

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Partial Dinosaur Foot. This partial foot belongs to 8 to 13 foot long herbivorous dinosaur that weighed between 450-650 pounds, named Thescelosaurus. Thescelosaurus was one of the very last dinosaurs alive at the end of the Cretaceous. It was bipedal with a four toed foot. What makes this lot interesting is that all of the bones were found in the same dig in the 67 million year old Hell Creek Formation of Montana and belong to the same dinosaur, not a composite. The partial foot consists of parts of all four claws and 6 of the toe phalanges. All four claws would be about one inch long with two of the claws virtually complete except for the ends of the tips and the other two being partials. One toe is four inches long and complete with the best claw and three complete phalanges. The other three phalanges are partial. Thescelosaurus was a hypsilophodont dinosaur that is famous for the excellently preserved specimen found in 1993 in South Dakota that had a well preserved heart. Preserved in a 8 x 6.5 inch Riker Mount.

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Add $20 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value ............................................................. $900 - 1,200

Petrified Rainbow Colored Wood. This huge 22 x 18 inch agatized and polished complete section of petrified wood from the Araucarioxylon tree has a wonderful mix of rainbow colors that resulted from many different minerals permeating the wood at different times from the volcanic soil over millions of years. The unusual orange and red colors were produced by replacement by iron oxide. This exceptionally large section has the most colors imaginable on one fossilized tree with reds, burnt orange, hues of browns, lavender, beiges, white crystals, blue and even a mustard color. Pictures definitely do not do justice to this huge museum quality specimen. Araucarioxylon arizonicum is an extinct 225 million conifer tree that is the state fossil of Arizona and known to all visitors to the Painted Forest National Park. Add $45 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,200 - 1,600

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Rare Giant Trilobite. Large trilobites are highly value by collectors as there are only a very small number of species that grow to large size, most trilobites being only 1-3 inches long. Dikelokephalona is over 475 million years old from Morocco and is not only rare but also big and impressive. This complete trilobite is 9.75 x 8.5 inches on a 14 x 12 inch long stone matrix. Dikelokephalona differs from the over 100 times more common Paradoxites by having an unusual pair of tail spines on its pygidium as well as being much wider. The quality of this specimen is much above average with a well defined pair of eyes and excellent detail on all of the body segments. A rare, large and impressive trilobite.

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Add $40 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value ................................................................ $550 - 750

T-Rex Tooth Huge 3.25 Inches. This 3.25 inch long T-Rex tooth is not only large but also pristine with an excellent tip, serrations and no repair. There are a few serrations missing but the all important tip is completely intact with no feeding wear, which is very rare as most T-Rex teeth even found intact have feeding wear on their tips; these occurred while the T-Rex was still alive. Only a few cracks have been filled, as is usual for all T-Rex teeth found. The tooth is rather thick, has sharp squared serrations which define it as a T-Rex, and even shows a slight indentation at the root level on one side which is from a replacement tooth that was already growing behind this tooth when it was broken off when the T-Rex was feeding. All T-Rex teeth are shed teeth except the very few that are found with the dozen or so partial skeletons that have been found. This impressive and rare tooth was found in an ancient river or lake bed on a private ranch in the 65-67 million year old Hell Creek Formation of Montana. All T-Rex teeth are in great demand, but those very few that are not broken and repaired with pristine tips are rarely encountered. Add $20 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value .......................................................... $4,000 - 5,000

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Spinosaurus Foot Claw and Huge Tooth. Made famous in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jurassic Park IIIâ&#x20AC;? as the dinosaur that killed a T-Rex, the enormous theropod dinosaur Spinosaurus with a huge sail on its back remains an enimagmatic dinosaur as no skeleton even remotely complete has been found and the only partial skeleton was destroyed in World War II. Spinosaurus is mostly known from its teeth which are fairly common but usually broken and ugly. This huge 4.75 inch tooth is the exception being a lovely brown color with over two inches of light colored root with just some minor repairs to a couple of cracks in the enamel and some natural feeding wear from use when the dinosaur was alive. Claws are much rarer than teeth because the dinosaur could replace its teeth but not the claws. This 80 million year old dinosaur foot claw is 3.5 inches long with even the delicate tip complete and just a couple of minor cracks expertly filled. Both of these rare dinosaur fossils were found in the Kem Kem Valley near Taouz, Morocco (near the border with Algeria). Thee museum quality fossils are housed in an 8 x 6 inch Riker mount, along with a realistic picture of what a living Spinosaur might have looked like. Add $20 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value ............................................................. $750 - 1,150

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Trio of Unhatched Oviraptor Eggs. This original trio of complete Oviraptor eggs is 70-80 million years old from the Djadokhta formation of Ukhaa Tolgod of Mongolia. These eggs were found in the Gobi desert, are 6.5 inches long and belong to the largest of the two Oviraptor species called Citipati to distinguish this difference from the other smaller species. Citipati Oviraptorids were made famous by the nest of eggs with the mother Citipati sitting on top in a brooding position. This famous specimen is displayed in the New York Museum of Natural History and was discovered in 1995. It was revolutionary to discover a dinosaur sitting on top of its eggs like a bird and only later was it discovered that Oviraptors such as Citipati also had feathers like a bird. Citipati eggs are ratite in texture and have a very thin shell, which is why they are rarely found complete. This high quality trio of eggs has nice textured detail on the shell and about 80-90%. The shell is a light gray color, which nicely contrasts the 14 x 7 inch red limestone matrix. The eggs are completely original as found, with the shell still having some light matrix on them in places. Oviraptor eggs and indeed all dinosaur eggs are in great demand, as the only available eggs come from collections.

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Add $40 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,500 - 2,000

Two T-Rex Teeth. Virtually all T-Rex teeth found are shed teeth that broke off when the T-Rex was feeding on some other dinosaur. Usually these teeth are just fragments or are broken into many pieces, but this lot consists of two virtually complete shed T-Rex teeth without the root that were found within a few feet of each other in the 66-67 million year old Lance Creek formation of Wyoming. There is no restoration to either tooth. The larger 1.75 inch thick tooth has excellent enamel and sharp, nearly complete serrations with a perfect, intact tip. The other tooth is a 1 inch long Pre-maxilary tooth from the very front of the mouth and has excellent enamel with some wear on the enamel at the tip that occurred when the T-Rex was still alive and some serrations, but they are not sharp. The Pre-maxialry teeth are very distinctive in having two rows of serrations close together on the inner curve of the tooth versus having one row of serrations on the opposite sides of the regular teeth. This set of the two different types of T-Rex teeth may be from the same juvenile T-Rex with superb dark brown color and are displayed in a 5.5x4.5 inch Riker Mount. Add $25 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value .......................................................... $2,250 - 2,750

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Virtually Complete Turtle. Turtles are unique in the animal world, having their entire torso embedded in a bony shell casing. There still is no consensus about their origins. Turtle fossils are usually just the carapace without the head and limbs. This 125 million year old fossil 9.5 x 5 inch Mancherochelys sp. from Liaoning, China is the rare exception, having an excellent skull and parts of all four limbs and tail. This turtle has been fossilized in the ventral position with its webbed plastron sitting inside its carapace. The medium brown color is nicely contrasted against the lighter 10 x 7 inch stone matrix. Mancherochelys was a Crytodira turtle that could not withdraw its head and limbs inside like modern turtles. A rare, spectacular,and well detailed fossil turtle. Add $20 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value .......................................................... $2,500 - 3,000

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Carbonado- a Black Diamond From Space. The rarest and hardest diamonds on earth come from outer space. Carbonados, dark and uncrystalized diamonds do not look like any other diamonds on earth because they were created by an exploding star before the formation of our solar system and delivered to Earth by an asteroid over two billion years ago. These rare diamonds are only found on the east coast of Brazil and the west coast of the Central African Republic, which were joined together at the time of the meteorite impact over two billion years ago. Because of the lack of crystal structure there are no shear planes in which to facet these fascinating black diamonds. (the color can vary from black to dark grey and dark green depending on their trace elements). The proof of an extraterrestrial origin is the presence of nitrogen and hydrogen in their matrix. The presence of hydrogen in Carbonados indicates that an origin in a hydrogen-rich interstellar space and formed from a supernova explosion of a star several times larger than our sun. Carbonados are never found in any diamond mines anywhere else in the world, which is consistent with their origin from a single asteroid impact over two billion years ago, with all other traces of the meteorite long weathered away and only the few small black diamonds remaining.

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Most Carbonado black diamonds recovered have been small, weighing 3 carats or less. This large 23mm x 14mm, 20 carat shiny black stone is certainly the exception. It is completely original with a microscopic pebbly appearance of the individual diamond crystals being compressed together within the star during formation and is both beautiful and rare, being older than any other rocks found on earth (older than 4.55 billion years)

King Tutankhamun Style Scarab Made From Libyan Desert Glass Plus Large Libyan Desert Glass Nugget. When Howard Carter discovered King Tutankhamunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tomb in 1922, one of the precious metal amulets had a scarab carved out of a green colored glass that was clearly special as it was the center stone in the amulet. It turned out to be a piece of Libyan Desert Glass and was dated at 28 million years old. Libyan Desert Glass actually is a tektite of almost pure silica which formed 28 million years ago when a large meteorite exploded over the desert vaporizing itself and a lot of the sand at temperatures in excess of 3000 degrees. The molten sand quickly cooled and fell back to earth in a variety of shapes as pale yellow to yellow-green glass. These gemstones of the desert were highly valued by the ancient Egyptians and they continue to be so valued today. Libyan Desert Glass is only found in one section of the Great Sand Sea between Libya and Egypt and the likely meteorite crater named Kebira over 19 miles in diameter was found near the Libya-Egypt border. This lot contains a 1.25 inch long Egyptian style scarab with the eye of Rah carved on its back that is similar in style and size to the one in King Tutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amulet plus a very large 3 x 2 inch 132 gram premium pale green nugget of Libyan Desert Glass with a meteorite-like surface of craters and scoops. A smaller 125 gram piece of Libyan Desert Glass sold for $6,000 in a 2007 New York auction. Both specimens are housed in a 8 x 6 inch Riker mount.

Add $20 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,600 - 2,200

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Martian Meteorite Dar Al Gani 735. Meteorites from the planet Mars are so rare that usually only small fragments are available for sale. These rare meteorites have been identified as being from Mars because of their chemical analysis and age. They are younger than most of the meteorites from the asteroid belt that were formed at the same time as the solar system 4.5 Billion Years Ago. It is now believed that most if not all the Martian meteorites originated from one gigantic meteorite impact that left the more recent Zumba crater in the Daedalia Planum on Mars.

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Dar al Gani 735 was a single 588 gram meteorite found in Libya in 1996 and was designated as a rare Basaltic Martian Shergotite that was ejected from the large impact that occurred on Mars millions of years ago. This large 1 inch x. 7 inch thinly cut segment weighs a hefty 2.399 grams and contains millimeter sized black olivine inclusions in a fine grained greenish gray basalt matrix. It is much larger than the usual grain sized specimens and can be easily studied for detail and held in oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand for a unique Martian experience. For protection it is contained within a 4 inch x 3 inch membrane box which can be removed and examined from all angles and a 8.5 inch x 6 inch Riker mount.

Meteorite American Pallasite Brenham. The Brenham pallasite fell to earth some 1,000-2,000 years ago in Kiowa County near Haviland, Kansas. It is the most famous of all American pallasites and was perhaps the largest fall of a pallasite in recorded history with over 6 tons of recovered meteorites. Although the local Indians knew of this meteorite, it was not officially discovered until 1882 and designated a pallasite which is a mixture of an iron-nickel matrix with crystals of olivine. This large 4.75 x 4.5 inch 240 gram complete slice has been polished on both sides with many olivine crystals in the iron-nickel matrix including several crystals that are translucent yellow to greenish yellow in color. Peridot is the gemstone version of olivine. Because of their high value, it is rare to be able to purchase a complete slice of a Pallasite. This beautiful complete slice also possesses its original fusion crust on all sides Add $20 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,100 - 1,400

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Meteorite Campo Del Cielo 31.8 Pounds on a Custom Stand. These new Campo del Cielo iron-nickel meteorites have an esthetic shape with its iron-nickel surface covered with desirable regmaglypts (thumbprints) that formed when the meteor passed through Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s atmosphere and the troilite in the meteorite melted. This very large 10x9 inch complete meteorite has many small to medium sized regmaglypts scattered all over its surface. First recorded by the Spanish in 1576, the huge fall of Campo del Cielo (Valley of the Sky) iron-nickel meteorites occurred thousands of years before. The best quality Campos such as this splendid specimen were recovered high in the mountains where their surface was not rusted away by ground water. The Campo field has been mostly explored and the price of quality Campos is rising dramatically as new specimens are becoming difficult to locate and demand for meteorites has been steadily increasing. A five pound Campo del Cielo meteorite sold for over $3000 in a New York auction in September, 2007.

Meteorite Campo Del Cielo Etched Slice. The famous ironnickel meteorite Campo del Cielo fell to the earth over 4,000 years ago in a mountainous region of Gran Chaco, Argentina, 500 miles north-northwest of Buenos Aries, in one of the largest and undoubtedly most dramatic falls in the last 10,000 years. Meteorites from this fall were scattered over hundreds of square miles of inaccessible terrain. This heavy 8.75 x 4 x.7 inch complete slice weighs 2,175 grams (over 4.78 pounds) and has been polished and etched to show its Widmanstatten pattern which results from two alloys of Nickel in the meteorite etching at different rates. There are no iron-nickel rocks on Earth that exibit a Widmanstatten pattern because the parent asteroid where these iron-nickel meteorites originate was destroyed by impact with another large asteroid and the new melted ironnickel core had to cool at the very slow rate of a couple of degrees per million years to allow enough time for the nickel alloys Kamacite (the light bands which are low in nickel) and Taenite (the dark bands which are high in nickel) to separate. This spectacular complete section has fusion crust all around and has been beautifully etched on both sides showing the coarse octahedrite pattern of this Type 1A iron-nickel meteorite with also an interesting troilite inclusions. This museum quality meteorite comes with a plastic stand for display. Add $20 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value ................................................................ $650 - 850

This large Campo comes with a custom metal stand and stands on its small end with a very small hole drilled into the bottom that looks something like a regmaglypt. The meteorite is easily removed for study. Add $30 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value .......................................................... $3,000 - 4,000

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Meteorite Fukang Polished Pallasite. Pallsites are indeed gemstones from space containing crystals of olivine (peridot) contained within their iron-nickel matrix. Peridot can come in colors ranging from orange to green to yellow. This 2.5 x 1.4 inch 42.4 gram polished section has also been etched to show its Widmanstatten pattern within the iron-nickel part of the matrix and contains the largest olivine crystals found in any of the known rare Pallasites. These large olivine crystals are translucent and a lovely yellowish-green color. Found in Fukang, China in 2000, clear translucent sections such as this one are in great demand for both their rarity and their beauty. Housed in a 5.5 x 4.5 inch Riker mount. Add $20 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value .......................................................... $1,200 - 1,500

Meteorite Campo Del Cielo Sphere. The famous iron-nickel meteorite Campo del Cielo fell to the earth over 4,000 years ago in mountainous region of Gran Chaco, Argentina, 500 miles north-northwest of Buenos Aries, in one of the largest and undoubtedly most dramatic falls in the last 10,000 years. Meteorites from this fall were scattered over hundreds of square miles of inaccessible terrain. This 1.3 inch diameter 186 gram sphere has been polished and etched to show its Widmanstatten pattern which results from two alloys of Nickel in the meteorite etching at different rates. There are no iron-nickel rocks on Earth that exibit a Widmanstatten pattern because the parent asteroid where these iron-nickel meteorites originate was destroyed by impact with another large asteroid and the ironnickel core had to cool at the very slow rate of a couple of degrees per million years to allow enough time for the nickel alloys Kamacite and Taenite to separate. This interesting sphere also has a large one inch long dark grey troilite inclusion and looks something like an alien planet and comes with a clear magnetic stand for display. Add $15 for domestic shipping: Estimated Value ................................................................ $250 - 300

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Meteorite Jewelry Stony Meteorite and Moldavite. This lot offers a very rare opportunity to purchase jewelry that was handmade out of genuine stony meteorites and custom designed to represent the ultimate in fine jewelry. To be able to cut up meteorites to make jewelry is a rare luxury, due to the rarity and high value of nearly all meteorites. Fortunately enough meteorites were found in 1999 in Algeria of one large fall (almost 1500 Kg) to allow a small portion to be made available to be used in jewelry. There will not be any more cut into jewelry since as much as 80% of the meteorite is lost in the cutting. The stony meteorite has been assigned the name of North West Africa 869 and has been classified as an L4 or L5 breccia. All stony meteorites contain iron and all are designated with an "H"for high iron content or "L" for low iron content, and "breccia"means that the meteorite is a mixture of several different types of rocks that were mixed together when the two asteroids that created this meteorite collided billions of years ago.

This unusual meteorite necklace is 18 inches long with a 2.5 inch sterling silver extension and is made up of 93 polished irregular shaped NWA 869 meteorite pieces. It has a large 1.4 x .8 inch gem quality piece of Moldavite in a sterling silver bezel. Moldavite is a translucent green glass that formed from a meteorite impact in Germany over 20 million years age that formed the Ries-Nordlingen crater and today is found over 250 miles away in the Czech Republic. Moldavite is considered to be a gem stone and even today is quite often given by a groom to his bride in the Czech Republic. Also, included is a limited edition of only 1,000 large 1.9 inch diameter bronze medal with an actual piece of the NWA 869 meteorite embedded in the obverse plus a certificate of authenticity.

Meteorite Oriented Sikhote-Alin With Flow Lines. This rare large 4.5 x 4 inch 824 gram (nearly 2 pound) Sikhote-Alin IronNickel meteorite is a very rare example of a shrapnel type Sikhote-Alin meteorite because of its very definite orientation and deep flow lines. It shows many features of the huge explosion that took place on Feb. 10, 1947 high above the Sikhote-Alin mountains of Siberia. The enormous explosion tore the meteorite into thousands of smaller pieces and knocked people off their feet several miles away from the blast. The first explosion was high up in the atmosphere and the meteorites from this initial explosion exhibit regmaglypts (thumbprints) from melting for a longer time in the earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s atmosphere. The secondary explosions occurred much closer to the ground and these meteorites show the ripping force of the explosion resulting in sharp edges; there was not enough time to form the regmaglypts. This rare meteorite shows signs of the explosive shearing force with sharp edges, distinctive attractive gun metal color, metal flowing over the edges and myriads of delicate entry flow lines on all sides of the meteorite. However the rarest feature is an oriented dome in the center of the meteorite with delicate flow lines flowing from its peak. The back side of the meteorite is flat which means that the orientation occurred because the meteorite did not tumble when it passed through the atmosphere but came in one direction, causing the melting to occur only on its top and forming a small dome. Meteorites that show clear orientation are in great demand and one such as this Sikhote with deep flow lines and classic shape are even more desirable. Add $20 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value ................................................................ $600 - 900

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Meteorite Polished and Etched Canyon Diablo. This fairly large 4.2 x 1.3 x 1.5 inch, over 1.5 pounds (722grams) Canyon Diablo iron-nickel meteorite is a hard-to-find end cut that has been etched to show the Widmanstatten pattern formed by two alloys of Nickel, as well as rod-like silicate inclusions, troilite, and Schreibersite inclusions around the troilite. Schreibersite (Fe,Ni)3P is a mineral that is not found on earth. Etched sections of Canyon Diablo meteorites are difficult to find due to the rarity of all sizeable Canyon Diablo meteorites. Any specimens are highly valued as the area around Meteor Crater near Winslow, Arizona has been closed to collectors for many years. The nearly one mile in diameter crater was created over 50,000 years ago when a 50 foot in diameter meteor exploded high over the Arizona desert. This excellent quality meteorite section also has an unusual Widmanstatten pattern (shocked crystals) that has been distorted from the huge explosion that formed it at the time of the explosion.

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Meteorite Sikhote-Alin With Regmaglypts and Natural Hole. This good sized, 3.5x3 inch, 750 gram Sikhote-Alin iron nickel meteorite is the rarer of the two types possessing regmaglypts, small crater-like impressions that formed by ablation of Troilite when the meteorite was streaking through the sky at high temperature. The large meteorite body broke up twice during its fall to earth with only the higher breakup creating the meteorites with the regmaglypts, the lower breakup creating the shrapnel type meteorites. The shape of this meteorite is special with various sized regmaglypts and excellent smooth surfaces and gunmetal gray color, well worth a generous premium. As an added premium, there is a small natural hole which is highly desired by meteorite collectors. Having fallen on Feb. 12, 1947 in Siberia, Sikhote-Alin iron-nickel meteorites are the best preserved of all known iron-nickel meteorites. It is quite rare to find such a large esthetic specimen with a natural hole. Display stand included. Add $30 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value .......................................................... $2,850 - 3,500

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Meteorite Silicated To Iron-Nickel Campo Del Cielo. Campo del Cielo is a famous iron-nickel meteorite from Argentina which, when etched, reveals its distinctive Widmanstatten pattern. This collection contains four slices of silicated, half silicated, partially silicated and total Iron-Nickel Campo del Cielo slices. The 60 gram slice is 80-90% silica with some iron-nickel mixed in with no Widmanstatten pattern. This mix of ironnickel in a matrix of silicate rocks is known as a mesosiderite, which is a stony-iron meteorite. Mesosiderites are breccias that formed when two asteroids collided billions of years ago; they contain part of the stony asteroid and part of the iron-nickel asteroid mixed together. The second meteorite is a 178.5 gram end cut containing a mixture of 50% silicate and 50% iron with some fine grain Widmanstatten pattern. The third meteorite is a152 gram end cut containing a mixture of silica and a finer Widmanstatten pattern than usual for Campos, which indicates that the nickel composition is higher than normal. It is very rare to find a mesosiderite with a Widmanstatten pattern. These rare silicated Campos were found in a new location in the Province of Formosa, Argentina several hundred miles away from the main field. The fourth meteorite section is a thin 366 gram section showing the usual Widmanstatten pattern for a Campo del Cielo meteorite, with the dark bands being formed from the high nickel alloy Taenite and the light bands being formed from the low nickel alloy Kamacite. This is a rare opportunity to acquire four very different internal compositions from a single meteorite fall, that of the famous Campo del Cielo from Argentina. Add $20 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value ............................................................. $900 - 1,200

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