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The North End is steeped in history The Old North Church, the Paul Revere House, key stops along the Freedom Trail—Boston’s venerable North End is home to some American history heavyweights. Now it’s our home, too. Here, collectors and consignors can attend special auction events, preview featured items, and schedule professional appraisals—just as they’ve done for years in our New Hampshire office, where it’s still business as usual. RR Auction has a long history of achieving record-shattering results; with our new gallery situated in one of America’s most historic communities, we see a future filled with even more remarkable results.

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AUTHENTICATORS AND CONSULTANTS BOB EATON AND BILL WHITE, RR AUCTION

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After 30 years in business, during which time well over 1,000,000 signed items have crossed their paths, no one has had more daily exposure to autographs than Bob Eaton and Bill White. To date, RR Auction has published more than 400 consecutive monthly catalogs. Several award-winning, in-depth published studies have earned Bill a reputation as a trusted authenticator. Bob, a PSA/ DNA authenticator, is well established as one of the foremost authenticators in the autograph industry. Certificates of Authenticity are complimentary with every lot sold.

JOHN REZNIKOFF, UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES John is the founder of University Archives, a leading firm specializing in the appraisal and authentication of documents and manuscripts. He is affiliated with multiple professional organizations dedicated to the autograph industry, was a contributing editor for Autograph Collector magazine, and is a PSA/DNA authenticator. Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots.Priced upon request*

PSA/DNA PSA/DNA is the world’s leading third party autograph authentication company. Using state of the art technology, PSA/DNA created a security system to prevent counterfeiting, forgery and piracy. As the most respected service in the industry, PSA/DNA’s years of expertise and knowledge have established an impeccable reputation for providing professional, unbiased, expert opinions. Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots. Priced from $25 to $200*

STEVE ZARELLI Steve Zarelli is a recognized authority in the field of astronaut autographs. His findings have been published in the definitive space collecting reference Relics of the Space Race, and he has contributed articles to the UACC’s Pen & Quill magazine, Autograph Times magazine, and the UACC signature study Neil Armstrong: The Quest for His Autograph. Zarelli Space Authentication also provides authentication consulting services to James Spence Authentication (JSA), Sportscard Guaranty Authentic (SGC), and PSA/DNA Authentication. Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots. Priced from $30 to $150*

ROGER EPPERSON SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED/REAL Roger has an extensive background as a full-time dealer in autographs and collectibles, and is a trusted authenticator in all areas of contemporary music. When supported by the REAL logo and Roger’s name, music-related autographs assume an added value. Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots. Priced from $30 to $150*

PHIL SEARS For over 20 years Phil Sears has been the recognized world authority on Walt Disney’s autograph habits. Included among Phil-sears.com customers are the Walt Disney Company and the Walt Disney Family Museum. Sears’s items have been featured in Autograph Collector magazine, E Ticket magazine, Collect! magazine, and the biography Walt Disney’s Missouri. Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots. Priced upon request*

FRANK CAIAZZO beatles autographs

Frank is the world’s leading authority on Beatles signed and handwritten material. Since he began his study in 1986, he has amassed the largest file of signed examples on the planet. Through decades of focused and diligent research, he has acquired great skill in identifying authentic Beatles autographs, and also has gained the insight necessary to accurately approximate the era in which they were signed.

RENATO SAGGIORI With more than 50 years in the European autograph market, Renato is considered an expert on the manuscripts of European royalty, scientists, painters, and writers. He is also considered the leading authority on papal autographs and manuscripts. His 2006 book, The Popes - Five Centuries of Signatures, is an indispensible reference tool.

BRIAN GREEN AND MARIA GREEN, BRIAN AND MARIA GREEN CIVIL WAR SIGNATURES Civil War Signatures

With more than 45 years combined experience in the field, Brian and Maria are two of the nation’s leading experts in Civil War autographs and manuscripts.

JAMES CAMNER, LA SCALA AUTOGRAPHS James is a leading classical music autograph dealer. With more than 35 years experience, he is a founding member of PADA, an authenticator for PSA/DNA, a member of the ABAA, and an author of over ten published books on related subjects.

RICH CONSOLA Rich has studied Elvis Presley’s handwriting and signature for nearly 20 years, which has placed him in the forefront of Presley authenticators worldwide. * For more information on Letters of Authenticity call (800) 937-3880

Contents Presidents & First Ladies �� 4 Notables �� 43 Military �� 89 Aviation �� 104 Space �� 108 Space Artifacts �� 121 Art ............................................................................................................................. 126 Comic Art & Animation �� 141 Literature �� 145 Classic Music �� 167 Contemporary & Modern Music �� 177 Classic Entertainment �� 199 Sports �� 215 Terms & Conditions �� 224

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presidents & first ladies Rare hand-drawn and initialed “GW” survey of his property near Mount Vernon

1. George Washington. Rare hand-drawn land survey conducted by Washington, signed with his initials within the text, “GW,” one page, 5.25 x 9, no date but circa 1785. Washington draws the plat of land on the western edge of his Four Mile Run property in Alexandria, Virginia, about 12 miles north of his famous Mount Vernon estate. At the bottom of the survey, Washington sketches the stream his property was named for, labeling it “Four Mile Run” and “Course laid down by guess.” Perpendicular to the stream he writes, “Where GW comes to the run,” presumably marking the end of his land at the edge of the stream. On a dotted line extending from the center of the river, lengthily describing it: “Course of this line is no. 43½ E[as]t & the reverse So 43½ W[es]t. This dotted line from the hiccory to the run gives and takes about 5½ acres of land.” A solid jagged line drawn through the middle labels various landmarks, including “fallen & rotten hiccory,” “stump within the inclosure,” “red oak,” and “no tree marked.” Intersecting folds and mild overall staining, otherwise fine condition. The 1932 ‘George Washington Atlas’ reproduces Washington’s much broader survey of the entire property he prepared in 1799, the last year of his life, and includes the section detailed in this plat. Washington’s diary notes that the property described by this survey consisted of two patents of 378 and 790 acres, and was deeded to him by James and George Mercer on December 12, 1774; he did not, however, begin surveying the area until April 22, 1785. Taking along his personal ‘servant’ William Lee—the only slave freed outright in 4 | November 12, 2014 | PRESIDENTS & FIRST LADIES

Washington’s will—Washington’s trip was cut short when ‘after having run one course & part of another, My Servant William (one of the Chain Carriers) fell, and broke the pan of his knee wch. put a stop to my Surveying; & with much difficulty I was able to get him to Abingdon, being obliged to get a sled to carry him on, as he could neither Walk, stand, or ride.’ This parcel of land is again referenced in his diaries a year later, in entires of May 4–5, 1786, where he writes: ‘I set out for Abingdon in Order (tomorrow) to Survey my 4 Miles run Tract…beginning at the upper corner of my Land (in 4 Miles run) a little below an old Mill; I ran the Tract agreeably to the courses & distances of a Plat made thereof…I did not attempt to look for lines…I run the courses and distances only; & was unable for want of time, to do more than run the lines that brot. me to the run again; the Meanders of wch. must be run at some other time in order to ascertain with precision the quantity of Land which is contained.” As Washington notes that the course of Four Mile Run was simply “laid down by guess” on this particular plat, it is certainly from an earlier preliminary survey such as those described in his diary. During one such outing, Washington made a cut in the trunk of an oak to mark the corner of the property; a portion of the tree trunk remains reserved in a local library. Surveys by Washington generally date to his time as a surveyor during the 1750s—those dating to this post-Revolution period are particularly rare, especially those that delineate his own property in the vicinity of Mount Vernon. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $5000)

Desirable presidential signature from 1796

2. George Washington. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “G:o Washington,” one page, 7.5 x 3.5, December 20, 1796. Conclusion of a presidential document. In full: “Given under my Hand and the Seal of the United States of America, the twentieth day of December in the year of our Lord one [thou]sand seven hundred and ninety six.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), scattered foxing, and a charred left side (affecting a few words of the document’s text but not the signature). This document was issued at the end of Washington’s presidency as he was preparing to retire to Mount Vernon, with Vice President John Adams succeeding him as the nation’s leader. It was during this period that he issued his tremendously influential farewell address—first published three months before this document—in which he focused on the importance of national unity, Constitutional law, and isolationism. Despite the damage to the left, the signature area is crisp and clean, presenting a fine example of Washington’s presidential autograph. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

From the library of George Washington, with a handwriting sample 3. George Washington. Rare book from the

library of George Washington: The Rambler, Volume 1, by Samuel Johnson. 11th edition. Dublin: printed by D. Graisberry, 1785. Bound in full leather, burgundy label with gilt on spine, 4.25 x 6.75, 322 pages. A slip affixed to the first free end page bears three words written in Washington’s hand, “thence North twenty,” and the ornately bordered bookplate of Benjamin Lincoln Lear is affixed to the front pastedown. In very good condition, with dampstains to endpapers and some blank margins, normal exterior wear, and lightly soiled interior. This book was originally part of an auction that included items from the Tobias Lear family. Lear was Washington’s closest confidant and personal secretary, serving Washington from 1784–1799. Accompanied by color photocopies of the first page of a list titled “Catalogue of Books received from Washington,” listing “Rambler” among them. A terrific combination of Washington’s handwriting with a book he personally owned. RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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4. George Washington. Exquisite ink signature as president, “Go: Washington,” on an off-white 4.5 x 4.5 vellum slip clipped from a docu-

ment, also signed by Secretary of State Timothy Pickering and dated 1796. Also includes five strands of Washington’s hair in a clear envelope affixed to a certificate of authenticity from Charles Hamilton. In fine condition, with a vertical fold passing through a single letter of Washington’s signature. Additional accompaniments are a 1776 Connecticut six-pence banknote, and a manuscript pay order document for Nathaniel Brown, a soldier in the Connecticut line of the Continental Army, dated 1781. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

Large swatch of Martha Washington’s black lace 5. Martha Washington.

Piece of black lace belonging to Martha Washington, 14.75 x 3, possibly mourning lace. Accompanied by a color copy of the decorative cover of the box in which the lace was kept, as well a second copy, with “Three ornaments from the mantle piece at Mount Vernon,” and later labeled in ballpoint, “Martha Washington’s lace.” Provenance: the Tobias Lear family, James D. Julia Auction, February 5, 2010. Lear, Washington’s trusted friend and personal secretary from 1784 until his death, took nieces of Martha Washington for both his second and third wives. Memorabilia related to Martha is very scarce and thus quite desirable. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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“In the recollection of any share I have taken in the Institution of Our American Navy,” Adams writes, “I am ashamed when I look back and recollect how little I have done” 6. John Adams. ALS,

one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, April 24, 1813. Letter to “The Honourable William Jones, Secretary of the Naval Department.” In full: “As it ever has been, and forever ought to be, a general Rule of The Presidents and Heads of Departments not to answer Letters soliciting or recommending Appointments to Office: the Exception to the general Rule by your kind Letter of the 13th of this month, lays me under a particular obligation. The Reason you assign is perfectly satisfactory to me: and I rejoice in it, as it proves the good sense and generous Feelings of our American young Men, which have animated such Numbers, to sollicit [sic] the Post of danger. Commodore Rodgers has accepted young Marston as a volunteer, and he is now on Board the President below the Castle, ready I presume for Sea as soon as Winds and Circumstances will permit. Far be from me, any Pride or Vanity, in the recollection of any share I have taken in the Institution of Our American Navy: I am ashamed when I look back and recollect how little I have done said or written in favour of this Essential Arm for the defence of our Country. I know it to be the astonishment of every Man of Sense in Europe that we have neglected it so long. In my opinion a compleat History of our military Marine ought to be written, from the Law of Congress in October 1775 and the Law of Massachusetts in November 1775 to the present hour. Congress could not appropriate Money, to a purpose more beneficial to the Interest, the Safety, the Independence the Honour Power and Glory of their Country, if they should devote to a Man of Letters, who would undertake the Work, four times as large a sum as the Dutchess of Marlborough bequeathes for the Biography of her Husband. I rejoice in the appointment to the Head of the naval Department, of a Gentleman who is represented to me, to be so well qualified and so well disposed to promote the Service.” Intersecting folds, a few spots of mild toning, a couple of edge chips, and light show-through from writing on opposite sides, otherwise fine condition. From the outset of the American Revolution to the end of his presidency, John Adams actively fought to build a strong American naval power. Since its founding legislation was passed in October of 1775 (due in great part to his support), he played a key role in the Navy’s development—authorizing the construction of the first small fleet, drafting the first regulations, creating a board of admiralty, and, as president, establishing an official Department of the Navy. However, the department’s resources dwindled under Jefferson’s leadership, even as war with Britain loomed. By the time the War of 1812 commenced the US Navy had been reduced to a fleet of just 17 ships. In an uncharacteristic show of modesty—saying that he is ashamed for not doing enough—Adams laments the state of the Navy in 1813, despite its recent admirable defeats against the powerful British fleet. Congratulating Jones, a Revolutionary War veteran, on his recent appointment as Secretary of the Navy, the former president goes on to advocate for a “compleat History of our military Marine,” which would come to fruition that same year with the publication of Thomas Clark’s Naval History. He also gives his approval of a young John Marston, who would go on to serve a long, distinguished naval career while building his relationship with the aging Adams; present at the former president’s deathbed, he would one day relay the details of his final hours to son John Quincy. A passionate letter from one of the Navy’s strongest voices, showing that despite his retreat into private life, his care for the institution had not faded. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA..…(MB $2500) www.RRAuction.com | 7

Rare, coveted historical volume from Jefferson’s personal library

8. Thomas Jefferson. Memoires de Maximilien de Bethune, duc de Sully, principal ministre de Henri le Grand, Vol. 8. Nouvelle Edition. Londres, 1767. Bound in contemporary French mottled calf gilt, morocco spine labels, 4 x 6.75, 375 pages. Signed with his ownership initial, “T,” beside the printed binder’s signature mark, “I,” at the bottom of page 187 (Jefferson’s typical style of ownership signature used in books from his library in which he substituted “I” for “J”). In very good condition, with bindings worn and cracked at joints, occasional minor fox marks, and some light tanning. Jefferson generally included Sully’s Memoires on his lists of recommended historical reading; the present volume is from the set listed in the 1829 auction catalogue of Jefferson’s library, but it was apparently kept by his grandson, Thomas Jefferson Randolph. Jefferson and Sully shared several common notions—like Jefferson, Sully favored agriculture over industry as an economic base, and encouraged internal improvements such as canals, roads, and bridges in order to facilitate trade. A wonderful example of a rarely seen volume from Jefferson’s library, enhanced by Jefferson’s admiration for its author. RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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President Jefferson addresses citizens on the economic crises following the Embargo of 1807, passed by “those delegated to exercise the powers of Legislation for you”

9. Thomas Jefferson. LS as president signed “Th: Jefferson,”

three pages, 7.5 x 9.75, August 26, 1808. Response to a petition by the inhabitants of Newbury Port, Massachusetts, to end the controversial Embargo Act. In part: “The belligerent Powers have beset the highway of commercial intercourse with edicts which, taken together, expose our commerce and mariners, under almost every destination, a prey to their fleets and Armies...To have submitted our rightful commerce to prohibitions and tributary exactions from others, would have been to surrender our independence. To resist them by arms was war, without consulting the state of things or the choice of the Nation. The alternative preferred by the Legislature of Suspending a commerce placed under such unexampled difficulties, besides saving to our citizens their property; and our mariners to their country, has the peculiar advantage of giving time to the belligerent Nations to revise a conduct as contrary to their interests as it is to our rights. [...] I should, with great willingness have executed the wishes of the Inhabitants of Newbury Port—had peace, or a repeal of the obnoxious edicts, or other changes, produced the case in which alone the laws have given me that Authority. And so many motives of justice and interest lead to such changes, that we ought continually to expect them. But while these edicts remain, the Legislature alone can prescribe the course to be pursued.” Impressively cloth-matted and framed with an engraved portrait and engraved nameplate to an overall size of 39 x 18.5. In fine condition, with scattered creases and light scattered staining. This lengthy letter was a response to the growing opposition in New England to the Embargo Act of 1807, which imposed strict restrictions

on American trade with Great Britain and France in response to violations of American sovereignty and neutrality on the high seas—as Great Britain and France were engaged in the Napoleonic Wars, they rationalized the plunder of US shipping as incidental to war and necessary for their survival. The British also resorted to the practice of impressment, forcing American seamen to serve aboard their warships. President Jefferson’s saw this type of economic warfare as an alternative to armed conflict, and he wanted to keep the United States out of true warfare for as long as possible. This backfired, however, and only served to damage American trade—Massachusetts was especially affected by these measures, as most of the United States’ commercial shipping was located there. As a result, the economy as a whole began suffering and the shipping business was entirely devastated. The embargo undermined national unity and faith in the still-new government’s ability to create and enforce laws in the best interest of its people. The criticism and economic chaos it triggered throughout the country forced Jefferson to sign the repeal of the embargo just before leaving office, but throughout the rest of his life Jefferson maintained that if the embargo had been observed it would have avoided war in 1812. This is an extraordinarily historic letter that concerns the difficulties and disputes within the fledgling Republican government on an issue that tested the bounds of Jefferson’s commitment to limited government, one of the principle tenets for which he advocated. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Jefferson and Madison promote Washington’s dream of agricultural revolution 10. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Th: Jefferson” as President and “James Madison” as Secretary of State, two pages, 11.75 x 14.5, February 21, 1804. A patent issued to “Thomas Barnett, a citizen of the State of Pennsylvania in the United States, hath alleged that he has invented a new and useful improvement being a machine for threshing and cleaning grain.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by Jefferson, as well as by Madison, and countersigned by Attorney General Levi Lincoln. The second page, still attached with its original pink ribbon contains a detailed description of the patent signed by Barnett. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of Madison’s signature, scattered toning and foxing, with some heavier toning and staining to Barnett’s page, as well as some scattered small holes to second page. The white wafer seal is toned, but still intact, complete with its ribbon, and Jefferson’s signature is particularly nice. The threshing machine, used to separate grain from stalks and husks, was in 1802 a recent and revolutionary innovation in agriculture. The initial invention of the device is credited to Andrew Meikle in Scotland during the mid-1780s, but it was not until the next decade that the machine made its way to the United States—coincidentally, at the request of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, enticed by the prospect of a more efficient harvest. In 1792, Jefferson excitedly described the machine to his future secretary of state and counter-signer of this document, James Madison: ‘I expect every day to receive from Mr. Pinckney the model of the Scotch threshing machine...Mr. P. writes me word that the machine from which my model is taken threshes 8. quarters (64. bushels) of oats an hour, with 4. horses and 4 men. I hope to get it in time to have one erected at Monticello to clean out the present crop.’ Likewise, Washington recognized the potential of the machine, writing to Jefferson in 1796, ‘If you can bring a moveable threshing machine, constructed upon simple principles to perfection, it will be among the most valuable institutions in this Country; for nothing is more wanting, and to be wished for on our farms.’ While it is unclear whether Barnett’s improvements on the mechanized thresher were ever broadly adopted, his attempt at innovation serves as a response to Washington’s call for the machine’s perfection, and it is most fitting that it was President Jefferson who issued this patent. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Desirable 1804 Jefferson-Madison ship’s pass

11. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Scarce partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison” as secretary of state, one page, 10 x 15, July 25, 1804. Scalloped-top ship’s pass issued for “the Ship William of New Bedford, Shubael Swain master or commander…mounted with no guns, navigated with Eleven men to pass with her Company, Passengers, Goods and Merchandize without any hindrance, seizure or molestation.” Signed at the conclusion by President Jefferson and Secretary of State Madison. Matted and framed to an overall size of 15 x 20. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains crisply embossed and intact. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of Madison’s signature), writing and signatures generally light but legible, and light soiling to the bottom. A highly desirable ship’s paper with an attractive engraved vignette, signed by a most desirable presidential combination. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

12. James Madison. Partly-printed

vellum DS as president, one page, 12.25 x 8.25, February 21, 1817. President Madison grants James Currie of Butler County a parcel of land in Cincinnati, in the “southeast quarter of section Ten of township Ten.” Signed at the conclusion by President Madison and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office Josiah Meigs. The white paper seal affixed to lower left remains intact. Affixed at the top edge to a slightly larger sheet. Significant intersecting folds, scattered staining and soiling, and various areas of paper loss affecting some portions of the text (crudely repaired on the reverse), otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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13. James Madison. War-dated partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 13 x 18, December 10, 1814. President Madison appoints Samuel B. Whittington as “a Surgeon’s Mate in the Navy in the Service of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by President Madison and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Williams Crowninshield. The white paper seal affixed at the bottom remains crisply embossed and fully intact. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds and signatures quite light but legible. According to records, Whittington was stationed aboard the USS Ontario until the end of the War of 1812. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

14. James Monroe. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 13.75 x 9, July 19, 1824. President Monroe grants William and Barnet Philips a parcel of land in Marietta, Ohio, “containing one hundred and fifty seven acres, and fifty eight hundredths of an acre.” Signed at the conclusion by President Madison and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office Josiah Meigs. The white paper seal affixed to lower left remains intact. In very good condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), a few stains, and trivial paper loss to the right edge. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

15. John Quincy Adams. Partly-printed DS as president, signed

“J. Q. Adams,” one page, 13.25 x 8.5, December 1, 1825. President Adams grants Jesse Cain 240 acres of land in Missouri. Signed at the bottom by Adams and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office George Graham. Matted and framed with a portrait of Adams to an overall size of 27.75 x 16. In very good condition, with several vertical folds, one through a single letter of signature, light toning and foxing, and some show-through from docketing on reverse. The white wafer seal is toned with a small separation at the top, but intact. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Scarce four-language ship’s papers for a whaling voyage 16. Andrew Jackson. Partly-printed DS as president, one page,

19.5 x 15, August 21, 1835. Four-language ship’s papers issued to “Job Collins master or commander of the Ship called William & Eliza…bound for the Pacific Ocean and laden with Provisions, stores and utensils for a Whaling voyage.” Boldly signed in the third panel by Jackson and countersigned by Secretary of State John Forsyth. The crisp presidential seal affixed to the center remains fully intact. Nicely triple-matted and framed to an overall size of 26.5 x 21.5. In fine condition, with intersecting storage folds with a few small separations (one trivially affecting the extreme left edge of the signature); overall an extremely clean and boldly accomplished document. Although this era marked the beginning of the ‘Golden Age’ of American whaling, four-language ship’s papers issued by Jackson are quite scarce. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“I have no ambitious views to accomplish—But should the people exercise their right of suffrage, & call me to fill that first office in their gift; I will yield to that call” 17. Andrew Jackson. Exceptional ALS, one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, January 11, 1824. Lengthy letter to Major H. M. Rutledge, in which Jackson comments on Cherokee culture, speculates on the American West, and downplays his presidential ambitions. In part: “It offered me much pleasure to learn, that you reached your friends without accident…The country of the Cherokees through which you had to pass, must have been disagreeable to Mrs. R., but I hope the novelty of the Indian customs, have in some degree compensated her for her privations… I have noted your remarks on the change of Carolina… this must bring to your view the increasing vallue [sic] of our land in the west; and convince you of the propriety of your course in holding on to your western land; in twenty years the lands there will increase 500 prct. in vallue… On the subject of which you speak…Should they [sic] people call me to fill the first office in their gift, I must yield to that call: should they select another, it will afford me pleasure in contemplating that they have found another on whom they can rely on with more confidence than me… To spend my few remaining years with my wife, family and friends, in peace…would be most pleasant to me. I have no ambitious views to accomplish—But should they people exercise their right of suffrage, & call me to fill that first office in their gift; I will yield to that call, & execute the trust reposed, with an eye single to the public good. You will see from the public prints that the people in the different states are exhibiting much feeling, on the Presidential question.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and show-through from writing to opposing sides. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Uncommon 1830 military appointment 18. Andrew Jackson. Part-

ly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 13.75 x 16.75, June 1, 1830. President Jackson appoints Josiah H. Vose as a “Lieutenant Colonel in the Third Regiment of Infantry in the service of the United States.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Jackson and countersigned by Secretary of War John H. Eaton. The embossed white paper seal affixed to the top remains crisp and fully intact. Double-matted to an overall size of 22 x 25.75. In fine condition, with heavy intersecting storage folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature). Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

20. Martin Van Buren.

ALS signed “M. Van Buren,” one page, 7.25 x 9.75, July 23, 1852. Letter to Dr. William Prescott, informing him of a mistake. In full: “I believe I addressed a letter I sent you yesterday to Wm. Preston.” Also hand-addressed on the reverse of the second integral sheet by Van Buren to “Wm. Prescott, M.D., Concord, N. Hampshire,” and franked in the upper right, “Free, M. Van Buren.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, mild toning and soiling, and mounting remnants to reverse edge. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Signed and free-franked as president

21. Martin Van Buren. LS as president

19. Andrew Jackson. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one

page, 15.75 x 10, April 11, 1831. President Jackson grants Jesse H. Rogers a parcel of land “in the District of Lands, subject to sale at Edwardsville, Illinois, containing Eighty acres.” Crisply signed at the conclusion by President Jackson and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office Elijah Hayward. The nicely embossed white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. In fine condition, with a vertical storage fold passing through the first letter of his signature and toning to edges. A clean and boldly accomplished example. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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signed “M. Van Buren,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, June 28, 1839. Letter to a committee from New Brunswick, New Jersey. In part: “I have received your letter…informing me that it was supposed that I would pass through New Brunswick, and that you have been appointed a committee…to receive me, on the part of your fellow citizens, with their kindest welcome. I regret exceedingly that my route does not lie through New Brunswick, and that my arrangements will not, at present, admit my visiting.” The address panel on the reverse of the second integral page is filled out in another hand and franked in the upper right, “Free, M. Van Buren.” Intersecting folds, a few light areas of toning from adhesive remnants to reverse, and overall writing a shade or two light. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

22. Martin Van Buren. Partly-printed vellum DS as president,

signed “M. Van Buren,” one page, 17.5 x 12.5, July 22, 1840. President Van Buren appoints Ramon Leon Sanchez as “Consul of the United States of America for the port of Carthagena in the Republic of New Granada.” Neatly signed at the conclusion by Van Buren and countersigned by Secretary of State John Forsyth. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact, with a couple cracks along folds. In fine condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), chipping to left edge, and uniform toning from previous display. A desirable diplomatic appointment. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Extremely rare and early handwritten pay order from Harrison as “Governor of the Indiana Territory” 23. William Henry Harrison.

Very early ADS as governor, signed “Will’m Henry Harrison,” one page, 8 x 6, December 31, 1802. Harrison sends an instruction to “The Cashier of the Bank of the United States.” In full: “Please to pay to John Rice Jones Esquire or his order fifty Dollars being part of my salary as Governor of the Indiana Territory for the quarter ending the 31st of December 1802.” In very good condition, with some stray ink marks and brushing to the body of the document, four sets of thin cancellation cuts repaired with toned tape (two affecting the top two lines and two in the lower blank area), and a bit of showthrough from docketing to reverse; nothing affects Harrison’s boldly penned signature, which is an ideal exemplar. This is an extremely early document from the Indiana Territory, which had been incorporated by Congress in 1800. President John Adams appointed Harrison, a Northwest Territory congressman, as the first governor of Indiana, and he took office in early 1801. As Harrison organized his executive administration, he appointed John Rice Jones as the Indiana Territory’s first attorney general. Years later, Jones would became a justice on the Missouri Supreme Court. Although he successfully negotiated a number of land treaties with the Native Americans in the area, Harrison did not achieve national fame for another decade with his victorious effort over Tecumseh at the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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After killing Tecumsah and imprisoning hundreds of British soldiers, ‘Old Tippecanoe’ raises a militia 24. William Henry Harrison. War-dated LS

signed “Will’m Henry Harrison,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, February 26, 1814. Letter to Governor Return J. Meigs, Jr., of Ohio. In part: “I received a copy of Gen’l Armstrong’s letter to you on the subject of the Militia which were requested by Gen’l Cass. I think that no time should be lost in turning them out…Major Stanley who commands the militia of this Town says that he is fearful that he will not be able to procure the number which may be required from his Battalion…I would by all means recommend that the draft be for fifteen hundred instead of one thousand, and should you agree with me in opinion, you may consider this a requisition for that number. I must also request your Excellency to furnish a sufficient guard for the Prisoners at Chillicothe exclusively of the above as all the Regular Troops are ordered to march to the frontier.” In fine condition, with small tape-repaired edge separations at mailing folds and light toning. This letter dates to very near the conclusion of Harrison’s legendary military service; after achieving national fame at Tippecanoe in 1811, he led troops against Great Britain in the War of 1812, winning victories in Indiana and Ohio, recapturing Detroit, and invading Canada. When Commodore Perry captured 300 British seaman in the Battle of Lake Erie, Harrison ordered them marched to Chillicothe for confinement, where they remained under guard until July 1814. Harrison went on to defeat the British and kill Tecumseh at the Battle of the Thames, shattering their Native American coalition. Despite these successes, Secretary of War John Armstrong kept Harrison from the war’s most important assignments, and Harrison grew increasingly displeased with Armstrong’s interference and disrespect of chain-of-command procedures; ultimately, this animosity drove Harrison to resign in May 1814. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

25. John Tyler. ALS signed “J. Tyler,” one page, 7.25 x 8.75, no date. Letter to J. C. Spencer. In part: “In consequence of some gentlemen from a distance being in the city who are anxious to leave, and cannot until they see me…I shall be obliged to decline the trip to Alexandria. It will however be a pleasant trip to you and I wish you would take it.” Also addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in Tyler’s hand and franked at the top, “J. Tyler.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and soiling to the address panel area. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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26. John Tyler. Free-frank-

ed mailing envelope, 4.75 x 2.75, addressed in another hand to “Mr. Henry P. Royden, Worcester, Mass,” and franked in the upper right, “J. Tyler.” Envelope is also postmarked Hampton, [New York], September 24, and bears a “Free” stamp at the top. In very good condition, with scattered creases and soiling, and various small edge tears (none affecting the signature of address). Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

27. Millard Fillmore. Hand-

addressed and free-franked mailing envelope, 5.5 x 3, addressed in Fillmore’s hand to “John Hancock, Esq., Comptroller’s Office, Albany, N. Y.,” and franked along the top, “Free M. Fillmore, V.P.” A vertical fold to left edge, light postal stamp over portion of address, and scattered light toning, otherwise fine condition. Fillmore’s term as Vice President was quite brief, lasting only 17 months, when he assumed the presidency after the death of John Tyler. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

28. James Buchanan. Third-

person ALS, one page, 4.25 x 7, June 10, 1854. Letter written as US minister to England. In full: “Mr. Buchanan presents his compliments to Mr. Shaffner & will be happy to see him at the Legation on Monday next at any hour between 2 & 5 P. M.” Light scattered toning and staining, and a couple trivial areas of paper loss to the bottom from previous mounting, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a small engraved portrait. Although Buchanan had been a candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 1852 presidential election, Franklin Pierce was chosen and went on to win the election. As president, Pierce rewarded Buchanan for his selfless support during the presidential campaign by appointing him as minister to England, where he became acquainted with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

President Lincoln writes an 1864 pass “to City Point,” General Grant’s headquarters 29. Abraham Lincoln. Extraordinary war-dated handwritten pass as president, signed “A. Lincoln,” 3.25 x 2, December 28, 1864. In full: “Allow Mr. Gray & one other to pass to City Point & return.” A collector’s notation below the signature identifies Lincoln as the president. In fine condition, with mild soiling. Originates from the estate of Major General Walter E. Brinker, via the estate of Amos Hart Evans. Evans served in the Ninth New Jersey Infantry for three years during the Civil War, beginning in 1861, and rising to the rank of captain in his regiment. City Point was the location of General U. S. Grant’s headquarters throughout the Civil War, and President Lincoln had telegraphed him there on the date this pass was written. A fabulous presidential Lincoln piece from an important date in the war, as Sherman had just completed his ‘march to the sea’ and captured Savannah, Georgia. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Rare check signed as president-elect on November 21, 1860, the day he met Hannibal Hamlin 30. Abraham Lincoln.

Springfield Marine & Fire Insurance Company check, 7.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Lincoln as president-elect, “A. Lincoln,” payable to “Self” for $50, November 21, 1860. In fine condition, with a few light creases and expected cancellation cuts (two of which trivially affect the signature, one passing through the very bottom of the “A” and one between the “i” and “n”; the thin slits are such that they do not affect the general appearance of the signature). Lincoln had been elected to his first term as president just two weeks earlier, on November 6, 1860, and he spent most of this period meeting well-wishers and office seekers, lending support to Republican elections at the state level, and assembling his famous cabinet known as the ‘Team of Rivals.’ On this particular date of November 21, he and Mary Todd boarded a northbound train for Chicago. During the trip he made briefs stops to speak to enthusiastic crowds at Lincoln, Bloomington, and Lexington, but generally avoided politics and simply offered his thanks for support and expressed his hope for the future of the nation. Upon arriving in Chicago, Lincoln traveled to the Tremont House where he was introduced to his vice president, Hannibal Hamlin, a meeting described by the Chicago Journal as ‘cordial in the highest degree.’ Although the Republican National Convention had settled upon the ticket of Lincoln and Hamlin in May, it was not until after the election that they actually met—an oddity unthinkable in today’s day and age. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

Said to have been used for admission to the tragic ‘Our American Cousin’ performance 31. Abraham Lincoln: Ford’s Theatre. Original 75-cent Ford’s Theatre ticket, 3.5 x 2.25, printed on orange stock with a central image of three silver quarter-dollar coins. The text on the front reads: “Ford’s Theatre, Tenth Street, Erected A.D. 1863.” The reverse (now obscured by frame) bears a facsimile signature of Ford’s Theatre treasurer Harry Clay Ford, brother of theatre owner John T. Ford, and the acting manager of the theatre for the April 14, 1865, performance where President Lincoln was assassinated. Beautifully triple-suede-matted and framed with images and plaques to an overall size of 29.75 x 18.75. In very good condition, with creases, soiling, and rounded corners. This 75¢ ticket is said to be a ticket used by a theatre-goer on the evening of April 14, 1865.

According to Ford’s Theatre, ‘John T. Ford’s theatre on 10th Street was in its second season when the English actress and producer Laura Keene (1826-1873) opened a two-week engagement with Ford’s stock company that would conclude with a production of the British hit comedy ‘Our American Cousin.’ Keene would appear in the role of Florence Trenchard…The performance, scheduled for April 14th, would also be a ‘benefit’ for Keene (meaning that the house proceeds were reserved for her). By persuading President Lincoln to attend, Ford could use both the ‘benefit’ and Lincoln’s presence as lures to pack the theatre with playgoers. The tickets, costing 75 cents each and handed to ticket-taker John Buckingham in the lobby, would entitle the bearers to a seat in the first tier of the theatre, on the same level with the box the president would occupy that night.’ Oversized. RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Worn by a ‘Guard of Honor’ as Lincoln lay in state

32. Abraham Lincoln. Long strip of black mourning crepe, 35 x 5.5, worn by Admiral C. H. Eldredge while guarding Lincoln as he lay in state at New York’s City Hall on April 25, 1865. In fine condition. Accompanied by photocopies of Eldredge’s assignment to the guard detail in New York, dated April 25, 1865, an accompanying envelope, and a document dated 1951, describing the ‘Crape [sic] worn as mourning band by Adm. C. H. Eldredge.’ As a member of the distinguished ‘Honor Guard,’ Eldredge stood vigil over Lincoln’s casket from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 1865, during the funeral train’s stop in New York as it traveled from Washington to Lincoln’s hometown of Springfield, Illinois. Eldredge served as a Naval Paymaster during the Civil War, rising to Pay Director and remaining in the service for 20 more years. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Uncovering deceit within the Union’s own forces 33. U. S. Grant. Civil War–dated ALS signed “U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen.,” two pages, 5 x 8, Headquarters Armies of the United States letterhead, January 19, 1865. Letter to Major General Edward O. C. Ord, written from City Point, Virginia. In full: “Your private note of this date is rec’d. I think your suggestion to appoint a Commission to investigate into the Norfolk trade matter a good one. I could not suggest better names for the Commission than those named by you. Go on with it and lose no time in having the Commission commence its work.” In fine condition, with a bit of scattered mild dampstaining and mounting remnants to reverse edges lightly showing through. When Major General Edward Ord took command of the XVIII Corps in 1864, he quickly raised suspicions of illicit trade with the blockaded Port of Norfolk by Union leaders in the department. He suggested that a commission be formed to investigate the trade carried on from the port to the interior of Virginia, focusing on the methods by which Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s army received supplies. Grant approved instantly, and within two months 11 people were accused of trading with the enemy and held for trial. An excellent piece regarding the deceit that undermined the extensive Union blockade, and an example of the swift action that made Grant the Union’s star general. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Garfield boldly exercises his newfound power from the Executive Mansion 34. James A. Garfield. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, June 6, 1881. Extremely rare document issued from the Executive Mansion, suspending John T. Gibson from his postmaster position. In full: “You are hereby suspended from the office of Postmaster at Huntington, in the County of Cabell and State of West Virginia, in accordance with the terms of the 1768th section of the Revised Statutes of the United States.” Beautifully signed at the conclusion in bold black ink by President Garfield. In very good condition, with tape-repaired separations to horizontal folds, a few small stains, and mirroring to the signature at the bottom from being folded before the ink was dry. The statute cited allowed the president to suspend any civil officer, with the exception of judges, while Congress was in recess. A special session of the 47th US Congress had ended on May 20 and Garfield was shot on July 2, leaving him just over a month to utilize this ability. When he took office, the Post Office Department was the largest department in the federal government and highly prone to corruption—possibly the reason behind Gibson’s termination, which the Senate Journal simply describes as ‘for cause.’ Because of Garfield’s brief tenure in the White House his presidential documents are exceedingly scarce, with this particular example elevated by its immaculately penned signature. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

The future president fights “to awaken the people to the importance of reforming our system of Military Education” 35. James A. Garfield. LS signed “J. A. Garfield,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, Committee on Military Affairs letterhead, January 7, 1869. Letter to Francis J. Lippett. In full: “Yours of the 4th instant with its enclosure to General Chipman came duly to hand. I have forwarded the letter and shall be glad if something can be done to awaken the people to the importance of reforming our system of Military Education. I greatly regret the summary manner in which the House disposed of the Whittlesey Bill; but I believe the time will come when such a measure will become a law.” In very good condition, with some repairs to reverse of intersecting folds, several small tears to bottom edge, a couple passing through portions of signature, and some scattered toning and soiling. At the close of the Civil War, there was a building interest in reforming and increasing military education to prepare a wider group of men for future conflicts. After the Senate ‘postponed indefinitely’ a bill to provide military instruction in colleges, Secretary of War Stanton appointed retired Army Major J. H. Whittlesey to come up with a suitable system. After extensive research and discussion with West Point and the country’s principal colleges, the Whittlesey Bill was presented and quickly dismissed. Disappointed with the House’s decision, Garfield continued to promote the cause while serving as Chairman of the House Committee on Military Affairs, writing, ‘I believe the time will come when such a measure will become a law.’ An interesting letter showing the passion and conviction that would carry Garfield to the White House a decade later. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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36. Chester A. Arthur. Bank

check, 7.5 x 2.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Arthur, “C. A. Arthur,” payable to George Hillier for $300.00, July 1, 1874. In fine condition, with expected cancellation cuts and bank stamps. Accompanied by a 1955 receipt from Walter Benjamin Autographs. Hillier was superintendent of the Customs House, having served there since being appointed by President William H. Harrison. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Signed in 1892, the year of his second presidential election victory

39. William McKinley. Dis-

tinguished mattefinish 3 x 5 photo of McKinley in a profile pose, affixed to a slightly larger mount, signed on the mount in black ink. Matted and framed to an overall size of 7.5 x 9.5. In fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

37. Grover Cleveland. Highly desirable

4.25 x 6.5 cabinet bust portrait of Cleveland in a distinguished pose, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Grover Cleveland 1892.” Published by C. M. Bell of Washington. In fine condition, with very subtle traces of dampstaining to bottom edge and scattered surface marks to reverse. Cleveland is the only president to have served non-consecutive terms, and this cabinet card was signed during the intermediary period—after leaving office in 1889, he was reelected on November 8, 1892, and settled back into the White House on March 4, 1893. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

38. Benjamin Harrison. En-

graved portrait of the exterior of the White House, 4.75 x 3, signed under the image in black ink, “Benj. Harrison.” In fine condition. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

40. William McKinley. Uncommon 4.25 x 5 paperstock photo of McKinley sitting at his desk, affixed to a 5.75 x 7.25 mount, boldly signed and inscribed on the mount in black ink, “Dr. Marcus Benjamin, William McKinley.” In fine condition, with slightly trimmed edges. Benjamin was a prominent scientist employed by the US National Museum [Smithsonian], for whom the mineral benjaminite was named. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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An investigation into Panama for “construction of a canal by the United States to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans” 41. William McKinley. Partly-printed DS as president, one page,

17 x 12.5, June 9, 1899. President McKinley appoints Colonel Peter C. Hains of the US Army as “a member of the Commission to make investigations and report upon the Isthmus of Panama, with a view to the construction of a canal by the United States to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President McKinley and countersigned by Secretary of State John Hay. The white paper seal remains affixed to the the lower left. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 25.5 x 21. In fine condition, with light soiling to the seal. On March 3, 1899, Congress authorized an exhaustive series of investigations to determine the most practical route for a canal; as a member of the Isthmian Canal Commission, Hains successfully lobbied for the Panama site over one proposed in Nicaragua. Oversized. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1905 promotion for a future four-star admiral 43. Theodore Roosevelt.

42. Theodore Roosevelt. Handsome 3.75 x 5 engraved

bust portrait, signed and inscribed in black ink, “Good luck to Mr. Walter Orr, from Theodore Roosevelt.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 11 x 13. In fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 16 x 19.75, September 12, 1905. President Roosevelt appoints Frank H. Schofield as “a LieutenantCommander in the Navy.” Beautifully signed at the conclusion by President Roosevelt and countersigned by Acting Secretary of the Navy Charles H. Darling. The crisply embossed blue Navy Department seal remains fully intact. In fine condition, with toning to edges. The recipient of this appointment, Frank Herman Schofield, served with distinction in the Spanish-American War and World War I, eventually rising to four-star admiral—the highest standard rank in the US Navy. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“We cannot afford to let it be thought that we either shield bad men because they are Rough Riders or press second rate men forward for the same reason”

44. Theodore Roosevelt. TLS as vice president, three pages, 8 x 10.5, The Vice President’s chamber letterhead, July 13, 1901. Letter to Major William H. H. Llewellyn, who served under Roosevelt in the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War. In part: “For the sake of the regiment I am very glad that you prosecuted Britto [sic], as we cannot afford to let it be thought that we either shield bad men because they are Rough Riders or press second rate men forward for the same reason. I have had great trouble through men of the regiment writing to me for positions..[...] I want you to help me to see to it that these annual reunions are stopped, and that we do not have another reunion until say 1905. The regiment has such a splendid record that it will be criminal to hurt it, and yet this is exactly what will be done if we permit it to be used as an advertising scheme…Moreover, when we have a big reunion extensively advertised in some State which had regiments of its own in the war, we inevitably provoke sullen discontent among the members of these regiments, and give the impression that we meet in a spirit of boastfulness and with an improper desire to exploit our own deeds.” Intersecting folds and scattered creases (some passing through signature, light overall toning, and rusty staple holes to the top, otherwise fine condition. Rife with excellent content, this letter demonstrates Roosevelt’s close affinity for his legendary force of ‘Rough Riders’—even later, after two terms as President, he still preferred to be called ‘Colonel Roosevelt,’ and considered the charge on San Juan Hill as ‘the great day of my life.’ As requested, the 1905 reunion was indeed held in San Antonio and Roosevelt—now president—attended. Despite his pride in the group, he was keenly aware of public perception and feared sullying its legacy—and his own—by showing any blatant favoritism toward his men. Roosevelt relied on Llewellyn, who had been rewarded for his valor with a post as US attorney in New Mexico, to keep him up to date on veterans of the Rough Riders. Here, Roosevelt references Frank Brito, a former Rough Rider who had been convicted of murder in the third degree for killing his sister-in-law—although, in fact, he intended to shoot his wife. In addition to office-seekers, Roosevelt was plagued by those who were in precarious positions—in his autobiography, he described the minority of the Rough Riders ‘who in certain ways were unsuited for a life of peaceful regularity…It was from these men that letters came with a stereotyped opening which always caused my heart to sink—‘Dear Colonel: I write you because I am in trouble.’’ All together, this is a fabulous letter that offers an insider’s perspective of Roosevelt’s postwar experiences with the Rough Riders, extolling both the flaws and virtues of leading such a storied group of soldiers. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Maxim modifies the legendary hunter’s Winchester with a silencer 45. Theodore Roosevelt. TLS, one page, 7 x 8, The Outlook letterhead, March 12, 1909. Letter to Hiram Percy Maxim, inventor of the ‘Maxim Silencer,’ and son of Maxim machine gun inventor Hiram Stevens Maxim. In full: “The 30-30 Winchester has come; I shall try it at once, and I need hardly say how much obliged I am to you. General Crozier has not yet forwarded the other two guns to the Winchester Company, but he will doubtless do so in a reasonable time. I shall look forward to trying them in Africa.” Roosevelt has made several small corrections to the text of the letter. Accompanied by two original photos of Maxim, matted and framed together to an overall size of 10.5 x 14. In very good condition, with tape repairs to central horizontal fold, scattered soiling, and some light mirroring of letterhead along bottom. An avid hunter and gun collector, Roosevelt’s massive collection contained several different Winchesters; this letter no doubt references his special-ordered 1894 Winchester lever-action rifle, which was custom-built with a threaded barrel. So as not to disturb his wealthy neighbors as he cleared his Sagamore Hill property of varmints, this high-caliber rifle would be able to accept Maxim’s surpressor. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Taft’s “critical attitude toward the President” is exposed, undermining the League of Nations 46. William H. Taft. TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” four pages, 8 x 10.5, personal letterhead, July 26, 1919. Letter to newspaper correspondent Gus Karger. In part: “I am afraid, from what you say, that McNary must have violated my confidence, though I hope not…I dislike to think of a man in the Senate being guilty of such a breach…there is not anything open to me but just to sit tight and take the shower of abuse that I shall have because of the revelation of my inmost thoughts on this subject…I greatly regret to appear in making this fight now in such a critical attitude toward the President. The truth is that what I was doing was justifying to myself…my willingness to have interpretations and a reservation in view of the situation which Wilson himself had created and thus in my judgment made impossible the bringing over of enough Republicans to ratify the treaty as it is. It is very awkward indeed to have one’s naked thoughts, expressed to one’s associate in a common purpose, suddenly exposed to the whole world. I don’t think I have been unjust to Wilson, but it was inopportune to have an expression like this published now…I find the Canadians are kicking already about being excluded from the Council. This is bumptiousness that I think we can ignore, for it certainly would be hoggish on the part of Great Britain to defeat the treaty or refuse to accept…Canada is not another country than the British Empire, neither is Australia, neither is New Zealand, neither is South Africa.” Intersecting folds, scattered toning, and a rusty paperclip to upper left, otherwise fine condition. With the participation of 44 countries, the League of Nations was officially established via the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919—just one month prior to this letter. The US opted not to join the League due to domestic political strife, although the idea had general bipartisan support, led by the former president Taft, a Republican, and President Wilson, a Democrat. Opposition was raised in the Senate, however, when Henry Cabot Lodge, penned twelve ‘reservations’ regarding the treaty. Taft’s private letters leaked to the press revealed that he would accept the reservations, as believed the symbolic membership in the League was more important than the exact nature of the organization. This gave greater credence to the ‘reservationists’ and undermined support for Wilson, who had essentially staked his legacy on joining the League of Nations. A supremely interesting and historically important letter. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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47. Warren G. Harding. Partly-printed DS as president, one page,

15 x 12, September 5, 1922. President Harding appoints Harry M. Kinney as “Postmaster at Westminster, in the County of Carroll, State of Maryland.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by Harding and countersigned by Postmaster General Hubert Work. A Post Office Department seal is blindstamped in the lower left. Attractively double-matted and framed with a small engraved plaque to an overall size of 22 x 19. In fine condition, with uniform toning. A beautiful, clean document highlighted by its supremely crisp presidential signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

48. Calvin Coolidge. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 9, personal letterhead, November 5, 1930. Re-

sponse to an admirer. In part: “Please accept my thanks for your cordial comment upon the radio address and my appreciation also for the volume of Phillips Brooks’ Tolerance. I have always admired his work.” Archivally matted and framed with a photo of Coolidge to an overall size of 12 x 22. In fine condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature). Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

49. Calvin Coolidge. Partly-printed DS as president, one page,

19.5 x 15, June 8, 1927. President Coolidge appoints Leland B. Morris, as “a Foreign Service Officer of Class four of the United States of America.” Nicely signed at the conclusion by President Coolidge and Acting Secretary of State Joseph C. Grew. The crisply embossed white paper seal remains affixed to the lower left. Attractively double-matted and framed with a portrait of Coolidge to an overall size of 33 x 23. In fine condition. After receiving this appointment Morris served as the US ambassador to Iceland and went on to become the highest ranking American diplomat in Germany during American involvement in WWII; following this, he became the first US ambassador to Iran. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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50. Herbert Hoover. Scarce ALS in pencil, two pages, 8.25 x 7, Western Union letterhead, July 26, 1934. Draft for a telegram to renowned

American newspaper editor William Allen White. In full: “Have sent you document by air express which would deeply appreciate if you read and keep confidential. When you have read it would be glad if you would wire me and I will call you about it on the telephone.” A note in another hand stapled to the upper left reads: “When H. H. sent draft of the ‘Challenge to Liberty’ to White from the Bohemian Grove.” Overall toning and small edge chips and tears, otherwise fine condition. Following Franklin Roosevelt’s victory in the presidential election of 1932, Hoover wrote The Challenge to Liberty in opposition to the New Deal; it was published by Scribner’s later in 1934. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

51. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Digni-

fied matte-finish 9 x 13 Harris and Ewing photo of Roosevelt at his desk, nicely signed and inscribed in fountain pen to renowned surgeon and collector Dr. Max Thorek, “For Dr. Max Thorak from Franklin D. Roosevelt.” In fine condition, with a trivial tear to top right edge. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

52. Franklin D. Roosevelt. TLS as presi-

dent, one page, 8 x 10.25, White House letterhead, April 14, 1941. Letter to Commissioner of Public Roads Thomas H. MacDonald. In part: “I am asking you to serve as a member of an Interregional Highway Committee...for the purpose of recommending and outlining a limited system of national highways...This will permit us, upon the completion of our defense program, to utilize productively some of the man power and industrial capacity then available to construct a national system of interregional highways.” A light stain to the left side and paperclip impressions at the top, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

53. Franklin D. Roosevelt. White House card boldly signed in fountain pen, “Franklin D. Roosevelt.” In fine condition, with a couple of mild bends to lower right corner tip, and slight toning to all four corner tips from previous display. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Battling the corrupt Tammany machine, FDR promises that “the right kind of Democrats are appointed to Federal offices” 54. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Early TLS, one page, 7 x 25, Assistant Secretary of the Navy let-

terhead, November 7, 1913. Letter to Charles S. Miller of New York’s Department of Education. In part: “I do not think you need much assurance from me as to my interest in seeing that the right kind of Democrats are appointed to Federal offices, nor do I need to tell you that I am doing all I can to bring about such a desired result. I will be pleased if you will write me at any time about Democrats in your immediate vicinity, letting me know your views as to the various candidates.” In a handwritten addendum, Roosevelt adds, “This would be a great help.” In fine condition, with light soiling and filing holes to the top. A fine example of FDR exercising his political might early on in his career—he had just entered politics in 1910 with an unexpected win in the election for a seat in the New York State Senate. Democratic politics in New York were still dominated by the bossism of Tammany Hall, and Roosevelt became the leader of the party’s ‘insurgent’ faction fighting against the deep-rooted machine. His assurance of supporting “the right kind of Democrats” almost certainly refers to this intraparty battle between the old, corrupt Tammany Democrats ingrained in New York politics and the emerging new liberals that Roosevelt represented. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

56. Harry S. Truman. TLS signed

55. Harry S. Truman. Distinguished matte-finish

10.5 x 13.75 portrait of Truman, boldly signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Best wishes & kindest regards to Dr. & Mrs. Westbrook Murphy, Harry S. Truman.” Mild rippling to edges and a noticeable ding to right edge, otherwise fine condition. A fine image of the president. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.… (MB $200)

“Harry,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, June 4, 1959. Letter to Judge F. Ryan Duffy. In part: “It was wonderful to see McCarthy finally appeased, by the way. As a professor, I am a dud, but I have a lot of fun working at it, just as I did as Senator and as President of the United States…Margaret’s boy has turned out all right, but it was a little hard on the old man to have her in the hospital in New York at the same time Mrs. Truman underwent her operation here. Both came through in fine shape, and both are now at home.” Truman adds a rather lengthy handwritten postscript at the conclusion, “Remember me to all the family. Talk about seeing all your friends at a funeral, we had [a] political boss here once named Joe Shannon, he never missed one!” In fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“He can’t pass the buck to anybody”—amazing farewell address reflecting on the presidency, his legacy, Eisenhower, and American ideals 57. Harry S. Truman. Original mimeo-

graphed official White House press release of Truman’s farewell address, three pages both sides, 8 x 14, delivered on January 15, 1953, signed at the conclusion in fountain pen, “Harry S. Truman.” The press release is headed by a message from Secretary to the President Roger W. Tubby, marking the release as “CONFIDENTIAL” and saying that “no portion, synopsis, or intimation may be published or broadcast” prior to the address. Truman’s address, in part: “Your new President is taking office in quite different circumstances than when I became President 8 years ago…Mrs. Roosevelt told me the tragic news, and I felt the shock that all of you felt a little later—when the word came over the radio and appeared in the newspapers. President Roosevelt had died…At 7:09 p.m. I was sworn in as President by Chief Justice Stone in the Cabinet Room...On May 7th, Germany surrendered. The announcement was made on May 8th, my 61st birthday. Mr. Churchill called me shortly after that and wanted a meeting with me and Prime Minister Stalin of Russia. Later on, a meeting was agreed upon, and Churchill, Stalin, and I met at Potsdam in Germany...The war against Japan was still going on. I made the decision that the atomic bomb had to be used to end it. I made that decision in the conviction it would save hundreds of thousands of lives—Japanese as well as American. Japan surrendered, and we were faced with the huge problems of bringing the troops home and reconverting the economy from war to peace…I want all of you to realize how big a job, how hard a job, it is—not for my sake, because I am stepping out of it—but for the sake of my successor. He needs the understanding and the help of every citizen...We must give him our support as citizens of the United States. He will have mine, and I want you to give him yours. [...] I’ve talked a lot tonight about the menace of communism—and our fight against it—because that is the overriding issue of our time. But there are some other things we’ve done that history will record...Businessmen, farmers, laborers, white-collar people, all have better incomes and more of the good things of life than ever before in the history of the world…There has been a tremendous awakening of the American conscience on the great issues of civil rights—equal economic opportunities, equal rights of citizenship, and equal educational opportunities for all our people, whatever their race or religion or status of birth. So, as I empty the drawers of this desk, and as Mrs. Truman and I leave the White House, we have no regret. We feel we have done our best in the public service. I hope and believe we have contributed to the welfare of this Nation and to the peace of the world...Through all of it, through all the years that I have worked here in this room, I have been well aware I did not really work alone—that you were working with me. No President could ever hope to lead our country, or to sustain the burdens of this office, save as the people helped with their support. I have had that help—you have given me that support—on all our great essential undertakings to build the free world’s strength and keep the peace. Those are the big things. Those are the things we have done together. For that I shall be grateful, always. And now, the time has come for me to say good night—and God bless you all.” In fine condition, with three horizontal folds, staple holes to corners and edges, and a small stain beside the signature. A highly desirable and poignant document, bringing to a close one of the most eventful presidencies in American history. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500) 28 | November 12, 2014 | PRESIDENTS & FIRST LADIES

Grand Master Truman upholds Masonic morals: “If the man who is a railway trainman is in any way interested in selling intoxicating liquor by the drink you cannot accept his application” 58. Harry S. Truman. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Grand Lodge of Missouri, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons letterhead, April 2, 1941. Letter to the Illmo, Missouri, lodge secretary, who wrote to Truman regarding a man’s application. In full: “Replying to yours of the Twenty Fourth, if the man who is a railway trainman is in any way interested in selling intoxicating liquor by the drink you cannot accept his application. The by-laws are specific on this subject.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), scattered creases, and rust marks to upper left corner. Accompanied by a carbon of the secretary’s letter sent to Truman, which reads, in part: “We have in this little city a citizen who desires to petition our Lodge for the degrees, his is employed as a Trainman on the Cotton Belt Ry, and has been since 1937 however in the meantime he operates a Cafe in which is sold five per cent beer and operated as Peck’s Cafe…Several of us members do not consider that he is in any way connected with the sale or handling of the above mentioned product. He is honest and law abiding and while we would like very much to see him become a member of the fraternity, my purpose in writing…you is to get a ruling on whether or not we should accept his petition for the degrees in the order.” Truman became a Mason 1909, ultimately being elected Grand Master of Missouri in 1940. Considered to be the most active Mason of any president since George Washington, Truman took his vows seriously, as made evident in this firm reply. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“The techniques of selling and service need polishing up after having been laid away for more important things during the war” 59. Harry S. Truman. TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, September 12, 1945. Letter to Daniel Bloomfield, director of the Boston Conference on Distribution. In part: “I fully appreciate the unusual importance this year of the deliberation of the Boston Conference on Distribution…circumstances this year clearly point to the need for a critical re-examination of the ways and means and the costs, of distributing goods and services from producer to consumer. The techniques of selling and service need polishing up after having been laid away for more important things during the war, and intensive market exploitation must now take the place of quota-allocation of goods to buyers… Whatever you can spell out as to how these objectives may be attained will be a contribution toward better standards of living, fuller employment, and the public good.” In fine condition. World War II had come to a close just ten days earlier, when the Japanese officially signed the surrender documents aboard the USS Missouri on September 2, 1945. As American industry had dedicated itself almost entirely to war production, Truman looked for solutions to transition back to production of consumer goods. Ultimately the postwar American economy experienced phenomenal growth and saw a drastic expansion of the middle class. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Truman proclaims Eleanor Roosevelt “First Lady of the World” 60. Harry S. Truman. TLS, one page, 6.5 x 10, personal let-

terhead, June 19, 1968. Letter to writer Stella K. Hershan. In full: “I have on many state occasions and in my writings paid tribute to Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, for her devotion and dedication to the solution of the many problems that afflict human beings throughout the world. I have, as you know, officially proclaimed her the ‘First Lady of the World.’” Matted and framed with a photo of Truman and Roosevelt together in the White House to an overall size of 23 x 16. In very good to fine condition, with significant staining to the top. Hershan went on to publish two biographies of the first lady in 1970 and 1993, respectively entitled A Woman of Quality: Eleanor Roosevelt, and The Candles She Lit: The Legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“I simply cannot act as the final referee in every case where there arises difference of opinion” 61. Dwight D. Eisenhower. TLS as president signed “DE,” two pages, 8 x 10.25, White House letterhead, May 14, 1953. Letter to his brother Edgar, marked at the top, “Personal and Confidential.” In part: “I assure you that I simply cannot act as the final referee in every case where there arises difference of opinion between groups of people and responsible heads of government departments. Every day there is a flood of controversial questions coming in to Washington. They involve dams, roads, postoffices [sic], ports, harbors, every conceivable kind of appointment, individuals already in government, and a thousand other instances of differences of opinion. In the case of Navy pre-emption of certain areas of Puget Sound, I placed the question in the hands of a man in whose judgment I trust implicitly. He is Secretary Bob Anderson of the Navy…I think he did obtain the assurance of the professionals that they would interfere with local activity as little as was humanly possible and still carry out their mission…I am sorry that it does not meet the ideas of the citizens of Tacoma, but there it is—you would never expect me to be arbitrary in matters of this kind and render any decision or judgment against the best interests of the United States.” Eisenhower has handwritten, “by the Navy,” to the last line of the letter. In fine condition, with two punch holes to top edge. A strongly worded letter from the newly elected president, who had larger issues to deal with, including the final negotiations for the armistice to end the Korean War. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“The dangers of socialistic trends and of ignoring Communist penetration” 62. Dwight D. Eisenhower. TLS signed “Ike,” two pages, 7 x .25,

personal letterhead, January 4, 1965. Letter to his older brother Edgar N. Eisenhower. In part: “I am the active—not the honorary—chairman of Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge…It has as its purpose the alerting of the United States citizenry to the dangers of socialistic trends and of ignoring Communist penetration into a number of our institutions, including labor unions, student bodies and faculties, and others…We believe that trends to socialism and communism will be halted better by positive thinking and by an alert citizenry rather than merely hunting out laboriously the offender who is occasionally hauled before the courts.” In fine condition, with filing holes to the top. Much of Eisenhower’s term as president was characterized by America’s fear of communism; the early 1950s saw the second ‘Red Scare’ and rise of McCarthyism, and Eisenhower promoted military intervention in Korea to halt the spread of communism in Asia. An exceptional, historically relevant letter concerning one of Ike’s most closely held political opinions. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

63. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Desirable uninscribed matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Eisenhower seated in an armchair, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. In fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

65. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Gold-

64. Dwight D. Eisenhower. White China dinner plate, 10" diameter, made for President Eisenhower’s presidential jet, Columbine. The dinner plate features a border in gilt, with the blue columbine flower at one edge and a giltlettered “D.D.E.” beneath the flower. The plate’s underside is gilt-lettered “The Presidential Plane Columbine,” and is stamped with the company’s logo and “Shenango, China New Castle, Pa., U.S.A., Rimrol Welroc K18.” In fine condition, with expected light surface wear from use. Plate originates from the collection of presidential historian and collector Gerald Gurian. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

colored elephant pin given as a gift from Eisenhower to his secretary, measuring approximately 1 x 1.25, featuring an elaborate ornamental design. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from David North which states: “My mother, Helen Weaver North, was General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s personal secretary at NATO Headquarters in Paris from 1951 and his secretary at the White House from 1953-1957. This is to certify that the ornate elephant pin pictured below was given by President Eisenhower to my mother.” RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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66. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Bronze cam-

paign coaster given as a gift from Eisenhower to his secretary, measuring 3˝ in diameter, featuring red text reading “Vote For Eisenhower” encircling an Indian mandalatype design, with “India” etched on the bottom. In very good condition, with overall tarnishing and wear to color in the letters. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from David North which states: “My mother, Helen Weaver North, was General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s personal secretary at NATO Headquarters in Paris from 1951 and his secretary at the White House from 1953-1957. This is to certify that the ‘Vote For Eisenhower’ coaster pictured below, with ‘INDIA’ etched on verso, was given by President Eisenhower to my mother.” RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

67. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Eisenhower’s personally owned

Parker ‘Liquid Lead’ pen, measuring 5.25˝ long, with his initials, “D. D. E.,” engraved on the black barrel. In fine condition, with rubbing to the barrel and top of the initials. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from David North which states: “My mother, Helen Weaver North, was General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s personal secretary at NATO Headquarters in Paris from 1951 and his secretary at the White House from 1953-1957. This is to certify that the pen pictured below was given by President Eisenhower to my mother.” RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

69. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Complete set of 54 giltedged playing cards, including the standard 52 cards plus two jokers, with a design featuring the presidential seal and image of the presidential jet, and the name “The Columbine” in white script below. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by David North, in part: “My mother, Helen Weaver North, was General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s personal secretary at NATO Headquarters in Paris from 1951 and his secretary at the White House from 1953–1957. This is to certify that the complete deck of playing cards from the presidential jet, The Columbine… was given by President Eisenhower to my mother.” RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Ike’s personally owned pocket knife, his preferred model 68. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Eisenhower’s personally-owned

and -used pen knife. The black-bodied knife manufactured by Case measures 2.5˝ long with three different-sized pull-out blades. In fine condition, with expected wear to blades and handle from use. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from David North which states: “My mother, Helen Weaver North, was General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s personal secretary at NATO Headquarters in Paris from 1951 and his secretary at the White House from 1953-1957. This is to certify that the pen knife pictured below was given by President Eisenhower to my mother.” Eisenhower owned several of these Case knives, and was so interested in the style that Case began referring to this pattern as the ‘Eisenhower,’ which is still sold by the company today. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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From JFK’s first term in Congress

70. John F. Kennedy. Scarce ALS signed “Jack,”

one page, 4.25 x 9, Congress of the United States letterhead, December 8, 1948. Letter to Ruthe Kelley, who carried on a lengthy correspondence with JFK and his aides during his time in Washington. In full: “I was delighted to hear from you & glad you are working for the air-lines. I will keep a lookout for any overseas passengers & let you know if any thing turns up.” Also includes a handwritten note by Kennedy on a 4 x 5 sheet headed “From the desk of John F. Kennedy,” in full: “National, 8-3120, Ext 2184—Mr. Reardon.” Some staining to the right side of the letter, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by several secretarially signed letters from JFK’s office as well as carbon copies of Ruthe’s letters to JFK and other notable figures. Ruthe, a Massachusetts resident, originally met Kennedy at a fashion show in the late 1940s and visited him in Hyannis Port and in Washington; in one of her letters she recalls a time when JFK told her that he did not know how to swim, so she visited him in Hyannis to teach him only to find that he was in truth an excellent swimmer. A charming collection of letters. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Kennedy hopes for “Victory in ’60” 71. John F. Kennedy. Highly desirable program for a ‘Congressional

Victory in ’60’ fundraising dinner held at the University of Notre Dame on April 9, 1960, 12 pages, signed by Kennedy in bold blue ballpoint below an image of himself as senator. Also signed inside by John Brademas. In fine to very fine condition. Accompanied by a souvenir card from the event signed by Brademas. Amidst his own presidential campaign, Kennedy was a featured guest speaker at the dinner. While Kennedy’s own efforts in the state were unsuccessful—Nixon won Indiana with relative ease—Brademas did secure reelection to his congressional seat, where he served as a representative of Indiana’s 3rd district from 1959 to 1981. It is also interesting to note that the event was held at Notre Dame, a Catholic university, and at this time JFK was controversially trying to become the first Catholic president. A superb item from the 1960 campaign trail. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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72. John F. Kennedy. TLS signed “John,” one page,

7.75 x 10.25, United States Senate letterhead, January 8, 1954. Letter to William Kelly of East Boston, a member of his Senatorial staff. In part: “In reply to your letter of January 5 regarding Victor S. Gondolfe, when the papers are received by me you may be assured they will receive close and personal supervision. Looking forward to seeing you soon.” Kennedy adds a brief handwritten postscript, “Best for the New Year.” Handsomely double-matted and framed with a portrait and engraved biographical plaque to an overall size of 23.5 x 22.5. In fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Philippine cigar “specially made for President Kennedy” after the ban on Cuban imports 73. John F. Kennedy. Unopened cigar, 5.25˝ long, presented to

President Kennedy by Philippine Ambassador Amelito Mutuc. Cigar label reads, “Flor Fina Coronas Alhambra Manila,” on a red and gold label with a black band imprinted “Choicest Philippine Tobacco Sumatra Wrapper.” Printed in gold on the wrapper is: “Specially made for President Kennedy.” Nicely double-matted and framed with a color portrait of Kennedy on the water smoking a cigar, and a small plaque to an overall size of 14.5 x 21.5. In fine condition. Accompanied by copies of correspondence between Kennedy and Mutuc, in which the president sends thanks for the gift of “the fine cigars.” Kennedy’s affinity for cigars is well known, including ordering over 1000 Cuban cigars the day before imposing the country’s trade embargo with Cuba in 1962, a ban which still exists today. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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A Kennedy Christmas 74. John and Jacqueline Kennedy.

Signed book: The White House. Special limited edition, numbered 97/100. Washington, DC: The White House Historical Association, 1962. Hardcover, 7 x 10.25, 129 pages. Signed on the colophon in blue ballpoint, “To Eve, with affection and appreciation, Jackie, December 25, 1962,” and signed in fountain pen, “and Jack.” Autographic condition: fine. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy oversaw the publication of this guide to the Executive Mansion as part of her restoration and preservation of the White House, releasing a softcover version for the general public with the intent of spreading knowledge of the house’s historic importance. Limited edition examples were specially bound for the Kennedys to give as Christmas gifts; in addition to this version, there was a red leatherbound edition limited to 75. A wonderful piece from the Kennedy White House. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

Wonderful Rodin-inspired Limoges china prepared for the First Couple’s trip to Paris 75. John and Jacqueline Kennedy. Beautiful limited edition hand-painted Limoges porcelain salad plate as approved by Jacqueline Kennedy for the First Couple’s visit to Paris in May 1963, numbered 1/100, measuring 8.5˝ in diameter, featuring stunning floral designs in the center and edges based upon the work of renowned Parisian artist Auguste Rodin. The bottom of the plate bears a hand-painted note in gold, “Specimen du service offert a Mme. Jacqueline Kennedy in Mai 1963 [Example of the service offered to Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy in May 1963],” with makers’ stamps of Georges Boyer of Limoges and Galerie Urban. In fine condition. Stunning sets of Rodin-inspired china were prepared in anticipation of the Kennedys’ visit, with 100 of these ‘specimen’ example plates being produced in addition to the gifts given to the couple. Three such examples were submitted to Jacqueline for approval beforehand. These were to be marketed by the Galerie Urban in London, and were not produced for the general public. This rare and exquisitely decorated piece of china is a fantastic representation of the first lady’s influential style and artistic taste. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300) www.RRAuction.com | 35

76. Jacqueline Kennedy. ALS signed “Jackie,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 7.25,

no date. Letter to Geoffrey Bennison, a London interior designer and antique dealer. In part: “Do you still have the Venetian painting—the shop sign—Longhi? If you do, could you tell me again its price? I seem to remember it was astronomical. I hope I am mistaken—because it is difficult to persuade someone who is irrevocably set against acquiring paintings!” In fine condition, with a small stain at the top. Pietro Longhi was an 18th century Venetian painter of contemporary scenes of life. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

78. Jacqueline Kennedy. Bonwit Teller store receipt, signed

77. Jacqueline Kennedy. Wonderful matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of John F. Kennedy and Jackie together, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint, “Jacqueline Kennedy.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a 1994 notarized letter of provenance from Gary A. Fry, stating that his father worked in Washington, DC, where he befriended Mrs. Kennedy’s secretary and was thus able to acquire this signed photo. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“J. Kennedy,” one page, 4.25 x 6.5, March 25, 1960. A receipt for the purchase of a dress totaling $30.42, filled out in a clerk’s hand with her shipping address, “Mrs John F. Kennedy / 3307 N Street N. W. / Washington / D.C.,” and her billing address, “Mrs. John F. Kennedy / 230 Park Ave. / N.Y.C.,” noting the specific item purchase at the bottom, “Blk Dress.” Quickly signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Kennedy. Attractively double-matted and framed with an engraved plaque and portrait to an overall size of 19.5 x 18.5. In fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

79. Jacqueline K e n n e d y. T L S

signed “Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis,” one page, 5.5 x 9.25, personal letterhead, March 4, 1970. Letter to Congressman John A. Blatnik. In part: “It is with the deepest appreciation that I write thanking you for the time and effort you have devoted to the oral interviews for the John F. Kennedy Library. Your contribution will—in future years—be of the utmost importance to those compiling a history of the President’s administration.” In fine condition, with staple holes at the top. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

81. Richard Nixon. Unused souvenir travel bag which would

have been given to a guest on Air Force One as a memento of their flight. The blue bag measures 16 x 11 and features an American flag screened on the side, as well as text in gold commemorating the specific trip: “President Nixon’s Visit to Austria, U.S.S.R., Iran, Poland, May–June 1972.” In fine condition. From the estate of Colonel Ralph Albertazzie, the pilot of Air Force One during the Nixon administration, who most notably flew the president on a historic trip to China. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Exceedingly rare Reagan baseball

80. Richard Nixon. Unused souvenir travel bag which would have been given to a guest on Air Force One as a memento of their flight. The blue bag measures 12 x 14 and features an American flag and presidential seal screened on the side, as well as text in gold, reading: “Welcome aboard the Spirit of ’76.” The opposite side reads: “Overseas National Airways.” In fine condition. From the estate of Colonel Ralph Albertazzie, the pilot of Air Force One during the Nixon administration, who most notably flew the president on a historic trip to China. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

82. Ronald Reagan. Rare official Rawlings National League (Feeney) baseball signed in black felt tip, “Ronald Reagan.” Overall toning, light soiling, and some scuffs to the right of the signature, otherwise fine condition. A rarely seen example of one of the most desirable presidential formats, combining America’s history with its national pastime. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.… (MB $300)

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The architects of peace in the Middle East 83. Jimmy Carter and Menachem Begin. Color satin-finish

18 x 14.5 photo of Carter and Begin together at Camp David, inscribed in a calligraphic hand in black felt tip “Best Wishes to Ernest Michel,” and signed by both world leaders, “Jimmy Carter” and “M. Begin.” Also signed by the photographer, Robert A. Cumins, one of the leading photojournalists of his era. Matted to an overall size of 24 x 20. In fine condition, with a few surface nicks and scratches to the upper right. Carter hosted Begin and Anwar Sadat at Camp David in September 1978, hoping to lay the groundwork for peace in the Middle East. Following 13 days of secret negotiations, the Camp David Accords were signed on September 17. Sadat and Begin were co-recipients of the 1978 Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts. The recipient of this photo, Ernest W. Michel, was a noted Holocaust survivor who covered the Nuremberg trials as a journalist, later becoming a prominent Jewish leader in New York. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Fantastic Christmas greeting from Reagan, featuring a Santa Claus self-portrait 84. Ronald Reagan. Rare ALS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, November 25, 1978. A warm holiday letter addressed at the top by Reagan in red felt tip, “Merry Christmas—Miss Sam, Miss Bertha & Buzzy.” In full: “Nancy & I wish you all, the happiest of holiday seasons. We’re sure you will be happy too, now that the events of the past few months have turned out so well. Our very best to you all.” At the bottom, Reagan sketches an excellent, humorous portrait of himself as Santa Claus. In fine condition. Reagan carried on an extensive correspondence with the Sisco sisters—Bertha and Samueline—and their mentally handicapped brother Joseph, nicknamed ‘Buzzy,’ sending them nearly one hundred letters, sketches, and photos between 1972 and 1987; Reagan was introduced to the family when he purchased goods from their leather shop in northern California. Reagan was known for his doodles and is said to have once considered a career as a cartoonist—and his artistic skill is certainly evident here. He was even caught doodling during meetings at the Ottawa Summit—attended by leaders of the world’s seven richest countries—in July 1981, and Margaret Thatcher kept a page of his drawings. Generally Reagan’s doodled portraits show that he favored more realistic circular eyes, while the angular construction seen here is characteristic of his other known self-portraits. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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85. Ronald Reagan. Collection of five items from the personal

collection of a former special assistant to President Reagan who traveled with him regularly during his presidency, including a commemorative glass desk plaque etched with the presidential seal and Reagan’s facsimile signature, with text reading: “Thank you for your efforts. 1985 Geneva Summit. ‘We travelled to Geneva with peace as our goal and freedom as our guide,’ November 21, 1985.” These handsome plaques were only given as gifts to those who traveled with the president to Geneva and played a key role. Other items include: a commemorative pen in its original box, given to those who attended a Reagan bill signing; a selection of presidential stationery, with six sheets of Air Force One letterhead, two sheets of Camp David letterhead, and two Camp David envelopes; a keychain from the 1985 Reagan-Gorbachev summit in Geneva; and a rare canvas tote with an image of the US and lasso text reading “The Last Reagan Round Up,” given only to staff and press who accompanied the president on his last trip to Rancho del Cielo. In overall very good to fine condition, with a bit of soiling to the canvas bag. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

From the Cold War to the Internet Age—Ford, Carter, Reagan, and Bush

86. Four Presidents. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and Jimmy Carter gathered at the White House preparing to depart for Anwar Sadat’s funeral in 1981, signed in black felt tip by all four. In fine condition, with Nixon’s signature a few shades light. Assassinated during the annual victory parade in Cairo, President Anwar Sadat’s funeral took place on October 10, 1981. Before attending the event, Carter, Nixon, and Ford met with then-President Ronald Reagan at the White House, where this picture was taken. As the three former presidents left for the event, Reagan stayed behind out of concerns for his safety. Photos signed by all four of these presidents are quite difficult to find. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

87.

Four Presidents. Signed book: The Smithsonian Treasury: The Presidents. First edition, first printing. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1991. Hardcover, 8.75 x 11.25, 95 pages. Nicely signed on the first free end page in blue and black felt tip by Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and George Bush. In fine condition. A rare combination of presidents encompassing two decades from the mid-1970s into the 1990s. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) www.RRAuction.com | 39

88. George Washington

89. U. S. Grant

90. Rutherford B. Hayes

91. Chester A. Arthur

92. Grover Cleveland

93. Grover Cleveland

94. Grover Cleveland

95. William McKinley

96. Theodore Roosevelt

97. Theodore Roosevelt

98. Theodore Roosevelt MB $200

99. Theodore Roosevelt and Family

102. Calvin Coolidge

103. Harry S. Truman

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100. William H. Taft MB $200

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101. William H. Taft MB $200

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104. Dwight D. Eisenhower

105. Dwight D. Eisenhower

106. Lyndon B. Johnson

107. Lyndon B. Johnson

108. Lyndon B. Johnson

109. Richard Nixon

110. Richard Nixon

111. Richard Nixon

112. Richard Nixon MB $200

113. Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew

114. Richard Nixon: Watergate

115. Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford

116. Gerald Ford

117. Gerald Ford

118. Gerald Ford

119. Gerald Ford

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120. Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter

121. Ronald Reagan

122. Ronald Reagan

123. Ronald Reagan

124. Ronald and Nancy Reagan

125. George Bush MB $200

126. George Bush and Mikhail Gorbachev

127. Bill Clinton

128. Bill Clinton

129. Bill Clinton

130. Bill and Hillary Clinton

131. Hillary Clinton

132. Hillary Clinton

133. George W. Bush

134. George W. Bush

135. Barack Obama

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notables 140. Alfred Adler.

Austrian psychologist (1870–1937) who founded the school of ‘individual psychology.’ Untranslated ALS in pencil in German, signed “Alfred,” one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard, June 4, 1922. Also addressed on the reversed in Adler’s hand, including “Prof. Alfred Adler” in the return address area. In fine condition. Accompanied by an 8.25 x 11.75 presentation mat featuring an image of Adler. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

141. Theodor Adorno. German

sociologist, philosopher, and musicologist (1903–1969) known for his critical theory as a leading member of the Frankfurt School. ALS in German, signed “Theodor W. Adorno,” one page, 4 x 6, June 10, 1955. A thoughtful letter regarding his work. In part (translated): “Your letter pleased me very much and I am ashamed at the same time. I’m glad because it shows that a book so extravagant as the music philosophy is not spoken into the void; but I am ashamed for the sake of that extravagance.” In fine condition. A rare letter from the influential 20th-century thinker, who had published Philosophie der neuen Musik [Philosophy of New Music] in 1949. He argued that musical progress was proportional to the composer’s ability to constructively deal with the possibilities and limitations contained within the ‘musical material,’ and that the objective validity of the composition rested with neither the composer’s genius nor the work’s conformity with prior standards, but with the way in which the work coherently expressed the dialectic of the material. The contemporary absence of composers of the status of Bach or Beethoven was not the sign of musical regression; instead, ‘new music’ was to be credited with laying bare aspects of the musical material previously repressed. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“Equal rights for all— women included—is the basic principle of our Republic”

142. Susan B. Anthony. Ideal AQS on an off-white 3.5 x 2.5 card, signed in black ink, “Susan B. Anthony, Rochester, N.Y., July 23, 1900.” In full: “Equal rights for all—women included—is the basic principle of our Republic.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

143. Susan B. Anthony. Rare 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet portrait of Anthony in an intense profile pose, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Susan B. Anthony.” Published by Veeder of Albany, New York. Light stains to the lower left (affecting only the mount) and upper right (confined to the background), and a bit of brushing and feathering to the signature, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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144. Svante Arrhenius. Influential Swedish scientist (1859–1927) who

received the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1903 in recognition of his theory of electrolytic dissociation. ALS in Swedish and some German, signed “Svante A,” one page, 5.5 x 3.5, July 14, 1901. Letter to fellow biochemist and Nobel Prize recipient Hans Karl von Euler-Chelpin. In part (translated): “I hereby send back the last correction for Quandt and Handel…Some new things must still be added: I put some question marks at the edge of the correction that should mean the following…p 285 Next line: should we add the lines of force that are directed to the south pole in the air from the north pole of the magnet? ‘Z’ means new line. ‘~’ no new line…I must now to the laboratory with Madsen, who is waiting for me. We have to overcome all the various difficulties, but I think it will go well.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full translation in German. At the time, Arrhenius’s textbook on electrochemistry was in the process of translation from Swedish to German, to be released by publisher Quandt and Handel later in 1901. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

145. Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi. Eminent French sculptor (1834–1904) best known for designing the Statue of Liberty. ALS in French, signed “F. Bartholdi,” one page, 7 x 4.5, December 20, 1899. Letter to Mr. Goubert. In part (translated): “I was a bit sick and my wife as well, this explains why we were not at ‘La Martmite’ meeting last time.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Scientific formulas and notes from the 1903 Nobel Prize winner 146. Henri Becquerel. French physicist (1852–1908) whose experiments with uranium salts led to the discovery of spontaneous radioactivity; for this breakthrough he shared the 1903 Nobel Prize for Physics with Marie and Pierre Curie. Desirable unsigned handwritten scientific research notes, one page, 8.75 x 6.25, no date. Becquerel pens research notes about ions, electrolysis, atoms, molecules, and positive charges of the ions and how they react, including several formulas, such as: “e/e=l,” and “n=r10 to the power of 19.” He then explains how “e/u = 10 to the power of 7, 2x 1000…of the electrolysis v( S 10 to the power of 4 ), l/2000 of the atom dissolving middle body.” In fine condition. Manuscripts by Becquerel discussing his work on radioactivity are of great rarity. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Scarce letter from Napoleon’s mother 147. Letizia Bonaparte. Mother (1750–1836) of Napoleon

Bonaparte who shared her son’s exile in Elba during 1814. LS in French, signed “Vostra aftisma Madre,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.5, December 5, 1821. Letter to one of her sons relaying family news, primarily on marriage plans for her grandson. In part (translated): “I told you about the project of Princess Pauline to marry Charlotte with Lucien, second son of Caroline…But after she saw Jerome Napoleon, son of Jerome…she abandoned the aforesaid project, and requested me to write to you…for offer the union of Charlotte with Jerome… From what you wrote yourself to Pauline, I believe that this union should be OK. But I also think there should be steps taken to hold the Princess to her word…As for me, I suffer from both headaches and colds: but I still hope in Divine Providence to see you before I die.” In fine condition, with show-through from writing to opposing sides. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Sending “the seeds of the famous plant known in Corrientes as Maiz del agua”

148. Aime Bonpland. Important French explorer and botanist (1773–1858) who emigrated to South America in 1816. ALS in Spanish,

signed “Amado Bonpland,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.25 x 10.5, September 16, 1850. Letter to Dr. Charles D. Fredricks. In part (translated): “I have the particular pleasure of sending you, in a well-soldered tin box, the seeds of the famous plant known in Corrientes as Maiz del agua. You can see a picture of this plant, which has been given the name of Victoria Regina in the Penny Magazine of February 1838 and also in the Illustrated London News page 328. I encountered this plant for the first time in Corrientes in 1821. I made a description of it, and I have determined that it should belong to the Nymphea genus. Now the botanists will determine its fate, I mean, whether it is a Nymphea or belongs to another genus. The Maiz del agua is an aquatic plant and it seems to me that the following precautions are necessary in order to get it to grow perfect vegetation. Once the seeds begin to sprout, the vessels should be placed on the bottom of a pond, reservoir, or lake, and two precautions should be taken. The first should consist in fastening the vessels down firmly on the bottom of the water. The second should be to break or remove the vessels at the appropriate time so that the roots can extend.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds with tape-repaired partial separations, a few repaired tears and areas of paper loss (affecting a few words of the letter), and some scattered staining. Bonpland letters are exceedingly scarce, especially with such fine botanical content, and rarely appear on the public market. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Oversized portrait of Mount Rushmore’s creator 149. Gutzon Borglum. Matte-finish 10 x 13.5 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To my dear friends—What are friends and who? Those who understand—and we believe love us—Ralph & Hazel Bradford, affectionately, Gutzon Borglum, Oct 22-1933, Washington D.C.” A few light stains and creases to edges, and a small tear to the right edge (nothing approaching the image or signature), otherwise fine condition. Ralph Bradford, a writer and manager of the Corpus Christi Chamber of Congress, was a close friend of Borglum and employed him while planning the redevelopment of the Corpus Christi waterfront in the late 1920s. He produced several models of his sweeping redesign of the bayfront, which called for a smooth seawall resembling an amphitheater topped by parapets, a grand boulevard dotted with parks, and an imposing 32-foot statue of Christ atop the rock jetties in the bay. The plan was eventually tabled, though postwar construction somewhat resembled his plans. A fascinating association with one of Borglum’s unrealized artistic visions. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Rare notes by the first French circumnavigator

150. Louis Antoine de Bougainville. Intriguing collection of handwritten passages in French covering a variety of subjects, 19 pages, approximately 6 x 4, no date. Bougainville pens a number of literary excerpts on magnetism, classical authors such as Plutarch and Tacitus, early scientists including Isaac Newton and Galileo Galilei, and various other scientific themes. Several pages are penned on the reverse of a chopped-up French mercantile marine license. In overall fine condition. A French admiral and explorer, Bougainville (1729–1811) first took part in the French and Indian War and later became famous for his expeditions, which included the first recorded settlement on the Falkland Islands and his voyages into the Pacific Ocean. In 1766 he received permission from Louis XV to circumnavigate the globe, and he became the first Frenchman to do so after successfully completing the journey. A fine collection demonstrating Bougainville’s intellect and interest in many areas. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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151. Leonid Brezhnev. Leader of the Soviet Union (1906–1982) from 1964 until his death. Scarce and early DS in Cyrillic, one page, 7.75 x 11.5, August 20, 1944. A military document concerning the political commission of Major Scherbak Ivan Petrovich. Signed at the conclusion in pencil by Brezhnev, who was serving as head of the political department of the 18th Army. In fine condition, with overall toning and expected document wear. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

152. British Prime Ministers. Collection

of eight ink signatures of British prime ministers on individual slips and cards of various sizes, including: Arthur James Balfour, David Lloyd George, Edward Heath, Rosebery, Salisbury, William Gladstone, Palmerston, and Anthony Eden. In overall very good to fine condition, with significant overall foxing to the Lloyd George card. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

153. Andrew Carnegie. Pro-

gram for a ‘Garden Concert’ held in honor of Carnegie’s 25th anniversary as president of the Oratorio Society, 3.5 x 5.5, signed vertically in the left border in fountain pen, “Andrew Carnegie,” and signed in the right border by the conductor, “Louis Koemmenich.” Also signed in pencil by his wife, “Louise W. Carnegie.” A white ribbon is tied in a bow at the top. Some scattered soiling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

155. Subrahmanyan C h a n d r a s e k h a r.

Physicist (1910–1995) who, with William A. Fowler, won the 1983 Nobel Prize for Physics for key discoveries that led to the currently accepted theory on the later evolutionary stages of massive stars. Choice matte-finish 5 x 7 half-length photo, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “S. Chandrasekhar.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

154. Andrew Carnegie. ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Skibo Castle letterhead, June 17, 1902. Letter to Alexander Crombie Humphreys. In part: “It is a great honor indeed to be thought the man to succeed President Morton & to be head of the ‘Stevens.’” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Carnegie’s reference is to Henry Morton, president of the Stevens Institute of Technology; Carnegie was a major benefactor of the institution, and between 1899 and 1903 he donated nearly $300,000 for the construction and development of an engineering laboratory; Alexander Crombie Humphreys, the recipient of this letter, succeeded Morton as president of the school within weeks of this correspondence. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

156. Winston Churchill. Bold ink signature, “Yours sincerely, Winston Churchill,” on an off-white 4.5 x 1.25 slip. Handsomely matted and framed with a portrait of Churchill to an overall size of 13.5 x 19. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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157. Winston Churchill.

Two rare early memos written while serving as Secretary of State for Air, both signed in red ink with his initials, “WC.” First is a typed memo, one page, 7.5 x 9.5, stamped War Office letterhead, June 8, 1919, in full: “Who is responsible for issuing an order that officers are to attend Regimental Dinner in uniform? What is the reason for the order?” Second is an autograph memo on the second page of a typed response, 8 x 13, June 15, [1919], in part: “The order is I understand not being regularly obeyed…A Regimental dinner is a private affair: & I…thought it undesirable to make the change to uniform. But if it is to be done there ought to be compliance.” Rusty paperclip marks, light scattered stains, and various expected document wear, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

1903 political invitation for the 28-year-old Churchill 158. Winston Churchill. Partial DS, one page, 5 x 3.25, no date but circa September 1903. The concluding portion of a form for an event at “Sheffield, on Thursday, Oct. 1st, at 1 o’clock,” filled out and signed by Churchill to request that a ticket be sent to him, “Winston S. Churchill, 105 Mount Street, London.” Double-matted with a portrait of Churchill to an overall size of 12.75 x 18.5. Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature) and a trimmed top edge, otherwise fine condition. Though undated, this is almost certainly for an event on October 1, 1903, as Churchill only lived at this Mount Street address from 1900 to 1905, and 1903 was the only year during this period that October 1 fell on a Thursday; this date also coincides with the Conservative National Union Conference at Sheffield, which Churchill attended. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

159. Henry Clay. Distinguished statesman

(1777–1852) who became known as the ‘Great Compromiser’ for his support of the Union prior to the Civil War. Free franked envelope panel, 4.25 x 2.5, addressed in another hand to “W. H. Windsor, Esq., Washington,” and franked in the upper right by Clay, “Free, H. Clay.” Handsomely double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 8.5 x 14. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Scarce 1887 letter by the tragic heir apparent to the Austro-Hungarian Empire 160. Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria. Archduke of Austria and Crown Prince of Austria-Hungary (1858–1889) who died in a suicide pact with his mistress, Baroness Mary Vetsera. The ensuing scandal made international headlines and remains a cause of speculation more than a century later. ALS in German, signed “Rudolf,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, May 15, 1887. Letter to Austrian writer Joseph von Weilen on meeting for breakfast and lecturing about an article written by ‘the old bishop.’ In fine condition, with one tiny edge tear at the horizontal fold. Accompanied by a letter from Weilen’s daughter, Helene, providing some context of Rudolf’s correspondence with her father. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

To a “friend of civil & religious liberty” 161. Declaration of Independence: Charles Carroll of Carrollton.

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland (1737–1832) who was the longest-lived among his colleagues. ANS signed “Charles Carroll of Carrollton,” one page, 7 x 3, December 6, 1828. In part: “Admired…friend of civil & religious liberty, I esteem your virtues, and actuated by the same feelings shall I be deemed arrogant by placing the name under yours of Charles Carroll of Carrollton.” A block of toning to the center, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by an engraved portrait. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Witnessed by the rare Declaration signer, testimony that “no such subject or subjects of the present belligerent powers have any part or portion” of the Brigantine Baltimore 162. Declaration of Independence: Samuel Chase. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland (1741–1811) and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from 1796 until his death. Rare manuscript DS, signed “Sworn before Samuel Chase,” one page, 8 x 9.75, May 8, 1793. Sworn testimony of John Cunningham of Baltimore. In full: “I John Cunningham, do make oath, according to the best of my knowledge and belief, that the Brigantine called the Baltimore of Baltimore, burthen one hundred and fifty three tons, and which I at present command, is of the United States of America, and that no such subject or subjects of the present belligerent powers have any part or portion therein, directly or indirectly.” Signed at the conclusion of the statement by Cunningham, “J. Cunningham,” and certified by Chase as a witness. In very good to fine condition, with partial tape-repaired separations to toned horizontal folds and other expected document wear. This document seems to relate to the Citizen Genet Affair, in which French ambassador Charles Genet began to issue privateering commissions to Americans, allowing them to seize British ships and cargo for personal profit under the approval and protection of the French government—this violated President Washington’s recent Proclamation of Neutrality, which declared that the nation would remain neutral in the ongoing conflict between France and Great Britain. In the present document, signed by Chase as Chief Justice of the Maryland General Court, Cunningham swears that his ship is uncompromised by foreign interests. Chase is one of the most difficult Declaration signers’ autographs to obtain, with this an being an especially desirable example due to its historical context.Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300) www.RRAuction.com | 49

165. Declaration of Independence: Elbridge Gerry.

163. Declaration of Independence: George Clymer. Signer

of the Declaration of Independence, and founder and president of the Bank of Philadelphia (1739–1813). ALS signed “Geo. Clymer,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, March 29, 1792. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I therefore cannot say on what day the first collector for the county of Cumberland…was appointed, nor do I know at what time he opened an office of inspection in the county.” In fine condition, with show-through from writing to opposing sides. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

164. Declaration of Independence: William Ellery. Signer of

the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island (1727–1820). ALS signed “Wm. Ellery,” one page, 6 x 7.75, June 5, 1819. Serving as a customs collector at Newport, Ellery writes regarding a shipment of brandy. In part: “Capt. Cahoone you told me he had left in the office his charge against that brandy. I wish to know whether there be any cost of Court against that brandy, and if any the amount thereof…With respect to the wine I believe there is no charge; for if I recollect rightly Mr. Coe (inspector) told me that the pipe out of which it was started, & which was left at B[lock] Island would pay for the escortage of the barrels into which it was started…Mr. Robbins in his note…says that articles left from Block Island…may be delivered to the Spanish Vice Consul for the original owners he paying duties.” A cut to the right side from seal removal and a bit of dampstaining to the bottom, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Massachusetts (1744–1814) who later served as vice president under James Madison. His name entered the language as a result of his support of politically advantageous redistricting, which became known as ‘gerrymandering.’ Partial partly-printed DS, signed “E. Gerry,” one page, 9.25 x 5.5, no date. As governor of Massachusetts, Gerry appoints Woodbury Storer as a justice of the peace. The embossed paper seal affixed above Gerry’s signature remains fully intact. Intersecting folds, paper loss to upper corner, and two toned areas of show-through from tape affixed to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

166. Declaration of Independence: Philip Livingston. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New York (1716–1778). ADS, signed “Phil: Livingston,” one page, 8 x 1.75, December 19, 1752. In full: “Recd from the within Named John Peter Obert the Sum of Five pounds Sixteen shillings in part of the Within Bond.” Signed at the bottom by Livingston. Show-through from text on reverse, light vertical wrinkling, and mild toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

167. Declaration of Independence: McKean and Matlack. Part-

ly-printed vellum DS, signed “Tho. M:Kean,” one page, 20 x 11.75, July 30, 1803. Document granting James Donatianus Le Ray de Chaumont a “certain tract of land called Rostraver situate on the water of Wysauken Creek in Luzerne County.” Signed in the upper left by governor and signer of the Declaration of Independence Thomas McKean, and endorsed on the reverse by the engrosser of the Declaration, Timothy Matlack. Document retains its embossed paper seal affixed to the upper left. In fine condition, with intersecting folds. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

168. Declaration of Independence: Robert Morris. Signer of the Declaration

of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution (1734–1806). Bold endorsement signature, “Robt. Morris,” on the reverse of a 7.25 x 3 check made out to him for $5,000, signed by John Nicholson and dated August 2, 1793. Expected cancellation cuts (barely touching a couple letters of the signature), a few subtle stains, and slight show-through from writing to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.… (MB $200)

169. Declaration of Independence: John Morton.

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1724–1777). Handwritten endorsement, signed “John Morton, Sheriff,” one page, 5.5 x 3, no date but circa 1767. Morton writes: “Attached money in the Hands of James McGlouchlin, East Caln Township.” Inlaid into a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition, with uniform toning and showthrough from printed text to reverse. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

171. Declaration of Independence: George Ross. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1730–1779). Manuscript DS, signed “Geo: Ross,” one page, 6.25 x 4, March 11, 1774. Ross confirms receipt “of Jasper Yeates forty Pounds in full of a year’s rent of the house he lives in.” Intersecting folds and moderate overall toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“A Proclamation for a day of Thanksgiving”

170. Declaration of Independence: Robert Treat Paine.

Massachusetts lawyer (1731–1814) who served as one of the prosecutors of British soldiers during the Boston Massacre trial; he later signed the Declaration of Independence. Manuscript DS, signed “R. T. Paine,” one page, 6.75 x 8.25, January 1, 1788. A legal document in a case involving taxes due on the cargo of the Schooner Friendship, which included fish such as mackerel, herring, and cod. Scattered toning and a bit of brushing to ink, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

172. Declaration of Independence: Roger Sherman. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1721–1793) who was the only man to also sign the Articles of Association, the Articles of Confederation, and the US Constitution. Manuscript DS, one page, 12.25 x 7.25, November 3, 1784. A pay order for £3.2.4 issued to Messrs. Meigs, Bowen, and Dana for the printing of “374 Copies of a Proclamation for a day of Thanksgiving.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds (partial separations with some archival reinforcements to reverse), mild soiling and staining, and countersignature written across a few letters of Sherman’s last name. A wonderful piece of history related to what is arguably the oldest American tradition—Thanksgiving. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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173. Declaration of Independence: William Williams. Signer of

the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1731–1811). Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “W. Williams,” one page, 6 x 8, September 7, 1780. Document concerning payment to Connecticut soldiers in the Continental Army. In part: “We the subscribers hereby authorize & impower Mr. Jas. Danielson Fish, to receive any & all forms of money as securitys for money, which use as may be rec’d to Us & each & Either of Us, on Acct. of the Deposition of Money & our Wages…to us soldiers in the Continental Army.” Signed in the lower left by Williams. Also signed on the reverse by four soldiers, certifying their service in the First Connecticut Regiment. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, scattered toning, and a few slight brushes to ink. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

176. Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Ballpoint signatures, “Edward, Duke of Windsor” and “Wallis, Duchess of Windsor,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.5 stationery card embossed with a royal crest. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

174. Declaration of Independence: Oliver Wolcott.

Connecticut politician (1726–1797) who signed both the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation, and later served as governor of the state. Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “O. Wolcott,” one page, 7.25 x 5, September 8, 1778. Financial document listing “accounts of debts due from the Estate of S. Timothy Gaylord,” amounting to a total of £2.17.7. Intersecting folds, mild toning, and several stray ink blots, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

175. DNA: Watson and Crick. Uncommon 8.5 x 11

paperstock print of the doublehelix DNA structure that the pair famously discovered, signed at the bottom in black ink, “James D. Watson” and “Francis Crick.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.… (MB $200)

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177. Thomas Edison. Iconic matte-finish 7.25 x 9.75 portrait of Edison by Walter Scott Shinn, boldly signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To D. McNicol, Thos. A. Edison,” with “1923” added in another hand. In fine condition, with a uniform block of light toning, slightly trimmed edges, and adhesive remnant to extreme right edge. A classic image of the distinguished American innovator. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Rare signed first edition off-print of Watson and Crick’s paper on DNA

178. DNA: Watson and Crick. Signed offprint article: ‘Molecular Structure of Nucleic Acids: A Structure for Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid.’ Off-print from: Nature Vol. 171 (April 25, 1953), 14 pages. Original self-wrappers. Signed on the first page in black ballpoint, “James D. Watson” and black felt tip “Francis Crick.” Includes an attractive custom-made leatherbound clamshell case. In very fine condition. This is the enormously desirable rare first edition off-print of the article announcing the discovery of the double-helix structure of DNA, the single most important breakthrough in the history of the life sciences. An exceedingly scarce example, signed by Watson and Crick on the first page and thus eminently suited for exhibition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $5000)

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Edison buys almost 200 acres on Dunderberg Mountain to establish an iron mine 179. Thomas Edison. ALS signed “T. A. Edison,” one page, 5.5 x 6.5, The

Laboratory of Thomas A. Edison letterhead, May 9, no year. Letter to Major Eaton. In full: “I am going to buy from Thos Nelson a piece of land 197 acres of Land on the Dunderberg Mountains near Peekskill—for three thousand dollar’s. Mr S O Edison will explain the matter to you—When the deed is all right & all safeguards are taken you can telephone me for the money.” Several dockets and notations in another hand are on the reverse. Intersecting folds, one in between initials, a diagonal crease to upper portion, staple holes to top left, and some scattered soiling, otherwise fine condition. In 1888, Edison had created a method for using electromagnets to separate and refine iron ore. Unfortunately, the iron ore produced was lower in quality than expected, the machinery broke down often, and the fine, crushed iron was difficult to work with. An exceptionally desirable early Edison letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The originator of the lobotomy and cerebral angiography

180. Antonio Egas Moniz. Portuguese neurologist (1874–1955) who received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1949. Nice

collection of ten items related to Egas Moniz, comprised of five signed items and five unsigned photos, including: three ALSs signed “Egas Moniz,” each one page both sides, personal letterhead, dated 1924, 1925, and 1953. The two early letters are to a friend, likely the Brazilian writer Faria Neves Sobrinho, as Moniz writes to thank his correspondent for sending lyrical works which he has read with great pleasure; the 1924 letter mentions the work entitled “Crepusculo,” and Faria Neves Sobrinho published a collection of poems under this name in the same year. The 1953 letter is to a colleague and asks for details on the case of Mr. Conceicao Nicolau. The additional signed items include a 1951 menu for his 50th wedding anniversary, signed inside by Egas Moniz and his wife Elvira, and a 1954 menu for his 80th birthday celebration, signed on the reverse by Egas Moniz. The unsigned photos consist of three head-and-shoulders portraits of Egas Moniz and two showing the 1949 reception held by the ambassador of Sweden when Egas Moniz received the Nobel Prize for developing cerebral angiography. In overall fine condition. A rare collection of material from the controversial medical innovator. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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181. Gustave Eiffel. ALS in French, signed “G. Eiffel,” one page, 5.25 x 8, personal letterhead, February 2, no year. A letter written on the behalf of his daughter, Claire Eiffel Salles. In part (translated): “My daughter, Mrs. Salles, would be keen to attend to Mrs. Germain and tell her it would be a pleasure to have you join us on February 25. Would you be kind enough to tell me the day that Mrs. Germain responds so I may convey to Ms. Salles.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds and trivial adhesive remnants to the bottom edge. Accompanied by a 1940s postcard photo of the Eiffel Tower. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“Doubting that I am as good as you believe I am” 183. Albert Einstein. TLS signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11,

blindstamped personal letterhead, May 8, 1954. Letter to Margaret Brackenbury. In part: “I thank you very much for your kind letter and for the Holy Book you sent me. Doubting that I am as good as you believe I am.” Heavy intersecting folds (none affecting signature), otherwise fine condition. An especially interesting letter considering Einstein’s views on religions—four months earlier, he had written to philosopher Erik Gutkind after reading his book Choose Life: The Biblical Call to Revolt, saying, ‘The word God is for me nothing more than the expression and product of human weakness, the Bible a collection of honorable, but still purely primitive, legends which are nevertheless pretty childish.’ Despite his rejection of the personal God and Bible, Einstein described his views as agnostic rather than atheistic, writing, ‘If something is in me which can be called religious then it is the unbounded admiration for the structure of the world so far as our science can reveal it.’ Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Einstein writes as a layman for laymen on the topic of medicine 184. Albert Einstein. TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, California Institute of Technology letterhead, January 17, 1933. Untranslated letter to B. C. Meyrowitz, the author of several popular medical books. Einstein responds to a request that he contribute a preface for Meyrowitz’s upcoming book on microbes. Einstein asks to see a copy of the book, but believes it would not be appropriate because it is outside his field of expertise. In fine condition. Despite Einstein’s initial protestations, he did indeed lend an introduction to the book, entitled The Story of Microbes, which Meyrowitz released in 1933 under the pseudonym Berl Ben Meyr. Einstein was thoroughly impressed with the book, and began his introduction by confronting the precise issue he addresses in this letter, writing, ‘This is a book for laymen; that is why I may say a word in its favor.’ Einstein himself was known for his ability to simplify conceptual physics to be understandable by a general audience, making this an especially appropriate piece within its intellectual context. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

185. Empress Anna of Russia. Russian aristocrat

(1693–1740) who reigned as Empress of Russia from 1730 to 1740. Untranslated manuscript DS in Cyrillic, signed “Anna,” one page, 7 x 9, 1731. Impressively double-matted and framed with a large portrait to an overall size of 23 x 19.75. Central vertical and horizontal folds and light scattered staining, otherwise fine condition. A scarce and boldly penned example. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Beautiful, boldly signed portrait of Empress Kojun

186. Empress Maria Feodorovna. Second wife

of Tsar Paul I of Russia and mother of Tsar Alexander I and Tsar Nicholas I of Russia (1759–1828). Handwritten endorsement in Cyrillic, signed “Maria,” at the top of a one-page manuscript document, also in Cyrillic, 7.75 x 9.5, dated May 17, 1827. The document requests permission to make repairs to a small church in a suburb of St. Petersburg. Endorsed in the upper left, “Allowed, Maria. Pavlovsk, 20 May 1827.” In fine condition, with expected document wear and a small stain to the lower right. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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187. Empress Kojun. Empress of Japan (1903–2000) married to Hirohito. Rare and exquisite matte-finish 5 x 7.25 half-length portrait of Empress Kojun in a richly ornate silk kimono, boldly signed in black ink against her sleeve. Attractively housed in its original presentation frame, adorned with an Imperial Seal at the top, to an overall size of 7 x 9.25; the frame’s opening is slightly larger than the photo itself. In fine condition. A highly sought-after and truly exquisite image. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Selling three shares to help build the House of Faberge 188. Karl Faberge. Incredibly scarce DS, in Russian, signed “K. Faberge,” one page, 8.5 x 11, November 26, 1916. A receipt concerning stock shares reads, in full (translated): “By producing the shares of ‘limited liability partnership K. Faberge’ and by presenting this receipt, the above named partnership is committed to give Otto Bayer 3 fully paid for shares of the ‘limited liability partnership K. Faberge’ worth five thousand rubles each, numbers five hundred eighty six through five hundred eighty eight (#586-588), totaling fifteen thousand rubles (15000 R).” Signed at the conclusion, “K. Faberge,” and countersigned at the bottom, “E. Faberge,” his son, Eugene Faberge. Central horizontal and vertical fold, uniform toning to page, scattered spotting, and some light creases, otherwise very good condition. The following year, during the October Revolution, the company would be taken over as all private capital was outlawed. Karl was forced to flee to Germany, while Eugene escaped by foot and sleigh to Finland. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

191. Enzo Ferrari.

Highly desirable mattefinish 4.75 x 7 portrait of the important automaker wearing dark sunglasses, signed in purple felt tip, “Ferrari.” Reverse is stamp-dated November 9, 1968, though signed later. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.… (MB $200)

192. Firearms Innovators. Collection of three checks, each signed by a different firearms innovator, dated 1854 and 1899, including: Eliphalet Remington, Samuel Remington, and Daniel B. Wesson. In overall fine condition, with expected bank stamps. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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The first Scandinavian to win the Nobel Prize 193. Niels Finsen. Physician and scientist (1860–1904) awarded the Nobel Prize

in Medicine and Physiology in 1903, best known for his pioneering use of phototherapy for treatment. ALS in Danish, signed “Niels R. Finsen,” one page, 5.25 x 8, January 26, 1903. Letter to a physician discussing an upcoming experiment with catgut in the laboratory. In fine condition, with a few small stains. Catgut, the the natural fiber found in the walls of animal intestines (generally sheep), was a widely used material in surgical settings for the suturing of wounds. An extremely scarce letter with desirable medical content. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

An impassioned plea for psychoanalysis— “for the help that I need as much as my daily bread” 194. Sigmund Freud. Brief ANS in Ger-

man, signed “Freud,” at the top of a typed letter written to Freud by a 30-year-old seeking analysis, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11.5, December 13, 1933. Freud writes (translated): “Please answer this. Freud. 13/XII 33.” The aspiring patient writes, in part (translated): “I beg you to excuse my taking the liberty to address you as a psychoanalyst and human being for the help that I need as much as my daily bread…You may not be able to render assistance personally, for you are a man who has worked much and who would have the right to rest…I would be most grateful if you could kindly recommend another person to me. One who would have the kindness and time to heal a man, or if that is not possible, to at least lessen the illness of a man, who despite his entire unproductive past remains faithful yet in his thirtieth year that his ability to work in the field of higher music would be of value to all mankind…I must add the following: I can currently only beg noble souls for compassion…For I have no income, and live on the Government’s pension…For this reason, I could not now…pay the physician what is his just due.” Central vertical and horizontal folds with a couple small edge separations, and mild toning, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full translation. An exceptionally desirable example directly pertaining to his work. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Exceedingly rare twice-signed Franklin document on a Revolutionary privateer 195. Benjamin Franklin.

Manuscript DS, signed “B. Franklin,” one page, 8 x 9.75, October 11, 1784. In full: “We the Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of America at the Court of France certify to whom it may concern that the preceding are true copies of three letters signed Hugh Hill which were presented to us by Sir Jona[than] Williams Jun[io]r who solemnly declares he received them from the said Hugh Hill. We certify also that the said Williams produced several other letters from the same person signed in the same manner and the signatures appear perfectly conformable to the above—The word ‘shop’ being interlined in the first page. Done at Passy this eleventh day of October one thousand seven hundred and eighty four.” Boldly and prominently signed at the conclusion by Franklin, adding a handwritten statement signed with his initials, “The Words ‘from the same Person’ being first interlin’d—B.F.” The crisp white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. In very good condition, with overall foxing and toning, and various small repaired tears and paper loss to edges. At this time Franklin was serving as US Minister to France, a position he had held since 1778 when he traveled to the country to rally French support for the American Revolution. This document certifies letters written by Hugh Hill, a Massachusetts ship captain and one of the most successful privateers of the Revolution, whose ambition was to become the scourge of the British coast. He routinely prowled English waters and took numerous prizes, directing many of them to French ports, to earn among British sailors the sobriquet ‘that notorious Hugh Hill.’ Hill was later personally thanked by President George Washington for his contribution to the cause of American Independence. Beyond the bold, enormous signature and rare handwritten and initialed addendum, the dual connection to the Revolutionary War—Franklin secured the American alliance with France, and Hill proved himself a naval hero against the British—makes this an absolutely outstanding document of tremendous historical interest.Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Gandhi recalls the British massacre of 1919: “So far you have been instrumental in the suppression of that freedom. What did they do in Jallianwala Bagh?” 196. Mohandas Gandhi. Rare handwritten notes in English, unsigned, one page, 4.25 x 6.75, March 24, 1946. Gandhi’s notes penned on the reverse of a letter sent to him. In part: “We are soldiers but are all lovers of Indian freedom. B. I am glad to hear that. For so far you have been instrumental in the suppression of that freedom. What did they do in Jallianwala Bagh? Do you know the meaning? Have you been there? S. Oh, yes, but those days are past. Those people were water frozen in the well. We have seen the world. Our eyes are opened. G. I know this. That is how it should be. S. What would be our future when we fear Indian freedom?” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered creases, a few light stains, and tack holes to upper left corner. On March 24, 1946, a group of three British cabinet ministers arrived in New Delhi to negotiate a plan for the transition of power that would finally lead to Indian independence. These amazing handwritten notes from the same day seem to be Gandhi’s own transcription of a conversation—one that he either took part in, overheard, or imagined—between Indians who had long struggled for freedom and soldiers of the British Raj. The most important part of the piece is the opening exchange, in which the soldiers say they are now “lovers of Indian freedom,” to which an Indian responds by reminding them that British soldiers were responsible for decades of oppression, bringing up “Jallianwala Bagh”—a 1919 massacre of nonviolent protesters by the British Army. This massacre sparked the Non-Cooperation Movement, the first of a series of widespread nonviolent movements led by Gandhi. Under Gandhi’s leadership, these peaceful campaigns were instrumental in winning Indian independence. Gandhi met with the cabinet ministers a few days after writing these lines, and after weeks of negotiation the officials came to an agreement under which power would be transferred from Great Britain to an Indian coalition government—the culmination of Gandhi’s lifetime of work. An absolutely outstanding piece with fascinating content from a historically important date in Indian history. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

197. Lady Emma Hamilton. Born the daughter of a humble blacksmith, the model, en-

tertainer, and courtesan Emma Hamilton (née Amy Lyon, 1761) ascended through the ranks of British society to become the mistress to Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson. Sheet music for “A New National Song for the Piano Forte,” from Hamilton’s personal collection, 9.5 x 12.5, three pages on two adjoining sheets, signed with Hamilton’s ownership signature in the upper right corner, “Lady Hamilton, June 14.” Chipping to edges and the right edge possibly trimmed (affecting the last letter of her signature), otherwise fine condition. Lady Hamilton was very keen on her piano and harp, and took music lessons for years in Naples. A great rarity from one of the most colorful women in history. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Hancock dispatches “the good Brig called the Neptune” from Boston Harbor 198. John Hancock.

Partly-printed DS, filled out in Hancock’s hand and signed in the body “John Hancock,” one page, 9 x 4.5, August 26, 1767. A bill of lading for a brig in Boston Harbor. In part: “Shipped by the Grace of God, in good Order and well Condition’d, by John Hancock, and in and upon the good Brig called the Neptune is Master, under God, for this present Voyage, Edward Wendell and now riding at Anchor in the Harbour of Boston and by God’s Grace bound for London to say, Eighty four Cask Pot Ashes & Four hundred & seventy seven Cask of oyle pr. Inv. on account & Risque of the Shipper being mark’d and number’d as in the Margin, and are to be deliver’d in the like good Order, and well Condition’d, at the aforesaid Port of London (the Danger of the Seas only excepted) unto Messrs. Harrison Barnard & Sprag or to their Assigns, he or they paying Freight for the said Goods Forty five shillgs Startg pr Ton.” Handsomely doublematted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of to an overall size of 21.5 x 13.5. A few tears near left edge and light toning and soiling along edges, otherwise fine condition. A fine document from the decade preceding the Revolution. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Exceedingly rare World War I–era Harley-Davidson document 199. Harley-Davidson: William A. Davidson. One of the four co-founders of Harley-Davidson (1870–1937) who oversaw most of the manufacturing. DS, signed “Wm. A. Davidson,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, July 8, 1918. An apprenticeship indenture document between William Happal, Jr., and the Harley-Davidson Motor Company in which they agree “to teach him the trade of Toolmaker…for a period of four years.” The following page outlines his compensation and duties during the apprenticeship program, including working with a milling machine, lathe and shaper, grinders and planers, and toolmaking. A tear to the edge of the first page and expected document wear, otherwise fine condition. A rare piece from very early in the iconic American company’s history. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Hancock’s 1775 recommendation for Washington’s aide-de-camp, “a Gentleman of Reputation, and warmly attach’d to our Cause”

200. John Hancock. Outstanding Revo-

lutionary War–dated ALS as president of the Continental Congress, one page, 7 x 12, Philadelphia, July 11, 1775. Letter to Major General David Wooster, recommending George Baylor for a military command. In full: “The Bearer Mr. Baylor a Gentleman from Virginia, going to the General at our Camp, I take the Liberty to Recommend him to your Notice and Civilities, he is a Gentleman of Reputation, and warmly attach’d to our Cause, any Civilities or Assistance afforded him I shall Esteem.” Matted to an overall size of 13.5 x 19. In fine condition, with trivial ink erosion to a few letters. This is not only an exceptionally wellpreserved and boldly penned letter, but also historically important within the context of the American Revolution. George Baylor joined the Continental Army at the outset of the war and, acting upon the recommendations of Hancock and influential Virginian Edmund Pendleton, was soon appointed as aidede-camp to George Washington. Baylor served with distinction in the famous Battle of Trenton that followed the crossing of the Delaware, and Washington granted him the privilege of delivering news of the American victory and the captured Hessian flag to the Continental Congress in Baltimore. For his efforts, Baylor was promoted to colonel and given command of the newly formed 3rd Continental Light Dragoons, which often acted as the escort for Martha Washington. An absolutely stunning letter associating several of the most important figures in America’s drive toward independence. RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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202. Victor F. Hess. Two items: an ALS in

German signed “V. F. Hess,” one page, personal letterhead, January 4, 1961, responding to an autograph request; and a color glossy 2.75 x 4 candid photo of Hess, signed on the reverse, “Dr. Victor F. Hess, Nobel Prize for Physics, 1936, for discovery of cosmic ray.” In overall fine condition, with light toning to the letter. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

204. Inventors. Five 203. Albert Hofmann. Uncom-

mon signed and inscribed ballpoint sketch of the chemical structure of LSD on a glossy off-white 5.75 x 3.75 card. In fine condition, with a bit of soiling. RR Auction COA.… (MB $200)

checks dated between 1907 and 1948, each signed by an important inventor, including: Charles P. Steinmetz (2), Lee de Forest (2), and Simon Lake. In fine condition, with expected bank stamps and cancellation holes. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“There remain on the streets of Paris one hundred and fifty workers laid off”—a rare letter from the socialist leader 205. Jean Jaures. French Socialist leader (1859–1914) who was assassinated at the outbreak of World War I, and remains one of the main historical figures of the French Left. ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 7.75, La Petite Republique letterhead, no date. A call for solidarity written to a friend. In part (translated): “There remain on the streets of Paris one hundred and fifty workers laid off from Creusot…Could you hire a few in Belgium? We hope to place only a small portion.” Forwarding the letter to another sympathizer, a contemporary note penned on the reverse in another hand reads (translated), “I think it’s a good way for the International Bureau to prove its usefulness to French comrades.” In fine condition, with filing holes to the left edge. Accompanied by the softcover publication Un Discours by Jean Jaures, Paris: Delamain, Boutelleau & Co., 1923. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Remarkable material from Humboldt’s geologic studies 206. Alexander von Humboldt.

German naturalist and explorer (1769– 1859) who wrote Kosmos, a massive five-volume study which attempted to unify the various branches of man’s knowledge. ALS in French, signed “Humboldt,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 4.75, no date [likely circa 1822-23]. Letter to mineralogist Louis-Benjamin Fleuriau de Bellevue, sending his friend Fourier’s book, in part (translated): “In which the problem of heat movement is completely solved. Ridges and edges are special cases only… You will also see in paragraph 52 that the author believes as I do that the heat cannot be compared to any fluid, water in oil…I am asking you to please let me visit you on Wednesday at 11 a.m.” Includes multiple detailed geological sketches and diagrams: first set is four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 12.75, featuring descriptions of earth formations (clay, chalky, and lignite); a large diagram related to the superposition of rocks, with descriptions of each one’s appearance and type; sketches of landscapes; and numerous small sketches of various earth and rock textures, including granite, syenite, gypsum, and limestone; and another sketch of a superposition diagram on an off-white 7 x 9.5 sheet. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a large print entitled ‘A Proportional and Tabular View of the Superior, Supermedial, and Medial Rocks.’ After his wide travels in Latin America at the turn of the century, Humboldt began work on what would become a 21-year project, describing the lands he explored on his journey for the first time from a modern scientific point of view. He found the intellectual and social stimuli he craved in the vibrant cultural center of Paris, where he mingled with some of science’s greatest minds, including Joseph Fourier. With this letter to noted mineralogist and geologist Louis-Benjamin Fleuriau, Humboldt is most likely passing on Fourier’s Théorie Analytique de la Chaleur (The Analytic Theory of Heat), published in 1822, which reasoned that the flow of heat between two adjacent molecules is proportional to the extremely small difference of their temperatures; the book made major contributions to mathematics and physics, including the law of heat conduction, now known as Fourier’s law. Beyond the excellent association to this major scientific figure, Humboldt’s detailed geological sketches hold extraordinary value. Known for his extensive theories on magnetism, volcanicity, seismology, and tectonics, his work on rock formations is incredibly important—and incredibly beautiful, in these hand-sketched pieces. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500) 64 | November 12, 2014 | NOTABLES

“The Chinese legend is something I value extremely highly, it pervades not only with wisdom, but also with an instinctive, deep psychology” 207. Carl Jung. TLS in German, signed

“C. G. Jung,” one page, 8.25 x 11.5, personal letterhead, March 17, 1947. Letter to Dr. Georgette Boner in Zurich. In part (translated): “I will read the book in my spring vacation in Locarno and have already admired the splendid illustrations in it. In particular, I am also surprised with what empathy you have drawn in the Chinese style. The Chinese legend is something I value extremely highly, it pervades not only with wisdom, but also with an instinctive, deep psychology, which grows out naturally from the earth. It’s just wonderful to see how the Chinese have entrusted their soul like her flower garden and the women’s feet crippled and otherwise indulged in all sorts of atrocities. But it is said, too, that the Aztecs, [despite] their awful bloodthirsty religion’s sake, were the gentlest and most childlike people. And vice versa we with our sweet Christianity!” In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned postcard photo of Jung. Jung frequently discussed religion in his works and used different traditions as frameworks to decipher the inner workings of the mind, and was unafraid to draw upon Eastern influences. He wrote a number of books and articles about the subject, including commentaries on the Tibetan Book of the Dead, yoga, and Eastern meditation. He also contributed forewords to books on Zen Buddhism, Holy Men of India, and the I Ching. In his introduction to the I Ching, he comments on the philosophical system it puts forth and its important differences from Western assumptions of the human mind. The book he is writing about must be Arthur Waley’s translation of Monkey, which Boner illustrated; this was an abridged version of the sixteenth century Chinese novel Journey to the West, considered one of the ‘Four Great Classical Novels’ of Chinese literature. An exceptional letter regarding the considerable influence of Chinese tradition on Jung’s intellectual theories. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“I have been asked to speak on the subject of his world-encircling service— a dot system of writing and reading for the blind”

209. Helen Keller. Wonderful collection of ten TLSs from Keller to Helen Kellogg of the Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind, all signed in pencil, totaling 20 pages, dated between 1946 and 1961. One two-page letter, March 17, 1952, in part: “We are now deep in preparations for a tour of the Near East, where we will visit the blind of Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Israel. From there we are going to Paris in June. We are taking part in the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Louis Braille’s Dies Natalis, and I have been asked to speak on the subject of his world-encircling service—a dot system of writing and reading for the blind, at the Sorbonne…I shall be proud to visit the venerable edifice from which such far-reaching influences have flowed penetrating the intellectual darknesses of mankind.” A letter of May 1, 1961, in part: “I do all I can writing letters for the American Foundation and reading books that thrill me with new problems of the blind. I am happy to say that there is new energy in preventing blindness. More and more blind children are accepted in public school with beneficent results.” A two-page letter of October 23, 1950, in part: “Our trip to California was wonderful…the dedication of the first State school for deaf-blind children in the world was an event to which I never expected to witness…There are twelve doubly handicapped children in that school now with special teachers, and the light of joy in their faces will make beautiful my last days on earth.” Many of the other letters also contain content referencing her travels, work for the blind, and charitable efforts. Also includes a 1959 ALS from Polly Thomson, Keller’s secretary. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by several newspaper clippings about Keller, a 1955 issue of Signs of the Times magazine, several original mailing envelopes, and a photo of Keller with a clown. The Chicago Lighthouse was established in 1906 and remains one of the oldest social service organizations in the city; its purpose was to help integrate the blind into society, primarily through training for job opportunities. A comprehensive archive rife with highly desirable content related to Keller’s work in helping the blind. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300) 66 | November 12, 2014 | NOTABLES

“I know how much you admired the President”

210. Robert F. Kennedy. Fantastic content ALS signed “Bob,” one page both sides, 5 x 3.5, black-bordered Attorney General stationery card, no date but circa 1963–64. Letter to “John.” In full: “My thanks to you for your kind and thoughtful letter to me. I know how much you admired the President and how highly he regarded you—I appreciated your writing me and hope that some day soon I have a chance to see and talk with you.” In fine condition, with small areas of toned tape remnants to top and bottom edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

211. King George III. Early ink

signature, “George PR,” on an offwhite 6 x 7 slip clipped from a larger document, still retaining the seals affixed below the signature; and a later ANS lightly signed “George R,” one page, 4.5 x 5, February 28, 1809, concerning a financial matter. Double-matted with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 13 x 24. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and slight brushing to ink to the clipped signature; and the signature concluding the letter quite light due to poor ink flow. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

212. King Philip II. LS in Spanish, signed “Yo el Rey,” one page, 8.5 x 11.5, March 28, 1566. Untranslated letter to Pedro Afan, who served variously as Viceroy of Naples, Viceroy of Cataluna, and 1st Duke of Alcala de los Gazules, concerning the Marques of Pescara and the Princess of Francavila. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered creases, an area of circular toning, and some showthrough from docketing to reverse. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

213. King George VI. Four ALSs, three signed by King

George VI as “Albert,” and one by his brother Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, signed “Henry,” all written to photographer Henry Sainsbury Newcombe, dated between 1925 and 1932. The letters contain general photographic content, including requests for prints and enlargements, and sending film to be developed. In overall very good to fine condition. Accompanied by one original mailing envelope addressed in George VI’s hand, as well as two small photographs. Newcombe was a prominent member of the Royal Photographic Society and advised George VI on photographic matters. An intriguing selection of letters concerning George’s photographic hobby. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“Eliminating racial bias not only from the American labor movement but also from American society as a whole” 214. Martin Luther King, Jr. Historically

significant handwritten manuscript in pencil, unsigned, one page, 8.5 x 11, no date but circa 1957–1958. King continues drafting a portion of his first book, Stride Toward Freedom. In full: “Certainly the labor movement has already made significant moves in this direction. Virtually every national or international union has clear policies of nondiscrimination and the national leaders of AFLCIO have proclaimed sincerely the ultimate objective of eliminating racial bias not only from the American labor movement but also from American society as a whole. But in spite of this, it must be admitted that some unions, governed by the racist ethos, have contributed to the degraded economic status of the Negroes. Negros have...” Expertly conserved with fortifying silking on the reverse. In fine condition, with mild scattered soiling. Published in 1958, King’s first book, Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story, chronicled the planning, events, and aftermath of the first successful large-scale application of nonviolent resistance, the year-long Montgomery bus boycott. A comprehensive and insightful account, the book traced the journey of a community and highlighted King’s transformative devotion to equality and non-violence. This manuscript reveals a late draft of a portion of Chapter XI, titled ‘Where Do We Go From Here?’; with the exception of a single minor edit, this draft is identical to the published version, found on page 204 of the book. Highlighting King’s motivation to secure labor rights for all—knowing the civil rights movement was inseparably connected with the labor movement, which would enable black Americans to achieve economic freedom—this is a remarkable draft from one of the most important books of the civil rights movement. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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MLK’s historic memoir of the Montgomery Bus Boycott 215. Martin Luther King, Jr. Signed book: Stride

Toward Freedom. Later printing. NY: Harper & Row, 1958. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 230 pages. Beautifully signed and inscribed on the first free end page in fountain pen, “To Philip Linton Oxnam, With Best Wishes, Martin Luther King, Jr.” Autographic condition: fine to very fine. Book condition: VG+/VG. A fantastic example of this much sought-after Civil Rights leader. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Uncommon letter about his “little hieroglyphics” 216. Ferdinand Lassalle.

German-Jewish jurist, philosopher, and socialist political activist (1825–1864). ALS in German, signed “F. Lassalle,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, postmarked May 16, 1859. Letter to noted Egyptologist Heinrich Karl Brugsch. In part (translated): “Is it really your serious decision that I should forget my little hieroglyphics again? Really, what have I done to you that you now flee from me? Although you so often promise to visit.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

217. Joseph Lister. British surgeon (1827–1912) who innovated the practice of sterile surgery, one of the most important medical advances of the day. ALS, one page, 3.75 x 6.25, black-bordered personal letterhead, May 30, 1893. Letter to Mr. Pownall. In full: “I am much obliged to you for your letter. I have arranged to call on you at New Court at 11 o’clock tomorrow.” Attractively cloth-matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 12 x 10.5. In fine condition. This letter is black-bordered in memory of Lister’s wife, Agnes Syme Lister, who had passed away on April 12, 1893. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Important Liebknecht letter during his incarceration, mentioning his socialist counterpart Bebel 218. Wilhelm Liebknecht. German social democrat (1826–1900) who, with

August Bebel, was a principal founder of the Social Democratic Party of Germany. ALS in German, signed “W. Liebknecht,” one page, 5.25 x 8.5, February 16, 1873. Letter arranging payments for books, requesting a history book by Wachsmuth, and mentioning August Bebel. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, show-through from docketing to reverse, and paper remnants affixed to top and bottom edges. Liebknecht was the editor of his party’s newspaper and during the Franco-Prussian War, and used it to call for the working class of both countries to unite in overthrowing the ruling class. As a result, he and Bebel were arrested and charged with high treason, and in 1872 were convicted and sentenced to two years of imprisonment in a fortress. Ultimately, Liebknecht’s politics resulted in his conviction and incarceration a total of 16 times. An extremely rare piece from an important and controversial period. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Scarce postcard from “Mach”— the man synonymous with speed

219. David Livingstone. Scottish missionary and explorer (1813–1873) who ‘disappeared’ on an expedition to find the source of the Nile only to be famously rediscovered by Henry M. Stanley several years later. Ink signature, “David Livingstone,” on an off-white 4 x 1 clipped slip. Nicely suede-matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 12 x 15. In fine condition, with closely trimmed edges affecting the downstroke of a single letter. Originally sold by Charles Hamilton, with his certificate of authenticity and wax seal affixed to reverse of frame. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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220. Ernst Mach. Austrian physicist and philosopher (1838–1916) who,

as a result of his research into the effects of supersonic velocity, lent his name to the ratio of the speed of a projectile to the speed of sound, aka the Mach number. Though Einstein would later credit him as the forerunner of the Theory of Relativity, Mach ultimately rejected Einstein’s theory. ALS in German, signed “Mach,” one page on a 4.75 x 3.25 postcard, September 25, 1875. Untranslated note sent to a gentleman in the Penzing borough of Vienna. Mild show-through from postmark stamp and slight surface loss affecting the recipient’s name in the address, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

221. Nelson Mandela. De-

sirable ballpoint signature and inscription, “To John Allan II, Compliments and best wishes, N. Mandela, 13.1.94,” on a clipped 8 x 9 portion of a manila envelope. In fine condition. Accompanied by a printed ‘Peace & Goodwill’ card. A choice example from the year Mandela was elected president in South Africa’s first multiracial democratic election. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

222. Nelson Mandela. Color

glossy 11.75 x 7.5 photo of Mandela shaking hands at an official event, signed in black felt tip, “N. Mandela, 15-3-2000.” In fine condition, with some rubbing and adhesive remnants to surface. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“They are used to that slavery & only the new generation may outgrow this deplorable education”

224. Tomas Masaryk. Collection of three ALSs signed “T. G.

223. Maria Theresa. Holy Roman Empress and Queen of Bohemia (1717–1780) who was the mother of Marie Antoinette. LS in Latin, one page both sides, 8.5 x 13, January 10, 1747. Untranslated letter to the city of Rudna concerning administrative matters. Neatly signed at the conclusion by Maria Theresa and countersigned by Count Leopold Nadasdy. The official white paper seal remains intact and affixed to the reverse of the second integral page. Intersecting folds, a few trivial stains, and slight paper loss affecting just one word of the last line on the first page, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Masaryk,” totaling 12 pages, all dated 1930. The first, in part: “I told you often, that our Catholic party & their press is rotten. The Austro Hung. Catholicism has been enslaved by the Viennese Court; Vienna ruled the Church & used it as a police. That’s all. They are used to that slavery & only the new generation may outgrow this deplorable education.” The second concerns the closing of a Czech newspaper, noting that “it may have some good effect on the remaining Catholic papers.” The final letter touches upon a number of issues, in part: “In any case there is no favorization of this Church; I concede, that there is an unclear mixing of Russophilism with the concomitant orthodoxy, perhaps even among officials.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by four original mailing envelopes, three addressed in Masaryk’s own hand. Masaryk, a Protestant-turned-agnostic, was a severe critic of the Catholic Church and even less fond of the Russian Orthodox Church—both positions that are evident in these letters. A fabulous collection detailing these critical and controversial viewpoints. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) www.RRAuction.com | 71

“I know that during long nights I am in their mind, as they are in mine”

225. Mata Hari. Dutch-born dancer (1876–1917), née Margaretha Geertruida Zelle, whose renown as a performer was permanently overshadowed by her activities as an Axis spy during World War I, which led to her execution by firing squad at the age of 41. Very rare war-dated ALS in French, signed vertically “Marguerite Zelle MacLeod,” eight pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 7, Grand Hotel, Paris letterhead, August 20, [1916]. Letter to “Monsieur Pettipied” telling him about her life, her friends, and Paris. In part (translated): “Here I am in Paris and as you can see staying at the Gd Hotel it is not what there is best but it is centralized and I have too many fittings to do to be living further away. I have the great pleasure up to now to have my friends alive, even so they are at the front since the first day of war and on front lines. When they are on leave I am all I can be for them, as a woman, and when they are not, I am the ‘pen friend.’ At first I was making fun of ‘pen friends’ because some are ridiculous, but deep down there is something of very kind, of very French; and there, I became one also, we care for them with these thirty thousand things that an officer needs and that he cannot procure for himself and then letters, letters with words of love such I would never dare tell them and I know that during long nights I am in their mind, as they are in mine... The atmosphere in Paris is always Parisian, there is the unexpected and they have the smile, not knowing why. One feel as being graceful amiable, because they are toward us. I am seriously thinking of com72 | November 12, 2014 | NOTABLES

ing back to live here, but I dare not speak about it to the Baron v d C. [Cappellen] I know that I would cause him grief so I wait.” In fine condition, with a small red pencil notation to first page as well as a small spot of soiling. Provenance: Bonhams, 2011. Accompanied by an unsigned 4 x 5.75 press photo of Mata Hari. Living as a kept woman under the care of the wealthy Colonel Baron Van Der Capellen of the Dutch Army at the start of World War I, Mata Hari grew restless with her relatively quiet life in The Hague and pined for the attention of her recently declined career. Traveling freely as a citizen of the neutral Netherlands, she resumed many of the intimate relationships she had built during her heyday as a courtesan, connecting with high-ranking military officers and politicians throughout Europe. She made her temporary home at the luxurious Grand Hotel in Paris, earning a generous living—up to a thousand francs a night—caring for her ‘friends’ on and off the battlefield. “I am all I can be for them, as a woman,” she writes, explaining her gentle provision of the “thirty thousand things that an officer needs and that he cannot procure for himself and then letters, letters with words of love such I would never dare tell them.” An incredibly scarce war-dated letter, written in the midst of the international liaisons that would result in the espionage charges that led to her execution the following year. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

The French leader cautions against greedy booksellers 226. Honore Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau.

Controversial leader of the early stages of the French Revolution (1749–1791). Scarce ALS in French, signed “Mirabeau fils,” one page on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 9, November 14, 1780. Letter to Mr. Boucher, who was considering pursuing a career in publishing. In part: “I have nothing to say to your arrangement bookseller if you are perfectly sure of his honesty. But I warn you that if you’re not quite sure exactly, this is the most foolproof way to be stolen, because the MM. exaggerate advances as they want…They get to 4000 instead of 2000 and 2000 to sell their count…the author should have half.... Infidelity is possible even from an honest man because of stealing under command…I wait three years to get back my money, as is the usual calculation of booksellers?…Well, I do the best; but it’s out of this that I necessarily need money for my poor dress…it’s nonsense to distract the audience with a first edition without prints....If it does not say that mine will drop all other past, present, and future, I give my work for nothing if your bookseller knew his interests.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, toning, two small areas of ink erosion where words were struck through, and show-through from writing on opposing sides. Accompanied by an engraved portrait of Mirabeau. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

227. John Montagu, Earl of Sandwich. British politician

(1718–1792) who held a number of important positions, but remains best known as the namesake of the sandwich. Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Sandwich,” one page, 13 x 11, March 23, 1780. A naval appointment issued to Richard Willis. In part: “We do hereby constitute and appoint you Fourth Lieutenant of His Majesty’s Ship the Fortitude.” Signed at the conclusion by Sandwich and three other officials. In very good condition, with intersecting folds and moderate overall foxing. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

228. Maria Montessori. Italian

physician and education theorist (1870–1952) who devised the innovative approach to early childhood learning that bears her name. TLS in German, one page, 8 x 9.75, Association Montessori Internationale letterhead, July 31, 1937. Letter to Emil Juel-Frederiksen in Rødovre. In part (translated): “I thank you sincerely for your kind gift, which is such a touching souvenir of Denmark in summer. It is my pleasure to send you my autograph in the signature to these lines.” Lightly trimmed edges, bisecting folds, and a few creases, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

229. Mother Teresa. Printed prayer slip with an image of Mother Teresa holding a child, 4 x 5.25, signed at the bottom in blue felt tip, “God bless you, M Teresa mc.” Matted with an unsigned portrait to an overall size of 11.75 x 8.25. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Scarce panorama tracking the Mormon trek to Great Salt Lake 230. Mormon. Striking color 28 x

7 chromolithographic print published in 1899 by Millroy & Hayes and issued by the Wilson Hotel, Salt Lake City, depicting the overland route taken by the Mormon pioneers during their trek from Nauvoo to Great Salt Lake during 1846 and 1847. Illustrated based upon Orson Pratt’s record of the trip, the map charts the daily progress of the Mormons and features wonderful views of the wagon train, a group of tepees, a buffalo herd, and numerous other scenes from the journey. Matted and framed to an overall size of 35 x 15. In very good to fine condition, with a noticeable vertical crease on the left side. Pratt was a leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and an original member of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles. Oversized. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Bonaparte grants a heraldic request “to put King of Naples Coat of Arms above his house outside door” 231. Napoleon. Intriguing manuscript DS in French, signed “accorde, Nap,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 12, February 5, 1808. A report regarding the placement of a coat of arms above the door of a mansion, in part (translated): “In the course of last year, His Majesty King of Naples found appropriate to establish two Consuls in Your Kingdom of Italy, to be known, one general in Zara, the other an individual in Venice, and, according to His Imperial Highness Monsignor Viceroy, these agents were welcomed and acknowledged by the local authorities. Now, the Consul established in Zara, the Senior Abatucci, just formulated a request that gave Mr. Provveditor General of Dalmatia some embarrassment, and for which I must take His Majesty’s orders. That is to be able to put King of Naples [coat of] Arms above his house outside door. In that regard, I would observe that, according to ancient usage, the Consul established either in Venice, or in the country depending of this Republic, and even the Ambassadors and Ministers of foreign powers; had outside their hotel [residence] Arms of their Sovereign. It is also as a consequence of this usage that still presently and even in Zara the Consul of Rome has the Pope’s Arms. I would add that in fact, the same usage was taking place in Naples Kingdom, and that if, by a Decree dated from last September 14, the King has prohibited it for his capital, he has authorized it for other cities with regard to foreign Consuls. It appears therefore that, be it for costumes, be it according to reciprocity rules, it could be appropriate to defer Senior Abatucci’s request.” Napoleon has granted the request in the left margin. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a large book photo of Napoleon. A fascinating document concerning European customs and the tradition of French heraldry. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Napoleon purchases ammunition after the fall of Toulon

232. Napoleon. Exceedingly rare partial ALS in French, unsigned, one page, 7 x 8, no date but after December 22, 1793. Fragment of a letter written shortly after the fall of Toulon, when the Republicans won an early victory over a Royalist rebellion. In part (translated): “Roux, the founder, came to me that it sets the price of the day. The municipality must set the maximum on this subject, as on so many others. I think it is better to pay as per quintal of bullets a day. You can, for this to fix the day that must always be the element of all measures.” In fine condition, with some mild staining. Any material written entirely in Napoleon’s hand is exceptionally scarce, and rarely found with such important military content. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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“President John F. Kennedy and my son Lee Harvey Oswald were of one mind” 233. Lee Harvey Oswald. Archive of 20 letters from various persons looking for the ‘smoking gun’ to uncover the truth behind the Kennedy assassination, most typed, totaling approximately 32 pages, 8.5 x 11, dated between 1966 and 1968. Includes two TLSs from Lee Harvey Oswald’s mother, both signed “Marguerite C. Oswald,” to Playboy editor Michael Laurence, September 28, 1967, the first being a simple transmittal letter addressed directly to Laurence to enclose the second, a “Letter to the Editor” for publication, containing her thoughts on the lengthy interview with Jim Garrison that the magazine ran in their October 1967 issue. In the interview, Garrison discussed his findings regarding the CIA, FBI, Lee Harvey Oswald, David Ferrie, and Clay Shaw, and what may be the truth behind the assassination. Oswald’s letter, in part: “Garrison’s charges against the C.I.A… who, he says, killed the President and used my son Lee Harvey Oswald as the pawn…I have profound sympathy for what he is doing…my son was innocent of the charges against him…I said my son was a C.I.A. agent and that men in high places used him…Four years have passed since they took my son’s life, prevented him from having a fair trial…the tide of doubt and revulsion against the ‘Warren Report’ has swept the Country…I see Playboy fairly and objectively presenting Garrison’s case…But the slayers of the President and my son, slew the morality of the nation…President John F. Kennedy and my son Lee Harvey Oswald were of one mind on many important issues. It is my opinion that they were both murdered for the same reasons.” RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

Lengthy letter to the papal secret chamberlain 234. Pope Benedict XV. ALS in Italian, signed

“Benedictus PP XV,” one page, 6.75 x 9.25, January 20, 1917. Letter to the papal secret chamberlain Rudolf Gerlach in Munich, who had a leave of absence for military service from his office in the Vatican for convocation. In part (roughly translated): “I too have experienced great sorrow for his departure from Rome, and in this story I have seen evidence of the lack of freedom and independence...[Yet] she retained the title and the check, she has kept the apartment and the degree of seniority…If she had said that she had joined the Nunciature of Monaco, one would have thought that his duties to the Pope had ceased, and then could cause difficulties for his military situation in Bavaria; but, saying that it is simply conceded, it seems that his call...is impossible.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Scarce portrait of Francis signed as Pope

235. Pope Francis. Color glossy 8 x 11.75 photo of the Pope waving, signed in black felt tip, “Francisco.” In very fine condition. While images signed prior to his papal inauguration are frequently seen, photos signed as Pope are extremely rare. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

237. Princess Diana and Prince Charles. Christmas card from 1985, 5 x 7.25 closed, opens to 10 x 7.25, embossed in gold on the outside with Prince of Wales’s feathers and Garter motto, as well as the Spencer family arms. Inside, the card bears a charming color satin-finish 4 x 5.5 casual family photograph of Charles, Diana, William, and Harry in a garden, with the two children atop a small pony. Printed opposite the photograph is the sentiment “With all good wishes for Christmas and the New Year.” Charles has inscribed the card, “Mr. Deel,” and signed in black ink “from Charles and” with Diana adding “Diana.” Scattered light foxing to front and signed panel, and some light surface loss along top of the front of card, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Creator and namesake of the Gregorian calendar 236. Pope Gregory XIII. Influential pope (1502–1585) who enacted reforms based on recommendations of the Council of Trent, patronized the arts and sciences, and supported education through the Society of Jesus. Rare LS in Italian, signed “Greg. pp XIII,” one page, 8 x 10.75, March 13, 1580. Letter to the Bishop of Lodi. Letter on a payment due by a recently deceased nobleman to the Apostolic Chamber, signed at the conclusion as pope. In very good condition, with ink erosion to signature, intersecting folds, scattered toning, small tape remnant to reverse, and some light mirroring of text from another page previously placed upon the letter. This dates to a significant period of his pontificate; among the noteworthy events of 1580 are the establishment of the Discalced Carmelite order, commission of the Vatican’s Gallery of Maps, and suspension of the Papal Bull Regnans in Excelsis (1570) which had excommunicated Queen Elizabeth I of England. He would introduce the Gregorian calendar just two years later in 1582. A rare example of this 16th-century pope whose influence is still felt every day. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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238. Princess Diana and Prince Charles. Scarce color satin-finish 9.5 x 6.5 photo of a royal gathering, affixed to a 10.75 x 9.25 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Charles 1987” and “Diana.” Signatures faded a few shades light, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Five 19th-century monarchs of Portugal

239. Portuguese Monarchs.

Collection of five documents, each signed by a king or queen of Portugal, including: a DS by John VI as prince regnant, “O Principe,” October 1, 1803, appointing a professor for the naval academy; a DS by Mary II as queen, “A Rainha,” August 8, 1850, appointing a customs officer; a DS by Peter V as king, “Rei,” September 14, 1858, granting a pension to the widow of a judge; a DS by Luis I, “El Rei,” October 14, 1863, appointing a customs officer; and a DS by Charles I, “El Rei,” February 4, 1905, promoting a soldier to the rank of first lieutenant. In overall very good to fine condition, with expected document wear. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

240. Pierre-Joseph Proudhon. French politician and

philosopher (1809–1865) who was the first to describe himself as an anarchist. ALS in French, signed “P-J Proudhon,” one page, 4.25 x 5.5, March 4, 1862. Letter to politician P. Ch. A. Rolland, sending the first pages of a new work, ‘The Literary Property.’ In part (translated): “Included here are the first two leaves of my pamphlet on literary property…I can not get through my mind that the government can stop such a thing…as if it were an infernal machine….Fayolle arrived in recent days. He told us to stop en masse in the department, and terror reigns. The friendly country that is France! But what! We will always be a great nation.” In very good condition, with a complete tape-repaired separation along the central horizontal fold. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Important 1839 letter on the nervous system, discussing “pia mater of the spinal cord,” and “independent nerve fibers everywhere in the dura” 241. Jan Evangelista Purkyne. Czech anatomist and physiologist

(1787–1869) who was one of the most well-known scientists of his time. ALS in German, signed “Purkyne,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 9.25, February 5, 1839. Letter to a colleague concerning his recent scientific discovery. In part (translated): “The pia mater of the spinal cord (first the bone) which is significant to the junction of the anterior strands firm and fibrous, containing its entire length a very fine, rich nervous system of the most tender elementary fibers into bundles and individually mostly longitudinally extending, otherwise often interlacing. Nowhere are the elementary fibers more naked than here. The origin of this network I have not averaged out, I suspect it is in the vicinity of the vagus. However, this system also addresses the pia about the brain though far more dispersed, but independently, or perhaps merging with the nervous arteries. The nerves of the pia of the spinal cord can be seen even with the naked eye or with weak magnification…I’ve also found independent nerve fibers everywhere in the dura and hope they are still found in all serous membrane fibers; from which then emerges that the nervous system spreads as guardians of the organism in all border areas, which would be quite natural.” In fine condition, with uniform toning. Purkyne is credited with first recognizing the importance of structures in the brain in the workings of the nervous system, and posited that the ganglionic granules and fibers connecting the brain and spinal cord served as collectors, generators, and distributors of the neural organs. A fascinating letter regarding this extremely early and innovative work. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

242. Edmund Randolph.

American politician (1753– 1813) who served as both attorney general and secretary of state in George Washington’s cabinet. Printed act of Congress, signed “Edm: Randolph,” one page, 8 x 13.25, June 4, 1794. A broadside headed: “An ACT to extend the term of credit for Teas imported in the ship Argonaut.” In part: “Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the collector of the district of Pennsylvania be, and he hereby is authorized and directed to take bond, with sufficient surety, for the payment of the duties accruing on teas imported into the said district, in the ship Argonaut, Victor Chabert, commander, from China, payable on the fifteenth day of May, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, or to receive, on deposit, such of the said teas as may be tendered, for that purpose, as security for the said duties.” In fine condition, with mild toning. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

243. Gregori Rasputin: Prince Felix Youssoupoff. Russian aristocrat (1887–1967) best known for participating in the strange and storied assassination of Grigori Rasputin. Signed book: En Exil. Paris: Plon, 1954. Softcover, 5.75 x 8, 253 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in black ink, and dated 1954. Overall brittle toning and slight feathering to ink in the signature, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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244. Gregori Rasputin: Prince Felix Youssoupoff. Two brief ALSs writ-

ten and signed in Cyrillic. The first is signed “Felix,” one page, 8 x 5.25, stampdated February 20, 1956, in part (translated): “I am enclosing the monogram which you asked for. I am missing you, especially during difficult ‘days off’ in Germany.” A notation on the reverse reads (translated): “Accidentally saved among papers for destruction. Mother.” The second is also signed “Felix,” penned on both sides of a 6 x 3.5 card, no date, in part (translated): “I am strongly touched and very thankful for your check for Gregory. It miraculously saved him from inevitable (according the doctor’s opinion) death. Please call us some day and come to us. We didn’t see each other for quite some time.” In overall very good to fine condition, with various creases, notations, and show-through to the dated letter. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

245. Cardinal Richelieu.

French cardinal and statesman (1585–1642) who served as chief minister from 1624 until his death, widely considered the world’s first prime minister. Scarce partial manuscript DS in French, signed “Richelieu,” one page, 8.5 x 3, no date. The concluding portion of an untranslated document. Mounted to a matted engraved portrait of Richelieu to an overall size of 12 x 13. In fine condition, with expected document wear and a small repaired tear to lower left. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

246. Leopold Sacher-Masoch.

Austrian writer and journalist (1836– 1895) from whose name the word masochism is derived. Untranslated LS in German, one page, 5.75 x 9, personal letterhead, June 28, 1885. In fine condition, with filing holes to the left side and pencil notations to the top. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

247. Heinrich Schliemann. Pioneering archaeologist (1822– 1890) best known for his excavations at the ancient sites of Troy and Mycenae. Schliemann’s personal calling card printed with his name in the center and “Athen” in the lower right, 3.75 x 2.25, unsigned but inscribed in his hand with a German sentiment. In fine condition, with slight brushing to ink. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Schopenhauer hopes for “the propagation of truth & the abolition of error” 249. Arthur Schopenhauer. Important and highly influential German philosopher (1788–1860) best known for his often pessimistic works exploring the nature of reality, will, and desire. Exceptional AQS on a light blue 5.5 x 8.75 sheet, signed at the conclusion, “Arthur Schopenhauer, Frankfurt am Main, June 12th 1855.” Schopenhauer pens an optimistic philosophical quote. In full: “Let us hope for the propagation of truth & the abolition of error, in both hemispheres.” In fine condition, with horizontal fold below all writing and a few light wrinkles. An extraordinarily influential philosopher, Schopenhauer’s ideas resonated with such diverse scientific and cultural figures as Charles Darwin, Gustav Mahler, Albert Einstein, and Dylan Thomas. Exceedingly scarce in autographic material. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

250. Albert Schweitzer. Uncommon matte-finish 4 x 5.75 photo of Schweitzer playing an organ, signed and inscribed in the borders in fountain pen, and dated January 1, 1957. A noticeable crease near his foot and slight irregular adhesion to inscription and signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Archive for Schweitzer’s unpublished A Jungle Chronicle 251. Albert Schweitzer. Re-

markable archive of unpublished material relating to Schweitzer and a proposed book called A Jungle Chronicle, all unsigned, including: a typed and heavily edited manuscript; a typed manuscript of a possible final draft; a mock-up of art for the dust jacket; 100 captioned glossy photographs; and 17 letters by one of Schweitzer’s nurses, Gloria Coolidge. The typed draft manuscript is 317 unbound pages, 8.5 x 11, with a title page reading: “A Jungle Chronicle by Albert Schweitzer and his associates, Translated and edited with an introduction by Charles R. Joy. Boston, The Beacon Press, 1952.” The lengthy draft contains 34 chapters by various contributors, including 18 by Schweitzer and six by Coolidge, and is heavily edited and hand-corrected throughout by Joy. Chapter titles include: “Famine, Dysentery and a New Hospital,” “A Medical Journey in the Jungle and the Steppe,” “The Plantation and Hospital in 1933,” “Life and Death at Lambarene,” “Wild Beasts and Tropical Diseases,” and “Doctor Schweitzer.” The second typed manuscript is 380 unbound carbon pages, 8.5 x 11, with an identical title page. The text incorporates the corrections penned throughout the draft manuscript, and was possibly intended as a final version for publication. The 100 photos measure 8 x 8 and are affixed to larger pages with typed captions, and depict a variety of aspects of life in Lambarene, including many of Schweitzer himself, the grounds of the hospital, wildlife, local children and adults, patients at the hospital, and medical personnel. The cover art mock-up uses a similar 7 x 9.5 photo of the grounds, with the title and authorship information hand-painted in white. The exceptional collection of 17 letters are from Gloria Coolidge to Charles R. Joy, dated between 1949 to 1952, totaling 45 pages; included with these are typescripts of four prospective chapters for the book and retained carbons of some of Joy’s replies. Some of the letters are written from Schweitzer’s home in Gunsbach, Alsace, and most mention Dr. Schweitzer. A letter of April 9, 1949, in part: “Dr. Schweitzer is of course tired after his past nine, strenuous years in Lambaréné, and yet he allows himself, as ever, far too little rest. Madame Martin and I are a little worried about his trip to America knowing how over-talkative or time-consuming visitors fatigue him with their conversations when they ought to be quiet. Though he does not let it be known I am sure that such distractions are especially hard on someone whose mind is absorbed frequently in philosophie and scientific thought. When he asks me occasionally to walk a ways down the road with him, I make a point of not talking at all as I know how much a relief it is to him. I hope his special friends who will be with him in America will help in warding off imposing admirers and some of the reporters and photographers whom he has a genuine dislike for though he is much too polite to them.” Another, in part: “A little while ago at the breakfast table he told us a story I thought you might like. There was evidently a steam shovel here on the main road somewhere. A young woman looking at it expressed her amazement that such a remarkable machine could exist.” In overall very good to fine condition. Joy was a prominent Unitarian minister who became widely known for his translations of Schweitzer’s works, publishing eight different books either by or about him. Joy was also involved with the Unitarian Service Committee, and helped to provide funding to save Schweitzer’s hospital in 1946 while it was on the verge of closing. A fascinating archive of unpublished material. RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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254. Titanic: Archibald Butt. American

252. Rudolf Carl Slatin. Anglo-Austrian soldier, explorer, and

administrator in the Sudan (1857–1932). Small archive of untranslated letters in German sent by Slatin to opthamologist Fritz Roessler, comprised of six ALSs signed “R. Slatin,” totaling 11 pages, various sizes, each dated between 1928 and 1930. One letter, in part (translated): “My late brother—20 months older than I was, was almost never sick. On the fateful day he was sitting with his grandson, a 16 year old boy, happy and painful and went into the next room to get something, when he did not return back, the boy looked and found his grandfather on the carpet lying dead with laughing expression in the face!” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by five original mailing envelopes addressed in Slatin’s hand. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

military officer (born 1865) who served as an influential aide to Presidents Roosevelt and Taft before perishing during the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. Bank check, 7.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and made payable to Archibald W. Butt for $21.28, May 18, 1906, endorsed on the reverse by Butt, “A. W. Butt.” In fine condition, with expected cancellation cuts and holes. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

255. Titanic: Archibald Gracie. One of the

few male survivors of the ill-fated Titanic. He was drawn under when the vessel sank, but managed to reach a life raft and succeeded in rescuing twenty-nine other passengers. He died December 4, 1912, of complications from exposure to the icy water. Bank check, 7.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Gracie, payable to H. S. Herefurth for $5, May 26, 1906. Expected cancellation cuts and holes (affecting a portion of the signature), otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

256. Rudolf Virchow.

253. Titanic. Incredibly rare original complete April 16, 1912, “Ex-

tra” edition of the Chicago Daily Tribune, 16.5 x 23, with the headline reading “Liner Titanic Sinks; 1300 Drowned, 866 Saved,” with one of the lead story’s headline reading “Giant of Sea Rams Iceberg in Atlantic; Women and Children Taken into Lifeboats While Men Remain.” Upper portion of the page has a photograph of the Titanic and Captain Smith, as well as a list of prominent passengers. In very good condition, with some small separations and paper loss along the expected central horizontal fold, tape remnants along reverse top edge of front page, uniform toning, and some small tears and chips to edges. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

German doctor and politician (1821–1902), dubbed the ‘Father of Pathology,’ who founded the field of social medicine. Autograph prescription in German, signed “Virchow,” one page, 5 x 6, May 15, 1867. Virchow pens a recipe for a drug intended to soothe the nerves and generally strengthen the constitution of the patient. In very good condition, with overall creases and a few stains and ink blots. Accompanied by an unsigned portrait and six additional contemporary prescriptions penned by other doctors. Especially desirable medical content from the pioneering doctor. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Scarce letter by the Swedish Count 258. Axel von Fersen the Younger. Lieu-

tenant general (1755–1810) in the Royal Swedish Army who served as aidede-camp to Rochambeau in the American Revolutionary War. He was famously friends with Marie Antoinette, often rumored to be her lover, and died at the hands of a Stockholm lynch mob. Scarce ALS in French, signed “Axel Fersen,” one page, 4.25 x 6.5, August 6, no year but circa 1792–1793. Untranslated letter to a woman, apologizing for not being able to look after her two sons. In fine condition, with a few small stains and adhesive remnants to reverse. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

259. Max von Laue. German physicist (1879–1960) who won the 1914 Nobel Prize in Physics for his research related to the diffraction of X-rays by crystals. Uncommon matte-finish sepia 4 x 5.75 portrait by Atelier Preuzl of Berlin, affixed to its original 8 x 11 mount, neatly signed on the mount in black ink, “Dr. M. v. Laue.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Important Zionist association—from Weizmann to Ben-Gurion 260. Chaim Weizmann. TLS signed “Ch. Weizmann,” one page, 8 x 10, Hotel St. Regis letterhead, July 27, 1942. Letter to David Ben-Gurion. In part: “You were informed of the meeting which was called of the members of the Executive of the World Zionist Organization resident of sojourning in the United States…The meeting was held as scheduled and we regret that it was not possible for you to attend…Another meeting will be called shortly after Dr. Weizmann’s return from Washington and we hope you will favor us with your presence.” Signed at the conclusion by Weizmann and another associate. In fine condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature) and a tiny tear to the left side. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“I am still working on my mathematics, all with very little success” 261. Ludwig Wittgenstein.

Highly influential Austrian-British philosopher (1889– 1951) whose greatest contributions were in the fields of logic, philosophy of mathematics, and language. Rare ALS in German in pencil, one page on a 5.25 x 3.5 postcard depicting the entrance gate of St. John’s College in England, postmarked May 23, 1929. Letter to important philosopher and physicist Moritz Schlick. In full (translated): “I am still working on my mathematics, all with very little success. How is everything going for you? Do let me sometimes hear from you, if you have nothing better to do!” In fine condition. Schlick was a founding member of the Vienna Circle, a discussion group of philosophers, scientists, and mathematicians who held a common attitude towards philosophy, consisting of an applied logical positivism drawn from Wittgenstein’s Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus. What is most interesting is that 1929 represented an important period in the development of Wittgenstein’s philosophy, a transition point between the early concepts of the Tractatus and the later Philosophical Investigations. Wittgenstein rededicated himself to examining the philosophy of mathematics, which he had largely abandoned over the preceding decade; more than half of his writings from 1929 through 1944 are devoted to mathematics, and in 1944 wrote that his ‘chief contribution has been in the philosophy of mathematics.’ A rare piece of correspondence by Wittgenstein referencing his work, especially relevant due to the intimate intellectual connection with Schlick and the Vienna Circle. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Zapata’s 1918 manifesto—“A Los Revolucionarios de la Republica” 262. Emiliano Zapata. Scarce typed carbon of Zapata’s

manifesto entitled “A Los Revolucionarios de la Republica,” in Spanish, one page both sides, 8.75 x 13.25, March 15, 1918. Untranslated manifesto addressing all revolutionaries of the Republic of Mexico, inviting all people who sympathize with his cause to join him. He urges all soldiers fighting for Pancho Villa to abandon him and join Zapata’s ‘Libertador Army.’ In very good condition, with some paper loss and tape repairs to edges, scattered rubbing affecting the text, and a bit of soiling. By this point in the Mexican Revolution, Zapata wanted to unify the revolution as he saw his own power begin to weaken—he called on all revolutionaries to work together, casting away the differences that had previously divided them. He failed to garner much support, and continued to attempt to forge alliances until his assassination the following year. This is a fantastic example of the charismatic rhetoric Zapata relied on in gaining support, and is revealing of the motives and ideals that drove him throughout the revolution. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) www.RRAuction.com | 85

265. Menachem Begin

266. Edvard Benes

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267. Joseph Bonanno

268. Caroline Bonaparte

270. British Scientists

271. Seth Bullock

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269. British Prime Ministers MB $200

272. Businessmen MB $200

275. Edward, Duke of Windsor MB $200

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273. Andy Card

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274. Cesar Chavez

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276. German Presidents and Chancellors MB $200

277. Mikhail Gorbachev MB $200

278. Otto Hahn

279. John Hay

280. Robert F. Kennedy

281. Robert F. Kennedy

282. Lev Landau

283. John Langdon MB $200

284. Gordon W. ‘Pawnee Bill’ Lillie

285. J. Pierpont Morgan

287. Mother Teresa

288. Benito Mussolini

289. Benito Mussolini and Vittorio Emmanuel III

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286. Mother Teresa MB $200

290. Fridtjof Nansen MB $200

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291. Notables MB $200

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292. Marina Oswald MB $200

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293. Mohammad Reza Pahlavi MB $200

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294. Rosa Parks

295. Politicians

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298. Politicians MB $200

296. Politicians

297. Politicians

299. Politicians and Intellectuals

300. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

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301. Religious Figures

302. Syngman Rhee

303. Ernst Ruska

304. Albert Sabin

305. Jonas Salk

306. Helmut Schmidt

307. Robert Stroud

308. Margaret Thatcher

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military 310. William Belknap.

Union general and secretary of war (1829– 1890) who holds the distinction of being the only Cabinet secretary ever to have been impeached. Choice 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Belknap in uniform, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Wm. W. Belknap.” Contemporary notations on the reverse indicate a date of November, 1865. Published by Alexander Gardner. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

312. George A. Custer. Hand-addressed mailing enve-

lope, 5.25 x 3.25, addressed by Custer to his wife, “Mrs. Genl Custer, Monroe, Mich,” bearing a New York, May 9, 1871, postal cancellation. Scattered creases and a rough right edge from opening, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by 10 vintage photographs, seven picturing Mrs. Custer and their home in Monroe, along with a color German postcard photo of the residence. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Scarce Confederate navy cutlass built by Robert Mole 311. Confederate Navy Cutlass. Courtney and Ten-

nant, Charleston SC. marked Confederate navy cutlass. This piece was built by Robert Mole in England and acquired for the Confederacy by George Tennant who was the agent for the Confederate Navy. This piece shows an 18.75˝ excellent blade. There is one area of fine pitting on both sides of the blade and some staining. The original washer is in place. Mole is correctly stamped as is the Courtney and Tennant marking. The black checkered grips are original and rate very good to excellent. The black leather scabbard is complete and rates excellent with only some age and surface crazing. The seams are solid with unpolished brass fittings. The uppermost 2.5˝ of the scabbard is in perfect condition, as it was protected by the frog. This piece is overall 24˝ and is one of the scarcer cutlasses as fitted with the full iron guard. This piece is in its as found condition, it has not been cleaned or polished. An excellent example for the serious Confederate naval collector. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300) www.RRAuction.com | 89

Chilling Anheuser-Busch depiction of Custer’s Last Stand 313. Custer’s Last Stand. Vibrant color 41.25 x 31.75 lithograph

entitled Custer’s Last Fight, printed circa 1937, with text at the bottom reading: “Anheuser-Busch, St. Louis, Missouri, U. S. A., World’s Largest Brewery, Home of Budweiser and other Anheuser-Busch fine beers.” Framed to an overall size of 32.5 x 42.5. Scattered creases and some light rubbing and soiling, otherwise fine condition. Twenty years after the Battle of Little Bighorn, Anheuser-Busch commissioned this image by Otto Becker to promote Budweiser, a beer founded the same year as the fight. The original painting was done by Cassilly Adams in 1884, and the lithograph was then prepared by F. Otto Becker in 1889. Depicted center is General Custer wearing fringed buckskin. The majority of the dead appear in the foreground, with the most famous noted in the text in the lower border. Also in the lower border are the General’s various medals and banners alongside a small scene of a Native American on horseback in front of a monument. The litho was first printed and entered into copyright in 1896, as noted in the lower left below the image, and Anheuser-Busch sent it to bars and distributors as an advertisement for their product. It has been reprinted numerous times throughout history due to its immense popularity, and is one of the best-known depictions of Custer’s Last Stand. Oversized. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“I have tried to make Europe understand the magnitude of the strife which divided the New World” 314. Louis Philippe d’Orleans. Union officer

(1838–1894) on the staff of Major General McClellan, and a claimant to the French throne from 1848 until his death. Seven ALSs related to his History of the Civil War written to Philadelphia publisher Porter and Coates, totaling 17 pages, dated between June 1875 and July 1894. The first, dated June 1875, in part: “My History of the Civil War in America…has been written rather for the instruction of the European public than for transatlantic readers to whom every incident of the war is already familiar…I have tried to make Europe understand the magnitude of the strife which divided the New World, the extent of the sacrifices borne by the American people and the heroism displayed by both sides on the bloody fields of battle. I shall be proud…to perpetuate the memory of that heroism and the glory of the American soldier, without distinction between the blue and grey coats.” The second, dated November 1875, in part: “Since the two first volumes… have been published, several mistakes…have been pointed out to me. I have corrected these errors in my copy in view of a second edition.” The other letters continue to comment on research and revisions for future editions of the voluminous work. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by letters from G. W. McCrary and Daniel Sickles related to d’Orleans’s History. Additional excerpts are available online at rrauction.com. A fantastic assemblage of letters detailing the lengthy process of writing and editing the History of the Civil War in America, which today is considered a standard reference work. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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“I was then a school boy,” responding to a decades-old legal case, but “if the claim is a just one I have no hesitation as to paying it” 315. Jefferson Davis.

ALS, one page both sides, 4.75 x 8, December 2, 1872. Letter to J. H. Bowman. In part: “Yours of the 29th ulto. received with the letter of Mr. Jacobson enclosed. I know little of the case he presents and that little predisposes me against the justice of the claim. At the date given 1823 my Brother because of ill health and the purpose to engage in planting was winding up his business as a Lawyer, and soon thereafter, I do not know the date, the partnership of Reed & Davis was dissolved…I was then a school boy. You will understand my knowledge of such affairs was quite imperfect. The books of Reed & Grayson if they can be found would perhaps show the true character of the case, you may also learn the view of my Brother by reading the correspondence to which Mr. Jacobson refers. If the claim is a just one I have no hesitation as to paying it, but that must be shown before I can believe it to be so.” At the bottom of the second page Bowman writes: “Mr Jacobson will please read the enclosed letter & return it to me and when convenient let me see the letters of J. D. Nicholson referred to in his letter. Respectfully JH Bowman Dec 4th 1872.” Letter is inlaid to a slightly larger off-white sheet. Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, mild toning and spotting, and slight paper loss along top edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

316. Jefferson Davis. Ink signature, “Jefferson Davis,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2 card. A few surface marks and hints of adhesive remnants to closely cropped edges, otherwise fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Incredible 460-year-old document from the legendary Genoese admiral, penned the year he began the fight to reclaim Corsica 317. Andrea Doria. Italian condottiero and admiral from Genoa (1466–1560). LS in Italian, one page, 8.5 x 11.5, June 11, 1553. Letter to Ferrante Gonzaga, viceroy of Sicily, in part (translated): “Since, for my own nature, I cannot deny my help to whoever asks for it, I cannot deny it especially to those who are connected to me as relatives, as in the case of Messer Federico Spinola, master of Casale Mosetta in Dartonese. Therefore, I have to do it and am forced to beg Your Excellency to be agreeable, on account of your kindness and recommended by my affection, to order that, regarding taxation, the property of my relative mentioned above may not be aggravated by more taxes than what is sufficient to certify. If you do this favor, that Your kindness will be pleased to accord to the named Messer Federico, it will be as if you did it to me and he will owe a not small debt.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, a couple stains at the top, and a circular area of toning from seal affixed to reverse. A half a century after earning his place as Genoa’s finest naval commander, expelling the French from the city and re-establishing the republic under Spanish imperial protection—creating 28 Alberghi (clans) that formed the ruling class, including the Spinolas—87-year-old Andrea Doria returned to the seas in 1553. In response to the French seizure of Corsica, a crucial settlement due to its location on the sea route between Spain and Italy, he led a fleet of 15,000 men in a lengthy fight to reclaim the island. Within two years he had successfully cleared most of the coastal cities, enabling him to return home for good just shy of his 90th birthday. An interesting letter written in his capacity as ‘perpetual censor’ of the city, a role that gave him remarkable influence over the councils of Genoa, securing tax relief for another high-power family member, this is the first Doria we have ever offered. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Meticulous schematic recording the destruction of Fort Sumter 318. Fort Sumter. A large and very detailed engraving, 34 x 27.5, titled “Fort Sumter, South Carolina at the time of its capture February 18th, 1865. Showing the effects of the bombardment from Morris Island To accompany the report of Maj. Genl. Q. A. Gillmore, U.S. Vols., comdg. Dept. of the South.” Engraving features a 1/600 scale plan and matching horizontal section detailing the layout of the fort together with three 1/240 scale elevations as well as thirteen vertical sections. In areas where the destruction of the fort was near complete, the illustrator has added dotted lines to show the outline of the original structure. In very good condition, with a professional repair to a total central vertical separation, small area of repaired paper loss along top edge, and some scattered light foxing and soiling to borders. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Rarely seen 1938 Horrors of War complete set, including all short-prints

319. Horrors of War. Scarce mid-grade complete set of the 1938

R69 Gum, Inc., ‘Horrors of War’ trading cards, comprised of all 288 cards. In overall very good condition; none of the cards are creased. Card #283, depicting Adolf Hitler, is encapsulated by PSA and graded “VG-EX 4.” The ‘Horrors of War’ series is one of the most famous nonsport trading card sets ever issued, owing to its impressive and violent illustrations, which depict and describe events of the Sino-Japanese War, Ethiopian War, and Spanish Civil War. It was originally released as a 240-card set, with 48 cards later added to depict the violence in Germany and start of World War II; given their shorter print run, these last 48 cards are especially scarce. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Twice-signed Gardner carte-de-visite 320. Robert E. Lee. Scarce 2.5 x

4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Lee in a profile pose, boldly signed at the bottom of the image, “R. E. Lee,” and signed and inscribed on the reverse, “Miss Emily M. Bennett, with the regards of R. E. Lee, Charleston, 27 Apl 1870.” Published by Alexander Gardner of Washington, DC. A bit of light soiling to the image, a bit of chipping to gilt borders, and a thin band of surface loss to top edge of reverse, otherwise fine condition. This photo was taken by the acclaimed Civil War photographer Alexander Gardner during an 1866 sitting and is an uncommon twice-signed example, with both signatures exceptionally crisp and appealing. The recipient, Emily M. Bennett, was the sixteen-year-old daughter of prominent Charleston merchant William Jefferson Bennett. On the evening of April 27, 1870, Bennett hosted an elaborate reception for Lee at his Charleston home, with dozens of guests including two former Confederate Treasury Secretaries—Memminger and Trenholm. Boasting two exquisite signatures and dated to a special event in honor of the distinguished general, this is a particularly interesting portrait. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

A reunion of “of the Blue and the Gray at Manassas Plains” 321. James Longstreet. ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5.5 x 8.5, August 9, 1888. Letter responding to a reunion invitation. In part: “It will give me pleasure to be with you and witness the ceremony of the proposed reunion on the 21st of July next of the Blue and the Gray at Manassas Plains.” Central vertical and horizontal folds (with one small tape-repaired edge separation and a vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), and mild toning to top and bottom from previous display, otherwise fine condition. Longstreet played a key role in securing the Confederate victory at the Second Battle of Bull Run, known to the South as the Second Manassas, although his actions and disobedience on the battlefield would be criticized for years to come. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Spectacular oversized image of the renowned WWII general 322. Douglas MacArthur. Impressive matte-finish 10 x 13.25 full-length photo of MacArthur in uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Ed McGinnis, with best wishes, Douglas MacArthur.” The name of the photographer, Weldon S. Burnham of Hollywood, is printed in the lower left. Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 16 x 19.75. In fine condition, with a small surface crease passing through a portion of the inscription. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“From the travail of the past there may emerge a new and hopeful dawn for the people of Korea” 323. Douglas MacArthur. Typed statement, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, United Nations Command letterhead, September 29, 1950, signed at the conclusion in fountain pen. A typescript of the address given by MacArthur upon recapturing Seoul from North Korea and restoring the government of Syngman Rhee. In part: “By the grace of a merciful providence, our forces fighting under the standard of the greatest hope and inspiration of mankind, the United Nations, have liberated this ancient capital city of Korea. It has been freed from the despotism of Communist rule and its citizens once more have the opportunity to live under that immutable concept of life which holds invincibly to the primacy of individual liberty and personal dignity…In behalf of the United Nations Command, I am happy to restore to you, Mr. President, the seat of your government that from it you may the better fulfill your constitutional responsibilities. It is my fervent hope that…from the travail of the past there may emerge a new and hopeful dawn for the people of Korea.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 12.5 x 14.75. In fine condition. Despite the optimistic rhetoric of this statement, the Korean War raged on for three more years before the Korean Demilitarized Zone was established along the 38th parallel. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Massachusetts militia appointments issued to participants of the French and Indian War and the American Revolution

324. Minutemen. Superb collection of eight partly-printed DSs

signed by four different royal governors of Massachusetts, all concerning the service of Pembroke militiamen Thomas Turner and his son, Thomas Turner, Jr., dated between 1756 and 1772. The archive is comprised of four military commissions and two coroner appointments issued to the elder Turner, and two military commissions issued to his son, as follows: Partly-printed DS, signed “W. Shirley” as governor of Massachusetts, two pages, 8.25 x 12, September 14, 1756, appointing Turner as “Coroner of the County of Plymouth.” Partly-printed DS, signed “T. Pownall” as governor of Massachusetts, one page, 16.25 x 12.75, April 29, 1760, appointing Turner as an ensign “in the first military company of Foot in the Town of Pembroke, under the Command of Captain John Ford in the Second Regiment of Militia in the County of Plymouth whereof Thomas Clap Esq. is Colonel.” Also countersigned by Andrew Oliver as provincial secretary. Partly-printed DS, signed “Fra. Bernard” as governor of Massachusetts, two pages, 8.25 x 12, January 28, 1762, appointing Turner as “Coroner of the County of Plymouth.” Partly-printed DS, signed “Fra. Bernard” as governor of Massachusetts, one page, 16.25 x 12.75, February 20, 1762, appointing Turner as a “Lieutenant of the first foot company in Pembroke.” Also countersigned by Andrew Oliver as provincial secretary.

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Partly-printed DS, signed “Fra. Bernard” as governor of Massachusetts, one page, 16.25 x 12.75, October 4, 1764, appointing Turner as “Captain of the first Military Company of Foot in the Town of Pembroke.” Partly-printed DS, signed “Fra. Bernard” as governor of Massachusetts, one page, 16.25 x 12.75, October 7, 1767, appointing Turner as “Captain of the first Military Company of Foot in the Town of Pembroke.” The military commissions issued to Turner, Jr., include: Partly-printed DS, signed “Fra. Bernard” as governor of Massachusetts, one page, 16.5 x 13, October 20, 1767, appointing Turner, Jr., as “Captain of the first Military Company of Foot in the Town of Pembroke.” Partly-printed DS, signed “T. Hutchinson” as governor of Massachusetts, one page, 18.5 x 17, appointing Turner, Jr., as “Captain of the first Military Company of Foot in the Town of Pembroke.” All documents are mounted to boards. In overall good condition, with complete separations to intersecting folds, heavy overall toning and dampstaining, tears, and several instances of significant paper loss. The elder Turner served as a captain of the Pembroke militia during the French and Indian War and likely marched with Amherst in the capture of Montreal in 1760. At the outbreak of the American Revolution, Turner’s son, by then also a militia captain, led his men on the Lexington Alarm of April 19, 1775. Turner, Jr. also served at First and Second Saratoga. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

“Given on board the Victory at Sea the 12th July 1804” 325. Horatio Nelson. Manuscript DS, signed “Nelson & Bronte,” one page, 4.5 x 3, July 12, 1804. The conclusion of a larger document, reading, “Given on board the Victory at Sea the 12th July 1804,” boldly signed below by Nelson. Matted and framed to an overall size of 9.5 x 7.75. In very good condition, with scattered foxing and soiling. This document was issued by Lord Nelson from the HMS Victory, his 104-gun flagship, while participating in the blockade of the English Channel to prevent Napoleon from invading Great Britain. An exceptional item directly associated with his famous ship. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

The future WWII hero’s report card 326. George S. Patton. Scarce

and early unsigned partially printed Classical School for Boys report card, 5 x 8.25, for the term ending December 23, 1898, and issued to George S. Patton. The report covers young 13-year-old Patton’s grades. In full: “Times Absent 1. Times Late 0. Times Dismissed 0.” There are two numerical grades for each subject: “Arithmetic 73/96. Geography 91/93. Grammar 75/65. History 88/82. Latin 90/82. Penmanship 85/90. Reading 84/90. Spelling 85/100. Deportment 100 [Recitation].” Signed at the conclusion by the school principal. Accompanied by an unrelated envelope in Patton’s hand, sent to his mother with the famed general incorporating his signature into the address: “Mrs. Geo. S Patton, San Gabriel, Los Angeles Co., California.” In fine condition, with some wrinkling and light toning. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Rare 1925 Pershing ‘Domain of Neptunus Rex’ Shellback certificate 327. John J. Pershing. Color-

ful partly-printed DS, one page, 28 x 17, November 27, 1925. A rare Shellback certificate issued to William Lavoie, in part: “To all sailors wherever ye may be, and to all Mermaids, Whales, Sea Serpents, Porpoises, Sharks, Dolphins, Eels, Skates, Suckers, Crabs, Lobsters and all other Living Things of the Sea, Greetings. Know ye that on this 27th day of November 1925, in latitude 00000 and Longitude 81˚ 10′ W, there appeared within Our Royal Domain the USS Denver bound southward for the Equator and South American ports. Be it remembered…William Lavoie…having been found worthy to be numbered as one of our Trusty Shellbacks has been duly initiated into the Solemn Mysteries of the Ancient Order of Deep.” Signed by “Davey Jones” and “Neptunus Rex” in type and in fountain pen by Pershing in the center. The gold seal and ribbon affixed to the lower left remain intact. Rolled and in very good condition, with significant foxing and staining to edges. These certificates were awarded in the US Navy when a crew member passed over the equator for the first time. Between November 1925 and June 1926, the USS Denver carried dignitaries between the United States and South America, where they attempted to resolve a territorial dispute between Chile and Peru. Pershing was the first arbitrator, appointed by President Coolidge in 1925, but he was unsuccessful in breaking the deadlock between countries. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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328. Revolutionary War. Revolu-

tionary War–dated manuscript muster roll, signed “Thos. Converse Capt. Comdg.,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 13, December 18, 1780. A document for the 7th Connecticut Regiment, listing the names of the soldiers in each company and adding up totals of rum and wine rations. Confirmation of receiving this document is penned on the reverse by the quartermaster, signed “Samuel Handy, QM Sergt,” in part: “Rec’d on this Return…Wine and…Rum for Each Non Commissioned officer and private for which they are to pay the stated price.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and expected document wear. Captain Thomas Converse was present at Valley Forge during the devastating winter of 1777–1778. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

330. William T. Sherman. ALS signed “W. T. Sherman, General,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, Headquarters Army of the United States letterhead, April 22, 1876. Letter regarding a dinner being arranged by financier J. Pierpont Morgan, Elliot C. Cowden, and others. In part: “Since receiving your kind invitation to the Annual Banquet of the Chamber of Commerce at Delmonico’s May 4, I have been to St. Louis and Chicago which will explain the cause of my silence. I appreciate the honor of the invitation, but owing to the many calls by the Centennial of Philadelphia all in May, I fear I will not be able to be present at New York on the 4th.” Beautifully cloth-matted and framed with an engraved portrait and plaque to an overall size of 21 x 23.5, with a window in the backing so that the reverse can be seen. At the Chamber of Commerce dinner, Morgan and Cowden were unanimously elected as chairmen of the Finance & Currency and Executive Committees, respectively, for the following year. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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329. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. Mexican

general and politician (1794–1876) best known in the US for his role in the MexicanAmerican War and the slaughter of scores of Americans at the Alamo. Scarce ink signature, “Ant. Lopez de Santa Anna,” on an offwhite 4 x 2.75 slip. Handsomely suede-matted and framed with a portrait of the general to an overall size of 9.5 x 14. In very good condition, with intersecting folds passing through the signature (partial separations repaired on the reverse) and overall creases. Originally sold by Charles Hamilton, with his certificate of authenticity and wax seal affixed to reverse of frame. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Fearing Confederate sabotage after a deadly arsenal explosion, the Union must “guard against malicious or accidental destruction by fire” 331. Edwin M. Stanton. Civil War–dated

ALS signed “Edwin M. Stanton, Sec. of War,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, War Department letterhead, September 18, 1862. Letter to Brigadier General J. W. Ripley. In part: “You will give immediate and strict instructions to the officer in charge at all the arsenals, armories, and magazines of the United States to guard against malicious or accidental destruction by fire. There is reason to believe that there is an organized design on foot for their description. Please acknowledge the receipt of this order.” Fragile toned horizontal folds with partial edge separations, otherwise fine condition. Stanton penned this letter the day after the Allegheny Arsenal explosion, which killed 78 people—the single largest civilian disaster during the war. The cause of the explosion was never determined, but theories ranged from a stray spark from a horseshoe setting loose gunpowder ablaze to Confederate sabotage—thus Stanton’s vague warning of “malicious or accidental destruction.” The tragedy was largely overshadowed, however, as it occurred on the same day as the Battle of Antietam. A fascinating letter from the aftermath and confusion of a tragic day. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

333. Harry S. Truman. DS as president,

one page, 8 x 10.5, no date. President Truman awards Colonel Michael Ivanovitch Sheremet the Legion of Merit for “his coordination of staff planning and skilled analysis of the enemy capabilities during the final drive of the 96th Corps towards its junction with American troops…Colonel Sheremet’s services were of great merit and helped hasten the final defeat of the German forces.” In fine condition, with pencil notations to top portion. Accompanied by the Legion of Merit certificate issued to Sheremet, dated May 22, 1946, signed by the secretary of war and the adjutant general. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

From the Red Baron himself 332. Manfred von Richthofen. Exceptional display featuring two inch-long oval lockets, one containing a small swatch of fabric from the plane von Richthofen was flying at the time he was killed, and the other containing several short strands of his hair. Handsomely double-matted and framed together with three engraved plaques and two photos to an overall size of 14 x 21. In fine condition. Accompanied by photocopied provenance material from noted autograph dealer Charles Hamilton, including a letter stating that the fabric was “cut from the plane by Bill Barbour, Battery B, 51 Artillery, C. A. C., France, June 10th, 1918”; and a letter by Hamilton stating: “the crewcut hair attached herewith was removed by me from a locket…and is an original lock of hair of German World War I ace Baron Manfred von Richthofen presented by him to a cousin.” A scarce highly desirable pairing from the most notorious fighter pilot of all time. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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334. Georgy Zhukov. Soviet

general (1896– 1974) who led the defeat of the Germans at Stalingrad and the entry into Berlin during World War II. Partly-printed DS in Cyrillic, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 11.75, December 26, 1952. Zhukov certifies a military attestation by Colonel Barski Petr Michaelovich. In fine condition, with expected document wear. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

335. World War I. Nice collection of three items from notable World War I figures, including: American fighter ace Eddie Rickenbacker (FDC), French general Joseph Joffre (DS), and US Navy Admiral William S. Sims. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

WORLD WAR POSTERS

336. World War I: Americans All MB $200

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337. World War I: Lend the Way They Fight MB $200

338. World War I: The Greatest Mother in the World MB $200

339. World War I: They Thought We Couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Fight MB $200

342. World War II: Can All You Can MB $200

340. World War I: Americans All MB $200

343. World War II: Mail Call MB $200

341. World War II: Careless Talk MB $200

344. World War II: Our Food Is Fighting MB $200

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345. World War II: Buy War Bonds MB $200

348. World War II: Say Yes MB $200

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346. World War II: Now All Together

347. World War II: Save Your Quarters

349. World War II: Wanted Fighting Dollars

350. World War II: We Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Win Without Them

MB $200

351. Robert Anderson

352. Civil War

MB $200

354. Civil War

MB $200

360. Military MB $200

356. Iwo Jima: Joe Rosenthal

MB $200

358. Douglas MacArthur

MB $200

355. John C. Fremont

MB $200

357. Iwo Jima: Joe Rosenthal

353. Johnny Clem

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359. Military MB $200

361. Military MB $200

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aviation

Impressive collection of historic aviators and pioneers

363. Aviators. Collection of 14 framed items, primarily comprised of photos signed by famous aviators, including: Harry Richman (SP); Walter Hinton, James L. Breese, and Eugene S. Rhoads (SP); Ruth Bancroft Law (ANS); Dick Merrill (airmail cover); Douglas ‘Wrong Way’ Corrigan (SP); Clyde Pangborn (SP); Clarence Chamberlin (SP); Major Alfred Joseph Williams (SP); Chuck Yeager (SP); Frank Hawks (SP); Katherine Stinson (fabric); Amy Johnson and Jim Mollison (signatures); Elly Beinhorn (SP); and one other. All are attractively matted and framed to overall sizes ranging from 6 x 9 to 15 x 22. In overall very good to fine condition. An outstanding assemblage of aviation legends and innovators. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Lindbergh honored by Belgium a week after his historic flight 365. Charles Lindbergh.

364. Louis Bleriot. French engineer and aviator (1872–

1936) who made the first crossing of a large body of water in a heavier-than-air craft when he flew across the English Channel in 1909. Uncommon 5.25 x 3.25 French postcard photo of Bleriot examining his monoplane, neatly signed in black ink, “L. Bleriot.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 10 x 8. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Exceptional matte-finish 5 x 8.5 full-length photo of Lindbergh with Prince Leopold III of Belgium shortly after his famous transatlantic flight, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Georges Champroux, Charles A. Lindbergh.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 10.5 x 14. In fine condition. Within a week of completing his famous New York to Paris flight on May 21, 1927, Lindbergh visited Brussels, where he was received by the Belgian royal family and decorated with the cross of knighthood in the Order of Leopold, which he can be seen wearing in this image. A remarkable photo from the immediate aftermath of his groundbreaking flight. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Carried on Hughes’s recordsetting flight around the world 366. Howard Hughes. Rare and desirable commemorative airmail postal cover, 9.5 x 4, carried by Hughes on his triumphant 1938 aroundthe-world flight, signed in fountain pen by Hughes, “Howard Hughes,” and his co-pilot, “Harry Connor.” The cover, issued in conjunction with the 1939 New York World’s Fair, bears several postage stamps, postmarks, and rubber stamps indicating the primary stops on the record-setting journey: Paris, Moscow, Omsk, Yakutsk, Fairbanks, Minneapolis, and the final destination, New York City. Also includes a fabric 12 x 8 American flag carried on the journey around the globe. Attractively matted and framed with a small descriptive plaque to an overall size of 19.25 x 24. In fine condition. In 1938, Hughes set a new around-the-world record of 3 days, 19 hours and 8 minutes. The flight took off on July 10 from an airfield on Long Island, New York, in a specially designed Lockheed 14N ‘Super Electra’ aircraft with a range of nearly 5,000 miles, making stops in the aforementioned cities, and establishing Hughes as a national hero. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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367. Wiley Post, Will Rogers, and Harold Gatty. Sig-

natures of Wiley Post (pencil), Will Rogers (pencil), and Harold Gatty (ink), on three individual slips. Attractively matted and framed together with two photos and an FDC honoring Post to an overall size of 16 x 18.5. In fine condition. On August 15, 1935, a private plane flown by Post and Rogers crashed just after take off, killing both passengers. Rogers had made a name for himself as one of the most well-known comedy entertainers of the era, and Post had achieved international fame when he, with Harold Gatty as navigator, set the record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe; Post would later make the flight again by himself, becoming the first to do so solo. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Iconic image of man’s first flight

368. Orville Wright. Desirable 6 x 4 cardstock photo of the Wright

Brothers’ first flight at Kitty Hawk, signed in the lower left in fountain pen. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 11.5 x 10. Portions of Wright’s signature very light but legible, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Amazing multi-signed airmail cover and fabric from the planes of Wright and Earhart 369. Orville Wright and Amelia Earhart. Scarce and exceptionally

desirable 6.5 x 3.5 airmail envelope with a stamped cachet honoring National Aviation Day, flown in an aerial parade on December 17, 1934, to commemorate the 31st anniversary of Orville Wright’s first flight in a power-driven airplane, signed in fountain pen by 14 pioneers of flight: “Orville Wright,” “Amelia Earhart,” “C. E. Rosendahl,” “Clyde Pangborn,” “A.C. Read,” “C. Kingsford-Smith,” “Hubert Wilkins,” “R. E. Byrd,” “Frank Hawks,” “Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker,” “Captain Edwin Musick,” “Roscoe Turner,” “Lincoln Ellsworth,” “Dick Merrill,” and “H. V. Wiley.” The cover is displayed with a brown fabric swatch from Earhart’s Lockheed Vega 5B, removed from the plane while undergoing restoration at the Smithsonian and sold on limited edition prints; and a lighter beige swatch clipped from a larger piece of fabric certified by the Wright Brothers’ friend and employee Harvey D. Geyer and Ivonetta Wright Miller, daughter of the Wrights’ elder brother Lorin, as being ‘used by Orville and Wilbur Wright on 17 December 1903 at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.’ These are matted and framed together with two photos and an engraved plaque to an overall size of 24.5 x 23. In fine condition. An absolutely spectacular combination of signed and flown materials from the greatest names in the history of flight. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Letter to the National Aeronautic Association, presented with a flown swatch of the Wright Flyer 370. Orville Wright. TLS, one page, 6.5 x 5.5, personal letterhead, May 21, 1929. Letter to Luke Christopher, secretary of the National Aeronautic Association Contest Committee. In part: “I am returning herewith the complete file of the correspondence between the National Glider Association and the National Aeronautic Association…I thank you for sending it.” Beautifully matted and framed against a 22.5 x 18 photo of the first flight, along with a small swatch of fabric from the original Wright flyer, flown on December 17, 1903, to an overall size of 26 x 22. In fine condition. An excellent pairing of a boldly signed Wright letter with aviation content and a relic from the Wright Flyer itself, combined to make an impressive presentation display. Oversized. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Rare 1908 photo of Wright at Camp d’Auvours 371. Wilbur Wright. Extremely scarce matte-finish 5.5 x 3.5 photo of Wilbur Wright, Paul Tissandier, Hart O. Berg, Leon Bollee, and other observers, at the Camp d’Auvours in October–November 1908, signed in black ink, “With my compliments, Wilbur Wright.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 11 x 8.5. Diagonal creases to the lower right corner (touching but hardly affecting the signature) and the end of the sentiment a few shades light due to irregular ink flow, otherwise fine condition. In the course of delivering his Wright Flyer to a French syndicate, Wilbur traveled to Camp d’Auvours near Le Mans to perform a series of flights that would prove his plane’s capabilities. During these test flights he repeatedly broke his own speed and endurance records, and was successfully able to win the contract for production. A rare image from these important demonstrations in the history of manned flight.Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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space Grissom reports an aircraft malfunction 375. Gus Grissom. DS, signed “Virgil I. Grissom,” one page both

sides, 8 x 11, May 21, 1962. A discrepancy report from Langley Air Force Base, with one section filled out by Grissom to report a malfunction, writing: “TACAN inoperative.” Several other pilots filled out and signed the additional sections on the sheet. Expected document wear and scattered staining, otherwise fine condition. ‘TACAN’ stands for ‘tactical air navigation system,’ and was used by military aircraft to provide information on the bearing and distance to a ground or ship-borne station. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“Lift off of Gemini IV, 3 June ’65” 376. Edward H. White II. Rare color glossy 8 x 10 ‘red-numbered’

NASA photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To: Joe & Lane—Lift off of Gemini IV, 3 June ’65, Edward White II.” Mild surface creases and ripples, toned adhesive remnants to extreme bottom edge, a tiny speck of surface loss near the bottom of the image, and the right edge slightly trimmed, otherwise fine condition; any flaws are generally superficial and do not detract from the fantastic image and bold autograph. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. This image wonderfully captures the dramatic liftoff of the Titan II launch vehicle that sent White and James McDivitt into orbit for the first multi-day space flight by the United States. The historic mission saw the first spacewalk performed by an American astronaut, a feat accomplished by White on the same day of the launch. White is one of the scarcest early astronaut autographs and ‘red-numbered’ NASA photos are among the most sought-after formats. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Rare uncanceled fully signed Apollo 11 cover

378. Apollo 11. Highly desirable uncanceled postal cover with a cachet featuring the Apollo 11 mission insignia, signed in blue felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. Given the signature styles and writing instruments, this was likely part of the same group of covers that the insurance covers originated from. In fine condition. Accompanied by an Apollo 11 mission profile card. Rarely seen in this stampless and uncanceled format. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

Unusual lunar image signed by the full crew 379. Apollo 11. Official color glossy

10 x 8 NASA photo of the moon, signed in blue and black felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. The reverse is watermarked “A Kodak Paper,” dating the photo’s production to the Apollo era. In fine condition, with a paperclip impression to the top and Collins’s signature a few shades light. An uncommon image to find signed by the entire Apollo 11 crew. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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380.

Apollo 11. Collection of three vintage official color glossy NASA photos from the Apollo 11 mission, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, including: a ‘red-numbered’ photo of Buzz Aldrin deploying the Passive Seismic Experiment Package, featuring a blue printed caption on the reverse and “A Kodak Paper” watermarks; a ‘red-numbered’ photo of the American flag on the lunar surface, featuring a blue printed caption on the reverse and “A Kodak Paper” watermarks; and a photo of Aldrin’s egress from the Lunar Module, featuring a blue printed caption on the reverse. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

381. Apollo 11: Armstrong and Aldrin. Official

color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 11 crew in their white space suits, signed in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin; also bears an autopen signature of Michael Collins. In fine condition, with a paperclip impression at the top. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Uninscribed official NASA portrait of the first man on the moon 382. Neil Armstrong. Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong posing

in his white space suit against a lunar background, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple trivial bends and Armstrong’s signature light, but still legible. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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384. Neil Armstrong. Unusual color glossy 5 x 3.5 candid photo 383. Neil Armstrong. Color glossy 7.5 x 9.25 photo of Armstrong

posing in his white space suit against a lunar background, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Jim—Neil Armstrong.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 14 x 17. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

of a television screen showing Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walking on the moon, signed in black felt tip by Armstrong. Photo also bears two postal cancellations, one July 20, 1969, moon landing and one September 9, 1969, Washington, DC, as well as a first man on the moon postage stamp. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Armstrong and Schirra partner with entertainers and politicians to honor Eisenhower 385. Neil Armstrong. Program for a gala event to benefit the

Eisenhower Medical Center, held at the Waldorf-Astoria on January 27, 1970, 7.25 x 10, two pages, signed on the front cover in ballpoint and pencil by Neil Armstrong (ins), Wally Schirra, Ray Bolger, Bob Hope, Loretta Young, William C. Westmoreland, Lauris Norstad, Terence Cardinal Cooke, Mamie Doud Eisenhower, David Eisenhower, and Julie Nixon Eisenhower. In fine condition, with a small stain to the back cover. This fundraising dinner contributed toward the new Eisenhower Medical Center, which was built on 80 acres of land originally donated by Bob and Dolores Hope for the cause. An intriguing and unique assemblage of notable figures from many fields. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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On the “tenth anniversary of Apollo 11,” Armstrong writes, “Let us hope that progress over the next ten years with an operational Space Shuttle will be even more gratifying” 386. Neil Armstrong. TLS, one page, 7.75 x 7.25, no date but circa July 1979. A printed form letter sent to well-wishers on the tenth anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission. In part: “I very much appreciate the many letters I am receiving in conjunction with the tenth anniversary of Apollo 11. It’s very heartening to realize that so many people recall the event with so much enthusiasm…The continued progress in both manned and unmanned space flight over the past decade has been most heartening. Let us hope that progress over the next ten years with an operational Space Shuttle will be even more gratifying.” In fine condition, with creases to the lower right corner and trimmed edges. Accompanied by a sheet with two souvenir Apollo 11 patches affixed at the bottom, upon which the letter could be set for display. Superb content from the first man on the moon. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

The coveted Calle print, signed by the artist and his subject 387. Neil Armstrong. Limited edition 19 x 29 lithograph of Armstrong in

his flight suit prior to the Apollo 11 mission, numbered 419/1000, signed in pencil by Armstrong at the National Air and Space Museum in 1976. Also signed in pencil by the artist, Paul Calle, beneath his pre-printed signature. In very good condition, with scattered creases and dampstaining to the lower left. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Remarkable connection between pioneers of flight

388. Neil Armstrong. Exceptional pairing of a Lindbergh memorial

event program and photo of Armstrong in attendance: a program from the ‘Spirit of St. Louis’ fundraising dinner for the Charles A. Lindbergh Memorial Fund held at the Waldorf-Astoria on May 20, 1977, two pages, 6.75 x 9.75, signed on the front in ballpoint by Neil Armstrong and James H. Doolittle; and a glossy 10 x 8 photo of Armstrong with Anne Morrow Lindbergh at the event, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “Best wishes—to Stephen…Neil Armstrong, Lindbergh Memorial Dinner, 20 May, 1977.” In overall fine condition. Armstrong and Doolittle were co-chairmen of the Charles A. Lindbergh Memorial Fund committee, and this dinner event—held on the 50th anniversary of Lindbergh’s legendary transatlantic flight—capped off a drive to raise $5 million as an endowment for the fund. A tremendous association between titans of flight. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Rare presentation for the Conquistadores del Cielo 389. Neil Armstrong and Jim McDivitt. Limited edition philatelic souvenir

presentation certificate, numbered 8/154, signed and inscribed in pencil, “Don— The S4-B gave us a great ride—Thanks! Neil Armstrong” and “Jim McDivitt.” The certificate bears a commemorative postage stamp affixed to the center, headed with the text: “Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the moon, July 1969, A. D., We came in peace for all mankind.” Small print at the bottom reads: “Presented to our fellow Conquistadores de Cielo, 1994.” In fine condition. Armstrong and McDivitt were both members of the Conquistadores del Cielo, an elite aviation club. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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390. Buzz Aldrin.

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “First lunar landing, Buzz Aldrin Apollo XI.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

393. Michael Collins. Official

color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Collins in his white space suit, signed in black felt tip. In very good condition, with a noticeable central vertical crease extending from the top edge to the collar area of the space suit. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.… (MB $200)

394. Alan Bean. Nice collection of five items: an Apollo 12 launch

391. Buzz Aldrin. Scarce vintage unsigned official color glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of Buzz Aldrin on the lunar surface, with Neil Armstrong reflected in his visor, featuring a blue printed caption on the reverse and “A Kodak Paper” watermarks. In fine condition. This is one of the most iconic images of the 20th century and far and away the most sought-after and valuable unsigned NASA photograph ever produced. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

day postal cover with a cachet honoring the mission, signed in black ink, “Alan L. Bean”; a commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Apollo 12 recovery, signed in blue ballpoint, “Alan L. Bean, XII”; an official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Bean in his white space suit, bearing a first day postal cancellation, signed in black ink, “Alan L. Bean”; an official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of an Apollo 12 EVA, bearing a first day postal cancellation, signed in black ink, “Alan L. Bean”; and a printed souvenir of the international treaty entitled “Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space,” bearing a first day postal cancellation, signed in black felt tip, “Alan L. Bean.” In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

395. Apollo 13. Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the Apollo 13 mission, signed in felt tip and ballpoint by Jack Swigert, Ken Mattingly, James Lovell, and Fred Haise. In fine condition. Mattingly was slated to be the CMP on the mission, but was replaced by Jack Swigert at the last minute due to a measles scare. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“Carried to the lunar surface aboard the Lunar Module Falcon”—from the commander’s personal collection 396. Apollo 15. Uncommon Apollo 15 postal cover, 6.5 x 3.75, numbered 298 of 300, carried to the lunar surface aboard the Falcon, signed in the lower left corner by crew members Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin. In fine condition. This particular cover comes from astronaut Dave Scott’s personal collection, and retains its original informational card insert. Accompanied by a one-page typed notarized certification, signed “Alfred M. Worden,” “David R. Scott,” and “James B. Irwin.” The provenance reads in part: “Postal covers were carried aboard the Apollo 15 Mission, which postal covers were stamped and postmarked at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on the date of the launch, July 26, 1971, and carried aboard the Apollo 15 Spacecraft during the entire term of the Mission, to include landing on the moon and were returned to the Earth at the termination of the Mission on August 7, 1971…The postal covers were in the possession of one or more of the undersigned until 1972, at which time they were deposited with the United States Government…The undersigned have this date inspected Postal Cover No. 212, bearing NASA Serial No. 298, and aver, affirm and certify that said Postal Cover is a cover which was carried aboard the United States Lunar Mission—Apollo 15.” All three crew members have also added their initials to a small correction in the text. Also included is a two-page letter of authenticity signed by Dave Scott, which reads, in part: “I hereby certify that the postal cover No. 298 included with this letter was carried to the lunar surface aboard the Lunar Module Falcon.” Scott goes on to recall the history of these covers and their eventual return to the Apollo 15 crew. In fine condition. As was common practice on Apollo missions, postal covers and medallions were carried aboard the spacecraft as mementoes. Because of the increased mass of equipment to be carried by the Apollo 15 lunar module (including the Lunar Rover), the number of medallions was halved and 400 postal covers were carried instead. The covers were provided by a German stamp dealer, who would retain 100 (not to be sold on the open market), and 300 would be divided among the crew (a fee was also offered, but eventually declined). Several months after the mission, the German stamp dealer advertised his 100 covers for sale. When the situation came to NASA’s attention, NASA impounded all of the crew’s covers, which were then deposited in the National Archives. In February 1983, the crew brought legal action against NASA for return of the covers. A settlement was reached quickly and on July 19, 1983, NASA returned the covers to the crew in a private meeting at the National Archives. During the settlement, the crew signed a notarized letter of provenance for each cover. The legal document is, of course, specific in its detail, noting that the postal covers “were carried aboard the Apollo 15 Mission…and carried aboard the Apollo 15 Spacecraft during the entire term of the Mission to include…the moon, and were returned to the Earth at the termination of the Mission on August 7, 1971.” The trail of the offered cover is a piece of space collectible legend, with provenance that tells the story in great detail. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

397. Apollo 15. Yugoslavian commemorative cover with a cachet honoring Apollo 15 and the first lunar rover mission, signed in black felt tip by Dave Scott, Jim Irwin, and Al Worden. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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398. Apollo 15. Three 11 x 8.5 lithographs of images from the Apollo 15 mission, all bearing ‘first day’ postal cancellations, including: one of

Irwin walking away from the rover, signed in black felt tip, “Jim Irwin, Apollo 15”; one of the Lunar Module, signed in black felt tip, “Dave Scott, Apollo XV”; and one of an astronaut near the rover, signed in black felt tip, “Dave Scott, GT-9, A9, A15.” Light corner tip dings, a couple small pencil notations to borders, and irregular adhesion to the Irwin signature and one Scott signature, otherwise overall fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“This flag was carried to South Pole, January, 1970. It was also flown in lunar orbit for 6 days, Apollo 15, July ’71”

399. Dave Scott. Flown fabric American flag, 5.5 x 4, carried to the South Pole in 1970 and flown to lunar orbit during the Apollo 15 mission. Flag is signed on three white stripes in blue ink, “Dave Scott Apollo 15 CDR, This flag was carried to South Pole, January, 1970. It was also flown in lunar orbit for 6 days, Apollo 15, July ’71.” Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Dave Scott stating, in part: “I hereby certify that the United States flag included with this letter…is from my personal collection and was carried to the South Pole, Antarctica…and then flown in lunar orbit for six days aboard the CSM Endeavour during Apollo 15…I was a member of the NASA contingent of six on an official visit to Antarctica from 9 through 15 January 1970…Throughout the journey, I carried the attached United States flag in the pocket of my parka as a symbol of exploration…This South Pole/Apollo 15 US flag has been in my personal collection since returning to Earth.” In fine condition. Flags carried on any Apollo mission are highly desirable, with this particular flag making an extra trip to the rugged environs of the Antarctic. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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400. Dave Scott.

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Scott using a camera during his EVA, signed in blue felt tip, “Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

401. John Young. Col-

or satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Young on the moon with the Lunar Module and American flag, signed in silver ink, “John Young, 9th Man on the Moon, Apollo 16.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

404. Project Apollo. A fine set of 20 solid sterling silver com-

memorative medals struck by the Franklin Mint from silver containing a small amount of metal carried aboard Apollo 13, housed in their original display card and presentation folder. The medallions measure approximately 1.25˝ in diameter and depict the various stages of a lunar mission, from launch to recovery, on the front; all have the same lunar design on the reverse. In overall fine condition, with some light tarnishing. Accompanied by the Franklin Mint letter that originally accompanied the set, and a letter of provenance signed by astronaut Bill Pogue, certifying that the set originates from his personal collection. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

402. Gene Cernan. Three color photos, measuring 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in blue felt tip or silver ink by Cernan. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

403. Gene Cernan. Impres-

sive color satinfinish 20 x 16 photo of the Apollo 17 launch, signed in black felt tip, “Gene Cernan, ‘Last Man on the Moon,’ Final Lunar Apollo Mission, December 7, 1972.” Rolled and in fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.… (MB $200)

405. Gemini. Collection of eight covers with cachets honoring various Gemini missions, each signed in felt tip or ballpoint by one or more astronauts, including: Gene Cernan and Tom Stafford; James Lovell and Frank Borman; Dave Scott; James McDivitt; Frank Borman; Gene Cernan (2); and Tom Stafford. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Seven moonwalkers, including the coveted, uninscribed Armstrong white space suit litho

406. Moonwalkers. Collection of seven color photos of various moonwalkers, including two from Apollo 11, all measuring 8 x 10 or 10 x 8, each signed in felt tip by the astronaut pictured. Signers are: Neil Armstrong (NASA lithograph, accompanied by a letter of transmittal from Cardwell International signed by his assistant), Buzz Aldrin (glossy photo), Gene Cernan (satin-finish photo), Charlie Duke (satin-finish photo), Edgar Mitchell (satin-finish photo), Alan Bean (satin-finish photo), and Charles Conrad (glossy photo). In overall fine condition, with a paperclip impression and surface nick to the top of the Armstrong lithograph; Armstrong’s signature is bolder than often seen. An exemplary instant collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

Exquisite 1982 ‘Gathering of Eagles’ print, featuring Armstrong, Yeager, and Tibbets 407. Gathering of Eagles. Exceptional color limited edition 25.5 x 24.5 print entitled ‘Great Moments in Aviation History,’ numbered 829/1100, signed in pencil by 15 important figures in the history of American flight: Neil Armstrong, George A. Vaughn, Jr., Leigh Wade, James H. Doolittle, Curtis E. LeMay, George Gay, Joe Foss, John W. Mitchell, Charles E. Yeager, Gail S. Halverson, Paul W. Tibbets, Frances S. Gabreski, Pete Knight, Michael J. Novosel, and Robin Olds, and also signed by the artist, William J. Reynolds. In fine condition. Accompanied by the associated hardcover book containing brief biographies of the signers. This print was produced in conjunction with the the first ‘Gathering of Eagles’ event held in 1982 at the Air Command and Staff College to promote the study of aviation history and pioneers of flight; it has remained in the private collection of one of the students responsible for developing the program ever since. Although the program’s success turned it into an annual event with new prints issued on each occasion, the 1982 edition was the only to be signed by Armstrong. A scarce and sought-after piece signed by some of the most important space and aviation pioneers in history. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300) 118 | November 12, 2014 | SPACE

Rare portrait of the tragic Project Gemini astronaut 408. Charlie Bassett. United States Air

Force test pilot (1931– 1966) selected as a NASA astronaut in 1963 and assigned to the crew of Gemini 9 with Elliot See; Bassett and See were killed on February 28, 1966, when their T-38 trainer jet crashed into McDonnell Aircraft Building 101. Rare official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Bassett in formal attire, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Louis Puzara, with my best wishes, Charlie Bassett.” Moderate contrast to the inscription and signature against his dark suit, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

409. Gemini 5, 6, and 11. Collection of four cov-

ers with cachets honoring various Gemini missions and recoveries, signed in blue and black ballpoint by the participants, including: Gemini 5, signed by Gordon Cooper and Charles Conrad; Gemini 6 recovery, signed by Wally Schirra, Thomas Stafford, and four officers of the recovery ship; Gemini 11, signed by Dick Gordon and Charles Conrad; and Gemini 11 recovery, signed by Gordon, Conrad, and three members of the recovery team. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

410.

411. Yuri Gagarin.

Signed book in Russian, 1961. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.25 x 8, 173 pages. Signed on the first free end page in blue ballpoint in Cyrillic by Gagarin, with an additional signature or inscription in another hand above. In fine condition, with various creases and small tears to dust jacket. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

412. Christa McAuliffe. Mailing envelope, 6.5 x 3.5, signed along

the bottom in black felt tip, “S. Christa McAuliffe,” to which was later added a stamped Goddard Space Flight Center 51-L Launch cachet, a January 28, 1986, Greenbelt, North Carolina postal cancellation, and two Apollo-Soyuz postage stamps. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Space Exploration.

Collection of ten FDCs from the 1991 ‘Space Exploration’ series, all featuring 22-karat gold replicas of the stamps set against a red velvet backing. The series honors the exploration of all nine planets and the moon, including: Mercury (Mariner 10), Venus (Mariner 2), Earth (Landsat), Moon (Lunar Orbiter), Mars (Viking Orbiter), Jupiter (Pioneer 11), Saturn (Voyager 2), Uranus (Voyager 2), Neptune (Voyager 2), and Pluto (not yet explored). In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

413. Robert McCall. Wonderful collection of five items: a hardcover edition of The Art of Robert McCall, signed on the first free end page in black felt tip, adding a large and fantastic sketch of an outer space scene; an impressive color sketch on an FDC with a cachet honoring McCall’s mural at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, signed in black felt tip; and three 8 x 10.5 philatelic souvenir sheets featuring affixed blocks of stamps designed by McCall, each featuring a different space-themed sketch, all signed in black felt tip. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Amazing 1952 “3rd Stage Satellite Vehicle” concept, sketched by the spaceflight visionary

414. Wernher Von Braun. Extraordinary pencil sketch of a “3rd Stage Satellite Vehicle (landed),” drawn by von Braun on a gridded 11 x 8.5 sheet of drafting paper, signed at the bottom in black felt tip, “Wernher von Braun, 1952.” The detailed schematic shows a full-length side view of the ship, labeling the “cargo room” and “seating plan (during glide),” with cutaway diagrams of the “seating plan (during ascent),” “instrument compartment,” “power plant instrum.,” and “flight instruments,” and a view “seen from above,” with the “canopy” and “loading hatch” labeled. Overall creases and wrinkling, and light toning, otherwise fine condition. Von Braun had helped to organize the First Symposium on Space Flight in New York, out of which arose Collier’s magazine series entitled ‘Man Will Conquer Space Soon,’ a series spanning eight issues. The series detailed von Braun’s plans for manned spaceflight and included articles by the foremost notables of the day with exceptional color illustrations. Von Braun prepared drawings such as this “3rd Stage Satellite Vehicle” as models for the magazine’s artists to ensure that the final illustrations would be scientifically accurate. This stellar drawing is an outstanding depiction of the soon-to-come space age by one of its central figures—a stunning piece. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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space artifacts

415. Apollo 11. A flown .5 x .5 swatch of Kapton foil from the Apollo 11

Command Module Columbia’s thermal protection subsystem. Affixed to an 8.5 x 11 informational presentation, hand signed by Ken Havekotte, stating that it was removed after splashdown by O. W. Nasse, who was assigned to the Apollo 11 post landing and safety recovery team. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Film “carried to the surface of the moon” from Conrad’s personal collection

416. Apollo 12 Flown Film. A flown .75 x .25 piece of film carried to the lunar surface on board Apollo 12. Film is taped by its edges to a 6.5 x 4 certificate signed by Richard W. Underwood, Supervisory Aerospace Technologist at the manned Spacecraft Center which reads, in part: “The attached film was carried on board Apollo 12 during its historic flight to the moon…It was carried to the surface of the moon by astronauts Charles Conrad and Alan Bean in the lunar module ‘Intrepid’ on November 19-20, 1969.” Certificate is also signed in blue ink, “From my personal collection Charles Conrad, Jr.,” and “Alan Bean.” In fine condition. An interesting item certified by both of the Apollo 12 moonwalkers. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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418. Skylab: Bill Pogue. Flown swatch of gray tape from the 417. Apollo 15. A graphite pencil “X” made with a pencil carried on board the Apollo 15 mission, written on a 5.75 x 3.75 card printed with the mission emblem and text reading, in part: “The affixed letter X…was made with a Silver Pencil (Serial Number SEB 12100081-301 S/N 1019) utilizing the original graphite that was carried aboard the Apollo 15 mission”; and an unflown 1.5 x 1.5 swatch of the material used to make the Lunar Rover High Gain Antenna, taken from the batch of material used for Apollo 15. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Skylab Space Station, affixed to a 5.5 x 3.5 certificate of authenticity signed by Skylab pilot Bill Pogue, who also initials the swatch itself. The certificate reads, in part: “I certify that this piece of tape initialed by me…is from the Skylab Space Station. The tape was used to seal our food ‘overcans.’ Each overcan was approximately 15˝ long and contained about ten flip-top cans. We saved all this tape and used it for a variety of jobs on Skylab. The tape was aboard Skylab from May 14, 1973 to February 8, 1974 over 100 million miles in space.” Double-matted and framed with an image of the space station to an overall size of 10 x 13. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

419. Space Shuttle External Tank Lower Strut Assembly. Piece of Space Shuttle External Tank Lower

Strut Assembly, 4 x 5.5, with black numbering to the front top reading, “[A]SSY 10754–0001–105, 2000340.” Also written on the lower metal half in red ink is “Class 3 Not For Flight.” Metal reverse has additional black numbering, “ASSY 10754-0 [indecipherable] 103, S/N 2000340, Made from, P/N 10176-00 [indecipherable] –001, S/N 2000116.” Attached by a clear plastic tie is an orange “Non-confirming material” tag which reads, “LRV–FES–VAB, PV6–311032–Z.” Accompanied by a copy of a 1996 NASA “Problem Report” document specifically mentioning this piece by part number “LRV–FES–VAB, PV6–311032–Z” and “S/N 2000340,” and consequently instructing, “Part to be used for training or engineer evaluation.” This piece comprised part of the linkage that connected the Space Shuttle’s large External Tank (which stored liquid propellant for the Space Shuttle main engine) with one of the two Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs). During flight, the linkage was severed and the SRBs jettisoned after they expended their solid propellant. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 122 | November 12, 2014 | SPACE ARTIFACTS

420. Space Shuttle Columbia Orbiter 102 Inboard Aft Insulator. Space Shuttle Orbiter 102 Inboard Aft

Insulator, measuring 11 x 2.5, and .5˝ deep. “Unserviceable (Reparable) Tag” reads “Part no. V070–197118–001, INBD AFT Insulator, S/N 002, removed from OV102.” This insulator was installed and deintegrated from Space Shuttle Columbia. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

421. STS-41-C Flown MST Tool. Flown Module Servicing Tool (MST) carried aboard the STS-41-C mission. The L-shaped tool measures 4˝ long, with a hex key on one end and blue bracket with a circular ring on the other. Engraved on the body are identifiers reading: “GSFC, 6925/1, No. 2.” Attached is the GSFC Satellite Servicing Project Property Action Control tag, reading: “Item Name: Screwdriver Attachment—Allen Drive. Serial No. 02. Part No. 6925/1. Flight? Yes. Date Stored: 7/15/87.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

422. Space Shuttle Illuminating Panel. Space shuttle illuminating panel, mea-

suring 10 x 6, with five rectangular openings for 19 circuit breaker push-pull knobs. This panel would be located at an overhead position behind the commander’s seat on the Space Shuttle flight deck. The panel has three ESS (Equipment Support Section) groups—1BC, 2CA, and 3AB, in A, B, C, D, and E rows, with actual circuit breaker wording in white which includes caution and warning, cryogenics systems and tanks, plus one titled, “GPC (General Purpose Computer) Status.” An ID stencilled on the reverse reads, “Panel Illuminated…Ser. No. 33523327164AA1C, Oct. 1977.” If the proper low voltage is supplied (5 volts max) via the correct power fitting, there is a good chance that this panel will indeed illuminate. Accompanied by six sheets from the Shuttle Flight Operations Manual (Vol. 13, Displays and Controls) describing full details of the panel in a column/row format and an illustration showing this panel and its relative location on the flight deck. An additional page shows the layered make-up of a Space Shuttle illuminated panel, being a metal base panel, lamps for back-lighting at equal spacing intervals, a plastic overlay, and the gray and white paint formats. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

423. Thermal Blanket. Available to US bidders only. TCS (Thermal Control System) blanket removed from the Space Shuttle Discovery while undergoing external airlock modifications. The blanket measures 11 x 9.5 and is labeled “V568-362004-001, OCN BG 0564,” with a barcode reading “V10999.” The word “Scrap” is stenciled several times on both sides and a KSC non-conforming material tag is also attached to the blanket. In fine condition. Accompanied by documentation regarding the blanket. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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425. Buzz Aldrin MB $200

426. Bill Anders MB $200

427. Apollo 10: Stafford and Cernan

428. Apollo 12 MB $200

MB $200

429. Apollo 16

430. Alan Bean

432. Alan Bean

433. Gene Cernan

434. Charles Conrad

435. Charles Conrad

436. Charlie Duke

437. Charlie Duke

438. Gemini 10

439. Gemini 12

MB $200

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431. Alan Bean

MB $200

440. Jim Irwin

441. Jim Irwin

444. Harrison Schmitt

445. Dave Scott

MB $200

446. Alan Shepard

MB $200

448. Skylab II

MB $200

449. Space Shuttle

MB $200

452. STS-33 MB $200

443. Edgar Mitchell MB $200

447. Shuttle Group 10 MB $200

450. STS 51-D

MB $200

451. STS-100/104 MB $200

442. Robert Lawrence

MB $200

453. STS-91 MIR MB $200

454. Jack Swigert MB $200

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art

The enigmatic artist’s beautiful French countryside

460. Balthus. Esteemed but controversial Polish-French modern artist (1908–2001). Rare and exceptional unsigned ink sketch of a church in the small village of Moutonne near Orgelet, Franche-Comté, with the massive stone ‘castle’ from the same village in the foreground, expertly drawn by Balthus on an off-white 8.25 x 10 sheet. Inscribed at the top to his friend Pierre Beres in French (translated): “My friend, I’m surprised to have not heard from you for quite some time.” In fine condition, with uniform toning and a small tear to the lower left, just below the tree. This magnificent piece was exhibited at the Balthus exhibition held at Musée Gustave Courbet in Ornans from July to September 1992. RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Rare letter penned a year after the 1913 Armory Show 461. Constantin Brancusi.

Pioneering Romanian sculptor (1876–1957) whose art emphasizes clean geometrical lines that balance forms inherent in his materials with the symbolic allusions of representational art. ALS in Romanian, signed “C. Brancusi,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 7.75, July 3, 1914. Letter to his uncles, Vasile and Petrica. Brancusi describes his new flat in Paris and recalls a disappointing visit to Bucharest where he encountered an old friend who refused to even acknowledge him, although he had once helped him sell a statue. He continues to report on other aspects of his life and how dearly he misses his home country. Intersecting folds (vertical fold passing through a first letter of the signature), uniform toning, and partial separations to adjoining folds, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in his own hand, incorporating his full name in the return address area on the flap, “Constantin Brancusi.” This letter represents an important time and place in Brancusi’s life—after studying at the Bucharest School of Fine Arts, he moved to Paris in 1903 and became involved with the growing community of artists and intellectuals, including a brief period of employment at Auguste Rodin’s workshop. By the time of this letter, Brancusi had refined his revolutionary style and his work had garnered international acclaim—thanks, in part, to his inclusion in the famous 1913 Armory Show, the first modern art exhibition in the United States. A rare and lengthy letter by this immensely influential modern sculptor. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

The renowned female Impressionist writes her biographer 462. Mary Cassatt. ALS in French, one page on a 4.5 x 5.5 French ‘Carte Pneumatique,’ postmarked June 1, 1917. Letter to her biographer, the critic Achille Segard, in full (translated): “I have found your card when I arrived last night and I hasten to tell you how happy I will be to see you. I will remain for a very little time in Paris, as I am eager to show at Beaufresne and finally work. If you could come soon, please let me know the hour.” In fine condition. In 1913, Segard published the monograph Mary Cassatt: Peintre des Enfants et des Meres. The Chateau de Beaufresne was Cassatt’s country estate, which she had purchased in 1893. An outstanding letter with a fine artistic association. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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The Old West painter seeks a new market 463. George Catlin.

American artist, author, and traveler (1796–1872) best known for his Indian Gallery, a monumental collection of paintings documenting the quickly vanishing customs, costumes, and cultures of various Native American peoples in their natural environment. ALS signed “G. C.,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, no date, but circa 1840. Letter to an unidentified gentleman. In part: “Returning too late from Preston I could not reach your house on Sunday evening & my avocations since have been such as to prevent me as yet from calling on you. I leave at an early hour tomorrow (Tuesday) for Manchester…In any correspondence you may have relative to Col. Sherburne I pray that (though you are at liberty to make use of the information I have given you) you will make little use of my name as you well can, as I would rather study peace than war with such a person.” In fine condition, with pencil notation under signature and some small holes along hinge. Catlin struggled to sell his work in America and hoped for success across the Atlantic, first leaving for a tour of European capitals in 1839, where he initially attracted crowds to his Indian Gallery in London, Brussels, and Paris. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

464. Marc Chagall. Uncommon ALS in French, signed “Chagall,” one page, 3.75 x 6, no date. Letter to art critic and writer Jacques Guenne. In full (translated): “Returned. Be glad to see you on Saturday afternoon, as you wrote.” In fine condition, with scattered creases and a small tear to the bottom edge. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“My principality would experience everlasting peace because no one would want such a small field” 465. Gaston Chaissac. French painter

(1910–1964) who described his style as ‘modern rustic’ and enjoyed the company of the artistic and intellectual elite of his day. Handwritten drafts in French for two different pieces, each signed at the conclusion “G. Chaissac,” one gridded page both sides, 6.5 x 8.75, no date but circa 1946. The first describes a priest, Father Berletot, who entered the seminary at age eleven and was appointed as pastor of an important parish. This passage, in part (translated): “He deserves to be a bishop but a bishop is also a director and Father Berletot is too intellectual and too evolved to be a brilliant administrator. Rather he wants to be a senior priest because he could have a beneficial influence on the priests of his district.” The second text was published in the third issue of Centres, a magazine founded in Limoges by Rene Rougerie. In part (translated): “My dream would be to be a count and have a county, because I’d rather not be count without a county…Being prince I would not mind either, a prince with a principality naturally. As I am very ambitious with a little principality of two hundred square meters I would be satisfied. Prince de Boulogne would fit like a glove and I would wear a blue Persian uniform with faux buttons to make it more impressive…My principality would experience everlasting peace because no one would want such a small field.” In fine condition, with a few trivial stains. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

The famed Impressionist 466. Edgar Degas. ALS in French, signed “Degas,” one page, 4.5 x 5.5, postmarked May 12, 1900. Letter to his friend the journalist Pierre Lalo in Paris. In part (translated): “I knew…that you could still join Marchand…in short, every day will be good, dear Lalo, except Wednesday and Friday.” Addressed on the reverse in Degas’ hand. Some paper loss to edges and corners (affecting a single letter of the closing sentiment), otherwise fine condition. A boldly penned letter from a period in which Degas made some of his most famous paintings of dances and racehorses. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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467. Eugene Delacroix. ALS in French,

signed “Eug. Delacroix,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date but circa 1839. Letter to director of the Paris Opera Henri Deponchel, declining an invitation to dinner because of a previous engagement; he also says he would have liked to come visit but has been forced to stay at home for over two months due to illness. Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in Delacroix’s hand. In fine condition, with light toning and staple holes to the top. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

469. Raoul Dufy. ALS in French, one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.5, November 14, 1947. Letter to Mrs. Alfred Martin, thanking her for sending him chestnuts and mentioning his improved health. In part (translated): “I feel much better, I just made a very profitable stay here in the open air in the silence and quiet of a beautiful estate located in a beautiful landscape,” continuing to say that he will try to do everything possible to visit her in Mazamet during his return trip home to Perpignan. In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds and one small stain near the top. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Duchamp recommends a Belgian Surrealist to the Guggenheim and MoMA 468. Marcel Duchamp. Extremely influential French artist

(1887–1968) associated with Dadaism and conceptual art, best remembered for his controversial ‘Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2’ painting and his ‘Readymade’ recontextualized found objects. ALS in French, one page both sides, 5.75 x 7.75, November 14, 1962. Letter to his friend and fellow artist Marcel Marien, telling him to write to two key figures of the New York museums. In part (translated): “Regarding Mr. Messer he awaits your letter and you will likely be asked to come and see: Mr. Messer, The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Fifth Avenue at 89th Street, New York NY. Regarding Mr. Seitz he will answer your letter if you write it: Mr. Seitz, Museum of Modern Art, 11 West 53rd street, New York City.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Duchamp’s hand. Marcel Marien (1920–1993) was a Belgian surrealist writer, essayist, poet, editor, but also a photographer, filmmaker, and creator of collages and unusual objects. This letter presents a number of outstanding associations in the modern art scene—Thomas Messer was the longtime director of the Guggenheim Museum, serving for 27 years from 1961 to 1988 (thus far the longest tenure of any director of the city’s major art institutions). Seitz was the curator of the Department of Painting and Sculpture Exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art from 1960 to 1970; he was both a studio artist and historian, bridging the divide between academic criticism and the practice of studio art. He was largely responsible for raising the study of contemporary art to an academic discipline. Marien only lived in New York for a single year, and in 1963 set out for Communist China to work as a translator on the French edition of the magazine China Under Construction. A truly exquisite and historically intriguing piece connecting the movers-and-shakers of the art world during this period. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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The important Expressionist congratulates his “Dear Blue Brother” 470. Lyonel F e i n i n g e r.

German-American painter and a leading exponent of Expressionism (1871– 1956). Boldly penned ALS in German, signed “Feininger,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 6 x 7.5, personal letterhead, March 25, 1934. Letter to fellow painter Alexej von Jawlensky, addressing him as “Dear Blue Brother,” offering congratulations on his 70th birthday. In fine condition. Together with Wassily Kandinsky and Paul Klee, Feininger and Jawlensky formed ‘Die Blaue Vier [The Blue Four]’ in 1923, and between 1925 and 1934 mounted exhibitions of their work in the United States, Mexico, and Germany. An excellent artistic association. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

471. Keith Haring. Uncommon color postcard of Haring’s painting ‘Untitled 1982,’ 4 x 5.75, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “K. Haring.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Scarce 1936 letter penned just two years before his tragic end 472. Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. German painter and printmaker (1880–1938) who was instrumental in creating the style that defined ‘Expressionism’ in 20th-century German art. Scarce ALS in German, signed “E. L. Kirchner,” one page on a 5.75 x 4 postcard, March 3, 1936. Letter to K. W. Senn about a meeting they will have on Thursday. In part (translated): “I will provide some paintings, and I am glad to get acquainted with you.” In fine condition. During the period he wrote this letter Kirchner became increasingly disturbed by the rise of the Nazis in his homeland (he had moved permanently to Davos, Switzerland, in 1918), and news of their attacks on modern art threw him into a deep depression. The Nazis branded his artwork as ‘degenerate’ in 1937 and confiscated all of his paintings on display in public museums, which amounted to over 600 works; Kirchner would commit suicide the following year. A rare piece from the early stages of this tragic era in art history. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Rare Vienna artist’s document for a Klimt collaboration 473. Gustav Klimt. Austrian symbolist painter (1862–1918) and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement. Very early and extremely desirable partlyprinted DS in German, one page, 5 x 8.75, April 27, 1895. Contract used by the Society for Reproductive Art publisher in Vienna, in which Klimt grants them the unique and unlimited right to reproduce the painting ‘Hanswurst auf der Jahrmarktbühne,’ as exhibited at the Kunstlerhaus in April 1895. Boldly signed at the conclusion by Klimt. A related document in another hand, dated 1896, is affixed to the reverse, and both have numerous office notations. Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), a small tear to the bottom edge, and other expected document wear, otherwise fine condition. The painting this document concerns was begun by Gustav’s brother, Ernst Klimt, but it was left unfinished with Ernst’s sudden death in November 1892; Gustav finished it two years later and added a portrait of his Ernst’s widow, Helene Floge, to the scene. An exceptionally desirable piece directly concerning the artist’s work, and intimately associated with his personal life. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500) 132 | November 12, 2014 | ART

The delicately obscene poet writes to composer Claude Debussy 474. Pierre Louys. French poet and writer (1870–1925) most renowned for the lesbian and classical themes in some of his works. ALS in French, one page both sides, 4.5 x 6, personal letterhead, no date but circa 1896. Letter to composer Claude Debussy. In part (translated): “I find the charming small poems by Rene Pierre full of delicacy and feeling. I wanted to make them fit into the friendly magazine where I work. Unfortunately I have no influence in the Revue Blanche; and as for the Mercure, his issues are so crowded that he was forced to add a sheet in November and the next issue will appear almost doubled. I therefore see Le Reveil as who we can offer them to with some chance of seeing them inserted. Le Reveil is now the best magazine in Belgium. If Mr. Rene Pierre agrees, I will have the pleasure to recommend him.” A central horizontal fold and some overall brushing to ink, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Louys’s own hand. Debussy and Louys were very close friends, and many of his poems were set to Debussy’s music—for example, his 1894 collection of erotic poetry, The Songs of Bilitis, composed a musical adaptation of three of the poems in 1897. Debussy returned to Louys’s work in 1901, when he composed ‘Six Epigraphes Antiques’ for a recitation of six poems. A great connection between music and literature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Scarce letter by the controversial early Impressionist 475. Edouard Manet. Important 19th century French painter (1832–1883)

whose works were a seminal influence on the impressionists of the succeeding generation. ALS in French, signed “Ed. Manet,” one page, 4.25 x 6.5, April 3, no year. An untranslated letter of introduction for a young man to gain admittance to an upcoming Salon. Double-matted with a portrait of Manet to an overall size of 15 x 12. In fine condition, with light uniform toning. ‘Salon’ exhibitions were frequently mounted in France during this period, the most famous of which was the annual Paris Salon, the official art exhibition of the Académie des Beaux-Arts. Manet’s nude entitled ‘Olympia,’ was first exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1865, where it shocked the world due to its frank depiction of a prostitute—today, this is considered a watershed moment in modern artistic history. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Inscribed to his modernist model 476. Henri Matisse. Scarce and highly desirable matte-finish 5.5 x 3.5 postcard photo of Matisse meeting Nana Winding, with one of his works visible in the background, signed and inscribed in French in fountain pen, (translated): “To Mrs. Nana Winding, cordially, Henri Matisse, 23/5 39.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a 7 x 5 pearlfinish enlargement of the photo, notated on the reverse in type and in Winding’s hand. Winding was a friend and occasional subject of other artists, including Pierre Bonnard and Marie Vassilieff. A rarely seen photo with a close personal association. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

A 1962 tour “through the lively and interesting New York” 477. Joan Miro. ALS in Spanish, signed “Miro,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, January 31, 1965. Letter to New York Post columnist Leonard Lyons, renowned for his syndicated column ‘The Lyons Den.’ In part (translated): “I am very grateful for the photos that you have been kind enough to send to me. Both my wife and I are reminded of going out with you, and how well you guided us through the lively and interesting New York.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a mailing envelope from a later letter to Lyons addressed in Miro’s hand. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

478. Claude Monet. Hand-addressed black-bordered mailing envelope, 5 x 3.5, attractively addressed in purple ink by Monet to influential art critic and author Gustave Geffroy, “Monsieur G. Geffroy, 42 Avenue des Gobelins, Paris.” Envelope bears an affixed 10-cent French postage stamp and is postmarked Vernon, Eure, France, November 25, 1911. In fine condition, with postmarks affecting portions of the address. Geffroy was a founding member of the literary organization Academie Goncourt in 1900 and noted as one of the earliest historians of the Impressionist movement. Geffroy knew and championed Monet after meeting him in Belle-Ile-en-Mer in 1886, where Monet was working on paintings of the local oceanside rock formations which astounded the Paris art world when first exhibited in 1887. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Classic Nast political caricature— “Sausage Meat Fresh Every Day” 479. Thomas Nast. Influential early American political cartoonist and illustrator (1840–1902). Exceptional example of one of Nast’s famous political caricatures, drawn in bold black ink on an off-white 6 x 8.5 sheet, signed at the bottom, “Th: Nast.” The illustration unflatteringly depicts Senator Preston B. Plumb of Kansas seated behind his desk and dressed as a butcher, wielding impressive cleavers as he violently chops up sausage. The front of the desk reads: “Sausage Meat Fresh Every Day. ‘Eisen und Blud Wurst.’” Matted and framed to an overall size of 8.75 x 13. In fine condition. Accompanied by a photocopy of a news clipping from the period describing the cartoon. An uncommon complete, published cartoon from arguably the most influential satirist of his day. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

“The first Portrait of Washington was painted by my father at Mount Vernon in 1772, as Colonel of the Alexandria Militia, in Blue with Red facings” 480. Rembrandt Peale. ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.5, June 20, 1857. Letter to publisher G. P. Putnam. In full: “I recognize in the Miniature you submitted to my inspection, the unmistakable evidence of my father’s pencil & colouring. Now, as the first Portrait of Washington was painted by my father at Mount Vernon in 1772, as Colonel of the Alexandria Militia, in Blue with Red facings; and though my father there also painted some miniatures, yet if so, the costume could not have been Blue & Buff, and must have been altered subsequently; which is not probable—I conclude & am of Opinion that this is the miniature my father painted for Mrs. Washington in the New Jersey Farm House, when the news was received of Burgoyne’s defeat.” He concludes with a brief postscript, “I have not seen you to thank you for the present of Illustration Prints—especially that from the Miniature.” Matted with a an image of Rembrandt Peale’s portrait of Washington and a transcriptive plaque to an overall size of 24 x 28. Intersecting folds passing through the signature and moderate toning, otherwise fine condition. Renowned for his portraits of leading figures of the American Revolution, Rembrandt Peale’s father and fellow artist, Charles Willson Peale, is best remembered for his depictions of George Washington; the portrait first mentioned in this letter, showing the colonel “in Blue with Red facings,” is the only known pre-Revolution painting of Washington. Later paintings show him in the ‘Blue & Buff,’ a uniform he instituted in 1779 to distinguish the geographic region the American soldiers were from. Rembrandt Peale followed the same distinguished path as his father, creating his own celebrated paintings of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. The elder Peale had introduced his son to the soon-to-be first president in 1787, but it wasn’t until 1795, the sixth year of Washington’s presidency, that Rembrandt first painted the leader from life. A wonderful letter with superlative content. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Correspondence on the 1922 Congres de Paris—when Dadaism and Surrealism split 481. Francis Picabia. French avant-garde painter, poet, and typographist

(1879–1953) who was an early major figure of the Dada movement. ALS in French, 8 x 10.5, no date but circa 1922. Letter from Picabia to multitalented artist Jean Cocteau, asking him about the Congres de Paris organized by Andre Breton, which marked the end of the Dada movement and beginning of Surrealism. Picabia finished by encircling his letter with a whimsical sketch. His mistress and muse, Germaine Everling, also added a note and signed at the top. In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds. An exceedingly desirable piece with wonderful artistic associations. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Overseeing his farm at Cagnes-sur-Mer

482. Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Miniature white porcelain soup plate,

measuring 3˝ in diameter, personally-owned by Renoir as part of a child’s doll dinner service. The plate is beautifully transfer-decorated with lovely pink and green roses in the borders, with gilt accents encircling the rim. This was originally part of the Pierre Auguste Renoir Personal Artifacts and Archives Collection consigned to Hantman’s in 2005 by Renoir’s grandson, Paul Renoir (1924–2005), son of his youngest child Claude (1901–1969). As part of his inheritance, Claude received Renoir’s home, Les Collettes, in Cagnes-sur-Mer in the south of France. Pierre-Auguste Renoir began working in a porcelain factory at age 13, where his drawing talents led to his being chosen to paint designs on fine china, and his skillful work earned a good income and the nickname Monsieur Rubens. In his book ‘La Vie et l’Oeuvre de Pierre-Auguste Renoir,’ his agent, Ambroise Vollard, describes seeing a miniature service in Renoir’s dining room: ‘I saw on the sideboard shelf of the dining room, a small coffee service and two candlesticks made out of porcelain, decorated by hand, well applied…‘Those are the only pieces I still have from my old career as a porcelain decorator,’ Renoir told me.’ This is also mentioned in ‘Renoir in Time’ by noted French art dealer Paul Durand-Ruel. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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483. Pierre-Auguste Renoir. ALS in French, signed “Renoir,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 6, September 29, 1913. Renoir writes from Paris to a friend, requesting that he keep an eye on his house in Nice. In part (translated): “The death of our farmer puts us in great embarrassment. The house is not completely alone though Louise will be there Tuesday or Thursday but I used to count on you to take a look from time to time.” In fine condition. The aging Renoir had moved to a farm at Cagnes-sur-Mer, a suburb of Nice, in 1907 so that he could be in a warmer climate close to the Mediterranean coast. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

484. Georges Rouault. French Fau-

vist and Expressionist painter, and printmaker in lithography and etching (1871–1958). Rouault’s personal calling card printed with his name in the center, 4 x 2.5, with a lengthy untranslated ALS in French penned on both sides, signed at the conclusion in black ink using his initials, “G. R.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Rodin desires “a beautiful carp” to live in his tub 485. Auguste Rodin. Rodin’s

personal calling card printed with his name and studio address, 3.5 x 2, with a bold ANS in French penned on both sides, signed at the conclusion in black ink, “Rodin.” In part (translated): “Your beautiful carp lives. If she could live in the tub a little while it would serve me as a model.” In fine condition, with brushing to the signature area. Accompanied by an export certificate from the French Ministry of Culture. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“Your old sculptor, Rodin” 486. Auguste Rodin. ALS in French, signed “Votre vieil sculpteur [Your old

sculptor], Rodin,” one page, 4.5 x 7, August 17, 1891. Letter offering condolences to journalist Edmond Bazire, whose father had just died. In part (translated): “From distance I can not attend the mortuary service of your father…I also sent you my dear friend, and Mrs. Bazire express my deep and respectful friendship.” Uniform toning, otherwise fine condition. In 1883, Bazire had advised Rodin to make a portrait of a famous man to help establish his own reputation, and introduced him to Victor Hugo. Although Hugo refused to pose at sittings, he allowed Rodin to visit and make preliminary sketches. Rodin was able to complete the bust in 1883, two years before Hugo’s death. A desirable association piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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A bottle of liquor for “some light drinking with your heavy reading or vice versa” 487. Andy Warhol. Rare TLS signed “Love, Andy,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Interview letterhead, no date. Letter to “Ed.” In full: “Here’s a bottle in case you want to toast your friends or do some light drinking with your heavy reading or vice versa. With all the holidays coming, some people wish just for peace, but I wish for peace with a Grande Passion.” In very good condition, with significant paper loss and tears to two corners, and toning to top edge. This is the first Warhol letter of any sort that we have offered and presents a nice association with Interview magazine, which he founded in 1969. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

A masterful sketch by the 1960s pop artist 488. Andy Warhol.

Rare unsigned pencil sketch of a flexible man, drawn by Warhol on an off-white 8.5 x 7.25 sheet of Interview magazine letterhead. Warhol adds several notations to the left side, reading: “609 921 6298 / Princeton NH / 08540 / Dotson Rader / 4560 Province Line.” Intersecting folds and light soiling, otherwise fine condition. Rader was a relatively well-known East Coast counterculture writer who traveled in the same artistic circles as Warhol. An intriguing and unique piece closely associated with Warhol’s underground work. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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489. Andy Warhol. Signed book: Exposures. First edition, first

printing. NY: Grosset & Dunlap, 1979. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.5 x 11.5, 249 pages. Signed vertically on the front cover in black felt tip, and signed and inscribed twice on the half-title page, “To Shelton, Andy Warhol,” and “Andy,” adding two quick sketches. Autographic condition: slight rubbing and brushing to signature on the cover, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

490. Andy Warhol. A magenta button-up women’s shirt by Liz Claiborne, size 8, impressively signed on the front in black felt tip by Warhol, adding a sketch of a heart. In fine condition. An unusual piece sporting a very large, enthusiastic signature from the important artist. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Coveted Campbell’s Soup sketch 491. Andy Warhol. An immensely desirable black felt tip sketch of his famous Campbell’s Soup can, drawn by Warhol on the front cover of the September 1978 issue of Interview magazine, 11 x 17, boldly signed to the right of the sketch, “Andy Warhol.” In fine condition, with uniform toning. A superlative exemplar. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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492. Marc Chagall

493. Salvador Dali

494. Lucio Fontana

495. Grandma Moses

496. LeRoy Neiman

497. Louis Prang

498. Gerhard Richter

499. Norman Rockwell

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500. Norman Rockwell

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503. Gino Severini MB $200

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501. Gottfried Semper

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502. John Singer Sargent

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504. Kumi Sugai MB $200

505. Edward Weston MB $200

comic art & animation 506. Milton Caniff.

Classic ink and watercolor sketch of Steve Canyon drawn by Caniff on an offwhite 10 x 13.75 sheet, boldly signed and inscribed in black ink, “Steve Canyon for Jack Protay, with all good wishes from Milton Caniff, New York, May 5, 1952.” Loosely affixed at the top to a slightly larger board. A subtle central horizontal fold, light toning, and a few scuffs and creases to the lower portion, otherwise fine condition. Steve Canyon was an American adventure comic strip that ran from January 13, 1947, until June 4, 1988, shortly after Caniff’s death. A large and desirable piece of original artwork by the famous cartoonist. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

507. Robert Crumb. Bijou Publishing

Empire, Inc., business check, 8.5 x 3, filled out and signed by Jay Lynch, payable to Robert Crumb for $118.80, December 20, 1976, endorsed on the reverse by Robert Crumb and his future wife, Aline Kominsky. In the memo field, Lynch notes that the payment is “for Best of Bijou Book royalties.” In fine condition, with expected bank stamps and notations (a stamp affecting a portion of Crumb’s signature). Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Exceptional original hand-painted cel from Lady and the Tramp, signed by Disney himself

508. Walt Disney. Vibrant Walt Disney Studio Art-Props setup. Cel depicts Lady and Tramp standing on a street corner. The cel has been trimmed to the outline of both figures, as was customary when being prepared for presentation, and is set against a colorfully hand-painted 8 x 10.25 background. Cel is housed in its original cream 14.75 x 17.75 mat with the pencil caption “Walt Disney’s ‘Lady and the Tramp’” and the red “Original WDP” ink stamp; the mat is boldly signed in black artist’s pencil, “Walt Disney.” Professionally de-acidified and archivally framed (with an additional acid-free mat beneath the original, signed mat) to an overall size of 17.25 x 20. This would have been made prior to the release of the film and used for publicity purposes. In fine condition, with a few small ripples to Tramp’s neck resulting in some slight lifting of paint, and some scattered mild damp staining to mat, not affecting overall visual appeal. A splendid and seldom-seen signed example from Disney’s timeless love story. Pre-certified Phil Sears COA and RR Auction COA..…(MB $500)

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Remarkable 1947 twice-signed Disney family document

509. Walt Disney. DS, signed twice, “Walter E. Disney,” two pages, 8.5 x 13, September 2, 1947. A document transferring stock into a trust for his daughter. In part: “I hereby sell, assign and transfer unto Diane Marie Disney…the right, title and the beneficial interest in and to 1,500 shares of Walt Disney Productions Common Stock…said shares are held and are to be held by the Trustees, Walter E. Disney and Roy O. Disney.” Gorgeously signed at the conclusion by Disney and countersigned by his lawyer, Gunther R. Lessing, as a witness; also signed at the conclusion by Walt Disney again, Roy O. Disney, Lillian B. Disney, Edna Francis Disney, and Gunther R. Lessing to approve the transaction. In fine condition, with expected document wear. An immensely desirable document, signed twice by Walt Disney using his full name and closely associated with his family. Pre-certified Phil Sears COA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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A Christmas gift to Hurrell’s daughter 510. Walt Disney. Personal check, 8.25 x 3,

filled out in another hand and signed by Disney, “Walter E. Disney,” payable to photographer George Hurrell’s daughter Alexandra for $25.00, stamp-dated December 25, 1956. Memo line along left side reads, “Merry Xmas.” In fine condition, with two vertical folds (one through a single letter of signature), and expected stamps and holes. Hurrell married Phyllis Bounds, the niece of Disney’s wife Lillian, in 1943. Later on in the 1950s, the Hurrells started their own television production studio located on the Walt Disney Studios lot, where they produced commercials utilizing Disney’s staff during their slow periods. An excellent association between the famed photographer and entertainment visionary. Pre-certified Phil Sears COA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

512. Matt Groening.

Original signed felt tip sketch of Bart Simpson on an off-white 6.75 x 9 card, signed under the image, “Matt Groening 2013.” Double-matted and framed with a small plaque to an overall size of 14 x 18. In very fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

511. Roy O. Disney. Fantastic graphite sketch of Mickey

Mouse drawn by Roy Disney on an off-white 8 x 9 sheet, prominently signed and inscribed, “Hello Jim Benner, Your pal—Roy, Mickey Mouse Club.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

513. Stan Lee. Color 24 x 36 poster of Marvel’s Avengers, signed in black felt tip. Rolled and in fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to lower corner. The PSA/ DNA certificate is not included. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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514. Tom McKimson. Limited edition

517. Bill Watterson.

Scarce signed book: Yukon Ho!. Later printing. Kansas City: Andrews and McMeel, 1989. Softcover, 8.5 x 9, 126 pages. Signed on the title page in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with two bookstore labels affixed to the cover. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

hand-painted animation cel entitled ‘Super Bowl XXVIII,’ 14 x 17, numbered AP 16/25, showing Daffy Duck and Bugs Bunny in Buffalo and Dallas uniforms, signed in black felt tip by McKimson, and set against a pre-printed background. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

518. Rudolph Wendelin. Terrific felt tip and

515. Charles McKimson. Three

limited edition handpainted, footballrelated, animation cels, various sizes, each set against a printed color background, and each signed in black felt tip by McKimson. Titles are: ‘The Dynamic Duo,’ ‘Coin Toss,’ and ‘I Say, I Say Ouch.’ In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Title splash from the Silver Age 516. Tales to Astonish. Fantastic half-page splash original comic art for Tales to Astonish #54, hand-drawn in pencil by Larry Lieber and inked by Sol Brodsky on an off-white 13.5 x 21 cardstock sheet of illustration paper, created in December 1963 for publication in April 1964. In fine condition. The Wasp was a founding member of the Avengers, and 1960s title splashes featuring the Wasp are difficult to come by and extremely desirable. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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pencil graphite sketch of Smokey Bear drawn by Wendelin on a blue 8.5 x 11 cardstock sheet, signed, “Remember… Be extra careful with fire! Smokey, Rudolph Wendelin, ’94.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

literature Boldly penned by the prolific French realist 520. Honore de Balzac. Important French novelist and playwright (1799–1850) best known for his complex ‘cycle’ La Comédie humaine. ALS in French, signed “H. Balzac,” one page, 5.25 x 8, personal letterhead, no date but circa 1827. Letter to Madame Lebrun. In part (translated): “I count on your kindness to share our values by Thursday noon, because by 15 I’m pretty pressed; if I take the liberty to remind you of our case...you allowed me to notify you when it is essential to me.” In very good condition, with scattered foxing and staining. This letter appears in Balzac’s collected correspondence, edited by Roger Pierrot, Hervé Yon, Vol. I, No. 27-20, p. 208. This dates to early in Balzac’s career during a period of relative anonymity—although he had published nine novels by 1826, all were written under pseudonyms and often the result of a collaborative effort. It was not until the early 1830s that he began to consider the idea of an organized series of works, which would develop into the incredible Comédie humaine—as one of the most ambitious literary projects ever conceived, by the end of his life Balzac had completed 91 finished works in the series, alongside dozens left unfinished. A highly desirable letter from one of the figureheads of French literature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

“If I have to be scalped I’d rather the Apaches did it in New Mexico, not a surgeon in New York” 521. Willa Cather. ALS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, The Roosevelt Hospital letterhead, no date but circa 1914. Letter to a friend. In part: “What a nice girl you were to send me those lovely…roses! They were the very first flowers I got…Wasn’t it a nasty bit of luck? There never was any affliction of the human frame that hurt so. Then if I have to be scalped I’d rather the Apaches did it in New Mexico, not a surgeon in New York.” In fine condition. In February 1914, Cather accidentally pricked the back of her head with a hat pin, and the scratch became infected. In what truly was a nasty bit of luck, the infection led to blood poisoning, and Cather needed to have an operation on her scalp, spending three weeks in Roosevelt Hospital. An intriguing and humorous letter, especially interesting given Cather’s notoriously dry, serious work. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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522. Ivan Bunin. Russian writer (1870–1953) best known for his poems and stories, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1933. Rare ALS in French, signed “Ivan Bounine,” one page, 8.75 x 11, May 24, 1925. In full (translated): “Mr. Boris de Schloetzer has told me he has sent you the manuscript of my novel ‘The Martyr’ and that you have the intention of publishing it. I need to know your final decision and your offer.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, moderate toning to borders from adhesive remnants to reverse, office stamps and notations, and a few small repaired edge tears. ‘The Martyr’ does not figure among the published works of Burin and may have been published later under another title. Bunin is among the rarest winners of the Nobel Prize in Literature, especially in this format. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

523. Gabriele d’Annunzio.

Italian poet, novelist, and dramatist (1863–1938) who distinguished himself as a heroic aviator in WWI. ALS in Italian, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, postmarked February 20, 1895. Letter to Anna Schiff-Levi about ‘Convito,’ a literary and artistic magazine that d’Annunzio had recently co-founded, first published in January of 1895. In part (translated): “Have you received the first book of the Convito? Does not it seem magnificent?...It seems to me that the book has an irresistible look.” Toning to corners from adhesive remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in d’Annunzio’s hand. The expensively printed journal came out at irregular intervals from 1895 to 1907 and was known for its luxurious typography. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

524. Samuel L. Clemens. First National Bank of Hartford check, 8.25

x 2.5, filled out and signed by Clemens, “Saml. L. Clemens,” payable to his coachman and faithful servant Patrick McAleer for $50.00, July 21, 1875. Intersecting folds, a bit of mild toning, and a small cancellation hole to center, otherwise fine condition. During this period Clemens was busily writing for the Atlantic Monthly and working on his novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, which was published the following year. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Owned by Twain’s lecture manager 525. Samuel L. Clemens. Choice ink signature and inscrip-

tion, “To my friend Pond, Mark Twain, York Harbor, June 29, ’2,” tipped into James Pond’s copy of The American Claimant and Other Stories and Sketches. Later printing. Hartford: The American Publishing Company, 1899. Hardcover, 6 x 8.5, 538 pages. Also signed inside on one of the plates in pencil by the illustrator, J. Allen St. John. The book was professionally rebound using as much of the original binding as possible, and retains Pond’s bookplate affixed to the front pastedown. Includes an additional custom-made leatherbound clamshell presentation case. The signature is in fine condition, book in very good condition. The owner, James Burton Pond, was a Medal of Honor recipient for his ‘extraordinary heroism’ in the Battle of Baxter Springs during the Civil War, and went on to become a highly successful lecture manager whose clients included Mark Twain, Winston Churchill, and Henry Morton Stanley. Among the tours he managed were Twain’s 1884–85 tour of public readings with George Washington Cable, as well as Twain’s worldwide tour in 1895–96. An outstanding piece with excellent historical and literary associations. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“The Scoundrels will never stand to face us, or give us an opportunity of that vengeance which every just man desires” 526. Thomas de Quincey. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7.25, October 13, [1857]. Letter to his solicitor, John Sudlow, on worries about his daughter and her husband’s involvement in the British army stationed in India. In part: “Two years ago my second daughter married Lt. Col. Baird Smith—favourably known as an artillery officer…a detachment of about 40 native troopers had ridden in to the station, and desired to speak with the commandant Col. S[mith]…went out, and naturally in some anxiety. The men had not announced themselves as mutineers, but he had little doubt…The men replied that such was not their way of thinking. ‘Very well,’ said the Col., ‘then come to this open area, where you can feed your horses, whilst we discuss’…Naturally they followed him without suspicion; and in a few seconds found themselves arranged before a battery…With this advantage, he disarmed and also dismounted them…Major—, who had made himself enemies on every side, was dismissed for the command of the artillery in Delhi; and Col. S. was summoned to succeed him. There at once my poor Florence was stripped of her special protector; and already in the earliest stage of the tumult she had given birth to a daughter; so that secret escape, in the event of necessity arising, would become 10 times less feasible. After this my anxiety became insupportable…This day’s second telegraphic report leaves me no other fear than that the Scoundrels will never stand to face us, or give us an opportunity of that vengeance which every just man desires.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in De Quincey’s hand. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

527. Ralph Waldo Emerson. Boldly

penned ALS signed “R. W. Emerson,” one page, 5 x 8, November 13, 1856. Letter to James Freeman Clarke, American Unitarian clergyman and the author of Common Sense in Religion. In full: “My dear Sir, On coming home, I find I am released from a promised visit to New Haven, on Thursday, 20th inst. So, if that day is still free to you for a meeting, I shall like very well to come. Wednesday is still open, too, if that suits you better.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds. Emerson’s poetry first appeared in print in the Western Messenger magazine, which Clarke edited, and both were members of the Transcendental Club. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

First edition of “The Princess Bride, Just for you”

528. William Goldman. Signed book: The Princess Bride. First edition, first printing. NY: Harcourt Brace Jovanvich, Inc., 1973. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 308 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in blue ballpoint, “17 Apr 95, For Joel, The Princess Bride, Just for you. God bless, William Goldman.” In fine condition, with a trivial stain to the extreme edge of the last few pages. A classic book uncommon as a signed first edition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Goethe sends his criticism for review: “I could not ignore a major poetic talent”

529. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Rare ALS in German, signed “J. W. v. Goethe,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 9 x 10.25,

November 26, 1827. Lengthy letter to writer, translator, and lawyer Adolf Friedrich Carl Streckfuss. In part (translated): “In the traveling post there is a shipment of some works, which, if you do not yet know them, should be delightful. Jessonda is already a few years old, but the French are only now beginning to be aware of it. I say nothing more about it: as that it may be regarded in any sense as an ultra-romantic poem; I could not read it a second time because my imagination and feelings hurt too much. However, I could not ignore a major poetic talent, with the ability and skill of convincing representations of varied situations. Of the epic poem I know of hardly anything to say.” In very good condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, repaired paper loss and tears to the right edge, and a few other small repaired tears and separations. It seems that Goethe was asking his friend Streckfuss to review these essays before publishing them in Art and Antiquity, a critical journal he published between 1816 and 1832. An intriguing letter with fine content. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

530. Zane Grey. ALS signed “Dad,”

three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 6.5, Catalina Island letterhead, June 1, 1925. Letter to his son Romer. In part: “I also heard from Mildred. Like you she gave a talk about the truth, to a young people’s church society. Afterward a crowd of young fellows about your age surrounded her…She said their idea of you was that you were the ‘luckiest boy in the world’…Of course you’re not the luckiest boy in the world, but you’re pretty lucky, believe me.” In fine condition, with a few slight brushes to ink. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Grey’s hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“Splash after splash…and then, suddenly, a beautiful gold and blue fish leaped high, like a greyhound” 531. Zane Grey. Handwritten manuscript draft in pencil, unsigned, six pages, 8 x 12.5, no date. Grey’s draft for a radio speech about fishing in Australia. In part: “Since I last addressed my patient and kindly listeners here in Australia I have had still more good fortune in my fishing…one day…I caught a yellow fin tuna, a fish never caught here before, and practically unknown to market fishermen. It is commercially first and in a sporting sense secondly the most valuable fish in American waters…Splash after splash…and then, suddenly, a beautiful gold and blue fish leaped high, like a greyhound. It was a 150pd yellow fin tuna. I was amazed and delighted to recognize that species off the coast of A[ustralia]. I changed my bait to an artificial lure, and began to troll with a long line…I had a hard strike, the fish hooked…I knew I had hooked a tuna and I prayed not to lose him…It was a good sized tuna…When I found yellow-fin tuna at the Galapagos Islands the Japanese and American market-fishermen were soon hot after them…This will apply here in Australian waters. Yellow fin tuna are almost as precious as the well known yellow metal—gold.” In fine condition, with uniform toning and rusty paperclip marks to the top edge. Grey spent a lot of time fishing in waters off of Australia and New Zealand, helping to establish these areas as deep-sea sport fishing destinations. In 1937 he published a book entitled An American Angler in Australia about his exploits in the region, and a significantly revised version of the second part of this manuscript appears at the end of the fourth chapter. A fine original manuscript with especially appropriate content from the adventure writer and pioneering sport fisherman. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Majestic oversized fishing image from the avid sportsman 532. Zane Grey. Fantastic matte-finish 15 x 14 photo of a fish leaping out of the ocean, signed below the image in Grey’s typical purple fountain pen. Affixed to a same-size mount. In fine condition. Grey was an enthusiastic photographer throughout his life and documented many of his worldwide journeys, including his famous fishing trips. This wonderful photograph likely originates from one such voyage and would be a perfect companion to the Grey manuscript offered in lot 531, in which he poetically describes a leaping yellow fin tuna. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

To a Cuban fishing companion while drafting The Old Man and the Sea 533. Ernest Hemingway. Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in

another hand and signed by Hemingway, “Ernest M. Hemingway,” payable to the bearer for $40, February 2, 1951. Endorsed on the reverse by Roberto Herrera. In fine condition, with expected bank stamps and cancellation holes (stamp affecting several letters of his first name). Herrera was Hemingway’s close friend, part-time secretary, and brother of his Cuban doctor, as well as a frequent fishing companion aboard the writer’s famous boat Pilar. Inspired by his own marlin-hunting exploits, Hemingway drafted his famous novella The Old Man and the Sea in January and February 1951 before publishing it the following year. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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534. Victor Hugo.

ALS in French, signed “V. H.,” one page, 5.25 x 8, postmarked June 5, 1836. Letter to his cousin Adolphe Trebuchet. In full (translated): “My wife is in the country, my dear Adolphe. I’ll pass him the good news.” Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in Hugo’s hand. Several intersecting folds and scattered staining, otherwise fine condition. Six days later, Hugo would leave for La Manche to spend the summer with his mistresses, Juliette Drouet and Celestin Nanteuil, about which he wrote the poem ‘At Granville, en 1836.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

535. Victor Hugo.

Beautiful ink signature and inscription in French on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 slip. Nicely double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 11 x 15. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

537. Rudyard Kipling. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.75 x 6, personal letterhead, December 3, 1913. Letter to John Pearson, the house master of Kipling’s son John at Wellington College. In part: “Just got back from town after taking John to the doctor for the third time! He says that the boy can’t go back to school yet as there is a local poisoning consequent on a discharge from the nose after the operation, which is infective. We have not been able to get rid of this trouble and I hope to take him up again on Friday…Forgive this scrawl but I am a bit tired after doctors &c.” In fine condition, with mild foxing to last page. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

536. Henry James. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 6.75,

July 19, 1871. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I enclose you two orders for Thursday—so that you can take a friend…I am sorry there is no room in the Speakers Gallery but I find on application that it is quite impossible.” In fine condition, with light scattered toning and areas of adhesive remnants to the blank page. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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The important Jewish Expressionist 538. Else Lasker-Schuler. Jewish poet and playwright (1869–1945) famous

for her bohemian lifestyle in Berlin, who later fled Nazi Germany for Zurich before settling in Jerusalem. Scarce partial ALS in German, unsigned, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, no date but likely circa 1938–1939. The second page of what was a longer letter. In part (translated): “Well I hope to come without incident to Alexandria, but still the attorney for Dr. Kahn…a letter in my bag that I take with me who knows what I want and where everything is stored with all the books etc. I do hope I find the rest, I must have to continue seeking…His grandfather the Chief Rabbi was my religion teacher at school.” In fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Sending his “little book” in 1819, the Italian poet hopes his cousin “will read my poor verses” 539. Giacomo Leopardi. Important Italian poet, essayist,

philosopher, and philologist (1798–1837). Exceedingly rare ALS in Italian, one page, 4.25 x 5.75, March 15, 1819. Letter to his cousin, Conte Francesco Cassi, sending him a book. In part (translated): “On account of not trusting the mail, I waited a long time before I was offered an opportunity to send the little book that will be present with this…If you ever have this letter together with the booklet for a sign of confidence, and will read my poor verses, and reach the end, you have more friendship than I merit.” Affixed to a slightly larger card. In very good condition, with heavy overall foxing. Accompanied by an unsigned postcard photo. It was around this period that Leopardi began writing his major works, beginning with the first poems of the Canti in 1818 and the Idylls in 1819. A fascinating and very early letter demonstrating Leopardi’s humility and admiration of his older cousin. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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540. Maurice Maeterlinck. Belgian

playwright, poet, and essayist (1862–1949) awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1911. Choice matte-finish 3.75 x 5.5 postcard photo, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Maeterlinck,” and dated in the border, “22 Nov. 1935.” In fine condition. An uncommon example. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

542. Thomas Mann.

Uncommon matte-finish 3.25 x 5 bust portrait of Mann in a suit and tie, signed at the bottom in red ink. Surface creases and a paper clip impression to left edge, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The revolutionary French symbolist RSVPs to a dinner party—with Monet on the guest list

541. Stephane Mallarme. Major French symbolist poet and critic (1842–1898) whose work anticipated and inspired several revolutionary

artistic schools of the early 20th century, such as Dadaism, Surrealism, and Futurism. ALS in French, one page, 8 x 6.25, January 26, 1890. Letter to prominent French bibliophile, publisher, and journalist Octave Uzanne. In full (translated): “Please enroll me, as I’m late, among those at the dinner for Bouchor, and accept my cordial handshake.” Also addressed on the reverse in Mallarme’s hand. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and a couple small tears to edges from seal removal. Uzanne is known to have organized several ‘secret’ dinner parties throughout 1890, inviting some of the greatest intellectual and artistic figures of the period, including Claude Monet, Paul Cezanne, Octave Mirbeau, and Joris-Karl Huysmans. In this case, it seems that Uzanne was arranging a dinner in honor of poet and sculptor Maurice Bouchor, best known for his verse, satire, and short plays using marionettes of his own design. Previously sold was a letter of the same date from Claude Monet to Octave Uzanne in which the painter wrote: ‘I am very happy to join Maurice Bouchor’s friends to celebrate his nomination of Knight of the Legion of Honor.’ Mallarme and Monet are certainly referring to the same event, making this an especially intriguing piece rife with important historical and artistic associations. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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The controversial Japanese author applauds “your subtle and flaming novel”

543. Yukio Mishima. One of the most important Japanese authors of the 20th century who committed ritual suicide to protest the Westernization and military weakness of postwar Japan (1925–1970). Scarce ANS in English, signed “Yukio Mishima,” inside an attractive 6.5 x 6 Christmas card featuring traditional Japanese artwork, no date but circa 1952. A note sent to author John B. L. Goodwin. In full: “Thank you very much for sending of your subtle and flaming novel ‘The Idols and the Prey’ which brought me over to that mysterious tropical island again.” A central vertical crease, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Accused of stealing from the Authentic History of the Ku Klux Klan—“I will probably have to produce all my references for ‘Gone With the Wind’ to defend my book” 544. Margaret Mitchell. TLS signed “Peggy,” one page, 7.25 x 11, personal letterhead,

May 5, 1937. Letter to director George Cukor, who at the time was slated to direct the Gone With the Wind film. In part: “The tempo of life has quickened incredibly…You have probably noticed new items about the suit of plagiarism against ‘Gone With the Wind.’ It is all foolishness, but still, as you can realize, it will be troublesome, annoying and expensive. While I do not know yet upon what the old lady is basing her claim, I feel that I will probably have to produce all my references for ‘Gone With the Wind’ to defend my book against her claims. This is why I’m asking you to return the four books I lent you…‘Social Life in New Orleans’ by Eliza Ripley, ‘Hospital Life’ by Kate Cummings, ‘Four Years in Rebel Capitals’ by DeLeon, ‘Memories’ by Fannie Beers. I hope that you have already skimmed what little cream there may be in these books…I follow your progress with great interest through my clipping bureau, and of course I am waiting with as much eagerness as any other movie fan the results of your auditions…I still get a few letters and refer the people on to you. Several pictures sent to me seemed to have possibilities as the young ladies not only were pretty but appeared to have intelligence.” In a handwritten postscript, Mitchell adds: “P.S. The five dollars you sent me for the book has just arrived. Thanks.” In fine condition.

This not only presents an outstanding association between the author and director-to-be (though Cukor was fired after a few weeks of filming), but also offers excellent insight into Mitchell’s extensive research process in preparing Gone With the Wind, and references one of the lesser known but most intriguing plot twists in the novel’s biography. In the spring of 1937 while Gone With the Wind stood atop the bestseller list, a 76-year-old woman named Susan Lawrence Davis—who claimed to be a descendant of Jefferson Davis—filed a plagiarism suit against Macmillan for similarities between Mitchell’s novel and her nonfiction historical work from 1924 titled Authentic History of the Ku Klux Klan, 1865–1877, which had been a commercial failure. Absurdly litigious, Lawrence had previously lodged plagiarism complaints against an American ambassador, the Atlanta Journal, and the New York Times for allegedly omitting her citation. Her 461-page complaint sought what amounted to $6.5 billion in damages, alleging hundreds of plagiaristic instances in basic references to historical people, places, and events mentioned in both Gone With the Wind and her Authentic History of the Ku Klux Klan—these included the names and phrases Freedman’s Bureau, General Wade Hampton, General John B. Gordon, scalawags, carpetbaggers, and federal commissioners. She was similarly upset by the fact that the book was bound in Confederate gray, the same color fabric used for the Authentic History. Fighting the charges took some time and energy on Mitchell’s part, but the case was eventually dismissed at federal court in New York in late July. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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“There’s no place like Home!” 545. John Howard Payne. American actor and author (1791–1852) who achieved theatrical success in London, best remembered as the creator of the song ‘Home! Sweet Home!’ in 1822. Highly desirable autograph lyrics to his song ‘Home! Sweet Home!,’ one page, 7.75 x 10, signed and inscribed at the conclusion, “To my friend Miss Alice Stetson, John Howard Payne, Washington Aug: 6, 1850,” In full: “Home, Home! Sweet, Sweet Home! / ‘Mid pleasures & palaces though we may roam / Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like Home! / A charm from the sky seems to hallow us there / Which, seek through the world, is ne’er met with elsewhere! / An exile from Home, splendour dazzles in vain!— / Oh, give me my lowly thatch’d cottage again!— / —The birds singing gaily, that come at my call— / Give me them!— and the peace of mind dearer then [sic] all! / Home, home! Sweet, Sweet Home! / There’s no place like Home! / There’s no place like Home!” Includes a gorgeous custom-made blue leather presentation folder, which opens to display an early American printing of the sheet music and an engraving of Payne alongside the manuscript. Partial edge separations to mailing folds, a couple small edge tears, and scattered soiling, otherwise fine condition. This piece was previously held in the collections of Marjorie Wiggin Prescott, daughter of banker Albert Wiggin, Chairman of Chase National Bank; New Orleans property tycoon Harry Spiro; and Marshall B. Coyne, proprietor of the renowned Madison Hotel in Washington, DC. This song became widely popular throughout the English-speaking world, and has had a lasting influence—it was incorporated into a number of operas and other musical compositions, became a favorite of homesick soldiers during the Civil War, and has appeared in classic films such as The Wizard of Oz, Meet Me in St. Louis, and Lady and the Tramp. A simply fabulous piece. It was also a favorite of Abraham Lincoln, for whom Adelina Patti performed it at the White House in 1862. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Lengthy and entertaining manuscript for famed French actor Sacha Guitry’s ‘The Letters of Mr. Pic’ 546. Anna de Noailles.

Romanian-French writer (1876–1933) friendly with the intellectual, literary, and artistic elite of the day including Marcel Proust, Andre Gide, Paul Valery, and Jean Cocteau; Rodin sculpted her portrait in 1906. Handwritten manuscript intended to be published by the French magazine Le Courrier de Monsieur Pic, 13 pages, 10.5 x 8.25, no date. Manuscript is inscribed at the top, “À Monsieur Sacha Guitry, en témoignage de mon admiration [as a gesture of my admiration], Anna,” and is signed again at the conclusion, “Anna de Noailles.” In part (translated): “Why do you inspire in me this reserve that puts me in an awkward position? I think I found it; it is because you are particularly so elegant!…I have the same optimistic tendency, dear Mr. Pic, I have a positive outlook on the future. I believe in eternal things, in the sun and heavens splendors, in intelligence of mankind, in its kindness, in the curious and thinly veiled wisdom but at the end being certain of destiny.” In fine condition. Provenance: Sacha Guitry Collection. Known as much for his social life as his prolific theatrical work—moving in Paris’s elite circles and marrying five up-and-coming actresses over the course of his career—Sacha Guitry enlisted his personal connections to create a short series of letters for his magazine, ‘The Letters of Mr. Pic.’ This lengthy submission from fellow socialite and writer Anna de Noailles, filled with fawning praise of the title character, offers a lighthearted counterpoint to much of her celebrated poetry, known for its ecstatic, often violent, and frequently tragic undercurrents. Exceedingly rare, this is only the second item we have offered from Noailles. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Pound reads the letters of Vincent Van Gogh 547. Ezra Pound. ALS signed

“EP,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, Grand Cafe letterhead, August 30. Unusual letter regarding a volume of Van Gogh’s letters. In part: “No—didn’t know was whole Vol. Van G. letters. Probably not one is in if better look = except useful to hv. separate. Hope you git roof or wheel-barrer or zummat…quote best bits as review if no gold fish.” Includes an unsigned typescript, in part: “That Arioste. Should translate the enclosed notes sent by VanGogh to his brother Theo/ including pp/ on back cover flap/ send back a copy of the translation in GODDAMIT typescript.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, overall toning, and some dampstaining to the typescript. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“There is not, I think, to be found anywhere a body of men as fearless, as brave, and as efficient as the Fire Brigade of New York” 549. Jacob Riis. DanishAmerican writer, photographer, and activist (1849–1914) best known for his work in exposing and improving the squalid conditions endured by the poor in New York City. Lengthy AMS signed at both the top and conclusion, “Jacob A. Riis,” 38 pages, 8.5 x 11, no date but circa 1898. Riis’s copiously hand-corrected and revised draft for an article published under the title ‘Heroes Who Fight Fire,’ describing the New York Fire Department. In part: “Thirteen years have passed since, but it is all to me as if it had happened yesterday: the clanging of the fire-bells, the hoarse shouts of the firemen, the wild rush and terror of the streets. Then the great hush that fell upon the crowd; the sea of upturned faces with the fire-glow upon it, and up there against the background of black smoke that poured from roof and attic, the boy clinging to the narrow ledge, so far up that it seemed humanly impossible that help could ever come. But even then it was coming. Up from the street, while the crew of the truck company were laboring with the heavy extension-ladder that at its longest stretch was many feet too short, crept four men upon long, slender poles with cross-bars, iron-hooked at the end…Straight up the wall they crept, looking like human flies on the ceiling, and clinging as close, never resting, reaching one recess only to set out for the next; nearer and nearer in the race for life, until but a single span separated the foremost from the boy. And now the iron hook fell at his feet, and the fireman stood upon the step with the rescued lad in his arms, just as the pent-up flame burst lurid from the attic window, reaching with impotent fury for its prey. The next moment they were safe upon the great ladder waiting to receive them below…Take it all in all, there is not, I think, to be found anywhere a body of men as fearless, as brave, and as efficient as the Fire Brigade of New York.” In overall very good to fine condition, with various edge chips and tears, light soiling, and several repaired tears to the final page. This vivid portrayal of New York’s firemen was first published in Century Magazine in February 1898, and later appeared as a chapter in his 1903 book Children of Tenements. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

550. Romain Rolland. French writer (1866–1944) who won the

1915 Nobel Prize for Literature. ALS in French, ten pages on three sets of adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8.5, January 22, 1930. Letter to his friend Pierre Abraham, returning and critiquing a work. In part (translated): “You’ve attacked the most exciting problem for anyone who enjoys the miracle of the eyes in explaining the face of life…It is a practical elemental analysis of this complex…harmony…however allow me to submit some criticism and expose the scientific rigor that the analysis seemed to lack, especially in the choice of examples…Take, for example, Gluck, which I think is one of your most vivid misinterpretations. How did you settle for this detestable print from [Joseph] Duplessis, when there was a very beautiful one by [Simon Charles] Miger.” He goes on to tell Abraham to surround himself with good examples. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a full transcription of the French. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 156 | November 12, 2014 | LITERATURE

Rilke’s order for The Centaur, which he would soon publish in translation 551. Rainer Maria Rilke. Influential poet

(1875–1926) who takes a place among the most highly regarded figures in early modern literature. Partly-printed DS in German, one page, 5 x 8.25, October 13, 1907. An auction form for the book De Kentauer [The Centaur] by Maurice de Guerin. Moderate overall foxing and staining, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope, addressed in Rilke’s hand. The Centaur was a short composition in prose written by French author Maurice de Guerin (1810–1839), which was only published posthumously by George Sand in 1840. Rilke translated the piece and published it in 1911 in a limited edition of 300. An excellent literary association. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

553. Charles Sainte-Beuve. Influential French literary critic

(1804–1869). ALS in French, signed “Sainte-Beuve,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 5.25, May 3, 1867. Neatly penned letter to French literary historian Gustave Le Brisoys Desnoiresterres. In part (translated): “The volume by Mr. L’Abbe Maynard proved that the subject is in the agenda: your merit will be treated without bias and to identify major listed without glossing over the pettiness & miseries. Only everything must be made his point, and all of this great existence, which was such a significant event in the history of the human mind must subordinate, without deleting them, many wrongs & many individual faults.” In fine condition, with a couple small stains and mild brushing to ink. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Recommending a “group of Polish mathematical logicians at Warsaw” 552. Bertrand Russell. ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, August 27, 1923. Letter to important philosopher and physicist Moritz Schlick. In part: “I certainly cannot refuse your request, as the object you have in view seems to me of the highest importance…But I am afraid what I can do will seem to you rather inadequate. In the first place, there are very few English or Americans who are capable of writing the sort of articles you want, and most of them would probably prefer to publish in English or American magazines. In the second place, I shall be unusually busy till April, as I am going to America on a lecture tour.” He goes on to refer Schlick to Frenchman Jean Nicod and a “group of Polish mathematical logicians at Warsaw”—most likely the influential Alfred Tarski, Rudolf Carnap, and Jan Lukasiewicz—who may be of help. In fine condition, with a slightly clipped upper corner and mild soiling. Fine scholarly content exchanged between influential philosophic minds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) www.RRAuction.com | 157

On Marx and the decline of the Roman Empire 554. JeanPaul Sartre.

Handwritten manuscript fragment in French, unsigned, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, no date. Sartre pens some thoughts on economic philosophy. In part (translated): “One can find in a pinch the movement which precipitated the decline of the Roman world, since this story is dead, but, whatever the contradictions…we can return in advance of capitalist decadence since this story does not take place. But the key is not there: what troubles first is that Marx seems to deprive himself of the same movement.” Sartre crossed out the last two lines regarding Marx. In fine condition, with toning to edges. Much of Sartre’s work addresses Marxism, including his 1957 essay Search for a Method and 1960 book Critique of Dialectical Reason, which developed the idea of Existentialist Marxism. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

556. Sir Walter Scott. Scottish novelist and poet (1771–1832) best known for such classics as Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, and Waverley. ALS signed “W. Scott,” one page, 6 x 3, no date. Letter to a gentleman regarding finances. In part: “Pray carry the enclosed…£350.0.0 to my credit as I have about £100 to pay in Edinburgh.” Tastefully double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 13 x 16, with a window on the reverse to reveal where Scott penned the recipient’s name. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

557. George Bernard Shaw. TLS signed “G. Bernard Shaw,” one page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, January 10, 1936. Letter to Vernon Bartlett. In part: “On the 22nd we start on a cruise to Honolulu and thereabouts. I am so full of packing and clearing up before I leave that it is impossible for me to undertake an extra job until I am on the seas. We shall not be back until the 6th April. Besides, an article that is not on the spot in point of time is useless during the present mix-up: the weeks that would elapse before anything I could write on the voyage could reach you would put it out of date. Also, by the way, I have nothing particular to say. So I am afraid I must fail you. If I were to be at home within reach I might have a try; but as it is—! I did not know that that funny old adventure of Stead’s was still in existence. It was always fearfully crowded up, whereas your paper was very handy and concise and in large print. I hope it wont be swamped. We are horrified to hear that you have broken your leg. How much have you broken it? The expression may mean anything from combined fracture of the thigh to a simple crack in the tibia. How much sympathy, exactly, do we owe you?” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Dr. Seuss as a publishing exec: “See if we can get more of a ‘story feeling’ into it” 558. Dr. Seuss. TLS signed “Ted,” one page, 8.25 x 12.75, July 2, no year. Letter

to his former editor. In part [spelling and grammar retained]: “Re Hand Book, Al’s new version is very encouraging. Much simpler and more illustratable than before. I am now analyzing it from the point of view of action and forward motion. Also, to see if we can get more of a ‘story feeling’ into it. Also to see if it can be made more exciting, step by step...Maybe after we have the boy and the monk standing on their hands, they should start walking on their hands. This might enable us to start some forward motion into new scenery. The above is just rumination that I haven’t thought through yet.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds and scattered stains. The Hand Book was being developed for the ‘Bright and Early’ series of children’s stories published by Beginner Books, a children’s publisher co-founded by Seuss and acquired by Random House shortly thereafter. The first two books in the series were written by Seuss and entitled The Foot Book and The Eye Book; the fifth, which he discusses in this letter, was written by Al Perkins and released in 1969 under the title Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb, which has become one of the best-selling early children’s books ever written. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

559. Henryk Sienkiewicz. Novelist (1846–1916) who received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1905. TLS in French, three pages, 8.25 x 10.5, December 10, 1907. Untranslated statement calling for an autonomous kingdom of Poland. In fine condition, with mild toning and a rusty paperclip mark to upper left corner. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“All my friends are the out law kind / And all my deals are shady” 560. Shel Silverstein. Fantastic felt tip sketch and

handwritten draft on both sides of a 8.25 x 10 manilla envelope. On one side, Silverstein has drawn a large and whimsical man dressed in outlaw-style Western garb, as well as a less-defined face and two baseball gloves. On the opposing side, Silverstein has penned a lengthy draft of a poem or lyrics, in part: “If you hear a knockin at the door at night / that aint no burglar baby / it just cause all my friends are the out law kind / And all my deals are shady / so you take this and gimme that / And we’ll both meet in hades.” In very good condition, with moderate scattered creases and staining. Accompanied by an unsigned 50th anniversary edition of The Giving Tree. A highly desirable combination of original artwork and a seemingly unpublished literary piece. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Complete manuscript of Thoreau’s ode to his unrequited love: “Up this pleasant stream let’s row / For the livelong summer’s day” 561. Henry David Thoreau. Phenom-

enal handwritten manuscript of ‘The Assabet,’ three pages on two 7.75 x 9.75 sheets, July 18, 1839. Unsigned handwritten manuscript originally sent to Ellen Sewall, in which Thoreau pens all 12 stanzas of his poem. In part: “Up this pleasant stream let’s row / For the livelong summer’s day, / Sprinkling foam where’er we go, / In weather as white as driven snow; / Ply the oars, away! away! / Now we glide along the shore, / Plucking lillies as we go, / While the yellow sanded floor / Doggedly resists the oar, / Like some turtle, dull and slow. / Now we stem the middle tide, / Ploughing through the deepest soil, / Ridges pile on either side, / While we through the furrow glide, / Reaping bubbles for our toil. / Dew before and drought behind, / Onward all doth seem to fly, / Naught contents the eager mind, / Only rapids now are kind, / Forward are the earth and sky. / Sudden music strikes the ear / Leaking out from yonder bank / Fit such voyageurs to cheer / Sure there must be fairies here, / Who have kindly played this prank.” Professionally repaired central vertical and horizontal folds and some staining to edges, otherwise fine condition. When 22-year-old Henry Thoreau met Ellen Sewall on July 20, 1839, he was immediately smitten. Visiting her grandmother and younger brother Edmund—the former being a boarder with Thoreau’s mother, and the latter a student at his new progressive grammar school—she arrived at a time when the young author was honing his poetry skills; having recently met Emerson and his circle of literary friends, he was urged to contribute essays and poems to The Dial, though poetry never became his strong suit. This poem, written two days prior to her arrival, most likely about one of his many boating trips with Edmund, was the first of many that he would send to her. The following year—unaware that his own brother John had already proposed to her, and that she had rejected him due to her strict Unitarian father’s dislike of the Thoreau’s transcendental beliefs—Henry proposed to Ellen, only to receive the same rejection. According to Walter Harding’s book, The Days of Henry Thoreau, Ellen recalled the reading aloud of some of Thoreau’s poems in a diary entry the following year, writing, ‘The favorite was ‘Up this pleasant stream let’s row.’ That is the first piece Henry gave me…I wonder if his thoughts ever wander back to those times when the hours sped so pleasantly and we were so happy. I think they do.’ Though Ellen went on to a happy marriage, Henry would remain single for the rest of his life. Though seemingly unpublished during his lifetime, three lines of this poem did appear in revised form in his famous book A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers. An immensely desirable and rarely seen complete manuscript from one of the greatest figures in American literature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Verlaine finds relief from poverty in “the maniacs who fork out half a pound (12 fr. 50) for a lesson in versification and poetic ‘finesses’” 562. Paul Verlaine. Two exceedingly desirable ALSs in French, both signed “PV,” written to Edmond Lepelletier. The first is one page, 5.25 x 8, May 29, [1873]. In part (translated): “I arrived here the day before yesterday in the morning from Anvers. Crossing during 15 hours, such an incredible beauty. Besides, I am never sick when traveling on a boat. I shall throw this in the mail soon to give you my address and to ask you to take good care of Gustave. Write me soon and prepare the work. As soon as the printer approves it, Macte animo generose puer.” The second is one page both sides, 5.25 x 8, no date but circa June 1873. In part (translated): “I am writing you just a word…to scold you on your silence. What is happening for Gustave? I do not see why politics could hurt such a frail boy, doomed in advance to some special sale and one of the few to be up to it. I give some French lessons, it pays me something like 100 or 150 francs per month. This is always something and it kills boredom…What about the case? Try then to get me at least one of my three volumes, even by paying and send it to me: here, for the literature lessons ‘by a poet,’ it is the best reference you can give the maniacs who fork out half a pound (12 fr. 50) a lesson in versification and poetic ‘finesses.’ So my request is all but serious and urgent; it goes without saying that I will pay. If you are not able to do it now and you see Blemont, ask him this for me.” On the reverse of this letter, Verlaine pens a wild half-page caricature sketch, labeling it “Le Shah de visu.” Below, he pens a lengthy note, in part (translated): “Doesn’t he look just like the poor Monsieur de la Chauviniere? Besides, you’ll see him shortly. Here, we are enjoying lovely French troupes, Desclée, etc.—the artists of Mr. Humbert, from Brussels, the entire repertoire of Offenbach, Herve, Lecoq, etc.—you can get all the tickets you want but it is so hot here!” Central vertical and horizontal folds, light scattered staining, and various pencil notations, otherwise fine condition. Verlaine and Rimbaud had begun their short but torrid affair in Paris in late 1871, their volatile relationship bringing them to London in September 1872; at the conclusion of both letters, Verlaine pens his address, 8 Grate College Street, Camden Town, which they had rented on May 28, 1873, living in decadent squalor in two rooms on the top floor. Here they supported themselves by teaching French verse, as mentioned here, and their relationship grew increasingly strained—their self-destructive instincts came to characterize their existence, with relentless arguing and fighting. Verlaine fled to Brussels in early July after a particularly exhausting quarrel, and Rimbaud followed shortly thereafter—only for Verlaine to famously shoot him twice in the wrist in a drunken rage. These fantastic letters describe the general goings-on of this tumultuous period, with the second highlighted by a fabulous sketch and both artistic and literary content; this letter especially offers important insight into this period, and is quoted and contextualized at length in Graham Robb’s acclaimed 2001 biography of Rimbaud (pg. 209). RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Wilde addresses a misprint in ‘The Soul of Man under Socialism’

563. Oscar Wilde. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 6.5, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to journalist Frank Harris,

editor of the Fortnightly Review. In part: “Why don’t Chapmann and Hall send a copy of the Fortnightly to each author who contributes to the number in question? They should do it, not merely as a matter of courtesy, and of custom, but because it enables the author to see if his work has been properly produced, and if not, to send something for an errata slip, or for incorporation, if that is possible. In the present case I came across the Fortnightly in the Club on Saturday, and found that an entire paragraph had been misplaced, to the confusion of the sense and the reader. It is possible that the fault may have been originally mine, but I should have been given the earliest opportunity of correction. Don’t you think so? I wrote off at once to them, but received no acknowledgment of my letter. This seems to me to be wrong. What do you think? I have read Grant Allen and find myself conspicuous by my absence. I think you should have let his criticism of me stand, but that is, of course, entirely a matter of your own judgment as Editor. I don’t interfere, I need hardly say. You are an individualist, as I am.” In fine condition, with toning to the left edge of the first page. The piece Wilde refers to was his essay The Soul of Man under Socialism, first printed in February of 1891 in the Fortnightly Review, edited by Harris. Although Wilde was upset by the misprint, the ordering of the paragraphs remained the same in numerous subsequent publications. Wilde’s essay is famous for his arguments against capitalism in favor of a socialistic individualism, saying: ‘With the abolition of private property, then, we shall have true, beautiful, healthy Individualism. Nobody will waste his life in accumulating things, and the symbols for things. One will live. To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.’ It is only appropriate that Wilde closes the letter with the words, “You are an individualist, as I am.” An absolutely stunning piece regarding one of Wilde’s essays that still resonates today. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Voltaire lashes out against his sworn enemy

564. Voltaire. Versatile French Enlightenment writer (1694–1778) best remembered for his satirical work Candide. ALS in French, signed “V,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 6 x 7.5, January 31, 1761. Untranslated letter to fellow French poet Ponce Denis Ecouchard Lebrun protests against the “slanderous lines” of his literary enemy, Elie Catherine Freron. In very good condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, scattered soiling, and a few pencil notations. A supremely desirable piece from the influential early writer. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

565. Jules Verne. French writer (1828–1905) whose classic novels, including Journey to the Center of the Earth and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, helped lay the foundations for the science fiction genre. ANS in French, one page, 4 x 5.25, no date. Crisplypenned brief untranslated note addressed to “Mon ami.” Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and light pencil remnants to lower left. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“I think it was easier and we were happier fighting all the difficulties and dangers of our pioneer life” 566. Laura Ingalls Wilder.

ALS signed “Laura Ingalls W i l d e r, ” t w o pages on the reverse and inner panel of a Christmas card depicting the Magi traveling toward Bethlehem, 3.75 x 5, December 5, 1947. In full: “You ask what I think of life today. I will say this—I think it was easier and we were happier fighting all the difficulties and dangers of our pioneer life than anyone is fighting the complicated system of life that has been thrust upon us now. Space is too small to say what I think of it but I am hoping that conditions will change if we all do our best to bring it about.” The Christmas card is also signed below the printed sentiment by Laura, “Mr. & Mrs. A. J. Wilder.” In fine condition. Wilder based her enduring Little House series on her own experiences growing up in a pioneer family; her books and their screen adaptations have inspired within following generations a similar sense of nostalgia for the pioneer life, as she expresses here. Wilder is scarce in any form, and the excellent content and condition of this piece make it a particularly remarkable example. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“I’m glad you like my books and you are right, I am Laura”

567. Laura Ingalls Wilder. Scarce ALS, three pages

on two sheets, 5.5 x 7, February 12, 1940. Letter to an admirer. In part: “I’m glad you like my books and you are right, I am Laura. It would not be surprising if someday you should write even better than I have. A girl who writes such a delightful letter will be able to write stories. It pleases me that Pa’s fiddle should be so real to you. I have it now, for Pa died years ago. Ma and Mary are gone too. Grace married and is still living not far from De Smet. Carrie married and is a widow now…I married Almanzo and we have lived together for more than fifty years.” She adds a handwritten postscript at the conclusion, signed “L. I. W.,” in full: “P.S. I am writing another book for next year.” In fine condition, with some light brushing to ink throughout. In 1941 Wilder published Little Town on the Prairie, the seventh book in the Little House series, which takes place in De Smet, South Dakota. She also mentions “Pa’s fiddle,” an important relic from her childhood that appears frequently in the Little House series. An exceptionally desirable letter with several references to her life and her literature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“Yeah, Ezra seems to be comin’, he ain’t never come yet” 568. William Carlos Williams. ALS signed

“W. C. W.,” one page, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, April 15, 1939. Letter parodying Ezra Pound’s ‘American’ dialect. In full: “Yeah, Ezra seems to be comin’, he ain’t never come yet as far as this countree is concerned. ‘sabout time.” Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 11 x 14. In fine condition. This letter concerns Pound’s return to the United States from Italy; in April 1939, he sailed back to New York in hopes of convincing America to avoid entry into the war in Europe while also convincing them of the legitimacy of Mussolini’s fascism. A fantastic piece of correspondence connecting these friends and peers. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

570. Emile Zola. Boldly

penned ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, June 27, 1873. Letter to painter Edouard Beliard. In part (translated): “Your idea is excellent, and it is adopted. I could see Panafieu, but I’ll decide. We leave tomorrow black Gare du Nord, the train of 9:00…time is not too bad. See you tomorrow.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds. Zola was a close friend of Beliard’s and used the painter as inspiration for a character in his 1886 novel L’Oeuvre. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The Imagist promotes Lorca—“Spanish literature, aside from one book, is an almost unknown quantity in the United States” 569. William Carlos Williams. TLS signed “W. C. Williams,” one page, 8.5 x 11, December 11, 1938. Letter to To John Crowe Ransom, editor of The Kenyon Review. In part: “Your letter, about the Lorca article, put me right back on my feet again, where I haven’t been for a year or more. To say that I’m delighted at your acceptance of it doesn’t half tell the story. Of more importance is that you’ve taken it just as I could have wished that you’d take it…Spanish literature, aside from one book, is an almost unknown quantity in the United States. But I wanted only one thing out of it. I had to begin in the Kindergarten. The effect sought, however, was not elementary. How in God’s name could I explain that to anyone? As to the translations: they should appear along with my short treatise but I’m not the one to do them. Rolf Humphries. Don’t be afraid they won’t be appreciated by our audience. Look at the Lorca translations of his that appeared in a recent number of the New Republic. They were all well received. And H. has a large number of these ready. I feel sure. The Five O’clock poem has already been translated into English by an Englishman. It is part of the long poem (as you know) The Death of a Bullfighter, which Oxford University Press brought out last year. Maybe you’d want to quote from that.” In fine condition. Williams’s essay, ‘Federico Garcia Lorca,’ was published in the Spring 1939 issue of The Kenyon Review. Although Williams never translated any of Lorca’s works, he does reference the writer in the ‘Translation’ chapter of his autobiography—he looked to Lorca as a great influence and in a sense ‘translated’ his experimental techniques into his own writing. A fabulous association between great modern poets. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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571. Ray Bradbury MB $200

572. Truman Capote MB $200

573. Rachel Carson MB $200

574. Samuel Taylor Coleridge MB $200

575. Arthur Conan Doyle

576. Stephen King

577. Stephen King

578. Edward Lear

579. W. Somerset Maugham

580. Czeslaw Milosz

581. Eugene Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill

582. Chuck Palahniuk

583. Sir Walter Scott

584. Samuel Francis Smith

585. Alfred Lord Tennyson

586. Tennessee Williams

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classic music 590. Hector Berlioz.

Influential French composer (1803–1869) of such repertory staples as the programmatic ‘Symphonie fantastique’ and the opera ‘Les Troyens.’ ALS in French, signed “H. Berlioz,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, blackbordered mourning stationery, September 14, no year. Untranslated letter regarding someone’s death. In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

592. Maria Callas. Un-

translated ALS in Italian, signed “Maria Meneghini Callas,” one page, 5.75 x 8.25, personal letterhead, May 24, 1958. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Choice portrait of the German master

591. Johannes Brahms. Famed German composer (1833–1897) whose works

in the classical spirit, written in the midst of the Romantic era, take a place among the most enduring music of the 19th century. Rare 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Brahms by Fritz Luckhardt of Vienna, vertically inscribed in German on the reverse and signed in black ink, “J. Brahms, Wien, Mai 86.” In fine condition, with some light surface loss to edges on both the front and reverse. A crystal-clear image, boldly signed and inscribed shortly before writing his ‘Violin Sonata No. 2.’ Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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A plea for his brother in World War I 596. Claude Debussy. Im-

593. Enrico Caruso. Columbia Bank check, 5.5 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Caruso, payable to Columbia Bank for $2,685.45, January 19, 1916. A central vertical fold, light creases, and expected cancellation cuts to center, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

594. Pablo Casals. AMQS

on an off-white 10 x 7.75 cardstock sheet, signed in fountain pen, “Pablo Casals, 1940.” Casals pens two bars of music. An unsigned postcard portrait is cornermounted to the right side. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

595. Eugen d’Albert. Scottish-

born German composer (1864–1932) of operas and much orchestral and piano music. AMQS on an off-white 9 x 11 sheet, signed and inscribed at the bottom in German (translated): “Herr Daley, in kind remembrance, Eugene d’Albert, 20 Nov. 97.” D’Albert neatly pens three bars of music in D-minor, titling it at the top, “Gavotte.” In fine condition, with light soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.… (MB $200)

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portant French c o m p o s e r (1862–1918) whose colorful, evocative works, particularly those for keyboard and for orchestra, exemplified the ‘impressionist’ style. Neatly penned ALS in French, one page, 4.5 x 5.75, April 21, 1915. Letter to French minister Louis Barthou requesting a favor for his brother, a soldier in WWI. In part (translated): “You are a thousand times good to show me a sympathy which, believe it well, is very valuable, sincerely. My brother writes that he has to start at the end of the month and would be happy to be attached to an English major…Rightly he thinks he can be of service…If I can help you with anything, do not hesitate to ask.” Addressed on the reverse in Debussy’s hand. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

597. Alexander Gretchaninov.

Russian Romantic composer (1864–1956) who worked during a transitional era in the history of Russian music. Choice AMQS on an off-white 6 x 8 sheet, signed at the bottom in Cyrillic in black ink and dated Moscow, September 16, 1922. Gretchaninov pens four bars of music and lyrics in A-flat major, labeling the tempo “Allo moderato.” A portrait of the composer is affixed above. In fine condition, with rough edges. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

598. Stephen Heller. Hungarian composer and pianist (1813–1888) best known for his characteristic keyboard works. ALS in German, one page, 5.25 x 8, June 21, 1872. Untranslated letter mentioning the Chaconne for solo violin by Bach. Central vertical and horizontal folds and scattered foxing, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.… (MB $200)

601. Wilhelm Kempff. Renowned German pianist (1895– 1991) especially noted for his interpretations of Beethoven. Matte-finish 4 x 6 photo of Kempff in a contemplative pose, signed and inscribed in German in the lower border in fountain pen and dated 1957. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

602. Zoltan Kodaly.

599. Paul Hindemith. Versatile and prolific German-born composer and performer (1895–1963) whose best-known works include ‘Mathis der Maler,’ ‘Nobilissima Visione,’ and ‘Das Marienleben.’ Circa 1960 glossy 12 x 7 photo of Hindemith’s orchestra, signed in fountain pen. Scattered creases, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

600. Vladimir Kastorsky. Renowned

Russian operatic bass (1871–1948). Mattefinish 3.5 x 5.25 postcard photo of Kastorsky in costume, boldly signed and inscribed in Russian and dated 1923, affixed to an off-white 6 x 8 sheet upon which he penned three bars of music and lyrics of his bass part in the key of G Major. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Prominent Hungarian composer, educator, ethnomusicologist, linguist, author, and philosopher (1882–1967). AMQS on the back cover of a sheet music booklet for Kodaly’s ‘Adventi enek,’ 6.5 x 9.75, five pages, signed at the conclusion in black ink, “Z. Kodaly.” The composer pens eight bars of religious music and lyrics, the lyrics reading, “Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel shall come to thou, o Israel!” In fine condition, with uniform toning. RR Auction COA.… (MB $200)

603. Conradin Kreutzer. Ger-

man composer and conductor (1780–1849) best remembered for his romantic opera Das Nachtlager in Granada. ALS in German, signed “C. Kreutzer,” one page, 6.75 x 8, no date. Untranslated letter to Monsieur Kirschner. Intersecting folds, some scattered creases, and slight show-through from address panel on the reverse, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Fabulous carte-de-visite portrait 604. Franz Liszt. Romantic era composer and pianist (1811–1886) whose prowess at the keyboard earned him a cachet as perhaps the greatest virtuoso in the history of the instrument. Rare 2.5 x 4 cartede-visite portrait of Liszt wearing a cassock and holding a small book, signed on the reverse in black ink, “F. Liszt, Avril 66.” Published by Erwin of Paris. Scattered surface marks to image, subtle soiling, and a trimmed bottom edge (barely touching the first letter of the signature and trivially affecting the first letter of the date), otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Neatly penned by the Hungarian master 605. Franz Liszt. Romantic era composer and pianist (1811–1886) whose prowess at the keyboard earned him a cachet as perhaps the greatest virtuoso in the history of the instrument. Untranslated ALS in German, signed “F. Liszt,” one page, 4.5 x 7, April 10, no year. Light toning and soiling, and a small edge separation to one mailing fold, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Liszt’s hand.Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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606. Jules Massenet. Untranslated ALS in French,

signed “Massenet,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, August 8, 1897. In fine condition, with an edge chip and small separation to mailing fold. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“I would stay entirely, my whole life, sitting here in Leipzig, and I and my art, we would be only the better for it” 607. Felix MendelssohnBartholdy. ALS

in German, signed “Felix,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, November 20, 1837. Letter to a friend. In part (translated): “If I had enough character to turn down the next Rhenish Music Festival, it could be possible that I would stay entirely, my whole life, sitting here in Leipzig, and I and my art, we would be only the better for it. But I fear I am too vain for them; and yet I must do it sooner or later. We are furnishing our flat… then you only have to drop in, your quarters are ready; in a room papered with bouquets of flowers you are to have lodgings, and the white hall and our rooms are completely at your disposal. You shall hear music, half as much as I in the last weeks, i.e., up to your ears—singing, piano, quartets, of whatever kind you want. And better than all that you will find my Rudesheimer 1834 wine. I picked it out in Bingen, had a cask of it transported here, and am creating a huge furor with it here in Leipzig because they aren’t used to things like that.” Mendelssohn goes on to paraphrases the quote from the opening poem of Goethe’s collection of poetry, The West Eastern Divan: “North and West and South splinter, thrones burst, kingdoms tremble; flee to taste the air of patriarchs in the pure East.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds (one small separation passing through the end of the signature, repaired on the opposing side), and overall creases. A lengthy letter entirely in Mendelssohn’s hand, with interesting content about his life in Leipzig. He had been named conductor of the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra in 1835, but returned to Dusseldorf on a yearly basis to conduct the Lower Rhenish Music Festival. Once arriving in Leipzig he dedicated most of his professional efforts to developing the city’s musical culture, working with a number of institutions and founding the Leipzig Conservatory in 1843. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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608. Opera. Collection of 17 items, each signed by an opera performer, including: Paul Plishka (2 flyers and an SP), Joan Sutherland (SP), Luciano Pavorotti (3 Polaroid photos), Birgit Nilsson (SP), Samuel Ramey (SP), Mirella Freni (SP), Nicolai Gedda (SP), Anna Moffo (SP), Sherrill Milnes (SP), Kiri Te Kanawa (SP), Franco Corelli (2 SPs), Renata Tebaldi (SP), and one other. In overall very good to fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

609. Francis Poulenc. AMQS

on an off-white 7 x 5.5 sheet, signed in fountain pen, “Francis Poulenc, 1945.” Poulenc pens three bars of music from his 1924 ballet, titling it at the top, “Les Biches.” Affixed to a larger 9.25 x 7 sheet. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold. Les Biches was choreographed by Bronislava Nijinska and premiered by the Ballets Russes,and is widely considered a milestone in ballet history. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The Russian masters, including Prokofiev, Rachmaninoff, and Medtner

610. Russian Composers and Pianists. Intricate and neatly penned collection of eleven AMQSs on a single 7.75 x 9.25 off-white sheet, bearing a skillful pencil drawing of Sergei Ivan Taneiev, dated between 1929-1930. Each composer pens several measures from one of their works, with most adding the title as well. The composers represented are: Paul Juon, Nikolai Medtner (Second Violin Sonata), Sergei Prokofiev (from his 2nd Symphony), Sergei Rachmaninoff (from his Symphony No. 2), Leonid Nikolaev, Sergei Vassilenko, Reinhold Glière (Das Ballet Roter Moher), Alexander Goedicke (from his 3rd Symphony), and Alexander Karasev (from his String Quartet), and two others. In fine condition. A unique and beautiful piece. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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613. Isaac Stern.

Glossy 9 x 7 photo of Stern playing his violin, signed and inscribed in black felt tip. In very good condition, with scattered creases and some skipping and fading to signature and inscription. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

611. Maurice Ravel. ALS in French, one page, 4.75 x 5, per-

sonal letterhead, no date. Letter to French politician and theater critic Georges Pioch, asking where and when to send a musical manuscript he had promised as a contribution for a music album. In very good condition, with a large tear extending from the top edge to the first line of the letter, and tiny areas of paper loss to upper corners. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

614. Richard Strauss. German composer (1864–1949) whose colorful symphonic poems and operas earned him a place among the most important figures in late-19th and early 20th-century music. His best-known work is ‘Also Sprach Zarathustra’ (1896), which attained iconic status as the theme of the film 2001: A Space Odyssey. Distinguished 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. In fine condition, with light overall irregular adhesion to signature, but still completely legible. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The famed Austrian composer and his equally famous consort 612. Arnold Schoenberg and Alma Mahler.

Schoenberg (1874–1951) was an Austrian-born composer whose development of the ‘twelve-tone’ system proved to be one of the most far-reaching innovations in the history of 20th century music. Mahler (1879–1964) was an Austrian composer, author, and companion of famous men. Uncommon glossy 4.25 x 3.25 photo of Schoenberg and Mahler amidst a group of people at an event in Holland, the others including Gertrude Forstel, Willem Mengelberg, and Gertrud Kolisch, affixed to a 7.25 x 5.5 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Schonberg” and “Alma M. Mahler.” In fine condition, with photo partially detached from mount and a few subtle marks and creases to the mount. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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The Russian master

Beautifully penned from Der Rosenkavalier

615. Igor S t r a v i n s k y.

Choice mattefinish 3.5 x 5.75 head-and-shoulders photo, boldly signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To Mr. R. Joseph Kayser, sincerely, I. Stravsinky, 1942.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

616. Richard Strauss. Scarce AMQS on an off-white 6 x 4 album page, crisply signed at the bottom in black ink, “Dr. Richard Strauss.” Strauss pens a few bars from the opening to his three-act comic opera Der Rosenkavalier. In fine condition. After debuting in 1911, Der Rosenkavalier quickly became an important part of the international opera repertory and remains so to this day. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Supremely desirable Tchaikovsky 617. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Es-

teemed Russian composer (1840–1893) whose colorful, dramatic, and expressive works represent the epitome of the Russian Romantic tradition and take a place among the most beloved staples of the concert repertory. Highly desirable AMQS on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card, signed at the bottom in black ink, “P. Tchaikovsky, 19 M. 91.” Tchaikovsky boldly pens three bars of music. In fine condition, with a couple trivial stains. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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618. Ralph Vaughan Williams. Influential English composer (1872– 1958) of symphonies, chamber music, opera, choral music, and film scores. Scarce ALS signed “R. Vaughan Williams,” one page, lightly-lined, 6 x 7.5, August 3, 1922. Letter in his difficult to decipher hand regarding a scholarship review. Matted with an unsigned photo to an overall size of 11.75 x 8.25. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Scarce letter by the Romantic master, hoping the ‘devil won’t foil his plans’ 619. Giuseppe Verdi. ALS in Italian, signed “G. Verdi,” one

page, 4.25 x 6.75, May 5, 1891. Letter to Italian novelist Edmondo de Amicis. Verdi writes that, as long as the ‘devil doesn’t foil his plans,’ he will arrive in Genoa on Saturday at 6 o’clock in the evening. He also makes a list for de Amicis: “No 1. Peppina, 2. Comm: De Amicis, 3. Contadino de St. Agata.” Matted with an unsigned postcard of Verdi to an overall size of 11.5 x 8.25. In fine condition, with a few pencil notations at the top. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Verdi’s hand. Verdi’s estate was at St. Agata, where he lived for over fifty years and owned a considerable amount of property. A coveted letter by the important composer. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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620. Herbert von Karajan. Semi-glossy 5.75 x 4 postcard photo of the conductor wearing sunglasses, signed in blue ballpoint. In very good condition, with a vertical crease and moderate skipping to ink in the signature. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

621. William Walton. Distinguished British composer (1902–1983) best known for such works as Façade, a theatrical collaboration with Edith Sitwell, and the oratorio Belshazzar’s Feast. Autograph musical manuscript by Walton, one musically lined page, 8.5 x 7.25, no date, signed at the conclusion in fountain pen, “William Walton.” Walton pens five bars of music for six different instruments, titling it at the top, “from Concerto for Violincello & Orchestra (1957).” In fine condition, with trimmed edges. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Extremely early musical quote from Wagner’s first mainstream success 622. Richard Wagner. Extraordinary AMQS on an off-white 7 x 5 sheet, crisply signed at the conclusion, “Dresden, 12 Sept. 1843, Richard Wagner.” Wagner pens four bars from ‘Rienzi’s Prayer,’ which opened act five of his early opera titled Rienzi, der Letzte der Tribunen. In fine condition, with toning to edges. Wagner wrote the opera between 1838 and 1840, and it was first performed in Dresden on October 20, 1842. Although he grew to dislike the work, it represented his first major success and its popular reception proved a crucial turning point in his career. A rare and extremely desirable early piece. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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contemporary music Satchmo partners with Billie Holiday in New Orleans

625. Louis Armstrong. DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, August 30, 1946.

Agreement between Armstrong and producer Jules Levey, in which Armstrong agrees to appear “in a motion picture to be produced…tentatively entitled ‘New Orleans.” Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by both Armstrong and Levey. In fine condition, with expected document wear and a slight brush to the signature. Accompanied by a 1947 letter from the MCA office to Majestic Productions, enclosing the contract. Released on April 18, 1947, the film cast Armstrong as a bandleader and Billie Holiday as a singing maid; New Orleans is the only feature film that Holiday ever made. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

626. Beatles. Original unused full ticket for the famous Beatles concert at Shea Stadium on August 23, 1966, 6.25 x 1.5, bearing an image of the Fab Four on the right side. Matted with a reproduction handbill and certificate of authenticity signed by concert promoter Sid Bernstein to an overall size of 16 x 12. In overall fine condition. Bernstein’s letter, in part: “This document accompanies ticket number 6Q17 of 2,400 tickets originally printed for The Beatles Shea Stadium Concert held on August 23, 1966…This concert is generally regarded by music historians as one of the most famous rock ’n’ roll concerts ever staged.” RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Perfect mid-1963 signatures 627.

Beatles. Pristine circa mid-1963 ballpoint signatures of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr on an off-white 5.5 x 4.5 album page still contained within its original autograph book; the first page of the album (directly before the signed page) has been removed, and no other autographs are present in the remainder of the pages. In very fine condition. Accompanied by letters of authenticity from Tracks and from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, who writes, in part: “The signatures on the page date from mid-1963 and this is an excellent representative set of Beatles autographs from this period.” This fully signed album page is undoubtedly one of the finest extant and has every desirable quality—a bright, clean page; bold, uninscribed signatures; and an early date during the period of their wildest international fame. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Please Please Me

628. Beatles. Incredibly desirable 1963 UK fourth pressing of their Please Please Me album signed and inscribed on the back cover in blue ballpoint, “To Steve, all the best and a Happy Birthday from the Beatles, George Harrison,” “John Lennon xx,” “Ringo Starr,” and “Paul McCartney.” In very good condition, with scattered light toning, soiling, and dampstaining to back cover, creasing to edges, and some light rippling, creasing, and edge wear to front cover. The record is included. Signatures were obtained backstage at the Granada Cinema in London on June 1, 1963. Accompanied by a 2014 letter of provenance from the original recipient, which reads, in part: “I was given a signed copy of the Please Please Me album as a birthday present. My brother, Clive, met the Beatles on the Roy Oribison-Gerry and the Pacemakers tour of May 1963. When I asked my brother recently for his memories of his meeting with the Beatles he recalled the following: ‘I saw the Beatles at the Granada Tooting on the 1st June 1963…George and Paul were very chatty and George complained that he had ‘an orrible headache after that’…John and Ringo didn’t say much, just signed the album, which JL threw on the floor.’ George Harrison wrote the dedication…and all four signed their names. The album has been in my possession since 1963.” This particular day was an incredibly busy one for the band: besides two shows at the Granada that day, they also spent eight hours at the BBC Paris Studio in London, filming two episodes of Pop Goes the Beatles. Also on this day, their debut album, Please Please Me, secured its fourth straight week at the top of the British charts. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $2500)

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Unique fully signed schedule for an early international TV appearance 629.

Beatles.

Exceptional running order for a Beatles appearance on the Swedish television program ‘Drop In,’ one page, 8.25 x 11.5, October 30, 1963, signed by the full band in blue ballpoint, with McCartney signing twice, “Paul McCartney (Beatles),” “John Lennon,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr.” Many other performers and guests on the show have also signed. In very good condition, with intersecting folds (one small partial separation professionally repaired on the reverse), a few small stains, and repaired paper loss to lower right corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Filming for the show took place at the Narren-teatern, Stockholm, Sweden. The Beatles performed ‘She Loves You,’ ‘Twist And Shout,’ ‘Long Tall Sally,’ and ‘I Saw Her Standing There’ in front of a live studio audience. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… (MB $1000)

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630. Beatles: John Lennon. Perfect vintage red ballpoint

signature, “John Lennon,” on an off-white 6.75 x 4 album page. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

631. Beatles: John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Original glossy 7 x 9 press photo of John and

Yoko during their famous 1969 Amsterdam Bed-In, with the typed caption affixed to the reverse reading: “Beatle and Bride. Amsterdam: Beatle John Lennon and his bride of five days, Yoko Ono, pose in the Presidential Suite of the Amsterdam Hilton Hotel, March 25th. Lennon declared they would ‘conceive a baby in Amsterdam’ as they held hands in bed during press conference. Yoko nodded in agreement. They said they intend to stay in bed for seven days.” In fine condition, with expected scattered creases, news stamps, and notations from production use. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Late 1963 promo of the Beatles frontmen 632. Beatles: Lennon and McCartney. Desirable

vintage 6 x 8 cardstock photo of the group issued as an insert for the Beatles 1963 autumn tour program, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint circa late 1963 by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. In very good condition, with toned adhesive remnants to corners and top edge, and creasing to lower corners. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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633. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Choba B CCCP album cover boldly signed in black felt tip. Attractively double-matted to an overall size of 18.25 x 18.25. In fine condition. The album, which translates to ‘Back in the USSR,’ was McCartney’s seventh solo studio album and originally released in 1988 exclusively in the Soviet Union. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

634. Beatles: Paul and Linda McCartney. Color Red

Rose Speedway decal, 5˝ in diameter, signed in blue felt tip by Paul and Linda McCartney. The decal has been affixed to a color 20.5 x 31 poster for Paul McCartney and Wings at Red Rose Speedway. Rolled and in fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

636. Blues Musicians. Signed book: The Blues is a Feeling. First hardcover edition. Mount Horeb, Wisconsin: Face to Face Books, 1998. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9 x 11.25, 160 pages. Signed throughout in felt tip by author James Fraher; Pinetop Perkins; Honeyboy Edwards; Clarence ‘Gatemouth’ Brown; R. L. Burnside; Robert Lockwood, Jr.; George ‘Mojo’ Buford; Donald and Kenneth Kinsey; Jimmy Johnson; Lil Ed; Magic Slim; Big Jack Johnson; Eddie ‘The Chief’ Clearwater; and Eddie Shaw. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The week of the Beatles break-up 635. Beatles: Paul and Linda McCartney. DS, one page, 6 x 4, April

7, 1970. Business document between “McCartney Productions, Inc, 257 Central Park West, NYC” and “The Chemical Bank,” agreeing that the local commercial code will apply to their transactions. Neatly signed in blue ballpoint, “Paul McCartney” and “Linda McCartney,” and initialed by a secretary. In fine condition, with expected document wear. McCartney Productions is the holding company for McCartney’s business interests, originally founded under the name Adagrove Limited in February 1969. Most importantly, this document was signed just three days before McCartney officially announced that he was leaving the Beatles. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Rare debut album, signed by the punk pioneers

637. The Carpenters. Glossy 8 x 10 A&M Records publicity photo, signed in black felt tip by Karen Carpenter and Richard Carpenter. A few light creases and some soiling and mounting remnants to edges, otherwise fine condition. A desirable uninscribed piece. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

640. The Clash. Self-titled debut album (demonstration copy) signed on the back cover in black felt tip by Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, and Paul Simonon, and in blue ballpoint by Topper Headon, signing first name only. Irregular adhesion to felt tip signatures which are light, but completely legible, light wear to covers, and some light spotting to front cover, otherwise fine condition. The record is not included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/ REAL. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

638. Eric Clapton.

Signed book: Eric Clapton: The Autobiography. First edition, first printing, limited issue, numbered 397/1000. London: Century, 2007. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.25 x 9.5, 392 pages. Signed on the colophon in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

639. Deep Purple. Made in Japan album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by

Ian Gillian, Ian Paice, Jon Lord, and Roger Glover. In fine condition, with two labels affixed to front cover, scattered edge wear and creasing, a bit heavier to back cover. The record is not included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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641. Crosby, Stills, and Nash. Self-titled album

signed on the front cover in blue and black felt tip by David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash. Wear and splitting to edges, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Rare 1960 Granz program signed by Coltrane, Getz, and fellow jazzmen

642. John Coltrane. Saxophonist, band leader, and composer (1926–1967) whose brilliant improvisatory skills and experimental spirit made him one of the most influential and highly regarded musicians in the history of jazz. Incredibly desirable German concert program for Norman Granz’ JATP presents Jazz Winners 1960, 11 x 10, boldly signed inside in black ink by John Coltrane, Wynton Kelly, Jimmy Cobb, Stan Getz, and Ed Thigpen. Some light toning, soiling, and rippling, and binding loose but archivally repaired, otherwise fine condition. This striking program features wonderful images of these extremely influential musicians, highlighted by Coltrane’s extremely rare autograph. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

The Doors’ sign-in sheet for a 1968 Waiting for the Sun recording session 643. The Doors.

Vintage ballpoint signatures, “J. Morrison,” “John Densmore,” “Robby Krieger,” and “R. Manzarek,” on a 7 x 8.75 guest register page from a Los Angeles recording studio sign-in book, dated January 24, 1968. Vince Treanor, the Doors longtime road manager, signed above the musicians’ signatures, adding the band’s name. Above Treanor’s signature and on the opposite side of the page are signatures of Bee Gees musicians and personnel, including Barry Gibb (2), Maurice Gibb (2), Robin Gibb (2), and Colin Petersen (2). In fine condition. This recording session for the band’s third album, Waiting for the Sun—which became their first and only number one record—was marred by Morrison’s increased dependence on drugs and alcohol. Earlier in the month, charges stemming from his infamous arrest during a concert in New Haven were dropped, and five days after this recording session he was arrested again after being beaten by security guards outside the Pussycat a’ Go Go, a Las Vegas casino. When the police arrived, they took him in under charges of vagrancy, public drunkenness, and failure to possess sufficient identification. Single items signed by the complete Doors lineup are exceedingly difficult to find, especially from such an important and turbulent period in the band’s existence. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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645. The Eagles.

644. Bob Dylan. Bringing It All Back Home album signed on the reverse in red felt tip circa 1960s. In fine condition, with light soiling and wear to edges. The record is not included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Hotel California album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Don Felder, and Randy Meisner; and a felt tip signature of Glenn Frey on an off-white 3.75 x 2.75 card. Archivally double-matted and framed together to an overall size of 18.5 x 22.75. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA label affixed to the corner of the album cover (certificate of authenticity not present). The record is not included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Rarely seen fully signed Without a Net album flat 646. Grateful Dead. Without a Net album flat signed on the front in purple paint pen by Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann, and Vince Welnick. In fine condition. Consignor notes that he acquired these autographs in person at the Renaissance Hotel in Cleveland during their Without a Net tour. This lineup represents the last iteration of the Grateful Dead, which disbanded following Garcia’s death in 1995. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Exceedingly rare poster for the “Acid Test Graduation,” hosted by Kesey and the Grateful Dead 647. Grateful Dead. Rare original 12.5 x 20 poster advertising the last of the ‘Acid Test’ parties

held by Ken Kesey in California during the mid-1960s. This poster depicts a superhero dressed as a graduate and advertises the “Acid Test Graduation,” to be held on Octobter 31, 1966, at the Winterland Ballroom, featuring the “Grateful Dead,” “Merry Pranksters,” “Neal Cassady,” “Caliope Co.,” “Ken Kesey,” and others. Tack and staple holes with small tears to the upper corners, and tack holes to lower corners, otherwise fine condition. Author Ken Kesey hosted the countercultural parties in 1965–66 to promote the psychedelic drug LSD, which was outlawed on October 6, 1966. To celebrate what was the end of an era, they held one last ‘graduation party,’ where diplomas were handed out to those who had frequented the events. Tom Wolfe’s classic 1968 cult book, The Electric Kool Aid Acid Test, contains a detailed account of the events. A rarely seen and extremely desirable piece of the cultural history. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300) 184 | November 12, 2014 | CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

“I have listened to the album, Ballads From The Dust Bowl,” the legendary musician writes as he prepares to reissue tracks “HARD TRAVELING” and “PASTURES OF PLENTY” on Folkways Records 648. Woody Guthrie. TLS, signed, “Woody Guthrie,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.5 x 9.75, March 19, 1946. Letter to Moe Asch and Marian Distler. In full: “I have listened to the album, Ballads From The Dust Bowl, and like the cover better than I thought I did. I think this cover will look better to a customer on a shelf or in a window than it does to me, and this is how David Stone Martin wanted it to look. Cathy had a hard time making out what the man was doing, what he was sitting in, and what he was looking at. The Letter and Words to the Songs on the inside front cover are too small to read. It is like hunting back into the archives of folk songs for something that is right there in front of you. Would like to see these words put in the backside also so as to blow up to bigger size. But I know that it takes practice to get very good at anything and even after you get good at it takes money. And even after you get money it takes time and labor. The order that I like the records are: MY NEW FOUND LAND / PASTURES OF PLENTY / HARD TRAVELING / RAMBLING BLUES / CURFEW / TALKING COLUMBIA Shirley is Nineteen, she lives with us and watches Cathy, she belongs to the AYD and gets lots of Daily Worker Subs. She just now heard the recording, The Curfew Blow, and asked me what it was about. I said I didn’t know. She asked did I make it up? I told her yes. She asked, ‘About anything specific?’ And I just stood here by the fonograf [sic] and looked down towards the floor. I guess I can criticize other folks records lots plainer than I can my own. I would for this and other similiar [sic] reasons get a big kick out of looking at all comment favorable and not so favorable that you stir up with the Ballads from the Dustbowl.” Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, light creasing to three corners, a bit heavier to top right, otherwise fine condition. Humorously addressed, “DEAR MOE: ASCH’S CRASHES, / DEAR MARIAN: DITSLER’S DISCS,” this letter to the founders of legendary Folkways Records reads as pure Woody Guthrie from start to finish. When the musician found Victor RCA unwilling to reissue his first commercial album, Ballads From the Dust Bowl, he authorized Folkways to copy the discs and put out its own version. After acknowledging the famous artist David Stone Martin’s customer-friendly cover art—“I think this cover will look better to a customer on a shelf or in a window than it does to me”—he moves on to a critique of what really mattered: the letter and words to the songs. Known for his ‘authentically American’ lyrics, he wanted them to take a prominent place, blown up and put on the backside as well. He also lists the order he likes for some of his most famous songs, including Hard Travelin’ and Ramblin’ Blues. After talk of the albums, Guthrie relates a quick story about his daughter’s nanny, Shirley, questioning him on his own music. When asked if he made up the song The Curfew Blow and what it was about, he writes, “I just stood here by the fonograf and looked down towards the floor. I guess I can criticize other folks records lots plainer than I can my own.” A rare moment of speechlessness from the quick-witted rambling folksinger! In reading this incredible letter, packed with important references, it is hard not to imagine the spirited musician punching the keys of his old typewriter in his Mermaid Avenue apartment. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Arguably the two most influential musicians of the 1960s

650. Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan. Promotional poster for Sunn amplifiers

featuring an image of Hendrix performing, 23 x 29, signed on a panel on the reverse in black ink, “Love always, Jimi Hendrix” and “Bob Dylan.” The advertisement poses the question, “Ever felt the sound of the Jimi Hendrix Experience?” Below, the smaller text reads, “February 14, 1968 the Jimi Hendrix Experience experienced the sound of Sunn. They now use Sunn amplifiers and sound systems exclusively.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds (as issued), some light toning and soiling, tack holes to corner tips, a significant tear to the top edge of the poster (not affecting the signed panel), and evidence of removal of an unknown signature once present above the Hendrix. Signatures are on a single panel and therefore unaffected by the folds. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Although Hendrix is known for using Marshall amplifiers, he signed a promotional deal with Sunn in 1967 after the Monterey Pop Festival—they agreed to supply the entire Experience with whatever they needed, in exchange for the band’s input into research and development. The deal, originally intended to last five years, got cut short at just 14 months because Hendrix was unhappy with the sound and switched back to Marshall. Noel Redding, however, continued to use Sunn amps for his bass. This poster was most likely signed on two different occasions—although Hendrix and Dylan were known to admire each other, they aren’t known to have spent much time in the same place. In a 1969 interview with Rolling Stone, Hendrix said, ‘I love Dylan. I only met him once, about three years ago, back at the Kettle of Fish on MacDougal Street. That was before I went to England. I think both of us were pretty drunk at the time, so he probably doesn’t remember it.’ A fantastic and unique piece, this is the only item we have ever encountered signed by both Hendrix and Dylan—two of the most sought after rock signatures in the hobby. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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651. Jimi Hendrix. Desirable ballpoint signature, “Jimi Hendrix EXP.,” on a light blue 4 x 3 album page. Attractively double-matted and framed with the Jimi Henrix Experience Axis: Bold as Love album cover to an overall size of 18 x 22. In fine condition, with light toning. Hendrix partnered with bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell from 1966 to 1970 to form the Jimi Hendrix Experience, with whom he recorded many of his greatest hits—‘Hey Joe,’ ‘Purple Haze,’ and ‘All Along the Watchtower’ among them. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Spectacular fully signed ad for their debut single ‘Hey Joe/Stone Free’ 652. Jimi Hendrix Experience. Rare vintage 9.75 x 7

UK newspaper photo advertising the Polydor release of their debut single ‘Hey Joe/ Stone Free,’ signed in blue and black ballpoint, “Stay Kool, Jimi Hendrix,” “Mitch,” and “Noel Redding.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. The single was released in the UK on December 16, 1966, peaking at number six on the charts. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.… (MB $300)

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Huge photo of ‘Mr. Lucky’

653. John Lee Hooker. Uncommon color 15 x 19 photo of Hooker

sitting on the hood of a classic car and cradling his guitar, prominently signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “John L. Hooker.” Doublematted and framed to an overall size of 21.5 x 26. In fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

655. Michael Jackson. Victory album signed next to his image on the inside album sleeve. Scattered creases and partial edge separations to inside sleeve, and scattered creasing to covers, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

654. Whitney Houston. DS, one page,

8.5 x 11, February 5, 1986. Standard AFTRA contract in which Houston agrees to perform her song “Saving All My Love” at the 1986 Grammy Awards for a fee of $3,000. Signed at the conclusion in black ballpoint by Houston and countersigned by a production representative. In fine condition, with expected document wear. Houston had released her self-titled debut album in 1985, elevating her from an unknown to a singer of international prominence. The album received several Grammy nominations in 1986, winning the award for Pop Vocal Performance, Female, for ‘Saving All My Love for You’—the very song that this contract concerns. She received similar accolades for her live performance during the Grammy telecast, later receiving an Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program. An exceptional, early contract from a breakthrough moment in Houston’s career. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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656. Led Zeppelin: Bonham and Plant. Presence album signed on the front cover in felt tip, “Best wishes, John Bonham” and “Best wishes, Robert Plant.” Some scattered marks and soiling, slight irregular adhesion to signatures, and an easily repaired split to the bottom edge, otherwise fine condition. The record is not included. An infrequently seen signed album and an especially attractive piece as they signed in the white borders. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

657. Led Zeppelin. Led

Zeppelin II album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Robert Plant and John Paul Jones; and a felt tip signature of Jimmy Page on a white 3.75 x 3.75 card. Archivally double-matted and framed together to an overall size of 19 x 24.5. In fine condition. The record is not included. Oversized. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Exceedingly rare oversized full set of color Zeppelin photos

658. Led Zeppelin. Collection of four color program photos, measuring between 13.5 x 9 and 9 x 14, each signed by the classic Led Zeppelin member pictured, with Page and Plant signing and inscribing in black ballpoint, “Bernie, hope you enjoyed it, Jimmy Page,” and “To Bernie, keep the faith, Robert Plant,” and Bonham and Jones signing in pencil, “John Bonham” and “John Paul Jones.” Scattered creases and trimmed edges (Plant and Jones trimmed in the shape of the image), otherwise fine condition. Bonham’s signature is especially bold against his bright white Ludwig drum, and uninscribed color photos of him are particularly rare. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.… (MB $200)

The Rasta legend inscribes his final album 659. Bob Marley. Unplayed German pressing of Marley’s Uprising album signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “To Frau Adorjan, ‘Rasta Live,’ Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Bob Marley.” The album is also signed by two unidentified persons in Marley’s entourage (possibly Marley’s wife or band members). In fine condition. The record is included. This album was a 1980 Christmas present for Mrs. Terese Adorjan, who was secretary to Marley’s personal doctor, Dr. Issels, and saw Marley each day for several months. Issels, a world famous cancer expert, treated Marley for cancer for several months in late 1980 until a few days prior to Marley’s untimely death at age 36. Uprising was Marley’s final studio album and consists of such classics as ‘Could You Be Loved’ and ‘Redemption Song.’ Accompanied by a handwritten statement in German, from Mrs. Adorjan, an English translation of the statement (which pictures Adorjan holding the album) and a clipped German newspaper obituary for Marley. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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“Jah Live Love, Bob Marley, Wailers”

661. The Monkees.

Classic color glossy 13.5 x 10.5 photo of the band sitting in director’s chairs, signed in black felt tip by David Jones, Mike Nesmith, Peter Tork, and Mickey Dolenz. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 20 x 16.5. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

662. Rick Nelson. Hand-

660. Bob Marley. Rare felt tip signature, “Jah Live Love, Bob Marley, Wailers,” on an off-white 9.5 x 10.75 card. In fine condition, with extremely mild surface creases. A superb uninscribed specimen of one of music’s most elusive signatures. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

some matte-finish 8 x 10 headand-shoulders photo, boldly signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Barbara Ann, Yours, Rick Nelson.” In fine condition, a mild surface crease to right edge. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Nelson’s flashy custom-made clothing, worn on stage and screen

663. Rick Nelson. Two pieces of Nelson’s custom-made

clothing: his circa 1970 stage-worn denim shirt featuring two breast pockets, decorated on the shoulders, back, and cuffs with rhinestones hand-applied by his wife Kris Nelson. Also includes similarly styled screen-worn wide-leg denim jeans, also decorated with hand-applied rhinestones on the sides of the pant legs; the inner waistband bears a tag hand-labeled with his initials, “R. N.” These pants were worn in his ‘Garden Party’ music video as well as various concert performances. In fine condition, with general wear from use. Accompanied by notarized letters of provenance for both pieces signed by Nelson’s daughter, Tracy Nelson, confirming that they are genuine and authentic property from her father’s estate; also includes several images of Nelson in the clothing. A fantastic and unique pairing from the teen idol. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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664. Pink Floyd. Atom Heart Mother album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, and Rick Wright. In fine condition. The record is not included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL and full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

665. Pink Floyd: Waters and Mason. The Final Cut album

signed on the front cover in silver ink by Roger Waters and Nick Mason. In fine condition, with promotional label affixed to front cover. The record is not included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from James Spence. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

666. Pink Floyd: Waters and Mason. Scarce

comic book–style program for Pink Floyd’s 1974 UK tour, 8.25 x 11.75, 16 pages, signed on the psychedelic centerfold image in blue ballpoint by Roger Waters and in black felt tip by Nick Mason. Mild overall toning and some scattered foxing to covers, otherwise fine condition. An unusual, desirable format. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

667. Elvis and Priscilla Presley. Signatures in pencil, “From, Elvis Presley,” and

blue ballpoint, “Priscilla Presley,” on an off-white 7 x 10 sheet of Las Vegas Hilton letterhead. Nicely double-matted and framed with an engraved plaque and photo of Elvis and Priscilla boarding a private jet en route to their honeymoon to an overall size of 24 x 21. In very good condition, with partial separations to horizontal folds, and scattered creases and soiling. Oversized. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Scarce twice-signed 1957 program cover

669. Elvis Presley. Exceptional vintage 7.75 x 9.75 double-sided program cover from the 1957 Elvis Presley photo folio, signed on both sides in blue ballpoint. Smoothed overall creases and some mild staining to the forehead and nose areas on one side, otherwise fine condition. A wonderful uninscribed example with a pair of bold signatures. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

670. Queen. A Night at the Opera album signed on the front cover in green felt tip by Freddie Mercury and in black felt tip by Brian May and Roger Taylor. In fine condition, with a bit of irregular ink adhesion to Mercury’s signature, and some light wear and creases to front cover. One of the records is included. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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671.

Queen.

Jazz album signed on the front cover in felt tip by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon (twice). In fine condition, with a promotional label affixed to the back cover. The record is not included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

673. Rolling Stones. Emo-

tional Rescue album signed on the front cover in blue and black felt tip by Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, and Ronnie Wood. In fine condition, with trivial corner tip creases. The record is included. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

A behind-the-scenes photographic history 674. Rolling Stones: Bill Wyman. Signed

book: In the Beginning. Limited edition, numbered 653/1000. London: Octopus Publishing, 2006. Hardcover with slipcase, 10.5 x 13, 320 pages. Signed on the colophon in black felt tip by Bill Wyman and photographer Bent Rej. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Rare 1966 fully signed Aftermath cover

675. Rolling Stones. Back cover of their 1966 Aftermath album signed in blue ballpoint by Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Bill Wyman. In very good condition, with overall staining and soiling, scattered creases, and an area of surface loss to the upper center portion. A rarely seen example of the full original lineup on an album cover, featuring bold, prominent signatures despite the overall wear. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Within weeks of their debut: “You say you’ve bought our LP, and I’m glad you think it’s so fab”

676. Rolling Stones: Brian Jones. ALS signed “Brian Jones xxx,” one page, 5.25 x 7, May 1964. A playful letter to an admirer. In full: “Thanks for your letter. I’m afraid my birthday has long since passed. Actually it was on Feb. 28th!!! However, it’s plenty of warning for next year! You say you’ve bought our LP, and I’m glad you think it’s so fab. Sorry, but I really must end now.” In very good condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds (vertical fold passing between his first and last names), toned tape to top and bottom edges, and staining near the top. This early letter references the band’s very first album, The Rolling Stones, which was released by Decca Records in the UK on April 16, 1964. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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679. Frank Sinatra. Large ballpoint signature, “Frank Sinatra,” on

an off-white 6 x 4 album page. In fine condition, with mild foxing (not detracting from the bold signature). Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

677. Frank Sinatra. Sheet music book for Guys and Dolls, 9 x 12, 32 pages, signed on the front cover in black ballpoint by Sinatra. In very good condition, with scattered creases and soiling, and a couple ballpoint notations to interior pages. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

680. Teddy and His Patches. Psychedelic original 14 x 22

poster advertising the Teddy and His Patches single ‘Suzy Creamcheese’ by Chance Records. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners. The track takes its title from the pseudonym of Suzy Zeiger, a peripheral member of Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention, and features a remake of the intro to the Zappa song ‘The Return of the Son of Monster Magnet.’ RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

681.

678. Frank Sinatra. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Sinatra with Cliff Kehl, maitre d’ of the South Shore Room at Harrah’s Tahoe, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Thank you Cliff—for everything. Have a good life. Frank Sinatra, Oct 27/77.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned photo of Sinatra at Harrah’s in 1975 and a photocopied letter from the casino manager. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Ten Years After.

Terrific original 14 x 21.25 concert poster for the Ten Years After and Country Weather shows presented by Bill Graham at the Fillmore West from November 14–17, 1968. The BG-145 poster features grotesque artwork by Lee Conklin, depicting an anthropomorphic tree with the bands’ names spelled out in its knotted and intertwined branches. In very good condition, with several horizontal creases and tack holes to corners. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Early signatures obtained during their War tour

Fully signed in 1968

682. U2. Con-

cert program from the band’s War tour, 8.25 x 11.75, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Bono 83,” “Edge,” and “Adam,” and in black felt tip, “Larry.” A guest pass is affixed to the back cover. In very good condition, with several vertical folds, moderate handling wear, Adam’s signature fairly light, but still legible, and some ink notations inside. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from James Spence. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

684. The Who. Rare color 4 x 7 handbill for a December 23, 1968, show at Olympia Stadium in Detroit, featuring performances by the Crazy World of Arthur Brown, MC5, SRC, and the Rationals, signed on the reverse in pencil by Pete Townshend, Keith Moon, Roger Daltrey, and John Entwistle. In very good condition, with a central horizontal fold, scattered creases and one small edge tear, and two areas of toned adhesive remnants on the reverse. Accompanied by an unsigned handbill for The Who’s three-day concert series in Detroit from May 9–11, 1969, and a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. A highly sought-after fully signed item. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

685. Jackie Wilson. Ameri-

683. U2. Boy album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Bono 89,” and “Larry,” and in blue ballpoint, “Edge,” and “To Libby, Love Adam.” In fine condition, with some scattered light wear and creases and a small label affixed to top right corner. The record is included. All signatures were obtained in September of 1989 in Sydney, Australia. Accompanied by a printed account from the recipient of the signatures, as well as seven color glossy candids of the band meeting with fans while in Sydney. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

can soul and R&B singer (1934– 1984) best known for such hits as ‘To Be Loved’ and ‘Lonely Teardrops.’ After suffering a heart attack while onstage in 1975, Wilson remained in a coma until his death nearly a decade later at the age of 49. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Stan, A very wonderful guy to know, your pal, Jackie Wilson.” In very good condition, with original name in inscription removed with “Stan,” added in another hand, scattered creases, and a bit of irregular ink adhesion to portions of inscription. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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686. A-Ha: Pal Waaktaar

687. AC/DC

688. Beatles: Pete Best

689. Beatles: Ringo Starr

690. Irving Berlin

691. Leonard Bernstein

692. British Music MB $200

693. Joe Brown and the Bruvvers

696. Devo

697. Duke Ellington

MB $200

694. The Cars MB $200

MB $200

695. Def Leppard MB $200

698. Eurythmics MB $200

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MB $200

699. Everly Brothers MB $200

MB $200

700. Marvin Gaye MB $200

701. Marvin Gaye

702. Folk Groups

MB $200

703. Gerry and the Pacemakers

MB $200

704. Grateful Dead

705. Bill Haley and His Comets

706. Elton John

707. Elton John

708. Joni Mitchell

709. Musicians

710. Musicians

711. Musicians

712. Phil Ochs and Alice Stuart

MB $200

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713. Edith Piaf MB $200

714. Cole Porter MB $200

715. Rock and Roll MB $200

716. Rossington Collins Band MB $200

717. Sex Pistols

718. Frank Sinatra

719. Dusty Springfield

720. Sly Stone

721. Styx

722. Sweet Inspirations

723. Gene Vincent

724. The Who

725. The Who: John Entwistle

726. The Who: Townshend and Daltrey

727. Yes

728. Lester Young

MB $200

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MB $200

classic entertainment 733. Celebrity Checks.

730. Humphrey Bogart. Series

Collection of 121 personal and business checks, each signed by an actor, actress, athlete, or celebrity. Signers are: James Stewart (PSA/DNA encapsulated), Edgar Rice Burroughs (PSA/DNA encapsulated), Lou Costello (PSA/ DNA encapsulated), Doris Day (PSA/DNA encapsulated), Jack Lord (PSA/DNA encapsulated), Louis Lewyn (PSA/DNA encapsulated), Harmon Killebrew (PSA/DNA encapsulated), Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, Jamie Lee Curtis, Barbara Eden, David Niven (4), Glenn Ford (2), Warren Beatty, Sharon Stone, Jack Haley, Bill Bixby, and Deborah Kerr (4). In overall very good to fine condition. A complete list is available online at RRAuction.com. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1943 100-lire Italian banknote issued as Allied Military Currency, 2.5 x 6, crisply signed at the top in fountain pen. Handsomely doublematted and framed with a superb photo of Bogart in Casablanca and a color copy of the front of this type of banknote to an overall size of 29 x 18.5. A few horizontal folds and light soiling from circulation, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. A highly desirable format with a fine association between historic reality and Bogart’s famous World War II role. Oversized. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

731. William Boyd.

Classic vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 Melbourne Spurr photo of Boyd clad in dark cowboy garb and nonchalantly wielding a revolver, signed and inscribed in white ink, “To Frances, ‘Angelo’s is always our favorite spot’—Hello to all—Hoppy.” In fine condition, with slightly trimmed edges. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Chaney in Son of Dracula

734. Lon Chaney, Jr. Supremely desirable glossy 10 x

732. Marlon Brando. Exceptional ballpoint signature, “Marlon

Brando,” on an off-white 4.5 x 1.5 card. Wonderfully double-matted and framed with a classic color photo of Brando as Vito Corleone in The Godfather to an overall size of 18.5 x 25. In fine condition. A superb display. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

7.75 photo of Chaney in his classic role as Count Dracula in the 1943 film Son of Dracula, signed in black ballpoint. In very good condition, with scattered creases, tack holes to corners, a bit of skipping to ink in his signature, and a trimmed bottom edge. Accompanied by an unsigned candid photo of Chaney in his older years. A spectacular uninscribed image from the horror classic. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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735. Lon C h a n e y, J r.

Desirable oversized vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 photo of Chaney in a handsome suit and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For guts & blood its Biron & Chaney, Lon.” A tear, crease, and tack holes to the upper left corner, a small tear to the right edge, and skipping to ink in a portion of the signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

736. Gary Cooper. Vin-

tage glossy 8 x 10 photo of the actor dressed in a handsome suit and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Gloria, With many good wishes, from Gary Cooper.” Some light corner creases and a water spot to the left side, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.… (MB $200)

Exceptional triple-signed check, two weeks before heading to Hollywood

737. James Dean. Chase National Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out

and signed by Dean, “James Dean,” payable to himself, “James Dean,” for $45, March 22, 1954, and again endorsed on the reverse, “James Dean.” In fine condition, with expected bank stamps and cancellation holes (only affecting his signature in the payee field), and a stray mark at the bottom edge just touching the first letter of his signature. Within two weeks of writing this check, Dean would be cast as Cal Trask in the screen adaptation of Steinbeck’s East of Eden, departing from New York on April 8, 1954, bound for Hollywood to begin shooting. An excessively rare Dean item signed three times from the period he embarked on his short but bright cinematic career. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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738. Errol Flynn. Dashing vin-

tage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Flynn in a dazzlingly patterned tie and sport coat, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Hello Gloria! Best luck—Errol Flynn.” Reverse bears the photographer’s stamp of Bert Six. Some creasing to edges and corners (most noticeably to lower left corner and upper right edge), and a tiny area of surface loss to his pant leg area at the very bottom of the image, otherwise fine condition. A classic, boldly signed image of the famous romantic swashbuckler. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

740. Lillian Gish.

Attractive vintage mattefinish 9.5 x 13.25 headand-shoulders portrait, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “My best wishes to Mr. Marsh, Sincerely, Lillian Gish.” In fine condition, with uniformly trimmed edges and a couple letters of her signature slightly faded. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.… (MB $200)

741. Cary Grant.

Fabulous unsigned oversized matte-finish 10.75 x 13.75 portrait of Cary Grant taken by Otto Dyar, blindstamped in the lower right by Dyar and stamped on the reverse, “Property of Otto Dyar.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Garland and Rooney in Girl Crazy

739. Judy Garland. Vibrant

original color 27.25 x 41 onesheet movie poster for the 1943 MGM film Girl Crazy, starring Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney. This ‘Style D’ poster features a wonderful image of the pair together, with Tommy Dorsey playing his trombone in the background. Poster has been professionally linen-backed to a slightly larger size. Rolled and in very good condition, with professional restorations and recoloring along intersecting folds. A classic, beautiful image and one of the most sought-after Garland posters. RR Auction COA.… (MB $200)

742. Hugh Hefner.

Color limited edition 26 x 35 print of the first issue of Playboy featuring Marilyn Monroe, numbered 120/950, signed in the lower border in pencil by Hefner, “Heff.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Scarce uninscribed portrait of Hepburn, who agrees it “looks fairly real” 743. Katharine Hepburn.

Scarce matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 screened planographic print of Hepburn in her 1935 role as Alice Adams, signed in the lower right in black ink, attractively double-matted and framed with UV-protective glass to an overall size of 13 x 15; and a TLS sent to a previous owner of the photo, one page, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, August 21, 1984, responding to his question of whether or not the signed photo was genuine. In full: “Looks fairly real.” In overall fine condition. For her portrayal of Alice Adams, Hepburn received an Oscar nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role. An unusual and interesting autographic pairing, as she was notably reluctant to sign photos for anyone but close friends and professional associates. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

745. Audrey Hepburn.

744. Audrey Hepburn. Gorgeous 8.25 x 11.75 book photo of Hepburn resting her chin on her hand, signed in purple felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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German program for the classic 1954 film Sabrina featuring a stunning image of the actress, 7.25 x 10.5, signed on the front in blue felt tip by Audrey Hepburn and in red felt tip by director Billy Wilder. Central vertical and horizontal folds and a few unobtrusive edge dings, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, noting that it was signed in person in 1991 by Hepburn and in 1993 by Wilder. Hepburn and Wilder both received Oscar nominations for the film. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“Practically every one of these so-called ‘mediums’ who have been accessible to competent investigators, have been shown to be either self-deluded, or wilfully fraudulent” 746. Harry Houdini. Intriguing

printed broadside, signed “Houdini,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 13, no date but circa 1926. A message published by Houdini, entitled “An Open Letter to His Excellency Calvin Coolidge, President of the United States.” In part: “Whereas, a Spiritualistic newspaper, known as ‘The Progressive Thinker,’ has prepared a petition, and is now soliciting signatures with the intention of persuading your Excellency to use your high office, and personal influence, to bring about the repeal of certain just laws that deal with the criminal practices of alleged ‘spiritmediums,’ and Whereas, practically every one of these so-called ‘mediums’ who have been accessible to competent investigators, have been shown to be either self-deluded, or wilfully [sic] fraudulent, and… Whereas, the attempt is being made in the petition which the Spiritualists are preparing for you, to make it appear that the alleged ‘mediums’ are ‘persecuted’ on account of their ‘religion,’ and are victims of unjust discrimination…Now, Therefore…it is the height of presumption, for the Spiritualists, in the petition to your Excellency, to remind you that under the Constitution of the United States, ‘Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of Religion.’” In fine condition, with two horizontal folds (one passing through the signature). Accompanied by a photocopied New York Times article regarding seances allegedly held at the Coolidge White House. In May 1926, Houdini testified at a congressional hearing on the subject, which was a hot-button issue of the day—many states banned fortune-telling for pay and Houdini was concerned that the Spiritualists’ petition to repeal these laws might be supported by President Coolidge. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Rare Spurr portrait of the mysterious ‘Father of the Western’ 747. Thomas H. Ince. Silent film star, director, producer, and screenwriter (1882–1924). Vintage pearl-finish 7.25 x 9.25 portrait of Ince by Melbourne Spurr, signed in fountain pen, “Thos. H. Ince.” Double-matted to an overall size of 12.5 x 14.5. In very good to fine condition, with scattered creases and surface marks. Though his death was announced to be of natural causes, rumors of foul play were widely circulated, with many claiming that William Randolph Hearst accidentally shot and killed Ince during a party on board his yacht. Given Ince’s importance in Hollywood history and unusual early death, his autographic material is both very collectible and extremely rare. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Stunning doubleweight photo of the classic horror star 748. Boris Karloff. Exquisite vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of

Karloff with a pipe clenched between his lips, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For M. E. Erskine, with every good wish, sincerely, Boris Karloff.” In fine to very fine condition. A classic image of Karloff casting a sinister stare. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

750. Boris Karloff. DS, one page both sides,

8.5 x 13.25, August 19, 1953. Exclusive agency contract in which Karloff agrees to be represented by MCA Artists, Ltd., for a period of one year at the standard rate of 10%. Signed at the conclusion in ballpoint by Karloff and countersigned by his agent. A few stains, tear to one corner, and expected filing and staple holes, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

749. Boris Karloff. Superlative vintage matte-finish 4.5 x 6.25 portrait of the great horror icon, boldly signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Boris Karloff.” Handsomely double-matted and framed to an overall size of 12 x 14. In fine condition. An exemplary piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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751. Elsa Lanchester. Iconic glossy 8 x 10 photo of Lanchester in The Bride of Frankenstein, signed in black felt tip, “With all my good wishes, Elsa Lanchester.” In fine condition, with scattered spotting and surface impressions. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Dashing oversized Hurrell of the deadpan comic 752. Buster Keaton. Handsome vintage matte-

finish 10 x 13 Hurrell portrait of Keaton in a sharp tuxedo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Frank…Success and everything, Buster Keaton.” Blindstamped in the lower right by Hurrell. In very good condition, with tack holes and creases to corners, scattered surface marks, and poor contrast to inscription and signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

753. Buster Keaton. Unique glossy 9.5 x 7 photo of Keaton in front of a giant cake, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mr. & Mrs. Faucher, Buster Keaton.” Also bears two unknown vertical signatures. In very good condition, with scattered creases (a noticeable horizontal crease to the right side), and a tear to the top edge. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

754. Laurel and Hardy. Matte-finish 7 x 5 head-and-shoulders photo of the pair posing side-by-side and smiling pleasantly, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Thanks! Stan Laurel,” and “Oliver Hardy.” In fine, clean condition. Accompanied by the original Laurel and Hardy Feature Productions mailing envelope with a June 16, 1944, Los Angeles postal cancellation. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) www.RRAuction.com | 205

755. Laurel and Hardy. Desirable pairing of uninscribed photos: a vintage 7.5 x 10 portrait of Laurel with an impish grin on his face, signed in fountain pen, “My best wishes always, Stan Laurel”; and a vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Hardy wearing his bowler hat, signed in fountain pen, “Oliver Hardy.” Both bear “1935” collector’s notations to the top edge and Stax photographer’s stamps to the reverse. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Highly desirable studio portrait of the iconic Scarlett O’Hara

Lugosi appears on stage as Dracula—and Frankenstein’s Monster 757. Bela Lugosi. TLS signed

756. Vivien Leigh. Vintage glossy 7.75 x 9.75 MGM promotional photo of Leigh as Scarlett O’Hara in Gone With the Wind, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “Alvaro, All good wishes, Vivien Leigh.” In very good condition, with a slightly trimmed bottom edge, scattered light surface creases, and signature and inscription a shade or two light due to decreased ink flow. A lovely image of Leigh’s first Academy Award-winning role, and an infrequently seen pose. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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in pencil, one page, 6 x 9.5, Hotel Astor letterhead, April 17, 1940. Letter to Jack Miller. In full: “I will be expecting you Sunday. Use this letter as a pass at the stagedoor.” In a handwritten addendum Lugosi clarifies the location, adding “on 46th St.” at the end of the letter. Overall creases, otherwise fine condition. Lugosi was on tour for a show called ‘Stardust Cavalcade,’ a vaudevillian-type revue in which he appeared in full Dracula costume, sang and danced, and put on a Frankenstein’s Monster mask as an ironic gag. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Using their legal names, the four surviving Marx Brothers settle with Paramount on Horse Feathers and Monkey Business 758. Marx Brothers. DS, signed by all four brothers using their full legal signatures, three pages of a four page document, 8.5 x 11, April 6, 1962. Agreement between Groucho, Harpo, Zeppo, and Gummo and Paramount Pictures concerning the release of the estate of Chico Marx from a 1930 contract involving the Marx Brothers and re-releases of Monkey Business and Horse Feathers, as well as a cash payout of a total of $38,500.00 divided between the brothers, Chico’s two wives, and a law firm. Signed on the last two pages, “Julius H. (Groucho) Marx,” “Arthur Harpo Marx,” “Herbert Zeppo Marx,” “Mary DiVitha Marx,” “Betty Marx,” and “Gummo Marx.” Second page missing, mild toning, expected document wear, and uniform fading to typed text, otherwise fine condition. Horse Feathers, in which the brothers satirized the American College system and Prohibition, was one of their most popular films, and landed the brothers on the cover of Time magazine. Chico Marx, the oldest of the five, had passed away on October 11, 1961, last appearing with the Marx Brothers in the 1950 film Love Happy. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

From her room at the famous Beverly Hills Hotel, Marilyn purchases some books from Martindale’s

759. Marilyn Monroe. Bank check, 7 x 3, filled out and signed by Monroe, payable to Martindale’s Books for $9.32, January 23, 1953. Monroe has crossed out the bank branch added “Sunset and Laurel Branch,” along the top, and “Beverly Hills Hotel,” under her signature. In very good to fine condition, with bank stamps to body, some lightly affecting first name of signature, show-through from stamps on reverse, a few areas of mild toning, small pencil notation to top left, and a vertical fold to left side. Marilyn first moved in to a third-floor room at this hotel in late 1952, after a brief lease had run out on a Hollywood Hills house; it was here that she prepared for her role in the upcoming film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes alongside Jane Russell. The Beverly Hills Hotel continued to serve as her west coast home while she was away in New York, including the years spent filming Some Like It Hot and Let’s Make Love. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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760. Marilyn Monroe. A fine off-white

sheet of Monroe’s personal stationery, 6 x 9, blindstamped at the top with her name, “Marilyn Monroe”; paired with a matching 6.5 x 3.5 envelope with the same blindstamp on the flap. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.… (MB $200)

761. Audie Murphy. Signed book: To Hell and Back. First edition,

763. Will Rogers.

Vintage matte-finish 9.75 x 7.75 photo of Rogers with another gentleman, humorously signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To the Navy Press Club. What’s the Navy doing with a press? Haven’t they got the marines. Will Rogers.” A pencil inscription written at the top in another hand reads, “For Helene Philibert, Navy Press Room.” Affixed at the top to a larger modern mount. In fine condition, with trivial skipping to a few letters of the inscription and signature. Philibert assisted in handling the Navy’s press relations beginning in 1918, working there through the 1930s. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

764. Star Trek. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the full original cast in their classic Starfleet uniforms, signed in silver ink by all seven: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei, Walter Koenig, and Nichelle Nichols. Attractively double-matted and framed to an overall size of 18 x 15. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

first printing. NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1949. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8.25, 274 pages. Signed on the first free end page in blue ballpoint by Murphy. In fine condition, with a clipped dust jacket with a few small tears to edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Rarely seen oversized portrait of the scandalous silent screen star 762. Mabel Normand. Popular silent-era actress (1892–1930) who, after a

colorful career that included a number of scandals, died of tuberculosis at age 37. Gorgeous vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 portrait of Normand in profile by Mishkin of New York, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mr. W. Ward Marsh, with my sincere appreciation, Mabel Normand, 1924.” In fine condition, with slightly trimmed edges. A simply beautiful image with an immaculate signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Handsome oversized portrait inscribed to “my severest critic”

766. Mae West.

Fabulous vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 photo of West wearing an elaborate feathered hat, signed and inscribed in white ink, “To Jimmy, Best Wishes, Mae West.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

765. Rudolph Valentino. Italian-born actor (1895–1926) who

became the most legendary sex symbol of the silent era. Stunning vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 photo of the screen icon in a sweater and bow tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To W. Ward Marsh, ‘my severest critic,’ Sincerely, Rudolph Valentino.” In very good condition, with noticeable scattered creases (one passing from his forehead to his nose), a tear to the left of his face, and a small chip to the lower left corner. A wonderful image of the sex symbol in his early years. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

767. Wizard of Oz. Collection of eight checks, dated between 1973

and 1989, each signed by an actor or actress appearing in the classic film, including: Jack Haley (2), Nita Krebs (2), Nels Nelson, Margaret Pellegrini, Lewis Croft, and Fern Formica. In overall fine condition, with expected bank stamps and cancellation holes. All but Haley, who played the Tin Man, were munchkins. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

768. Wizard of Oz: Margaret Hamilton. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Wicked Witch hiding behind a tree along the yellow brick road, signed and inscribed in black ink, “Well—boys—since I don’t know your names—you will please share & share alike & enjoy. Also try my Yellow Brick Road. Witchingly—WWW and Margaret Hamilton.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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770. Academy Award Winners MB $200

772. Actors

773. Actors and Actresses

776. Actors and Actresses

777. Actors and Actresses

779. Actors and Actresses

780. Fred Astaire

MB $200

771. Academy Award Winners MB $200

774. Actors and Actresses MB $200

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MB $200

778. Actresses

MB $200

775. Actors and Actresses

MB $200

781. Agnes Ayres MB $200

782. Ingrid Bergman MB $200

783. Billie Burke

784. Frank Capra

785. Comedians

786. Lou Costello

787. Peter Cushing

788. Catherine Deneuve

789. Vittorio de Sica

790. Robert DeNiro

MB $200

793. Douglas Fairbanks, Sr MB $200

MB $200

794. Errol Flynn MB $200

MB $200

791. Clint Eastwood MB $200

795. Glenn Ford MB $200

792. Clint Eastwood MB $200

796. Frankenstein: O. P. Heggie MB $200

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797. Katharine Hepburn

798. Katharine Hepburn

MB $200

799. Ava Gardner

800. Rock Hudson

MB $200

802. Rock Hudson

MB $200

801. Rock Hudson

MB $200

803. Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier

804. Deborah Kerr and Robert Mitchum

805. Stan Laurel

806. Jayne Mansfield

807. Marcello Mastroianni

808. Mary Miles Minter

809. The Nelsons

MB $200

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MB $200

810. Paul Newman

811. Jack Nicholson

MB $200

814. Heather O’Rourke MB $200

MB $200

812. Kim Novak and Fred MacMurray

813. Carroll and Hugh O’Connor

815. Warren Oates

816. Our Gang: Darla Hood

817. Al Pacino

819. Al Pacino

820. Claude Rains

MB $200

818. Al Pacino MB $200

821. Robert Redford MB $200

MB $200

822. Rod Serling MB $200

MB $200

823. Steven Spielberg MB $200

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824. Steven Spielberg MB $200

828. Barbra Streisand MB $200

831. Television Actors and Actresses MB $200

835. Fay Wray MB $200

825. Star Trek: Gene Roddenberry

826. Star Trek: Gene Roddenberry

MB $200

829. Television Actors and Actresses MB $200

832. Shirley Temple MB $200

MB $200

836. Writers and Entertainers

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MB $200

830. Television Actors and Actresses MB $200

833. Miyoshi Umeki and Red Buttons

MB $200

827. Star Wars

834. Wizard of Oz: Ray Bolger MB $200

837. Young Frankenstein: Wilder and Garr MB $200

sports 840. Muhammad Ali. Glossy 8 x 10

full-length photo of Ali in a fighting position, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, adding “King of the [sketch of a boxing ring], Feb. 14, 84,” concluding with a smiley face sketch. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. A desirable and nicely inscribed example from the self-proclaimed ‘King of the Ring.’ Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

841. Muhammad Ali. Large

and desirable AQS on an 11 x 8.5 sheet of cardboard, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Chuck, from Muhammad Ali, Three time World Heavy Weight Boxing Champion, after me there will never be another, March 20-85,” with Ali adding a sketch of a boxing ring below. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

842. Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.

Desirable pair of giclee prints: a color 28 x 40 giclee print on canvas featuring artwork of Muhammad Ali’s famous knockout of Liston set against a newspaper headline, signed in black felt tip by Ali and by the artist, Doug London; and a color 27 x 36 giclee print on canvas depicting Joe Frazier against a newspaper backdrop headlining his defeat of Ali, signed in gold ink by Frazier. Rolled and in overall fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

843. Baseball: Triple Crown Winners. Im-

pressive color 25 x 20 print of Ron Lewis’s work honoring four legendary Triple Crown winners, signed in blue felt tip by Frank Robinson, Ted Williams, Carl Yastrzemski, and Mickey Mantle, each adding their Triple Crown year. Also signed in the lower right by the artist. In fine condition, with unobtrusive scattered surface creases and wrinkles, and subtle edge toning. A gorgeous example featuring bold, prominent signatures. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Boys of Boston 844. Boys of Boston: Orr, Williams, and Bird. Limited

edition color satin-finish 19.5 x 13 photo of Bobby Orr, Ted Williams, and Larry Bird holding up their jerseys, numbered 158/1000, signed in felt tip by all three, with each adding his uniform number. Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 24.5 x 18.5. In fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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847. Jack Dempsey. Very 845. Roy Campanella. Choice vintage pre-

accident fountain pen signature, “Best wishes, Roy Campanella,” on an off-white 6.75 x 3.75 page from an accounting register. In fine condition. A beautiful example from the Brooklyn legend. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

early pearl-finish 8 x 10 photo of Dempsey by Apeda of New York, signed and inscribed in bold fountain pen, “To my friend Fred Rumph, Kindest Regards, Jack Dempsey, Jan 1523.” A few small creases, dings to edges, and surface irregularity to the emulsion on the left side, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Scarce Clemente signature from his MVP year

846. Roberto Clemente. Ballpoint signature, “Roberto Clemente,”

at the top of an 8.5 x 8.5 letter from the secretary of Puerto Rico’s House of Representatives Nestor Rigual sent to the Baseball Writers Association of America, dated November 17, 1966, transmitting an approved resolution. A few small edge tears, rusty paperclip impression to the upper left, and a few creases, otherwise fine condition. Clemente grew up in Puerto Rico and won the MVP Award in 1966, so the resolution was likely passed in recognition of his achievements. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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848. Will Harridge. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead,

February 24, 1961. Letter to former Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Max Carey. In part: “I know of no one more deserving of recognition in the Hall of Fame than Max Carey, and will certainly look forward to the pleasure of seeing you in Cooperstown next summer.” In fine condition, with a slightly irregular block of overall toning and pencil notations to the bottom. Carey played in the Major Leagues from 1910 to 1929, and finished his career with a total of 738 stolen bases—a National League record unsurpassed until 1974. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Wonderful 1938 portrait of Gehrig from Rawhide 849. Lou Gehrig. Exceptional sepia matte-finish 7.25

x 9.25 publicity photo of Gehrig as he appeared in the 1938 film Rawhide, neatly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Vivian—My sincerest and best to you always, Lou Gehrig.” In fine condition, with an irregular surface spot to the lower left, a few tiny red marks to his chin area, the inscription and signature just a shade light, and uniformly trimmed edges. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. A wonderful, sharp image of Gehrig in his only Hollywood screen appearance, playing himself as a vacationing ballplayer visiting his sister on a ranch in the fictional town of Rawhide, Montana. Filming took place prior to the 1938 season, which would be his last full season before being diagnosed with ALS in June of 1939. In 2006, neuroscience researchers studied the film and found that Gehrig did not exhibit any visible signs of the disease during the film, concluding that he was functioning normally at that time. A handsome portrait with an interesting background. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

Exceptional ‘Big Train’ signed image in the 1933 Who’s Who 850. Walter Johnson. Signed book: Who’s

Who in Major League Baseball. First edition. Chicago: Buxton Publishing Co., 1933. Hardcover, 9 x 11.25, 544 pages. Signed on the portrait on his biographical page in fountain pen, “Walter Johnson.” Also signed on several other pages by fellow players. Interior book pages in fine, clean condition but for collector’s pencil notations throughout updating the ballplayers’ career details, and slight skipping to ink in Johnson’s signature; book in very good condition, with a cracked and loose spine, and dings to edges and corners of the covers. This was the first edition of the Who’s Who ever published and is considered one of the more important baseball books of its era; other versions, released in digest form, would be issued annually until 1955. In addition to the historical importance of the book, signed images of Johnson are scarce and highly sought after. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) www.RRAuction.com | 217

851. Sonny Liston.

Very scarce red ink signature and inscription, “To Chuck, Sonny Liston,” on an off-white 3 x 2 slip. In very good condition, with moderate to heavy overall creases and soiling, and haloing to ink. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.… (MB $200)

855. Montreal Canadiens: 1955. Vintage ballpoint signatures of 19 players from the Stanley Cup Champion 1955–56 Montreal Canadiens team on three 4.5 x 5.5 album pages, including: Jacques Plante, Maurice Richard, Doug Harvey, Jean Beliveau, Toe Blake, Bernie ‘Boom Boom’ Geoffrion, Dickie Moore, Henri Richard, Butch Bouchard, Tom Johnson, Bert Olmstead, Claude Provost, Jean-Guy Talbot, Don Marshall, Floyd Curry, Ken Mosdell, Jackie Leclair, Bob Turner, and Dollard St. Laurent. In overall fine condition, with toning and a few small edge tears. Eleven of these players would be inducted into the Hall of Fame, and the 1955–56 championship season marked the beginning of the Canadiens dynasty during which they won five consecutive Stanley Cups. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

852. Mantle, Mays, and Snider. Official Rawlings American

League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot by Mickey Mantle and on the side panels by Willie Mays and Duke Snider. Light scattered toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

853. ‘Pistol’ Pete Maravich.

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Maravich, “Pete Maravich,” payable to Florida Windstorm Underwriting Association for $73.00, July 8, 1986. Maravich writes in the memo line, “Windstorm.” In fine condition, with an insignificant vertical fold and expected bank stamps and notations. Accompanied by a 2002 letter of authenticity from Maravich’s widow, Jackie. Uncommon in any form. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

854. Minnesota Twins. Collection of 14 Minnesota Twins payroll checks, dated 1968 to 1975, each endorsed on the reverse by the recipient, including: Tony Oliva, Calvin Griffith (2), Phil Roof, Frank Quilici, Tom Burgmeier, Frank Kostro, Dave Goltz, George ‘Joe’ Decker, Arthur ‘Bobby’ Darwin, Ray Corbin, Ron Clark, Edward Bane, and Steve Brye. Also includes an unsigned check issued to Larry Hisle. In overall fine condition, with expected bank stamps and check wear. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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856. Jack Nicklaus.

Collection of six items, each signed in black felt tip by Nicklaus, including: an official Rawlings Major League baseball; a 1962 Golf Digest magazine; two golf balls; and two trading cards. In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The Sultan of Swat’s hair and autograph

857. Babe Ruth. An exquisite display featuring a pencil signature, “Babe Ruth,” on an off-white 2.5 x 1.75 card, and a dozen short strands of Ruth’s hair encapsulated in a small plastic sleeve. Triple-matted and framed with a portrait of Ruth to an overall size of 20 x 16. In very good condition, with scattered creases and toning. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from University Archives/John Reznikoff. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Signed during his 1926 vaudeville tour 858. Babe Ruth. Uncommon and rather early matte-finish 6 x 8 formal studio portrait of Ruth in a suit and jacket, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “[To] Little Jackie, From ‘Babe’ Ruth, Nov. 10th 1926.” Double-cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 10.75 x 13. In very good condition, with irregularly trimmed edges and some mounting remnants to edges (affecting the very beginning of the inscription). At the time Ruth signed this photo, he was cultivating his ‘larger-than-life’ persona by way of a 12-week vaudeville tour through the midwest and west. He had arrived in Fargo, North Dakota, on November 8, where he performed ten shows. Part of his act was inviting children from the audience up on stage, where he playfully asked them questions, joked around, and gave them baseballs as gifts—“Little Jackie” was probably one of the children he met at a performance. An intriguing piece from a little known offshoot of Ruth’s ballplaying career. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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859. Johnny Pesky. Pesky’s

2005 Majestic Boston Red Sox ho me u niform consisting of his jersey and pants. The jersey features “Red Sox” across the chest and his number 6 on the back, with the proper Majestic manufacturer’s tag sewn to the front left tail and adjacent tag indicating his number, size, and year, “6 44 05.” The matching pants also have the Majestic manufacturer’s tag sewn in the waistband, with an adjacent strip tag reading, “6 Pesky 33-35 22 05.” The uniform exhibits general wear and stains from use. Also includes a Red Sox baseball hat, apparently unused. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Pesky estate. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

860. Sam Snead.

Collection of 10 personal checks, 6 x 2.75, all filled out and signed by Snead, “Samuel J. Snead,” all dated from 1988. In fine condition, with expected bank stamps, lightly affecting a couple of signatures, and vertical folds to some. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

861. Ted Williams. Pair of personal checks, 6 x 2.75, both filled out and signed by Williams, “Theodore Williams,” dated 1991 and 1992. Both are made payable to cash and also endorsed on the reverse by Williams in the same manner. In overall fine condition, with expected bank stamps partially affecting the signatures. Originally from the Williams family estate and accompanied by letters of provenance signed by his daughter. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

862. Ted Williams. Wonder-

ful color satinfinish 13.5 x 10 photo of Williams very early in his career, signed across his jersey in black felt tip. Also signed in the lower left by the photographer, Arthur Griffin. Handsomely double-matted and framed to an overall size of 18.5 x 15. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

863. Kevin Youkilis.

Youkilis’s game-used official gray Majestic ‘cool base’ road jersey from the 2009 season, featuring “Boston” across the chest, “Youkilis” and his number 20 on the back, and a logo patch on the left sleeve. The Majestic manufacturer’s tag is present on the front left tail, with the adjacent tag indicating number, size, and season, “20 50 09.” The jersey exhibits general wear from use. Steiner and MLB authentication labels are affixed to the manufacturer’s tag. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Steiner Sports. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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865. Muhammad Ali MB $200

868. Baseball Hall of Famers

866. Walt Alston

867. Baseball Hall of Famers

MB $200

869. Baseball Hall of Famers MB $200

MB $200

870. Baseball Hall of Famers MB $200

871. Baseball: Negro Leagues

872. Boston Bruins

873. Boston Red Sox

874. Boston Red Sox: 1978

875. Brooklyn Dodgers

876. Tony Conigliaro

877. Joe DiMaggio

878. Joe DiMaggio

MB $200

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879. Four Horsemen: Harry Stuhldreher

880. Hank Greenberg

881. Hank Greenberg

882. Woody Hayes

883. Derek Jeter

884. Michael Jordan

885. Sandy Koufax

886. Dutch Leonard

MB $200

887. Vince Lombardi

888. Joe Louis

891. Mickey Mantle

892. Mickey Mantle

MB $200

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MB $200

889. Ted Lyons

890. Mickey Mantle

MB $200

893. Mantle, DiMaggio, and Williams MB $200

894. Mickey Mantle and Joe DiMaggio

895. Joe Montana, Magic Johnson, and Wayne Gretzky MB $200

898. Jacques Plante

899. Cal Ripken, Jr. and Wayne Gretzky

MB $200

896. Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus MB $200

897. Philadelphia Phillies: 1980 MB $200

900. Michael Schumacher MB $200

MB $200

901. Ted Williams

902. Ted Williams

903. Ted Williams

904. Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski

905. Tiger Woods

906. Tiger Woods

MB $200

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Terms and Conditions of Sale TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE - AGREEMENT BETWEEN R&R AUCTION COMPANY, LLC AND BIDDER BY EITHER REGISTERING TO BID OR PLACING A BID, THE BIDDER ACCEPTS THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND ENTERS INTO A LEGALLY, BINDING, ENFORCEABLE AGREEMENT WITH RR AUCTION. The following terms and conditions constitute the sole terms and conditions under which R&R AUCTION COMPANY (“RR Auction”) will offer for sale and sell the property described in the Catalog. These Conditions of Sale constitute a binding agreement between the Bidder and RR Auction with respect to the auction. By bidding at auction, whether in person, through an agent or representative, by telephone, facsimile, on-line, absentee bid, or by any other form of bid or by any other means, the Bidder acknowledges the thorough reading and understanding of all of these Conditions of Sale, all descriptions of items in the Catalog, and all matters incorporated herein by reference, and agrees to be fully bound thereby. NO BID MAY BE PLACED IN ANY MANNER UNLESS THE BIDDER HAS FULLY REVIEWED AND AGREES TO ALL OF THE “CONDITIONS OF SALE” EITHER PRINTED IN THE CATALOG OR ON-LINE, AS WELL AS THE TERMS OF THE REGISTRATION FORM. BY PLACING ANY BID, THE BIDDER REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS TO RR AUCTION THAT HE OR SHE HAS FULLY REVIEWED AND AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ALL OF THESE “CONDITIONS OF SALE” AND THE TERMS OF THE REGISTRATION FORM. WITHOUT SUCH REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY AND AGREEMENT, RR AUCTION WOULD NOT PERMIT THE BIDDER TO BID. Bidder and RR Auction agree that any agreements between the Bidder and RR Auction including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County, which is where the agreements are to be performed and the auction to take place, no matter where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location. Both RR Auction and the Bidder agree that any disputes under these Conditions of Sale, the subject matter hereof, the entering into, or any aspect of the auction, shall be exclusively governed by Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County law, and that any and all claims or actions shall be brought and maintained only in Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County. THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY. The Bidder hereby consents that any dispute shall be presented in confidential binding arbitration before a single selected Arbitrator selected by the American Arbitration Association. The Bidder and RR Auction herby agree that the dispute shall go to binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association. The American Arbitration Association arbitration shall be conducted under the provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act and the Bidder consents to jurisdiction in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Any dispute, claim, cause of action must be brought within one (1) year of the alleged breach, default or misrepresentation or the claim is waived. After one (1) year, the Bidder hereby releases and discharges RR Auction from any and all legal, equitable, administrative and/or other claims, counterclaims, demands, setoffs, defenses, accounts, suits, debts, dues, actions, causes of action, proceedings, arbitrations, damages, executions, judgments, findings, controversies and disputes, whether known or unknown or suspected or unsuspected, whether in law or equity, that the Bidder have or may have had against RR Auction arising from or relating to any claim whatsoever. Both Bidder and RR Auction agree that these provisions are intended to be binding on all parties in the event of any dispute specifically includ-

ing third party claims and cross-actions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder, and that absent such agreement, RR Auction would not permit Bidder to bid hereunder. Any violation of the terms of this Paragraph shall entitle RR Auction to reasonable attorney fees and litigation costs in addition to all other available remedies, all of which remain reserved. The Bidder hereby agrees that RR Auction shall be entitled to present these Conditions of Sale to a court in any jurisdiction other than set forth in this paragraph as conclusive evidence of the parties’ agreement, and the parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction. An award granted in arbitration is enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction. The arbitrator’s award may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction. This agreement and any claims shall be determined and construed under Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County law. RR Auction is in compliance, to the fullest extent possible, with Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County procedures regarding the bonding of auctioneers. Auctioneer and Auction: 1. This Auction is presented by RR Auction, a d/b/a/ of R&R Auction Company, LLC, as identified with the applicable licensing information on the title page of the catalog or on the www.RRauction.com Internet site (the “Auctioneer”). The Auction is conducted under these Terms and Conditions of Sale and applicable state and local law. Announcements and corrections from the podium at live auctions and those made through the Terms and Conditions of Sale appearing on the Internet at RRauction.com supersede those in the printed catalog. Bidder/Bidders: 2. “Bidder” or “Bidders” shall mean the original Bidder of the property from RR Auction and not any subsequent owner or other person who may acquire or have acquired an interest therein. If Bidder is an agent, the agency must be disclosed in writing to RR Auction 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. 3. The rights granted to Bidders 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 by these Terms and Conditions of Sale. 4. Bids will not be accepted from minor 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. 5. Any person participating or registering for the Auction agrees to be bound by and accepts these Terms and Conditions of Sale. 6. All Bidders must meet Auctioneer’s qualifications to bid. Any Bidder who is not a client in good standing of RR Auction may be disqualified at RR Auction’s sole option and will not be awarded lots. Such determination may be made by RR Auction in its sole and unlimited discretion, at any time prior to, during, or even after the close of the Auction. RR Auction reserves the right to exclude any person from the auction. 7. If an entity places a bid, then the person executing the bid on behalf of the entity agrees to personally guarantee payment for any successful bid. 8. By accepting the Terms and Conditions of Sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. If the Bidder 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 Bidder who is present at the sale shall provide RR Auction 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 RR Auction Credit: 9. In order to place bids, Bidders who have not established credit with the Auctioneer must either furnish satisfactory credit information (including two collectibles-related business references) or supply valid credit card information, well in advance of the Auction. Bidders who are not members of RRAuction.com should preregister before the close of the Auction to allow adequate time to contact references. Credit will be granted at the discretion of Auctioneer. Additionally Bidders who have not previously established credit or who wish to bid in excess of their established credit history may be required to provide their social security number or the last four digits thereof so a credit check may be performed prior to Auctioneer’s acceptance of a bid. Check writing privileges and immediate delivery of merchandise may also be determined by preapproval of credit based on a combination of criteria: RRAuction. com history, related industry references, bank verification, a credit bureau report and/or a personal guarantee for a corporate or partnership entity in advance of the auction venue. Buyer’s Premium: 10. The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that a 22.5% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots, with a 2.5% discount for those paying by cash, check or wire. RR Auction may accept a current and valid VISA or MasterCard, credit or debit cards and/or PayPal for payment of an invoice totaling $5,000.00 or less, under the express condition that any property purchased by credit or debit card shall not be refundable, returnable, or exchangeable, and that no credit to Buyer’s credit or debit card account will be issued under any circumstances. The last sentence constitutes RR Auction’s “official policy” regarding returns, refunds, and exchanges where credit or debit cards are used. For payment other than by cash, delivery will not be made unless and until full payment has been received by RR Auction, i.e., check has fully cleared or credit or debit card funds have been fully obtained. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, signed by RR Auction, payment in full is due within thirteen (13) calendar days of the auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date, whichever is later. Bidding: 11. By submitting a bid, whether online, 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. 12. Each Bidder’s determination of its bid should be based upon its own examination of the item(s), rather than the strict reliance as to what is represented in this Catalogue, online or elsewhere. In any purchase or sale, the value of the item(s) is determined by the price. THE BIDDER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS OF VALUATION CONCERNING ANY AND ALL PURCHASES. 13. RR AUCTION 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 22.5% Buyer’s Premium) that the Bidder 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. 14. If the description of any lot in the catalogue is incorrect (e.g. gross cataloging error), the lot is returnable if returned within five (5) calendar days of receipt, and received by RR Auction 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. 15. All prospective Bidders who examine lots in person prior to the sale shall personally assume all responsibility for any damage they cause in so doing. RR Auction shall have sole discretion in determining the value of the damage caused, which shall be promptly paid by the prospective Bidder. 16. Title to any lot remains with Consignor, any secured party of the Consignor, or assignee of Consignor, as the case may be, until the lot is paid for in full by Bidder. RR Auction reserves the right to require payment in full before delivering any lot to the successful Bidder. 17. It is the Bidder’s responsibility and obligation to have the lots fully insured while in their possession. Bidder assumes any and all RISK OF LOSS once the lot(s) is in Bidder’s possession. 18. Bidder grants to RR Auction or its assigns the right to offset any sums due, or found to be due by RR Auction, and to make such offset from any past, subsequent or future consignment, or items acquired by Bidder in possession or control of RR Auction or from any sums due to Bidder by RR Auction. Bidder further grants RR Auction 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 RR Auction such security interest. Bidder agrees that RR Auction and its assigns shall be a secured party with respect to items bought by Bidder and in the possession of RR Auction, to the extent of the maximum indebtedness, plus all accrued expenses, until the indebtedness is paid. 19. By bidding in this sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. If the Bidder 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 Bidder who is present at the sale shall provide RR Auction 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 RR Auction. 20. RR Auction may at its sole and absolute discretion, make loans or advances to Consignors and/or prospective Bidders. 21. If a dispute arises concerning ownership of a lot that has been bid upon during the course of the sale, RR Auction reserves the right to commence a statutory interpleader proceeding at the expense of the Consignor and successful Bidder and any other applicable party, and in such event shall be entitled to its reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. 22. In the event of a successful challenge to the title to any goods purchased, RR Auction agrees to reimburse any Bidder in an amount equal to the successful bid price actually paid by Bidder at auction plus any Buyer’s Commission actually paid, in full and complete satisfaction of all claims, which once tendered by RR Auction, relieves and releases RR Auction from any responsibility whatsoever to the Bidder, even if the instrument is not cashed or is returned.

Bidding Options: 23. Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to podium, fax, phone and mail bids) are treated similar to floor bids in that they must be on-increment. Any podium, fax, phone, or mail bids that do not conform to a full increment will be rounded up or down to the nearest full increment and this revised amount will be considered your high bid. 24. When identical mail or FAX bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. To ensure the greatest accuracy, written bids should be entered on the standard printed bid sheet and be received at RR Auction’s place of business at least twenty-four (24) hours before the Auction start. Auctioneer is not responsible for executing mail bids or FAX bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted after the published closing time; nor is Auctioneer responsible for proper execution of bids submitted by telephone, mail, FAX, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins. 25. In internet only Auctions, bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. No “buy” or “unlimited” bids will be accepted. In a live sale, bids on an item can change at the discretion of the auctioneer. 26. RR Auction reserves the right to accept or decline any bid. Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids are per lot unless otherwise announced. Live auction lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless the Auctioneer directs otherwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). Bidders participating in both live and online auctions 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. For live auctions the auctioneer will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between bidders. The auctioneer will determine the successful bidder, cancel the sale, or re-offer and resell the lot or lots in dispute. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. If any dispute arises our sale record is conclusive. Payment: 27a.Subject to fulfillment of all of the Terms and Conditions of Sale set forth herein, at the close of the Auction, title to the offered lot will pass to the highest bidder acknowledged by RR Auction, and such bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as we may require. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. All property must be removed from RR Auction’s premises by the Bidder at his/her expense not later than thirteen (13) business days following its sale and if it is not so removed, (i) a handling charge of 1% of the total purchase price per month from the 13th day after the sale until its removal will be payable to RR Auction by the Bidder, with a minimum of 5% of the total purchase price for any property not so removed within 60 days after the sale, and (ii) RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder. 27b. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston.

28. Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. Auctioneer reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within thirteen (13) calendar days of the auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. In cases of nonpayment, Auctioneer’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay Auctioneer its fees (seller’s and buyer’s premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot. 29. All sales are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S. currency, bank wire, cashier checks, eChecks, and bank money orders, and are subject to all reporting requirements). All deliveries are subject to good funds; funds being received in RR Auction’s account before delivery of the Purchases; and all payments are subject to a clearing period. RR Auction reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes “good funds”: checks drawn on a U.S. bank are subject to a ten (10) business day hold, and ten (10) days when drawn on an international bank. Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via Check, personal or corporate checks. All others will be subject to a hold of five (5) days, or more, for the funds to clear prior to releasing merchandise. 30. In the event that a Bidder’s payment is dishonored upon presentment(s), Bidder shall pay the maximum statutory processing fee set by applicable state law. If Bidder attempts to pay via Check and the financial institution denies the transfer from Bidder’s bank account, or the payment cannot be completed using the selected funding source, Bidder agrees to complete payment. 31. If any Auction invoice submitted by Auctioneer is not paid in full when due, the unpaid balance will bear interest at the highest rate permitted by law from the date of invoice until paid. Any invoice not paid when due will bear a one and one-half per cent (1.5%) late fee on the invoice amount. If the Auctioneer refers any invoice to an attorney for collection, the buyer agrees to pay attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by Auctioneer. If Auctioneer assigns collection to its house counsel, such attorney’s time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys. 32. If any applicable conditions herein are not complied with the Bidder will be in default and in addition to any and all other remedies available to RR Auction and the Consignor by law, including, without limitation, the right to hold the Bidder liable for the total purchase price, including all fees, charges and expenses more fully set forth herein, RR Auction, may (a) cancel the sale of that, or any other lots sold to the defaulting Bidder at the same or any other auction, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the Bidder, or (b) resell the purchased property, whether at public auction or by private sale, or (c) effect any combination thereof. In any case, the Bidder will be liable for any deficiency, any and all costs, handling charges, late charges, expenses of both sales, RR Auction’s commissions on both sales at our regular rates, legal fees and expenses, collection fees and incidental damages. RR Auction may apply any proceeds of sale then due or thereafter becoming due to the Bidder from RR Auction or any affiliated company, or any payment made by the Bidder to RR Auction or any affiliated company, where or not intended to reduce the Bidder’s obligations with respect to the unpaid lot or lots, to the deficiency and any other amounts due to RR Auction or any affiliated companies. In addition, a defaulting Bidder will be deemed to have granted and assigned to RR Auction a continuing security interest of first priority in any property or money of RR Auction’s owing to such Bidder in RR Auction’s possession, and RR Auction may retain and apply such property or money as collateral security for the obligations due to RR Auction. Payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until RR Auction has collected good funds. In the event the Bidder fails to pay any or all of the total purchase price for any lot and RR Auction elects to pay the Consignor any portion of the sale proceeds, the Bidder acknowledges that RR Auction shall have all of the rights of the Consignor to pursue the

Bidder for any amounts paid to the Consignor, whether at law, in equity, or under these Terms and Conditions of Sale. 33. Auctioneer shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the buyer to secure payment of the Auction invoice. Auctioneer is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the buyer then held by the Auctioneer or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due the Auctioneer or affiliates from the buyer. With respect to these lien rights, Auctioneer shall have all the rights of a secured creditor, including but not limited to the right of sale. In addition, with respect to payment of the Auction invoice(s), the buyer waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against the Auctioneer and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice. If a Bidder owes Auctioneer or its affiliates on any account, Auctioneer and its affiliates shall have the right to offset such unpaid account by any credit balance due Bidder, and it may secure by possessory lien any unpaid amount by any of the Bidder’s property in their possession. 34. Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the buyer to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper. 35. Please send PayPal payments to FinanceDepartment@rrauction.com. All checks, cashiers checks or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company, LLC. Orders paid by cashier check, money order, wire, Pay Pal or credit card are shipped upon receipt. Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges: 36. Bidder is liable for shipping and handling. Auctioneer is unable to combine purchases from other auctions or affiliates into one package for shipping purposes. Lots won will be shipped in a commercially reasonable time after payment in good funds for the merchandise and the shipping fees is received or credit extended, except when third-party shipment occurs. Bidder agrees that Service and Handling charges related to shipping items which are not pre-paid may be charged to the credit card on file with Auctioneer. Unless otherwise specifically indicated, all merchandise is stored at Auctioneer’s facilities in Amherst, New Hampshire. The purchases shall be shipped from that facility unless bidder makes arrangements to take possession at the facility. 37. Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified Customs declarations, to the Auctioneer for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item’(s) hammer price together with its buyer’s premium and Auctioneer shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Buyers on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs. Title: 38. On the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer, title to the offered lot will pass to the highest bidder acknowledged by RR Auction but fully subject to Buyer’s compliance with all of the terms of the Conditions of Sale and the Registration Form. Rights Reserved: 39. RR Auction reserves the right to withdraw any lot before or at the time of the auction, and/or to postpone the auction of all or any lots or parts thereof, for any reason. RR Auction shall not be liable to any Bidder in the event of such withdrawal or postponement under any circumstances. RR Auction reserves the right to refuse to accept bids from anyone. Conducting the Auction: 40. RR Auction 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.

41. RR Auction reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time, even after the hammer has fallen, until the Bidder 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 Bidder or prospective Bidder shall have a right to claim any consequential damages if a lot is withdrawn, even after the sale. 42. The highest qualified Bidder recognized by the Auctioneer shall be the Buyer. In the event of a tie bid, the earliest bid received or recognized wins. In the event of any dispute between any Bidders at an Auction, Auctioneer may at his sole discretion reoffer the lot. Auctioneer’s decision and declaration of the winning Bidder shall be final and binding upon all Bidders. Bids properly offered, whether by floor Bidder or other means of bidding, may on occasion be missed or go unrecognized; in such cases, the Auctioneer may declare the recognized bid accepted as the winning bid, regardless of whether a competing bid may have been higher. Auctioneer reserves the right after the hammer falls to accept bids and reopen bidding for bids placed through the Internet or otherwise. 43. Lots bearing bidding estimates shall open at Auctioneer’s discretion. In the event that no bid meets or exceeds that opening amount, the lot shall pass as unsold. 44. All items are to be purchased per lot as numerically indicated and no lots will be broken unless decided by RR Auction. Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw, prior to the close, any lots from the Auction. 45. Auctioneer reserves the right to rescind the sale in the event of nonpayment, breach of a warranty, disputed ownership, failure to execute the reserve, auctioneer’s clerical error or omission in exercising bids and reserves, or for any other reason and in Auctioneer’s sole discretion. 46. Auctioneer occasionally experiences Internet and/or Server service outages, and Auctioneer periodically schedules system downtime for maintenance and other purposes, during which Bidders cannot participate or place bids. If such outages occur, RR Auction may at our discretion extend bidding for the Auction. Bidders unable to place their Bids through the Internet are directed to contact Client Services at 1-603-732-4280. 47. The Auctioneer has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers. Internet Auction – Extended bidding & the 30 Minute Rule: 48. Any bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm. At that time, the Extended Bidding goes into effect. If you have not bid on a lot before 6 pm, you may not bid on that lot after 6 pm. Only those bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm. If you are the only bidder on a lot at 6 pm, that lot is awarded to you. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm will remain OPEN to ALL bidders until 7 pm or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot. The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm. If you are the high bidder, raising your maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the auction at any time at its sole discretion.

Auctioneer’s Discretion: 49. RR Auction shall determine opening bids and bidding increments. The auctioneer has the right in its absolute discretion to reject any bid in the event of dispute between bidders or if the auctioneer has doubt as to the validity of any bid, to advance the bidding at its absolute discretion and to determine the successful bidder in the event of a dispute between bidders, to continue the bidding or to reoffer and resell the lot in question. In the event of a dispute after the sale, RR Auction’s record of final sale shall be conclusive. The auctioneer also may reject any bid and withdraw the lot from sale if the auctioneer decides either that any opening bid is below the reserve of the lot or article or that an advance is insufficient. Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer at the time of sale, no lots may be divided for the purpose of sale. Reserves: 50. Lots may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold. Consignors may not bid on their own lots or property. Off-Site Bidding: 51. Bidding by telephone, facsimile-transmission (fax-in), on-line, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a convenience and permitted subject to advance arrangements, availability, and RR Auction’s approval which shall be exercised at RR Auction’s sole discretion. Neither RR Auction nor its agents or employees shall be held liable for the failure to execute bids or for errors relating to any transmission or execution thereof. In order to be considered for off-site bidding in any manner, Bidders must comply with all of these Conditions of Sale and the terms contained on the Registration Form. RR Auction’ Remedies: 52. Failure of the Bidder/Buyer to comply with any of these Conditions of Sale or the terms of the Registration Form is an event of default. In such event, RR Auction may, in addition to any other available remedies specifically including the right to hold the defaulting Bidder/Buyer liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder/Buyer’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Buyer as damages (the Bidder/Buyer understands and acknowledges that RR Auction will be substantially damaged should such default occur, and that damages under sub-part (a) are necessary to compensate RR Auction for such damages; (b) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately; (c) charge the Bidder/Buyer interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half per cent (1.5%) per month or the highest allowable interest rate; (d) take any other action that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate to preserve and protect RR Auction’ rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the property, the original defaulting buyer shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses associated there with, including but not limited to warehousing, sales-related expenses, reasonable attorney fees and court costs, commissions, incidental damages and any other charges due hereunder which were not collected or collectable. In the event that such buyer is the successful bidder on more than one lot and pays less than the purchase price for the total lots purchased, RR Auction shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. If RR Auction does not exercise such discretion, the lots to which the payment shall be applied will be in descending order from the highest purchase price to the lowest. Any buyer failing to comply with these Conditions of Sale shall be deemed to have granted RR Auction a security interest in, and RR Auction may retain as collateral such security for such buyer’s obligations to RR Auction, any property in RR Auction’ possession owned by such buyer. RR Auction shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) as adopted by The Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Warranties: 53. RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders or Buyers, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided for in these Conditions of Sale. All property and lots are sold “as is” and “where is”. By way of illustration rather than limitation, neither RR Auction nor the consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to merchant ability or fitness for intended use, condition of the property (including any condition report), correctness of description, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, importance, exhibition, relevance, attribution, source, provenance, date, authorship, condition, culture, genuineness, value, or period of the property. Additionally, neither RR Auction nor the consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to whether the Buyer acquires rights in copyright or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title. 54. All descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and terminology including but not limited to words describing condition (including any condition reports requested by Bidder, see also Generally Terminology), authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition, and relevance, used in the catalog, bill of sale, invoice, or anywhere else, represent a good faith effort made by RR Auction to fairly represent the lots and property offered for sale as to origin, date, condition, and other information contained therein; they are statements of opinion only. They are not representations or warranties and Bidder agrees and acknowledges that he or she shall not rely on them in determining whether or not to bid or for what price. Price estimates (which are determined well in advance of the auction and are therefore subject to revision) and condition reports are provided solely as a convenience to Bidders and are not intended nor shall they be relied on by Bidders as statements, representations or warranties of actual value or predictions of final bid prices. 55. Bidders are accorded the opportunity to inspect the lots and to otherwise satisfy themselves as to the nature and sufficiency of each lot prior to bidding, and RR Auction urges Bidders to avail themselves accordingly. 56. FIREARMS. Auctioneer complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the purchasing, registration and shipping of firearms. A Bidder is required to provide appropriate documents and the payment of associated fees, if any. Bidder is responsible for providing a shipping address that is suitable for the receipt of a firearm. Important Notice: Many identical versions of props and costumes are created for film and television productions in the normal course of a production. RR Auction does not warrant or represent that the screen shots referenced are exact images of the offered item (unless specifically noted in the written description). Use of a screen shot does not constitute a warranty or representation of authenticity or provenance. There is not a right of return or refund based upon a claim arising out of or pertaining to any reference to a screen shot. 57. Lots and property are not returnable to RR Auction for any reason except under Buyer’s limited Remedies set forth in Sections 58 and 59 below and under the express terms and conditions of Section 58. Limitation of Damages: 58. In the event that RR Auction is prevented for any reason from delivering any property to Buyer or Buyer is otherwise dissatisfied with the performance of RR Auction, the liability, if any, of RR Auction, shall be limited to, and shall not exceed, the amount actually paid for the property by Buyer. In no event shall RR Auction be liable for incidental, special, indirect, exemplary or consequential damages of any kind, including but not limited to loss of profits, value of investment or opportunity cost.

Unauthorized Statements: 59. Under no circumstances is any employee, agent or representative of RR Auction authorized by RR Auction to modify, amend, waive or contradict any of these Terms and Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on the Registration Form, any warranty or limitation or exclusion of warranty, any term or condition in either the Registration Form or these Terms and Conditions regarding payment requirements, including but not limited to due date, manner of payment, and what constitutes payment in full, or any other term or condition contained in any documents issued by RR Auction unless such modification, amendment, waiver or contradiction is contained in a writing signed by all parties. Any statements, oral or written, made by employees, agents or representatives of RR Auction to Bidder, including statements regarding specific lots, even if such employee, agent or representative represents that such statement is authorized, unless reduced to a writing signed by all parties, are statements of personal opinion only and are not binding on RR Auction, and under no circumstances shall be relied on by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction. Buyer’s Remedies: 60. Under no circumstance will RR Auction incur liability to a Bidder in excess of the purchase price actually paid. The terms and conditions of sale herein described shall be enforced in accordance with, and governed by the laws of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 61. This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Buyer in conformity with Sections 51-55 (“Warranties”) and 56 (“Limitation of Damages”) herein, and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Buyer by law. The Buyer hereby accepts the benefit of the consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the consignor for the Buyer’s benefit. In the event that Buyer proves in writing to RR Auction satisfaction that there was a breach of the consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Buyer, RR Auction shall make demand upon the consignor to pay to Buyer the Purchase Price (including any premiums, taxes, or other amounts paid or due to RR Auction). Should the consignor not pay the Purchase Price to Buyer within thirty days after such demand, RR Auction shall disclose the identity of the consignor to Buyer and assign to Buyer all of RR Auction’ rights against the consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and assignment, all responsibility and liability, if any, of RR Auction with respect to said lot or property shall automatically terminate. RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction - this remedy is as to the consignor only. The rights and remedies provided herein are for the original Buyer only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances. 62. All Lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. On any lot presented with a Certificate of Authenticity (“COA”) issued by RR Auction, that warranty insures only to the original Bidder (as shown in Auctioneer’s records) “Bidder”. Bidder may not transfer the rights afforded under the COA and it is null and void when Bidder transfers or attempts to transfer the lot. The COA warranty is valid from date of the auction in which Bidder was awarded the lot to five (5) years after its purchase. The COA warranty is valid as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage. The Bidder as well as their heirs, successors and assigns is also given an unconditional lifetime guaranteed that allows the present owner of any lot purchased through RR Auction the right to consign with RR Auction. When the lot is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (or its equivalent) from a third-party authentication provider, buyer has no right of return. On lots not accompanied by third-party authentication or under extremely limited circumstances not including authenticity (e.g. gross cataloging error), a Bidder who did not bid from the floor may request Auctioneer to evaluate voiding a sale; such request must be made in

writing detailing the alleged gross error, and submission of the lot to Auctioneer must be pre-approved by Auctioneer. A Bidder must notify the appropriate department head in writing of the Bidder’s request within three (3) days of the non-floor bidder’s receipt of the lot. Any lot that is to be evaluated for return must be received at the office of RR Auction within 35 days after Auction. AFTER THAT 35 DAY PERIOD, NO LOT MAY BE RETURNED FOR ANY REASONS. Lots returned must be in the same condition as when sold and must include any Certificate of Authenticity. If a bidder wishes to challenge the Letter of Authenticity within the five (5) year warranty period, Bidder must present with the claim, authoritative written evidence that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field. If Auctioneer concurs that the lot is not as represented, Bidder shall be refunded their purchase price. If the Auctioneer denies the claim, the Bidder may file the dispute with the American Arbitration Association with locale in Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County, before a single selected Arbitrator selected by the American Arbitration Association. The American Arbitration Association arbitration shall be conducted under the provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act and the Bidder consents to jurisdiction in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The challenge to Authenticity must be brought within one (1) year if the Auctioneer denies the claim. After one (1) year, the Bidder hereby releases and discharges RR Auction from any and all legal, equitable, administrative and/or other claims, counterclaims, demands, setoffs, defenses, accounts, suits, debts, dues, actions, causes of action, proceedings, arbitrations, damages, executions, judgments, findings, controversies and disputes, whether known or unknown or suspected or unsuspected, whether in law or equity, that the Bidder have or may have had against RR Auction arising from or relating to any claim whatsoever. Specifically, the COA provided by RR Auction, does not provide for incidental or consequential damages or other indirect damages. Any lot sold with a certificate of authenticity or other warranty from an entity other than Auctioneer is subject to such issuing entity’s rules and such conditions are the sole remedy afforded to Bidder. For information as to third party authentication warranties the bidder is directed to contact RR Auction. RR Auction’ Additional Services: 63. For Buyers who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’ premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Buyers, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Buyer. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by RR Auction or other packers and carriers, whether or not recommended by RR Auction. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for damage to frames, glass or other breakable items. Where RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice or credit card, RR Auction will include an administration charge. Headings: 64. Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer. Entire Agreement: 65. These Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the Registration Form. They may not be amended, modified or superseded except in a signed writing executed by all parties. No oral or written statement by anyone employed by RR Auction or acting as agent or representative of RR Auction may amend, modify, waive or supersede the terms herein unless such amendment, waiver or modification is contained in a writing signed by all parties. 66. 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 un-

enforceable 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. 67. These Terms and Conditions of Sale and the auction shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, whether or not the auction is and these Terms and Conditions of Sale are fully performed in Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County.

AUCTION GENERAL GUIDELINES Conditions of Sale: Before you bid, you must read the Terms and Conditions of Sale, immediately preceding these pages. They represent a contract between RR Auction and you, and they contain important terms and conditions such as jurisdiction, payment terms, warranties and remedies. The Conditions of Sale are controlling over these general guidelines in the event of any conflicts between their respective terms. Estimate Prices: In addition to descriptive information, each item in the catalog sometimes includes a price range which reflects opinion as to the price expected at auction. In other instances, estimate prices can be obtained by calling RR Auction at (603) 732-4280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimates are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the buyer’s premium or sales tax (see under separate heading). Reserves: The reserve is the minimum price the seller is willing to accept and below which a lot will not be sold. Owned or Guaranteed Property: RR Auction generally offers property consigned by others for sale at public auction; in very limited occasion, lots are offered that are the property of RR Auction. Buyer’s Premium and Sales Tax: The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that a 22.5% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots, with a 2.5% discount for those paying by cash, check or wire. RR Auction may accept a current and valid VISA or MasterCard, credit or debit cards and/or PayPal for payment of an invoice totaling $5,000.00 or less, under the express condition that any property purchased by credit or debit card shall not be refundable, returnable, or exchangeable, and that no credit to Buyer’s credit or debit card account will be issued under any circumstances. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Before the Auction: You may attend pre-sale viewing for all of our auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. You are encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. You may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment. Contact Information: 5 Rt 101A, Suite 5 • Amherst, NH 03031 Local/International: 1-603-732-4280 Local/Int’l fax: 1-603-732-4288 Website: www.RRAuction.com Email bidding: Bid@RRAuction.com

Hours of Operation: Office hours are Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. -5 p.m. eastern standard time; hours on the last night of the auction are dictated by the 30 Minute Rule (see below). Any item in the auction can be viewed in our offices during normal business hours. Please call to set up an appointment. You must acknowledge having read your agreement with all of the Terms and Conditions of Sale prior to your registration and prior to your bidding on any lot. Bidding Live Auction: Property is auctioned in consecutive numerical order, as it appears in the catalog. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the salesroom or absentee bidders participating by telephone, internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor at or above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. Maximum Bids – Internet Auction Only: To maximize your chance of winning, we strongly encourage the use of maximum bids. For example, assume an item you want currently has a high bid of $100. Your bid would then be $110 (10% over $100), and you could tell us, “I’d like a maximum bid of $242 for that item.” We will enter your bid at $110, and we will then bid for you until the lot reaches your maximum of $242. If competitive bids only reach $148, you would win the item at $163—10% over the highest previous bid. To prevent tie bids, all maximum bids should be made in proper increments. Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, non-incremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under bidder’s bid. Bid Increments: Bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10% or at the discretion of the auctioneer. Checking Bids – Internet Auction Only: You can open, monitor, and/or raise bids as often as you wish. However, all bidding is governed by the 30 Minute Rule and extended bidding. Extended bidding always goes into effect at 6 pm on the last day of the auction. At 7 pm, the extended bidding ends and the 30 Minute Rule goes into effect. Callbacks – Internet Auction Only: RRAuction offers a callback service on auction night for any bidder who has the high bid on an item whose current bid is over $1,000 and who has placed a maximum bid. At your request, we will call you if your maximum bid is topped. We will need your correct telephone number(s) where you can be reached until the auction closes. Callbacks begin after 6 pm on auction night. You must request this service; it is not automatic. We make every effort to ensure that bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, we do not guarantee this service. Bidding - Internet Auction: To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. If you have questions about this feature, please call RR Auction well in advance of the auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not and cannot be responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.

Bidding - Internet – Live Auction: During live Auctions, internet bids can be placed in real time through the following services: www.RRAuction.com, www.liveauctioneers.com, www.artfact.com and www.icollector.com. On some occasions beyond the control of RR Auction, the bid software or the Internet itself may not physically keep up with the pace of the auction. In order to help avoid disappointment, RR Auction recommends placing a realistic absentee bid now. Since Artfact and iCollector (hereinfafter referred to as “Third Party sites”) bids are not shown to RR Auction until RR Auction opens the lot on the floor, RR Auction treats those bids the same as floor or telephone bids. In most cases, however, the floor and/or telephone responds before the Third Party sites bid is presented, due to Live Internet bid software or Internet lag time, so for consistency it is RR Auction’ policy that floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over Third Party sites bids with floor bids being considered before telephone bids. Also please note that all RR Auction lots purchased through the Third Party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium. RR Auction strongly urges the bidder to resolve any questions about these policies or their implementation PRIOR TO BIDDING. Successful Bids: The fall of the auctioneer’s hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will record the paddle number of the buyer. If your salesroom or absentee bid is successful, you will be notified after the sale by mailed or emailed invoice. Unsold Lots: If a lot does not reach the reserve, it is bought-in. In other words, it remains unsold and is returned to the consignor. The Auctioneer has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers. After the Auction - Payment: You are expected to pay for your purchases in full within thirteen (13) calendar days of the auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. (See Generally “Payment” §27 through 35 of the Term and Conditions of Sale). Shipping: After payment has been made in full, RR Auction may, as a service to buyers, arrange to have property packed, insured and shipped at your request and expense. For shipping information, please contact RR Auction at (603) 732-4280. In circumstances in which RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice or credit card, we will also include an administration charge. Packages shipped internationally will have full value declared on shipping form. (See Generally “Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges” §36 and 37 of the Term and Conditions of Sale). At our discretion, some orders of high value may be sent via overnight or two-day service. Insurance is added to each invoice, with a minimum of $2 for the first $200 of value and 55¢ per $100 of value over $200. Oversized orders will have additional postage added to their invoices. Within the United States, rates for shipping and handling only are: $0–$100..........................................$10 $101–$500.......................................$15 $501–$1,000....................................$20 $1,001–$3,000.................................$35 $3,001–$10,000...............................$45 Over $10,000.................................$100

Additional Cataloging, Warranties and Disclaimers: NO WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY DESCRIPTION CONTAINED IN THIS AUCTION OR ANY SECOND OPINE. Any description of the items or second opinion contained in this Auction is for the sole purpose of identifying the items for those Bidders who do not have the opportunity to view the lots prior to bidding, and no description of items has been made part of the basis of the bargain or has created any express warranty that the goods would conform to any description made by Auctioneer. Color variations can be expected in any electronic or printed imaging, and are not grounds for the return of any lot. Auctioneer is selling only such right or title to the items being sold as Auctioneer may have by virtue of consignment agreements on the date of auction and disclaims any warranty of title to the Property. Auctioneer disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purposes. All images, descriptions, sales data, and archival records are the exclusive property of Auctioneer, and may be used by Auctioneer for advertising, promotion, archival records, and any other uses deemed appropriate. Release: In consideration of participation in the Auction and the placing of a bid, Bidder expressly releases Auctioneer, its officers, directors and employees, its affiliates, and its outside experts that provide second opinion, from any and all claims, cause of action, chose of action, whether at law or equity or any arbitration or mediation rights existing under the rules of any professional society or affiliation based upon the assigned description, or a derivative theory, breach of warranty express or implied, representation or other matter set forth within these Terms and Conditions of Auction or otherwise. In the event of a claim, Bidder agrees that such rights and privileges conferred therein are strictly construed as specifically declared herein; e.g., authenticity, gross cataloging error, etc. and is the exclusive remedy. Bidder, by non-compliance to these express terms of a granted remedy, shall waive any claim against Auctioneer. Some Property sold by Auctioneer are inherently dangerous e.g. firearms, and items that may be swallowed or ingested or may have latent defects all of which may cause harm to a person. Bidder accepts all risk of loss or damage from its purchase of these items and Auctioneer disclaims any liability whether under contract or tort for damages and losses, direct or inconsequential, and expressly disclaims any warranty as to safety or usage of any lot sold. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Provision: Bidder and RR Auction agree that any agreements between the Bidder and RR Auction including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County, which is where the agreements are to be performed and the auction to take place, no matter where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location. Both RR Auction and the Bidder agree that any disputes under these Conditions of Sale, the subject matter hereof, the entering into, or any aspect of the auction, shall be exclusively governed by Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County law, and that any and all claims or actions shall be brought and maintained only in Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County. THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY. The Bidder hereby consents that any dispute shall be presented in confidential binding arbitration before a single selected Arbitrator selected by the American Arbitration Association. The Bidder and RR Auction herby agree that the dispute shall go to binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association. The American Arbitration Association arbitration shall be conducted under the provisions of the

Federal Arbitration Act and the Bidder consents to jurisdiction in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Any dispute, claim, cause of action must be brought within one (1) year of the alleged breach, default or misrepresentation or the claim is waived. After one (1) year, the Bidder hereby releases and discharges RR Auction from any and all legal, equitable, administrative and/or other claims, counterclaims, demands, setoffs, defenses, accounts, suits, debts, dues, actions, causes of action, proceedings, arbitrations, damages, executions, judgments, findings, controversies and disputes, whether known or unknown or suspected or unsuspected, whether in law or equity, that the Bidder have or may have had against RR Auction arising from or relating to any claim whatsoever. Both Bidder and RR Auction agree that these provisions are intended to be binding on all parties in the event of any dispute specifically including third party claims and cross-actions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder, and that absent such agreement, RR Auction would not permit Bidder to bid hereunder. Any violation of the terms of this Paragraph shall entitle RR Auction to reasonable attorney fees and litigation costs in addition to all other available remedies, all of which remain reserved. The Bidder hereby agrees that RR Auction shall be entitled to present these Conditions of Sale to a court in any jurisdiction other than set forth in this paragraph as conclusive evidence of the parties’ agreement, and the parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction. An award granted in arbitration is enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction. The arbitrator’s award may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction. This agreement and any claims shall be determined and construed under Boston Massachusetts, Suffolk County law. Miscellaneous: Agreements between Bidders and consignors to effectuate a nonsale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize the Auctioneer’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, Auctioneer reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement. Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with “do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available. Rules of Construction: Auctioneer presents properties in a number of collectible fields, and as such, specific venues have promulgated supplemental Terms and Conditions. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the general Terms and Conditions of Auction by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety. TERMINOLOGY Condition: Each item in the catalog is described with a statement of opinion indicating its overall condition. The condition of the items we offer generally falls into the following range: good—very good—fine— very fine. Treated as a scale of 1 to 4, good describes an item that has as many as several flaws, which are described in detail; very fine describes an item whose condition and appearance may

be regarded as flawless and superior in every respect. Most of the items we offer are in fine condition, meaning that there are no serious flaws. While we make every effort to describe flaws that materially affect appearance and value, we generally do not specify minor or routine flaws, such as (but not limited to) pencil or secretarial notations, mailing folds to letters, normal aging to paper, or tiny bends or creases from normal handling. We encourage prospective bidders to examine the image(s) of each item closely and to contact us with specific inquiries regarding condition. Group Lots: In descriptions of group lots of two or more items, every effort is made to mention any obvious flaws. Bidders should note that condition for group lots is given as a general statement or range, and that specific flaws to single items within the group may be omitted in the interest of catalog space. Questions about group lots, or specific items within a group lot, should be addressed before the close of the auction to Bid@RRAuction.com. Matted and Framed: Many of the items offered for sale in our monthly auctions are described as matted and/or framed. We do not remove items from frames; the given dimensions of items housed in a frame and/or mat indicate sight size only. Photographs and other ephemera used with matted and framed items are not subject to description and condition statements, nor are they considered a reason for return. Condition refers only to the item and not the mat or frame. Our terms of return apply only to the item and not the matting and framing. Any item that is removed from the frame cannot be returned. Returns are only accepted when there is an authenticity question or the description of the item is incorrect. Abbreviations and Terms: ALS -Autograph Letter Signed (a letter entirely handwritten and signed by the given personality) ANS - Autograph Note Signed (a shorter ALS) AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed DS - Document Signed Endorsement - A signature on the reverse of a check, or a signature on a document indicationg approval or further instructions Ephemera - An unsigned item FDC - First Day Cover Inscribed - “Personalized” ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph LS - Letter Signed (a letter in a secretary’s hand, but signed by the given personality) Souvenir Typescript - An excerpt from a speech, book, film, etc. or an account of an incident, typed by a collector and signed by the individual noted SP - Signed Photograph Sweet spot - The area on the baseball where the stitched lines are closest together. TLS - Typed Letter Signed Book Grading: Fine (F) - unused, no damage Near Fine (NF) - one or two very minor flaws Very Good (VG) - some signs of wear, but overall sound Good (G) - well-worn but complete Poor (P) - heavily worn, sufficient as a “Reading Copy” All defects will be noted. For complete book grading guide, please check online.

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