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the man, the collection, the legacy RR Auction is proud to present the internationally renowned collection of Leon Ford, space enthusiast, dedicated collector, and beloved friend and philanthropist.
the man
A pioneer of space collecting and a passionate philanthropist, Leon shared strong friendships with his fellow enthusiasts—astronauts and collectors alike. Giving back to the field that meant so much to him, he generously donated his time, money, and knowledge to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, nurturing the next generation of space enthusiasts.
the collection
Friends with many of NASA’s legendary astronauts, Leon had rare access to their personal collections, enabling him to build one of the most comprehensive and impressive collections the industry has ever seen—astronaut-certified, never offered to the public, expertly researched and curated. All missions, all crews, all formats: Leon wouldn’t rest until each of his sets was complete.
the legacy
Two things define Leon Ford’s legacy: his impeccable collection and his unending generosity. We are honored to keep his legacy alive by finding new homes for his treasured pieces, and further honored to continue his legacy of charity with our own donations to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.
The Leon Ford NASA collection sale will take place live on June 25, 2015.
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AUTHENTICATORS AND CONSULTANTS 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 STEVE ZARELLI
on certain lots. Priced from $25 to $200*
STEVE ZARELLI AUTHENTICATION 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 COLLECTIBLES 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 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.
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Contents Presidents & First Ladies 4 Notables 33 Military 99 Aviation 114 Space 121 Art, Architecture, & Design 132 Comic Art & Animation 152 Literature 156 Classic Music 180 Contemporary & Modern Music 192 Classic Entertainment 203 Sports 220 Conditions of Sale 231
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presidents & first ladies Exceptional 1797 presidential letter on the “danger of the Epidemic Fever” spreading through Philadelphia
1. John Adams. Supremely desirable partial ALS as president, one page, 8 x 3.75, September 1, 1797. Letter to “Col. McHenry, Secretary at War.” In full: “I return all the Inclosures with this Letter. I think you are in the right to remove your family from danger of the Epidemic Fever, and advise you to expose your self as little as possible.” Affixed to a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold. An epidemic of yellow fever swept the young nation beginning in the summer of 1797, and Philadelphia—the home of the government until 1800—suffered more than any other city. McHenry began making arrangements for his family to move in August and wrote in a letter to Secretary of the Treasury Oliver Wolcott, Jr., that he had secured a retreat forty miles away down the Lancaster Road but hoped ‘there will be no occasion to use it.’ As the fever spread, however, McHenrry and his family removed from Philadelphia to stay in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, a small town thirty-three miles west. Despite these precautions, McHenry himself fell ill within two weeks of receiving this letter and slowly recovered away from the city while still attending to his duties by mail. A crisply penned and beautifully preserved example of a scarce Adams presidential letter, in which he addresses one of the early non-military crises that threatened the budding nation. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
2. John Adams. Unsigned handwritten document, one page, 6.25 x 4, dated 1862–63. Adams writes a document concerning a payment from “Benja. Thayer to Enoch Wiswall” in a transaction of “72 lbs of Sheep’s Wool” at a cost of £3.16.9. The document is entirely in Adams’s hand with the exception of Wiswall’s signature at the bottom confirming receipt of payment. In very good condition, with a partial separation to the central vertical fold, toning, and chipping to edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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Desirable 1817 handwritten letter to his brother’s business partner 3. Thomas Jefferson.
ALS signed “Th: Jeffers[on],” one page, 7.5 x 10, October 26, 1817. Letter to Patrick Gibson, his brother’s business partner, concerning financial matters. In full: “Mr. Colclaser one of my mill Servants informs me he has sent forty odd barrels of flour, to be delivered to your order, and that he shall make it up 50 (a quarter’s rent) and if the river does not admit my sending 50 barrels more from the mill within a few days, I must get an order for that quantity on his stock in Richmond in exchange for so much of mine now in the mill. These supplies are necessary to cover a draught for 190.D. I now make in favor of Mr Southal, draughts for my taxes here & in Bedford, and some further draughts I must make the 1st week of next month. The residue of my flour will not go down until December, unless any further occasions should arise of drawing on you.” Also docketed on the reverse in Jefferson’s hand, “Gibson Patrick Oct. 26. 17.” In very good condition, with archivally repaired separations to intersecting folds and restored paper loss to the right edge from seal removal, with the last two letters of Jefferson’s signature absent and filled in to create the appearance of a full signature. Thomas Jefferson had two flour mills on his vast Monticello estate, one for commercial use and one for personal use. After leaving the presidency in 1809 he split time between Monticello and the newly constructed Poplar Forest plantation, which was situated in Bedford County, Virginia, as he mentions in this letter. An ever-desirable handwritten letter by America’s second president. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000
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Jefferson and Madison reward a Canadian widow who aided Ethan Allen and Benjamin Franklin
4. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison” as
secretary of state, one page, 12 25 x 10 25, February 15, 1802 President Jefferson confers a title to a tract of land in the Northwest Territory to the widow of a Canadian who was loyal to the rebel cause during the American Revolution In part: “In pursuance of the act of Congress… entitled ‘An Act regulating the grants of Land appropriated for the Refugees from the British Provinces of Canada and Nova Scotia,’ there is granted unto Martha Walker, a certain tract of land estimated to contain Three hundred seventeen acres…of the lands set apart and reserved for the purpose of satisfying the claims of the Refugees aforesaid and surveyed and located in pursuance of the act above recited.” Neatly signed at the conclusion by President Jefferson and countersigned by Secretary of State Madison A striking ink and watercolor map of the land is drawn on the reverse, showing Franklinton, the Scioto River, Whetstone River, and Allum Creek in relation to Walker’s plot of land The seal affixed to the lower left remains mostly intact. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered soiling, dampstaining to the lower portion, and a tiny repaired hole affecting only the “J” in Jefferson’s signature Martha Walker was the widow of Thomas Walker, a British merchant in Montreal who challenged the local English military authorities and eventually took up the American cause for independence His involvement as a radical in local politics resulted in him being severely beaten by British soldiers who broke into his home and cut off his ear and part of his cheek In addition to promoting revolt among his fellow Canadians, Walker rubbed shoulders with some of America’s most important revolutionaries; he supplied military information to Benedict Arnold and later to Ethan Allen, and also housed Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Chase, and Charles Carroll at his home in Montreal when the three arrived in the city early in 1776 Once the federal government was in place and stable, Congress initiated the process for distributing lands to Canadian refugees and made good on the promise of land grants to those who supported the Revolution Featuring signatures of two founding fathers, the unusual detailed hand-drawn map on the reverse, and direct association with the American Revolution, this is an exceptional document in all respects. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000 6 | June 17, 2015 | PRESIDENTS & FIRST LADIES
Scarce blank Madison-Monroe commission for a privateer in the War of 1812 5. James Madison and James Monroe. Desirable partly-
printed DS, signed “James Madison” as president and “Jas. Monroe” as secretary of state, one page, 16 x 10.25, no date but circa 1812–1815. An unissued letter of marque for a privateer commission, providing official authorization for the officers and crew of a ship “to subdue, seize, and take any armed or unarmed British vessel, public or private, which shall be found within the jurisdictional limits of the United States, or elsewhere on the high seas, or within the waters of the British dominions, and such captured vessel, with her apparel, guns, and appertenances, and the goods or effects which shall be found on board the same, together with all the British persons and others who shall be found acting on board, to bring within some port of the United States; and also to retake any vessel, goods, and effects of the people of the United States, which may have been captured by any British armed vessel.” The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains crisp and fully intact. Cleanly repaired partial separations to central vertical and horizontal folds, small circular stain to the upper left, mild haloing to Madison’s bold signature, and light chipping and toning to edges, otherwise fine condition; an overall bright, clean appearance. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
6. Dolley Madison. ALS signed “D. P. Madison,” one page, 8 x 4.5, March 28, 1804. Letter of invitation to Mrs. Wingate, in full: “Will you be so good as to join us & a very small party, on Saturday eve.g next before 6 o’clock accompany’d by Mr. Wingate & Mr. H. & G. Dearborn?” Letter is affixed to a slightly larger pink sheet. In very good condition, with overall rippling from dampness, a horizontal fold (passing through the top of the signature), scattered toning and soiling, and some light dampstaining. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
Uncommon Jackson naval appointment 7. Andrew Jackson. Partly-printed DS as presi-
dent, one page, 11.25 x 9, January 6, 1832. President Jackson appoints Samuel Larkin, Jr., as “a Midshipman in the Navy of the United States.” Crisply signed at the conclusion by Jackson and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy Levi Woodbury. Suede-matted and framed with a portrait and a biographical plaque to an overall size of 35.75 x 19.5. Three vertical folds (one passing through a single letter of the signature), some chipping to edges, a few edge chips, and light soiling, otherwise fine condition. A seldom-seen format in the era of America’s scaled-back naval forces following the War of 1812. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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8. Andrew Jackson.
Exceptionally bold ALS as president, one page, 7 25 x 8 25, May 4, 1831 In full: “You will take charge of the 2’d Auditors Office and discharge the duties thereof with the return of the 2’d Auditor who will be absent, from the seat of government, for a short time.” In fine condition This letter comes shortly after one of the first major court cases resulting from the Indian removal policies advanced by Jackson’s administration Beginning in 1830, the Cherokee Nation sought a federal injunction against state laws of Georgia that extended into their tribal lands The Cherokee wanted to bring the lawsuit as a sovereign nation, but on March 18, 1831, the Supreme Court determined that it was a ‘domestic dependent nation’ and could not be considered a foreign state This allowed the Indian Removal Act to stay in place, and the tragic forced relocation of Native Americans—now known as the ‘Trail of Tears’—commenced in the fall of 1831. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
9. Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren.
Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Andrew Jackson” as president and “M. Van Buren” as secretary of state, two pages, 11 25 x 14 5, September 11, 1829 A patent issued to Hercules Thomas, who “hath alleged that he has invented a new and useful improvement in the art of making new hubs of carriage wheels, called Thomas’ Improved Carriage Wheel Hub.” Signed at the conclusion by President Jackson, Secretary of State Van Buren, and Attorney General John M Berrien The second page, still attached with its original pink ribbon, bears a lengthy and detailed description of the improvement The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. In very good condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of Jackson’s signature), scattered soiling, light mirroring to text on the upper third, and the manuscript writing filling out the document very light but mostly legible. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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Very early Greenville document by the young aide-de-camp
10. William Henry Harrison. Manuscript DS, signed “Wm. H.
Harrison,” one page, 7 x 4, July 11, 1795 A “return for provision for the Barge Crew for 2 Days,” issued from Greenville while Harrison was serving as aide-de-camp to General ‘Mad Anthony’ Wayne. In fine condition, with expected document wear and some show-through from stray ink marks and docketing to reverse A highly desirable example from early in Harrison’s military career Just twenty-two years old, Harrison was one of the signatories on the first Treaty of Greenville at the beginning of August, an agreement negotiated by Wayne to end the Northwest Indian Wars Nearly two decades later in 1814 it was Harrison himself who negotiated a second Treaty of Greenville, one of ‘peace and friendship’ between the United States and several Native American tribes. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
11. William Henry Harrison.
Endorsement signature, “Wm. H. Harrison,” on the reverse of a manuscript document, one page, 7 5 x 2 75, October 31, 1823 A promissory note signed “Rich: Harrison,” in full: “Sixty days after Date I promise to pay Josiah Ogden Hoffman Esq. or Order five thousand and seven hundred and fifty Dollars, Value received.” Repairs to cancellation cuts on the reverse, and light showthrough to the signature area from writing on the opposing side, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Scarce presidential pardon by ‘His Accidency’
12. John Tyler. Partly-printed DS as president, signed “J. Tyler,” one page, 8 x 10, November 23, 1842. President Tyler directs the Secretary of State to “affix the Seal of the United States to the pardon of James Sanderlin.” In fine condition. An exquisitely preserved example of this sought-after format. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
13. John Tyler. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “J. Tyler,” one page, 16.75 x 12.75, January 9, 1844. President Tyler appoints Bladen Forrest of Washington as “Consul of the United States for the Porte Chagres…and request The Government of the Republic of New Granada, Its Governors and Officers to permit the said Bladen Forrest fully and peaceably to enjoy and exercise the said office.” Crisply signed at the conclusion by President Tyler and countersigned by Secretary of State Abel P. Upshur. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, toning and soiling to edges, and the text in the body light but legible. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Honoring distinguished service “in the Battle of Churubusco” 14. James K. Polk. Choice partly-printed vellum DS as president,
one page, 16 x 10, November 25, 1848. President Polk recognizes the service of Wendle Hull. In part: “Wendle Hull, of Company (Sappers and Miners) of the Corps of Engineers, having distinguished himself in the service of the United States, on the twentieth day of August, 1847, in the Battle of Churubusco, on the recommendation of Colonel J. G. Totter, the Commanding Officer of his Corps, I do hereby award the said Private Wendle Hull, this Certificate of Merit.” Beautifully signed at the conclusion by President Polk and countersigned by Secretary of War William L. Marcy. In fine condition. President Polk is remembered for leading the nation to a sweeping victory in the Mexican-American War, which gave the United States most of its present land in the southwest. The Battle of Churubusco was a key US victory in the war, with Winfield Scott chasing Santa Anna’s army as they retreated into Mexico. By the end of the skirmish, the US Army held a position just five miles away from Mexico City. A highly desirable military appointment from a defining period of Polk’s administration. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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15. Zachary Taylor. Manuscript DS, signed “Z. Taylor, Col. Comdg,” one page, 7.75 x 4.75, March 1834. A military requisition document. In part: “Requisition for Fuel for the Comdg Offier’s office for the month of March 1834. Allowance of Wood. One Cord.” Boldly certified at the conclusion by Taylor. In fine condition, with light mirroring and some show-through from docketing to reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Buchanan writes to the daughter of an unsung hero of the War of 1812 16. James Buchanan.
ALS, one page both sides, 6.25 x 8, July 25, 1867. Letter to Laura Pleasonton, daughter of Buchanan’s deceased friend Stephen Pleasonton, in full: “I received your favor of the 20th, and rejoiced to learn that you are getting along so well in the management of your own affairs. I shall be ever ready and willing to give you my advice when requested. I shall send the Certificate for 11 Shares of the stock in the Hazelton Coal Company to have it exchanged for the like number of shares in the Hazelton R.R. Company when I next go to Lancaster. You may, therefore, consider this as done. Mr. & Mrs. Johnston with the Baby & nurse left here on Thursday last for the Beaford Springs. She will return here & pass the months of August & September with me. I hope that after you have paid your visits to your brother and Josephine you may favor us with a visit of a fortnight or as much longer as you may find it agreeable. If you could come in October, this would be charming. I do not intend to visit the Beaford Springs this season. If I should go any where it will be to Long Branch [NJ] or Cape May [NJ] for a few days. I have not the least news to communicate which would be of any interest to you.” In fine condition, with one horizontal and one vertical fold. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Buchanan’s hand. Best remembered for moving the government’s most valuable books and papers to safety—including the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution—before the burning of Washington in 1814, Stephen Pleasonton served as the first ‘Fifth Auditor’ of the Treasury Department until his death in 1855. Responsible for all domestic accounts pertaining to the Department of State and the Patent Office, as well as countless foreign accounts, he was a well-respected and well-known figure in government circles for decades. Remembering his longtime friend, Buchanan offers advice to Pleasonton’s daughter regarding shares in the Hazelton Coal Company, a lucrative mining and rail road company in Pennsylvania. An affectionate letter with nice association to this important and rarely remembered American hero. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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Lincoln, true to his intention to heal the country, frees a prisoner
17. Abraham Lincoln. Civil War-dated handwritten endorsement of a prisoner’s release signed as president, one lightly-lined page, 7.5 x 1.75, May 3, 1864. Lincoln writes, “Let the prisoner above named be discharged on the condition stated.” Matted and framed with an attractive and desirable original William E. Marshall engraving of Lincoln to an overall size of 21 x 28. In very good condition, with some irregular toning not affecting the very bold handwriting and signature. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
Passage for his wife’s military escort: “Guard and Patrols will pass Captain Candler A.D.C. to Major Genl. Hooker in and about Washington” 18. Abraham Lincoln.
Civil War–dated manuscript DS as president, signed “A. Lincoln,” one page, lightlylined, 7.5 x 3, April 10, 1863. In full: “Guard and Patrols will pass Captain Candler A.D.C. to Major Genl. Hooker in and about Washington until further order.” Lincoln has crossed out “further order” and written more specifically, “Sunday Morning the 12th Inst.” Intersecting folds (a few vertical folds unobtrusively passing through letters of the signature), scattered creases, and light soiling, otherwise fine condition. After a string of generals failed to live up to President Lincoln’s expectations, Joseph Hooker was given his chance. On April 9th, during a six-day visit at Hooker’s headquarters in Virginia, Lincoln led an entourage in a review of the Army of the Potomac on the banks of the Rappahannock; Mary, escorted by Captain Candler, viewed from a nearby carriage. Lincoln approved of Hooker’s proposal to cross the river and move against the Confederate forces to block their retreat, and the march was set for April 13th. Leading the re-energized army, with Candler by his side, Hooker continued on to meet Lee at the Battle of Chancellorsville at the end of the month. Though Lee’s army was less than half the size of Hooker’s, the Union army suffered a decisive and stunning defeat—another disappointment in the search for a Union general. He and Candler both resigned shortly after. This immensely desirable wartime document captures the president’s endorsement at a frustrating and uncertain time in the leadership of the Union Army. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000
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Lincoln submits a desperate soldier’s plea for money earned as a first Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp 19. Abraham Lincoln. War-dated handwritten endorsement, signed as president, “Respectfully submitted to the War Department, A. Lincoln, March 27, 1862,” on the reverse of a lightly-lined one-page 7.5 x 10.5 ALS from Kentuckian Fontaine T. Fox, Jr., to Kentucky Unionist Congressman Aaron Harding. Fox writes, in full: “Genl Ward read to me that part of your letter pertaining to me. I thank you for your kindness. I have not been enabled to fix my place yet. A certain Colonel gave me an unconditional promise to fix it, but when a vacancy occurred in his Regiment he refused to keep his promise, and it is now again necessary to ask Pres Lincoln for his confirmation. My pay to this time amounts to about $800. It is impossible to get my place fixed in the regular way. I have rendered the usual Services and so far have paid my own expences. Major Ruggles of the Adjutant General Department has given his official opinion that the Act of Congress calling out Volunteers, does not require Aides-De-Camp to be Lieutenants of the Line. This information I have from what I regard as reliable authority. The war is about closed, and I begin to feel like returning to civil life, but I have incurred expences on the faith of my position that must be paid by my own purse, unless the President will confirm my appointment and order the Paymaster to pay me as an Aid[e]. I am sorry to trouble you but I am bound to do so on account of my own honor and circumstances. I hope to hear from you soon. Genl Ward is very well.” In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, scattered creasing, two small tears along the bottom, and areas of scattered toning, one of which passes through Lincoln’s unusually rapid and slightly brushed signature. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Oddly, despite Lincoln submitting the request to the War Department, which was under fire for inefficiency and profiteering, no action was taken on Fox’s behalf until 1866, when Andrew Johnson signed a Joint Resolution of Congress ordering Fox be paid ‘a sum equal to the pay and allowances of a first Lieutenant and Aide-de-Camp’ from October 8, 1861 to April 3, 1862. Interesting evidence of Lincoln’s firsthand attention to even the smallest details during his administration. Pre-certified Starting Bid $1000
The president petitions Sumner for a Spanish-speaker 20. Abraham Lincoln. Brief ALS as president, signed “A. Lincoln,” one page, 4.5 x 3.75, Executive Mansion letterhead, March 11, 1863. Brief letter to Senator Charles Sumner. In full: “I still have no name for Solicitor to go to Peru. Have you?” Matted and framed by Goodspeed’s Book Shop with four images to an overall size of 12 x 16. In fine condition. An ardent abolitionist, Charles Sumner was also chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. A recently approved treaty with the South American country authorized the appointment of a solicitor ‘learned in the Spanish language.’ A desirable piece of correspondence demonstrating Lincoln’s ability to balance the domestic tumult in the Civil War while keeping an eye toward American foreign relations. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000 12 | June 17, 2015 | PRESIDENTS & FIRST LADIES
21. Abraham Lincoln.
Unsigned 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Lincoln seated, published by Brady’s National Photographic Portrait Galleries. In fine condition, with adhesive remnants and pencil notations to reverse. Starting Bid $200
22. Abraham Lincoln: Joseph Cosey.
American forger (1887-1950?) who forged letters from American luminaries. Joseph Cosey forgery of an ALS signed “A. Lincoln,” one page, 8 x 5.25, September 2, 1862. A directive issued to Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. In full: “Please allow this woman to pass safely over the lines into Culpepper County, Va. and return—command of Gen. Meade—For which this shall be sufficient warrant.” Double-matted and framed with two images to an overall size of 22 x 17. Central vertical and horizontal folds and scattered creases, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
24. U. S. Grant. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 7.75 x
9.75, January 7, 1876. President Grant authorizes and directs “the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a Warrant for the pardon of John Webb.” Nicely signed at the conclusion by President Grant. In fine condition, with expected document wear. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
23. Andrew Johnson. ANS in pen-
cil, one page, lightlylined, 4 x 5, March 4, 1872. Note to a gentleman, in full: “I comply with your request with pleasure. I have the honor to be most respectfully, Andrew Johnson.” Vertical and horizontal folds (one passing through a single letter of the signature), and some light toning from mountingremnantsonreverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
25. U. S. Grant. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 17.75
x 14, October 20, 1873. President Grant appoints Aaron Bell of California “to be Register of the Land Office at Shasta, California, vice Joseph Isaacs, deceased.” Signed at the conclusion by Grant and countersigned by Secretary of the Interior Columbus Delano. In very good condition, with Grant’s signature light, but legible, and scattered toning and foxing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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“The enemy under Forrest have crossed the Ten. below Clifton,” writes Grant in a tactical letter to McPherson as “the Vicksburg expedition” commences in 1862 26. U. S. Grant.
Superlative Civil War– dated ALS signed “U. S. Grant, Maj: Gen.,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, December 19, 1862. Letter to Major General James McPherson. In full: “There will be no farther advance of our forces until further directions. The enemy under Forrest have crossed the Ten. below Clifton, and are now near to Jackson. Communication is cut off so that I cannot hear from there. Sullivan reports the strength of the enemy at from five to ten thousand and still crossing. Dodge however had a scout among them before they commenced crossing who estimates their force at about five thousand. Ingersoll’s Cavalry watched their movements for the last twenty five miles, and yesterday had an engagement with them at Lexington, resulting in a defeat for us, Col. Ingersoll and two pieces of Artillery falling into the hands of the enemy. Last night Sullivan brought them to a halt about six miles from Jackson. I have reinforced Sullivan to the full extent of the capacity of the road to carry troops partly from Columbus, partly from Corinth, one Brigade from here and by concentrating of the forces of the District of Jackson. Lowe is also moving from Heiman. I think the enemy must be annihilated, but it may trouble and possibly lead to the necessity of sending further forces from here. A dispatch from Gen. Halleck received late last night, directs me to divide my forces into four Army Corps one of which to be commanded by Maj Genl. McClernand, and he to have the chief command of the Vicksburg expedition, but under my direction. I was in hopes the expedition would be off by this time and it may be that they are about starting. We must be ready for any move, I think however it will not be a retrograde one.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), scattered soiling, and a bit of brushing to ink. This remarkable letter comes from the beginning of the important Vicksburg Campaign in which Grant hoped to cripple the Confederate Army by taking its key fortress on the Mississippi River; Jefferson Davis observed its strategic importance, saying, ‘Vicksburg is the nail head that holds the South’s two halves together.’ In planning the attack, Grant’s forces were reorganized into four corps. In addition to McClernand, the other commanders were Sherman, Hurlbut, and McPherson himself. Grant planned a two-pronged attack to begin the day after this letter, with Sherman’s forces advancing down the Mississippi River to Chickasaw Bayou while Grant advanced overland with reinforcements. However, Sherman’s forces—despite outnumbering the rebels two-to-one—were repulsed by John C. Pemberton as they approached. Meanwhile, Grant’s troops were being defeated in their overland campaign. As foreshadowed in this letter, Nathan Bedford Forrest’s efforts in cutting off his lines of communication, coupled with Earl Van Dorn’s capture of the Union’s chief supply depot at Holly Springs, proved too much to take and Grant had to abandon his expedition south. Despite this embarrassing failure, the stubborn Grant was determined to take Vicksburg and revised his tactics, continuing his operations until finally taking the city in the summer of 1863. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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Just after the surrender at Appomattox, Grant hopes to reward the postman who “followed the Armies under me, with their Mails, from the breaking out of the rebellion to the present day” 27. U. S. Grant. War-dated ALS signed “U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen.,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 10, Head Quarters Armies of the United States letterhead, May 9, 1865. Letter to Postmaster General William Dennison. In full: “Col. A. H. Markland, Special Agt. of the P.O. Dept., has followed the Armies under me, with their Mails, from the breaking out of the rebellion to the present day. How well he has performed his duties I need not tell you. It has been performed more than satisfactorily to me. Now that he is about settling with the Govt. for his past service, I beg to state that from my knowledge of the nature of his duties a less sum than Five dollars ($5.00) per day would not remunerate him for his extra expenses.” A couple repaired edge separations to mailing folds and light soiling, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter to Markland from Alexander W. Randall, dated May 17, 1865, stating that he will receive compensation of four dollars per day. Grant first met Markland during his teenage years when both were attending Maysville Seminary, reconnecting in 1861 when Markland arrived in Cairo as a special agent of the Post Office Department to weed out disloyal employees. Grant placed Markland in charge of delivering mail to his army, and he continued as special agent of the Post Office for the rest of the Civil War, earning the honorary title of colonel and the gratitude of many officers, especially Grant and William T. Sherman, who appreciated the effect on soldier morale of prompt mail delivery. This letter comes just a month after General Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox, as Grant was tying up loose ends before moving on to other things. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
Rare signed cabinet card from the president’s native Ohio 28. Rutherford B. Hayes. Handsome 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Hayes dressed in a black bow tie and jacket and looking into the distance, signed in the lower border in black ink, “R. B. Hayes.” Published by Geo. R. Elliott & Co. of Columbus, Ohio. In fine condition. Hayes is rare in signed photos. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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29. Rutherford B. Hayes. Unusual 4 x 7
cabinet photo of Daniel Huntington’s portrait of First Lady Lucy Hayes, identified in the lower border in the hand of her husband Rutherford B. Hayes in black ink, “Mrs. Rutherford B. Hayes, Copy of Huntington’s portrait—White House 1880.” In fine condition, with corner tip creases and dings. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
30. James A. Garfield. Free franked mailing envelope, 5.25 x 3,
addressed in another hand to “Prof. B. A. Hinsdale, Hiram, Ohio,” and franked in the upper right, “J. A. Garfield, MC.” Postmarked at Washington, May 20, with a docketing date notation of 1870 on the reverse. Handsomely matted and framed with a portrait of Garfield to an overall size of 10 x 16.5. In fine condition, with a bit of brushing to ink. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Garfield’s copy of Paley’s View of the Evidences of Christianity
31. James A. Garfield. Signed book: Archdeacon Paley’s View of the Evidences of Christianity. Philadelphia: Troutman & Hayes, 1852.
Hardcover, 4 x 6, 264 pages. Signed on the first free end page in pencil with his ownership signature, “James A. Garfield.” Garfield’s personal bookplate is also affixed to the front pastedown. Autographic condition: very good, with foxing, soiling, and a small tear to the first free end page. Book condition: G+/None. Accompanied by a custom-made clamshell box. The first Presidential memorial library, completed at the Lawnfield estate in Ohio by First Lady Lucretia Garfield four years after her husband’s assassination, houses almost 3,000 books that were used and treasured by the 20th president. More than two decades ago, several dozen of his books were de-accessioned, with this personal volume among them. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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Following the Battle of San Juan Hill, the national hero receives a thoughtful poem
32. Grover and Frances Cleveland. Fountain pen signatures, “Grover Cleveland, March 5, 1889” and “Frances F. Cleveland,” on an off-white 6.75 x 3.25 slip clipped from a larger sheet. In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds (passing through portions of the signatures) and some trivial spots of foxing. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200 33. Benjamin Harrison. En-
graved portrait of the exterior of the White House, 4.75 x 3.75, signed along the bottom, “Benj. Harrison.” In fine condition, with the first name a shade light. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
34. Theodore Roosevelt. LS signed “T. Roosevelt,” one page, 8
x 5.5, August 31, 1898. Letter to William E. Davenport of Manhattan. In full: “I much appreciate the honor you have done me, and shall be grateful by it.” Impressively cloth-matted and framed with a portrait and three descriptive plaques to an overall size of 30 x 20. In fine condition, with intersecting folds passing through the signature and mild soiling. Roosevelt had become a national hero with his charge on San Juan Hill just two months earlier and sent this letter in response to a poem submitted to him by Davenport entitled ‘Faithful to His Charge,’ dedicated to Roosevelt’s spirit. A superb letter from the period of Roosevelt’s military fame. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
35. Theodore Roosevelt.
ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, United States Civil Service Commission letterhead, July 17, 1889. Letter to Mr. Rotts. In part: “Need I say how thoroughly I agree with you about the Navy Yard, under all its managements? Save perhaps the Indian Dept there is no branch of the Civil Service I am so anxious to see classified. But before trying to classify it I wish you to come over here and see for yourself how hopelessly we are overworked. We are 2000 examination papers behind in marking.” The second integral page is professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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A presidential inscription on “M. Rodin’s statue to labor and peace” 36. Theodore Roosevelt. ALS as president, one page, 4.25 x 6.75,
White House letterhead, November 21, 1907. In full: “I shall be pleased to have my name put on M. Rodin’s statue to labor and peace.” A notation in another hand at the bottom reads “A Monsieur Dayot,” likely the French art historian Armand Dayot, a friend and biographer of Rodin. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait. Though seemingly never completed—probably due to its ambitious nature and lack of funding—Rodin spent several years working on a monument dedicated to ‘Labor and Universal Peace.’ Committees in each ‘civilized’ country were formed to name figureheads to represent those ideals, and President Roosevelt was the first to be asked—this letter offers his approval. Among the other Americans eventually named were William H. Taft, Mark Twain, Jacob Riis, and Julia Ward Howe. Roosevelt’s handwritten letters as president have grown increasingly scarce, particularly with such fascinating cultural associations. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $500
37. Theodore Roosevelt.
Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 17.75 x 14.75, February 18, 1907. President Roosevelt appoints Charles Hays, Jr., as “Postmaster at Eutaw, in the Country of Greene, State of Alabama.” Signed at the conclusion by President Roosevelt and countersigned by Postmaster General George B. Cortelyou. Suede-matted and framed to an overall size of 26.25 x 23. In very good condition, with significant overall dampstaining and soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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38. Theodore Roosevelt. White
House card trimmed to 3.75 x 1.75, boldly signed in ink, “Theodore Roosevelt,” and presented against a mounted Pach Bros. portrait of the president from the period. Framed to an overall size of 8.5 x 10.5. In very good condition, with vertical creases to the right side (one passing through a single letter of the signature), and overall toning; and toning and fading to the Pach Bros. image. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
39. Theodore Roosevelt. Oval matte-finish
6 x 8 portrait of the president taken in 1904 by George Prince, affixed to a 10.25 x 13.25 mount, signed and inscribed as president on the mount in black ink, “To Augustus W. Bennett, with the regards of Theodore Roosevelt, Feb 26th 1909.” In very good condition, with moderate to heavy overall toning and adhesive remnants to the top edge from previous display, a few dings to the upper right side of the mount, the last letter of the recipient’s name very faded, and slight flaking to ink in the date. This dates to Roosevelt’s final week as president, with William Howard Taft taking over the White House as his successor on March 4, 1909. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
40. Theodore Roosevelt. Desirable 5.5 x 3.5 postcard photo of President Roosevelt poring over papers at his desk, signed in black ink. A slip clipped from the original White House mailing envelope is affixed to the reverse and bears a 1907 postmark. In very good condition, with overall creases, light rubbing, and feathering to ink. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Remarkable presidential letter preparing for his “African trip”: “For lion hunting in the thick brush the proposed gun would be just right” 41. Theodore Roosevelt. TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75,
White House letterhead, May 15, 1908. Letter to Henry Sharp at the Toft Mill House in England. In part: “In a month or so I think I can answer you definitely, and if I then find I need a gun such as you propose I will gladly take advantage of your kindness to superintend its being made. It seems to me that it is exactly what I would want for my African trip, but I would like to get in the advice of such men as my friends Edward North Buxton and Selous before deciding definitely I believe it is a good thing to carry a shotgun on a trip like that, and it seems to me for lion hunting in the thick brush the proposed gun would be just right.” Roosevelt makes one correction to the text and adds a phrase in his own hand. In fine condition. Henry Sharp wrote several articles and books focusing on guns in relation to game hunting, and apparently offered to oversee the development of a special gun for the famed Smithsonian–Roosevelt African Expedition in 1909–10. One of the men the president mentions in this letter, Frederick Selous, accompanied him on the expedition and helped to organize logistics. This trip to Africa was a defining moment in Roosevelt’s post-presidential legacy, even resulting in his authorship of African Game Trails, a book on the subject. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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42. Woodrow Wilson. Distin-
guished mattefinish 5 x 6.75 formal portrait of Wilson by Harris & Ewing, affixed to its original 7 x 10 mount, crisply signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Faithfully yours, Woodrow Wilson, 1922.” Blindstamped in the lower left by the famed Harris & Ewing studio. In fine condition, with a surface chip to the right border of the mount and toning to slightly trimmed edges of the mount. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Scarce Harding–Hughes diplomatic appointment
43. Warren G. Harding. Partly-printed DS as president, one page,
23 x 19, June 22, 1922. President Harding appoints “Samuel R. Thompson, of California, a Consul of Class seven.” Nicely signed at the conclusion by President Harding and countersigned by Secretary of State Charles Evans Hughes. The crisply embossed white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. Tightly rolled and in fine condition, with uniform toning and a few creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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44. Herbert Hoover. Appealing matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Hoover addressing the Republican Convention in Philadelphia on June 22, 1948, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “The good wishes of Herbert Hoover.” Reverse bears a Wide World Photos copyright stamp. In fine condition, with a couple light creases, slight soiling, and a few spots of silvering to dark areas of the background. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Oversized photo inscribed to a New York Times correspondent
45. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Uncommon circa 1938 matte-finish 13.5 x 10.5 photo of Roosevelt in his presidential limousine beside his aide Marvin Hunter McIntyre, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Mildred & Tommy Craven, from Franklin D. Roosevelt.” Framed to an overall size of 16.25 x 13.25. Scattered creases and a bit of irregular ink adhesion to the inscription, otherwise fine condition. Craven was a reporter with the New York Times and was well-liked by President Roosevelt—although the president disliked the paper, he respected the fair reporting of Craven. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
46. Franklin D. Roosevelt.
TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland letterhead, April 12, 1928. Letter to then-Senator of New York Robert Wagner, in part: “Things in the South seem to be coming along fairly well and I am taking the attitude that it is best to keep things pretty quiet and not stir up any violent pro–Smith movement. That, I know conforms with the advice of Southern colleagues and I am very certain that for at least another month it is the right course. I get back to New York May 1st and I hope to see you soon after that.” In fine condition, with staples holes and some surface loss along top edge, and horizontal mailing fold passing through portions of the signature. On the referral of presidential candidate and former New York Governor Al Smith, Roosevelt joined the democratic ticket in the 1928 New York state election and defeated Albert Ottinger in the race for governor. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
47. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Oversized
engraved portrait of President Roosevelt in a stately pose, 10.5 x 13.75, signed below his image in fountain pen, “Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1936.” Printed text at the bottom reads: “This personally autographed photograph was awarded to the Young Democratic Club of New Orleans by the president of the United States in recognition of its having held the most successful Jackson Day Dinner in Louisiana on January 8, 1936.” Framed to an overall size of 11.75 x 14.75. In very good condition, with uniform toning and moderate overall soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
48. Harry S. Truman. Digni-
fied matte-finish 10.25 x 13.75 head-and-shoulders portrait of Truman, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Kindest regards to Maj. Jack Preston Lore, Harry Truman.” Bears a 1948 Miller of Washington copyright notice in the lower left of the image. Framed to an overall size of 11.75 x 14.75. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Rare complete issue— “Dewey Defeats Truman” 49. Harry S. Truman. Rare
complete issue of the Chicago Daily Tribune of November 3, 1948, 17 x 24, featuring the iconic banner headline “Dewey Defeats Truman.” In fine condition, with a few small tears and wear to the spine, a repaired tear to the upper left, and an unobtrusive area of paper loss to the top edge. When the decision to print this paper was made, returns were coming in very slowly and time was running out before the deadline for the edition. The Tribune staff, based on the early returns, decided Dewey would be the next President. After the newspaper was delivered to the street, more returns came in and showed that Truman would in fact be reelected. The already delivered ‘error’ newspapers were gathered for return by staff members sent out to pick them up from newsstands and homes in the Chicago area. Original, entirely complete editions of this newspaper are becoming increasingly scarce. Starting Bid $300
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“I am sure that the American people, if they knew the full story, would be deeply impressed by this outstanding example of devoted public service” 50. Harry S. Truman. TLS as president, one page, 8 x 10.5, White House let-
terhead, April 26, 1948. Letter to Secretary of the Treasury John W. Snyder. In full: “I want to express my personal appreciation to you and to the members of your department who worked on the planning of the European Recovery Program. I know that you and the members of your staff put in a great many hours of voluntary overtime on this project. The careful analysis of the economic needs of sixteen countries and the development of a detailed program of United States assistance in meeting these needs presented problems of extreme complexity and difficulty. The challenge of these problems was met by hard, intelligent, and cooperative work by all the individuals and agencies concerned. As a result the Administrator has been able to get this vital program into action without delay. I am sure that the American people, if they knew the full story, would be deeply impressed by this outstanding example of devoted public service.” In fine condition. Snyder played a key role in formulating and implementing the Marshall Plan, which Truman had signed into law on April 3, 1948. The plan provided economic support to help rebuild devastated European economies after World War II and was a largely successful program. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
51. Harry S. Truman. TLS as presi-
dent, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, August 19, 1948. Letter to Commander Donald McSween, in full: “I appreciated yours of the fourteenth very much. It was a pleasure, of course, to receive the Boy’s Forum and talk with them about the affairs of Government. It was a nice bunch of boys and I was glad to have them at The White House.” In very good condition, with scattered adhesive along left side. Accompanied by the addressed side of the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
52. Harry S. Truman.
City Bank of Kansas City check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Truman, “Harry S. Truman,” payable to J. E. Perkins for $20.75, July 3, 1925. In fine condition, with expected bank stamps and cancellation holes. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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53. Harry S. Truman. Ballpoint signature and inscription, “Joseph Ricardel, To a grand orchestra, from Harry S. Truman, USS Mo., who almost became a pianist, Oct. 11, 1944,” on an off-white 4.75 x 3 card. In very good condition, with overall toning and an area of paper loss affecting a couple letters of the inscription. Playing the piano was one of Truman’s favorite pastimes, a fact he humorously observed when he once reflected, ‘My choice early in life was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician. And to tell the truth, there’s hardly any difference.’ At the time he signed this, Senator Truman was in fact about to become the nation’s figurehead—he was elected as vice president on the FDR ticket just a few weeks later, took office in January 1945, and ascended to the presidency in April. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
54. Harry S. Truman. Nice collection of three items signed in fountain pen by Truman, including two FDCs with cachets honoring the military and an Ecuadorian stamp block. The address area of one FDC is filled out in pencil in another hand. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
55. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Official Supreme Headquarters, Al-
lied Expeditionary Force mailing envelope, 8.25 x 3.75, addressed in type to his wife at the Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, signed on the left side in fountain pen with a censorship signature, “Dwight D. Eisenhower.” The envelope is postmarked June 1944, bears several military base ink stamps, and a ‘Free’ notation to the upper left. In fine condition. Accompanied by a printed ‘Safe Conduct’ pass in German and English bearing two pre-printed facsimile signatures of Eisenhower, stating that if a German soldier is carrying the pass it signifies his intent to surrender. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
56. Dwight D. Eisenhower. FDC, 6.5 x 3.75, with a cachet honoring the US Army soldiers of World War II, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
57. Dwight D. Eisenhower. TLS as president, one page, 6.76 x 8.75, White House letterhead, February 7, 1959. Letter to Edgar Garbisch, in part: “Mrs. Eisenhower and I deeply appreciate your offer to come to Washington to show us the films that you and Mrs. Garbisch took on your visit last May to Russia. I know we would find them interesting—but the trouble is a perennial one. We simply never seem to find the time to do the personal things we would like...We will both be in the White House from about the tenth of March onward, but some foreign visitors are tentatively scheduled for that time. If we can foresee a free evening sometime the latter part of the month, I shall get in touch with you.” In fine condition, with some creasing to right side. Son-in-law to automobile magnate Walter Chrysler, Garbisch was a three-time All–American college football player for the Army and an outspoken proponent of the sport. Not long before this letter was written, on October 28, 1959, he and his fellow board members of the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame presented President Eisenhower—himself a standout football player during his time at West Point—with the inaugural Gold Medal Award for his contributions to the sport. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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58. John F. Kennedy.
TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, March 19, 1956. Letter to James J. Fitzgerald in Springfield, Massachusetts. In part: “I am enclosing herewith an exact copy of communication which I have now received from the Postmaster at Springfield…Mr. Ashe’s letter speaks for itself and, needless to say, I sincerely wish it were possible for me to submit a more favorable report to you relative to your present prospects of securing the promotion you desire.” The copied letter Kennedy references is stapled to the upper left. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, light soiling, and a partial separation to the attached mimeographed letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Honored by the Irish Institute of New York City 59. John F. Kennedy.
Program from a testimonial dinner given in honor of Senator Kennedy by the Irish Institute of New York City at the Hotel Commodore on January 12, 1957, 6 x 9, four pages, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint. A central horizontal fold, a few creases, and light scattered soiling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
“I am confident that it will be passed by the Congress next session regardless of the veto” 60. John F. Kennedy. ALS signed “John Kennedy,” one page both sides, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, September 2, 1954. Letter to Mrs. James Fitzgerald in Springfield, Massachusetts. In full: “Many many thanks for your very kind letter. I share your regret that the pay raise did not go through—but I am confident that it will be passed by the Congress next session regardless of the veto. Hope to be around sometime soon and see you both.” In very good condition, with heavy horizontal mailing folds, several lighter vertical folds, some scattered stray red ink and soiling, and a small tear to the upper border. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in his own hand. An especially interesting autographic piece as Kennedy incorporates his own seldom-seen middle name, “Fitzgerald,” in the recipient’s name at both the top of the letter and on the envelope. James Fitzgerald was a postal worker and had briefly helped campaign for JFK. At the end of its session in August 1954, Congress passed a bill to grant raises to all federal employees, including a permanent five-percent pay raise for postal workers. Eisenhower withheld his approval—a ‘pocket’ veto—chiefly because it provided no method of raising revenue to finance the cost of the pay hikes, and some saw it as retaliation after Congress had rejected his request for an increase in postal rates. A sought-after handwritten letter that holds historic, autographic, and philatelic interest. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300 24 | June 17, 2015 | PRESIDENTS & FIRST LADIES
The stylish future president’s monogrammed Sulka scarf
61. John F. Kennedy. Kennedy’s personallyowned and -worn luxurious white silk scarf with black-and-white fringed edges, measuring 48˝ long and 15.25˝ wide, made by A. Sulka & Company, with the monogram “JKF” intricately cut and embroidered on one end. The Sulka label is sewn on an inside corner. In fine condition, with a few light stains. Originates from the Robert L. White Collection, Guernsey’s, 1998.
John F. Kennedy wore this handsome men’s evening scarf early in his congressional career before marrying the equally fashionable Jacqueline Bouvier. He would have sported this elegant accouterment to his dress coat on blustery days at home in New England or brisk evenings in the nation’s capital. Kennedy’s affinity for Sulka products was well-known, and he owned many of their men’s accessories, including scarves and neckties. JFK’s status as an American fashion icon make pieces worn by him incredibly desirable. As a personally-monogrammed wardrobe element of extraordinary quality—and originating from the world-renowned Kennedy collection of Robert L. White—this silk scarf is a quintessential piece of presidential history.Starting Bid $2500
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62. John and Robert Kennedy.
Collection of seventeen glossy press photos from the famous trip to Germany in June 1963, 7 x 9.5 and 9.5 x 7, one showing John F. Kennedy giving his famous ‘Ich bin ein Berliner’ speech and the other sixteen showing Robert Kennedy during a variety of activities, including giving speeches and visiting the Berlin Wall. All photos bear the photographer’s stamp of Joachim G. Jung on the reverse. Also includes a German booklet about the visit, 6 x 8.25, 48 pages, entitled ‘Ich bin ein Berliner.’ In overall fine condition, with light curling to edges of the photos and some tears and paper loss to the covers of the booklet. Starting Bid $200
“I wish you would move in with us next year & be Jack’s legislative assistant!”
63. Jacqueline Kennedy. ALS signed “Jackie,” two pages both sides, 5 x 7.75, no date but postmarked July 20, 1954. Letter to Miss Shirley Oakes. In part: “It would be such heaven if we could do something in the beginning of Sept—before you go back to work & me back to moving into a new house—Just the thought of the fun we could—& have had in Europe together makes me wish I could get you to sign a contract in blood that we’d do it every year!…The Kennedys have rented a house near Cannes for August—They want Jean & I to spend the last week there—Blissful as that sounds‚ I think it will be rather a family week…But then for the next 2 weeks I don’t know what to do…I would like to go to Rome for a few days & get some clothes & look at paintings…Would you like to meet me in Rome then…We’ll definitely be in DC till the beginning of August…I wish you would move in with us next year & be Jack’s legislative assistant!” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in her own hand. John and Jackie Kennedy had gotten married less than a year earlier in September 1953, and the lease on their first home together expired in June 1954. They moved back to one of Jackie’s childhood homes—the Merrywood estate in Virginia, as she amends the letterhead on this letter—as John was due to undergo a risky back surgery in October and would need time to recuperate. A lengthy, desirable piece of correspondence from early in the Kennedy marriage. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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64. Jacqueline Kennedy. Desirable matte-finish 7.5 x 9.25 photo of Kennedy sitting with John, Jr., and Caroline on her lap, crisply signed in fountain pen. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 14 x 16. In very fine condition. An uncommon portrait of the first lady with her children, taken early in her role as the White House matriarch. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
66. Lyndon B. Johnson. Matte-finish 9.5 x 7.5 photo of Johnson with his family, affixed to its original 14 x 11 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in black ink, “To Ruth, with love, LBJ.” In fine condition, with a block of uniform toning to the mount from previous display. The Johnsons gave this portrait to close friends and employees for Christmas in 1963. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
65. Jacqueline Kennedy. ALS signed “Jacqueline Kennedy,” one page both sides, 5 x 3.5, black-bordered JFK mourning stationery let-
terhead, March 24, 1965. Letter to White House maitre-de, Charles Ficklin, in full: “I was so very sad to hear that you had not been well—and pray that you will be feeling better soon. We think of you all the time—and miss your smile—and the way you always made everything so happy and so easy—and so perfect. The children send their love.” In fine condition. Charles Ficklin had faithfully served the President and Mrs. Kennedy as White House maitre-de, developing a close relationship with the first lady. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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67. Ronald Reagan. DS,
eight pages, 8.5 x 1, November 22, 1954. Document headed “Minutes of Special Membership Meeting of the Motion Picture Industry Council,” mentioning Reagan several times. In part: “Ronald Reagan reviewed the past history of the MPIC, the grand job it had done and was still in a position to do providing it were adequately financed. He referred to the organization of the MPIC with: ‘This organization was formed in self-defense…Maybe one of the things we suffer from now is the spell of peace. To think of the organization going out of business because right now there isn’t enough support or interest…is like dismissing the army and navy because there is no war on.’” Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Ronald Reagan as secretary and countersigned by Lou Greenspan as executive secretary. In fine condition, with expected document wear. A wonderful, early Reagan example that demonstrates both his charisma and leadership abilities. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
68. Ronald Reagan.
ALS, one page, 5.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead, June 14, no year. Letter to Madge Blake. In part: “As you can imagine some letters about the ‘tax pitch’ in TV guide were not so nice. As for the problem you described I’m taking it to the Guild and you can rest assured it will get attention. I don’t know first what all we can do but this question of dates on checks & dates they were rec’d is one we’ve fought about before.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original article clipped from TV Guide in which Reagan explains that actors pay too much income tax. Although Blake was known as a character actress and would not have shared the same tax bracket as Reagan and other icons of the silver screen, it seems that she did share his sentiments toward taxation. This issue was one of the primary focuses of Reagan’s political career and a definitive aspect of his legacy, summed up in the portmanteau ‘Reaganomics.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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69. Ronald Reagan. ALS, as
president-elect, signed “Dutch,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, December 6, 1980. Letter to his long-time friend Lydia “Hup” MacArthur, with Reagan decorating the top of his letterhead with an original green and red felt tip doodle of a Christmas wreath, in part: “Here it is that time again to say Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. I think this time however I can understand why it seems to have sneaked up on me. Anyway I can say it is a joy to wish you a Happy Holiday Season & a very Merry Christmas.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Reagan’s hand. Lydia Hupfer ‘Hup’ MacArthur was the widow of Pete MacArthur, program director of WOC in Davenport, Iowa. In 1932, MacArthur had given a then 21-year-old Reagan his first job as a sports announcer. They would remain friends until her passing at the age of 102 in 1995. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Reagan calls on God and Lincoln 70. Ronald Reagan. TLS as presi-
dent signed “Ron,” one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, November 21, 1988. Letter to the Reagan-supporting Democrat Phil Regan. In part: “You are so right about having the Lord’s help. I know my prayers were heard, and sometimes I called on Him so often I worried that He might get tired of hearing from me. I have come to understand Abe Lincoln’s words when he said, ‘I could not stand this job for 15 minutes if I did nor believe I could call on One who is wiser and stronger than all others.’” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Rare presidential letter on “the importance of giving every American access to quality, affordable health care” 71. Barack Obama. Rare TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 8.75,
White House letterhead, January 30, 2015. Letter concerning healthcare, in part: “While we may not agree on every issue, I’m glad to know we have found some common ground on the importance of giving every American access to quality, affordable health care. Your message will remain on my mind as I keep working to ensure all Americans—regardless of political leanings—have a fair shot at reaching our Nation’s promise.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. The issue of healthcare has been one of the most politically divisive subjects in recent memory and played an integral role in both the 2008 and 2012 presidential campaigns. In passing the Affordable Care Act in 2010, the healthcare initiative became arguably the most important piece of legislation of Obama’s administration and is sure to become a definitive element of his legacy. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
72. Four Presidents. Color matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of four American presidents, signed in blue and black felt tip, “Ronald Reagan,” “Gerald R. Ford,” “Richard Nixon,” and “J Carter.” Reverse is stamped, “Official Photograph, The White House, Washington.” In fine condition, with a trivial crease to the lower left. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
73. Presidents and First Ladies. Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the south lawn of the White House, signed in blue and black ink by Jacqueline Kennedy, Lady Bird Johnson, Gerald and Betty Ford, and Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
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74. Benjamin Harrison Starting Bid $200
77. Theodore Roosevelt Starting Bid $200
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79. William H. Taft
80. Woodrow Wilson
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82. Calvin Coolidge Starting Bid $200
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76. William McKinley
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78. Theodore Roosevelt
81. Woodrow Wilson
84. Calvin Coolidge
75. William McKinley
85. Herbert Hoover Starting Bid $200
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83. Calvin Coolidge Starting Bid $200
87. Eleanor Roosevelt Starting Bid $200
88. Eleanor Roosevelt Starting Bid $200
89. Harry S. Truman Starting Bid $200
92. Dwight D. Eisenhower
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99. Richard Nixon Starting Bid $200
91. Dwight D. Eisenhower Starting Bid $200
94. Dwight D. Eisenhower
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96. Lyndon B. Johnson
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93. Dwight D. Eisenhower
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98. Richard Nixon
90. Harry S. Truman
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97. Richard Nixon Starting Bid $200
100. Richard Nixon Starting Bid $200
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102. Richard and Pat Nixon Starting Bid $200
103. Gerald Ford Starting Bid $200
106. Gerald Ford
104. Gerald Ford Starting Bid $200
107. Gerald Ford
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109. Ronald Reagan
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112. Ronald Reagan
113. Ronald and Nancy Reagan
114. Bill Clinton
115. George W. Bush
116. Barack Obama
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Declaration of Independence Signers Lengthy handwritten 1764 letter from Philadelphia providing an update on his nephew, caught in the midst of Pontiac’s War 120. Benjamin Franklin.
ALS signed “Your affectionate Uncle, B. Franklin,” one page, 7 x 11.75, June 16, 1764. Letter to Anthony Stickney, husband of his niece Dorcas Davenport. In full: “I received yours of the 16th May, and am glad to hear that you and your Family are well, and that your Wife is safely delivered of another Daughter, which I hope will prove a Blessing to you both. I got home without any farther Accident, but have not yet recovered fully the former Strength of my Arm. Your Brother Josiah Davenport is still at Pitsburg, near 400 Miles west of this Place, where he has the Care of the Provincial Store, that was establish’d there during the Peace, for the Indian Trade; and since the War broke out again, there has been no good Opportunity of bringing off the Goods, so he is oblig’d to remain with them. His Wife and Children are here; and she seems to be in a bad State of Health, but the Children are well. My Wife and Daughter thank you for your good Wishes, and return theirs for you and yours. Present my best Respects to Mr. and Mrs. Lowell, and my Love to your Wife and Children. Remember me too, to your Brother Davenport and his Family.” Handsomely double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait and nameplate to an overall size of 26 x 24. In very good condition, with repaired separations to intersecting folds (one passing through the “F” in his signature), several other small repaired tears, and scattered soiling. During the previous summer, Franklin had undertaken a journey between Boston and Portsmouth, New Hampshire, during which he visited Davenport and Stickney at their home in Newburyport, Massachusetts, in late August or early September. The beginning of the present letter follows up on some of the news from that trip—records show that Davenport had a daughter on September 5, 1763, a birth that would have been expected daily during Franklin’s visit. Franklin had suffered two falls during the summer and severely injured his shoulder, so he also provides an update on his condition. An interesting subject comes in Franklin’s mention of Josiah Davenport being held up in Pittsburgh because “the War broke out again.” Pontiac’s War had broken out between a loose confederation of several Native American tribes and British colonists, and at the time of this letter British forts were being attacked. Davenport served as a militia volunteer during the Siege of Fort Pitt, which began with an attack June 22 and lasted through August 20, 1763. This event became best known for British Army’s tactic of giving the attacking Native Americans smallpox-exposed blankets, contributing to the widespread epidemic across the population. Touching upon several biographical and autobiographical subjects, as well as the broader situation in Pennsylvania as the brutal Pontiac’s War developed, this letter presents fine content from one of the most remarkable figures in American history. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000 www.RRAuction.com | 33
Supremely desirable 1787 grant issued while drafting the Constitution 121. Benjamin Franklin. Manuscript vellum DS,
signed “B. Franklin,” one page, 15.25 x 13.25, June 19, 1787. Franklin, as President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania, grants William Goodwin “a certain tract of land called ‘Fancy’ situate in Mount Bethel.” Signed in the left border by Franklin underneath the large white seal and countersigned at the bottom by James Trimble for John Armstrong. The seal remains partially intact. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered soiling, and apparent dampstaining to the center.
The Executive Council comprised the executive branch of the Pennsylvania state government between 1777 and 1790. It was headed by a president and vice president (similar to a governor and lieutenant governor), with Franklin, its sixth president, being the most well-known. His presidency was one of his last acts of public service, as he died less than two years after leaving office. This land grant dates to an exceptionally important time in Pennsylvania, with the Constitutional Convention having assembled in Philadelphia only weeks earlier on May 25, 1787. Franklin played an integral role in the discussions and negotiations over the future of the American government at Independence Hall, and the meeting came to a conclusion—the Constitution drafted and signed—on September 17. An outstanding association with one of the most significant periods in American history. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000
Early 1757 handwritten document by the future Declaration signer 122. John Hancock. ADS, signed “Jno. Hancock,” one page, 7.25 x 12, December
8, 1757. Remarkable document penned in his own hand while employed at his uncle’s mercantile business, headed “An Acco’t of Cash paid the undermention’d Artificers by order of Matthew Dixon Esq. Chief Engineer at Annapo’s Royall.” Hancock lists payments to six different individuals totaling £511.12.7, writing at the bottom, in part: “Boston Dec’r 8th 1757. We the Subscribers Acknowledge to have Rec’d of Thomas Hancock Esq’r the above sums…being in full for wages to the time above mention’d in the service of the Hon’l Board of Ordnance at Annapolis Royall.” Boldly signed in the lower left by Hancock and countersigned by several of the recipients. In fine condition, with a trivial chip to the top edge. Hancock had graduated from Harvard only three years earlier in 1754, upon which he immediately entered his uncle Thomas Hancock’s business. This document dates to the middle of the French and Indian War, during which Thomas Hancock used his close relations with the colonial governors of Massachusetts to secure lucrative government contracts. An exceptionally desirable piece with an early date and a large amount of Hancock’s handwriting. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
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Revolutionary War commission for a chaplain employed in “the Defence of American Liberty” who witnessed Bunker Hill and Burgoyne’s surrender
123. John Hancock. Revolutionary War– dated partly-printed DS, one page, 13 x 8 25, January 1, 1777 As president of Continental Congress, Hancock appoints Hezekiah Smith to be “Chaplain of a Battalion whereof Thomas Nixon Esq. is Colonel, in the Army of the United States, raised for the Defence of American Liberty, and for repelling every hostile Invasion thereof.” Nicely signed at the conclusion by Hancock and countersigned by Charles Thomson as secretary Repaired separations along intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing between first and last name in the signature), repaired paper loss to edges, and scattered staining and soiling, otherwise very good condition Also includes a handwritten note in an unknown hand inviting the reverend to dine with “General Washington”; and an ALS from Isaac Paine, secretary to General Horatio Gates, granting Smith a four-month furlough Additionally accompanied by a substantial amount of research information about Smith Shortly after the Battles of Lexington and Concord in April of 1775, Reverend Hezekiah Smith volunteered his services as a chaplain to Colonel John Nixon’s regiment in the Continental Army, joining them at the Battle of Bunker Hill that June He went on to preach and counsel soldiers at several notable battles, including White Plains and both Battles of Saratoga, and was present to witness Burgoyne’s surrender During his time in the army, Smith enjoyed the confidence and friendship of General George Washington, with whom he often dined. Signed during some of the darkest days of the American Revolution—and less than one year after placing his famous signature on the Declaration of Independence— this is an excellent document for a noted wartime preacher and friend to the commander-in-chief. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000 www RRAuction com | 35
124. James Wilson. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1742–1798), and one of only six men who signed both the Declaration and the US Constitution. Endorsement signature, “Wilson,” on the reverse of a partly-printed document, one page, 10 x 7.5, January 21, 1775. Legal document regarding a debt settlement between James Faries and James W. Lane. In very good condition, with partial separations to vertical folds, toning, and chipping to edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
American Politicians and Leaders 125. Aaron Burr. ALS signed “A. Burr,” one page, 8 x 10, June 1, 1798. Letter to Senator John Laurance. In full: “You may recollect controversies between the Exrs of Saml Bayard & Moses & Joseph Hunt relative to an award made in Ulster County between S. Bayard, & Malcom his agent, & Moses Hunt—Joseph, on Whom the burthen fell, claims a payment of 25£ paid by you to me—I find two payments, but neither exactly corresponding with the amount alleged. At his Request I write to ask if you have any Memo or receipt which will shew the fact. He waits in town untill return of mail to receive your answer.” Addressed in Burr’s hand on the reverse of the second integral sheet to “The Hon’l John Laurance, In Senate of U. S., Philadelphia.” Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), trivial paper loss to the right edge from seal removal, and scattered soiling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
126. Henry Clay. Boldly penned ALS signed “H. Clay,” one page, 8 x
4.25, October 16, 1823. Letter to “the President, Director and Company of the Bank of Kentucky.” In part: “Take notice that on the trial of the action pending in my name against you in the Circuit Court of Franklin County, I shall require you to produce the several notes issued by you or any of the Branches…deposited by me with your branch bank at Lexington.” Notes in other hands concerning the case are penned on the reverse. In fine condition, with show-through from writing on the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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Desirable free frank to a political rival 127. Alexander Hamilton. Full free frank, measuring
8.75 x 7.75 unfolded with a 5.25 x 3 center panel, addressed in another hand to “Melancton Smith, Esq, New York,” and franked in the lower left, “Free, A. Hamilton.” Hamilton’s office, “Treasury Department,” is penned in the upper right in another hand, and the panel bears ‘Free’ and ‘Dec 29’ stamps. A date notation to another panel indicates the year as 1791. In very good condition, with intersecting folds (two folds passing through letters of the signature), several reinforcements to reverse, and scattered soiling. New York merchant Melancton Smith was Hamilton’s primary debate rival during the New York state Constitutional ratification convention; once the Constitution was ratified and Hamilton became the first secretary of the Treasury, he arranged commercial relationships with Smith on behalf of the new federal government. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
Impressive 1785 document by the oft-quoted founding father
128. Patrick Henry. Partly-printed DS, signed “P. Henry,” one page,
13.75 x 18, December 2, 1785. As governor of Virginia, Henry grants Alexander Skinner a “certain Tract or parcel of Land, containing Two Thousand acres…being in the County of Jefferson on the Southside of Rough Creek.” The white paper seal affixed at the bottom remains fully intact. Beautifully archivally matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 31.5 x 27.5. Intersecting folds with some repaired separations and holes at intersections, a few stray ink marks, and a bit of show-through from docketing to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
129. Robert Todd Lincoln.
The Riggs National Bank check, 7.75 x 3, filled out and signed by Lincoln, “Robert T. Lincoln,” payable to W. K. Rewe for $486.64, January 3, 1921. In very good condition, with light creasing, some irregular toning and two small spots of dampstaining, and expected cancellation holes (affecting a large portion of the writing). Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
130. Massachusetts Finance. Partly-printed DS, signed “H.
Gunnes,” one page, 10.5 x 5, no date but circa 1780s. State of Massachusetts Bay financial document ordering the payment of £370 to Peter Warren for varied goods “more or less than One Hundred and Thirty Pounds current, at the then current Prices of said Articles… to be determined agreeable to a Law…[for] this States Quota of the Continental Army.” Signed at the conclusion by the treasurer and two members of the committee. In fine condition, with expected document wear and light ink cancellation marks to the treasurer’s signature. An interesting early financial document relating debt to the prices of commodities, adjusting debts and payments based on what was essentially a cost of living index. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 37
Settlers purchase 7500 acres of land from the Hassanamiscoe tribe in 1727 131. Massachusetts: Native American. Original
manuscript, signed by by eight members of the Hassanamisco tribe with their marks, and also signed, “John Chandler” as justice of the peace and “John Ballantine” as registrar, three sides of two adjoining sheets, 9.75 x 15, March 19, 1728. Document begins, “To all People to whom these presents shall come Ami Printer, Andrew Arbraham [sic], Moses Printer, and Ami Printer Junr. Indians of Hassanamiscoe in the County of Suffolk within his Maj:es Province of the Massachusetts Bay in New England, being Owners and proprietors of One Seventh Part each of and in the Indian Native right of Land in Hassanamiscoe in the County of Suffolk Aforesaid, Peter Mukcomuk Sarah his wife, of Hassanamiscoe Aforesd Owners & Proprietors in the right of the sd Sarah of One Seventh Part of the said Native right, And Christian Miscoe Prelict Widow of George Miscoe late of Hassanamiscoe Aforesd Decd And Joshua Miscoe of Hassanamiscoe Afiresd. Son of the said Decd. being owners and Proprietors of Two Seventh parts of the Said Native right, Sendeth Greeting.” The named tribesmen grant the right “to purchase the Lands at Hassanamiscoe…containing about Seven thousand and five hundred acres…for the Settlement of Forty English families…[for] the Sum of Two thousand and five hundred pounds.” Signed at the conclusion by eight tribe members, three signing with an “X,” and the other signing Ami with an “A”, Ami Junior with an “A”, Moses with an “M”, Andrew with an “A”, and Joshua with a “J,” and listing the names of the 40 English settlers purchasing the land, with five other men witnessing the Indians making their marks. The white paper seals are worn and toned, but intact. Professional repairs to some complete separations of folds, scattered toning, soiling, creasing, and foxing, and some edge wear, otherwise very good condition. Starting Bid $300
132. Benning Wentworth. Colonial governor of New Hampshire from 1741 to 1766. Manuscript DS, signed “B. Wentworth,” one page, 6.5 x 8.25, April 23, 1754. A marriage document addressed “To Either of the ordained Ministers of the Gospel of the Province.” In part: “You are hereby authorized and impowered to joyn together in a holy matrimony Winthrop Burnum and Merrell Adams unless some lawfull impediment appears to you to the contrary.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds and light foxing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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Activists and Social Leaders 133. Clara Barton. ALS
signed “Clara,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, September 12, 1865. Letter to her nephew Sam. In part: “I don’t know what counsel you had best employ. You are mistaken in supposing that I have any means of knowing how Genl Butler is to be employed. I could not devise it any more than I could the business of the man in the moon, and if there is any one here who knows they would not inform me. He may be going upon the Jeff. Davis trial, but I cannot believe it yet. In my opinion that would present an opportunity to distinguish himself which would scarce be allowed him,—don’t you think so? I know he is retained in the service against his own urgent request for a discharge, and I heard it suggested in New York the other day that this was only preparatory for an investigation and Court Martial for himself for embezzlement.” In a short postscript on the reverse, she apologizes for her hurried writing, “as Maj. Genl Wilson has passed most of the evening here and, I could not get time to write.” In fine condition. A superb letter accomplished during the immediate post-war period, when Barton was managing a bureau she had single-handedly established to assist in the location of missing soldiers. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Piercing oversized 1933 portrait of Darrow 134. Clarence Darrow. Rare 8.25 x 11 book photo of Darrow
taken by Nicholas Muray of New York, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Clarence Darrow, To Lucille and G. Stanley Leisure, With affection, July 27th 1933.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 15 x 17.5. In fine condition, with slight scattered creasing (most noticeably to the darker portion of his jacket) and some trivial soiling to lower right corner. An exceptionally large and uncommon example of the renowned litigator. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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135. Helen Keller. TLS signed in colored pencil, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, July 10, 1956. Letter to Bob and Nancy, in part: “Here Polly and I are at home again, and oh, the remorse that pursues me as I find how many delightful kindnesses we had shown us during our holiday in Europe and which I have not yet acknowledged! For instance, there is the gorgeous day you took us to Toledo. Now that I am within reach of my typewriter, I simply must thank you for all the pleasure you gave us that day. What a thrilling experience it was—the drive up the mountains of Toledo, putting my hands on the gates and the ancient walls of the city and our visit to El Greco’s house. Then came the breath-taking magnificence of the Cathedral. It was all fabulous, and whetted my desire to know more of Spanish history, traditions and customs. I also remember with delight that evening when you introduced us to members of the United Nations.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned glossy photo of Keller. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
“Best Wishes For Peace and Brotherhood”— rare inscribed copy of King’s last book 136. Martin Luther King, Jr. Signed book: Where Do
We Go From Here: Chaos or Community? First edition. NY: Harper & Row, 1967. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5, 209 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in black ballpoint, “To Rose & Herb Kelmar, With Best Wishes For Peace and Brotherhood, Martin Luther King.” Autographic condition: fine, with one word crossed out by King. Book condition: VG/VG. Released in June 1967, this was the last book King published before his life was taken in April the following year. An outstanding example highlighted by its appropriate, optimistic inscription. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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“Although the days are now dark, I am convinced that we stand on the threshold of our world’s bright tomorrows” 137. Martin Luther King, Jr. TLS signed “Martin L. King, Jr.,” one
page, 8.25 x 8.5, Southern Christian Leadership Conference letterhead, November 19, 1962. Letter to Dr. Med O. Gotte in Germany. In part: “This is to acknowledge receipt of your very kind letter of recent date. Your encouraging words are of inestimable value for the continuance of our humble efforts. Our struggle is often difficult and the moments are often frustrating, but we gain new courage to carry on when we realize that persons of good will, such as you, are supporting us in the background. Although the days are now dark, I am convinced that we stand on the threshold of our world’s bright tomorrows.” A clipped magazine photo of King is affixed to the right side of the letter. Nicely matted with a photo of King at a speech to an overall size of 11.75 x 16.5. In fine condition, with trimmed edges. A fantastic message from King during tumultuous times of the Civil Rights Movement, bringing to life both his humility and the encouragement he received from supporters worldwide. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
“I can not spare a hatchet yet”
139. Florence Nightingale. Ink
signature, “F. Nightingale, Dec. 1/64,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.5 slip affixed to a same-sized card. In fine condition, with trivial soiling and two small spots of surface loss. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
140. Margaret Sanger. Ameri-
138. Carrie A. Nation. Temperance agitator (1846–1911) known for smashing saloons with a hatchet. ALS in pencil, signed “Carrie Nation,” one page, 7.5 x 5, March 7, 1901. Letter to an admirer, headed “In Jail, Topeka.” In full: “My dear young man, do all within the bounds of the law and you will be a smasher. The law of God and the law of right.” Beneath her signature, Nation adds: “A Home Defender, A Soul Defender, A Heaven Defender, A Hell Offender, I can not spare a hatchet yet.” Intersecting folds passing through the signature, light creases and toning, and show-through from mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Ideal content from the outlaw teetotaler, who was arrested more than thirty times during her violent temperance campaigns. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
can sex educator, nurse, and birth control activist (1879–1966) who founded the American Birth Control League in 1921. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, National Committee on Federal Legislation for Birth Control letterhead, February 16, 1935. Letter to Dr. Kinkead, in part: “I am glad you found it possible to attend the dinner last Tuesday, and I am sure that you came away from it, as I did, with renewed courage. It was a splendid representation.” In fine condition, with an expected mailing fold passing through the top of two letters, and a paperclip impression to top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 41
American West Spectacular film of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, originally from the Cody family
141. William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody. Amazing second-generation 16mm film of the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show. Single roll of silent black-and-white film is stored on one 10.5˝ diameter reel with a running time of 29:30. Most likely filmed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1907– 1908, this film is shot from an audience member’s perspective very close to the action. Film contains 12 separate acts from the show, each introduced with a title card, including displays of horsemanship and marksmanship, dramatic battle reenactments, and Native Americans in elaborate costumes. Opening title card reads, “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show / Copyright No. 1, Unpublished 2976 / June 22, 1950,” and the acts introduced include: “Grand Review,” “Johnny Baker Champion Marksman,” “Col. Cody Hunting Buffalo,” “Col. Cody on Horseback Shooting Glass Balls,” “Football on Horseback Indians vs. Cowboys,” and “Final Review.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a digital copy of film made by using a digital camera to record the film as it plays. The original film was part of the collection at the Buffalo Bill Museum in Cody, Wyoming, and was transferred to 16mm in the 1940s and 50s for the purpose of preservation when the original film began to deteriorate. Two copies were made, one given to the museum and one to the Cody Family Association. This particular copy was that given to the family, and originates from the Patsy Garlow Collection of William F. Cody Family Photographs, originally sold at the auction of belongings of Cody’s last surviving child, Irma Louise Cody Garland. This very film was used by Cody’s grandson, Fred Garlow, during lectures he gave on the life of Cody. The canister retains its original label, as well as Fred Garlow’s name and address. A fantastic look at the show that made Buffalo Bill an international celebrity. Please email Tricia.Eaton@RRAuction. com if you are interested in viewing a clip of the video. Starting Bid $300
Scarce and soughtafter early check 142. William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody. Rare bank check, 7.25 x 3.25, filled out and signed by Cody, “W. F. Cody,” payable to self for $200, January 13, 1889. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold, expected bank stamps, and a single cancellation cut to the body. Extremely rare, this is just the second Cody check we have offered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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143. William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody. Exceptionally crisp matte-finish 3.75 x 5.5 formal portrait of Cody, signed in fountain pen, “W. F. Cody, ‘Buffalo Bill.’” Nicely doublematted and framed to an overall size of 11 x 12.5. In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
144. Donner Party: James F. Reed.
Businessman and soldier (1800–1874) best remembered as an organizing member of the ill-fated 1846 Donner Party emigration to California. Manuscript DS, signed “James F. Reed,” one page, 7.75 x 12.25, April 25, 1851. Reed certifies an official document concerning an estate in California. In part: “Inventory of the Estate of Juan Prado Mesa deceased and appraisement of the same by an order of the Probate Court of Santa Clara county. We value the land known as the Rancho de San Antonio at 5 dollars per acre.” Signed at the conclusion by Reed and countersigned by two other court officials. In fine condition, with expected document wear and several stray ink marks and brushes (none affecting the signature). Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
145. Oregon Territory. Partly-printed DS, one page, 9.25 x 8, no date but circa 1831. An unissued certificate for “Oregon Settlement Stock” for shares in “The American Society for Encouraging a Settlement of the Oregon Territory.” Signed at the bottom by the organization’s president and secretary, with both struck through for cancellation. The white paper seal affixed to the lower right remains fully intact. Archivally double-matted and framed to an overall size of 16 x 14.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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Exceptional twice-signed document for a fellow Texas revolutionary
146. Sam Houston. Twice-signed manuscript DS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, April 4, 1844. Document approving the purchase of candles. In part: “Genl Sam Houston, For Executive Contingents, to J. Shackelford, August 11, 1842 To 1 Box Sperm Candles…$27.56.” Signed at the conclusion by Houston, “Approved, Sam Houston, 4th Apl 1844,” and also endorsed over the body of the document by Houston, “Pay this, Sam Houston.” In very good condition, with scattered soiling, a horizontal fold passing through the main signature, and some small tape-repaired separations to folds. Jack Shackelford was a doctor who served in the Texas Revolution as a commander under James Fannin and was taken prisoner at the Battle of Coleto in 1836. While most of his fellow Texian prisoners were executed in the Goliad Massacre, Shackelford’s life was spared so that he could care for wounded Mexican troops. This document dates to just one year before Texas was granted statehood, a significant moment in its history. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
“The Discoverer of Gold in California” 147. James W. Marshall. American carpenter
(1810–1885) who discovered gold in California’s American River while constructing a mill for John Sutter, setting the stage for the California Gold Rush. Rare ink signature, “Ja’s W. Marshall,” on an off-white 5.25 x 2.75 souvenir autograph card featuring an image of Old Sutter Mill with printed text below reading, “The Discoverer of Gold in California, January 19th, 1848.” In very good condition, with a tear extending from the bottom edge into his middle initial, moderate soiling, and a few creases. Marshall never profited from the discovery and later turned to selling these souvenir cards to supplement his income. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300
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Notorious Figures and Lawmen 148. Bonnie and Clyde. Original 8 x 8
wanted poster for Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, issued on May 21, 1934, by the Department of Justice for a violation of the National Motor Vehicle Theft Act. Poster features individual images of both Parker and Barrow, and lists their physical descriptions, relatives, and criminal records. In fine condition, with overall toning. Starting Bid $200
149. John Dillinger.
Original 8 x 8 wanted poster for John Dillinger, issued on March 12, 1934, by the Department of Justice for a violation of the National Motor Vehicle Theft Act. Poster features Dillinger’s fingerprints and mugshots, and lists a physical description, his alias “Frank Sullivan,” and his criminal history, including arrests for assault, bank robbery, and murder. The bottom states that Dillinger is wanted for “feloniously and knowingly transporting Ford V-8 four door sedan…from Crown Point, Indiana to Chicago, Illinois.” Some irregular toning, and dampstaining along left edge, otherwise fine condition. Often replicated, authentic period posters are becoming more difficult to find and increasingly desirable. Starting Bid $200
151. Gregor MacGregor. Scottish soldier, adventurer, land speculator, and charlatan (1786–1845) who fought in the South American struggle for independence but became best known for a real estate scam in which he sold land to hopeful colonists in a fictional Central American country called Poyais. Partly-printed DS in English and French, one page, 16 x 20, April 3, 1834. Two-language land grant by which MacGregor conveys two-hundred acres in Poyais to the purchaser for “one cent of a dollar per Acre annually, in the name of quit rent, on the twenty-fourth day of December in each year.” Crisply signed at the conclusion in black ink by MacGregor and countersigned by four of his associates. In very good condition, with intersecting folds with partial tape-repaired separations, toning along folds, and light soiling. MacGregor began this fraudulent scheme upon his return to London from South America in 1820. Throughout Great Britain and France, MacGregor was able to keep up his charade in varying capacities until 1837. As one of MacGregor’s phony land grants from the time he had expanded his operation into parts of Europe, this is a particularly intriguing piece. Starting Bid $200
150. Frank James. Outlaw and older brother of Jesse James (1843–1915). Scarce hand-addressed mailing envelope, 6 x 3.25, addressed by James to his wife, “Mrs. Frank James, Kearney, Missouri.” Postmarked at Huntsville, Alabama. In fine condition, with a rough right edge from opening. A scarce example desirably incorporating his full name. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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Businessmen
“Every people have some way of making damn fools of themselves” 152. William Randolph Hearst. ALS in pencil, signed “WR,” one page on the reverse of a 3.5 x 5.5 postcard depicting two women from Tangiers smoking a hookah, no date. Unusual letter describing his foreign travels. In full: “No Mohammedans do not drink but every people have some way of making damn fools of themselves. When a Mohammedan thinks he is getting too sensible he smokes hasheesh. That deprives him of his brains as effectively as alcohol would. Mohammedans spend most of their time praying. A guy wakes ’em up at three o’clock in the morning and they get up and go to the mosque and pray and then go home to bed again. They like praying. Five times a day they pray—and then they are no better than the rest of us.” In fine condition. Hearst was a strict teetotaler and held conservative social values, despite his own affair with actress Marion Davies. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
153. J. Pierpont Morgan. Handsome DS, one page both sides, 9.5 x 13.5, June 30, 1886. A one-hundred year bond issued by the New Jersey Junction Railroad Company for $1000, signed at the top by Morgan and Harris C. Fahnestock as trustees. Five sheets of coupons are bound to the top of the document, with just one coupon clipped off. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
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A who’s-who of New York’s 19th-century businessmen
154. J. Pierpont Morgan and Charles L. Tiffany. Signed book: Proceedings at the Complimentary Dinner given to Hon. Simeon B. Chittenden, by his Friends, on the Occasion of his Retirement from Business. NY: Privately printed, 1875. Leatherbound hardcover, 8.5 x 10.75, 47 pages. Signed by nearly one hundred of the dinner’s attendees on fifteen unpaginated pages preceding the text, including: J. P. Morgan, Charles Lewis Tiffany, Levi P. Morton, William M. Evarts, Cyrus Field, William E. Dodge, Samuel D. Babcock, Moses Taylor, Samuel Sloan, John Aikman Stuart, Elliot C. Cowdin, John Jay Cisco, Royal Phelps, William H. Fogg, Percy R. Pyne, William Allen Butler, Josiah M. Fiske, James Beckman, and approximately eighty others. In fine condition, with rubbing and edgewear to covers. Accompanied by three additional books, including another related to this dinner, an untitled volume inscribed by Chittenden to his son, and a scrapbook with a few news clippings and ephemera related to the family affixed inside. Chittenden had served as vice president of the New York City Chamber of Commerce from 1867 to 1869, subsequently serving in the US House of Representatives from 1874 to 1881. He was honored with this dinner, attended by dozens of important capitalists, upon his retirement from active business in 1875. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
Scarce correspondence between important newsmen 155. Joseph Pulitzer. ALS, one page, 6 x 9.25, The PostDispatch letterhead, April 19, 1882. Letter to newspaper editor and politician William Henry Smith. In part: “I never got your book on St. Clair and wish you would send it. Will you be in Chicago next week? And next? I intend to run up and don’t want to miss you.” Handsomely double-matted and framed with an illustration of Pulitzer from Harper’s Weekly to an overall size of 21.5 x 17.5. A repaired tear to the lower left edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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Early stock in the nation’s first monopoly—Standard Oil 156. John D. Rockefeller. Partly-printed DS, signed
“J. D. Rockefeller,” one page, 11.5 x 7.25, December 22, 1883. Stock certificate for ten shares in the Standard Oil Trust issued to “Mrs. Fannie M. Freeman.” Nicely signed at the conclusion in black ink by Rockefeller as the company’s president and countersigned by Henry M. Flagler as secretary. Handsomely double-matted and framed to an overall size of 18 x 14. In fine condition, with expected cancellation stamps to the upper left and lightly textured machine cancellations to the signatures, only partially affecting Rockefeller’s last name. After founding Standard Oil as an Ohio corporation in 1870, Rockefeller consolidated the company and his many subsequent acquisitions into the Standard Oil Trust in 1882. This was the nation’s very first trust and represented a groundbreaking business concept that resulted in the controversial monopolies of the so-called ‘Gilded Age.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
157. John D. Rockefeller. TLS signed “John D. Rockefeller, Jr.,”
one page, 8 x 10.5, personal letterhead, January 29, 1915. Letter to Secretary of the Interior Franklin Lane, in full: “I thank you for your note of January 29th, and much appreciate the kindly sentiments which it contains. I am venturing to send you a copy of the statement which I read at the beginning of the hearing before the Industrial Relations Commission, in which my position is fully set forth.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds (passing through a single letter of the signature), two filing holes to top edge, and an office stamp to upper right. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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158. Samuel Sotheby. English auctioneer and antiquary who was
a founding father of the famous auction house (1771–1842). ALS signed “S. Sotheby,” one page, 7.5 x 9, September 14, 1807. Letter to a potential client. In part: “You may forward us the books as soon as you please; & the moment we receive them we will inform you of the same. We will then lose no time in collectating [sic] them with the catalogue, that you may draw on us for the amt.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature) and a small tear to the left side. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
Scientists and Inventors Ampere hopes to demonstrate a scientific instrument
160. Andre-Marie Ampere. ALS in French,
signed “A. Ampere,” one page, 7.25 x 9.5, October 1, 1826. Letter to Mademoiselle Cuvier “in the garden of plants,” apologizing for delaying in seeing his friend Cuvier and expressing hope that he may be permitted to visit that evening and show a scientific instrument, (translated) “otherwise I will leave it at home…I beg you to offer my best wishes for his successful journey and his speedy return.” In fine condition, with a couple trivial brushes to ink. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope addressed in his own hand. The recipient was presumably the wife of important French naturalist and zoologist Georges Cuvier who at the time was serving as director of the National Museum of Natural History in France, the home of an enormous and important botanical garden. Ampere may be referring to a device used to measure electrical current, such as an ammeter or early galvanometer. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
A brilliant selection of French scientists
161. Andre-Marie Ampere. Partly-
printed DS in French, signed “A. Ampere,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 9.25, January 27, 1821. Document listing the memoranda read before the Societe Philomatique during one of their meetings, including a “Monography of the hydrocotyle genus,” a bulletin related to a medical society, a brochure on “Natural and medical history of the different species of ipecacuanha,” and a commissary report. Signed on the adjoining page in black ink by more than twenty of the members of the society, including Ampere, chemist Michel Eugene Chevreul, and botanist Henri Cassini. In fine condition, with toning to edges and light scattered foxing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
Bohr’s invitation to a “Conference on problems of quantum physics in Copenhagen” 162. Niels Bohr. TLS, one onionskin page, 7.75 x 10, Institute of Theoretical Physics letterhead, December 7, 1950. Letter to H. H. Nielsen, professor of physics at Ohio State University. In part: “In the days 6–10 July it is planned under the joint auspices of the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics and under the sponsorship of Unesco to arrange a Conference on problems of quantum physics in Copenhagen…we especially want to extend a cordial invitation to the old friends and collaborators of the Institute. During the Conference you will be a guest of the Institute which will arrange for housing…we cannot cover travelling expenses for visitors from countries overseas.” In very good condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, irregularly trimmed edges, and some toning and show-through from tape remnants to edges. An Associated Press piece from Copenhagen on July 6, 1951, published the next day in the Chicago Tribune, was headlined ‘Atomic Scientists of World Meet in Profound Secrecy,’ noting that nearly one hundred scientists gathered to discuss advances in the field of theoretical physics and that ‘the meeting was treated so secretly that even the names of the guests were not handed out.’ Interestingly, the first resolution concerning the establishment of a European Council for Nuclear Research was adopted at an intergovernmental meeting of UNESCO in Paris in December 1951—this resulted in the organization known as CERN, which was finally established in 1954 as a cooperative international research center. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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Tremendous archive of influential early scientists and mathematicians, including Planck, Sommerfeld, Van der Waals, Frege, and Zeeman
163. Ludwig Boltzmann. Spectacular archive of approximately seven hundred letters and reply postcards sent to Austrian physicist Stefan Meyer in response to an invitation to contribute to a commemorative publication honoring his mentor Ludwig Boltzmann The collection consists of approximately two hundred of these reply postcards signed by various scientists and a large corpus of correspondence with content concerning submitted articles and other material related to the publication, all circa 1903 Includes autographs of the following physicists and mathematicians: Max Planck, Arnold Sommerfeld (2), Johannes Diderik van der Waals (2), Gottlob Frege (3), Karl Exner, Jacobus Hendricus van’t Hoff, Max von Laue, Hendrik Lorentz, Pieter Zeeman, Otto Lehmann, Wilhelm Wien, Johannes Stark, Walther Nernst (3), Hantaro Nagaoka, Gustav Mie, Wilder D Bancroft, Ivan Borgman, Paul Drude, Vilhelm Bjerknes, Carl Neumann, Pierre Duhem, Pyotr Lebedev, Friedrich Ernst Dorn, Karl Fischer, Cargill Gilston Knott, Horace Lamb, Johannes van Laar, Ernest Merritt, Egon Schweidler, Carl David Tolme Runge, Ludwig Stickelberger, Augusto Righi, Arthur Moritz Schoenflies, and Rudolf Wegscheider. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $1000
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Cushing returns a neurosurgical patient “in such good condition and spirits” 164. Harvey Cushing. TLS,
one page, 8 x 10.25, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital letterhead, April 18, 1932. Letter to Dr. James Golden, in full: “For your information, I am sending you this word about your patient, Raymond Morrison, whom you referred here a month ago. He proved to have a large meningioma involving the bone and dura of the right precentral region which I removed so far as I could tell in its totality. This has left him a defect in the skull which need give him no concern and I rejoice to send him back to you in such good condition and spirits. I trust you will do me the favor of transferring this information to your fellow practitioner, Dr. John Gahan, who I understand was Mr. Morrison’s family doctor.” Bottom of the letter bears an ink notation from Dr. Gahan forwarding the letter to his patient. Double-matted and framed with a portrait of Cushing to an overall size of 20.25 x 17.25. In fine condition, with intersecting folds. After nearly twenty years and 2,000 successful operations as the hospital’s surgeon-in-chief, Cushing left Brigham in 1933 as the ‘father of modern neurosurgery.’ Desirable medical content from the pioneering surgeon. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
165. Charles Darwin. ALS signed “Ch. Darwin,” one page, 5 x 8,
December 21, no date. Letter to a gentleman, presumably a printer or publisher. In full: “Be so kind as to make the enclosed correction.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, two blocks of toning to margins, and light ink transfer below the signature from an unrelated letter once laid on top. A boldly penned letter boasting an especially large, prominent signature from the esteemed naturalist. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300
The naturalist selects one o’clock for a London luncheon 166. Charles Darwin. LS signed “Ch. Darwin,”
one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I am staying in London for a few days…if you could come to luncheon here at one o’clock…it would give me very great pleasure. Please do let me have an answer that I may be sure to be at home.” Double-matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 16.5 x 14, with a window in the backing for viewing the other side of the letter. In fine condition, with light creases and show-through from writing to opposing sides. An ever-desirable autograph with an especially large signature. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300 www.RRAuction.com | 51
167. Thomas Edison.
Matte-finish 6.75 x 8.75 photo of an artistic rendering of Edison, signed in the lower border in fountain pen using his classic ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thos. A. Edison,” with Edison’s copyright mark in the lower left. Doublematted and framed to an overall size of 12.25 x 14.25. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
168. Thomas Edison. Edison Botanical Research Corporation business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Edison with his prominent ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thos A. Edison,” payable to C. A. Prince for $98.32, stamp-dated December 6, 1928. In fine condition, with a trivial vertical band of toning to right portion, and expected bank stamps and cancellation holes (affecting a portion of the signature). Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Response to a woman involved in “alleviating the conditions of the German refugees” 169. Albert Einstein. TLS in Ger-
man, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 6.5 x 6.75, personal letterhead, July 4, 1935. Letter to Sarah F. Brandes of the Bralans Lecture Bureau, in full (translated): “Since I live over the summer pretty far from the Saybrook station, it would probably be more beneficial if you could explain to me your plan in writing. You can be sure of my punctual reply to your letter.” Attractively matted and framed with a wonderful portrait of the theoretical physicist to an overall size of 25.5 x 17.25. In fine condition, with a few trivial spots of foxing. Accompanied by a carbon copy of the letter to which he is replying, in full: “You will perhaps be good enough to remember me in connection with my activities in regard to the present German situation both in cooperation with Professor Franz Boas and in arranging lectures for Professor Goldschmidt, Heinz Liepmann, and Prince Loewenstein. At this time I have a proposal to make to you whereby you will receive a considerable sum of money to use in any way you see fit in alleviating the conditions of the German refugees. I will greatly appreciate your permitting me to call on you to discuss this matter.” After leaving Germany himself before the start of the war, Einstein became a tremendous advocate for Jews seeking to escape Hitler’s reach and find asylum elsewhere—credited with saving hundreds of lives, he even joked that he ran an ‘immigration office.’ Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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Fondly recalling a happy relative: “Freud would have been among the unemployed, had all people been as healthy and un-crippled” 170. Albert Einstein. ALS in German, signed “Albert,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, no
date but notated August 1935. Letter addressed to “My Beloved Ones!” In full (translated): “He was the last one of the adults who had been around us in Munich, a happy individual, whose long life was indeed a good investment. Robert, uncomplicated as he was, made it easy for everyone else getting along with him. Freud would have been among the unemployed, had all people been as healthy and un-crippled as he was. Never one to dwell much in sorrow, more inclined to enjoy amusement and fun, and quite certainly would not be pleased being the focus of sadness. That is why I strongly believe that we should honor his memory best of all by being happy and content, thinking of him as one who did not take life and death all too seriously.” Intersecting folds, moderate overall creases, and a spot of soiling, otherwise fine condition. Einstein’s letter is to his cousins, at first remembering their days growing up together in Munich before continuing on to address the death of one of their relatives. Born in 1879, Einstein lived with his family in Munich until they moved to Italy in 1894 following the failure of his father’s company. That Einstein mentions the other most famous intellectual of the era—Sigmund Freud—is especially interesting, as the pair had recently exchanged a lengthy correspondence on the subject of war and peace. The project commenced at the behest of the League of Nations in 1932 just as Hitler was rising to power in Einstein’s Germany. Entitled ‘Why War?,’ the piece they compiled for publication was overshadowed by world events and never received the attention it deserved. Freud’s outlook was bleak. Einstein’s was less so, just as this letter reveals his positivity in light of tragedy. An extremely desirable, lengthy letter in the hand of the renowned genius. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
Remarkable 1890s portraits of Einstein and his first true love 171. Albert Einstein. Exceptional pair of circa mid-to-late 1890s portraits of Albert Einstein and his first girlfriend, Marie Winteler, each measuring 2.5 x 3.75, affixed to mounts held within a 6.5 x 9 floral cloth presentation folder. Soiling to the exterior and one corner of the Einstein photo peeling away from the mount, otherwise fine condition. At the age of 16, Einstein traveled to Switzerland where he roomed with Jost and Pauline Winteler while attending the Aargau Cantonal School. He fell in love with the Wintelers’ eighteenyear-old daughter Marie, beginning a short-lived relationship that he terminated after leaving for the Polytechnic Institute in Zurich. Free from Marie’s sometimes-clingy tendencies, he married one of the few female students at the school, Mileva Maric, in 1903. Still, he always held a place in his heart for Marie. The marriage soon turned unhappy, and in 1910 he wrote to Winteler, ‘I think of you in heartfelt love every spare minute and am so unhappy as only a man can be,’ reflecting on a ‘misguided love’ and ‘missed life’ with Marie. An absolutely outstanding pair of photographs from a defining period of Einstein’s life, representing the transition from adolescent boy to scientific genius. Starting Bid $200
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Rare letter from the physicist who split the atom 172. Enrico Fermi. Physicist (1901–1954) who became the first to split the atom and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1938 for his developments in harnessing nuclear power. TLS in Italian, boldly signed “E. Fermi,” one page, 5.5 x 4.25, Reale Accademia d’Italia letterhead, Rome, June 27, 1934. Letter to a colleague, in full (translated): “I am very grateful for your flattering words about me, and your good wishes. I reciprocate them with my thanks, and best regards.” In fine condition, with light scattered foxing and toning. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
“I have just eaten and drunk well and I feel at peace with the world” 173. Alexander Fleming. Scottish
bacteriologist (1881– 1955) who shared the 1945 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his role in the discovery and isolation of penicillin. ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, December 25, 1951. In part: “I have not sent any Christmas cards but now on Christmas day I wish you good cheer and good fortune in 1952. I have just eaten and drunk well and I feel at peace with the world. Thank you very much for ‘Life.’ I seem to have let myself in for something for I understand that when the Recks of Edinburgh Unit is installed they have the same…proceedings.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200 54 | June 17, 2015 | NOTABLES
174. Alexander Fleming. Vintage mattefinish 4.25 x 6.25 photo of an artist’s portrait of Fleming, signed in black ink. In fine condition, with a few faint surface creases and a trivial paperclip impression to top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
175. Alexander Fleming. TLS, one
page, 5 x 8, WrightFleming Institute of Microbiology letterhead, May 7, 1948. Letter to Norman Edwards of the magazine Answers, who had sent birthday wishes, in part: “There was a time, in the last century, when I read ‘Answers’ but it is many years since I have seen it and I am afraid I thought it was dead. I am glad to hear that it is still flourishing and it must have surely been laid on sound foundations to have survived two wars.” In very good condition, with a small tear to top edge, several horizontal folds, and toning from previous display. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
176. Henry Ford. TLS, one
page, 7.25 x 10, personal letterhead, April 3, 1941. Letter to Homer Amundsen, in part: “It pleases me very much to say that the teachings which you receive Sunday should make a lasting impression in the development of each of your individual characters. The first activity of our students attending the Greenfield Village Schools is the attendance of Chapel every morning. It seems to start the day out right and gives all of the boys and girls a moment or two to think of their duties for the day.” In fine condition, with light scattered soiling and rippling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Striking portrait of Detroit’s magnate inscribed to the Oscar-winning actress 177. Henry Ford. Distinguished matte-finish 7 x 9.25 photo of Ford in a handsome suit and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Helen Hayes, from Henry Ford.” In fine condition, with slightly trimmed edges and a ding to the upper right corner tip. Originates from the estate of actress Helen Hayes. An excellent image of the automotive pioneer in a larger size than usually seen. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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Correspondence with Colt’s Arms Co. concerning his “.75-cal. Gatling gun” 178. Richard Gatling. TLS signed “R. J. Gatling, Prest.,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, Office of the Gatling Gun Company letterhead, March 10, 1886. Letter to Colt’s Arms Co. in Hartford. In full: “Please send, soon as possible, to the Union Metallic Cartridge Company, Bridgeport, Conn., a chamber gauge or templet for the .75-cal. Gatling gun, advising us when you have done so.” Gatling added the words “or templet” in his own hand. In very good condition, with a crease to the upper right corner, soiling, and haloing to ink in the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
The inventor of homeopathy attempts to cure abdominal pain
179. Samuel Hahnemann. German physician best known for creating a system of alternative medicine called homeopathy (1755–1843). Exceedingly rare ALS in German, signed “D. Hahnemann,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, July 7, 1820. Untranslated letter to Carl August Meissner, whose wife he had treated homeopathically for several years because of abdominal discomfort. Intersecting folds, scattered creases with a heavy diagonal crease to the left side, significant dampstaining to the top affecting portions of the writing, and small tears and paper loss to edges, otherwise very good condition. Dissatisfied with the state of medicine in his time, Hahnemann began to cultivate the concept of homeopathy in 1796, with the term first appearing in print in 1807. The focus of his idea was the doctrine of ‘like cures like,’ whereby a substance that causes the symptoms of a disease in healthy people would cure similar symptoms in sick people. While the scientific community contends that homeopathy is a pseudoscience no more effective than a placebo treatment, there remain adherents to these practices today. Fabulous medical content in this brief but excessively rare letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
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180. Justus von Liebig. German chem-
182. Nobel Prize Winners.
ist (1803–1873) regarded as one of the greatest chemistry teachers of all time, and also known as the ‘father of the fertilizer industry’ for his discovery of nitrogen as an essential plant nutrient. Untranslated ALS in German, signed “J. Liebig,” one page, 5.5 x 8.75, October 1, 1864. Central vertical and horizontal folds, one tiny hole, and scattered spots of stray ink to lower portion, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Collection of eight photos, ranging in size from 3.75 x 5 to 8 x 10, each signed in various inks by a different winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, including: Robert S. Mulliken, Linus Pauling, Frederick Sanger, Paul Berg, Thomas Cech, Aaron Klug, Glenn T. Seaborg, and Christian B. Anfinsen. In overall fine condition, with some toning to the Mulliken photo. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
183. Nobel Prize Winners. Nice collec-
181. Nevill Francis Mott.
English physicist (1905–1996) who won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1977 for his work on the electronic structure of magnetic and disordered systems, especially amorphous semiconductors. Interesting autograph manuscript signed as the reviewer, seven pages, 8.25 x 11.75, no date but circa 1985. A draft manuscript of his review for the book Inner Exile: Recollections of a Life with Werner Heisenberg by Elizabeth Heisenberg, signed within the heading, “Reviewed by Sir Nevill Mott, Emeritus Cavendish Professor of Physics, University of Cambridge.” In part: “Her husband, as one of the few outstanding physicists who remained in Germany throughout Hitler’s regime has been the subject of much controversy…Heisenberg’s experience shows, sadly, that life is all too often the choice between two evils, in his care to abandon the country he loved or to collaborate, to some extent, with evil. For the story of inner conflict the book could well be read outside the physics community.” The seventh page is a brief autobiography penned by Mott, who notes that he “met Heisenberg first in 1928 in Niels Bohr’s Institute.” Also includes a brief ALS by Mott transmitting the manuscript and the original June 1985 letter to him from Physics Today requesting that he review the book. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in his own hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
tion of seventy items, comprised almost entirely of signed photos with a few signatures, each signed by a Nobel Laureate in the sciences, including: Werner Arber, Nicolaas Bloembergen, Norman Borlaug, Paul D. Boyer, Herbert C. Brown, Yves Chauvin, Allan M. Cormack, Christian de Duve, Gerhard Ertl, Ernst Otto Fischer, Milton Friedman, Theodor W. Hansch, Herbert A. Hauptman, Robert Huber, Brian Josephson, Wolfgang Ketterle, Georges Kohler, Roger D. Kornberg, Jean-Marie Lehn, William Lipscomb, Hartmut Michel, George Andrew Olah, Linus Pauling, Norman F. Ramsey, Dan Shechtman, Clifford Shull, Richard Smalley, Michael Smith, Jack Steinberger, Frank Wilczek, and forty others. Starting Bid $200
The father of the atomic bomb 184. Robert Oppenheimer.
Brilliant American physicist (1904–1967) who directed the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and who spearheaded the Manhattan Project. FDC with a cachet honoring the 100th anniversary of the Smithsonian Institute, signed in black ink, “J. R. Oppenheimer.” In fine condition. A particularly appropriate choice of cover, canceled on August 10, 1946—almost exactly the one-year anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki—and associated with the historical progress of science as preserved by the Smithsonian. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 57
185. Robert Oppenheimer.
Uncommon ballpoint signature, “Robert Oppenheimer,” on an off-white 8.25 x 5.75 card, also signed by his wife, “Katherine Oppenheimer” and signed in fountain pen by a Nobel Peace Prize winner, ”Dominique Pire.” A clipped magazine photo of the three together is affixed above the signatures. A very light crease passing between Oppenheimer’s first and last names, and a vertical crease to the magazine photo, otherwise fine condition. An interesting, unique assemblage of autographs. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
187. William Osler. ALS signed
“Wm. Osler,” one page, 4.5 x 6, personal letterhead, May 7, 1900. Letter to Mr. Bowditch, in full: “Just a note to say how much I appreciated your address in Medical Education. I read it all last eve. It will do much good. I am so sorry that I did not hear it.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
186. William Osler. Canadi-
an-born physician and researcher (1849–1919) who was a founding professor of Johns Hopkins Ho sp i ta l. AL S signed “Wm Osler,” one page on a 4.5 x 3.5 personal stationery postcard, November 6, 1916. Letter to Brett Smith at the India Office in London. In part: “Yes of course—you should publish it first. Why not show the cast at the R. S. M. [Royal Society of Medicine] meeting in December. I shall be away at the Nov. meeting.” Addressed on the reverse in Osler’s hand. Archivally double-matted and framed with a portrait of Osler to an overall size of 17 x 12.5, with a window in the backing for viewing the reverse. In fine condition, with soiling to edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
188. Louis Pasteur. Ink sig-
nature in French (translated), “With my compliments, Paris, 22 April 1893, L. Pasteur,” on an off-white 4 x 5 sheet. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Precertified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
189. Max Planck. Nobel Prize–winning German physicist (1858–1947) who pioneered the understanding of quantum theory. ALS in German, signed “M. Planck,” one page, 6 x 4, stamped personal letterhead, June 12, 1938. Untranslated. In fine condition, with light soiling at the top. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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Rare photo of the Russian Nobel-winner 190. Ivan Pavlov. Russian physiologist (1849–1936) best known for his investigation of conditioned reflex through the use of experiments involving salivating dogs. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1904. Highly sought-after matte-finish 4.75 x 6.5 candid photo of Pavlov in a lab coat, signed in fountain pen, “I. Pavlov.” Affixed to a same-size mount. In fine condition. An exceedingly scarce format. Previously sold by Christie’s, 2007. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
191. Adolphe Quetelet.
Belgian astronomer, mathematician, statistician, and sociologist (1796–1874). ALS in French, signed “Quetelet,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, Academie Royale letterhead, September 7, 1859. Untranslated letter replying to a letter he received about the international decimal system. In very good condition, with scattered soiling, creasing to corners, show-through from writing to opposing sides, and small edge tears. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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Intellectuals 192. Theodor Adorno. Ger-
man sociologist, p h i l o s o p h e r, and musicologist (1903–1969) known for his critical theory as a leading member of the Frankfurt School. Two untranslated TLSs, each signed “Th. W. Adorno,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, 1962 and 1964. Both are to sociologist and linguist Robert Picht. The first congratulates him on his engagement. The second apologizes for a late response and bears a brief handwritten postscript at the conclusion. The earlier letter is in fine condition, the later in very good condition, with a tear to the top half of the page and scattered soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
194. Ludwig Feuerbach. German philosopher and anthropologist
(1804–1872) whose book The Essence of Christianity influenced the minds of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. Ink signature, “ergebenster [faithfully], Dr. Ludwig Feuerbach,” on an off-white 3 x 1.5 clipped slip. Intersecting folds and a light vertical line of adhesive remnants (affecting a single letter of the signature), otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
The immensely important modern thinker 193. Walter Benjamin. German philosopher and cultural critic (1892–1940)
who made enduring and influential contributions to aesthetic theory and Western Marxism. Substantial archive of Benjamin family correspondence, comprising eighteen letters totaling thirty-nine pages, including one ALS by Walter Benjamin, eight ALSs by Georg Benjamin, three ALSs by Georg’s fiancee Grete Kliem, and six ALSs by her friend Lisabeth. Most important is the ALS in German by Walter Benjamin, signed “Walter,” one page, 4.5 x 7, January 21, 1923. In full (translated): “When your message arrived I once more noticed how undeveloped is my female intuition as to matters of marriage and engagement, for had I possessed only a minor quantity I might well have guessed at the reason for your frequent trips to Hagen. The more surprised I am, the more cordially I wish you and your future wife every happiness with your decision. I hope it will not be long before we see the both of you at our place. Dora will remain here for some time yet; her recuperation is naturally slow, but it is steady. Still, the doctor has ordered rest for a long period. At present Stefan is with us up here; unfortunately the flu was rampant in the sanitarium, and he was in bed with it for a short while, as was I. But he’s quite well again. Since today the winter weather is splendid with sunshine, so I will also stay a little longer. I work here as well as I can, preparing the publication of my late friend’s archive. The news from Germany is certainly as dismal as can be. May you trust in your own strength and not let your happy days be diminished; please give your fiancee my kindest regards.” In overall fine condition. A remarkable archive of material of scholarly importance. Starting Bid $500
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A prescription from Dr. Freud
195. Sigmund Freud. Handwritten medical prescription in German, unsigned, one page on a 6.25 x 3.25 slip headed “Dr. Sigmund Freud,” no date. Freud writes a prescription to “Herrn Dr. P. Federn.” Affixed to a larger card. In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in a another hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
Rare radical document—Herzen and Proudhon strike a deal 196. Alexander Herzen. Russian
writer and political thinker (1812–1870) considered the ‘father of Russian socialism.’ Rare draft ADS in French, signed several times within the text in the thirdperson, “Alex. Herzen” and “M. Herzen,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.5, August 1849. An eight-article agreement between Herzen and PierreJoseph Proudhon concerning a loan of 24,000 francs for the publication of a newspaper to be repaid with five-percent interest. The agreement dictates that (translated) “the general direction of the newspaper will be exclusively entrusted to M. Proudhon,” and that “M. Proudhon assigns a right to active participation in Mr. Herzen in the part of foreign policy by accepting articles and correspondence sent by him.” However, Proudhon “has the right to refuse items when they are contrary to the general trend of the newspaper or if that section would be likely to result in a conviction.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, light creases, and slight show-through from writing to opposing sides. Born to a prominent Russian family, Herzen was a savvy investor and, despite his social beliefs, held bonds all over the world. This document concerns Herzen’s financial support of the daily Paris newspaper La Voix du Peuple, established in August 1849 and published under the direction of the French politician and anarchist Pierre-Joseph Proudhon. This was Herzen’s first regular association with a journalistic enterprise, foreshadowing his founding of the Free Russian Press in London four years later. An excellent association between these tremendously important early intellectual radicals. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
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The famed psychoanalyst is introduced to the masses 197. Carl Jung. Scarce mattefinish 9 x 7.25 photo of Jung speaking with BBC producer Hugh Burnett, signed in fountain pen, “C. G. Jung, Arcana publicata vilescunt.” Framed to an overall size of 9.75 x 8.25. In fine condition. Burnett and interviewer John Freeman met with Jung at his home in Switzerland in March 1959 to record an episode of the television program Face to Face, which was first broadcast on October 22, 1959. The show introduced Jung’s ideas and concepts to a vast audience, and was met with such great success that Burnett desired to film another the following year; however, Jung’s poor health led him to decline the invitation, and he passed away the following year. Jung’s Latin inscription along the bottom, “Arcana publicata vilescunt,” taken from the manifesto the Chymical Wedding of Christian Rosenkreutz, roughly translates to ‘secret knowledge when published is made profane.’ A desirable format with a nice connection to a broader popularization of his ideas. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
A rare inscribed offprint of a major Jung text 198. Carl Jung. Booklet of Jung’s article entitled ‘On Psychological Understanding’ reprinted from the Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Boston, February–March 1915, 6 x 9.25, 17 pages, signed and inscribed in the upper right in German in black ink (translated), “To Prof. A. Fischer, presented devotedly from the author.” In very good condition, with partial separations to the spine and light foxing and toning to edges (affecting a portion of the inscription). Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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“I consider myself as prisoner of war,” the French anarchist writes from prison, “Prisoner of war! This hurts the government’s ears” 199. 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,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Le Peuple de 1850 letterhead, October 2, 1851 Letter to a colleague, written from the Ste–Pelagie prison in Paris In part (translated): “I am answering your letter of Sept. 27: I was just transferred, upon my request, from the Conciergerie to Ste. Pélagie, very close to where my young family lives. But it seems that this favor, that I know to recognize, must lead to a compensation: the three days out per month that I was enjoying at the conciergerie with all my co-detainees are taken away from me: I do not go out any more. Under the pretext that at one of the last two times I went out I was seen at a theater, and I was asked, at first, that I deny the fact, then that I be under obligation to never show at a public meeting place. I replied, that I consider myself as prisoner of war, nor as a guilty one put in penance; that I was going out on parole, which means under condition to come back on time, and not to participate in anything political; in that way, this order faithfully followed, I would be considered as free and able to enjoy my time as I please...It seems that at the ministry, they do not see it the same way. They absolutely want that I be a criminal, and that I have to take it as such...Prisoner of war! This hurts the government’s ears, whom, as the church, think it is infallible, and on the outside of it: and only sees errors and offenses. We are not listened to: and here I am cloistered...What has made the incomparable strength of the Roman people, during the 6 centuries, it is that these people, soldiers, consuls, senators, etc., were all family men; what makes our weakness, to us all French people, white, red, right milieu, it’s that we do not have this character any more.We get married for interest, or for love; we get married to be rich, or for over voluptuous pleasure. Double error, double insult to marriage. We look for women, perfect in shape, in mind, in talent, and riches; we want them brilliant, wise as Pallas [Minerva’s name]; we cannot stand them simply matronly, hard-working, strict, withdrawn, modest, and submissive as Lucretias.” Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), soiling to the left side of the final page, and slight show-through from writing to opposing sides, otherwise fine condition. Le Peuple de 1850 was one of the newspapers Proudhon was involved with, where he practiced a cynic al, combative style of journalism that appealed to many French workers but alienated others He was arrested for insulting the president, Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, and imprisoned from 1849 to 1852 However, as this letter reveals, was treated with relative leniency and spent these years quite productively—he married Euphrasie Piegard in 1849, fathered a child with her, wrote for two newspapers, and published four books Penned while in prison, this lengthy letter features several interesting passages in which Proudhon offers his intimate thoughts on family life, marriage, and institutionalized punishment. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
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Rare letter from the Austrian philosopher regarding one of his biggest influences—Friedrich Nietzsche
200. Rudolf Steiner.
Controversial and prolific Austrian writer and philosopher (1861–1925) who founded such disciplines as anthroposophy, biodynamic agriculture, eurythmy, and Waldorf education. ALS in German, signed “Dr. Rudolf Steiner,” one page, 5.5 x 8.75, May 4, 1900. Untranslated letter to Maximilian Harden, sending some corrections of an article by Ernst Horneffer about the Weimar Nietzsche Archive. Small edge chips and tears and overall toning, otherwise fine condition. With her brother suffering the final throes of mental illness, Elisabeth Forster-Nietzsche moved with him to Weimer, where she began collecting his letters and philosophical writings—both published and unpublished—in 1893. To help her understand his work, she welcomed Steiner to their home and gave him unbridled access to the archives. In 1895, Steiner published Friedrich Nietzsche: Fighter for Freedom, one of the first books praising the philosopher’s groundbreaking work. A scarce letter connecting two giants of the intellectual world. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $500
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“To truly think, and think deeply, and then to follow the drift of one’s thought, that too is hard, for it requires a dashed amount of courage (O, if only I had it!)”
201. Ludwig Wittgenstein. An important archive of unpublished letters from Wittgenstein to one of his closest friends and confidantes, Hermann Hansel, comprised of sixteen ALSs, totaling 24 pages, primarily dated between 1937 and 1951, mostly from the World War II period The two had met while prisoners of war at Monte Cassino during World War II and kept in close contact throughout the rest of their lives On April 13, 1938, one month after the ‘Anschluss’ in which Austria was annexed by Nazi Germany, Wittgenstein writes (translated): “Do not let yourself be confused over religion by its representatives; but do not let the ideals of a religion delude you as to the actual views of its representatives, either. I will probably not be visiting Austria again in the next months. If I did, I might not get out again, and that would be a great misfortune for me…As you see, I am back at Cambridge, and will be teaching again next trimester.” After deploring the “calamity in Kundmanngasse” and mentioning the invocation of God in “very difficult times” in June 1938, Wittgenstein again comments on Hansel’s situation in Vienna on December 29, 1938, in part: “Yes, it is hard to stand alone, but not only for the Viennese. And to truly think, and think deeply, and then to follow the drift of one’s thought, that too is hard, for it requires a dashed amount of courage (O, if only I had it!). If you truly think: and then do not participate in anything you consider it more decent to not participate in—I feel you’d be capable of it—then you are much to be congratulated.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by additional correspondence related to Wittgenstein, including several letters by his sister Hermine, a letter from Ludwig Ficker, a letter from Ludwig Hansel, a letter by General Feurstein, and a letter by E Postl, the Wittgenstein valet All together an amazing archive suitable for comprehensive study. Starting Bid $5000
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Religious Figures 202. Pope Gregory XVI. Born Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari (1765-1846), he served as pope from 1831 to 1846. ALS in Italian, signed “Card. Cappelari,” one page, 8.25 x 10, June 24, 1826. Untranslated letter to “Padre Conca della Oratorio della Chiesa Nuova” concerning an audience with Pope Leo XII. Intersecting folds, two circular areas of toning from seal, and a few noticeable wrinkles, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
204. Pope Leo XIII. Born Count Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci (1810–1903), he was the 256th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, reigning from 1878 to 1903, succeeding Pope Pius IX. ALS in Italian, signed “G. Arc.vo Ves.o di Perugia,” one page, 8 x 10.5, October 10, 1849. Untranslated letter to Monsignore Fausto Bonacci, whose last letter he failed to answer and in which he mentions the “Collegio Pio.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds. Accompanied by the original address panel. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
203. Pope John XXIII.
Italian Pope (1881–1963), born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, who ascended the papal throne in 1958 and served until his death. TLS in French, signed “Ang. Gus. Roncalli,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.5, Nonciature Apostolique de France letterhead, August 17, 1950. Letter to Monseigneur l’Eveque in Paris concering “a relation of the triennial Séminaires.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds, a couple pencil notations, and a spot of mild toning. Accompanied by a souvenir biographical card bearing one of the Pope’s red wax seals and an unsigned photo of Father Giovanni Paolo I. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
205. Pope Pius IX. ALS in Italian, signed “G. M. Card. Mastai A V,” one page, 8 x 11.5, November 10, 1845. Letter to the secretary of state of the papal ministry Camillo Alessandroni Minuti about the forthcoming visit of Czar Nikolaus I in Rome, hoping the occasion will do something against the persecution of the Catholics in Russia. Second integral page bears an address panel in another hand. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one lightly affecting a single letter of the signature, scattered mild toning and soiling, reinforcement to hinge and folds of address panel, and light wrinkling. In the year prior to his ascension to the papacy, then-Cardinal Mastai-Ferretti wrote to the man who was to be his predecessor, Pope Gregory XVI, about Russian leaders limiting or abolishing religious freedoms. Gregory agreed to meet with the Czar during his visit to Rome; as a result, the Vatican and Russia entered into an agreement allowing then-Pope Pius IX to appoint Catholic leaders in certain churches in Russia. Such freedoms were short-lived, however, as Russian leaders ultimately returned to their strong-arm tactics. This letter nicely relates one Roman Catholic cardinal’s desire to help Russian Catholics, a task he was able to achieve (at least on paper) after being named pontiff. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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206. Pope Pius VIII. Pope, born Francesco Xaverio Castiglione (1761–1830), who served a mere twenty months, from 1829 to 1830. ALS in Italian, signed “Francesco Saverio Vescovo di M. Alto,” one page, 7.5 x 10.75, February 30, 1804. Untranslated letter to the Bishop of Montalto, Count Francesco Gallo Ruffo in Fermo, about a silk altar cloth. In fine condition, with intersecting folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
World Leaders and Politicians
207. Chiang Kai-shek. Handsome matte-finish 3.75 x 5.75 head-and-shoulders portrait, signed in Chinese in black ink. Reverse bears a Hu Chung Hsien photographer’s stamp. In fine condition, with slight silvering to top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Churchill tends to personal matters after having been “preoccupied with national problems since becoming Prime Minister” 208. Winston Churchill.
TLS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” two pages, 7.5 x 9.5, Prime Minister letterhead, November 27, 1951. Letter to Mrs. Cowper, in part: “I have been preoccupied with national problems since becoming Prime Minister so that it is only just recently that I have been able to consider my personal affairs, and how they affect all the people who have been working for me over the past years…I am afraid, that we shall all have to face certain changes. I have decided that I would like Miss Marston to remain at No. 27 and deal with certain matters on my behalf. I propose that she shall take over the responsibilities which you have undertaken so well for me in connection with my constituency…I know how efficiently and happily you have looked after my affairs and interests in my constituency over the past years, and I wish you to know how much Mrs. Churchill and I have valued your services and your loyalty.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds and a punch hole to top left corner of both pages. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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Extraordinary archive on a canceled 1951 trip to the University of Pennsylvania 209. Winston Churchill.
Exceptional archive of material concerning the arrangements for Winston Churchill’s scheduled trip to America in May 1951, where he was to speak at a bicentennial celebration of Ben Franklin’s founding of the University of Pennsylvania’s library. Churchill suddenly canceled the speech due to widespread controversy and political turmoil in the US when President Truman relieved General Douglas MacArthur from his command in Korea on April 11. As Churchill wanted to speak on the subject of unity between the United States and Great Britain in the the face of the Korean War and expanding Communist threat, he declined to make the trip as he did not want to intervene in domestic American politics, believing that his message would be better received at a later date. The archive consists of a four-page TLS from Churchill to Harold Stassen, president of the University of Pennsylvania, nine unsigned telegrams from Churchill to Stassen, seventeen telegrams from Stassen to Churchill, and over a dozen additional pieces of correspondence from various figures concerning the event. The primary piece is the TLS signed “Yours sincerely, Winston S. Churchill,” four pages, personal Hyde Park Gate letterhead, April 4, 1951. In part: “As I told you on the telephone, I will deliver the Address at the Bi-centenary in Philadelphia on the night of May 8 (D.V.)…I ask you to provide, as you suggested, a plane to take me from England to New York on the 4th, or possibly the evening of the 3rd, and to bring me back from Washington to England during the evening and night of May 12… For security purposes it is thought important that there should be no publicity about my flying arrangements, and I am still keeping open the unlikely alternative of coming earlier by sea. I hope you will impress non-publicity upon the B.O.A.C On the 9th I plan to go to the British Embassy at Washington…May 10, 11 and 12, we shall stay with the British Ambassador, and he makes us both very welcome. During these days I understand I am to see the President. I also look forward to seeing General Marshall, but beyond that I have made no other plans…I am expecting from you a whole budget of information about the Bi-centenary, Benjamin Franklin and any suggestions you will make me on these points. Probably I should require about sixty-five to seventy minutes, of which fifteen or twenty would be devoted to the historical and University aspects. I am writing the substance of this both to Bernie and to the Ambassador. I need not say how grateful I am to you for all the trouble that you are taking about this adventure, and I hope I shall have the life and strength to fulfill it adequately. My message is simple and old, ‘United we stand, divided we fall.’” Please visit RRAuction.com for information on the remainder of the archive. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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210. Winston Churchill. TLS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, personal Hyde Park letterhead, with his current location at Villa Politi in Sicily typed beside the printed address, April 23, 1955. Letter to Swiss paint manufacturer Willy Sax, in full: “Thank you very much for your letter of April 14, and for sending me the Tempera and the new oil medium. I have started a painting with the Tempera, and used the other, which I find very good. Thank you also for sending the beginner’s box and mahlstick. Will you please let me know how much I owe you for these?” Churchill also adds the “23” to the date above. In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, and a punch hole and trivial soiling to upper left corner. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Churchill, an avid painter himself, seems to have been introduced to Sax in the 1940s and wrote to him until Sax passed in 1964. In their correspondence, Churchill ordered paints, asked for advice about technical aspects of paints and painting, and exchanged cordial pleasantries. Having recently retired from his post as Prime Minister on April 5, 1955, Churchill immersed himself in his favorite pastime by traveling about Europe and painting its various landscapes, works which have since appeared in numerous exhibitions around the globe. A fine association with the important politician’s famous hobby. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Early draft of Churchill’s important ancestral biography 211. Winston Churchill. Hand-corrected typed manuscript page from
an early draft of Marlborough: His Life and Times, one page, 8 x 10, no date but circa 1933–1934. A page from a draft of Churchill’s monumental biography of his ancestor John Churchill, first Duke of Marlborough, heavily corrected and edited in his own hand. In part: “Tallard came in touch with the Elector during the 5th, and the full concentration of the Franco-Bavarian army was effected on the 6th at Biberach. Marlborough and the Margrave had simultaneously withdrawn from Friedberg to Schobenhausen…But for greater security Marlborough moved on the 7th.” In fine condition, with light creases and soiling. Churchill published the biography of Marlborough in four volumes between 1933 and 1938. This passage is an early version of a portion of chapter nineteen in Volume II, published in October 1934, concerning the French general Marshal Tallard. In addition to his political acumen, Churchill was a celebrated writer; though probably best known for his six-volume history of World War II, he published more than forty books and received the 1951 Nobel Prize for Literature ‘for his mastery of historical and biographical description as well as for brilliant oratory in defending exalted human values.’ S . tarting Bid $200
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212. Winston Churchill. Invitation to attend a private viewing of the Royal Academy of Arts summer exhibition on May 2, 1958, 6 x 4.25, signed in the lower right in fountain pen, “W. Churchill.” The area for the recipient’s name is left blank. In fine condition, with light soiling. Churchill famously enjoyed painting as a hobby, and in 1948 was appointed Honorary Academician Extraordinary by the Royal Academy for ‘achievements in the art of painting.’ A nice association with his beloved pastime. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
The “abusive regime” overthrown, Danton’s National Assembly hopes “to render justice to those devoted to the defense of the Nation” 213. Georges Danton.
Manuscript DS in French, signed “Danton,” one page both sides, 9.5 x 13, September 7, 1792. A certified true copy of a ruling by the National Assembly reinstating Pierre Marie Maurice, formerly of the National Guard, who had been dismissed by Lafayette. In part (translated): “The National Assembly considering that nothing is more pressing than to render justice to those devoted to the defense of the Nation in order to make them forget the vexations they suffered under an abusive regime, decrees that…Pierre Marie Maurice will enjoy a restoration of the advantages granted according to the decree of 19 August last to those soldiers who were part of the company of the Parisian National Guard which was arbitrarily dismissed on first April 1790 by the Commandant Mottié [in fact du Motier] Lafayette.” In very good condition, with dampstaining to the upper half. On September 2, Danton delivered one of his most rousing and terrifying speeches, calling on the people to conquer their enemy through ‘daring, more daring and still more daring!’ The result was one of the bloodiest massacres ever seen in Paris. For four days, the mob went on the rampage, emptying prisons and massacring the inmates, aristocrats, priests and common criminals. This represents a critical time in the French Revolution; just two weeks later, on September 21, the National Assembly declared France to be a republic and abolished the monarchy. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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The important “Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers” for Belgium’s prime minister
214. Emperor Hirohito. Uncommon DS in Japanese, signed by Hirohito as emperor of Japan, one page, 23 x 17 75, July 29, 1928 Untranslated document in which the emperor of Japan confers the Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers upon Henri Jaspar, the prime minister of Belgium. A French translation is affixed to the reverse. Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), scattered creases, and toning, otherwise fine condition. Established in 1888, this was the highest award in the Order of the Rising Sun, and was traditionally bestowed upon prime ministers, diplomats, high-ranking statesmen, senior cabinet ministers, and judges Jaspar became Belgium’s 27th Prime Minister in 1926, the same year that Hirohito ascended the Japanese throne An exceedingly desirable, early document from just the second year of the Emperor’s reign. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000
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“You will,” writes Gandhi on the brink of Indian independence, “fully share in this freedom, only to breathe the air of freedom with your countrymen” 215. Mohandas Gandhi.
Rare handwritten notes in English, unsigned, one page, 5 25 x 6 75 Gandhi’s notes penned on the reverse of a letter sent to him by a Western follower, dated March 10, 1946 In part: “Our India will have need of you. You have had your training. You will give India the benefit of that training. It would be sad only if after the trials and suffering that our soldiers have been through, they forget the lessons of their eyes, the moment the peril is lifted. But one thing you should remember, under remunerations and national Govt, you won’t be pampered. You won’t have all those lavish privileges which a foreign Govt. bribe you with at the expense of India. India is destitute. You can serve her only by showing her destitution and poverty. Otherwise you will earn not the gratitude but the execration of your country…You will, I know, fully share in this freedom, only to breathe the air of freedom with your countrymen.” In fine condition. After four decades of struggle for independence, a group of British cabinet ministers finally arrived in New Delhi in March of 1946 to begin negotiating a plan for the transition of power from Great Britain to an Indian coalition government These remarkable notes weave together the events of the past—“the trials and suffering that our soldiers have been through”—with the hard facts of the future, in which India will need the experience of all its citizens to survive With no foreign government to support the destitute nation, Gandhi admits that the road ahead will be difficult, but reinforces that the achievement of breathing “the air of freedom with your countrymen” will be a reality worth fighting for. An inspiring and highly desirable page of handwritten notes from this crucial turning point in Indian history Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
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216. Che Guevara. DS in Spanish, signed
“Che,” three pages, 8.5 x 13, July 13, 1962. Untranslated document concerning the purchase and sale of a plastic bottle company. Signed at the conclusion by Guevara as minister of industries and countersigned by the seller, Josefina Tellez Sanches, as well as two additional officials. Also includes a typed Ministry of Industries memorandum signed by Dr. Luis Cardenas. In fine condition, with expected document wear and light foxing and toning. At this time Guevara held great power over the Cuban economy and his primary goal was instituting agrarian land reform. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Exceedingly rare autograph of North Vietnam’s first president 217. Ho Chi Minh. Rare greet-
ing card featuring the emblem of Vietnam on the front, measuring 5.5 x 4 closed, with a red printed Vietnamese greeting inside (translated), “Happy New Year, 1960,” signed below in fountain pen by Ho Chi Minh. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from a previous owner stating that the card was sent to her uncle, who served as Canadian commissioner on the International Supervisory Commission for Vietnam in 1958 and was posted to New York as consul in 1960. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
“The famous murderer Stalin was never a general” 218. Alexander Kerensky. TLS signed “A. Kerensky,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Stanford University letterhead, May 24, 1966. Letter to Reverend Cornelius Greenway. In part: “I. L. Goremikin belonged to high society in St. Petersburg, was highly educated, but a classical bureaucrat of old time. In first days of February Revoluyion [sic] he was arrested by a group of young revolutionaries and remained confined for 2 or 3 weeks with other dignitaries. He was liberated by me personally and a few weeks later he left Petersburg with his wife Anna. He like others went to Kislovods in Caucasus. Few months later the Goremikins with other refugees from Petersburg were robbed and killed by local mob (brigands). My dear friend, the famous murderer Stalin was never a general. This title did not even exist in the Soviet Russia until the Second World War. Stalin joined the Bolshevik party when very young, when he was a student in the theological seminary in Tiflis. Before the World War I and later he became one of the most close callaborators [sic] of Lenin. Unfortunately after all the tragedies in the world during our life the future remains very dark, unless the new generation will be able to reorganize life on principles of brotherhood and real peace.” In fine condition. Kerensky was the provisional leader of the Soviet Union from July to November 1917, when he was unseated by Lenin and forced into exile in the October Revolution. Excellent content concerning the Russian Revolution. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 73
219. Nikita Khrushchev. DS in Cyrillic,
signed “N. Khrushchev,” one page, 8 x 11.25, April 26, 1948. Document issued to the Secretary of the Regional Committee of the Communist Party of Ukraine, ordering that he reduce expenses in connection with the celebration of May Day. Central vertical and horizontal folds, scattered creases, filing holes and small tears to left edge, and general expected document wear, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
220. Nelson Mandela. Scarce
signed book: Madiba. South Africa: Martin Schneider a n d C o m p a n y, 1997. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.75 x 11.5, 144 pages. Signed on the title page in blue felt tip, “N. Mandela 10.12.97.” Autographic condition: fine, with some light rippling to signed page. Book condition: G+/VG. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
221. Nelson Mandela. Signed book:
Many Cultures One Nation. First edition, first printing. Pretoria: Printed for the Government Printer, 1994. Hardcover, 10.75 x 9.75, 60 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in blue felt tip, “To Mariette & Eric Nelson, Best Wishes, N. Mandela, 27. 10. 97.” In fine condition, with trivial edge wear to the covers. A lovely commemorative volume published by the South African Government to mark Mandela’s May 10, 1994, inauguration. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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Just after siding with Hitler, Mussolini makes provisions “in case the Army is not engaged in warfare in 1940” 222. Benito Mussolini. Un-
common World War II–dated ALS in Italian, signed “Mussolini,” one page, 6.5 x 8.5, Head of Government letterhead, July 26, 1940. Letter to General Carlo Favagrossa, in part (translated): “The ‘Fabriguerra’ [War Plant Bureau] will make a supplementary allocation limited to the requirements of the construction…beginning today and extending to October 31, 1941. In case the Army is not engaged in warfare in 1940, the quota of the allocation may be subject to revision.” In fine condition. Mussolini sided with Germany on June 10, 1940—just a few weeks before this letter—believing that the war would soon be over and Germany the victor, thus the expectation in this letter that the army may not be engaged throughout the year. An interesting letter from the outset of Italy’s participation in World War II. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Napoleon’s Hanoverian Legion begins to dissolve 223. Napoleon. Manuscript DS in French, signed “Np,” one page, 8.5 x 10, November 14, 1807. A Ministry of War document. In part (translated): “The Administrative Council of the Hanoverian Legion requests that it be authorized to give discharges to those soldiers who have completed their term of enlistment…This corps is composed of foreigners, most of them Hanoverians or Germans; those who have completed the terms of their enlistment and who do not wish to reenlist have the right to a final discharge or at least to a certificate attesting to their service. Nevertheless, before answering the council’s request, I respectfully request His Majesty to let me know his intentions on this subject.” Beautifully triple-suedematted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 23.5 x 19.5. In fine condition, with expected document wear. The Hanoverian Legion was established by General Mortier in 1803 and was intended to include both infantry and cavalry troops, but difficulties in recruitment and in general—desertion and sickness among them—resulted in never filling the ranks, and the legion was reorganized several times before being disbanded in 1811. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
Pressing forward with ship construction to “form a division capable of maintaining the mastery of the Gulf and which would oblige the enemy to keep warships there” 224. Napoleon. LS in French, signed
“Nap,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, March 8, 1810. Letter to his adopted son Eugene, in part (translated): “I have attentively read the account of the Italian Navy that you sent to me. I am all the more aware of the importance of using ships to prevent the enemy from blocking the Gulf with one or two frigates. I will wait for your report to know whether the ships of the line will be able to sail out. I see that the Rivoli and the Reginatore are not far from completion. The Favorite must be finished promptly. Once these frigates have been finished we can arm them with French crews from the three brigs that are in Venice. The frigate in Trieste could also join them which would make for a division of three frigates that could go to Ancona to join the frigate and brigs there and form a division capable of maintaining the mastery of the Gulf and which would oblige the enemy to keep warships there. I see Ancona not Venice, because Ancona has the advantage totally lacking to Venice, of our being able to enter or leave no matter what the winds…it is better to have brigs that can sail out and survey the Gulf without interruption.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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Illuminated heraldic arms granted to a Napoleonic prefect
225. Napoleon. Partly-printed DS rapidly signed “Napol,” one page, 23.25 x 17.75, August 24, 1811. Document conferring the title of “Baron of Our Empire” upon Francois Boissy-d’Anglas, specifying the elements of the armorial device he is authorized to wear. A beautifully hand-painted rendering of the crest of the newly minted title, as described in the document, is present in the upper left. Document is also countersigned by Prince Cambaceres, Arch-Chancellor of the Empire, Second Consul with Napoleon, and chief author of the Napoleonic Code. Central vertical and horizontal folds, wear to a portion of the hand-painted heraldic crest, and most writing light but legible, otherwise fine condition. The recipient, son of the prominent statesman of the same name, was one of Napoleon’s prefects from 1810 through 1814. A boldly signed, unusual format with a distinctive hand-painted coat of arms. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
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Scarce letter from the last member of the Bonaparte dynasty 226. Napoleon Eugene Bonaparte, Prince Imperial. Prince Imperial of the French
Bonaparte dynasty (1856–1879), and the only child of Napoleon III. His early death in Africa, at the hands of Zulu warriors, sent shock waves throughout Europe. ALS in French, signed “Napoleon,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, Camden Place letterhead, November 2, 1877. Letter to an unidentified gentleman. In part (translated): “In September I read your profession of faith made to the voters in Libourne…in your circular you thank those who voted for you. In it you affirm the principle of National Sovereignty. I am pleased by that and I rejoice in seeing a man of your distinction associate himself with a doctrine, the only one, which will permit the establishment of a truly national government in France in which all men of order will find their place due to their merits, a government which they can serve without losing anything of their dignity because such a government will be founded by the entire nation.” A bit of scattered soiling and a couple thin areas of surface loss to upper corners, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned carte-de-visite. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Josephine “takes a great interest” in the painter Gerard 227. Napoleon: Josephine. First wife of
Napoleon and thus the first empress of the French (1763–1814). Manuscript LS in French, signed “Josephine,” one page, 7.25 x 3.75, January 27, 1808. Letter to the Minister of the Interior asking for his “goodness towards the painter Gerard. His present lodgings are too small for the large canvas the government has commissioned him to paint, and he would like to add the room left vacant by the death of Mr. Coquille. I take a great interest in this artist and I will be delighted if anything can be done in his favor.” Letter also bears the stamp of the famous ‘Lindesiana’ Napoleonic collection formed by Lord Crawford in the 19th century. In fine condition. At the height of his popularity as a portrait artist—due in large part to his 1805 sitting with Napoleon, which resulted in the Emperor’s favorite likeness of himself—Francois Gerard strove to elevate his career into historical painting. His greatest achievement, and likely the “large canvas the government has commissioned him to paint” referred to in this letter, was his magnificent portrayal of Napoleon’s decisive victory at the Battle of Austerlitz. Unveiled at the Salon of 1810, it quickly became one of the most celebrated representations of Napoleon’s reign. A scarce and desirable letter from the first French empress, showing her support for one of the foremost artists of the empire. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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228. Napoleon: 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, 7.5 x 9.5, April 30, 1822. Letter to her eldest son, Joseph Bonaparte. In part (translated): “For some time we’ve been expecting the arrival of his son Jerome from America…He’s probably given you news of me in person. He was also the bearer of a box that I sent you that contained my portrait, a bonnet, and a shawl for Charlotte. I’m waiting for your answer to the letter he transmitted to you; these are urgent matters. I’ve written you what I think about the marriage of Zenaide and Charles. Charles has gone to Brussells with Lucien…The marriage…will take place near the end of the month of May. Pauline left this morning for Via Reggio…Louis leaves tomorrow for Florence and I’ll be alone in Rome with the Cardinal…Give me news of yourself more often because your long silence always causes me great anxiety.” In very good condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, staining to one edge, and several repaired tears; expertly restored and reinforced for preservation. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
“I’d so love to be present while you’re bombarding Algiers that must be very amusing” 229. Napoleon: Marie Louise. The second wife
of Emperor Napoleon I of France (1791-1847). ALS in French, signed “Louise,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 7, August 4 and 23, 1830. Louise writes to William Albert, her son by Count Neippberg. In part (translated): “received your letter…and my tears flowed…reading all of your tenderness and affection for me. Yes William, my present happiness depends only on you and your sister…your mother loves you so…in 4 days it’ll be your 11th birthday. It will grieve me much not to be with you and press you to to my heart…the heart of a mother who loves you so…I suffer…had such dizzy spells that the room danced around me…I was visited by Mr. Vrieuz, who was Bombelle’s secertary and is now Austrian Minister to Darmstadt. The Hohenzollern Prince is really the greatest dispenser of compliments I know…the family dined together…Uncle Charles’ boys came to blows. My brother–in-law really knows how to get the children to behave. He established peace quickly.” Mary Louise resumes the letter 15 days later on August 23. In part (translated): “here’s a letter I started for you, my dear child. I felt quite ill…I forgot it and my servants put it in a portfolio in Schönbrunn…I wasn’t there to celebrate your birthday with you…I’d so love to be present while you’re bombarding Algiers—that must be very amusing…I have a new, excellent music teacher, but my head is so weak…I also found a square Salzburg ducat for you…very rare…My little nephew is doing wonderfully and he’s so big and plump…Goodbye dear child I embrace you and love you with all my heart.” A uniform shade of mild toning, light show-through from writing on opposing sides, and a bit of trivial paper loss to hinge, otherwise fine condition. Marie Louise’s son William Albert (1819-1895) was an Italian prince—the 1st Prince of Montenuovo—and later Field Marshal Lieutenant of the Austrian Empire. She wrote this letter from the Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna where she was staying with her son by Napoleon I, the Duke of Reichstadt. Otherwise known as Napoleon II, he was meant to become Emperor of the French, but was essentially held captive in Austria after the First French Empire collapsed. The “bombarding Algiers” refers to the French invasion of Algiers in 1830, in which the French military employed Napoleon’s 1808 contingency plan. Marie Louise also mentions Charles-René, Count of Bombelles, whom she would marry in 1834. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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“The Korean people are very happy over his re-election”— Rhee writes to Roosevelt in 1940 230. Syngman Rhee. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, November 6, 1940. Letter to FDR’s correspondence secretary William D. Hassett at the White House. In part: “Although the President’s victory was not at all unexpected, we are so happy over it that I can not refrain from writing a brief note of congratulation to the President…Kindly bring this enclosed note of mine to the President’s attention. I want him to know that the Korean people are very happy over his re-election.” In fine condition, with paper loss and creases to the top edge. At the time, Rhee was in Washington and working on the book Japan Inside Out, which he published during the summer of 1941. With the attack on Pearl Harbor just a few months later, Rhee cooperated with anti-Japan strategies conducted by the Office of Strategic Services while lobbying President Roosevelt and the US Department of State to officially recognize the exiled Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea, based out of Chongqing. Following World War II, Rhee would be backed by the US as the first president of South Korea. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Royalty
232. Emperor Ferdinand I. Member of the House of Habsburg (1503–1564) who ruled as Holy Roman Emperor from 1558 until his death, a reign characterized by conflict with the Ottoman Empire and wars of religion between Catholics and Protestants. Vellum manuscript DS, signed “Ferdinand,” one page, 14.5 x 12, no date. Untranslated document regarding the pardon of a convicted murderer. Partial separations to intersecting folds (a vertical separation passing through the first letter of the signature), moderate foxing and soiling, and circular areas of toning from seals, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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233. Empress Elisabeth of Austria. Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary
as wife of Emperor Franz Joseph I, known for her obsessive concern with her health and beauty (1837–1898). LS in Italian, signed “Elisabeth,” one page, 8 x 10.5, July 6, 1866. Untranslated letter sending congratulations to an unnamed recipient on his appointment as cardinal. In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds and red pencil marks to lower left. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Early portrait of the 20-year-old archduke whose assassination sparked World War I 234. Franz Ferdinand. Extremely rare 5.75 x 9.75 cabinet
card–style bust portrait of Franz Ferdinand in military uniform, nicely signed in the lower right in black ink with his name and rank, “Franz Obrst Lt,” adding the place and date, “Enns 8/7 84,” to the lower left. Published by Adele of Vienna. Scattered soiling (primarily to the left side of the image), otherwise fine condition. In the summer of 1884, Ferdinand was just 20 years old and found himself stationed in Enns as a lieutenant in the Dragoons. He disliked the experience and was bored with the city, but he found military life to be better after being promoted to major and moving to Prague in 1888. An exceptionally desirable signed photo of this historically important figure, and quite possibly the earliest known example. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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“The Convent of Nuns of La Magdalena,” writes Ferdinand, “are highly debauched and in great need of reformation” 235. King Ferdinand V. Catholic king of Sicily, Aragon, and Castile (1452–1516) who
was married to Queen Isabella I, best remembered as the pair that financed Christopher Columbus’s 1492 voyage to the New World. LS in Spanish, signed “Yo el Rey,” one page, 8 x 10, February 21, 1513. Letter to a deputy general. In part (translated): “We have been informed by the Reverend Bishop of Majorca…that the Convent of Nuns of La Magdalena… and other monasteries which were reformed by the Commissioners of Our Most Holy Father [the Pope]…are highly debauched and in great need of reformation…you shall undertake whatever is necessary.” Intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), foxing to the left edge, and a couple small holes, otherwise fine condition. As the architect of the Spanish Inquisition, the king, also known as ‘Ferdinand the Catholic,’ enacted strict religious policies during his reign, including the forced conversion of the Muslim population. Superb content representative of Ferdinand’s reign. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
236. King George V. Printed DS, signed twice, “George,” two pages
on two adjoining sheets, 8.25 x 13, no date but circa September 1901. A printed copy of an address made in Canada during his tour of the British Empire, pertaining to the fallen Canadian soldiers at Majubamountain in South Africa that effectively ended the first Boer War. In part: “It is a great pleasure to find myself here again for a third time and that on this occasion the Duchess is with me; and that we together will enjoy the memorable associations and natural beauties of this ancient city and its picturesque surroundings. And it is my proud mission here, in the ancient historic Capital of Canada, hallowed as you say by the struggles of nations and enriched by the blood of heroes such as Wolfe and Montcalm, to come amongst you as a token of that feeling of admiration and pride with which the King and the whole Empire have seen the sons of the Dominion rallying round the Flag of their common allegiance.” Nicely signed at the conclusion of each page by George. In fine condition. Accompanied by three letters in French related to the visit. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
237. King James II. The last Catholic monarch (1633–1701) to reign
over the Kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, crowned in 1685. ALS signed “J,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 8.75, August 15, no year but notated 1683. Letter to his niece Charlotte Fitzroy, the illegitimate daughter of Charles II. In part: “You will easily believe this place is not very full, but that does not hinder bassett being almost every night at the Queens and Dutchesses, and crimp at the Ds. of Portsmouths, his Ma: was buck hunting on Monday last in Cranborne, the Dutchesse and the rest of the Ladys that use to ride were there, t’was the first tyme she and my daughter had ever seen that sport, they liked it very well… tomorrow I am to stag hunt.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and light show-through from writing to opposing sides. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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King Louis approves a budget for Marie Antoinette’s horses 239. King Louis XV. Ineffectual King of France from 1715 to
1774 who was dominated by his strong-willed and unscrupulous mistress, Madame de Pompadour. Manuscript DS in French, signed “bon,” one page, 7.25 x 9.5, May 16, 1773. King Louis XV approves a request from the Count de Tesse for a budget for horses and carriage for the service of “Madame le Dauphine,” Marie Antoinette. Boldly approved at the conclusion by King Louis XV. In fine condition, with pin holes to lower left. Accompanied by an additional document regarding the construction of horse stables, again for Marie Antoinette. Marie Antoinette was the wife of Louis XVI, heir to the French throne, who assumed power as king after his grandfather Louis XV passed away on May 10, 1774. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
241. King Louis XV: Madame du Barry.
240. King Peter II of Portugal. Youngest son (1648–1706) of John IV who became King of Portugal and the Algarves in 1683. Five LSs in Portuguese, signed “Rey,” each one page, approximately 12 x 8, dated between 1688 and 1701. Untranslated letters to Cardinal Colloredo. Four letters retain their original paper seals affixed to the second integral sheet (most sheets separated and reattached). Intersecting folds and some scattered staining, otherwise overall fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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Infamous French courtesan (1743–1793) who was the last mistress of Louis XV. Accused of aiding emigres from the Revolution, she was imprisoned, tried, and executed during the Reign of Terror. Untranslated LS in French, signed “Le Comtesse du Barry,” one page, 6.25 x 8, February 2, 1783. In very good condition, with an overall block of toning and scattered soiling. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
Louis the Beloved addresses the Pope 242. King Louis XV.
LS in French, signed “Louis,” one page, 7.5 x 9, March 31, 1760. Letter sent from Versailles to Pope Clement XIII, in full (translated): “Holy Father, I have received the letter from Your Holiness of February 14 and the papal brief that you have sent, according to my desire, to give to the Archbishop of Narbonne, president of the Clergy presently assembled in my capital city. I can not express too strongly my gratitude for the promptitude with which Your Holiness has agreed with my views as to how to reestablish peace in the churches of my Kingdom, by reuniting all the bishops in a perfect conformity of thought and conduct regarding the administration of sacraments. Nothing can concur more effectively to this aim as the respectable authority of the worthy successor of Benedict XIV, of happy memory. My intention is to deploy all the means I will judge advisable to guarantee for Your Holiness’s brief all the most favorable effects we anticipate and I will order my cousin the bishop of Laon, my ambassador to the Holy See, to report to Your Holiness a precise account of the success of the measures I propose. I renew with pleasure my tender esteem for Your Holiness, my entire trust and my filial respect.” Retains two official red wax seals affixed to the reverse of the second integral page. In fine condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature). Elected Pope in July of 1758, the conservative Clement XIII’s pontificate was frequently consumed by disputes with the Jesuits; around the time of this letter, the main source of contention originated in Portugal, whence the Jesuits had recently been expelled. Working to unite the clergy—with an independent tone not typically seen from a King when addressing the Pope—Louis XV enforced his own “views as to how to reestablish peace in the churches of my Kingdom.” Interesting in its bold tone, this is a fantastic letter from the rebellious king. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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243. King Sigismund III Vasa. Impor-
tant king of Poland and Sweden (1566–1632) whose long reign coincided with the apex of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth’s prestige, power, and economic influence. Rare LS in Latin, signed “Sigismundus Rex,” one page, 7.75 x 12, October 28, 1630. Untranslated letter welcoming Onorato Visconti, Titular Archbishop of Larissa, as the new Nuncio in Poland. Retains the original official paper seal affixed to the second integral page. Affixed to backing paper for reinforcement. In very good condition, with overall toning and staining. Onorato Visconti held this post from 1630 to 1635. Sigismund, raised a Catholic, sought to ally himself with the Habsburgs and sided with the Emperor in the Thirty Years’ War. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
244. Maria Theresa. Holy Roman Empress and Queen of Bohemia (1717–1780) who was the mother of Marie Antoinette. Untranslated handwritten endorsement, in German, signed “Maria Theresa,” on a manuscript document, also in German, one page, both sides, 8.5 x 13, dated September 3, 1766. She pens a 13-line endorsement along the left side of the reverse. Central horizontal and vertical folds, and scattered toning and foxing to edges of both sides, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Rare, lengthy document from the Medici queen 245. Marie de Medici. Queen consort of
France (1573–1642) as the second wife of King Henry IV of France. She herself was a member of the wealthy and powerful House of Medici. Manuscript DS in French, signed “Marie,” three pages both sides, 9 x 14.25, 1607. Untranslated legal document signed at the conclusion by Marie de Medici and countersigned by two public royal notaries. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, a band of toning to the upper portion, and mild foxing. In 1607, Marie gave birth to Nicholas Henri, Duke of Orleans, who was her second son with Henry IV and heir presumptive to the throne; sadly, he would pass away just four years later as a result of an epileptic attack. A scarce and highly desirable document signed by one of the most powerful women of the era. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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246. Nicholas II. Original enameled cup made for the coronation of Czar Nicholas II and Czarina Alexandra Feodorovna on May 18, 1896, featuring an elaborate design with the initials of the royal couple in Cyrillic below an Imperial crown. The opposite side bears an image of the Imperial Russian Eagles surmounted by the crown. Noticeable chips and rust marks to the rim and base, otherwise very good condition. On the morning of the coronation, hundreds of thousands of revelers gathered at Khodynka Field in Moscow to observe the ceremonies and receive these commemorative cups, a great novelty for the period. A false rumor swept through the crowd that the cups contained gold coins, causing a riot to ensue as people tried to obtain cups before the limited supply ran out. Over a thousand people were trampled to death in the chaos—an omen of things to come during Nicholas’s reign—and these souvenirs thus became known as the ‘Khodynka Cup of Sorrows.’ A superb relic that breathes history with its association to the last Romanov leader. Starting Bid $200
The future czar foots the bill 247. Nicholas II. DS in Cyrillic, one page, 4.25 x 7, no date [but pre-1894]. A bill from the Preobrazhensky Regiment Officer’s Club, signed in Cyrillic in pencil. In fine condition, with an area of paper loss to the upper left corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
248. Paul I of Russia and Klemens von Metternich. LS in Cyrillic, one page, 7.25 x 9, Au-
gust 16, 1796. Letter to General Swetchine. In part (translated): “The scrupulous and zealous execution of your duties has called our attention and as a work of out esteem we name you a knight of the order of Sante Anne.” Annotated on the reverse of the second integral page in the hand of Klemens von Metternich. In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds and light scattered soiling. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
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The daunting mother of Catherine the Great 249. Princess Johanna Elisabeth. Manuscript
DS in German, signed “Elisabeth,” one page, 9 x 14, December 16, 1755. Untranslated document signed in the lower right by Joanna Elisabeth. In fine condition, with expected document wear. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Scarce 1652 document from Sweden’s one-and-only Queen 250. Queen Christina. Sweden’s only ruling
Queen (1626–1689) who converted to Catholicism and abdicated the throne in 1654. Manuscript DS in Latin, signed “Christina,” one page, 8.25 x 12.5, April 1652. Untranslated document requesting 500 imperial thalers to be given to her valet de chambre, Matthew Palpitsky, for a journey to France. In very good condition, with areas of paper loss to left side, scattered toning and soiling, a few small stains, and re-backed to preserve structural integrity. Provenance: Goodspeed’s Book Shop of Boston. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
“When Stockholm changes ministers, he will perhaps prefer a lesser status in Paris, than a greater one here” 251.
Queen Christina. ALS in French, signed “Christine,” one page both sides, 7 x 9.5, docketed October 13, 1650. Letter to the French ambassador to her court, M. Chanut. In part (translated): “Your secretary has beseeched me to write these lines to you on his behalf and ask you to for him with your assistance at the court of France for the purpose of obtaining residence there…I leave the rest in your hands as you deem appropriate with regard to matters of the King and other relative circumstances…I believe, that a few months from now he will be shrewd enough not to want to continue to reside here, and I believe that a few months will not cause him to regret his ambition, for when Stockholm changes ministers, he will perhaps prefer a lesser status in Paris, than a greater one here.” Scattered soiling, toning to edges, show-through from writing to opposing sides, and the signature a shade light, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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Exceptional 1502 document for the Catholic queen’s jeweled crosses
252. Queen Isabella. Manuscript DS in Spanish, signed “Yo la Reyna,” one page both sides, 8 x 11 75, January 15, 1501 Document ordering the queen’s chamberlain, Sancho de Paredes, to pay an engraver for crosses supplied to the queen, listing the characteristics of each piece such as size and shape, and whether they were jeweled or gilded Signed at the conclusion by Queen Isabella and countersigned below by her secretary Gaspar de Trizio In very good condition, with show-through from writing to opposing sides, two cancellation cuts to the body, and a spot of adhesive remnants to the top edge Queen Isabella famously offered to sell her crown jewels to pay for Columbus’s expedition, but her advisers assured her there were other ways to finance the journey. That this document concerns jeweled crosses is of particular interest as Isabella and Ferdinand are known for embarking on a process of spiritual unification in Spain with the Spanish Inquisition, trying to bring the country under the single faith of Roman Catholicism during the period this document was signed. Isabella was also astute in managing the nation’s finances, making a financial document such as this especially desirable.Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
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Titanic 253. Edith Haisman. Titanic
survivor (1896–1997) who was traveling to Seattle with her family, where her father intended to open a hotel. She and her mother survived; her father did not. Haisman’s personal passport, number D5317, issued on May 22, 1969. The passport, valid for both Edith and her husband Fred, measures 4 x 6 and is filled out in another hand with their relevant personal information, including Edith Haisman’s maiden name, “Brown.” Slips signed in blue ballpoint by both Fred and Edith Haisman are affixed at the bottom of the personal description page, and their 1.75 x 2 passport photos are affixed to the adjacent page. In fine condition, with a cancellation cut to the upper right corner of the front cover and a few light cancellation stamps throughout. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
As master of the Britannic, the Titanic’s captain discharges a second mate 254. Edward J. Smith. Partly-printed DS, signed “Edw’d J. Smith,” one page, 7.5 x 6, April 8, 1893. A certificate of discharge issued to T. G. Raddish, a second mate on board the Britannic. The document states Raddish served aboard the vessel from March 15, 1893, until April 1893, and was discharged in Liverpool. Printed near the bottom is a certification statement which reads, “I certify that the above particulars are correct and that the above named Seaman was discharged accordingly, and that the character described hereon is a true copy of the Report concerning the said Seaman.” Signed at the conclusion of the statement by Smith as the vessel’s master, and countersigned by a shipping representative. The discharge also bears two “V.G.” notations in areas for character of conduct and ability. In fine condition, with toning to edges. Smith joined the White Star Line in 1880 and assumed command of the Britannic, a post he held until May of 1893, when he left to briefly command the Adriatic. As he rose in seniority, Smith became a favorite of the wealthy financiers and notables who frequently traveled aboard his ships, acquiring the nickname the ‘Millionaires’ Captain.’ From 1904 on, Smith commanded the White Star Line’s newest vessels on their maiden voyages, including the R.M.S. Titanic. An exceedingly rare autograph in any form particularly this early in his career. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
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255. William T. Stead. Journalist (1849–1912), assistant editor of the Pall Mall Gazette, and founder of The Review of Reviews who perished in the Titanic disaster. Distinguished 3.5 x 5.25 postcard photo of Stead writing a letter, signed in fountain pen, “William T. Stead, June 1, 1905.” Light scattered creasing and trivial wear to corners, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Explorers and Archaeologists The great explorer contemplates being “murdered by the rabid Henry Stanley” 256. Richard Francis Burton. Eng-
lish explorer, translator, writer, soldier, and diplomat (1821-1890). He was known for his travels and explorations within Asia and Africa as well as his extraordinary knowledge of languages and cultures. Rare ALS signed “Rich’d F. Burton,” one page, 3.25 x 5.25, Arabic letterhead, no date. Letter to Lady Strangford. In part: “You would so much oblige me by getting some…from Constantinople in case you happen to write. If I am to be murdered by the rabid Henry Stanley it will be a… to die rapidly. Perhaps however he may be (mentally) absorbed or annihilated in Switzerland before that same event.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature). An intriguing quip mentioning his fellow explorer Henry Morton Stanley, who is best remembered for finding David Livingstone in central Africa. Burton looked down upon Stanley for his imperialist tendencies and militant approach compared to his own appreciation and study of cultural differences. An excellent letter uniting the two great African explorers. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
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Archive of letters from the pioneering geographer 257. 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 Outstanding collection of eight mostly untranslated ALSs in French and German, and an unsigned autograph note, totaling ten pages, most signed “A. v. Humboldt,” dated between 1817 and 1848 Humboldt writes to various recipients, concerning the development of the gold price, Arnold Mendelssohn and the so-called ‘Casket Affair,’ an appointment, and various other subjects One to a friend and banker, in part (translated): “May I ask…for your opinion as to whether the gold in relation to silver is rising. Between 1817 and 1823 the gold has very regularly increased…to which the stamping of the English gold was attributed…How is it this time? I wish to know whether the increase in gold production in the Urals and North America can be felt in the proportion of the metals, whether gold since 1825, where the gold of the Urals is only important in prices decreases as it becomes more frequent.” Another, concerning the ‘Casket Affair,’ in part (translated): “Amidst the increasing eerie movements of capital to remind you of your kindness to me, to the petition that you wanted to have a favorable attitude, in my name (in case of highly troubled Mendelsohn’s family) to the king to hand over. The thing is my painful heart!” The remaining include a letter to the meteorologist Georg von Boguslawski about an appointment; one to the gardener Peter Joseph Lenne arranging a meeting and an exchange; two others, including one to Prince Adalbert of Prussia, are letters of thanks; another is to the wife of the composer Gasparo Spontini, Catherine Marie Celeste, mentioning viewing some paintings in Paris; and the final letter is to a bookseller in Paris, ordering several volumes. The unsigned note is apparently about an article in a geographic publication. In overall very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds with significant separations to one letter. A substantial and highly desirable collection with diverse content by the great naturalist. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
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The explorer’s bank ledger recording pay from the HMS “Majestic” and “Nat Antarctic Exped”
258. Robert Falcon Scott. Leatherbound financial ledger containing records for Scott’s bank account with Messrs. Woodhead & Co. from December 31, 1894, to December 31, 1902, 4 x 6, filled out in another hand, with an inset label on the front cover reading, “Commander R. F. Scott,” with “Lieut” struck through. The ledger contains the record of the principal expenses and payments received from early in his career, including the very beginning of his Discovery Expedition to Antarctica, which commenced on August 6, 1901. Some of the most interesting entries are from 1894, denoting that he received pay from the “Majestic,” the British battleship where Scott served as a torpedo lieutenant, and 1901 payments from the “Nat Antarctic Exped.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $300
259. Henry M. Stanley. Author, explorer, and special correspondent for the New
York Herald (1841–1904), most famous for his inquiry, ‘Dr. Livingstone, I presume?,’ upon finding David Livingstone, a fellow explorer who had become lost in the wilds of Zanzibar. Appealing 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet portrait of Stanley, signed in fountain pen, “Yours very truly, Henry M. Stanley.” Published by Reutlinger of Paris. In fine condition, with light scattered surface impressions and ink marks. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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260. Anne of Austria Starting Bid $200
261. Susan B. Anthony Starting Bid $200
264. Bavarian Royalty and Opera Stars Starting Bid $200
267. Harry A. Blackmun Starting Bid $200
269. Leonid Brezhnev Starting Bid $200
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270. Andy Card Starting Bid $200
262. Arthur James Balfour Starting Bid $200
263. Bank of America: Samuel Coates
265. David Ben-Gurion
266. David Ben-Gurion
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268. British Prime Ministers Starting Bid $200
271. George Washington Carver Starting Bid $200
272. Arthur H. Compton Starting Bid $200
273. Civil War Politicians Starting Bid $200
276. Moshe Dayan
275. Dalai Lama
278. Eugene de Beauharnais
279. Lee De Forest
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277. Moshe Dayan
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280. Ferdinand de Lesseps Starting Bid $200
283. Duke and Duchess of Windsor Starting Bid $200
274. Anthony Comstock
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281. DNA: Watson and Crick Starting Bid $200
284. William Fargo Starting Bid $200
285. Ferdinand I Starting Bid $200
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282. Frederick Douglass Starting Bid $200
286. Harvey Firestone Starting Bid $200
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287. James Fisk, Jr Starting Bid $200
288. William Franklin Starting Bid $200
291. Charles Goodyear Starting Bid $200
294. Haile Selassie Starting Bid $200
295. William Randolph Hearst
298. Robert Hofstadter
299. Julia Ward Howe
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289. Henry Clay Frick
290. Gyula Gombos
292. Mikhail Gorbachev
293. Jay Gould
296. Martin Heidegger
297. Victor F. Hess
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300. L. Ron Hubbard Starting Bid $200
301. Hughes Court Starting Bid $200
302. Wilhelm von Humboldt
303. Jared Ingersoll
304. Israeli Leaders
305. John Harvey Kellogg
306. Robert F. Kennedy
307. King Charles X
308. King George IV
309. King Hussein of Jordan
310. King Khalid
311. King Louis XIII
312. King Rudolf II
314. Lee Teng-hui
315. Lee Teng-hui and Tseng Wen-hui
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313. Meyer Lansky Starting Bid $200
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316. Charles Lyell Starting Bid $200
317. Guglielmo Marconi Starting Bid $200
320. Cyrus McCormick Starting Bid $200
323. Mother Teresa Starting Bid $200
327. Jawaharlal Nehru Starting Bid $200
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324. Mother Teresa Starting Bid $200
328. The Nehru-Gandhi Family Starting Bid $200
318. Tomas Masaryk Starting Bid $200
319. Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor
321. Samuel F. B. Morse
322. Mother Teresa
325. Benito Mussolini and Vittorio Emanuele III
326. Gulzarilal Nanda
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329. Eliot Ness Starting Bid $200
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330. Eliot Ness
331. Tenzing Norgay
332. William Osler
333. Robert Treat Paine
334. Park Chung-Hee
335. Park Chung-Hee
336. Rosa Parks
337. Rosa Parks
338. Juan Peron
339. Pope Paul VI
340. Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard
341. Queen Victoria
344. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
345. Jose Antonio Remon Cantera
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342. Queen Victoria Starting Bid $200
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343. Yitzhak Rabin Starting Bid $200
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346. Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin
347. Albert Schweitzer Starting Bid $200
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350. Robert Stroud
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354. Max von Laue Starting Bid $200
357. Daniel Webster Starting Bid $200
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351. Robert Stroud
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353. Roger B. Taney
348. Leland Stanford
349. Hermann Staudinger Starting Bid $200
352. Charles Sumner Starting Bid $200
355. Booker T. Washington
356. Daniel Webster
358. George Westinghouse
359. Boris Yeltsin
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military 365. John Barry.
Irish-born sea captain (1745–1803) who commanded a number of American vessels during the Revolutionary War. Among other accomplishments, he successfully transported French gold across the Atlantic in order to fund the war effort, organized the crossing of the Delaware at Trenton in 1776, and forced a British surrender in the final naval engagement of the war. Partly-printed DS in French, one page, 9.25 x 7.5, September 1, 1779. Untranslated shipping license issued at Port-au-Prince, granted to Barry as captain of the Brig. Delaware of Philadelphia. In fine condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), light toning, and trivial paper loss to the lower left corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
366. Civil War. An original brass button as worn on many pre-war Federal naval uniforms, measuring approximately .75˝ in diameter, featuring a spreadwinged eagle facing to its right with a lined spade shield under its left wing. The edge of the butImage is larger than actual size. ton face has a rope border interspersed with thirteen five-point stars. Stamped backmark reads “Treble Gilt, Standard Colour.” In fine condition, with a strong and tight shank. Classified as ‘NA 62-G’ in A. H. Albert’s reference volume. Starting Bid $200
368. Confederate Document. Part-
ly-printed DS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, August 4, 1863. A Confederate States requisition form in which Dr. L. Robinson orders three coffins from Captain William Bacon at the cost of eight dollars each, one of which is dated July 4. In very good condition, with irregular overall toning and soiling. Starting Bid $200
369. George A. Custer. Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5.25
x 3, addressed by Custer to his wife, “Mrs. Genl. Custer, 339 Penn Avenue, Washington, D. C.,” bearing two affixed three-cent postage stamps and postmarked Washington, August 26. In fine condition, with a torn left edge from opening. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
367. George Rogers Clark. Virginia-born Revolutionary War
officer (1752–1818) whose success in capturing crucial lands in the Northwest Territory greatly weakened British control and influence and earned him the sobriquet ‘Conqueror of the Old Northwest.’ Manuscript DS, signed “G. R. Clark,” one page, 8 x 4.25, September 23, 1781. General Clark signs a certification that his brother William is owed by the state of Virginia “the sum of seventy-nine dollars in Specie for seventy-nine days’ service as carpenter in the Artificer Company on the Western Expedition under the command of Brigadier General George Rogers Clark at one dollar per day.” Signed in the lower left by Clark and countersigned on the right by George Walls. Central vertical and horizontal folds, light soiling, and the body of the document very light but legible, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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370. Nathan Bedford Forrest.
371. Jefferson Davis. LS
Partial partly-printed DS, signed “N. B. Forrest,” one page, 8.5 x 3.5, September 1, 1870. A portion of the reverse of a one-thousand dollar bond from the Selma, Marion and Memphis Railroad Company, signed at the conclusion by Forrest as the company’s president. In fine condition, with show-through from printing on the reverse and the signature a shade light. Accompanied by an unsigned photo of the general. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
signed “Jeffer. Davis,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, November 16, 1853. Letter to Captain John S. Smith in Washington City. In part: “I have received your kind invitation to be present at a ball to be given by the Continental Guards…and return you my thanks for the honor.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, light creases, and scattered soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
372. Jefferson Davis. ALS, three lightly-lined pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, November 25, 1876. Letter written onboard the S.S. Adriatic, while serving as president of the American office of the Mississippi Valley Society to W. Thompson Cordner. In part: “Our friend Mr. McAllum has I suppose informed you, by cablegram of my departure from Liverpool...write to state that business engagements require me to be in Vicksburg by the 1st prox., and it being needful for me to be at least a day in Memphis en route to Vicksburg, it is not practicable for me to stop in N.Y. Please inform me where you will visit, as proposed by you, New Orleans, and you may confidently expect me to meet you there… My long detention in London was, as you have no doubt learned, without any satisfactory result as to the affairs of the Int. Nat. Cham. of Comm. & Missi. V. Soc. of London.” In fine condition, with a few creases and wrinkles and writing lightly showing through from opposing sides. The Mississippi Valley Society refers to two companies, one British and one Southern, that was comprised of capitalists who hoped to induce foreign emigration and develop trade with the South. It was Davis’s hope that, in time, the entities would emerge as partners for the sake of the South’s commercial growth. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Fighting the slave trade in Darfur 373. Charles ‘Chinese’ Gordon. British general (1833–1885) who, in 1860, crushed the Taiping Rebellion in China, earning the nickname ‘Chinese.’ ALS signed “C. G. Gordon,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 8, June 14, 1879. Letter to Colonel Charles Nugent. In part: “Sebehr’s son is making his way to Darfour. Gessi himself having left his forces and come to Thika with 500 men!!! This was pleasant news for me and compels me to retrace my steps to Dara in order to resist the intended or the probable invasion of Sebehr’s son, who will naturally attempt to join Haroun, and who, if not checked, may give us a good deal of trouble. All this is owing to Gessi not obeying my orders which were to consider the destruction of Sebehr’s son as the grand object, he has gone after to ivory, and neglected this matter, while he has sent away Yousuf Bey... things are all ordained, and it is all for the best.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds. Gordon was made governor-general of Sudan in 1877 and he did much to suppress the slave trade. His arch-nemesis was Sebehr Rahma, a ‘Slaver King’ who had been captured a year earlier. However, Rahma’s son Suleiman kept up his father’s fight and battled against Gordon and Romolo Gessi, who successfully quelled the rebellion. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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“The enemy has concentrated his best troops & ablest generals against me. We have beaten him thus far” 3 7 4 . H e n r y W. Halleck. Civil War–
dated ALS in pencil, signed “H. W. H.,” two pages both sides, 5.25 x 8, April 20, 1862. Draft letter to W. S. Latham at the United States Senate. In part: “The enemy has concentrated his best troops & ablest generals against me. We have beaten him thus far & hope to continue doing so; but it will require all our strength, caution, & skill. The whole country here is one mass of mud & we are obliged to construct roads before we can move. Officers from the army of the Potomac say that the mud here is even worse than that ‘historical mixture’ at Manasas. But no mud can stop for a long time the advance of this western army. What we cannot bridge over, we will canal through, and, if necessary, turn the Mississippi. What you say of the Bs I fully appreciate & will act upon when the time comes. I must say, however, that the clamor against McClellan is not well founded. He is a very able military man and no better head of the army can be found. I say this notwithstanding that we disagreed about many things connected with the campaign in the west; but I believe that if he had been here himself, he would have done precisely what I have done. Unless I am greatly deceived in the character & capacity of the man, I could not consent to become his rival. But if his promotion is impossible and an attempt is made to put forward Fremont or Banks, I should be perfectly willing to make the fight. I am satisfied that if the ultra-abolition sentiment of the north should get the ascendency in the administration of the Govt, there can be no peace, but the war will be interminable. The union men of the south will support a constitutional administration, but will never submit to the abolitionists. Moreover, a large majority of our western soldiers will refuse to fight for any such measures. Our only hope is that the President will stand firm in his conservative policy.” Halleck also makes several ink corrections to the text. A central vertical fold with tiny edge separations and toning to top and bottom edges, otherwise fine condition. A particularly fascinating letter given Halleck’s praise of General George B. McClellan, who faced criticism due to his perceived inaction and timidity in confronting the Confederate troops. President Lincoln had removed McClellan from his position as general-in-chief about a month before Halleck wrote this letter, leaving the position vacant. It was not filled until July 23, 1862, when President Lincoln appointed Halleck himself to the post. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
375. Jedediah Hotchkiss. The most famous cartographer of the Civil War (1828–1899) whose detailed maps of the Shenandoah Valley are often credited as principal factors in Stonewall Jackson’s victories. Rare ink and watercolor survey map of land in Alleghany County, Virginia, drawn by Hotchkiss on an off-white 7.75 x 9.75 onionskin sheet, labeled “L” at the top. Below the map is a legend noting the scale, “Scale 15 Chains to One Inch,” and size, “464 1/2 A. by Patent, 471.85 A. by Survey of 1871, 7.35 A. Excess.” The large sketch depicts various geographical features, including mountains and rivers. A manuscript report describing the property, penned on both sides of a lightly lined sheet, is affixed at the left edge. Toned adhesive along the left edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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Rare letter from the Polish national hero
376. Thaddeus Kosciuszko.
Polish military engineer and a military leader (1746–1817) who became a national hero in Poland, Belarus, and the United States. Rare third-person ALS in French, signed in the text “Le General Kosciuszko,” one page, 7 x 3.5, no date. In full (translated): “General Kosciuszko is extremely sensitive to Lord Carnarvon’s kindness for having approached Lord S.E.… Duke of Portland on his behalf. He is asking him to please accept his most profound gratitude and esteem.” Central vertical fold, circular toning to corner tips from mounting remnants on reverse, a few creases, and a small tear and area of paper loss to bottom edge, otherwise fine condition. Kosciuszko’s first military action came after he traveled to America in 1776 to participate in the Revolutionary War, as he was sympathetic to the cause. During his seven years in the Continental Army, he designed and oversaw the construction of innovative fortifications and also participated in combat, earning praise from Horatio Gates, Nathanael Greene, and George Washington. He then returned to Poland and organized his own rebellion, leading the 1794 Kosciuszko Uprising in a failed attempt to liberate Poland and Lithuania from Russian influence. A highly desirable piece from an important figure in world military history. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
377. Marquis de Lafayette. Partly-printed DS in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 9 x 11.5, September 11, 1790. A ‘limited furlough’ signed by Lafayette as commanding general of the Paris Corps of the French National Guard, allowing Andre Dubois, a private in Captain Latour’s company, to go home to St. Couplet in Champagne “until the first of November next, after which he must return to his company or risk penalty of arrest as a deserter.” Archivally double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 23 x 19. Retains the wax seal affixed to the upper left. In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, and light scattered foxing and soiling. This document dates to early in the French Revolution as unrest was growing within the local population. Lafayette still hoped to maintain order even as this revolutionary fervor increased, but his efforts were to no avail and he was forced to flee. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
378. James Longstreet. The State Banking Co. check, 5.75 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Longstreet, payable to Doc Grady for $3, November 10, 1902. Several vertical folds and some light soiling, with expected bank stamps and a cancellation hole to the body, otherwise fine condition. Rare in check form, this is a desirable format of one of the Civil War’s greatest tacticians. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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379. Robert E. Lee. Desirable 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Lee in uniform, signed in the lower right in black ink, “R. E. Lee.” Published by the Lee Photographic Gallery of Richmond. Mild soiling and the image and signature slightly faded, otherwise fine condition. Captured in 1864 by John W. Davies of the Lee Gallery, this was said to be one of the general’s favorite portraits. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
380. Douglas MacArthur. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of MacArthur in uniform, signed in fountain pen, “Douglas MacArthur, Tokyo—1947.” In fine condition, with light creasing (mostly to corners), and the signature a shade light. An exceptional war–dated image of the five–star general. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
381. Anthony McAuliffe. United States Army general (1898–1975) who commanded the force defending Bastogne, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. He was famous for his brief reply to a German surrender ultimatum: ‘Nuts!’ Matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of McAuliffe in his decorated US Army uniform, signed in white ink, “A. C. McAuliffe.” Stamped on the reverse with a caption and US Army credit. In fine condition, with creasing to left edge and upper corners. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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“When they are on leave I am all I can be for them, as a woman,” boasts the famed courtesan of her war-time efforts: “I know that during long nights I am in their mind, as they are in mine” 382. 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. I am seriously thinking of coming 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. 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.” 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 PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
383. James B. McPherson. Wonderful ornate leath-
erbound carte-de-visite photo album originating from the family of Union General James B. McPherson, 4.5 x 5.75 x 2.5, containing forty Civil War–era portraits of various men, women, and children, twenty-four of which depict Union soldiers in uniform. The highlight among these is a superb circa 1863 bust portrait of General U. S. Grant published by Theo. Lilienthal’s Photographic Gallery in New Orleans, showing the youthful general with his hair slicked back and beard neatly trimmed. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered foxing. Starting Bid $200
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384. Daniel Morgan. American pioneer, soldier, and
congressman from Virginia considered one of the most gifted battlefield tacticians of the Revolutionary War (1736–1802). Manuscript DS, signed “Dan’l Morgan,” one page both sides, 9.25 x 7.25, November 29, 1774. A ‘true copy’ of a land transaction in which George Washington sells “one Lot of Land part of Coll. George Mercers Tract on the Shannondoah River” to Williams Dawson. Signed at the conclusion in bold ink by Morgan. The reverse bears true copies of further transactions of the land as the property is passed to successive owners, dated between 1775 and 1792. Intersecting folds with a couple small edge separations, light toning, and show-through from writing to opposing sides, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
“Jefferson was accused of not only eating but of sleeping with Negroes”
385. John S. Mosby. ALS signed “Jno. S. Mosby,” four pages on two adjoin-
ing sheets, 4.75 x 7.75, Department of Justice letterhead, August 18, 1904. Letter concerning the presidential election of 1904 between Teddy Roosevelt and Alton Parker. In part: “Judge Stratton…has just given the Democrats some ammunition. He assumes that the plank in the Republican platform about reduction of Southern representation…was simply put there to catch the Negro vote in the Northern States…fighting the Whites in the South…the people who put that plank in the platform did not know what they were talking about. The original Constitution based representation on population—not on voters—five Negroes being counted as three white men…Nobody will ever hear of this Republican plank after the election. It was put there for buncombe—if it were an issue in the campaign Roosevelt would have approved it in his speech accepting the nomination…I see the Nat. Dem. Negro League has congratulated Parker & sent him a copy of the Life Of Thomas Jefferson—Jefferson was accused of not only eating but of sleeping with Negroes. I suppose the Negro League is holding up Jefferson as an example for Parker to imitate.” In fine condition, with moderate show-through from writing to opposing sides. Mosby’s politics following the Civil War differed from many of his southern compatriots—he became a Republican and actively supported his former enemy, U. S. Grant, in the first presidential election after the war’s end, saying that he believed the transition to be the best way to help the South. Writing in 1904, his support of the Republicans continued as they tried to break into the political sphere of the ‘Solid South,’ a term Mosby claimed to have invented in 1876. A superb letter revealing Mosby’s political inclinations as the 19th century turned into the 20th. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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Mired in poverty, Lord Nelson’s mistress reaches out to the Queen of Naples 386. Horatio Nelson: Lady Emma Hamilton.
Born the daughter of a humble blacksmith, the model, entertainer, and courtesan Emma Hamilton (née Amy Lyon, 1761) ascended the ranks of British society to become the mistress to Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 9, December 30, 1812. Letter to Colonel Fullerton, complaining of her lack of rest from caring for her daughter’s illness and having just completed her narrative chronicling her diplomatic services to the royal family of Naples, in part: “I have been so much occupied by writing my narrative of Services that I have had not any time to write or scarcely to sleep and my Dear Horatia having the Hooping Cough I have not had rest for many weeks—my narrative is gone to the printer, I only Hope He will take my Case in to his Consideration[.] A very little bond [would] make me comfortable and to finish Horatia’s education[.] According to my own mind she is delightful & amiable & very clever and I spare not any pains or expense for her…I find a pleasure in your recollection of me that I Cannot describe & shall find Double Satisfaction when I can again tell you the story in person of my poor unfortunate friend the Q[ueen] of Naples…I have my drawing room of a morning and many per[sons] come in. I wish you was [sic] one.” At the top of the address panel, she adds an apologetic postscript: “Pray excuse this scrawl written in a hurry and not worth the postage but as my prospects brighten so shall my letters be more entertaining.” Intersecting folds with mended partial separations, and a mounting strip and scattered staining to the last page, otherwise fine condition. After Nelson’s death in 1805 at the Battle of Trafalgar, Emma quickly exhausted her finances and, despite Nelson’s status as a national hero, the instructions he left to the government to provide for Emma and Horatia were ignored. The “narrative of Services” she mentions in this letter was her attempt to obtain a £20,000 grant to compensate for her diplomatic services with the Neapolitan royal family during her time there with her husband, Sir William Hamilton, the British envoy to Naples. The narrative was never published, but the original manuscript is now housed at the Houghton Library at Harvard. Her petition was apparently unsuccessful, and within six months of the present letter, Emma and her daughter landed in debtor’s prison. Hoping to escape her British creditors, Emma fled to France in 1814, where she soon turned to drink and died the following year in poverty. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
387. Chester Nimitz.
World War II–era printed notice in English and Japanese, signed “C. W. Nimitz,” one page, 12.5 x 9.25, no date. In part: “Surrender your firearms, ammunition, radio sending sets. Notice is hereby given that all Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives of any kind, Radio sending sets, must be surrendered to the nearest officer of the United States Forces on this island.” Tightly rolled and in very good condition, with a large repaired diagonal tear passing to the left of the signature, repaired tears and paper loss to the lower right, and scattered creases. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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388. George S. Patton. Humon-
gous pencil signature, “G. S. Patton, Jr., May 2, 1928,” on an off-white 5 x 4 album page. Archivally doublematted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 17.5 x 13. Moderate scattered soiling, otherwise fine condition. During this period between World Wars I and II, Patton was assigned to the Office of the Chief of Cavalry in Washington, where he began to develop the concepts of mechanized warfare. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
Patton’s volumes on the Spanish-American War 389. George S. Patton. Signed books from Pat-
ton’s personal library: The Campaign of Santiago de Cuba, Two Volumes. Later printing. Chicago: A. C. McClurg & Co., 1914. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.75, 274 and 236 pages. Signed on the front cover of both volumes, “G. S. Patton Jr.,” as well as on the first free end page of Volume II in fountain pen, “G. S. Patton, Jr., 1924.” Patton also writes the title on the spine and cover of each book. Autographic condition: fine, with signatures on the covers a shade or two light. Book conditions: VG-/None in VG+ custom-made quarter leather clamshell boxes. No other military leader wrote so frequently in his letters or diary what he was reading, and no leader’s library was so well documented since Napoleon’s. Patton’s library, which was almost entirely inherited by his son, Major General George Patton III, was given to West Point, with just a small portion of books, including these volumes, inherited by other descendants or friends. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300
390. Jean-Baptiste de Rochambeau. Uncommon ALS in French,
signed “le cte de Rochambeau,” one page, 7 x 9, March 1, 1789. Letter to Count Puysegur. In full (translated): “I have the honor of sending to Count Puysegur a memorandum asking him for six month’s leave with passport for Lieutenant de la Courdefait, of the garrison at Cambresis, who intends to journey to Italy with one of his relatives, a councilor in Parliament.” In fine condition, with a trivial area of paper loss to the lower left. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
391. Philip H. Sheridan. Crystal-clear 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Sheridan wearing his military uniform and pictured in profile, neatly signed on the mount in black ink, “P. H. Sheridan, Lieut. General.” Published by C. M. Bell of Washington. Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 10.5 x 13. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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“A pretty, perky young miss has been in waiting… I will be married in just seven hours” 392. William T. Sherman.
ALS signed “Sherman,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 9.75, May 1, 1850. Letter to Lieutenant Edward O. C. Ord. In part: “We have hoped till now that you might be present at the wedding (now near at hand) but the rect of yr letter of the 13th forbids all hope. H Brown, Harder, Carter of the Navy & Tom Ewing are my assistants, and a pretty, perky young miss has been in waiting…I will be married in just seven hours from this time, and had no time for thought or reflection… With this I leave a Signet ring which I had engraved for you and had hoped to achieve in person, but from that we shall pass each other and meet again long hence if ever. I shall go west via New York, Buffalo, & Sandusky and would now write to you to try and meet me, could I have any certainty in my letter finding you, but I’ll trust to fate to meet you somewhere before you depart for the west…Let me assure you of the friendship I entertain for you and assure you that all who are dear to me shall know of you and shall honor you to the extent of their power. I have not resolved upon any thing definite for myself…I have too many poor relations and too soft a heart to refuse them when they need what I possess already am I nearly stripped of my small pile, and must begin married life with the old song of Economy…again let me ask you to write me of your movements and accept the renewed assurances of my warmest esteem & friendship. Tell me how you like the ring, it is a symbol, not a measure of my respect.” Reverse of second integral page is addressed by Sherman to Ord. Intersecting folds with a couple small edge separations, light toning, and show-through from writing to opposing sides, otherwise fine condition. After his father passed away when he was nine, Sherman went to live with a family friend, Thomas Ewing. On the day he wrote this letter, he married Ewing’s daughter, Eleanor Boyle Ewing, in a Washington ceremony attended by President Zachary Taylor and other political luminaries. The recipient, Edward Ord, was Sherman’s roommate at West Point and was later instrumental in forcing the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
393. William T. Sherman. Civil War–dated manuscript DS, signed “W. T. Sherman, Maj. Genl,” one page, 15.5 x 9.75, May 1862. A document headed “Roll of a private on extra duty as Teamster at Head Quarters 5th Division Army of the Tenn,” giving the private’s name, rank, company, regiment, by whose order employed, nature and term of service, and rate of pay. Intersecting folds with small chips and separations at edges, and scattered soiling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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394. Arthur S t . C l a i r.
American soldier and politician (17371818) who rose to the rank of major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution but lost his command after a controversial retreat from Fort Ticonderoga. ALS signed “Ar. St. Clair,” one page, 6.75 x 8, May 28, 1799. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “Altho’ I have no doubt that the Boay is in readiness, yet I take the liberty to inform you that on fryday [sic] next I purpose setting out from home, and I shall have too many folks with me to go to a Tavern, and would wish to go to the Boat at once, and make a home of it, for the little time I may be necessarily detained at Pittsburgh.” Intersecting folds, overall toning, and some of the writing a shade or two light, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Hitler’s would-be assassin 395. Claus von Stauffenberg. Ger-
man officer (1907–1944) who was one of the leading members of the failed plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler as part of Operation Valkyrie. He was executed by firing squad after the failure of the operation. ALS in German in pencil, signed “Claus,” one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard depicting Hotel Carlton, May 23, 1939. Letter to his uncle, Berthold F. L. M. F. Schenk von Stauffenberg, sending greetings from Marienbad and announcing his continuation of the journey to Berlin. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
Choice autograph from the year of Harpers Ferry
396. J. E. B. Stuart. Partly-printed DS, signed “J. E. B. Stuart, 1st Lt. 1st Cav.,” one page, 17.5 x 7, January 1859. The lower portion of a muster-roll type accounting document. Signed in the lower right in crisp ink by Stuart and in the lower left by the commanding officer, W. S. Walker. In very good condition, with repaired separations to moderately toned intersecting folds; Stuart’s signature itself is an exceptionally clean, ideal example. Later on in the year of this document, Stuart was one of the officers who joined Robert E. Lee in suppressing John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry. A supremely desirable autograph of one of the Confederacy’s leading cavalrymen from a period of increasing tension in prewar America. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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397. Albrecht von Wallenstein. Military leader and politician
(1583–1634) who offered his services during the Thirty Years’ War to the Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II. He became the supreme commander of the armies of the Habsburg Monarchy and a major figure of the Thirty Years’ War. LS in German, one page, 7.75 x 12.75, July 5, 1626. Untranslated letter to a prince, requesting him to be patient for a little longer. Retains the partially intact paper seal affixed to the reverse. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and uniform toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
The exclusive Caterpillar Club—airmen saved by a ‘silken thread’ 398. World War II: Caterpillar Club. Collection of six items related
to the Caterpillar Club, an association formed by parachute pioneer Leslie Irvin for airmen who successfully bailed out of a disabled aircraft and saved their lives through the use of a parachute. First, a TLS signed “Leslie L. Irvin,” one page, 4.5 x 7.75, Caterpillar Club letterhead, August 13, 1945, in part: “I am indeed glad that you were able to save your life with an Irvin chute, and have much pleasure in welcoming you as a member of the Club. I am enclosing herewith your Caterpillar Pin and membership card with our compliments.” Second, the associated laminated Caterpillar Club card, 3.25 x 2.25, signed in blue ballpoint by Irvin. Next, two enameled 1.25 x .75 membership pins, and a similar secretarially signed typed letter welcoming Sgt. S. Powell to the club. And finally, a metal plaque engraved “In Memoriam, the Royal Air Force Escaping Society.” The first letter and membership card are mounted and matted to an overall size of 15 x 12.5; the second is mounted and matted with one of the pins to an overall size of 9.75 x 12.75. In overall fine condition. Especially famous members of the Caterpillar Club include James Doolittle, Charles Lindbergh, and John Glenn. The name of the club was derived from the silk threads that made the original parachutes, the club’s motto being ‘Life depends on a silken thread.’ Starting Bid $300
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400. Harold Alexander of Tunis
401. Hap Arnold
403. Robert Baden-Powell
404. Robert Baden-Powell
405. Douglas Bader
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406. Douglas Bader
407. Heinrich von Bellegarde
408. William A. Bishop
409. Benjamin Butler
410. Claire L. Chennault
411. Civil War
412. Civil War or Indian War
413. Confederate Obituary
414. Charles Hector, comte D’Estaing
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402. Atomic Energy Starting Bid $200
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415. John A. Dahlgren
416. George Dewey
418. Alfred Dreyfus
419. Enola Gay
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422. John C. Fremont Starting Bid $200
425. French Revolution Starting Bid $200
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417. Enola Gay
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420. Enola Gay: Tibbets and Ferebee Starting Bid $200
423. French Generals Starting Bid $200
421. David G. Farragut Starting Bid $200
424. August Neidhardt von Gneisenau Starting Bid $200
426. Iwo Jima: Charles W. Lindberg Starting Bid $200
427. Iwo Jima: Joe Rosenthal Starting Bid $200
428. Iwo Jima: Charles W. Lindberg Starting Bid $200
431. James Longstreet
432. Douglas MacArthur
435. George B. McClellan
436. Billy Mitchell
438. William T. Sherman
439. William T. Sherman
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429. Henry Knox Starting Bid $200
430. Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck
433. Douglas MacArthur
434. George B. McClellan
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437. William T. Sherman Starting Bid $200
440. Admiral Heihachiro Togo Starting Bid $200
441. World War II Generals Starting Bid $200
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aviation Outstanding letter defending his country’s contributions to the field of aviation in the shadow of America’s Wright brothers 442. Clement Ader. French engineer (1841–1925) best known for his pioneering work in aviation. Scarce ALS in French, signed “Ct Ader,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, Chateau de Ribonnet letterhead, December 6, 1910. Letter to Jacques Mortane, a writer and early champion of aviation, in part (translated): “Regarding the defamation campaign, you know their ways, they work against their country and not just against me. If it were not for my regret of not having been able to finish my works on military aviation, I wouldn’t even care for them. You know that the magazine L’Auto is occupied in gathering testimonies. Nevertheless, if you can occasionally defend the good cause of French aviation I would be very grateful to you.” In fine condition, with some very subtle foxing. Thirteen years after the French army withdrew its funding for Ader’s Avion III—a four-propellered, bat-like structure powered by steam engines—the pioneering aviator found himself at the center of bad publicity. In 1910, under pressure to verify that there was no conflicting claim of ‘first flight’ following the Wright brothers’ success, the French commission released their official reports on Ader’s attempted flights, emphasizing his failure. Reaching out to journalist Jacques Mortane to “defend the good cause of French aviation,” this is a remarkable letter from the early days of flight—one of only a small handful by Ader we have offered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
443. Aviation. Impressive collection of approximately 150 items, primarily
comprised of signatures, signed photos, letters, and covers, each signed by an aviation figure, including: Roscoe Turner, Pappy Boyington, Richard E. Byrd, Harold Gatty, Eddie Rickenbacker, Igor Sikorsky, Joe Kittinger, Charles Kingsford Smith, James H. Doolittle, Ruth Nichols, Thomas Sopwith, C. E. Rosendahl, Chuck Yeager, Jacqueline Cochran, Alexander de Seversky, Douglas Bader, Anne Lindbergh, and over one hundred others. Also includes a fabric swatch removed from a 1909–10 Curtiss seaplane. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200
444. Aviators. Two desirable limited edition signed books: The First
World Flight. First edition, limited issue, numbered 32/575. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1925. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.5 x 9.75, 328 pages. Signed on the colophon in black ink by aviators Lowell Smith, Erik Nelson, Leigh Wade, Leslie Arnold, Henry Ogden, and John Harding, as well as the author, Lowell Thomas; and Record Flights. First edition, limited issue, numbered 30/500. Philadelphia: Dorrance and Company, 1928. Hardcover with slipcase, 5.75 x 8.5, 286 pages. Signed on the first free end page in fountain pen by Clarence D. Chamberlin. Light soiling and sunning to spines and toning to the page signed by Chamberlin, otherwise overall fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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The World in the Air 445. Aviators. Signed book: The World in the Air, Volume I. Pioneers Edition, limited issue, numbered 253/500. NY: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1930. Hardcover, 8.5 x 11.5, 315 pages. Beautifully signed on the colophon in fountain pen by author Francis Trevelyan Miller, followed by four special presentation pages signed by seven noted pioneers of aeronautics, including: Glenn L. Curtiss, who made the first public flight in America; Dr. Hugo Eckener, commander of the ‘Graf Zeppelin’ who made the first airship flight around the world; Louis Bleriot, who made the first airplane flight across the English Channel; Dr. Claude Dornier, German designer and builder of multi-engined aircraft; Henri Farman, who made the first distance flight in Europe; Major G. H. Scott, commander of the first Trans-Atlantic voyage in an airship in 1919; and Lieut. Arthur Whitten Brown, co-commander of the first nonstop airplane flight across the Atlantic in 1919. Rubbing and soiling to binding, edgewear, and bumps to corners, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Flight register from Floyd Bennett Field, including entries from Earhart and Post 446. Aviators. Unique
1933 airport register from Floyd Bennett Field in New York, 15 x 11.5, filled out on the first five pages and signed by many different pilots, noting time of arrival, make and type of airplane, name of owner and pilot, license number, passengers, origin and destination, and other details. Particularly notable signers include: Amelia Earhart, Wiley Post (2), Frank Hawks (2), and Roscoe Turner. Among the types of aircraft listed are Lockheed, Sikorsky, Bleriot, Douglas, Bellanca, Ryan, Martin, Keystone, and Boeing. In fine condition. Post, whose two entries seem to be from March, would take off from Floyd Bennett Field on June 15, 1933, in an attempt to make the first-ever round-the-world solo flight. Seven days, eighteen hours, and fifty minutes later, he landed back at Floyd Bennett having accomplished his goal. An exceptional, one-of-a-kind piece chronicling a brief period of this important airfield’s early history. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
447. Aviators. Fantastic cover with a colorful full-length cachet commemorat-
ing the 1931 National Air Races in Cleveland, 9.5 x 4, signed on the reverse in fountain pen by over twenty early aviators with a few celebrities interspersed, including: Amelia Earhart, Ruth Elder, Gladys O’Donnell, James Doolittle, Young Stribling, May Haizlip, James G. Haizlip, Lowell Bayles, Ernst Udet, Mario de Bernardi, Hiram Bingham, Russell Boardman, Casey Jones, Lee Gelbach, John L. Polando, Bettie Lund, Al Williams, Dorothy Hester, Maude Tait, George White, George Bolt, Lil Dagover, ‘One Eye’ Connelly, and Ken Maynard. In fine condition, with light soiling and a bit of brushing to a few signatures. An extraordinary assemblage, signed by many who were killed at the hand of their craft within just a few years of signing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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448. Aviators. Hardcover autograph album, 6.25 x 3.75, signed inside in fountain pen by important aviators Amelia Earhart, Wiley Post, James H. Doolittle, and Roscoe Turner, with Turner signing on the reverse of an affixed ticket to an aviation association dinner-dance. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
449. Aviators. Collection of fifty-four covers including FDCs, commemorative covers, and airmail envelopes, each signed by at least one notable aviation figure, including: Eddie Rickenbacker, Jacqueline Cochran, Ira Eaker, Curtis LeMay, J. H. Doolittle, and Carl Spaatz; Clarence D. Chamberlin (2); Douglas ‘Wrong Way’ Corrigan; James H. Doolittle; Ira Eaker; C. E. Rosenthal; Mrs. Robert Goddard; Frank Hawks (2); Laura Ingalls; Casey Jones; Earle Ovington; and forty-one others. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200
450. Glenn Curtiss. Two items: a semiglossy 6.5 x 4.25 photo of a crowd of spectators watching the Curtiss plane preparing to land, signed in fountain pen, “G. H. Curtiss,” with an adjacent date notation penned in an unknown hand, “Compliments of, March 1910,” and a H. M. Benner photography stamp to upper right; and a fountain pen signature, “G. H. Curtiss,” on an off-white 4.25 x 3 card. In overall fine condition, with trivial wear to upper corners of the photo. Accompanied by an unsigned matte-finish photo of the aviator with a collector’s ink notation in the lower border. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
451. Amelia Earhart.
Crisp ink signature, “Amelia Earhart,” on a pale green 5.75 x 3.75 album page. Reverse is signed by Lawrence Tibbett. In fine condition, with trivial toning to edges. Accompanied by several unsigned images of the aviatrix. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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452. Amelia Earhart. Origi-
nal wing fabric swatch, 1.75 x 2, excised from Amelia Earhart’s Lockheed Vega 5B. The dark red swatch is affixed to a 15 x 20 piece of textured cover stock paper with a 10 x 8 photo of Earhart standing alongside the plane. Printed beneath the original fabric is a description of her flights and records set in this aircraft. Framed to an overall size of 15.25 x 20.25. In fine condition, with slight waviness to the presentation sheet. Some original fabric from Earhart’s Lockheed Vega 5B was replaced and sold by the National Air and Space Museum when the aircraft was readied for display to the public. Starting Bid $200
453. Amelia Earhart. Signed book: 20 Hrs. 40 Mins. First edition. NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1928. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.25, 314 pages. Signed on the reverse of the frontispiece in fountain pen, “Amelia M. Earhart.” A short news article about Earhart’s husband is affixed opposite the signed page. In very good condition, with soiling to signed page, cracked front hinge, and rubbing to edges. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
454. Amelia Earhart. Choice airmail cover with a stamped cachet honoring the first flight
of the hourly airplane passenger service between Newark, Washington, and Philadelphia, nicely signed in fountain pen by Earhart. Attractively double-matted and framed with a portrait of the aviatrix to an overall size of 12.5 x 16.5. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
455. Howard Hughes. Small but fascinating archive of Hughes’s student records from his brief time at the Rice Institute, now known as Rice University, consisting of five pages of material related to the admissions process and a report card from his single semester at Rice. The admissions information includes letters by Samuel Day Thacher, who founded the prep school Hughes attended, and R. C. Kuldell, his father’s close friend and the head executive of Hughes Tool. Thacher’s letter, to “J. L. Kuldel” at Hughes Tool, in part: “Confidently endorse Howard Hughes’s statement of work done by him. He is an exceptionally fine scholar amply prepared for any college…The Rice Institute people would be glad to admit Howard, I am sure, if they knew how excellent a scholar he is. His record with us…was distinctly better than any of out sixty (60) school boys.” The letter from Kuldell forwards Thacher’s letter to include in Hughes’s application and reads, in part: “I am doing my best to keep Howard’s friends, some of whom are on the Rice board of directors, from taking any action as he and I both feel that he can make the entrance requirements by hard work and any other method of entering would be distasteful.” Additional admissions material includes three pages of his examination scores: the first two, administered by the College Entrance Examination Board in June 1922–23, record his scores in six exams, mostly in the 80s range; the third is a report of his Rice Institute entrance exams in September 1923, for which he earned four-and-a-half credits. Hughes’s Rice Institute report card is also present, indicating his scores in six subjects for just one term for the 1923–24 school year and noting “Feb. 1924—Withdrew.” In overall fine condition, with expected document wear. After Howard Hughes, Sr., passed away on January 14, 1924, Hughes withdrew from Rice to enjoy a lavish playboy lifestyle with his inherited wealth, taking off for Hollywood to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 117
456. Samuel P. Langley. Ameri-
can astronomer, physicist, and aviator (1834– 1906), who conducted some of the first manned flights with his Army–funded Aerodrome aircraft. ALS signed “S. P. Langley,” one page, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, December 25. Letter to Mrs. Michaelis, in part: “I am a little unwell and if I should not be able to be with you by 6 tonight do not wait a minute for me.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
458. Charles Lindbergh. Eclectic collection of twenty letters written to Lindbergh by admirers nationwide, all including original mailing envelopes, circa 1929. Many offer terrific and often humorous content, with some highlights including: a request for “a sample of your plane” with an invitation to “stop at my house and I will show you a good time”; a letter from a woman (a “dumb old thing”) who insists that Lindbergh “pen a letter to me about everything in your spare time”; a formal invitation to an eleven-year-old’s birthday party; a crude sketch of an idea to increase pilot safety by attaching parachutes to the wings of airplanes; a disturbing plea from a “good looking mother of six” contemplating suicide if she does not win Lindbergh’s heart; and a comical request for the pilot to fly to a woman’s home, complete with a hand-drawn map illustrating her house and the sheet she will place in the yard “so you can spot the place.” In overall fine condition. An entertaining glimpse into the massive public interest in the famous flyer. Starting Bid $200
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457. Charles Lindbergh. Signed book: The Spirit of St. Louis. Presentation edition, number 308. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1953. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 561 pages. Beautifully signed on the colophon in fountain pen, “Charles A. Lindbergh.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
459. Charles Lindbergh. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Lindbergh standing beside his famous Spirit of St. Louis, signed in faded black ink, “Charles A. Lindbergh, Mexico City, March 10, 1972.” In fine condition, with aforementioned fading to ink. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Superior format honoring the the 25th anniversary of manned flight, complete with original Flyer relics 460. Orville Wright. Airmail cover postmarked at
Dayton, Ohio, on December 17, 1928, signed in the upper left in fountain pen, “Orville Wright.” A lightly stamped cachet to the left side reads: “In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the first aeroplane flight by Wilbur & Orville Wright. Compliments, Dayton Chamber Commerce.” Affixed to the cover are a small plastic sleeve with a .75 x .5 swatch of muslin fabric that lined the frame of the original Wright Flyer and a 5.25˝ metal strip that once formed an element in the 1905 Wright Flyer’s original spar fittings. In fine condition, with light toning and soiling and the cachet stamp significantly faded. Accompanied by a packet of provenance information stating that the fabric was originally obtained by Wright Brothers’ employee Harvey D. Geyer and the metal relic was presented to Louis P. Christman by Col. Edward Deeds for his work in restoring the 1905 Wright Flyer. Rarely found in such an appealing format. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
461. Orville Wright. The Winters National Bank check, 7.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, payable to The Dayton Blue Print & Supply, Co. for $67.47, January 13, 1917. In fine condition, with one vertical fold (passing through a single letter of the signature), a tiny tear to top edge, staples holes to upper left, and expected bank notations, stamps, and cancellation holes (trivially affecting the tips of two letters). Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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“Everything that was not removed was supposed to belong to the Fords” 462. Orville Wright. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10, personal letterhead, March 6, 1937. Letter
to F. L. Black of the Edison Institute, in part: “The dog house referred to in Paul Jones’ letter was never at 7 Hawthorn Street when we lived there. It was built in 1917 at my home in Oakwood. After the death of my St. Bernard dog, Lottie Jones asked for it for one of her boy’s dogs and I gave it to her. It was not given to Paul personally. I do not consider the house of any importance whatever because it was never at Hawthorn Street during the time we were there. If the house did belong to Paul, and not to Lottie, as Paul now claims, he had no right to leave it on your property. I would suggest that you tell Paul that it was no mistake on your part. Everything that was not removed was supposed to belong to the Fords. You may tell Paul that if he thinks he has any claim for the house he should see me.” In fine condition, with staple holes to upper left corner. Dedicated to preserving this history of the American people ‘as written into things their hands made and used,’ Henry Ford purchased the Wright Brothers home and bicycle shop from Lottie Jones, the family’s longtime servant, in 1937, moving both buildings from Dayton, Ohio, to his sprawling museum complex at Greenfield Village in Michigan. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
463. X-15. Collection of six
commemorative covers with stamped cachets honoring the X-15, each signed in ballpoint or fountain pen by one of the plane’s pilots, including: John B. McKay, Robert White, Joe Engle, Robert Rushworth, Milt Thompson, and Joe Walker. In overall fine condition. From the Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200
464. Chuck Yeager and Laurence Craigie. Glossy 8
x 10 photo of Yeager and Craigie conversing while in the service, signed in silver ink, “Chuck Yeager,” and “L. C. Craigie, Lt. Gen USAF Ret.” In fine condition. Craigie was the US Air Force’s first jet pilot. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
Zeppelin declines an autograph request, citing a reluctance “to occupy a position alongside those men who performed really great deeds” 465. Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin. German engineer (1838–1917) who
designed the famous rigid airship that bears his name. Humble ALS in German, signed “Graf von Zeppelin,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, Girsberg bei Emmishofen letterhead, September 1893. Zeppelin writes Dr. Gottfried Deckler. In part (translated): “To my regret, I cannot…provide you with a page for your album because my simple execution of the mission confided to me at the beginning of the war in 1870 doesn’t give me the right to occupy a position alongside those men who performed really great deeds.” In fine condition with Deckler’s collector’s stamp on the reverse of an adjacent page. Accompanied by an 11.25 x 8.25 polychrome postcard showing an airship flying over a picturesque town and an enthusiastic crowd. Zeppelin studied French balloons during the Franco-Prussian War. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 120 | June 17, 2015 | AVIATION
space Wonderful fully signed image of NASA’s first astronauts 466. Mercury 7. Fantastic
vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Mercury 7 astronauts looking at a model rocket, signed in the lower border in ballpoint and fountain pen by Alan Shepard, Wally Schirra, John Glenn, Gus Grissom, Scott Carpenter, Deke Slayton, and Gordon Cooper, all signing their formal names In very good condition, with moderate scattered creases Pre-certified Steve Zarelli Space Authentication Starting Bid $500
467. Gemini 5. Color satinfinish 8 x 10 photo of the Gemini 5 crew walking away from the launch pad in their white space suits, signed in black felt tip, “Charles Conrad, PLT,” and in blue felt tip, “Gordon Cooper, Gemini 5.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli Space Authentication Starting Bid $200
468. Charles Conrad. Two fantastic
color satin-finish 8 x 10 photos: one showing Conrad in a formal pose, signed in black felt tip, “Charles Conrad, Jr., Group II ’62”; and one showing him in his space suit, signed in black felt tip, “Charles Conrad, Jr., Gemini V PLT.” In overall fine condition. From the Leon Ford Collection. Precertified Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200
469. Gemini 11. Three photos: a color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Richard Gordon and Charles Conrad on the recovery ship USS Guam, signed by both in blue felt tip; a candid color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of four astronauts conversing in their white space suits, signed in black felt tip, “With Pete, Bill & Neil, 9/8/66, Richard Gordon, Gemini XI Plt”; and a satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Gordon being prepped by a NASA personnel member, signed in blue felt tip, “Richard Gordon, Gemini XI, Pilot.” In overall very fine condition. From the Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200
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“I am very proud to have been a part of this step in our space program” 470. Gus Grissom. TLS signed “Virgil I. Grissom,” one page, 8 x
10.5, NASA letterhead, August 8, 1961. Letter to Dennis Brantley, in full: “Thank you for your congratulations and thoughtfulness. Your reaction as a fellow American has been most heart–warming to me. I am very proud to have been a part of this step in our space program. I am happy to send a photograph as you have requested.” Tack holes to top and bottom edges, a stray ink mark and pen impressions to top edge, and a few spots of foxing, otherwise fine condition. An uncommon letter from the tragic Apollo 1 Command Pilot. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200
Oversized and uninscribed lunar footprint 471. Apollo 11. Extraordinary semi-glossy 10.5 x 13.5 photo of Buzz Aldrin’s boot and footprint on the lunar surface, affixed to a 15.75 x 20 mount, boldly signed on the mount in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. In fine condition, with light soiling to slightly trimmed mount and toning to mount edges. A wonderful, rarely seen oversized example of this historic image. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500
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Type 1 insurance cover from Aldrin’s personal collection 472. Apollo 11. Signed Apollo 11 ‘Type 1’ insurance cover, 6.5 x 3.5, with a printed color cachet of the moon landing and a cancellation date of July 20, 1969, Houston, Texas, signed in blue felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin. Cover is also marked along the reverse bottom edge, “BA25.” The cover is lightly affixed to a piece of personal letterhead signed by Buzz Aldrin, which reads, in part: “This Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club postal cover…is one of the ‘insurance covers’ signed by the Apollo 11 crew before our launch on July 16, 1969…The cover displayed above has been in my private collection since 1969 and has an identifier of BA25 written on the reverse side. It was signed by the Apollo 11 crew—Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and myself prior to launch.” In fine condition. These famous insurance covers, produced immediately prior to space missions in order to provide financial security for astronauts’ families in case of disaster, have earned near-legendary status as the ultimate space-related philatelic item, and exist as one of the most sought-after formats for astronaut autographs. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500
Classic Apollo 11 white space suit lithograph set
473. Apollo 11. Desirable set of official color 8 x 10 NASA lithographs of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, each signed in black felt tip, with the Armstrong and Aldrin also inscribed. Scattered creases and light haloing to the Armstrong signature and inscription, otherwise overall fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300
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474. Apollo 11. Flown .5 x
.25 swatch of Kapton foil from the outer skin of the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, affixed to a color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the liftoff. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Florian Noller. Starting Bid $200
475. Apollo 11. Original remnant of gold-colored Mylar insulation flown to
the moon on the Apollo 11 command module Columbia. Insulation is affixed to a printed 8 x 2.5 explanatory sheet signed in blue ink, “Buzz Aldrin.” Aldrin’s letter reads, in full: “The segment placed here was removed from the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia after the first lunar landing mission of July 16 to 24, 1969. This flown segment is from my personal collection.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200
476. Neil Armstrong. Glossy 9.25 x 7.5 photo of Armstrong at a celebratory dinner, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Sandy—I’m the only one watching the action—Neil Armstrong.” Double-matted to an overall size of 14 x 12. Heavy scattered creases, a repaired diagonal tear extending from the left side through the name in the inscription, and the mat obscuring a portion of the signature, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200
477. Neil Armstrong. Ballpoint signature, “Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11,” on
a light blue 5.75 x 7.75 sheet. In fine condition, with two horizontal folds (in no way affecting the signature). Accompanied by the original letter of transmittal from Armstrong’s secretary, in full: “Enclosed please find the sheet of blue paper which Professor Armstrong was pleased to autograph for you. He did not include a quote, however. The reason for this omission is that he never quotes himself.” A neat and crisp signature of the first man on the moon, made all the more appealing by its wry accompaniment. From the collection of noted publisher and founder of Lord John Press, Herb Yellin. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200
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Unique test pilot flight helmet signed by the first moonwalker
478. Neil Armstrong. Full-size red APH-5
flight helmet with dark green rubber oxygen mask, signed on the white visor cover in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong. General expected wear, scratches, marks, and dings, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication. Armstrong was a test pilot from 1955 until being selected as an astronaut in 1962, during which time he flew early models of jet aircraft as the F-100, F-101, F-102, F-104, F-5D, and B-47. A highly desirable format different from those typically seen, representing the early stages of Armstrong’s career in flight. Starting Bid $500
The definitive Armstrong portrait 479. Neil Armstrong. Choice official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph
of Armstrong posing in his white space suit, beautifully signed in bold black felt tip. In very fine condition. This is a less common example of Armstrong’s famous white space suit lithograph featuring a slightly closer crop than the standard version. Uninscribed examples in such fine condition are increasingly difficult to acquire. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300
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482. Neil Armstrong. Desirable crisp Series 1977 A one-dollar bill, 480. Neil Armstrong. Col-
or 4 x 6 deckle-edge postcard of Armstrong descending the lunar module ladder, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black felt tip, “To Gary Lorenz, with best wishes—Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200
signed on the left side in blue felt tip by Armstrong. In fine condition. An attractive example of this uncommon format. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200
483. Buzz Aldrin. Color
satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin standing on the surface of the moon, signed in blue felt tip, “First Lunar Landing, Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200
484. Apollo 12. Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 12 crew, signed in blue felt tip by Charles Conrad and black felt tip by Richard Gordon and Alan Bean. In fine condition, with trivial haloing to signatures Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200
485. Apollo 12.
481. Neil Armstrong. Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of
Armstrong in his white space suit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Jane K. Goering, All good wishes—Neil Armstrong.” In very good condition, with scattered creasing, dings and surface loss to edges, tape and mounting remnants to the reverse, and the signature and inscription a shade light. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200
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Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Apollo 12 crew on their way to their spacecraft prior to launch, signed in black felt tip, “Alan Bean,” and in blue felt tip, “Off to the moon, Richard Gordon, CMP” and “Charles Conrad, Apollo XII CDR.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200
486. Apollo 12. An 8.5 x 9 swatch of Beta cloth bearing a 3˝ diam-
eter Apollo 12 mission insignia in the center, signed below in black felt tip by Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon, and Alan Bean. In fine condition. From the Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200
489. Apollo 15. Apollo 15 insurance cover with a cachet of the mission insignia, signed in black felt tip by Dave Scott, Al Worden, and Jim Irwin. Numbered beneath the flap on the reverse, “#457.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a detailed letter of provenance signed by Worden, in part: “I hereby certify that the commemorative postal cover number 457…was an Apollo 15 insurance cover. It has been in my possession since the flight in 1971.” Pre-certified Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200
490. Jim Irwin.
487. Apollo 12. Three photos of the
Apollo 12 moonwalkers, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, including one signed by Charles Conrad and Alan Bean, one signed by just Bean, and one signed by just Conrad. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by two unsigned photos. From the Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200
488. Apollo 13. Three items:
an official commemorative cover with a cachet of the mission emblem, signed in black ballpoint by James Lovell and in black felt tip by Fred Haise; an official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Fred Haise in his white space suit, signed in black ballpoint; and a color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of James Lovell in his white space suit, signed in blue felt tip. In overall fine condition. From the Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200
Impressive color semi–glossy 13.75 x 10.75 photo of Irwin saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, affixed to its original 20 x 16 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in black felt tip, “To my good friend, Bill Drewes. His love from the moon, 8 Jan 1980, Jim Irwin Apollo 15, High Flight Fd.” In fine condition, with a spot of soiling, light toning and wear to edges of mount, and a chip to bottom edge of mount. A large, attractive image further enhanced by Irwin’s bold inscription. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200
491. Apollo 17. Philatelic souvenir
sheet depicting the Apollo 17 crew and bearing a Houston postal cancellation at the top, 4.75 x 8, signed in black felt tip by Gene Cernan, Harrison Schmitt, and Ron Evans. Several surface marks and impressions along the top edge, otherwise fine condition. From the Leon Ford Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200
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Highlighted by five moonwalkers
494. Space Shuttle. Available
to US bidders only. Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) Blanket with Beta cloth on one side and gold foil on the other, 4 x 6 x 2, part number “V070-362101001-MC, 039530CN-B16100.” The Beta cloth side bears two “Scrap” stamps. In fine condition, with scattered soiling and wear. Starting Bid $200
492. Apollo Astronauts. Nice collection of ten uninscribed official
color 8 x 10 NASA lithographs of astronauts in their white space suits, each signed in felt tip by the subject, including: Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins, Alan Bean, Richard Gordon, Fred Haise, Dave Scott, Charlie Duke, Harrison Schmitt, James McDivitt, and Jack Lousma. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200
493. Moonwalkers.
Five commemorative covers honoring different space missions, each individually signed on the front in various ink types by a different moonwalker, including: Buzz Aldrin, Charles Conrad, Alan Bean, Jim Irwin, and Gene Cernan. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200
495. Space Shuttle. NASA Space Shuttle crew blue
sleep shorts with several strips of Velcro around the thighs, size small, with a tag sewn into the waistband: “Item: Sleep Shorts, Contract No. NAS-9-17415, Part No. SED 33102967-301.” The tag is struck through several times in red ink. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
496. Cosmonauts. Glossy 6 x 4.25 photo of Yuri Gagarin, Andriyan
Nikolayev, Pavel Popovich, and Gherman Titov, signed in the lower border in ballpoint and fountain pen by all four. Some brushing to ink, otherwise fine condition.Pre-certified Steve Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200
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500. Mercury Astronauts Starting Bid $200
501. Mercury Astronauts
502. John Glenn
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
503. Scott Carpenter
504. James Lovell
505. Gemini 11 and Apollo 12
506. Frank Borman
507. Apollo 10
508. Apollo 11 and Apollo-Soyuz
509. Buzz Aldrin
510. Buzz Aldrin
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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Starting Bid $200
511. Michael Collins Starting Bid $200
512. Alan Bean Starting Bid $200
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513. Apollo 13
514. Gene Kranz
Starting Bid $200
515. James Lovell
Starting Bid $200
516. Edgar Mitchell
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
518. Jim Irwin
Starting Bid $200
521. Gene Cernan Starting Bid $200
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519. Charlie Duke
520. Gene Cernan
523. Astronauts
524. NASA Mission Controllers and Personnel
Starting Bid $200
522. Harrison Schmitt Starting Bid $200
517. Jim Irwin
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
525. Wernher von Braun Starting Bid $200
526. Wernher von Braun Starting Bid $200
529. Guenter Wendt Starting Bid $200
531. Space Shuttle Crews Starting Bid $200
534. Yuri Gagarin Starting Bid $200
527. Wernher von Braun Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
530. Challenger Starting Bid $200
532. Space Shuttle Discovery
533. Clyde W. Tombaugh
536. Alexei Leonov and Valeri Kubasov
537. Alexei Leonov and Valeri Kubasov
Starting Bid $200
535. Alexei Leonov and Valeri Kubasov
528. Skylab and Shuttle
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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art, architecture, and design Forty letters exchanged between Ansel Adams and Hasselblad— “The Superwide Hasselblad is indeed a masterpiece!” 540. Ansel Adams. One-of-a-kind collection of correspondence between Ansel Adams and Victor Hasselblad, two of the most important figures in the creative and technical progress of photography in the mid-20th century, comprised of nearly forty letters dated from 1954 through 1982, including: thirteen TLSs from Adams to Hasselblad, all signed “Ansel Adams” or “Ansel”; twelve of Hasselblad’s retained carbon copies of his letters to Adams, signed “VH”; eleven TLSs from Adams to Hasselblad executive Osten Wejerfelt; and an assortment of unsigned copies and carbon copies. Adams’s first letter to Hasselblad is dated December 29, 1954, and references the publication of his 1954 book The Pageant of History in Northern California produced in collaboration with photography critic Nancy Newhall. In part: “I know you will be interested in the contents of this book. Especially so because 8 were made with the Hasselblad camera. The photodata will describe which ones were made with the Hasselblad.” Hasselblad’s response, dated about a month later, thanks Adams for the book and informs him about their “new Wide Angle Camera.” This initiates a years-long conversation about photographic equipment and technical topics, with Adams offering many insightful suggestions to the camera manufacturer. In February 1955, Adams writes, in part: “I think it is time for a review of the Adams-Hasselblad situation; you have been most kind in providing me with equipment, and I have not sent you adequate numbers of prints, etc., in return. I have, of course, continued to ‘boost’ the camera—and I think quite a number of sales can be contributed directly to my efforts—but I still feel I should contribute more. I am not a commercial photographer in the accepted sense of the term and my income is scaled more to that of the artist than to that of the professional business man in photography. I have naturally restrained myself in the purchase of expensive equipment…it is my desire to make recompense therefor either in terms of cash, or in terms of useful photography…I am still tremendously enthused over Hasselblad!” A week later, Adams writes again in response to having tried the camera Hasselblad suggested: “The Superwide Hasselblad is indeed a masterpiece! I hope to put it to some creative use very soon; I got an interesting picture for LIFE magazine with an author sitting at the end of a table with many of his books spread out before him—the nearest book was about two feet from the lens, and the effect is remarkable!”
In the fall, Adams sends Hasselblad a “rush note from Yosemite” to say that he will soon be in Massachusetts for a lecture and hopes to meet Hasselblad during his scheduled trip from Sweden to America. In 1956, Adams sends a detailed letter exclaiming his satisfaction with the quality of Hasselblad’s products and offers suggestions for “very important elements” he recognizes as lacking—a “tilt-front assembly… to: A. achieve depth of field…B. permit some ‘correction’ in architectural photography…C. ‘manage’ some problems in portraiture,” a “mirror or prism to permit full-field focusing and viewing at eye-level,” and “an efficient SQUARE lens hood.” In one of the more interesting letters from Hasselblad to Adams, dated December 20, 1968, in part: “I am crossing my fingers for the astronauts and their flight tomorrow the 21st where we have two Hasselblad electrical cameras on board and I hope that everything will work just fine.” Four of Adams’s TLSs to Osten Wejerfelt are on cards or postcards featuring images of his work, including one from June 27, 1979, in part: “I returned day before yesterday from Yosemite where I conducted my annual Workshops…I am pleased to report a considerable number of Hasselblads were in use!…The new book, Yosemite and the Range of Light is finished and is being bound for release in September. My exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, will open during the first week of September.” These letters date to the late 1970s and have general photographic content, including discussions of Hasselblad equipment, his own work, and publications in books and magazines. Four of Wejerfelt’s unsigned retained carbon copies are included, as are a few photocopies of other letters by Adams. In overall fine condition. While Adams primarily used large-format view cameras during the early part of his photographic career, he favored the medium format Hasselblad for his later work. His favorite image produced with the camera was ‘Moon and Half Dome,’ which he took at Yosemite in 1960 and is featured on two of the cards he sent to Wejerfelt. Both Adams and Hasselblad were premiere innovators in the realm of photography—it was Adams that elevated the craft to the level of fine art, and it was Hasselblad that developed a camera presenting an ideal compromise between portability and quality. They are easily two of the most recognizable names in the history of photography, and this comprehensive archive of their correspondence is of the utmost artistic and historical interest. Starting Bid $500
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541. Mathew Brady. Docketing notation in Brady’s hand, “E. L. Cook, May 18, 1865,” on the reverse of the last page of an ALS to Brady from Cook, three pages, 5 x 8, May 18, 1865. Elijah L. Cook was the nephew of photographer and important photographic gallery owner Charles D. Fredricks. Cook writes, in part: “Mr. Fredricks will be home on the 23rd and I hope you will do all you can before that time as he has written me often about that matter and I have done the best I could to make matters easy for you. The whole amt. you have paid so far is on a/c $200.00, interest 30.00: $230.00. The interest for 3 months is $35. His partner tried hard to prevent his loaning the money and it was only owing to my urgent request that he did loan it so that I feel as sorry as you do about the matter…Please write me at once and at least try and pay up the interest due. You know that I will do all I can to make things easy with my uncle for you.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds with a couple small repaired edge separations, and a stain to lower corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
“It is so painful for me to see my name in print in a newspaper” 542. Mary Cassatt.
Wonderful ALS in French, one page both sides, 4.75 x 6.5, Villa Angeletto letterhead, December 28, 1913. Letter to her biographer, Achille Segard, in full (translated): “Thank you a thousand times for your good wishes and do accept mine for you, Madame Segard, and your children for 1914. I have gotten letters that tell me your book is written in a charming style. I have not yet received the newspaper articles you have mentioned. It is so painful for me to see my name in print in a newspaper, but I do hope the book will be successful after all the trouble you had to do it. We have had brilliant weather here, with all the sun that was absent during the summer. Once more, all my wishes for health and happiness for all.” In fine condition. Segard had just recently published his monograph Mary Cassatt: Peintre des Enfants et des Meres, which contained a biography of the artist, a list of public and private collections in which her work was held, and an extensive bibliography. An interesting letter revealing her discomfort with media attention, despite her long-secured place in the upper echelon of French artists. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
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544. Charles Fazzino. Extraordinary limited edition 3D artwork by artist Charles Fazzino, 14.75 x 24, numbered 63/100, entitled ‘For the Love of Lucy,’ detailed collage commemorating the 50th anniversary of the I Love Lucy show, with various text and image cutouts representing notable moments of the program. Signed in the bottom right border in white ink by the artist. Expertly matted and framed with an additional 3D image honoring the show’s 50th anniversary to an overall size of 25 x 39. In fine condition. Oversized. Starting Bid $200
The important expressionist congratulates his “Dear Blue Brother” 545. Lyonel Feininger. 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. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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Supremely desirable handwritten letter to one of his biggest supporters
546. Paul Gauguin. ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 5 x 7, no date Letter to Emile Schuffenecker, thanking him for arranging for Gauguin to travel to Paris by train In very good condition, with light foxing, toning, and a few small areas of repaired paper loss to edges A painter, art teacher, and collector—most notably one of Van Gogh’s earliest collectors—Schuffenecker was one of Gauguin’s closest friends, and an outspoken supporter of his artistic career He was also responsible for proposing the important 1889 exhibition at the Volpini Gallery, which became a key moment in Gauguin’s career, expanding his influence on young painters. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000
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Spain’s innovative cubist offers drawings to his dealer 548. Juan Gris. Spanish painter and sculptor (1887–1927) associated with Cubism. Rare ALS in French, signed “J. G.,” one page, 5.25 x 4.25, no date but marked received May 14, 1918 (with the stamp typical of the correspondence addressed to and filed by Pierre Rosenberg, the famous dealer of Picasso, Braque, and Gris). Letter proposing a new choice of drawings (translated): “The three pencil drawings that accompany the paintings are not included in the invoice while we wait for more to come so that you can make a broader choice.” In fine condition, with uniform toning and two rough edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
The great expressionist to his favorite critic
549. Alexej von Jawlensky. Russian expressionist painter
(1864–1941) active in Germany as a member of the New Munich Artist’s Association and Der Blaue Reiter. Two untranslated ALSs in German: one signed “Alexej,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 9, September 2, 1930; and the second signed “A. Jawlensky,” one page on a 5.75 x 4 postcard, September 26, 1935. Postcard is also addressed on the reverse in his own hand, incorporating “A. Jawlensky” into the return address. Both are to art historian Mela Escherich, writing from his stay at a health spa. In overall fine condition. Beginning in 1929, Jawlensky suffered from progressively crippling arthritis—likely why he writes from a health spa in these letters—which necessitated a reduced scale and finally forced a cessation in his painting in 1937. A choice pairing of letters by this scarce and important artist. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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551. Steve Kaufman and Muhammad Ali.
550. Frida Kahlo. Hand-addressed mailing envelope panel, 9.5 x
4.25, addressed by Kahlo in pencil, “Bernardo Chavez, Venustiano Carranza #35, alto.” In very good condition, with a fold to the left side, rough edges, and dampstaining to upper right corner. Autographic material from Kahlo is exceedingly rare and this address panel presents a large, very bold example. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Brilliant original artwork by artist Steve Kaufman, mixed media on canvas, 50 x 45, from the 1995 Olympic Series, entitled ‘The Greatest,’ depicting a ‘pop art’ collage of Cassius Clay during his gold medal-winning run at the 1960 Olympics in Rome, signed in gold paint, “Muhammad Ali aka Cassius Clay.” Also initialed on the reverse by the artist, “S. K.,” with the notation “13/50 AP.” Framed to an overall size of 53.25 x 48.5. In fine condition, with slight scattered creasing and a pair of chips to the paint. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Klein lashes out after being denied the “means to assert the power of the blue” 552. Yves Klein. TLS in French, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, Iris Clert letterhead, April 29, 1958. An open letter to the Prefect of the Seine, in full (translated): “An unjust decision, from your authority, banned the blue illumination of the obelisk in the Place de la Concorde. This gesture is not justified since you have previously given your consent and Technical Services of the EDF had carried out the preliminary tests in my presence last Wednesday. This is for you without doubt an unimportant administrative act. But for me this event was of a very different meaning. The culmination of a series of efforts and research without rest for five years, seeking to prove the immense possibilities of color and its emotional resonance on human sensitivity. It has a place in the event calendar I am now organizing in the Galerie Iris Clert, Rive Gauche. There was no intention to disturb the public order, but the willingness to affirm before all my deepest spiritual conviction. By depriving me, through an abuse of power without cause, means to assert the power of the blue, you have dispossessed Paris a rare sight that would have contributed to the prestige of our capital. During technical tests, I had the great joy of finally capturing my vision of Blue Obelisk: I am personally satisfied. I regret this prohibition for others, all potential viewers of this unforgettable moment.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, light creases, and trivial chipping to edges. To accompany the opening of his exhibition Le Vide [The Void], at the Galerie Iris Clert on April 28, 1958—the day before he wrote this letter—Klein had painstakingly organized for the obelisk in the Place de la Concorde to be illuminated in his now-famous color, ‘International Klein Blue.’ While the pedestal was to remain in darkness, the soaring obelisk would appear to hover over the city as if a magical, ancient symbol. Despite the successful tests and prior approval, the prefect of police withdrew permission at the last moment, infuriating the passionate artist, who considered his project to be a gift to the city, “a rare sight that would have contributed to the prestige of our capital.” The project was eventually realized posthumously in 1983. This is a truly amazing piece concerning one of Klein’s dearest projects and represents an important moment in the history of modern art. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500 138 | June 17, 2015 | ART, ARCHITECTURE, AND DESIGN
Boldly penned by Vienna’s famed ‘golden’ painter 553. Gustav Klimt. ALS in German, one page, 5.25 x 7, no date. Untranslated letter to well-known playwright and journalist Hermann Bahr, thanking him for sending an article. In fine condition. Beginning his career as an art critic, Hermann Bahr was an outspoken proponent of modernizing the Austrian cultural scene. His friendship with Klimt centered on this common cause, and the two were leading figures in the 1897 Vienna Secession, for which Klimt served as the first president. Shunning the Academicism and conservatism of the Vienna Kunstlerhaus, and celebrating art free from social and political constraints, the Secession enjoyed great success until disbanding in 1905. A scarce letter connecting two major figures in the modern art world. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
554. Roy Lichtenstein. Exceptional matte-finish 6.5 x 9.25 portrait of Lich-
tenstein, affixed to its original 10 x 14 mount, signed on the mount in black ink. Blindstamped by Pach Bros. in the lower right. In very fine condition. Taken by Oscar White, president of the Pach Brothers corporation, this is Lichtenstein’s official photo for the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
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Fantastic Magritte study for a ‘lost’ painting
555. Rene Magritte. Extremely desirable fountain pen and pencil sketch accomplished by Magritte on an off-white 4 x 5 sketchbook page,
August 26, [1946], titled at the top in pencil, “Le coup de grace,” and signed in the lower border in pencil, “Magritte.” The sketch shows an interior scene with a large painting hanging on the wall. Mounted, matted, and framed to an overall size of 7.5 x 9. In fine condition, with uniform toning. The present sketch was part of a set drawn by Magritte in the summer of 1946 and given to Suzi Gablik in order to support her while writing a monograph on Magritte and the concept of ‘art in process ’ It is a study done in preparation for a painting entitled ‘Le coup de grace,’ which was part of a selection for a canceled book project in 1950 According to British art critic David Sylvester, the ‘work has left no further trace, and we cannot be sure whether it was an oil or a gouache, or if it was subsequently retitled ’ Nevertheless, this sketch is a representation of one of the Magritte’s recurring themes—the ‘painting within a painting’—best exemplified in his 1930s works known as ‘The Human Condition.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000
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Beautiful notecard print by the famed Spanish painter
557. Joan Miro.
556. Peter Max. Vibrant color limited edition 9.75 x 10 lithograph
of a symmetrical geometric design, numbered 79/300, signed in the lower border in pencil, “Peter Max.” Attractively double-matted and framed to an overall size of 17 x 17.5. In fine condition. An appealing example of his earlier work. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Fantastic card featuring a colorful print of one of Miro’s artworks, measuring 5.5 x 4.25, signed on the front in pencil, “Miro,” with an untranslated note in French penned inside by Miro. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
Monet reaches out to Jules Cheret for Manet’s Olympia 558. Claude Monet. Outstanding ALS in French, one page, 4.5 x 7, February
6, 1890. Letter written from his home at Giverny par Vernon, where he painted his famous ‘Water Lilies’ series, to artist Jules Cheret, in full (translated): “Thank you for sending your contribution (100 francs) for the subscription to buy the Olympia by Manet.” In fine condition. Edouard Manet’s painting Olympia, an arrestingly bold nude of a reclining prostitute, immediately sparked controversy upon its unveiling at the 1865 Paris Salon. Later recognized as one of the artist’s true masterpieces, Monet spearheaded a public campaign to raise money for the French government to purchase the painting. These letters are highly coveted and difficult to find, with this one holding the additional appeal of its recipient: celebrated Belle Epoque painter and lithographer Jules Cheret. A fantastic piece which has been in private hands since the 1930s, returning to the market for the first time in over ninety years. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
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559. Georgia O’Keeffe.
Glossy 6 x 9.25 photo of O’Keeffe’s 1932 painting entitled ‘Bleeding Heart,’ signed on the reverse in black ballpoint, “ S o l d — N o v. 20—67—Georgia O’Keeffe,” and in blue ink by her sister, “Anita Young.” Nicely double-matted and framed with a copy of the front of the signed photo to an overall size of 14 x 20, with a window in the backing for viewing the true photograph. In fine condition. The signatures of O’Keeffe and her sister represent a form of record keeping for sales of her artwork. Anita was married to railroad industrialist Robert R. Young and had a home in Palm Beach where she kept many of her sister’s works. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
560. Pablo Picasso. Large felt tip signature, “Picasso,”
on an off-white 5.75 x 4 card, embellished by the artist with a thick wavy border. The card also bears several red ballpoint collector’s notations. Nicely matted with a portrait of Picasso to an overall size of 11.75 x 16.5. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
“Color is tragic” 561. Man Ray. Influential American-born artist
(1890–1976) who carved out an important niche in the history of modern art with his pioneering Dadaist works and his distinctive photographs. Unsigned autograph manuscript in pencil, one page both sides, 5 x 8, no date. Man Ray muses philosophically on the relationship between humans and art. In full: “It is the nature of human esthetics to associate bright colors with gaiety, optimism, and all that is pleasant in life. In nature itself, these bright colors also exist but do not necessarily express the same idea as for men. The wings of a butterfly, the plumage of a bird may attract a mate, and at the same time an enemy. Prolific nature is not consistent in its details, however rigorous her general laws may be. She can afford contradictions, inconsistencies, and wastefulness. But her goal is never estheticism. (Color is tragic) This tremendous effort with such miserable results, almost no effort, then an easy masterpiece. An age in which size & weight dominate never heard of anyone being criticized for dying (I have been furious at some of my friends for dying). These imitators wormed their way in to the empty spaces disdained by the pioneer. Convince anyone, you’ll never get anywhere,—decide anything with logic.” In fine condition, with scattered soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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“I hope I’ll make better sales,” writes Pissarro, “but I do not dare to expect much as the buyers have been so reticent” 562. Camille Pissarro. ALS in
French, signed “C. Pissarro,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 8.5, pencil date notation of February 19, 1888. Letter to his wife Julie, in full (translated): “Yesterday at your aunt’s home I read your letters where you say Paulo is still ill, with glands on his neck. I am really sorry that you didn’t write earlier describing these symptoms in more detail, I would have seen Dr. Leon. Anyway, I have written him immediately and asked him to send you the medicine. Don’t you think his glands come mostly from his skin disease? You will get a letter from the doctor. If you need any more medicine, please let me know. The aunt has received the package and Georges ate so many rillettes that he won’t have any for some time. I told the aunt to eat some and keep the rest. Lucien is out of work although Van Gogh is trying to get a newspaper belonging to Goupil to order him some illustrations, but this is quite doubtful. As for Georges, he is making some progress but his boss is unbearable and imposes a heavy burden on him. He is sometimes totally exhausted and it had been agreed that he would only deliver letters. I have not complained yet but I will, eventually. Do write to tell me if I shall give 100 francs to Amelie or to the aunt. I hope I’ll make better sales these days, but I do not dare to expect much as the buyers have been so reticent. All compliments from all the family, and Lucien and Georges. Lucien has made a really good drawing and he will submit it to the Courrier Francais. I have given you in my letters all the news about him that you have requested in your letters: he’s been working hard but is also doing other things. See you soon, do write to tell me when you receive the 300 francs, half of the sum that I have received from Van Gogh.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, trivial foxing, and one rough edge. While his reputation is understandably overshadowed by his brother Vincent’s career, art dealer Theo van Gogh made major contributions to the art world through his position with the famed Goupil & Cie, especially in expanding the audience for Impressionism. While Pissarro’s works proved difficult to sell, van Gogh continued to push them, showing a few of his latest works in the fall of 1888 and arranging an entire exhibition of his work two years later. Also of special interest in this letter are the references to Pissarro’s sons’ artwork; a masterful painter and printmaker, Lucien enjoyed a successful career spanning nearly six decades, while Georges made his mark on the decorative arts world, earning great respect for his textiles, furniture, and glassware. A fantastic letter rife with both personal and artist associations. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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“I would like to finish the backgrounds of the paintings as soon as possible” 564. Pierre-Auguste Renoir. ALS in French, signed “Renoir,” one page, 4.5 x 6, September 20, 1904. Letter to his friend, art collector Maurice Gaugnat, in full (translated): “I have returned to Paris and I would like to finish the backgrounds of the paintings as soon as possible. I hope to see you one of these days.” In fine condition. A crisply-penned letter with desirable art-related content. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
Premonitions of revolution in the Russian’s allegorical ‘What Freedom!’
565. Ilya Repin. Russian
painter (1844–1930) of the Peredvizhniki artistic school, known for his realistic, psychologically intense works. Desirable postcard depicting Repin’s painting entitled ‘What Freedom!,’ 5.5 x 3.5, signed and inscribed on the front in Cyrillic, adding the date of 1907. Addressed on the reverse in another hand and sent to a woman in Rio de Janeiro. In fine condition, with light foxing and moderate contrast to the inscription against the dark image. Painted in 1903 before the Russian Revolution, Repin’s painting portrays two enthusiastic students holding hands as they rise above the ocean, greeting the unlimited expanse ahead with the stroke of a hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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566. Auguste Rodin. LS in French, signed “Aug Rodin,” one page, 5 x 7.75, no date but postmarked Paris, May 23, 1915. Letter to Gustave Geffroy, the director of the Manufacture Nationale des Gobelins, in full (translated): “Do you want to support the sale of the sculpture of Lagare to the commission of the State? This sculpture seems to me to be an effort that could be encouraged. He would like to have your appreciation of his work and asks you to receive him.” Matted to an overall size of 12 x 14.75, with a window on the reverse for viewing the original mailing envelope, addressed in Rodin’s hand. In fine condition, with trivial soiling and creasing. Born in 1870, sculptor Eugene Lagare was considered one of Rodin’s most promising pupils, exhibiting several well-received bronze and plaster pieces at the turn of the century, most notably at the Salon of 1906. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
“Your tender sympathy for this old artist” 567. Auguste Rodin.
ALS in French, signed “Aug. Rodin,” one page both sides, 5 x 3.25, Chateau de Montrozier letterhead, September 29, 1898. Interesting letter to Emilia Cimino mentioning the visit of Sir Arthur and Lady Hayther, who seemed delighted with his work, and thanking her for all her efforts on his behalf, as well as her “tender sympathy for this old artist.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Rodin’s hand. One of the numerous women in Rodin’s entourage, Cimino was one of his most outspoken artistic acquaintances. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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569. Georges Rouault. French Fau-
568. Felicien Rops. Belgian artist (1833–1898) known primarily
as a printmaker in etching and aquatint. Untranslated ALS in French, signed “F. R.,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 6.75, no date. In fine condition, with mild scattered foxing. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
vist and Expressionist painter, and printmaker in lithography and etching (1871–1958). ALS in French, signed “G. Rouault,” one page, 8.25 x 7, no date. Letter to a woman, in full (translated): “Would you like Thursday— or better this current Wednesday the 18th? I have some exact information to ask of you not for this year—for Auvergne—because you know these districts best. Until Wednesday—and thank you for your nice letter.” In very good to fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds (a partial separation to right edge), a block of uniform toning, and some spots of discoloration and toning. Accompanied by an unsigned photo of the artist. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
“Thank you for your letter with the offer to illustrate the book by Tolkien ‘Lord of the Rings’” 570. Ernest Shepard. ALS signed “Ernest H. Shepard,” one page, 5.25 x 7, personal letterhead, January 19, 1970. Letter to Mr. Haack, in full: “Thank you for your letter with the offer to illustrate the book by Tolkien ‘Lord of the Rings.’ I have never read this book, but I fear that I am unable to tackle the job. As you have noted I was go on Dec 10th and I thank you for your good wishes. At my age I feel I have the right to retire in favour of a younger artist. I can recommend one with experience in illustrating who also works for ‘Punch.’ i.e. Norman Mansbridge, is an excellent draughtsman with a keen sense of humour and a good sense of caricature. Should you think of writing to him, his address: Oak Cottage, Bardfield End Green, Thaxted, Essex, England.” In fine condition, with a trivial rusty paperclip impression to top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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“Since I could hold a pencil I have always drawn pictures”
571. Ernest Shepard. ALS signed “Ernest H. Shepard,” three pages on two sheets, 6.25 x 7, personal letterhead, September 6, 1967. Letter to Evelyn Byrne, in part: “When I was 12 years old my Father read Dickens to us—my sister, brother and myself—I was the youngest. We had David Copperfield, Martin Chuzzlewhit, Dombey & Son, The Old Curiosity Shop and, of course, Pickwick Papers. I think half of my enjoyment of these books came from my father’s reading—Having had experience as an actor he not only read beautifully but also dramatized the parts. For my own reading I had several of Henty’s books and I read R.L. Stevenson when I was 16 to 17. A book that was a great standby was called ‘The World of Adventure’ published by Cassells…Every story was true and well illustrated—Shipwrecks and Fires, Adventures in the Alps, avalanches, polar expeditions, Wild West with Buffalo Bill, battles in India and Zulu land, ballooning, Inventions, Mine Explosions—For lighter reading I had ‘Alice in Wonderland’ of which I have never tired, and Randolph Caldecott’s illustrated rhymes—at the age of 87, I still enjoy these. Since I could hold a pencil I have always drawn pictures mostly of people and was encouraged by both my parents to do so…I still work many hours a day and enjoy it.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Shepard’s hand. Byrne ran a program at New York City’s Elizabeth Barrett Browning Junior High School where she asked major literary and artistic figures for recollections of what books inspired them; some responses were published in the 1971 book Attacks of Taste. Fine content from the influential children’s illustrator about the books that inspired him as a young boy. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
572. Paul Signac. French neo-impressionist painter (1863–1935)
who, working with Georges Seurat, helped develop the Pointillist style. ALS in French, one page both sides, 8.25 x 5.25, Societe des Artistes Independants letterhead, April 7, 1932. In part (translated): “I am about to lose one of my children; in these circumstances, I find it quite impossible to execute the work you ask of me. I’ll be grateful to you not to insist.” In fine condition. Signac was among the founders of the Societe des Artistes Independants in 1884, an organization dedicated to holding large independent art exhibitions in Paris. The format departed from the traditional Salon in that it lacked awards and a selection jury, allowing artists to present their work to the public with complete artistic freedom. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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“My book on Yvette is just published” 573. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. ALS in French,
signed “T-Lautrec,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, no date [but August 1894]. Letter to the celebrated Belgian impressionist Theo van Rysselberghe, in full (translated): “I am here on a holiday in a rather crowded place. My friend who owned the secluded spot is away, so I plan to go to Spain as soon as possible. I would be grateful if you could give me Dario’s address so that I can get around with him. My book on Yvette is just published. We will sell it initially to subscribers for 50 francs before the end of the year and from January 1st it will cost 100 francs. Collectors beware! Have you finished your lithograph for L’Estampe? My friendly thoughts to Olin and Madame van Rysselberghe.” A rusty paperclip mark to the first page and some trivial brushing to ink, otherwise fine condition. Toulouse-Lautrec and van Rysselberghe met in the summer of 1887 and became instant friends, each fascinated with the other’s artistic work. Through van Rysselberghe, Toulouse-Lautrec was also introduced to Dario de Regoyos, one of Spain’s leading modern painters and a cofounder of Les XX. Beyond the notable recipient and reference to this well-known artist, the discussion of his “book on Yvette” is exceptional. Actress and cabaret singer Yvette Guilbert was one of his favorite subjects, and he dedicated his second album of sketches to her; his images of her remain some of his most popular to this day. This fantastic letter, addressing his publication plans and rife with artistic associations, is one of the finest we have offered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
574. Henry van de Velde.
Belgian painter, architect, and interior designer (1863–1957) considered one of the founders of Art Nouveau in Belgium. Untranslated ALS in French, one page, 6.5 x 8, no date. A strip of tape along the left edge, otherwise fine condition. A seemingly unrelated letter in another hand is affixed to the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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575. Andy Warhol. Pensive glossy 8 x 10 promotional half-length photo of Warhol, boldly signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some light creasing, and some light rubbing to the end of the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
From the foremost American architect to his critic 576. Frank L l o y d Wright. Col-
lection of material sent to New Yorker architecture critic Lewis Mumford, including three typed manuscripts signed by Wright, two ALSs from his wife Olgivanna, four Taliesin SquarePaper mailers, a hand-colored invitation for Frank and Olgivanna’s wedding, two unsigned telegrams from Wright, and some additional ephemera. The typed manuscripts include: a six-page article entitled ‘Wright and Europe’ by Giancarlo de Carlo, signed and inscribed at the top in blue ballpoint, “Lewis—This had to be said by Europe—no body home to tell the truth—? Frank”; a nine-page article by Wright entitled ‘In the Cause of Architecture: The International Style,’ signed and inscribed at the top in blue ballpoint, “To Lewis—F.LL.W”; and an eleven-page typescript entitled ‘Taliesin Square Paper 16,’ signed and inscribed at the top in blue ballpoint, “To Lewis, F.LL.W.” An additional assortment of four 4 x 6 pages of messy pencil sketches is of special interest, as a cover sheet annotated in Mumford’s hand describes them as sketches by Wright from 1952. Another item included is an envelope addressed to Mumford, notated in Mumford’s hand, “F.L.W. in wartime?, spectacle for posterity, LM, 19 Jan 45.” In overall fine condition. Wright and Mumford had a wellknown embattled relationship—sometimes friends, sometimes enemies—embodied in this interesting collection of American architectural history. Starting Bid $200
577. Frank Lloyd Wright. Desirable softcover booklet entitled ‘The Sovereignty of the Individual in the Cause of Architecture,’ 19 pages, 9.5 x 11.75, printed in 1951, signed and inscribed on the front cover in pencil, “To Robert Jordan—A. A., From F. LL. W.” In very good condition, with rubbing and soiling to covers and an abrasion to the right side. Originally written as a preface to his Wasmuth Portfolio in 1910, this essay was reprinted in 1951 and issued as an introduction to an exhibition of Wright’s work at the Palazzo Stozzi. The recipient, Robert Furneaux Jordan, was a lecturer at the Architectural Association School in Britain, where Wright was a guest in 1950. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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578. Artists
579. Artists
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580. Ansel Adams
581. Pierre Bonnard
584. Pierre C. Cartier
585. Marc Chagall
587. Thomas Danforth
588. Christian Dior
Starting Bid $200
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582. Gutzon Borglum Starting Bid $200
583. Georges Braque Starting Bid $200
586. Salvador Dali Starting Bid $200
589. Christian Dior Starting Bid $200
590. Jean Dubuffet Starting Bid $200
591. James Ensor
592. Jacques Lipchitz
593. Jonathan Meese
594. Grandma Moses
595. Alphonse Mucha
596. Felix Nadar
597. Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr
598. Rembrandt Peale
600. Augustus Saint-Gaudens
601. John Singer Sargent
604. Stanford White
605. Andrew Wyeth
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599. Hiram Powers Starting Bid $200
602. Horace Vernet Starting Bid $200
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603. Edouard Vuillard Starting Bid $200
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comic art & animation 606. Milton Caniff. Classic ink and watercolor sketch of Steve Canyon drawn by Caniff on an off-white 11 x 14 sheet, boldly signed and inscribed in black ink, “Steve Canyon for a friend of Mac Kriendler and the Hamptons Hospital and Medical Center, Best wishes, Milton Caniff, 25 May 1974.” In fine condition, with toning to edges. 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. Starting Bid $200 607. Jim Davis. Two items: a TLS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, Garfield letterhead, July 1989, in part: “I’m delighted you enjoy Garfield and continue to follow the strip. Your support of my fat friend has kept him well-supplied with lasagna and has allowed him to remain one of the most popular comic strip characters in print and on television”; and a felt tip signature, “Thanks! Jim Davis,” on a white 11 x 8.5 cardstock sheet featuring an image of Garfield. In overall fine condition, with slight haloing to the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
608. Cartoonists. Nice assemblage of four sketches by
famous cartoonists on a single off-white 5 x 8 sheet, including signed felt tip sketches of Snoopy by Charles Schulz, Woody Woodpecker by Walter Lantz, Zippy by Bill Griffith, and a pencil sketch of Bugs Bunny by Friz Freleng. In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
1950 payment to trendy Palm Springs architect William Cody 609. Walt Disney.
Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out by Disney’s secretary Dolores Voght and signed by Disney, “Walter E. Disney,” payable to William F. Cody for $500, June 20, 1950. Ink notation in the memo field reads, “An account—Architecture office.” In fine condition, with a central vertical fold and expected bank stamps and cancellation holes (affecting the first two letters of the signature). A friend of Disney and other media moguls, William F. Cody was an influential desert modern architect who found success designing country clubs, hotels, and church projects during California’s influx of affluent residents throughout the 1940s and 1950s. Disney himself owned a Cody-designed home in Smoke Tree Ranch, which he later sold to finance his greatest vision, Disneyland. Pre-certified Phil Sears. Starting Bid $500
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Early portrait of the great imagineer
610. Walt Disney. Fantastic vintage glossy 8 x 10 double-weight photo of Disney, his arms folded in front of him, staring pensively off camera, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Andrew Broom, with best wishes, Walt Disney.� In fine condition, with a few unobtrusive surface marks and creases, a light horizontal bend passing through bottom of facial area, and a paperclip impression to top edge. Pre-certified Phil Sears. Starting Bid $500
611. Roy O. Disney. Uncommon color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Disney cofounder at his desk, signed in gold ink. In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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Original Lantz painting of Woody
612. Walter Lantz. Incredible original painting by Walter Lantz,
oil painting on canvas, 10.5 x 13.5, depicting Woody Woodpecker in a birch tree forest. Painting is signed in black paint in the lower left, “Walter Lantz.” Reverse of the canvas also bears an affixed ‘Walter Lantz Happy Art’ label and a Lantz copyright stamp. Ornately matted and framed to an overall size of 18 x 21. In fine condition. A phenomenal close-up painting of Lantz’s most famous character. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
613. Walter Lantz. Huge limited edition hand-painted animation
cel entitled ‘Screwballs,’ numbered 44/200, 39 x 12, featuring Woody Woodpecker and 19 other Walter Lantz characters engaged in a game of baseball, signed in black felt tip by Lantz and presented against a pre-printed color background. A central vertical fold to cel and background, as well as some light rippling and curling to both, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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614. Stan Lee. Color glossy 15
x 20 close-up photo of the Silver Surfer, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition, with a Stan Lee authenticity label affixed to the lower right corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
615. Charles Schulz. Desirable ballpoint sketch of Snoopy running in the air, drawn by Schulz on the reverse of the trimmed 3.5 x 6 front cover of the paperback book You’re the Greatest, Charlie Brown, signed below in ballpoint, “Schulz.” Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/ DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with moderate toning. Starting Bid $200
616. Charles Schulz. Signed book: Security Is a Thumb and a
Blanket. First edition. California: Determined Productions, 1963. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 5.75, 72 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in black ballpoint, “For Marie Belden with every best wish—Charles M. Schulz,” who adds a delightful sketch of Snoopy. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/VG-. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
620. Myron Waldman. Limited edition
617. Charles Schulz.
Large original signed felt tip sketch of Snoopy sitting in grass, drawn by Schulz on a white 9 x 12 sheet of cardstock, signed in blue felt tip, “Schulz.” In fine condition. A boldy realized and uninscribed example of Charlie Brown’s beloved dog. Consignor notes that the sketch was obtained in person at Schulz’s Redwood Empire Ice Arena in Santa Rosa. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
hand-painted animation cel entitled ‘Popeye the Sailor Meets Sinbad the Sailor,’ numbered 91/125, 18 x 13.75, depicting a violent seashore scene. Signed in black ink by Waldman and set against a pre-printed background. Cel bears a 1997 King Features limited edition gold stamp. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
621. Myron Waldman. Terrific graph-
ite and colored pencil sketch of Popeye pitching with a trusty can of spinach by his side, accomplished by Waldman on a 14 x 11 sheet of illustration paper and signed along the bottom in pencil. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
618. Charles Schulz. Color 14 x 11 lobby card for the 1972 Pea-
nuts film Snoopy, Come Home, prominently signed in blue felt tip, “Charles M. Schulz.” In fine condition. A desirable oversized format. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
619. Myron Waldman. Limited edition
hand-painted animation cel entitled ‘Photo Op,’ numbered AP 19/50, 13.75 x 11.75, showing Popeye and family posing for a picture taken by Koko the Clown. Signed in black ink by Waldman and set against a preprinted background. Cel bears a 2000 King Features limited edition gold stamp. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
622. Chic Young. Two TLSs signed “Chic,” each one page, 5.25 x 8.25, personal letterhead, dated 1945 and 1948. Both are to Dick Hyman, who worked for King Features Syndicate and Cowles magazine. The first, signed in blue pencil, in part: “Have been batting my brains out last few weeks trying to get ahead far enough to take the family to Florida for a few months,” with a handwritten postscript, “Hope you like things at Coroles.” The second, signed in ballpoint, in part: “I’m afraid the ‘push push-click click’ is too well associated with the Schick razor for me to use. The newspapers kick like the dickens when we slip in something like that.” Toning and some dampstaining to the second letter, otherwise overall fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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literature
An impassioned religious tract
623. Jules Amedee Barbey d’Aurevilly. French author (1808– 1889) known for his mysteries that explored hidden motivations and hinted at evil Beautiful autograph manuscript in French, signed “J. Barbey d’Aurevilly,” three pages on two 8 x 12 25 sheets plus an 8 x 3 slip, no date but circa 1873 A dissertation entitled “The Pilgrimages,” on the return of piety in France and the rise of pilgrimages in the nineteenth century, through which we see the vivid religious convictions of the author himself In part (translated): “Who said that religious issues were more questions and that the modern spirit, so superior to the spirit of the Middle Ages had killed them and had thrown the ashes to the winds: ludibria ventis [the playthings of the winds]!…Everyone from the day that desperate Lamenais published his indifference in matters of religion until the hour of supreme misfortune which…France, this France, as she was Catholic France, had felt more than forty years, one of those heart droughts that mystics know and that nations which were also fervent know. Certainly it was not until the atheist Marrow, that old France Clovis. But atheism, the last word of all the ungodly philosophies, Atheism, with its secular instruction at compulsory hoped it would become. Books indeed, Atheism happened in reality the Commune for priests who were no longer men but cassocks (Remember the word of Rigaud: Cassocks stand up). The Commune was the triumph of Atheism, as Robespierre himself, with his foolish feast of the Supreme Being had said God, and after the Commune was not the skeptic Voltaire who led France that was able to stop atheism, which at least says something.” The piece is heavily edited with additions, deletions, emendations, and editorial marks throughout In very good condition, with repaired complete separations to horizontal folds, scattered soiling, and toning to edges Barbey d’Aurevilly was a liberal atheist as a young man, generally portraying religion as a meddlesome force in his writing However, he began attending church in the 1840s and converted to Catholicism in 1846. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500 156 | June 17, 2015 | LITERATURE
Boldly penned in the year of his magnum opus 624. Honore de Balzac. ALS in French, signed “de Balzac,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, December 1, 1846. Letter to “My dear Mr. Bouron,” in full (translated): “While absent, I am sending a kind lady to settle my small account, and enclosing with it a bill [payable to bearer] to provide for my needs; I am counting on your kindness to prevent bureaucracy waiting annoyance, she can sign all I would have to sign…as receipt and regularization.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and light overall creases. Accompanied by an export certificate from the French Ministry of Culture. The year 1846 marked the publication of Balzac’s last great work, La Cousine Bette, another installment of his prodigious La Comedie humaine. Plumbing the depths of vice and virtue, Cousin Bette is one of the 18th century’s realist masterpieces and has drawn comparisons to Shakespeare’s Othello and Tolstoy’s War and Peace. Rather uncommon, Balzac’s letters are of the utmost desirability. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
The ‘laureate of American lowlife’ signs his portrait 626. Charles Bukowski. Prolific poet, novelist,
625. Charles Bukowski. Signed and inscribed felt tip
sketch of a dog, bird, sun, and drunken self-portrait on a white 8.25 x 5.75 sheet, inscribed in a speech bubble above the caricature, “Hello, Luise,” and signed in the lower right, “Buk.” In fine condition, with a vertical fold passing through the center. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
and short story writer (1920–1994) known for his alcoholism, love of women, and vulgar style. Scarce glossy 7.5 x 9.5 photo of Bukowski holding his Underwood typewriter as he finishes off a joint, signed in black felt tip. Ornately double-matted and framed to an overall size of 17 x 20. In fine condition, with a light crease to the lower right corner. An incredible original portrait that captures the essence of Bukowski’s life and work. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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627. Truman Capote.
Sought-after signed book: In Cold Blood. Limited first edition, first printing, numbered 249/500. NY: Random House, 1965. Hardcover with slipcase, 6 x 8.5, 343 pages. Signed on the colophon in fountain pen. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG-/ None, with faint water damage to lower portion.Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
Remarks on the accuracy of his best-selling book
629. Raymond Chandler. Un-
common DS, one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, July 16, 1951. Agreement between Chandler and CBS in which the company exercises their right to “acquire radio and television rights in and to the title and name ‘Philip Marlowe’ and character known as ‘Philip Marlowe.’” Signed at the conclusion by Chandler and countersigned by a company representative, and also initialed in the right margin by both parties. In fine condition, with expected document wear. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
The rare observer of 19th-century Russia 630. Marquis de Custine. French
628. Samuel L. Clemens. ALS signed “S. L. Clemens,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.75 x 5.75, Villa di Quarto letterhead, no date but circa 1903–1904. Letter to Mr. Dibdine. In part: “I remember that there was a photographer on board the ship, but his show has passed away from my recollection. If my book says he used ‘photographic’ slides, I back it as being true; but if it does not make that specification the slides could have been the old-fashioned painted glass things.” Expertly archivally double-matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 19 x 12.5. In fine condition, with slight toning and a brush to a single word. Clemens lived at the Villa di Quarto in Italy in 1903 and 1904, returning to the United States after his wife passed away. The subject of this letter must have been his 1869 travelogue The Innocents Abroad, a humorous chronicle of his trip aboard a chartered vessel through Europe and the Holy Land with a group of American travelers in 1867. Early in the book he mentions a photographer aboard the ship who ‘brought out his transparent pictures and gave us a handsome magic lantern exhibition.’ The Innocents Abroad was Clemens’s best-selling work during his lifetime, and letters by authors commenting on their work are of the utmost desirability. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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aristocrat and travel writer (1790– 1857) known for the work entitled Empire of the Czar: A Journey Through Eternal Russia, a detailed account of Russian life and culture as observed during his 1839 trip through the country. ALS in Italian, signed “A. de Custine,” one page, 5.25 x 8.5, blindstamped ‘Bath’ letterhead, no date. Untranslated letter to a doctor urgently requesting help with his inflamed eye, a bothersome condition made worse because he is being forced to go to lunch with the minister of France and will not be back until nighttime. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and trivial chipping to edges. In his famed work, Custine describes a similar irritation to his eye that began while traveling from Saint Petersburg to Moscow and affected him for much of the rest of his journey. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Reflecting on his earliest works— “Sketches,” “Pickwick Papers,” and the famous “Oliver Twist” 631. Charles Dickens. Third-person ALS signed “Mr. Charles Dickens,” one page, 4.5 x 7, February 27, 1846. Letter concerning the chronology of his principal publications. In full: “Mr. Charles Dickens presents his compliments to Mr. Boutcher, and begs to say, in reply to his note, that the Sketches were written first—then the Pickwick Papers—then (and while the latter were yet unfinished, and in course of publication) the earlier portions of Oliver Twist, which were succeeded from time to time by the termination of that story.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds and toning along the top edge. Dickens’s earliest publication, Sketches by Boz, was first published in 1836. The Pickwick Papers—written under the pseudonym ‘Boz’—was serialized between April 1836 and November 1837, then published in book form shortly thereafter. Oliver Twist also ran as a serial in Bentley’s Miscellany over the course of the next two years, becoming one of his most well-known works. Fantastic content from early in the great writer’s career. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
633. T. S. Eliot. Uncommon vintage glossy 4 x 5.75 head-andshoulders photo of Eliot, boldly signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a faint paperclip impression to top edge. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
634. Ralph Waldo Emerson. Fantastic
632. Charles Dickens. ANS, one page, 4.25 x 2, no date. The conclusion of a longer note, in full: “a walking stick, that may be seen which opens is the Whitman.” Placed against a double-matted portrait of the writer and framed to an overall size of 8.5 x 12. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
AQS on an offwhite 5 x 3.5 album page, signed at the conclusion in crisp ink, “R. Waldo Emerson, 12 Nov’r 1870.” Emerson pens a thoughtful quote. In full: “O what is Heaven but the fellowship / of minds that each can stand against the world / By its own meek but incorruptible will?” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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Scarce portrait of the crime fiction pioneer 635. Arthur Conan Doyle. Vintage matte-finish
4 x 5.75 portrait of Conan Doyle in profile, by Elliot & Fry of New York, affixed to its original 8 x 11 photographer’s mount, signed on the mount in black ink, “With cordial remembrance, Arthur Conan Doyle, Ap. 13/13.” Also signed below the image in pencil, “Elliot & Fry.” In fine condition, with uniform toning. In 1913, Doyle would publish the second book in his ‘Professor Challenger’ series, The Poison Belt, and the oft-anthologized short story, ‘The Horror of the Heights.’ A rare, gorgeous portrait in exceptional condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
Faulkner’s contract for a controversial Bogart film 636. William Faulkner. DS, one page, 8.5 x 10.25, March 18, 1951. An agreement
between Faulkner and the Winchester Pictures Corporation in which he agrees to render services “as a writer in connection with the writing of the second draft screenplay for the motion picture now entitled ‘The Left Hand of God.’” Signed at the conclusion by Faulkner and countersigned by a company representative. In fine condition, with a block of mild overall toning. This film was to be an adaptation of William Edmund Barrett’s 1951 novel of the same name, a story about a former army pilot in China who escapes a warlord by masquerading as a priest. Faulkner was hired to work on the script at the request of his friend, director Howard Hawks. The script bounced from studio to studio and met several delays—in part due to objections by the Catholic Church—before they decided to sell the rights to the novel and Faulkner’s screenplay draft to 20th Century Fox. Faulkner was left uncredited when the film was finally produced in 1955, starring the great Humphrey Bogart and Gene Tierney. A decidedly uncommon and desirable piece related to Faulkner’s work as a screenwriter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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Beautiful limited edition of Love in the Time of Cholera
637. Robert Frost. ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 6.75, no date
but postmarked November 4, 1930, Amherst, Massachusetts. Letter to Martha Ellen Sachs, in full: “I should have answered you sooner. My difficulty is my inability to look far ahead. I am more or less tied at Amherst till the end of January. What should you say to some day in February, preferably a Wednesday, the earlier in the month the better? All my Thursdays are taken. If Wednesday is not good for you, you make some suggestion. The fee is two hundred. Thank you for your kind letter and forgive so much business in such short space. I had a pleasant word from Orton Lowe in today’s mail to remind me those days at Penn State. The thermometer was wrong but everything else was all right.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Frost’s hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
639. Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Signed book: Love in the Time of Cholera. First American edition, limited issue, numbered 140/350. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.5 x 9.5, 348 pages. Signed on the colophon in black felt tip. In fine condition. An exceedingly desirable edition of one of his most famous titles. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300
640. Alex Haley. Lengthy
638. Robert Frost. Signed book: North of Boston. Later printing. NY:
Henry Holt and Company, 1923. Hardcover, 6 x 9, 137 pages. Signed at two different times on the first free end page in fountain pen, “Robert Frost, South Shaftsbury, Vermont, 1924” and signed and inscribed much later, “To Virginia and John Flanagan, from Robert Frost, the very best always.” Autographic condition: very good, with irregular blocks of toning to the signed page. Book condition: VG-/None, in a VG+ custom-made quarter leather clamshell box. A desirable pairing of early and old autographs, with the first holding two especially fine associations—Frost lived in Shaftsbury and was named the ‘Poet Laureate of Vermont,’ and 1924 marked the year of his first Pulitzer Prize. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
autograph manuscript inside a 5.25 x 7.75 spiralbound notebook, 28 pages, no date but circa 1965, signed inside the front cover with his address, “Alex Haley, Post Office Box 110, Rome, New York, 13440, 315 337 7438.” Entitled “We Drove to Topeka” on the front cover, Haley pens many pages of autobiographical notes. The first page is headed “From Dad, night of 10–11 January 1965,” in part: “Haley owned plantation in Marion County, Alabama. Haleyville has grown up in plantation area…Jim Baugh was owner Haley’s overseer. Baugh sired Alec Haley by Viney (Haley)…Queen has two other sisters Judy, Fannie, and brother Charles. ‘Not full’ siblings. Very dark. What might have been light side in my grandfather. All set in them. ‘No way in the world to go back past Viney’…Dad went to Washington, Fort Worth, Kansas City, Toledo—for $70.35. ‘Circle Tour’ Greyhound…Dad knew the late author, a British Guinan (James), taught together in Arkansas. Gives idea of what we Negroes have done—others claim.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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642. Nathaniel Hawthorne. In-
fluential American author (1804– 1864) best known for such classic novels as The Scarlet Letter and The House of Seven Gables. Manuscript DS, signed “Nath’l Hawthorne, Surveyor,” on a off-white 6.75 x 3.25 lightly-lined slip removed from a larger document, January 14, 1848. A receipt for $450, mentioning the Collector of Customs and the firm of Adams and Richardson. In very good condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold through a single letter of the signature), mild soiling, a trimmed top edge, and some scattered toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
643. Ernest H e m i n g w a y.
641. Allen Ginsberg. Matte-finish 6.25 x 9.25 portrait of Ginsberg, affixed to its original 11 x 15 mount, signed on the mount in black ink, “Allen Ginsberg, 8/4/92, AH.” Blindstamped by Pach Bros. in the lower right. In fine condition, with trivial dings to edges. Taken by Oscar White, president of the Pach Brothers corporation, this is Ginsberg’s official photo for the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Hemingway, “Ernest W. Hemingway,” payable to Roberto Herrera for $700, December 20, 1955. Endorsed on the reverse by Herrera. Expected bank stamps, notations, and cancellation holes (stamps slightly affecting portions of the signature), otherwise fine condition. Herrera was Hemingway’s close friend, part-time secretary, and brother of his Cuban doctor; he frequently accompanied the writer on his exploits aboard the famous fishing boat named Pilar. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
644. Ernest Hemingway. Signed book: Men Without Women.
First Living Library edition, first printing. Cleveland: The World Publishing Company, 1946. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5 x 7.5, 164 pages. Signed and inscribed entirely in Hemingway’s hand on the first free end page in fountain pen, “To Helen Bamberger, with Christmas Greetings, from Charles Sweeny (and Ernest Hemingway).” Autographic condition: very fine. Book condition: VG+/VG-.
Hemingway first met Col. Charles Sweeny—a mercenary soldier who was said to have fought in seven wars for five different countries—in 1922 during the Greek-Turkish War. The two became fast, close, and lasting friends, and would often see each other in war zones, at the bicycle races in Paris, and on hunting expeditions and fishing trips. Later in life, they would sit and trade old war stories and compare their collections of battle scars. Hemingway wrote in a 1940 letter that Sweeny had ‘one of the most brilliant military brains I have ever known.’ A wonderful association between Hemingway’s life and work, as Men Without Women contained some of his most well-known short stories, including ‘Hills Like White Elephants’ and ‘The Killers.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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“The Tuna have left Vigo,” as “Pappa” boats along the Spanish coast: “They migrate like Kingfish—How big are your Tarpan now?” 645. Ernest Hemingway. ALS signed “Ernest,”
four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 7.5, Norddeutscher Lloyd letterhead, April 21, no year but circa late 1920s. Letter to Charles and Lorine Thompson in Key West. In part: “Outside the English Channel is acting like no-man’s land—Bumby and Pat are fine but Pauline’s still sick—The grippe is better though—We land at Boulogne tonight and if we have luck will get the 9 o’clock train to Paris—Spain was fine—The weather was warm and we had a fine afternoon in Vigo. The next morning we were at Coruna and then all the next day along the coast of Spain—Snow still on the tops of the mountains—went ashore at Gijon at night and wandered around the town—then pulled out across the Bay of Biscay and this morning in the English Channel with a northern blowing and a gray mist…Someone has written in pencil on the inside of our wardrobe—The Germans is a wonderful people but this boat is terrible!…Thanks so much for sending the guns—the Tuna have left Vigo they pulled out in January and won’t be back until August—They migrate like Kingfish—How big are your Tarpan now?—Does Waldo still hold the record? You’d need all your thin blood for how cold it is outside now. They took the temperature of the water just now—it was 7.5—in the gulf it was 20 centigrade—It takes a better man than Pappa to figure those into Fahrenheit—but 20 is HOT and 7.5 is DAMN COLD.” Uniform toning and light show-through from writing to opposing sides, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in his own hand and incorporating his full signature, “Ernest Hemingway” into the return address on the flap. Hemingway met Charles and Lorine Thompson shortly after moving to Key West in April of 1928. It was Charles who introduced Hemingway to the exciting world of big game sport fishing, and they soon formed an enduring friendship. Known in Key West as ‘The Mob,’ the group of Hemingway’s fishing pals also included his childhood friend Bill Smith, fellow writer John Dos Passos, boat captains Eddie and Burge Saunders, and painters Mike Strater and Waldo Peirce—almost certainly the “Waldo” mentioned in this letter. Writing on one of his favorite countries—his great novels The Sun Also Rises and For Whom the Bell Tolls are both set in Spain—and on one of his favorite pastimes, this scarce handwritten letter boasts ideal content on these forces of great influence in Hemingway’s life and work. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
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646. O. Henry. Short story writer born William Sydney Porter (1862–1910) known for his use of the surprise ending. Bold ink signature, “O. Henry, u no who,” on the reverse of an off-white 4.5 x 6.5 cardstock menu for the Westminster Hotel, June 16, 1905. Also signed by fellow writers Witter Bynner, Joseph C. Lincoln, Gilman Hall, and two others. In fine condition, with light soiling and creases to corners. An uncommon and desirable example of the author signing with his “O. Henry” pseudonym. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 647. O. Henry. Handwritten manuscript in pencil, unsigned, one page, 7.75 x 10, no date. A page of O. Henry’s draft for the Christmas story ‘Stickney and the Necktie,’ in part: “Annie & Willie’s prayer poem and the long lost son coming home on the stroke of twelve to the poorly thatched cottage with his arms full of talking dolls and popcorn balls and—zip! You hear the second mortgage of the cottage go flyin off it into the deep snow.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds with partial edge separations and heavy uniform toning. Accompanied by a copy of this portion of the story as published. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
“I rejoice that my fat book appealed to you and struck old chords of memory” 649. Henry James. TLS,
four pages, 6.75 x 9, personal letterhead, June 23, 1913. Letter to his cousin Louise Walsh, in part: “I rejoice that my fat book—really such an impudent attempt to interest my public, such as it is, in my little affairs between the ages of two and fifteen and sixteen—appealed to you and struck old chords of memory; as for that matter I hoped it would; so much matter of memory of the very old days have we in common.” James has also made a few minor handwritten emendations to the text. In fine condition, with light spreading to first letter of the signature, central vertical and horizontal folds, and trivial creasing. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope and an unsigned postcard of Sargent’s painting of James. The “fat book” James refers to was his most recent published work, A Small Boy and Others, an autobiography that covers the writer’s earliest years as a child who longed to escape the burdens of his inferiority while also discussing school, family, and his first trips to Europe. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
The classic French writer looks forward to a poetry contest 648. Victor Hugo. Boldly penned ALS in French, one page, 4.5 x 7, March 4, 1878.
Letter to poet Raoul Lafagette. In part (translated): “You eloquently expose a fair and fruitful idea…I hasten to send you my full support and warmest sympathy.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds with a tiny separation at the center (the vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature) and trivial soiling. Lafagette had offered to organize an international poetry contest, chaired by Victor Hugo. Considered as ‘the poet of the Pyrenees,’ he worked for numerous literary journals and was an intimate of many writers. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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On the road with Frank, Kerouac writes to his NYC girlfriend 650. Jack Kerouac. ALS signed “Jack,” one page on a 5.25 x
3.5 postcard, no date but postmarked Winter Park, Florida, April 3, 1958. Letter to his girlfriend Joyce Glassman, in full: “Robert and I took pictures all the way down, slept in Rocky Mount first night, Savannah second, now approaching Florida—warm & sunny—all’s well.” In fine condition, with two small pieces of tape to reverse, and light soiling. The award-winning author of Minor Characters, a memoir written about her relationship with Kerouac, Glassman (better known as Joyce Johnson) became entangled with the Beat novelist after her friend’s off-and-on lover, Allen Ginsberg, arranged for the pair to meet on a blind date. On the promise that he would write the introduction to the US edition of his upcoming book The Americans, photographer and filmmaker Robert Frank allowed Kerouac to join him on a portion of his two-year cross-country journey. For the book’s final version, Frank selected 83 of his amassed 28,000 photos for publication. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
651. Francis Scott Key. ALS, signed “F. S. Key,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 12.5, January 24, 1825. Letter to James Stabler, in full: “I remember the old man mentioned in your letter & his story—He is in no danger from any legal measures that may be resorted to take the child away from him: & he did not inform me that there was any cause to apprehend that they would resort to force or stealth—though I can easily believe that those who would wish to take her away would not be scrupulous about the means. The paper & the proof he has, are quite sufficient there was no necessity for a more formal paper, nor that it should be recorded—The only difficulty was as to his wife’s being the purchaser—But this I think is of no consequence, as she would be considered as his agent, & as making the purchase for him: & as he has been in possession of the child so long, they could not recover her from him by a suit—the Statute of limitations would of it self be a bar to their claim. But his only danger is the one you suggest—that they would steal the child away or get possession of her by force. To prevent this, I would recommend that a Bill be filed, setting out the facts, & praying to have his title confirmed, & an injunction granted to prevent the party or his agent from any attempt to take her from his possession. Judge Kilgour would, I am sure, grant such an injunction immediately. If our Court was not sitting I would draw the Bill for him: but I could not do it conveniently for some time, & I am sure that Mr. Forrest or one of the Gentlemen at the Court house would do it for him—If however he cannot get it done otherwise I will do it.” Reverse of second integral page is addressed in Key’s hand to “Mr. Jas. P. Stabler, P.M., Sandy Spring, Mont. Co. Maryland.” Small separations along intersecting folds and hinge, chipping to edges, scattered toning and dampstaining, and paper loss to second integral page, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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Significant letter to his printer, hoping “the ‘Operette morali’ can be issued” 652. Giacomo Leopardi. Important
Italian poet, essayist, philosopher, and philologist (1798–1837). ALS in Italian, signed “Leopardi,” one page, 4.75 x 7.25, May 31, 1826. Letter to Italian printer and publisher Antonio Fortunato Stella, a friend and supporter of Leopardi. In part (translated): “If the ‘Operette morali’ can be issued here by only means of having them printed in the ‘Raccoglitore,’ I do immediately request you to kindly send the manuscript back to me as soon as possible. Either I’ll be able to publish them somewhere else or I’d rather prefer to keep them unpublished at all to the sorrow of seeing this hard work of mine released by passages on a newspaper like a brief work bound to last likewise. Please keep in mind that I could do only few remarks if none at all on the Note latine Ciceroniane that you are sending me because, not having the text, its pages and lines which the notes refer to, before my eyes, I will not understand anything about these notes. I’m awaiting Petrarca’s new work which I have not received in the past. I will not fail to read the volumes one by one and let you know about the mistakes there. I’m giving to Mr. Marcheselli the Petrarca of Florence. If you don’t mind it at all, I would be very grateful if you could send me two or three more copies of Petrarca and the essay. If too inconvenient, please disregard my request. I keep working on Petrarca, as much as my poor health allows me to do so.” In very good condition, with scattered foxing, wrinkles and small tears to edges, and show-through from the recipient’s name penned on the reverse.
This is an absolutely remarkable letter within the context of Leopardi’s life and work, writing to his publisher regarding his prose magnum opus, Operette morali [Small Moral Works]. Just as Leopardi hoped, Stella was able to publish the volume in 1827. Considered his masterpiece, it is an influential collection of philosophical dialogues that outline his ‘doctrine of despair.’ During this same period, he was working on compiling and editing editions of Cicero and Petrarch, also mentioned in this letter. Leopardi continued to revise and correct Operette morali for the rest of his life, publishing new editions in 1834 and 1835, the final edition containing 24 dialogues. An extremely rare and highly important letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000
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653. Harper Lee. Signed book: To Kill a Mockingbird. 40th anniversary edition. NY: HarperCollins, 1999. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 323 pages. Signed on the half–title page in blue ballpoint. In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
654. Guy de Maupassant. French naturalist writer (1850–1893) considered the greatest French author of short stories. ALS in French, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.75 x 6, personal monogrammed letterhead, January 7, 1889. Letter to a “dear colleague,” in full (translated): “I agree entirely with your idea of amending the regulations of our society of writers, and I am ready to add my signature to call for a new general assembly. It will however be impossible for me to attend as I shall only be in Paris for a few days and will spend the rest of winter in Cannes. In any case, I am ready to sign the modification drafts that you will submit to me and on which we certainly agree.” Scattered toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
“You must have a versatile mind to be studying electronics and molecules—and writing ghost stories!” 655. Margaret Mitchell. TLS signed “Margaret Marsh,” two pages, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, April 8, 1948. Letter to Myron Quimby, an aspiring writer. In part: “I think you must have a versatile mind to be studying electronics and molecules—and writing ghost stories! It’s rare for the scientific mind to be interested in creative writing, and vice versa…I cannot read your manuscript and tell you whether it is good, bad or indifferent… the critical and evaluative faculty is something very different from the ability to write…The best I would be able to do would be to say how I would write it, and that is not helpful to an author…During the last six weeks we have thought so often of the boys we know who went through the war and are now trying to establish themselves in civilian life. How much we hope they will not be called upon again. In the last war we had a couple of cousins in the service and thought ourselves fortunate indeed that they came home unscratched. If there should be a war within the next few years, all of our nephews would be of the right age for army service. So we read the papers with more than usual soberness and prayerfulness.” Mitchell makes a few handwritten corrections throughout the text. In fine condition, with trivial foxing to a couple areas. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Mitchell’s reflection on World War II was probably spurred by the increasing unrest in Korea, where thousands upon thousands of protesters had been killed in the Jeju Uprising on April 3. During World War II, Mitchell volunteered for the American Red Cross and devoted much of her time to writing encouraging letters to men in uniform overseas. A letter with a great historical association and exceptional content on the craft of writing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300 www.RRAuction.com | 167
656. 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. Enormous collection of approximately 96 untranslated ALSs in French addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Lucien Corpechot, various sizes, ranging in date from 1907 to 1930. In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $300
“Eric” becomes ‘Orwell’—a rare late-1932 letter 657. George Orwell. ALS signed “Eric,” one page, 4.75 x 6.25, December 19, 1932. Letter to his close friend Eleanor Jacques, apparently arranging a romantic rendezvous as he was known to harbor feelings for her. In part: “In haste. I will meet you as you say on Wednesday, 3:30 pm, outside National Gallery. Also on Friday, I would like to travel down with you… ever ready to start out in the middle of the night as you propose. Let’s make quite sure about the time, however, because last time I took the Eclipse I was left in the soup…starting from a different place & at a different time without warning anybody.” Addressed on the reverse in his own hand. In fine condition, with a tiny area of paper loss to the left edge. This letter dates to a defining moment in Orwell’s life—his adoption of the pseudonym ‘George Orwell.’ His first full-length work, Down and Out in Paris and London, had been accepted for publication in 1932 and was soon to be released. Afraid of embarrassing his family with the content of the memoir—a description of his life as a ‘tramp’ on the fringes of poverty—Eric Blair wrote to his agent on November 19, 1932, suggesting four names he thought were suitable for a nom de plume, one of which was ‘George Orwell.’ Down and Out was released on January 9, 1933, and from then on Eric Blair was ‘George Orwell’—even to himself, generally opting to sign with his pseudonym rather than his given name.Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
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659. Ayn Rand.
Signed book: Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal. First edition, limited issue, numbered 357/700. NY: The New American Library, 1966. Hardcover with slipcase, 5.75 x 8.5, 309 pages. Signed on the colophon in blue ballpoint. Autographic condition: very fine. Book condition: VG+/None, in a VG- slipcase. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
658. Ezra Pound. TLS on a 4.5 x 3.5 postal card, no date but post-
marked November 18, 1929. Letter to author George Herbert Thring of Britain’s Society of Authors, in full: “I get your point, and think it would hold if Unwin’s article appeared alone, but it comes only as the third in the Little Review series and 4th in New Age series. Seems to me it is merely corroboration from a different source. I shall add a foot-note reinforcing my own contentions for the ‘immaterial component’ (sorry N.Age with my article is out of print. You shall have L.Review with it in, as soon as it arrives).” Pound adds a handwritten notation to the upper border, “1st by American author. 2nd by English author.” Lower right corner bend, mild toning along the left edge, postal cancellation, and two rusty staple holes, otherwise fine condition. An interesting literary connection with Pound referencing George Allen and Unwin, a major British publishing company of the era. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
660. Ayn Rand. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, The Objectivist Newsletter letterhead, May 2, 1964. Letter to Marion Jessop, in part: “I am pleased that you liked my books and that you found my philosophy helpful. I hope that you will continue to develop your knowledge and your interest in ideas. My fifth book is For The New Intellectual which consists of excerpts from my four novels plus an introductory essay.” The address at the top has been crossed out and a stamp of the new address has been applied to the top right corner. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
“There exists a translation of the ‘Sonnets’ of Elizabeth Barrett Browning done by me” 661. Rainer Maria Rilke. Scarce
ALS in German, both sides of a 5.25 x 3.5 card, June 12, 1912. Letter to a gentleman. In part (translated): “There exists a translation of the ‘Sonnets’ of Elizabeth Barrett Browning done by me; I neither translated nor published her correspondence; perhaps what is meant is Ellen Key’s essay on Mrs. Browning, which discusses these letters. So far as I remember, it is to be found in one of the volumes of Ellen Key’s essays.” In fine condition. Ellen Key was a prominent Swedish feminist writer who encouraged the young Rilke, who was likely drawn to Browning’s poetry by the concepts of love it projects. Rilke published Browning’s ‘Sonnets from the Portuguese’ in translation in 1908. A beautifully penned letter with fantastic literary associations. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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Scarce letter by the notorious French writer 662. Marquis de Sade. LS in French,
signed “Sade,” one page both sides, 6 x 7.75, January 1769. Letter to his attorney and estate manager, Bartholemy Fage, in part (translated): “I would be delighted to see the small job that you announced would be done on my properties, but I think it will be difficult for you to do it well on the eve of the tour we are to make together. It is planned without fault for February 1; do remember please so that you do not give that time away to something else. It will be mandatory that you make a trip to Avignon a very few days after you take over. The Duke of Gadagne wants to find an arrangement in the lawsuit I have with him about which we will inform you fully. It is important to capitalize on his good disposition.” A brief postscript reads: “Should you be able though through your credit to obtain a round white hat, I would be very obliged to you if you would send it to me; it would be four or five days only; you would have to find a milliner.” The body of the text is in the hand of Latour, de Sade’s secretary-butler. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered creases, and a small tear to the right edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
Exceptional portrait of the Nobel Prize winner from Muray’s 1926 tour of Europe 663. George Bernard Shaw. Nobel Prize–winning Irish dramatist and critic (1856–1950) who takes a place among the most distinguished and influential literary figures of his time. Vintage mattefinish 7.75 x 9.5 photo of Shaw thumbing through what appears to be a book of music, by Nickolas Muray of New York, signed in the lower left corner in black ink, “G. Bernard Shaw, 1926.” Also signed in the lower right corner by the photographer in black ink, “Muray.” Affixed to a same-size cardstock mount. In very good condition, with moderate silvering to dark areas of the image (heavier to the borders), adhesive remnants to the borders, and lightly trimmed edges. In 1926, Vanity Fair sent Muray through Europe to photograph celebrities like Monet and Shaw. A gorgeous, iconic photograph. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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664. John Steinbeck.
Signed book: East of Eden. Later printing. London: William Heinemann Ltd, 1953. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8, 525 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page, “For Ray, John Steinbeck.” In fine condition, with slight weakening to spine, and a partial separation of page to hinge. Dust jacket shows scattered light wear and creasing, with small areas of paper loss along top edges; jacket spine has a vertical crease and paper loss at top. A large and beautiful signature in one of Steinbeck’s finest, and most desired, works. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
666. Robert Louis Stevenson. Uncommon bank check, 8 x 3,
filled out in another hand and signed by Stevenson, payable to Budden & Son for £5.19.0, June 28, 1887. Vertical ink cancellations, two small repaired tears to top edge, and overall toning from previous display, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Appointed to the position that would inspire Lucien Leuwen
665. Stendhal. ALS in French, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9, August 7, 1810. Lengthy untranslated letter to his sister Pauline Perier-Lagrange. Only a few days after being named an auditor with the Conseil d’Etat on August 3, 1810, Stendhal is pleased to report about his initial experience with this new position, saying he has had excellent training. Nevertheless he deplores his own financial situation by mentioning his continuing dependency on fatherly support. In fine condition, with paper loss from seal removal affecting a couple words on the last page and light show-through from writing to opposing sides. A rare and very desirable French literary autograph from the early stages of his career. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
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Having just published Kidnapped and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Stevenson writes to a collector who shares his ‘wolverine’ 667. Robert Louis Stevenson. ALS, one page, 5 x 8, black-bordered mourning stationery, no date but circa 1887. Letter to Edwin W. Carr. In full: “It is annoying to me that I should have left your really moving letter so long unanswered. Late as it is, let me thank you for it heartily; such communications give courage and refresh that sense of the thing being worth doing that so easily faints.” In fine condition, with a complete separation to the central horizontal fold repaired with tape on the reverse. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Stevenson’s hand, affixed to the front pastedown of an 1887 hardcover edition of Stevenson’s Virginibus Puerisque and Other Papers. Stevenson’s father passed away on May 8, 1887, thus the black-bordered letter, and he himself was battling tuberculosis he had suffered from since childhood—an affliction he often referred to as the ‘wolverine on my shoulders.’ Carr collected books and was fighting against the same disease in the dry air of Montana and passed away in 1893, a year before Stevenson’s death. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
Delivering his ‘Cult of Nationalism’ lecture in 1916, Tagore prays that “war comes to an end” 668. Rabindranath Tagore. ALS in Urdu, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, The Cumnock
School, Los Angeles letterhead, no date but circa October 1916. In part (translated): “I am very busy now. It is doubtful whether it will be possible for me to visit the part of this country in which you are present…Perhaps I shall have to remain in this country for five or six months. If the war comes to an end in the meantime I shall go over to Europe.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered foxing and staining, and a rusty paperclip mark to the upper left. From May 1916 until April 1917, Tagore embarked on a lecture tour in Japan and the United States with two goals in mind. First, he denounced nationalism in response to the elevating violence of World War I overseas. Second, he hoped to raise funds for the development and expansion of Santiniketan, a small town that he established as a center of learning. On October 9, 1916, he delivered a lecture known as ‘The Cult of Nationalism’ at the Cumnock School of Expression in Los Angeles. An enormously desirable letter by Tagore representing his philosophy and international renown. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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The doomed Welsh poet observes the everyday in a rough fishing village: “Notices ‘Fighting Prohibited’ in all bars” 670. Dylan Thomas.
669. Alfred Lord Tennyson. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-devisite portrait by Mayall Photo of London, signed in black ink at the bottom of the image, “A. Tennyson.” In fine condition, with mounting remnants to reverse and a couple thin lines of toning to edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Scarce ALS signed “Dylan,” one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard depicting Rio Marina, postmarked July 26, 1947. Letter to his close friends Bill and Helen MacAlpine. In part: “A message from Albergo Elba, Rio Marina, Isola d’Elba, Italy. Lucky Napoleon! This is a most beautiful island; and Rio Marina the strangest town on it: only fishermen and miners live here: few tourists: no foreigners. Extremely rough. Something like a Latin Caharciveen. Notices ‘Fighting Prohibited’ in all bars. Elba cognac 3d of course, no licensing hours. Bathing wonderful. Regret your absence.” In fine condition, with a small stain to lower right and mild brushing to ink. At the recommendation of Edith Sitwell, Thomas took his family on a four-month trip to Italy in the summer of 1947, where he stayed in Rapallo, Florence, and Elba. It was while in Florence that Thomas wrote the poem ‘In Country Sleep,’ which lent its name to one of his last volumes of poetry. An extremely scarce letter from an important moment late in his career, full of the same minute observations of local life and geography that characterized much of his work. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
671. J. R. R. Tolkien. TLS, one page, 6 x 9, personal letterhead, no
date but postmarked May 1, 1972. Letter to Miss Donna Sadlier, in full: “It was most kind of you to write to me and please do not feel ashamed. As Miss Hall explained, I receive every day of the week, from all parts of the world, requests for autographs; because these requests are so numerous I really have to restrict autographs to family and friends. When you wrote originally, Miss Hill quite rightly told you that my wife had just died, and I am very touched by your kind card. It was so thoughtful of you and I am very grateful.” Tolkien adds a brief postscript, hand writing the first word: “So I send you a little autograph slip to put in a copy of my work.” A horizontal fold passing through the signature, toning to the top, a tiny edge tear and piece of tape to the left edge, and surface loss and small tears to corners from mounting, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Tolkien’s wife Edith, who had served as the inspiration for the elvish character Luthien in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, had passed away in November 1971. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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672. Alexandra Tolstoy. Young-
est daughter (1884–1979) and secretary of the noted Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy. Ink signature and inscription, “To Lydie Kliuss, just a word to say what a joy it is to meet a friendly Russian everywhere. With best wishes, Alexandra Tolstoy,” on an off-white 5.5 x 8 page removed from a book, bearing a collector’s date notation of November 1965. In fine condition, with light foxing and toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
673. Noah Webster. ALS signed “N. Webster,” one
page, 8 x 9.75, February 22, 1831. Webster writes home from Baltimore to his wife Rebecca in New Haven. In part: “I arrived here last night in a private coach; the road being so bad I thought it not best to encounter the jamming & jolting of a public coach…Here I must stay a few days— the road is very bad, & the steamers are locked up by ice…The snow is a good deal reduced by the late warm weather; but drifts are yet three feet deep between this & Washington…So you see I am a sort of exile for some time longer.” Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in Webster’s hand, incorporating his own name in “Mrs. Noah Webster.” In fine condition, with overall toning. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
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Desirable twice-signed literary pose 674. H. G. Wells.
Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Wells holding a large book, signed and inscribed on the right side in fountain pen, “Mr. Wells offers his best to the Town Hall,” and across the front of the book, “Babes in the Darkling Wood, H. G. Wellls.” In fine condition, with mild surface creases. Babes in the Darkling Wood, one of Wells’s lesser-known works, was published in 1940 and explores psychoanalytical theory. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
675. Walt Whitman. National State Bank of Camden, New Jersey check, 6.25 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Whitman, “Walt Whitman,” payable for “Fifty Dollars,” November 12, 1887 In very good condition, with the printing on the check extremely faded but visible, a cancellation cut to the body affecting a letter of the payable amount and slightly affecting the first letter of the signature, and a bit of paper loss to the top edge; all of Whitman’s writing remains crisp and bold. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
Uncommon letter by the great Oscar Wilde 676. Oscar Wilde. Important Irish writer (1854–1900) and leader of the Aesthetic Movement, known for such works as The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Importance of Being Earnest, and The Happy Prince ALS, one page, 4 75 x 7 5, no date Letter to Mrs McKay In full: “I am very sorry that I cannot dine with you on Friday but I am already engaged. With kind regards to your husband and children.” Light soiling and toning to edges, otherwise fine condition. An exceedingly desirable literary figure. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300
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677. William Carlos Williams. TLS signed “W. C.
Williams,” one page, 8.5 x 11, October 19, 1938. Letter to the editors of the Kenyon Review, in full: “I appreciate your invitation to submit a script to you for the first issue of your quarterly. Not to be too formal about the thing, I’m delighted to hear of this new venture. The best of luck to you in it. What I really want to say is that I’m working on an essay treating of the poetry of Federico Garcia Lorca. It’s coming along pretty well and I’m bending every effort toward having it in your hands by November first, the deadline for the first issue. I want to be in that issue. I may be a day or two late, not more. I can’t ask you to wait for me but if you do wait I’ll do my best not to disappoint you. Naturally I’ll get it there before November first if I can.” Williams also pens his address at the conclusion, “9 Ridge Rd, Rutherford, N.J.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature) and paperclip marks to the upper left corner. Although it did not make it into the inaugural winter 1939 issue of The Kenyon Review, Williams’s essay, ‘Federico Garcia Lorca,’ was published in the second volume of the now-esteemed journal when it was published in the spring. A fabulous association between great modern poets and one of the country’s most respected literary magazines. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
678. William Butler Yeats. Desirable AQS on an off-
white 4.5 x 7 sheet of personal letterhead, signed at the conclusion in bold ink, “W. B. Yeats, July 2, 1924.” Yeats pens the famously enigmatic aphorism from the introductory poem to his 1914 work Responsibilities. In full: “‘Only the wasteful virtues earn the sun.’” In fine condition, with light creases and toning, and a couple rust marks to the top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
679. William Butler Yeats. ALS signed “W.
B. Yeats,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, August 12, 1897. Letter to French critic Henri Davray, who translated several of his works. In full: “A very great many thanks for your charming notice of my poems in The ‘Mercure de France.’ It is a most delicate criticism, & I think it is not merely the natural particulars of the writer praised in it, that makes me think it a most delicate example of the difficult art of praise. I shall look forward to your essay in ‘l’Ermitage’ with expected pleasure. I do not know whether I mentioned in my last letter apropos of yours & Mr. Merrill’s interest in Elles’s smug book on Blake, that I am now doing some articles on Blake in ‘The Savvy’ which, if Mr. Stuart Merrill has not seen it, I would gladly send to you for him. You yourself see ‘The Savvy’ I believe regularly. Very many thanks for your thoughts of translating ‘The Little Twilight.’ I shall publish this autumn a book of phantastic stories called ‘The Secret Rose’ which will interest you I think; Rosa Alchemica is one of the stories & the rest are something after the same fashion.” In fine condition. Indeed published in 1897, Yeats’s “phantastic stories” in The Secret Rose are concerned with occultism and preoccupied with metaphor, symbolism, and restless heroes who seek forbidden knowledge. Superior content on his own work. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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680. Authors
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683. Truman Capote Starting Bid $200
684. Thomas Carlyle Starting Bid $200
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682. Samuel Beckett
685. Raymond Chandler
686. Agatha Christie
688. Hedwig Courths-Mahler
689. Ralph Ellison
692. Gunter Grass
693. Zane Grey
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687. James Fenimore Cooper
690. Robert Frost
681. James M. Barrie
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691. Erle Stanley Gardner Starting Bid $200
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694. Zane Grey Starting Bid $200
697. Eugene Ionesco Starting Bid $200
701. Sinclair Lewis Starting Bid $200
704. Norman Mailer Starting Bid $200
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695. H. Rider Haggard
696. Langston Hughes
699. Joyce Kilmer
700. Stephen King
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698. Joyce Kilmer Starting Bid $200
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702. Jack London
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703. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
705. Henry Miller
706. John Muir
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707. Robert Musil
708. Nobel Prize Winners
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709. Kenzaburo Oe Starting Bid $200
710. Dorothy Parker
711. Sax Rohmer
712. Nelly Sachs
713. Arthur Schnitzler
714. Sir Walter Scott
715. Jaroslav Seifert
716. Maurice Sendak
717. Robert W. Service
718. George Bernard Shaw
719. George Bernard Shaw
720. Tennessee Williams
721. Thomas Wolfe
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classic music 722. Bela Bartok. Hungar-
ian-born musician (1881–1945) who, through his far-reaching endeavors as composer, performer, educator, and ethnomusicologist, emerged as one of the most forceful and influential creative personalities of the 20th century. Program for a performance featuring Bela Bartok and his wife Ditta Pasztory at The Town Hall in New York, 5.75 x 8.5, signed in fountain pen, “Bela Bartok” and “Ditta Pasztory Bartok.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 12 x 14.75. In fine condition, with one tiny spot of soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
724. Hector Berlioz. ALS in French, signed at the top, “H. Berlioz,” one page, 4 x 5.25, no date. Letter to his friend, the Hungarian pianist Stephen Heller, in part: (translated): “I looked across the street without finding M. de Vesma who was kind enough to write to me this morning… [do you] know the numbered address?” Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in his own hand. In fine condition, with light foxing to the upper portion. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
725. Hector Berlioz. ALS in French, signed “H. Berlioz,” one page, 5.5 x 4.5, no date but notated in pencil December 13, 1853. Untranslated letter to the violinist Joseph Joachim apologizing for his thoughtlessness. In fine condition, with light overall wrinkling, a small tear to the top edge, and slight haloing to ink. A nice association between important figures in classical music. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
723. Alban Berg. Austrian composer (1885–1935) who produced
compositions that combined Mahlerian Romanticism with a personal adaptation of Schoenberg’s twelve-tone technique. ANS in German, unsigned, one page on the reverse of his 3.75 x 2.25 personal calling card, no date but circa 1920. An untranslated note to impresario Franz Ludwig Hoerth, apologizing for having missed him. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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726. Maria Callas. Vintage matte-finish 4 x 5.75 promotional photo depicting Callas as the main character in the opera Anna Bolena, signed in blue ink, “Anna Bolena, Maria Meneghini Callas.” In fine condition, with a pair of thin surface creases affecting a single letter of the signature. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
727. Enrico Caruso. Handsome
vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 three-quarter length postcard photo of Caruso by Mertens photography, signed vertically in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a small scratch to his vest and trivial wear to corners. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
728. Carl Czerny. Austrian
composer, teacher, and pianist of Czech origin (1791–1857) whose vast musical production amounted to over a thousand works. After meeting Beethoven at age 10, Czerny became the master composer’s most successful pupil. DS in German, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.25 x 13.5, 1855. Rare untranslated contract to his publishers signed on the third page by Czerny and subsequently endorsed by four others. In very good condition, with intersecting folds with partial edge separations to the adjoining fold, light show-through from writing to opposing sides, light toning, and a few small edge tears. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Debussy requests rehearsal time with his young soprano 729. Claude Debussy. ALS in French, two
pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 5.5, no date but postmarked Paris, August 7, 1900. Letter to Blanche Marot, in full (translated): “I infinitely regret not having been here this afternoon, believe me! Do you want to come tomorrow, Wednesday, at about 2 or Thursday at about 5. Choose which you like better and believe me completely favorably disposed [to you].” Some brushing and mirroring to the ink, partial separations to the horizontal mailing folds, and light rusty paperclip impressions to signed page, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Debussy’s hand, and an unsigned photo of the composer. Blanche Marot proved herself a sensitive and accomplished soprano in several of Debussy’s works, most notably the Chansons de Bilitis and La damoiselle elue, her performance in which Debussy lauded as ‘one of the most profound musical experiences of my life.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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Four-page manuscript by the German prodigy 730. Wilhelm Furtwangler.
Autograph musical manuscript in pencil, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 9.75 x 13.25, signed in the upper right, “Furtwangler,” and dated 1897. Furtwangler pens a lengthy musical manuscript with numerous edits, additions, and corrections, labeling it at the top, “Allegro molto.” A vertical date notation in the right margin reads, “26 November 1897–27 December.” Light toning to top edge (slightly affecting the signature) and a bit of trivial paper loss to corner tips, otherwise fine condition. At the time he wrote this manuscript, Furtwangler was just eleven years old; his earliest known composition was written at age seven. He started lessons in music theory in 1897, the year of this piece, with the Munich composer and composition teacher Anton Beer-Walbrunn, continuing later with Joseph von Rheinberger and Max von Schillings. A superb example of some of Furtwangler’s earliest work. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
731. Joseph Joachim. Hungarian violinist and composer (1831–1907) ranked second only to Paganini among 19th-century virtuosi. Boldly penned AMQS on an ornately embossed 5 x 7.25 sheet, signed at the conclusion in ink, “Joseph Joachim, London, July 18, 65.” Joachim pens several bars of fast-paced music. Affixed to a slightly larger sheet. Moderate scattered soiling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Drawn from young Rilke: “I wish they had instead of the cradle made me a little coffin”
732. Yrjo Kilpinen. Finnish composer (1892–1959) best known for his large body of work in the Lieder style. Superb autograph musical manuscript, three pages on two adjoining musically lined sheets, 10.5 x 13.5, signed at the top of the first page. Headed “Ich wollt, Rainer Maria Rilke,” Kilpinen pens his op. 56 Nr. 7 for voice and piano, setting music to the words from the seventh part of Rilke’s poem ‘To Dream,’ first published in his 1896 collection Dream-Crowned. The song begins (translated): “I wish they had instead of the cradle / made me a little coffin.” Presented in lovely custom-made paper wrappers. In fine condition, with large stray ink blots to the last page. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
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734. Alma Mahler-Werfel. Austrian composer, author, and compan-
733. Franz Liszt. DS in German, signed “F. Liszt,” one page, 9.5 x
9, 1840. A financial document from the Viennese music seller Tobias Haslinger in which Liszt boldly confirms the receipt of “the aforementioned sums.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 13.75 x 13. In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds and overall toning. A nice musical association. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
ion of famous men (1879–1964). Collection of 19 untranslated ALSs in German, most signed “Alma Maria” or “Alma,” totaling 39 pages, 6.25 x 9, dated from 1951 to 1957. Extensive and familiar letters to Grete Cirio, a close friend at Rome, on her everyday life and well-being. Letters include mentions of conductor Wilhelm Furtwangler, Carlos Kleiber, Rudolf Serkin, Oskar Kokoschka, and the death of Gustav Mahler. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by four original mailing envelopes. Starting Bid $300
735. Jules Massenet. AMQS on an off-white 10.5 x 6.5 sheet, signed and dated below in ink, “J. Massenet,” and dated at Paris, July 23, 1880. Massenet pens four bars of the vocal and piano parts from his oratorio La Vierge, along with the lyrics for the piece. Overall toning and writing quite light but legible, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
736. Saverio Mercadante. Italian composer (1795–1870) best known as a predecessor to Giuseppe Verdi and for operas such as Il Giuramento and Orazi e Curiazi. Autograph musical manuscript, 13.25 x 9.75, two pages both sides, signed and inscribed at the conclusion in Italian and dated 1843. Mercadante pens a lengthy excerpt from his three-act opera “Il Reggente,” writing the title at the top. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold with tiny edge separations and a bit of soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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737. Ignaz Moscheles.
Bohemian composer and piano virtuoso (1794–1870), whose career after his early years was based initially in London, and later at Leipzig, where he succeeded his friend and sometime pupil Felix Mendelssohn as head of the Conservatoire. AMQS on an off-white 9.75 x 12 sheet, inscribed at the top in German and signed “I. Moscheles,” dated December 17, 1850. Moscheles pens eleven bars of music and lyrics in two four-line systems. In very good condition, with partial separations to central horizontal fold, a tear to the left edge, show-through from music in another hand penned on the reverse, and overall foxing and toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
738. Sergei Prokofiev. Em-
inent and prolific Russian composer (1891–1953) best known for his colorful, rhythmically vigorous works, including symphonies, operas, and much music for keyboard and chamber ensembles. Rare glossy 4 x 6.5 photo of Prokofiev’s family, unsigned but identified in Russian in his own hand in fountain pen, “This is my wife and my son. To Lidusa 1927,” with his wife adding, “Yes, that’s me and Svyatoslav,” and signing with her initials, “L. P.” In very good condition, with light creases and a few tiny surface chips. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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739. Maurice Ravel. TLS in French, one page, 4 x 7.25, monogrammed personal letterhead, August 27, 1924. Letter to a friend, in part (translated): “I have not left Montfort and shall not be leaving for several months, apart from two or three days in Strasbourg. However, as I shall have to go to Paris one of these days, give me advance notice all the same.” Doublematted and framed with a headand-shoulders portrait of Ravel to an overall size of 16 x 13.25, with a window on the reverse for viewing the original mailing envelope. In fine condition, with a diagonal fold to upper portion. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
740. Gioacchino Rossini.
ALS in French, signed “G. Rossini,” one page, 6.75 x 8.5, August 1, 1865. Letter to a friend, in full (translated): “I send you herewith the small chicklet [love letter] of Madame Alboni Pepoli. It is the answer to a letter I had sent her when I got your first message. In this autograph of the famous singer you will find all the information that may be favorable to this unfortunate little animal whose owner is all yours, deep from his heart.” Rossini also adds a short postscript, in full: “Make me a slave at the feet of the adorable Madame Vestris that I have loved viscerally.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds (the vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature), and light soiling. Widely considered one of the greatest contraltos in operatic history, Marietta Alboni became a pupil of Rossini’s when she was only thirteen years old. Seeing her magnificent potential, the composer took a special interest in her training and helped develop her career, from her admittance to the Liceo Musicale, to her 1842 debut at Teatro alla Scala, and finally to her celebrated performances in his own works. She held him as a second father until the end of his life, and he, as affectionately displayed in this letter, held her in his highest esteem. A charming letter regarding his most beloved pupil. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Passionate letters to his last love and muse: “Love me as I love you! Your love gives me life— you are and will be my poetry”
741. Giacomo Puccini. Comprehensive collection of private letters from Puccini to his last love, Rose Ader, comprised of twenty-one handwritten letters, most signed, totaling 37 pages, dated 1921–1922 One of the earliest letters, dated April 17, 1921, in part (translated): “I am deeply moved as I write you. I would wish to be able to tell you what I have in my heart—if only you could understand! Besides the distance which separates us there is the matter of the language which prevents us from saying all that we have in our hearts—what good fortune that I should have met you and what misfortune not to be able to speak together! I would have such riches in expression with which to express my great love! A love which will be with me all my life—you cannot imagine what an impression you made on me! Your languid eyes which when they looked at me strike my heart as though to seek an echo of an immense affection. I shall never be able to forget you—my Rosa, what will happen to me. How can I bear being so far away. Yet it is necessary to suffer and to wait. Life is all one waiting and one suffering! Study, study, I beg you on my knees. Study with ardor and feverishly a little of my language. I believe that guided by the love that you have for me you will soon succeed in understanding me. That day will be one of the most beautiful ones of our life….Never have I written in this manner—for you, my joy, I do everything. Love me as I love you! Your love gives me life—you are and will be my poetry. The most beautiful dream. The most beautiful reality.” In overall fine condition. Puccini first saw Rose Ader, a much younger German soprano, during her performance in a revival of Il trittico in February 1921. Immediately infatuated, Puccini desired to meet her and by the spring a love affair had blossomed Although she was considered a mediocre singer by critics, Puccini’s feelings and affection for her are revealed in these deeply passionate letters It is thought that he wrote the role of Liu in Turandot, his final opera, with Ader in mind. Although she never sung the part in Turandot, which had been left unfinished at the time of Puccini’s death in 1924, she did appear in the title role in Puccini’s La Boheme at the Teatro Costanzi in 1922 An important collection of this intimate correspondence written to the master composer’s last love. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $2500
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742. Albert Roussel. Leading French composer during the inter-
war period (1869–1937). Striking matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait, signed and inscribed in fountain pen in French (translated), “To Helene and Andre Huvelin, a souvenir for their interpretation of Trio in B Minor, in good friendship, Albert Roussel.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
744. Arnold Schonberg. Austrian-born composer (1874–1951) whose development of the twelve-tone system proved to be one of the most far-reaching innovations in the history of 20th-century music DS, one page both sides, 8 5 x 11, August 11, 1941 An American Composers Alliance/ASCAP questionnaire filled out in another hand with detailed information on Schonberg’s composition ‘Six Orchestral Songs,’ listing the German titles of the songs: “1. Natur, 2. Das Wappenschild, 3. Sehnsucht, 4. Nie ward ich, Herrin mud, 5. Voll jener Susse, 6. Wenn Voglein klage.” The document goes on to provide information on the instrumentation necessary for performance, the publishing firm used, and past concert dates. Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Schonberg. In fine condition, with expected document wear and tape remnants to two corners. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
Salieri—instructor of Beethoven, Schubert, and Liszt—pens a duet 743. Antonio Salieri.
Venetian composer and conductor (1750–1825) As the Austrian imperial Kapellmeister from 1788 to 1824, he was one of the most important and famous musicians of his time Signed autograph musical manuscript on two 12 5 x 8 5 musically lined sheets On the front page Salieri writes, “Un duettino e un Terzino da cantarsi alla campagna, Salieri,” and the date of 1817 Inside manuscript contains two vocal pieces, 38 bars of music and lyrics overall, including a duet for two soprano voices (in 3 two-line systems) and a trio for soprano, alto, and basso voices (in 3 two-line systems) Front cover also bears an ownership signature of Louise von Zedlitz. In fine condition, with some mild toning. A phenomenal musical piece from the highly esteemed Salieri. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000
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The great classical pianist quotes from her husband’s work 745. Clara Schumann. Distinguished pianist (1819– 1896) of the Romantic era. Rare AMQS on an off-white 10.5 x 7.75 sheet, signed below in crisp ink, “Clara Schumann, Hamburg, January 1861.” Schumann pens four bars in Bflat major from a work by her husband, Robert Schumann. A central vertical fold, scattered creases and soiling, and a small tear to the left edge, otherwise fine condition. Clara Schumann exerted her influence over a 61-year concert career, changing the format and repertoire of the piano recital and the tastes of the listening public. She and her husband were early champions of Johannes Brahms and instrumental in advancing his career. As a nice association between the musical couple—and the first Schumann AMQS we have offered—this is an outstanding piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
746. Clara Schumann. Uncommon 4.5 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Schumann, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ink. Published by Emil Rabending of Frankfurt. Toning to edges and light scattered soiling, and some scattered spotting and rubbing to the image side, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
“I am convincingly asking you to give Com. Nahodkin a private practice, because with all his activity he will help the sick and bring them back to health and work” 747. Dmitri Shostakovich. Soviet composer (1906–1975) whose fifteen sympho-
nies occupy a place of central performance in the orchestral literature of the twentieth century. ALS, in Russian, signed “D. Shostakovich,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 6.25, April 7, 1944. Letter reads, in full, (translated): “Boris Dmitrievich Nahodkin is my doctor for a few years met with Nahodkin in 1937. Since then with any illness I would come to him for the help. Since I moved to Moscow he’s taken care of me, my wife, kids, and mother. He’s always correct in diagnostic and effective in treatment. Especially I have to point out his help to my wife, who’s got kidney disease and he cured her. He’s also very good in kids’ diseases. Recently my kids have whooping-cough, which is known as a long and painful disease. Comrade Nahodkin make them recover fast and easy year ago my son suffered with bloody diarrhea and again he helped him. I am convincingly asking you to give com. Nahodkin a private practice, because with all his activity he will help the sick and bring them back to health and work.” In fine condition, with some light toning and a bit of scattered soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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748. Dmitri Shostakovich.
Russian sheet music booklet of Shostakovich’s composition entitled Six Romances, op. 62, 8.5 x 12, 37 pages, signed and inscribed on the first page in fountain pen in Russian (translated), “To the dear Valery Isaacson Boyarovich— Greetings on this day of good news. D. Shostakovich, April 17, 1943.” A missing lower quarter of the first page, significant chipping and tears to edges, soiling and staining to the signed page, and overall toning, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
749. Caroline Unger. Austro-Hungarian contralto (1803–1877)
who sang in the first performances of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and Missa Solemnis. Collection of eight untranslated ALSs in Italian and French, signed in a variety of manners, totaling 19 pages, dated from 1831 to 1862 (several undated). One letter accepts an engagement at the Theatre Royale in Italy, in part (translated): “I sent you my commitment…Mr. Rossini persuaded me to accept your proposals.” Also includes a cabinet photo of Unger playing the harmonium, signed and inscribed on the reverse by her husbad, the art critic and translator Francois Sabatier Unger, to the contralto Barbara Marchisio. In overall very good to fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300
Remarkable 1888 oversized formal portrait 750. Giuseppe Verdi. Superb 6.75 x 9.75 imperial cabinet photo of Verdi wearing a classic hat in a fine head-and-shoulders pose, signed in black ink, “G. Verdi, Montecatini, 1 Agosto 1898.” Published by P. Tempestini of Montecatini. In very good condition, with overall surface spotting and a ding to the top of the mount. Verdi frequented Montecatini throughout the last twenty years of his life, an area of Italy known for its spa and a destination for many of his contemporaries, such as Mascagni and Leoncavallo. At this point, he had finished writing his last work, Quattro pezzi sacri, which had been performed in Paris for the first time in April. A remarkable portrait of the legendary composer, especially rare in this size. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
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Choice cabinet photo, taken in 1870 and inscribed in 1875 upon Tannhauser’s Vienna premiere 751. Richard Wagner. Un-
common and extremely desirable 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Wagner in elaborate formal attire circa 1870, signed in the lower border in ink, and additionally initialed and inscribed on the reverse, “To Mr. Charles Adams in remembrance of the Tannhauser performance in Vienna.” Published by Franz Hanfstaengl of Munich. Some surface marks and a chipped corner of the albumen image, soiling to edges, and photographer’s information faded but legible, otherwise fine condition; overall a very visually appealing piece. This photo was taken in 1870, marking the premiere of Wagner’s classic opera The Valkyrie, the second in his cycle of four operas inspired by Norse mythology. The inscription on the reverse also marks an important event, the Vienna premiere of of his masterful opera Tannhauser in 1875. An uncommon format and wonderful pose of the famed composer, with links to two of his most beloved works. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
752. Richard Wagner. ANS in German, signed “R. Wagner,” one page, 8.5 x 5.5, no date. Untranslated note sending best wishes to Mr. Forster and Mr. Neumann. In very good condition, with a central vertical fold passing through the first letter of the signature, an edge separation to the fold, and scattered soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
753. 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. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
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756. Leo Blech
757. Bohemian Quartet
758. Maria Callas
759. Alfredo Casella
760. Cesar Cui
761. Cesar Franck
762. French Composers
763. Wilhelm Furtwangler
764. Stephen Heller
765. Paul Hindemith
766. Dmitri Kabalevsky
767. Wilhelm Kempff
768. Franz Lehar
769. Franz Lehar
770. Ruggero Leoncavallo
771. Ruggero Leoncavallo
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772. Gian Francesco Malipiero
773. Pietro Mascagni
774. Jules Massenet
775. Ignaz Moscheles
776. Ethelbert Nevin
777. Luigi Nono
778. Ignace J. Paderewski
779. Sig Romberg
780. Camille Saint-Saens
781. Jean Sibelius
782. John Philip Sousa
783. Richard Strauss
784. Arturo Toscanini
785. Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari
786. Henry Clay Work
787. Carl Michael Ziehrer
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contemporary music
790. AC/DC. Uncommon vintage AC/DC logo sticker with a baseball
cap design, 5 x 6, signed in blue ballpoint by Bon Scott, Malcolm Young, Angus Young, Phil Rudd, and Mark Evans, all but Evans signing with just their first names and adding “AC/DC.” The decal is unused and retains its original backing Soiling and a few surface marks, otherwise fine condition. The consignor notes that this was signed during AC/ DC’s tour in Tasmania in 1976. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
Wonderful fully signed 1963 Star Pics uninscribed photo 792. Beatles. Highly desirable
vintage circa mid-to-late 1963 glossy 3 5 x 5 5 Star Pics merchandising photo of the youthful band holding their instruments, signed on the reverse in black ballpoint by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr A light circular stain to the left of Lennon’s signature, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $1000
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791. Beatles. The Beatles Yesterday and Today mono ‘third state’ butcher cover This ‘third state’ version features the ‘butcher’ cover, the previously affixed ‘trunk’ cover pasteover having been expertly removed from the album jacket to reveal the butcher cover underneath In fine condition, with edgewear. The record is included. Within days of releasing this miscellany of previous hits, Capitol recalled all copies in response to retailers’ negative reactions to the original macabre cover image. The recalled copies were ‘retrofitted’ with a new pictorial flat, pasted over the first, featuring an innocuous image of the boys posed around a steamer trunk. Pre-certified Starting Bid $200
793. Beatles: George Harrison. Large British
Airways menu for a flight from London to Trinidad, 6 x 14.5, four pages, cleverly signed inside to incorporate the printed word “spirits” in black ballpoint, “The [spirits] within us all, Hare Krishna— George Harrison,” adding the “Om” symbol below.” In fine condition, with scattered creases to the menu’s covers. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
796. Beatles: McCartney and Harrison. Glossy
8 x 10 Capitol Records promotional photo for Let It Be, signed in black felt tip by Paul McCartney and George Harrison. In fine condition, with a trivial crease to bottom edge. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
797. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Vintage
794. Beatles: George Harrison. Trade Development Bank check, 6.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Harrison, payable to E. J. Veale and Associates for £13,251.13.0, January 25, 1984. In fine condition, with staple holes to upper left corner, and expected bank stamps and notations (affecting a portion of the signature). Precertified REAL. Starting Bid $200
circa 1968 ballpoint signature, “Paul McCartney,” on an off-white 4.25 x 3.5 album page still contained within its original leatherbound autograph book. In fine condition, with a trivial rusty paperclip mark to the top edge. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “‘I received the autograph from Paul in 1968 when he lived in Campbeltown on the west coast of Scotland. I was 13 years of age at the time and Paul was a regular walking amongst the locals most days.” Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
795. Beatles: Cynthia Lennon. ALS signed “Cyn and Lil,” three
pages on adjoining sheets, 3.5 x 6.5, Alitalia letterhead, no date but circa 1967–1968. Letter to her son Julian and their housekeeper Dorothy ‘Dot’ Jarlett. In part: “Just flying over the gorgeous blue Mediterranean…we’ve just left Rome airport we arrived half an hour late and were bumped around a bit at the moment over the Mediterranean—can’t wait to arrive it is beautiful and sunny and I’m sorry I put this suit on now I sweating like mad—I hope everything’s OK at home although nothing much could have happened since we left—we were in plenty of time for our flight at London but the rush was awful at Rome, anyway we’ve made it. So far—missing Julian already but I think the journey would have been awful for him—it’s bad enough for grown ups. I’m writing to let you know I’m still thinking about you, have a nice time while we’re away won’t you, behave yourselves and ‘DON’T WORK TOO HARD’ now that’s an order Sergeant Jarlett.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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Highly desirable Clapton guitar signed on the body 798. Eric Clapton. Black-
bodied Vantage ‘stratocasterstyle’ electric guitar, signed on the body in blue ink. In fine condition, with a bit of irregular ink adhesion to signature. Clapton guitars signed on the body are less common and highly coveted. Oversized. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
799. Patsy Cline, George Jones, and Faron Young. Souve-
nir tour program from a Faron Young concert, 8.25 x 11, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Thanks, Patsy Cline,” and “Thanks, George Jones,” and signed and inscribed inside on his full-page portrait, “To Faron Hengst, Be sweet, Faron Young.” In very good to fine condition, with some scattered light surface loss to front cover, a few small edge tears, and light handling wear. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient which reads, in part: “My name is Faron Hengst, when I was 1 year old in 1960 my parents went to the New Mexico State Fair to see Faron Young, Patsy Cline & George Jones perform…I was named after Faron Young so my parents took me…After the show they took me up to get autographs of all 3 stars. They told Faron Young that they had named me after him because they loved his music so much, my mom told me Patsy Cline held me while Faron & George Jones signed this book.” Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
America’s preeminent jazz composer 800. George Gershwin. Striking matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Gershwin by Mishkin of New York, beautifully signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Sincerely, George Gershwin.” In fine condition, with a mild crease to the lower left corner and light silvering to dark areas of the image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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Rare 1936 RKO agreement with the Gershwin brothers 801. George and Ira Gershwin. Rare DS, one page, 8.25
x 12.75, September 30, 1936. An agreement between “RKO Studios, Inc., and George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin…under the terms and conditions of which the compensation payable to the said George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin…will be divided and allocated between them in the ratio of sixty per cent (60%) to the said George Gershwin and forty per cent (40%) to the said Ira Gershwin.” Nicely signed at the conclusion by both George and Ira Gershwin, and countersigned by a notary. Attractively cloth-matted and framed with an image and engraved biographical plaque to an overall size of 26.5 x 24.5. In fine condition. RKO Radio Pictures recruited George and Ira Gershwin to score the 1937 film Shall We Dance, a musical comedy starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers that blended classical ballet with modern jazz—just as George Gershwin did throughout his body of work. Although Ira was less enthusiastic about the concept, George embraced it and composed music in a different style for each scene. The film was released only two months prior to George’s sudden and unexpected death from a brain tumor, and he posthumously received his only Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for a now-classic tune—‘They Can’t Take That Away from Me.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Magnificent oversized Spurr portrait of the Broadway lyricist 802. Lorenz Hart. Handsome matte-finish 10 x 12.5 por-
trait of Hart in formal attire, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Jeffrey Sill, who’ll be so rich that he won’t ever talk to me in 1944—Lorenz Hart, Au. 1 1939.” Blindstamped in the lower left by renowned photographer Melbourne Spurr. Expertly double-matted and framed to an overall size of 16.5 x 19. In fine condition, with a tack hole to the upper left corner and a light crease to his eyebrow area. The year 1939 found Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart riding the crest of an enormous Broadway success, following a series of hits that culminated in the New York premiere of Too Many Girls in October. Hart’s is a rare autograph in any form, and exceedingly so in signed photos; this wonderful portrait is the first we have offered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
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803. Jimi Hendrix.
Crisp and highly desirable ballpoint signature, “Jimi Hendrix,” on an off-white 6 x 2.75 slip from a notebook. In fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300
804. Michael Jackson. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, June 2, 1992. Document concerning
the disbursement of funds from the Michael Jackson Foundation, in part: “The Advisory Committee of The Michael Jackson Foundation recommends that all funds remaining in The Michael Jackson Foundation account be administered by the California Community Foundation be disbursed by the California Community Foundation to Heal The World Foundation.” Signed at the conclusion in black felt tip by Jackson, also bearing printed facsimile signatures of members of the advisory board. In fine condition, with a paperclip mark to the top and subtle haloing to signature. Accompanied by a printed cover letter and a photocopied letter from a law firm regarding the transaction. Jackson founded the Heal the World Foundation in 1992, inspired by his charitable single of the same name. The organization’s mission was to improve the conditions for children throughout the world, fighting hunger, homelessness, and disease. An important document from the founding period of Jackson’s well-known charity. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
805. Michael Jackson. Glossy 8 x 9.75 photo of a young Jackson with his arms crossed, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to lower left corner. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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The first contract for Graceland 806. Elvis Presley: Graceland.
DS, signed by Elvis’s father, “Vernon Presley,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 13.75, March 17, 1957. The first contract for the purchase of what would become the most hallowed ground in rock and roll history, Graceland. In part: “Received of Elvis A. Presley, Vernon E. Presley & Gladys L. Presley the sum of One Thousand and no/100 Dollars as earnest money and in part payment for the purchase of the following real estate, situated in the City of Memphis, County of Shelby, and State of Tennessee, to-wit: The property known as Graceland, more particularly described as 3764 Highway 51 South, and being approximately 13 1/2 acres…which I (We) have this day sold and agree to convey to Above purchasers or any person they may designate…This offer is subject to approval by Elvis Presley, not later than 8 p.m., March 19, 1957.” Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Vernon Presley, and countersigned by the seller, Ruth Brown Moore, and real estate agent Virginia Grant. Brown added a few additional lines to the terms of the agreement in her own hand, initialing the document three times. In fine condition, with expected document wear. Accompanied by a photo of Vernon and another gentleman in front of the mansion. On Saturday, March 17, 1957, Vernon Presley called local Memphis real estate agent Virginia Grant and asked her what properties she had that they could look at on behalf of his son Elvis. Grant showed two properties that day including an estate called Graceland; by six o’clock that evening they had the provisional sales agreement in place, and Vernon left the thousand dollar deposit as specified in this contract. Elvis and his parents met with Grant at Graceland two days later and he signed the deal on the spot, closing on March 26, 1957. The seller Ruth Brown Moore, who signed this document along with Ms. Grant and Mr. Presley, had inherited the property and named it after an aunt who had once lived there. Little did she know that the house at 3764 Highway 51 South—officially renamed as Elvis Presley Boulevard in June 1971—would become synonymous with the king of rock and roll as well as the second-most visited home in the United States after the White House. A truly historic document significant not only in music history but in Americana and pop culture as a whole. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $500
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“Now Huddie did his last program on the air on W.N.Y.C.” 807. Huddie ‘Lead Belly’ Ledbetter. Rare
book: Negro Folk Songs as Sung by Lead Belly by John A. and Alan Lomax. First edition. NY: The Macmillan Company, 1936. Hardcover, 7.5 x 9.5, 242 pages. Three pieces of ephemera are affixed inside, the most notable being an ALS written by his wife, Martha Promise Ledbetter, two pages, 5.75 x 9, October 26, 1948, to his manager Marjorie Fairbanks. In part [spelling and grammar retained]: “Well everything is going alone all right Now Huddie did his last program on the air on W.N.Y.C. Sunday he is suppose to start to work next week his leg is doing ok but he still hop on it other than that he is all right I however heard from your Son but I think we Will See him soon. Will how is everything over in France…Nuthing new here to talk about every thing is sky high here yet and dont look like any thing going down.” Also affixed inside is a TLS in French by well-known radio personality Arno-Charles Brun, one page, May 3, 1949, saying he is unable to attend Ledbetter’s performance on May 9. A rare publicity flyer with a full-length image of Ledbetter is also affixed to the first free end page. In very good condition, with dampstaining to corners of the front cover, light toning and soiling, and some rusty staple holes and small tears to the top edges of the pieces affixed inside. The authors of the book discovered Ledbetter and brought him to national attention, and the additions of a letter from his wife to his manager and material from his only European tour make this a decidedly unique piece. Starting Bid $300
808. Rolling Stones. Desirable complete set of vintage circa 1964 ballpoint signatures contained within their original 5.5 x 4.25 autograph album, with one page signed and inscribed, “Love, Keith Richards,” “To Wendy, Love from Charlie Watts,” and “Bill Wyman,” another page signed and inscribed, “To Wendy, love, Brian Jones, xxx,” and a third signed and inscribed, “To Wendy, Mick Jagger.” In fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200
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Program used for the Zoo TV Tour 811. U2. Zoo-
ropa ’93 tour program, 10.75 x 14, signed in ballpoint and felt tip on the centerfold by Edge, Adam [Clayton], and Larry [Mullen, Jr.], and in black felt tip on a different twopage spread by Bono, adding a large self-portrait. In fine condition, with slight wear to edges. Accompanied
by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200
809. Rodgers and Hammerstein. Vintage matte-finish 8 x
10 photo of Rodgers and Hammerstein observing from their arena seats, signed in the lower border in blue ink, “Richard Rodgers,” and in blue ballpoint, “Oscar Hammerstein.” In fine condition, with scattered creasing and a small tear to lower edge. Photos signed by both members of the famous duo are quite scarce. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
810. U2. ‘A Celebration’ 45 rpm single signed on the front cover in
ballpoint, “Bono,” “Edge,” “Adam,” and “Larry.” In fine condition, with light contrast to Bono’s signature against the busy background. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200
812. Fats Waller. Jazz musician (1904–1943) whose inimitable
stride piano style made him one of the greatest players ever. Vintage glossy 7.25 x 8.75 photo of Waller waving from his piano, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Thomas ‘Fats’ Waller.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 14 x 15.5. In fine condition, with trivial creasing to lower left. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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814. Louis Armstrong Starting Bid $200
817. Beatles: Evans and Bicknell Starting Bid $200
820. Beatles: Ringo Starr Starting Bid $200
815. Louis Armstrong
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818. Beatles: Astrid Kirchherr
819. Beatles: Mimi Smith
822. Irving Berlin
823. Irving Berlin
825. Leonard Bernstein
826. Karen Carpenter
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821. Bee Gees Starting Bid $200
824. Irving Berlin Starting Bid $200
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816. The Band
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827. Johnny Cash Starting Bid $200
831. Miles Davis Starting Bid $200
828. Johnny Cash Starting Bid $200
832. John Denver Starting Bid $200
835. Jackson 5
829. Eric Clapton Starting Bid $200
830. Eddie Cochran and the Holly Twins
833. George Gershwin
834. Michael Jackson
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836. Elton John
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837. Jerome Kern and Otto Harbach
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838. Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein
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839. KISS
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840. KISS
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841. Jerry Lee Lewis
842. Little Richard
843. Moody Blues
844. Roy Orbison
845. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
846. Cole Porter
847. Cole Porter
848. The Ramones
849. Jim Reeves
850. Richard Rodgers
851. Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger
852. Frank Sinatra and Peter Lawford
855. Yes
856. Neil Young
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853. Grace Slick Starting Bid $200
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854. Eddie Van Halen Starting Bid $200
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classic entertainment
An exotic portrayal of the Parisian diva
859. Ingmar Bergman.
Swedish director (1918–2007) regarded as one of the most important masters of modern cinema. Vintage glossy 9.25 x 7 photo of Bergman using his hands to frame a scene, signed vertically in red felt tip. In fine condition, with light creasing to corners and lower edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
860. Ingrid Bergman.
Beautiful vintage glossy 5 x 7 Warner Brothers publicity photo of Bergman with her hands folded below her chin, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with one stray ink mark to upper border which could be easily matted out. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
857. Josephine Baker. Enchanting vintage double-weight glossy
9 x 11.25 portrait of Baker posing beside a tiger skin rug, signed and inscribed in French in fountain pen, “A monsieur ‘Rivero,’ En Souvenir de Josephine Baker, Paris, 1930–31.” Small crease to lower edge and scattered surface scuffing (essentially visible only at an angle), otherwise fine condition. Already an established marquee draw at the Parisian cabaret music hall Folies Bergere, Baker’s popularity soared even further with the 1931 release of ‘J’ai deux amours,’ the most successful song of her career. Baker is quite scarce in signed photos of this size, and this is a particularly appealing example. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
858. Josephine Baker. Vintage 3.5
x 5.5 French postcard photo, signed and inscribed in black fountain pen, “Souvenir de Josephine Baker.” In fine condition, with creasing to the upper left corner. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
861. Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini. Vin-
tage 8 x 10 Associated Press photo of Bergman and her husband celebrating after her performance in St. Joan at the Stake at Milan’s Teatro La Scala on April 21, [1953], signed in ballpoint by Bergman and in fountain pen by Rossellini. Reverse bears an Associated Press copyright stamp along with the original wire caption. Creasing to lower corners, some light spots to left edge inherent to the original negative, small area of toning from adhesive on reverse, and a few surface marks, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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“Then the Batmobile speeds them through chaotic noise” 862. Madge Blake.
American character actress (1899–1969) remembered for her roles in the television series Leave It to Beaver, The Real McCoys, and Batman. Typescript of a playful poem, one page, 8.5 x 11, no date, signed at the conclusion in black ballpoint, “Or—Let’s not underestimate plots Atom bombical? Madge Cummings Blake, alias ‘Aunt Harriet’ on Batman.” The poem, in part: “Wham!!! Pow!!! Zwap!!!!! Wheee!!!!!!! A Crusader he is in his Cowl and his Cape / And the wind seeps the wake of his speed! / With Robin beside him, computers and tape / Find clues to the dens where crimes breed…. / Then the Batmobile speeds them through chaotic noise / To meet Scum of the world’s Misbegotten: / Setting Ethical Traps for small girls and boys, / Platitudes the grown-ups have forgotten.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
865. Clara Bow. Adorable vintage matte-finish 10.75 x 13.75 photo
of Bow, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Billie—a good scout and how! Best wishes, Clara Bow.” Light scattered foxing (darkest around edges), slight surface loss to edges, and light contrast to a portion of the inscription against the dark background, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
863. Madge Blake. Madge Blake’s Social Security card, 3.25 x 1.75, issued on June 10, 1940, signed at the bottom in fountain pen, “Madge C. Blake.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned promotional photo of the actress. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
864. Madge Blake. Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Blake, “Madge C. Blake, 1306 No. Raymond, Pasadena,” payable to Edwin R. Blake for $15, August 20, 1955. In fine condition, with expected bank stamps and cancellation holes. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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Scarce publicity photo of the iconic Wild One 866. Marlon Brando. Glossy 8 x 10 Columbia Pictures
publicity photo of Brando as Johnny Strabler from the 1953 classic The Wild One, signed in person in purple ink. Collector’s notation on reverse indicates that the signature was obtained in person on December 12, 1975, when Brando appeared on the David Hartman television show. In fine condition, with a small crease to bottom edge and slight surface impressions to upper left from writing on reverse. Brando’s portrayal of the charismatic Black Rebels Motorcycle Club leader made a dramatic impact on American pop culture, inspiring a generation of leather-wearing rebellious youth. A rare and highly desirable signed photo from the original outlaw biker film. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
The Tramp
867. Charlie Chaplin. Desirable 6.75 x 7.5 paperstock
photo of Chaplin as the Tramp, signed later in life in black felt tip. Trimmed and affixed to a same-size card. In fine condition, with a somewhat grainy quality to the image. Signed photos of Chaplin in this iconic role are among the most sought-after Hollywood collectibles. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
868. Serge Diaghilev. Russian ballet impresario and founder of the Ballets Russes (1872–1929). ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 7, personal letterhead, June 24, 1927. Letter to a friend informing him that he is not feeling well and that he would like to postpone a meeting to the forthcoming week. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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Wonderful collection of female stars, highlighted by Tate, Hepburn, and Garland 870. Female Entertainers. Impressive collection of 132 signatures of various female entertainers on individual cards, including: Sharon Tate, Audrey Hepburn (2), Judy Garland, Jayne Mansfield, Susan Hayward, Gracie Allen, Lauren Bacall, Ann Bancroft, Shirley Booth, Claudia Cardinale, Leslie Caron, June Carter Cash, Cyd Charisse, Claudette Colbert, Jeanne Crain, Joan Crawford, Bette Davis, Lorraine Day, Doris Day, Yvonne De Carlo, Diana Dors, Irene Dunne, Cass Elliott, Linda Evans, Nina Foch, Greer Garson, Janet Gaynor, Katherine Grayson, June Haver, Olivia de Havilland, June Havoc, Edith Head, Tippi Hedren, Sonja Henie, Ruth Hussey, Jeanette MacDonald, Ann Rutherford, Inger Stevens, Vera-Ellen, and nearly one hundred others. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $300
871. Te Ata Fisher. Actress and citizen of the Chickasaw Nation known for telling Native American stories (1895–1995). Vintage fountain pen signature, “Te Ata (The Dawn), Chickasaw and Choctaw,” on an off-white 10 x 7 album page. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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872. Clark Gable. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 MGM publicity photo of Gable, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Saul, Best wishes always, Clark Gable.” In fine condition, with a small area of soiling to left border. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Dashing oversized Clarence Sinclair Bull portrait of a young Gable 873. Clark Gable. Striking
vintage mattefinish 10.75 x 13.75 head–and– shoulders photo of Gable, signed and inscribed in fountain pen to Billy, “Clark.” Blindstamped in the lower right by Clarence Sinclair Bull, with the reverse bearing his photographer’s stamp. In fine condition, with trivial foxing and a few tiny creases to edges, one tiny tear to left edge, and moderate contrast to end of the inscription against the dark background. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
874. The Gallant Hours. DS, four pages,
8.5 x 11, April 25, 1958. An agreement in which Fleet Admiral William F. Halsey transfers the “worldwide dramatic rights to your life story” to the actors James Cagney and Robert Montgomery. Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Halsey and Montgomery, and in fountain pen by Cagney. Expected document wear with creases and small tears to edges, the signed page detached with paper loss to the upper left corner, and scattered soiling, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned matte-finish photo of Halsey and Cagney together. This agreement resulted in the 1960 docudrama chronicling Halsey’s efforts in fighting against Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto and the Imperial Japanese Navy in the Guadalcanal campaign of World War II. Directed and narrated by Montgomery, the film starred Cagney as the revered admiral. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
875. Greta Garbo. DS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, July 11, 1979. Agree-
ment between Garbo and the Hauser Editorial Office concerning an investment, in part: “We the undersigned agree to contribute $100,000 each toward the formation of a joint venture.” Signed at the conclusion in felt tip by Greta Garbo and Gayelord Hauser, and countersigned twice by Anthony Palermo to confirm both the agreement and his receipt of the funds. In fine condition, with expected document wear. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
The charming Holly Golightly
876. Audrey Hepburn. Gorgeous glossy 8 x 9.75 Paramount
Pictures publicity photo of Hepburn from the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. A beautiful image of Hepburn in her most iconic role. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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877. Audrey Hepburn.
Beautiful vintage semi-glossy 7.5 x 9.5 full-length photo of Hepburn in a long fur coat, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Mayor Kent, Thank you for this ‘perfect’ coat, Audrey Hepburn.” A diagonal crease to the upper left corner and some brushing to the inscription and signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
880. Audrey Hepburn. Adorable vin-
tage pearl-finish 3.25 x 5.25 photo of Hepburn looking over her shoulder, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ink, “To Holley, Best wishes, Audrey Hepburn.” In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
878. Audrey Hepburn.
Sophisticated Volpe print, 8.5 x 11, featuring Audrey Hepburn from her 1953 film, Roman Holiday, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with light toning and some light rippling along the top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
881. Audrey Hepburn. Sheet music booklet for Moon River featuring an image of Hepburn in her classic role as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s on the front, 9 x 12, three pages, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Chip, good luck! Audrey Hepburn.” In fine condition, with trivial creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
“She is once again doing wonderful wonders with my short hair (although I am growing it now for the picture)” 879. Audrey Hepburn. TLS signed “Audrey,” one page, 8.25 x 11.5, June 28, 1955. Letter to Renee
Heimer in London, written from Vigna St. Antonio, Cecchina, Rome. In part: “I don’t have to tell you how happy I am to have Barbara with us. Needless to say she is once again doing wonderful wonders with my short hair (although I am growing it now for the picture). Although we have not started shooting yet, we have been vigorously preparing for it, and it is all most exciting and enjoyable. I am so happy about everything, especially with the fact that Mel and I are in the picture together and do not have to be separated by our work.” Intersecting folds (a horizontal fold passing through her signature), scattered creases, and a few chips to edges, otherwise fine condition. Hepburn was in Rome to film the first English-language adaptation of Tolstoy’s epic War and Peace, which was condensed to focus primarily on her character, Natasha Rostova. This was the only film in which Hepburn co-starred with her then-husband, Mel Ferrer, who played a leading role as Prince Andrei Bolkonsky. She also comments on her famous short haircut from the previous year’s smash hit Sabrina—one of the most iconic pixie haircuts of all-time. Excellent content from an important time in her career. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 208 | June 17, 2015 | CLASSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Fabulous swatch and design sketch for “the beautiful and enchanting dresses you sent me—the materials are exquisite and a perfect fit” 882. Audrey Hepburn. Unique assortment of fashion material including a letter to designer Marina D’Arezzo, a concept sketch, and a fabric swatch. The ALS is signed “Audrey Hepburn,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 7.75, The Pierre Hotel, New York letterhead, May 30, 1980. In part: “Many many thanks for the beautiful and enchanting dresses you sent me—the materials are exquisite and a perfect fit. I cannot think why you should be so generous—but am very grateful for this enormous gift and I am now ready for the summer.” Includes an original graphite and colored pencil sketch by D’Arezzo on a tan 7.5 x 10.75 sheet, showing an elegant blue dress with intricate chiffon trim, with a sample swatch of the fine deep blue fabric and D’Arezzo tag paperclipped to the upper right corner. In overall fine condition. The letter is accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Hepburn’s own hand. Accompanied by a detailed letter of provenance from D’Arezzo, in part: “I had the pleasure of meeting Audrey Hepburn a few weeks before she wrote me this letter. It was at the Plaza Hotel in New York City, where she was filming scenes for They All Laughed...We discussed several dress designs that I had in mind for her…One of the three dresses I designed for her was made of a blue ribbon stripped chiffon, which I imported from Italy. A swatch of that fabric is attached here… While demure in its silhouette, the dress is at once sophisticated, due to the luxurious fabric and transparency of the chiffon. Technically this is a costly design to produce as the edging on the chiffon ruffle is very labor intensive…My enjoyment in rewatching her many films over the years is enhanced by this special memory, of which the letter and sketch are tokens—an enduring, palpable reminder of her grace and style.” Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
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Beautiful seascape by the esteemed actress
884. Katharine Hepburn. Outstanding original mid-20th century painting by Katharine Hepburn entitled ‘Figure by the Ocean,’ oil on board, 8.75 x 6, portraying a figure standing by the sea in a scene dominated by the blue-gray sky. Handsomely framed to an overall size of 14 x 11.75. In fine condition. Originates from the estate of Katharine Hepburn and is labeled as such on the reverse of the frame. Previously sold by Sotheby’s. Painting was one of Hepburn’s favorite hobbies, favoring the sea and nature as subjects. A stunning original piece of her artwork. Starting Bid $500
885. Alfred Hitchcock. Glossy
8 x 10 Universal Pictures publicity photo of Hitchcock with a quizzical look, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some tiny tears and creases to edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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886. Alfred Hitchcock. Desirable
black felt tip self-portrait sketch of his immediately recognizable profile on a 7.75 x 10.5 page removed from a promotional program for the TV series ‘Hitchcock Presents,’ signed on the right side, “Alfred J. Hitchcock.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
The Houdini Picture Corporation 887. Harry Houdini. Scarce
partly-printed DS, one page, 11.5 x 8.25, December 2, 1921. Stock certificate for five shares of the Houdini Picture Corporation issued to Joseph Feather. Signed at the conclusion by Houdini as president of the company and countersigned by Harry H. Poppe as assistant treasurer. In fine condition, with two vertical folds (one passing through a single letter of the signature), adhesive remnants to the top edge, and the signature a shade or two light. Chartered by the State of New York on February 26, 1921, the Houdini Picture Corporation was involved in three Houdini silents: The Soul of Bronze (1921), The Man from Beyond (1922), and Haldane of the Secret Service (1923). Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
Kelly’s first Oscar-nominated role 889. Grace Kelly. Vintage 888. Harry Houdini. Limited edition Harry Houdini
fountain pen by Krone, numbered 393/588, housed in an attractive 7 x 4 x 4 black lacquered wooden case. The cap of the pen features a key-shaped clip crafted from sterling silver combined with genuine metal from one of Houdini’s personally owned keys, and the top of the cap bears a sterling silver portrait of Houdini encircled by a lock and chain design. The pen has a two-toned, iridium-tipped, 18kt.-gold nib and has been used. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original Krone paperwork and a John Reznikoff signed COA card. Starting Bid $200
glossy 3.5 x 5.5 deckleedge postcard photo of Kelly from the 1953 film Mogambo, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a few trivial dings to edges. Precertified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
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Wonderful oversized Stax portrait
Otto Dyar’s enchanting, oversized portrait of Lombard
890. Laurel and Hardy. Superlative vintage matte-finish 13.5
x 10.75 portrait of the pair in their iconic bowler hats, affixed to its original 16.75 x 13.75 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in fountain pen, “Our best wishes always Fred! (Jr.), Stan Laurel” and “Oliver Hardy.” Also signed on the mount in pencil by Stax. Framed to an overall size of 18 x 15. In fine condition, with Hardy’s signature a shade or two light. Stax Graves was the official photographer of Hal Roach Studios and took some of the most iconic portraits of Laurel and Hardy, capturing stills of the duo while making films such as Way Out West, Swiss Miss, and The Bohemian Girl. A truly outstanding, large example of the classic comedy duo. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
891. Carole Lombard. Elegant vintage matte-finish 10.75 x 13.75 photo of Lombard in a stunning black dress, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Billie Dear—You have been a darling, Thanks so much, Devotedly, Carole.” Blindstamped in the lower right by photographer Otto Dyar. In fine condition, with irregular ink adhesion to a single letter of the inscription, and some trivial creasing, mostly along upper edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
892. Bela Lugosi. DS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 22, June 11, 1937. Screen Actors Guild freelance contract for Lugosi to appear in the role of Boroff in a photoplay under the working title of SOS Coastguard, for a salary of $1500 per week, for a minimum of two weeks. Agreement also states Lugosi is to receive co-star billing. Signed on the reverse by Lugosi, who also initials the document two times, and also initials the rider attached to the reverse. Light wrinkling and creasing, heavier to top edge, torn out punch holes, and a few scattered light spots, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. S.O.S. Coastguard was a Republic film serial released in 1937 starring Lugosi and Ralph Byrd. It was made during the two-year period when the Hayes Office put a moratorium on horror movies, Lugosi’s usual genre, and in the midst of Byrd’s notoriety for the highly popular Dick Tracy serials. Starting Bid $300
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Struggling mentally and physically, Marilyn cuts herself a substantial check 893. Marilyn Monroe. Bank
check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Monroe, payable to Marilyn Monroe for $7500, July 13, 1961. Reverse bears a secretarial endorsement. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold, red check mark to right edge, and expected cancellation holes, with none affecting the clean signature area. In unusually clean, bright condition. The year of 1961 proved to be a difficult year for Marilyn. Her divorce from Arthur Miller was finalized in January, and her increasing dependence on alcohol and prescription medications began to take a toll on her health; two days before writing this check, she was discharged from Polyclinic Hospital following gallbladder surgery, which was her fifth hospital stay in a ten-month period. A month later, Joe DiMaggio unsuccessfully asked Marilyn to remarry him in an attempt to save her. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
Limited edition suite of Gone With the Wind’s costume designs 8 9 4 . Wa l t e r P l u n k e t t .
Gorgeous limited edition portfolio consisting of six color 16 x 20 prints of Plunkett’s costume designs for Gone with the Wind, numbered 486/1000, each signed in the lower border in pencil, “Plunkett.” The images are all full-length depictions of the concepts, with five showing luxurious gowns for Scarlett O’Hara and the sixth a dapper suit for Rhett Butler. Contained within the large original portfolio envelope, also including a printed sketch of Plunkett by artist Don Bachardy, biographical information, and an additional plate featuring a complete list of the many films for which Plunkett designed costumes. In overall fine condition, with toning to the envelope. Accompanied by a matted photo of another artist’s rendition of Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable in the film’s leading roles. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300 www.RRAuction.com | 213
With a newly purchased Aston Martin, Sellers talks motorsports with Steve McQueen 895. Peter Sellers. ALS signed
“Best always, Peter,” two onionskin pages, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, February 24, 1970. Letter to legendary actor Steve McQueen. In part: “Hey—I’m sorry to hear your gearbox blew up at Riverside—you must have been lapping some for that to happen; I’m sorry I missed it, not the gearbox!—I mean being there…I passed David Brown’s window only yesterday and saw an Aston Martin DBS V8 in Burnt Almond—a sort of lovely chocolatey colour, slightly metallic; it should be ready in June.” In fine condition. McQueen had a reputation for fast and reckless driving, and enjoyed automobile and motorcycle racing—a subject of many of his films. This letter refers to his second race with a new Porsche 908, which he could not finish because of the mechanical failure. A great piece of correspondence between actors. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Barbra Streisand’s personally–owned and –worn Somper mink jacket
897. Three Stooges: Moe Howard. Fantastic vintage matte-
finish 9.5 x 7.25 photo of the Three Stooges laughing at Curly as he is run over by Moe and Larry’s motorcycle, signed and inscribed in fountain pen to assistant director George Rhein entirely in Moe’s hand, “To our pal George (Simon Legree) Rhein, Please don’t call us too early, sincerely, The 3 Stooges,” with Moe signing for himself and the others on each of their images. Nicely double-matted and framed to an overall size of 18.5 x 16.25. Some fading to portions of the inscription and fair to poor contrast to signatures, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
898. Spencer Tracy.
Vintage sepia matte-finish 8 x 10 close–up photo of Tracy, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To the members of the Straus Motion Picture Appreciation Club, Sincerely, Spencer Tracy.” In fine condition, with trivial creasing at corners. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
896. Barbra Streisand. Barbra Strei-
sand’s personally– owned and –worn Somper mink jacket. Dark brown long sleeve mink fur coat by Sompers Fur of Beverly Hills. Jacket is lined in brown satin, with a single hook and eye closure in the front, two side slit pockets, and custom embroidered in the lining at the inside right hip, “BS.” In fine condition. Originally acquired from the Her Name Is Barbra auction held by Julien Entertainment on June 5, 2004. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from the Barbra Streisand Foundation, signed by Streisand. Starting Bid $200
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899. John Wayne. Ball-
point signature, “Good luck, Jack, John Wayne,” on an off-white 6 x 2.25 lightly-lined sheet. Toned tape and light soiling to the borders, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Handsome Wayne photo from The Long Voyage Home 900. John Wayne. Outstanding vintage 7.5 x 9 photo of Wayne from the 1940 film The Long Voyage Home, signed and inscribed in purple fountain pen, “Good luck, Tony, John Wayne 5/21/40.” In fine condition, with a trimmed right edge, a small crease to left edge, trivial adhesive remnants to top and bottom edges, moderate contrast to writing against his dark jacket, and a faint surface mark to his chin; none of which affect the otherwise exceptional image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
Iconic still from Citizen Kane 901. Orson Welles. Outstanding vintage glossy 9 x 7.25 photo from the 1941
film Citizen Kane showing Welles as Charles Foster Kane standing at a podium in front of a massive campaign poster, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Dennis Daniels, all best wishes, Orson Welles.” Archivally double-matted and framed to an overall size of 16 x 14. In fine condition, with scattered surface creases. A spectacular and immediately recognizable image from one of Hollywood’s greatest films. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
902. Natalie Wood. ALS signed “Natalie,” three
pages inside a 5 x 4 monogrammed personal stationery card, 5 x 3.75, August 29, 1974. Letter to actress Ruth Gordon. In part: “Saw Mia & Andre & little Fletcher a few weeks ago—before you saw them and although they all looked great, little Fletcher just cried his head off. My Courtney is much more sociable & smiley! Both girls are thriving…I’m writing this from the Sunshine Nursery School where I go with Natasha until she’s ready to stay on her own. The trouble is—I love it & don’t want to leave myself!! I had a good time on ‘Fat Chance,’ Michael Caine who was super very professional & I loved Peter Hyams! He seems stylish! R. J. sends special love to you.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Wood’s hand, incorporating her married name, “Natalie Wagner,” in the return address on the flap (a piece of tape is affixed over a portion of the return address). An interesting letter mentioning her two children, Mia Farrow and Andre Previn, and her film Fat Chance, which was directed by Peter Hyams and released under the title Peeper. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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903. Andy Griffith Show: Frances Bavier
904. Fred Astaire
907. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers
911. Ingrid Bergman
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
906. Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse
908. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz
909. P. T. Barnum
910. Ingrid Bergman
912. Harry Blackstone Sr. and Jr
913. Charlie Chaplin and Douglas Fairbanks, Sr
914. John Cranko
Starting Bid $200
905. Fred Astaire
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
915. Joan Crawford Starting Bid $200
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916. Catherine Deneuve Starting Bid $200
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Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
917. Directors Starting Bid $200
918. Directors
919. Clint Eastwood
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
922. Entertainers Starting Bid $200
924. Judy Garland Starting Bid $200
928. Jim Henson Starting Bid $200
929. Charlton Heston Starting Bid $200
920. Clint Eastwood Starting Bid $200
921. Errol Flynn Starting Bid $200
923. Clark Gable Starting Bid $200
925. Gone With the Wind Starting Bid $200
930. Buster Keaton Starting Bid $200
926. D. W. Griffith Starting Bid $200
931. Grace Kelly Starting Bid $200
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932. Grace Kelly Starting Bid $200
933. Vivien Leigh Starting Bid $200
936. Groucho Marx
940. Rudolph Nureyev
942. Our Gang
943. Anna Pavlova
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Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
941. Our Gang
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
935. Groucho Marx
938. Midnight Cowboy
Starting Bid $200
939. Mary Miles Minter
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
937. Marx Brothers
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934. Jayne Mansfield
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944. Vincent Price Starting Bid $200
945. Robert Redford Starting Bid $200
946. Robert Redford
947. Roy Rogers
948. Will Rogers
950. Romy Schneider
951. Douglas Sirk
952. Steven Spielberg Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
954. Three Stooges: Moe Howard
Starting Bid $200
955. Vampira
956. John Wayne
957. Orson Welles
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
958. Wizard of Oz: Ray Bolger Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
959. Wizard of Oz: Haley and Hamilton Starting Bid $200
949. Will Rogers Starting Bid $200
953. Star Trek
Starting Bid $200
960. Wizard of Oz: Jack Haley Starting Bid $200
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sports
961. Muhammad Ali. Color glossy 7.75 x 9.75 photo of Ali throwing
a soft jab, signed in black felt tip. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 14.25 x 16.25. In fine condition, with a JSA label affixed to the lower right corner. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
962. Larry Bird. Stylized color limited edition 14 x 26 lithograph of a Leroy Neiman oil painting depicting Bird and his patented release, entitled ‘33 for 3,’ numbered 729/1033, and signed in black felt tip. Matted and framed to an overall size of 21.75 x 34. In fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
The ‘Father of Modern Baseball’ signs alongside Hawaiian Queen Emma on a new lease for land in Honolulu 963. Alexander Cartwright. Referred to as the ‘Father
of Baseball,’ Cartwright (1820–1892) and his fellow New York Knickerbocker Ball Club members devised the modern rules of the game. Rare manuscript DS, signed “Alxr. J. Cartwright,” three pages on two lightly-lined sheets, 8 x 12.5, September 4, 1883. Lease for land in Honolulu, signed as attorney for Hawaiian Queen Emma, in part: “This Indenture made this 4 day of September 1883 between Emma Kaleleonalani of Honolulu Island of Oahu of the first part and Tuck Yee, Pat Ngu and Ing Chun of the same place of the second part Witnesseth That the said party of the first part doth hereby demise and lease unto the said parties of the second part and their executors, administrators and assigns that certain piece or parcel of land situate at…Honolulu…containing an area of 1 44/100 Acres…for and during the full end and term of Five years from the 3rd day of September 1883, the said parties of the second part yielding and paying rent therefor the sum of One hundred and fifty Dollars ($150) for each and every year during the continuance of this lease and after the same rate for any part of a year.” Signed at the conclusion, “Emma Kaleleonalani,” and “by Her Atty in fact, Alxr J. Cartwright,” and also signed in Chinese characters “Tuck Yee,” “Pat Ngu,” and “Ing Chun.” In very good condition, with some scattered small pinholes, a few repaired fold separations, and some scattered light toning and staining, heaviest to docket page and not affecting legibility.
Four years after helping formulate the modern rules of baseball—nine players, nine innings, 90 feet between bases, etc.—Alexander Joy Cartwright left New York to join the California gold rush in ’49, then quickly made his way to Honolulu, where he became one of the island’s most prominent and well-respected businessmen and lawyers. After gaining the attention of the royal family, he was appointed Consul to Peru and became Queen Emma Kaleleonalani’s personal financial advisor, while his firm, Cartwright and Company, Ltd., handled the rest of the family’s estate. Two years after signing this document with the Queen, he served as the executor of her Last Will and Testament. Also signed by Cecil Brown, a signer of the Hawaiian Constitution and a Hawaiian Territorial Senator, this is an incredibly interesting document of the utmost scarcity. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300 220 | June 17, 2015 | SPORTS
964. Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell. Official Spalding NBA basketball signed in black felt tip on the side panels, “Bill Russell #6” and “Wilt Chamberlain #13.” In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA label affixed to the panel (certificate of authenticity not present). Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Fabulous 1960s yearbook featuring Halas, Butkus, Sayers, and the rare Piccolo 965. Chicago Bears.
Chicago Bears yearbook for the 1965 season, 5 x 7, 76 pages, signed on the front cover, back cover, and throughout by thirty-seven members of the late 1960s teams, including: George Halas, Dick Butkus, Gale Sayers, Doug Atkins, Brian Piccolo, Dick Evey, Joe Fortunato, Dick Leeuwenburg, Andy Livingston, Brian Schweda, Luke Johnsos, Phil Handler, Jim Dooley, Abe Gibron, John Arnett, Rudy Bukich, Ron Bull, Jim Cadile, J. C. Caroline, Larry Glueck, Bobby Joe Green, John Johnson, Bob Kilcullen, Roger LeClerc, Herman Lee, Earl Leggett, Joe Marconi, Riley Mattson, Bennie McRae, Johnny Morris, Ed O’Bradovich, Richie Petitbon, Jim Purnell, Mike Pyle, Larry Rakestraw, Mike Reilly, Bill Wade, and Dave Whitsell. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200
The Iron Horse 966. Lou Gehrig. Highly desirable pencil signature, “Lou Gehrig,”
on an off-white 1.75 x .75 card. In very good condition, with closely cropped, irregularly trimmed edges and two sets of staple holes (one slightly affecting the upper portion of the signature). Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300
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Golf legends highlighted by Bobby Jones and Jimmy Demaret
967. Golf. Collection of seven ballpoint signatures of golfers on individual slips and
cards, including: Bobby Jones, Jimmy Demaret, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Sam Snead (2), and Billy Casper. In overall fine condition, with some toning and soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
968. Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods.
Limited edition color satin-finish 19.5 x 15.25 photo of Woods and Jordan on a golf course, numbered 92/500, signed by both in black felt tip. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 26.5 x 22.5. In fine condition. An exceptional oversized example signed by two of the greatest competitors in sports history. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
969. Bobby Jones. TLS signed
“Bob Jones,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, April 20, 1964. Letter to fellow golfer Peter Kosky, in full: “It was good to hear from you again, and especially kind of you to send me the clipping of the Gallico article. It was really quite flattering and gave me a great deal of pleasure. I shall, by all means, remember you to Harold Sargent next time I see him. Meantime, best wishes.” In fine condition. Kosky served as the head professional at the Baltusrol Golf Club for six years before he was replaced in April of 1934 by Johnny Farrell, the man who had famously upset Jones in the 1928 US Open. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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970. Vince Lombardi. Green Bay Packers, Inc. business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Lombardi, “Vincent Lombardi,” payable to Schweger Drug Stores for $1,117.82, December 30, 1959. Countersigned by Dominic Olejniczak. In fine condition, with expected bank stamps and cancellation holes. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
‘M & M Boys’ signed photo, graded a “10” by PSA 971. Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris.
Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Maris and Mantle posing with their bats on their shoulders, signed in blue felt tip by Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to lower corner. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity and grading from PSA/DNA, grading both the autographs and the overall photo a “10.” Starting Bid $200
Seldom-seen blank check from the Brockton boxer
972. Rocky Marciano. Scarce blank personal check,
6 x 2.75, signed in blue ballpoint by Marciano. Two vertical folds, scattered creasing, and some toning to edges, otherwise fine condition. Consignor notes that the previous owner received the unfilled check as payment for security work done for Marciano; instead of filling in an amount that he thought was fair, as instructed by Marciano, the owner opted to keep the signature. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
Rare signed photo of Finland’s ten-time Olympic medalist 974. Paavo Nurmi. Finnish long-
distance runner who won ten Olympic Gold medals—including seven gold—and held the world record for the mile, 4 minutes 10.4 seconds, from 1923 to 1931. Vintage semi-glossy 2.5 x 4.25 photo of Nurmi in full stride, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with adhesive remnants to corners and a tiny tear to top edge. A truly desirable example, as signed images of the Flying Finn are exceedingly rare. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
975. Tazio Nuvolari. Italian
973. Rocky Marciano. Flyer distributed by Asia Attractions Agencies featuring an image of Marciano on the front and listing his undefeated boxing record on the reverse, 5.5 x 8.5, prominently signed below his image in black felt tip. Three horizontal folds and a tiny edge tear, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
motorcycle and race car driver (1892–1953) who was the 1932 European Champion in Grand Prix motor racing. German engineer Ferdinand Porsche called Nuvolari ‘the greatest driver of the past, the present, and the future.’ Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Nuvolari by Echte Photographie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “A Kurt Schubert, Tazio Nuvolari.” In fine condition, with irregular ink adhesion to a portion of the signature and very faint surface marks to corners from previous mount. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
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Original Yankee Stadium seat signed by the ’78 champs 976. NY Yankees. Blue stadium seat back from the old Yankee Stadium, 18
x 15, signed in blue felt tip by ten Yankees players from the 1978 World Series Champion New York Yankees team, including: Reggie Jackson, Goose Gossage, Ron Guidry, Graig Nettles, Sparky Lyle, Mickey Rivers, Bucky Dent, Roy White, Paul Blair, and Chris Chambliss. In fine condition, with expected wear and soiling from use. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity and a certificate of authenticity from Steiner Sports. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Superb 2002 Pesky jersey honoring the life of Ted Williams 977. Johnny Pesky. Pesky’s personally-owned and -worn official Russell Athletic white Boston Red Sox home jersey from the 2002 season, featuring “Red Sox” across the chest, his number “6” on the back, and a black mourning armband and “9” patch on the right sleeve worn in honor of Ted Williams after his passing. The Russell Athletic manufacturer’s tag is sewn on the front left tail, with adjacent tags indicating the year, “2002,” as well as size and material, “100% Polyester, 44.” Exhibits general expected wear from use. Originates from the Pesky family estate and is accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by his son. This is a particularly significant piece as Pesky was not only Williams’s teammate on the Red Sox but also one of his closest friends—a relationship immortalized in David Halberstam’s 2004 book The Teammates. The Red Sox retired Pesky’s number in 2008, officially making him the last member of the team to ever wear the number six. Starting Bid $200
979. Jackie Robinson.
978. Jackie Robinson. Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Robinson, “Jack R. Robinson,” payable to Dr. David Suss for $395.95, February 7, 1966. In fine condition, with expected bank stamps. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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Felt tip signature, “Best w i s h e s , Jackie Robinson,” on a turquoise 5.5 x 4 slip clipped from a menu. Irregularly trimmed edges and slight show-through from toned tape remnants on reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
“I’ll never forget the experience in Boston and what you did” 980. Jackie Robinson. ALS, one page,
7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, no date but docketed in pencil October 24, 1955. Letter to sportswriter Roger Birtwell. In full: “From the few times I have had the pleasure of meeting you comes a great deal of respect. I sincerely mean it when I say you are certainly a credit to your profession. Being in sports and seeing sports writers every day as we do we have the chance to meet all types and I just want you to know I have the greatest respect for you and certainly as much as any of the many writers I know. I just wanted you to know that because I’ll never forget the experience in Boston and what you did. Thanks for the wonderful article I do appreciate that also but not nearly as much as the other nice things I have found you to do and say.” Light overall toning, a few creases, and two tiny chips to the right edge, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Though the specifics of what Birtwell did— whether it be action or article—seem to have been lost to history, Robinson had an unusual relationship with the city of Boston. Under the threatening encouragement of the press and a local councilman, the Red Sox actually became the first Major League team to hold a tryout for black baseball players. On April 16, 1945, Red Sox management observed Negro League standouts Jackie Robinson, Sam Jethroe, and Marvin Williams in action at Fenway Park, where they all performed admirably. Still, the players never heard back from the club. In his autobiography, Robinson recalled the day as a humiliating charade, writing, ‘Not for one minute did we believe that the trial was sincere.’ The Red Sox organization was infamous for its unspoken institutionalized racism under Tom Yawkey’s ownership, and Robinson was proved correct in his appraisal—it took the Red Sox until 1959, well over a decade after the integration of the game, to admit a black player to the roster. Birtwell, for his part, certainly advocated integration. In July 1947, shortly after Robinson’s debut, the Red Sox met the St. Louis Browns—who had just called up black ballplayers Willard Brown and Hank Thompson—at Fenway Park. Birtwell dedicated his preview of the series entirely to the two former Negro League All-Stars to mark the historic occasion. Five years later, the NAACP magazine The Crisis recognized one of Birtwell’s contributions to The Sporting News, in which he observed that no team who had a black player in their everyday lineup had finished lower than fourth in either eight-team league. A scarce and exceedingly desirable handwritten letter from Robinson’s playing days offering his interesting perspective on sports journalism. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
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The famed Fighting Irish coach
981. Knute Rockne. Scarce ink signature, “Sincerely, Knute K. Rockne,” on an off-white 4.25 x 1.75 slip. Double-matted and framed with a photo of Rockne to an overall size of 10.25 x 15.75. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
982. Nate Solder.
New England Patriots offensive lineman (born 1988). Game-used official Nike ‘On Field’ navy blue home jersey worn during the 2012 season, featuring his large number “77” on the front and back, “Solder” across the shoulders in white, and his number and Patriots logos on the sleeves. The Nike manufacturer’s tag is sewn inside the collar, with adjacent flag tags noting the year, “2012,” and alteration, “5˝ L.B. [Long Body].” The jersey exhibits heavy wear from use throughout, with a few large repairs, light marks and stains, some loose stitching and separating of tackle twill, and interior rubbing and pilling. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Patriots Pro Shop and an exact photo match of Solder wearing this jersey during a game in December 2012. A great game-used piece from one of the cornerstones of the Patriots’ offensive line that valiantly protected Tom Brady en route to victory in Super Bowl XLIX. Starting Bid $200
Unique portrait inscribed to a sportswriter who witnessed the famous ‘called shot’ 983. Babe Ruth. Stunning glossy 5 x 7 portrait of Ruth in his Yankees uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To my Pal Alan Gould, Jr., From Babe Ruth, Dec 25-1932.” Attractively double-matted and framed to an overall size of 10.5 x 12.5. A few surface creases (most noticeable to upper left corner and none affecting his face or signature area), and some light contrast to a single word of the inscription, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Gould, a longtime sportswriter and editor for the Associated Press, had been a correspondent at the famous 1932 World Series just a few months earlier—one that has gone down in history for Ruth’s legendary ‘called shot’ in game three. Reflecting on the veracity of the tale years later, Gould would say, ‘The Babe unquestionably called his shot. I was there.’ In addition to its remarkable association with an iconic moment in baseball history, this is simply a beautifully captured portrait of Ruth looking pensively into the camera—a pose we have never before encountered. Starting Bid $500
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Scarce 1914 coaching agreement by the Basketball Hall of Famer 984. Lynn St. John. American
football, basketball, and baseball coach and college athletics administrator (1876–1950) best remembered as the head basketball coach at Ohio State University during the 1910s; he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1962. DS, signed “L. W. St. John,” one page, 8.5 x 1, February 18, 1914. A University of Wooster Athletic Association agreement between “L. W. St. John, Manager of the O. S. U. team… and G. C. Knight, Manager of the University of Wooster Base ball team…agrees…that the O. S. U. team…shall play a game of base ball at Wooster on the 15th day of June 1914.” Signed at the conclusion by St. John and countersigned by Knight. Toning and chipping to edges, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Gorgeous oversized color image of ‘The Kid’ in 1939 985. Ted Williams. Stunning
color satin-finish 10 x 13.5 photo of Williams taken in 1939, signed in blue felt tip by Williams and black felt tip by the photographer, Arthur Griffin. Blindstamped by Griffin in the lower left corner. Attractively double-matted and framed to an overall size of 17 x 21. In fine condition. Griffin was testing color film in 1939—Williams’s rookie season—when he photographed the young ballplayer at Fenway Park. Since newspapers were still black-and-white, he filed the negatives away and they were forgotten for fifty years. These were the first color images ever taken of Williams, and this is an absolutely wonderful example signed by both subject and photographer. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
986. Tris Speaker. ALS, one page, 4.25 x 3.25, no date. Response to a wellwisher. In full: “Am real late in expressing my sincere thanks for your lovely wire but wanted to be able to give a good report when I did—thank you—am making the finest recovery possible. Feel like a new man.” Matted with a modern photo of Speaker to an overall size of 16 x 12. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
987. Cy Young. Sought-after ballpoint signature, “Cy Young,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with trivial soiling to the upper right corner and a couple very light marks below the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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988. Muhammad Ali Starting Bid $200
989. Muhammad Ali
991. Baseball Hall of Famers Starting Bid $200
993. Baseball: 300 Win Club
994. Wilt Chamberlain Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
997. Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney Starting Bid $200
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990. Baseball
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
992. Baseball Hall of Famers Starting Bid $200
995. Fred Clarke
996. Tony Conigliaro
998. Joe DiMaggio
999. Joe DiMaggio
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
1000. Joe DiMaggio
1001. Dale Earnhardt
1002. Joe Frazier
1003. Hank Greenberg
1004. Bucky Harris Starting Bid $200
1005. Gordie Howe and Wayne Gretzky
1006. LA Lakers Legends
1007. Joe Louis
1008. Mickey Mantle
1009. Mickey Mantle
1010. Mickey Mantle
1011. Mickey Mantle
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
1012. Mickey Mantle and Joe DiMaggio Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
1013. Mantle, DiMaggio, and Williams Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
1014. Roger Maris Starting Bid $200
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1015. Joe Namath
1016. NY Mets: 1986
1017. NY Mets: 1986
1018. Barney Oldfield
1019. Bobby Orr
1020. Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus
1021. Satchel Paige
1022. Red Ruffing and Bill Dickey
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
1025. Ted Williams Starting Bid $200
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Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
1023. Sports
1024. Bill Tilden
1026. Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio
1027. Tiger Woods
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Conditions of Sale ANYONE EITHER REGISTERING TO BID OR PLACING A BID (“BIDDER”) ACCEPTS THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND ENTERS INTO A LEGALLY, BINDING, ENFORCEABLE AGREEMENT WITH R&R AUCTION COMPANY OF MASSACHUSETTS, LLC (“RR AUCTION,” TOGETHER WITH BIDDER, THE “PARTIES”). The following terms and conditions (“Conditions of Sale”) constitute the sole terms and conditions under which RR Auction will offer for sale and sell the property described in the catalog of items for auction (the “Catalog”). These Conditions of Sale constitute a binding agreement between the Parties with respect to the auction in which Bidder participates (the “Auction”). By bidding at the Auction, whether in person, through an agent or representative, by telephone, facsimile, online, absentee bid, or by any other form of bid or by any other means, 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. This acknowledgement is a material term of these Conditions of Sale and of the consideration under which RR Auction agrees to these terms. RR Auction and Auction: This Auction is presented by RR Auction, a d/b/a/ of R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC, as identified with the applicable licensing information on the title page of the Catalog or on the www.RRauction.com Internet site (“RRauction.com”). The Auction is conducted under these Conditions of Sale. Announcements and corrections from the podium at live auctions and those made through the Conditions of Sale appearing on the Internet at RRauction.com supersede those in the printed Catalog. Bidder: Bidder shall mean the original Bidder on the property offered for sale by 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. The rights granted to Bidder under these 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 without the express written assent of RR Auction. Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey these Conditions of Sale or any of the rights herein, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. No third party may rely on any benefit or right conferred on any Bidder by these Conditions of Sale, and no third party is intended as a beneficiary of these Conditions of Sale. Bids will not be accepted from minor persons under eighteen (18) years of age without a parent’s written consent containing an acknowledgment of the Conditions of Sale herein and indicating their agreement to be bound thereby on behalf of the Bidder. All Bidders must meet RR Auction’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. If an entity places a bid, then the person executing the bid on be-
half of the entity agrees to personally guarantee payment for any successful bid. By accepting the Conditions of Sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. Credit: In order to place bids, Bidders who have not established credit with RR Auction must either furnish satisfactory credit information (including two collectibles-related business references) or supply additional information if requested, 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 RR Auction. 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 RR Auction’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: The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that a 22.5% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots sold in timed Auctions (the “Buyer’s Timed Premium”), and a 25% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on live Auctions (the “Buyer’s Live Premium,” together with the Buyer’s Timed Premium, the “Buyer’s Premium”). 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 or wired funds have fully cleared. 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. All purchases delivered to Massachusetts are subject to applicable Massachusetts sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Bidding: 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 the Catalog, 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. 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 Buyer’s Premium) that the Bidder is willing and able to pay. Since other Bidders (by mail, facsimile, online, and in person) will be present, and since a reoffering could damage the momentum of the sale, once the hammer has fallen and RR Auction has announced the winning Bidder, such Bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Bidder has made a mistake. 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. 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.
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. 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. By bidding in this sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. 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 a principal, director or officer that they he or she personally and unconditionally guarantees any payment due RR Auction. RR Auction may at its sole and absolute discretion, make loans or advances to Consignors and/or prospective Bidders. 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 Premium 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: Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to in-person, facsimile, phone and mail bids) are treated similarly to floor bids in that they must be on-increment. Any in-person, facsimile, 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 Bidder’s high bid. When identical mail or facsimile 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. RR Auction is not responsible for executing mail bids or facsimile bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted after the published closing time; nor is RR Auction responsible for proper execution of bids submitted by telephone, mail, facsimile, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins. In all Auctions, bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%, or as specified on a per-Auction basis. 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 RR Auction. 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 RR Auction 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). For live auctions RR Auction will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between Bidders. RR Auction 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 RR Auction’s sale record is conclusive. Payment: Subject to fulfillment of all of the 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 RR Auction 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, and RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder. Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. RR Auction 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, RR Auction’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay RR Auction its fees (seller’s and Buyer’s Premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot. 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) calendar day hold, and ten (10) business days when drawn on an international bank. Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via e-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. 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. If RR Auction refers any invoice to an attorney for collection, the Bidder agrees to pay attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by RR Auction. If RR Auction 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. RR Auction shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the Bidder to secure payment of the Auction invoice. RR Auction is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the Bidder then held by RR Auction or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due RR Auction or affiliates from the Bidder. With respect to these lien rights, RR Auction 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 Bidder waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against RR Auction and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice (the “Consignor”). If a Bidder owes RR Auction or
its affiliates on any account, RR Auction 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. All checks, cashiers checks or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC. Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges: Bidder is liable for shipping and handling. RR Auction 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 a credit card on file with RR Auction. Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified Customs declarations, to RR Auction for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item’(s) hammer price and RR Auction shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Bidders on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs. Title: Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper. Rights Reserved: 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: RR Auction reserves the right to postpone the Auction 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. RR Auction’s Discretion: RR Auction shall determine opening bids and bidding increments. RR Auction has the right in its absolute discretion to reject any bid in the event of dispute between Bidders or if RR Auction 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. RR Auction also may reject any bid and withdraw the lot from sale if RR Auction 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 RR Auction at the time of sale, no lots may be divided for the purpose of sale. Reserves: 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. RR Auction may, from time to time, bid on items that it does not own. Off-Site Bidding: Bidding by telephone, facsimile, online, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a con-
venience 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’s Remedies: Failure of the Bidder 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 liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Bidder as damages (the Bidder 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 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’s rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the property, the original defaulting Bidder 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 Bidder 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 Bidder 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 Bidder’s obligations to RR Auction, any property in RR Auction’s possession owned by such Bidder. 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: RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided 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 merchantability 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 Bidder 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. All descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and terminology including but not limited to words describing condition (including any condition reports requested by Bidder, see also 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. 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. All lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by an Auction Certificate (“AC”). On any lot presented with an AC issued by RR Auction, the certification is only as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage (the “Certification of Authenticity”). The Certification of Authenticity inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction’s records). Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the Certification of Authenticity, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. The Certification of Authenticity is valid from date of the Auction in which Bidder was awarded the lot (the “Auction Date”) until five (5) years after the Auction Date, without exception. FIREARMS. RR Auction 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. Limitation of Damages: In the event that RR Auction is prevented for any reason from delivering any property to Bidder, or Bidder 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 Bidder. 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: 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 Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on a 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.
Bidder’s Remedies: Under no circumstance will RR Auction incur liability to a Bidder in excess of the purchase price actually paid. This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder in conformity with the Warranties and Limitation of Damages provisions of these Conditions of Sale, and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Bidder by law. The Bidder hereby accepts the benefit of the Consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the Consignor for the Bidder’s benefit. In the event that Bidder demonstrates in writing, in the sole discretion of RR Auction, that there was a breach of the Consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Bidder, RR Auction shall make demand upon the Consignor to pay to Bidder 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 Bidder within thirty days after such demand, RR Auction shall disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and assign to Bidder all of RR Auction’s 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 Bidder only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances. If Bidder wishes to challenge the AC within the period of the Certification of Authenticity, Bidder must present written evidence that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field. If RR Auction agrees that the lot is not as represented, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be a refund of their purchase price, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable. If RR Auction does not agree with the claim by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale. Any such challenge concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Bidder’s notice to RR Auction of Bidder’s contention that the lot was not authentic, or six (6) years from the Auction Date, whichever is sooner. If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially 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 Auction Date. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and the AC, then the description in the AC shall control. This paragraph shall constitute Bidder’s sole right with respect to the return of items, and no refunds shall be given for any items not returned to and received by RR Auction. NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE. RR Auction’s Additional Services: For Bidders who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’s premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Bidders, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Bidder. 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, RR Auction will include an administration charge.
Headings: Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer. Entire Agreement: 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. If any section of these Conditions of Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections or terms and provisions of a section shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way. Governing Law and Enforcement The Parties agree that any agreements between the Parties including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston, Massachusetts, 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. The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, and any other related agreement(s) are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale, or related to or arising out of any other related agreement(s) shall be submitted to confidential binding arbitration (the “Arbitration”) before a single Arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”). The Parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the commercial rules of the AAA. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on the selection of the Arbitrator, then the Arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. The prevailing Party in the Arbitration shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. The Parties agree that Bidder shall have no right to recover consequential or indirect damages, or lost profits damages. The Parties consent to the enforcement of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in either the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Except as provided in Bidder’s Remedies with regard to the Certification of Authenticity, any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other agreement(s) between the Parties must be brought within one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances giving rise to the alleged claim, without exceptions. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute release of any claims after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding on all parties in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-actions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale. 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 im-
mediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration related to or arising out of any Auction of an item sold for less than $10,000. This right shall relate to the individual item price, such that RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration for items that in the aggregate exceed $10,000. This right of enforcement is unique to RR Auction, and these Conditions of Sale are a waiver by the Bidder of any right to enforcement or adjudication outside of an Arbitration.
CONDUCT OF AUCTION 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 (the “Estimate Prices”). 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. Estimate Prices 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). 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. Before the Auction: Bidder may attend pre-sale viewing for all of RR Auction’s auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. Bidder is encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. Bidder may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment. Maximum Bids – All Auctions: To maximize Bidder’s chance of winning, RR Auction strongly encourages the use of maximum bids. RR Auction will then bid for Bidder until the lot reaches Bidder’s specified maximum. 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. Successful Bids: The fall of RR Auction’s hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will record the paddle number of the Bidder. If Bidder’s salesroom or absentee bid is successful, Bidder 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. RR Auction 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.
Bidding—Timed Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RRAuction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. 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.
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.
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. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not 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.
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 RR Auction’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, RR Auction 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.
Any Bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm. At that time, an extended bidding period goes into effect. If Bidder has not bid on a lot before 6 pm, Bidder 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 Bidder is the only Bidder on a lot at 6 pm, that lot is awarded to Bidder. 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”). 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 Bidder is the high Bidder, raising Bidder’s maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the Auction at any time at its sole discretion. Bidding - Internet – Live Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RRAuction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. 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. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not 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. 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
During live Auctions, internet bids can be placed in real time through one or more of the following Third Party services: www. liveauctioneers.com, www.invaluable.com and www.icollector. com. RR Auction is not 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. RR Auction treats any third-party site bids as floor or telephone bids. Floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over third party sites bids, and floor bids are considered earlier than telephone bids. All RR Auction lots purchased through the third party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium.
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: RR Auction 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 Conditions of Sale by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety.
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