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Presidents and First Ladies 2

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Military 85 Aviation 91 Art, Architecture, and Design 92 Comic Art and Animation 96

Literature 105 Music 125 Classic Entertainment 125 Conditions of Sale 134

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1. George Washington Letter Signed. Revolutionary War–dated LS signed “Go: Washington,” one page both sides, 8 x 12.75, August 29, 1783. Letter to Lt. Col. Marinus Willett, sent from Rocky Hill (near Princeton), just four days prior to the signing of the Treaty of Paris, which marked the formal end of the American Revolution. “I have been duly favored with your Letter of the 15th covering the Extract of a Letter from Lieut. Charles De Peyster and the Copy of a Letter from Brig’ Gen’l McClean. I have also just heard of the return of the Baron Steuben without having been able to accomplish the business of his Mission—In consequence of which, and of the advanced season of the year, I have judged it impossible to take possession of the Western Posts this fall; and have directed the Movement of the Troops, & Stores to be suspended accordingly—Nothing now remains to be done, but the prosecution of the works of clearing the land & water communications, and making Sluices (if you have time) in the wood Creek, and of erecting the Buildings at Fort Schuyler, which were formerly agreed upon; and which I wish you would still take the trouble of having compleated.” In fine condition,

with light edge wear, and a professional repair to minor loss to the upper right corner.

The text of this letter is published in The Writings of George Washington, Vol. 27, which states that the recipient was Lieutenant Colonel Marinus Willett. Washington observes that, in spite of the war drawing to a close, it will be “impossible to take possession of the Western Posts this fall,” and he has therefore directed his troops elsewhere. As part of the Treaty of Paris, concluded on September 3, 1783, the British agreed to withdraw all ‘armies, garrisons, and fleets from the said United States, and from every post, place, and harbor within the same.’ In spite of the treaty, the British refused to vacate several forts in the Northwest Territory and in New York, including Fort Mackinac, Fort Lernoult, Fort Niagara, Fort Oswegatchie, and Fort Ontario. Eleven years later, the British finally agreed to relinquish their holdings as part of the Jay Treaty, concluded in 1796 during George Washington’s presidency. Starting Bid $5000

Four days prior to the signing of the Treaty of Paris, Gen. Washington responds to the British refusal to surrender their Western posts

4. Abigail Adams Autograph Letter Signed. ALS, one page both sides, 6.25 x 8, May 2, 1775. Handwritten letter to activist poet and playwright Mercy Otis Warren, voicing her fervent hope for the American cause in the immediate aftermath of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. In full: “What a scene has opened upon us since I had the favour of your last! Such a scene as we never before Experienced, and could scarcely form an Idea of. If we look back we are amazed at what is past, if we look forward we must shudder at the view. Our only comfort lies in the justice of our cause; and in the mercy of that being who never said, ‘Seek ye me in vain.’ These are consolation which the unbeliever knows not of, and which are a comfortable support, under all we feel, and all we fear. All our worldly comforts are now at stake—our nearest and dearest connections are hazarding their lives and properties.—God give them wisdom and integrity sufficient to the great cause in which they are engaged.

I long most earnestly for the society of my much valued Mrs. Warren—it would be a cordial to my spirits. I must entreat you to write to me every opportunity. I feel the absence of my better half, in this Day of Distress. We have had several allarms from apprehensions of men of wars barges.—Coln. Quincys family have several Times been obliged to flee from their house and scatter themselves about. I cannot say that I am at present under any apprehensions of them here; I have determined to stay as long as it will be safe for any person to tarry upon the sea coast. I am much distressed for our poor Boston Friends. What course they can take I know not, I believe they are kept in for security to the troops. They have involved the Country in great difficulties by their obstinately persevering to tarry in Town. I fear their distresses will drive them to such compliances as will be inconsistant with their honour.—I hear you have thoughts of going to Taunton, but I hope you will not be obliged to quit your own habitation.—O Britain, Britain how is thy glory vanished—how are thy Annals stained with the Blood of thy children.” Addressed on the integral leaf in Abigail Adams’s hand. In fine condition, with scattered faint staining.

This significant letter has been quoted in several works on Adams and the American Revolution, including Abigail Adams: A Writing Life by Edith B. Gelles, American Rebels by Nina Sankovitch, First Family: Abigail and John Adams by Joseph J. Ellis, and Founding Mothers: The Women Who Raised Our Nation by Cokie Roberts. Starting Bid $2500

Abigail Adams writes in 1775, after the “scene” at the Battles of Lexington and Concord: “O Britain, Britain how is thy glory vanished—how are thy Annals stained with the Blood of thy children”

5.

and signed

Jefferson, “Th: Jefferson,”

page, 8 x 6.25, October 31,

full: “All

citizens & others are requested to use their utmost exertions in recovering the public arms in

hands of any persons not authorized to hold them, & delivering them to the County Lieutenants. Given under my hand at Richmond this 31st of Octob. 1780.” Signed prominently at the conclusion by Jefferson. Cloth-matted and framed with a portrait and plaque to an overall size of 20.75 x 15.5. In fine condition, with scattered small stains.

In October 1780, the arrival of 2,500 British troops along the Virginia coast formally ended the state’s prolonged stretch of military inactivity during the Revolutionary War. Led by Brigadier General Alexander Leslie, the British Army soldiers established a fortified position at Portsmouth and soon began raiding the area for supplies. Six days before penning the offered document, Jefferson wrote an impassioned letter to Congressional President Samuel Huntington, pressing firm the issue of a more well-prepped and well-armed defense: ‘The few who have arms have turned out with the greatest alacrity, but they are not of a nature proper to oppose horse...if great supplies of arms are not immediately sent on there is no event which may not be expected.’ Excellent Revolutionary War content written during a tense time after the British invaded Virginia, where one year later Washington would defeat Cornwallis at Yorktown. Having already authored the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson would go on to be the first secretary of state, second vice president, and third president of the United States. Starting Bid $1000

Thomas Jefferson Autograph Document Signed. Revolutionary War-dated ADS as governor of Virginia, boldly penned

by

one

1780. In

officers civil & military,

the

Governor Jefferson calls upon the Virginia citizenry, intent on “recovering the public arms” for the local militia

6. James Madison Autograph Letter Signed. ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, February 5, 1833. Handwritten letter to “Mr. Griffith,” in part: “I have rec’d your letter of the 25th ulto, inclosing a sketch of numerous amendments wch you think are required by the Constitution of the U.S. I am duly sensible to the respect you manifest for my opinions on such subjects. But mere opinions without a full view of the reasons for them, could be of little value, and this is a task wch in my enfeebled condition & in the midst of other demands on the scanty remnant of my time, I cannot undertake. I am now within a few weeks of my eighty third year, and have for many months been confined to my house & a great part of the time to my bed, by a chronic & latterly an acute disease…This explanation will I am sure satisfy you.” In fine condition, with some trivial edge loss, and toning from prior display. A scarce and important handwritten letter by the ‘Father of the Constitution,’ whose wisdom and political advice continued to be sought well into his old age. That Madison should mention the famous document in any context is remarkable.

Past sales history: Swann Galleries, American Autographs from Private Collections, September 26, 1996. Starting Bid $1000

The pivotal framer declines to opine on “numerous amendments wch you think are required by the Constitution of the U.S.”

8. James Madison Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “Js. Madison, Jr.,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 8, December 2, 1799. Significant handwritten letter to his wife, “Mrs. Dolly P. Madison” (interestingly, spelled differently from the usual ‘Dolley’), referencing lodging and the session of the Virginia House of Delegates, noting the election of Larkin Smith as speaker and William Wirt as clerk. In part: “I found at Mr. Watson’s a room prepared for me, and an empty one immediately over it, but they are both in a stile much inferior to what I had hoped. You must consequently lower your expectations on this su[b]ject as much as possible before you join me...I have procured for your uncle a paper…in which…an acc’t of the success of the Republicans in Holland ag’st the British & Russians particularly the latter. He will see also the first fruits of the Session in the charge of the Speaker and Clerk. Col. Smith had 80 & odd votes ag’st 50 odd & Mr. Wirt 90 odd ag’st 40 odd. The former Chaplain & Sergeant at Arms were reelected.” The address leaf remains partially intact, accomplished in Madison’s own hand. In good to very good condition, with staining, areas of paper loss, some tape reinforcements, and trimming to the integral address leaf. As a rare, early letter signed with his “Jr.” suffix, sent to his wife, and touching upon both international affairs and local politics, this is an extraordinary piece. Starting Bid $200

Honoring the Revolution’s ‘Hero of Bennington’

9. James Madison Autograph Letter

Signed as President. ALS as president, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, December 27, 1809. Letter to Reverend William Bentley, in part: “I have addressed the few lines enclosed to General Stark. If the possession of this sincere testimony of my esteem be entirely satisfactory, it may perhaps be as well that it should not be followed by a publication; the sole object being, to contribute in that form, whatever gratification may be afforded to him, by bearing the sentiments of one, of whom he has been pleased to think and to speak so favorably.” In fine condition, with all writing uniformly faded, and professionally cleaned and silked on both sides. Starting Bid $200

In an early handwritten letter to Dolley Madison, James touches upon the Anglo-Russian invasion of Holland and elections in the Virginia House of Delegates

10. James Madison Document Signed as President. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 11 x 7.25, January 1, 1817. President Madison appoints Oscar Bullus as “a Midshipman in the Navy of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion in ink by President James Madison and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Williams Crowninshield. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

11. James Madison Document Signed as President. War-dated partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 14.75 x 9, July 30, 1812. President Madison grants Jesse Foster of Jefferson County, Ohio, a parcel of land “to be sold at Steubenville by the act of Congress, entitled ‘An act providing for the sale of the lands of the United States in the Territory north west of the Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river.’” Signed at the conclusion by James Madison and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office Edward Tiffin. Lower left retains the original General Land Office seal. In very good to fine condition, with light toning, soiling, and multiple intersecting folds. Starting Bid $200

Secretary of State Monroe issues important War of 1812 instructions for engaging the enemy on the high seas

12. James Monroe Document Signed as Secretary of State. Partly-printed DS as Secretary of State, signed “Jas. Monroe,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 12.75, June 26, 1812. Important privateering document issued at the beginning of the War of 1812, containing “Instructions for the Private Armed Vessels of the United States.” The first sheet features the printed “Act concerning Letters of Marque, Prizes and Prize Goods,” and the second has instructions to privateers. In part: “The high seas, referred to in your commission, you will understand, generally, to extend to low water mark…You are to pay the strictest regard to the rights of neutral powers, and the usages of civilized nations…Towards enemy vessels and their crews, you are to proceed, in exercising the rights of war, with all the justice and humanity which characterise the nation of which you are members…The master and one or more of the principal persons belonging to captured vessels, are to be sent, as soon after the capture as may be, to the judge or judges of the proper court in the United States.” Neatly signed at the conclusion by Secretary of State James Monroe. In very good to fine condition, with scattered staining, and archival repairs to tears and fold splits.

This significant document, evidently not issued to a specific ship or captain (the top section left blank), dates to shortly after the United States declared war on England following a series of diplomatic conflicts, including restrictions imposed by the British on US trade overseas and impressment of American soldiers. The naval forces of both nations would be of the utmost importance in deciding the outcome of the War of 1812, during which most conflicts were fought at sea. An exceptional document from the country’s early days of naval warfare. Starting Bid $500

Protecting American trade vessels during the War of 1812

13. James Monroe Document Signed as Secretary of State. War-dated DS as secretary of state, signed “Jas. Monroe,” one page, 8 x 10.25, August 28, 1812. Printed circular headed “Additional Instruction to the public and private armed vessels of the United States.” In part: “The public and private armed vessels of the United States are not to interrupt any vessels belonging to citizens of the United States coming from British ports to the United States laden with British merchandize, in consequence of the alledged repeal of the British Orders in Council.” Signed at the conclusion by Monroe. Affixed to an 11 x 14 mount and in fine condition, with slightly irregular light toning, and professional restoration to minor paper loss at the lower right corner. Starting Bid $200

Military land grant issued to a veteran of the American Revolution

14. James Monroe Document

Signed as President. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 11.25 x 8.5, November 4, 1817. Desirable military land grant by which President Monroe, “in pursuance of the Acts of Congress appropriating and granting Land to the Army of the United States,” grants Oliver Leffingwell, “late a private in Butterfield’s Company of the Second Regiment of Infantry,” a 160-acre tract of land in the Territory of Illinois. Nicely signed at the conclusion by President James Monroe and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office Josiah Meigs. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges and scattered soiling. Starting Bid $200

15. James Monroe Document Signed as Governor. Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Jas. Monroe,” one page, 14.5 x 12, July 9, 1800. As governor of Virginia, Monroe grants “a certain Tract or Parcel of Land, containing Two hundred Acres by Survey…in the County of Russell.” Neatly signed at the conclusion in ink by Governor Monroe. Handsomely corner-mounted, double-matted, and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 27 x 19.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Monroe reclaims money owed by the bankrupt associate of Haym Salomon

16. James Monroe Docketed Letter by Edward Carrington. ALS signed “Ed. Carrington,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, June 13, 1787. Edward Carrington, a soldier and statesman from Virginia, writes to “Col. James Monroe, Attorney” to inform him of the repayment of a debt owed by the bankrupt Jacob Mordecai, a noteworthy Americanborn Jewish businessman and partner of financier Haym Salomon. Carrington writes, in part: “The eleventh of next month is appointed for the distribution of Mr. Mordecai’s effects. He has made return of your debt, the amount as well as I recollect one hundred & ten pounds. The assignee in whose hands the list of debts is being out of Town, I cannot have recourse to it for greater certainty—it will however be necessary that you make allotment of your debt and make affidavit for the justness of it, to [entitle] you to a dividend, as Mr. Mordecai’s return only presumptively places it on the list. Will you be good enough to do this and forward it immediately to me?” Addressed on the integral leaf to Monroe by Carrington, and franked “Free, Ed. Carrington” at the bottom; docketed in Monroe’s hand, “June 13, 1787, Col. Carrington.” In very good condition, with overall foxing, and adhesive residue stains to the integral address leaf, which also display a repair to seal-related paper loss. Starting Bid $300

18. John Quincy Adams Autograph Letter Signed. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 9.75, April 14, 1816. Lengthy handwritten letter to Samuel Dexter, who had been Secretary of War and Secretary of the Treasury during the administration of John Quincy Adams’ father, John Adams. In this intimate and personal letter, Adams offers his view on the War of 1812, its effects on American and European character, opposition to the war efforts, his negotiations to end the war, and the future of Europe. During this period, Adams was serving as United States Minister to the United Kingdom, and had been a part of the American delegation that negotiated the end to the War of 1812.

In part: “Nothing could be more gratifying to me than your obliging suffrage to the usefulness of my services since my present residence in Europe…My path of duty has been clear. Whatever success has attended it must be attributed, first to a wiser disposer of human affairs, than any of us; secondly, to the glorious energy of our countrymen, upon the ocean and upon the Land—An energy, which neither our foreign enemy, nor those ‘Wise Men of the East,’ who built their system of politics upon contempt for the American character, had taken into their account—thirdly to the wisdom, moderation, and pure patriotism of the President, Congress and Government of the United States, who commenced and prosecuted the War, and authorized, the conclusion of the Peace, upon principles founded in the honour, independence, and real welfare of the Union...

The Prospects of Europe, are not more propitious to the Freedom and happiness of its inhabitants, than they have been for the past thirty years—Europe has escaped from servitude to France, but it yet remains for France to escape from servitude to Europe. In shaking off the fetters of a French Military Despotism, Europe is passively submitting to be reshackled with the manacles of feudal and papal tyranny—she has burst asunder the adamantine chains of Buonaparte, to be pinioned by the rags and tatters of Monkery and Popery. She has cast up the Coda of Napoleon, and returned to her own vomit of Jesuits, Inquisitions, and Legitimacy, or Divine Right. With this state of things it is impossible that Europe should be long contented.” In fine condition. A long and important handwritten letter by John Quincy Adams, who would return to the United States one year later to assume the role of Secretary of State in Madison’s administration. Starting Bid $2500

John Quincy Adams weighs on on the prospects of Europe after the War of 1812: “Europe is passively submitting to be reshackled with the manacles of feudal and papal tyranny— she has burst asunder the adamantine chains of Buonaparte, to be pinioned by the rags and tatters of Monkery and Popery”

John Quincy Adams writes concerning “Slaves, Slavery and the Slave Trade” amidst international disputes with Great Britain

17. John Quincy Adams Autograph Letter Signed.

ALS signed “J. Q. Adams,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, March 1, 1837. Handwritten letter to abolitionist Benjamin Lundy in Philadelphia, publisher of the The National Enquirer (later the Pennsylvania Freeman), commenting on what is colloquially known as the ‘Shipwrecked Slave Act.’ In part: “I enclose by this mail a document, respecting Slaves, Slavery and the Slave Trade, which I wish you to read; and I hope you will be able to make up your mind upon the merits of the case in less time than his Majesty’s Law-Offices have taken, in their gestation of an opinion of which they have not yet been delivered. What think you? Must the United States go to war with Great Britain, to indemnify the owners of the cargoes of the ‘Comet,’ ‘Encomium’ and ‘Enterprise’? Or can Congress interfere in no manner whatsoever with the institution of Slavery in the States to which those worthy Slave-traders belong? It is said that Santa Anna, as Ambassador Plenipotentiary from Mexico and Texas has concluded a new Treaty of Limits with the United States recognizing the Rio Bravo as the Boundary.” In fine condition.

Adams discusses significant disputes between the United States and Great Britain involving the coastwise slave trade—

namely, the British practice of freeing slaves when American slavers were forced, either by weather or accident, to dock at ports in Bermuda and in the British West Indies. In the three cases here mentioned—of the ships Comet (1830), Encomium (1833), and Enterprise (1835)—slaves were set free, and their owners demanded compensation from Great Britain. The situation provoked heated debates in Congress and led to a dramatic increase in tension between the Crown and the United States—the typically diplomatic John Quincy Adams, writing here as a member of Congress, even hypothesizes war as a possibility. Ultimately, after several years of tense negotiation, the English government agreed to compensate the slaveholders of the Comet and Encomium, because colonial slavery still operated in its territories when those ships and cargoes were seized. Britain initially declined to compensate the Enterprise’s slaverholders, as slavery had been abolished in the colonies in 1834 and the enslaved people were thus no longer recognized as property under British law. Ultimately, compensatory settlements were reached as part of treaty between the United States and Great Britain concluded in 1853. An important piece of correspondence on one of the most difficult subjects of the 19th century. Starting Bid $5000

20. William Henry Harrison Handwritten Manuscript on Slavery and States Rights.

Important unsigned handwritten manuscript by William Henry Harrison, totaling four pages on three sheets, 8 x 10, no date but circa 1840. Harrison drafts a careful response to questions posed to him by an abolitionist society, citing the United States Constitution while asserting states’ rights. Harrison begins the manuscript, in part: “Having recently received a letter from a personal friend who is a member of an abolition society proposing to me two questions...I willingly embrace the opportunity of answering them.” The two questions follow, penned neatly in another hand: “Do you believe the people of the United States possess an unrestricted right to discuss any subject that to them may seem worthy of consideration?...Do you believe the people of the United States have the right to petition their Legislature for the redress of whatever they may deem a grievance, and for the adoption of such measures as the petitioners may think conducive to the welfare of the nation?”

Harrison replies below, in part: “I do not hesitate to answer both questions in the affirmative. The Constitution of the United States & that of our own state have secured to the people the enjoyment of the rights referred to in both questions, entirely unrestricted but by their own sense of propriety & the legal rules which protect the rights of others. The freedom of speech and of the press are the distinguishing characters of free government. Without them we might call our country a Republic but it would be so only in name, like that of Rome under the Emperors, it might be a mask to cover the most horrible despotism. [struck through: The Constitution of the U.S. has reserved these rights to the people entirely without restriction...].”

Harrison continues: “The authors of our Constitution must have known that it would be subject to abuses, to be used for improper & indeed sometimes for criminal purposes, yet they declared it without restriction. More than half a century has passed away since it came into operation, and altho’ upon one memorable occasion it was resorted to for the purpose of giving effect to councils tending to paralyze the efforts of the nation in the midst of a dangerous war, and to encourage the enemy to persevere in supporting their unjust pretensions, still these declarations of rights in relation to writing, speaking & publishing, have been suffered to remain in all their pristine force. I should be the last person who could under any circumstances consent to restrict them by legal enactments.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $1000

“The freedom of speech and of the press are the distinguishing characters of free government”—Harrison outlines his values during the 1840 presidential campaign, including his technical views on slavery and states’ rights

The 21-year-old William Henry Harrison authorizes rations for “Captain Shrims spies”

21. William Henry Harrison Autograph Document Signed. ADS signed “Wm. H. Harrison, AdC,” one page, 7.75 x 3.75, January 12, 1795. Military document signed while serving in the Northwest Territory as aide-de-camp to ‘Mad Anthony’ Wayne, in full: “Provision return for three men of Captain Shrims spies for four days commencing the 18th and ending 21st January 1795, Inclusive—Men: 3, Days: 4, Rations: 18, Sir, Issue agreeably to the above return eighteen complete rations.” In very good to fine condition, with light overall staining. Captain George Shrim was commander of the ranger detachment of Major General ‘Mad Anthony’ Wayne’s Legion of the United States. Starting Bid $200

22. William Henry Harrison Document Signed. Manuscript DS, signed “Wm. H. Harrison, ADC,” one page, 7.75 x 3, December 16, 1794. Document issued at Greenville, Ohio, being a commissary return for “ten compleat rations” for five men over two days. In fine condition, with edges slightly irregularly trimmed.

At this time, Harrison was just 21 years old and serving as aide-de-camp to General ‘Mad’ Anthony Wayne in the Ohio Indian Wars. Seven months later, he would be a signatory to the Treaty of Greenville, which ended the Northwest Indian War. In the treaty a coalition of Native American tribes, including the Ottawa, Potawatomi, Chippewa, Miami, and Shawnee, ceded a large area of midwestern land to the United States in exchange for goods valued at $20,000. Harrison would come to national fame nearly two decades later when he again fought the Native Americans, most prominently in a victorious effort over Tecumseh at the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811. Starting Bid $200

25. Zachary Taylor Document Signed as President. Scarce partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “Z. Taylor,” one page, 17.25 x 12.75, October 31, 1849. President Taylor appoints John C. Clark of New York as “Solicitor of the Treasury of the United States.” Nicely signed at the conclusion by President Zachary Taylor, and countersigned by Secretary of State John M. Clayton. The crisply embossed white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. In fine condition, with multiple intersecting folds and a bit of wrinkling. Given his short 16-month tenure in the White House, presidential appointments signed by Taylor are especially scarce. Starting Bid $200

23. Sarah Childress Polk Autograph Letter Signed. Wife of President James K. Polk (1803–1891) and first lady from 1845 to 1849. Civil War–dated ALS signed “Mrs. James K. Polk,” one page, 5.75 x 7, March 19, 1864. Handwritten letter to “Maj’r Gen’l Thomas, Commanding U.S. Forces &c at Chattanooga,” in full: “Allow me to present to you Mrs. C. Jones, who goes out by permission and who is kind enough to take in her care, for me, a trunk, directed to my brother Mr. J. W. Childress, Griffin, Geo. The approved permits, I have given to Mrs. Jones. You may see it contains, Ladies wearing apparel. You will do me a great kindness to pass it with the ‘Flag of Truce,’ a favor that will be gratefully acknowledged by me.” In fine condition, with light show-through along the left edge from an old mounting strip on the reverse. Starting Bid $200

During the Civil War, the former first lady ships a trunk under the “Flag of Truce”

Scarce presidential commission by Zachary Taylor, promoting a fellow Whig to “Solicitor of the Treasury of the United States”

24. Zachary Taylor Autograph Letter Signed. Significant ALS signed “Z. Taylor,” one page, 7.75 x 10, August 1, 1848. Handwritten letter to Charles Harrod of New Orleans, concerning the disposition of a Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Taylor for his bravery in the Mexican-American War. The subject medal was one of three Congressional Gold Medals awarded to Taylor, issued for his distinguished achievements during military operations along the Rio Grande, for meritorious achievements at the Battle of Monterrey, and for valor at the Battle of Buena Vista. Taylor remains the only individual to be awarded the medal three times, and his achievements in the Mexican-American War would lead directly to his election to the presidency three months later.

Penned in Taylor’s characteristically bold, rugged hand, the letter reads, in part: “Your esteemed letter of the 25th ulto. was duly received in which you say ‘at the request of the Secretary of War I have the honor to be the bearer of a gold medal voted by Congress to you for services at Monterey, & to be handed by me to you’—which you will please retain in your possession or deposit in bank as you may think best, until I can visit the City which will be about the 20th, of the present month, when it will afford me much pleasure to receive it at your hands.” Addressed on the integral leaf by Taylor. In fine condition, with an old mounting strip along the hinge edge of the integral address leaf. An important autograph letter by the war hero, with reference to the events that propelled him to political popularity in advance of the 1848 presidential election. Starting Bid $1000

Rare handwritten letter by Zachary Taylor, arranging to receive his Congressional Gold Medal for gallantry at the Battle of Monterrey

26. Millard Fillmore Autograph Letter Signed. ALS as president, one page, 5 x 8, October 15, 1851. Handwritten letter to bookseller Frank Taylor, in part: “If you have Wharton’s state trials please send me a copy…bound for the Executive Mansion.” In very good to fine condition, with light soiling and some small tears. Taylor operated the Waverly Book-Store on Pennsylvania Avenue, providing works to Washington’s elite movers and shakers for decades in the middle of the 19th century. Starting Bid $200

27. Franklin Pierce Autograph Letter Signed. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 7.75, monogrammed “F.P.” letterhead, December 18, 1867. Handwritten letter to Mrs. Wentworth in Lowell, in part: “Frank is here at work with me among piles of dusty musty papers. Most of which are of no possible use except to hide a few letters and other papers to which it may be desirable to refer at some future day. In the afternoon I walked with him a little way upon the side walk. I am better but it is not quite certain yet, that I shall feel inclined to go abroad for Christmas. If I decide to accept your kind invitation, I shall go down Saturday or Monday, because the cars are so much thronged & so uncomfortable on the day preceding Christmas. I may unless it will be inconvenient to you present myself at your cheerful home Saturday evening.” Framed and inset within a 27 x 14 frame, matted with a portrait and two plaques; the letter’s frame is removable and has glass on both sides, so that the full letter can be read. In fine condition, with a thin mounting strip running down the center/hinge. Starting Bid $200

In a handwritten letter as president, Fillmore requests a legal volume “bound for the Executive Mansion”

Pierce plans his holiday arrival: “I shall go down Saturday or Monday, because the cars are so much thronged & so uncomfortable on the day preceding Christmas”

28. Franklin Pierce Autograph Letter Signed. Civil War-dated ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 7.75, July 16, 1862. Handwritten letter to his secretary Sydney Webster, in part: “Col. H. wrote a few lines announcing the advent of the lingering heir. The christening has not taken place, and the question of name had not probably been decided, perhaps not thought of. I think the silver mug would be tasteful and fitting. Will you procure it, & cause the engraving to be executed… Mrs. Pierce’s health has improved somewhat since my return and we propose to leave for Little Boar’s Head next Saturday.” The top of the first page bears an identification notation, likely done in Webster’s hand. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

29. Jane Pierce Autograph Letter Signed. Wife (1806–1863) of President Franklin Pierce, and first lady from 1853 to 1857. ALS signed “Jane,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, December 30, 1844. Handwritten letter to her sister Mary Appleton Aiken, containing family news and gossip. In part: “I think of you with much love and solicitude dear sister and pray that you may be carried safely and happily through this season of infirmity and suffering. I long for the relief of knowing that the worst is over, and you are comfortable afterwards…Mr. Pierce has been exceedingly unwell since I wrote…but yesterday and today his cough has yielded and he is better…Another year closes upon us, dearest sister, and we look back upon the loss of another beloved one—oh! that spiritual gain might equal these great and exceeding bitter bereavements…the rapid flight of time which is bearing so consistently onward —pray for me dear sister when you pray for yourself.” Addressed on the integral leaf in Pierce’s hand. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

30. James Buchanan Document Signed as President. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10.5, March 31, 1859. President Buchanan directs the Secretary of State “to affix the Seal of the United States to the Treaty between the United States and the Mendawakanton and Wahpakoota bands of the Sioux Indians.” Crisply signed at the conclusion by President James Buchanan. In fine condition.

Signed on June 19, 1858, ratified on March 9, 1859, and proclaimed by President Buchanan on March 31, 1859, this treaty with the Sioux made provisions for the purchase and sale of tracts of land previously set aside as a reservation by the 1851 Treaty of Mendota. In the treaty referred to by this document, the Mendawakanton and Wahpakoota signed away the northern half of their holdings along the Minnesota River to be sold off to settlers. The remaining reservation was to be allotted to individual Dakota families, who were to subsist on annuity payments and farming. After the Dakota War of 1862, the United States abrogated all of its treaties with the Dakota Sioux, seized the remaining 10-mile wide strip of reservation lands, and exiled them from the state of Minnesota. Presidential documents dealing with Indian affairs are scarce and highly desirable. Starting Bid $500

President Buchanan proclaims a treaty with the “Mendawakanton and Wahpakoota bands of the Sioux Indians”

31. James Buchanan Document Signed as President. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10.5, March 31, 1859. President Buchana authorizes and directs “the Secretary of State to affixed the Seal of the United States to the Treaty between the U. States and the Tonawanda band of Seneca Indians.” Signed neatly at the conclusion by James Buchanan. In very good condition, with creasing, toning, splitting to the folds, and small areas of paper loss, none of which affect the signature. Starting Bid $200

32. James Buchanan: Harriet Lane Autograph Letter Signed. Niece (1830–1903) of President James Buchanan, a lifelong bachelor, who acted as his first lady from 1857 to 1861. Rare ALS signed “Harriet Lane Johnston,” one page both sides, 4 x 5.25, May 6, 1875. Handwritten letter to “Mrs. Wilson,” in part: If you & Gen. Wilson have nothing more agreeable to do this morning, will you drive with us in the Park at four o’clock?” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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President Buchanan proclaims a treaty with the “Tonawanda band of Seneca Indians”

President Lincoln pays his Black personal valet—

33. Abraham Lincoln Signed Check as President.

Extraordinary Riggs & Co. bank check, 7.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Abraham Lincoln as president, “A. Lincoln,” payable to “William Johnson (Colored)” for $5, October 27, 1862. The check is printed in several bold decorative types, with a fine wood-engraved vignette of the bank’s Washington headquarters, decorative border on four sides, and numbered “12” by President Lincoln in top left-hand corner. In very good to fine condition, with light staining to the edges, cancellation slits, and multiple vertical folds.

William H. Johnson was a free Black servant—a valet with some barbering duties—who accompanied the president-elect on his journey from Springfield to Washington, D.C. The New York Times of February 19, 1861, described Johnson as “’a very useful member of the party[,]’ whose ‘untiring vigilance’ as ‘he took care of the Presidential party is entitled to high credit’” (quoted in Michael Burlingame’s Abraham Lincoln: A Life, 2:24).

Johnson initially worked in the Executive Mansion stoking the furnace, but he was made unwelcome by other White House workers: “the other black employees, all light-skinned, objected to his dark complexion so vehemently that Lincoln had to find him another post” (Burlingame, 2:252).

First Lincoln tried to secure a position for Johnson with Gideon Welles, but to no avail. On November 29, 1861, Lincoln wrote to another cabinet member, Treasury Secretary Salmon P. Chase, on Johnson’s behalf: “You remember kindly asking me, some time ago, whether I really desired you to find a place for William Johnson, a colored boy who came from Illinois with me. If you can find him the place [I] shall really be obliged” (National Archives; Basler 5:33).

Johnson was eventually hired as a porter at the Treasury Department, but Lincoln continued to monitor his progress. Lincoln occasionally hired him for short-term jobs and particularly for travel. Most significantly, Johnson accompanied Lincoln, as valet and bodyguard, to Gettysburg for the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery. This trip was particularly consequential for Johnson. The President developed varioloid, a mild version of smallpox, on his return from Washington,

while Johnson himself contracted a fatal case of smallpox; he died in January 1864. It is possible that Johnson caught the disease from the President, although Lincoln himself did not believe that was the case.

Lincoln’s solicitude for William Johnson extended beyond the latter’s death. The Chicago Tribune of January 19, 1864, carried a story from its Washington correspondent describing how he came upon Lincoln counting out Johnson’s pay, while explaining, “a President of the United States has a multiplicity of duties not specified in the Constitution or acts of Congress. This is one of them. The money belongs to a poor negro who is a porter in one of the departments and who is at present very bad with the smallpox.…He is now in hospital, and could not draw his pay because he could not sign his name. I have been at considerable trouble to overcome the difficulty and get it for him, and have at length succeeded in cutting red tape” (Burlingame, 2:578). Another newspaper reported that Lincoln purchased a coffin for Johnson and helped settle a loan he had taken from the First National Bank of Washington. When the arrangements had been concluded, the bank’s cashier, William J. Huntington, said, “’After this, Mr. President, you can never deny that you indorse the negro.’ ‘That’s a fact!’ Lincoln exclaimed with a laugh; ‘but I don’t intend to deny it’” (Burlingame, 2:578–79).

Only two other Lincoln checks addressed to Black people have appeared at auction in the last 40 years, and both were also for the amount of $5. In October 1984, a check Lincoln wrote to “Colored man, with 1 leg” sold for $16,000 at Sotheby’s, lot 138; this check was crude in that Lincoln’s signature had been cut from the original check and a replacement Lincoln signature from another check had been patched on. Also, in an Ira and Larry Goldberg Auction (November 2005, lot 271), a check to “Lucy (colored woman),” dated February 21, 1865, realized $55,200. It is uncertain who Lucy was, perhaps a friend of Mary Todd Lincoln’s seamstress Elizabeth Keckley. The rarity of checks written by Lincoln as President on Riggs & Co. checks cannot be understated—the 1865 “Lucy” check is numbered “28,” and this check from October 1862 is numbered “12.” Lincoln’s checks from his pre-presidential days, drawn on Springfield Marine and Fire Insurance Company bank, are more frequently seen. Starting Bid $1000

“William Johnson (Colored)”—the sum of $5 in 1862

34. Abraham Lincoln Autograph Endorsement

Signed as President. Historic autograph endorsement signed as president, “A. Lincoln,” originally penned on the reverse of a letter written to Secretary of War Edwin Stanton and signed by more than 30 officers of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, two pages both sides, 7.5 x 12, June 24, 1864. President Lincoln endorses the promotion of a captain in the 82nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. Lincoln writes, in full: “Capt. Griffith served about three months in the Creek War in 1836, in the Mexican War through its whole duration, rising from a private to a Lieut., and now in this war, from July 1861 till now, rising from a Lieut. to a Capt. He now desires to be an Assistant Quarter Master, or Commissary of Subsistence, & if his service in that line can be now useful let him be appointed.”

The letter to Stanton, written from Cadwalader Barracks in Philadelphia on June 18, 1864, describes Captain O. B. Griffith’s career of service and recommends his promotion: “When the first gun was opened on Fort Sumpter, Capt. Griffith immediately started a company for the war. He joined the 82nd Penna. Vols., and has proved himself a soldier on many a hard fought field. At the battle of Fredericksburg, in charging Marye’s Heights, Capt. Griffith was highly complimented upon the battle-field, amid a shower of bullets, by his Colonel, for his bravery. As the Captain is now unable to perform duty with his company, owing to his wound, the undersigned officers, respectfully ask that he be commissioned Assistant Quartermaster, or Assistant Commissary of Subsistence, as a reward for his long and faithful services.” In fine condition, with a tiny hole at the bottom of the first page. Accompanied by color copies of the reverse of each page. A superb, highly desirable presidential endorsement in support of a Civil War hero. Starting Bid $1000

President Lincoln endorses the promotion of a wounded captain, who raised a volunteer company when “the first gun was opened on Fort Sumpter”

carpet

35. Abraham Lincoln’s Carpet Bag Gifted to a Union Soldier. President Abraham Lincoln’s colorful woolen carpet bag, presented to Union soldier Levi Fisher at an army hospital during his recovery from wounds suffered in the Battle of Cold Harbor. A native of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, Fisher enlisted in the Union Army in February 1864 as a member of Company F, 184th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. Wounded at the Battle of Cold Harbor on June 3, 1864, Fisher lost his right leg to amputation and underwent a prolonged period of hospitalization, during which time he met President Abraham Lincoln and received the president’s personal bag.

The carpet bag, measuring approximately 15˝ x 11˝, features an ornate, colorful geometric pattern in red, gray, black, and gold, with a large brass lockplate on the front (the key has been lost). The top of the bag retains the four brass studs used to secure the bag’s dark brown leather handles; both have become cleanly detached from age, but are included with the bag. The interior boasts a cotton lining hand-stitched around metal casements, with a divider at center. The bottom boasts five brass studs.

The story of President Lincoln’s meeting with Fisher, and the gift of this carpet bag, is told in “Selinsgrove’s Centennial Souvenir Book,” published in 1953. The piece features an

image of this carpet bag, a portrait of Fisher, and traces the bag’s lineage. In part: “While Levi Fisher was recovering from his wounds in an army hospital, it happened that President Lincoln made one of his accustomed visits to the hospital. He found Fisher on his cot greatly depressed in spirit and weeping about his personal state of affairs…Fisher realized that he would be discharged from the army before long, but he lacked adequate space in his baggage for all the things he wanted to take along with him. And he must have so told the President. The President forthwith emptied his own carpetbag of his personal belongings, and handed the empty bag to him.” On returning home, Fisher traded the bag to shoemaker J. Conrad Fetter to clad his remaining foot. It became a prized family heirloom and passed to Fetter’s son-in-law, Peter Sechrist, in 1901. The bag remained in the Sechrist family until at least the mid-1950s.

The bag is further documented in a vintage glossy 4 x 5 photograph with caption, a copy of a 1956 newspaper article depicting and describing the bag, two issues of the Selinsgrove Times with stories on the Sechrist family, and an original broadside supporting Levi Fisher’s campaign for county treasurer (affixed to a scrapbook cover). Previously sold by Riba-Mobley Auctions, lot 137, November 7, 1987, and accompanied by that auction catalog. Starting Bid $500

President Abraham Lincoln’s

bag, presented to a Union soldier wounded at Cold Harbor

36. Abraham Lincoln Document Signed as President. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 17 x 11, July 11, 1864. President Lincoln appoints Richard R. Shekell as “a Justice of the Peace, in the County of Washington, in the District of Columbia, and to keep, and cause to be kept, all laws for the good of the peace, and for the preservation of the same, and for the quiet rule and government of the people.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Abraham Lincoln and countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward. In very good condition, with split folds, tears, and paper loss repaired and reinforced on the reverse; Lincoln’s signature is affected by a split, but is otherwise clear, clean, and bold. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

President Lincoln appoints a Justice of the Peace, to promote “the quiet rule and government of the people”

37. Abraham Lincoln Document Signed as President. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 7 x 10, August 25, 1862. President Lincoln authorizes and directs “the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a Warrant for the pardon of Andrew Jones.” Boldly and neatly signed at the conclusion by President Lincoln. In very good condition, with trimmed edges, creasing, toning, and show-through from old clear tape on the reverse; none of the flaws affect the bold signature.

According to the Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln, Vol. 5, the president had received a petition signed by citizens of Washington, D.C., asking for the pardon of ‘Andrew Jones, a very respectable and worthy Colored man… convicted on the 25th day of July, 1862…on the charge of assaulting and resisting a Police Officer.’ The petition reviewed evidence that the police officer attacked Jones and demonstrated that the arrest was unwarranted. On August 23, 1862, Lincoln directed Attorney General Edward Bates to let Jones be pardoned as to the remainder of his sentence, and two days later signed this warrant for said pardon.

President Lincoln signed this significant document just one month before the Union’s victory at Antietam, which gave him the political confidence to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation of September 22, 1862. In that historic document, he proclaimed that on January 1, 1863, ‘all persons held as slaves…shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free.’ Pertaining to the injustices suffered by a Black man at the hands of the police and the courts, signed at a time when Abraham Lincoln was considering emancipation, this document carries tremendous historical meaning and remains relevant in today’s America. Starting Bid $1000

Remarkable 1862 pardon warrant signed by Abraham Lincoln, for a ‘very respectable and worthy Colored man’

Rare admission pass to Lincoln’s White House funeral

38. Abraham Lincoln White House Funeral Pass. Rare pass to the White House funeral for the fallen President Abraham Lincoln, printed on a heavy white 5 x 3.25 card with black mourning border, reading: “East. Admit the Bearer to the Executive Mansion, On Wednesday, the 19th of April, 1865.” In very good to fine condition, with some light soiling, and a stain to the upper left corner. The funeral service took place in the East Room of the White House, with the Lincolns’ pastor, Dr. Gurley, giving the funeral address and Bishop Simpson, who would later deliver the funeral address in Springfield, offering a prayer. A scarce and sought-after funeral memento. Starting Bid $300

Rare War Department funeral train pass

39. Abraham Lincoln Funeral Railroad Pass. Rare unissued partly-printed War Department invitation for “Free Transportation” to accompany Abraham Lincoln’s body on the funeral train from Washington, D.C., to Springfield, Illinois, 4.5 x 3.25, imprinted: “________ invited to accompany the remains of the late President, Abraham Lincoln from the City of Washington to Springfield, Illinois.” When found, these scarce passes are usually filled out with the recipient’s name and signed by Edward D. Townsend. In fine condition, with a few small stains. Starting Bid $200

“to accompany the remains of the late President, Abraham Lincoln from the City of Washington to Springfield, Illinois”

40. Abraham Lincoln Cased Tintype. Fantastic miniature tintype oval portrait of Abraham Lincoln, measuring 5/8˝ by 7/8˝, displayed in an ornate hinged 1.75˝ by 2˝ hinged case with clasp. The tinype is inset within a handsome white-andgilt frame. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

41. Abraham Lincoln Cased Photograph. Handsome 1.5˝ by 2˝ albumen portrait of Abraham Lincoln in a distinguished pose, displayed in an impressive hinged 2.25˝ by 2.75˝ hinged case with clasp. The portrait is inset within an ornate gilt frame, and the front of the case is gilt-stamped with an allegorical American eagle. In fine condition, with some wear to the exterior of the case. Starting Bid $200

42. Abraham Lincoln 1864 Campaign Songster Booklet. Scarce campaign songster booklet issued for Abraham Lincoln’s 1864 presidential campaign, 16 pages, 2.75 x 4.25, published in Philadelphia by Mason & Co. The booklet contains the lyrics for “all of the most popular songs,” with eleven titles including: “Shout Aloud for Lincoln,” “Hoist the Flag for Abraham,” and “Hurrah! For Lincoln and Johnson!,” to be sung to the tune of ‘John Brown’s Body,’ which would become the ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic.’ The rear wrapper boasts an advertisement for Lincoln campaign badges, pins, meals, and photographs. In fine condition, with some faint staining and a trimmed bottom edge. Starting Bid $200

43. Mary Todd Lincoln Autograph Letter Signed on Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy. ALS signed “Mary Lincoln,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, March 15, [1866]. Handwritten letter to her friend Mrs. Sally Orne in Philadelphia, marked “Private,” in full: “I neglected to request you to send me the pamphlet, you spoke of, if you have a spare copy. My own intense misery, has been augmented, by the same thought—that, that miserable inebriate Johnson, had cognizance, of my husband’s death—Why, was that card, of Booth’s found, in his box, some acquaintance certainly existed. I have been deeply impressed, with the harrowing thought, that he, had an understanding, with the conspirators & they, knew their man. Did not Booth, say, ‘There was one thing, he would not tell.’ There is said, to be honor, among thieves. No one ever heard, of Johnson, regretting my sainted husband’s death, he never wrote me a line of condolence, and behaved in the most brutal way. Why, is not Davis, brought to trial? As sure, as you & I live, Johnson, had some hand, in all this—if he does not receive his condemnation here (and I think, he is receiving it), if there is a place of reward & punishments—as there surely is—his fate, will be to suffer—he is too hardened to feel, in this world. I will trouble you no more today or perhaps, for some time.”

In a postscript penned on the reverse, Lincoln bolsters her case for conspiracy: “Another, most important item, in this case, why did Preston King, commit suicide—I knew him well & naturally, a more cheerful man, never lived, did, this lady, cite his case? A bosom friend of Johnson—hearing knowledge of this transaction, naturally good hearted—he could not live—Talk of insanity—it was not so.” In fine condition, with light overall creasing, and minor splitting to the ends of the folds.

On the afternoon of April 14, 1865—just hours before shooting President Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theatre—John Wilkes

Booth left a visiting card in the mail box of Vice President Andrew Johnson’s private secretary, William A. Browning, at the Kirkwood House hotel in Washington, DC, where both men were staying. In pencil, Booth wrote: ‘Don’t wish to disturb you. Are you at home? J. Wilkes Booth.’ Most historians believe that the card was left for Vice President Johnson— either to ascertain his location and make him a target of the assassination conspiracy, or, possibly, to implicate him as a conspirator. If the latter was Booth’s intent, his gambit proved successful—Mary Todd Lincoln, in the grievous aftermath of her husband’s brutal murder, believed that the card represented a connection between Johnson and Booth, and was thus evidence of a conspiracy at the highest levels of government. Mrs. Lincoln further notes that Johnson failed to console her upon her husband’s death, and also declined to prosecute Jefferson Davis for leading the rebel states.

She goes on to posit that Preston King, a former senator and close friend of Andrew Johnson—and who was largely responsible for Johnson’s vice-presidential nomination— learned the truth of the matter and killed himself: on November 13, 1865, King committed suicide by tying a bag of bullets around his neck and leaping from a ferryboat in New York Harbor. Contemporary reporting in the New York Times said that King’s ‘nervous system has been seriously deranged for nearly three weeks,’ and that he had been overwhelmed with stress from his efforts to eliminate corruption in New York’s customs department.

A remarkable and historic handwritten letter by the former first lady as she sought to make sense of her husband’s tragic death.

Past sales history: Sotheby’s, Fine Printed and Manuscript Americana, March 15, 1986. Starting Bid $5000

Mary Todd implicates President Johnson in the Lincoln assassination conspiracy: “That miserable inebriate Johnson, had cognizance, of my husband’s death”

45. Abraham Lincoln Autograph Endorsement

Signed as President. Civil War–dated autograph endorsement signed as president, “Respectfully submitted to the War Department, A. Lincoln, Jan. 7, 1862,” penned in the margin of an autograph letter sent to him by New York politician Hamilton Fish, one page both sides, 5.75 x 7.5, December 31, 1861. Fish writes, in full: “My friend Mr. Robert A. Ludlow of Westchester Co., N.Y. will have the honor to present you this note, in connection with an application which he desires to present for a commission in the Army for his son Mr. Banyen Ludlow, who was in the service in one of the New York Regiments & behaved with much gallantry at the battle of Bull Run. He has been educated as an Engineer & is a young man of intelligence & of energy—& well suited for the service in which he seeks to be employed. Mr. Ludlow, the father, is a worthy member of one of the oldest & most respectable & influential families of the State—he is thoroughly loyal & earnest & practical in his support of the Government in the maintenance of the Union & the Constitution.” Handsomely matted and framed with glass on both sides, and hinged against a display with portraits of Lincoln and Fish, as well as engraved biographical plaques and a transcript of the letter to an overall size of 31.5 x 19.5. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity and grading from PSA/DNA, evaluating both autographs as “MINT 9.”

Lincoln’s correspondent, Hamilton Fish, was one of New York’s most influential politicians: having served a term in the U.S. House of Representatives (1843–45), as governor (1849–50), and in the U.S. Senate (1851–57), his voice was one of the most highly respected of all Republicans in the North. During the Civil War, Fish was chairman for the ‘Union Defense Committee of the State of New York,’ which worked to raise and equip Union Army troops from the state. In 1862, President Lincoln appointed him as a commissioner to visit Union prisoners held in Richmond, Virginia. In that capacity, Fish helped to establish the prisoner exchange program which continued virtually unchanged throughout the war. He would go on to serve as Secretary of State under Ulysses S. Grant, and is recognized as a ‘pillar’ of Grant’s successful presidency.

In this important, war-dated letter, Fish recommends a soldier who distinguished himself at the First Battle of Bull Run—the first major battle of the Civil War, fought on July 21, 1861. The fierce fighting and heavy casualties underscored the ideological nature of the conflict, and made both sides realize that the war would be much longer and bloodier than previously anticipated. President Lincoln, surely taking into account Ludlow’s battlefield experience and loyal pedigree, respectfully forwards Fish’s request to his well-organized War Department, led by Edwin Stanton. A significant Civil War document, imbued with the politics and national pride of the era. Starting Bid $1000

President Lincoln endorses Hamilton Fish’s recommendation for a soldier who fought with “gallantry at the battle of Bull Run”

44. Abraham Lincoln and Family Photo Album. Interesting post-Civil War photo album, 4.25 x 5.5, containing 24 cartes-de-visite and engraved portraits of Abraham Lincoln and his family—predominately comprising images of artworks/illustrations, but also including a few real photographs. Includes eight portraits of Lincoln alone, several showing Lincoln reading with his family, one of a Lincoln deathbed scene, one of a Lincoln memorial, six of Mary Todd Lincoln alone, and two of the famous ‘Apotheosis’ illustration of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. In overall very good to fine condition, with some light staining throughout, and a horizontal tear through one of the ‘Apotheosis’ images. Starting Bid $200

46. Abraham Lincoln Assassination Booklet by Abott A. Abott. Scarce booklet entitled “The Assassination and Death of Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States of America, At Washington, on the 14th of April, 1865,” by Abott A. Abott, published in New York in 1865 by the American News Company, 12 pages, 4.5 x 7.5, containing transcripts of Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton’s announcement of President Lincoln’s assassination, further telegraphic coverage of the shooting at Ford’s Theatre, Lincoln’s death at the Petersen House, erroneous reports of Secretary of State Seward’s death, and other goings-on in Washington. Each leaf is edged in black to represent mourning. In very good to fine condition, with light staining and creasing. Accompanied by a custom-made cloth folding box, gilt-stamped on the front: “The Assassination and Death of Abraham Lincoln.” Starting Bid $200

47. Andrew Johnson Document Signed as President. Partly-printed DS as president, two pages, both about 10 x 16, August 25, 1865. President Johnson grants a pardon to a former Confederate soldier, in part: “Whereas, E. Waitzfelder of Baldwin County, Georgia, by taking part in the late rebellion against the Government of the United States, has made himself liable to heavy pains and penalties; And whereas, the circumstances of his case render him a proper object of Executive clemency; Now, therefore, be it known, that I, Andrew Johnson…in consideration of these premises, divers other good and sufficient reasons me thereunto moving, do hereby grant to the said E. Waitzfelder a full pardon and amnesty for all offences by him committed, arising from participation, direct or implied, in the said rebellion…this pardon to begin and take effect from the day on which the said E. Waitzfelder shall take the oath prescribed in the Proclamation of the President, dated May 29th, 1865, and to be void and of no effect if the said E. Waitzfelder shall hereafter, at any time, acquire any property whatever in slaves, or make use of slave labor.” Signed at the conclusion in ink by President Andrew Johnson and countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. In fine condition, with slightly irregularly trimmed edges.

Past sales history: Christie’s Manuscripts and Printed Books: Mainly Americana, December 9, 1994. Starting Bid $500

President Johnson pardons a Confederate rebel in 1865, to be voided if he should acquire “slaves, or make use of slave labor”

Grant signs as commander of the Union Army— a pose appreciated by President Lincoln

48. U. S. Grant Signed Engraving. Superb engraved portrait of Ulysses S. Grant as commander of the Union Army, 5.5 x 8.75, prominently signed below the image in ink, “Yours truly, U. S. Grant, General.” Includes a related letter signed by the private secretary of Abraham Lincoln, “Jno. G. Nicolay,” one page, Executive Mansion letterhead, April 14, 1864, to publisher J. C. Butler in New York, in part: “The President of the United States, desires me to acknowledge the receipt, of the finely executed engraving of Lieutenant General Grant, which you sent, and to express his thanks for the same.” Attractively matted and framed sideby-side to an overall size of 22 x 16.5. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling, and an unobtrusive crease passing across Grant’s chest. President

March 10, 1864; he

50. U. S. Grant Signature. Clean, sought-after ink signature, “U. S. Grant, March 21st 1884,” on a white 3.5 x 2 card. In fine condition, with clipped corner tips. Starting Bid $200

Lincoln promoted Grant to the rank of lieutenant general and commander of all Union forces on

held the position until 1869, when he took office as president. Starting Bid $300

Maj. Gen. Grant requests pay for his four “black” servants in 1863

49. U. S. Grant Document Signed. Civil War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “U. S. Grant, Maj. Gen. Comd’g Dept. of the Ten.,” one page, 17 x 10.25, January 21, 1863. Requisition voucher for pay, clothing, and subsistence for himself and four servants for the period of October 1, 1862, through December 31, 1862, amounting to a total of $1055.52. The document lists Grant’s four servants—George, John, Jerry, and Dan—all of a “black” complexion and standing between 4’ 11” and 5’ 7” in height. In the lower left, Grant signs the document as Commander of the Department of the Tennessee, certifying a statement that he has been “actually in command of a Geographical Department or a separate Army in the field during the whole time charged.” In fine condition, with light toning along the professionally reinforced folds. Starting Bid $500

President Hayes signs a full-length portrait of his first lady

52. Rutherford B. Hayes Signed Photograph. Uncommon and appealing 4 x 8.25 cabinet-style photo of Lucy Webb Hayes by Sarony of New York, signed in the lower corner in ink, “R. B. Hayes.” In fine condition, with small flecks of loss along the edges. Starting Bid $200

51.

Lucy Hayes Autograph Letter

Signed. ALS signed “Lucy W. Hayes,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 6.75, personal “H” monogram letterhead, January 9, 1880. Handwritten letter to “My dear Mr. Senator,” written from the “Executive Mansion.” In full: “May I venture to remind you of the beautiful picture which now graces the East Room giving a thrill of pleasure to the average American woman as she looks upon it and sees the representation of our ‘First Lady of the Land’ and express the hope that it may soon become the property of the White House.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a cabinet photo of Mrs. Hayes’s official portrait by Daniel Huntington, bearing a facsimile signature. Starting Bid $200

53. James A. Garfield Letter Signed. LS signed “J. A. Garfield,” one page, 4.75 x 7.75, House of Representatives letterhead, January 9, 1880. Letter to General E. A. Merritt, in full: “Accept my thanks for your kind telegram of the 7th inst. The manner of my nomination was more gratifying than the fact itself.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity and grading from PSA/DNA, evaluating the autograph as “MINT 9.” Starting Bid $200

54. Chester A. Arthur Letter Signed. LS signed “C. A. Arthur,” one page, 5 x 8, September 15, 1880. Letter to E. W. Bad, Esq., in full: “In answer to your letter of today I have the pleasure of sending you my autograph.” In fine condition, with a thin block of toning to the upper right edge. Starting Bid $200

“The manner of my nomination was more gratifying than the fact itself”

Stately portrait of President Cleveland

55. Grover Cleveland Signed Oversized Photograph as President. Impressive vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 14.5 portrait photo of President Cleveland, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Mrs. Childs, from Grover Cleveland, July 18, 1888.” Nicely matted and framed to an overall size of 16 x 21. In fine condition, with scattered light foxing. Starting Bid $200

56. Benjamin Harrison Signed Photograph. Scarce 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Benjamin Harrison by C. M. Gilbert of Philadelphia, boldly signed on the mount signed in ink, ‘Benj. Harrison.” In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. Harrison is scarce in this format—we have offered only two other signed photographs in the last five years. Starting Bid $200

Harrison

57. Benjamin Harrison Document Signed as President. Rare and important partly-printed DS as president, signed “Benj. Harrison,” one page, 8.5 x 3.25, June 4, 1889. President Harrison appoints James E. Fitch “to receive subscriptions for the relief of the Johnstown sufferers. He will turn over all funds received by him to the Treasurer, E. Kurtz Johnson, appointed at the general meeting of citizens this afternoon, and will announce the several amounts given and names of the contributors in the daily newspapers.” Signed neatly at the conclusion by Harrison. In fine condition, with several vertical folds.

The result of a catastrophic dam failure, the Johnstown Flood occurred on Friday, May 31, 1889, killing over 2,200 people. Four days later, President Harrison called a gathering of 300 in Willard’s Hall to devise measures of relief. His appeal for assistance was so eloquent that nearly $10,000 was raised in the hour and a half that the meeting was in session. Starting Bid $200

59. Theodore Roosevelt Document Signed as President. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 17.75 x 13.25, February 8, 1905. President Roosevelt appoints Alfred B. Dent as “Notary Public for the District of Columbia.” Beautifully signed at the conclusion by President Theodore Roosevelt and countersigned by Attorney General William Henry Moody. The pristine red Department of Justice seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. Affixed by its top edge to a slightly larger sheet and in fine condition. Starting Bid $200

President

assembles a committee to raise “subscriptions for the relief of the Johnstown sufferers”

60.

61. Theodore Roosevelt Letter Signed. LS, one page, 6.75 x 9.75, Oyster Bay letterhead, April 20, 1918. Letter to C. M. Sarchet, in full: “I greatly regret that I am not able to accept your invitation. My list is already long and I cannot add to my speaking engagements.” In very good to fine condition, with light creasing and soiling, minor edge loss, and rusty paperclip impression to the top edge. Starting Bid $200

Theodore Roosevelt Signed White House Card. White House card, evidently trimmed to 4 x 2.25, boldly signed in ink by Theodore Roosevelt. In fine condition, with light soiling. Starting Bid $200

Theodore Roosevelt’s observations on Native American frontier justice—a sought-after page from

handwritten draft for The Winning of the West

58. Theodore Roosevelt Handwritten Manuscript.

Handwritten manuscript by Theodore Roosevelt from his original draft for the four-volume The Winning of the West, one page, 8 x 12.5, no date but first published in 1889. This text, offering Roosevelt’s observations on frontier justice amongst Native American Indian tribes, would be published as part of Volume I, Chapter IV: The Algonquins of the Northwest, 1769-1774. Roosevelt writes, in part: “Each race stood by its own members, and each held all of the other race responsible for the misdeeds of a few uncontrollable spirits; and this clannishness among those of one color, and the refusal or the inability to discriminate between the good and the bad of the other color were the two most fruitful causes of border strife. [Footnote: It is precisely the same at the present day. I have known a party of Sioux to steal the horses of a buffalo hunting outfit; and the latter retaliated by stealing the horses of a party of harmless Grosventres: and I knew a party of Cheyennes, whose horses had been taken by white thieves, to, in revenge, assail a camp of perfectly orderly cowboys. Most of the ranchmen along the Little Missouri in 1884 were pretty good fellows, who would not wrong Indians, yet they tolerated for a long time the presence of men who did not scruple to boast that they stole horses from the latter; while our peaceful neighbors, the Grosventres, likewise permitted two notorious redskinned horse thieves to use their reservation as a harbor of refuge, and the starting point from which to make forays against the cattlemen.]

When, even if he sought to prevent them, the innocent man was sure to suffer for the misdeeds of the guilty, unless both joined together for defence, the former had no alternative save to make common cause with the latter. Moreover, in a sparse backwoods settlement, where the presence of a strong, vigorous fighter was a source of safety to the whole community, it was impossible to expect that he would be punished with severity for offences which, in their hearts, his fellow townsmen could not help regarding as in some sort a revenge for the injuries they had themselves suffered. Every quiet, peaceable settler had either himself been grievously wronged, or had been an eyewitness to wrongs done to his friends; and while these were vivid in his mind, the corresponding wrongs done the Indians were never brought home.” In fine condition, with light soiling.

But for minor grammatical changes—and some struck-through emendations and revisions made to this text—this manuscript page represents the published text from Roosevelt’s monumental history of the American West. Roosevelt was a prolific author, and in fact had first come to prominence as a serious historian with the two-volume work The Naval War of 1812. He turned to writing The Winning of the West, his most ambitious work, after suffering defeat in the 1886 election for mayor of New York City. Tracing the history of American westward expansion, it was first published in four volumes by G. P. Putnam’s Sons between 1889 and 1896. Starting Bid $1000

his

Exceedingly rare signed photo of President Roosevelt with leg braces, accepting an honorary degree from Catholic University in 1933

62. Franklin D. Roosevelt Signed Photograph as President. Oversized vintage matte-finish 11 x 15 photo of President Franklin D. Roosevelt seated and talking with Patrick Cardinal Hayes, the Archbishop of New York, at Catholic University on June 13, 1933, signed nicely in fountain pen as president, “Franklin D. Roosevelt.” The photo is also signed by Hayes, who adds the date and location below. In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing, tack holes to the corners, and a tear to the top edge. So as not to draw attention to Roosevelt’s polio and subsequent disability, great care was taken to prevent any photos from being taken of the president wearing his braces or in his wheelchair. Photos depicting as much remain very rare, with signed examples virtually nonexistent. Starting Bid $500

63. Franklin D. Roosevelt Signed Engraving as President. Highly desirable engraved portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, 10.75 x 13.75, signed neatly below the image in fountain pen as president. Framed and in fine condition. Accompanied by the original White House transmittal letter from White House Private Secretary M. A. LeHand, dated January 23, 1937. Starting Bid $200

64. Harry S. Truman. DS as president, one page, 8 x 10.5, October 30, 1947. Citation “to accompany the award of the Medal for Merit to Irving Geist,” an apparel manufacturer and philanthropist known for his efforts in the rehabilitation of disabled war veterans. In full: “Irving Geist, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the United States from July, 1942 to December, 1946. Mr. Geist undertook, and carried to a successful conclusion, many difficult projects designed to lessen the suffering and to hasten the recovery of more than two hundred thousand Army, Navy and Marine Corps sick and wounded soldiers and veterans returned to the United States for treatment and rehabilitation. This task, which included the heavy contribution of his personal means, the devotion of his entire time and considerable country-wide travel, was accomplished through his indefatigable energy, and dedicated public spirit in spire of innumerable obstacles incident to wartime shortages.” In very good to fine condition, with two larger tears extending down from the top edge to Geist’s name. Accompanied by six original vintage photographs, ranging in size from 10 x 8 to 11 x 14, showing Geist with Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and others.

In his New York Times obituary, Geist was praised as a ‘one‐man philanthropic agency’—during the World War II era, he headed some 23 philanthropic institutions; the Times also made note of his receipt of the Medial for Merit from President Truman: ‘During the war he was credited with having procured a million theater and sports tickets for servicemen in New York. In 1945 Mr. Geist promoted $350,000 for three therapeutic swimming pools on Staten Island.’ A desirable document awarded to one of America’s great wartime philanthropists. Starting Bid $500

President Truman awards the Medal for Merit to Irving Geist, who “undertook, and carried to a successful conclusion, many difficult projects designed to lessen the suffering and to hasten the recovery of more than two hundred thousand Army, Navy and Marine Corps sick and wounded soldiers and veterans”

65. Harry S. Truman: ‘Dewey Defeats Truman’ Chicago Tribune Newspaper. Rare complete issue of the Chicago Daily Tribune of November 3, 1948, 17 x 24, featuring the iconic banner headline: “Dewey Defeats Truman.” In very good to fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, some scattered wrinkling, creasing to upper corner, edgewear, and expected toning. 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 Thomas E. 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 $200

66. Dwight D. Eisenhower Typed Letter Signed. World War II-dated TLS, one page, 7.5 x 9, personal Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force letterhead, July 15, 1944. Letter to Bennett H. McGee, in part: “I consider it a privilege to have the opportunity of sending through the pages of your magazine a message to the men that the East Glenville Methodist Church has sent to the fighting services. To each of them I should like to say that in this war they are definitely fighting for those basic principles of human rights and dignity that are implicit in the teachings of Christianity.” Matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 19.75 x 14.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

“Dewey Defeats Truman”— rare complete issue of the Chicago Tribune’s infamous blunder

67. Jacqueline Kennedy Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “Jackie,” two pages, 5 x 8, White House letterhead, no date. Handwritten letter to photographer Mark Shaw, in full: “Your pictures were lovely & the color ones UNBELIEVABLE— what is your secret?—Besides your eye, film, paper?—Anyway, JFK loves the one best of John on my lap looking up at me & has gotten it especially framed for his office—which I consider the highest compliment—to John & me & most of all to you.”

She adds a postscript on the second page: “JFK has taken my favorite—the one where John is on my lap turning around & looking up at me—do you think I could have 1 more of each & 3 of that—save these in case we ever need a desperate color photo—You really are a genius!” Removably mounted side-by-side and matted to an overall size of 13.5 x 11. In very good to fine condition, with creasing and intersecting folds.

Shaw met the Kennedys while working as a photojournalist for Life magazine in 1959 and they began a close relationship, with Shaw becoming their de facto family photographer. As a personal friend, Shaw was able to capture intimate family moments in private, casual settings—he was afforded access to the First Family that no other photographer could get. A wonderful letter demonstrating Jackie and JFK’s heartfelt appreciation for Shaw’s work. Starting Bid $200

Jackie sends sincere thanks to family photographer Mark Shaw: “JFK loves the one best of John on my lap looking up at me & has gotten it especially framed for his office—which I consider the highest compliment”

69. John F. Kennedy Handwritten Statement on United Nations. Handwritten statement in pencil by John F. Kennedy, one page both sides, 6.25 x 9, Congress of the United States, House of Representatives letterhead, no date but circa February 1949. Handwritten statement on the promise and possibility of the United Nations, in full: “We should put our faith in the U.N. as best hope for peace—But we should not forget that others do not have the same faith in the possibilities of peace & must keep our arms strong in case war breaks out suddenly. The U.N. has no force behind it because of the fundamental disagreement between the East & West—It does not serve the purpose of keeping contact between Russia & the West & there is always hope that there would be a change in Russia, which will bring about a change in their Foreign Policy. In other words—Put your faith in God & the United Nations—but also rely on your own right arm.” In fine condition.

An important expression of support for the United Nations—and the military-industrial complex—written at the outset of the Cold War by the young Congressman Kennedy. During his presidency, Kennedy would go on to stare down Russia in the Cuban Missile Crisis and become a champion for nuclear nonproliferation.

Past sales history: Sotheby’s, Fine Printed and Manuscript Americana, October 26, 1983. The Sotheby’s provides some information as to the provenance of the piece: ‘In early 1949, Ann Eppard, the enterprising managing editor of the student newspaper of Washington’s Eastern High School, asked the young Massachusetts Representative for an interview. Congressman Kennedy granted her request and, when the interview was over, gave Miss Eppard the notes he had jotted down as they discussed the United Nations.’ Starting Bid $500

JFK seeks peace through strength at the outset of the Cold War: “Put your faith in God & the United Nations— but also rely on your own right arm”

Handwritten notes from Senator

70. John F. Kennedy Handwritten Notes. Highly appealing collection of unsigned handwritten notes from John F. Kennedy as a Massachusetts Senator, consisting of a genealogical outline of his family history, as well as his own personal accomplishments, two pages, circa 1953, United States Senate letterhead. These notes were prepared to aid Alexis Irenee du Pont Bayard, Lieutenant Governor of Delaware, who was introducing Kennedy before an audience. Kennedy’s notes, in part: “Grandfather John F. Fitzgerald, Congressman 55 years ago from same district I represented…later Mayor of Boston. / Ran in 1916 for U.S. Senate—but defeated by Henry Cabot Lodge, grandfather of present ambassador. / Graduated Harvard 1940 cum laude. Served as Commander of P. T. Boat for the Pacific in war. Worked for newspaper—Chicago herald American 1945-6 [where Kennedy covered the United Nations Conference in San Francisco and the elections that ousted Winston Churchill in 1945 from London]. Elected to 80th, 81st, 82nd Congress. Elected this year to Senate, 70,000 votes.” Bayard adds some notes in pencil at the conclusion of the second sheet. Also included is Bayard’s handwritten manuscript summary. In fine condition, with light edge toning. Starting Bid $300

Kennedy—”Served as Commander of P. T. Boat for the Pacific in war”

JFK contributes to a “collection of Presidential letters dating back to George Washington”

71. John F. Kennedy Typed Letter Signed as President. TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, April 29, 1961. Letter to Samuel Herbert McVitty, in part: “I am delighted to send you this note to add to your collection of Presidential letters dating back to George Washington. I appreciate your words of approval concerning my efforts thus far and want to thank you.” In very fine condition. Desirable collecting content from John F. Kennedy, dispatched from the White House in the early months of his presidency. Starting Bid $300

72. John F. Kennedy’s Lock of Hair. A lock of hair, containing about seven half-inch strands of Kennedy’s hair, collected in July of 1963 after a haircut at Peter Lawford’s Santa Monica beach front home. Hair is suede-matted and framed with a color portrait of Kennedy to an overall size of 12.25 x 17. In fine condition. Provenance: Harry Gelbart, President Kennedy’s personal barber. Accompanied by a reprint of a newspaper column, “Beverly Hills Barber Clips a President.” Starting Bid $200

73. Lyndon B. Johnson Typed Letter Signed as President. TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead, February 9, 1967. Letter top Mr. and Mrs. Philip D. Sang, in full: “I would like to thank you personally for your initiative in making my Thanksgiving Day Proclamation available to educational institutions all over America. It was a splendid idea. I know how much you are doing to stimulate our country’s love of history. Keep it up. There could be no more exciting endeavor.” In very fine condition, with a trivial brush to the end of the signature. Accompanied by the original envelope. Starting Bid $200

74. Richard Nixon

Bill Signing Pen.

Desirable pen

used

by President Richard Nixon to sign a “new Minimum Wage Bill on April 8, 1974.” The official Parker ‘bill signer’ pen measures 5.25˝ long and features a navy-blue plastic barrel bearing a silver facsimile signature and a silver-tone cap. Includes its original transmittal letter signed by Secretary of Labor Peter J. Brennan, April 18, 1974, to Senator Peter H. Dominick, in part: “As you know the President signed the new Minimum Wage Bill on April 8, 1974. The President has asked me to extend his thanks and appreciation to you for the important part you played in helping to bring the new Minimum Wage Law into being. He regrets that it was not possible to have a public signing but wants you to have one of his signing pens as a memento of this important occasion.” Handsomely matted and framed together to an overall size of 11 x 16.5. In fine condition, with staining to the transmittal letter. Accompanied by the pen’s original box, separate from the framed display. Starting Bid $200

LBJ writes to noted American collector

Philip D. Sang: “I know how much you are doing to stimulate our country’s love of history. Keep it up”

Used by President Nixon to sign a “new Minimum Wage Bill on April 8, 1974,” presented by the Secretary of Labor

75.

Ronald Reagan

Handwritten

and Typed

Speech Draft. Interesting draft of a Veteran’s Day speech by Ronald Reagan, totaling 12 pages (including two handwritten pages, a photocopy of a handwritten page, and the remainder hand-corrected typed pages, plus three separate typed sections with amendments to the draft), 8.5 x 11, no date but circa 1967. Reagan evaluates the history of the United States’ involvement in noble wars, and supports continued action in Vietnam. Throughout the typed sections, he makes frequent handwritten additions and subtractions, striking through and rewriting numerous lines and phrases.

Reagan’s speech begins, in small part: “Some of us here remember this day as one named in observance of the silencing of guns in a war that was fought to end all wars and to make the world safe for democracy. I know that many of you gathered here must be harking back in memory to some who can’t be with you—some you knew only as boys, but who were men in the price they paid for a cause. Now this day has been renamed because other Americans have died, and died for noble causes. Twenty-odd years after that war to end all wars the sons of the doughboy were G.I.’s in World War II, and they fought for four freedoms. They created an organization to end wars, and we’ve known very little peace since. They and their younger brothers and even their sons fought again in Korea, and today another generation of young Americans is dying in Viet Nam.”

He continues: “Armistice Day is not being honored in Viet Nam. The set of enemies who confront Americans in Southeast Asia are half a world removed in space—and perhaps even a whole century removed in time—from the collection of enemies whom we faced in that war to end all wars in Europe half a century ago. And if we are to believe the more pessimistic political scientists, the war which we fight now in Asia, is one in which our enemy will never accept an armistice. He will fight on and on, we are told, until the United States gives up and withdraws in failure. What about the solemn lessons that Americans were supposed to have learned from all the wars, great and small, which they have fought through the past half a century?”

The speech concludes with a stirring string of questions, all penned in Reagan’s hand: “Isn’t it time that we admitted we are in V.N. because our Nat. interest demands that we take a stand there now so we won’t have to take a stand later on our own beaches. Isn’t it time that we either win this war or tell the Am. people why we can’t. Isn’t it time to recognize the great immorality of sending our neighbors sons to die with the hope that we can do so without angering the enemy too much?…The war in Viet Nam must be fought through to victory—meaning, 1st an end to No. V. N. Aggression & 2nd an honorable & safe peace for our So. V. N. neighbors. We have been patient long enough & our patience wears thin. This is the way to peace & it’s a way in keeping with our basic principles.” In overall fine condition, with toned tape remnants to a few areas. An important speech by Ronald Reagan, outlining his closely held American values and explicating his position on the Vietnam War during his early days as governor of California. Starting Bid $300

“The war in Viet Nam must be fought through to victory”—a draft of Gov. Reagan’s Veteran’s Day speech

76. Ronald Reagan Handwritten Draft of Inaugural Address as Governor. Early and important handwritten draft by Ronald Reagan for his first inaugural address as governor of California, six pages, 8.5 x 10.75, delivered on January 5, 1967. A partial draft of the beginning of Reagan’s historic first inaugural address as governor, differing substantially from the speech as delivered but maintaining many of the same phrases and concepts. The speech begins: “To a number of us this is a first and hence a solemn & momentous occasion and yet on the broad page of state & national history it is almost a commonplace routine. We are participating in the orderly transfer of administrative authority by direction of the people. What makes this commonplace routine a near miracle to much of the world is the continuing fact that the people relinquish this authority yet remain its custodian with power to delegate or withhold as they see fit.

There has been a question raised in recent years as to whether the people are capable of exercising this right. Some have used the temporary authority granted by the people to give govt. control not only of the means of production but also of those who produce. Always this is explained as being for the people’s ultimate good. But if the people are incapable of governing themselves—where will we find those capable of governing them?

Govt. is the peoples business. Every man, woman & child is a paying participant. We who have been elected to Const. office or to the legislature are of the people, chosen by them to see that no permanent structure of govt. is ever allowed to encroach on the people’s freedom and that such laws and regulations as we have are those designed to keep any individual or group from infringing on the rights of another.

It is inconceivable to me that anyone could accept this delegated authority without asking God’s help. I pray that we who legislate & administer will not be misled by false prophets offering easy expedients. I pray that with his divine guidance we act wisely to build a state where liberty under law & justice can triumph; where compassion can govern and where the people can participate in & prosper because of govt. and not in spite of it.”

Reagan goes on to discuss the path forward for the state and nation, outlines some specific proposals and programs, and sets forth policies related to education, fiscal responsibility, and crime control. In fine condition.

This remarkable autograph manuscript offers a behind-the-scenes look at Ronald Reagan’s development of his inaugural address for his first term as governor of California. While many of the themes and sentences used here remain in the speech as delivered, the final draft became more polished and precise than this early version—which is full of Reagan’s own strikethroughs and emendations. Take, for example, the end of the opening paragraph of the published version: ‘We are participating in the orderly transfer of administrative authority by direction of the people. And this is the simple magic which makes a commonplace routine a near miracle to many of the world’s inhabitants: The continuing fact that the people, by democratic process, can delegate this power, yet retain custody of it.’ The final version retains the sentiment and some of the phrasing found in this draft, but in a more refined mode. Thus, in these edits and revisions, we see the ‘Great Communicator’ as he hones his craft while coming into political power. Starting Bid $300

Important handwritten draft for Reagan’s first inaugural address as governor of California: “We are participating in the orderly transfer of administrative authority by direction of the people”

77. Ronald Reagan Hand-Annotated Speech Draft. Ronald Reagan’s hand-annotated typed draft of a speech delivered at a “Republican Dinner” in San Diego on July 23, 1971, eleven pages plus cover sheet, 8.5 x 11, with Reagan’s handwritten amendments to five pages—sometimes a mere strike-through or single word, other times complete sentences or paragraphlength revisions. Reagan opens with some jokes about the election season (“Anyone visiting New Hampshire these days has to carry a program to keep all the Democratic presidential candidates straight. I’m probably the only office holder from outside New Hampshire whose been there and who isn’t a candidate for anything—I just went there looking for the Mayor of Los Angeles”) and pokes fun at the Democrats (“We already have a Muskie doll—you wind it up and Teddy Kennedy starts running. Then there is the Humphrey doll—you wind it and you never have to wind it again. We already have a Teddy Kennedy watch—it doesn’t have the regular numbers on it—just 72 or 76; 80 or maybe 1984”). He goes on to discuss the necessity of increased aerospace appropriations, which had been recently shot down in Congress (“If they had had to vote on that first flight at Kitty Hawk, the Wright brothers would never have gotten out of the bicycle business”).

Reagan’s lengthiest handwritten revisions come toward the end of the speech, commenting on California’s state budget: “We asked our state employees to forego a cost of living pay raise this year. This gave us no joy because Calif. is blessed with the finest type of employees to be found in govt. anywhere. This was a 1st for us after 4 straight years of salary raises totaling 21.4% but it wasn’t exactly unprecedented. The previous admin. twice during times of excessive unemp. skipped pay increases.” The final page, discussing funding reforms for various welfare programs, has also been copiously annotated by Reagan. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Hand-annotated draft for Gov. Reagan’s humorous “Republican Dinner” speech in July 1971: “We already have a Teddy Kennedy watch—it doesn’t have the regular numbers on it—just 72 or 76; 80 or maybe 1984”

notables Declaration Signers

172. Lewis Morris Autograph Document Signed Twice. Landowner and developer from New York who signed the Declaration of Independence and served as a delegate to the Continental Congress (1726–1798). Scarce ADS signed twice as “Lewis Morris,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.25 x 12.75, May 2, 1792. A handwritten plea of debt document from the New York Supreme Court related to a case between Ann De Vise and John and Elizabeth Mansel as the plaintiffs and Lewis Morris as the defendant. Signed at the conclusion by Morris, who lists “Aaron Burr” as a witness and, on the reverse, incorporates his full signature into the upper docketing. In fine condition, with splitting to the ends of the folds and hinge. Starting Bid $200

American Politicians and Leaders

173. Alexander Hamilton Twice-Signed Autograph Document. ADS, signed twice, “Hamilton Proctor for Libellants,” three pages on adjoining sheets, 8 x 13, no date but circa 1783. Lengthy handwritten legal document by Alexander Hamilton, being a lawsuit addressed to Lewis Graham, Judge in the Court of Admiralty, made on behalf of James Dall and John Heathcote against Thomas Coates, master of the ship “Betsey,” for non-payment of a loan of one thousand pounds.

Hamilton explains that while sailing for London from New York harbor, the “Betsey” had run aground “by accident or by other means unknown to your libellants…and was disabled from pursuing her said voyage and hath ever since that time remained and still remains in the said harbour of New York not in a condition to put to sea and to perform her said voyage whereby the same hath been totally defeated.” He goes on to suggest that the ship be sold to satisfy the debt. In fine condition, with light toning to the edges and folds, and professional repairs to very minor losses. Starting Bid $1500

Alexander Hamilton litigates a shipwreck in a scarce twice-signed handwritten legal document

174. Stamp Act: 1765 Blue-Gray Paper Stamp.

Exceedingly rare blue-gray paper stamp from the Stamp Act of 1765, one of about a dozen known. The embossed stamp on blue-gray paper reads “America / II Shillings, VI Pence” and is loosely laid into a sheet with manuscript description, within a window measuring approximately 1 3/8˝ by 1 5/8˝. The stamp is backed by vellum which bears an affixed a printed stamp (or cypher) bearing the Coat of Arms of George III numbered “211.” The explanatory text reads, in part: “The Stamp Act was passed by the British Parliament, March 22d, 1765. Its object was to raise Revenue from the American Colonies…The exasperation produced by these several Acts hastened the American Revolution and Independence. A box of those stamps (each amounting to 2/6 sterling) was found in the old Houses of Parliament when they were demolished a

few years since. Those specimens with others were sent out to Mr. James Brown of New York, by his brother the late Sir William Brown M.P. from South Lancashire, England.” It is recorded elsewhere that a box of the stamps was located after the destruction of Parliament by fire in 1834 and was sent out from the well-known M.P. to his brother in New York, a founder of the Brown Brothers banking firm in New York; this stamp is likely from that group. In very good to fine condition, with several tears and fragile creases to the presentation sheet framing the significant stamp. According to the Smithsonian Institution’s National Postal Museum, fewer than fifty of these stamps are known extant, and only about a dozen are of the blue-gray variety—the others are blue, beige, or white. Starting Bid $1000

Rare blue-gray stamp from the Stamp Act of 1765, a leading cause of the American Revolution

Activist and Social Leaders

176. Martin Luther King, Jr. Signature. Amazing large ballpoint signature, “Best Wishes, Martin Luther King Jr.,” on an off-white 9.5 x 11.5 book page. This autograph was presented to producer Hugh Burnett on October 29, 1961, the day he interviewed Rev. King for the BBC television program Face to Face. In very fine condition.

Included with this majestic signature, which measures 7˝ across and 4˝ in height, are four silver gelatin glossy photos of MLK with Burnett and interviewer John Freeman, two featuring contact sheet images of artist Feliks Topolski drawing King’s portrait, and another of the finished works, which were created for Burnett and Topolski’s 1964 book Face to Face; a Canadian Pacific Telegram from June 8, 1961, sent to Burnett by Barbara Vesey Brown, alerting him that “Doctor King willing to meet you Tuesday afternoon Montgomery Alabama after court hearing…He staying with Reverend Abernathy”; a typed letter signed by King’s secretary, Miss McDonald, sent to Burnett on June 19, 1962, giving consent for the text of his interview to be used in the book, Face to Face; and a first edition copy of the aforementioned book. Starting Bid $1000

“Best Wishes, Martin Luther King Jr.”— a stunningly large and beautiful signature of the Civil Rights icon

Stunning 1936 autograph of Mahatma Gandhi

175. Mohandas Gandhi Signature. Clean ink signature, “M K Gandhi, 18:5:36,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 sheet. Archivally matted and framed with a portrait of the Mahatma to an overall size of 14.75 x 12.25. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $500

177.

Nelson Mandela Signed

Book. Signed book: Long Walk to Freedom. Collector’s Edition. Norwalk, CT: Easton Press, 2000. Leatherbound hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5, 558 pages. Signed on the colophon in black ballpoint, “N. Mandela.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by the publisher’s original certificate of authenticity. A gorgeous edition of Mandela’s autobiography. Starting Bid $200

178. Nelson Mandela Signed Program. Program for the presidential inauguration at Pretoria, South Africa, on May 10, 1994, eight pages, 8.5 x 11.25, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “N. Mandela, 23.6.96.” In fine condition, with very light handling wear. Starting Bid $200

Schutz-Pass associated document signed “R. Wallenberg”

179. Raoul Wallenberg Document Signed. DS in Hungarian, signed “R. Wallenberg,” one page, 8.25 x 5.75, September 28, 1944. Document associated with the issuance of a Schutz-Pass, in part (translated): “To the National Central Authority Supervising Foreigners…We are pleased to inform you that the Royal Swedish Legation in Budapest has issued a protective passport to Miss Ernone Major according to which the above-named person must be considered a Swedish citizen. The Legation kindly requests that the above-named individual be exempt from wearing the distinguishing symbol. The Legation certifies that the reciprocity mentioned in the relevant regulation exists with Sweden.” While Wallenberg typically signed Schutz-Passes with quick scribbles, this associated issuing document boasts a more complete signature. In fine condition, with a rusty paperclip impression to the top edge. Starting Bid $1000

Businessmen

Rare 1862 diploma for Barnum’s popular ‘National Dog Show’ competitions

180. P. T. Barnum Signed ‘National Dog Show’ Diploma. Marvelous partly-printed DS, one page, 14 x 11, May 1862. A ‘National Dog Show’ diploma from Barnum’s American Museum in New York, awarded by the judges to William M. Hyde “for his Bull Terrier.” Signed in the lower right in fountain pen by P. T. Barnum. This brilliant diploma is encircled with an array of artistic renderings of various canine breeds. Impressively matted and framed with a photo of Barnum with General Tom Thumb to an overall size of 32.5 x 20.5. In fine condition. A rare and fetching diploma from Barnum’s wildly successful Dog Show competitions. Starting Bid $200

181. John D. Rockefeller Typed Letter Signed. TLS, one page, 5.75 x 7.5, Forest Hill letterhead, August 27, 1912. Letter to Charles H. Brown at the ‘Waumbek’ in Jefferson, New Hampshire: “I am pleased to hear that you are improved in health and at the golf again. I am also much pleased to learn that you are soon to take up business and wish for you the best of success in your new position. We are all well here and having a lovely summer. Our golf grounds are in fine condition. I have much to learn about golf but enjoy the game as much as ever.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

Scientists and Inventors

183.

Harvey Cushing (2) Typed

182. Brass

Apothecary/Gold

Scale by Henry Troemner. Brass Apothecary/Gold Scale, Henry Troemner, Philadelphia. Cherry and brass, in glass case, circa 1890-1910. Measures approximately 17.5” wide x 19” tall x 9.25” deep. Two complete sets of weights in original boxes marked “Henry Troemner Phila.” Miscellaneous measuring items included. External metal plate with inscription: “Henry Troemner Maker PHILADELPHIA, PA.” Internal ivory measuring plate with inscription “Henry Troemner Philadephia.” One knob missing, otherwise very good condition.

Henry Troemner (1809–1873) was a German-American entrepreneur who was commissioned by the United States Mint in Philadelphia to make their balances, which he did so well that he was invited to make the bullion balances for the Department of Treasury. He later made scales for the Mexican Mint, Assay Office in New York, and the San Francisco Mint. Starting Bid $200

Letters Signed. Surgeon (1869–1939) who pioneered many modern neurosurgical techniques and investigated the functions of the pituitary gland. Two TLSs, signed “Harvey Cush” and “Harvey Cushing,” each one page, 6.75 x 8.5, Yale University School of Medicine letterhead, both dated August 18, 1936. Cushing replies to a request from Forrest E. Doucette of the Arizona State Board of Health, in full: “I hardly know whether I have anything particularly heartening to say to the hospitalized veterans that are congregated in Arizona; but if the enclosed statement will answer your purpose, I shall be glad to have you use it.” The signed statement is included, in full: “In spite of everything, I am confident that all of us who were damaged in the War, whether by wounds, exposure or illness, and have reason to know, better than others, the truth of Walt Whitman’s statement as to ‘where lies the marrow of war’s tragedy,’ would under corresponding circumstances cheerfully take the same risks again.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered small stains to the first page, and heavy adhesive staining to the left edge of each page. Starting Bid $200

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Cushing offers words of support to the “hospitalized veterans” of Arizona

184. Charles Darwin Signature. Bold ink signature, “C. Darwin,” on an off-white 2.5 x 1 slip. Handsomely matted and framed with a color portrait of the pioneering evolutionary thinker to an overall size of 18.5 x 24.5. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $300

185. Thomas Edison Autograph Letter Signed. Early ALS signed “Edison,” one page on an 8 x 10 sheet of E. T. Gilliland’s personal letterhead, September 21, 1885. Handwritten letter to “Francis R. Upton, Edison Lamp Co., East Newark, N. Jersey,” in full: “Please make up small sample box of fibres, filiments and carbons and forward to C. H. Haskins, Milwaukee, Wis., and oblige…P.S. Put in a 1/2 c.p. lamp.” In fine condition, with a short repaired tear to the top edge. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Edison’s own hand.

The recipient, Francis R. Upton (1852–1921), was hired by Thomas Edison in 1878 and worked alongside Edison in the development of incandescent light bulbs, electric generators, and electric power distribution. He later became the first president of the Edison Pioneers. Edison writes using the letterhead of Ezra Torrance Gilliland (1845–1903), an inventor who designed the telephone switchboard and the magneto bell. Gilliland was a friend and colleague of Edison and the two worked together on many projects. Starting Bid $500

Six years after patenting the electric light, Edison sends “fibres, filiments and carbons” to a Milwaukee man

186. Thomas Edison Typed Letter Signed. TLS signed “Thos. A. Edison,” one page, 8.5 x 11, From the Laboratory of Thomas A. Edison letterhead, February 6, 1923. Letter to C. S. Gardner in Washington, New Jersey, in full: “I wish you would put Morristown on your list. I want to get a dealer there as I have what may be a good salesman. You should try at once to get this town.” In fine condition. A desirable business letter by Edison, boasting a bold, crisp example of his iconic ‘umbrella’ autograph. Starting Bid $200

187. Thomas Edison Typed Letter Signed. TLS signed “Thos. A. Edison,” one page, 8.5 x 11, From the Laboratory of Thomas A. Edison letterhead, November 21, 1922. Letter to one of his salesmen, Hal Starrett, in part: “When a dealer does other business and already has a truck he can put a phonograph in and out for less than 75¢. But here is the point: He will most likely credit on his books $1.00 to $1.50 to his truck and in his own mind he will actually think he is not making as much money on his phonograph department as he really is making...I am sure that $4.50 trucking expense on every sale is a reasonable figure and it can be done at that. The figures I sent were hypothetical and were based on the sale of one Heppelwhite. Of course, I know that your sales were higher...It is important that we watch the dealers expenses as they go on his books.” In fine condition, with staining along the top edge, and multiple punch holes along the edges. Starting Bid $200

Edison investigates ‘creative accounting’ by his phonograph dealers: “In his own mind he will actually think he is not making as much money on his phonograph department as he really is making”

188. Thomas Edison Signature. Attractive ink ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thomas A. Edison,” on the reverse of an off-white 3.75 x 4.75 menu for a Delmonico’s restaurant dated October 20, 1890. The reverse also bears a handful of signatures from other attendees. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

189. Thomas Edison Autograph Note Signed. ANS in pencil, signed twice with his initial, “E,” one page, 6 x 8.75, no date. Handwritten note in pencil, addressed to “Hallowell,” in full: “This man Gardener seems to be ‘some’ salesman.” Below, he adds: “Encourage him to follow out his ideas as far as possible to see how the experiment works.” In very good to fine condition, with rough edges, a rusty paperclip impression to the top edge, and a tear within the underlining beneath “Hallowell” at the top. An interesting handwritten note from the celebrated inventor, widely known for both his laboratory experiments and his shrewd business acumen; this fine autograph combines the two. Starting Bid $200

Edison supports a creative salesman:

“Encourage him to follow out his ideas as far as possible to see how the experiment works”

Scarce signed cabinet photo of Russian immunology researcher Elie Metchnikoff

192. Elie Metchnikoff Signed Photograph. Russian biologist and zoologist (1845-1916) best known for his pioneering research into the immune system for which he, with Paul Ehrlich, was awarded the 1908 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Rare 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of the pioneering immunology researcher by Pierre Petit of Paris, nicely signed on the mount in ink, “Elie Metchnikoff.” Reverse is annotated in an unknown hand and bears an affixed newspaper clipping describing the famous Russian scientist. In fine condition, with light scuffing and silvering. Signed photographs of Metchnikoff are exceedingly rare—this is just the second we have offered. Starting Bid $200

190. Albert Einstein Signature. Vintage ink signature, “A. Einstein,” on a blue 5 x 3.75 album page, which bears a collector’s notation that reads: “Passing through Harmon, NY, No. 68 – 11:59 am, 3/15/33.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

Elusive letter from the electron discoverer

193. J. J. Thomson Autograph Letter Signed. Important English physicist (1856–1940) who received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1906 for his discovery and identification of the electron. Rare ALS, one page, 4.75 x 7, Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge letterhead (struck through and altered to “Trinity Lodge”), January 12, no year (circa 1918-1919). Brief handwritten letter to distinguished Irish mathematical physicist Professor Arthur W. Conway, in full: “Could you come and dine with us very quietly at the Lodge to-morrow, (Thursday) at 8 o’clock.” In fine condition, with some light creasing. Only the third instance in which we have offered Thomson in any format. Starting Bid $300

Religious Figures

195. Pope John Paul II Typed Letter Signed. TLS in Polish, signed “Jan Pawel II,” one page, 5.5 x 8.25, Papal regalia and insignia letterhead, July 24, 1995. Addressed from Castel Gandolfo, a letter to Dr. Grazyna Piekarska, in full (translated): “Thank you for the letter referring to my last visit to Poland and to those matters that require fervent prayers for our homeland and for the whole world. Mother of God is with us, let’s trust! I also entrust the Lady to her protection and with gratitude for remembering me in my prayers.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

194. Mother Teresa Typed Letter Signed. TLS signed “M Teresa mc,” one page, 6.25 x 3.5, stamped Missionaries of Charity letterhead on the reverse of a prayer slip, September 18, 1994. Letter to Rajhinder Thapar, in full: “Thank you very much for your kind donation of Medicines for our poor children. May God love and reward you for your loving concern and generosity. I am sure God is very pleased with your service of love for our Nirmal Hriday patients at Kalighat. The poor are very beautiful and have much to give us, Let us thank God for giving us the opportunity to serve our fellowmen who live and die in poverty and hunger.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Rare 1855 military appointment by Brigham Young as the first governor of Utah Territory

196. Brigham Young Document Signed as Governor of Utah Territory. Scarce partly-printed DS, one page, 7.5 x 12, March 14, 1855. As Governor of the Territory of Utah, Brigham Young appoints George Wood as “Captain of Company A, of Battalion of Infantry, of Cedar Post of Iron Military District.” Signed neatly at the conclusion by Young and countersigned by Secretary A. W. Bobbitt. Left side retains the original embossed Territory of Utah paper seal. Framed and in fine condition. An exceptionally desirable and rare military commission signed by Young as the first governor of Utah Territory—the first and only example that we have ever offered.

Starting Bid $200

“The poor are very beautiful and have much to give us”

197. Fidel Castro Typed Letter Signed. TLS in Spanish, one page, 6.25 x 8.25, Republica de Cuba letterhead, January 9, 1986. Letter to Richard R. Reidy in Scottsdale, Arizona, in part: “I do not want that tomorrow, when you become a high personality in your country, you have motives to complain because your letter and your request were not answered. That is why I have looked for the time to send the photo and the autograph, as well as the Cuban peso you wanted to know. But the most important thing that I want to get to you is the sincere desire to be a friend of my country and have lots of success both in your studies and your life.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from University Archives. Starting Bid $200

198. Winston Churchill Typed Letter Signed. World War II–dated TLS, signed “Yours sincerely, Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, Prime Minister letterhead, October 16, 1944. Letter to British historian Keith G. Feiling, sent from Moscow during Churchill’s meetings with Josef Stalin during World War II. In full: “I shall certainly be very glad to see you after my return. Meanwhile, I see no objection to your using the proposed extracts, so long as their context is made clear. I must say however that I feel that end of next year is very early for the publication of a book of this kind. I am glad that you are showing the text to Bridges for examination from the point of view of the requirements of official secrecy.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered staining and soiling, and a light diagonal crease to the upper left corner. The work in question was probably Feiling’s The Life of Neville Chamberlain, which would be published in 1946. Starting Bid $300

Writing from embargoed Cuba, Fidel Castro expresses his desire for an American “to be a friend of my country”

Churchill writes from Russia during 1944’s significant ‘Moscow Conference,’ asking for Chamberlain’s biographer to consider “the requirements of official secrecy”

200. Winston Churchill Signature. Vintage early 1960s autograph album, 6 x 4.25, signed inside in ink, “Winston Churchill.” The album also contains the signatures of Edward Heath, Dean Rusk, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Ian McShane, and a handful of other lesser-known names. In fine condition. Accompanied by a transmittal letter from 28 Hyde Park Gate dated to February 27, 1963, which reads, in part: “Sir Winston was happy to sign your Daughter’s autograph book. (Please do not tell anyone, as he has a rule not to give autographs which he made an exception to on this occasion.)” Starting Bid $200

199. Winston Churchill Signed Book. Signed book: My Early Life: A Roving Commission. Later printing. London: Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 1942. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.75, 392 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in fountain pen, “To Mr. Riggenbach, from Winston S. Churchill, 1946, September.” Below, he adds a sketch of an easel, writing “Eureka!” Autographic condition: very good to fine, with irregular light toning to the signed page. Book condition: VG/VG, with a clipped portrait of Churchill affixed to the front pastedown, some light stains to spine, and minor nicks at spine head (reinforced inside with old, toned tape). Accompanied by a transmittal letter from his private secretary, Elizabeth Gilliatt, in part: “Mr. Churchill…wishes to send you the enclosed copy of one of his books as a mark of appreciation of the work you did on his easel.” It seems that Mr. Riggenbach must have built a new easel for Churchill, who held painting as one of his dearest pastimes. A unique and desirable association copy of Churchill’s autobiographical account of his early life. Starting Bid $300

Significant signed example of Churchill’s autobiography, presented to his easel-builder

201. Charles de Gaulle Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “Charles,” ten pages three sets of adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 7, December 3, 1939. Handwritten letter to a friend, commenting on his new understanding of Adolf Hitler’s designs following a reading of Mein Kampf, and anxiously observing the readiness of Russian forces to the east. In part (translated): “Will this war finally begin? I measure all your anguish, you two of whose sons are waiting for the moment to defend the fatherland, and as a father, I share it. I intend to say that the absence of a second front to the east will force us to contain the entire German army, that the French and the English will once again be faced with History and its recurrences. This is a point of view that I do not share, because it would be to misunderstand Hitler’s intentions.

You who, like me, have read his writings and his works [Mein Kampf], know that the new Germany promised to the German people cannot exist if the powerful Russia remains in its eastern marches. The maneuvers carried out by Stalin in Finland and the flaws in the command demonstrate the unpreparedness of the Russian soldiers and their structural weaknesses. By letting his ally wage his own war, the Chancellor and his generals have a remarkable vantage point. This war will be a long one, the time we waste today others are utilizing. History and future generations will never understand that such a large army, uniting the two most powerful countries in the world, preferred waiting to action, thus leaving the enemy the opportunity to organize the front at its sole convenience...

I come to wonder about the interest displayed for the President of the Council to see Colonel de Gaulle present to him in person his theories on the fair and proper use of modern weapons. Reynaud has done his best everywhere.” In very good to fine condition, with a partial split to the horizontal fold on the second sheet. Starting Bid $500

After reading Mein Kampf, de Gaulle warns against misunderstanding Hitler’s intentions: “The new Germany promised to the German people cannot exist if the powerful Russia remains in its eastern marches”

Iconic signed portrait of Ho Chi Minh

203. Ho Chi Minh Signed Photograph. Choice vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 head-and-shoulders photo of Ho Chi Minh, nicely signed in the wide lower border in fountain pen. In very fine condition. A rare and iconic portrait of the North Vietnamese leader. Starting Bid $500

202. Emperor Hirohito Document Signed. Handsome manuscript DS, in Japanese, one page, 23.25 x 16.5, November 3, 1975. Document by which Emperor Hirohito of Japan confers the Order of the Sacred Treasure upon Seiichiro Arai. Boldly signed at the top center by Hirohito. In fine condition. Established as the Order of the Meiji in 1888 by Hirohito’s grandfather, the Order of the Sacred Treasure is awarded to those who have made distinguished achievements in a wide variety of civil or military services, ranging from research fields, to social work, to state and local government. These documents, by which the emperor himself honors a citizen, become a part of the recipient’s family legacy and do not often leave Japan. A vibrant and highly sought-after piece. Starting Bid $500

204. William Wilberforce Autograph Letter Signed. British politician, evangelist, and philanthropist (1759–1833) who played an important role in the movement to abolish slavery. ALS signed “W. Wilberforce,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.5 x 9, February 19, 1807. Handwritten letter to Lord Henry Petty, in part: “In consequence for a Visit from Mr. Clarkson—he tells me that your Lord’p has already received applications in his Behalf for the Professorship of Modern History of Cambridge...I have undertaken I have no right to do more, tho having know Mr. Clarkson many years in his private character & habits as well as in his peculiar pursuit (for his indefatigable & zealous perseverance in which I cannot speak too highly)…He is a man of…talents & great industry… He will be assiduous & able in discharging the Duties to any…which he may appointed.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Royalty

The tragic last Empress consort of Russia

205. Alexandra Feodorovna Signed Photograph. Exceptionally rare matte-finish 3.25 x 4.5 photo of Tsaritsa Alexandra Feodorovna seated in an elegant half-length pose, signed beautifully in black ink, “Alexandra.” The photo is affixed to its original 4.75 x 6.5 mount. In very good to fine condition, with fading to the image and some creasing to the mount. Accompanied by a vintage leather picture frame. An appreciably rare photo of the last Empress consort of Russia, who along with her husband, Emperor Nicholas II, and her five children, Olga, Tatiana, Maria, Anastasia, and Alexei, were murdered by Bolshevik revolutionaries in 1918. This marks only the second signed portrait of Alix of Hesse that we have ever offered. Starting Bid $200

King Charles II funds the recruitment of “tenn Companies of Foot”

206. King Charles II Document Signed. British monarch (1630–1685) who ushered in the Restoration of 1660 and ruled until his death. Manuscript DS, signed “Charles R,” one page, 9.25 x 13.75, March 9, 1677. A document informing Colonel Sir Henry Goodrich of a warrant for £1,000 to be delivered to raise “tenn Companies of Foot…one hundred Soldiers in each Company…within six weekes.” A seal remains mostly intact at upper left. In very good to fine condition, with scattered foxing, a stain to the lower left corner, and edge tears and loss repaired with old tape along the back edges. Starting Bid $200

207. King Charles III Typed Letter Signed. TLS signed “With every best wish—Yours most sincerely, Charles,” one page, 8 x 13, Balmoral Castle letterhead, April 19, 1993. Letter to “Susan,” in part: “I wanted to thank you most warmly for all the work that you have done for my Trust over many years. John Pervin tells me that under your leadership the Prince’s Youth Business Trust in South Wales has helped 1,000 businesses with total funds of £2 million in bursaries and loans. This is a wonderful achievement and a reflection of your dedication and commitment to helping disadvantaged young people who set themselves up in business.” In fine condition, with some light creasing, and a short tear, to the top edge. Starting Bid $200

208. King Charles III Autograph Letter

Signed. ALS signed “Charles,” seven pages on four sheets, 7.5 x 9.5, August 23, 2002. Handwritten letter to Robert M. Higdon of the Prince of Wales Foundation, corresponding on several separate points. In part: “There is an increasingly good story to tell about Duchy Originals—which I believe is the secret of marketing!—and one of them is the ‘virtuous cycle’ approach I am trying to develop with organic raw materials, this ‘killing two birds with one stone’—helping small farmer communities to become more ‘sustainable’ & making money for charity. The best example of this approach is in Guyana—the old British Guiana, in S. America—and we now have Amerindian communities producing organic cocoa from previously abandoned cocoa plantations. I can’t help feeling that this sort of approach might go down well with the U.S. consumer if it is explained properly!” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

Charles pitches a two-for-one marketing strategy for Duchy Originals: “Helping small farmer communities to become more ‘sustainable’ & making money for charity”

Remarkable 1937 coronation portrait signed by King George, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth, and Princess Margaret

209. King George VI and Family Signed Photograph. Amazing vintage matte-finish 8.25 x 10.25 coronation portrait of King George VI, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Princess Elizabeth, and Princess Margaret, taken by Dorothy Wilding on the day of George VI’s coronation—May 12, 1937—affixed to its original 8.5 x 11.5 mount, signed on the mount in ink, “George R. I.,” “Elizabeth R,” “Elizabeth,” and “Margaret.” Also signed in the lower left corner in white ink by the photographer, “Dorothy Wilding, London.” Reverse bears Wilding’s studio label. In fine condition, with trimmed edges, some light silvering along the top, and some light rippling along the bottom. A marvelous image of the royal family on their important day, signed by two British monarchs—a simply stunning piece. Starting Bid $1000

210. King Louis XIV Autograph Letter Signed. King of France (born 1638) from 1643 until his death in 1715, known as the ‘Sun King’ for the glittering splendor of his court at Versailles and the unparalleled glory of France during his 72-year reign. Rare ALS in French, signed “Louis,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 7.75, January 29, 1701. Addressed from Versailles, an untranslated handwritten letter from King Louis XIV. In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

211. Peter III of Russia Letter Signed. Emperor of Russia (1728–1762) who was overthrown by his wife, Catherine the Great. He was deposed by troops loyal to his wife, who succeeded him as Empress Catherine II. Despite his generally poor reputation, Peter III made some progressive reforms during his short reign: he proclaimed religious freedom and encouraged education, sought to modernize the Russian army, abolished the secret police, which had been infamous for its extreme violence, and made it illegal for landowners to kill their serfs without going to court. Scarce LS in Cyrillic, one page, 7 x 9.25, February 27, 1756. An untranslated document issued from Saint Petersburg and signed at the conclusion by Peter III of Russia. The interior of the second integral page bears an affixed German translation of the letter. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

213. Queen Elizabeth II Signed Photograph.

Resplendent oversized vintage matte-finish 15 x 18 portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing her glimmering crown jewels, taken by Royal Court photographer Dorothy Wilding, affixed to its original 18.5 x 25.5 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Elizabeth R, 1955.” Framed without glass to an overall size of 21.25 x 28.25. In very good to fine condition, with some light creasing to the borders, and small dings to the image (the largest of which is on her right elbow). A beautiful signed photograph of the beloved British monarch. Starting Bid $500

212. Princess Diana and King Charles III Signed Photograph (1983). Appealing color semi-glossy 4 x 5.5 portrait photo of the Royal couple, affixed to its original mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Charles 1983” and “Diana.” Displayed in its original green leather Jarrolds of Knightsbridge frame to an overall size of 5.25 x 7.5. In fine condition, with scattered light foxing. Starting Bid $200

Marvelous oversized signed portrait of the newly crowned Queen Elizabeth II, captured by royal photographer Dorothy Wilding

214. Queen Elizabeth II Signed Christmas Card (1960). Desirable Royal Christmas card from 1960, with their crests embossed on the front, measuring 16 x 8.25 open, featuring a lovely image of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip posing with their three children on the front lawn of Balmoral Castle, signed below the image in fountain pen, “Elizabeth R, 1960.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by the original envelope. Starting Bid $200

215. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Signed Photograph (1957). Wonderful vintage matte-finish 8.25 x 11.25 full-length portrait of the royal couple standing together in front of a large window, with the queen looking at the camera and wearing a lovely strapless dress with the Riband and Star of the Order of the Garter and the Diamond Diadem crown, and Prince Philip standing at her side and wearing his Admiral of the Fleet uniform, signed on the original studio mount in fountain pen, “Elizabeth R., 1957” and “Philip.” Mounted and framed to an overall size of 11 x 14. In fine condition. A particularly desirable official royal photograph—Queen Elizabeth has perhaps never looked so beautiful.

The consignor notes that the photograph was presented to the late Noel Vernon Lough on the occasion of the Queen’s visit to the United States of America in 1957. Noel Lough was a New Zealand diplomat stationed in Washington, D.C., who later became Secretary of the Treasury. Starting Bid $500

216. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Signed Photograph. Attractive matte-finish official royal family portrait, 6 x 8, depicting Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip posing outdoors with their two young children Charles and Anne, affixed to the original 7.5 x 9.75 mount, which is signed below in fountain pen, “Philip” and “Elizabeth R. 1954.” In very good to fine condition, with foxing and staining to the mount, and light silvering to the darker areas of the image.

Starting Bid $200

American West

Rare autograph of the Wild West legend

217. Texas Jack Omohundro Signature. John Baker Omohundro (1846–1880) was an American frontier scout, actor, and cowboy who became a legendary figure in the American Old West as a Western showman performing dramas on the stage throughout the country, and was immortalized in dime novels published around the world. Bold ink signature, “J. B. Omohundro, Texas Jack, Sept. 30th, 1875,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2 sheet. Impressively cloth-matted and framed with a portrait photo to an overall size of 13.5 x 18.5. In fine condition, with a very faint stain to the center. Starting Bid $200

Notorious Figures and Lawmen

218. John Wilkes Booth Signed One-Act Play. John Wilkes Booth’s personal copy of the play “Lend Me Five Shillings, A Farce in One Act, by John Maddison Morton,” neatly signed on the front wrapper in ink, “John W. Booth, Arch St., June 1858.” Published in New York by William Taylor, [circa 1855–58?]. Bound in the publisher’s original printed orange wrappers, 4.5 x 7.5, 31 pages. Booth performed in dozens of plays at Wheatley’s Arch Street Theatre in Philadelphia from August 15, 1857, through June 19, 1858. This run included “Lend Me Five Shillings” on June 16 and 19, 1858, in which Booth played the secondary role of Captain Spruce. He did

not usually mark up his scripts—although Spruce’s lines are ticked off in pencil throughout this text—but he did sign and date the covers, as is evident here and in another script held by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. The booklet is in very good to fine condition, with light staining to the interior pages, and small stains to the covers. Accompanied by a 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait—the most famous image of the Booth ever taken, showing the dashing actor clad in formal theater attire, with walking cane in his right hand—with an ink identification notation below, penned in an unknown hand. Starting Bid $1000

John Wilkes Booth’s signed personal copy of the play Lend Me Five Shillings, performed by him in 1858

219. John

Wilkes Booth Captors:

Boston Corbett and Edward P. Doherty. Scarce pairing of autographs by the Union men who captured and killed Abraham Lincoln’s assassin, John Wilkes Booth: a bold ink signature of Booth’s killer, “Boston Corbett, Seg’t Co. L. 16th N. Y. Cavalry,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2 slip; and a rare 4.25 x 6.25 cabinet photo of Corbett with 16th New York Cavalry commander Edward P. Doherty, lengthily described and signed on the reverse in ink by Doherty, “See Vol. 6, Part 1, Records of the War of the Rebellion—This copy of a photograph of myself and Boston Corbett was taken in Washington on the 27th day of April 1865 a few hours after I delivered the body of John Wilkes Booth and the prisoner David E. Herold, two of the assassins of Abram Lincoln President of the United States on board the iron clad Montauk at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. and is presented to my friend comrade, and Asst. A[djutant] General as a token of esteem and respect. Edward P. Doherty, New York, May 30th 1895. Grand Marshal GAR.” In overall very good to fine condition, with the cabinet card shaved at foot, taking a good deal of Doherty’s handwritten title. Starting Bid $300

220. Meyer Lansky Autograph Letter

Signed. Legendary organized crime leader (1902–1983) who headed the notorious ‘enforcement’ syndicate Murder, Inc., which emerged in the early 1930s as successor to the warring Prohibition gangs and the old-line Mafia, and continued to operate into the 1950s. ALS signed “Meyer,” two pages, 7.5 x 10.5, September 9, 1977. Handwritten letter to his Israeli confidante, Joseph “Yushki” Sheiner. In part: “You may wonder why I did request at this troublesome time in Israel... My Rabbi went to Israel he asked me if I want to send regards to David Landau of I. P. My Rabbi carried on with him about not being permitted to visit Israel…I never made an official request...I truthfully didn’t expect any different. Very few politicians have the courage to face up to the truth. Many people here resent the decision. They feel what was done to me can be done to them at some time.” In fine condition, with two file holes to the right edge. Starting Bid $200

Lincoln’s avengers: rare autographs of Corbett and Doherty, highlighted by a photograph “taken in Washington on the 27th day of April 1865 a few hours after I delivered the body of John Wilkes Booth”

“Very few politicians have the courage to face up to the truth”

221. Meyer Lansky Autograph Letter Signed. Legendary organized crime leader (1902–1983) who headed the notorious ‘enforcement’ syndicate Murder, Inc., which emerged in the early 1930s as successor to the warring Prohibition gangs and the old-line Mafia, and continued to operate into the 1950s. ALS signed “Shalom, Meyer,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, September 11, 1974. Handwritten letter to his Israeli confidante, Joseph “Yushki” Sheiner, a member of the Israeli Security Agency and Prime Minister Ben-Gurion’s security director in the 1960s. In this interesting letter, Lansky makes reference to his own federal tax evasion charges, as well as the Watergate scandal and President Ford’s pardon of Nixon, which came on September 8, 1974. In part: “You now know that I’m cleared of all my matters, soon I will be able to travel. As of now I haven’t asked for my passport but I will in a few months. I would like to know what comments if any on me?...Your premier received a warm welcome from our President (Mr. Clean) who doesn’t look clean to us anymore. We thought we were through with Watergate. Again it is first in our daily life.” In fine condition, with two file holes to the right edge. Starting Bid $200

222.

Jack Ruby: Bullet Fired From the Gun that Shot

Oswald. A bullet shot by the actual .38 caliber Colt Cobra revolver, Serial #2744 LW, used by Jack Ruby to shoot Lee Harvey Oswald on November 24, 1963, in the basement at Dallas Police Headquarters, along with its spent cartridge case. The bullet and casing are both stamped “O.P.,” signifying ‘Owner’s Proof Edition,’ and mounted in a display with engraved plaque, photograph, and certificate of authenticity signed by Anthony V. Pugliese III of the National Historical Mint. The framed piece measures 17 x 13. In fine condition. A unique relic fired from ‘The Most Famous Gun in the World.’ Starting Bid $200

Lansky weighs in on Ford’s pardon of Nixon: “We thought we were through with Watergate. Again it is first in our daily life”

military

336. Charles Cornwallis Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “Cornwallis,” one page, 7.25 x 5, February 21, 1797. Handwritten letter to John Halkett, in full: “I beg that you will accept my best thanks for your attention to Mr. Barlow; he would prefer the living, if it is about the value you mention, but if there should be any difficulties in that transaction, he will be perfectly satisfied and very grateful for the Prebend of Bristol.” Matted and framed with a book page on Cornwallis to an overall size of 11.75 x 19.5. In fine condition, with minor paper loss to the lower left corner. Starting Bid $200

337. Marquis de Lafayette Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “Lafayette,” one page, 7.25 x 8.75, September 18, 1830. Handwritten letter from Paris to “de Las Cases,” a politician and the son of Emmanuel, comte de Las Cases, author of an admiring book about Napoleon, Le Mémorial de Sainte-Hélène [The Memorial of Saint Helena]. In part (translated): “You write to me my dear young friend that electors from Breton have proposed that you fill a vacancy to become a deputy. I congratulate you and I congratulate them because they have made an excellent choice. Your principals, your character, and your ideas will sustain the same good cause and will guarantee for them a deputy worthy of them.” In fine condition, with light toning along the left edge. Starting Bid $200

Lafayette pens a political letter, praising a newly elected deputy: “Your principals, your character, and your ideas will sustain the same good cause and will guarantee for them a deputy worthy of them”

Canteen Captured from the British at the Battle of N. Orleans”

338. War of 1812 HandPainted Captured Wooden Canteen. Hand-painted and richly embellished War of 1812 wooden canteen, with one side reading, “This Canteen Captured from the British at the Battle of N. Orleans, Jan. 8th 1815,” and the other, “Presented By Capt. Charles Griggs to Lieut. Georg[e J]asson 1858.” Intricately painted illustrations of war scene, grape borders, and star with starburst. The Battle of New Orleans was fought on January 8, 1815, between the British Army under Major General Sir Edward Pakenham and the United States Army under Brevet Major General Andrew Jackson. The Americans suffered just 71 casualties, while the British suffered over 2,000, including the deaths of the commanding general, Major General Sir Edward Pakenham, and his second-in-command, Major General Samuel Gibbs. The victory vaulted Jackson to national stardom, and foiled British plans for an invasion of the American frontier. Starting Bid $200

339. Civil War Whiskey Flask.

Civil War Whiskey Flask, glass, leather, decorated pewter top, New Bern, NC 1863. Engraved: “Corp’l J.T. [John T.] Pitman, Co. H. 43d Regt M V M New Bern NC 1863,” and engagements engraved on the reverse: “Kinston Dec. 14th 1862 – Whitehall [Dec.] 16th [1862] – Goldsboro [Dec.] 17th [1862].” Early note with provenance of the flask found inside the base of the flask. Records indicate that John T. Pitman was discharged for disability on 4/29/1862 at Hilton Head, SC., but in September of the same year he returned to duty and mustered into Co. H, 43rd MA Infantry, known as the “Tiger Regiment.” Starting Bid $200

“This

340. Confederate Surgeon’s Apothecary Chest. CSA Apothecary Chest, Joseph Graham, M.D. Surgeon, 67th N.C. Infantry Regt. CSA. Full set of bottles in wooden case with engraved plate attributing the chest to Dr. Graham. Dr. Joseph Graham was born in Craven County, the son of Governor William A. Graham. He resided as a physician in Mecklenburg County prior to his appointment as 2nd Lieutenant in Company C, 1st Artillery, 10th Regiment, North Carolina State Troops (the Charlotte Artillery) by Governor Ellis on May 16, 1861. He mustered in at Raleigh at age 24, on August 15, 1861. He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant November 27, 1861 and to Captain June 27, 1862. He resigned February 1, 1864 on being appointed Surgeon by Governor Vance and attached to the 67th Regiment N.C. Troops with the rank of Major. After the War, Dr. Graham returned to civilian life as a physician and practiced medicine in Gaston and Mecklenburg Counties until his death in 1907. Starting Bid $200

342. Jefferson Davis

Signed. ALS, two pages, 5.25 x 8.25, September 1, 1876. Handwritten letter to J. H. Oglesby, in part: “I supposed you had received my London address at Liverpool...and anxiously await your coming to London as I required assistance in the difficult and not hopeful task which I had undertaken in the interest of our house...I write at once to you with the hope that you will be able at once to come over, and join Mr. Kennedy and myself in the effort to reorganize the society here...I have had a dreary and trying labor among the wreck of the Parent Society.” In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, and a tear to the last page passing through the final paragraph, but not affecting the signature. Starting Bid $200

Autograph Letter

Rare

1863

Confederate naval

appointment— Jefferson Davis commissions the future commander of the ironclad CSS Richmond

341. Jefferson Davis Document Signed as President of CSA. Rare Civil War–dated manuscript DS, signed “Jefferson Davis,” one page, 17 x 14, April 28, 1863. As “President of the Confederate States of America,” Jefferson Davis appoints Hamilton H. Dalton as “First Lieutenant in the Navy of the Confederate States.” Crisply signed at the conclusion by Confederate President Jefferson Davis, and countersigned by Confederate Secretary of the Navy Stephen R. Mallory. The red CSA Navy seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. In fine condition, with slightly irregular light toning; both signatures are exceptionally clean and bold.

The Confederate States Navy was established on February 21, 1861, and Jefferson Davis named Stephen Mallory as Confederate States Secretary of the Navy. All extant CSA naval commissions are accomplished in manuscript, as the handsome engraved documents were printed in Great Britain and captured while en route to the American South. Aside from occasional skirmishes with Union ships—most famously at the Battle of Hampton Roads—the Confederate Navy focused on the protection of Southern harbors and coastlines, and running the Union blockade. The lieutenant appointed by this commission, Hamilton Henderson Dalton, is best known as the commander of the ironclad CSS Richmond, which he burnt on April 3, 1865, to prevent her capture by Union forces. A scarce and sought-after Confederate naval appointment. Starting Bid $1000

Scarce

343. Robert E. Lee Signed Photograph. Striking 2.5 x 4 cartede-visite photo of Robert E. Lee in an unusual half-length pose, dressed in his Confederate uniform jacket but without insignias of rank, crisply signed on the mount in ink, “R. E. Lee.” Reverse bears an affixed twocent revenue stamp. In fine condition, with a couple tiny edge stains. The portrait is attributed to Michael Miley of Rockbridge County, Virginia, taken in the summer of 1866, though the mount is unmarked. Starting Bid $500

344. Douglas MacArthur Signed Photograph. Uncommon vintage glossy 8 x 11 photo of Gen. Douglas MacArthur giving a salute, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Douglas MacArthur.” Annotated on the reverse in an unknown hand, “Tokyo, Japan - 1946.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing and some rubbing to the emulsion. After WWII, MacArthur’s headquarters were located in Tokyo, where he helped Japan to rebuild itself following the devastation of war; overseeing this redevelopment, MacArthur was effectively the interim leader of Japan from 1945 until 1948. A desirable, unusual pose of the celebrated general from an important period in world history. Starting Bid $200

signed carte-de-visite of Robert E. Lee in his Confederate coat, taken in 1866

346. Douglas MacArthur Signed Photograph. Vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9.75 close-up portrait of MacArthur in uniform, neatly signed in bold fountain pen, “Douglas MacArthur.” Mounted and matted to an overall size of 11 x 14. In fine to very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

345. Douglas MacArthur Typed and Signed Letter of Condolence. World War II-dated TLS from General Douglas MacArthur, one page, 8 x 10.5, General Headquarters, Southwest Pacific Area letterhead, February 23, 1945. A letter of condolence sent to bereaved mother Julia Lennon of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in full: “My deepest sympathy goes to you in the death of your son, Private First Class William L. Lennon. His service to his country was characterized by his devotion to his duty, and in his death we have lost a gallant comrade-in-arms.” In very good to fine condition, with creasing to the lower right corner.

Accompanied by three other typed letters of condolence from top officers of the United States Army—Major Generals Robert S. Beightler and James Alexander Ulio, and Colonel J. D. Frederick—as well as a photograph of a letter from Lennon’s company commander, Captain Harvey W. Mattingly, explaining the circumstances of the soldier’s death. Interested bidders are strongly urged to read the accompanying letters in our online description. Starting Bid $200

“We have lost a gallant comrade-in-arms”— a condolence letter from General MacArthur

aviation

391. Charles Lindbergh Signed Book. Signed book: The Spirit of St. Louis. First edition. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1953. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5, 561 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page in fountain pen, “To Charles P. Cabell, With best wishes from Charles A. Lindbergh, Sept. 1953, Publication date is Sept. 14th.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/VG, with edgewear and slight foxing to the jacket. Starting Bid $200

390. Charles Lindbergh Signed Photograph. Vintage pearl-finish 6.5 x 8.5 photo of Charles Lindbergh posing outdoors with a hand on the propeller of his record-setting monoplane, the Spirit of St. Louis, signed in fountain pen, “C. A. Lindbergh, Mar. 27, 1928.” In very good to fine condition, with light silvering to the darker areas of the image, light wrinkling, and two missing corner tips (easily matted out). Starting Bid $200

First edition of The Spirit of St. Louis, presented by Lindbergh in the month of its publication

art, architecture, and design

Superb sketch in The Secret Life of Salvador Dali, one of 119 copies containing an original drawing

426. Salvador Dali Signed Sketch in Book. Signed book: The Secret Life of Salvador Dali. First edition, limited issue, numbered 76/119. NY: Dial Press, 1942. Hardcover with dust jacket and partial slipcase, 8 x 10.25, 400 pages. Signed in full and dated opposite the colophon in black ink, “Salvador Dali, 1942,” with the addition of a fantastic full-page sketch of a rooster. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG-/VG, with cracked hinges, light scattered foxing throughout, clipped from jacket flap; the partial slipcase retains one side panel (complete with image of Dali’s iconic ‘The Persistence of Memory’) and the bottom panel, with the top panel detached, and back and opposite side missing. A significant sketch in a highly limited book by the Surrealist master. Accompanied by an autograph letter signed by Dali’s wife, Gala, in part (translated): “This edition is, in reality, limited to at least 119, because we have them all (the editors, us, and some for ourselves)...When you send the subscription with a check to Dial Press say that it’s for a friend of Dali’s in order to get an image of your choice drawn by Dali himself.” Starting Bid $1000

427. Salvador Dali Signed Book. Signed book: The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini, Illustrated by Salvador Dali. First edition, limited issue, numbered 542/1000. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1946. Hardcover, 7 x 9.75, 442 pages. Prominently signed on the colophon in fountain pen, “Salvador Dali, 1945.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with light sunning to the spine, and an ownership stamp to the front pastedown. Starting Bid $200

428.

Gustave Eiffel Signed

Oversized Photograph. Extraordinary vintage sepia matte-finish 10 x 5.25 photo of the Eiffel Tower during construction in late 1887, depicting the tower’s four massive pillars with central scaffolding structure, affixed to the original 13 x 12.25 mount as issued in preparation for the Exposition Universelle of 1889, signed on the mount in black ink, “G. Eiffel,” with another hand adding an inscription and date of January 1, 1888. Printed caption to lower mount reads: “Progress of the Work from December 11, 1887, G. Eiffel, Engineer & Builder.” In very good to fine condition, with light scuffing and small flecks of emulsion loss to the image, and edge tears and obvious loss to the mount which could be matted out to produce an attractive display. Starting Bid $500

Rare Eiffel Tower construction photo for the 1889 Exposition Universelle, signed by its famed ‘Engineer & Builder’

429. Hubert de Givenchy Original Sketch. Original felt tip sketch of Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, showing her in her iconic sleeveless black dress with matching wide-brimmed hat, accomplished in felt tip by Givenchy on a white 4 x 5.75 card, signed in black felt tip, “Hubert de Givenchy.” In very fine condition. An exquisite original sketch that is unmistakably the ‘little black dress’ Givenchy designed for actress Audrey Hepburn in the classic 1961 romantic comedy—the legendary Breakfast at Tiffany’s dress has been voted the most iconic movie dress in the history of cinema. An extremely scarce piece of both movie and fashion history. Starting Bid $500

430. Rene Magritte Autograph Letter Signed. ALS in French, signed “Rene (et Georgette),” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.5, personal letterhead, November 23, 1964. Handwritten letter to a friend, in part (translated): “We have had time to go to Paris for a few days. The occasion of the opening of an exhibition of paintings in the Galerie Iolas on the Boulevard St. Germain. It will last till the 10th of December unless it is postponed. I have found a lot of people that seemed very interested by my paintings. I will send you some cards for the New Year as you asked.” In fine condition. An interesting autograph letter by Magritte, mentioning one of his last exhibitions in Paris at a moment when his work was becoming much more widely recognized. Pleased with this renewed interest in his work, this is a very emotional moment for a modest man like Magritte. Starting Bid $200

Magritte prepares a Paris exhibition: “I have found a lot of people that seemed very interested by my paintings”

Audrey Hepburn’s little black dress from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, drawn by its designer

Picasso and his Surrealist companions send a postcard to Man Ray

431. Pablo Picasso and Paul Eluard Signed Postcard to Man Ray. Rare 5.5 x 3.5 postcard of the famed Le Palais Idéal in Hauterives, built by French postman Ferdinand Cheval over the course of thirty-plus years, signed on the reverse in ink by the great Cubist painter Pablo Picasso, Surrealist poet Paul Éluard, model and Surrealist artist Nusch Éluard, their daughter Cécile Eluard, and photographer Dora Maar. Addressed to the important Dada/Surrealist photographer Man Ray at his studio, “40 rue Denfert Rochereau, Paris.” Annotated along the bottom edge, “Vaste Horizons, Mougins (Alpes Mmes),” and postmarked at Mougins, Alpes-Maritimes on May 18, 1937. In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

Limited edition signed retrospective of Picasso’s WWII-era artwork

432. Pablo Picasso Signed Book. Signed book: Picasso: The Recent Years 1939–1946. Limited edition, numbered 147/350. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1947. Hardcover, 8.75 x 11, 211 pages. Beautifully signed on the colophon in pencil, “Picasso.” Autographic condition: very fine. Book condition: NF in a VG- slipcase, with some edgewear, scuffing, and small tape repair to the slipcase. A wonderful limited edition retrospective of Picasso’s World War II-era work. Starting Bid $200

455.

animation and comic art

454.

Walt Disney Signature.

Super bold fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Gunther, with best wishes, Walt Disney,” accomplished vertically on an off-white 4 x 5.75 sheet of Disney’s personal ‘Mickey Mouse’ stationery. In very good to fine condition, with old tape stains to the top and bottom edges. Starting Bid $300

Walt Disney Signature. Magnificent vintage ballpoint signature, “Best wishes, Walt Disney,” on an off-white 5.25 x 4.25 album page, archivally double-matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 14.5 x 22.5. In fine condition. A choice, large example of Walt Disney’s sought-after autograph. Starting Bid $300

Ramsay Harris Collection

Ramsay Harris was a Renaissance man. He patented inventions, penned songs, and wrote poems. He played the piano and the musical saw. He instructed Army Air Force pilots, dabbled with paleontology, and, for over 40 years at the private Webb School, he taught history, literature, Latin, and, on occasion, religion. He was also an amateur cartoonist, who, upon first meeting animator brothers Preston and Lee Blair in 1920s Redlands, California, was immediately drawn to their intellect and artistic talents. Kindred spirits in their quest for creative expression, Harris and the Blairs fortified their friendships over decades of letter writing, sharing with each other words of support, advice, ideas, and family news—Harris came to know Lee’s wife, legendary Disney artist Mary Blair, and his own character, Herbert the Ant, may have aided Preston in the modeling of Jiminy Cricket. The Ramsay Harris collection includes several incredibly rare and significant pieces of artwork that were obtained directly from Preston and Lee Blair, highlights of which include a collaborative watercolor painting from Lee and Mary Blair, Preston’s early character drawings of his larger-than-life Fantasia creation, Hyacinth Hippo, and an unprecedented assemblage of 47 ‘motion sequence’ drawings of Jiminy Cricket, an amazingly early movement study from Preston’s work on Pinocchio.

456. Mary and Lee

Blair

Original Watercolor Painting. Remarkable original watercolor painting begun by acclaimed Disney artist Mary Blair in 1938 and finished by her husband, Lee Blair, nearly five decades later in 1985. The painting, 19 x 12.5, depicts a rural overhead vista, with brown rolling farmland and a central grove of trees—one of which is blue—set below a distant view of green hills and low-hanging clouds. Mary Blair’s portion of the work constitutes the foreground with brownish hills, trees, shrubbery, and cattle, and Lee finished the painting by adding the sky and outlying hillside. The lower left bears the elusive signature of Mary Blair in red artist pencil, and the lower right is annotated with the names of Lee and Mary Blair by an unknown hand, presumably their friend and the painting’s former owner, Ramsay Harris. Double-matted to an overall size of 24 x 18. In fine condition. Accompanied by a TLS from Lee Blair, which references this very painting. Starting Bid $300

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457.

Lee Blair Original

Watercolor Painting. Magnificent original watercolor painting by artist Lee Blair, 21.25 x 16, signed in the lower right corner in black paint by Blair, who also signs the reverse in pencil, “Lee Blair, Mojave, Gold Hill, Calif., Goldtown, April 1941.” As Blair denotes, the scene rendered depicts a large hill teeming with stations for gold mining, a landscape that may very well show the Golden Queen Mine on what is Soledad Mountain. Matted to an overall size of 30 x 24. The original cardboard backing board is also included, with one side marked in pencil, “‘Gold Hill,’ $40, L. Blair,” and the opposite side bears four affixed exhibition slips, two of which contain the title “Requiem,” with one signed in black ink by Blair, who was requesting a price of $100 for the painting. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

458.

Preston Blair: Bambi

(4) rough production drawings from Bambi. (Walt Disney Studios, 1942) Four original rough production drawings of Bambi by noted character animator Preston Blair, each showing the young buck in a wonderful leaping action pose, all essentially full-figure, three of him with playful expressions and the last depicting Bambi in a state of surprise. Each is accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on an untrimmed 12 x 10 sheet of animation paper marked in the lower right corner as “22 1⁄2,” “23,” “24,” and “52.” Character images range in size from 3.5 x 6 to 4.5 x 6. In overall fine condition, with some light creasing to corners, and the last drawing features uniform toning and vertical and horizontal folds. Starting Bid $200

459. Preston Blair: Bambi (7) rough production drawings from Bambi. (Walt Disney Studios, 1942) Group of seven original rough production drawings of Bambi by noted character animator Preston Blair, six of which show the young antlered buck in close-up and one depicts Bambi in a happy full-length pose. Each is accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on an untrimmed 12 x 10 sheet of animation paper. Character images range in size from 3.75 x 6 to 6.5 x 7. In overall fine condition, with some light creases and folds to borders, and a couple of small edge tears. Starting Bid $200

460. Preston Blair: Faline (4) production drawings from Bambi. (Walt Disney Studios, 1942) Scarce quartet of original production drawings of Faline from Bambi by noted character animator Preston Blair, showing the pretty doe acting coy in four up-close poses. Each is accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on an untrimmed 12 x 10 sheet of animation paper marked successively in the lower right corners as “5,” “6,” “7,” and “8.” All of the images approximately measure 3 x 6.5. In overall fine condition, with light creasing to borders, and a faint vertical fold to the first drawing. Starting Bid $200

461. Preston Blair: Hyacinth Hippo (6) production drawings and (2) preliminary background drawings from Fantasia. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Six original production drawings and two preliminary background drawings from Fantasia by character animator Preston Blair, who famously animated the hippo-alligator dance in the ‘Dance of the Hours’ sequence. The five rough drawings and one storyboard drawing all show Hyacinth Hippo in her tutu and are all accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 15.5 x 12.5 animation paper. The two preliminary background drawings depict the interior of the palace from the ‘Dance of the Hours’ sequence and are accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on animation paper measuring 12 x 10 and 15.5 x 9.5. In overall very good to fine condition, with some scattered creasing and small edge tears.

Accompanied by a typed letter from Ramsay Harris dated December 20, 1972, which directly mentions the hippo group production drawing from this lot: “And here, before I forget, let me say how much Mary and I have enjoyed the line drawing of the Dance of the Hippos...Without actually moving your hippos give one a sense of radiant sylphs of ovoid contours forever gliding along with the most delicately graceful tonnage!” Starting Bid $300

Jiminy Cricket brought to life by a Disney animation legend—an umbrella-twirling motion sequence of over 45 early production drawings from Pinocchio

462. Preston Blair: Collection of (47) Jiminy Cricket production drawings from Pinocchio. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) An unprecedented collection of 47 original rough production drawings of Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio by acclaimed Disney character animator Preston Blair. The sequence is numbered 12 through 112 and depicts Jiminy Cricket in a full-length pose that shows him twirling his umbrella, fixing his ascot, and strolling towards the sheet’s center, a walking motion punctuated by a playful heel-clicking jump. Each drawing is accomplished in graphite on an untrimmed sheet of 12 x 10 animation paper marked in the lower right corner with its respective sequence number, the majority of which are odd-numbered. A full number list can be found in our online description. In overall fine condition, with intersecting folds and light uniform blocks of toning to the first six sheets; the balance features the occasional small crease or mark.

Accompanied by a typed letter from Ramsay Harris dated November 17, 1964, which directly mentions this lot: “The other day I ran across your sequence of rough drawings of Jiminy Cricket doing his little dance with the umbrella. You certainly can catch the spirit of those movements, Preston you old animator. Remember doing hippos and crocodiles beside the Salton Sea?” Starting Bid $1000

Superb key master set-up from Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree, presented by the Rabbit voice actor

463. Winnie the Pooh production cel and key master background from Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree. (Walt Disney Studios, 1966) Original production cels and key master background featuring Winnie the Pooh, Rabbit, and Gopher from the animated featurette Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree, the last short film produced by Walt Disney. The cels are trimmed and applied to a hand-painted key master production background from film. The scene shows Winniethe-Pooh gloomily stuck in “Rabbits House,” Rabbit pounding a “Dont Feed the Bear” sign into the ground, and Gopher pleasantly observing all the action. Displayed in its original Walt Disney mount, annotated, “Walt Disney’s ‘Winnie the Pooh,’” with an “Original WDP” stamp to lower right. Character images range from 1.5 x 2.5 (Gopher) to 6 x 5.75 (Rabbit with sign) with a mat opening of 17.25 x 11. Framed to an overall size of 24.5 x 18.75, with the original Walt Disney Productions label on the reverse. Also signed and inscribed on the reverse in ballpoint by Junius Matthews, “For Earleyn, Junius Matthews,” with a later presentation inscription by Earleyn below. Matthews was the original voice of Rabbit in the Winnie the Pooh franchise from 1966 to 1977. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

464. Preston Blair: Collection of (5) Animation Books with Printers Proofs. Collection of five softcover animation books by Preston Blair, highlighted by a rare first edition of Advanced Animation, 40 pages, 10.25 x 13.75, published by Walter T. Foster in 1947 and now widely considered to be the most important animation book ever created. Also included: two 1980 editions of Blair’s How to Animate Film Cartoons, both 38 pages, 10.25 x 13.75, with one signed on the front cover in blue ink by Blair, who signs and inscribes the first page, “To Ramsay & Mary Harris, Preston Blair,” and who makes a couple of handwritten corrections to pages 20 and 21, “Arrangement for Drama” and “1st Edition mistake”; and two 1985 editions of Blair’s Animation, both 40 pages, 10.25 x 13.75, which are accompanied by three oversized printers page proofs for Animation, ranging in size from 42.5 x 28.5 and 21.25 x 28.5, which contain proof text and imagery for pages 2, 3, 6, 7, 9–32, 34, 35, 38, and 39. In overall very good to fine condition, with Advanced Animation bearing a tape-repaired spine, and all books showing wear to edges and covers, which includes some creases and stains to inner pages; the proofs are rolled and contain noticeable staining, as well as tears and paper loss to edges. Starting Bid $200

465. Lee Blair: Group of (4) Saludos Amigos Books.

Scarce collection of four softcover Spanish-language Disney books related to Walt Disney’s historic 10-week ‘goodwill tour’ of South America in August-October of 1941, including ‘Donald, En El Lago Titicaca,’ ‘El Dragon Chiflado,’ ‘El Guacho Dippy,’ and ‘Pedro, El Avioncito de Los Andes.’ Each book, 11.25 x 8.25 and 8.25 x 11.25, was published by Walt Disney Productions in 1942, with three of the titles appearing as segments in the 1942 film Saludos Amigos; the only title that did not was adapted into the 1941 film The Reluctant Dragon. The front cover of each is annotated in ink, “Mrs. Harris,” assuredly Mary Harris, who was sent these books by Lee and Mary Blair, two of the 18 members that made the trip to South America. Also included is a softcover Spanish-language Disney book entitled El Pato Donald (1953). In overall very good and fragile condition, with tape-repaired spines, and paper loss, tears, and creasing to covers; interior pages appear fine and unaffected.

In 1941, before America entered World War II, Walt Disney took a group of his best animators and composers to Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Peru, as part of a goodwill tour commissioned by the United States Department of State. As well as exercising the Good Neighbor Policy, the trip was intended to lead to a new animated movie that could be shown in Central and South America to celebrate (and secure) their friendly relationship. The film would ultimately become Saludos Amigos. Starting Bid $200

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467. Preston Blair preliminary model sheet drawing of Donald Duck. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937-1941)

Original preliminary model sheet drawing of Donald Duck by noted character animator Preston Blair, showing Donald in four full-length action poses in addition to a group of six different hand-arm movement sketches. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper. Total character image measures 11 x 8.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

475. Preston Blair preliminary model sheet drawing of Mickey Mouse. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937-1941)

Original preliminary model sheet drawing of Mickey Mouse by noted character animator Preston Blair, featuring nine different sketches of Mickey showing varying degrees of emotion. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper. Total character image measures 8 x 9. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

468. Preston Blair preliminary model sheet drawing of Donald Duck. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937-1941) Original preliminary model sheet drawing of Donald Duck by noted character animator Preston Blair, showing Donald in three full-length action poses yelling, singing, and playing tug-ofwar with a dog (Pluto, perhaps). Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper. Total character image measures 9 x 7.5. In fine condition, with a fold to the upper right corner. Starting Bid $200

476. Preston Blair: Honest John rough production drawing from Pinocchio. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940)

Original rough production drawing of Honest John from Pinocchio by noted character animator Preston Blair, depicting the con artist fox, J. Worthington Foulfellow, sweeping back his cape in a full-length pose. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper marked “45” in the lower right. Character image measures 7.25 x 7.75. In fine condition. An early drawing of this decidedly rare Pinocchio villain. Starting Bid $200

literature

482. Samuel L. Clemens Signed Photograph. Crisp vintage ink signature, “Mark Twain,” on an off-white 3 x 1.5 slip, handsomely double-matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 12.75 x 17.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

483.

Philip K. Dick Typed Letter

Signed. TLS signed “Love, Phil,” adding a heart with arrow, three pages, 8.5 x 11, February 14, 1981. Lengthy philosophical letter to science fiction author Patricia Warrick, in part: “I have now got an ingenious way of explaining how the universals—Plato’s Forms—are apprehended; I know exactly what the process is that the brain goes through: what material it receives and handles and how it handles it; i.e. what correct inference it draws. The percept-system (that is, the senses) reports to the brain the following: The same thing exists at two places and two times. That is, one object is seen twice. Think of it this way: you are driving along a road. You see a certain tree, which we will call Tree X. You continue on along the road for some time. Then, to your amazement, you see Tree X again. What is crucial is that you recognize it. You do not merely identify it as Tree X; you recognize it. What does seeing Tree X again tell you? It tells you that you are driving around in a closed loop. You have passed the

spot twice, without realizing it until you saw Tree X again.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

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“I have now got an ingenious way of explaining how the universals—Plato’s Forms—are apprehended”— a lengthy philosophical letter by Philip K. Dick

485. Hugo Gernsback Signed Photograph. Inventor, writer, editor, and magazine publisher (1884-1967) who is best known for publications including the first science fiction magazine. His contributions to the genre as publisher were so significant that, along with the novelists H. G. Wells and Jules Verne, he is sometimes called ‘The Father of Science Fiction.’ In his honor, annual awards presented at the World Science Fiction Convention are named the ‘Hugos.’ Early vintage glossy 8 x 10 Bachrach portrait photo of a young Hugo Gernsback, signed in fountain pen, “Cordially yours, H. Gernsback.” In fine condition. Gernsback remains rare across all signed formats, with this being our first autographed photograph. Starting Bid $200

484. Charles Dickens Autograph Letter Signed. ALS, two pages, 4.25 x 6.75, December 19, 1857. Addressed from the Tavistock House, a handwritten letter to journalist and writer John Hollingshead, in part: “I wish you would put the Farce by, for a little while, and not try Buckstone now. I know his hands are full, and—though they were not—I am almost sure he would not accept it as it stands. I very much doubt his approving of that Stomach-ache, and I doubt still more the audience’s approval of it. It seems to me to be by no means an improvement.” Matted and framed by Goodspeed’s Book Shop with an artistic print of Dickens by Thomas Johnson (who signs below) to an overall size of 15.75 x 16. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Rare signed portrait of ‘The Father of Science Fiction’

“I wish you would put the Farce by, for a little while,” writes Dickens, unsatisfied with a work in progress, “I doubt still more the audience’s approval of it”

486. Franz Kafka Autograph Letter Signed. Rare ALS in German, signed twice, “Dr. Kafka,” one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard, postmarked July 21, 1922. Handwritten letter to “Dr. Steinfest” in the medical settlement of Tatranská Kotlina, inquiring about the health of his close friend, Dr. Robert Klopstock. In full (translated): “Klopstock, with whom I am friends, wrote to me regularly at the beginning of summer, but he has not written for a long time. I have to assume that he is seriously ill, and I kindly ask you, dear doctor, to write me a few words about it. If I am wrong, the better, then Klopstock will write to me himself. In any case, thank you very much for the information and help.” Addressed on the reverse in Kafka’s hand, incorporating his signature, “Dr. Kafka,” into the return address area. In fine condition, with minor loss to the lower left corner tip.

Franz Kafka and Robert Klopstock first met in 1920 while the two were patients at a tuberculosis sanatorium, Matliary, in the Tatra Mountains of Czechoslovakia (in present-day Slovakia). When Kafka wrote this postcard in 1922, Klopstock was serving as a medical assistant under Dr. Steinfest in a hospital in Tatranská Kotlina, not far from Matliary. Kafka, fearing for Klopstock’s health after a period of lapsed correspondence, inquires about the state of his friend. Their correspondence soon resumed, and evolved into a friendship of ‘fiercely possessive devotion,’ according to Kafka’s biographer Ernst Pawel.

In fact, it would be Kafka’s health that soon declined—his laryngeal tuberculosis worsened in 1924, and Klopstock was caring for Kafka at his death-bed on June 3, 1924, in Kierling, not far from Vienna. Klopstock’s wife, Gizela, translated the first chapters of Kafka’s novel The Trial into Hungarian. Kafka’s letters are exceedingly rare—we have sold just one in the past twenty years. Starting Bid $2500

Exceedingly rare twice-signed letter by Franz Kafka, asking for news on the health of his ‘guardian angel,’ Dr. Robert Klopstock

Scarce letter from the Cthulhu creator to the future

487. H. P. Lovecraft Autograph Letter Signed to Robert Bloch. ALS signed “Ec’h–Pi–El,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 9, December 25, 1933. Lengthy handwritten letter from H. P. Lovecraft to his protege, 16-year-old Robert Bloch, the future author of Psycho. After relaying that he’ll be visiting author Frank Belknap Long, Lovecraft thanks Bloch “for the generous array of pictorial horrors to the Black wing of my gallery…That coloured specimen shudderingly embodies your favourite monster-type, as do certain of the others. As per request, I return herewith the sheet with the Yuggothdenizen…+ the multi-ocular lumberer out of nightmare.” He references an upcoming publication in “Unusual,” stating this his “opening contribution will be ‘Celephais’,” praises the film Berkeley Square for its “uncanny power” and his own “especial

psychology—the almost disturbing sense of membership in the 18th century, + of alienage from my own period, which has haunted me ever since I could walk or talk.” Lovecraft concludes by condemning the use of alcohol: “Hope you won’t let legal likker launch you on too protracted a spree...I’ve never tasted alcoholic liquor, + never expect to during my few remaining years.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original hand-addressed mailing envelope, on the reverse of which Lovecraft has added his return address with full signature, “From, HP Lovecraft, 66 College St. Providence, R.I.,” and a brief note to the left side: “The more I look at KADATH the more he fascinates me. I have him propped up beside the fireplace amongst my yuletide decorations.” Starting Bid $200

Psycho scribe, with Lovecraft name-dropping pulp writer friends, talking cinema, and damning strong drink: “I’ve never tasted alcoholic liquor, & never expect to during my few remaining years”

488. Margaret Mitchell Archive of (7) Typed Letters

Signed. Collection of seven TLSs from Margaret Mitchell, each signed “Margaret Mitchell Marsh,” all of which have been folded and tipped neatly into a hardcover copy of Gone With the Wind (November 1936 printing). Typed on her personal letterhead between 1937 and 1941, Mitchell touches upon her health and travel plans, sends thanks for compliments and gift baskets, talks of “sacrifice and courage” during wartime, and remarks on the historical accuracy and impact of her novel. The best letter finds Mitchell defending one of her favorite characters, Rhett Butler.

April 29, 1937

“Thank you so much for your interesting letter and all the fine things you said about ‘Gone With the Wind.’ I appreciated them all very much. I am so glad that you thought my book would bring about a better understanding between the two sections of our country. If ‘Gone With the Wind’ did nothing else, then

I would be supremely satisfied. Thank you for saying that you thought Rhett was a real and understandable character. It is a strange thing, but most people from out of this section feel that he is not a plausible character. Southerners say that, though he is a scamp, he is very true to type. Many sweet old ladies have confided to me, under oath of secrecy, that he reminded them so much of wild brothers they had had or beaux who were killed in the War.”

Also tipped in is a January 20, 1940, letter from Mitchell’s husband John Marsh. In overall fine condition, with expected folds and some scattered stains or wear. Accompanied by a vintage photo of Mitchell, a program entitled “A Tribute to Margaret Mitchell,” and several newspaper clippings.

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The Gone With the Wind author on the South’s perspective of Rhett Butler: “Many sweet old ladies have confided to me, under oath of secrecy, that he reminded them so much of wild brothers they had had or beaux who were killed in the War”

490.

Maurice Sendak Signed

Sketch in Book. Signed book: Dear Milli. First edition. NY: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1988. Hardcover with dust jacket, 10 x 9.25. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in black felt tip, “For Ame, hello! Maurice Sendak, May 89,” adding a great sketch of Carol from Where the Wild Things Are, saying “Boo!” In fine to very fine condition, with a very short edge tear to the dust jacket. Starting Bid $200

Rare oversized portrait of the Bengali polymath

491. Rabindranath Tagore Signed Photograph.

Bengali poet, playwright, philosopher, and author (1861–1941) who became the first non-European to win a Nobel Prize (Literature) in 1913. Scarce vintage sepia 8.25 x 11.5 paperstock photo of Rabindranath Tagore in a noble bust-length pose, signed in the lower border in Bengali in fountain pen. A small printed caption bearing his name is affixed to the right of the autograph. In very good to fine condition, with tears to the top, and to the side borders, repaired with tape on the reverse. The largest signed portrait of Tagore that we have ever offered, and a great portrayal of one of literature’s foremost minds. Starting Bid $300

492. Leo Tolstoy Letter Signed. Remarkable LS in French, signed “Votre ami et frére, Leon Tolstoy,” seven pages four sheets, 5.25 x 8.5, February 8, 1908. Letter to Franco-Polish journalist Sergei Zimaco, penned in French in the hand of Sophia Tolstaya, with a few annotations by Tolstoy himself. In part (translated): “Your ideas on property, especially on the odious ownership of land, on the horror of patriotism, of wars and of the armed peace it engenders, are very dear to me and I have made for a quarter of a century everything I could to popularise them as much as possible…

This brings me to the heart of the matter and the only difference of opinion that exists between us. You say that the social problem is above all an economic problem. I do not think so. The social problem, as you say, or the coming of the kingdom of God as you understand it and as I understand it is much larger…There are the relations of the sexes, the education of children, nationalities, the way of acting towards assailants, madmen, animals and a number of personal actions which do not enter into the economic problem, and which are the most important for humanity…The solution of these problems and of all those that may arise before man is not in economic laws, but in the spiritual realm…The solution is in the revelation of love.”

Reverse bears a note written in Zimico’s hand, in part (translated): “[Tolstoy]…consoled me for the many setbacks I received from certain French journalists in wanting to expose them… and defend the true doctrine of Jesus Christ.” In very good to fine condition, with light staining, toning, and soiling. Starting Bid $1000

493. Jules Verne Autograph Letter Signed. ALS in French, one page, 4 x 5.25, October 1, 1881. Handwritten letter to friend and fellow writer Louis Tridon, in full (translated): “A long absence did not allow me to reply to your kind letter sooner. I hasten to do so today by telling you that I have read with great interest your very audacious book of poetry. But I have no newspaper; I live provincially in the provinces and I regret that I can be agreeable and useful to you on this occasion.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original handaddressed mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

Lengthy letter by Tolstoy on politics and religion:

“Your ideas…on the horror of patriotism, of wars and of the armed peace it engenders, are very dear to me”

Verne to a fellow scribe, “I have read with great interest your very audacious book of poetry”

540. Ray Charles Signed Photograph. Exceedingly rare vintage glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo of Charles in his trademark sunglasses, signed in blue ballpoint, “Ray Charles.” In very good to fine condition, with poor ink adhesion, light rippling, loss to the upper right border, and multiple small tack holes to the borders (two to the upper left corner of the image). Accompanied by a letter of provenance stating that it originated from the collection of Derek Mills, an executive of BBC Radio 2. Ray Charles is extremely rare in authentic material, and virtually unheard of in signed photographs. Starting Bid $1000

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539. Louis Armstrong Signed Photograph. Vintage pearl-finish 10 x 8 Gibson Studio of Chicago photo of Armstrong seated and polishing his trumpet with a handkerchief, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Best wishes to ‘Links,’ ‘Oh’ you Rascal you, from Louis Armstrong, 5/11/33.” In very good to fine condition, with light silvering, a few small creases, and overall light rippling from old clippings affixed to the back. Starting Bid $200

The rare Ray Charles, a superb signed photograph from the collection of a BBC Radio 2 exec

541. John Coltrane Signed Album. Someday My Prince Will Come album signed neatly on the back cover in black ballpoint by John Coltrane. In very good to fine condition, with some light soiling and staining, and an ownership notation to upper left corner. The record is included. Starting Bid $300

Coltrane’s final showing with the Miles Davis Quintet

542. George Gershwin Signature. Fountain pen signature, “George Gershwin,” on an off-white 3.25 x .75 slip, which is mounted and framed with a color portrait to an overall size of 8.75 x 11. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

543. George and Ira Gershwin (2) Signed FDCs. Two FDCs with color American flag cachets, both postmarked on February 28, 1973, and bearing 8-cent George Gershwin stamps, individually signed and inscribed in black ink, “Ira Gershwin, For my good friend, Bill Dirksing, I. G.” and “Ira Gershwin, For Slats, Affectionately, I. G.,” and the lower left corners of both envelopes bear affixed ink signatures of George Gershwin on 3.25 x .75 slips clipped from checks. In overall fine condition, with overall toning to one cover. Starting Bid $200

544. Ira Gershwin Original Artwork. Scarce original drawing by lyricist Ira Gershwin of the Amedeo Modigliani oil painting ‘Dr. Deveraigne,’ which hung in the house of his younger brother, the esteemed composer George Gershwin. Accomplished in colored pencil and pastel on a 5.75 x 7.5 sheet that is signed in the lower left corner in black ink, “Ira Gershwin, Dec. ‘51.” Handsomely framed to an overall size of 11.5 x 13.25. In fine condition.

In addition to being a composer, songwriter, and pianist, George Gershwin was himself a practicing artist, and during his lifetime produced over 100 paintings, drawings, and photographs, most famously including his portrait of Arnold Schoenberg. He was also one of the foremost collectors of modern art in his day, assembling a collection that included names like Modigliani, Renoir, Cezanne, Gauguin, Chagall, Rouault, and Picasso. Starting Bid $200

545. Billie Holiday Document Signed. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, August 4, 1954. Typed on Associated Booking Corp. letterhead, Holiday confirms an advance payment: “This is to acknowledge that I Billie Holiday have received a check in the amount of $100.00 as an advance which is to be charged to my account. This advance plus all others previously made will be repaid to Associated Booking Corp. by means of appropriate deductions against all engagements to be played.” Signed neatly at the conclusion by Billie Holiday. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling and overall creasing. Starting Bid $200

Guthrie’s original sketch and parody lyrics for “Brown Christmas”—

546. Woody Guthrie Handwritten Lyrics and Original Sketch. Autograph lyrics for an unpublished song by Woody Guthrie, one page, 8.5 x 11, entitled “Brown Christmas” and signed “W. W. Woody Guthrie, 5899, F.D.H., N.Y.C., December 16th 1949,” who adds a large sketch of a rattlesnake coiling around a woman, imagery in keeping with the song’s lyrics: “I’m thinking ‘bout a brown Christmas / out on the desert where I grew / where the snakes all rattle at the hungry cattle / that leave their dry bones on the sand; / I’m dreaming ‘bout a brownskin cowgirl / with every Christmas card I draw; may your sky be sunny and blue / and may all your Christmases be brown!” In fine condition, with staple holes along the left edge. Starting Bid $300

547. Beatles Signatures (February 1964). Vintage ballpoint signatures of the Beatles—“Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison, xxx,” “Ringo Starr,” and John Lennon”—on an off-white 4.5 x 7 sheet. The consignor notes that the autographs were obtained by Henry Aaron Webber, head waiter in the VIP lounge of London’s Heathrow Airport on February 7, 1964, whilst the Beatles were waiting to board PAN AM flight 101 to JFK Airport in New York City. The band was heading to the United States for a series of historic performances, including their debut appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show and their first live American concerts in Washington, D.C. and New York. The inscription “To Pamela” was made by Webber, who presented the signed sheet to his daughter. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, a photograph of the Beatles in the Heathrow VIP lounge, showing Webber waiting for the autographs, and a detailed letter of provenance from Webber’s granddaughter. Starting Bid $1000

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Bound for America, the Beatles sign at Heathrow Airport two days before their Ed Sullivan debut

“where the snakes all rattle at the hungry cattle”

The Beatles serve as the Juke Box Jury panel in late 1963

548. Beatles Signatures (1963). Vintage late 1963 ballpoint signatures of the Beatles—John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr—on individual off-white slips ranging in size from 2.5 x 1.25 to 3 x 1.5. The autographs are mounted, matted, and framed with a signature of David Jacobs, the presenter of the BBC Television show Juke Box Jury, a photo of the band with Jacobs, and a provenance caption sheet to an overall size of 21 x 17. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing and soiling to each slip. Starting Bid $500

549. Beatles: John Lennon Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy 2.5 x 3.5 snapshot photo of John Lennon and his young son Julian, which was taken in his Weybridge, Surrey home in 1966, signed in red felt tip. In fine condition, with light surface scuffing. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $500

John with Julian in 1966, a heartwarming signed snapshot of father and son

550. Beatles: Paul McCartney and George Martin Signed Album. UK vinyl pressing of the 1983 Paul McCartney album Pipes of Peace, which has been signed on the front cover in black felt tip by McCartney and on the inner gatefold in red ballpoint by George Martin. The consignor notes that the McCartney signature was obtained outside the MPL offices in London on June 16, 1986 and that the Martin autograph was obtained in Holland in early June 1986, when Martin was interviewed on the Countdown Cafe radio show to talk about his book All You Need Is Ears. In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

Dylan’s sought-after limited edition ‘Train Tracks’ portfolio from the 2010 ‘Drawn Blank’ series

551. Bob Dylan (4) Signed ‘Train Tracks’ Giclee Prints. Exquisite portfolio suite of four limited edition giclee prints from the 2010 release of Bob Dylan’s ‘Drawn Blank’ series, all numbered 190/295, 22 x 27.5, each signed in the lower border in pencil by Dylan. Evocative of Monet’s seasonal haystack scenes, each artwork captures the same railway scene in a different light, with skies brilliantly rendered in vivid reds, deep blues, stark whites, and verdant greens. In overall very fine condition. Housed together in their original ‘Drawn Blank’ portfolio folder, each print is accompanied by its corresponding certificate of authenticity from Washington Green Fine Art.

Dylan’s popular Drawn Blank art series—a visual autobiography capturing his life on the road—colorfully portrays the people and places he has encountered over the course of his ‘Never Ending Tour.’ These ‘Train Tracks’ are Dylan’s most coveted subject, and one that he has returned to throughout the series. Vividly rendered in this large ‘medium format’ size, it is a stunning set of prints from the multi-talented singer-songwriter. Starting Bid $1000

552. Fleetwood Mac Signed 45 RPM Record. CBS Records 45 RPM record for the Fleetwood Mac single ‘Albatross / Jigsaw Puzzle Blues,’ signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes Eric, Peter Green,” who signed again over his chest, “Mick Fleetwood,” “Jeremy Spencer,” and “John McVie.” In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. The ‘Albatross’ single was a breakthrough for Fleetwood Mac and it remains the band’s only number-one hit in the UK Singles Chart, spending one week at the top in January 1969. Starting Bid $200

553. Buddy Holly Signature (1958). Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Maureen, Buddy Holly,” on an off-white 6 x 3.5 mailing envelope. In very good to fine condition, with areas of edge loss and overall light soiling. The consignor notes that the signature was obtained at Kilburn State in Kilburn, London, England, on March 2, 1958. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

554. Pink Floyd Signed Album. The Dark Side of the Moon album by Pink Floyd, signed prominently on the front cover in silver ink by David Gilmour, Nick Mason, and Roger Waters. In fine condition. The record is not included. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from REAL and Floyd Authentic. Starting Bid $500

Pink Floyd’s landmark Dark Side of the Moon, signed by Waters, Mason, and Gilmour

“I Like Elvis Presley”—

five original negatives taken for a 1956 Weekend Magazine article by Jock Carroll, sold with copyright

555. Elvis Presley (5) Original Negatives and Photographs by Jock Carroll. Five original 35mm black-and-white negatives taken by Canadian journalist and photographer Jock Carroll in 1956 while covering Elvis’s rise to fame for Weekend Magazine. Four of the five photographs were published as part of Carroll’s column, “I Like Elvis Presley,” in the September 8, 1956 issue of Weekend Magazine (Vol. 6, No. 36). The fifth was published in the June 2000 issue of B&W Magazine as part of a retrospective profile of Carroll’s work capturing icons on the brink of fame. Most importantly, the copyright to these images conveys with the sale of the negatives: when Jock Carroll left Weekend Magazine, copyright to all his photographs was signed over to him. Later, Carroll signed over copyright to his son, Angus Carroll, who holds it now and will grant it to the purchaser. This would give the buyer the right to print and sell copies, although commercial use would require permission from the estate of Elvis Presley.

The negatives—which show Elvis relaxing in a lounge chair, signing autographs (including one on a young lady’s arm), singing ‘Hound Dog’ to a hound dog, and performing with his acoustic guitar—are contained in Weekend Magazine filing sleeves: three of those published by Weekend bear affixed prints of the contained negative, as well as typed captions. The other two negatives are held in a sleeve from an unrelated article by Carroll. Additionally includes modern glossy 8 x 10 prints of four of the images, plus the original issues of Weekend Magazine (with Elvis section intact, but missing other pages) and B&W in which they appeared. In overall fine condition. A remarkable group of early, well-composed Elvis images, capturing his character and charm as he became a household name. Starting Bid $500

Lovesexy album signed by Prince and the Revolution while on tour in London

557. Prince and the Revolution Signed Album. Hugely desirable 1988 UK vinyl pressing of Prince’s 10th studio album, Lovesexy, which is signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Prince, “‘Love God,’ P, ‘88.” The cover is also signed in multicolored felt tip by five members of the Revolution: Levi Seacer, Jr., Doctor Fink, Atlanta Bliss, Miko Weaver, and Eric Leeds, with the first two adding an inscription to “July.” The consignor notes that the signatures were obtained on July 29, 1988, at a rare in-store signing at HMV Oxford Street in London, during the first leg of Prince’s 1988-1989 Lovesexy Tour. In fine condition, with a light crease to the upper left corner, and an affixed price sticker to the upper right. The record is included.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, a modern color 6 x 4 photo of Prince arriving at the HMV signing, and a letter of provenance from the original recipient. Prince was a notoriously reluctant signer during his lifetime and, as such, authentically signed albums by Prince are exceedingly rare, this being an outstanding example captured at the apex of his career. Starting Bid $1000

558. Queen: Freddie Mercury Signed 45 RPM Record. EMI Records 45 RPM single album for ‘Radio Ga Ga / I Go Crazy’ by Queen, signed on the front of the picture sleeve in blue ballpoint by legendary lead vocalist Freddie Mercury. In fine condition, with light creasing and handling wear, and a small area of surface loss to the upper right corner. The record is included. Starting Bid $200

559.

two items—an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 postcard from the Adelphi

in Liverpool, England, which is signed by Mick Jagger, Keith

Charlie

and Brian Jones; and a 4.25 x 7.25 title page from the book Stone Alone, which is signed by Bill Wyman. In overall very good condition, with creasing, staining, and a tack hole to the postcard. Starting Bid $200

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Rolling Stones Signatures. Ballpoint signatures of the Rolling Stones on

Hotel

Richards,

Watts,

560. Simon and Garfunkel Document Signed. DS, signed “Paul Simon” and “Arthur Garfunkel,” one page, 8.5 x 11, July 12, 1966. A standard AFTRA engagement contract between Van Bernard Productions and Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, with the latter two agreeing to perform on The Red Skelton Show on August 24, 1966, at CBS Studios in Los Angeles, California, for a compensation of $3000. Signed by both in black ballpoint at the conclusion. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

562. U2 Signed Album. German vinyl pressing of U2’s 1988 album Rattle and Hum, which has been prominently signed and inscribed on the inner gatefold in blue ballpoint, “Bono, VOX POPPED, 89!! 90…,” “To Emyl, Edge,” “Adam,” and “Larry.” The consignor notes that the autographs were obtained at the Amstel Hotel in Amsterdam, Holland, after U2’s performance at the RAI Congress Hall in Amsterdam on December 18, 1989. During the concert, when Bono was singing ‘God Part II,’ he completely lost his voice and had to leave the stage, which ultimately canceled the planned encore with B.B. King; to end the show, the entire crowd sang the Beatles hit ‘HELP!’ in honor on Bono. In order to let Bono’s voice recover, two further shows in Amsterdam were canceled and rescheduled for January 1990 in Rotterdam. In fine to very fine condition. The records are included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $300

561. Patti Smith’s Personally-Worn Clothing, Signed Posters, and Books. Collection of punk icon Patti Smith’s personally-owned and -worn clothing, donated by her to Boston Building Resources for their annual fundraising efforts. The lot is accompanied by a handwritten note on a personal notecard, signed by Smith, in full: “These articles of well worn clothing that saw the stage and street through me have been donated to Boston Building Resources for a fundraiser benefitting their benevolent missions.”

The personal wardrobe items include:

- Patti Smith’s well-worn pair of brown suede Prada boots

- Patti Smith’s well-worn pair of light blue Diesel jeans

- Patti Smith’s screen-worn black-and-purple striped shortsleeve shirt, as seen in her interview with Charlie Rose on March 23, 2000

Additionally includes five pinback buttons, signed hardcover copies of her books M Train and Year of the Monkey, and a fantastic poster collection, with sizes ranging from to 10 x 14 to 25 x 38. Three posters—for appearances/exhibitions at the Art Market Gallery (1995), CBGB (1997), and the Andy Warhol Museum (2003)—have been signed in ink by Patti Smith. The unsigned posters include: three broadsides of Smith’s poem ‘People Have the Power,’ a 1997 Winter Tour poster, and a promo poster for her 1998 book Patti Smith Complete.

In overall very good to fine condition, with expected wear to the clothing, and some scattered creasing, small folds, and edgewear to some of the posters. A unique archive of personal materials from the ‘poet laureate of punk rock.’ Starting Bid $500

“Well worn clothing that saw the stage and street through me”— items from the personal wardrobe of Patti Smith

564. The Jacksons Signatures (with Michael Jackson). A gold-tone 1979 pocket diary, 3 x 4.25, signed inside on the last three pages in ballpoint by Michael Jackson, Randy Jackson, Marlon Jackson, and Tito Jackson, who adds “Love & Peace.”’ The consignor notes that the autographs were obtained in London, England, in February 1979, when the Jacksons were performing at the Rainbow Theatre between February 6 and 9, 1979. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

565. Amy Winehouse Signed CD Booklet. CD Booklet for the Amy Winehouse single ‘In My Bed / You Sent Me Flying,’ signed on the front in blue felt tip, “Amy, x.” In fine condition. The CD is not included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

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Rare 1942 Academy Award still photography medal presented to Hollywood’s pin-up extraordinaire

674. Academy Award Still Photography Medal: Whitey Schafer (1942). Extremely rare Academy Award medal, measuring 1.75" in diameter, given to Whitey Schafer in 1942 for his outstanding achievement in Hollywood photography. Front features the words “Annual Still Photography Medal” and an Oscar statuette in relief, with text on the reverse reading, “Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, First Award to A. L. Whitey Schafer, For Outstanding Achievement, Class 8, 1942.” The lustrous gold-plated award features a beautiful mirror-like finish. Complete with its original cardboard box. In fine condition, with some staining to the box. Accompanied by one of Schafer’s Paramount Pictures business cards. Starting Bid $500

Uncommon handwritten letter from Bruce, ranting and raving to his manager about tax issues

676.

Lenny Bruce Autograph Letter

Signed. Rare ALS signed “Lenny,” penned in red ballpoint across the reverse of a 20.25 x 8.75 Union News Company ‘Tobacco–Cigars’ order form, no date. A rambling and ranting handwritten letter to his manager Jack Rollins, in part (spelling and grammar retained): “Night club owners are not aware of tax thats why the are consistantly in trouble. Our answer to the gov’t we sent them all letters showing our intent and desire to pay would be quite niave especially if I was handled by any who had any tax experience. The only thing that must be done you must fly personally to each person I have worked for and get a statement. I want a statement from each person.” In very good to fine condition, with old tape, and tape stains, to the last panel. Starting Bid $200

Rare early ‘breakup’ letter from Brando, a rising star on Broadway

675. Marlon Brando Autograph Letter Signed. ALS in pencil, signed “Marlon,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, no date (late 1940s). Handwritten letter to French actress Solange Podell, with whom he had shared a romantic relationship. Brando ostensibly wrote this letter not long after their separation. In full (spelling and grammar retained): “In order that you won’t think me a complete boor, I am writing you this letter to explain that because of an erratic, flighty, fly-by-night, temperament I wish not to humiliate and degrade your sentiments by seeing you only at my mood’s conveinence. Please accept this letter with an open heart as it is written with fourthright sincerity. I’m sorry I could not have tried harder to be less self indulgent and therewith, a little more compatable. My intuitions were flawlessly scroupulous, but my emotions, unfortunately, unstable. I will remember you with fondness, regard, and appreciation. When we meet in France (perhaps in October) I trust my behavior will be a trifle more adult.” Brando adds a postscript: “Please give my kind acknowledgements to your mother, if she’ll accept them.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $1000

Gorgeous portrait of Dietrich signed to her Song of Songs costar

677. Marlene Dietrich Signed Oversized Photograph. Stunning vintage sepia matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 soft-focus portrait photo of Dietrich in a lovely up-close pose, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen to her costar in the 1933 film The Song of Songs, “To Brian Aherne! Marlene Dietrich.” In fine condition, with curling to the edges. Dietrich and Aherne were, for a short time, romantically linked not long after the July 1933 release of The Song of Songs, a film that marked Aherne’s American film debut. The affair appeared to reach its conclusion in August of 1934, when Aherne learned of Dietrich’s new relationship with Hans Jaray. Starting Bid $200

“From one jailbird to another, Errol”

678. Errol Flynn Signed Oversized Photograph. Vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 studio portrait photo of Errol Flynn wearing a suit and tie in a handsome bust-length pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Hello Graham! From one jailbird to another, Errol.” In fine condition, with scattered small creases, primarily to the corners. In early December 1948, Flynn was arrested between Madison Avenue and 62nd Street after he kicked a New York City police officer in the shin following an argument. Starting Bid $200

679. Judy Garland Document Signed. DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, November 14, 1945. A publishing renewal contract between the Western Printing & Lithographing Co., and Judy Garland, authorizing “books of fiction wherein the Licensor may be a character under the name of Judy Garland,” which will be extended until the end of 1946. Signed neatly at the conclusion in ink by the 23-year-old actress and singer. In fine condition, with light creasing to the top. Starting Bid $200

680. Harry Houdini Typed Letter Signed. TLS signed “Houdini,” one page, 8.5 x 10.75, Keiths Theatre letterhead, March 19, 1925. Letter to English stage magician Will Goldston, in full: “Have instructed my secretary to send the Birdcage Photograph on to you. I have neglected to do this before I left New York. Enclosed is copy of clipping which will no doubt interest you. The Spiritualists have made some huge collections to try and stave off conviction of the man I caught.” Houdini adds the surname salutation in his own hand, as well as the postscript: “New scty, over look formality of letter, Hope alls well.” In very good to fine condition, with light creasing and toning, a few small stains, and trivial loss to the left edge. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, as well as the referenced clipping, which lists both Goldston and Houdini. Starting Bid $300

“The Spiritualists have made some huge collections to try and stave off conviction of the man I caught”

Publishing renewal contract for 23-year-old Judy Garland, authorizing “books of fiction”

681. Harry Houdini Signed Book. Signed book: The Unmasking of Robert–Houdin. First edition. NY: The Publishers Printing Company, 1908. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 319 pages. Nicely signed on the first free end page in fountain pen, “Harry Houdini.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG-/None, with a cracked front hinge, a section of the index detached from the binding but laid in, small splits and creasing to spine cloth, light soiling to boards, and some creasing to interior pages; the signed page and text block are generally clean and bright. Starting Bid $300

Scarce signed photo of B-movie icon Tor Johnson

682. Tor Johnson Signed Photograph. Professional wrestler and sometime actor (1903-1971) known in the wrestling world as the Super Swedish Angel. Johnson is best remembered for his roles in a number of schlock classics, including Ed Wood’s iconic Plan 9 from Outer Space. Ultra-rare vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Johnson character for four of his gruesome B-movie roles, signed and inscribed in blue fountain pen “Best of Luck To My Good Pal Roy Garret, from, Tor Johnson, Hollywood, 7-1-60.” In fine condition. A rare and outstanding composite image, signed by the scarce and highly-sought cult icon. Starting Bid $200

683. Grace Kelly Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “Grace,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, Rocagel letterhead, August 16. Warm and kind handwritten letter to “Charlie,” in part: “I was so sorry to hear of your father’s death and send my deepest sympathy to you and your family...To lose one’s father makes one so suddenly and finally grownup—It comes as such a shock & leaves one feeling so lonely. I hope that you and your mother are able to get over the next few months as easily as possible. We will be expecting you in the fall—in Oct. we are in Paris…then back in Monaco until Feb—Don’t know how well we can do in the date dept. Rainier does not know any single girls!!” In fine condition, with a small stain to the upper right corner tip. Starting Bid $200

684. Laurel and Hardy (2) Documents Signed. Two DSs, individually signed “Stan Laurel” and “Oliver Hardy,” both one page, 8.5 x 11, March 16, 1933, and issued to Hal Roach Studios. Both documents find Laurel and Hardy offering to cut half of their allotted tri-weekly salary between March 6 and 27, 1933, “In view of the fact that the present existing national emergency finds you in a position whereby it may be necessary for you to suspend operations.” Laurel agrees to decrease his check from $3000 to $1500 and Hardy agrees to lower his from $2000 to $1000. Signed by the comedians at the bottom of their respective documents. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

“To lose one’s father makes one so suddenly and finally grown-up”

685. Bruce Lee Signed Photograph.

Desirable vintage glossy 2.75 x 3.25 photo of Bruce Lee wearing his zhi fu uniform in a handsome head-and-shoulders pose, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Cindy, Best Wishes, Bruce Lee.” In very good condition, with overall creasing, several short edge tears, and the “C” in the inscription closed in blue ballpoint in an unknown hand. Starting Bid $1000

Image larger than actual size.

687. Rouben Mamoulian Original Sketch from Porgy and Bess - Presented to Ira Gershwin. Large original sketch by Porgy and Bess theater director Rouben Mamoulian, who draws a scene from said production that depicts two African American women walking, one holding an infant and both head-carrying baskets. Accomplished in graphite on an off-white 12.5 x 16.5 sheet of artist paper, which is signed and inscribed in the lower left corner in pencil, “To Lee and Ira, with love, Rouben, Sept. 1941.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 21.5 x 25.5. In fine condition, with an old tape stain to the upper left edge. Starting Bid $200

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Rouben Mamoulian, the director of Porgy and Bess, gifts a large production sketch to Ira Gershwin

686.

Photograph. Impressive vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 portrait photo of the famed bespectacled comedian, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Ted Thornton, with my very best, Harold Lloyd, –1938–.” Framed and in fine condition. An appreciably scarce oversized photograph of Lloyd, already an elusive star of the silent film era. Starting Bid $200

688. Steve McQueen Document Signed. DS, three pages, 8.5 x 11, November 12, 1968. A document regarding “Minutes of Regular Meeting of the Shareholders of Solar Productions, Inc.,” which relates to the election of the shareholder directors and a joint venture with Duo Pictures and CBS Films for the motion picture The Reivers. Signed at the conclusion in felt tip, “Steven T. McQueen.” In fine condition. Based on a William Faulkner novel, The Reivers starred McQueen alongside Sharon Farrell and Rupert Crosse and was released on December 25, 1969; Crosse’s performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, making him the first African American to receive a nomination in this category. Starting Bid $200

690. William Desmond Taylor Signed Photograph. American film director and actor (1872-1922) who was a popular figure in the growing Hollywood motion picture colony of the 1910s and early 1920s, Taylor directed 59 silent films between 1914 and 1922 and acted in 27 between 1913 and 1915. His murder in February 1922 remains an official cold case. Vintage sepia matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait photo of William Desmond Taylor by the Melbourne Spurr Studio of Los Angeles, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Jack Finney, sincerely, Wm. D. Taylor, 5/5/21.” In very good to fine condition, with light soiling, two corner creases, tack holes to the top and bottom borders, and the upper left corner cleanly chipped off (chipped piece is present and capable of being reattached). Taylor remains rare across all signed formats, this being our first autographed photograph. Starting Bid $200

Harold Lloyd Signed Oversized

Elusive signed portrait of silent film’s prolific William Desmond Taylor

689. River Phoenix Signed CD. Tame Yourself CD signed on the front of the booklet in blue ballpoint by River Phoenix, Tim Hankins, and Josh Greenbaum. In fine condition. The CD is included. The three were part of the Gainesville folk-rock group Aleka’s Attic, whose song ‘Across the Way’ appears on this compilation album. Starting Bid $200

691. Edward Van Sloan Autograph Letter Signed. American character actor (1882–1964) best remembered for his roles in the Universal Studios horror films such as Dracula (1931), Frankenstein (1931), and The Mummy (1932). Rare ALS from Edward Van Sloan signed “Van,” six pages, 8.5 x 11, February 3, 1958. Lengthy handwritten letter addressed to his nephew Bill, who touches upon a variety of notable figures, to wit: Dwight D. Eisenhower: “I admire the man and I think he served one great purpose—International prestige for the U.S. But having said that I think all’s been said. He no doubt is an able Administrator but seems to lack the qualities of a dynamic Executive.” Leonard Bernstein: “I don’t think he’s

a Bruno Walter, and has lots of the weaknesses or quirks of a young conductor, but to me he has the one great virtue— he’s interesting.” Beethoven: “In my not so humble opinion Beethoven couldn’t write for the Human Voice—he insisted on treating it as an orchestra and made demands on it the vocal chores simply couldn’t supply.” He then remarks on one of his biggest films: “That reminds me of your failure to see the ‘Dracula’ film on T.V. How lucky you were. It was gosh awful thirty five years ago—what it must be like today! I think nothing dates faster than a motion picture.” In fine condition. Includes numerous accompaniments that can be read in our online description. Starting Bid $200

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Van Sloan on Dracula— “It was gosh awful thirty five years ago—what it must be like today! I think nothing dates faster than a motion picture”

863. Jess Willard Signature

Starting Bid $200

864. Ted Williams Signed Baseball

Starting Bid $200

865. Ted Williams Signed Statistic Sheet Starting Bid $200

870. Barbara Bush Archive of (24) Letters 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”).

This Agreement contains important provisions that control rights and liabilities, and specifically has provisions governing how disputes are handled as well as LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY that can be imposed upon RR Auction, WAIVER OF JURY and ARBITRATION PROVISIONS. This acknowledgement is a material term of these Conditions of Sale and of the consideration under which RR Auction agrees to these terms. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

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 on its website, and/or 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.

Section 1

The

Parties1.1 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.

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.

1.2 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 or legal guardian’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 behalf of the entity agrees to personally guarantee payment for any successful bid and agrees to be bound by these Conditions of Sale in addition to company for whom the Bidder is acting

By accepting the Conditions of Sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment.

2.1 In order to place bids, Bidders who have not established an account 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 pre-register before the close of the Auction to allow adequate time to contact references. Privileges will be granted at the sole 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 a cash deposit prior to RR Auction’s acceptance of a bid. Check writing privileges and immediate delivery of merchandise may also be determined by pre-approval 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.

2.2 Bidder providing any false or misleading information provided in connection with the registration shall be a material breach of the Conditions of Sale and in addition to any other remedies at law shall excuse RR Auction from performance under these Conditions of Sale, including the right to any refund.

2.2 Bidding privileges may be revoked without notice, for any reason, at the sole discretion of RR Auction .

Section 3 Buyer’s Premium

3.1 The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that a 25% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots sold in timed and live Auctions. . 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 earlier. Bidder’s failure to pay any payment in full when due required shall constitute a material breach, and in addition to other damages available under contract or law, at RR Auction’s election, RR Auction may cancel the sale and require full premium still be due along with interest at 1.5% per month from the date of breach, or at the maximum legally allowable rate.

Section 4 Bidding

4.1 Each Bidder’s determination of its bid should be based upon its own examination of the item(s) and independent investigation, rather than the any reliance as to what is represented in the Catalog, online or elsewhere. Bidder affirms that it regards any statements made by RR Auction concerning the item as solely opinion and that Bidder is making its own inspection and independent evaluation of the goods, and is not relying upon any description or statements by RR Auction (including as to quality, authenticity, provenance, ownership, liens existing, on goods legality, or value) in making its determination to bid on or purchase an item. In any purchase or sale, the value of the item(s) is determined by the price. THE BIDDER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS CONCERNING ANY AND ALL PURCHASES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

4.2 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.

4.3 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.

4.4 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 and Bidder has fully satisfied any outstanding financial obligations to RR Auction (including as it concerns aby other lots). RR Auction reserves the right to require payment in full before delivering any lot to the successful Bidder.

4.5 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 upon the earlier of shipment to Bidder or in Bidder’s possession.

4.6 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 fur-

ther grants RR Auction a lien consisting of a senior security interest (or purchase money security interest to the extent applicable) in such sums or items to the fullest extent applicable, authorizes RR Auction to file documents concerning the interest, and Bidder agrees to execute any further 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 fees and expenses, until the indebtedness is paid.

4.7 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.

4.8 RR Auction may at its sole and absolute discretion, make loans or advances to Consignors and/or prospective Bidders.

Section 5

Bidding Options

5.1 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.

5.2 When identical 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.

5.3 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.

5.4 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.

Section 6

Payment

6.1 Subject to fulfillment of all of the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, upon the sooner of (1) the passing of title to the offered lot pursuant to these Conditions of Sale, or (2) possession of the offered lot by the Bidder, 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 sixty (60) business days following its sale and, if it is not so removed, RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder.

6.2 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.

6.3 All sales for total invoices greater than $1,000 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.

6.4 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.

6.5 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.

6.7 If RR Auction refers any unpaid invoice to an attorney for collection, the Bidder agrees to pay and shall be liable for RR Auction’s attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by RR Auction in addition to the invoice amount and interest the greater of 1.5% per month or at the maximum legally allowable rate from date of invoice to collection. 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.

6.8 RR Auction shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the Bidder (as well as to the extent it is a consignor any other monies owed or due to 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.

6.9 All checks, cashiers checks, bank checks, or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC. RR Auction clients with an invoice totaling $1,000 or under will have the option to pay by VISA, Mastercard, Discover or Paypal. All Paypal payments must be sent to FinanceDepartment@ rrauction.com. Authorize.net, a third-party service provider contracted by RR Auction for processing on-line payments, charges a nonrefundable service fee of 3%, which will be added to your final invoice should you pay by credit/debit card.

Section 7 Sales Tax

RR Auction is a remote seller and we are now required to collect Sales/Use Tax from our bidders. The states that we have nexus in we will be required to collect and remit sales tax on your behalf. Each state has different requirements to meet nexus. When RR Auction has achieved a certain monetary and/or invoice threshold in each state we will apply sales tax to your total invoice. The states that are affected are: ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH CAROLINA, OHIO, OKLAHOMA, PENNSYLVANIA,RHODE ISLAND, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, UTAH, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN

If we have not achieved nexus in a particular state it is still your responsibility to pay sales tax on your purchases.

The sales tax rate is determined by the State, Country, and City where purchases are shipped to. If you decide to pick up your purchases at our New Hampshire location you will not be required to pay sales tax. The State of New Hampshire does not have a general sales and use tax. All purchases picked up at our Massachusetts location will be taxed at the current rate of 6.25%.

If you have a resale number please email Sue@RRAuction.com or fax to (603) 732-4288 a copy of your state resale certificate and you will be exempt from paying sales tax.

Section 8 Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges

Bidder is liable for shipping and handling and providing accurate information as to shipping or delivery locations and arranging for such. 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.

Section 9 Title

Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices of Bidder (including those pertaining to the item(s) at issue) and amounts owed to RR Auction 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.

Section 10 Rights Reserved

RR Auction reserves the right, at any time before, during or after an auction has ended to: withdraw any lot before or at the time of the Auction, cancel any bid, 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, cancellation, or postponement under any circumstances. RR Auction reserves the right to refuse to accept bids from anyone at any time.

Section 11 Conducting the Auction

11.1 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.

11.2 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 Auctions record of final sale shall be conclusive. RR Auction also may reject any bid if RR Auction decides either that any 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.

11.3 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. RR Auction may execute bids consecutively or otherwise up to one bid increment below the reserve.

11.4 Off-Site Bidding

Bidding by telephone, facsimile, online, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a convenience and permitted subject to advance arrangements, availability, and RR Auction’s approval which shall be exercised at RR Auction’s sole discretion. Neither RR Auction nor its agents or employees shall be held liable for the failure to execute bids or for errors relating to any transmission or execution thereof. In order to be considered for off-site bidding in any manner, Bidders must comply with all of these Conditions of Sale and the terms contained on the Registration Form.

11.5

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).

11.6 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.

11.7 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.

11.8 Maximum Bids In 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.

11.9 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.

11.10 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.

11.11

Bidding in Timed Auction:

Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction 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 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.

Any Bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. At that time, an extended bidding period goes into effect. If Bidder has not bid on a lot before 6 pm EST/ EDT, Bidder may not bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. Only those Bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the only Bidder on a lot at 6 pm EST/ EDT, 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 EST/EDT. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm EST/EDT will remain OPEN to ALL Bidders until 7 pm EST/EDT or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm EST/EDT, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm EST/EDT, 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 EST/EDT. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm EST/EDT. 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.

11.12 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. RR Auction 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.

During live internet or live auction, property is auctioned in consecutive numerical order, as it appears in the catalog. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the salesroom or absentee bidders participating by telephone,

internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction. The auctioneer may also execute a bid or bids (successively or otherwise) 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 above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. All auctions for lots are with reserve unless specifically stated otherwise.

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.

11.13

Miscellaneous:

Agreements between Bidders and Consignors to effectuate a non-sale 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.

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 ”donot-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.

11.14 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.

Section 12

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 material breach or 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 subpart (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 percent (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 Bidder’s property in RR Auction’s possession or to which title has not yet passed to 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.

13.1 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, trademark, or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) related to the item, or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title.

13.2 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.

13.3 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.

13.4 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 and only as explicitly stated therein (the “AC”), to the exclusion of any other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to those pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. The AC inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction’s records). Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the AC and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void.

Section 14 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.

Section 15 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 Bidder and by an authorized officer of RR Auction by all parties, are statements of personal opinion only and are not binding on RR Auction, and under no circumstances shall be relied upon by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction.

Section 16 Bidder’s Remedies

16.1 Except as stated expressly herein, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy related to or pertaining to items it bids upon, views, or purchases from RR Auction, and any claims by Bidder related to authenticity, ownership, condition, title or value, shall be against Consignor only.

16.2 This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder as against

RR Auction (inclusive of its affiliates, officers, managers, employees or agents), or in any way arising out of, related to, or in connection with these Conditions of Sale, , and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Bidder by law. Time is of the essence with respect to these procedures.

16.3 Title to Items

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, satisfactory to 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 may 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 (if any made), RR Auction may disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and may assign to Bidder all or some of RR Auction’s rights against the Consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and/or assignment, all responsibility and liability of RR Auction, if any, with respect to said lot or item shall automatically terminate related to or arising from these Conditions of Sale or such transaction operating as a complete waiver and general release by Bidder as to RR Auction and its agents, contractors, and affiliates, as to any and all claims concerning or related to the item, if any . RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction by 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.

16.4 Authenticity Challenge Process

(1) If Bidder wishes to dispute or challenge the Authenticity of the lot or item (including asserting that it is incorrect), Bidder must adhere to the following procedure: Within 30 days of the Auction Date, Bidder must present written evidence to RR Auction, that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field (and one recognized by RR Auction within its discretion) and send the physical item or lot at issue to RR Auction along with all evidence relied upon by Bidder for contesting the Authenticity. (“Authenticity Challenge Process”) “Authenticity” shall mean a gross discrepancy in the between the description, genuiness, or attribution of the item as represented by RR Auction in the Catalog or at the auction, and the item. If RR Auction concurs that the lot is not Authentic as was represented (it is sole discretion), Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy as against RR Auction (inclusive of its affiliates, agents, employees, and contractors) shall be a refund of the purchase price of the subject item paid by Bidder, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable by Bidder. If RR Auction does not agree with the assertion by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale. Strict adherence to the Authenticity Challenge Process is a condition of standing for Bidder to initiate suit or claim.

(2) So long as Bidder has complied with the Authenticity Challenge Process, any claim, suit or action, by Bidder concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity, or related to the authenticity of the item must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Auction Date and is subject to the other limitations and conditions stated in the Conditions of Sale.

16.5 Other Issues. Any dispute or claim by Bidder against RR Auction (or its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, agents, or contractors)) other than Authenticity, concerning any item or lot bid upon, or purchased, including value, title, condition, bidding process, or description must be asserted (if at all) in the following manner:

(1) If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially or grossly incorrect (e.g., gross cataloging error), or there is any other gross material issue pertaining to the item or lot, the item or lot may be returned 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 with explanation in writing.. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and a certificate of auction, then the description in the certificate of auction (“Lot Challenge Process”). 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 within the period of time stated herein or not materially or grossly in deviation from the description. Such a refund is subject to RR Auction’s sole discretionary review, and any request for refund must be made concurrently with returning the physical item or lot to RR Auction. Any item not returned within said frame will constitute acceptance of the item and a waiver and release of any and all claims by Bidder pertaining to the item other than with respect to authenticity; and

(2) Provided that the Bidder has engaged in the Lot Challenge Process, any

claim concerning such must be brought no later than one (1) year of the Auction Date for the item or lot at issue and is subject to the other limitations and conditions stated in the Conditions of Sale.

NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED OR PROVIDED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND BIDDERS OR AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SUCH SHALL BE A COMPLETE DEFENSE TO ANY CLAIMS BY BIDDER RELATED TO THE CONDITIONS OF SALE, ANY AUCTION OR BID.

16.6 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. For any and all claims by Bidder arising out of or related to this Agreement, Bidder’s viewing, bid, or purchase of items, or any agreement between the Parties, or otherwise, Bidder agrees that to the fullest extent such can be limited under the law, Bidder shall have no right to recover and hereby waives any and all rights to recover from against RR Auction or its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, agents, or contractors, consequential or indirect damages, lost profits damages, punitive, exemplary, statutory (or multiplier damages), physical or emotional distress damages, general or special damages of any kind (beyond amounts actually paid by Bidder for item(s) at issue), and in the event of recovery of any damages whatsoever, such shall be limited by the amounts actually paid by Bidder to RR Auction for the item(s) at issue in such claim, or if no money was paid to RR Auction by Bidder for items at issue, or there items are at issue, the amount of $150.00.

Section 17

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.

Section 18

Headings

Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer.

Section 19 Entire Agreement

Except to the extent Bidder is also a consignor (in which case the terms of the consignment agreement shall also govern), these Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the Parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the auction 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 or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction, the remaining parts of the agreement and remainder of the sections or terms and provisions of the section and all sections shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way.

Section 20

Governing Law and Enforcement

20.1 The Parties agree that all 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.

20.2 The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, any other related agreement(s), along with all claims between the Parties, including those arising out of or related to such are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute between the Parties, including but not limited to those 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 Boston, Massachusetts, unless the Consumer Arbitration Rules apply, in which case, such rules and venue will govern. 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 also recover all of its related fees and costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, if RR Auction prevails, such recovery, in addition to all remedies available at agreement or law, shall include the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. Federal arbitration law, including the Federal Arbitration Act apply to this agreement to arbitrate and its related provisions. The arbitration and all related proceedings shall be held strictly confidential and all documents and discovery shall be held confidential and not used, published or disclosed publically or to anyone outside the Parties or expert consultants or counsel who shall agree to hold such confidential.

20.3 The Parties consent to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as exclusive jurisdiction and venue for all claims between the Parties except as provided specifically herein and may seek confirmation of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in any Court of competent jurisdiction, including the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. To the extent such is necessary under the law, RR Auction may enforce the Arbitration award against Bidder and any related Party in any court of competent jurisdiction. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as RR Auction consenting to jurisdiction or venue in any location outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

THE PARTIES MAY NOT BRING CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OTHER AS A CLASS OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLAIMED CLASS, OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE ACTION UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED. UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED, THE CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OF THE OTHER CANNOT BE CONSOLIDATED OR JOINED WITH MORE THAN ONE ADDITIONAL PERSON OR ENTITIES’ CLAIMS. NO INJUNCTIVE OR DECLATORY RELIEF SOUGHT BY BIDDER IF ANY, CAN AFFECT OR BE ORDERED TO AFFECT ANY OTHER BIDDERS OR PERSONS.

20.4 Except as provided specifically in these Conditions of Sale in Bidder’s Remedies against RR Auction (along with its affiliates, directors, agents, officers, employees, and contractors) for any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other related agreement(s), brought by Bidder must be brought within the earlier of the Auction Date as it pertains to the item(s) at issue or no later than one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances occurred giving rise to the alleged claim, without exception. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute bar to and release of any claims by Bidder initiated after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-actions brought by Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale.

20.5 To the fullest extent under applicable law and except as specifically stated herein Bidder hereby holds harmless, releases and discharges RR Auction and its agents, officer’s directors, affiliates, successors, and assigns from any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, promises, agreements, damages, causes of action, suits, demands, losses, debts, and expenses of any nature whatsoever, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected existing prior to these Conditions of Sale. Bidder agrees to the Conditions of Sale and upon each instance that Bidder participates in any auction, bids, or otherwise agrees to such terms and reaffirms this release as of the date of so participating or agreeing unless Bidder otherwise provides clear written notice to RR Auction prior to so bidding.

20.6 The Bidder hereby agrees that RR Auction shall be entitled to present these Conditions of Sale to a court in any jurisdiction other than set forth in this paragraph as conclusive evidence of the Parties agreement, and the Parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction.

20.7 Liquidated Damages for Specific Breaches

In the event that Bidder provides false information in connection with registering for bidding, fails to correct or update information or breaches the Conditions of Sale by failing to pay the purchase price when due after becoming the winning bidder, as liquidated damages associated with such breaches, R&R may obtain from Bidder the greater of (1) 150% the reserve of the item (if any); (2) the amount bidder bid; or (3), the full amount that bidder would have otherwise paid. Bidder will also be liable for an additional 20% of such amount to account for additional administrative costs, shipping, additional advertising, and other damages and liabilities fees that are difficult to calculate on an item-by-item basis.

20.8 Indemnity. Bidder agrees to defend, indemnify, hold harmless RR Auction

(along with its officers, directors, agents, contractors, and affiliates) from and against any and all claims, costs, fees, damages, and liabilities arising out of or related to these Conditions of Sale, view of items, or lots, bidding, or participation in any auction by RR Auction, and/or or in any way connected to any item you viewed, bid upon or purchased through RR Auction.

Section 21: State-by-State Law Issues

This Auction is being conducted in and the sale shall take place in the State of Massachusetts. Notwithstanding, the foregoing, should these terms and conditions violate the law of any State should that state’s law be found to govern, or any provision herein determined to be invalid, the clause itself and the remainder of the Agreement shall be valid to the fullest extent allowed. Also, to the extent other states law apply to any transaction arising out of the Agreement (without admitting such), RR Auction states:

For Residents of California:

SALE OF AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLES: AS REQUIRED BY LAW, A DEALER WHO SELLS TO A CONSUMER ANY COLLECTIBLE DESCRIBED AS BEING AUTOGRAPHED MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EXPRESS WARRANTY AT THE TIME OF SALE. THIS DEALER MAY BE SURETY BONDED OR OTHERWISE INSURED TO ENSURE THE AUTHENTICITY OF ANY AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLE SOLD BY THIS DEALER.

A written express warranty is provided with each autographed collectible, as required by law. This dealer may be surety bonded or otherwise insured to ensure the authenticity of any autographed collectible sold by this dealer.

Section 22 Glossary of Condition terms

Information provided to prospective Bidders with respect of any lot, including any pre-sale estimate, whether written or oral, and information in any catalogue, condition or other report, commentary or valuation, is not a representation of fact but rather a statement of opinion held by RR Auction.

Use of the following terms constitutes an opinion as follows:

VERY FINE describes an item believed to be in virtually flawless condition, and is used sparingly for items of exceptionally attractive appearance.

FINE is the most common statement of condition, and applies to most items that we offer. It describes items that we believe to show expected handling wear, generally acceptable random flaws (such as light creases, small bends, etc.), and an overall appearance that is pleasing to the majority of collectors.

VERY GOOD describes an item that we believe exhibits more moderate flaws (such as toning, light staining, professional reinforcements or repairs, etc.). Most collectors would be comfortable with items in very good condition, and this would be the expected condition for many formats (early presidential documents, for example).

GOOD describes an item which we believe to have obvious visible flaws, including heavy wear, missing portions, or repairs that affect appearance; generally items in this condition are offered only if an item is otherwise believed to be exceedingly rare or important.

Bidder may call and request further details and information about RR Auction’s opinions concerning any item via phone or email which shall provided in RR Auction’s discretion.

Certificate of Auction, Certificate of Authenticity and Goods Acquired:

Bidder warrants that Bidder (and its agents, assigns, successors, and affiliates) shall not purposely deface, destroy, dismember, cut-up into parts the item or Lot purchased at auction from RR Auction and in the event such shall occur whether purposefully or accidently, Bidder (and its agents, assigns, successors, and affiliates) shall refrain from advertising, promoting, or marketing the item as having been purchased from RR Auction and shall in no event display, expressly claim, or imply that the item was certified or auctioned in such state by RR Auction. As liquidated damages for such breach, Bidder agrees to be liable to RR Auction for the greater of the amount of three (3) times the hammer price of the item along with all other fees and costs as otherwise provided in this Terms of Sale.