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Scarce post-presidential land survey document signed by George Washington in 1799

1. George Washington Document Signed on Land Survey. Manuscript DS, signed “Go: Washington,” one page, 7.75 x 1.25, January 21, 1799. Partial document concerning a land survey and the complicated sale of that land, in part:

“I do acknowledge that this is the Platt referred to in the Deeds made for the Lands of George Mercer.” Signed at the conclusion in ink by George Washington, and countersigned by three witnesses. Beautifully cloth-matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 16 x 19.25. In fine condition, with old tape stains to two corners. Accompanied by a 1996 letter from Dorothy Twohig, editor-in-chief of the The Papers of George Washington, enclosing some excerpts pertaining to the matter.

George Mercer served as a captain under George Washington during the French and Indian War, moving to Europe in 1765. Washington became entangled in his American business affairs in the early 1770s, after Mercer had inherited properties in Virginia from his father. The present document seems to pertain to the sale of Mercer’s lands to Raleigh Colston, with Washington offering reassurances of a clean title. It is a particularly noteworthy document in that Washington began his adult life as a surveyor—in July 1749, at the age of 17, Washington was appointed official surveyor for the newly created Culpeper County in northern Virginia. Here, a mere eleven months before his death on December 14, 1799, he is still attending to matters of plats and surveys. Starting Bid $1000

Adams to Adams, father to son: one president addresses another

2. John Adams Signed Free Frank to J. Q. Adams. Remarkable hand-addressed and free franked mailing panel, 5 x 3.5, addressed by Adams to his son, “John Quincy Adams, Esq., Philadelphia,” and franked in the lower right, “Free, John Adams.” The panel bears two ink-stamped postmarks, “Free” and “Boston.” Handsomely mounted, matted, and framed with an engraved portrait (featuring a facsimile signature) to an overall size of 12.75 x 19.5. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges and scattered staining. A unique and desirable association piece, connecting president to president and, more poignantly, father to son. Starting Bid $300

Scarce 1764 handwritten promissory note by John Adams

3.

ADS, signed “John Adams,” one page, 6 x 4, June 18, 1764. Handwritten financial document by John Adams, signed within the text as payee: “Braintree, June 18th, 1764. For Value rec’d I promise to pay John Adams or his order Ten Pounds, eighteen shillings and six pence of lawfull money, on demand with lawful interest therefore till paid. Signed at the conclusion by a Samuel Clark, and countersigned by Joseph Terrell as a witness. The document is also docketed on the reverse in John Adams’s hand, tallying up payments on the debt. In fine condition.

At the time he signed this document, the future second president was a young attorney living in Braintree, about 14 miles south of Boston. A few weeks earlier, he had traveled to nearby Boston to take advantage of an inoculation program designed to ward off a smallpox epidemic ravishing the colonies—a preventative measure that left him confined to bed for three weeks. Four months later after signing this document, Adams had fully recovered and married Abigail Smith, the future first lady. Starting Bid $200

John Adams Autograph Document Signed (1764).

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Signed

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “James Madison,” one page, 13.5 x 8.75, May 12, 1815. President Madison grants William McFarland, assignee of Henry Houston, a tract of land “in Range Twenty-one (Worthington’s Survey) of the Lands directed to be sold at Chillicothe.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President James Madison and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office Josiah Meigs. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left corner remains intact. In fine condition, with several vertical folds. Starting Bid $200

Military land grant issued to a veteran of the American Revolution

Signed as President. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 13.25 x 9.5, November 27, 1820. 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 Abner Nash, “late a Private in Chadwick’s Company of the thirty fourth Regiment of Infantry,” a 160-acre tract of land in the Territory of Arkansas. Crisply signed at the conclusion in ink 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 fine condition, with scattered light toning, and a small hole affecting nothing. Starting Bid $200

James Madison Document

as President.

5. James Monroe Document

6. James Monroe Document Signed as Governor. Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Jas. Monroe,” one page, 14.75 x 11.75, July 31, 1800. As governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Monroe grants Casper Mifford “a certain Tract or Parcel of Land, containing Forty one Acres by Survey.” Neatly signed at the conclusion in ink by Governor James Monroe. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left corner remains intact. In fine condition, with a few small stains. Starting Bid $200

7. John Quincy Adams Autograph Letter Signed on Claim Against Mexico. ALS signed “J. Q. Adams,” one page, 8 x 9.75, January 30, 1830. Handwritten letter to Rhode Island Congressman Tristam Burges, in part: “I have an indistinct recollection that while I was Secretary of State there was a claim of a citizen of Rhode-Island, against the Mexican Government on account of a ship and cargo, but neither the name of the owner, nor of the vessel, is within my memory, nor what was done with the claim. The Register of Letters received at the Department of State will doubtless show if there was any written application to the Department, and if there was, what disposition was made of it. Before Mr. Poinsett’s mission to Mexico, our diplomatic concerns there had been I think chiefly managed by Mr. Wilcocks the consul.” In fine condition, with light toning from prior display. Starting Bid $300

Recalling his days as Secretary of State, Adams responds to a “claim of a citizen of Rhode-Island, against the Mexican Government”

Adams receives news of “the highest satisfaction” from a recent Anti-Masonic Convention

8. John Quincy Adams Autograph Letter Signed on AntiMasonic Convention. ALS as a Massachusetts Congressman, signed “J. Q. Adams,” one page, 7.75 x 10, August 28, 1832. Addressed from Quincy, a handwritten letter to Nathan Lazell, Holmes Sprague, and Samuel Breck, “A Committee of the Anti Masonic Convention of Plymouth County, held at Halifax, on the 20th of August 1832,” in part: “I have received your Letter communicating to me, the Resolution of the recent County Convention at Halifax, which has given me the highest satisfaction...In undertaking the performance of the duties assigned to me by the trust confided to me by my fellow citizens of the Congressional District of Plymouth, the first of my obligations was to promote to the best of my ability their interests, in harmony with those of the people of the whole Union. That the discharge of that obligation has been so fortunate as to meet the approbations of the large and respectable portion of my Constituents, whom you represent, is at once a precious reward for the past, and a stimulant to faithful exertion during the remainder of the term of service allotted to me.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing, and toning along one of the multiple intersecting folds. Starting Bid $200

9. Andrew Jackson

Signed

President. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.5 x 10, May 4, 1829. President Jackson grants William McMillan a plot of land at “Cahaba, Alabama, containing Eighty acres and twenty seven hundredths of an acre.” Prominently signed at the conclusion by President Andrew Jackson and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office George Graham.” The white paper seal affixed to the lower left corner remains intact. Mounted below a matted engraving of Jackson (featuring a facsimile signature) and framed to an overall size of 17.75 x 22.75. In very good condition, with short edge tears, small areas of vellum loss, and staining to bottom edge. Starting Bid $200

Document

as

10. Martin Van Buren Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “M. Van Buren,” one page, 8 x 10, May 13, 1856. Handwritten letter to Col. Thomas Aspinwall, U.S. Consul at London. In part: “Mr. O. R. Van Benthuysen of Albany, Printer to the State, & a worthy and respectable citizen visits London on business connected with his trade. I take much interest in Mr. VB’s welfare & will be personally obliged by any facilities you may have it in your power to extend to him.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

11. Wiliam Henry Harrison Autograph Letter Signed. ALS, one page, 7.75 x 10, December 2, 1826. Handwritten letter to “Colonel Combs,” in part: “The ladies were very much fatigued on their arrival here…but they have now recovered & look most charmingly…Our venerable friend has recovered from the effects of his journey but he has not favored us…of his musical talents, since his arrival. When you come to this City, come immediately to Mrs. Clarke’s…I will secure a room for you during your stay.” In fine condition, with light toning and short fold splits. Starting Bid $200

12. John Tyler Autograph Letter Signed on Presidential Autographs. ALS, one page, 4.75 x 7.5, August 1, 1859. Handwritten letter to “Mrs. Learned,” an autograph seeker. In part: “I regret that I am unable to send you a letter of Genl. Harrison’s. Be pleased to accept this in fulfillment of your earnest request of my own.” In fine condition, with light show-through along the left edge from old mounting remnants on the back. Starting Bid $200

John Tyler to a presidential autograph collector: “I am unable to send you a letter of Genl. Harrison’s”

15. Zachary Tyler Letter Signed on Presidential Candidacy. LS signed “Z. Taylor,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, January 18, 1848. Letter to David Paul Burns in Philadelphia, sent from Baton Rouge. In part: “I beg leave to return to you my sincere acknowledgments for the expression of your friendly sentiments towards me, and for the kind and prudent suggestions which you were pleased to offer…I have no intention at present of receding from or advancing beyond the position which I have long since taken in regard to the presidency.” In fine condition. A desirable letter preceding his 1848 campaign, in which he maintains his apolitical stance on the possibility of his presidency. Starting Bid $200

16. Franklin Pierce Document Signed as President. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 17.25 x 11, April 27, 1853. President Pierce appoints Eben W. Allen as “Collector of the Customs for the District and Inspector of the Revenue for the Port of Nantucket in the State of Massachusetts.” Crisply signed at the conclusion by President Franklin Pierce and countersigned by Secretary of the Treasury James Guthrie. In fine condition, with a couple partial edge separations to intersecting folds. Starting Bid $200

“I have no intention at present of receding from or advancing beyond the position which I have long since taken in regard to the presidency”

President Pierce appoints the customs collector for the “Port of Nantucket”

Buchanan introduces a friend who “intends to visit California to gratify his taste & curiosity”

17. James Buchanan Autograph Letter Signed to California Military Governor. ALS, one page, 8 x 10, December 24, 1848. Handwritten letter to General Persifor Frazer Smith, one of the last military governors of California. In full: “It affords me pleasure to introduce to you the bearer hereof, Caleb Lyon Esquire of Lyonsdale, New York. Mr. Lyon is one accomplished scholar & gentleman & intends to visit California to gratify his taste & curiosity. I have enjoyed the pleasure of his acquaintance for some years: & can cheerfully command him to your kindness.” In very good to fine condition, with a split to the end of the central horizontal fold, and faint staining to the upper and lower blank areas. Starting Bid $200

18. James Buchanan Document Signed as President. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 16 x 10, February 20, 1861. President Buchanan appoints William H. Barbour as “First Lieutenant of Company ‘C,’ ‘National Guard.’ of the Militia of the District of Columbia.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President James Buchanan, and countersigned by Secretary of War Joseph Holt. In very good condition, with splitting and staining along the central vertical fold, and a tape repair to a partial split on the reverse. This document is noteworthy in its proximity in date to the Civil War—it comes just six weeks before Abraham Lincoln took office as president, and about three months before the outbreak of the conflict. Starting Bid $200

Bold and crisp 1864 endorsement by President Abraham Lincoln, directing his Secretary of the Treasury to review a case

19. Abraham Lincoln Autograph Endorsement

Signed as President. Boldly penned Civil War–dated autograph endorsement signed as president, “A. Lincoln,” on a 3.5 x 7.75 docketing panel, October 6, 1864. In full: “Will the Sec. of the Treasury please see the bearer Mr. Roberts, and give his case the proper attention.” In fine condition. This text is not recorded in Lincoln’s papers; at the time, William P. Fessenden was serving as Secretary of the Treasury. In that role, he helped shape the Union’s taxation and financial policies, and raised hundreds of millions of dollars for the war effort through the issuance of bonds. Starting Bid $1000

Scarce 1863 commission for a Union Army

Chaplain,”

20. Abraham Lincoln Document Signed as President for Civil War Hospital Chaplain. Civil War–dated partlyprinted vellum DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 19.5, March 20, 1863. President Lincoln appoints James Tuttle Smith as “Hospital Chaplain in the service of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by President Abraham Lincoln and countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. The blue War Department seal affixed to the upper left remains intact. In very good to fine condition, with fading to all of the handwriting, including Lincoln’s signature (which remains fully legible), and show-through from mounting remnants to reverse.

James Tuttle Smith (1831–1910) served as a military chaplain from 1862 to 1865 during the Civil War, and went on to become rector of the Church of the Resurrection in Manhattan from 1866 to 1888. A military appointment for an important position—one that brought comfort to the Union Army’s wounded and dying soldiers—this is just the second Lincoln commission for a hospital chaplain that we have offered. Starting Bid $1000

“Hospital

signed by Abraham Lincoln and Edwin M. Stanton

22. U. S. Grant ALS to McPherson on Rebel Cavalry. Civil War-dated ALS signed “U. S. Grant, Maj. Gen.,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, March 11, 1863. Handwritten letter to Maj. Gen. James Birdseye McPherson, commander of the 17th Army Corps, in part: “Please have delivered the accompanying letter to Mrs. Duncan. Also send her from the captured mules the number that were taken from her husband’s place, or sufficient to work their place. Mrs. D. complains that parties of soldiers cross over in skiffs and annoy them very much. You will of course do all you can to prevent this. Charge Mr. Arthur particularly on this subject when you leave. There are said to be… Rebel Cavalry in the vicinity of Lake Washington; can you have them attended to?” In fine condition, with paper loss to one edge affecting a few words of text. Excellent Civil War content from Ulysses S. Grant as he looks out for the well-being of farming families affected by the conflict, and directs McPherson to take action against some Confederate cavalry. Starting Bid $200

21. Andrew Johnson Signature. Sought-after ink signature, “A. Johnson, Greeneville, Tennessee,” on an off-white 6 x 8 sheet removed from an autograph album containing signatures of members of the 28th Congress (March 4, 1843–March 3, 1845). Also signed by Congressmen William Cochran McCauslen, Julius W. Blackwell, Paul Dillingam, Jr., Augustus A. Chapman, John Jameson, George William Summers, John Wentworth, Solomon Foot, and James Irvin. In fine condition, with two horizontal folds and a trimmed left edge. Starting Bid $200

Maj. Gen. Grant writes to James Birdseye McPherson on “Rebel Cavalry in the vicinity of Lake Washington”—“can you have them attended to?”

23. U. S. Grant Signature as President. Choice ink signature as president, “U. S. Grant, Boston, Mass, Apl. 17th 1875,” on an off-white 6.25 x 7.75 album page, also signed below by his secretary of state, “Hamilton Fish, April 17/75.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

24. James A. Garfield Autograph Letter Signed. Civil War–dated ALS signed “J. A. Garfield,” one page, 5 x 8, March 17, 1864. Handwritten letter to “Maj. Gen. Hitchcock,” in full: “I enclose you some papers in the case of young McConkey—I had mislaid them, & hence my delay in forwarding. I hope the way may be open for the young man’s release.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

25. Chester A. Arthur Autograph Letter

Signed on

Civil War Commission. Civil

War-dated ALS signed “C. A. Arthur, Eng-inChief,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, State of New York Quartermaster General’s Department letterhead, August 17, 1861. Handwritten letter to Governor Edwin D. Morgan, in part: “This will introduce you to his excellency, Mr. George K. Dauchy of Troy, an old college acquaintance of mine. He desires a commission in the line of some Regiment in the field. He has already seen service in this campaign, having commanded a company in the 2nd Kentucky Regt., which served for three months in the Division of Genl. McClellan. I believe Mr. Dauchy to be well qualified for a commission in the line & he will present himself for any examination that may be required.” In fine condition. Scarce and early wartime content from the hand of a future president. Starting Bid $200

the Bering Sea

26. Benjamin Harrison Document Signed as President.

Partly-printed DS as president, signed “Benj. Harrison,” one page, 8 x 10, April 22, 1892. President Harrison authorizes and directs “the Secretary of State to cause the Seal of the United States to be affixed to my ratifications of the original and exchange copies of the treaties concluded bet. the U.S. and Great Britain on February 29, 1892 and April 18, 1892, in the matters of the Paris Arbitration and the modus vivendi.” In fine condition. These conventions concerned the jurisdictional rights of the United States in the Bering Sea, which arose from a fishery dispute between the US and UK. Starting Bid $200

President Harrison authorizes fishery treaties concerning

As Engineer-in-Chief of the New York Militia in 1861, Chester Arthur recommends “an old college acquaintance” for a Civil War combat commission

signed “Wm. McKinley Jr.,” one page, 5.25 x 8.75, House of Representatives letterhead, October 11, 1886. Handwritten letter to Thomas Thomas, in part: “Permit me to say that I am at home so little now and will of necessity be abroad most of the time during the campaign that it will be best for you to postpone your visit until after the election, when I will be very glad to see you at any time.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Uncommon souvenir program for “An Ohio Night: Proceedings of the Ohio Society of New York” on February 13, 1893, 6.5 x 9, signed on the first page in pencil, “W. McKinley.” The event celebrated the presentation of a portrait of General William T. Sherman at the Society’s club house on Fifth Avenue. In fine condition. Accompanied by a handsome presentation edition of The Speeches and Addresses of William McKinley, published by Doubleday & McClure in 1900, handsomely bound in threequarter morocco with marbled boards. Starting Bid $200

28. William McKinley Autograph Letter Signed. ALS

William McKinley Signed Program.

“It will be best for you to postpone your visit until after the election”

29. Theodore Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed on Jewish Equality. TLS signed “Theodore Roosevelt,” one page, 7.5 x 9.25, The Outlook letterhead, June 30, 1911. Letter to Israel Fischer, marked “Private,” commenting on the question of indicating race or religion on passports. In full: “This is strictly private and for your own consideration only, because I must not be quoted in any way that would seem to criticize anyone connected with the administration of my successor in office. Personally I would not put in the word Hebrew. I believe that from the standpoint of the Christian, just as much as from the standpoint of the Jew, it is ill-advised to treat what is really a religious matter as a race matter. I know plenty of men, some of them very prominent men, who are of mixed race; and personally I should no more have a man entered on a passport as a Hebrew, than as an Episcopalian, or a Baptist, or a Roman Catholic.” At the end, he writes in his own hand: “Such an entry in the census is doubtless entirely proper.” Roosevelt also makes a handwritten correction to the previous line of text. Handsomely mounted, cloth-matted, and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 19 x 16. Professionally cleaned, flattened, and restored to nearfine condition, with stains along the top edge and light toning from prior display. Starting Bid $1000

Roosevelt on Jewish equality and the hot-button ‘passport question’—“From the standpoint of the Christian, just as much as from the standpoint of the Jew, it is ill-advised to treat what is really a religious matter as a race matter”

30. Theodore Roosevelt Signed Book: Outdoor Pastimes.

Signed book: Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter. First edition, limited issue, numbered 198/260. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1905. Hardcover, 7 x 10, 369 pages. Boldly signed on the colophon in ink, “Theodore Roosevelt.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: G-/None, with the front board neatly detached at the hinge, edgewear and rubbing to boards and corners, and a few stains and areas of toning to extremities; bound in three-quarter pigskin, which is notorious for deterioration. Most known, unrestored copies are in a similar state. Roosevelt’s signature is bold and clean, and the textblock remains tight and square. Despite his many publications, this is the only book Roosevelt published while in the White House, and it is the first book published by a sitting president of the United States. An impressive limited edition volume. Starting Bid $200

31. Theodore Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed on VP

Nomination. TLS signed “T. Roosevelt,” one page, 6.5 x 7.75, The Outlook letterhead, December 1, 1910. Letter to E. E. Johnson, an editor at the New York Times. In full: “Don’t quote me on the matter, but the statement is absolutely without foundation as regards myself and Curtis. I don’t remember about Biglin, but I do remember Curtis talking over with me the nomination for VicePresident, and Curtis trying to get me to make a fight against Logan. I stayed throughout the Convention, and so did Curtis.” Roosevelt makes a couple handwritten corrections to the text. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, irregular light toning, and fading to typewritten text. Starting Bid $200

Roosevelt corrects the record on an RNC discussion regarding “the nomination for Vice-President”

Scarce signed limited edition of Theodore Roosevelt’s classic hunting tale

32. William H. Taft Typed Letter Signed on Roosevelt and Progressive Party.

TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 9.25, personal letterhead, October 2, 1913. Letter to General Felix Angus of the Baltimore American, alluding to Theodore Roosevelt and the decline of the Progressive Party. In part: “Unless we mistake the signs of the times, the Progressive party is rapidly disintegrating, and the only danger now is that its head will take a running jump into the Republican party and seek to obtain the nomination, in spite of all the abuse that he has heaped on the party. It is the weak and cowardly in the party, and those who are willing for a victory to sacrifice principle, who approve such a result. My impression is that there are enough staunch men with backbone in the party, of a conservative tendency, to show before a national convention that should he become the nominee of the party, in spite of his admitted popularity, he will drive away from the polls or into the support of the Democratic candidate, enough of the conservative element of the Republican party as to make his victory impossible.” In very good to fine condition, with irregular toning to the last page. Starting Bid $200

33. Woodrow Wilson Autograph Letter

Signed on House of Lords. ALS, two pages, 5 x 7.75, October 2, 1898. Handwritten letter to the “Editor of The American, Philadelphia,” regarding his book The State Elements of Historical and Practical Politics. In part: “Allow me to thank you for the very handsome review of my book, ‘The State’...I did not go quite all the way with your reviewer because it seems to me that the House of Lords is better in theory than in fact. It is not vital as a House. Its best work is done by groups, generally very small groups, of its members; in bulk it acts clumsily and often foolishly; and sometimes the worse elements in its make-up prevail. The new lords, recruited from professional or business life, are seldom active or influential. It is neither so vital nor so systematic as the Commons,—and, not being so much heeded, it is languid and not very much interested in itself. It is a dangerous body about which to generalize,—and in a compact text-book I had to stick to generalization.” In fine condition, with minor adhesive residue to reverse. Starting Bid $200

Wilson responds to a review of his political textbook, commenting on the House of Lords

“The Progressive party is rapidly disintegrating, and the only danger now is that its head will take a running jump into the Republican party and seek to obtain the nomination”

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page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, February 11, 1937. Letter to Leroy E. Rodman of Columbia University’s School of Law, in full: “This acknowledges your letter of February sixth. I am transmitting it to the Attorney General who is familiar with the situation to which you refer. Thanking you for your letter and with kind regards, I am.” In fine condition. Given the date, the recipient, and FDR’s forwarding of the letter to his Attorney General, Homer S. Cummings, the situation in question likely relates to the Judicial Procedures Reform Bill of 1937, or FDR’s ‘court-packing plan.’ Starting Bid $200

34. Franklin D. Roosevelt Signed Photograph. Choice vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 13.25 photo of Roosevelt by Harris & Ewing, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “For Dorothy & Fred Storm, from their old friend Franklin D. Roosevelt.” In very fine condition. A handsome oversized portrait of Roosevelt, boldly inscribed to his old friends. Starting Bid $200

Franklin D. Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed as President On His ‘Court-Packing Plan’. TLS as president, one

Days after announcing his ‘court-packing plan,’ FDR forwards a letter to his Attorney General, “who is familiar with the situation”

36.

Signed on

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TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, State of New York Executive Chamber letterhead, February 23, 1932. Significant letter to Mrs. Nell Powers Stultz, with reference to his efforts to stem the tide of polio, or infantile paralysis; FDR goes on to comment on politics, alluding to the idea of a run for president. In part: “There is, as you say, a common bond between us, and I certainly hope that your fight against infantile paralysis has been as successful as my own...Just now, I am obligated to give New York State all my time and attention, and that means I cannot concern myself with my own political future. However, should occasion arise, you may be sure that your offer of active service will be remembered.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope and a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200

37. Franklin

Roosevelt

Cabinet Oversized Signed Photograph. Extraordinary vintage circa 1941–1944 matte-finish 13.25 x 9.25 photo President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his cabinet, plus other top-level advisors, meeting inside the White House, affixed to its original 17.25 x 14.5 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen by President Roosevelt, Vice President Henry A. Wallace, Secretary of Commerce

Jesse H. Jones, Secretary of the Interior

Harold L. Ickes, Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins, Postmaster General Frank C. Walker, Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson, Secretary of State Cordell Hull, Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr., Attorney General Francis Biddle, Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox, Secretary of Agriculture Claude R. Wickard, Federal Security Administrator

Paul V. McNutt, Office of Civilian Defense Director Fiorello LaGuardia, Federal Works Administrator Philip B. Fleming, and Advisor Harry Hopkins. In very good to fine condition, with silvering to the edges of the photo, and a repaired missing upper right corner tip (which could easily be matted out if desired). A historic, fully signed image of President Roosevelt and his most influential advisors during World War II. Starting Bid $300

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Franklin D. Roosevelt Typed Letter

Polio

His Candidacy.

Remarkable oversized signed photograph of FDR and his wartime cabinet, circa 1941–1944

Remarkable 1932 letter by FDR on polio and the possibility of his presidency: “I cannot concern myself with my own political future”

Scarce signed photo of Ike in uniform at Normandy

Kennedy appoints a Manhattan Project consultant as ambassador “to the International Atomic Energy Agency”

Signed as President for International

Exceptional

June 13, 1961. President Kennedy appoints Henry DeWolf Smyth, of New Jersey as “the Representative of the United States of America to the International Atomic Energy Agency.” Signed boldly at the conclusion by President Kennedy, and countersigned by Secretary of State Dean Rusk. Document retains its original large white seal. Handsomely matted and framed to an overall size of 25.25 x 21.5. In very fine condition, with some brushing to the signature. A remarkable commission relating to an untapped energy resource the president would later advocate with the signing of the Atomic Energy Commission Authorization Bill on September 26, 1962. Starting Bid $300

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38. Dwight D. Eisenhower Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy 6.5 x 8.5 photo of Eisenhower in uniform outside his Normandy headquarters, boldly signed in fountain pen, “Dwight D. Eisenhower.” Reverse bears a Signal Corps credit and caption. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

40. John F. Kennedy Document

Atomic Energy Agency.

partly-printed DS

president, one page, 17.25 x 13.5,

Remarkable Bachrach portrait presented

vby John F. Kennedy to Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus, instigator of the ‘Little Rock Crisis’

A Southern Democrat, Orval Faubus served as governor of Arkansas from 1955 to 1967. In 1957, he infamously ordered the Arkansas National Guard to prevent black students from attending Little Rock Central High School, forcing federal intervention from the Eisenhower administration. After the ‘Little Rock Crisis,’ Governor Faubus maintained his populist image while shifting toward a less confrontational stance with the federal government, particularly during the administrations of Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. Faubus maintained a cordial relationship with both JFK and LBJ, both of whom carried Arkansas in their presidential elections. A superb association piece, embodying the complex politics of the Democratic Party as the Civil Rights Movement began to gain traction in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Starting Bid $1000

39. John F. Kennedy Signed Photograph to Gov. Orval Faubus. Outstanding matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 head-andshoulders portrait of Kennedy in a suit and tie by Fabian Bachrach, affixed to its original 9.5 x 12.75 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in bold fountain pen, “For Governor Orval Faubus—with warm regards and every good wish—John F. Kennedy.” Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 16.75 x 20.5. In fine condition.

42. John F. Kennedy: Parker 45 White House Gift Pen. Desirable black Parker 45 cap-activated ballpoint pen designed to be given as a White House gift by President John F. Kennedy, engraved on the side in silver with “The White House” below JFK’s facsimile signature. Includes the original box, and retains an ink cartridge within the pen. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

41. John F. Kennedy: Parker Jotter White House Gift Pen. Desirable black Parker Jotter push-activated ballpoint pen designed to be given as a White House gift by President John F. Kennedy, engraved on the side in silver with “The White House” above JFK’s facsimile signature. Includes the original box. In fine condition, with the ink cartridge missing. Starting Bid $200

Amazing dual-signed photograph of JFK and LBJ, presented to White House photographer Cecil Stoughton

Cecil W. Stoughton (1920–2008) served as the first Chief Official White House Photographer, assigned to cover the Kennedy administration. Stoughton’s behind-the-scene pictures of John and Jacqueline and their children in their public and private lives were pivotal in shaping the public’s view of the first family. He took more than 8,000 pictures of the Kennedy family, spanning the 34-month period beginning with Kennedy’s inauguration and ending with his assassination. His most iconic photograph, however, is that of Lyndon B. Johnson’s swearing-in on Air Force One as the stunned, blood-spattered Jackie Kennedy stands beside him. A rare and significant association piece, dual-signed by JFK and LBJ for their esteemed White House photographer. Starting Bid $2500

43. John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson Signed Photograph to Cecil Stoughton. Remarkable color glossy 7.25 x 9.25 photo of President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson walking down the driveway of the White House’s South Lawn, signed and inscribed in bold fountain pen to the official White House photographer, “For Cecil Stoughton, with warmest regards, John Kennedy,” and in blue ballpoint, “To Cecil Stoughton, With appreciation and high regard, Lyndon B. Johnson.” Handsomely mounted, matted, and framed to an overall size of 14 x 16.5. In fine condition, with a bit of smudging to the ink in Kennedy’s signature.

LBJ pays his taxes—exceedingly rare check signed by President Johnson in 1967

44. Lyndon B. Johnson Rare Signed Check as President. Extremely rare Johnson City Bank check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Johnson as president, “Lyndon B. Johnson,” payable to David W. Stewart, Tax Assessor-Collector for $194.50, October 3, 1967. In very fine condition. Of the five Lyndon B. Johnson signed checks we have encountered, this is the just the second front-signed presidential example. The three others were endorsed by Johnson on the reverse, with two dating to his post-presidential retirement and the other during his time as Senate Majority Whip. Checks signed by sitting US presidents remain scarce and very desirable, and, in some instances, are completely unattainable—Johnson stands as one of the hardest to find of all modern-day presidents. Starting Bid $1000

46. Jimmy Carter

Note Signed and Signed Print.

Unique group of items: an ANS signed “J. Carter,” one page, 6.25 x 8.5, personal letterhead, in full: “Despite the erroneous headline, we won the ‘76 Wisconsin primary, reminding us of the ‘Dewey Defeats Truman’ 1948 newspaper headline”; and an 8 x 10 print of Carter holding up a Milwaukee Sentinel newspaper with the headline, ‘Carter Upset by Udall,’ signed in silver ink, “Jimmy Carter,” and also signed in the lower border by the photographer. Additionally includes a matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of the iconic ‘Dewey Defeats Truman’ image. In overall fine condition. A one-of-a-kind lot connecting Carter to his idol, Harry S. Truman. Starting Bid $200

President Carter extends warm birthday wishes to General Matthew Ridgway

45. President Jimmy Carter TLS to General Matthew Ridgway. TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead, March 3, 1980. Letter sent to retired U.S. Army General Matthew Ridgway, in part: “Rosalynn joins me in congratulating you on the occasion of your 85th birthday. As I reflect on your many contributions to our Nation, I am filled with admiration and respect for the professionalism, dedication and high purpose which have characterized your career as both a soldier and a statesman. I know I speak for many of our fellow citizens in thanking you and in expressing our hopes for your happiness, not only on your birthday, but also in the years ahead.” In very good to fine condition, with light horizontal staining from onetime inclusion in magnetic photo album. An exceptional association piece between two notable figures of American history. Starting Bid $200

Autograph

“Despite the erroneous headline, we won the ‘76 Wisconsin primary, reminding us of the ‘Dewey Defeats Truman’ 1948 newspaper headline”

47. Jimmy Carter Autograph Letter Signed on Nixon and Politics. ALS signed “Jimmy,” three pages, 5.5 x 8.5, Office of the Governor, Atlanta letterhead, May 17, 1971. Fascinating handwritten letter to journalist Hal Gulliver, commenting on politics and Richard Nixon’s campaign in the South. In part: “It was good to have your family visit us yesterday. Someday it would be good to get together for a bull session about politics—like in the old days. Your book was interesting, & I think it will be a good seller. Also, of course, the overall premise that Nixon tried to get votes by soft-pedaling the race issue & that he failed because Southern Democrats also soft-pedaled the race issue is a valid one. Southerners still consider themselves Democrats if given an equal opportunity. We candidates, being enlightened, believe in equal opportunity.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

48. Ronald Reagan Autograph Letter Signed on Broadway Show. ALS signed “Ronnie,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, July 10, [no year]. Handwritten letter to “John,” in part: “I’m returning the script (as you can see) which we enjoyed very much. However with regret we have to let the boat sail without us. This is not a decision based on reading the play but was dictated by our business manager. He was more than firm—he was adamant that we’d do no investing until we’d bought Uncle Sam off our backs. We have never been ‘Broadway Angels’ and had hoped our first experience would be with you. Now all we can do is thank you for the opportunity—wish you the best & hope we’ll be pestering you for ‘hard to get’ tickets this season.” In fine condition, with light edge toning. Starting Bid $200

“Southerners still consider themselves Democrats if given an equal opportunity”—significant 1971 autograph letter by Governor Jimmy Carter

“Ronnie” declines to invest in a Broadway production: “We’d do no investing until we’d bought Uncle Sam off our backs”

the inauguration, gilt-stamped on the front cover with the presidential seal and “The Chief Justice and Mrs. Burger,” containing a rare program for the “Inauguration Luncheon,” signed inside in blue ballpoint by Reagan; a large leaflet with the text of Reagan’s inaugural address;

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prints entitled “Inaugural Views, 1861–1905.”

unsigned mounted portraits of

Burger Court and Warren E. Burger himself. In overall fine

Accompanied by a letter of provenance indicating that the materials were purchased at an estate sale held at the residence of Chief Justice Burger in Arlington, Virginia, in November 1995. Starting Bid $200

50. Ronald Reagan Signed Photograph to Warren Burger. Unique color satin-finish 9.5 x 7.75 photo of Ronald Reagan being sworn in as president by Chief Justice Warren Burger at his first inauguration on January 20, 1981, displayed in its original 11 x 14 mat, signed and inscribed on the mat in blue ballpoint, “To Chief Justice Burger & Mrs. Burger,With Appreciation & Warm Regard, Ronald Reagan.” Additionally includes a large portfolio issued to Burger in conjunction with

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49. Ronald Reagan Signed Photograph. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Ronald Reagan posing outdoors against a patio pillar in a handsome full-length pose, calligraphically inscribed in the lower border, “To Doug Norwine, With best wishes,” and signed in black felt tip by Reagan. In fine condition, with small surface impressions above Reagan’s head. Starting Bid $200

One-of-a-kind inaugural photograph presented by Ronald Reagan to “Chief Justice Burger,” who swore him into office as president

Huge signed portrait of President Reagan and his 1985 cabinet, including VP George Bush

51. Ronald Reagan and Cabinet Oversized Signed Photograph. Huge color satin-finish 20 x 15.75 photo of President Reagan in the White House with his 1985 cabinet and top advisors, affixed to its original 25.5 x 21.5 foamcore mount, signed on the mount in black felt tip by nineteen of the twenty pictured: Ronald Reagan, George Bush, Terrel H. Bell, John R. Block, Raymond J. Donovan, David Stockman, Malcolm Baldrige, Jeane Kirkpatrick, Donald T. Regan, William French Smith, Samuel R. Pierce, George P. Schultz, William Brock, Caspar W. Weinberger, Donald P. Hodel, William Clark, Margaret M. Heckler, William J. Casey, and Edwin Meese. In very good to fine condition, with scattered small stains to the mount, as well a crease and small area of surface loss to its lower left corner. Starting Bid $300

Incredibly rare presidential appointment from George Bush—just the second we have offered

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Vice Presidential Limousine

Flag. Magnificent limousine flag of the Vice President of the United States made by Alphasoft, presumed to date to the Biden or Pence era, measuring 19˝ x 15˝ with fringe, beautifully embroidered on both sides with the vice presidential coat of arms on a white background, with four dark blue stars in the corners. Two leather mounting straps are sewn inside the hoist sleeve, as is the maker’s tag in the top left. In fine condition. The consignor notes that this was acquired from a White House employee.

This version of the vice presidential flag was standardized during the presidency of Gerald R. Ford, and remains in use to this day: a version of the flag is kept in the vice president’s office, is sometimes displayed by the vice president in official photos, and is flown on the vice president’s motorcade. A handsome and desirable executive branch piece. Starting Bid $200

52.

George Bush

Rare Document Signed as President. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 22.75 x 18.5, November 25, 1991. President Bush appoints Francis S. M. Hodsoll of Virginia as “Deputy Director for Management, Office of Management and Budget.” Boldly signed at the conclusion in black felt tip by President George Bush; also bears the autopen signature of Secretary of State James Baker III. The large white wafer seal remains affixed to the lower left. Handsomely framed to an overall size of 24.25 x 20. In very fine condition. Hodsoll had previously served as chair of the National Endowment for the Arts from 1981 to 1989. George Bush remains excessively rare in signed presidential appointments, with this example representing just the second that we have ever offered. Starting Bid $200

notables

Declaration of Independence

Scarce, early legal document signed by the very rare Joseph Hewes

145. Joseph Hewes Document Signed. Secretary of the Naval Affairs Committee during the Revolutionary War who signed the Declaration of Independence, one of only three Quakers to do so (1730–1779). Manuscript DS, one page, 6.25 x 8, September 28, 1763. Bond for the appearance of an individual before the Inferior Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions “at the Court House in Denton on the fourth Monday in October next,” to answer to the petition and summons of Henry Bonner. Boldly signed at the conclusion by Joseph Hewes and John Blythe, and countersigned by Jno. Hodgson as a witness. In fine condition, with tightly trimmed edges. Starting Bid $300

146. William Hooper Document Signed. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from North Carolina (1742–1790). Manuscript DS, signed “Wm. Hooper,” one page, 7 x 9.5, March 5, 1768. Document indicting Andrew Sides for the theft of a “Feather Bed of the value of six pence,” signed at the conclusion in ink by William Hooper as district attorney. Also endorsed on the reverse by John Frohock as the clerk of the Superior Court for Salisbury District, and certified by John Brevard, later a prominent supporter of the patriot cause during the American Revol. In very good condition, with splitting and minor paper loss along the lower horizontal fold; Hooper’s signature is fine and bold. Starting Bid $300

North Carolina’s scarce signer prosecutes a citizen for the felonious theft of a “Feather Bed”

Archive of 18 land grants signed by Delaware signer Thomas McKean and Declaration penman Timothy Matlack

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147. Thomas McKean and Timothy Matlack Archive of (18) Signed Land Grants. Superb archive of 18 land grants signed “Tho. M:Kean” and “T. Matlack,” all partly-printed on vellum, each one page, dated from May 1806 to October 1806. The documents, all issued to Alexander Baring and his partners, grant large tracts of land throughout Pennsylvania, with names like “Lamb’s-Grove,” “Oakland,” “St. Cloud,” “Caria,” “Mountcharles,” “Rhutupium,” “Wilmington,” “Franklin,” “Camden,” “Siota,” “Edmond Hill,” “Walworth,” “Cambden,”

“Alnwick,” “Berwick,” “Eyrefield,” “Edenderry,” and “Eland.” Each document is Signed in the upper left by Governor Thomas McKean and endorsed on the reverse by Timothy Matlack, the engrosser of the Declaration of Independence. All retain their complete, original paper seals. In overall fine condition. Taken as a whole, this is a remarkable, comprehensive archive of attractive and well-preserved early American documents. Starting Bid $500

148. Robert Morris Document Signed (1795). Important financier who signed the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution (1734–1806). Partly-printed DS, signed “Rob’t Morris,” one page, 12.25 x 9.75, March 16, 1795. Stock certificate issued to “Bird, Savage and Bird London” for two shares in the entire property of the North American Land Company. Signed boldly at the conclusion by Robert Morris as president, and countersigned by the company’s secretary, James Marshall, the brother of Chief Justice and Secretary of State John Marshall. In fine condition. The office of the North American Land Company was located at 230 Market Street, Philadelphia. Morris was eventually bankrupted by land speculations and served a few years in the Prune Street prison until released by the passage of the national bankruptcy law in 1802. Starting Bid $200

149. Edward Rutledge Document Signed on Thomas Lynch. American politician from South Carolina who was the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence (1749–1800). Partly-printed DS, one page, 12.75 x 8.25, December 12, 1786. Directive to the sheriffs of South Carolina to “Summon Robert Smith…executor of the last will & testament of Thomas Lynch the Younger, who was executor of the last will & testament of Thomas Lynch the elder, late of the said state Esqr. deceased…to answer to Francis Kinlock…in a plea of trespass.” Endorsed on the reverse by Rutledge: “I appear for the Deft., Ed. Rutledge, March 20, 1787.” Signed on the front by Henry Pendleton as justice of the Court of Common Pleas, and by Gibbs as the plaintiff’s attorney. The white paper seal affixed to the upper left remains intact. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Significant document connecting Edward Rutledge to South Carolina’s rarest Signer—Thomas Lynch, Jr.

American Politicians and Leaders

150. Henry Clay Autograph Letter Signed. ALS as a Kentucky senator, signed “H. Clay,” one page, 8 x 10, January 11, 1842. A handwritten letter addressed from the Senate Chamber, in full: “I take great pleasure in complying with your request for my autograph, prompted as it has been by another friend, who has honored me with his attachment and confidence. If I have any title to his esteem, it is because I have brought into public life those sentiments of honor and probity, by which in private life I have endeavored to guide my conduct. My greatest ambition has been, and yet is to live and to die an honest man.” In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, short edge tears, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. Starting Bid $200

151. John Rutledge Autograph Letter Signed to John Jay. Revolutionary War–dated ALS signed “J. Rutledge,” one page, 6.25 x 7.75, March 17, 1779. Handwritten letter to “The Honble. John Jay,” then president of the Continental Congress, sent from Charleston, South Carolina. In part: “Major General Howe has requested, of me, a Line of Introduction, to you—I could not refuse it—Being well acquainted with the Situation of Affairs in Georgia & this State, he will be able to give you the fullest Information…I will not therefore trespass longer upon your Time, which must be precious, than to assure you of my being with great esteem.” Annotated on the reverse in Jay’s own hand: “Gov. Rutledge 17 March 1779.” In fine condition.

The descendant of a prominent family in North Carolina, Robert Howe was one of five generals—and the only major general—in the Continental Army from that state. His career as a military commander was contentious and consumed primarily by conflict with political and military leaders in Georgia and South Carolina—to which Rutledge here alludes. After his failures in the South, Howe was ordered north in the spring of 1779 to defend Connecticut and the Hudson Valley from British raids. A significant introductory letter from one statesman to another, connecting three major figures of the Revolution. Starting Bid $500

Gov. Rutledge introduces “Major General Howe” to John Jay—a significant Revolutionary War–dated letter of state

“My greatest ambition has been, and yet is to live and to die an honest man”

Supreme Court

Fantastic block of four 3-cent postage stamps depicting the Supreme Court building, released as part of the ‘National Capital Sesquicentennial Issue,’ signed in black felt tip by Ruth Bader Ginsberg. In fine condition. A scarce and highly desirable format. Starting Bid $200

Color satin-finish 13.5 x 10.5 photo of the Rehnquist Court, displayed in its original 19.5 x 15.5 mat, signed on the mat in ink by all nine justices: William H. Rehnquist, John Paul Stevens, Byron R. White, Harry A. Blackmun, Sandra Day

O’Connor, David Souter, Antonin Scalia, Anthony Kennedy, and Clarence Thomas. Handsomely framed to an overall size of 22 x 17.75. In fine condition, with very slight rippling to the photo. Starting Bid $200

Glossy 13.75 x 10 photo of the Burger Court, affixed to its original 17.25 x 14 mount, signed on the mount in ink by John M. Harlan II, Hugo L. Black. Warren E. Burger, William O. Douglas, William J. Brennan, Jr., Thurgood Marshall, Potter Stewart, Byron R. White, and Harry A. Blackmun. Framed to an overall size of 19.5 x 16.25. In very good to fine condition, with fading to Black’s signature, and fading and crazing to the photo, which also displays a plethora of tiny dots which touch the images of Marshall and Stewart. Starting Bid $200

154. Burger Court Oversized Signed Photograph.

153. Rehnquist Court Oversized Signed Photograph.

152. Ruth Bader Ginsburg Signed Stamp Block.

World Leaders

155. Neville Chamberlain Typed Letter Signed. British politician (1869-1940) who served as prime minister from 1937 to 1940, and is remembered for his foreign policy of appeasement toward Nazi Germany; by signing the Munich Agreement in 1938, he allowed Hitler to annex Czechoslovakia’s Sudetenland in what is now recognized as one of the major early steps toward World War II. TLS signed “N. Chamberlain,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, Ministry of Health letterhead, July 20, 1927. Letter to British politician Noel Buxton, in full: “In reply to your letter of the 15th July, the question of giving facilities for the Humane Slaughter Bill would, as you know, not be one for me alone to decide and since, as I pointed out in my previous letter, the time does not yet seem to me to be ripe for such a Bill, I do not think I could press for facilities to be given.” In fine condition, with faint show-through at the top from old mounting remnants on the reverse. Starting Bid $200

156. Deng Xiaoping Signed Program. Rare programs for a “Tea and Meeting in honor of His Excellency Deng Xiaoping” with members of the House of Representatives on January 30, 1979, six pages, 5.5 x 8.25, signed on the front in felt tip by Deng Xiaoping and one other. In fine condition. The consignor notes that this was signed for Congressman Samuel S. Stratton of New York, who is listed in the program’s guest list. Additionally accompanied by a program for the Performance of American Arts presented in honor of Deng’s visit on January 29, 1979; an entrance pass and White House invitation card for the performance; an invitation for a 1979 reception honoring Chai Zemin; a program for a 1980 fundraising dinner for Congressman Stratton’s campaign; and an official menu for a dinner honoring “General and Mrs. Kim.” Starting Bid $300

Chamberlain doubtful he “could press for facilities” for the Humane Slaughter Bill

Rare program signed by Deng Xiaoping during his visit to the United States

157. Warren Hastings Document Signed for Execution of Murderers. English statesman (1732–1818) who became the first de facto Governor-General of India from 1773 to 1785. He was accused of corruption and impeached in 1787, but after a long trial he was acquitted in 1795. Manuscript DS, one page, 17.5 x 14.25, February 4, 1774. Remarkable document by which Hastings, as “Governor of Fort William & Commander in Chief of all the Forced Employed in the Service of the United Company of Merchants of England Trading to the East Indies in the Kingdom of Bengal and Provinces of Bahar,” orders the execution of murderers following a court martial proceeding. In part: “Whereas the General Court Martial which was held…for the Tryal of Thomas Sloper, Charles Handgrove, Michael Williams & Thomas Terry having found them Guilty of Murder and sentenced them to be hanged by their necks until they are dead. We do hereby command you to see the said sentence put in execution.” Signed at the conclusion by Hastings and countersigned by four others and a secretary. Mounted and framed to an overall size of 24 x 20. In fine condition, with scattered light staining. Starting Bid $300

158. Jawaharlal Nehru Signed Photograph. Superb vintage matte-finish 4.25 x 6 photo of the Indian prime minister in a seated pose, taken in Bombay in 1948 by A. J. Patel, affixed to its original 8 x 11 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Jawaharlal Nehru, April 1950.” In fine condition, with light soiling to the mount, and silvering to the image. Starting Bid $200

As governor of Fort William, William Hastings orders the execution of four murderers—

“to be hanged by their necks until they are dead”

159. Sun Yat-sen Autograph Letter Signed to Mrs. Cantlie. Founding father and first president of the Republic of China (1866-1925). Rare ALS in English, signed “Y. S. Sun,” one page, 8 x 10, October 4, 1910. Handwritten letter to Lady Mabel Cantlie, in full: “Your kind letter of April 17, addressed to the care of Sing Tiang Bee, Singapore, had been received only a few days ago. For this letter had been sent and resent after me to several places by my friends and final reached me here. My appreciation of it also increased at the ratio of time and places which this letter had been passed. I was glad to hear that you and Mrs. Chang have made friend of each other, for I had had a letter from her before I received this one. I am enjoying good health here and my family is coming to join me. With kindest regards to you and the Doctor and my young friends.” Sun writes his address at the top, “c/o Tek Chang,

197, Beach Street, Penang.” In fine condition. Accompanied by modern prints of photographs of Sun Yat-sen, and of Sir James and Mabel Cantlie together.

A pioneer of first aid, the physician James Cantlie befriended Sun Yat-sen while teaching him at the Hong Kong College of Medicine for Chinese. While living in exile in 1896, Sun was detained at the Chinese Legation in London, where the Chinese Imperial secret service planned to smuggle him back to China to execute him for his revolutionary activities. Cantlie played a major role in obtaining his release, leading a media campaign in The Times and The Globe. The Cantlies remained Sun’s closest friends and allies outside China for the rest of his life. A scarce and supremely desirable autograph letter by a major figure in world history. Starting Bid $2500

Rare handwritten letter by Sun Yat-sen to his English ally, whose husband secured his release after being kidnapped in London

160. King Charles III Signed Book. Signed book: HRH The Prince of Wales Watercolors. First edition. NY: Little, Brown and Company, 1991. Hardcover with dust jacket, 11.25 x 9.5, 159 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in ink, “For Everyone in The Close—With very best wishes for Xmas 1991, from Charles.” In fine condition, with some minor bowing to the pages, edgewear to the dust jacket, and some irregular ink adhesion. Starting Bid $200

161. King William III Autograph Letter Signed on Military Campaign. Sovereign Prince of Orange (1650–1702) who served as King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1689 until his death. ALS in French, signed “William R,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 8.75, May 24, 169[?]. Handwritten letter from the Hague concerning a military campaign. In part (translated): “After all the possible difficulties I have just arrived having had a very good passage. If I believed that I could start something I would leave tomorrow to join the army but I do have to confess to you that I believe the occasion has now passed and it would be very disagreeable now to come to join the army without being able to achieve anything.” In very good condition, with heavy irregular toning, and old restored areas of paper loss, primarily to the upper right corners. Starting Bid $200

King William III faces long odds amidst a military campaign: “It would be very disagreeable now to come to join the army without being able to achieve anything”

162. Princess Diana and King Charles III Signed Photograph (1989). Appealing color semi-glossy 4 x 5 portrait photo of the Royal couple, affixed to its original 6 x 7.5 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Diana” and “1989, Charles.” This type of photograph was typically accompanied by a green leather Jarrolds of Knightsbridge frame. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

166. Princess Diana and King Charles III Typed Letter Signed. TLS signed “Charles” and “Yours most sincerely, and Diana,” one page, 8 x 13, Buckingham Palace letterhead, October 7, 1981. Letter to Miss S. F. Bullock, in part: “We would both like to thank you very much indeed for your most kind contribution to the wedding present which the Duchy has given us. We really are delighted with the mahogany library table which will look splendid in our home at Highgrove and is exactly the right period for the house.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, a 1980 Duchy of Cornwall Manor of Kennington tenancy agreement, and a 1987–88 Duchy of Cornwall residents association membership card. Starting Bid $200

165. Princess Diana and King Charles III Signed Christmas Card (1983). Royal Christmas card from 1983 with embossed in gold on the front with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Order of the Garter motto and the Spencer family arms, measuring 10.5 x 7.25 open, featuring an affixed color photo of Charles in a kilt and Diana sitting on a swing with toddler Prince William, signed inside in fountain pen, “from Charles and” and “Diana.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

164. Princess Diana and King Charles III. Royal Christmas card from 1984 embossed on the front with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Order of the Garter motto and the Spencer family arms, measuring 14 x 6 open, featuring an affixed color photo of the family with newborn Prince Harry, signed and inscribed inside in ink, “To you both—from Charles and” and “Diana.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

163. Princess Diana and King Charles III Signed Christmas Card. Fabulous 1990 Christmas card embossed on the front with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Order of the Garter motto and the Spencer family arms, measuring 16 x 6 open, featuring an affixed color photo of the royal couple posing with their sons William and Harry, boldly signed inside in ink, “from Charles and,” and, “Diana.” In fine condition, with a light central vertical bend. Starting Bid $200

Religious Figures

The future Pope Leo XI writes to Pope Clement VIII

167. Pope Leo XI Autograph Letter Signed to Pope Clement VIII. Born Alessandro Ottaviano de Medici in 1535, he served as pope from April 1–27, 1605; his pontificate is one of the briefest in history, having lasted under a month. Incredibly rare ALS in Italian, signed “Il Card. di Firenz,” one page, 8 x 11, March 10, 1596. Untranslated handwritten letter to Pope Clement VIII, addressed to “Beat’mo Padre,” written by the future Pope Leo XI as Cardinal of Florence. In very good to fine condition, with partial separation along the hinge and some tiny losses to the signature area. An extraordinary piece of papal correspondence. Starting Bid $500

Activists and Social Leaders

Autograph letter by Mohandas Gandhi to an American admirer

168. Mohandas Gandhi Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “M. K. Gandhi,” one page, 6.5 x 4, February 15, 1940. Handwritten letter to an American admirer, in full: “Dear sister, I thank you for your letter and the sentiments expressed therein.” Gandhi has struck through “Maganwadi” in the letterhead and written “Segaon” above. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, with “Passed by Censor” label and Indian postage stamps, addressed in another hand to Mrs. McMillan Seely of Seattle, Washington; this was likely Harriet McMillan Seely, the granddaughter of Minnesota Senator Samuel J. R. McMillan, an autograph collector. Housed in a handsome custom-made clamshell box with slipcase. Starting Bid $1000

Written shortly after Gandhi’s release from prison

169. Mohandas Gandhi Autograph Letter Signed. ALS in Gujarati, signed “Blessings from Bapu,” penned on a 3.5 x 5.5 postal card, June 26, 1944. Handwritten letter sent to “Dear sister,”, which reads (translated): “At least we hope that [Sasti Kriya] will be succeeded. But if an accident occurs, then come here at any day till 30th. You indeed need only 2 minutes to talk. Can mother go somewhere leaving her daughter in Sevagram? So if Sumita wishes, surely bring her. Blessings to all.” Reverse is also addressed in Gandhi’s hand: “Shri Nandubahen, D. V. M. Desai Marg, Purushottam Building, New Queens Road, Opposite Opera House, Bombay 4.” In fine condition.

Originates from the collection of Dr. Balvantrai N. Kanuga, Gandhi’s personal long-term physician and friend. Starting Bid $500

Mandela casts his vote— a historic image from the 1994 South African general election

170. Nelson Mandela Signed Photograph. Historic glossy 8 x 9.5 photo of Nelson Mandela casting his vote in the 1994 elections, signed in black felt tip, “N. Mandela, 2.11.99.” In fine condition, with a small surface crease to the lower left background area. This important image shows the first time that Mandela voted in his life. Starting Bid $200

171. Nelson Mandela Signed Ballot. Uncommon color 6.75 x 12 ballot for the 1994 Republic of South Africa general elections, signed near his image in ballpoint, “N. Mandela, 28.6.95.” In fine condition. Mandela became the country’s first black chief executive when his African National Congress won a sweeping victory in the South African general election of 1994. Starting Bid $200

172. Nelson Mandela Signed Inauguration Cover.

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the inauguration of Nelson Mandela on May 10, 1994, signed in black felt tip, “N. Mandela.” In very fine condition, with a trivial brush to the first letter of his last name. Starting Bid $200

Lifesaving ‘Schutz-Pass’ issued to a Budapest native by Raoul Wallenberg during World War II

173. Raoul Wallenberg Signed Schutz-Pass Document.

DS in German and Hungarian, quickly signed by Wallenberg with an ink scribble (as he commonly did on documents of this type), one page, 8.25 x 13.25, August 23, 1944. Blue and gold two-language Schutz-Pass issued to “Andor Spiegel geb. Rosa Reisz” of Budapest. Upper left provides her personal information including her 1895 birth date, height, eye and hair color. Adjacent to her personal information is Spiegel’s signature and affixed photograph. Bottom portion bears printed statements in German and Hungarian, hastily signed in the lower left corner by Wallenberg, and countersigned by Swedish Minister to Budapest, Carl Ivan Danielsson. In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds. Starting Bid $500

Businessmen

Henry Ford receives the 33rd Degree—a rare Masonic image of the automotive industrialist

174. Henry Ford Signed Photograph. Scarce vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Henry Ford receiving the 33rd Degree at the Annual Meeting of the Supreme Council for the Scottish Rite’s Northern Masonic Jurisdiction at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, Michigan, in September 1940, signed in the lower border in fountain pen by Henry Ford, John W. Bricker, John A. Rowland, Melvin M. Johnson, and George E. Bushnell. In very fine condition.

At the time he received the 33rd Degree, Henry Ford had been a Mason for 46 years, having been raised in Detroit’s Palestine Lodge No. 357 in 1894 at age 31. At the time of the conferral, George E. Bushnell was Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, Melvin Johnson was Dean of the Boston University Law School, and John Bricker was Governor of Ohio. Starting Bid $300

Major Figures of Science and Technology

Scarce, boldly penned dinner invitation from Andre-Marie Ampere

175. Andre-Marie Ampere Autograph Letter Signed. Influential French physicist (1775–1836) who pioneered the discovery and understanding of electromagnetism; a unit of electric current was named in his honor. ALS in French, signed “A. Ampere,” one page, 7.5 x 9.75, April 4, 1828. Handwritten letter to his friend Lenoir at the Ministry of the Interior, humorously inviting him to dinner. In full (translated): “My friends Ballanche, Dugas, Feuchot are coming to dine with me next Tuesday, April 8, you will do me the pleasure of being there too. His Majesty Ballanche commands you on pain of death, and I beg you as the most humble of your subjects. Come, then, dear and excellent friend.” Addressed on the integral leaf in Ampere’s hand. In very good to fine condition, with light overall creasing, and two small areas of paper loss affecting nothing. Starting Bid $200

176. Charles Babbage Autograph Letter Signed on Royal Institution Lectures. Pioneering British mathematician and mechanical engineer (1791–1871) whose Difference Engine and Analytical Engine are generally acknowledged as the first programmable computers. Uncommon ALS signed “C. Babbage,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 8, April 15, 1827. Handwritten letter by Babbage, in part: “As I conceive the Royal Institution would be the best place for making public the views you mention respecting the illustrations of mechanical subjects, and as I think there could be no objection to your lecturing in the same place where Davy, Dalton, Dr. Roget and Dr. Young have frequently done the same I immediately wrote a line of the managers of the R.I. in such a manner that they might if they chose propose some remuneration for the expense you might be at in bringing the necessary apparatus from Ireland. They however do not seem to have viewed it in that light, but they express a perfect willingness to allow you to give a few lectures on the subject.” In fine condition, with scattered light foxing. Starting Bid $200

177. 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 Philadelphia.” One knob missing, otherwise very good condition. Starting Bid $200

“There could be no objection to your lecturing in the same place where Davy, Dalton, Dr. Roget and Dr. Young have frequently done the same”

Darwin thanks a colleague for sending him his ‘Origins of the Family’

full: “I am much obliged to you for your kindness in having sent your ‘Origins de la Famille.’ The subject is a most interesting one, & as soon as I have finished two books which I am now reading, I will commence with yours. With much respect & my best thanks.” In fine condition.

On the same date that Darwin sent this letter to Giraud-Teulon, the former likewise wrote a brief letter to Scottish lawyer and

social anthropologist John Ferguson McLennan, informing him that ‘Giraud-Teulon has sent me his Les Origines de la Famille just published. I have not read it, but can see that it relates to your subject. I will send it, if you care to see it on the chance.’ An interesting association piece given how the title of Giraud-Teulon’s book seems to have been inspired by Darwin’s 1859 classic On the Origin of Species; moreover, the book in question, The Origins of the Family, is nearly the exact same title as an 1884 work by German philosopher Friedrich Engels, entitled The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State. Both works by Giraud-Teulon and Engels are regarded as some of the earliest major works on family economics. Starting Bid $2500

181. Charles Darwin Autograph Letter Signed on ‘Origins of the Family’. ALS signed “Ch. Darwin,” one page, 5 x 8, Down, Beckenham, Kent letterhead, November 10, 1874. Handwritten letter to the French anthropologist and historian Alexis Giraud-Teulon, in

179. Charles Darwin Autograph Letter Signed and Signature in Book. ALS signed “Charles Darwin,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, Down, Beckenham, Kent letterhead, January 13, 1881. Handwritten letter to the writer and critic Sir Leslie Stephen, responding to Stephen’s reassurances after having been attacked by the novelist Samuel Butler. In full: “Your note is one of the kindest which I have ever received, & your advice shall be strictly followed. It was very good of you, busy as you are, to take so much trouble for me; but your trouble will not be thrown away, in so far as when in the dead of the night the thought comes across me how I have been treated, I will resolutely try to banish the thoughts, & say to myself that so good a judge as Leslie Stephen thinks nothing of the false accusation. The Litchfields & some of my other children are intensely curious to read your judgment.” He adds a postscript: “I have written on opposite page my name if you think fit to paste it into the Life of E.D.; but I much wish that you would name one or more of the books, written wholly by myself, which I could treat in the same manner for you.”

Indeed, the dedication, “From Charles Darwin, with kindest regards, Jan. 13th 1881,” has been cut out and mounted on the flyleaf of a biography of Erasmus Darwin by Ernst Krause, published in London by John Murray in 1879. The letter is folded and tipped in before the following page. Underneath the affixed signature, Sir Leslie Stephen has penned an explanation: “The letter upon the next page refers to a silly attack made upon Darwin by Butler of ‘Erewhon’ etc. I had given Darwin the obvious advice to take no more notice of the creature, D. having already made a sufficient acknowledgment

of a trifling error. For details see ‘Academy’ of the period. C.D. afterwards sent me the ‘Origin of the Species’ & the ‘Voyage of the Beagle.’ L.S.”

Both pieces are inside a handsome edition of Erasmus Darwin, translated from the German by W. S. Dallas, with a preliminary notice by Charles Darwin. London: John Murray, 1879. Hardcover bound in full brown morocco with gilt edges, 5.25 x 7.5, 216 pages. The letter is folded at the edges and in fine condition; the signature is in fine condition, with some adhesive residue to edges; and the book is in very good condition, with wear to the hinges and edges.

The physician Erasmus Darwin (1731–1802), Charles’s grandfather, espoused an early theory of evolution all his own, which he sketched, obliquely, in a question at the end of a long footnote to his popular poem ‘The Loves of the Plants’ (1789). Samuel Butler rejected Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection. In his 1879 book ‘Evolution, Old and New’ he accused Darwin of having borrowed heavily from and distorted the Comte de Buffon, Erasmus Darwin, and Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, trying to reinstate these earlier thinkers and with them, the design argument.

Provenance: By descent to Leslie Stephen’s daughter, the writer Virginia Woolf (1882-1941), who left it to her husband, the writer Leonard Woolf (1880-1969). Woolf had the book auctioned at Sotheby’s a year before his death (sale of Feb. 29/20, 1968, lot 279); acquired by a northern Swedish collector, whose descendants returned it to the trade. Starting Bid $5000

Unusual handwritten letter by Charles Darwin, along with an autograph tipped into his grandfather’s biography— once the property of Virginia Woolf

Outstanding series of Darwin’s scientific letters on tailless dogs and rare carnivorous plants

180. Charles Darwin Archive of (4) Signed Scientific Letters on Tailless Dogs and Carnivorous Plants.

Collection of four letters signed by Charles Darwin, including one ALS and three LSs (the body written by his daughter Emma), totaling thirteen pages, February 2, February 24, April 18, and June 1, 1869, all to amateur botanist William Chester Tait. This fascinating series of letters reflects Charles Darwin’s wide-ranging scientific research, his indefatigable curiosity, and his encouragement of a young naturalist. In overall fine condition.

In January 1869 Darwin received a letter from William Chester Tait, a British amateur botanist living in Portugal. Tait wrote glowingly to Darwin about his books, especially On the Origin of Species (1859) and his recently published Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication (1868). The young Tait then shared his observations on tailless dogs in Portugal. He observed that the tails of pointers are often docked and wonders if this might account for the occasional birth of tailless dogs, relating to the theory of pangenesis advanced in Darwin’s latest book.

This inquiry launched a yearlong correspondence. This collection of four letters makes up one-half of Darwin’s side of the correspondence. In Darwin’s initial letter of February 2, he replies to Tait’s inquiry writing, “With respect to the tailless dogs, there would be I fear much difficulty in determining how far the unknown causes, which occasionally lead in other countries dogs to be born without tails, have acted more energetically in Lisbon; & how far the result has followed from the cutting off of the tail; but if you could render your case highly probable it would be very interesting.”

Darwin then turns to a remarkable carnivorous plant native to Portugal, Drosophyllum Lusitanicum, also known as the dewy pine. The plant attracts insects and becomes encrusted with and absorbs their corpses. Darwin had asked J. D. Hooker and others to obtain the plant for him but to no avail. He asks Tait “to send me a living young plant of the rare Drosophyllum Lusitanicum, which grows in sandy places in Portugal, I have long wished to try a series of experiments on this plant.”

Darwin concludes his letter with the poignant observation, “With your taste for natural history, you must feel very isolated, and I can fully sympathize with you.” After the voyage of the Beagle, Darwin spent most of his scientific life at home, gathering data from personal observation there and through his vast network of correspondents.

Tait went to great lengths to obtain the rare carnivorous plant. In Darwin’s next letter, dated February 24, 1869, he observes, “Your kindness is extraordinarily great about the Drosophyllum”

and sends detailed instructions for shipment.” Preparing for the plants’ arrival, he asks in a postscript, “If you find the Dros. I should much wish to know whether it grows in sandy, peaty or clay soil—whether damp or dry—whether sunny or shady.—“

He then returns to the case of the tailless dogs, suggesting, “I would suggest that you should keep a list of the cases, observing whether the dogs in the several cases are known not to be related; for the number of cases alone would be evidence of the intervention of some new cause.”

Tait’s fascinating with variation under domestication and inherited traits inspires Darwin to continue, “Did I mention in my former letter that I am very anxious to learn about the rate of development of the horns in breeds of sheep in which the Rams alone are horned (viz merinos) and in common breeds in which both sexes are horned, - especially if inhabiting the same country & fed in nearly the same manner. What ought to be observed, is, whether the horns are sensibly larger or smaller, at one or at two or at 3 months age, in the one breed than in the other. I hear from Saxony that in merino rams the horns can just be felt at birth. I should much like to hear your facts on the elimination under nature of disadvantageous variations.”

In the next letter in the collection, dated April 18, Darwin notes that he is not well due to a fall from his horse. He tells Tait that the “the plants are going on very well but I have not been to go for a week to the greenhouse.” He then notes that he has had his book on orchids and his paper on climbing plants sent to Tait.

In the final letter Darwin thanks Tait for new specimens and extends an invitation for Tait to visit: “If you stay some little time in England and would feel inclined to come to dinner & sleep here I should be much pleased to thank you in person for all your kindness; but at present I feel so far from well & having lately had so many visitors, that I am sure the excitement of more conversation would quite knock me up.”

Tait’s success in finding the rare carnivorous plants inspired Darwin to press forward with his own research in this obscure corner of botany, culminating in Insectivorous Plants (1875). The naturalist described his experiments with Tait’s specimens in that book, crediting Tait by name.

This fine series of letters reflects all of the characteristics that made Darwin great: his imagination and openness to new ideas, his painstaking observation and experimentation, his generosity in sharing findings and ideas with others, and his cultivation of a spirit of shared scientific enterprise. Starting Bid $5000

182. Charles Darwin Signature and HandAddressed Envelope. English naturalist and author (1809-1882) whose book explaining his theories of evolution, On the Origin of the Species by Means of Natural Selection (1859), takes a place among the most influential texts in the history of scientific thought. Bold ink signature, “Charles Darwin, Down, Kent, July 1st 1879, With Mr. Darwin’s compliments,” on an off-white 5 x 6.5 sheet of Down, Beckenham, Kent, Railway Station stationery. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Darwin’s hand to a professor. Also includes an unsigned photograph of the influential evolutionary thinker. Starting Bid $500

Bold ‘double’ signature of Charles Darwin— sent “with Mr. Darwin’s compliments”

Genes, Girls and Gamow presented by James D. Watson to Francis Crick—two names forever linked in scientific history

183. DNA: James D. Watson (2) Signed Books Presented to Francis Crick. Signed book: Genes, Girls and Gamow by James D. Watson. First edition. Oxford: University Press, 2001. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 275 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in black felt tip to Francis Crick, “For Francis, from Jim.” In fine condition, with slight foxing to the top edge of the textblock. This memoir is Watson’s sequel to The Double Helix; reprints added the sub-title ‘After the Double Helix.’ The book covers the immediate aftermath of the 1953 announcement of the discovery of the structure of DNA through 1968, the year that The Double Helix was published and Watson became director of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. The New York Times praised Watson’s memoir as ‘a priceless glimpse into the intellectual circle that nurtured his revolutionary paradigm.’ Starting Bid $1000

DNA: The Secret of Life, inscribed by Watson to Crick—representing the greatest scientific collaboration of the 20th century

775. DNA: James D. Watson Signed Book Presented to Francis Crick (DNA: The Secret of Life). Signed book: DNA: The Secret of Life by James D. Watson with Andrew Berry. Pre-publication printing. Comb-bound, 9.25 x 11, 356 pages [the book, as published, was 446 pages]. Signed and inscribed on the cover page in black ballpoint to Francis Crick and his wife, “For Francis & Odile, from Jim, 27 November 2002.” In fine condition, with toning to the clear protective overlay. Crick’s wife Odile, co-recipient of this presentation copy, is famous for her drawing of the DNA molecule, published in Nature in April 1953 and subsequently widely reproduced in textbooks, scientific articles, and popular literature: ‘It may be the most famous [scientific] drawing of the 20th century, in that it defines modern biology’ (Terrence J. Sejnowski, Salk Institute).

Francis Collins commented: ‘A remarkable alignment of the planets is occurring in 2003: the 50th anniversary of the double helix and the completion of the sequence of the human genome. As a defining figure in both landmark events, no other human being on the planet is positioned to write as authoritatively about all this as Jim Watson. In DNA: The Secret of Life he does so with characteristic clarity, style, and wit. If you really want to know what happened in the most important half-century of biology since the world began, read this.’

This splendid presentation copy represents the greatest scientific collaboration of the 20th century. The names Watson and Crick will forever be linked in the history of science. Starting Bid $1000

184. Thomas Edison Twice-Signed ‘Storage Battery Garage’ Document. Partly-printed DS, signed “Thos. A. Edison,” one page, 15.25 x 9.25, January 8, 1919. Stock certificate issued to Thomas A. Edison for one share in the Edison Storage Battery Garage, Incorporated. Signed at the conclusion as the company’s president by Edison with his umbrella autograph and countersigned by Harry F. Miller as treasurer; the reverse has also been signed by Edison as a witness of its transfer. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Edison signs a postal cover honoring the electric light’s jubilee

185.Thomas Edison Signed First Day Cover for Electric Light Jubilee. Scarce “Office of the Postmaster General, Official Business” mailing cover featuring a block of four 2¢ stamps honoring the 50th anniversary of the first incandescent electric light, canceled on the stamp’s day of issue, June 5, 1929, at Menlo Park, New Jersey, signed at the bottom in bold ink, “Thos. A. Edison.” Addressed in type to Professor Waite Edward Worden in Millburn, New Jersey. Handsomely mounted, matted, and framed with a portrait of Edison to an overall size of 14.75 x 23.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Edison

aims

to straighten

out problems with the “wax & phenol resin” used to make phonograph cylinders

186. Thomas Edison Autograph Letter Signed on Phonograph Cylinder Material. ALS in pencil, signed “E,” one page, 8.25 x 11, no date. Handwritten letter to “J.V.M.,” his wife’s brother, John Vincent Miller (1873-1940). In full: “We have had much trouble with wax & phenol Resin since McWilliams had charge. Now we are in a bad way with phenol resin. We shall have to send Hoffman down to Straighten the Resin production out. Hereafter I shall demand & have made tests at Lab of everything used in making wax & resin—What about McWilliams, I understand he was formally a theatrical man if so he is probably passing the buck over to the foreman who probably has never been properly taught what to do, please investigate.” In very good condition, with edge tears, fold splits, and chipping to the edges of the fragile, toned sheet. Starting Bid $200

189. Albert Einstein Document Signed for Hollywood Reference to Law of Gravitation. DS, signed “Albert Einstein,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, July 9, 1947. Release form submitted to Republic Productions, consenting to the use of his name in the 1948 film Campus Honeymoon. The document details the scene in question, quoting the line from the professor: “Einstein’s law of gravitation controls a geometrical quantity in contrast to Newton’s law, don’t you agree, Mrs. Watson?” At the conclusion, Einstein grants “permission to mention my name in your photoplay now entitled ‘Campus Honeymoon,’ Prod. #1657, in the manner and for the purpose above described, or in substantially the same manner and in no way derogatory.” In fine condition, with a light diagonal crease to the first page. A unique piece that demonstrates Einstein’s influence on popular culture. Starting Bid $500

The genius grants permission to refer to “Einstein’s law of gravitation” in the dialogue of Campus Honeymoon

Remarkable handwritten essay by

Albert Einstein

on “The Essence of the Theory of Relativity”

187. Albert Einstein Handwritten Manuscript: “The Essence of the Theory of Relativity”. Significant unsigned handwritten manuscript by Albert Einstein, six pages, 8.5 x 11, no date but circa 1947–48. Einstein’s handwritten German-language draft for “The Essence of the Theory of Relativity,” an article published in English within volume XVI of ‘The American Peoples Encyclopedia’ in 1948. After a general introduction, Einstein discusses the “Special Theory of Relativity” and “General Theory of Relativity,” writing several equations and sketching a small graph. The piece begins, in small part (translated): “Essence of the Theory of Relativity. Mathematics deals exclusively with the relation of concepts to each other without regard to the relation to objects of experience. Physics also deals with mathematical concepts; but these concepts acquire physical content only due to the fact that their relation to objects of experience is determined in a clear way. This is the case in particular with the concepts of motion, space, time. The theory of relativity is that physical theory, which is based on a consistent physical interpretation of these three terms. The name ‘theory of relativity’ is due to the fact that motion from the point of view of perceptibility always occurs as relative motion of a thing against others (e.g. a car against the ground, or the earth against the sun and the fixed stars) (however, motion is not perceptible [;] not as ‘motion against space’ or—as it has also been expressed—as ‘absolute motion’). The ‘principle of relativity’ in the broadest sense is contained in the statement: The totality of physical phenomena is such that it offers no support for the establishment of the concept of ‘absolute motion’, or more briefly but less precisely: there is no absolute motion.” Einstein also pens several equations in ink and pencil on the reverse of the fourth page. In fine

condition, with a minor rust mark to the first page. Accompanied by a full English translation.

Einstein’s theory of relativity—the foundation of modern physics—encompassed his pioneering concepts of special relativity and general relativity, respectively proposed and published in 1905 and 1915. With it came his famed equation, “E = mc2”—the mass-energy relationship— undoubtedly the most well-known equation ever set forth. Nuclear physics had come to the forefront of the public’s attention with the advent of the atomic bomb in World War II, and coherent explanations for the layman were few and far between—hence this essay, prepared for a popular encyclopedia. In the present manuscript, Einstein begins by offering a simplified discussion of his theories before launching into an increasingly technical explanation. A significant scientific manuscript by Albert Einstein, discussing the history, meaning, and influence of his theory of relativity. Starting Bid $50000

Rare author’s presentation offprint of “The Formal Basis of the General Theory of Relativity” annotated by Albert Einstein

188. Albert Einstein Hand-Annotated Presentation Offprint of “The Formal Basis of the General Theory of Relativity”. Author’s presentation offprint of “Die formale Grundlage der allgemeinen Relativitätstheorie [The Formal Basis of the General Theory of Relativity]” from Sitzungsberichte der Königlich Preussischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, XLI, 19 November 1914. Berlin: Königlichen Akademie der Wissenschaften. 1914. Gr.-8vo. S. 1030-85. Bound in the original printed wrappers, 7 x 10, inscribed in Einstein’s hand, “Mit aller Hochachtung [With all respect],” over the imprinted text, “Überreicht vom Verfasser [Submitted by the Author].” On page 1069, Einstein adds a lengthy formula in his hand, and on page 1072 he writes: “Hier ist benutzt, dass auch das System K 2 dem invarianten [oder: unvariiertem] Felde angepasst ist [Here it is used that the system K 2 is also adapted to the invariant [or: unvarying] field].”. In fine condition, with a light central vertical fold, and soiling and handling wear to the covers. Accompanied by a letter of authentication from Viennese Antiquarian Book Dealer Ingo Nebehay, 1982. Starting Bid $10000

191. Stephen Hawking TLS on Black-Body Radiation and Geodesic Incompleteness. TLS signed “Stephen,” one page, 8 x 10, University of Cambridge letterhead, November 21, 1967. Letter to physicist Charles W. Misner, a professor at the University of Maryland, with reference to an improved version of a paper that Hawking co-authored with George Ellis (‘The Cosmic Black-Body Radiation and the Existence of Singularities in Our Universe,’ The Astrophysical Journal, Vol. 152, April 1968). In part: “I enclose an improved version of the paper of Ellis and myself. The calculations of the convergence condition have been redrawn. I very much enjoyed the visit to Maryland where I had a number of ideas about Misner incompleteness. I intend to write a paper about them when I get time. I heard Stan Deer outline his proof that mass is positive definite. He claims that a function whose only critical value is zero and which has a local minimum there is necessarily positive elsewhere. It seems to me that there are counter examples to this in finite dimensions—not to speak of the infinite dimensions case.” In fine condition, with a faint paperclip impression to the top edge.

Stephen Hawking first met the American physicist Charles

W. Misner during the latter’s 1966-67 visit to Cambridge at the invitation of Hawking’s postgraduate supervisor Dennis Sciama; the two became close, and Hawking visited Misner at his own institution, the University of Maryland, at the end of 1967. Hawking’s work on singularity theorems, which he first published in his 1965 doctoral thesis, overlapped with the research Misner was undertaking on geodesic incompleteness, a notion at the centre of the concepts Hawking was developing with Roger Penrose (the ‘Penrose-Hawking singularity theorems’). Here, Hawking seemingly refers to a proof that another of their colleagues in the field, Stanley Deser, would publish the following year in the Physical Review Letters, in a paper entitled ‘Positive-Definiteness of Gravitational Field Energy.’

Diagnosed with early-onset motor neurone disease in 1963, Hawking’s physical capabilities deteriorated over time—his shaky hand evinced in this signature of just four years later— making authentic autographs exceedingly scarce. Confined to a wheelchair by the end of the 1970s, he opted to sign with just a thumbprint later in life. A marvelous letter by the celebrated theoretical physicist, rife with scientific content.

Starting Bid $5000

Scientific letter from Stephen Hawking to a fellow physicist: “It seems to me that there are counter examples to this in finite dimensions—not to speak of the infinite dimensions case”

190. Alexander Fleming Typed Letter Signed on Inoculation. Scottish bacteriologist (1881-1955) who shared the 1945 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his role in the discovery and isolation of penicillin. TLS, one page, 8 x 10, Wright-Fleming Institute of Microbiology letterhead, May 20, 1949. Letter to Wallace W. McEwen of the Science Department of the Nottingham and District Technical College. In part: “I have much pleasure in sending you the Foreword to your book ‘Bacteriological Technique’...The first galley which you sent is somehow mislaid. I should have sent the whole thing back a fortnight ago, but I have spent the last fortnight looking for it without any success. I have no doubt you will be able to get a copy but it means you will have to correct it all over again. I sincerely regret this carelessness on my part. One small matter, inoculation is spelt with only one ‘n.’” In fine condition, with toning from prior display. Accompanied by a typed copy of the foreword, a letter written to Fleming from the Science Department, and some related correspondence. Starting Bid $200

193.

Scarce circa early 1990s NeXT Computer, Inc. business card of Steve Jobs, 3.5 x 2, listing him as “Steve Jobs, Chairman and CEO.” The offwhite card boasts NeXT’s iconic logo designed by Paul Rand, and gives the address of the company’s headquarters as “900 Chesapeake Drive, Redwood City, CA 94063.” The reverse is imprinted in Japanese with the same information. In very fine condition.

Having been ousted from Apple in the fall of 1985, Jobs founded the innovative NeXT project, a computer and software company aimed at the markets of business and higher education. The first NeXT Computer was introduced in 1988 with great fanfare thanks to Jobs’s marketing strategy. At NeXT, Jobs helped to develop a pioneering ‘fingerless’ automated manufacturing line right in Silicon Valley. He believed that keeping the design, development, and manufacturing in close proximity—all in a single plant, rather than outsourced overseas—would help NeXT out-innovate its competitors by allowing continuous improvement of their products.

The 900 Chesapeake Drive represents NeXT Computer’s second official address, having moved there in 1989. The expensive office space featured an open floor plan with a ‘floating’ wood-and-steel staircase designed by famous architect I. M. Pei, and luxurious amenities such as $5,000 chairs, $10,000 sofas, and Ansel Adams prints on the walls. Starting Bid $200

Steve Jobs NeXT Business Card.

Fleming forwards a foreword: “One small matter, inoculation is spelt with only one ‘n’”

Pristine Apple Computer check signed by Steve Jobs in 1976— the year of the company’s founding

Crampton, Remke & Miller was a management consulting firm in Palo Alto that provided business process consulting to a wide range of high tech companies in Northern California. In addition to the fledgling Apple Computer, the firm’s clients included Atari, Memorex, National Semiconductor, and Xerox. Jobs’s hiring of such a firm during Apple’s earliest stages demonstrates his eye toward long-term growth. During this period, the company had recently developed the Apple-1, secured its first big order, and set about trying to fulfill it. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak had to secure parts and components on credit, build the computers, and deliver them to retailers and individuals. A highly desirable, essentially flawless check from a central moment in the history of modern tech. Starting Bid $5000

192. Steve Jobs Signed Check (1976) to Early Apple Computer Consulting Firm. Choice Apple Computer Company business check, 6 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Jobs, “steven jobs,” payable to Crampton, Remke & Miller, Inc. for $175, July 8, 1976. Headed “Apple Computer Company,” the check uses Apple’s first official address at “770 Welch Rd., Ste. 154, Palo Alto”—the location of an answering service and mail drop that they used while still operating out of the famous Jobs family garage. In fine to very fine condition.

Lots 194-199

These photographs originate from the collection of a nanny who worked for the Musk family for four year s, and who was with them at the time of Elon Musk’s divorce from Justine Musk in 2008. She rescued several of Elon’s family photos after they were disposed of by the family

in black felt tip in an unknown hand: “Elon—No Excuses, 12/27/01, 225 lbs. 4x.” A tiny image of Musk with his first wife, Justine, is affixed to the upper right corner. In fine condition. Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $100

196. Elon Musk Original Photograph (Red Shirt, 1990). Original color satin-finish 6 x 4 Kodak candid photo of Elon Musk wearing a red shirt in front of a snowy highway at age 18, dated March 19, 1990 in the lower left. In fine condition. Starting Bid $100

195. Elon Musk Original Photograph (Reading, 1990). Original color satin-finish 4 x 6 Kodak candid photo of Elon Musk lounging on a bed and reading the newspaper at age 19, dated July 31, 1990 in the lower left. In fine condition.

194. Elon Musk Original Photograph (Weightlifting, 2001). Original color glossy 3.5 x 4.25 Polaroid candid photo of Elon Musk doing squats in the gym, annotated in the lower border

When Compaq acquired the company in 1999, Musk received $22 million for his 7-percent share.

Starting Bid $100

198. Elon Musk Original Photograph (Computer, 1995). Original color satin-finish 6 x 4 Fujicolor candid photo of Elon Musk happily working at his computer at age 24, with a phonebook open to his left, dated December 15, 1995 in the lower right. In fine condition. In 1995, Musk co-founded Zip2, which provided and licensed online city guide software to newspapers; they rented a small office in Palo Alto, and Musk worked on coding the website every night.

197. Elon Musk Original Photograph (Close-Up Portrait). Original color glossy 3.5 x 5 Konica candid close-up photo of Elon Musk in his youth. In fine condition. Starting Bid $100

199. Elon Musk Original Photograph (Christmas, 1991). Original color glossy 4 x 6 Kodak candid photo of Elon Musk drinking tea in front of a Christmas tree at age 20, dated December 25, 1991 in the upper right. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $100

Scarce signed SpaceX photo of Elon Musk and NASA head Charles Bolden

200. Elon Musk and Charles Bolden Signed Photograph. Color satin-finish 18 x 12 photo of Elon Musk and and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaking to employees at SpaceX headquarters in 2012, with the DragonRider spacecraft capsule behind them, signed in blue felt tip, “Elon Musk” and “Charles Bolden, Jr., NASA Administrator.” In very fine condition, with a JSA label affixed to the reverse. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from JSA. A scarce and remarkable oversized signed photograph that represents the important public-private partnership between NASA and Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Starting Bid $200

202. Louis Pasteur Autograph Letter

Signed on Rabies Experiments. ALS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” one page, 4.5 x 3.5, January 28, 1885. Important letter about his research on a rabies vaccine, in part (translated): “I have received today, from the hands of Mr. Savadon, a dealer in Gray, a dog that has been attacked by a rabid dog. It will not leave my kennel where I will try to make him resistant to rabies despite the bite being probably at least four days old.” In very good to fine condition, with a fragile central vertical fold, reinforced with tape on the reverse.

After five years of extensive study of the rabies virus and the successful treatment of several infected dogs, Louis Pasteur faced his first human patient in July of 1885. Certain that the severely bitten nine-year-old Joseph Meister would not survive without treatment, he began the course of the 13 injections; after administering all 13, one each day, in progressively stronger doses, Meister regained strength and never developed rabies. After a second successful treatment on a bitten shepherd which began in October, word spread and people began to seek him out for the vaccinations. A remarkable letter by the scientist penned at the height of his rabies research. Starting Bid $200

At the height of his experiments on rabies, Pasteur treats a rabid dog

201. Alfred Nobel Autograph Letter Signed on Patents. Swedish chemist, engineer, inventor, businessman, and philanthropist (1833–1896) known for inventing dynamite and for bequeathing his fortune for the establishment of the Nobel Prize. ALS in Swedish, signed “A. Nobel,” one page, 5.25 x 8, February 25, 1896. Handwritten letter to Oscar Linngstrom, commenting on patents by Swedish engineer Gustaf de Laval, who made important contributions to the design of steam turbines and centrifugal separation machinery for dairy. In part (translated): “It is very interesting that the matter so far has come up to my expectations. But the principle does not

seem to be new, to judge by De Laval’s patent, we must first of all find out what has already been done. While this would involve expenses and loss of time it is still cheaper than to carry out something that has been done already. It is possible that only unsuccessful experiments have been made, but it is necessary to know about them and to judge their scope in the way of patents.” In fine condition. Intriguing content from the founder of the Nobel Prize, connecting him to a fellow Swedish inventor. Starting Bid $500

“It is possible that only unsuccessful experiments have been made”—

Nobel demands research into De Laval’s patents

Tesla apologizes for an unpaid debt

Handwritten letter by Nikola Tesla to Mr. A. Gallois in Paris, in full (translated): “I have just received your letter of the 26th Aug. Thank you for reminding me that the money has not been sent yet. For some time I had been so absorbed in my work that I forgot everything. Receive, dear sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.” In fine condition.

Tesla had visited Paris earlier in the year, delivering a lecture on ‘Experiments with Alternate Currents of High Potential and High Frequency’ before the Societe Francaise de Physique on February 19, 1892. Presumably, the payment in question in the present letter stemmed from his visit to France. In the ensuing days, he was preoccupied with personal tragedy— the death of his mother on Easter Sunday—in addition to his

work involving alternating current, hydroelectric power, and the production and transmission of electricity.

In September 1892, he moved into the Hotel Gerlach—now known as the ‘Radio Wave Building’—where he lived before the end of the century and experimented with radio waves in 1896. The modern dwelling befitted the eccentric inventor, as it was fireproof and equipped with elevators, electric lights, and sumptuous dining rooms.

Tesla struggled with finances throughout his life, yet demonstrates his honesty in this letter by reassuring his debtor of his intent to repay. A highly desirable handwritten letter that, in using a secondary language, also demonstrates Tesla’s superior intellect—he was fluent in eight languages: English, French, Serbo-Croatian, Czech, German, Hungarian, Italian, and Latin. Starting Bid $1000

203. Nikola Tesla Autograph Letter Signed on His Work. ALS in French, signed “N. Tesla,” one page, 8 x 10.75, The Gerlach Hotel letterhead, December 11, 1892.

“I had been so absorbed in my work that I forgot everything”—

Exceedingly rare handwritten letter by the ‘Tourette syndrome’ namesake

204. Georges Gilles de la Tourette Autograph Letter Signed. French neurologist (1857–1904) best known as the namesake of Tourette syndrome, a neurological condition characterized by tics; his main contributions in medicine were in the fields of hypnosis and hysteria. Extremely rare ALS in French, signed “Gilles de la Tourette,” one page, 5 x 8.25, Exposition Universelle de 1900 letterhead, December 2, 1900. Untranslated handwritten letter by the notable French neurologist. In fine condition. A very rare autograph of an important scientist, whose name continues to be frequently referenced in popular culture and in medical literature to this day. Starting Bid $200

Notorious Figures and Lawmen

205. Charles Guiteau Autograph

Letter Signed. American lawyer (1841–1882) who, frustrated in his attempt to secure an ambassadorship, assassinated President James Garfield in 1881. ALS signed “Chas. J. Guiteau,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, personal “Attorney at Law” letterhead, November 22, 1870. Handwritten letter to the “Sheriff of Lake Co.,” in part: “Enclosed please fine an Execution re. Gruping & Peters. I will send you a Bond and also inform you further…in a day or two. You will of course mark the time you receive it so that it will be a lien upon Peter’s property.” He adds a lengthy postscript, initialed “C.J.G.,” in part: “P.S. I have concluded to send you the Bond…The property we intend levying upon is owned by Charles Peters of Highland Park. You will find a description of it in the Records office.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Scarce, early letter by “Charles J. Guiteau, Attorney at Law”

military

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Autograph Endorsements Signed on Ft. Sumter Guns (1863). Pair of Civil War-dated AESs, both signed “G. T. Beauregard, Genl Comdg.” and penned on the reverse of an ALS from South Carolina Governor Milledge Luke Bonham sent to Beauregard on November 14, 1863, one page, both sides, 8 x 10, which relates “to the manufacture of Heavy Ordnance by the State.” Beauregard’s endorsements, handwritten on consecutive dates of November 17 and 18, 1863, and sent from Headquarters, Department of South Carolina in Charleston, read: “Resp’ly referred to Col. Waddy to know if the ammunition referred to by the Gov. can be prepared here,” and “Resp’ly returned to his Ex’y Gov. Bonham for his information—the two additional guns referred to would be very acceptable.” Bonham’s letter refers to the manufacture of cartridges and the disposition of large guns, which he “will send you for use at F[ort] Sumter if you can have the ammunition [pre]pared.” In very good to fine condition, with paper loss and fold separations reinforced by complete silking to both sides. Starting Bid $200

331. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Signed Check. Maine-born Union major general (1828-1914) who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg. First National Bank of Brunswick check, 7.5 x 3, filled out and signed by Chamberlain, “Joshua L. Chamberlain,” payable to L. Day for $10, October 16, 1875. In fine condition, with some light creasing to the right edge, and three unobtrusive vertical folds. Starting Bid $200

G.

Beauregard

“The two additional guns referred to would be very acceptable”—Beauregard accepts heavy ordnance from South Carolina’s Governor Bonham to defend Fort Sumter

as the greatest cavalry officer of the Civil War. DS,

“N. B. Forrest,” one page, 17 x 20, September 1, 1869. First mortgage bond for the Selma Marion Memphis Railroad Company in the amount of $1,000, signed at the conclusion by Nathan Bedford Forrest as the company’s president, and signed again by him on the reverse. Additionally endorsed on the reverse by Governor William Hugh Smith of Alabama. The bond retains 33 of its coupons. In fine condition. Start-

Bid $200

shook their faith in the military, thrust him into

international spotlight. Significant ALS in French, signed “A. Dreyfus,” one page, 4.75 x 6.25, [no date]. Handwritten letter to Gabrielle Alexandrine Zola, the widow of writer and outspoken Dreyfus supporter Emile Zola, who had sent a book of Zola’s correspondence. In full (translated): “I thank you so very much for so kindly sending the second volume of the correspondence of our very much regretted Zola. By reading it I had the impression of hearing his voice, living with him and with his thoughts and with his thinking which for me was infinitely sweet.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

335. Alfred Dreyfus Autograph Letter Signed to Zola’s Widow. French military officer (1859–1935) whose central role in the Dreyfus Affair, which tore French society apart and

the

332. Nathan Bedford Forrest Twice-Signed Document. Confederate general (1821-1877) who earned a reputation

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333. Douglas MacArthur Signed Photograph. Vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Gen. Douglas MacArthur snapping a salute during a formal ceremony, neatly signed in fountain pen. In very fine condition, with some minor ink adhesion issues. Starting Bid $200

Dreyfus reads Zola’s correspondence: “I had the impression of hearing his voice, living with him and with his thoughts...which for me was infinitely sweet”

Working draft outline for Napoleon’s memoirs, penned while exiled on Saint Helena

334. Napoleon Bonaparte Handwritten Manuscript for Memoirs. Rare handwritten manuscript in pencil by Napoleon Bonaparte, one page, 8 x 12.5, no date. A significant document prepared by Napoleon while living in exile at Longwood House on Saint Helena, regarding his proposed memoirs. Napoleon famously dictated his memoirs to Emmanuel, comte de Las Cases, who had accompanied him to Saint Helena and served as his secretary there. Las Cases published the admiring work under the title Le Mémorial de Sainte-Hélène (The Memorial of Saint Helena) in 1823. Here, Napoleon writes out what is essentially a working draft of a table of contents or outline for his memoirs in thirteen chapters.

The manuscript begins, “Ch. 1, 18 Brumaire,” referencing the French Republican calendar date of November 9, 1799, when the ‘Coup of 18 Brumaire’ brought General Napoleon Bonaparte to power as First Consul of France. The list goes on to mention the actions of the government in 1800, tasks of the legislative body in 1800–1801, finances in 1800–1801, the War in the Vendée, defense, armies, the preliminaries of Saint-Julien, Holland, Italy, negotiations for the return of peace in 1800–1801 (with reference to treaties signed at Lunéville and Amiens), and revolts of the populations in Italy, Holland, Switzerland, and Genoa. In very good to fine condition, with multiple horizontal folds, and small splits to the ends of the vertical fold. Starting Bid $1000

A year before her historic flight, Earhart sends a check to Pratt & Whitney to “cover charges on motor overhaul”

At this time, Earhart was preparing for her first solo flight across the Atlantic, which occurred the following year, and this telegram reveals her close oversight regarding the construction and engineering behind her planes. Earhart had a long-standing relationship with engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney, partnering with them to popularize air mail as a faster national and international delivery service. She was even using one of their engines on her plane when she disappeared in the Pacific in 1937. Starting Bid $300

358. Amelia Earhart Autograph Letter Signed on Aircraft Maintenance. ALS, one page, 8.5 x 7, Western Union telegram stationery, August 30, 1931. A handwritten letter sent by Amelia Earhart to “Horner” of the “Pratt Whitney Motor Company, Hartford, Ct,” which reads: “Air mailing Pratt Whitney personal check to cover charges on motor overhaul. Letter follows after test flight.” In fine condition.

360. Charles Lindbergh Signed

Book. Signed book: Lindbergh of Minnesota: A Political Biography. First edition. NY: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1973. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 363 pages. Signed on the title page by the famed aviator in black ink, “Charles A. Lindbergh,” and in blue ballpoint by the author, “Bruce L. Larson.” Additionally signed by his halfsister, Eva Lindbergh Christie Spaeth, with an additional presentation inscription by her on the first free end page, “With love to Louise R. Caldwell,” the aviator’s niece. On page 28, Louise adds a notation to the margin stating that she was named for “Grandmother Louisa.” In very good to fine condition, with light wear and a few small tears to the dust jacket, and slight foxing to signed page and textblock edges. A fascinating piece of Lindbergh family history, highlighted by the sought-after signature of the celebrated aviator. Starting Bid $200

359. Amelia Earhart

Signed Book. Signed book: The Fun of It. Second printing. NY: Brewer, Warren & Punam, 1932. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8.25, 218 pages. Signed on the first free end page in fountain pen, “Amelia Earhart.” The book retains its original mini-record of Earhart’s international broadcast in a sleeve affixed inside the rear board. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/G-, with several tears and losses to the dust jacket. A fascinating book detailing Earhart’s growing obsession with flying, with the final chapter chronicling her historic transatlantic flight. Starting Bid $200

362. Wright Brothers: Wright Flyer Brochure (1911). Scarce brochure advertising the Wright Flyer, published by The Wright Co. of Dayton, Ohio, 1911, 10.25 x 7, four pages. An illustrated brochure that describes the various features of the Flyer Model B, Wright Motor, and Flyer Model R, and also lists the numerous records broken by the Wright Flyer in 1910. In fine condition, with a few edge nicks and creases to the paper wrappers. Accompanied by “The Wright Company” mailing envelope.

The Model B was the Wright Brothers’ ‘traditional’ plane, while the Model R was designed for speed and altitude competitions. A great brochure describing the features and abilities of these Wright machines, as perceived by Wilbur and Orville themselves. Starting Bid $200

361. Orville Wright Signed Airmail Cover. Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the First National Air Mail Week, postmarked at Kitty Hawk on May 19, 1938, signed at the top in fountain pen, “Orville Wright.” Addressed in another hand to a family in Indiana. In fine condition, with light envelope glue stains. Starting Bid $200

space exploration

371. Venera 4 Model. Rare custom model of the Venera 4, a probe in the Soviet Venera program for the exploration of Venus, which, in 1967, became the first successful probe to perform in-place analysis of the environment of another planet. This highly detailed handmade model is constructed of metal and resin composite elements, stands 9.5˝ in height, extends to 9˝ in width, and is set upon a wooden 4.75˝ x 4.75˝ base with an affixed plate reading: “Automatic Interplanetary Station Venera-4, 1967.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

370. Sputnik 1 Model. Wonderful 1:4 scale model of the important Soviet Sputnik-1 satellite on a handsome curved aluminum stand, measuring approximately 19.5˝ tall, with a plaque on the black lacquer 9.75˝ x 11.75˝ base reading, “Sputnik-1 Model, The first artificial Earth satellite, USSR October, 4, 1957.” The body of the model is constructed of polished aluminum with four 18.25˝ long polished steel antennas. The model precisely portrays the antennas and brackets, hatches, and head mounting screws. In fine condition. A handsome piece representing the birth of the ‘Space Race.’ Starting Bid $300

372. Buzz Aldrin Original ‘Starcraft Boosters’ Diagram Sketch. Interesting original entitled “Starcraft Boosters Int’l” diagram sketch by Apollo 11 moonwalker Buzz Aldrin, accomplished in pencil on an off-white 11 x 8.5 sheet of notebook paper, signed below with his phone and fax numbers, “Dr. Buzz Aldrin, 208-622-3883, fax - 5520.” Organized in a graph-like format with horizontal axis “Grow in Potential” data and vertical axis “Good Ideas” data, the diagram contains sketches of spacecraft like “Zenit, 2 & 3 stages, fully expendable,” “Starcraft Booster, Reusable Zenit 1st stage,” and “Twin Star Booster.” Aldrin makes note of “Next generation flyback 1st stage” and “Space Shuttle upgrades,” and, in the upper right, draws arrows pointing to “Moon,” “Cyclers,” and “Mars,” with what appears to be a small capsule sketch in the corner. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

373. Buzz Aldrin Handwritten Draft for ‘Space Station Eagle’. Fascinating handwritten draft of a project synopsis by Buzz Aldrin entitled “Science Station Eagle, Offers More at Less Cost,” penned in black ink on two 8.5 x 11 notebook pages, June 16, 1993, with Aldrin signing his name a total of four times, twice to the top of each sheet. The project summary reads: “Eagle can be separated into two distinct orbital elements. One—Eagle HAB (Permanent Habitation – 3 grows to 6), can be connected to Russian Mir station for long or short periods / Two—Eagle MIKE (Sensitive Micro-gravity Science Lab) can be connected to Eagle HAB and/or Mir or fly separately unoccupied without human disturbances (visited from orbit without requiring a Shuttle launch).” Aldrin proceeds to list the six changes and then draws detailed, annotated sketches of both the “Eagle HAB” and the “Eagle MIKE” to the bottom half of the second sheet. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Project summary draft for “Science Station Eagle,” handwritten and signed four times by Buzz Aldrin

Signed Litho-

Limited edition 15 x 25 lithograph of Neil Armstrong in his flight suit prior to the Apollo 11 mission, numbered 243/1000, signed in pencil by history’s first moonwalker. Also signed in pencil by the artist, Paul Calle, beneath his preprinted signature. Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 22 x 32. In fine condition. This handsome, highly desirable item is the only individual print edition that Armstrong signed and remains among the most sought-after of all NASA-related lithographs. Starting Bid $300

Scarce ‘Earthrise’ image signed by the first moonwalker

Photograph Outstanding color satin-finish 10 x 8 red-numbered NASA photo of the Apollo 11 ‘Earthrise,’ signed in blue felt tip, “Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11.” Reverse bears purple NASA caption text and “This Paper Manufactured by Kodak” watermarks. In fine condition, with a tiny surface ding to the black sky beneath the earth. A rare image signed by the first moonwalker. Starting Bid $200

376. Neil Armstrong Signed ‘Earthrise’

375. Neil Armstrong and Paul Calle

graph.

374. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph. Iconic color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Neil Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar background, boldly and prominently signed in black felt tip. In very good to fine condition, with a light bend which touches Armstrong’s head. An ultra-desirable uninscribed portrait of the first man on the moon. Starting Bid $300

A University of Cincinnati reunion wish gift—”the signature of the first man to walk on the moon!”

1979,” offered as a ‘wish gift’ for an attendee of the 40th Reunion for the University of Cincinnati Class of 1939. The autograph is penned on an off-white 6.5 x 9.75 sheet with a typed message: “In lieu of a trip to the moon as you wished, the committee has obtained for you, the next best thing, the signature of the first man to walk on the moon!” In fine condition. Includes event-related ephemera, such as the reunion program and invitation, and the original Ali Baba presentation card that delivered the Armstrong signature. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $300

“Neil

378. Neil Armstrong Signed Program. Uncommon program for the 1971 Boy Scouts of America Eagle Court of Honor, eight pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip, “Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a vintage candid photo of Armstrong, with the corner of the program visible in the foreground. Starting Bid $200

377. Neil Armstrong Signature - A Wish Gift from ‘The First Man to Walk on the Moon!’. Extremely rare full ballpoint signature,

Armstrong, 26 Oct.

art, architecture, and design

Banksy takes aim at Paris Hilton’s debut album— a rare spoof CD by the enigmatic artist

419.

Rare first issue of the ‘Paris’ CD by enigmatic street artist Banksy, who reinterpreted approximately 400 to 500 copies of Paris Hilton’s debut album before placing them in 48 record stores across the United Kingdom in late August 2006. The ‘spoof’ CD package includes:

CD booklet with cover artwork depicting a topless Hilton, with inner pages including the following images and captions: Hilton emerging from a vehicle next to a sidewalk of homeless people, “90% of Success is just Showing up”; Hilton in a sultry halflength pose, “Every CD you buY puts me even further out Of youR league”; Hilton lounging on a sofa, “Life wasn’t meant to be fair”; Hilton as a nude mannequin, “Thou SHALT NoT WORSHIP FALSE ICoNS”; Hilton in a head-and-shoulders pose, “RACE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PILE!” with line below, “A special limited edition remix”; and black back cover, “Every time someone asks me how I am i hesitate for a Little bit too long.”

CD-ROM disc with remixed music by DJ Danger Mouse, with “Paris, X” in black felt tip.

Jewel case with reworked song label to upper left, which reads: “Paris Hilton, Debut Album, Featuring ‘Why Am I Famous?’ ‘What Have I Done?’ and ‘What Am I For?’”

Inner tray artwork with full-length image of Hilton’s body posing with a microphone, and her head replaced with that of her Chihuahua, Tinkerbell; the back of sleeve features the original barcode. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a letter of provenance from urban art dealer Eddie Lock, in part: “The Banksy Paris Hilton Signed CD with front cover and booklet are Original first issue and was obtained from HMV London when Banksy and his team planted the CDs in the music outlets. The CD has both original barcodes…I bought this original from Tony at Raven Records who acquired it from Banksy art dealer Andrew Blumson who also had a gallery in Brick Lane. He purchased it from a HMV employee.”

Starting Bid $500

Banksy: Rare First Issue ‘Paris’ CD.

Three sought-after ‘Di-faced Tenner’ counterfeit notes created by Banksy

420. Banksy: Di-faced Tenner (3) Fake £10 Notes. Group of three original “Di-faced Tenner” fake banknotes created by Banksy, featuring the portrait of Princess Diana of Wales (rather than Queen Elizabeth II) on the front, and “Banksy of England” replacing the traditional “Bank of England” text. The reverse features the standard design of Charles Darwin, with “Trust No One” beneath his portrait. Two are handsomely matted together and framed to an overall size of 11.25 x 12.75; one is unframed. In fine condition.

Accompanied by three letters of provenance from urban art dealer Eddie Lock, in part: “This Original Banksy ‘Di Faced Tenner’ was acquired from a very close source/member of the Banksy team. Banksy has used the Di Faced Tenners at the following public events: 1. Roseberry Avenue, London using his stenciling technique to show an ATM spilling out Di-Faced Tenners, 2. The Santa’s Ghetto, 3. The Notting Hill Carnival.” Additionally includes a 2018 gallery card promoting Eddie Lock’s ‘One More Light’ show. Today, torn pieces of the Di-faced Tenners are used as a symbolic seal of authenticity on the majority of Pest Control authentication certificates. Starting Bid $300

421. Banksy: Rude Snowman Christmas Card. Color 7 x 5.75 offset lithograph greeting card imprinted with Banksy’s humorous ‘Rude Snowman’ scene. The inside is blank, and the reverse is imprinted with a “BANKSY” logo. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from urban art dealer Eddie Lock, in full: “The Original Banksy ‘Rude Snowman Postcard’ was acquired from Steph Warren who worked at Banksy’s publishing company ‘Pictures on Walls’ in London and also certified his original prints prior to Pest Control.” Starting Bid $200

Degas comments on a sculpture and Mary Cassatt in a letter to a fellow artist

422. Edgar Degas Autograph Letter

Signed on Mary Cassatt. ALS in French, signed “Degas,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 5.25, June 13, 1889. Letter to fellow artist Albert Bartholomé, in part (translated): “You say that you will be ready Saturday, so I’ll go and see this on Saturday. If I take the 2:40 train, I’ll be at Crépy at 4:25. I’ve put in a lot of work on the little wax figure. I’ve made a base for it with pieces of linen soaked in a more or less wet plaster. Madame Cassatt continues to do well. The dressing was changed on Monday. Everything is getting better.” In fine condition. A fascinating artistic letter, as Degas served as one of Cassatt’s chief mentors in Paris. Starting Bid $300

Cassat” after the fourth exhibition of the Impressionists

423. Edouard Manet Autograph Letter Signed on a Mary Cassatt

Painting. ALS in French, signed “E. Manet,” one page, 4.25 x 6.75, April 17, [1879]. Fantastic handwritten letter referring to a painting by Mary Cassett, in full (translated): “At the end of the exhibition, you will send La Liseuse [The Reader] by Miss Cassat to Mr. Antonin Proust deputy 32 Bd Haussmann where you will receive the agreed 300 francs.” Matted to an overall size of 7 x 9. In fine condition.

Manet refers to the fourth exhibition of the Impressionists, in April 1879, at 28 avenue de l’Opéra. Mary Cassatt exhibited twelve paintings there, including her Reading Woman (today at the Joslyn Museum in Omaha, Nebraska). The art critic and politician Antonin Proust (1832–1905), a friend of Manet, was one of Mary Cassatt’s first buyers. A significant association piece. Starting Bid $200

Manet provides instructions for the sale of “La Liseuse by Miss

424.

Letter Signed. French painter (1814–1875) known as one of the founders of the Barbizon school. ALS in French, signed “J. F. Millet,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8.25, May 13, 1863. Addressed from the famed village of Barbizon, an untranslated letter from Jean-François Millet to his brother Jean. In fine condition, with a few small old tape repairs. Active roughly from 1830 through 1870, the Barbizon school of painters was part of an art movement towards Realism in art, and it took its name from the village of Barbizon, France, on the edge of the Forest of Fontainebleau, where many of the artists gathered. Starting Bid $200

426. Auguste

Signed. LS in French, signed “Aug. Rodin,” one page, 4.25 x 7, 77 Rue de Varenne letterhead, January 4, 1913. Untranslated letter to “Limet,” mentioning a “grande figure.” In very good to fine condition, with light

Jean-François Millet Autograph

425. Pablo Picasso Signed Stamp. Czechoslovakian postage stamp affixed to an off-white 3.75 x 2.5 card, signed in red artist’s pencil, “Picasso.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Rodin Letter

overall soiling. Starting Bid $200

Colorful Campbell’s Condensed Tomato Soup print signed by Andy Warhol at the Baltimore Art Museum

Matted to an overall size of 20.25 x 20.5. Reverse is annotated in pencil: “Obtained by employee of Baltimore Art Museum while Warhol there on book signing. This was a custom made flyer for his appearance…The staff member took this off the wall & had Warhol sign it. She stated very few were signed of this unique poster.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient. Starting Bid $200

427. Andy Warhol Signed Silkscreen Print of Campbell’s Tomato Soup. Stunning color 14.5 x 15 silkscreen print of a colorful Campbell’s Condensed Tomato Soup can, signed vertically in the right margin in black ballpoint, “Andy Warhol.”

428. Andy Warhol Signed Photograph. Glossy 6 x 4.25 postcard featuring a 1975 Pepe Diniz photo of Andy Warhol standing against a brick wall, signed vertically in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with light scuffing and a small corner crease. Starting Bid $200

animation and comic art

445. Walrus and Oysters production cel from Alice in Wonderland. (Walt Disney Studios, 1951)

Original production cel featuring the Walrus from Alice in Wonderland, showing him with his arms full of oysters. The cel is placed on a solid beige background. Image measures 6.75 x 6, with a mat opening of 9.25 x 6.25. Matted to an overall size of 12 x 9. Reverse bears a gold Walt Disney Productions/Disneyland label, stating:

“This is an original handpainted celluloid drawing actually used in a Walt Disney production.” In fine condition. A large, detailed, and colorful pose of a scarce Alice in Wonderland character. Starting Bid $200

446. Bob Clampett Original Sketch of Bugs Bunny. Superb original sketch of Bugs Bunny by Bob Clampett, accomplished in ink, graphite, and colored pencil on an 8.5 x 11 sheet of his personal ‘Beany and Cecil’ stationery, inscribed in both red and blue felt tip, “Ehh—tanks loads Buck—for de swell pitchers of de Kleins and me, and Selby makes three,” and signed below in black ink, “Bob Clampett,” who adds a small sketch of a propellor beanie atop his ‘C.’ In fine condition, with two mailing folds, and a slight smudge to the inscription. Starting Bid $200

Pig. (Walt Disney Studios, 1939) Original production cels featuring Fifer Pig and Fiddler Pig from The Practical Pig, showing them in their bathing suits after running away from the Big Bad Wolf. The cels have been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted production background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Character images measure 3.5 x 4.25, with a mat opening of 9 x 8.5. Framed to an overall size of 14 x 13.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Superb signed portrait of Disney in his studio

447. Walt Disney Signed Photograph. Exquisite vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Disney in his studio with concept artwork tacked up on the wall behind him, boldly signed and inscribed in thick black felt tip, “To Ashrae, My best wishes, Walt Disney.” In very good to fine condition, with tack holes to the top and bottom borders, and moderately heavy silvering to the image. Starting Bid $500

448. Fifer Pig and Fiddler Pig production cels and production background from The Practical

Wonderful vintage Snoopy sketch by Charles Schulz, drawn inside a 1958 Peanuts book

449. Charles Schulz Signed Sketch in Book. Signed book: A New Peanuts Book Featuring Snoopy. Later printing. NY: Rinehart & Co., Inc., 1958. Paperback, 5 x 8. Schulz draws a wonderful fullbodied sketch of Snoopy in profile on the half-title page, neatly signing below, “Charles M. Schulz.” In fine condition, with toning to the spine, and to the interior page perimeters. Starting Bid $200

450. Duck Family production cels from The Ugly Duckling. (Walt Disney Studios, 1939) Original production cels featuring the adorable duck family from The Ugly Duckling, showing the mother duck, father duck, and four baby ducklings in a woodsy setting from the film’s opening sequence. The cels have been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Character images measures from .75 x 1 to 4.5 x 2.5, with a mat opening of 9.5 x 8. Framed to an overall size of 14 x 13.75. In very good to fine condition, with two of the ducklings detached from the background; the frame could be opened, and the ducklings easily reattached. This film, adapted from Hans Christian Andersen’s famous fairy tale, won the 1939 Academy Award for Best Short Subject (Cartoons), and also happened to be the last entry in the Silly Symphony series. Starting Bid $200

462. Samuel L. Clemens Autograph Letter Signed to Publisher. Fantastic ALS signed “S. L. Clemens,” one page, 5.5 x 9, December 8, 1890. Handwritten letter to publisher Henry Oscar Houghton, in full: “I don’t remember about this. Of course I am not denying or repudiating the subscription; I merely have no memorandum of it, & there may be some error. I can forget things; I once forgot to die, when four doctors said I was going to. If you find there is no error, please return the bill to me for payment.” The top bears an ink stamp indicating that the letter was received by Houghton Mifflin in Boston on December 10th. In fine condition.

Interestingly, this letter does not appear to be published in collections of Clemens’s correspondence or documented in his biographical works. It boasts an ideal example of Mark Twain’s humor—”I can forget things; I once forgot to die”—and alludes to his opinion of physicians in general, which has been the subject of several works and papers. An exceptionally well-preserved letter with superior content, connecting Clemens to his publisher and featuring a funny line. Starting Bid $500

Mark Twain writes to his publisher: “I can forget things; I once forgot to die, when four doctors said I was going to”

Philip K. Dick expounds upon Platonic Forms and his VALIS vision

463. Philip K. Dick Hand-Annotated Typed Letter Signed. TLS signed “Phil,” three pages, 8.5 x 11, August 11, 1981. Lengthy philosophical letter to science fiction author Patricia Warrick, in part: “I can finally write Eureka; I have indeed found it. I herewith copy from my notes of last night: There are two sources to our world—exactly as I say in VALIS (‘Two Source Cosmogony’). I didn’t see a second, added signal in 3-74; I saw the two signals (components) pull apart (I know it to be so). They can be discriminated (untangled) and this is what Ditheon can do with its AB hyper-field; it can extract the Forms back out, as if freeing them: loosing them from their earthly shells/prisons. This is Platonist and Neo-Platonist. The correct terms are: Lower Realm and Upper Realm, and they mix to create our world.” He goes on to sketch two diagrams of the intersecting realms, and continues the discussion in a similar manner. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $300

464. Gustave Flaubert Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “Gve. Flaubert,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, November 14, 1856 [date annotations by the recipient]. Handwritten letter by Flaubert to his “dear friend,” Jean Clogenson, a friend of Flaubert’s best friend, the poet Louis Bouilhet. In full (translated): “I barely have the time to let you know that the Montarcysts banquet will take place tomorrow Sunday afternoon at 5:30 at Provencal Brothers. Should it be impossible for it to take place at the three Brothers, you will be notified as to where we shall gather by Mr. Lecoupeur, who is waiting, I believe, through your intermediary, some money from his family.” In fine condition, with a tiny chip to the top edge. Starting Bid $200

Uninscribed edition of The Spy Who Loved Me, the ninth novel in Ian Fleming’s enduring James Bond series

465. Ian Fleming Signed Book: The Spy Who Loved Me. Signed book: The Spy Who Loved Me. Third impression. London: Jonathan Cape, 1962. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 7.5, 221 pages. Signed on the first free end page in ballpoint by popular James Bond author Ian Fleming. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/VG, with a cocked spine and light edge nicks and toning to dust jacket. Starting Bid $500

467. Stephen King and Berni Wrightson

Signed Book with Sketch. Signed book: Cycle of the Werewolf. First edition, limited issue, numbered 3/350. Westland, MI: The Land of Enchantment, 1983. Hardcover with dust jacket and slipcase, 8.75 x 11.25, 115 pages. Signed on the colophon in blue and black felt tip, “Stephen King” and “Berni Wrightson.” Numbers 1–100 of this issue were designated as the ‘collector’s edition,’ and included an original drawing by Wrightson: loosely laid-in to the front is an original sketch of a werewolf’s face, accomplished in pencil by Wrightson on a white 7 x 10 sheet, signed in the lower corner, “Wrightson, Oct. ‘’83.” In very fine condition. Additionally accompanied by the publisher’s original subscription prospectus. The consignor notes that this example was Wrightson’s personal copy. Starting Bid $300

The illustrator’s personal copy of a scarce Stephen King limited edition

of Arabia

468. T. E. Lawrence Autograph Letter Signed on Autograph

Collecting. ALS signed “T. E. Shaw,” one page, 7 x 10.25, no date but circa 1932. Handwritten reply to an autograph collector, in full: “Not quite the right address, but the letter came on. It’s quaint; so I’ll oblige the autograph-hunter for once. An odd and unwise passion, I think. People should collect coins or postage stamps—not heads or hands! Why bother innocent ‘specimens’?” Below is a transmittal note from the recipient, Daniel Burges, a recipient of the Victoria Cross during WWI, who was serving a tenure as Resident Governor of the Tower of London from 1923-33. Burges’s note, dated June 7, 1932, in part: “I am very proud of being able to send you the above from ‘Lawrence of Arabia.’ Do not ask me how I got it nor ask me to repeat the process. It is rather a triumph.” In very good to fine condition, with professional restoration to paper loss along the upper left edge. Starting Bid $200

469. H. P. Lovecraft Signed Book. American writer of weird, science, fantasy, and horror fiction (1890–1937) celebrated for his creation of the Cthulhu Mythos. Signed book: Can Such Things Be? by Ambrose Bierce. Later printing. NY: Boni & Liveright, 1918. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.5, 427 pages. Signed on the first free end page in ink, “H. P. Lovecraft.” Also bears Lovecraft’s bookplate affixed to the front pastedown, “Ex Libris Howard Phillips Lovecraft.” Notably, this volume of Bierce’s collected works contains the short stories ‘Haïta the Shepherd’ and ‘An Inhabitant of Carcosa,’ which introduced the names of Hastur and Carcosa—these were later expanded upon by Robert W. Chambers, H. P. Lovecraft, and August Derleth. Autographic condition: fine, with slightly uneven toning. Book condition: G+/None, with cracked hinges, edgewear, some minor losses and repairs to spine cloth, and a library blindstamp to the title page.

Starting Bid $200

Scarce volume connecting two great American writers—the collected works of Ambrose Bierce, signed by H. P. Lovecraft

Lawrence

weighs in on autograph-hunting: “People should collect coins or postage stamps—not heads or hands!”

470. Margaret Mitchell Typed Letter Signed on Gone With the Wind.

TLS signed “Margaret Mitchell Marsh,” one page, 7 x 9.5, personal letterhead, April 29, 1937. Letter to Judge McMahan, in part: “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.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, and repaired areas in the left margin and along the top edge. Starting Bid $300

471. Marcel Proust Autograph Letter Signed. French writer (1871–1922) known for the monumental sixteen-volume In Search of Lost Time, regarded as one of the greatest achievements in world literature. ALS in French, one page, 5 x 8, October 2, [no year but circa 1906–1919]. Handwritten letter from his famous address at “102 Bd Haussmann,” where he lived from 1906 to 1919, and where he wrote most of In Search of Lost Time. In full (translated): “You would give me very great pleasure and you can guess a great honor by accepting this small fan. I send it to you to be ‘well regarded’ by you. Please allow a sick man not writing more for much longer and please deign to accept mademoiselle my respectful homage.” In fine condition, with a small stain touching the closing.

An interesting letter by Proust in that he asks for the gift of a fan to be ‘well regarded’ by its recipient, and evoking his sickness as he often did. Proust suffered from asthma and neurological maladies which caused his health to deteriorate over time, and yet these sicknesses served as the basis for his extraordinary literary works. In his magnum opus In Search of Lost Time, Proust demonstrates a great knowledge of medicine—specifically neurology—and adopts the concept of ‘emotional memory’ as a literary tool. A fine letter by the celebrated French novelist. Starting Bid $300

Margaret Mitchell on her classic novel: “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”

Proust writes from his famous Paris address: “Please allow a sick man not writing more for much longer”

Spectacular limited deluxe edition of The Tales of Beedle the Bard signed by J. K. Rowling

472. J. K. Rowling Signed Book. Signed book: The Tales of Beedle the Bard. Deluxe collector’s edition, limited issue, numbered 48/100. London: Children’s High Level Group, 2008. Ornately embellished hardcover, 4.75 x 6.75, 179 pages. Beautifully signed on the half-title page in blue felt tip, “J. K. Rowling.” Complete with its beautiful embroidered velvet bag, illustration prints, and large leatherbound clamshell case with cardstock slipcover. In fine to very fine condition, with some flaking only to the front hinge of the case and a slightly musty odor; the book itself is flawless. Accompanied by the original shipping box. A scarce and luxurious limited edition. Starting Bid $500

474. J. K. Rowling Signed ‘Harry Potter’ Book. Desirable signed book: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. First edition. London: Bloomsbury Publishing, 2000. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8.25, 636 pages. Signed on the title page in blue ballpoint by J. K. Rowling. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

473. J. K. Rowling Autograph Note Signed to Aspiring Writer. ALS signed “J(o) K. Rowling,” one page on the reverse of a 4.25 x 6.25 envelope, no date but circa 1998. Handwritten note to a young reader, in full: “Dear Nicola—I’m giving you this now because otherwise you’ll have a long wait for a reply (I’ve got 200 letters waiting for me at home). This was one of the nicest letters I have received & has really made my day—so good luck with your writing and we might be on the same bookshelves soon!” In fine condition.

The consignor notes that this envelope contained a message from a young reader, Nicola, given to Rowling during a book reading/signing event for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets during the summer of 1998. Rowling was evidently able to read the note during a quiet moment, pen this heartwarming response, and return it during the event. A spectacular, early autograph from the Harry Potter author. Starting Bid $300

“J(o) K. Rowling” encourages an aspiring author: “Good luck with your writing and we might be on the same bookshelves soon!”

476. J. K. Rowling Signed Book.

Signed book: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Second printing. London: Bloomsbury, 1999. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8, 317 pages. Signed on the dedication page in black ballpoint, “J. K. Rowling.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/ VG, with slight sunning to the jacket’s spine. A highly desirable early edition of the third Harry Potter book, nicely signed by its author. Starting Bid $200

477. Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Signed Book. Signed book: Flight to Arras. First edition. NY: Reynal & Hitchcock, 1942. Hardcover with slipcase, 6 x 8.5, 255 pages. Signed on the colophon in fountain pen by the author, Antoine de Saint-Exupery, and illustrator, Bernard Lamotte. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/None in a G slipcase, with light scuffing to spine and sunning, dampstaining, and edge splits to the case. Written in 1942, Flight to Arras recounts Saint-Exupery’s role in the Armée de l’Air (French Air Force) as pilot of a reconnaissance plane during the Battle of France in 1940. Starting Bid $200

478. George Sand Autograph

Letter Signed on Frederic Chopin. ALS in French, seven pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, May 1847. Handwritten letter to Gabriel Falampin, highlighted by a rare reference to her lover, the celebrated composer Frederic Chopin. She apologizes for a delay in sending a requested article, citing the virtuoso’s illness (translated): “It is not an ordinary circumstance, the one that I find myself in, and I do not have my own head in place. Besides, Chopin was dangerously ill while I was stuck here, unable to leave my family for a single moment, and all of this moved and broke me beyond reason. Here he is once again saved.”

Sand further explains in detail her decisions related to properties and legacies, commenting that she donates the hotel at Narbonne to Solange, making inquiries regarding her financial affairs, and referring to the rental of an apartment belonging to M. Larac in Paris: “Warn him immediately, but asking him not to speak of it to Chopin who is ill and the idea of the family moving could cause him consternation at this time.” In fine condition. Falampin was the artistic director of ‘L’Illustration’ and manager of the financial affairs of George Sand. Starting Bid $300

480. Leo Tolstoy Signature

- PSA/DNA Encapsulated. Ink signature, “Leo Tolstoy,” on an off-white 4 x 2.25 sheet. In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. Starting Bid $200

“Chopin was dangerously ill while I was stuck here”—remarkable handwritten letter by George Sand on her virtuoso lover

Incredible unpublished 19-page working manuscript for Jean-Paul Sartre’s Critique of Dialectical Reason

479. Jean-Paul Sartre Handwritten Manuscript for ‘Critique of Dialectical Reason’. Substantial handwritten manuscript fragment in French, unsigned, nineteen gridded pages, 8.25 x 10.5, no date. An untranslated and unpublished portion of Sartre’s working manuscript for the important philosophical book Critique of Dialectical Reason, containing some thoughts on his existentialist understanding of the political dimension of human existence. The manuscript concerns a diverse selection of material from throughout the book, with each page relating to a different passage and often greatly differing from the final version as published in 1960. In fine condition, with light toning, and some small edge tears and losses.

Following his 1943 work Being and Nothingness, Critique of Dialectical Reason was Sartre’s second large-scale philosophical treatise and ranks among the most significant philosophical works in his corpus. His concern in the Critique is with the historical significance of everyday life examined through the lens of Marxism and the work represents his greatest attempt at synthesizing his existentialist philosophy with sociological analysis. Owing to its complexities and nuance the Critique is one of Sartre’s most discussed and relevant works today, with some arguing that it represents a departure from his original existentialism while others read it as a continuation and elaboration upon his earlier work. Sartre himself considered Critique of Dialectical Reason one of his most important pieces and near the end of his life declared it the principal philosophical work for which he wished to be remembered. Penned by Sartre in the course of writing his Critique, this lengthy manuscript represents a remarkable development in the history of 20th-century thought. Starting Bid $500

500. Glenn Gould Signed Album. Canadian pianist, composer, and commentator (1932-1982) revered as one of the foremost classical pianists of the 20th century, and renowned for his interpretations of the keyboard music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Bach: The Goldberg Variations album signed and inscribed on the reverse in red ballpoint, “To Ch. Hutchinson, with all best wishes, Glenn Gould, Oct/61.” In very good to fine condition, with partial edge separations. The record is included. Gould is scarce in any format, with this being just the third signed album we have offered. Starting Bid $200

501. Giacomo Puccini Autograph Letter Signed. ALS in Italian, signed “Giacomo,” one page, 6.25 x 9.75, personal Via Verdi letterhead, no date but postmarked December 29, 1907. Untranslated handwritten letter to his friend and confidante Sybil Seligman in London. Addressed on the reverse in Puccini’s hand. In fine condition, with scattered small stains. Starting Bid $200

Eight bars of music for the “Pianoforte” by Gioachino Rossini

AMQS on an off-white 6.25 x 5 sheet, signed and dated at the conclusion in ink, “G. Rossini, Bologna, 27 Aprile 1843.” Rossini pens eight bars of music for solo piano, marked, “Pianoforte.” In very good to fine condition, with show-through from several mounting traces on the reverse. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

503. Gioachino Rossini Autograph Letter Signed. Important Italian composer (1792-1868) who became one of the seminal figures in the history of opera with such repertoire staples as The Barber of Seville and William Tell. ALS in Italian, signed “G. Rossini,” one page, 7.5 x 9.75, August 9, 1833. Untranslated handwritten letter by Rossini. In fine condition, with some creasing to the bottom, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. Starting Bid $200

502. Gioachino Rossini Autograph Musical Quotation Signed for Pianoforte. Scarce

504. Giuseppi Verdi Autograph Letter Signed. Italian composer (1813-1901) who was one of the most influential figures in the history of opera. ALS in Italian, signed “G. Verdi,” one page, 4.25 x 7, no date. Untranslated handwritten letter to music publisher Giulio Ricordi. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Verdi’s own hand. Starting Bid $300

Vaughan Williams remarks on “refugee musicians” during WWII

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Letter Signed on Refugee Musicians in WWII. ALS signed “R. Vaughan Williams,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 7.5, April 14, 1942. Handwritten letter to “Mr. Emerson,” in part: “I was very glad to see your letter and to know how you still think of EFDS and all your English friends in these times. I was interested to hear of your daughter’s musical career.” He goes on to make a comment on “refugee musicians” amidst World War II. Handsomely double-matted with a portrait to an overall size of 17.5 x 13.5, with a glass backing for viewing the front of the letter. In very good to fine condition, with light overall creasing.

Starting Bid $200

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Boldly signed large format Beatles Parlophone promo card from 1963

506.

Promo Card. Attractive vintage 7.5 x 5 Parlophone Records large format promo card issued in March 1963, boldly signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “John Lennon, xxx,” “Paul McCartney, xxx,” “Love from the ‘Beatles,’ George Harrison, xxx,” and “Ringo Starr, xxx.” In very good to fine condition, with small stains and corner creases, and horizontal fold passing beneath Lennon’s signature; the signature area is incredibly bright and clean. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks.

Early on, Parlophone Records produced a small quantity

of promotional photocards in two formats—horizontal and vertical—both with pictures shot by Dezo Hoffman while The Beatles were in the studio. Examples of these were typically signed on the reverse, because there was very little light area on the front of the cards for the Fab Four to place their signatures. Parlophone’s second and final issue card, featuring a portrait taken by Angus McBean at EMI on January 21, 1963, was introduced in March and came in two sizes: small (5.75 x 3.75) and large (7.5 x 5). This example of the highly sought-after large format version, with ultra-bold signatures of all four Beatles members, is a great piece of pop music history. Starting Bid $1000

Beatles Signed Large-Format Parlophone

507. Beatles: George Harrison Signature. Vintage circa late 1970s ballpoint signature, “George Harrison,” on a beige 5.75 x 5 album page, also signed on the reverse by members of Nottingham Forest F.C. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance from the original recipient, stating that it was signed in the ‘pits’ during a motor racing event at Donington Park in the late 1970s. Starting Bid $200

508. Beatles: George Harrison

Signed Book. Signed book: Songs by George Harrison: Book and Record Set. Originally produced in a limited edition of 2500, with a laid-in note indicating that this is number 213 of 250 extra copies prepared for review. Surrey, England: Genesis Publications Limited, 1987. Leatherbound hardcover with clamshell case, 8 x 11, 175 pages. Signed on the colophon in ink, “George Harrison.” Also signed on a bookplate affixed to the first free end page by illustrator Keith West. Slipcase includes a limited edition four-song CD with the tracks ‘Sat Singing,’ ‘Lay His Head,’ ‘For You Blue,’ and ‘Flying Hour.’ In very fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. A gorgeous example of this deluxe limited edition signed book—an essential volume for any music lover’s library. Starting Bid $200

John Lennon signs the Beatles’ debut EP, Twist and Shout

it was “signed for her in red on the back by John Lennon after a Beatles concert at the ABC Cinema Carlisle England on 21st November 1963. She told me she went to two Beatles concerts in Carlisle that year, in the Spring and then again in the Autumn, and at the second concert she took along a copy of Twist and Shout which had been released in March [sic] and then queued at the stage door until John Lennon came out.” Starting Bid $500

509. Beatles: John Lennon Signed ‘Twist and Shout’ EP. Sought-after Parlophone UK pressing of the band’s debut EP, Twist and Shout, signed on the reverse of the sleeve in red ballpoint, “John Lennon.” In very good to fine condition, with corner creasing and light handling wear. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a provenance statement the step-son of the original recipient, saying that

511. Cream Signatures. Vintage circa late 1960s ballpoint signatures of Cream—”Eric Clapton,” “Jack Bruce,” and “Ginger Baker”—on an off-white 4.5 x 3 lined slip. In very good condition, with creasing and light soiling, old tape stains, and a tear touching Baker’s last name. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

Photograph. Remarkable vintage glossy 5 x 5 Polydor publicity photo of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, nicely signed in red felt tip by Jimi Hendrix, Mitch Mitchell, and Noel Redding. In very good to fine condition, with moderate overall creasing, a trimmed bottom edge, and pin holes to the top corners. Encapsulated by Beckett Authentication Services. An outstanding, fully signed photograph of the iconic rock group. Starting Bid $1000

512. Jimi Hendrix Experience Signed

Fully signed ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ single

515. Queen Signed 45 RPM

Record for ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’. Very desirable EMI Records (Netherlands) 45 RPM record for the Queen single ‘Bohemian Rhapsody / I’m in Love with My Car,’ signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, and Roger Taylor. In very good to fine condition, with light wear, and short tears, to the top edge, and fair contrast to the Deacon and May autographs. The record is included. An ideal Queen collectible, autographed in full by the band on what is arguably their most recognizable and groundbreaking hit song—these do not appear on market very often. Starting Bid $500

513. Buddy Holly Signature. Sought-after vintage ballpoint signature, “Buddy Holly,” on an off-white 2.5 x 3.75 section clipped from a program or magazine advertising a 4th of July show, featuring a portrait of Buddy Holly in his trademark thick-framed glasses. In fine condition, with closely trimmed edges affecting the first letter of the signature. Starting Bid $200

Single

Rare fully signed Led Zeppelin III album

With tracks like ‘Immigrant Song,’ ‘Since I’ve Been Loving You,’ ‘Gallows Pole,’ and ‘Bron-Y-Aur Stomp,’ Led Zeppelin III marked a turning point in the band’s sound that blended electric hard rock with acoustic folk. The album hit number one on the charts in both the US and UK, and remains recognized as a classic today. This is a superb uninscribed example, fully signed with clear, vintage signatures from the early 1970s. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $2500

514. Led Zeppelin Signed Album. Led Zeppelin III album signed on the gatefold in black felt tip, “Best Wishes, Robert Plant,” in black ballpoint, “Jimmy Page” and “John Paul Jones,” and in blue ballpoint, “Best Wishes, John Bonham.” In fine condition, with some minor rippling. The record is included.

classic entertainment

563.

Two vintage circa 1930s hardcover autograph albums, 6 x 4.5, signed inside by a combined total of more than 70 classic actors and actresses. Signers include: Bert Lahr, Basil Rathbone, Leslie Howard, Ray Bolger, George M. Cohan, Harry Blackstone Sr., Howard Thurston, Tallulah Bankhead, Burgess Meredith, Ethel Barrymore, Mary Pickford, Clifton Webb, Leo Carrillo, Joe E. Brown, Paul Muni, Barbara Stanwyck, Frank Fay, Walter Hampden, Sophie Tucker, Helen Hayes, Bert Lytell, Vilma Banky, Rod La Rocque, George K. Arthur, Rudy Vallee, Conrad Nagel, Polly Moran, Judith Anderson, Alice White, Nick Stuart, George Raft, Martin and Osa Johnson, John Boles, George Jessel, Chic Johnson, Helen Morgan, Bernice Claire, Joe Penner, Eleanor Powell, Fanny Brice, Katharine Cornell, Victor Moore, Charley Chase, Fredric March, Ina Claire, Joan Bennett, Alfred Lunt, Lynn Fontanne, Lillian Gish, Raymond Massey, Edward Everett Horton, Constance Bennett, Cornelia Otis Skinner, Ruby Keeler, and more. Inexplicably, the Barrymore, Jolson, and one Bolger in one of the books are secretarial signatures. In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Actors and Actresses (2) Autograph Albums.

562. Abbott and Costello Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.5 Universal Pictures publicity photo of Abbott and Costello, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To—Lt. ‘Ed,’ your pals, Bud Abbott” and “Lou Costello.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed borders, scattered light creasing, and a surface impression from another Costello signature. Starting Bid $200

Remarkable oversized portrait of Charlie Chaplin as The Pilgrim, inscribed to director Raoul Walsh

564. Charlie Chaplin Signed Photograph to Raoul Walsh. Outstanding vintage sepia matte-finish 10 x 13 full-length photo of Charlie Chaplin in the 1923 film The Pilgrim, signed and inscribed in fountain pen to celebrated director Raoul Walsh, “’You know me Raoul,’ Charlie.” Also signed in the lower right in red pencil by photographer James Abbe, “Abbe.” In fine condition. A stunning association piece connecting two Hollywood icons. Starting Bid $200

565. Montgomery Clift Typed Letter Signed. TLS signed “Monty Clift,” one page, 5.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead, November 18, 1961. Quick letter to George, in full: “Your thoughtful birthday card has only now come to my attention. Thank you for thinking of me.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

567. James Dean Original Photograph by Roy Schatt. Original semi-glossy 8 x 10 silver gelatin photo of James Dean posing beneath bull horns and a matador’s cape in 1954, signed on the reverse in ink by photographer Roy Schatt. Reverse also bears several Roy Schatt credit stamps. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

566. James Dean Original Photograph by Roy Schatt. Original glossy 8 x 10 silver gelatin photo of James Dean smoking a cigarette while peering out a window at ABC Studios in New York City in 1954, signed on the reverse in ink by photographer Roy Schatt. Reverse also bears Roy Schatt credit stamps. In fine condition, with scattered small creases. Starting Bid $200

569. James Dean Original Photograph by Roy Schatt. Original glossy 8 x 10 silver gelatin photo of James Dean standing in a full-length pose at ABC Studios in New York in 1954, signed on the reverse in ink by photographer Roy Schatt. Reverse also bears Roy Schatt credit stamps. In very good to fine condition, with light rippling and scattered small creases, and a piece of tape over a portion of Schatt’s signature. Starting Bid $200

568. James Dean Original Photograph by Roy Schatt. Original glossy 8 x 10 silver gelatin photo of James Dean playing a hand drum in Roy Schatt’s studio on New Year’s Eve in 1954, signed on the reverse in ink by photographer Roy Schatt. Reverse also bears Roy Schatt credit stamps. In fine condition, with light rippling and scattered small creases. Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

572.

signature and inscription, “To Johnny—Most sincerely, Jean Harlow,” on a light yellow irregularly trimmed sheet, with a sketch of Harlow done by a collector above her signature. In the black outline of the border, an ink notation reads, “Sept. 27, 35. MGM Riff Raff.” Sheet is affixed to a slightly larger off-white scrapbook page. In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. Starting Bid $200

571. Clark Gable Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy 6.5 x 8.75 photo of Gable as a leading man for MGM Studios, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Darling Leonia, from, Clark Gable.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

570. James Dean Original Contact Sheet Photograph by Roy Schatt. Original glossy 8 x 10 silver gelatin contact sheet featuring three images of James Dean from the ‘Torn Sweater Series’ taken by photographer Roy Schatt for Life Magazine on December 29, 1954. Reverse also bears Roy Schatt credit stamps. In fine condition, with light edge rippling.

Jean Harlow Signed Sketch. Vintage pencil

573. Audrey Hepburn Signed Photograph. Attractive glossy 4 x 5.75 postcard featuring a 1950 Angus McBean photo of a young Audrey Hepburn, signed nicely in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

574. Katharine Hepburn Signed Photograph. Beautiful vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hepburn in profile, draped in flowers, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Helen— Katharine Hepburn.” Stamped “Apr. 1934” in the lower border. In very good to fine condition, with short tears and tack hoes to the borders, all of which could easily be matted out. Starting Bid $200

Exquisite full-length signed portrait of the shackled Houdini

577. Harry Houdini Signed Photograph. Fantastic vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of a shackled Houdini in a full-length pose, signed in fountain pen, “4/18/13, Harry Houdini, Best wishes.” The great, full-length image is captioned with his nickname, “Harry Handcuff Houdini.” In fine condition, with a small stain to the upper left corner tip, and a few letters in the date and salutation very light. Starting Bid $500

Scarce 1913 broadside billing Houdini’s “Water Torture Cell” escape act

575. Harry Houdini ‘Water Torture Cell’ Broadside Poster. Marvelous original 11 x 35 broadside poster for the Bradford Empire Theatre in West Yorkshire, July 20, 1913, featuring Houdini’s act as the top billing: “The World-Famous Self-Liberator! Houdini: Presenting the Greatest Performance of his strenuous career, liberating himself after being Locked in a Water Torture Cell, (Houdini’s own Invention,) whilst standing on his Head, his Ankles Clamped and Locked above in the Centre of the Massive Cover. A Feat which borders on the Supernatural. £200: Houdini offers this sum to anyone proving that it is possible to obtain air in the upside down position in which he releases himself from this Water Filled Torture Cell.” The poster features a vivid color illustration of the escape act, showing Houdini upside down in the tank with a monster securing its lid. Professionally linen-backed and restored to near-fine condition. An absolutely breathtaking magic poster, highlighted by the great illustration of one of Houdini’s famous tricks. Starting Bid $500

576. Harry Houdini Typed Letter Signed on Vanishing

Elephant Trick. Typed letter signed “Houdini,” one page, 5.5 x 6.5, January 6, 1918. Letter to Alfred Becks, in full: “Sorry I have not been able to see you, thought you might have called up and ‘visited’ us. Been working all day and night on my new Vanishing Elephant mystery and think I have a world beater. Open Monday matinee. Call and see me at the Hip. Stage door man will tell you where I am. Generally am in front of Theatre.” In fine condition, with some light edge creasing. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services.

Houdini first performed the “Vanishing Elephant mystery” on the day after he wrote this letter, January 7th, at the New York Hippodrome. Jenny, a 10,000-pound elephant, was paraded around a huge, brightly painted wooden cabinet. Houdini then announced that Jenny would vanish, walked her into the cabinet, and when the curtains opened, the elephant was gone. The trick confounded all onlookers, including other magicians who knew there was no trap door in the floor of the Hippodrome. Houdini’s friend, Charles Morritt, had first conceived of the trick as a less-impressive ‘vanishing donkey’ mystery. When he described it to Houdini, the legendary illusionist immediately bought the rights and used it with an elephant instead. Starting Bid $300

Handcuff Houdini” boldly signs

first authentic history of magic ever published’

578. Harry Houdini

Signed Book.

Signed book: The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin. First edition. NY: The Publishers Printing Co., 1908. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 319 pages. Signed and inscribed in bold fountain pen, “To C. D. Irwin, Best wishes from the author, Harry Handcuff Houdini, September 8—1917.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with light rubbing to boards and a few edge dings; the spine is tight and square. Houdini billed this controversial book as ‘the first authentic history of magic ever published,’ and contained within it an unflattering account of Houdini’s legendary predecessor and namesake Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin, alleging that he had taken undue credit for other magicians’ innovations. Starting Bid $500

“Harry

‘the

“Been working all day and night on my new Vanishing Elephant mystery and think I have a world beater”

“Secure Knots, Secures Not Houdini”

Quotation Signed: “Secure Knots Secures Not”. Interesting and bold AQS on a beige 5 x 4.25 album page, in full: “Jan 28/1925, 3.33 PM, Hippodrome, N.Y., Secure Knots, Secures Not Houdini, The Original.” In fine condition, with light show-through from an unidentified signature on the reverse. Famed for his skill as an escape artist, this is a fantastic example of Houdini’s autograph. That he signed it at the Hippodrome is also significant, as this was the venue where he debuted his ‘vanishing elephant’ trick in 1918. Starting Bid $300

580. Boris Karloff Signed Sketch of Frankenstein. Original sketch of Boris Karloff as Frankenstein by an unknown artist, accomplished in ink and crayon on an off-white 5.25 x 7.25 sheet, signed in the lower border in black ink, “With chills & best wishes, Boris Karloff.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

579. Harry Houdini Autograph

“With chills & best wishes, Boris Karloff”

Scarce signed image of Karloff in his iconic role as Frankenstein’s monster

Dramatic 8 x 9.5 paperstock photo of Karloff in his iconic role as Frankenstein’s monster, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes to Tom Crow, Boris Karloff.” In fine condition, with intersecting mailing folds. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Karloff’s hand. Starting Bid $200

582.

Interesting unsigned handwritten notes by Boris Karloff, responding to three questions posed to him in a letter by George Freidman, one page, 6 x 9, July 25, 1967. Friedman asks, in part: “Will you be making any more pictures? Who devised your screen name, and does it have any special significance? Was Bela Lugosi as menacing off-screen as on?” Karloff responds tersely in the margin in blue ballpoint: “Yes, Family name, No.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

581. Boris Karloff Signed Photograph as Frankstein’s Monster.

Boris Karloff Handwritten Note.

Flamingo Films stock certificate signed by Buster Keaton—a rare document from his failed Florida filmmaking project

583. Buster Keaton Signed Stock Certificate for Flamingo Films. Extremely rare DS, one page, 10.75 x 8.5, June 15, 1933. Stock certificate issued to himself, “Buster Keaton,” for one share of the capital stock of Flamingo Films, Inc., boldly signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Keaton as president of the company, and countersigned by Lew Lipton as secretary. In fine condition.

Keaton discusses the ill-fated Flamingo Films project in his 1960 autobiography My Wonderful World of Slapstick. A group of Coca-Cola distributors and other businessmen hoped to establish Florida as a filmmaking center, and were willing to pay Keaton his MGM salary of $3,000 a week to join their project. He arrived in St. Petersburg in the spring of 1933, just as the hot weather was beginning to drive the tourists home. They soon found that the hot, humid weather made it impossible to shoot—emulsion was melting off the film, makeup was melting off the lead actress’s face, and swarms of insects engulfed the crew. Within a month, the company folded—leaving behind just these rare stock certificates as evidence. Starting Bid $300

584.

Vintage matte-finish 13.25 x 10.25 photo

fancy

boldly signed and inscribed

pen, “Our Best Wishes Always Jack, Stan Laurel, 1931” and “Oliver Hardy.” Reverse bears a Stax credit stamp. In very fine condition, with trimmed edges and some faint edge silvering. A fantastic oversized, signed portrait of Laurel and Hardy by Stax Graves—the noted Hal Roach Studios photograph. Starting Bid $200

585. Laurel and Hardy Signed Photograph. Vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 7.75 photo of Laurel and Hardy side-by-side in their bowler hats, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Lots of good wishes Pat! Stan Laurel, 1936” and “Oliver Hardy.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed borders, creasing to the right edge, and scattered light silvering. Starting Bid $200

Laurel and Hardy Signed Photograph.

of the legendary comedic partners in

attire,

in fountain

586. Harpo Marx Signed Photograph. Humorous vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Harpo Marx playing a huge harp, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Diana and her Ma & Pa, Best Wishes, Harpo, 1950.” In very good condition, with overall creasing and a small tear to the top edge. Starting Bid $200

587. Gone With the Wind: Hattie McDaniel Signed Photograph. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Hattie McDaniel smiling brightly in a lovely up-close pose as Mammy from Gone With the Wind, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes from Hattie McDaniel, ‘45,’ G.W.T.W.” In very fine condition. In winning an Academy Award for her role as Mammy in Gone With the Wind, McDaniel earned a place in Hollywood history as the first African-American performer to win an Oscar. Starting Bid $200

588. Steve McQueen Document Signed. DS, signed “Steven T. McQueen,” three pages, 8.5 x 11, November 14, 1967. Document headed “Minutes of Special Meeting of Board of Directors of Solar Productions, Inc.,” making reference to the production and financing of several films, including “The Crown Caper,” “The Cold War Swap,” and “Suddenly Single.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

589. Steve McQueen Original Contact Sheet Photograph by Roy Schatt. Original glossy 8 x 10 silver gelatin contact sheet featuring twelve images of Steve McQueen taken by photographer Roy Schatt in the mid-to-late 1950s: ten show the shirtless actor in a variety of poses, while two portray him in an attractive knit sweater. Reverse bears Roy Schatt credit stamps. Matted to an overall size of 14 x 14. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Marilyn Monroe’s 1958 State of Connecticut driver’s license, signed with her married name: “Marilyn Monroe Miller”

590. Marilyn Monroe Signed Driver’s License. Remarkable original “State of Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License,” 2.5 x 3.25, July 8, 1958, signed along the bottom in blue ballpoint, “Marilyn Monroe Miller.” The license is filled out in type with her personal info, including name (“M. M. Miller”), address (“Tophet Rd, Roxbury”), height (5´ 5˝), birth date (6-1-26), and operator number (181034533). In fine condition, with wear and creasing to edges. This rare, historic driver’s license was issued while Marilyn Monroe was residing with her husband, playwright Arthur Miller, in a farmhouse on Tophet Road in scenic Roxbury, Connecticut. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. Starting Bid $2500

592. Munsters: Fred Gwynne and Al Lewis Signed Photograph. Color semi-glossy 10 x 8 lightweight publicity photo of Grandpa and Herman Munster from the 1966 comedy Munster, Go Home!, signed in purple felt tip, “Glad you’re dead, you rascal!! Al Lewis,” and in black felt tip, “Ditto!!!! Fred Gwynne.” In fine condition. A very desirable autograph combo from the classic macabre sitcom. Starting Bid $200

591. Marilyn Monroe Signed Photograph. Unusual vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 close-up candid photo of Monroe laughing, signed in blue ballpoint, “Love & Kisses, Marilyn Monroe.” In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder and accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA.. Starting Bid $500

“Love & Kisses, Marilyn Monroe”— a scarce signed candid of the blonde starlet

Whimsical Christmas tree prop used in the production of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas

593. The Nightmare Before Christmas: Production-Used Christmas Tree Prop. (Touchstone Pictures, 1993) Rare original whimsical Christmas tree prop from the set of the town hall interior in Tim Burton’s stop-motion classic The Nightmare Before Christmas, measuring approximately 23.5˝ tall and set upon an 11˝ x 11˝ black wooden base. The sparse tree is decorated with shimmering garland, lights, and ornaments (a Santa Claus, a candy cane, and several traditional balls), and is topped by a yellow star. Includes a custom-made plexiglass display case with mirrored back. In fine condition.

Provenance: Part of Lot 752, “Town Hall Interior with Puppets,” Sotheby’s Animation Art Auction, December 16, 1993. Accompanied by the original Sotheby’s lot tag, catalog, and a certificate of authenticity from The Walt Disney Company. The consignor notes that this was one of three such Christmas trees made for the production of The Nightmare Before Christmas.

In the ‘Town Hall Interior’ scene, Jack Skellington strives to explain the concept of Christmas to his friends and Halloween Town neighbors. A desirable production prop from a popular Tim Burton movie. Starting Bid $200

Rathbone signs a Sherlock Holmes portrait for its artist:

594. Basil Rathbone Signed Sketch of Sherlock Holmes. Original sketch of Rathbone in his enduring role as Sherlock Holmes, accomplished in pencil by M. H. Herrin on an off-white 9.25 x 11.75 cardstock sheet, boldly signed below in fountain pen. “Congratulations on what looks to me like an excellent likeness. Cordially, Basil Rathbone.” Dated in the margin in pencil, “4-26-40.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

“Congratulations on what looks to me like an excellent likeness”

Sturges commends Wilder and Brackett for their work on The Lost Weekend

595. Preston Sturges (2) Typed Letters Signed on The Lost Weekend. Two quick TLSs signed “Preston,” both one page, 5.5 x 8.5 California Pictures Corporation letterhead, both dated to December 7, 1945. The first to director Billy Wilder: “Ten thousand congratulations to you on ‘The Lost Weekend.’ I know how you must feel. Keep up the good work.” The second is to screenwriter and producer Charles Brackett: “My heartfelt congratulations to you for the enormous success of ‘The Lost Weekend.’” In overall very good to fine condition, with paper loss along the top edges. The 1945 film The Lost Weekend was a huge commercial and critical success. Directed by Wilder, who helped adapt the screenplay with Brackett, and starring Ray Milland and Jane Wyman, the film was nominated for seven Academy Awards and won four. Starting Bid $200

596. Elizabeth Taylor Signed Photograph. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the stunning Taylor in a beautiful bust-length pose, neatly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Josh, My very best wishes to you always—and thanks for everything—Love, Elizabeth.” In very good to fine condition, with staining along the left edge, and to the upper right corner. Starting Bid $200

597. Three Stooges Signatures. Highly desirable vintage fountain pen signatures of the Three Stooges on two 6 x 4.5 album pages: “Lots of Luck, Moe (Stooge) Howard, May 21, 1935” and “Best Wishes, Eddie Laughton” on opposite sides of a light green album page; and “Sincerely—Larry (Fuzzy) Fine, ‘3 Stooges’” and “Good Luck, Jerry (Curly) Howard” on opposite sides a beige album page. In fine condition. A superb grouping featuring the Three Stooges and one of their regular utility players. Starting Bid $200

598. Thelma Todd Signed Photograph. American actress (1906–1935) best remembered for her appearances in such comedy classics as Monkey Business, Horse Feathers, and Another Fine Mess, who mysteriously died from carbon monoxide poisoning. Glamorous vintage matte-finish 10.75 x 13.75 close-up portrait of the gorgeous blonde draped in fur, nicely signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Madame & Monsieur Autry—A charming hostess and a great photographer. My best to you both, Always, Thelma Todd.” In fine condition, with two tiny edge chips. Starting Bid $200

Classic cowboy portrait of John Wayne, signed as “Duke”

599. John Wayne Signed Photograph. Outstanding vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of John Wayne in a classic cowboy costume, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Good Luck, Slim, Duke.” Reverse bears a credit stamp: “Photographed for Republic Productions, Inc., by George Hommel.” In fine condition, with a crease to the upper right edge. Starting Bid $200

600. John Wayne Signature. Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Joe, John Wayne,” on a blue 5.25 x 7 album page. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

601. Orson Welles Signed Photograph. Dramatic vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of a seated Welles, his hand resting in the foreground, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Larry Forbes, good wishes, Orson Welles.” In very good to fine condition, with tack holes to the top and bottom borders. Starting Bid $200

602. Wizard of Oz: Charley Grapewin Signed Photograph. Character actor (1869–1956) best known for his role as Uncle Henry in The Wizard of Oz. Great vintage glossy 6.75 x 8.75 photo of the fedora-topped Grapewin chomping on a cigar, signed and inscribed in fountain pen. “Hello Hal, It’s a pleasure, sincerely, Charley Grapewin.” Reverse bears an affixed caption identifying his role as Frank ‘Lucky’ Higgins in the 1939 film Hero for a Day. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges and light surface scuffing. Starting Bid $200

603. Wizard of Oz: Frank Morgan Signed Photograph. Character actor (1890–1949) from the silent era through Hollywood’s ‘Golden Age,’ most celebrated for playing the title role in The Wizard of Oz. Uncommon vintage glossy 8 x 10 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer publicity photo of Morgan in a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Harry Blaine Jr., with kindest personal regards, Frank Morgan.” In very good to fine condition, with surface scratches touching Morgan’s forehead. Starting Bid $200

717. Michael Jordan Signed Basketball

Jersey. Ultra-desirable official Nike replica

1984 Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls basketball jersey, size L, with sewn on letters and numbers, beautifully signed on the number on the back in black felt tip by Michael Jordan. In fine condition, with an affixed Upper Deck hologram below Jordan’s autograph. Starting Bid $200

718. 1958 Alifabolaget #635 Pele Rookie Card - PSA GOOD

2. Graded by PSA GOOD 2. Remarkable rookie card of Pele issued by the Swedish trading card company in 1958, the year that the young phenom led Brazil to the 1958 FIFA World Cup title. The card shows the 17-year old prodigy in his iconic blue Team Brazil kit and features a brief biography in Swedish on the reverse, citing his excellent World Cup play—he scored in all three of Brazil’s knockout games. One of the most sought-after and significant soccer cards ever issued, this example presents much more attractively than its technical grade.

Starting Bid $1000

Rare 1958 Swedish rookie card of Pele, the 17-year-old prodigy who led Brazil to the World Cup championship

Superb rookie replica Chicago Bulls jersey, boldly signed by Michael Jordan on his iconic “23”

Sought-after single-signed Babe Ruth baseball, presented to a close personal friend

Emory

was well known as one of Ruth’s close friends, and can be seen with the ‘Great Bambino’ in a number of photographs from the late 1940s. After Ruth’s death in 1948, Perry led an unsuccessful campaign to have Opening Day in every ballpark be declared ‘Babe Ruth Day’ on an annual basis, with proceeds going to a planned Babe Ruth Foundation. A highly desirable single-signed Babe Ruth baseball, boasting an intimate personal association. Starting Bid $1000

719. Babe Ruth Signed Baseball. Sought-after unbranded baseball signed and inscribed on a side panel in fountain pen, “To My Pal Emory Perry, From Babe Ruth.” In fine condition, with some areas of fading to ink; aside from mild overall toning, the baseball is a clean, single-signed example, uninhibited by lesser signatures, annotations, or spots of soiling.

Perry

Race-used restraint system from Michael Schumacher’s 2010 F1 season

720. Michael Schumacher Signed Race-Used HANS Restraint System. Michael Schumacher’s race-used HANS (head and neck support) device from the 2010 F1 racing season, constructed of carbon fiber with foam padding (with his “MS” logo on the neck pad), signed on the left shoulder support in silver ink by Michael Schumacher. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from his manager, Sabine Kehm, on official “MS Office” letterhead. A great piece of race-used Formula One history from one of motorsport’s most exciting drivers. Starting Bid $200

with Charley Mitchell

721. John L. Sullivan Autograph Letter Signed on Famous Fight. Boxer known as the ‘Boston Strong Boy’ (1858–1918) recognized as the last heavyweight champion of bare-knuckle boxing under the London Prize Ring Rules. ALS signed “John L. Sullivan,” one page, 5.5 x 8.75, Domino Hotel letterhead, January 27, 1901. Letter to a lady, in part: “I had only one engagement while on the other side that was in Chantilly France that was with Mitchell March 8th 1888. This little note will settle all arguments to contrary.” In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Fighting in an illegal bout on the grounds of a chateau in Chantilly, France, Sullivan squared off against English heavyweight Charley Mitchell amidst a torrential rain storm. After three hours and 39 rounds, both men were beaten and bloodied beyond recognition, and they agreed to call it a draw. The local gendarmerie arrested Mitchell for his participation in the bareknuckle match, but Sullivan was secreted away across the English Channel to Liverpool, where he spent several weeks recovering. A fantastic letter referencing this famous boxing match. Starting Bid $200

The ‘Boston Strong Boy’ settles an argument about his famous Chantilly bout

13. John Tyler Free Frank Starting Bid $200

14. James K. Polk Document Signed as Governor Starting Bid $200

53. John Quincy Adams Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200

54. John Quincy Adams Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200

55. Chester A. Arthur Signed White House Card Starting Bid $200

56. Joe Biden Signed Mock Impeachment Article Starting Bid $200

57. Joe and Jill Biden Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

58. George Bush Typed Letter Signed on Terrorism Starting Bid $200

59. George Bush Signed Lithograph Starting Bid $200

60. George Bush Typed Letter Signed on Father Starting Bid $200

61. George Bush Signature Starting Bid $200

62. George Bush Signature Starting Bid $100

63. George W. Bush Signed Book Starting Bid $200

64. George W. Bush Signature Starting Bid $100

65. George Bush and Norman Schwarzkopf Signed Press Release Starting Bid $200

66. Bush, Carter, and Ford Signed Engraving Starting Bid $200

67. Bushes and Fords Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

68. Jimmy Carter Signed Photograph - From the Collection of Dr. Otto ... Starting Bid $200

69. Jimmy Carter (5) Signed Books Starting Bid $200

70. Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford (4) Signed Items Starting Bid $200

71. Grover Cleveland Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

72. Grover Cleveland Signed White House Card Starting Bid $200

73. Grover Cleveland Signature Starting Bid $200

74. Grover Cleveland Signature Starting Bid $100

75. Bill Clinton Signed Book Set Starting Bid $200

76. Bill Clinton Signed Sheet Music Booklet Starting Bid $200

77. Bill Clinton Signed First Day Cover Starting Bid $200

78. Hillary Clinton Signed Book Starting Bid $200

79. Calvin Coolidge Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200

80. Calvin Coolidge Signature Starting Bid $200

81. Calvin Coolidge Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

82. Dwight D. Eisenhower Signed White House Card Starting Bid $200

83. Dwight Eisenhower Typed Letter Signed as President on Stamp Colle... Starting Bid $200

84. Dwight D. Eisenhower (4) Signatures Starting Bid $200

85. Dwight D. Eisenhower Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

86. Dwight D. Eisenhower Typed Letter Signed as President Starting Bid $200

87. Dwight Eisenhower Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

88. Millard Fillmore Signed Book Starting Bid $200

89. Millard Fillmore Signature Starting Bid $200

90. Millard Fillmore Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

91. Gerald Ford Signed Souvenir Typescript Starting Bid $200

92. Gerald Ford Typed Letter Signed on VP Nomination Starting Bid $200

93. Gerald Ford Signed Engraving Starting Bid $200

94. Gerald Ford Signed Warren Commission Deposition Starting Bid $200

95. Gerald Ford and Charles J. Carrico Signed Warren Commission Depos... Starting Bid $200

96. Gerald Ford (2) Signed Typescripts Starting Bid $200

97. Gerald Ford (2) Signed Warren Commission Report Extracts Starting Bid $200

98. Gerald Ford Signed Bookplate Starting Bid $200

99. Gerald Ford Signed Souvenir Typescript Starting Bid $200

100. Gerald Ford Signature Starting Bid $100

101. Gerald and Betty Ford Signed Oversized Christmas Card Starting Bid $200

102. Gerald Ford and Malcolm Perry Signed Warren Commission Deposition Starting Bid $200

103. James and Lucretia Garfield (2) Cartes-de-Visite Starting Bid $100

104. Warren G. Harding Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200

105. Warren G. Harding Typed Letter Signed as President Starting Bid $200

106. Warren G. Harding Document Signed Starting Bid $200

107. Rutherford B. Hayes Autograph Document Signed (1846) Starting Bid $200

108. Herbert Hoover Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

109. Herbert Hoover Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

110. Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson (2) Typed Letters Signed Starting Bid $200

111. Lyndon B. Johnson Bill Signing Pen Starting Bid $200

112. Lyndon B. Johnson Signature Starting Bid $200

113. Lyndon B. Johnson Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

114. Lyndon B. Johnson Signed Book Starting Bid $200

115. Lyndon B. Johnson Signed White House Menu Starting Bid $200

116. Lyndon B. Johnson Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

117. Lyndon B. Johnson Bill Signing Pen Starting Bid $200

118. Abraham Lincoln Engraving: First Reading the Emancipation Proclam... Starting Bid $200

119. Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson (3) Cartesde-Visite Starting Bid $200

120. Richard Nixon Signature Starting Bid $200

121. Richard Nixon Typed Letter Signed on Mark Twain Starting Bid $200

122. Richard Nixon Typed Letter Signed to Bill Lear Starting Bid $200

123. Richard Nixon Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

124. Nixon, Carter, and Ford Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

125. Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Spiro Agnew Signed Press Release Starting Bid $200

127. Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen Starting Bid $200

129. Nancy Reagan (2) Notes to John Lloyd Starting Bid $200

130. Ronald Reagan HandCorrected Typed Letter Signed to Barry Goldwat... Starting Bid $200

131. Eleanor Roosevelt Signature Starting Bid $200

132. Franklin D. Roosevelt Document Signed as Governor (1930) Starting Bid $200

133. Franklin D. Roosevelt Signature Starting Bid $200

134. Franklin D. Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed as President-Elect Starting Bid $200

135. Franklin D. Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed as President-Elect Starting Bid $200

136. Theodore Roosevelt Signature Starting Bid $200

137. Harry S. Truman (2) Signed Books Starting Bid $200

138. Harry S. Truman Typed Letter Signed on Senate Career Starting Bid $200

139. Harry S. Truman Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

140. Harry S. Truman Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

141. Harry S. Truman Signature Starting Bid $200

142. Donald Trump Signed Campaign Sign Starting Bid $200

143. Donald Trump Bill Signing Pen Starting Bid $200

144. John Tyler Autograph Letter Signed as President Starting Bid $200

178. Vannevar Bush Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

206. Apple: Wayne and Wozniak Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

207. Apple: Ronald Wayne Signed Apple-1 Replica Board Starting Bid $200

208. Marcellin Berthelot Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

209. John Watkins Brett Document Signed Starting Bid $200

210. Benjamin Collins Brodie Third-Person Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

211. Vint Cerf (7) Signed Business Cards Starting Bid $200

212. Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

213. Jean-Baptiste Charcot Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

214. Alexis Clairaut Autograph Document Signed Starting Bid $200

215. Leon Cooper Typed Letter Signed on Greatest Scientific Discovery Starting Bid $200

216. Lee de Forest Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

217. Michael DeBakey (3) Signed Items Starting Bid $200

218. DNA: James D. Watson Signed Book Starting Bid $200

219. Jean-Baptiste Dumas Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

220. Karl von Frisch Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

221. Bill Gates Signed Book Starting Bid $200

222. Joseph Henry Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

223. William Jenner Signature Starting Bid $200

224. Siddhartha Mukherjee Signed Book Starting Bid $100

225. John Boyd Orr Autograph Quotation Signed Starting Bid $200

226. Christian Heinrich Friedrich Peters Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

227. Simeon Denis Poisson Signature Starting Bid $200

228. Joseph Louis Proust Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

229. Jean Rostand Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

230. Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin (2) Signed Items Starting Bid $200

231. Adam Sedgwick Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

232. Simtronix Environmental Monitoring System Sensor Starting Bid $100

233. Clyde Tombaugh Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

234. Clyde Tombaugh Autograph Letter Signed on Black Holes Starting Bid $200

235. James Van Allen Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

236. Thomas A. Watson Document Signed Starting Bid $200

237. Yang Chen-Ning Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

238. Yang Chen-Ning Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

239. Konrad Adenauer Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

240. Alexandra of Denmark Signed Photogravure Starting Bid $200

241. Yasser Arafat Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

242. John Armstrong, Jr. and Charles Biddle Document Signed Starting Bid $200

243. Charles August, Crown Prince of Sweden Document Signed Starting Bid $200

244. Johan Jakob Bachofen Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

245. Shapour Bakhtiar Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

246. Menachim Begin Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

247. Richard Branson Signed Sketch Starting Bid $200

248. William Jennings Bryan Signed Postcard Starting Bid $200

249. Ferdinand Buisson Autograph Note Signed Starting Bid $100

250. Richard Byrd Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200

251. Richard E. Byrd Signed Photograph and Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

252. John C. Calhoun Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

253. John C. Calhoun Signed Envelope Panel Starting Bid $200

254. Camilla, Queen Consort Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

255. Chiang Ching-kuo Signature Starting Bid $200

256. Lydia Maria Child Autograph Quotation Signed Starting Bid $200

257. Henry Clay Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

258. Jack Crawford Signed Print Starting Bid $200

259. George Curzon Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

260. Dalai Lama Signed Poster Starting Bid $200

261. Dalai Lama Signature Starting Bid $200

262. Dalai Lama Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

263. Roy Demeo Signed Check Starting Bid $200

264. Kings of Denmark (3) Documents Signed Starting Bid $200

265. Elizabeth, Queen Mother Autograph Note Signed Starting Bid $200

266. Elizabeth, Queen Mother Signed Christmas Card Starting Bid $200

267. Elizabeth, Queen Mother Signed Christmas Card Starting Bid $200

268. Elizabeth, Queen Mother Signed Christmas Card (1963) Starting Bid $200

269. Grand Duke Vladimir Kirillovich of Russia Signed Card Starting Bid $200

270. Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

271. Anderson Hatfield Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

272. Edmund Hillary Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

273. Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Signed Commemorative Cover Starting Bid $200

274. J. Edgar Hoover Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

275. Max Horkheimer Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

276. Kennedy Assassination (5) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200

277. Kennedy Assassination: James Leavelle Typed Letter Signed Starting

278. Kennedy Assassination: McClelland and Perry Signed Warren Commiss... Starting Bid $200

279. King Edward VII Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

280. King Edward VII Document Signed Starting Bid $200

281. King Edward VIII Signed Christmas Card Starting Bid $200

282. King Frederick IX of Denmark Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

283. King George III Document Signed Starting Bid $200

284. King George IV Signature Starting Bid $200

285. King George IV Signature Starting Bid $200

286. King Hussein Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

287. King William IV Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

288. King William IV Document Signed Starting Bid $200

289. King William IV and King George IV (2) Signatures Starting Bid $200

290. Martin Luther King, Jr.: March on Washington Pledge Postcard Starting Bid $200

291. Félicité de La Mennais Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

292. Gordon W. 'Pawnee Bill' Lillie Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

293. Lincoln Assassination Wallpaper Relic Starting Bid $200

294. Lincoln Assassination: Joseph Holt Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

295. Nicholas Longworth Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $100

296. Louisiana Purchase Newspaper Starting Bid $200

297. Winnie Mandela Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

298. Gaston Maspero Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

299. John McCain Signed Book Starting Bid $200

300. Thomas Mifflin Document Signed Starting Bid $200

301. Ransom E. Olds Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

302. Frederic Passy Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

303. J. C. Penney Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

304. Prince Albert Signature Starting Bid $200

305. Prince Philip Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

306. Prince Philipe, Count of Paris Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

307. Princess Grace and Prince Rainier Signed Christmas Card Starting Bid $200

308. Prohibition: Earl Carroll Theatre 1926 Edrington Ticket Starting Bid $200

309. Prohibition: 1930 Liquor Prescription Starting Bid $200

310. Pierre-Joseph Proudhon Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

311. Melvin Purvis Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

312. Queen Mary of Teck Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

313. Queen Victoria Document Signed (1895) Starting Bid $200

314. Ernest Renan Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

315. Revolutionary War: Connecticut (3) Pay Order Documents Starting Bid $200

316. Nathan Mayer Rothschild Signature Starting Bid $200

317. Anwar Sadat Signature Starting Bid $200

318. Colonel Harland Sanders Typed Letter Signed on KFC Starting Bid $200

319. Albert Schweitzer Autograph Note Signed Starting Bid $200

320. Billy Sunday Signed Postcard Starting Bid $200

321. Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand Signature Starting Bid $100

322. Margaret Thatcher Signed Book Starting Bid $200

323. Margaret Thatcher (2) Signed Books Starting Bid $200

324. Margaret Thatcher Signed Book Starting Bid $200

325. Margaret Thatcher Typed Letter Signed to Bishop of London Starting Bid $200

326. Titanic Oak Wheelhouse Door Relic Display Starting Bid $200

327. Titanic: Millvina Dean Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

328. Josip Tito Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

329. Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

336. Edmund Allenby Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

337. Robert Baden-Powell Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

338. P. G. T. Beauregard Signature Starting Bid $200

339. Pappy Boyington Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

340. Mark Clark Signature Starting Bid $100

341. Enola Gay Crew Signed First Day Cover Starting Bid $200

342. Enola Gay Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

343. Enola Gay Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

344. Enola Gay (2) Signed Items Starting Bid $100

345. Enola Gay Signed Print Starting Bid $100

346. Enola Gay: Morris Jeppson Typed Letter Signed on Hiroshima Starting Bid $200

347. Enola Gay: Tibbets and Ferebee Signed Fluorescent Bombing Table Starting Bid $200

348. Iwo Jima: Joe Rosenthal Signed First Day Cover Starting Bid $200

349. Mountbatten of Burma Signed Christmas Card Starting Bid $200

350. Chester Nimitz Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

351. Eddie Rickenbacker Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

352. William Sims Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

353. Ernst Udet Signed Book Starting Bid $200

354. USS Constitution 1927 Restoration Hull Wood Starting Bid $200

. Duke of Wellington Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

356. Duke of Wellington Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

357. World War I Aces: Elliot White Springs and Edwin Parsons Starting Bid $200

363. Clarence Chamberlin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

364. Jacqueline Cochran Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

365. Frank Hawks Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

366. Ruth R. Nichols Signed Photograph to Basil Rathbone Starting Bid $200

367. Igor Sikorksy Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

368. Roscoe Turner Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

369. Chuck Yeager Signed Hand Tracing Starting Bid $200

379. Buzz Aldrin Oversized Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

380. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

381. Buzz Aldrin Signed Book Starting Bid $200

382. Buzz Aldrin Signed First Day Cover Starting Bid $200

383. Apollo 11: IBM Souvenir/Press Kit Starting Bid $200

384. Apollo Astronauts (3) Signed Covers Starting Bid $200

386. Alan Bean Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

387. Otto Berg's Group of Large Lenses and Mirrors (4) Starting Bid $200

388. Otto Berg's Group of Optical Pieces (5) Starting Bid $200

389. Frank Borman Oversized Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

390. Walt Cunningham Oversized Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

391. Charlie Duke Oversized Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

392. Energia Prototype Rocket (11K25) Preflight Tag and Ribbon Starting Bid $200

393. Gemini 7 Signed Recovery Cover Starting Bid $200

394. John Glenn Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

395. Fred Haise Oversized Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

396. Fred Haise Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

397. Jim Irwin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

398. Jim Irwin Signed Philatelic Souvenir Starting Bid $200

399. ISS (20) Spare Astronaut and Cosmonaut Name Tags and Flag Patches Starting Bid $200

400. ISS (20) Spare Astronaut and Cosmonaut Name Tags and Flag Patches Starting Bid $200

401. Mercury Astronauts: Carpenter, Cooper, and Schirra Signed Photogr... Starting Bid $200

402. Edgar Mitchell Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

403. NASA Astronauts (4) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200

404. Aleksey Ovchinin's Spare Soyuz MS-12 (Expedition 59) Ceremonial P... Starting Bid $200

405. RD-0120 Energia Preflight Rocket Tag (Buran) Starting Bid $200

406. Judy Resnick, Steven Hawley, and Mike Mullane Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

407. Roscosmos Soyuz Post-Landing Wool Blanket Starting Bid $200

408. Wally Schirra Document Signed Starting Bid $200

409. Dave Scott Signed Philatelic Souvenir Starting Bid $200

410. Alan Shepard Document Signed Starting Bid $200

411. Alan Shepard and Buzz Aldrin (2) Signed Books Starting Bid $200

412. Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton (2) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200

413. Alan Shepard and John Glenn (2) Signed Typescripts Starting Bid $200

414. Soyuz MS-18 (6) Spare Name Tag and Flag Patches Starting Bid $200

415. Soyuz MS-18 Expedition 64 Lot of (12) Spare Preflight Items Starting Bid $200

416. Soyuz MS-19 Movie Challenge Crew (6) Spare Cosmonaut Name Tags an... Starting Bid $200

417. Soyuz TM-14 Flown Mir Board Post Cover Starting Bid $200

418. Soyuz TM-16 Flown Mir Board Post Cover Starting Bid $200

429. Ansel Adams Typed Letter Signed on Yosemite Workshop Starting Bid $200

430. Ansel Adams Signed Book Starting Bid $200

431. Christo and JeanneClaude (2) Original Nylon Squares from 'The Ga... Starting Bid $200

432. Hubert de Givenchy Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

433. Hand Painted Japanese Vases Starting Bid $200

434. Yousuf Karsh Typed Letter Signed to Boris Karloff's Widow Starting Bid $200

435. Yousuf Karsh Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

436. Raymond Loewy Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

437. LeRoy Neiman Signed Print Starting Bid $200

438. Maxfield Parrish Signed Check Starting Bid $200

439. Norman Rockwell Signed Book Starting Bid $200

440. Norman Rockwell Signed Postcard Starting Bid $200

441. Norman Rockwell Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

442. John Singer Sargent Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

443. Victor Vasarely Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

444. Edward Warburg Document Signed with ANS Starting Bid $200

451. Pete Docter (2) Signed Sketches Starting Bid $200

452. Donald Duck (2) production drawings from Donald's Gold Mine Starting Bid $200

453. Bob Kane Signed Print Starting Bid $200

454. Bob Kane Signed Sketch of Batman and Robin Starting Bid $200

455. Hank Ketcham Original Self Portrait Sketch (with Dennis) Starting Bid $200

456. Walter Lantz Original Sketch Starting Bid $200

457. Walter Lantz Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

458. Stan Lee Signed Comic Book - CGC 8.0 (Off-White to White Pages) Starting Bid $200

459. Jiminy Cricket production cel from Mickey Mouse Club Starting Bid $200

460. Charles Schulz Signed Greeting Card Starting Bid $200

461. Rudolph Wendelin Original Sketch of Smokey the Bear Starting Bid $100

466. French Nobel Prize in Literature Winners (8) Autograph Letters Si... Starting Bid $200

481. Vicki Baum Document Signed Starting Bid $100

482. Heinrich Boll Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

483. William Faulkner Signature Starting Bid $200

484. Allen Ginsberg Autograph Note Signed Starting Bid $200

485. Allen Ginsberg Signed Book Starting Bid $200

486. Alex Haley Signed Souvenir Typescript Starting Bid $200

487. Han Suyin Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

488. Joseph Heller Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

489. Henry James Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

490. Jonathan Lethem Typed Letter Signed to Bernard Wolfe Starting Bid $200

491. Arthur Miller Signed Book Starting Bid $200

492. Eugene O'Neill Signed Book Starting Bid $200

493. Salman Rushdie (2) Signed Books Starting Bid $200

494. George Sand Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

495. Science Fiction: Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke Signatures Starting Bid $200

496. Maurice Sendak Signed Sketch Starting Bid $100

497. Dr. Seuss Signed Book Starting Bid $200

498. Kurt Vonnegut Signed Photograph to Priest Starting Bid $200

499. Emile Zola HandAnnotated Visiting Card Starting Bid $200

516. Madonna Signed Limited Edition Photograph by Rankin Starting Bid $200

517. Leonard Bernstein Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

518. Van Cliburn Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

519. Georges Enesco Signature Starting Bid $200

520. Charles Gounod Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

521. Jascha Heifetz Signed Album Starting Bid $200

522. Jascha Heifetz Signature Starting Bid $100

523. Jules Massenet Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $100

524. Jules Massenet Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $100

525. Maurice Ravel HandAddressed and Signed Envelope Starting Bid $200

526. Antonio Scotti Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

527. Louis Armstrong Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

528. Neal Hefti (2) Signed Items - AMQS and Photograph Starting Bid $100

529. Benny Goodman Orchestra Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

530. Roy Haynes Signed Photograph and Drum Stick Starting Bid $200

532. Andrew Lloyd Webber Signed Program Starting Bid $200

533. Henry Mancini Signed Hand Tracing Starting Bid $200

534. Johnny Marks Autograph Musical Quotation Signed Starting Bid $200

535. Theater Composers and Lyricists (12) Signed Sheet Music Booklets Starting Bid $200

536. John Williams Signed 'Evening at Pops' Table Card Starting Bid $200

537. Cowboy Copas and Pee Wee King (2) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200

538. Beatles: Pete Best Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

539. Beatles: Ringo Starr Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

540. Jeff Beck (11) Original Photographs by Baron Wolman Starting Bid $200

541. Kate Bush Signed Album Starting Bid $200

542. Eric Clapton Signed 45 RPM Single Box Set Starting Bid $200

543. Phil Collins Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

544. Spencer Davis Group Signed Promo Card Starting Bid $200

545. Four Tops Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

546. Gerry and the Pacemakers Signed Promo Card Starting Bid $200

547. Berry Gordy Signature Starting Bid $100

548. Debbie Harry Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

549. PJ Harvey and John Parish Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

550. Elton John Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

551. Elton John Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

552. Harry Nilsson Document Signed for 'Johnny Niles' Starting Bid $200

553. Les Paul Oversized Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

554. Pink Floyd: Nick Mason Signed Drum Head Starting Bid $200

555. Lisa Marie Presley Signed Poster Starting Bid $200

556. The Swinging Blue Jeans Signed 45 RPM Record Sleeve Starting Bid $200

557. Woodstock Three-Day Admission Ticket PSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $200

558. The Zombies Signed Album Starting Bid $200

559. Sex Pistols Signed Drum Head Starting Bid $200

560. ABBA Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

604. Abbott and Costello (2) Signed Items Starting Bid $200

605. Nick Adams Signature Starting Bid $100

606. The Avengers (3) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200

607. Jospehine Baker Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

608. Batman: Adam West and Burt Ward Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

609. Batman: Adam West Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

610. Cecil Beaton Autograph Letter Signed to Clifton Webb Starting Bid $200

611. Warren Beatty Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

612. Robert Blake Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

613. Virginia Brissac Document Signed Starting Bid $200

614. Charles Bronson Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

615. Nigel Bruce Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

616. Carol Burnett Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

617. Tim Burton: Edward Scissorhands and Nightmare Before Christmas Pr... Starting Bid $200

618. Nicolas Cage Document Signed Starting Bid $100

619. Yakima Canutt Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

620. Frank Capra Document Signed Starting Bid $200

621. John Caradine Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

622. John Carradine Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

623. Leo Carrillo Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

624. Montgomery Clift Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

625. Creature from the Black Lagoon: Adams and Chapman Starting Bid $200

626. Creature From the Black Lagoon: Ricou Browning Signed Poster Starting Bid $100

627. Peter Cushing Signature Starting Bid $200

628. Marion Davies Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

629. Doris Day Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

630. The Day The Earth Stood Still Lobby Card Starting Bid $200

631. Easy Rider: Fonda and Hopper Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

632. Peter Falk Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200

633. Family Ties CastSigned Photograph Starting Bid $200

634. Francis Edward Faragoh Document Signed (1938) Starting Bid $200

635. Federico Fellini Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

636. Federico Fellini Signature Starting Bid $100

637. Henry Fonda Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

638. Frankenstein: Frederick Kerr Document Signed Starting Bid $200

639. Frankenstein: Marilyn Harris Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

640. Mary and Margaret Gibb Signatures Starting Bid $100

641. Betty Grable Typed Letter Signed on Swimsuit Photos Starting Bid $200

643. Alan Hale, Jr. Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

644. Juanita Hall Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

645. Oliver Hardy and Hal Roach Signed Document Starting Bid $200

646. William S. Hart Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $100

647. Rita Hayworth Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

648. Jim Henson Signature Starting Bid $200

649. Katharine Hepburn (8) Signed Letters Starting Bid $200

650. Katharine Hepburn Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

651. William Holden Typed Letter Signed to Billy Wilder Starting Bid $200

652. William Holden Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

653. Bob Hope Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

654. Bob Hope and Irene Ryan Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

655. Anthony Hopkins Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

656. Buster Keaton Document Signed Starting Bid $200

657. Stanley Kramer Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

658. Dorothy Lamour Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

659. Fritz Lang Signed Christmas Card Starting Bid $200

660. Christopher Lee Typed Letter Signed to Boris Karloff's Widow Starting Bid $200

661. Christopher Lee Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

662. Lone Ranger: Clayton Moore Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

663. Marian Marsh Collection of (6) Signed Items with (10) Photos Starting Bid $200

664. Dean Martin Document Signed Starting Bid $200

665. Lee Marvin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

666. Walter Matthau Autograph Letter Signed to Billy Wilder Starting Bid $200

667. Louis B. Mayer Signed Contract Sent to Tod Browning Starting Bid $200

668. Roddy McDowall Signature as a 14-year-old Child Actor Starting Bid $100

669. Patrick McGoohan Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

670. Mickey Mouse Club: Jimmie Dodd ALS, 45 RPM Acetate, and Sheet Mus... Starting Bid $100

671. Lewis Milestone Document Signed for The Russian Story Starting Bid $200

672. Marilyn Monroe Group of (25) Photographs Starting Bid $200

673. Marilyn Monroe 'Shampoo Ad' Photograph Starting Bid $200

674. Marilyn Monroe: George Barris Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

675. Marilyn Monroe: George Barris Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

676. Elizabeth Montgomery Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

677. Haing S. Ngor Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

678. Peter O'Toole Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

679. Merle Oberon Document Signed with Birth Name (1939) Starting Bid $200

680. Maria Ouspenskaya Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

681. Vincent Price Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

682. Basil Rathbone Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

683. Christopher Reeve Signature Starting Bid $200

684. Diana Rigg Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

685. Vintage Lot of (4) Zeroid Robots by Ideal from the collection of ... Starting Bid $200

686. Ginger Rogers Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

687. Robert Ryan Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

688. George Sanders Document Signed Starting Bid $200

689. David O. Selznick Typed Letter Signed to Billy Wilder Starting Bid $200

690. Robert Shaw Signature Starting Bid $200

691. Curt Siodmak Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

692. Curd Siodmak Signature Starting Bid $100

693. Star Wars: J. J. Abrams Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

694. Star Wars: Alec Guinness Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

695. Star Wars: James Earl Jones Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

696. James Stewart Document Signed: 1936 MGM Personnel Record Starting Bid $200

697. James Stewart Signed Photograph to Gen. McAuliffe Starting Bid $200

698. James Stewart Signed Magazine Cover Starting Bid $200

699. Gloria Swanson Document Signed Starting Bid $200

700. Shirley Temple Document Signed Starting Bid $200

701. Spencer Tracy Document Signed Starting Bid $200

702. King Vidor Document Signed Starting Bid $200

703. King Vidor Signed Lobby Card for War and Peace Starting Bid $200

704. Jack Webb Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200

705. Wizard of Oz: Bolger and Hamilton Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

706. Wizard of Oz: Ray Bolger Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

707. Wizard of Oz: Billie Burke Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

708. Wizard of Oz: Jack Haley Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

709. Wizard of Oz: Margaret Hamilton Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

710. Wizard of Oz: Jeane La Barbera Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

711. Wizard of Oz: Mervyn LeRoy Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $100

712. Wizard of Oz: Frank Morgan Signature Starting Bid $100

713. Wizard of Oz: Munchkins Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

714. Wizard of Oz: Munchkins (7) Signed Items Starting Bid $200

715. Wizard of Oz: Munchkins (7) Signed Items Starting Bid $200

716. Fay Wray Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

722. 1982 Topps Baseball Wax Box Starting Bid $200

723. 1986 Donruss Baseball Wax Box Starting Bid $200

724. Muhammad Ali Signed Boxing Glove Starting Bid $200

725. Roger Bannister Signed Book Starting Bid $200

726. Tommy Burns Signature Starting Bid $200

727. Ezzard Charles Signature Starting Bid $200

728. Ezzard Charles Signed Magazine Cover Starting Bid $200

729. Jack Dempsey and Nat Fleischer Signed Book Starting Bid $200

730. Joe DiMaggio (2) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200

731. Ken Griffey, Jr. Signed Baseball Starting Bid $200

732. Les Harrison Signed Stock Certificate Starting Bid $200

733. NHL All-Stars: 2002 Signed Jersey Starting Bid $200

734. Allen Iverson Signed Basketball Jersey Starting Bid $200

735. Derek Jeter Signed Baseball Starting Bid $200

736. Garry Kasparov Signed Book Starting Bid $200

737. Mickey Mantle Signed Baseball Starting Bid $200

738. Mickey Mantle Signed Life Magazine Cover Starting Bid $200

739. Mickey Mantle Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

740. Mickey Mantle and Ted Williams (2) Signed Stat Sheets Starting Bid $200

741. Ken Norton Signed Check Starting Bid $200

742. Aaron Rodgers Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

743. Dennis Rodman Signed Basketball Jersey Starting Bid $200

744. Casey Stengel Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

745. Casey Stengel Signature Starting Bid $100

746. Gene Tunney Typed Letter Signed and Personally-Owned Tie Starting Bid $200

747. Mike Tyson Signed Baseball Cap Starting Bid $200

748. Mike Tyson Signed Boxing Shoe Starting Bid $200

749. Mike Tyson Signed Boxing Glove Starting Bid $200

750. Mike Tyson Signed Boxing Trunks Starting Bid $200

751. Harry Wright HandFilled and Initialed Scorecard 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.

Section 2 Bidding Privileges

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 re-offering 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 further 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 Bid-

der’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.

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.

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,

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

Section 7 Sales Tax

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 ”do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available.

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 sub-part (a) are necessary to compensate RR Auction for such damages); (b) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately; (c) charge the Bidder interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half 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.

Section 13

Warranties

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 dam-

age 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.