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presidents and first ladies

Signed. Third-person ALS signed within the text, “J. Madison,” one page, 8 x 9.75, December 17, 1833. Handwritten letter from his Montpelier estate, in full: “J. Madison with his cordial respects to Mr. Everett thanks him for the copy of his excellent & very interesting address to the Phi Beta Kappa Society in Yale College.” In fine condition. A desirable, boldly penned letter by the influential founding father. Starting Bid $200

5. James Monroe Autograph Letter Signed to ConsulGeneral at Paris. ALS signed “Jas. Monroe,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, July 13, 1800. Handwritten letter to American diplomat Fulwar Skipwith, consul-general at Paris, in full: “Being requested by Mr. Dunlop of Port Royal to recommend to him some person qualified to take charge of a claim of his on the French govt., I have taken the liberty to mention you to him. I doubt not you will do justice to the confidence he may repose in you. He will explain the affr. fully for yr. information, to wh. refer you.” In fine condition, with slightly irregular spotting toning. Starting Bid $200

4. James Madison Third-Person Autograph Letter

As governor of Virginia, Monroe writes to the American consul-general at Paris

Madison appreciates an “excellent & very interesting address to the Phi Beta Kappa Society in Yale College”

Gen. Harrison orders “ten rations of Whiskey” during the Northwest Indian War

6. William Henry Harrison Autograph Document

Signed for Whiskey Ration. ADS, signed “Wm. H. Harrison, A.D.C.,” one page, 8 x 3.5, September 24, 1794. Handwritten

“Return for Whiskey” for five men over two days, in part: “The Q. Master will issue ten rations of Whiskey on the above return.” In fine condition, with trimming to the top edge, and paper loss to the bottom edge. Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature. Starting Bid $200

7. President John Tyler Builds Relations with the German State of Wurttemberg. Scarce partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, June 22, 1844. President Tyler directs the Secretary of State to “affix the Seal of the United States to the Ratification of the Convention for the mutual abolition of the droit d’aubaine and taxes on emigration, between the United States and His Majesty the King of Wurttemberg.” Signed boldly at the conclusion by John Tyler. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

President Tyler promotes bilateral relations with the German state of Wurttemberg

8. Zachary Taylor Signature. Ink signature, “Your ob’t serv’t, Z. Taylor, Maj. Gen’l, U.S. Army,” on an off-white 4.5 x 1.75 slip. In very good to fine condition, with irregular light staining and trimming affecting the first line of the closing. Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature. Starting Bid $200

9. James Buchanan Autograph Letter Signed as President on Philadelphia Navy Yard. ALS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, April 30, 1857. Handwritten letter to Hon. Henry M. Phillips, a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. In full: “I have this moment received yours of the 29th Instant. Your Telegraphic Dispatch was the first intimation I received that any change had been made in the Master Laborer of the Navy Yard at Philadelphia. Mr. Jones informs me that the recommendations were of such a character he thought there could be no mistake. The question will be suspended & both parties heard…You had a right to expect from our last conversation that no changes would be made until after the election. As a Pennsylvanian I feel a deep interest in the Philadelphia Navy Yard.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

“As a Pennsylvanian I feel a deep interest in the Philadelphia Navy Yard”

President Johnson proclaims “a Treaty between the United States and the Cherokee Nation of Indians”

11. President Andrew Johnson Approves a Pact that Abolishes Slavery within the Cherokee Nation. Partlyprinted DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, August 11, 1866. President Johnson directs the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to “the Proclamation of a Treaty between the United States and the Cherokee Nation of Indians, concluded on the 19th of July, 1866.” Signed crisply at the conclusion by Andrew Johnson. In fine condition, with toning to the edges and folds. Accompanied by a printed engraving of “A New Map of the Cherokee Nation” and by a printed copy of the ‘Treaty with the Cherokee, 1866.’ Starting Bid $200

12. Andrew Johnson, Rutherford B. Hayes, and Grover Cleveland (3) Documents Signed as President. Three partly printed DSs signed by a 19th-century American president, “Andrew Johnson,” “R. B. Hayes,” and “Grover Cleveland,” each one page, 8 x 10, dated between 1867 and 1886, individually signed at the conclusion by said presidents, directing their respective Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to an envelope regarding international matters. In overall fine condition, with faint toning to the folds of the Johnson document. Starting Bid $200

14. U. S. Grant Autograph Letter Signed to President Andrew Johnson, Recommending a Civil War Post Office Agent. ALS signed “U. S. Grant, General,” two pages, 7.75 x 9.75, Head Quarters Armies of the United States letterhead, August 2, 1866. Handwritten letter to “His Excellency A. Johnson, President of the U. States,” in full: “It gives me pleasure to acknowledge the services of Col. A. H. Markland, as special Agt. of the P. O. Dept. throughout the war, for furnishing mails to the Armies in the field with promptness. He was ever vigilant and efficient in the line of duties he was required by his office to perform. These duties, I should think, formed a good lesson preparatory to the performance of higher duties in the P. O. Dept. and I take pleasure in expressing my conviction of the Colonel’s fitness for any position in that department he may seek.” Handsomely mounted, doublematted, and framed with portraits and engraved plaques to an overall size of 41 x 20.5. In fine condition.

From the Ulysses S. Grant Association’s ‘Dispatches from Grant’ newsletter (April 1973): ‘Fourteen-year-old Ulysses S. Grant first met Absalom H. Markland, three years younger, when both were attending Maysville Seminary in Maysville, Kentucky. Grant was in Maysville for less than a year, and they did not meet again until fall, 1861, when Markland, recently an attorney in Washington, D. C., arrived in Cairo as special agent

of the Post Office Department to weed out disloyal employees. As he left for the Tennessee River expedition in February, 1862, Grant placed Markland in charge of delivering mail to his army. Through the remainder of the Civil War Markland continued as special agent of the Post Office, forwarding mail to armies in the field, earning the honorary title of colonel and the gratitude of many officers, especially Grant and William T. Sherman, who appreciated the effect on soldier morale of prompt mail delivery.’

Thanks to his successes, Markland was commissioned a colonel on the staff of General Grant in November 1863. He resigned from the public service in 1866 and became connected with railroad interests of the South, but before long was called back into duty by his old friend and comrade: on taking office in 1869, President U. S. Grant appointed Markland as Third Assistant Postmaster General. He entered upon the duties of Assistant Superintendent of Railway Mail Service in July 1869 and remained on that duty until his retirement in October 1874.

Markland’s heroic service to the war-torn nation was recently chronicled in a biography by Candice Shy Hooper, entitled Delivered Under Fire: Absalom Markland and Freedom’s Mail. Starting Bid $200

General Grant writes to President Andrew Johnson, recommending a heroic Civil War post office agent known “for furnishing mails to the Armies in the field with promptness”

15. President U. S. Grant Extremely Rare Unissued and Unclipped Ship’s Pass Document. Exceedingly rare DS as president, one page, 9.75 x 16.25, no date [1869–1877]. An unclipped and unissued ship’s pass signed neatly at the conclusion by President U.S. Grant and countersigned by Secretary of State Hamilton Fish. The embossed white seal remains affixed to the lower left corner. In fine condition, with a small chip to the left edge, and an old mounting strip along the back of the upper left edge.

This unusual ship’s pass presents as quite the anomaly. While its unissued nature is not overly uncommon — these documents were often left blank and signed in advance before being sent out to American ports, where they were filled out as needed — the document features a few curious characteristics: the material is paper and not vellum; the upper portion, with a waved ‘trace line’ cutting through the vignette’s sails, is unclipped, and not of the more commonly seen ‘scallop-topped’ variety; and the date of the document, being a post-Civil War example, is very atypical, as no other similar ‘ship’s pass’ in our database dates to later than the early 1850s. A truly unique presidential keepsake. Starting Bid $300

16. U. S. Grant Letter Signed as President, Retaining a New York Tax Collector. LS as president, one page, 8.25 x 13.5, September 25, 1875. Addressed from the Executive Mansion, an official letter to Francis S. Rew, in part: “By virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 3142 Revised Statutes of the United States, approved June 22, 1874, you are hereby retained as Collector of Internal Revenue for the District formed by annexing the Twenty-fifth and Twenty-eighth Collection Districts of the State of New York, to be known as the Twenty-eighth Collection District of the State of New York.” Neatly signed at the conclusion by President Grant, and countersigned by the Acting Secretary of the Treasury. In fine condition, with some light creasing. Starting Bid $200

A unique presidential document — an unissued and unclipped ship’s pass signed by U.S. Grant

President Grant approves the retention of a New York tax collector

17. President U. S. Grant Seeks to Build a Mexican Canal on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, an Atlantic-to-Pacific Transportation Route Predating the Panama Canal. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, October 25, 1870. President Grant directs the Secretary of State to “affix the Seal of the United States to my full power to Thomas H. Nelson, Minister to Mexico, to conclude a Convention for a rail-road and canal across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec.” Signed neatly at the conclusion by U.S. Grant. In fine condition, with faint toning and soiling.

This fascinating document relates to what is now known as the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec (CIIT), a coast-to-coast transportation project that far predates the Panama Canal. The CIIT remains an ongoing Mexican construction project, which seeks to connect the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans through a railway system. As of this writing, the government has declared that the Transisthmic Railway, one of the key elements of the project, will be inaugurated either in August or September 2023 and will begin operating at full capacity in December. Starting Bid $200

18. James and Lucretia Garfield Signatures. Desirable ink signatures, “James A. Garfield” and “Lucretia R. Garfield,” on an off-white 5.5 x 2.5 sheet. Matted and framed with a portrait of Garfield to an overall size of 14.75 x 19; frame backing bears a label from noted historical manuscript dealer Joseph Rubinfine, which states: “He has signed ‘James A. Garfield,’ the form of signature he used as President, rather than the customary ‘J. A.’ This, coupled with the fact that Mrs. Garfield has also signed, indicates strongly that this item might be of rare Presidential date.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

Choice signatures of James and Lucretia Garfield

Decades before construction of the Panama Canal, President Grant looks to Mexico to build “a rail-road and canal across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec”

Scarce Chester A. Arthur autograph letter signed as president to Judge Edwards Pierrepont

19. Chester A. Arthur Autograph Letter Signed as President. Scarce ALS as president, two pages, 5 x 8, Executive Mansion letterhead, December 19, 1883. Handwritten letter to Judge Edwards Pierrepont, in full: “My time has been so occupied since the opening of the session that my private letters have received no attention. I thank you cordially for your kind note of the 6th inst. I expect to go to New York tonight or tomorrow & hope to have have [sic] the pleasure of seeing you while I am there.” Removably encapsulated in a mylar sleeve. In fine condition, with a complete separation to hinge. Accompanied by the original Executive Mansion mailing envelope, addressed in Arthur’s hand. Pierrepont had briefly served as a reform-minded attorney general in the Grant administration, before being removed and appointed as minister to Great Britain. Starting Bid $200

20. President Chester A. Arthur Congratulates Russian Emperor Alexander II on the Marriage of His Son, Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, October 1, 1884. President Arthur directs the Secretary of State to “cause the Seal of the United States to be affixed to the Envelope of my letter of congratulations sent to the Czar of Russia, in reply to his announcement of the marriage of His Imperial Highness, the Grand Duke Sergius Alexandrovitch, with the Princess Elisabeth Alexandra Louise Alice of Hesse.” Signed prominently at the conclusion by Chester A. Arthur. In fine condition, with a light diagonal crease passing through the signature. Starting Bid $200

President Arthur sends his felicitations “to the Czar of Russia” on the news of his son’s marriage

21. Benjamin Harrison Document Signed as President on the Centennial of George Washington’s Inauguration. Partly-printed DS as president, signed “Benj. Harrison,” one page, 8 x 10, April 4, 1889. President Harrison authorizes and directs “the Secretary of State to cause the Seal of the United States to be affixed to my Proclamation of the centennial of Washington’s inauguration.” Signed boldly at the conclusion by Benjamin Harrison.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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signed on the

as president, “with the regards of Theodore Roosevelt, Feb. 11th 1908.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 12.75 x 14.75. In very good to fine condition, with dampstaining to the mat and mount, and silvering to the perimeter of the photo. The consignor notes that this portrait originates from the collection of Roger A. Selby, the son of shoe tycoon George D. Selby, who obtained the signature at the Dewey Hotel in Washington, D.C. Accompanied by Roger A. Selby’s personal business card. Starting Bid $300

black

Theodore Roosevelt Signed Photograph as President. Exquisite vintage mattefinish

x 6.75 Harris & Ewing portrait of Roosevelt during

White House years,

original studio mount in

ink

Distinguished Harris & Ewing presidential portrait —

“with the regards of Theodore Roosevelt”

President Harrison prepares for “the centennial of Washington’s inauguration”

23. Theodore Roosevelt Document Signed as President, Appropriating Funds for Representatives of the Cherokee Nation . DS as president, signed “T. Roosevelt,” three pages, 8.5 x 13.75, January 23, 1903. Official document issued by the Executive Office of the Cherokee Nation, which finds T. M. Buffington, as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, certifying and submitting for the approval of President Roosevelt the Act of Congress (31 Stat. 1058) entitled, ‘An Act Making Appropriations for the Current and Contingent Expenses of the Indian Department and for Fulfilling Treaty Stipulations with Various Indian Tribes for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1902, and for Other Purposes.’ Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Theodore Roosevelt and countersigned by Buffington. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

President Roosevelt approves appropriations for “Representatives of the Cherokee Nation at the Conference of the Five Civilized Tribes”

the Death of

McKinley . Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, Executive Mansion letterhead, September 14, 1901. President Roosevelt directs the Secretary of State to cause the Seal of the United States to be affixed to “my Proclamation announcing the death of President McKinley.” Signed boldly at the conclusion by Theodore Roosevelt. Includes an original black-bordered 8.25 x 13.25 print of Roosevelt’s presidential proclamation, which bears an affixed signature of the Secretary of State, John M. Hay. In fine condition.

Presidentially signed documents pertaining to the death of a past American president are appreciably rare and are seldom offered at auction. What makes this particular example of even greater scarcity is the unusual nature of McKinley’s death: on September 6, 1901, during the president’s planned visit to the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, McKinley was shot twice in the abdomen at close range by anarchist Leon Czolgosz, succumbing to his wounds eight days later on September 14, 1901, the very day that Roosevelt signed this document. McKinley is one of four presidents to bear this uniquely tragic American hallmark, a distinction made all the more profound given that McKinley himself signed a death proclamation for 23rd President Benjamin Harrison only six months prior. Starting Bid $300

24. President Theodore Roosevelt Delivers His First Proclamation, Announcing

William

Theodore Roosevelt delivers his first proclamation as president, “announcing the death of President McKinley”

26. Calvin Coolidge Signed Broadside as President on Death of Warren G. Harding:

“The nation has lost a wise and enlightened statesman”. Rare presidential mourning proclamation, signed “Calvin Coolidge” as president and “Charles E. Hughes” as secretary of state, one black-bordered page, 10.25 x 13.5, August 4, 1923. In his first presidential proclamation, Coolidge announces the death of Warren G. Harding and proclaims a national day of mourning. In part: “In the inscrutable wisdom of Divine Providence, Warren Gamaliel Harding, twenty-ninth President of the United States, has been taken from us. The nation has lost a wise and enlightened statesman and the American people a true friend and counselor whose whole public life was inspired with the desire to promote the best interests of the United States and the welfare of all its citizens. His private life was marked by gentleness and brotherly sympathy, and by the charm of his personality he made friends of all who came in contact with him. It is meet that the deep grief which fills the hearts of the American people should find fitting expression. Now, therefore, I, Calvin Coolidge, President of the United States of America, do appoint Friday next, August tenth, the day on which the body of the dead President will be laid in its last earthly resting place, as a day of mourning and prayer throughout the United States.” In fine condition, with a light central horizontal fold.

An accompanying catalog description from the 1980s notes: “It is our understanding that only about ten of these presidential proclamations were printed without the printed names of the President and Secretary of State. These were personally signed, and were intended for presentation to members of the Cabinet. It is doubtful if they were so presented, as five of these documents surfaced in the Washington, D.C. area in the mid 1960s, and this is one of the five.”. Starting Bid $500

In his first act as president, Coolidge announces the death of Warren G. Harding: “The nation has lost a wise and enlightened statesman”

Desirable pair of White House letters from the Roosevelts

25. Theodore and Edith Roosevelt (2) Autograph Letters Signed on White House Letterhead. Two ALSs, individually signed “Theodore Roosevelt” as president and “Edith Kermit Roosevelt” as first lady, both two pages on two adjoining sheets, White House letterhead, 4 x 5.25 and 5.25 x 6.75, dated November 10, 1902, and December 29, [1902]. Both handwritten letters are addressed to George von Lengerke Meyer, the ambassador to Italy. Theodore’s letter, in full: “This is to introduce my sister in law Miss Emily Caron—of whom I am very fond! She is to be in Rome this winter and I venture to commend her to your courtesy. With warm regards to Mrs. Meyer, believe me.” The Edith letter, in full: “It was most kind of you to allow my parcel a corner in the bag, particularly since it was rather a large one—Later in the winter I shall tuck a smaller package with the bag on my own account & ask you to see that my sister gets it. I wish I could visit her with it, for I miss her sadly this winter. With thanks and the President’s regards.” In overall fine condition, with an area of thinning paper to the second page of the Theodore letter. Starting Bid $200

TLS as president, two pages, 8 x 10.5, White House letterhead, August 2, 1946. Letter to Dr. John Roy Steelman, his White House Chief of Staff, in part: “I agree with your recommendation that a mission should proceed immediately to China to conduct on the spot negotiations for a sale of our uncommitted Pacific surpluses to the Chinese Government...I think it well to reiterate my conviction that General Marshall’s mission in China is of tremendous importance to our national welfare. Considerations affecting the success of this mission should be paramount in any decision whether and how to sell our Pacific surpluses. Second only to the considerations affecting the Marshall mission, weight should be given to effecting a speedy roll-up of our military and naval operations in the Pacific, and to bringing home promptly the largest possible number of our soldiers, sailors and marines and reducing the number of civilian employees of our armed services overseas.” In very good to fine condition, with light staining and rusty staple holes. Starting Bid $200

27. Harry S. Truman Typed Letter Signed as President to Chief of Staff on China Negotiations.

“General Marshall’s mission in China is of tremendous importance to our national welfare”

eradicated”.

“There is no thought of

Department, Office

“I appreciate your interest in the problem of re-educating the German nation toward a more democratic way of life. In general, our policy on German reeducation is founded on the concept that re-education must ultimately come from the Germans themselves. The contribution which the Allied occupation authorities can make toward German re-education is of necessity a limited one. We can point the way, provide initial guidance and control, and maintain this control as long as there is a Military Government in Germany, but we cannot forcibly re-indoctrinate the Germans if we are to obtain the desired results. Up until now, our accomplishments in German re-education have been largely on the negative side, limited principally to purging the German educational system of Nazi influences. This phase of our work was a necessary and continuing one and there is no thought of relinquishing our control until Nazi ideology has been eradicated.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and light staining. Starting Bid $500

28. Dwight D. Eisenhower Typed Letter Signed on Re-Educating Postwar Germany:

relinquishing our control until Nazi ideology has been

TLS, two pages, 7 x 9, War

of the Chief of Staff letterhead, March 9, 1946. Letter to Master Sergeant Arnold Meccner, in part:

Ike on the reeducation of postwar Germany—

“There is no thought of relinquishing our control until Nazi ideology has been eradicated”

President

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Eisenhower Handwritten Manuscript as President on Failed Confirmation of Sec. of Commerce Lewis Strauss, Who Prosecuted Oppenheimer. Unsigned handwritten manuscript by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, three pages, 8.25 x 13.25, [June 19, 1959]. Eisenhower’s statement following the Senate’s rejection of Lewis Strauss, his appointee to serve as Secretary of Commerce, undoubtedly read before the media: it was published in newspapers and appears in the Public Papers of Dwight D. Eisenhower. In full: “Last night the Senate refused to confirm the nomination as Secretary of Commerce of Lewis Strauss—a man who in war and in peace has served his nation loyally, honorably and effectively, under four different Presidents. I am losing a truly valuable associate in the business of government. More than this—if the nation is to be denied the right to have as public servants in responsible positions men of his proven character, ability and integrity, then indeed it is the American people who are the losers through this sad episode.” Eisenhower makes one correction at the

head of the second page, revising “have lost” to “am losing.” In fine condition.

Banker, philanthropist, and naval officer Lewis Strauss (1896–1974) played a pivotal role in shaping the nuclear policy of the United States as the nation entered the atomic age. As one of the original members of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, he was a major figure in the development of nuclear weapons after World War II, nuclear energy policy, and nuclear power in the United States. Strauss was the driving force in the controversial 1954 hearings that saw J. Robert Oppenheimer’s security clearance revoked. Known as an arrogant and temperamental person, Strauss made many enemies on Capitol Hill who turned his Senate confirmation hearings into a prolonged political battle, punctuated by the revelation of Strauss’s falsehoods under oath. On June 19, 1959, just after midnight, the Strauss nomination failed by a vote of 46–49. The ordeal was publicly humiliating for Strauss, and effectively ended his career in government. Starting Bid $200

Dwight D.

Eisenhower’s handwritten statement on the failed confirmation of Lewis Strauss, who prosecuted Oppenheimer

“Last night the Senate refused to confirm the nomination as Secretary of Commerce of Lewis Strauss— a man who in war and in peace has served his nation loyally, honorably and effectively, under four different Presidents”

President Eisenhower supports the Nixon campaign in 1960

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as President for Nixon’s Candidacy. Hand-corrected typed draft of a campaign speech prepared by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in support of the Nixon-Lodge ticket in the 1960 presidential race, four pages, 8.5 x 14, no date but circa October 1960. Eisenhower’s hand-corrected draft of a speech in favor of Richard Nixon and Henry Cabot Lodge, in part (with Eisenhower’s corrections in brackets): “On November 8th the voters of America will choose the next President of the United States. [For] the years ahead, your President—and my President, too—must be a man capable of calm decision in the midst of [perplexity]. A man neither intimidated by selfish pressure groups at home nor tyrants abroad. Richard Nixon is such a man. For eight years I have worked closely with him. During these years, [he] has participated with me and [the] high officials in hundreds of important proceedings in the Cabinet, the National Security Council, and [Cabinet Committees]. He has proved himself to be a man with a comprehensive understanding of the problems of our age, and the demands upon the government. He [is highly experienced] in domestic affairs, foreign relations, person-to-person diplomacy, [and Executive functions]…Vice President Nixon’s counsel has been [most] invaluable to me. He is dedicated, decisive, [and progressive]. He is a man with character, patience and sound

judgment so essential for effective Presidential leadership in the troubled world of tomorrow.”

Ike goes on to praise Lodge’s service in World War II and as ambassador to the United Nations, before outlining the stakes of the election: “[For these coming years] we need leadership that [has been] forged by experience out of the sterling qualities of character, knowledge, understanding and dedication. We need men who have fought it out with [Communism] in the tough give and take of the forum and the conference room—men who from long experience have learned to recognize and [defeat] each threat, bluff, and blandishment. [In this election] there is far too much at stake to turn to any but the best we can find. I believe that Richard Nixon and Cabot Lodge—and this belief is based on years of close association and cooperation [with them]—have the broadest and deepest preparation for high Executive responsibility of any men I know. I’m going to vote for them on November 8th because I believe that they represent, [best], the kind of leadership we need and want.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a carbon copy typescript of the completed speech, incorporating Eisenhower’s revisions. Starting Bid $200

Dwight D. Eisenhower Hand-Corrected Speech

“For the years ahead, your President—and my President, too—must be a man capable of calm decision in the midst of perplexity. A man neither intimidated by selfish pressure groups at home nor tyrants abroad.

Richard Nixon is such a man”

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Dwight

D. Eisenhower Signed Books

(From Herbert Hoover’s Collection). Desirable matching number two-volume set of Ike’s post-presidency autobiography:

Mandate for Change: 1953-1956. First edition, limited issue, numbered 964/1500. NY: Doubleday, 1963. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.75, 650 pages. Boldly signed opposite the colophon in fountain pen, “Dwight D. Eisenhower.”

Waging Peace: 1956-1961. First edition, limited issue, numbered 964/1500. NY: Doubleday, 1965. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.75, 741 pages. Boldly signed opposite the colophon in fountain pen, “Dwight D. Eisenhower.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/None in VG slipcases, with light rubbing and staining to cases. From the personal collection of President Herbert Hoover and Lou Henry Hoover, consigned by Hoover’s great granddaughter. Notably, Hoover is mentioned several times in both volumes. A desirable pairing, connecting one Republican president to another. Starting Bid $200

31. Dwight D. Eisenhower Signed Certificate of Merit for a Canadian Army Captain. World War II-era DS, one page, 7.5 x 10.5, no date. An impressive “Certificate of Merit” issued by The Supreme Commander Allied Expeditionary Force to “Alexander R. Thom, Captain Canadian Army, Public Relations Division, In Recognition of Conspicuously Meritorious and Outstanding Performance of Duty.” A typed caption below reads: “Captain Thom, while serving as Film Analyst, Film Analysis Subsection from May 1944 to May 1945, assisted in establishing this operation and published catalogues and film analysis reports which received the highest praise from all concerned with their use.” Signed nicely at the conclusion in fountain pen by Dwight S. Eisenhower. Archivally double-matted and framed to an overall size of 23.5 x 17.5. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Sought-after limited edition two-volume Eisenhower autobiography, from the bookshelves of a fellow American president

The young Jack Kennedy honors a fallen airman in 1939, two weeks after Hitler invades Poland

33. John F. Kennedy Typed Letter Signed on Memorial for a WWII Airman Killed While in Active Service with

the Royal Air Force on September 8, 1939. TLS signed “Jack Kennedy,” one page, 8 x 10.5, blindstamped American Embassy letterhead, September 19, 1939. Letter to Charles R. Nasmith, American Consul at Edinburgh, pertaining to a wreath sent for the memorial of Peter George Alexander St. Clair-Erskine, who had been killed while in active service with the Royal Air Force on September 8, 1939, one week after German forces invaded Poland, an event that triggered the start of World War II. In full: “I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of September 18. I am enclosing a check for 25/- in payment for the flowers sent to Rosslyn Chapel. Again I wish to thank you for your kind co-operation in this matter.” The deceased airman was the brother of John F. Kennedy’s friend Anthony St Clair-Erskine, 6th Earl of Rosslyn. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, and staple holes and a small stain to the upper left corner.

Accompanied by a TLS by Edward E. Moore, private secretary to JFK’s father, enclosing a check from the ambassador as a reimbursement for the flowers; a carbon copy of a letter from Nasmith to Moore, returning the check as JFK had already paid for them; and a carbon copy of a letter from Nasmith to Margaret Whyte, thanking her for delivering the flowers. Starting Bid $300

34.

Vietnam.

ANS as president signed “L.,” one page, 8 x 10.5, White House letterhead, April 26, 1965. Handwritten note in pencil to his White House aide Dick Goodwin, responding to letter sent to him by Kenneth T. Young, Jr. of The Asia Society. In full: “Dick—Show this to some of your columnist friends interested in Asia. Perhaps Max Friedman.” In fine condition, with staple holes to the upper left corner. Accompanied by Todd’s letter to Johnson.

Kenneth Todd Young has served as United States Ambassador to Thailand under President Kennedy from 1961–63, and here praises Johnson’s recent ‘Peace Without Conquest’ address at Johns Hopkins University. Young writes, in small part: “Now, for the first time, we have a full Presidential pronouncement on Southeast Asia with a breadth of vision and depth of focus. For this Easter you have resurrected a new and better way beyond the bomb line towards peace and justice…Your speech now provides us with a splendid platform to further your ideas and policies to solidify public opinion in order to reinforce your hand and optimize your options.” Young encloses a four-page memorandum summarizing Vice President Johnson’s 1961 visit to Southeast Asia, which Young recognizes as having planted the seeds of Johnson’s later policies. A significant Vietnam War piece, highlighted by Johnson’s scarce autograph as president. Starting Bid $200

Lyndon B. Johnson Autograph Note Signed as President on

Vietnam War–dated

LBJ forwards a complimentary letter on his Vietnam policies to the press: “Show this to some of your columnist friends interested in Asia”

A defining moment for Peace in the Middle East — exceedingly rare photograph signed by the champions of the Camp David Accords

Photograph from the

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Menachem Begin meeting with Jimmy Carter and Anwar Sadat at Camp David in 1978, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Jimmy Carter” and “Mr. Lowenherz, let peace and love prevail, A. Sadat, 20. 12. 980,” who also signs in Arabic, and in blue felt tip, “M. Begin,” who also signs in Hebrew. Reverse bears an affixed picture caption and a Three Lions, Inc. label. In fine condition, with a small crease, and associated short tear, in the top border. The first fully signed example of this iconic photo that we have ever offered. In 1978, President Carter hosted Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at Camp David for clandestine peace talks. Six months later, on March 26, 1979, Begin and Sadat met in Washington, DC, to sign the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty, for which the two won the Nobel Peace Prize. Starting Bid $300

122. Jimmy Carter, Menachem Begin, and Anwar Sadat Signed

1978 Camp David Accords.

35. Barack Obama Autograph Letter Signed as President. ALS as president, one page, 6.5 x 4, embossed White House stationery card, no date. Handwritten letter to Sean, in full: “Congratulations to you and Rachel on the birth of Patrick. I’m sure the newest addition to your family will bring great joy!” In very fine condition. Accompanied by the original White House envelope. Although unconfirmed, the “Sean” and “Rachel” mentioned in the letter are ostensibly Republican celebrity couple Sean and Rachel Duffy. The couple’s eighth child, Patrick, was born on May 29, 2016, a date that coincides both with Obama’s presidency and Sean’s tenure as a Wisconsin congressman. Starting Bid $500

A handwritten congratulations from President Obama: “I’m sure the newest addition to your family will bring great joy!”

36. Four Presidents Signed Photograph – George Bush, Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford, and Richard Nixon. Color satin-finish 9 x 6.5 photo of American Presidents George Bush, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford, and Richard Nixon posing together prior to the dedication of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, double-matted to an overall size of 14 x 11, signed on the mat in black ballpoint, “George Bush, 10-2-92,” in black ink, “J. Carter, 11/4/92,” and in blue ink, “G. Ford, 10/14/94” and “Richard Nixon, 8-25-93.” The reverse of the photo bears a David Valdez White House credit stamp. In fine condition, with slight haloing to the Ford and Nixon signatures. Starting Bid $200

Polk and Pierce and over 120 signatures of important American political figures

37. 19th Century American Politicians Autograph Album (120+) Signatures with James K. Polk, Franklin Pierce, Sam Houston, and Jefferson Davis. Early leather-bound autograph album, 6 x 9, containing over 120 ink signatures of notable American politicians from the mid-to-late 19th century, which is highlighted bold signatures of future American presidents James K. Polk and Franklin Pierce, famed Texas Governor Sam Houston, and Confederate President Jefferson Davis. The album also contains numerous signatures of members of the United States Senate and House of Representatives, as well as a variety of figures from the Civil War. Other names include: George M. Dallas, William L. Marcy, Charles Sumner, Hamilton Fish, Edward Everett, William H. Seward, Salmon P. Chase, Henry Dodge, and many more. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light soiling and toning, and several pages with excised portions. Starting Bid $200

Six American presidents — Coolidge, Truman, Eisenhower, Nixon, Carter, and Bush — with over 300 signatures from the 47th United States Congress

38. Six Presidential Signatures of Coolidge, Truman, Eisenhower, Nixon, Carter, and Bush, Collected as Part of a 47th United States Congress Autograph Album with (300+) Signatures. Impressive early leatherbound autograph album, 7 x 8.25, containing approximately 300 ink signatures of notable late 19th-century American politicians, many of which stem from the 47th United States Congress, and a total of six presidential autographs that were added to the album at a later date. The presidents, in chronological order, include: Calvin Coolidge (loose TLS as president, White House letterhead, November 17, 1924), Harry S. Truman, who adds “This is a great book. Information on all these signatures should be obtained…Louisville, Ky., March 19, 1960,” Dwight D. Eisenhower (dated May 1960), Richard Nixon, who adds “With every good wish…Washington, D.C., May 11, 1960,” Jimmy Carter, and George Bush as president (dated January 15, 1993). Other signatures include: William Rosecrans, Robert B. Vance, Alexander H. Stephens, Thomas Cornell, Stephen D. Lindsey, Robert M. A. Hawk, Joshua G. Hall, Henry L. Morey, William W. Rice, Frederick Miles, Robert B. F. Peirce, Jonathan Chace, Samuel H. Miller, Sewall S. Farwell, Rufus R. Dawes, Ira Hazeltine, Jeremiah W. Dwight, and many more. The album contains a tipped-in secretarially signed letter from Warren G. Harding. In very good to fine condition, with many pages loose and/or taped in. Starting Bid $200

notables Declaration of Independence

Revolutionary War-dated document from Governor Hancock, appointing a friend and fellow Massachusetts Major General to a significant judicial office

112.John Hancock Document Signed as Governor of Massachusetts During the Revolutionary War, Appointing a Commonwealth Militia Major General as a Justice of the Peace (1780). Revolutionary War-dated manuscript DS, one page, 16.5 x 13.25, December 30, 1780. As the Governor of Massachusetts, Hancock appoints Azor Orne “to be one of the Justices to keep the Peace in the General Counties of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts viz Suffolk, Essex, Middlesex, Hampshire, Plymouth, Barnstable, Bristol, York, Dukes County, Nantucket, Worcester, Cumberland, Lincoln, & Berkshire.” This was a suitable position of responsibility for Azor Orne, who had been with Hancock from the start and remained loyal and trustworthy. Signed prominently at the conclusion by John Hancock, and countersigned by John Avery as secretary. The upper left corner retains the original embossed paper seal. Impressively double-matted and framed with an engraved plate to an overall size of 26 x 23.25. In very good to fine condition, with scattered soiling and slight fading to the text. The format of this appointment is unlike any we have seen previously (with ruffles and flourishes and the recipient’s name in red ink), and a different format was soon selected for future appointments; the latter is the one commonly seen. This also represents only the second 1780 document signed by Governor Hancock that we have offered. Starting Bid $1000

Boldly signed partial Massachusetts military document from Governor John Hancock

113. John Hancock Document Signed as Governor of Massachusetts (1784), Appointing a First Lieutenant. Partial partly-printed DS as governor of Massachusetts, one page, 7.75 x 11, 1784. The right side of a Commonwealth of Massachusetts military document, appointing an unknown soldier as a “First Lieutenant of the Sixth Company…in the third Regiment of Militia in the County of Lincoln.” Signed prominently at the conclusion in bold ink by John Hancock. Impressively custom-matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 17.25 x 20.75. In very good condition, with edge tears, light staining, scattered light foxing, and small areas of paper loss; Hancock’s signature remains virtually unaffected by any flaws. Starting Bid $500

114. Robert Morris Document Signed as President of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Company. Manuscript DS, signed “Rob’t Morris, Presid’t,” one page, 6.5 x 8, June 13, 1796. An official letter from Morris as head of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Company, in part: “The Managers of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal and Mr. John Mifflin have mutually agreed that you…shall view Mr. Mifflin’s Lands as Fountain Green, in their present State, and after the Canal is finished this then that you estimate his Damage according to the meaning and Intent of an agreement signed by the Parties.” Signed boldly at the conclusion by Robert Morris as company president and countersigned by Jonathan Mifflin. In fine condition, with some light irregular toning. Accompanied by an engraved portrait with a facsimile signature. Starting Bid $200

Elusive 1774 autograph

by Pennsylvania signer George Taylor

Document Signed – Extremely Rare. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1716–1781). Partial ADS, signed “Geo. Taylor,” one page, 4.5 x 2.75, December 6, 1774. Taylor pens a receipt, in full: “Receiv’d 6th December 1774 from Thomas Adamson One Hundred Pounds being the first payment for the Land sold him as of the above agreement.” A fragment of what appears to be the aforementioned ‘above agreement’ of the land deal appears on the reverse, signed by William Armstrong and Charles Craig, reading, “And Signed Sealed and Delivered by the said Lewis Gordon the fifteenth day of October Anno 1774 in the presences of Sam’l Foulke, John Shotesbury.” Mounted and matted to an overall size of 10.75 x 8. In very good condition, with soling, light toning, and three vertical folds. Taylor ranks among the rarest Declaration signers, due in part to his limited role in public life, and his death prior to American victory in the Revolutionary War. Starting Bid $1000

115. George Taylor Autograph

American Politicians and Leaders

Consummate gathering of all 40 signers of the American Constitution, highlighted by founding fathers George Washington,

Benjamin Franklin, and Alexander Hamilton

116. Constitution of the United States Complete Set of Signers (40) with Founding Fathers George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison. Complete collection of the signers of the American Constitution, a seminal document in American politics and law that continues to serve as a touchstone for debates and discussions on issues of governance, rights, and the role of bureaucracy in society. The lifeblood of the American government, the Constitution has played a pivotal role in shaping the United States into the nation it is today, outlining the balance of power, forming the basis for all subsequent laws therein, and serving as a model for democratic governance worldwide. This remarkable collection includes manuscript material from all 40 men who penned their names to the historic document, which includes all 39 state delegates and the one witness to the final draft. The formats offered consist of 14 ALSs, one LS, three ADSs, 15 DSs, one clipped signature, three pieces of signed paper currency, one free-franked address leaf from Abraham Baldwin (considered one of the rarest signatures in this set), and a stunning three language ship’s passport signed by President George Washington. This set also contains an additional ALS by the Secretary to the Constitutional Convention, William Jackson, who signed the document as a witness to the final edits of the Constitution, culminating in a total of 40 manuscript items in this first-class collection.

The collection is highlighted by a 1792 LS from Alexander Hamilton, a free frank from Abraham Baldwin (the rarest of all signers), a beautiful cut signature of Benjamin Franklin, a presidentially signed document appointment from James Madison, and a magnificent partly-printed DS as president from George Washington, signed “Go: Washington,” one page, 13 x 15.75, July 26, 1795, consisting of a three-language ship’s passport authorizing the passage of “Peter Cockran master or commander of the schooner called the Industry of the burthen of Ninety five & 48/95 tons or thereabouts, lying at present in the port of Washington bound for Falmouth and laden with Tar, Pitch, and Beeswax.” In overall very good to fine condition; more detailed condition reports are available upon request. Interested parties are encouraged to view the collection in person at our offices or to call us with specific inquiries.

A full detailed list of signers, descriptions, and images can be found on our website.

Starting Bid $10,000

World Leaders and Politicians

English academic, judge, and Tory politician (1723-1780) known for writing Commentaries on the Laws of England; he was confirmed as the first Vinerian Professor of English Law in October 1758. Rare ALS signed “W. Blackstone,” one page, 4.25 x 6, February 18 [no year]. Handwritten letter, in part: “I shall be happy to see You tomorrow abt One o’ Clock, or sooner if Your Convenience requires it. I inclose a Paper, of some Concern to y[e] Body of…Judges at y[e] present Moment, wch You will be so good as to communicate where You did the former on this Subject.” Cloth-matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 13.25 x 10.75. In fine condition, with a bit of light toning. Blackstone remains elusive across all signed formats, with this being only our third-ever example. Starting Bid $200

118. Patrick Henry Document Signed as Governor of Virginia. Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “P. Henry,” one page, 15 x 12.25, August 14, 1786. As governor of Virginia, Henry grants John Callaway and John McClure “a certain Tract or Parcel of Land, containing Five Hundred & fifty five Acres…lying and being in the County of Fayette.” Signed at the conclusion by Governor Patrick Henry. Nicely double-matted and framed with a portrait and engraved plaque to an overall size of 29.5 x 20.75. In fine condition, with the seal mostly missing, and the end of the signature a bit light. Starting Bid $300

121. William Blackstone Autograph Letter Signed.

Castro appoints a consul to Miami in 1959— the “Año de la Liberacion”

123. Fidel Castro Document Signed for Miami Consul (1959). DS, two pages plus cover sheet, 9 x 13.75, February 27, 1959. Issued from the “Presidential Palace” in Havana, Cuba, in the “Año de la Liberacion [Year of the Liberation],” Castro creates the position of Consul General with the rank of Minister of Cuba, to serve as Cuba’s representative in Miami. The document justifies the appointment in light of Miami’s “exceptional importance to the Cuban Revolutionary Movement,” setting the office’s budget at $5,000 per year. Signed at the conclusion in ink by Prime Minister Fidel Castro, President Manuel Urrutia Lleó, and Minister of Works Rufo Lopez Fresquet. The blue seal and ribbon affixed at the bottom remain intact. In fine condition, with binding holes and related chipping along the left edge, and irregular toning to the cover sheet. Starting Bid $200

Presented by Churchill’s daughter to BBC host Sir Jimmy Savile

124. Winston Churchill Signed Photograph (Presented to Sir Jimmy Savile by Churchill’s Daughter, Mary Soames). Iconic matte-finish 2.75 x 3.75 portrait of Churchill striking a serious pose, affixed to its original 4.25 x 6.25 mount, neatly signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Winston S. Churchill.” Also signed and inscribed on the reverse by Churchill’s daughter to BBC personality Jimmy Savile, “Jimmy Savile from Mary Soames, with my thanks, and in memory of someone we both admired.” In fine condition, with faint silvering to the perimeter of the image. An enduring portrait of Churchill captured by Walter Stoneman at 10 Downing Street on April 1, 1941, the day Churchill was awaiting word on Germany’s fateful invasion of Yugoslavia. Starting Bid $300

Under threat of “new insurrections within us,”

Cromwell announces that he has dissolved Parliament

125. Oliver Cromwell Letter Signed on Dissolving Parliament Amidst Royalist Plot. LS signed “Oliver P,” one page both sides, 9.25 x 13.75, February 4, 1657/58. Letter “Colonell Cox, Captaine of the Militia Troope in Our County of Hertford,” reminding him that his last letter had warned that the Commonwealth was endangered by “the old Cavalier party who were designing new insurrections within us, while their Head and Master were contriving to invade us from abroad.” Cromwell explains that this invasion is now imminent, “being much encouraged from some late acting of some turbulent, and unquiet spirittes…who…framed a treasonable Peticion to the Howse of Commons by the name of Parliament of the Commonwealth of England.” He further complains that the behavior of members of the House of Commons itself had been so destabilizing (“…haveing done nothing in fowerteene daies but debat whether they should owne the Government of these Nations as it is contayned in the Peticion and Advise…”) that “we thought it of absolute Necessitie to dissolve the present Parliament which I have done this day.” He implores Cox’s troops to be vigilant in suppressing any disturbances that might follow. In fine condition, with light edge wear, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf.

Cromwell came to power as Lord Protector in 1653, having fought and won a Civil War to defend the rights of Parliament against the monarchy. In spite of this, the Cromwellian regime showed little respect for Parliament, repeatedly undermining its ideals and spirit. In order to retain a compliant government, Cromwell nominated dozens of faithful supporters to the ‘Other House,’ which held veto power over the decisions of the House of Commons. This triggered a wave of Republican protest in the House of Commons, which spread to the rank-and-file of the Army. Amidst fears of a Royalist uprising and radical Republican dissent, Cromwell made the abrupt decision to dismiss the Second Protectorate Parliament.

The text of this letter is published in Oliver Cromwell’s Letters and Speeches, edited by Thomas Carlyle. Starting Bid $1000

De Gaulle’s speech on Fighting France’s ‘official’ removal “from the enterprise of the Allies in French North Africa” during Operation Torch

126. Charles

de Gaulle Signed Printed Speech on Operation Torch and the Support of Vichy French Forces. Rare World War II-dated original French-language printed booklet containing a “Speech delivered by General de Gaulle during the reception offered at Grosvenor House in London, May 4, by the French National Committee in honor of the French recently arrived to join Fighting France,” eight pages, 6.25 x 9, no date [circa 1943], signed neatly on the last page in fountain pen, “C. de Gaulle.” The speech, in part (translated): ‘We know that Fighting France, which has not ceased for a single day to be faithful to the effort, to the honor and to the alliances, which has returned in the war a large part of the Empire, which lavishes on all the battlefields the courage of its soldiers, its sailors, its airmen, which serves as an inspiration and guide to the national resistance, which maintains close relations with all the United Nations and which even, I dare say, contributes to animating the spirit of war in the whole camp of freedom, was officially removed from the enterprise of the Allies in French North Africa…We are ready to go to Algiers immediately and without delay, provided we are given the physical possibility.

We see no reason for this to be delayed further. On the contrary, we see them so that an outcome may be hastened which should maximize the French war effort, facilitate that of the Allies and exalt the confidence of the world in the principles for which so many men are suffering and dying today. This is how the grand inter-allied enterprise of North Africa, which President Roosevelt and Mr. Winston Churchill, with so much audacity and method, decided on and implemented, will take on its profound meaning and its efficiency. It is thus that the alliances and friendships of the French Nation will find new and decisive nourishment. It is in this way that France will be able to straighten out her arms and her hopes even more, while awaiting the day when, her liberation accomplished, and the victory won, she will emerge, once more, from her pains and her ruins, to resume his work and his rank in the team of the great nations.’ In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

127. Che Guevara Autograph Letter Signed on Food and Arms for Cuban Revolution. Marxist guerilla insurgent (1928–1967) who aided Castro’s Cuban revolution and rallied other Third World countries to overthrow their corrupt regimes. Captured during a 1967 guerilla campaign in Bolivia, he was summarily executed the following day, instantly transformed to a martyr and inspiration for other reactionaries. ALS in Spanish, signed “Che,” one page, 8.5 x 10, March 28, 1958. Handwritten letter to a group of gentlemen, asking for their help in the revolutionary cause. In full (translated): “I have been informed that you have food and arms that could be of use to the Revolution. Therefore I write to you to collaborate with our cause. This paper does not authorize an inspection, we are only asking.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered staining and edge toning from prior display. Starting Bid $300

Che Guevara burns with forward-thinking leadership: “I have been informed that you have food and arms that could be of use to the Revolution…I write to you to collaborate with our cause”

Santa Anna celebrates the 4th of July, replying to the US ambassador’s invitation to a “dinner in celebration of the anniversary of the Independence of those same states”

128. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna Letter Signed about the 4th of July. Mexican soldier and politician (1794–1876) best remembered for leading the defeat of Texan defenders at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836. LS signed “Ant. Lopez de Santa Anna,” one page, 8.25 x 6, June 27, 1825. Letter to the “extraordinary Envoy & Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of America,” in part (translated): “I have received your note inviting me to join you for dinner in celebration of the anniversary of the Independence of those same states and in reply thereunto I declare to you that I shall have the high honor of appearing personally to celebrate such a pleasing and solemn day.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds and scattered moderate foxing, not detracting from Santa Anna’s bold signature. Starting Bid $200

Catherine the Great congratulates King Ferdinand I on the “triple knot” union of his children with those of the Holy Roman Emperor

129. Catherine the Great Letter Signed to King Ferdinand I of Two Sicilies on the Marriage of His Children.

The most renowned and the longest-ruling female leader of Russia, reigning from July 9, 1762 until her death in 1796 at the age of 67. LS in Cyrillic, signed “Ekaterina,” one page both sides, 10.25 x 15.75, October 7, 1790. Important letter of state in which Catherine the Great congratulates King Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies on the marriage of his three children to the three children of Holy Roman Emperor Leopold II: Princess Maria Theresa of Naples married the future Emperor Francis II on September 15, 1790; Princess Luisa of Naples married Ferdinand III, Grand Duke of Tuscany, on August 15, 1790; and Francis I of the Two Sicilies married Archduchess Maria Clementina of Austria on September 19, 1790. In fine condition. This significant “triple knot” union all but ensured that one of King Ferdinand’s children would become emperor or empress. When Leopold II died in 1792, he was succeeded by Francis II; as his wife, Maria Theresa became the last Holy Roman Empress. A fantastic, interesting letter between European royals. Starting Bid $300

King Edward VII announces the end of the Boer War

130. King Edward VII Autograph Letter Signed Announcing the End of the Second Boer War. ALS signed “Believe me, your affec’te nephew & cousin, Edward R,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 6.5, Buckingham Palace letterhead, June 1, 1902. Handwritten letter to his great uncle, Prince George, Duke of Cambridge, announcing the end of the Second Boer War. The Duke of Cambridge had been Commander-in-Chief of the Forces from 1856 to 1895, adamantly opposing military reforms in favor of upholding tradition. The resulting weaknesses of the British Army were exposed at the outset of the Second Boer War: despite far superior numbers, the unprepared British forces were overwhelmed by the effective guerrilla tactics of the Boers. The result was the largest and most costly war in which Great Britain engaged between the Napoleonic Wars and World War I.

Overjoyed at the news of peace following this divisive war, Edward VII writes to the Duke, in full: “You will I know be pleased to hear that the document containing terms of peace was signed at Pretoria yesterday evening at 10.30 by all the Boer representatives as well as by Lords Milner and Kitchener—this is indeed a matter of great congratulation throughout the country & I am greatly overjoyed. I do not know yet when the announcement is to be made public—so perhaps you will kindly keep the news for yourself!” In fine condition.

In spite of difficulties early on, British scorched earth policies and brutality against Boers held in concentration camps brought the guerrillas to the negotiating table in 1902. The Treaty of Vereeniging, signed on May 31, 1902, at Melrose House in Pretoria, brought an end to hostilities and saw the Boer Republics absorbed into the British Empire as colonies of the Transvaal and Orange River. In 1910 these were merged with the Natal and Cape Colonies to form the Union of South Africa, a self-governing dominion within the British Empire. A rare and historically significant handwritten letter by King Edward VII, expressing his delight at the newfound peace in southern Africa. Starting Bid $500

“The document containing terms of peace was signed at Pretoria yesterday evening... I am greatly overjoyed. I do not know yet when the announcement is to be made public—so perhaps you will kindly keep the news for yourself!”

131. King George IV Letter

Signed to Tsar Alexander I

Announcing a New Diplomat. LS signed “George R,” one page both sides, 9.25 x 14.5, October 10, 1825. Letter to Tsar Alexander I of Russia, rather humorously addressing him by his many, many titles—filling up most of the front with the greeting alone: “To The Most High, Most Potent, and Most Illustrious Prince, Our Most Dear Brother and Great Lord, Alexander The First, by the Grace of God, Emperor and Sole Monarch of all the Russias, of Moscovia, Kiovia, Wladimiria, Novgorod; Czar of Casan, Czar of Astrachan, Czar of Poland, Czar of Siberia,” and so on. The letter announces the nomination of Percy Clinton Sydney Smythe, Viscount Strangford, “as Our Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Your Imperial Majesty—We have directed Viscount Strangford to repair with all possible Diligence to your Imperial Residence, and to give you the strongest assurances of our unabated Desire to strengthen and improve the Harmony and good Understanding so happily subsisting between us and your Imperial Majesty. He has also our positive Instructions to promote, by every means in his Power, a confidential communication during the whole time of his residence at your Court.” Prominently signed at the conclusion by King George IV, and countersigned by Foreign Secretary George Canning. In very good to fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds and adhesive remnants to the upper corners of the front.

This significant letter emanates from the height of Anglo-Russian rivalry for territory and influence. Known as the ‘Great Game,’ the two empires engaged in military interventions and diplomatic negotiations throughout the middle of the 19th century, as both sought to acquire territory and redefine borders in central and south Asia. Percy Sidney Smythe, Viscount Strangford, was an experienced British diplomat, having served as ambassador to Portugal, Sweden, and Ottoman Turkey before being hand-picked by Canning as ambassador to Russia. Fearing that a Russian-dominated Afghanistan would become a staging post for an invasion to conquer the ‘jewel in the crown’ of British India, Canning hoped to redirect Russian expansion efforts westward, rather than south. Ottoman Turkey and Russia had cut diplomatic relations in 1821, sparking fears of war in Anatolia. Canning thought that Strangford might be able to restore diplomatic relations between the Russian and Turkish courts, or serve as an intermediary in keeping the peace. Tsar Alexander died within weeks of Strangford’s arrival in St. Petersburg, and was replaced by the autocratic Nicholas I. His mission frustrated, Strangford made little progress and he was recalled in 1827. Tensions continued to mount over the course of the next twenty years, resulting in the Crimean War (1853–1856) and two Anglo-Afghan wars (1839–1842 and 1878–1880). Starting Bid $200

In a letter to Tsar Alexander I, King George IV announces a new ambassador to the Russian court, “to give you the strongest assurances of our unabated Desire to strengthen and improve the Harmony and good Understanding so happily subsisting between us”

Order of

Garter motto and the Spencer family arms, measuring 16 x 6 open, featuring an affixed color photo of the royal couple posing with their young sons William and Harry, signed inside below the preprinted sentiment in fountain pen, “from, Charles and” and “Diana.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid

132. Princess Diana and King Charles III Signed Photo. Fabulous color satin-finish 4 x 5 photo of the future King Charles III and Princess Diana posing side by side, affixed to its original 6 x 7.5 mount, nicely signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Diana” and “1989, Charles.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

133. Princess Diana and King Charles III Signed Christmas Card (1987). Royal Christmas card from 1987 embossed on the front with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and

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134. Princess Diana and King Charles III Signed Christmas Card (1985). Desirable Christmas card from 1985, embossed on the front with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Order of the Garter motto and the Spencer family arms, measuring 10.25 x 7.25 open, featuring an affixed color portrait of the royal family with Prince Harry and Prince William riding a pony, signed and inscribed inside in fountain pen, “Mr. Fryer, from Charles and” and “Diana.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

135. Queen Elizabeth II Signed Printed Form Letter on Her 60th Birthday. Printed form letter signed “Yours sincerely, Elizabeth R.,” one page, 4.75 x 7.5, Buckingham Palace letterhead, postmarked May 6, 1986. Form letter from Queen Elizabeth II thanking well-wishers on the event of her 60th birthday: “Thank you very much for your good wishes for my 60th birthday. I was most touched by your kind thought at this time and it was much appreciated.” The queen has added the salutation in her own hand. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope hand-addressed by the queen. Starting Bid $200

Religious Figures

Handwritten note from Francis de Sales, the patron saint of writers, journalists, and the deaf

136.

de Sales Autograph Note

Signed – Extremely Rare. Bishop of Geneva (1567–1622) who is honored as a saint in the Catholic Church, remembered as one of the greatest evangelists and most powerful confessors during the Counter-Reformation. Extremely rare ANS in French, signed “Franc’s ev. De Geneve,” penned at the conclusion of a manuscript appeal for tax exemption, one page both sides, 6 x 8, October 27, 1607. The appeal, sent to de Sales while serving as Bishop of Geneva, requests for an exemption from ecclesiastical taxes. Addressed from the Swiss town of Villy, near the Lake Geneva town Evian, where de Sales was reputed to have seen a vision of St. Francis of Assisi, the Bishop’s handwritten response reads: “Exacting of taxes suspended until we have had a chance to confer with Our deputies on the reasons of the petitioner.” Double-matted and framed to an overall

Italian Pope (1881-1963), born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, who ascended the papal throne in 1958 and served until his death. As the guiding force behind the historic Second Vatican Council, John ushered in the most sweeping reforms the Catholic Church had undergone in centuries. Vintage color glossy 7 x 9 photo of Pope John XXIII seated in his cathedra, affixed to its original 11 x 15 mount, which is signed below in ink, “Joannes XXIII, PP – 8. VII - 959.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

137.

Pope John XXIII Signed Photograph.

Francis

size of 19 x 14.75; a window to the frame backing reveals the front of the appeal. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

Activists and Social Leaders

Rare and powerful 1836 ‘Slave Ship’ lithograph from The Cabinet of Freedom by Thomas Clarkson

138. J. H. Buffords ‘Slave Ship’ Lithographed Plate from Thomas Clarkson’s History of the Abolition of the African Slave-Trade. Rare lithographed plate of the powerful diagram of a “Slave Ship” by J. H. Buffords, removed from the book The Cabinet of Freedom: The History of the Rise, Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave-Trade by the British Parliament, Vol. II, published in New York by John S. Taylor in 1836. Unfolded and displayed to an overall size of 17.25 x 12.25, the plate illustrates in several cross-section figures the horrifying method of stowing slaves aboard a cargo ship. Mounted and framed with two other pages from said book to an overall size of 27.75 x 17.25; Plexiglas to the frame backing reveals three windows containing the book’s title and half-title pages, as well as pages 294 and 295, which contain the poem The Negro’s Complaint by William Cowper. In very good condition, with a bit of foxing, small losses along the fold in the bottom figure, and a few partial edge tears (not affecting the illustrations). Starting Bid $300

139. Mohandas Gandhi Typed Letter Signed – “During recent years I have never sat for a photograph”. TLS signed “M. K. Gandhi,” one page, 7.5 x 8.75, December 29, 1927. Addressed from “The Ashram” in Sabarmati, a letter to Miss Francis Fuke at London’s St. Thomas’s Hospital, in full: “I have your letter. I cannot think of anything better than that you should attach yourself to some hospital where you could easily come in contact with those whom you have in view. I remember your visit to the Ashram. I am travelling just now and I have no photograph such as you want. You may not know that during recent years I have never sat for a photograph, but of course there are many snapshots available in the bazaar.” Gandhi has made a few handwritten corrections to the text of the letter, in addition to adding a total of 10 words. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing and multiple intersecting folds. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $500

“You may not know that during recent years I have never sat for a photograph”

140. Helen Keller Signed Book to President Hebert Hoover. Signed book: Midstream: My Later Life. Later printing. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, Doran & Company, 1930. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 362 pages. Neatly signed and inscribed on the first free end page in pencil, “To: President Hoover, whose kindness to the blind is a great benefit—so great that it is a sun in the heart of darkness. Gratefully, Helen Keller, April 1931.” Autographic condition: very fine. Book condition: VG/None, with sunning to spine. From the personal collection of President Herbert Hoover and Lou Henry Hoover, consigned by Hoover’s great granddaughter. Starting Bid $200

“To: President Hoover, whose kindness to the blind is a great benefit— so great that it is a sun in the heart of darkness”

MLK pens a near-mint signature at Stockholm University in the mid-60s

Signature - PSA NM-MT 8. Exceptional vintage ballpoint signature, “Best Wishes, Martin Luther King, Jr.,” on an off-white 5.75 x 4 card from Stockholm University. In very fine condition. The great leader of the Civil Rights Movement visited Stockholm in 1964 and 1966. A large, ideal autograph from the global icon. Encapsulated and graded by PSA/DNA as “NM-MT 8.” Starting Bid $500

Businessmen

142. Henry Ford Signed Photograph. Vintage mattefinish 8 x 10 portrait of pioneering automaker Henry Ford, neatly signed in the wide lower border in fountain pen. Annotated on the reverse in another hand: “Given by Mr. Henry Ford to Miss Eleanor Hudson, Weiland Homestead, Still River, Mass.” In very good to fine condition, with a crease across the top border, and to the lower left corner. Accompanied by a newspaper clipping covering Ford’s funeral. Starting Bid $300

141. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Scientists and Inventors

Defending his “telephonic invention,” Graham Bell seeks news on an Italian’s alleged ‘speaking telegraph’

143. Alexander Graham Bell Autograph Letter Signed on the Invention of the Telephone. ALS

signed “Yours truly, Alexander Graham Bell,” one page, 4.5 x 7, Melville House letterhead, November 4, 1879.

Handwritten letter to Samuel H. Scudder, librarian of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, asking for information on the claim by an Italian, Innocenzo Manzetti, to the invention of the telephone prior to Bell. In full: “In Du Moncel’s work on the telephone he refers to the claims of an Italian—Signor Manzetti, of Aosta and states that his telephonic invention was described in the following newspapers in 1865: ‘Le Petit Journal’ of Paris, 22d Nov./65; ‘Il Diritto’ of Rome, July 16th 1865; ‘L’Echo d’Italia,’ New York, Aug. 9th 1865; ‘L’Italia,’ Florence, Aug. 10th 1865; ‘La Comuna d’Italia,’ Genoa, Dec. 1st, 1865; ‘La Verita,’ Novara, Jan. 4th 1866; ‘La Commercio,’ Genoa, Jan. 6th 1866. Is there any way by which I could obtain copies of the articles referred to?” In very fine condition.

The Italian inventor Innocenzo Manzetti reportedly developed a ‘speaking telegraph’ in 1864 or 1865, though he did not patent the device it became the subject of newspaper reports around the world. On November 22, 1865, in the first article Bell cites here, the Parisian newspaper Le Petit Journal reported briefly on an electrical telephone that could reproduce music and loudly spoken vowels with good quality, but could only produce softly spoken speech confusingly. The article’s author astutely observed the profound significance of such an invention: ‘Manzetti transmits directly the word by means of the ordinary telegraphic wire, with an apparatus simpler than the one which is now used for dispatches. Now, two merchants will be able to discuss their business instantly from London to Calcutta, announce each other speculations, propose them, conclude them. Many experiments have been made already. They were successful enough to establish the practical possibility of this discovery. Music can already be perfectly transmitted; as for the words, the sonorous ones are heard distinctly.’

Bell apparently references a work by the French electrical pioneer Theodose A. L. Du Moncel, ‘Le téléphone, le microphone et le phonographe,’ published in 1878 and translated into English in 1879, shortly before Bell’s letter; however, suggestions that Bell stole Manzetti’s idea appear to be unsubstantiated. The commercial success of Bell’s telephone did lead to various legal battles over patents, most notably in the United States with Elisha Gray. A rare and fantastic letter by Alexander Graham Bell on his remarkable invention. Starting Bid $500

Bell quotes from Robert Burns:

Man’s a Man for a’ That”

Signed.

Honoring Golden Jubilee of Light Bulb. Commemorative cover the 50th anniversary of Edison’s first incandescent electric light, with affixed 2¢ postage stamp and

boldly signed in fountain pen, “Thos. A. Edison.” In fine condition, with light soiling and handling

144. Alexander Graham Bell Autograph Quotation

Interesting AQS on an off-white 4.75 x 2.25 slip, neatly signed and dated below in ink, “Alexander Graham Bell, Miamia, Fla., Mar. 1, 1922.” Graham Bell pens the title of a poem by fellow famous Scotsman Robert Burns, in full: “’A Man’s a Man for a’ That.’” Handsomely mounted, matted, and framed with a portrait and plaque to an overall size of 17.5 x 7.5. In fine condition, with some light toning. Starting Bid $200

147. Thomas Edison Signed Commemorative Cover

‘golden jubilee’ emblems,

wear. Starting Bid $200

146. Thomas Edison Signature. Classic ink ‘umbrella’ signature of Thomas Edison, “Thos. A. Edison,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

“A

Rare autograph of

Marie

Curie

from the collection of President Herbert Hoover, who gifted her a gram of radium in 1929

145. Marie Curie Signature (From Herbert Hoover’s Collection). Desirable vintage fountain pen signature, “M. Curie,” on an off-white 5.5 x 4 card from her “Institut du Radium,” affixed to the first free end page of a leatherbound book: Pierre Curie by Marie Curie, published in New York by Macmillan in 1923, 5.75 x 8.25, 242 pages. The signed card is in very fine condition; the book is in good condition, with both boards cleanly detached at the joints.

From the personal collection of President Herbert Hoover and Lou Henry Hoover, consigned by Hoover’s great granddaughter.

Marie Curie visited Herbert Hoover at the White House in 1929, where the president presented her with a bank draft for $50,000 to purchase a precious gram of radium for research to be conducted at a new research institution in Warsaw, Poland. The Associated Press reported that the ‘President said the gift was an expression on the part of the American people of their gratitude for the ‘beneficient service Madame Curie has given to all mankind.’’ Starting Bid $200

Einstein poses with a young fan, dated to the year he moved to America

$1000

Image larger than actual size.

148. Albert Einstein Signed Photograph (1933). Vintage matte-finish 4.5 x 5.25 photo of Einstein seated and posing with an adoring young fan, signed neatly in the lower in black ink, “Albert Einstein, 1933.” In fine condition, with a scuff to the emulsion over Einstein’s left shoulder. A delightful signed portrait of Einstein that dates to the year the brilliant theoretical physicist emigrated to the United States, taking a professorship at Princeton and leaving behind the heightening tension in Europe. Starting Bid

Scarce limited edition tribute volume signed by Albert Einstein

149. Albert Einstein Signed Limited Edition Book. Signed book: Albert Einstein: Philosopher-Scientist. First edition, limited issue, numbered 364/760. Evanston, IL: The Library of Living Philosophers, Inc., 1949. Hardcover bound in the publisher’s brown cloth with gilt-stamped facsimile signature on the front board, top edge gilt, with original slipcase, 6.75 x 9.5, 781 pages (uncut). Signed on the colophon in fountain pen, “Albert Einstein, ‘49.” Autographic condition: very fine. Book condition: VG+/ None in a G+ slipcase, with a gift inscription to the front pastedown and moderate-to-heavy edgewear to the case.

This scarce, limited edition volume was published as the seventh entry in the ‘Library of Living Philosophers’ series, and contains Einstein’s significant ‘autobiographical notes,’ plus a wealth of essays on the the genius by his contemporaries: Louis de Broglie, Wolfgang Pauli, Max Born, Niels Bohr, and others are among the contributors. In the preface, editor Paul Arthur Schilpp notes: ‘These recollections of conversations with Einstein on the epistemological aspects of physical science would never have come into being, were it not for the peculiar nature of this series.’ A fantastic tribute to the great physicist’s life and work. Starting Bid $500

Faraday carefully weighs in on the Humphry Davy ‘safety lamp controversy’—

controversy surrounding

part: “I have always avoided the Lamp controversy. It is not my controversy. It can easily be settled by an appeal to facts; and they are worth a thousand opinions either from me or any other person whatever. Now, I know little of the actual condition & practice with regard to the lamp in mines, so that I have no right to give an opinion. On the other hand there are hundreds of persons who know these matters well, and they are the persons from whom knowledge should be obtained. It was these circumstances, namely, my dislike to controversy, and my ignorance relative to the practice of the lamp in mines, that made me desire not to be examined by the Committee of the House of Commons…I am not aware that I ever admitted Sir H. Davy’s lamp to be unsafe in those circumstances for which he constructed it:—but this I know, that what I have said must have been in conversation, and that it is not the usage to publish such matters. I have always been careful to avoid this controversy, but I am quite sure that I may speak to a friend or answer his questions.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

150. Michael Faraday Autograph Letter Signed on Davy Safety Lamp Controversy. British physicist and chemist (1791–1867) best known for his development of the first dynamo and the discovery of electromagnetic induction. ALS signed “M. Faraday,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, December 10, 1835. Handwritten letter to “J. Murray” in Ipswich, commenting on the

Humphry Davy’s invention of a miner’s safety lamp. In

“It can easily be settled by an appeal to facts”

151. Steve Jobs Signed Real Estate Document for Yamhill County, Oregon (Home to Original ‘Apple’

Orchard). DS, signed “steven jobs,” three pages, 8.5 x 11, February 5, 1979. Corrected memorandum agreement pertaining to the sale of “certain real premises situated in Yamhill County, Oregon,” made one year earlier by Gene R. Stephenson, Lucy M. Stephenson, and Marjorie Bederman, to Steve Jobs for $150,000. The document corrects an “error in the description of the real premises” previously recorded. The first page is signed in ballpoint by Steve Jobs and countersigned by the sellers; the second page is notarized three times, with Jobs also making a handwritten amendment to the date, “March 15,” and penning his initials in the margin, “s.j.” The third page, headed “Schedule A,” offers the revised and corrected description of the tract of land. Stapled into its original blue legal folder. In fine condition, with a light stain to the top of the first page, and creasing, tears, and losses to the bottom of the inconsequential attached “Schedule A.”

Though today he is most closely associated with Cupertino and Silicon Valley, Steve Jobs came of age in Oregon: he enrolled in Portland’s Reed College for the fall semester in 1972, but dropped out after just six months to preserve his

parents’ meager funds. However, he hung around campus for a year and a half to audit creative courses, including classes on Shakespeare, dance, and calligraphy—these would help to shape his artistic worldview that influenced the innovation of the Macintosh computer. In his 2005 Stanford commencement speech, Jobs recalled: ‘If I had never dropped in on that single calligraphy course in college, the Mac would have never had multiple typefaces or proportionally spaced fonts.’

While at Reed, Jobs met and befriended Robert Friedland—now a billionaire financier—who was serving as the charismatic undergraduate student body president. Friedland served as the caretaker of an apple orchard south of Portland near McMinnville—the largest city in Yamhill County—which he turned into a commune called All One Farm. Jobs spent a great deal of time at the commune, and numerous accounts (including one from Steve Wozniak), attribute Apple Computer’s name to Jobs’s time working in the Yamhill County orchard. As the company began to achieve success—the Apple II was introduced in 1977 and became an overwhelming success—Jobs sought to diversify his investment portfolio, and purchased land near the place where he found his greatest inspiration. Starting

Bid $1000

“steven jobs” purchases land in Yamhill County, Oregon— home to the original ‘Apple’ orchard

Rare scientific letter by Carl Linnaeus on new botanical publications, sending thanks for a “most beautiful opus”

152.

“Car. v. Linné,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 8, January 26, 1770. Handwritten letter to Johann Beckmann, professor of economics at Gottingen, who was a scientific author and the coiner of the word ‘technology,’ to mean the science of trades. Linnaeus comments on several recent scientific publications, referencing a number of his contemporaries, including Friedrich Wilhelm Weiss (who had recently published a dissertation whose dissertation, ‘Plantae cryptogamicae florae Gottingensis’), Noël Martin Joseph de Necker, Albrecht von Haller, Louis Jean-Marie Daubenton, and the Comte de Buffon.

Latin,

Dr. Weiss very frequently mentions Necker’s tract Floram Gallico-Belgicam, which I have not heard of, nor do I know how I may obtain this book which I greatly desire after hearing of its praises. You, yourself, likewise make mention of Martin’s conchyliorum, and the Gmelini Fucorum, neither of which I had seen, nor had I heard the titles of the books before you wrote me—or of D’Aubenton, and your letter has aroused my interest. De Avibus [About Birds], is there anyone other than Buffon? You make me aware of one thing—and that is what a remote corner of the world I cling to. At the first opportunity, impelled by your request, I shall classify for you, in a letter or a treatise, the Testaceans [shell fish].

In part (translated): “Please give my sincere thanks to Dr. Weiss for his most beautiful opus, which pleased me greatly. It would please me that he would produce, while I am still alive, the complete work which illustrates so well this very obscure family [of plants]. Please ask the fine man to tell whether or not he is now investigating the twice blooming water flowers, and whether this phenomenon results from the decayed particles of the pants. Of all the rest of his claims, I am most convinced: perhaps, by that time even I shall be ashes.

I also see that Haller’s History…has been issued in three volumes in folio…I have already seen the fruiting of a Cycad, very unique, from which I have learned much.” Addressed on the integral leaf in the hand of Linneaus. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges and some scattered staining. A rare and significant handwritten letter by the pioneering Swedish botanist. Starting Bid $500

Carl Linnaeus Autograph Letter Signed on Botanical Publications. Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist (1707-1778), who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of binomial nomenclature. ALS in

signed

Pavlov writes to a scientific colleague:

about work and dogs”

153. Ivan Pavlov Autograph Letter Signed: “I would like to talk to you about work and dogs”. Russian physiologist (1849–1936) best known for his investigation of conditioned reflex through the use of experiments involving salivating dogs. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1904. ALS in Cyrillic, signed “Yours, I. Pavlov,” one page, 6.75 x 7.25, no date but annotated “1930–1931” in another hand. Handwritten letter by Pavlov to a colleague, in part (translated): “Dear Mariya Kapitonovna, Thank you very much for your message…I’ll take care of it. I would like to talk to you about work and dogs. Maybe you can come tomorrow and we’ll clarify all for the real benefit of the cause.” In very good to fine condition, with some offsetting to ink and a bit of blurring to the closing sentiment and signature.

Mariia Kapitonovna Petrova was a student and co-worker of Ivan Pavlov from 1910 to 1936, devoting her research to the physiology and pathology of higher nervous activity and the study of experimental neuroses caused by overstrain and by the interaction of excitation and inhibition in the cerebral cortex and the dependence of these processes on the animal’s type of nervous system. At the famed ‘Pavlovian session’ of 1950, she was praised as a follower of Pavlov’s legacy. A supremely desirable letter by the celebrated experimental researcher to one of his devotees, referring to his most famous scientific test subjects: dogs. Starting Bid $500

“I would like to talk to you

154. Jonas Salk Typed Letter Signed on Polio Vaccine. TLS signed “Jonas E. Salk,” three pages, 8.5 x 11, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine letterhead, December 27, 1954. Letter to Dr. William Workman of the National Institutes of Health, in part: “I have just received from your office a number of copies of Amendment No. 2 to Minimum Requirements for Poliomyelitis Vaccine, under date of December 14, 1954. Since there was no covering letter requesting comments, I take this to mean that the tentative draft sent to me on 24 November is now in its final and accepted form.

In your covering letter to me on 24 November you indicated that the tentative draft of Amendment No. 2 dealt mainly with the potency test in monkeys, as discussed in Pittsburgh, on 21 November. You then asked for my frank comments and suggestions for revision; I sent these to you promptly. I now find that you have accepted a monkey potency test, presumably on the basis of the draft, as initiated here, but yet ‘the end result is not in accord with the principles upon which the test we proposed was based.’

It would have been far more acceptable to me if you were to write, in response to my letter to you of 30 November, or my other recent communications, and say that you disagreed with the suggestions I had made, and had stated the reasons for this disagreement. Under such circumstances I would, at least, have had the opportunity of discussing with you, once again, the theoretical and experimental basis for the suggestions that were made...I am quite sure that if inquiries were put to you for justification for the test proposed, you would say that it was based upon work in Salk’s laboratory. I want to assure you that we cannot accept responsibility of this kind.” He goes on to outline his objections on the matter, noting: “It seems to me that factions have developed in relation to a problem that has a single goal. This is not only inappropriate but unfortunate. My only purpose is to help, in whatever way I can, to bring about the conclusion of the problem of poliomyelitis. I want ‘to be of help to whomever is in a position of responsibility for whatever action seems indicated’ and I know you feel, as I do, that we can act only on the basis of facts acquired by experimentation and experience. In this way we approximate the truth and reduce dependence upon opinions.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a two-page carbon copy of Workman’s response. Starting Bid $200

“My only purpose is to help, in whatever way I can, to bring about the conclusion of the problem of poliomyelitis”

155.

Signed on Cotton Gin Patent

Important American inventor (1765–1825) remembered for developing the cotton gin, revolutionizing agriculture in the American South. Autograph manuscript signed several times within the text, “Eli Whitney,” “Mr. Whitney,” and “E. Whitney,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 9.75, no date but circa 1800. A handwritten series of questions and answers from a deposition in a patent suit over the cotton gin, headed: “Interrogatories to be put to Mr. Ebenezer Chittendon of New Haven, Connecticut.” In part: “Quest. Have you ever examined the Specification and Drawings of a Machine invented by the Plf. Eli Whitney for cleaning Cotton?—if so—Is said invention there described in such full clear and exact terms that by the assertions of the Specification & Drawings alone you could make a Machine which would clean Cotton. Ans. The Deponent has examined an authenticated copy of the Specification & Drawings (filed in the Sec’y of State’s office, by the plf. Eli Whitney), of a machine for cleaning cotton & has no hesitation in saying that the Machine & mode of making it is there very fully described and is quite sufficient to enable any ingenious Mechanic to make an effective Machine by the assistance of the Specification only. Quest. Have you ever known any machine used for any purpose whatever previous to the Invention of the Plf. Ans. The Deponent has never heard of any machine constructed on similar principles with the Low Gin previous to Mr. Whitney’s discovery of the invention.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

Eli Whitney Third-Person Autograph Manuscript

Lawsuit.

Handwritten deposition by Eli Whitney, vigorously defending the patent for his “machine for cleaning cotton”

158. Hermann Rorschach Handwritten Manuscript on Myth and Delusion. Swiss psychiatrist (1884–1922) who developed the famous ‘Rorschach test,’ using inkblots to unveil the unconscious parts of a subject’s personality. Unsigned handwritten manuscript in German by Hermann Rorschach, one page, 8.75 x 7, no date. A passage concerning ‘Delusion and Mythology,’ titled in pencil in another hand. Rorschch writes, in full (translated): “The similarity between mythological creations and some of the delusions of our dementia praecox patients has long been known. Even totally uneducated people produce motifs in their delusions that correspond to a surprising degree to those of certain myths. The usual topics of mythology: rebirth and immortality, death wish and will to live, birth of self and hermaphroditism, creation of man and creation of the world, etc. reappear in the same symbolic guise in delusionary patterns. There is a lot of evidence that delusionary mythologies are urcreations, just as other aspects point to the fact that often in dementia praecox, archaic ways of thinking reawaken. Perhaps grasping the psychological basis of these individual myth-creations will make it possible one day to draw conclusions about the psychological roots of myths.” In fine condition.

Rorschach’s training in art spurred the development of the famous inkblot tests for which he is known. In this manuscript, he uses the term “dementia praecox” to refer to what we now call ‘schizophrenia,’ a term popularized by Eugene Bleuler, with whom Rorschach studied. Carl Jung also studied under Bleuler, and dedicated much of his writing to archetypal images and mythological motifs. An accompanying description indicates that this manuscript originates from the papers of Swiss scholar Samuel Singer (1860–1948). Rorschach died at the age of 37, and his autograph material is rare in any form—this is the first we have offered. Starting Bid $200

The Rorschach test creator seeks to “draw conclusions about the psychological roots of myths”

157. Sigmund Freud Autograph Letter Signed:

“I am a pacifist”. Significant ALS in German, signed “Freud,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 9, personal letterhead, December 15, 1931. Handwritten letter to architect and author Roderick Seidenberg, in full (translated): “You have judged correctly on which side my sympathies lie. I am a pacifist and opposed to the use of violence in human affairs. But I fear I should be unable to establish my personal attitude publicly. My rather pessimistic judgment of human nature leads me to doubt whether anything can be accomplished with the masses without force and coercion; in nature, aside from man, everything is based upon struggle and mutual extinction. I am aware of the ethical demands—or rather the disposition—that we humans should arrange matters differently. But how justify this?

As I do not recognize morality as a divine inspiration but only as an evolutionary tendency, I do not see how I can advocate your stand at this stage of human culture. Wars, it is to be hoped, will probably disappear by themselves in the course of our cultural development toward a fuller mastery over nature. Whoever labors at the advancement of science and technology helps to bring that era nearer. For the present I expect nothing from pleas however well-intentioned and enthusiastic. I beg you therefore to excuse me from contributing to your proposed publication.” In fine condition. Accompanied

by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Freud’s hand. Housed in a handsome custom-made clamshell case with navy morocco spine.

The German-born Roderick Seidenberg emigrated to New York as a young man, where he pursued a number of architectural pursuits: notably, he was responsible for the exterior of the Hotel New Yorker and the Garment Center Tower in NYC. His status as a conscientious objector during World War I led to his interment at Camp Upton in Long Island, and Forts Riley and Leavenworth in Kansas from 1918-1920. In the 1930s, he began contributing to various journals and would go on to publish some significant books: Posthistoric Man: An Inquiry (1950) and Anatomy of the Future (1961). In this case, it appears that Seidenberg had asked Freud for a literary contribution on pacifism—perhaps as part of a study or collection stemming from his own pacifist roots.

In 1932, Freud would famously write to Albert Einstein on the subject, in a letter now published under the title ‘Why War?’

In it, Freud examines the psychical foundations of the human drive toward warfare and hopes that the ‘progress of civilization’ will turn all men pacifist—how long that will take, he observes, is unknown. A remarkable letter on an important 20th-century topic. Starting Bid $2500

“I am a pacifist”—Freud declares his peaceful ideals while doubting “whether anything can be accomplished with the masses without force and coercion”

American West

159. William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody Autograph Letter

Signed on ‘Wild West’ Pictorial Letterhead, Discussing the Development of Cody, Wyoming. ALS signed “W. F. Cody,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, pictorial Buffalo Bill’s Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders of the World letterhead, March 19, 1896. Handwritten letter to potential land investor Mr. Stokes, regarding the completion of Cody, Wyoming. In part: “We need the money to finish the ditch for the first 25,000 acre tract…I can locate and sell ten thousand acres to two German colonies at once for $10.00 per acre…So you can see the importance of getting the first 25,000 acres ready…We have also located a coal mine.” In very good to fine condition, with minor edge wear, and old tape to the back of horizontal folds. Starting Bid $200

Rare signature of fabled Apache warrior Geronimo

161. Geronimo Signature. Chiricahua Apache (1829-1909) who attained legendary status for his steadfast defense of Native American lands against the United States government. After decades of aggressive resistance, Geronimo surrendered to General Nelson A. Miles at Skeleton Canyon, Arizona, on September 4, 1886. After years of imprisonment, followed by ‘military confinement,’ Geronimo became a celebrity, appearing at such venues as the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis (where he sold autographs to curiosity seekers) and in Theodore Roosevelt’s 1905 inaugural parade. Bold pencil signature, “Geronimo,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.75 card, which is affixed to a larger album page with two newspaper clippings. In fine condition. Accompanied by several period newspaper clippings related to the great Apache leader. Geronimo’s autograph stands among the most elusive and desirable of Old West signatures. Starting Bid $500

Penned on “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West” letterhead, Cody secures financing for the Wyoming town that would be named in his honor

Scarce Republic of Texas appointment featuring an enormous Sam Houston signature

162. Sam Houston Signed Republic of Texas

Appointment. Partly-printed DS, one page, 8 x 10, May 31, 1844. As president of the Republic of Texas, Houston appoints Rufus E. Brown “to the Office of Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Gonzales, in said Republic.” Prominently signed at the top by Sam Houston and countersigned at the conclusion by Anson Jones as secretary of state. In fine condition, with some nearly invisible expert repairs. Jones succeeded Houston as president of Texas at the end of 1844. A beautifully signed document by both of these influential Texas political figures.

163. John Sutter Signed Check. Californian pioneer (1803–1880) known for his association with the Gold Rush as the owner of Sutter’s Mill, where gold was first discovered by James W. Marshall. Lititz Deposit Bank check, 7.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Sutter, “J. A. Sutter,” payable to “Myself” for $100, November 29, 1873. Also signed by Sutter on the affixed two-cent revenue stamp, “J. A. Sutter.” In fine condition, with a cancellation-related tear to the center, not at all affecting the signature. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $300

Rare self-paid check for $100 by California Gold Rush icon

John Sutter

Scarce 1863 correspondence on a Confederate deserter, endorsed by P. G. T. Beauregard and the rare John Pegram

Beauregard and John Pegram Enodrsements on Civil War-Dated Letter by Henry A. Wise. Civil War-dated endorsements signed “G. T. Beauregard” and “J. Pegram,” on the integral leaf of a letter signed by Virginia’s former governor-turned-general, “Henry A. Wise,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9.75, September 25, 1863. Letter by former Virginia governor Henry A. Wise to Major T. O. Chestney, in part: “Capt. G. A. Wallace, Co. F, 59th Va. Regt., on the 9th inst., applied that he, with one Sergeant and one Private be detailed, with a leave of absence for 15 days…On the morning of the 14th inst. just as the orders were being executed to move to Charleston, S.C., Capt. Wallace again urged his applications for the detail and for leave…This again was disallowed. He then asked for 6 hours’ leave of absence to go to Richmond…Capt. Wallace did not return…Under the circumstances there is reason to apprehend that Capt. Wallace is taking without leave, the absence he applied for...If he is not now unable to do duty, it is asked that he be arrested and sent to his Company under arrest.” The integral leaf bears several signed endorsements, forwarding the letter through the chain of command; among the signers are John Pegram (twice), P. G. T. Beauregard, C. H. Lee, Henry A. Wise, T. O. Chestney, and others. Pegram’s autograph is especially rare, as he was killed in action in a skirmish at Hatcher’s Run, Virginia, in February of 1865. In fine condition, with a small split at the hinge. Starting Bid $300

306. P. G.

T.

307. John B. Gordon Civil War-Dated Document Signed. Confederate general (1832-1904) who surrendered Lee’s army to Union General Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain at Appomattox Courthouse. Civil War-dated manuscript DS, signed “J. B. Gordon, Maj. Gen.,” one page, 25 x 8, August 31, 1864. Document headed “Monthly Return of Gordon’s Division, commanded by Maj. General J. B. Gordon,” listing the aggregate numbers of soldiers belonging to the brigades of Evans, Terry, and York, tallied by rank, and indicating those present and absent, amounting to 14,497 men in total. A note in the lower margin reads: “Under the head of ‘alterations,’ the 171 marked ‘deserted’ have been borne upon the rolls up to this time & dropped there being no probability of their voluntary return.” Signed in the lower margin by Assistant Adjutant-General R. W. Hunter and Major General J. B. Gordon. In fine condition, with overall fading, not affecting readability. Starting Bid $200

309. Ambrose P. Hill

Signed Treasury Department Circular. Confederate general who gained early fame as commander of the ‘Light Division’ under Stonewall Jackson and was killed during the Third Battle of Petersburg (18251865). Scarce DS, signed “A. P. Hill,” one page, 5 x 8, March 15, 1861. Treasury Department Coast Survey Office circular, free franked on the address panel by A. P. Hill. The circular, issued by W. R. Palmer, pertains to the 1859 Report of the Superintendent of the Coast Survey and reads, in part: “As there are frequent complaints of failure to receive documents entrusted to the mail, I take this means to advise you of the book being forwarded; so that, if not received in due time, by inquiring at the Post Office, ensure its reception.” In fine condition, with a partial edge split to one fold. Hill evidently signed this document prior to his resignation on March 1st to join the Confederate Army, making it a particularly interesting specimen. Starting Bid $200

310. Robert E. Lee Civil War-Dated Autograph Endorsement Signed on ALS by Benjamin Huger. Early Civil War-dated autograph endorsement, signed “R. E. Lee, Gen’l Comm.,” on the integral leaf of a letter written to him by Benjamin Huger, signed “Benj. Huger,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, May 25, 1861. Lee’s handwritten endorsement, in full: “Resp’y submitted to his Exc’y the Gov’r with the request that Genl. Huger’s application as regards the appointment of officers under him, may be favorably considered.” Huger writes to Lee that he arrived yesterday and assumed command, continuing: “I have not had time to make any examinations, which would enable me to report any information to you, other than what you know…I found no Q. Mr. here but am informed Mr. Johnson of Petersburg, is duly applied & will be here today. He is spoken of as competent. I beg after appointments are made, no changes be authorized without my consent. Every body seems to have much interest in appointments. I wish to have a say.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

As commander of Virginia’s forces in 1861, Robert E. Lee intercedes on behalf of Brig. Gen. Huger

“as regards the appointment of officers under him”

In full: “After four years of arduous service marked by unsurpassed courage and fortitude, the Army of Northern Virginia has been compelled to yield to overwhelming numbers and resources. I need not tell the brave survivors of so many hard fought battles, who have remained steadfast to the last, that I have consented to this result from no distrust of them.

But feeling that valor and devotion could accomplish nothing that could compensate for the loss that must have attended the continuance of the contest, I determined to avoid the useless sacrifice of those whose past services have endeared them to their countrymen.

By the terms of the agreement, officers and men can return to their homes and remain until exchanged. You will take with you the satisfaction that proceeds from a consciousness of duty faithfully performed. And I earnestly pray that a merciful God will extend to you his blessings and protection.

With an unceasing admiration of your constancy and devotion to your country and a grateful remembrance of your kind and generous consideration for myself, I bid you all an affectionate farewell.” In fine condition.Starting Bid $200

311. Robert E. Lee: Official Copy of Farewell Address (1865). Contemporary manuscript copy of Robert E. Lee’s farewell address at the close of the Civil War, one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, headed: “Hd Qrs Army Northern Va, 10th April 1865.” The text of Lee’s “General Orders No. 9,” certified at the conclusion as a true copy by Dudley Digges Pendleton, acting adjutant general to his uncle, William Nelson Pendleton: “Official, D. D. Pendleton. A. A. Genl.”

Official copy of Lee’s farewell to the Army of Northern Virginia, marking the end of the Civil War:

“After four years of arduous service marked by unsurpassed courage and fortitude, the Army of Northern Virginia has been compelled to yield”

312. John A. Packer Autograph Letter Signed. Early American consul of the Sandwich Islands, the original name given to the islands of Hawaii by Captain James Cook in 1778. Rare ALS signed “John A. Packer, Late U.S. Consul ‘Sandwich Islands,’” one page, 7.75 x 10, April 13, 1865. Handwritten letter to General Ord, in full: “I am 61 years of age, have in no way been connected with the war, and until 1862, I was in the discharge of official duties at the ‘Sandwich Islands.’ I respectfully ask to be put on parole, to visit my family in the county of Dinwiddie, near Petersburg; and from there to visit Washington on public and private business.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

313. Omar Bradley WWII-Dated Autograph Letter Signed: “The Germans have quit using mines”. World War II-dated ALS signed “Brad,” one page both sides, 8 x 10.5, January 17, 1944. Handwritten letter to Major General John P. Lucas, written from Headquarters in New York, in part: “I understand you are having a nice warm winter down there on the flat plains of Italy where there are nice bridges across all the streams. I also hear that the Germans have quit using mines. Such ideal conditions must make fighting a real pleasure. As you know, we are doing our fighting on paper right now. It will be nice when we can get on with the show and take a more active part. I hear rumors about your getting another command. Congratulations. Sorry we are not going to be along side each other. Maybe we will be when our attacks converge. Keep up the good work and I will meet you in Berlin.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original free franked mailing envelope, addressed in Bradley’s hand to Lucas, franked “Free” in the upper right, with Bradley’s incorporating his signature in the return address field, “O. N. Bradley, Lieut Gen.” Also accompanied by an unsigned candid photo of Lucas talking to General Mark Clark, with a notation on the reverse stating that the photo was taken at Anzio Harbor on D-Day. Starting Bid $300

“I also hear that the Germans have quit using mines,” Bradley addresses General Lucas before the Battle of Anzio: “Keep up the good work and I will meet you in Berlin”

314. Chester Nimitz Signed Photograph of Japanese Surrender. Vintage matte-finish 14 x 11 photo of Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri on September 2, 1945, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To Andy Borthwick—with best wishes and great appreciation of your many contributions to the welfare of our Navy. C. W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral USN.” The image also bears his facsimile signature in the area of the surrender documents. In fine condition, with two short tears to the top edge. Starting Bid $200

315. Napoleon Letter Signed to His Adopted Son, with Rare Full Signature. Desirable LS in French, atypically signed with his full signature, “Napoleon,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, March 14, 1806. Addressed from Paris, an untranslated letter from Napoleon to his adopted son, Eugène de Beauharnais. In fine condition. Two months earlier, Eugène was adopted by Napoleon on January 12, 1806, though excluded from succession to the French Empire, and on February 16, 1806, he was declared heir presumptive to the Kingdom of Italy, in the absence of a second son of Napoleon. Starting Bid $300

Important, content-rich letter from “Napoleon,” addressed to his recently adopted son, discussing military movements of “my French army in Italy”

aviation

Stunning portrait of Earhart in her cockpit, dated to the year she first crossed the Atlantic Ocean

Exquisite vintage matte-finish 5.5 x 6.5 photo of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart seated in the cockpit of a plane, her aviator goggles resting on her brow, the fingers of her left hand fiddling with a beaded necklace, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Joseph Estabrook, in memory of a ‘book’ party — much enjoyed. Amelia Earhart, November 18, ‘28.” Matted to an overall size of 7.5 x 9.25. In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder with an autograph grade of “7.” Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Given Earhart’s inscribed date of 1928, the ‘book party’ very likely refers to her first published work, 20 Hrs., 40 Min., a memoir about her childhood and her experiences as a passenger in the Fokker F.VIIB-3m Friendship, which, in June 1928, made her the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean by air; she conquered the same feat — this time solo — four years later in her Lockheed Vega 5B. A superb portrait of the famed aviatrix, whose stoic visage likewise surrenders a sense of preflight anxiety. Starting Bid $500

360. Amelia Earhart Signed Photograph Dated to the Year She First Crossed the Atlantic - PSA/DNA 7.

Rare “message

from

the air”—a

Lindbergh-signed poster dropped from the Spirit of St. Louis in 1927

an indirect apology, in part: “Greetings: Because of the limited time and the extensive itinerary of the tour of the United States now in progress to encourage popular interest in aeronautics, it is impossible for the ‘Spirit of St. Louis’ to land in your city. This message from the air, however, is sent you to express our sincere appreciation of your interest in the tour and in the promotion and expansion of commercial aeronautics in the United States.” In good to very good condition, with intersecting folds, heavy overall wrinkling, and dampstaining (causing haloing and mirroring to the bold signature).

Following his groundbreaking transatlantic flight, Lindbergh embarked on a promotional tour of the United States, landing in 92 cities in 48 states between July 20 and October 23, 1927. When passing over smaller cities and towns, Lindbergh would intermittently fly within 1,000 feet of crowds gathered to observe, dropping one of these signed posters from the sky, loaded into a canvas tube. A unique memento from the pioneering aviator. Starting Bid $300

362. Charles Lindbergh Signed Poster Dropped from the Spirit of St. Louis. Signed poster dropped from the sky by Charles Lindbergh during his national tour with the Spirit of St. Louis, 22 x 28, signed in the lower right in fountain pen, “Charles A. Lindbergh.” The poster features an image of the historic Spirit of St. Louis airplane, with a large salutation and text featuring

361. Charles Lindbergh Handwritten New York Times

Manuscript on Advances in Aviation. Unsigned handwritten draft by Charles Lindbergh, three pages, 8 x 12.5, no date but published in the New York Times on February 3, 1929, as part of the exclusive ‘Lindbergh on Flying’ weekly series. Lindbergh’s draft for an article entitled ‘Air Speed Limited Only by Power and Streamline,’ commenting on the economies of speed offered by the advent of aircraft. In part: “The entire history of passenger transportation has evolved around the desire of mankind first, to reach distance places; second, to go there in comfort and safety; and third to lose as little time as possible en route. For centuries it was thought that there was a limit to the speed a human being could stand, and that if a man fell off of the top of a cliff or high building he would become unconscious from the rapidity of descent long before striking the ground. This theory has been conclusively disproved in the last few years by actual test…

Racing records stand at around 100 miles an hour on the water; 200 miles an hour on the land and 300 an hour in the air. Commercial speeds, of course, are considerably less… Speed on the ground is limited by the smoothness of the road, by the necessity of quick turns, and by stopping for cross traffic. A second or two of inattention at any time while driving at high speed is sufficient to cause an accident. In the air, on the other hand, it is limited only by horse power and streamline. Except in taking off, land, and watching for other planes there is no immediate danger if something distracts the attention of the pilot. Once at flying altitude he might walk back into the cabin and ride with his passengers without fear of having the plane do more than veer off of its course slightly…

How fast will we be traveling in the next decade?…The faster transports will undoubtedly be cruising at well over 150 miles

per hour while pursuit planes will be capable of developing close to three hundred if necessary. Racing planes will push on toward the 400 mark and possibly go higher. One of the most interesting contributions to aircraft design in 1928 was the development by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics of a new type of cowling for radial air cooled engines. One of the main drawbacks of air cooling has been the added head resistance of radial motors. This has been more than offset in commercial operation by the saving in weight together with added reliability and lower maintenance…

After carrying on extensive experiments in the large wind tunnel at Langley Field the N.A.C.A. discovered that by cowling in the entire engine and leaving an opening in the center of the cowl to admit air for cooling; together with a space around the back of the cowl to permit the escape of this air in a smooth flow that the speed of the plane could be increased from five to ten miles as a result. The theory of the new cowl is that the turbulence created by the cylinder heads is reduced to a minimum thereby greatly decreasing the drag of the fuselage.

Another feature which may be incorporated in fast planes, especially of the low wing type is the folding landing gear. As speeds increase the value of streamlining the wheels into the wings will become much greater…The adjustable pitch propellor promises greater efficiency both in take off and cruising… Geared engines promise better performance for the plane and less noise for the passenger…All of these improvements will aid in making the airplane of 1930 a vast improvement over those in service today.” In fine condition, with a few edge nicks and minor losses to corners. A remarkable handwritten piece by Lindbergh, penned as he promoted new advances in powered flight. Starting Bid $500

Lindbergh’s handwritten draft of a New York Times article on advances in aviation:

“How fast will we be traveling in the next decade?”

From the aviator to the future first lady: “To Mrs. Herbert Hoover, Sincerely, Charles A. Lindbergh”

363. Charles Lindbergh Signed Book to Mrs. Herbert Hoover (From Hoover’s Personal Collection). Signed book: We. Later printing. NY: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1927. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 318 pages. Boldly signed and inscribed on a free end page in fountain pen, “To Mrs. Herbert Hoover, Sincerely, Charles A. Lindbergh, Mar. 7, 1928.” Autographic condition: very fine. Book condition: VG/None, with spine darkened and worn at ends, light wear to corners, a couple stains to the rear board, and an “Ex Libris, Herbert Hoover” bookplate affixed to the front pastedown. Lindbergh was a friend of the Hoover family, spending time with them at their Rapidan Camp in Virginia.

From the personal collection of President Herbert Hoover and Lou Henry Hoover, consigned by Hoover’s great granddaughter. Starting Bid $200

‘Snoopy’ Cap. Communication Carrier Assembly cap, commonly known as the ‘Snoopy’ cap, manufactured by ILC during the Space Shuttle era, with the parts label above the right earcup marked in red felt tip and reading: “Comm. Carrier Assembly, S/N 0101-10001-, Size 05, Date 12/96, NAS9-17873, ILC Dover 74897.” In fine condition, with wear to Beta cloth and some cracking to inner leather ear pads. These caps were designed to secure the earcups and microphones the astronauts used for communications, and the design was largely unchanged from the ‘Snoopy’ cap made famous during the Apollo era. Starting Bid $200

377. Space Shuttle Communication Carrier Assembly

“Item Rest / Blad Ass, Lower Arm, Gored, P/n SK-8010-80002-01, S/N PT 003, Size 01, Code ID 74897, Mfg. 3/00,” which is struck through with red marker. The inner cuff of

SK8010-80055-01, Size 01, S/N PT 003.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Bladder - Molded for Scott Parazynski. Space Shuttle-era lefthanded bladder for a Phase VI TMG (Thermal Micrometeoroid Garment) glove, measuring 13˝ in length, featuring Teflon abrasion cloth to the inner cuff area. The back of the thumb/wrist area is annotated as “6PZ, SN 297, DACN 296, Cure Date 1-5-08, Lot 8100 - 63398 - 1, Class III,” and the bottom of the forearm cuff is marked “6PZ, P/N 0106-812672-01, S/N 657.” The consignor notes that this particular glove was specifically molded to the hand dimensions of Space Shuttle veteran Scott E. Parazynski, an astronaut who flew on five missions: STS-66, STS-86, STS-95, STS-100, and STS-120. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

379. Space Shuttle Phase VI TMG Glove

378. Space Shuttle EMU Suit Lower Arm Assembly. Partial Space Shuttle Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) suit lower arm assembly, consisting of the arm restraint, current-style on-orbit sizing adjustment brackets, and an inner yellow pressure suit bladder, the interior of the latter bearing a stamped parts label:

the bladder is also annotated “P/N

art, architecture, and design

Chagall draws an angelic sketch within a mid-century biography

Sketch in Book. Signed book: Marc Chagall by Walter Erban. First edition. NY: Frederick A. Praeger, 1957. Hardcover, 8.25 x 10, 158 pages. Chagall sketches a large angelic figure on a prefatory page, nicely signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “Pour Ruth Miller, en bon souvenir, Marc Chagall, N.Y. 1958.” In fine condition, with faint edge toning to the signed page. Book condition: G/None, with a worn and frayed spine, tear along the gutter of the title page, and some soiling to boards. Starting Bid $300

Circa 1966-67 glossy 7.25 x 8.75 photo of Salvador Dali seated in the New York City restaurant L’Etoile and holding up a photograph of Kathy Bradford, with Dali starting to add an inscription on the front in blue ballpoint, “Podell, bon jour, Luimaum,” and, annoyed by the ink’s lack of adhesion to the glossy finish, appears to scribble roughly to the right side before finishing on the reverse, “Luimaumiamoiresine, Dali.”

The reverse bears a Solange Podell credit stamp and her handwritten copyright; Podell also added her initials to the front of the photo twice. In very good to fine condition, with Dali’s scribble cutting through the photo, and surface impressions on the photo side from his writing on the back. Starting Bid $200

457. Salvador Dali Signed Photograph by Solange Podell.

456. Marc Chagall Signed

Picture Cook Book

for Betty Crocker’s Picture Cook Book. DS, one page, 8.5 x 9, no date. A recipe draft sheet featuring typed cooking instructions for “Apricot Mousse” and an affixed sheet for a “Dinner in Paris,” with the lower right corner bearing a typed permission caption signed below by Christian Dior. The caption reads: “You have my permission to print my name in connection with the recipe for Apricot Mousse as indicated in the Second Edition of Betty Crocker’s Picture Cook Book.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

459.

Sketch on T-Shirt. Rare original felt tip sketch by Keith Haring of his famous ‘crawling baby’ design, signed “K. Haring,” on a white t-shirt for a “CityKids Speak on Life’s Choices” event. The t-shirt featuring a colorful print of one of Haring’s artworks, also featuring his facsimile signature below. In fine condition, with hand-cut neckline and expected signs of wear. Starting Bid $300

Keith Haring Signed

458. Christian Dior Signed Recipe Permission Document, Approving ‘Apricot Mousse’

Rare original ‘baby crawling’ sketch by Keith Haring, on a t-shirt of his own design

Dior approves an ‘Apricot Mousse’ recipe for Betty Crocker’s

Monet writes to an important French art critic and advocate of the Impressionist movement

460. Claude Monet Autograph Letter Signed to a French Art Critic and Champion of the Impressionist Movement. ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, March 12, 1890. An untranslated handwritten letter from his home at Giverny par Vernon, addressed to his friend Gustave Geffroy (1855–1926), a French journalist, art critic, historian, and novelist, who was one of the ten founding members of the literary organization Académie Goncourt in 1900. One of the first historians of the Impressionist art movement with his publication of Histoire de l’impressionnisme in 1892, Geffroy knew and championed Monet, whom he met in 1886 in Belle-Île-en-Mer while traveling for research on prisons of the Second Empire. Monet introduced him to Cézanne, who painted his portrait in 1895. In fine condition, with minor corner loss to the last page. Accompanied by the original hand-addressed mailing envelope. Starting Bid $500

461.

Claude Monet Autograph Letter

Signed on the Return of “the framed Venice”. ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, no date [circa 1880]. An early handwritten letter addressed to the collector Georges de Bellio, in part (translated): “I don’t have a frame for the church. I had to frame it with a border that’s too small for the painting. As a result, quite a bit has been hidden but you can still see the effect. I’m counting on you to quickly send back the framed Venice…I’d be very grateful if you would. Thank you in advance.” In fine condition. De Bellio (1828–1894) was one of Monet’s biggest early supporters. It was he who bought Monet’s iconic 1874 painting Impression, Soleil Levant, the work that gave its name to the Impressionist movement. Starting Bid $200

Munch invites German composer Oskar Fried to the Danish opening of his ‘Autumn Exhibition’

462. Edvard Munch Autograph Letter Signed Twice, Inviting Composer Oskar Fried to an Exhibition Opening. Influential Norwegian painter and printmaker (1863–1944) celebrated for his intense and evocative treatment of psychological themes, best known for his iconic ‘The Scream.’ Twice-signed ALS in Norwegian, signed “Edv. Munch” and “E. Munch,” penned on an off-white 3.75 x 2.5 card, no date. A brief handwritten letter from the great artist, in full (translated): “With the honor to invite the composer Mr. O. Fried to the Opening (Vernissage) of the ‘Efteraarsudstilling [Autumn Exhibition],’ Venue ‘Frie Udstilling.’” Munch adds “with ladies” to the lower left. Pencil notations to the reverse identify the recipient as the German conductor and composer Oskar Fried and that this letter was auctioned by Meyer and Ernst in February 1934. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

“I’m counting on you to quickly send back the framed Venice”

463. Pablo Picasso Autograph Note Signed, Authorizing the Reproduction of ‘Les Saltimbanques’. Brief ANS from Pablo Picasso, “Oui, Picasso, 2. Mai 1968,” written in red crayon at the bottom of a typed French-language letter addressed to the artist by Joseph Groben, a professor in Luxembourg, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, April 29, 1968. Additionally, Picasso has underlined a section of the letter, which reads (translated): “grant us permission to reproduce this work in our school book.” Groben’s letter, in part: “Most revered master, During the new edition of the Luxembourg reading book ‘Der Brunnen,’ intended for the class of VII, we would very much like to reproduce as an illustration in the text your etching ‘Les saltimbanques’ (1905).” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $300

464. Camille Pissarro Autograph Letter Signed to His Wife. ALS in French, signed “C. Pissarro,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 6, June 19, 1892. Addressed from London, an untranslated handwritten letter from Camille Pissarro to his wife, Julie Vellay. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

“Oui, Picasso,” the artist authorizes the reproduction of his 1905 masterpiece, ‘Les Saltimbanques’

comic art and animation

504. Walt Disney Signature on Disneyland ‘Tinker Bell’ Card. Soughtafter felt tip signature and inscription, “To Carolyn, Walt Disney,” on an uncommon color 6.5 x 3.5 Disneyland card with images of Tinker Bell and the Sleeping Beauty Castle. Attractively custom-matted and framed with a photo of Disney and Mickey Mouse to an overall size of 13 x 20.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

503. Walt Disney Signed Photograph. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Disney wearing a cowboy hat and posing with two miniature Shetland ponies in a horse stable, prominently signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Roger, Best wishes, Walt Disney.” In very fine condition, with some light edge rippling. Starting Bid $500

Quotation Signed: “My life is a fairy tale”. Beloved Danish author (1805–1875) best known for such classic fairy tales as The Ugly Duckling, The Red Shoes, and The Emperor’s New Clothes. Fabulous AQS on a light gray 7.75 x 4.75 sheet, in full: “My life is a fairy tale, so rich and happy! H. C. Andersen.” In fine condition, with a faint rusty paperclip mark to the upper left corner. Starting Bid $300

The celebrated children’s author writes to his upstairs neighbor

511.

Beloved Danish author (1805–1875) best known for such classic fairy tales as The Ugly Duckling, The Red Shoes, and The Emperor’s New Clothes. ALS in Danish, signed “H. C. Andersen,” one page, 5 x 8, May 22, 1874. Letter to Erik Lassen Oksen. In full (translated): “Dear Friend! Please do come to me today so that we could arrange exactly when to meet in my home early for the departure.” Under his signature Andersen adds, “To Candidate in Theology Oksen.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Andersen’s hand, “Mr. Candidate in Theology Oksen lives in Count Moltke Bregentved’s Estate in Bredgade. Copenhagen.” In very good condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds, and scattered light wrinkling, creasing, and toning. Starting Bid $200

Hans Christian Andersen Autograph Letter Signed.

510. Hans Christian Andersen Autograph

“My life is a fairy tale, so rich and happy!”

512.

Manuscript

Tereshkova and the Advancement of Women. Fascinating French-language autograph manuscript, penned entirely in the hand of Simone de Beauvoir for an article entitled “Valentina et la promotion de la femme [Valentina and the Advancement of Women],” unsigned, 14 pages, 8.25 x 10.75, no date [circa 1963]. A handwritten article related to the triumph of Russian cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova, who became the first woman in space when she flew her Vostok 6 spacecraft on June 16, 1963, in part (translated): “A woman in the cosmos. What a triumph for women! …from now on there is no longer any distance between men and them. But no, answered those who hold female inferiority to be a dogma: it simply proves that anyone can be a cosmonaut. In truth, if Valentina’s exploit did not transform the female condition, it has the great merit of making ridiculous the stubbornness of those who claim to stop it…A woman comes up against this kind of obstacle on all sides: her physiology, her psychology would prohibit her from certain careers and would relegate her, in others, to secondary places. She protests, or smiles.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Simone de Beauvoir Handwritten

on Valentina

Beauvoir’s handwritten article on cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova’s impact on “the Advancement of Women”

513. Samuel Clemens Partial Autograph Manuscript

Signed for ‘1,002nd Arabian Night,’ completed during the same summer as Huckleberry Finn. Fantastic partial autograph manuscript, signed “Mark Twain,” five pages, 5.5 x 8.5, dated 1884 on the handwritten title page. The first five pages of Clemens’s manuscript draft for ‘1,002nd Arabian Night’, a short story that went unpublished until after his death, with a handwritten cover sheet using a working title: “TitlePage. 1,002: An Oriental Tale. ‘Henceforth did King Shahriyar make it his regular custom to take a new wife every day, & slay her the next morning. This he continued to do during a period of three years.’—The One Thousand & One Nights, Lane’s Translation. By Mark Twain, 1884, All rights reserved.” He then launches into the tale of the King’s new wife, Scheherazade, primarily consisting of dialogue between her and King Shahriyar. At the bottom of one page, Clemens adds a note to the “compositor,” initialed “M.T.,” in full: “The figures inserted thus, (1) (2) (3), &c., refer to corresponding numbers on the illustrations. Leave them out, of course.” In overall very good to fine condition, with some nicks and chipping to edges, and a few small tape repairs to corners.

The remaining portion of the manuscript is preserved in the Mark Twain Papers at the University of California, Berkeley. Twain later wrote to his nephew, who was to publish the book, that it ought to be published anonymously. It would not appear in print until the publication of Mark Twain’s Satires & Burlesques by the University of California Press, edited by Franklin R. Rogers. In his introduction, Rogers reveals why Twain may have experienced a change of heart. Quoting Twain’s friend W. D. Howells on 1,002nd: ‘The opening passages are the funniest you have ever done; but when I got into the story itself, it seemed to me that I was made a fellow sufferer with the Sultan from Scheherazade’s prolixity…I feel bound to say that I think this burlesque falls short of being amusing.’

Nevertheless, ‘1,002nd Arabian Night’ certainly remains of great interest because of its closeness to Huckleberry Finn in the Twain canon—both were completed in Elmira, New York, in the summer of 1883. Starting Bid $1000

The first five pages of Mark Twain’s burlesque story ‘1,002nd Arabian Night,’ completed during the same summer as Huckleberry Finn

Superb signed “Mark Twain” portrait photo

a transmittal ALS from Clemens’s secretary Isabel Lyon, dated January 17, 1905, which reads: “The portrait of Mr. Clemens has been received, but has not been given to Mr. Clemens for he has been ill for more than a month. In a few days it will be given to him to sign.” In fine condition.

In 1902, Clemens hired Lyon as a secretary because his wife, Olivia, was becoming too ill to handle his correspondence. After Olivia’s death in 1904, Lyon moved into Clemens’s house and assumed full-time financial and familial duties. Especially fond of Lyon and her care, Clemens purchased her a house, called The Lobster Pot, near Stormfield to keep her close by. Twain’s trust in Lyon caused him to grant her a power of attorney in 1907. However, all changed two years later when Clemens suspected Lyons of embezzling his funds. He fired her in April 1909. Starting Bid $500

514.Samuel L. Clemens Signed Photograph as “Mark Twain” (1905). Attractive vintage 4.75 x 8.25 photographic print of ‘Samuel Langhorne Clemens’ in a handsome half-length pose by Joseph G. Gessford, circa 1904, signed neatly in the lower border in fountain pen, “Truly yours, Mark Twain, Apl. /05.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 12.5 x 16.25. Includes

Rare first edition of Stephen Crane’s Civil War masterpiece

515. Stephen Crane: The Red Badge of Courage (First Edition). Rare first edition book: The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane. First edition, first state (with title page printed in black and red, coated endpapers, unbroken type on page 225, and four pages of advertisements at rear, beginning with “Gilbert Parker’s Best Books”). NY: D. Appleton and Company, 1895. Hardcover bound in the publisher’s original oatmeal buckram lettered in red, black, and gilt, with top edge stained yellow, 5.25 x 7.5, 233 pages. Book condition: VG/None, with spine darkened, slightly bumped at bottom front corner, and slight mottled discoloration to boards.

An outstanding, sought-after example of Crane’s enduring work, praised in the Dictionary of American Biography as ‘an extraordinary study of the common man amid the turmoil, clamor and distortion typified by war…its intensity, its startling yet inevitable descriptive phrase, struck a new note in American prose.’ Starting Bid $300

516. Marquis de Sade

Handwritten Manuscript.

Notorious French novelist and playwright (1740-1814) whose violent sexual escapades and depravity-infused works gave rise to the word ‘sadism.’ Autograph manuscript in French, penned in the hand of the Marquis de Sade, unsigned, one page, both sides, 6.25 x 7.75, May 22, 1783. An untranslated handwritten manuscript. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

517. Philip K. Dick Typed Letter Signed. Fascinating TLS signed “Love & triumph, Phil,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, September 30, 1981. Lengthy letter to science fiction author Patricia Warrick, in part: “I have it and this time I truly have it…The universe is an information retrieval system; which is to say, everything that has ever happened, ever been, each arrangement and detail — all are stored in the present moment as information; what we lack is the access or entry mechanism to this stored information…Reality is continuously converted into information.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

A breakthrough letter from Dick —

“I have it and this time I truly have it... Reality is continuously converted into information”

518. Charles L. Dodgson Autograph Letter

Signed to Tennyson’s Son. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.75 x 6.25, January 23, 1862. Handwritten letter to the nine-year-old Hallam Tennyson, the eldest son of the poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson. In full: “Thank you for your nice little note. I am glad you liked the knife, and I think it a pity you should not be allowed to use it ‘till you are older.’ However, as you are older now, perhaps you have begun to use it by this time: if you were allowed to cut your finger with it, once a week, just a little, you know, till it began to bleed, and a good deep cut every birthday, I should think that would be enough, and it would last a long time so. Only I hope that if Lionel ever wants to have his fingers cut with it, you will be kind to your brother, and hurt him as much as he likes. If you will send me word, some day, when your two birthdays are, perhaps I may send him a birthday present, if I can only find something that will hurt him as much as your knife: perhaps a blister, or a leech, or something of that sort. Give him half my love, and take the rest yourself.” In fine condition, with a piece of toned tape along the edge of the first page. Starting Bid $200

Letter Signed: “Love to any daughters not too old”. ALS signed “C. L. Dodgson,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, January 5, 1874. Handwritten letter to “Jebb,” in full: “Don’t think me ungrateful—I was delaying writing till I knew something about my plans. Would it suit you to take me in for 2 or 3 days about the 17th? I should much like to see you all again—though I can’t help fearing that at last Edith has ceased to be a child, & that I shall find her with her hair done up ‘a la grown-up’—Is it so? It will be a great shock to my feelings! But if it is so, I cannot hear it—I used to have a paper of your children’s ages & birth days, but have lost it. Could you tell me them again? I have lost count & can’t make out Edith’s age. Haste—kindest regards to Mrs. Jebb—Love to any daughters not too old.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

519. Charles L. Dodgson Autograph

Dodgson teases Tennyson’s son, using the playful, nonsense style of Alice in Wonderland: “I may send him a birthday present, if I can only find something that will hurt him as much as your knife: perhaps a blister, or a leech, or something of that sort”

“Love to any daughters not too old”— Dodgson fears that “at last Edith has ceased to be a child”

is the most selfish, stingy,

an unfortunate

written

where he lived from 1882 to 1890. In part: “The cause of all my woes sits before me as I write—I see her when I raise my eyes crooning over her newspaper—an old woman of seventy two—large nosed bigboned and corkscrew curled—oh she is a dreadful female! She…knew my grandfather (verily the sins of the parent descend upon the children). She found me out and came and kissed me and was dreadfully affectionate (I had never seen the old toad before)—Then she told me that her mission in life was to make me happy—in vain I assured her that I was as happy as a lord. She would come & live with me & pay £100 towards the expences. In a moment of weakness I consented. She went off to London & soon wrote to say she was coming with her furniture but could not pay more than 80. Again I consented. She appeared with a fat girl in her tow as a body servant. It was the first intimation I had had of this creature so that the terms now became practically £40 for each. ‘Thank heaven I am not covetous of gold’ but really this was too good. Then she tried to change all our domestic customs & little Bohemianisms, but there old Mrs. Smith and I stood shoulder to shoulder and inflicted a heavy repulse upon the enemy. Since then—she has been here 14 days—we live in a state of armed mentality…She is the most selfish, stingy, self-opinionated, dissatisfied creature that ever lived. Our house is not nearly so jolly as it used to be—but it can’t last which is a balm to us in our despondency.” In fine condition, with a couple of names blacked out in the text. Starting Bid $200

Villas,

520. Arthur Conan Doyle Autograph Letter Signed on an Unwelcome Lodger: “She

self-opinionated, dissatisfied creature that ever lived”. ALS signed “A. Conan Doyle,” seven pages two sets of adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, no date but circa 1880s. Humorous handwritten letter about

lodger,

from “1 Bush

Southsea,”

In an early example of his literary talent, Conan Doyle pens the humorous tale of an unwelcome lodger:

“She is the most selfish, stingy, self-opinionated, dissatisfied creature that ever lived”

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

521. 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, light edge nicks and toning to dust jacket, and small tears and paper loss to bottom edge of pages 33 and 34 caused by a production fault. Starting Bid $500

Hemingway options The Sun Also Rises

to Hollywood, selling the motion picture rights to RKO in 1932

522. Ernest Hemingway Document Signed for The Sun Also Rises Motion Picture Rights. DS, four pages, 8.5 x 11, May 6, 1932. Contract between Ernest Hemingway and RKO Radio Pictures, Inc., by which he assigns an option to purchase “all motion picture rights in an to a novel or literary writing and material known as ‘The Sun Also Rises’…written by the Author and published by Charles Scribner’s Sons” for the consideration of $2,000. Hemingway pens his initials, “E. H.,” four times in the margins to approve amendments to the contract pertaining to the option period and distribution of funds (directing $1800 to his ex-wife, Hadley, who received the royalties to The Sun Also Rises as part of their divorce settlement). Neatly signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Ernest Hemingway and countersigned by Lee Marcus as vice president of RKO. Additionally signed by Hemingway’s close friend, Charles P. Thompson, as a witness; the last page is signed by two notaries. In fine condition.

Although RKO did exercise the option to purchase the worldwide motion picture rights for $14,500, the film would not be made for 25 years. The rights were bought and sold several times in ensuing years. Howard Hawks bought the rights in 1948, but the project did not go beyond the development stage. The film ultimately landed in the hands of Darryl F. Zanuck at 20th Century Fox, who hired Peter Viertel, a friend of Hemingway’s, to write the script. The film was finally released in 1957, directed by Henry King and starring Tyrone Power, Ava Gardner, Mel Ferrer, and Errol Flynn.

Hemingway was displeased with the result, and walked out after 25 minutes: ‘I saw as much of Darryl Zanuck’s splashy Cook’s tour of Europe’s lost generation bistros, bullfights, and more bistros… It’s pretty disappointing and that’s being gracious. Most of my story was set in Pamplona so they shot the film in Mexico. You’re meant to be in Spain and all you see walking around are nothing but Mexicans… It looked pretty silly. The bulls were mighty small for a start, and it looked like they had big horns on them for the day. I guess the best thing about the film was Errol Flynn.’ Starting Bid $500

Hemingway authorizes a Spanish translation of The Old Man and the Sea, benefitting a Cuban hospital

523. Ernest Hemingway Document Signed for ‘Old Man and the Sea’ Translation. DS in Spanish, one page, 8.25 x 12.75, January 1953. Fantastic document authorizing the translation of The Old Man and the Sea into Spanish, executed at Hemingway’s residence in Havana, Cuba. In part (translated): “The first part: Ernest Hemingway, writer…citizen of United States…resident of ‘La Vigia’…The second part: the magazine Bohemia, represented by its director Mr. Miguel Angel Quevedo, have agreed on the following: 1. Mr. Hemingway is the author of the novel written in English ‘The Old Man and the Sea’…authorizes Mr. Quevedo, without a fee, to publish once in the magazine Bohemia, of Havana…the Spanish translation of said novel…The magazine…in exchange for this free right to publish, promises to give…$1000 to the San Lazaro Leper Sanatorium…so that the said hospital can buy televisions and radios for the use of the patients.” Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Ernest Hemingway, and countersigned in ballpoint by Miguel Angel Quevedo. In fine condition, with scattered creasing and some slight chipping to edges. Accompanied by a second document, between Cuban writer Lino Novas Calvo and the Globe Press, publisher of Bohemia, regarding the publication of Novas Calvo’s translation of The Old Man and the Sea.

The Spanish translation of Hemingway’s enduring novel, The Old Man and the Sea (‘El Viejo y El Mar’), was first published in the Cuban magazine Bohemia on March 15, 1953. The magazine introduced the enduring work in a brief preface, in part (translated): ‘Bohemia today offers its readers a great novel. A great novel is not an everyday thing. It is also important to underline that it is a Cuban novel—as well as an American one and for all men. It is also a work of all time.’ Starting Bid $300

525. Stephen King: Salem’s Lot (First Edition). Highly desirable first edition book: Salem’s Lot by Stephen King. First edition, first printing (with “Q37” printed in the gutter on page 439). Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, 1975. Hardcover with second-state dust jacket (with front flap corner clipped, “$7.95” printed price and “Father Cody” present), 5.75 x 8.5, 439 pages. Book condition: VG+/VG, with edgewear to the dust jacket. Starting Bid $200

Page from Kipling’s draft for Stalky & Co., an influential collection of boys’ tales

527. Rudyard Kipling Handwritten Manuscript Page from ‘Stalky & Co.’. Unsigned handwritten manuscript by Rudyard Kipling, one page, 7 x 8.25, no date but circa late 1890s. A page from Kipling’s draft of the story ‘Slaves of the Lamp,’ published in Cosmopolis: A Literary Review in 1897 and collected in Stalky & Co. in 1899. In part: “and had seen much more than Gigadibs. The half understood verses lived and eat with him as the bedropped pages attested. McTuck was a phenomenally neat boy and they warred over their respective libraries. He was far away from all that world, drifting at large in some heavenly contraption called a gondola when McTuck beat on his head with the pilchard spoon, and he snarled. ‘Beetle, you are oppressed, insulted, bullied…by that beast, King! You hear?’ ‘Oh shut up. I can write some more poetry about him if I am.’” Annotated in the lower right corner: “The above in the handwriting of Mr. Rudyard Kipling, and is part of his M.S. of Stalky & Co. It was given to me by the author’s father (Mr. J. Lockwood Kipling), 29/3/1900.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and a small portrait of Kipling affixed to the lower left corner. Starting Bid $200

526. Rudyard Kipling Hand-Corrected Typed Letter Signed Proposing a Literary Trilogy. TLS signed “Ever there, R. K.,” one page both sides, 8 x 10.25, August 18, 1923. Letter to his close friend, the fellow writer H. Rider Haggard, addressing him as “Dear old man,” marked at the top: “Confidential & burn after reading.” Kipling suggests that he rework his literary material into an epic trilogy chronicling the history of man, using the ‘Wandering Jew’ as a central conceit. In part: “Ask me something easier next time? As I said, I am a whale on giving advice on another man’s work. But, I do not think that Wisdom’s Daughter ought to be re-written to make her say all that is in your mind. Besides, you wouldn’t recapture the roll and swing of a lot of that prose if you went over it again, would you? Interpolation would be more my notion if it were my own output. I grant you that ‘She’ will abide and, to that extent, ‘Wisdom’s Daughter’ could never be more than a gloss on ‘She’… Personally, as I haven’t got to do it, I should say it would be worth the doing. You aren’t choosing any small canvas for your latter years to expatiate in—are you—when you turn your mind towards the Jew? Let us be generous while we are about it.

The little business might be worked out in a trilogy, quite easily. Book One would deal with the origins of the man, far back...Book Two leaves one with the whole choice of either the fall of the Roman empire, for the complete history of the Middle Ages...Book Third, is the Great War...Now you won’t do one little bit of this, but it will help stir you up to block out the first rough scenario in the intervals of answering the demands of idle idiots and helpless imbeciles, to which cheerful task I am now about to address myself for the next hour.” He adds a handwritten postscript with further suggestions for subject matter, in part: “A crusade or two? Black Death? A trip with one C. Columbus in hope of death which ends in opening up more of the world to misery? A term of service with the Inquisition—just by way of getting over with his Doom? The Plague?” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and light foxing to the lower half of the page. Starting Bid $200

“Confidential & burn after reading”—Kipling helps H. Rider Haggard conquer writer’s block, suggesting an epic historical trilogy

Sought-after first printing of To Kill a Mockingbird

528. Harper Lee: To Kill a Mockingbird (First Edition). Sought-after unsigned first edition book: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. First edition, first printing. Philadelphia & New York: J. B. Lippincott Company, 1960. Hardcover (brown boards and light green cloth spine with brown titles) with later-issue (seventh printing) dust jacket, 5.5 x 8.25, 296 pages. Book condition: VG+/VG, with minor soiling and sunning to spine, and some edgewear and creasing to the dust jacket.

A true ‘Great American Novel,’ To Kill a Mockingbird became an instant classic upon its debut in 1960 and went through fourteen printings in the first year. However, as Harper Lee was an unknown author, only five thousand copies were printed for its July 11th release: first editions are thus extremely scarce. This is a very well-preserved example, aesthetically enhanced by the inclusion of a dust jacket from the same year. Starting Bid $300

529. Harper Lee Typed Letter Signed on To Kill A Mockingbird. TLS, one page, 5.75 x 7.75, January 7, 1992. Written from Monroeville, Alabama, a letter to Raymond M. Beck, in full: “Thank you for the card and your most kind letter. As you may see, one change in my life brought about by To Kill A Mockingbird is that I stay several months behind in trying to answer the mail I get. I did not suspect, nor did my publishers, that the novel would be in print after more than thirty years! Indeed it has been a humbling experience, one that not many writers share, and one for which I am deeply thankful. The novel does seem to have a life of its own, in a brand new world, and its continuing success is something of a mystery to me.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

Harper Lee on To Kill a Mockingbird—

“Its continuing success is something of a mystery to me”

530. C. S. Lewis Autograph Letter Signed on a Heroic Dog. Influential Irish author and scholar (1898-1963), a former atheist who became an eloquent convert to Christianity, best known for his works on Christian theology and his much-beloved, seven-book juvenile fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia. ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, Magdalen College, Oxford letterhead, April 20, 1954. Handwritten letter to Mrs. Pollard, in part: “I was extremely glad to hear from you again for I had lost your address and…I was therefore unable to acknowledge your fine water colour study of the altruistic ungulate [probably Balaam’s ass, from the biblical Book of Numbers, referred to in some of Lewis’s writings]. But she no longer stands alone. Did you see in the paper the account of that dog who after a lifetime of honesty began to steal food daily! The change coincided with the disappearance of the two other dogs left in the same home; and in investigation it was found that they were at the bottom of a small mine shaft, alive, and that their noble colleague had been dropping food down it for them every day? I really begin to wonder if we have been quite wrong about the beasts all these centuries. Or have they changed? Perhaps St. Francis has put through some little business on their behalf. Thanks for the kind things you say (my own works frighten me: I expect to be asked, if you know all this why didn’t you do it?).” In fine condition, with some faint dampstaining to margins (not affecting the writing). Starting Bid $300

C. S. Lewis recounts the tale of a selfless canine hero: “Perhaps St. Francis has put through some little business on their behalf”

Mitchell replies to a review of Gone With the Wind:

535. Margaret Mitchell Typed Letter Signed on ‘Negro Dialect’ in Gone With the Wind. TLS signed “Margaret Mitchell Marsh,” one page, 7 x 11, personal letterhead, February 25, 1937. Letter to “Mrs. Meyer,” in part: “I thought your review most excellent and I thank you so very much for sending it to me. I especially liked the part where you mentioned the Negroes, and was so glad you thought that Prissy and her big talk sounded authentic. I have wondered frequently how Prissy sounds to people born outside of the South. I am afraid many will think her overdrawn. But, as my husband remarked when he first read my manuscript, ‘any Southern housewife who has had to raise a little darkey girl is going to want to smack Prissy because nearly every Southern woman has had a Prissy on her hands at one time or another.’ You could not have said anything that would have pleased me more than that ‘Gone With the Wind’ brought back memories of your grandmother…P.S. Last night I was reading a book entitled ‘The Story of the Great March,’ written by one of General Sherman’s staff officers...if Sherman occupied your grandmother’s home, you might find this book of interest.” In very good condition, with creasing and intersecting folds. Accompanied by a two-page carbon copy of Mrs. Meyer’s review and letter sent to Mitchell. Starting Bid $300

“Any Southern housewife who has had to raise a little darkey girl is going to want to smack Prissy because nearly every Southern woman has had a Prissy”

534. Henry Miller (4) Autograph Manuscripts Signed on Friends and Influences. Four autograph manuscripts signed by Henry Miller, totaling 24 pages, 8.5 x 11, no date but circa 1970s. Miller pens four character studies of figures from his personal life, entitled “Camilla,” “Melpo,” “Aunt Anna,” and “Abraham Rattner.” The first three were published in Henry Miller’s Complete Book of Friends, and the last was a eulogy given by Miller before the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters.

“Camilla” begins: “Her full name was Camilla Euphrosnia Fedrant. She had black blood in her veins, or should I say white blood? I thought of her as a mulatto, a term one doesn’t hear anymore for people of mixed blood. At the time I was the employment manager of the Messenger Dept. of the Western Union Telegraph Co. in N.Y. City. Camilla was my assistant. How she got this job I have completely forgotten. I believe that she had appealed to the President of the Telegraph Company.” He goes on to describe his close working relationship with her and a racist experience in the workplace, resulting in her resignation and his quitting the job himself.

“Melpo” begins: “Shortly after I returned from Greece I became a guest at the home of Gilbert and Margaret Neiman in Beverly Glen. The house they occupied was just a little shack off the road. It was there I began making watercolors for anything you wanted to give me—a dollar or two, an old coat, a pair of shoes, anything whatever. I was in terrible straits due to the banning of the books I had written in France. The idea of taking a job never occurred to me. I just kept on writing and painting little watercolors at night.” He goes on to relate his friendship with an elegant Greek woman who enjoyed his travelogue ‘The Colossus of Maroussi,’ and her generous offer of patronage: “Well aware of my poverty stericken condition, Melpo nevertheless pretended not to be aware of it. Until one day I received a telephone call from her. It was almost a monologue. The burden of it was that she could no

longer bear to see me living in such poverty, I who was one of the greatest writers in the world. I who had done so much for her people, and she who was so wealthy and had need of nothing.” Overwhelmed, he declined to accept her generosity but remained a dear friend.

“Aunt Anna” begins: “I must have been between twelve and fourteen years of age when Aunt Anna, as my mother called her, first appeared on the horizon. Actually she was not my aunt, nor my mother’s. Perhaps she may have been something like a second cousin to my mother….She was simply angelic,, not of this world. I suppose she was what is called beautiful, but I was impressed by other qualities which were not exclusively feminine. In short, she was of the airs, as the Greeks would say, a creature not only ethereal but possibly celestial…All my life I wittingly or unwittingly have used Anna as a yardstick to detect others of her ilk. I have even had the great good fortune to live with one or two. Just as we can spot a holy man by the lustrous spherical orbs in his head so we can detect the presence of the angelic ones, no matter how they dress or look or behave.”

“Abraham Rattner” begins: “It was my great privilege to meet Abe Rattner in the early days of my Paris sojourn. He was a warm, loyal friend from beginning to end. Easy to get along with, tres sympatico, generous and understanding. In contrast to his explosive, dynamic canvases, he himself was mild and complacent. But within him raged a volcano which poured forth endless fire and flame in his work. He was a completely sincere, dedicated artist. He worked like a slave, giving all of himself and a little more to boot.” Curiously, the second page is a photocopy of Miller’s handwritten text.

Offering unique insight into Miller’s friends and influences, these published manuscripts form a remarkable collection of his stylish semi-autobiographical prose. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $500

Unique archive of four published manuscripts by Henry Miller: “I began making watercolors for anything you wanted to give me—a dollar or two, an old coat, a pair of shoes, anything whatever”

on Doctor

on

536. Boris Pasternak Autograph Letter Signed on Dr. Zhivago. Russian writer and translator (1890–1960) whose novel Doctor Zhivago takes a place among the central works of twentieth-century literature. ALS in English, signed “B. Pasternak,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, May 30, 1959. Handwritten letter to “Miss De Cruz,” in part: “’The Last Summer’ (in Penguin Books?) is one of the shapeless, fragmentary unripe pieces of prose I wrote in the late twenties, without much purport, without beginning and end. The chief merit of ‘Dr. Zh.’ lay exactly in the succeeded overcoming of the mannerisms and incompleteness of those modern experiments and attempts of myself and of others, that deprived our best, too refined and too detailed writings of a more general value and meaning. ‘The Last Summer,’ one of my early failures will disappoint you. It isn’t my fault that after the novel has thrown distinction on me, publishers fell on all it was to be found of written by me to have it translated and printed.

The calamity is that whole decades (not less than thirty years in sum) I have off in translating Goethe, Shakespeare, Schiller, the Hungarian poet Petofi, Georgian poetry…endless poets, playwrights, Kleist, etc. etc. There is very little or almost nothing of my original writings (except the recent ones, which are so scandalously few in number and size) that would be worth the trouble to be found, translated, offered and read. Isn’t it a heavy tragedy of my fate? Yes, but this tragedy is so closely interwoven with all sorts of events and conditions of my time! There was no choice on hand.” In fine condition, with tiny fold splits to edges and some dampstaining to one corner. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Pasternak’s hand, and incorporating his signature (in Cyrillic) in the return address. Starting Bid $300

Writing

Zhivago, Pasternak comments

his literary successes and failures: “The chief merit of ‘Dr. Zh.’ lay exactly in the succeeded overcoming of the mannerisms and incompleteness of those modern experiments and attempts of myself and of others”

538.

Signed. ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, blindstamped Lyceum Theatre letterhead, July 6, 1895. Handwritten letter arranging an appointment, in part: “I should be happy to see Mr. Lees any day at 1 or any evening at 7:30 but I fear it will be…here as we close in three weeks & do not return for a year & have engagements…for nearly two years.” In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds and overall creasing. Starting Bid $200

Rare oversized portrait of the Bengali polymath

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

Bram Stoker Autograph Letter

540. Dylan Thomas Handwritten Manuscript

for Note

Published in Collected Poems 1934-1952. Unsigned handwritten manuscript by Dylan Thomas, one page, 6 x 8.75, November 1952, published word-for-word as a “Note” preceding the author’s prologue in his Collected Poems, 1934–1952, published by Dent of London. In full: “The prologue in verse, written for this collected edition of my poems, is intended as an address to my readers, the strangers. This book contains most of the poems I have written, and all, up to the present year, that I wish to preserve. Some of them I have revised a little, but if I went on revising everything that I now do not like in this book I should be so busy that I would have no time to try to write new poems. I read, somewhere, of a shepherd who, when asked why he made, from within fairy rings, ritual observances to the moon to protect his flocks, replied: ‘I’d be a damn fool if I didn’t.’ These poems, with all their crudities, doubts, and confusions, are written for the love of Man and in praise of God, and I’d be a damn fool if they weren’t.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, a few sets of staple holes to the page, and the designer’s penciled note to the printer in the upper right corner.

Thomas’s Collected Poems, 1934–1952, gathered together all but one poem from his three previous volumes of poetry (’18 Poems,’ ‘Twenty Five Poems,’ and ‘Deaths and Entrances’), plus a further six written since 1946, to make a total of 90. The book received widespread acclaim, and was honored with the esteemed Foyle poetry prize. Reviewing the volume, critic Philip Toynbee declared Thomas as ‘the greatest living poet in the English language.’ Starting Bid $500

“These poems, with all their crudities, doubts, and confusions, are written for the love of Man and in praise of God, and I’d be a damn fool if they weren’t”

Scarce first issue of the American edition of J. R. R. Tolkien’s debut novel, The Hobbit

541. J. R. R. Tolkien: The Hobbit (First American Edition). Rare book: The Hobbit; or There and Back Again by J. R. R. Tolkien. First edition, first state (with bowing hobbit device on the title page, the list of illustrations erroneously listing Thror’s Map first, and Chapter VII mislabeled as “Chapter VI”). Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1938. Hardcover bound in the publisher’s original tan cloth with title stamped in blue and bowing Hobbit image in red, 6 x 8.25, 310 pages. Book condition: G/None, with some minor pencil notes and corrections made to the text, ex-library markings (including a discard stamp to front pastedown and circulation card sleeve to rear endpaper), a piece of tape along the edge of the last page, a few tears to earlier pages, old black tape residue to joints and bottom edge, fraying to spine ends, partial split to cloth at rear joint, and scuffing, rubbing, and wear to boards and corners. Starting Bid $300

Sought-after first British edition of H. G. Wells’s profoundly influential time-travel novel

543. H. G. Wells: The Time Machine (First Edition). Sought-after example of an iconic science fiction book: The Time Machine: An Invention by H. G. Wells. First UK edition, later issue (with one page of publisher’s advertisements to rear of half-title, no inserted publisher’s catalogue). London: William Heinemann, 1895. Hardcover bound in oatmeal gray buckram, lettered in purple on the front board and in blue on the spine with publisher’s monogram on rear board, 4.75 x 7, 152 pages. Book condition: VG/None, with bumped lower corners and a minor stain to front board.

Wells’s iconic story is generally credited with the popularization of the concept of time travel using a vehicle or device—indeed, the titular ‘time machine,’ coined by Wells, is today universally used to refer to such a vehicle. Considered a cornerstone of science-fiction literature, The Time Machine has been praised as the progenitor of all time-traveling fiction and media. Starting Bid $200

542. Jules Verne Autograph Letter Signed. ALS in French, one page, 3.5 x 2.25, August 15, 1879. Addressed from his residence in Amiens, France, a brief untranslated handwritten letter from Jules Verne to Alex Hoffmann of New York. In very good condition, with dampstaining affecting appearance. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in the hand of Verne. Starting Bid $200

Original printing of Zola’s iconic open letter: “J’Accuse...!”

544. Emile Zola: ‘J’Accuse...!’ Original Printing in L’Aurore (January 13, 1898). Original first printing of the French newspaper L’Aurore, 16.75 x 23.5, published on January 13, 1898, containing Emile Zola’s open letter on the ‘Dreyfus affair,’ featuring the famous headline: “J’Accuse…! Lettre au President de la Republique Par Emile Zola.” In the letter, Zola addresses President of France Felix Faure and accuses his government of antisemitism and the unlawful jailing of Alfred Dreyfus, a French Army General Staff officer who was sentenced to lifelong penal servitude for espionage. Zola points out judicial errors and lack of serious evidence. Handsomely matted and framed to an overall size of 23.75 x 30.5. In very good condition, with small areas of paper loss along the partially separated intersecting folds (not examined out of the frame).

Starting Bid $200

Elgar quotes from Mendelssohn’s Shakespearean overture

579. Edward Elgar Autograph Musical Quotation Signed from Mendelssohn’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. Leading English composer (1857–1934) and a significant figure among late Romantic European musicians. AMQS on the detached flyleaf from a ‘The Story of a Midsummer Night’s Dream from the play of Shakespeare,’ retold by Alice Spencer Hoffman, boldly signed below in ink, “Edward Elgar.” Elgar pens four bars from Felix Mendelssohn’s composition for William Shakespeare’s play A Midsummer Night’s Dream, titling it above and below: “Overture Mendelssohn, (The Fairies).” The page remains attached to the book’s front cover, which is completely detached from its spine; the autographed page itself is in fine condition. Starting Bid $200

580. [Carl Heinrich Graun] Musical Score Book, Ca. 1779. 18th-century musical manuscript of a score by esteemed German composer Carl Heinrich Graun, penned in ink by an unknown scribe on the front and back of 28 leaves, 8.5 x 13.25, with all handwritten notations and lyrics in Latin. The first free end page is dated to 1779 and the first page of the sheet music is headed at the top (translated): “We praise God in the music of Carl Enri. Graun, Master of the Capella of the King of Prussia.” The score is bound between period marble boards, the spine of which is absent. In very good to fine condition, with heavy wear to the covers and spine. Starting Bid $200

Large and beautiful quote from Puccini’s iconic opera “La Boheme”

Musical Quotations Signed from ‘La Bohème’. Large and bold AMQS on an off-white 5.75 x 9 sheet, prominently signed and dated below in ink, “Giacomo Puccini, 1916.” Puccini pens a couple bars from his iconic opera “La Boheme,” writing the title above. In fine condition. Based on a story by French writer Henri Murger set in 1840s Paris, La Boheme was Puccini’s first major success—making him rich and famous—and arguably his greatest work. After its 1896 debut in Turin, the piece was quickly adopted into the international repertory. Starting Bid $200

581. Giacomo Puccini Autograph

582. Giacomo Puccini Signed Photograph. Vintage matte-finish 5.5 x 3.5 postcard photo of Giacomo Puccini seated and dressed in stylish attire, nicely signed and inscribed in ink. In very good to fine condition, with moderately heavy silvering to the dark background. Starting Bid $200

583. Sergei Rachmaninoff Signed Photograph. Pianist and composer (1873-1943) who takes a place among the last great figures of the Russian romantic school. Exceptional vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 portrait photo of Rachmaninoff, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “…with sincere thanks, Sergei Rachmaninoff, 1939.” This image very closely matches with a portrait taken by the Kubey–Rembrandt Studios of Philadelphia. Affixed to a slightly larger mount and in fine condition, with light rippling and edge silvering. Starting Bid $200

Schoenberg, the leader of the Second Viennese School, with two of his finest students

584. Second Viennese School: Arnold Schoenberg Autograph Musical Quotation Signed with (2) Signed Items from Alban Berg and Anton Webern. Impressive group lot of items signed by three prominent composers of the Second Viennese School: an AMQS by Arnold Schoenberg on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card, who adds three bars of music from an unidentified work and signs his name above; a handwritten letter from Alban Berg, penned in German on the reverse of a 5.75 x 4 postal card; and ink signature of Anton Webern, who adds his contact information: “Modling, Neusiedlerstr, 58, Tel: 215.” All three items are double-matted and framed together to an overall size of 13.5 x 18.25; a window to the frame backing reveals the reverse of the Berg letter. In overall condition. Starting Bid $300

585. Arnold Schoenberg Typed Letter Signed. Austrian-born composer (1874–1951) whose development of the ‘twelve-tone’ system proved to be one of the most far-reaching innovations in the history of 20th-century music. Rare TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, April 13, 1939. Letter to music historian Gerald Abraham, in part: “I do not have the 1928 article of Grove’s dictionary…I am sure you will find sufficient data in two booklets (for my fiftieth and sixtieth birthdays) published by Universal and in the book ‘Schoenberg’...I am at present teaching at the University of California at Los Angeles and also engaged in writing a book on the ‘Fundamentals of musical composition’ which I hope to publish this year.” Schoenberg adds a handwritten postscript in German below his signature and a pencil notation in English to the left. In fine condition, with some very faint stains. Starting Bid $200

586. Robert Schumann Autograph Letter Signed. Highly important German composer and pianist (1810–1856) whose distinctively lyrical musical language, especially evident in his keyboard works and art songs, made him one of the central figures of the German Romantic tradition. Scarce ALS in German, signed “R. Schumann,” one page, 5 x 6, no date. An untranslated handwritten letter mentioning the French dramatic mezzo-soprano Pauline Viardot, who was close friends with Schumann’s wife, Clara, herself a distinguished pianist. Nicely matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 15 x 11; the frame backing bears an affixed label from Goodspeed’s Book Shop of Boston. In very good to fine condition, with evidently repaired paper loss to the lower right edge (not examined out of the frame). Accompanied by the original hand-addressed mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

588. Anton von Webern Content-Rich Autograph Letter Signed, Offering a Detailed History of His Musical Career and His Association with Arnold Schoenberg. ALS in German, signed “Anton Webern,” three pages, 5.75 x 6.25 and 8.25 x 11.75, personal letterhead, May 24, 1939. Handwritten letter to music historian Gerald Abraham with ample music-related content. In part (translated): “I studied between 1904 and 1907 with Schoenberg in Vienna. From then until the outbreak of the war, I was active as an opera conductor at German-Austrian theatres. During the war, I was enlisted but not at the front. In 1918, I moved with Schoenberg to Mödling near Vienna (where I still live today) to compose exclusively and to give composition lessons! I soon found reason to become a conductor…In 1923, I took over the newspaper of the founded choir of the social-democratic art centre in Vienna, which was run by Dr. David Bach. In this connection, I conducted for about a decade…With the political changes in Austria after 1934, all this came to an end for me. Since then I have lived, just as I originally wanted to, exclusively in relation to teaching.” He then lists all of his works in order from Opus 12 to 28, followed by a list of pieces by other composers that he has edited.” In fine condition, with scattered small stains. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, with an excised stamp area, and a period biographical pamphlet. Starting Bid $300

Rare content-rich handwritten letter from Anton Webern, offering a comprehensive list of his musical works, mentioning Schoenberg, and discussing his career trajectory as it relates to the advent of World War II:

“With the political changes in Austria after 1934, all this came to an end for me. Since then I have lived, just as I originally wanted to, exclusively in relation to teaching”

Gershwin pens a line from ‘Oh, Lady Be Good!’

Signed.

light soiling and overall creasing. Starting Bid $200

589. George Gershwin Autograph Musical Quotation

Sought-after AMQS on an off-white 4 x 5 White Star Line card affixed with his image, signed in fountain pen, “George Gershwin.” The celebrated American jazz composer pens six bars from his 1924 classic, ‘Oh, Lady Be Good!’ In very good to fine condition, with

587. Richard Strauss Autograph Musical Quotation Signed. AMQS on an off-white 5 x 3 sheet, boldly signed below in ink, “D. Richard Strauss,” who crisply pens three bars of music from his 1894–95 tone poem Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks. Nicely double-matted and framed with a photo to an overall size of 15.25 x 9.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

The Fab Four rock Newcastle’s City Hall during their 1963 Autumn Tour

590. Beatles Signatures – Obtained at City Hall in Newcastle upon Tyne (November 23, 1963).

Vintage ballpoint signatures of the Beatles — John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr — on the reverse of an off-white 7.75 x 6.25 police traffic stop report sheet; an unknown hand has added “Beatles” to the center. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, scattered stains, and light show-through behind Harrison’s first name from old tape on the back. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. The consignor notes: “These autographs were obtained on November 23, 1963, when The Beatles played at the City Hall in Newcastle upon Tyne. They are written on the reverse of a police charge sheet. PC326 Harry Peart of Newcastle City Police (now Northumbria Police) who was the Chief Constable’s driver at the time, was given the task of driving the band from the venue to their hotel in a Black Mariah police van.” Starting Bid $1000

591. Beatles: George Harrison Typed Note Signed on His Birth Date and Time. TNS, one page, 5.75 x 3.75, Dark Horse Records letterhead, no date. A typed note from George Harrison: “The time of my birth was; Best wishes with your astrology project.” Harrison writes the answer in his own hand: “12:10 A.M., 25/2/43.” In very good to fine condition, with a central vertical fold, and an area of restored paper loss where, apparently, the recipient’s name had been clipped off.

Starting Bid $200

Christmas greetings from the Lennons in 1978, with three original ‘family’ sketches by John Lennon

592. Beatles: John Lennon Signed 1978 Family Christmas Card with (3) Original Sketches. Lennon family Christmas card from 1978, the front featuring a printed drawing by Sean Lennon, measures 7.5 x 8.5 open, signed inside in black ink by John Lennon on behalf of himself and his family, “John, Yoko, Sean,” who has added caricatures of all three below their respective names. The back of the card is printed “sean.” In fine condition, with one small piece of clear tape to the inner right edge. Accompanied by two letters of authenticity. A scarce and wonderful Christmas card that was only sent to close friends and family members. This card is all the more desirable given its trio of Lennon sketches; while doodles of John and Yoko are customarily found at auction, drawings of Sean, made by his famous father, are rarely encountered. Starting Bid $500

Lennon-signed check that dates to just two days before his final in-person encounter with Paul McCartney

Although the Beatles had broken up nearly six years prior, this check holds special proximity to a significant, if not somber, moment in the band’s history. On April 25, 1976, two days after signing this check, John Lennon saw Paul McCartney for the final time when the latter made an impromptu appearance at the former’s Dakota apartment building. Although the pair were on good terms, the encounter was not a success, as Lennon, then dealing with his six-month-old son, Sean, had to turn McCartney away. Starting Bid $500

593. Beatles: John Lennon Signed Check, Dated to Two Days Before Paul McCartney Dropped by the Dakota, Marking Their Final In-Person Meeting. Lennon Productions Ltd. business check (National Westminster Bank Limited, New Bond Street Branch, London), 8 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed in black ink by John Lennon, payable to Moor House Secretaries for £135, April 23, 1976. In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Candid signed photo of John Lennon, pictured wearing a ‘Dr. Winston O’Boogie’ pendant

595. Beatles: John Lennon Signed Candid Photograph. Color satin-finish 3.5 x 3.5 candid photo of John Lennon at a crowded event with Yoko Ono, signed in black felt tip by Lennon, who, in the picture, is wearing a necklace with a ‘Dr. Winston O’Boogie’ pendant; Lennon used the pseudonym when he performed backing vocals and guitars on Elton John’s cover of the Beatles song ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.’ Reverse bears a Kodak watermark dated March 1975. In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

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Seldom-seen large signed portrait of John Lennon

594. Beatles: John Lennon Signed Candid

Photograph (1967) – Pictured at His Kenwood

Home. Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 9.5 candid photo of John Lennon that was taken by a fan at Lennon’s Weybridge, Surrey home, ‘Kenwood,’ in early 1967, signed nicely over his image in black ballpoint. The consignor notes that the photograph was taken (and the autograph collected) by an avid Beatles fan who visited their respective homes on a number of occasions in the late 1960s. In very good condition, with creasing, scratching, and fading to the signature. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Just shy of 8 x 10, this scarce uninscribed photo represents an atypically seen ‘large-size’ portrait of the iconic Beatles founder. Starting Bid $300

596. Beatles: Paul McCartney Signed Canadian Dollar Bill – Obtained in Kansas City (1964). 1954 Bank of Canada one-dollar bill signed on the reverse in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Paul McCartney.” In very good to fine condition, with some light stains, and multiple vertical folds. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and by a letter of provenance from the nephew of the original recipient: “I inherited this Canadian dollar signed by Paul McCartney from my grandfather, Joe Bernard, who met the Beatles in the 1960s when he was a radio station manager in Kansas City.” The Beatles performed only once in Kansas at the Municipal Stadium on September 17, 1964. Starting Bid $200

597. Beatles: Ringo Starr Signed Candid Photograph (1968) – Pictured at His Sunny Heights Home. Vintage glossy 3.25 x 3.5 candid photo of Ringo Starr, which was taken by a fan at the former’s Weybridge, Surrey home, ‘Sunny Heights,’ in early 1968, signed vertically in blue ballpoint. The consignor notes that the signature dates to 1968 and that the photograph was taken (and the autograph collected) by an avid Beatles fan who visited their respective homes on a number of occasions in the late 1960s. In fine condition, with skipping to the signature, rendering it difficult to read. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

598. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Signed Reel-to-Reel Tape – 4 Way Street. Atlantic Records 7-inch reel-to-reel tape for the 1971 Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young album 4 Way Street, signed on the front of the box in black felt tip by Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, Neil Young, and David Crosby. In fine condition, with light scuffing to the front image. The tape is included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, a full letter of authenticity from REAL, and a certificate of authenticity signed by Mac Holbert, the original owner and recipient of this

Complete Doors signature lot, with rare endorsed check from “Jim Morrison”

17 x 19. In fine condition, with silvering to the Morrison portrait, which could easily be swapped with a suitable replacement image. The record is included. Starting Bid $200

599. The Doors: Jim Morrison Signed Check and Waiting for the Sun Album Signed by (3) Members. Two items: a Johnson & Harbrand Management Account business check, 8.25 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Robert Greene, The Doors’ first business manager and accountant, payable to Jim Morrison for $150, March 22, 1968, endorsed on the reverse in black ballpoint, “Jim Morrison”; and a copy of the album Waiting for the Sun, signed on the front cover in silver ink by Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger, and in blue felt tip by John Densmore. The check is matted and framed to an overall size of

reel-to-reel tape. Starting Bid $200

600. Jimi Hendrix Very Early 1966 Music Contract for ‘I Aint Taking Care of No Business’ — Signed

as ‘Jimmy Hendrix’. Extremely early DS, signed “Jimmy Hendrix,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 14, March 30, 1966. A popular songwriters contract between RSVP Music, Inc., and “Jimmy Hendrix,” in which the latter “hereby sells, assigns, transfers and delivers…a certain heretofore unpublished original musical composition…now entitled: ‘I Aint Taking Care of No Business,’ for the sum of $1.00. In exchange, Hendrix is to receive royalties of five cents per copy for each piano or dance orchestration of the song sold by the company. Additionally, Hendrix is to receive 50% of all proceeds from foreign sales of the piano/orchestration copies and 50% of the proceeds from the sale of all phonograph records. Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Hendrix, and countersigned below by Jerry Simon, owner of the New York independent record label RSVP, which licensed the songs from producer Ed Chalpin of PPX Records. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL.

In May 1966, Hendrix, then a relatively unknown guitarist for Curtis Knight and the Squires, was noticed by Linda Keith, girlfriend of Keith Richards, while playing in a New York City club. Keith connected him with budding manager Chas Chandler and Hendrix was soon flying to London to sign a contract. On Chandler’s urging, Hendrix changed the spelling of his first name, and in the fall of 1966 the Jimi Hendrix Experience came to be. The song ‘I Ain’t Taking Care of No Business’ was released by Capitol Records on the album Get That Feeling in December 1967, where it was titled as ‘No Business.’ A tremendous offering that represents one of Hendrix’s earliest known publishing contracts. Starting Bid $1000

Very rare early music contract from “Jimmy Hendrix,” assigning the rights to ‘I Aint Got No Business,’ a ‘jam session’ single with Curtis Knight

Vintage Hendrix handbill signed backstage in 1967 Sweden

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Extremely rare 6 x 8.25 double-sided handbill for a Jimi Hendrix Experience concert at the BongoNew Orleans Club in Malmo, Sweden, on May 23, 1967, signed in ballpoint by Jimi Hendrix and by the group’s manager, Chas Chandler. The reverse bears an advertisement for The Doors and their single “A Break On Through.” In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds and light creasing. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, a full letter of authenticity from REAL, and by a detailed letter of provenance from the original recipient, who obtained the signatures at the referenced concert. Starting Bid $1000

602. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Signed Album – Official Live ‘Leg. USA vinyl pressing of the 1977 Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers album Official Live ‘Leg (ABC TP-12677), signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint by Tom Petty, Ron Blair, and Stan Lynch, and in black ballpoint by Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench. The upper left corner is numbered “75.” In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $300

601. Jimi Hendrix Signed 1967 Swedish Handbill – Obtained Backstage

Klub Bongo, Malmo.

603. Pink Floyd: Roger Waters Signed Guitar and Nick Mason Signed Drum Head.

Two items: a black-bodied Fender Squier Stratocasterstyle electric guitar, signed prominently on the body in blue paint pen by Roger Waters; and a coated off-white Remo Autograph Head, 12.75˝ in diameter, signed nicely in black felt tip by Nick Mason. In overall fine condition. A desirable tandem of uncommon formats signed by two members of Pink Floyd. Starting Bid $200

604. Elvis Presley Gifts a $5000 Check to His First Cousin and Right-Hand Man. Scarce ‘E. A. Presley’ personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Elvis Presley, “E. A. Presley,” payable to “Billy or Jo Smith” for $5000, September 1974. A red pencil notation in the memo field reads: “Gift 2,500 each.” In fine condition. Billy Smith was Elvis’ right-hand man and first cousin, the son of Gladys Presley’s oldest brother. When Elvis bought and moved to Graceland, so did the Smith family; Billy’s father, Travis, worked for Elvis as his chief guard, and Billy Smith and his wife Jo lived for many years behind the main house. As both a family member and a member of the ‘Memphis Mafia,’ Billy Smith was very likely Presley’s closest friend. Starting Bid $300

Presley sends a $5000 gift to his cousin and right-hand man, Billy Smith

Fully signed Stones photo from the onset of their historic ‘The Bigger Bang’ tour

605. Rolling Stones Signed Photograph. Stunning color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Rolling Stones posing in front of their ‘tongue and lips’ logo, signed in black felt tip by the four pictured musicians: Charlie Watts, Mick Jagger, Ronnie Wood, and Keith Richards. This image was taken during a press conference when the Stones announced ‘The Bigger Bang’ world tour at Julliard Music School in New York on May 10, 2005. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, stating that the autographs were obtained at the Frank Clair Stadium in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on August 28, 2005. Starting Bid $500

606. The Smiths Signed Album. UK vinyl pressing of the 1985 Smiths album Meat Is Murder, signed on the front cover in black grease pencil by Morrissey, Andy Rourke, and Mike Joyce, and in blue ballpoint by Johnny Marr. The consignor notes that the signatures date to around the album’s release date. In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and by a letter of authenticity from a previous owner. Starting Bid $300

Fully signed debut album from The Clash, a defining punk rock record

Sheffield, England,

11, 1981. 1977 UK vinyl pressing (S CBS 82000) of the Clash’s self-titled debut album, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Paul Simonon,” “Joe Strummer,” “Mick Jones,” and “Topper Headon.” In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, who states that the signatures were obtained backstage at the Lyceum Theatre in Sheffield, England, on October 11, 1981. An outstanding vintagesigned example of The Clash’s historic debut album. Starting Bid $500

608. Amy Winehouse Signed Photograph. Scarce and beautiful color satin-finish 6 x 9 candid photo of Amy Winehouse in an early front-facing pose, signed in black felt tip, “Love, Amy, x.” The consignor notes that the signature was obtained by in-person autograph collector Clive Bullimore, who also took the photograph circa 2004. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

607. The Clash Signed Self-Titled Debut Album – Obtained Backstage at the Lyceum Theatre in

on October

classic entertainment

Huge portrait photo of the 27-year-old future Hollywood legend

813.

Photograph. Impressive vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 oversized portrait photo of a young Charlie Chaplin seated in a chair by the White Studio of New York, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To my dear friend, Dr. Kahn, Sincerely yours, Charlie Chaplin, Apr. 2nd, 1917.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 17 x 19.75. In fine condition. A spectacular union of age and size, this immense early photo of the 27-year-old entertainer is among the very largest and finest that we have encountered. Starting Bid $200

815. The Godfather: John Cazale Signature - PSA GEM MT 10. Slight, sad-looking character actor (1935-1978) best known for his screen debut as Fredo, the weak-willed son of Don Corleone, in Francis Ford Coppola’s classic The Godfather. Cazale holds a singular distinction in the annals of Hollywood history: all six films in which he appeared (including an archival appearance in The Godfather, Part III) were nominated for Academy Awards for Best Picture. Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Jack, Warmest regards, John Cazale,” on a blue 5 x 3 card. In very fine condition, with a photo of Cazale affixed to the lower left corner. Encapsulated and graded by PSA/DNA as “GEM MT 10.” Starting Bid $200

Charlie Chaplin Signed Oversized

816. Alfred Hitchcock Signed Self-Portrait Sketch. Large original felt tip sketch of the director’s ever-recognizable self-portrait on an off-white 8 x 9.5 sheet, neatly signed below, “Alfred J. Hitchcock.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

817. Alfred Hitchcock Typed Letter Signed on “the comfortable conditions I had in making ‘Rebecca’”. TLS signed “Hitch,” one page, 6.75 x 10.25, personal letterhead, July 31, 1940. Letter to Edmond F. Bernoudy, who was assistant director on Hitchcock’s 1940 thriller Rebecca. In part: “It looks as though we aren’t going to be able to be together on the next picture…I found that RKO have allocated an assistant to me called Dewey Starkey…It looks to me, Eddie, as though this first picture here will have to be a miss as far as we are concerned, but nevertheless I’m going to try and make arrangements for you to come on the next one…I want to thank you very much, Eddie, for all you’ve done to help me…I would almost go so far as to say that the comfortable conditions I had in making ‘Rebecca’ were in a large measure responsible for its success as far as I am concerned.” In fine condition, with light staining along a vertical fold. Starting Bid $200

Hitchcock writes to his assistant director: “The comfortable conditions I had in making ‘Rebecca’ were in a large measure responsible for its success”

Hitchcock and Stewart approve compensation for Rear Window

818. Alfred Hitchcock and James Stewart Signed Film Contract for Rear Window. DS, signed “Alfred J. Hitchcock” and “James Stewart,” five pages, 7.25 x 9, January 14, 1960. Agreement between Paramount Pictures, Alfred Hitchcock, James Stewart, Patron, Inc., and MCA Artists, regarding the distribution of Rear Window and the disbursement of rights and compensation following the dissolution of Patron, Inc., with MCA receiving 10% interest and both Hitchcock and Stewart receiving 45% interest each. Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Hitchcock and in blue ballpoint by Stewart. The first and last pages are matted with two photos to an overall size of 18.5 x 22; the middle three document pages are included. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

820. “Harry Handcuff Houdini”

Signed Book – First Edition of The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin. Signed book: The Unmasking of RobertHoudin. 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 $300

“Harry Handcuff Houdini” boldly signs ‘the first authentic history of magic ever published’

819. Harry Houdini Typed Letter Signed on Rabbit Magic Trick. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, November 6, 1917. Letter to E. F. Rice, in part (spelling corrected): “Unless the Grim Reaper comes along, your notes will please the future generation, as well as our present readers of magical lore. In describing tricks, please let me have all false moves, so that I can follow same. In your last letter you mention the watch tied to rabbit, and how the oat can was changed for the rabbit can on back of table, but you failed to say, how he fixed the watch to his assistant so she could fasten it to the rabbit to get it ready for the exchange. While reading the trick, thought how much slicker it would have been, to have the oat can filled with oats, and instead of hiding it for a second to make a switch, it could be fixed, so that a bag a la black art, it could be as you would pass it, you could manage to release the bottom of the oat can, oats would fall into the bag, and at the other end of table, the rabbit can which would be trifle smaller in circumference, with the aid of a string trap, could be ‘inserted’ by simply pulling a string, and slowly elevated into the oat can. Can you follow the trick, and what do you think of my method?? I will say that it is a clever trick. Either way. I told Harry Kellar about that glass pot, and he laughed very heartily at it. He will make his last appearance on any stage this coming Sunday night.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

Houdini innovates a “slick” rabbit-in-a-can illusion: “In describing tricks, please let me have all false moves”

“Secure Knots, Secures Not Houdini”

821. Harry Houdini Autograph Quotation Signed: “Secure Knots, Secures Not Houdini”. 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

822. 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. Starting Bid $300

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

824. Grace Kelly Signed Photograph. Beautiful glossy 8 x 10 photo of a young Grace Kelly seated and smiling in a bust-length pose, signed nicely in black felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

823. It’s a Wonderful Life: James Stewart and Donna Reed Signed Photograph. Glossy 8 x 10 RKO Radio Picture publicity photo of James Stewart and Donna Reed embracing in a scene from the classic 1946 film It’s a Wonderful Life, signed by both in black felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200

Sought-after Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute

membership card signed by Bruce Lee and his top instructor

This desirable membership card for Lee’s early and influential martial arts institute boasts his Jeet Kune Do logo at center, which incorporates the yin and yang symbol and his motto: ‘Using no way as way, having no limitation as limitation.’ Lee founded his first Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute in Seattle in 1960, before moving to Oakland in 1964 and leaving Kimura in charge as head instructor. Once settled in California, Lee would sign the membership cards and send them to Kimura to be filled out and distributed to new members. An ultra-desirable format signed by the legendary martial artist-turned-actor. Starting Bid $1000

825. Bruce Lee Signed Membership Card for the Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute. Fantastic unissued ‘red stripe’ student membership card for Bruce Lee’s Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute, 3.75 x 2.5, signed at the bottom as president in bold black ink, “Bruce Lee,” and additionally signed by his protégé, “Taky Kimura.” In very fine condition, with a light bend at the center.

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826. Marilyn Monroe

Signed Check (1948) – Payable to the Hollywood Studio Club. Bank of America (GowerSunset Branch) check, 5.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Marilyn Monroe, payable to the Hollywood Studio Club for $1, December 27, 1948. In fine condition. Encapsulated in a Beckett authentication holder.

Located in the heart of Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, the Hollywood Studio Club was a residential facility run by the YWCA that provided affordable housing and support services for young women pursuing careers in the entertainment industry, particularly in film and television. During its 59-year existence, it housed some 10,000 women, including many Hollywood celebrities, including Ayn Rand, Donna Reed, Kim Novak, Maureen O’Sullivan, Rita Moreno, Barbara Eden, Sharon Tate, and Marilyn Monroe, who lived at the Studio Club from 1948 to 1949. Starting Bid $500

827. Three Stooges Signatures. Vintage fountain pen signatures and inscription, “To Katherine, Sincerely, Moe (Stooge) Howard,” “Larry (Fuzzy) Fine,” “Jerry (Curly) Howard,” and “Eddie Laughton,” on the reverse of an off-white business card. In fine condition, with surface loss and toned adhesive to the opposite side of the card. Laughton was a comedy character actor remembered for his roles as ‘Percy Pomeroy, convict 41144’ in the Stooge comedies So Long Mr. Chumps and Beer Barrel Polecats, and as the happy drunk in Loco Boy Makes Good. A supremely desirable assemblage, enhanced by the full name and nickname pairings for each of the Three Stooges. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services. Starting Bid $200

“Moe (Stooge) Howard,” “Larry (Fuzzy) Fine,” and “Jerry (Curly) Howard” team up with Eddie Laughton

Monroe writes a check to the Hollywood Studio Club, the storied YWCA residential facility that she called home in 1948-1949

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384. Apollo 15 Flown American Flag – From the Collection of Dave Scott Starting Bid $500

385. Apollo 17 Mission Analyzer Starting Bid $200

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388. Apollo ALSEP Data Graphs Starting Bid $200

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394. Frank Borman Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200

395. Frank Borman Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200

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398. Frank Borman Signed Apollo 8 Translunar/Transearth Plotting Chart Starting Bid $200

399. Frank Borman Signed Book Starting Bid $200

400. Vance Brand Signed Apollo-Soyuz Final Flight Plan Starting Bid $200

401. Chris Calle Original 'Mercury 7' Artwork Starting Bid $200

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403. Bob Crippen 'Space Suit Manned High Altitude' Test Film Reel Starting Bid $200

404. Walt Cunningham Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

405. Walt Cunningham Signed Apollo 7 Beta Patch Starting Bid $200

406. Walt Cunningham Oversized Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

407. Walt Cunningham Oversized Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

408. Walt Cunningham Oversized Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

409. Charlie Duke Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

410. Charlie Duke Oversized Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

411. Ron Evans Signed Lunar Mission Booklet Starting Bid $100

412. Theodore Freeman's NASA Astronaut Group 3 Training Binder Starting Bid $200

413. Yuri Gagarin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

414. Yuri Gagarin Signature Starting Bid $200

415. Yuri Gagarin Signed KNIGA Cover Starting Bid $200

416. Gemini 7 Oversized Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

417. Skylab: Jack Lousma and Ed Gibson Signed Skylab Final Flight Plan Starting Bid $200

418. John Glenn (2) Early Signed Items: NASA Photograph and Typed Lett... Starting Bid $200

419. Fred Haise Signed Grumman LM Contractor's Model Starting Bid $200

420. Fred Haise Signed Apollo Command Module Panel Starting Bid $200

421. Fred Haise Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200

422. Fred Haise Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200

423. Fred Haise Signed Apollo 13 Beta Patch Starting Bid $200

424. Fred Haise Signed USS Iwo Jima Recovery Ship Plaque Starting Bid $200

425. Fred Haise Oversized Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

426. Neil Hutchinson's Skylab Mug and STS-2 Badge Starting Bid $200

427. IBM Apollo/Saturn Press Kit Starting Bid $100

428. Jim Irwin Autograph Letter Signed on Apollo 14 and Religious Reaw... Starting Bid $200

429. Gene Kranz Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $100

430. Alexei Leonov Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200

431. Liberty Bell 7: MR-4 Press Release Starting Bid $100

432. James Lovell Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

433. Manned Flight Awareness (11) Posters and Certificates Starting Bid $100

434. Ken Mattingly Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

435. Edgar Mitchell Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

436. Edgar Mitchell Oversized Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

437. Moonwalkers (5) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200

438. Story Musgrave 'Space Suit Assembly' Film Reel Starting Bid $200

439. Dave Scott Signed Stamp Block Starting Bid $200

440. Alan Shepard Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

441. Alan Shepard and James Lovell (2) Signed Books Starting Bid $200

442. Deke Slayton Typed Letter Signed on Wright Bros. Starting Bid $200

443. Space Shuttle 1000 Series EVA Glove TMG Starting Bid $200

444. Space Shuttle EMU Suit Lower Arm TMG Starting Bid $200

445. Space Shuttle Glove Mold Starting Bid $200

446. Space Shuttle Phase VI TMG Glove Designed for EVA Safety Starting Bid $300

447. Tom Stafford and Andriyan Nikolayev Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

448. Tom Stafford and Valery Kubasov Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

449. STS-1 Signed Limited Edition Photograph Starting Bid $200

450. Valentina Tereshkova (3) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200

451. Valentina Tereshkova (3) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200

452. Valentina Tereshkova Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

453. Valentina Tereshkova Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

454. Guenter Wendt: John Yardley Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $100

455. John Young Signed Insurance Cover - From His Personal Collection Starting Bid $200

465. Ansel Adams Signed Book Starting Bid $200

466. Ansel Adams Signed Magazine Cover Starting Bid $100

467. Ansel Adams Signed Magazine Page Starting Bid $100

468. Ansel Adams Signed Postcard Starting Bid $100

469. Ansel Adams Signed Postcard Starting Bid $100

470. Architects: I. M. Pei and Philip Johnson (2) Signed Items Starting Bid $100

471. Christian Berard Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

472. Margaret Bourke-White Signed Check Starting Bid $100

473. Salvador Dali Signature - PSA NM 7 Starting Bid $200

474. Maurice Denis Signed Book Starting Bid $200

475. Maurice Denis Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

476. Maurice Denis Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

477. Hans Erni Original Sketch of a Dove Starting Bid $100

478. Alexander Gardner Signed Check Starting Bid $200

479. Cass Gilbert Signature Starting Bid $100

480. Hubert de Givenchy Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

481. George W. Goethals Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $100

482. Al Hirschfeld Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

483. David Hockney Signed Lithograph Starting Bid $200

484. David Hockney Signed Magazine Starting Bid $200

485. John LaFarge (5) Signed or Annotated Items Starting Bid $200

486. Grandma Moses Signature Starting Bid $100

487. Alphonse Mucha Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

488. I. M. Pei (2) Signed Candid Photographs Starting Bid $100

489. Pierre-Auguste Renoir Autograph Note Signed Starting Bid $200

490. Norman Rockwell Signed Book Starting Bid $200

491. Auguste Rodin Signature Starting Bid $200

492. Auguste Rodin Autograph Letter Signed to Loie Fuller Starting Bid $200

493. Alfred Sisley Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

494. Louis C. Tiffany Signed and Personally-Owned Notebook Starting Bid $200

495. Louis C. Tiffany Signature Starting Bid $200

496. Maurice Utrillo Signed Invitation Starting Bid $200

497. Maurice Utrillo Signed New Year's Card Starting Bid $200

498. Andy Warhol Signed Candid Photograph Starting Bid $200

499. Andy Warhol Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $200

500. Andy Warhol Signed Poster Advertisemnet of Muhammad Ali Starting Bid $200

501. Jamie Wyeth Signed Print Starting Bid $100

502. Jamie Wyeth Signed Magazine Page Starting Bid $100

505. Mel Blanc Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

506. Charlie Brown and Snoopy production cels and matching production ... Starting Bid $200

507. Matt Groening Signed Sketch of Bart SimpsonPSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $200

508. Chuck Jones Signed Limited Edition Cel –'The Great Chase' Starting Bid $200

509. Cleo production cel from Pinocchio Starting Bid $300

524. Ernest Hemingway Signed Check Starting Bid $200

545. Louisa May Alcott: Little Women, Part Second (First Edition) Starting Bid $200

546. Louisa May Alcott: Little Women, Part Second (First Edition) Starting Bid $200

547. Louisa May Alcott: Morning Glories (First Edition) Starting Bid $200

548. Maya Angelou Typed Quotation Signed from Caged Bird Starting Bid $100

549. Lord Byron Signed Free Frank Starting Bid $200

550. Raymond Chandler Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

551. Clive Cussler: Iceberg (First Edition) Starting Bid $200

552. Arthur Conan Doyle: The Valley of Fear (First Edition) Starting Bid $200

553. Martha Gellhorn Signature (Two Days Before D-Day) Starting Bid $100

554. Graham Greene Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

555. Frank Gray Griswold Signed Book Starting Bid $200

556. Hermann Hesse Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

557. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

558. Robert E. Howard: Skull-Face and Others (First Edition) Starting Bid $200

559. Julia Ward Howe Autograph Letter Signed on Daguerreotype's Introd... Starting Bid $200

560. Julia Ward Howe Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

561. Julia Ward Howe Signature Starting Bid $100

562. Shirley Jackson: The Haunting of Hill House (First Edition) Starting Bid $200

563. Stephen King Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $200

564. Sinclair Lewis Signed Book Starting Bid $100

565. James Michener Signed Book Starting Bid $100

566. Henry Miller HandCorrected Typed Draft of Letter to Supreme Cour... Starting Bid $200

567. Eugene O'Neill (2) Signed Books Starting Bid $200

568. Clayton Rawson: The Footprints on the Ceiling (First Edition) Starting Bid $200

569. John Ruskin Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

570. Carl Sandburg Signed Book Starting Bid $100

571. Clark Ashton Smith: Lost Worlds (First Edition) Starting Bid $200

572. Samuel Francis Smith Signature Starting Bid $100

573. Johanna Spyri: Heidi (First American Edition) Starting Bid $200

574. John Steinbeck Signature - PSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $200

575. Hunter S. Thompson Signed Book Starting Bid $200

576. Kurt Vonnegut and Joseph Heller (2) Signed Typescripts Starting Bid $200

577. H. G. Wells: Thirty Strange Stories (First Edition) Starting Bid $200

578. Thornton Wilder Autograph Letter Signed on Acting Starting Bid $200

609. Samuel Barber Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

610. Amy Beach (2) Signed Items - Photograph and Autograph Musical Quo... Starting Bid $200

611. Leonard Bernstein Signature Starting Bid $200

612. Leonard Bernstein Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

613. Arrigo Boito Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $100

614. Nadia Boulanger Autograph Note Signed Starting Bid $100

615. Frank Bridge Autograph Musical Quotation Signed Starting Bid $200

616. Benjamin Britten Signed Sheet Music Booklet – Corpus Christi Caro... Starting Bid $200

617. Benjamin Britten Typed Letter Signed on 'Noye's Fludde' Starting Bid $200

618. Benjamin Britten Signature Starting Bid $100

619. Ferruccio Busoni Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

620. Pablo Casals Autograph Musical Quotation Signed (Bach) Starting Bid $200

621. Pablo Casals Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

622. Ernest Chausson Signed Music Book – La Legende de Sainte Cecile Starting Bid $200

623. Samuel ColeridgeTaylor Autograph Musical Quotation Signed Starting Bid $200

624. Composers: Holst, Saint-Saens, and Chaminade (3) Items Starting Bid $100

625. Aaron Copland Signature Starting Bid $100

626. Henri Duparc Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

627. Henri Duparc Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

628. Henri Duparc Signed Sheet Music Booklet –Lenore Starting Bid $200

629. Henri Duparc Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $100

630. Edward Elgar Signature Starting Bid $200

631. Gabriel Faure Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

632. Gabriel Faure Signed Music Book – 25 Melodies Starting Bid $200

633. Cesar Franck Signed Music Book – Les Beatitudes Starting Bid $200

634. Benjamin Godard Autograph Musical Quotation Signed Starting Bid $100

635. Alexander Gretchaninov Autograph Musical Quotation Signed from 'S Starting Bid $200

636. Edvard Grieg Autograph Letter Signed on 'Peer Gynt' Starting Bid $200

637. Edvard Grieg Signature Starting Bid $200

638. Jascha Heifetz Signature Starting Bid $100

639. Victor Herbert Signed Photograph with Autograph Musical Quotation... Starting Bid $200

640. Josef Hofmann Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $100

641. Charles Ives Signature Starting Bid $200

642. Joseph Joachim Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

643. Lowell Mason Autograph Musical Quotation Signed Starting Bid $200

644. Jules Massenet Signed Music Book – Werther Starting Bid $200

645. Olivier Messiaen Autograph Musical Quotation Signed Starting Bid $200

646. Darius Milhaud Autograph Manuscript of (6) Erik Satie Composition... Starting Bid $200

647. Otto Nicolai (2) Signed Musical Manuscripts Starting Bid $200

648. Jacques Offenbach (2) Items: Autograph Letter Signed and Autograp... Starting Bid $200

649. Frantisek Ondricek (2) Signed Drawings Starting Bid $100

650. Ignacy J. Paderewski Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

651. Hans Pfitzner (4) Typed Letters Signed Starting Bid $200

652. Hans Pfitzner Autograph Musical Quotation Signed Starting Bid $200

653. Francis Poulenc Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

654. Francis Poulenc Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

655. Francis Poulenc (2) Signed Items – ALS and Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

656. Sergei Prokofiev Signature Starting Bid $200

657. Giacomo Puccini Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

658. Maurice Ravel Signed Music Book Cover –Sheherazade Starting Bid $200

659. Ottorino Respighi Autograph Musical Quotation Signed –Fountains ... Starting Bid $200

660. Albert Roussel Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

661. Anton Rubinstein Autograph Musical Quotation Signed on Cabinet Ph... Starting Bid $200

662. Henri Sauguet Autograph Musical Quotation Signed Starting Bid $200

663. Clara Schumann Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

664. Dimitri Shostakovich Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

665. Dmitri Shostakovich Autograph Letter Signed Twice to Yekaterina F... Starting Bid $200

666. Richard Strauss Signature Starting Bid $200

667. Igor Stravinsky Signed Sheet Music Booklet Starting Bid $200

668. Igor Stravinsky Signature Starting Bid $200

669. Igor Stravinsky Signed Sheet Music Booklet –Pastorale Starting Bid $200

670. Igor Stravinsky Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

671. Karol Szymanowski Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

672. Modest Ilyich Tchaikovsky Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

673. Edgar Tinel Autograph Musical Quotation Signed Starting Bid $200

674. Pauline Viardot Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $100

675. Hans von Bulow Autograph Musical Quotation Starting Bid $200

676. William Walton Autograph Musical Quotation Signed Starting Bid $200

677. Charles-Marie Widor Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

678. Chet Baker Signed Album Starting Bid $200

679. Tony Bennett (2) Signed Items – Book and CD Starting Bid $200

680. Tony Bennett Signed Book Starting Bid $100

681. Art Blakey Signed Album Starting Bid $200

682. Big Bill Broonzy Signed Book Starting Bid $200

683. Miles Davis Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

684. Miles Davis Signed Print Starting Bid

686. Bill Evans Signed Album Starting Bid $200

687. Charles Mingus Signed Book – Beneath the Underdog Starting Bid $200

688. Thelonius Monk Signed Album – Thelonious Alone in San Francisco Starting Bid $200

689. Edith Piaf Signature Starting Bid $200

690. John Philip Sousa Signed Photograph with Autograph Musical Quotat... Starting Bid $200

691. John Philip Sousa Signed Commemorative Cover Starting Bid $100

692. John Williams Signed Superman Soundtrack Album Starting Bid $200

693. Johnny Cash (2) Signed Checks Starting Bid $200

694. Merle Haggard Signature - PSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $100

695. George Jones Signature - PSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $100

696. Tammy Wynette Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

697. AC/DC Signed Magazine Starting Bid $200

698. Gregg Allman Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

699. Beatles 'Second State' Mono Butcher Album Starting Bid $200

700. Beatles: Astrid Kirchherr Signed Limited Edition Print Starting Bid $200

701. Jeff Beck Signed Album Flat Starting Bid $200

702. Chuck Berry Signature - PSA NM-MT 8 Starting Bid $200

703. Chuck Berry Signed Album Starting Bid $200

704. Black Sabbath Signed Electric Guitar Starting Bid $200

705. Black Sabbath Signed Album Starting Bid $200

706. Kate Bush Signed 45 RPM Record – The Man With the Child in His Ey... Starting Bid $200

707. Cheap Trick Signed Album Starting Bid $200

708. Phil Collins Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

709. Chris Cornell Signed CD Starting Bid $200

710. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Signed Poster Starting Bid $200

711. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Signed Album Starting Bid $200

712. Deep Purple Signed Electric Guitar Starting Bid $200

713. Dire Straits: Mark Knopfler Signed Album Starting Bid $200

714. Aretha Franklin Signed Album Flat Starting Bid $100

715. Peter Gabriel Signed Album Starting Bid $200

716. Rory Gallagher and Gerry McAvoy Signed Tour Program Starting Bid $200

717. Genesis Signed Album Starting Bid $200

718. Peter Green Original Artwork Starting Bid $200

719. Bill Haley SignaturePSA NM-MT 8 Starting Bid $200

720. Debbie Harry Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

721. Elton John SignaturePSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $200

722. Lenny Kravitz Signature - PSA NM-MT 8 Starting Bid $100

723. Led Zeppelin: Plant and Page Signed CD Jacket and Booklet Starting Bid $200

724. Julian Lennon Signature - PSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $100

725. John Lennon: Al Hirschfeld Signed Lithograph Starting Bid $200

726. Jerry Lee Lewis Document Signed Starting Bid $200

727. Frankie Lymon Signature - PSA NM-MT 8 Starting Bid $200

728. Jeff Lynne and Jim Keltner Signed Album Starting Bid $200

729. Lynyrd Skynyrd MultiSigned (9) Drum Head Starting Bid $200

730. Manfred Mann Signatures Starting Bid $200

731. Linda McCartney Signature - PSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $100

732. John Mellencamp Signature - PSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $100

733. The Monkees Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

735. Moody Blues Signed Concert Poster Starting Bid $200

736. Moody Blues Signed Pickguard Starting Bid $200

737. Moody Blues Signed CD Starting Bid $200

740. Moody Blues Signed Tour Book Starting Bid $200

741. Moody Blues Signed Album Starting Bid $200

742. Mott the Hoople Signed Album Inner Sleeve Starting Bid $200

743. Sinead O'Connor Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

744. Roy Orbison Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $200

745. Ozzy Osbourne Signed Drum Head Starting Bid $200

746. Robert Palmer Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

747. Tom Petty SignaturePSA NM-MT 8 Starting Bid $200

748. Syd Barrett Initialed Book From His Personal Collection Starting Bid $200

749. The Police Signed Album Starting Bid $200

750. Elvis Presley 1974 'Curved Corner Signature' Scarf (Attested as S... Starting Bid $200

751. The Pretenders: Chrissie Hynde Signed Poster Starting Bid $100

752. Red Hot Chili Peppers Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

753. REO Speedwagon Signed Limited Edition Poster Starting Bid $200

754. Rolling Stones MultiSigned Electric Guitar –Autographed by (6) ... Starting Bid $300

755. Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall Signed Christmas Card Starting Bid $200

756. Rolling Stones: Watts and Wyman Signatures Starting Bid $200

757. Roxy Music Signed Album Starting Bid $200

758. Rush: Geddy Lee and Neil Peart Signed Poster Starting Bid $200

759. Sam and Dave Document Signed Starting Bid $100

760. The Searchers and Dionne Warwick Signatures (1964) Starting Bid $200

761. Songwriters (14) Signed Souvenir Lyrics Sheets Starting Bid $200

762. Phil Spector Typed Letter Signed to Liza Minnelli Starting Bid $200

763. Bruce Springsteen Signed Album Starting Bid $200

764. Bruce Springsteen Signature - PSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $200

765. Beatles: Ringo Starr Signature and Drumsticks Starting Bid $200

766. Cat Stevens SignaturePSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $200

767. Rod Stewart Signed Album Starting Bid $200

768. Rod Stewart SignaturePSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

769. Stills, Nash & Young Signed Tour Book Starting Bid $200

770. Peter Tosh SignaturePSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $200

771. U2: Bono SignaturePSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

772. Ultravox Signed Album Starting Bid $200

773. Velvet Revolver Signed CD Booklet Starting Bid $200

774. The Who: John Entwistle - PSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $100

775. The Who: Pete Townshend - PSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $100

776. The Who: Pete Townshend (2) Signed Books Starting Bid $100

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

778. Woodstock MultiSigned Concert Print and a One-Day Admission Tick... Starting Bid $200

779. Frank Zappa Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $200

780. The Zombies Signed Electric Guitar Starting Bid $200

781. Generation X Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

782. Iggy Pop SignaturePSA MINT 9

783. Sonny Bono Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

784. David Cassidy Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

785. Andy Gibb SignaturePSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

786. Whitney Houston Signature - PSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $200

787. Janet Jackson Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

788. Taylor Swift Signed CD Booklet Starting Bid $200

789. Wham! Signed 7-Inch EP Album – The Edge of Heaven Starting Bid $200

810. Tom Petty's Purple and Gray Scarves (2) Starting Bid $200

811. Tom Petty's White Guess Denim Jacket Starting Bid $200

812. Tom Petty's White Levi 501 Jeans Starting Bid $200

814. Charlie Chaplin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

828. Actors and Actresses (70+) Autograph Album Starting Bid $200

829. Actors and Actresses Signed Teddy Bear Starting Bid $200

830. Ben Affleck SignaturePSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

831. Woody Allen Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

832. Pamela Anderson Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

833. Desi Arnaz Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

834. Josephine Baker Signed 45 RPM Record Starting Bid $200

835. Lucille Ball Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

836. Brigitte Bardot (4) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200

837. Brigitte Bardot (4) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200

838. Ingrid Bergman Signed Photograph as Joan of Arc Starting Bid $200

839. Better Call Saul CastSigned Souvenir Script Page Starting Bid $200

840. Beverly Hillbillies: Harriet MacGibbon Starting Bid $200

841. Jane Birkin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

842. Amanda Blake Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

843. Walter Brennan Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

844. Luis Bunuel Autograph Letter Signed to Janine Bazin Starting Bid $200

845. George Carlin Signed Album Starting Bid $200

846. Cat Ballou (4) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200

847. Lon Chaney, Jr. Signed Book - Of Mice and Men Starting Bid $200

848. Chester Conklin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

849. Sean Connery Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

850. Bill Cosby SignaturePSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

851. Cindy Crawford Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

852. Creature From the Black Lagoon Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

853. Macaulay Culkin Signature - PSA NM-MT 8 Starting Bid $100

854. Timothy Dalton Signature - PSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $200

855. Sammy Davis, Jr. Signature Starting Bid $100

856. Olivia de Havilland Oversized Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

857. Robert De Niro Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

858. Johnny Depp Signature - PSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $100

859. Marlene Dietrich Signed Album Starting Bid $200

860. Faye Dunaway Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

861. Clint Eastwood Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200

862. Sergei Eisenstein and Sergei Yutkevich Signed Book, Presented to ... Starting Bid $200

863. Peter Falk Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

864. Chris Farley SignaturePSA NM-MT 8 Starting Bid $200

865. Farrah Fawcett Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

866. Will Ferrell SignaturePSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

867. Michael J. Fox Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

868. Annette Funicello Signature - PSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $100

869. Jean Gabin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

870. Clark Gable Signed Multi-Picture Film Contract with 20th Century ... Starting Bid $200

871. Clark Gable Signed Check Starting Bid $200

872. Greta Garbo Signed Check Starting Bid $200

873. The Godfather: Richard Castellano Signature - PSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $200

874. Sydney Greenstreet Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

875. Andy Griffith Show: Frances Bavier Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

876. Edmund Gwenn Signed Photograph as Santa Claus from Miracle on 34t... Starting Bid $200

877. Corey Haim SignaturePSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

878. Harry Potter: Daniel Radcliffe Signature - PSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $100

879. William S. Hart Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

880. Rita Hayworth Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

881. Margaux Hemingway Signature - PSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $100

882. Jim Henson SignaturePSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $200

883. Jean Hersholt Oversized Signed Photograph by Hurrell Starting Bid $100

884. Jon-Erik Hexum Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

885. Alfred Hitchcock Signed Publicity Photograph for Psycho Starting Bid $200

886. Philip Seymour Hoffman Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $200

887. Hogan's Heroes (3) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200

888. Anthony Hopkins Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

889. Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson Signed Photograph from The Rema... Starting Bid $200

890. Josephine Hutchinson Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $100

891. I Dream of Jeannie Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

892. Scarlett Johansson Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

893. Angelina Jolie Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

894. Boris Karloff Signed Photograph as Frankenstein's Monster Starting Bid $200

895. Val Kilmer Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

896. Akira Kurosawa Signed Christmas Card Starting Bid $200

897. Harry Langdon Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

898. Stan Laurel Typed Letter Signed on the Death of Oliver Hardy Starting Bid $200

899. Stan Laurel (4) Typed Letters Signed, Discussing Jean Harlow and ... Starting Bid $200

900. Laurel and Hardy Signatures Starting Bid $200

901. Christopher Lee Signed Photograph (The Man with the Golden Gun) Starting Bid $200

902. Sophia Loren (5) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200

903. Sophia Loren (5) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200

904. Anita Louise Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

905. Bela Lugosi: Dracula Theater Program (1943) Starting Bid $200

906. Jayne Mansfield Signature Starting Bid $100

907. Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

908. Roger Moore Signature - PSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $100

909. Vic Morrow Signed Baseball Starting Bid $200

910. Vic Morrow Signed Photograph from 'Combat!' Starting Bid $200

911. Paul Newman Signed Photograph as Butch Cassidy Starting Bid $200

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

913. Vaslav Nijinsky Signature Starting Bid $200

914. Rudolf Nureyev Signature - MINT 9 Starting Bid $100

915. Rudolf Nureyev Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

916. Al Pacino Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200

917. Bettie Page and Bunny Yeager Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

918. Anna Pavlova Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

919. Gregory Peck and Omar Sharif Signed Letters to Liza Minnelli Starting Bid $200

920. S. J. Perelman Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $100

921. Anthony Perkins Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

922. Mary Pickford Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

923. Brad Pitt SignaturePSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

924. Natalie Portman Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

925. Otto Preminger Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

926. Edward G. Robinson Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

927. Winona Ryder Signature - PSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $100

928. Bob Saget SignaturePSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $100

929. Saturday Night Live: 2001 Cast Signatures Starting Bid $100

930. Martin Scorsese Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

931. Jerry Seinfeld Signature - PSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $100

932. Brooke Shields Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

933. Frank Sinatra Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

934. Frank Sinatra and Bandleaders Signatures Starting Bid $200

935. Victor Sjostrom Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

936. Anna Nicole Smith Signature - PSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $100

937. Will Smith SignaturePSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

938. Gale Sondergaard Signed Photograph and Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $100

939. Steven Spielberg Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

940. Sylvester Stallone Signature - PSA NM-MT 8 Starting Bid $100

941. Star Wars: Carrie Fisher Signed Publishing Contract for 'Surrende...

942. Star Wars: Carrie Fisher Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $200

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

944. James Stewart (2) Items – Signed Photograph and Original Sketch Starting Bid $200

945. James Stewart Signed Photograph as "Maj. Jimmy Stewart" Starting Bid $200

946. Sharon Stone Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

947. Norman Taurog Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

948. Charlize Theron Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

949. Three Stooges: Moe Howard Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

950. Uma Thurman Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

951. Ben Turpin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

952. Miyoshi Umeki Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

953. Rudolph Valentino (130 +) Photographs Starting Bid $200

954. Edward Van Sloan Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200

955. Conrad Veidt Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

956. Maria von Trapp Signed Souvenir Typescript Starting Bid $100

957. John Wayne Typed Letter Signed to Ronald Reagan Starting Bid $200

958. John Wayne Signed Magazine Cover Starting Bid $200

959. Raquel Welch Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100

960. Wizard of Oz: Harold Arlen Signature Starting Bid $100

961. Natalie Wood Signature - PSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $200

962. Catherine Zeta-Jones Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

963. Muhammad Ali Signature - PSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $200

964. Tommy Burns Signature Starting Bid $200

965. Wilt Chamberlain Signature - PSA NM-MT 8 Starting Bid $200

966. Ezzard Charles Signature Starting Bid $200

967. Ty Cobb Signed Check Starting Bid $200

968. Dizzy Dean Signed Menu Starting Bid $100

969. Joe DiMaggio Signed Hall of Fame Card Starting Bid $100

970. Joe DiMaggio and Billy Martin Signed Ticket Starting Bid $200

971. Julius Erving Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

972. Roger Federer (4) Signed Promotional Cards Starting Bid $200

973. Roger Federer (4) Signed Promo Cards Starting Bid $200

974. Maud Humphrey: The Golf Girl (First Edition) Starting Bid $200

975. Reggie Jackson Signature - PSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $100

976. Derek Jeter SignaturePSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $200

977. Magic Johnson Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $100

978. Mickey Mantle Signed Menu Starting Bid $100

979. Rocky Marciano Signature - PSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $200

980. Rocky Marciano Signed Currency Starting Bid $200

981. Roger Maris SignaturePSA NM-MT 8 Starting Bid $200

982. Jack Nicklaus Signed Print Starting Bid $100

983. David Ortiz's 2007 Game-Used Cleats Starting Bid $200

984. Pele: 1958 FIFA World Cup Ticket Stub – Brazil 5, Sweden 2 Starting Bid $200

985. Pele Signature - PSA GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $200

986. Pele Signed Book Starting Bid $200

987. Pele: 1958 FIFA World Cup Commemorative Booklet with (96) Photo C... Starting Bid $200

988. Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics Torch Starting Bid $500

989. Mike Tyson SignaturePSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $100

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 .

Buyer’s Premium

3.1 The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that a 25% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots sold in timed and live Auctions. . For payment other than by cash, delivery will not be made unless and until full payment has been received by RR Auction, i.e., check or wired funds have fully cleared. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, signed by RR Auction, payment in full is due within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date, whichever is earlier. Bidder’s failure to pay any payment in full when due required shall constitute a material breach, and in addition to other damages available under contract or law, at RR Auction’s election, RR Auction may cancel the sale and require full premium still be due along with interest at 1.5% per month from the date of breach, or at the maximum legally allowable rate.

Section 4 Bidding

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

4.2 RR AUCTION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS IN BIDDING. A Bidder should make certain to bid on the correct lot and that the bid is the maximum (plus the Buyer’s Premium) that the Bidder is willing and able to pay. Since other Bidders (by mail, facsimile, online, and in person) will be present, and since a reoffering could damage the momentum of the sale, once the hammer has fallen and RR Auction has announced the winning Bidder, such Bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Bidder has made a mistake.

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

4.4 Title to any lot remains with Consignor, any secured party of the Consignor, or assignee of Consignor, as the case may be, until the lot is paid for in full by Bidder and Bidder has fully satisfied any outstanding financial obligations to RR Auction (including as it concerns aby other lots). RR Auction reserves the right to require payment in full before delivering any lot to the successful Bidder.

4.5 It is the Bidder’s responsibility and obligation to have the lots fully insured while in their possession. Bidder assumes any and all risk of loss upon the earlier of shipment to Bidder or in Bidder’s possession.

4.6 Bidder grants to RR Auction or its assigns the right to offset any sums due, or found to be due by RR Auction, and to make such offset from any past, subsequent or future consignment, or items acquired by Bidder in possession or control of RR Auction or from any sums due to Bidder by RR Auction. Bidder fur-

Section 3

ther grants RR Auction a lien consisting of a senior security interest (or purchase money security interest to the extent applicable) in such sums or items to the fullest extent applicable, authorizes RR Auction to file documents concerning the interest, and Bidder agrees to execute any further documents as may be reasonably necessary to grant RR Auction such security interest. Bidder agrees that RR Auction and its assigns shall be a secured party with respect to items bought by Bidder and in the possession of RR Auction, to the extent of the maximum indebtedness, plus all accrued fees and expenses, until the indebtedness is paid.

4.7 By bidding in this sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. The authorized representative of any corporate Bidder who is present at the sale shall provide RR Auction or its agent, prior to the commencement of the bidding (or at the time of registration), with a statement signed by a principal, director or officer that they he or she personally and unconditionally guarantees any payment due RR Auction.

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

Section 5

Bidding Options

5.1 Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to in-person, facsimile, phone and mail bids) are treated similarly to floor bids in that they must be on-increment. Any in-person, facsimile, phone, or mail bids that do not conform to a full increment will be rounded up or down to the nearest full increment and this revised amount will be considered Bidder’s high bid.

5.2 When identical bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. To ensure the greatest accuracy, written bids should be entered on the standard printed bid sheet and be received at RR Auction’s place of business at least twenty-four (24) hours before the Auction start. RR Auction is not responsible for executing mail bids or facsimile bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted after the published closing time; nor is RR Auction responsible for proper execution of bids submitted by telephone, mail, facsimile, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins.

5.3 In all Auctions, bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%, or as specified on a per-Auction basis. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. No “buy” or “unlimited” bids will be accepted. In a live sale, bids on an item can change at the discretion of RR Auction.

5.4 RR Auction reserves the right to accept or decline any bid. Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids are per lot unless otherwise announced. Live auction lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless RR Auction directs otherwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). For live auctions, RR Auction will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between Bidders. RR Auction will determine the successful Bidder, cancel the sale, or re-offer and resell the lot or lots in dispute. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. If any dispute arises, RR Auction’s sale record is conclusive.

Section 6 Payment

6.1 Subject to fulfillment of all of the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, upon the sooner of (1) the passing of title to the offered lot pursuant to these Conditions of Sale, or (2) possession of the offered lot by the Bidder, Bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as RR Auction may require. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. All property must be removed from RR Auction’s premises by the Bidder at his/her expense not later than sixty (60) business days following its sale and, if it is not so removed, RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder.

6.2 Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. RR Auction reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. In cases of nonpayment, RR Auction’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay RR Auction its fees (seller’s and Buyer’s Premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot.

6.3 All sales for total invoices greater than $1,000 are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S. currency, bank wire, cashier checks, eChecks, and bank money orders), and are subject to all reporting requirements.

6.4 All deliveries are subject to good funds; funds being received in RR Auction’s account before delivery of the Purchases; and all payments are subject to a clearing period. RR Auction reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes “good funds”: checks drawn on a U.S. bank are subject to a ten (10) calendar day hold, and ten (10) business days when drawn on an international bank. Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via e-Check, personal or corporate checks.

6.5 In the event that a Bidder’s payment is dishonored upon presentment(s), Bidder shall pay the maximum statutory processing fee set by applicable state law. If Bidder attempts to pay via check and the financial institution denies the transfer from Bidder’s bank account, or the payment cannot be completed using the selected funding source, Bidder agrees to complete payment.

6.7 If RR Auction refers any unpaid invoice to an attorney for collection, the Bidder agrees to pay and shall be liable for RR Auction’s attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by RR Auction in addition to the invoice amount and interest the greater of 1.5% per month or at the maximum legally allowable rate from date of invoice to collection. If RR Auction assigns collection to its house counsel, such attorney’s time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys.

6.8 RR Auction shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the Bidder (as well as to the extent it is a consignor any other monies owed or due to Bidder) to secure payment of the Auction invoice. RR Auction is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the Bidder then held by RR Auction or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due RR Auction or affiliates from the Bidder. With respect to these lien rights, RR Auction shall have all the rights of a secured creditor, including but not limited to the right of sale. In addition, with respect to payment of the Auction invoice(s), the Bidder waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against RR Auction and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice (the Consignor”). If a Bidder owes RR Auction or its affiliates on any account, RR Auction and its affiliates shall have the right to offset such unpaid account by any credit balance due Bidder, and it may secure by possessory lien any unpaid amount by any of the Bidder’s property in their possession.

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

Section 7 Sales Tax

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

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

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

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

Section 8

Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges

Bidder is liable for shipping and handling and providing accurate information as to shipping or delivery locations and arranging for such. RR Auction is unable to combine purchases from other auctions or affiliates into one package for shipping purposes. Lots won will be shipped in a commercially reasonable time after payment in good funds for the merchandise and the shipping fees is received or credit extended, except when third-party shipment occurs. Bidder agrees that

service and handling charges related to shipping items which are not pre-paid may be charged to a credit card on file with RR Auction.

Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified Customs declarations, to RR Auction for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item’(s) hammer price and RR Auction shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Bidders on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs.

Section 9

Title

Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices of Bidder (including those pertaining to the item(s) at issue) and amounts owed to RR Auction are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper.

Section 10

Rights Reserved

RR Auction reserves the right, at any time before, during or after an auction has ended to: withdraw any lot before or at the time of the Auction, cancel any bid, and/or to postpone the Auction of all or any lots or parts thereof, for any reason. RR Auction shall not be liable to any Bidder in the event of such withdrawal, cancellation, or postponement under any circumstances. RR Auction reserves the right to refuse to accept bids from anyone at any time.

Section 11

Conducting the Auction

11.1 RR Auction reserves the right to postpone the Auction or any session thereof for a reasonable period of time for any reason whatsoever, and no Bidder or prospective Bidder shall have any claim as a result thereof, including consequential damages.

11.2 RR Auction’s Discretion: RR Auction shall determine opening bids and bidding increments. RR Auction has the right in its absolute discretion to reject any bid in the event of dispute between Bidders or if RR Auction has doubt as to the validity of any bid, to advance the bidding at its absolute discretion and to determine the successful Bidder in the event of a dispute between Bidders, to continue the bidding or to reoffer and resell the lot in question. In the event of a dispute after the sale, RR Auctions record of final sale shall be conclusive. RR Auction also may reject any bid if RR Auction decides either that any bid is below the reserve of the lot or article or that an advance is insufficient. Unless otherwise announced by RR Auction at the time of sale, no lots may be divided for the purpose of sale.

11.3 Reserves

Lots may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold. Consignors may not bid on their own lots or property. RR Auction may, from time to time, bid on items that it does not own. RR Auction may execute bids consecutively or otherwise up to one bid increment below the reserve.

11.4 Off-Site Bidding

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

11.5 Estimate Prices:

In addition to descriptive information, each item in the Catalog sometimes includes a price range which reflects opinion as to the price expected at auction (the “Estimate Prices”). In other instances, Estimate Prices can be obtained by calling RR Auction at (603) 732-4280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading).

11.6 Owned or Guaranteed Property:

RR Auction generally offers property consigned by others for sale at public auction; in very limited occasion, lots are offered that are the property of RR Auction.

11.7 Before the Auction:

Bidder may attend pre-sale viewing for all of RR Auction’s auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. Bidder is encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. Bidder may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment.

11.8 Maximum Bids In All Auctions:

To maximize Bidder’s chance of winning, RR Auction strongly encourages the use of maximum bids. RR Auction will then bid for Bidder until the lot reaches Bidder’s specified maximum. Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, non-incremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder’s bid.

11.9 Successful Bids:

The fall of RR Auction’s hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will record the paddle number of the Bidder. If Bidder’s salesroom or absentee bid is successful, Bidder will be notified after the sale by mailed or emailed invoice.

11.10 Unsold Lots:

If a lot does not reach the reserve, it is bought-in. In other words, it remains unsold and is returned to the Consignor. RR Auction has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers.

11.11 Bidding in Timed Auction:

Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve.

To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.

Any Bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. At that time, an extended bidding period goes into effect. If Bidder has not bid on a lot before 6 pm EST/ EDT, Bidder may not bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. Only those Bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the only Bidder on a lot at 6 pm EST/ EDT, that lot is awarded to Bidder. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm EST/EDT will remain OPEN to ALL Bidders until 7 pm EST/EDT or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm EST/EDT, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm EST/EDT, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot (the “30 Minute Rule”). The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the Auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm EST/EDT. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the high Bidder, raising Bidder’s maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the Auction at any time at its sole discretion.

11.12 Bidding - Internet Live Auction:

Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right.

To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.

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

internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction. The auctioneer may also execute a bid or bids (successively or otherwise) on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. All auctions for lots are with reserve unless specifically stated otherwise.

During live Auctions, internet bids can be placed in real time through one or more of the following Third Party services: www.liveauctioneers.com, www.invaluable. com and www.icollector.com. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. RR Auction treats any third-party site bids as floor or telephone bids. Floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over third party sites bids, and floor bids are considered earlier than telephone bids. All RR Auction lots purchased through the third-party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium.

11.13 Miscellaneous:

Agreements between Bidders and Consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize RR Auction’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and Consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement.

Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with ”donot-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available.

11.14 Rules of Construction: RR Auction presents properties in a number of collectible fields, and as such, specific venues have promulgated supplemental Terms and Conditions. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the general Conditions of Sale by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety.

Section 12 RR Auction’s Remedies

Failure of the Bidder to comply with any of these Conditions of Sale or the terms of the Registration Form is an event of material breach or default. In such event, RR Auction may, in addition to any other available remedies specifically including the right to hold the defaulting Bidder liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Bidder as damages (the Bidder understands and acknowledges that RR Auction will be substantially damaged should such default occur, and that damages under subpart (a) are necessary to compensate RR Auction for such damages); (b) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately; (c) charge the Bidder interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month or the highest allowable interest rate; (d) take any other action that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate to preserve and protect RR Auction’s rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the property, the original defaulting Bidder shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses associated there with, including but not limited to warehousing, sales-related expenses, reasonable attorney fees and court costs, commissions, incidental damages and any other charges due hereunder which were not collected or collectable. In the event that such Bidder is the successful Bidder on more than one lot and pays less than the purchase price for the total lots purchased, RR Auction shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. If RR Auction does not exercise such discretion, the lots to which the payment shall be applied will be in descending order from the highest purchase price to the lowest. Any Bidder failing to comply with these Conditions of Sale shall be deemed to have granted RR Auction a security interest in, and RR Auction may retain as collateral such security for such Bidder’s obligations to RR Auction, any Bidder’s property in RR Auction’s possession or to which title has not yet passed to Bidder. RR Auction shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) as adopted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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 damage to frames, glass or other breakable items. Where RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice, RR Auction will include an administration charge.

Section 18

Headings

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

Section 19 Entire Agreement

Except to the extent Bidder is also a consignor (in which case the terms of the consignment agreement shall also govern), these Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the Parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the auction Registration Form. They may not be amended, modified or superseded except in a signed writing executed by all parties. No oral or written statement by anyone employed by RR Auction or acting as agent or representative of RR Auction may amend, modify, waive or supersede the terms herein unless such amendment, waiver or modification is contained in a writing signed by all parties.

If any section of these Conditions of Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction, the remaining parts of the agreement and remainder of the sections or terms and provisions of the section and all sections shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way.

Section 20

Governing Law and Enforcement

20.1 The Parties agree that all agreements between the Parties including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston, Massachusetts, no matter where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the Auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location.

20.2 The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, any other related agreement(s), along with all claims between the Parties, including those arising out of or related to such are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute between the Parties, including but not limited to those related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale, or related to or arising out of any other related agreement(s) shall be submitted to confidential binding arbitration (the ”Arbitration”) before a single Arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association

(the “AAA”) The Parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the commercial rules of the AAA in Boston, Massachusetts, unless the Consumer Arbitration Rules apply, in which case, such rules and venue will govern. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on the selection of the Arbitrator, then the Arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. The prevailing Party in the Arbitration shall also recover all of its related fees and costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, if RR Auction prevails, such recovery, in addition to all remedies available at agreement or law, shall include the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. Federal arbitration law, including the Federal Arbitration Act apply to this agreement to arbitrate and its related provisions. The arbitration and all related proceedings shall be held strictly confidential and all documents and discovery shall be held confidential and not used, published or disclosed publically or to anyone outside the Parties or expert consultants or counsel who shall agree to hold such confidential.

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

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

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

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

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

20.7 Liquidated Damages for Specific Breaches

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

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

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

Section 21: State-by-State Law Issues

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

For Residents of California:

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

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

Section 22 Glossary of Condition terms

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

Use of the following terms constitutes an opinion as follows:

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

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

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

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

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

Certificate of Auction, Certificate of Authenticity and Goods Acquired:

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