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AUTHENTICATORS AND CONSULTANTS JOHN REZNIKOFF, UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES

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

PSA/DNA

PSA/DNA is the world’s leading third party autograph authentication company. Using state of the art technology, PSA/DNA created a security system to prevent counterfeiting, forgery and piracy. As the most respected service in the industry, PSA/DNA’s years of expertise and knowledge have established an impeccable reputation for providing professional, unbiased, expert opinions. STEVE ZARELLI

Letters of Authenticity are availableon certain lots. Priced from $25 to $200*

STEVE ZARELLI AUTHENTICATION

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

ROGER EPPERSON SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED/REAL

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

PHIL SEARS COLLECTIBLES

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

FRANK CAIAZZO, BEATLES AUTOGRAPHS beatles autographs

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

RENATO SAGGIORI

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

BRIAN GREEN AND MARIA GREEN, BRIAN AND MARIA GREEN CIVIL WAR SIGNATURES

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

JAMES CAMNER

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

RICH CONSOLA

Rich has studied Elvis Presley’s handwriting and signature for nearly 20 years, which has placed him in the forefront of Presley authenticators worldwide.

BECKETT AUTHENTICATION SERVICES

Beckett Authentication Services provides expert third party opinions on autographs from all genres and eras. Led by authentication experts Steve Grad and Brian Sobrero, the BAS experts have unmatched years of experience authenticating autographs, and are responsible for authenticating some of the rarest and most valuable items in the industry. With the most trusted and knowledgeable experts in the autograph authentication field, BAS authentication is a must for any autograph collector or dealer. * For more information on Letters of Authenticity call (800) 937-3880

CONTENTS

Presidents and First Ladies............................................................................................ 4

Notables....................................................................................................................... 18

Military.......................................................................................................................... 39 Aviation......................................................................................................................... 45 Space........................................................................................................................... 48 Art, Architecture, and Design........................................................................................ 52 Comic Art and Animation.............................................................................................. 61 Literature...................................................................................................................... 67 Music........................................................................................................................... 78 Classic Entertainment................................................................................................ 101

The John Brennan Collection .................................................................................... 108

Sports........................................................................................................................ 113 Conditions of Sale..................................................................................................... 143

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presidents and first ladies

Sought-after autograph of America’s first president

1. George Washington. Tremendously desirable bold ink signature, “G:o Washington,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2 sheet. Suede-matted with an engraving to an overall size of 8.5 x 12. In fine condition, with a fold passing well beneath the signature. The mat is hinged at the top to the backing board, with the signature loose in an open end Mylar sleeve for easy removal. A sought-after piece signed by the esteemed Revolutionary War commander and first president of the United States. Starting Bid $500

Thousand-acre land bounty for a veteran of the Continental Army’s Virginia Line

2. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Partly-printed DS, signed “Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison”

as secretary of state, one page, 12.75 x 15, March 28, 1807. A grant for a 1000-acre parcel of land, issued to John Flemming, “a Major for three years,” under the provisions of “An Act to enable the Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Line on Continental Establishment.” Signed at the conclusion by Jefferson and countersigned by Madison. Handsomely double-matted and framed with engraved portraits of both founders to an overall size of 35.25 x 23. In very good condition, with intersecting folds and moderate overall wrinkling; both signatures are light but legible. A desirable and attractively presented presidential combination with a direct relationship to the American Revolution. Oversized. Starting Bid $500

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President Jefferson’s invitation to dine with Jerome Bonaparte 3. Thomas Jefferson. Third-person ALS, signed within the text, “Th: Jefferson” and “Th: J.,” one page, 5 x 8, January 5, 1804. Letter to “Mons’r Pichon,” the French diplomat Louis Andre Pichon, inviting him to a dinner with Jerome Bonaparte, in full: “Th: Jefferson presents his salutations to M. Pichon, who will receive herewith a note asking the favor of Made. Pichon & himself to dine with him on Monday next. Th: J. has written an invitation to the same effect to M. & Made. Bonaparte, & their friends who are with them, he has used this phrase, as while it includes the Baron de Maupertuis & M. Sotin, it might also include Mr. Patterson & Miss Spear who he understands are with Made. Bonaparte, or any other persons of whom he is uninformed and whose company would be agreeable to M. Bonaparte. He takes the liberty of mentioning this to M. Pichon in hopes he will have the goodness to give the explanation if necessary.” In very good to fine condition, with a repaired tear to the upper right corner, and circular seal-related toning to the lower right corner. The newlyweds Jerome Bonaparte (Napoleon’s youngest brother) and Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte (an American socialite) arrived in Washington from Baltimore on January 4th, and quickly garnered attention in Washington social circles. In this letter, Jefferson mentions several individuals associated with them: the Baron de Maupertuis was an acquaintance of Jerome Bonaparte from the West Indies who had been nominated as French consul at Rotterdam and was awaiting instructions; Pierre Jean Marie Sotin de la Coindiere, the former minister of police in France in 1797, who had been a witness to the marriage in Baltimore; Mr. Patterson may refer to Elizabeth Bonaparte’s father, William, who did not accompany the couple to Washington, or one of her several brothers; and Miss Spear was Elizabeth’s maternal aunt. According to Pichon’s report to Talleyrand about the dinner, President Jefferson also invited the brothers Robert and Samuel Smith and their wives; Samuel Smith’s wife, Margaret Spear Smith, was the sister of Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte’s mother. The marriage of Jerome Bonaparte and Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte met a sad fate—Napoleon Bonaparte strongly disapproved of the union, and banned Elizabeth from continental Europe. When they attempted to travel to France for Napoleon’s coronation in the fall of 1804, Elizabeth was denied permission to enter, and Jerome ventured on to Italy, hoping to reason with his brother. Elizabeth returned to Baltimore by way of London, and Jerome returned to the French Navy at his brother’s behest—the two would never see each other again, except for brief eye-to-eye contact in 1817. Starting Bid $1000

President Madison grants passage for a ship named Hercules 4. James Madison. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 10.25 x 14.75, June

30, 1810. Scallop-topped ship’s pass issued for the “Ship Hercules of New York, Nathaniel E. Hunters, master or commander…mounted with no guns, navigated with Fourteen men, To Pass with her Company, Passengers, Goods and Merchandize without any hinderance, seizure or molestation, the said Ship appearing by good testimony to belong to one or more of the Citizens of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by President Madison, and countersigned by Secretary of State Robert Smith. White paper seal remains affixed to lower left corner. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, and all handwriting, including Madison’s signature, a few shades light. Starting Bid $200

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5. James Monroe. Ink signature, “Ja’s Monroe,” on an offwhite 3 x 1 slip. Backed by white paper and in fine condition, with some old mounting residue on the back. Starting Bid $200 6. John Tyler.

Bold ink signature, “J. Tyler,” on an off-white 1.5 x .75 slip. Affixed to a slightly larger card and in fine condition, with light soiling, and a faint paperclip impression touching the first initial. Starting Bid $200

7. James K. Polk. Uncommon hand-addressed and freefranked address panel, 5.25 x 3.25, addressed in Polk’s hand to “Edmund Burke Esq’r, Newport, New Hampshire” and franked in the upper right, “Free, J. K. Polk.” Includes an ALS from Burke, dated July 16, 1877. In fine condition. Born in Vermont, Burke (1809–1882) studied law before moving to Newport and assuming editorial management of the New Hampshire Argus newspaper. He later served as a New Hampshire congressman from 1839 to 1845, and was then appointed by Polk as the United States Commissioner of Patents. Starting Bid $200

One of Lincoln’s last autographs— signed just three weeks before his assassination

8. Abraham Lincoln. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 14 x 18.25, March 22, 1865. President Lincoln appoints John E. Smith to the “rank of Major General by Brevet…for faithful and efficient services, and for gallantry in action.” Neatly signed at the conclusion in ink by President Lincoln and countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton; also countersigned in the upper left corner by Edward D. Townsend. The light blue seal affixed to the upper left remains intact. Patriotically triplematted and framed to an overall size of 20 x 24.5. In fine condition, with the handwriting within the body of the document light but legible; Lincoln’s signature remains strong. A remarkable Civil War document signed just three weeks before Lincoln’s assassination. Starting Bid $1000

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9. Abraham Lincoln. De-

sirable ink signature, “Logan & Lincoln,” penned by Abraham Lincoln on behalf of his law partnership with Stephen T. Logan on an off-white 2.5 x 1 slip, which is affixed to the heavily foxed first free end page of a copy of Laws of the State of Illinois, published by Walters and Weber in 1843, bound in half leather, worn and weak at hinges. This book is similar to those that would have been held in Lincoln’s law office, containing laws passed while Lincoln and Logan each served in the Illinois Legislature. The end sheet with the signature can be easily removed for framing. In fine condition.Starting Bid $300

10. U. S. Grant. Partly-

printed DS as president, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, March 12, 1875. President Grant authorizes and directs “the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a Warrant for the pardon of William Lankford.” Signed nicely at the conclusion by Grant. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

11. U. S. Grant. Crisp ink

signature, “U. S. Grant, Maj. Gen. U.S.A.,” on an off-white 4 x 1.25 slip, matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 10.5 x 16.5. In fine condition, with toned tape remnants to edges. Starting Bid $200

12. U. S. Grant and O. O. Howard. Off-white

7.5 x 9.5 sheet bearing two bold and historic ink signatures: “Yours truly, U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen. U.S.A.,” and “Yrs truly, O. O. Howard, Maj. Gen.” In fine condition. President Lincoln promoted Grant to the rank of lieutenant general on March 10, 1864; he held the position until 1869, when he took office as president. Starting Bid $200

Writing home from Washington to an Ohio friend 13. James and Lucretia Garfield. ALS signed “Lucretia R. Garfield” and “J. A. Garfield,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8.25, November 28, 1877. Letter to Dr. John Peter Robison, comprising two-and-a-half pages by Lucretia Garfield followed by a paragraph in James A. Garfield’s hand. Lucretia’s message, in part: “I have intended ever since we have been here to ask you to inquire when at the farm if Mrs. Bancroft has done the work I left with her—namely washed the bed linens and taken up the dining room carpet, cleaned and put it down again—all of which she promised to do the week after we left, and which I should be very sorry if it were not done before Bro. Jones’ family were to arrive. In a letter the General received from you to day I notice you say our turnips are of no use to eat. If that only means they are not ripe enough yet, very well, but if you think they are not the right kind to eat I am very much disappointed. I planted them for the sweet Russian turnip, the only kind I think good to eat. They grow very large and are good to cook until late in the spring. I hope I am not mistaken in them.” She adds a postscript, signed “L.R.G.,” in full: “Remember I have a room ready for you and Mrs. Robison—warm and comfortable which I hope will not fail to tempt you here this winter.” James A. Garfield’s note at the end reads: “Dear Doctor, Thanks for your letter of the 26th. I am glad you have contracted for chopping the wood. I wrote you a day or two since—All well & send love. Tell Jones to write me often.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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14. Chester A. Arthur. Hand-

some Executive Mansion card, prominently signed in bold ink, “Chester A. Arthur.” In very good to fine condition, with light soiling, lightly trimmed top edge, and old mounting remnants on the reverse. Starting Bid $200

16. Theodore Roosevelt. Scarce personal check, 8.25 x

2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Theodore Roosevelt as president, payable to Schwab and Gassenheimer for $10, November 25, 1907. Attractively cloth-matted and framed with an image of Roosevelt to an overall size of 21 x 12. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling, and multiple vertical folds. Starting Bid $200

Special edition of Roosevelt’s ‘The Winning of the West,’ with manuscript describing a violent Indian encounter during St. Clair’s defeat 15. Theodore Roosevelt. Mag-

nificent limited edition signed book, containing an original handwritten manuscript leaf from Roosevelt’s draft: The Winning of the West, Volumes I–IV. Daniel Boone Edition, limited issue, numbered 183/200. NY: G. P. Putnam’s Sons/Knickerbocker Press, 1900. Hardcover in original publisher’s three-quarter morocco with marbled boards and gilt top edge, 7.25 x 10.25. Inlaid opposite the colophon is a page from Roosevelt’s handwritten manuscript, 8.25 x 6.5, in full: “…an Indian’s head, or noticed one running from cover to cover. He fired away all his ammunition, and the bands of his musket flew off; he picked up another just as two levy officers ordered a charge, and followed the charging party at a run. By this time the battalions were broken, and only some thirty men followed the officers. The Indians fled before the bayonets, until they reached a ravine filled with down timber; whereupon they halted behind the impenetrable tangle of fallen logs. The soldiers also halted, and were speedily swept away by the fire of the Indians, whom they could not reach; but Van Cleve, showing his skill as a woodsman, covered himself behind a small tree, and gave back [shot for shot].” The book has also been signed and inscribed on the first free end page in thick black ink, “with good wishes to George McFadden Esq,. From Theodore Roosevelt, March 18th 1905.” Autographic condition: fine, with some bleeding to the inscription on the endpaper. Book condition: good, with both boards detached from the signed volume; the front boards detached from volumes three and four; and general scratches and wear to exterior. An immensely desirable special edition featuring a page from Roosevelt’s handwritten draft, the text of which appears in the fourth volume as part of his discussion of St. Clair’s defeat. In the manuscript, Roosevelt extolls the bravery of Benjamin Van Cleve, a pioneer Ohio settler who escorted pack horses to Arthur St. Clair’s army during the Northwest Indian War, and witnessed his defeat. Roosevelt was a prolific author, and in fact had first come to prominence as a serious historian with the two-volume work The Naval War of 1812. He turned to writing The Winning of the West, his most ambitious work, after suffering defeat in the 1886 election for mayor of New York City. Tracing the history of American westward expansion, it was first published in four volumes by G. P. Putnam’s Sons between 1889 and 1896. This special ‘Daniel Boone’ edition was released in 1900, with Volume I in each set containing a leaf of the original draft. Starting Bid $300 8 |

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17. Theodore Roosevelt.

Handsome engraving of the exterior of the White House, 6.25 x 4, signed below in bold fountain pen by Theodore Roosevelt. In fine to very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

20. Theodore Roosevelt. TLS, one page,

6.5 x 7.75, Oyster Bay letterhead, May 29, 1915. Letter to Olympic champion James B. Connolly, in full: “That’s a mighty nice letter of yours! I thank you for it and appreciate it. I am sure Ivins is for the recall of juries!” Roosevelt adds in his own hand: “Love to Mrs. Conolly.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

“I have not a moment to myself”

21. Theodore Roosevelt. TLS, one

18. Theodore Roosevelt. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 20.5, September 21, 1903. President Roosevelt appoints John Downes, Jr., as an “Ensign in the Navy…in the service of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by Roosevelt, and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy William H. Moody. Embossed blue Navy Department seal remains affixed to center of lower vignette. In fine condition, with light overall rippling. Naval documents signed by President Roosevelt are among the most desirable given his brief yet notable tenure as Assistant Secretary of the Navy. Starting Bid $200

19. Theodore Roosevelt. Bold ink

signature as president, “Theodore Roosevelt, Feb. 16th, 1903,” on an off-white 8.25 x 6.75 album page. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

page, 5.75 x 8.75, embossed Hotel Krantz of Vienna letterhead, April 15, 1910. Letter to Martin Conway, in full: “I could no more do anything in England beyond what I am now engaged to than I could fly. I have not a moment to myself. Do let me see you when I get to London.” In very good to fine condition, with creasing to the bottom. Starting Bid $200

22. Calvin Coolidge.

Impressive matte-finish 9.5 x 13.75 portrait of Coolidge in a bust-length pose by Harris & Ewing, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Alice B. Taylor, with best wishes, Calvin Coolidge.” Signed in the lower left corner by the studio. Affixed to an appealing commemorative 14.5 x 19 paperstock mount. In fine condition, with two small surface dings, and some light silvering to darker areas of the image. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 9

Huge Harris & Ewing portrait of President Roosevelt, inscribed to the “Town Criers of Rhode Island” 23. Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Remarkable vintage matte-finish 17.25 x 22.75 silver gelatin portrait of President Roosevelt by the Harris & Ewing photography studio, signed and inscribed in white ink, “To the Town Criers of Rhode Island, from, Franklin D. Roosevelt.” Lower right corner also signed in white ink by the studio. In fine to very fine condition. Consignor notes that this photograph was presented to the town criers of Rhode Island by fellow crier Senator Theodore Francis Green on September 9, 1942. Green was a committed Democrat who served as the governor of Rhode Island from 1933 to 1937, and afterwards as a Rhode Island state senator for 24 years. As governor Green enacted legislation to help the poor several weeks before FDR’s ‘New Deal’ came into effect, and as a senator Green’s relationship with Roosevelt was so close that he was often referred to as ‘the president’s man.’ A magnificent portrait made all the more desirable by its immense size and New England connection— quite possibly the most impressive signed portrait of FDR we have offered. Starting Bid $200

24. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Souvenir typescript of General Dwight Eisenhower’s

‘Order of the Day’ on June 6, 1944, delivered upon the D-Day invasion of France, 6 x 9.25, removed from one of Eisenhower’s limited edition Crusade in Europe books, signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Eisenhower. The order reads, in part: “Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Forces: You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you…But this is the year 1944! Much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940-41. The United Nations have inflicted upon the Germans great defeats, in open battle, man-to-man. Our air offensive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground. Our Home Fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions of war, and placed at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men. The tide has turned!” In fine condition, with a faint block of toning from prior display. Starting Bid $200

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On JFK’s victory in 1960: “While the national election results disappointed me deeply, we all recognize that the battle for peace and freedom must go on regardless of Administration” 25. Dwight D. Eisenhower. TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House

letterhead, December 1, 1960. Letter to Congressman Seymor Halpern of New York, in part: “I gratefully acknowledge your November 21 letter. While the national election results disappointed me deeply, we all recognize that the battle for peace and freedom must go on regardless of Administration—and certainly every citizen hopes for success in that effort whether by one Administration or another. I wholeheartedly reciprocate your good wishes for the future.” In fine condition, with a few light creases. A desirable letter with historic content on the 1960 presidential election, in which John F. Kennedy defeated Ike’s vice president, Richard Nixon, in a memorable campaign. His sentiments expressing support for America—despite disappointment in the administration—evoke a bygone era of bipartisanship. Starting Bid $200

President-elect Eisenhower writes to Mamie during his Korean trip 26. Dwight D. Eisenhower. ALS signed “Ike,” two pages, 7 x

10.25, no date, but circa December 1952. Letter to his wife, Mamie D. Eisenhower, in full: “I am still carrying New York time on my watch—so I know that at this minute, while we are still 1 hour west of Iwo Jima on Monday afternoon, it is 11:10 p.m. Sunday, in 60 Morningside. It seems that much of the work I wanted to get busy on when I board ship about next Saturday will not be ready. So there is less reason than I had thought (aside from the simple one of safety over a small portion of the distance) to stay on the cruise for a week. But—if I should get back east before Dec. 13, I’d almost have to go to the Gridiron Affair. That means making an ‘interesting and witty’ speech—and I’m just too weary of speech making to tackle it. So now I’m really sorry we couldn’t make a good plan to meet out in Southern California when I get back to the mainland. But as I see it now I’ll stay on the cruiser long enough so that I’ll get in NY City about Dec. 14 or 15. Maybe we can run out there about Dec. 30; especially if Min could go along. The Air Force would give us a plane—or we could go in a train. We can talk about it when I get home—but if we cannot leave by the end of the year we could scarcely make the trip. I shall certainly need to be back in NY by Jan 12, at latest. I miss you very much. We are having nice weather, and everything is going fine, but I’m always wondering how you are and whether the children are O.K. I’ll bet you and Min are lonesome, too. Well sweet—I hope you draw up your ‘packing plan’ with Bob and then when the place really gets torn up we will get out and let him do the work—even if we go only to the Commodore or The Waldorf. I don’t see why you should wear your heart out on things.” In fine condition. Staying true on his campaign pledge, President-elect Dwight D. Eisenhower went to Korea on November 29, 1952. He landed at a small airfield outside Seoul three days later and commenced visiting the troops, their commanders, and South Korean leaders, from whom he received briefings on the military situation in Korea. Eisenhower concluded, ‘we could not stand forever on a static front and continue to accept casualties without any visible results. Small attacks on small hills would not end this war.’ On July 27, 1953, seven months after Eisenhower’s inauguration as the 34th President of the United States, an armistice was signed, ending organized combat operations and leaving the Korean Peninsula divided. Starting Bid $200

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Iconic Kennedy rocker from his suite at the Carlyle 27. John F. Kennedy. John F. Kennedy’s spindle-style rocking

chair from his suite at the Carlyle Hotel in New York City, measuring approximately 43.5˝ x 26˝ x 20˝, featuring a dark mahogany-stained oak wood frame with a woven natural cane seat and back. This was one of two rockers kept in his personal suite at the Carlyle, which he frequented so often that it became known as the ‘New York White House’ during his presidency. After Kennedy’s assassination in 1963, the Carlyle’s resident manager, Samuel Toojay, commissioned a hotel furniture liquidator to dispose of the suite’s contents. An admirer of the late president, the liquidator accepted the two rockers as part of his sales commission: they became the centerpieces of a ‘Kennedy shrine’ in his home. In very good condition, with several minor repairs and touch-ups (the cane seat having been repaired, and chips to the oak frame touched up with new stain) as well as some damage to the cane at the head of the chair. Provenance: Lot #110, Documents and Artifacts Relating to the Life and Career of John F. Kennedy, Guernsey’s, March 18–19, 1998. President Kennedy became famous for his rocking chair, which he used to alleviate his chronic back pain after a recommendation from his personal doctor Janet G. Travell. He is known to have owned about fourteen similar chairs, which he put anywhere he frequented—in the Oval Office, White House residence, his getaways in Hyannis Port and Palm Beach, his suite at the Carlyle, and even aboard Air Force One. The Carlyle became the site of frequent meetings with friends and dignitaries alike, his visitors ranging from Marilyn Monroe to Secretary of State Dean Rusk. With numerous famous images showing JFK in his rocking chair, it has become one of the enduring symbols of his presidency. Starting Bid $10000

Scarce doodles from Senator Kennedy 28. John F. Kennedy. Handwritten notes and doodles by Senator John F. Kennedy, accomplished in pencil on an off-white sheet 5.25 x 8 of United States Senate, Memorandum stationery. The sheet features a single sketch of what appears to be an umbrella or parasol, with Kennedy writing the same word a total of five times to right side; the unknown word seems to read as “Multer” or perhaps “Mutter.” In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, and some small stains to the bottom edge. Starting Bid $200

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PT-109 tie clip worn by President Kennedy on November 21, 1963 29. John F. K e n n e d y.

John F. Kennedy’s personally-worn goldtone PT-109 tie clasp. measuring 1.75˝ long, worn on the night before his assassination, November 21, 1963, with “Kennedy” engraved on the hull. Includes a letter of provenance on White House stationery from JFK’s Special Assistant Martin E. Underwood, in full: “This is to certify that this P. T. Boat Tie Clasp was worn by President John F. Kennedy at Houston, Texas on the evening of November 21, 1963 approximately 18 hours before he was assassinated.” Mounted and framed together to an overall size of 11 x 15. In fine condition. In the early morning of August 2, 1943, Lieutenant Kennedy’s PT-109 was struck by the Japanese destroyer Amagiri in the Blackett Strait of the Solomon Islands. Following a miraculous 3.5-mile swim to shore, Kennedy and his ten surviving crew members were rescued from Olasana Island a full six days later. The young lieutenant’s grace under pressure made him a national hero when the story was picked up by John Hersey and covered in The New Yorker and Reader’s Digest. Later on during JFK’s run for president, in an effort to quell public concerns about what some called candidate Kennedy’s ‘inexperience,’ the campaign sought to publicize his heroic naval service. Utilizing the PT Boat as a recognizable symbol, these popular tie clasps were produced as campaign tokens and became highly sought-after mementoes. As President Kennedy’s personally-worn clip from the day prior to his assassination, this example holds a remarkable poignancy that embodies the glory of his life and the tragedy of his death. Provenance: Lot #330, Documents and Artifacts Relating to the Life and Career of John F. Kennedy, Guernsey’s, March 18–19, 1998; the frame retains the original Guernsey’s auction tag. The Guernsey’s catalog provides further context: “President Kennedy wore this tie clip on the evening of November 21, 1963, just 18 hours before his assassination. He was staying at the Rice Hotel in Houston, attending a testimonial dinner. That night, Martin Underwood, Special Assistant to President Kennedy, took this clip off the President’s tie and replaced it with an identical one.” Starting Bid $500

30. John F. Kennedy. Very desirable FDC with a cachet honoring the 75th anniversary of the American Bar Association, postmarked in Boston on August 24, 1953, signed in black ink, “John F. Kennedy, U.S. Senator Mass.” The cover is also signed by former Massachusetts Governors Christian Herter and Leverett Saltonstall. In fine to very fine condition. Saltonstall served as a Bay State senator alongside Kennedy between 1953 and 1960, when the latter resigned to become president. Herter was later appointed by President Kennedy as the first United States Trade Representative. Starting Bid $200

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White House relic roof timber removed in 1927 31. 1927 Piece of the White House. Block of wood removed from the White

House during its restoration in 1927, measuring 4 x 2.25 x 2.25, bearing a cardstock tag on the top by the National Lumber Manufacturers Association (NLMA), reading: “Section of timber removed from the White House after 112 years of service. For 112 years, during the residence of 26 Presidents of the United States, this fine piece of pine lumber helped support the roof of the Executive Mansion.” Includes the rare original cardboard shipping box and “White House Timber” souvenir pamphlet from the NLMA. The White House wood is in fine condition; the original box is in very good to fine condition, with some staining and tears to cover; and the pamphlet is in very good, fragile condition, with paper loss along the horizontal folds. While the relics from the 1950 White House renovation were marketed and sold to the public on a retail basis, the official relics from the 1927 renovation were distributed by NLMA as promotional items and are much less common. Starting Bid $200

Military commissions from six American presidents for a Civil War veteran and career soldier 32. Presidential Appointments: Lorenzo W. Cooke. Remarkable

assemblage of seven presidential appointments for career soldier Lorenzo W. Cooke, each one page, partly printed on vellum, approximately 15.75 x 19.75, featuring signatures from a total of six incumbent and future American presidents, including: U. S. Grant (2), Chester A. Arthur, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, and Theodore Roosevelt and William H. Taft (2). By these appointments, Cooke ascends the ranks from first lieutenant to brigadier general. Each appointment retains its original embossed blue War Office seal. Includes a presidential appointment from President Andrew Johnson bearing a stamped signature. Also includes three official partly printed letters from the War Department, each one page, 8 x 10, relaying to Cooke notice of presidential appointment, individually signed by War Secretaries Stanton and Lincoln, and acting Secretary of War John Schofield. In overall fine condition. In 1862 at the young age of 15, Lorenzo W. Cooke enlisted in the 27th Wisconsin Infantry and transferred to the US 13th Infantry Regiment the following year, serving as a fearless participant in the campaigns at Vicksburg, Missionary Ridge, and others with the 1st Brigade of the XVth Army Corps. At the close of the Civil War, he remained in the service and received further commissions while fighting hostile Indians in the Kansas region and then in the late 1880s–1890s while combating the Blackfoot and other hostile tribes of Minnesota and Montana. Illness prevented him from joining the Spanish American War, and so upon regaining his health Cooke sailed for Manila in 1899 as a commander of the 2nd Battalion of the US 2nd Infantry during the Philippine–American War. After 44 years of service, L. W. Cooke retired in 1906 a Brigadier General of the US Army. He died in 1915 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Starting Bid $500 14 |

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33. George Bush

34. George W. Bush

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37. Grover Cleveland Starting Bid $200

41. Calvin Coolidge Starting Bid $200

45. First Ladies Starting Bid $200

38. Bill Clinton Starting Bid $200

42. Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower

35. George W. Bush Starting Bid $200

39. Bill Clinton Starting Bid $200

36. George Bush and Dan Quayle Starting Bid $200

40. Bill Clinton and James Patterson Starting Bid $200

44. Millard Fillmore

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43. Dwight D. Eisenhower

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46. Gerald Ford and Lewis Powell

47. Gerald Ford and Thurgood Marshall

48. James A. Garfield

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50. Rutherford B. Hayes

51. Herbert Hoover

52. Herbert Hoover

53. Abraham Lincoln

54. Richard Nixon

55. Richard Nixon

56. Richard Nixon

49. Benjamin Harrison

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57. Richard Nixon

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58. Richard and Pat Nixon

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60. Ronald Reagan

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61. Ronald Reagan Starting Bid $200

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59. Ronald Reagan Starting Bid $200

62. Ronald Reagan and George Romney Starting Bid $200

63. Reagan, Carter, Bush, Clinton

65. William H. Taft

66. Harry S. Truman

67. Harry S. Truman

68. Harry S. Truman

69. Donald Trump

70. Martin Van Buren

71. Martin Van Buren

72. George Washington

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64. William H. Taft Starting Bid $200

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74. White House Bricks Starting Bid $200

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75. Woodrow Wilson Starting Bid $200

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notables

Declaration of Independence Sought-after 1848 Force engraving of the Declaration of Independence 76. Declaration of Independence Force Print. Striking rice paper engraving of the Dec-

laration of Independence, 25.5 x 28.75, printed by Peter Force in 1848 for inclusion in his series American Archives, beginning, “In Congress, July 4, 1776. The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America.” In very good to fine condition, with some creasing, and a repaired tear to the right edge. By 1820, the original Declaration of Independence had seriously deteriorated due to inappropriate handling and storage, creating an immediate need for a facsimile reproduction. Commissioned by John Quincy Adams, William J. Stone engraved a copperplate by lifting ink directly from the original and creating a perfect copy. He printed 201 before placing the plate in storage for safekeeping. Twenty years later, in 1843, Peter Force was commissioned by Congress to print a series of books now known as the American Archives featuring the founding documents of the United States. For the occasion, the Stone engraving was removed from storage and used to produce new copies on rice paper, distinguished from the original by an engraving in the lower left corner “W.J. Stone S.C. Washn.” Printed in 1848, each copy was folded into the first volume of the fifth series of books. After printing, the plate was again retired, now residing with the original Declaration at the National Archives. Congress authorized the printing of 1500 copies of American Archives, but subscriptions for the elaborate edition were disappointing, and in the end many fewer copies—perhaps only 500—were issued. Most were folded and bound into Volume I, Series Five. Starting Bid $1000

“To Counterfeit is Death” 77. John Morton. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1725–1777)

who also chaired the committee that wrote the Articles of Confederation. Rare Colonial Pennsylvania engraved bank note for “One Shilling,” 3 x 3.75, issued as No. 30795, and reading: “According to an Act of General Assembly of Pennsylvania, passed in the Twelfth Year of the Reign of his Majesty George the Third. Dated the Third Day of April Anno Domini 1772.” Signed at the conclusion by John Morton, and countersigned by John Sellers and Ira Humphrey. Printed in Philadelphia by David Hall and William Sellers, with reverse bearing the cautionary message: “To Counterfeit is Death.” In fine condition, with overall soiling. Starting Bid $200

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The Virginia signer and legal scholar endorses an attorney in 1782 78. George Wythe. Scholar, jurist, opponent of slavery (1726-1806) who was the first of the seven Virginia signatories of the Declaration of Independence. Scarce Revolutionary War–dated ADS, signed “G. Wythe,” one page, 6 x 7, 1782. Wythe certifies that William Nelson is qualified to practice law, in full: “From an intimate acquaintance with Mr. William Nelson as well as from much and various conversation with him, on the subject of law among others, I am of opinion that he is very well qualified to practice the law in the courts of the Commonwealth.” Signed at the conclusion by Wythe, with his monogrammed red wax seal affixed beside his signature. Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 9 x 10. In fine condition. Wythe was Chancellor of Virginia at this time, and had been and continued to be perhaps the most respected law teacher in the Colonies, later becoming head of the Law Department at William and Mary College. William Nelson could be the brother of Wythe’s fellow Signer from Virginia, Thomas Nelson. This William Nelson graduated from College in 1776, became a soldier, then himself became a law professor at William and Mary. Starting Bid $300

American Politicians and Leaders

Activists and Social Leaders Scopes, Darrow, and Bryan—both sides of the ‘Monkey Trial’

79. William Eustis. Physician, politician, and statesman

(1753–1825) who served as a military surgeon at Bunker Hill and as secretary of war under James Madison at the beginning of the War of 1812. Partly-printed DS, signed “W. Eustis,” one page, 15.5 x 9.75, August 4, 1824. As governor of Massachusetts, Eustis appoints Francis Holden of Dorchester as adjutant in “the first Regiment of Infantry, in the first Brigade, and first Division of the Militia of this Commonwealth.” Signed in the left margin by Governor Eustis, and countersigned at the conclusion by Secretary Edward D. Bangs. In very good condition, with light staining, and repairs to the folds on the reverse. Starting Bid $200

80. Scopes Trial. Three

items signed by the key players in the Scopes Trial, including a typescript signed by John T. Scopes, a signature of Clarence Darrow, and a typed letter signed by William Jennings Bryan. In overall very good to fine condition, with splitting to some of the multiple intersecting folds on the Bryan letter. Starting Bid $200

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81. Florence Nightingale. ALS signed “F. Nightingale,” four pages on two

adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, September 1, 1856. Letter to nurse Mary Erskine, in part: “I hope that you have arrived at home & are enjoying your rest. I must some day to see you again. But now I am only writing on business & a business, I believe, equally disagreeable to us both. I am obliged to trouble you to send in to the War Office addressed to ‘The Right Hon’ble, the Secretary of State for War, War Department, Horse Guards, London, the addresses & periods of service of the three Nurses whom you mentioned to me, as to be recommended for their share of the Sultan’s gifts, & the addresses (only) of the three ladies. If you would be kind enough to send them in thus / Ladies, Names, Mrs. Mackenzie, Miss Erskine, Miss Veysie.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Nightingale’s own hand, Erskine’s original letter, and a newspaper clipping related to the efforts of the above mentioned nurses—Mackenzie, Erskine, and Veysie—at Scutari during the Crimean War. Starting Bid $200

Businessmen

Iconic two-piece suit worn by the KFC colonel 82. Colonel Harland Sanders. Colonel

Harland Sanders’s personallyowned and -worn white two-piece suit made by Merton Chesher of Toronto, consisting of a light fabric doublebreasted dress jacket and matching pleated trousers, both of which feature manufacturer tags identifying them as belonging to the Kentucky Fried Chicken founder. The jacket tag is sewn into the inner right breast pocket and reads: “Name: Col H Sanders 5271L, Date: May 17/67, No. C15474”; the pants tags is located on the front inner waistband: “Name: Col H Sanders 5271L, Date: May 17/67.” Also included is Sanders’s white dress shirt made by Arrow Belmont Club with inner collar stamped: “Bard Sanforized Plus 2, 17-33CC.” The outfit is accompanied by a black tie that was not worn by Sanders. In fine condition, with expected wear from use, some scattered stains, a repaired hole to seat of pants, and toning and yellowing from age. A rare opportunity to own what is perhaps the most iconic suit in the history of the American fast food industry. Starting Bid $300

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83. David Buick. Au-

tomotive engineer and businessman (1854–1929) who founded the automobile manufacturing company whose name survives as a division of General Motors. Partly-printed DS, signed “D. D. Buick,” one page, 11 x 8.25, March 19, 1912. Ornate stock certificate for 100 shares in the Buick Oil Company, issued to John Clerico. Signed at the conclusion in ink by David Buick as the company’s president. In fine condition, with three vertical folds. Starting Bid $200

84. Ringling Brothers. Desirable

trio of pictorial Ringling Bros. business checks, individually signed by three of the famous brothers— Al Ringling, Henry Ringling, and Charles Ringling—all dated 1913. In overall fine condition. The brothers parlayed their successful traveling circus shows into a multimillion-dollar entertainment enterprise. Starting Bid $200

Scientists and Inventors DEC PDP-6 S6205D board from Boston’s computer museum signed by Gordon Bell 85. Gordon Bell. Ameri-

can electrical engineer (born 1934) employed by Digital Equipment Corporation, who designed several of their Programmed Data Processor (PDP) machines; his accolades include the IEEE John von Neumann Medal and the National Medal of Technology. Circuit board from a Digital Equipment Company PDP-6 computer, 11 x 9.5, signed at the top in red felt tip by the computer’s architect, “Gordon Bell.” One of 36 boards used in a PDP-6, it is marked “6205” on the back, “K” on the edge, and contains 1 bit of arithmetic register (AR), memory buffer (MB), and multiplier-quotient register (MQ). It has 88 transistors, a two-sided PC etch, two 18-pin connectors on the left edge, and two 22-pin connectors on the right edge. Because of these connectors, swapping a 6205 module was a major undertaking, and the mechanical coupling made it highly likely that fixing one fault would cause another. There was also a great fear of powering off a PDP-6, since it would generally result in at least one 6205 board failing. Also includes a smaller card from a PDP-6, marked “S602” on the red handle. In fine condition. The consignor notes that this was purchased from The Computer Museum in Boston in the 1980s; Bell was the museum’s co-founder, and it was his habit to sign these boards and place them in the gift shop for sale to the public. Accompanied by an original brochure from The Computer Museum. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 21

Exceedingly rare 1879 Darwin check 86. Charles Darwin. Union Bank of

London check, 7 x 3.25, filled out and signed by Darwin, “Ch. Darwin,” payable to Mr. Payne for £25.4.0, May 15, 1879. Stamped “Paid” on May 20th. In fine condition. A tremendously scarce and sought-after format, this is just the second Darwin check we have ever offered. Starting Bid $2500

Inscribed to a Faraday Medal–winning engineer 87. Thomas Edison.

Exquisite matte-finish 6.5 x 8.5 portrait of Edison seated with his hands clasped, affixed to its original 9.25 x 11.25 mount, boldly signed and inscribed on the mount in fountain pen to a noted Italian electrical engineer, “To Guido Semenza, Thos. A. Edison.” In very good to fine condition, with two small dings to the edges of the mount, and some light silvering and speckling to the photo. Accompanied by several items associated with Semenza, including: a mounted portrait; a group photo outside the Koninklijk Instituut; a photograph of him in old age; his Italian passport issued in 1917, signed in ink by Semenza; three telegrams sent to Semenza congratulating him on winning the Faraday Medal in 1929; two letters signed by British electrical engineer R. E. B. Crompton (one TLS and one ALS); and an ALS by Hazel Crompton. Guido Semenza (1868–1929) was an Italian electrical engineer, inventor, and Leonardo da Vinci scholar, remembered for his work in electrical transmission, communication, and traction motors. He served as president of the International Electrotechnical Commission from 1923 to 1927, and in 1929 was awarded the Faraday Medal of the Institution of Electrical Engineers. Starting Bid $200

88. Thomas Edison. Edison Botanic Research Corpora-

tion business check, 8 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Edison, “Thos. A. Edison,” payable to Walter Archer for $90, October 22, 1928. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 12 x 18.5. In fine condition. A desirable check boasting a handsome example of Edison’s classic ‘umbrella’ signature. Starting Bid $200

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Unpublished Einstein article on the Unified Field Theory and Hamilton’s Principle, bearing two mathematical equations 89. Albert Einstein.

Partial handwritten manuscript in German, penned on an off-white 8.5 x 5 sheet by Albert Einstein, unsigned, no date but circa late 1928– early 1929. Lower portion of an unpublished paper dealing with the Unified Field Theory and Hamilton’s Principle. In early 1929, Einstein published two articles on the Unified Field Theory in the session reports of the Prussian Academy of Sciences, which at the time made international news. As in the two published articles, Einstein acknowledges the help of Polish mathematician Hermann Muntz, “for the solution to this dilemma I thank Mr. Muntz, for his remarks according Cauchy’s theorem.” The manuscript also features two mathematical formulas. In fine condition, with light creasing to the lower left corner, missing lower right corner tip, and a small chip to the top. Starting Bid $1000

90. Albert Einstein. Exceptional vintage 4.75 x 4 full-length photo of Albert Einstein seated with a crossed leg and enjoying a pipe in a living room setting, signed in the lower border in black ink. In very good to fine condition, with three paperclip impressions to the edges, and light silvering to darker areas of the image. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the grandson of the original recipient, which reads, in part: “My Uncle William Edmunds died in October 2014 and as a beneficiary of his will I became responsible for clearing his bungalow…I discovered an old leather bound album of photographs detailing the Round the World voyage of the ‘Belgenland’ in 1927/8. Among these photographs was the photograph of Heir Albert Einstein. I believe, although I can’t prove it, that this album was given to my uncle by his Father, my Grand Father, also named William Edmunds. My Grandfather served in the Royal Navy in the 1914–1918 conflict and then the merchant Navy for some of the years in between the wars, returning as a ‘Bat Man’ to the Admiral of the Fleet in 1939…It is highly likely that my Grand Father met Albert in the course of his duties as a merchant seaman.” Starting Bid $500

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Apple award recognizing “ten years of creativity,” signed by Steve Jobs

91. Steve Jobs. Rare Apple Computer ten-year award plaque presented to Suzanne Lindbergh in 2000, 6 x 12, signed at the bottom in black felt tip, “Steve Jobs.” The text reads: “This ten-year plaque recognizes those who have contributed a decade of personal achievement to Apple’s phenomenal success. Apple honors you not only for your talent, enthusiasm, and energy, but also for your ten years of creativity and career commitment. We hope you continue to believe, as we do, that the journey in itself is the best reward.” The display’s plastic glaze has “Ten” elegantly etched in vertical italicized lettering. Framed and in fine condition, with some light rippling. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. This plaque was issued shortly after Jobs returned to Apple, and is one of few authentically signed examples—the company soon transitioned to facsimile signatures on the anniversary awards. A member of Apple’s innovative marketing department, Lindbergh spent 25 years at the company, rising to ‘Worldwide Director of Buzz Marketing’ before leaving in 2013. In that role, she was in charge of product placement of Apple devices in movies and television shows. A supremely desirable Apple award signed by the company’s innovative co-founder. Starting Bid $1000

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92. Werner Heisenberg. Ger-

man theoretical physicist (1901-1976) awarded the 1932 Nobel Prize in physics for the creation of quantum mechanics. Glossy 5.5 x 6.5 close-up photo of the theoretical physicist in later age, signed in blue felt tip, “W. Heisenberg.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges and scattered light creasing. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Oppenheimer on “The Mystery of Matter” 94. Robert Oppenheimer. Un-

usual oversized 10.5 x 13.5 tri-fold booklet entitled “From the Saturday Evening Post: Adventures of the Mind, The Mystery of Matter,” signed and inscribed on the front in pencil, “To Mr. & Mrs. Ken Browne, with my greetings, Robert Oppenheimer.” Published by The Curtis Publishing Co. in 1958, the booklet contains a three-page article by Oppenheimer on the subject of matter and features a brooding full-page portrait. In fine condition, with a few small rust stains, a paperclip impression to the top edge, and a central horizontal fold. Starting Bid $200

“I do not know if it is true that Mr. Einstein said he could not believe that God was playing dice at the time he created the world” 93. Carl Jung. TLS in French, signed “C. G. Jung,”

one page, 8 x 11.5, personal letterhead, March 4, 1954. In part (translated): “I knew Mr. Einstein when he was in Zurich; I had the great chance to discuss with him the origins of his theory of relativity. Since I am neither a physicist nor a mathematician, I could not follow the evolution of his theory of mathematics which seems to me too difficult to understand. I do not know if it is true that Mr. Einstein said he could not believe that God was playing dice at the time he created the world, but if it is true, he did not realize that the alternative is that God created a machine. But it is certainly not a particularly important remark.” In fine condition. An exceptional letter with Jung’s opinion on Einstein and his belief in God. Starting Bid $500

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Religious Figures 95. Louis Pasteur.

ALS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” one page, 4.25 x 7, October 30, 1885. Untranslated letter responding to a proposal. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

98. Mother Teresa. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mother Teresa and another nun holding a chicken, signed in blue felt tip, “God bless you, M. Teresa mc.” In very good to fine condition, with two paperclip impressions to the top edge. Starting Bid $200

99. Pope John Paul I. Born Albino

96. Louis Pasteur. Ex-

tremely desirable bold ink signature, “L. Pasteur, Paris le 13 Aout 1891,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 sheet. Archivally triple-matted and framed with a portrait of the esteemed microbiologist to an overall size of 11.25 x 17. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Luciani (1912–1978), he was elected Pope on August 26, 1978, and suddenly died of a heart attack just 33 days later. Uncommon vintage fountain pen signature, “Albino Luciani,” on a pink 5.5 x 3.75 card, annotated by a collector with a 1960 date. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Pope John Paul II and the Vatican’s chief exorcist

97. Alfred Wallace.

British naturalist, explorer, and biologist (1823–1913) best known for proposing a theory of natural selection which prompted Charles Darwin to publish his own. ALS signed “Alfred R. Wallace,” one page, 4.5 x 7, January 4, 1898. Letter to a collector, in part: “I enclose the autograph you ask for. I also send you by book-post a small book of mine you have probably not seen. It is on social problems in which I presume you are interested as you address me at the Land Nationalization Society.” In fine condition. The consignor notes that this letter was originally sent with an autograph of Charles Darwin. Starting Bid $200 26 |

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100. Pope John Paul II. Color glossy 9.25 x 7 photo of Pope John Paul II with famous exorcist Father Gabriele Amorth, taken by Vatican photographer Arturo Mari, signed in black felt tip, “Joannes Paulus II, 16. 12. 1985.” In fine condition, with the signature a couple of shades light. The consignor notes that this originates from the collection of Amorth’s brother, Prof. Luigi Amorth of Modena. Starting Bid $200

Magnificent oversized portrait of Pope John Paul II in his first days as pontiff

101. Pope John Paul II.

Exquisite color 8 x 10 portrait of Pope John Paul II, affixed to its original 9.5 x 13 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “una beneditione, Joannes Paulus PP. II.” The portrait is blindstamped by the photographer, “Foto Felici, 20-101978, Roma.” In fine condition, with light toning to the mount. Pope John Paul II had been elected by the papal conclave just four days before the date of this remarkable portrait. A splendid piece signed by the revered Catholic leader. Starting Bid $300

103. Giandomenico Spinola. Genoa-born

cardinal (1580–1646) who served as Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals, and participated in the papal conclave of 1644 that elected Pope Innocent X. ALS in Italian, one page, 8 x 11, January 4, 1614. Neatly penned untranslated letter by the Italian cardinal. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

World Leaders and Politicians

102. Pope John XXIII. 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. Rare color glossy 7 x 8.5 portrait of Pope John XXIII in profile, affixed to its official 10.75 x 13.5 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Joannes XXIII, PP, 24-IV-1963.” The photograph is blindstamped by the photographer, “G. Felici - Roma,” and the mount features an embossed papal seal. A tissue guard overlay is affixed along the back edge of the mount. In very good to fine condition, with some creasing and warping to the mount. Starting Bid $200

104. Winston Churchill. Vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 4.25 portrait of Churchill in a bust-length pose, affixed to the original 4.5 x 6.75 mount, signed in ballpoint on the mount, “Winston S. Churchill.” Reverse of mount bears a Vivienne of London studio stamp. In very good to fine condition, with semicircular stains to the corners, a stray ink mark to the lower border, and some silvering to the edges of the image. Accompanied by a handwritten letter of transmittal from Lady Diana de la Warr. The recipient of the photo and the letter, Pat Long, was a North Carolina teenager who, while confined to an iron lung for polio treatment during his senior year in high school (1950-51), received good wishes and autographed items from around the world. Starting Bid $300

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Commissioning a Commonwealth Army lieutenant during the English Civil War

105. Oliver Cromwell. English soldier and

statesman (1599–1658) who led Parliamentary forces in the English Civil War, waged war against Scotland and Ireland and, in 1653, following the execution of Charles I, became Lord Protector of Great Britain, a position he held until his death in 1658. After a yearlong reign by his son, Richard, the British throne was restored (to Charles II) and Cromwell’s body was exhumed and posthumously ‘executed.’ Vellum manuscript DS, signed “O. Cromwell,” one page, 11 x 7.5, August 9, 1650. As Lieutenant General of Ireland and Captain General of the Parliamentary Forces, Cromwell appoints William Morris a Lieutenant of the Commonwealth Army three weeks after the Battle of Inverkeithing and three weeks before the Battle of Dunbar. Double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 22.75 x 14. In fine condition, with slight fading to the signature. This type of military commission from the time period and containing the scarce form of Oliver’s signature (with his name only and his title absent) is virtually unobtainable and highly desirable. Starting Bid $1000

106. Francesco Foscari. The longest reigning Doge of the Republic of Venice, who reigned from 1423 to 1457; his rule coincided with the inception of the Italian Renaissance. LS in Latin, one page, 8.25 x 12.25, no date. Untranslated letter by the Doge of Venice. In fine condition, with some paper loss to the left edge. Starting Bid $300

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107. Napoleon: Josephine. First wife of Napoleon and thus the first empress of the French (1763–1814). LS in French, signed “Josephine,” one page, 7.25 x 9, November 6, 1812. Untranslated letter to the Minister of War. In fine condition, with light show-through along the left edge from an old mounting strip on the reverse. Starting Bid $300

Royalty 108. Frederick the Great. King of

Prussia (born 1712) from 1740 until his death in 1786. His political prowess and enlightened attitudes toward religion, learning, and the humanities earned him the sobriquet ‘Frederick the Great.’ LS in German, one page, 7.5 x 9.5, September 15, 1753. Frederick allows an officer to go to Neumark to handle his ‘domestic affairs,’ asking that he return within four weeks. In fine condition, with scattered light foxing. Starting Bid $200

Beautiful oversized portrait of the beloved princess

109. Maria Theresa of Spain. Queen of France

(1638–1683) and the wife of King Louis XIV. ALS in Spanish, signed “Maria Teresa,” one page, 8 x 11.75, January 28, 1657. Letter to “La Infanta” expressing interest in her daughter’s good health, and describing an incident from the previous day wherein an escaped monkey attacked a domestic servant. In fine condition, with intersecting folds. Starting Bid $200

111. Princess Diana. Stunning oversized color satin-finish

10 x 12 portrait of Princess Diana in a white top with large pearl earrings, affixed to a 13 x 16 mount, prominently signed on the mount in ink, “Diana, 1988.” Impressively double-matted and framed to an overall size of 20 x 23. In very fine condition, with slight fading to the portrait. Starting Bid $300

110. King Wilhelm II. Two items: an LS in German, signed “Wilhelm R,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, April 22, 1902, to Colonel Conzen; and a partly-printed DS in German, signed “Wilhelm R,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 14.25, April 22, 1902, appointing Conzen as Major General. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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112. Princess Diana and Prince Charles. Christmas card from 1983 embossed on the front with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Order of the Garter motto and the Spencer family arms, measuring 10.5 x 7.25 open, featuring an affixed color photo of Charles and Diana, the latter sitting with Prince William on a swing, signed and inscribed in ink, “To you both—from Charles and,” and, “Diana.” Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with scattered soiling (heaviest along the inner hinge), a scratch to the photo, and a round sticker on the back of the card. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Sought-after Queen Elizabeth from the year she imprisoned Mary, Queen of Scots

113. Queen Elizabeth I. LS signed “Elizabeth I,” one page, 12.5 x 8.5, September 1, 1568. Letter to the Count of Winchester, Tresor of England, about payment of 1000 livres to her cousin, the Count of Sussex. Beautifully mounted, double-matted, and framed beside a detailed engraving of the queen to an overall size of 18 x 29. In very good condition, with intersecting folds and overall creasing, scattered soiling, dampstaining to the left side, and slight paper loss to edges; Elizabeth’s large, bold signature is largely unaffected. Oversized. This comes from a time of great significance in Queen Elizabeth’s life and legacy, as 1568 was the year she famously imprisoned her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots. Mary was taken into custody in May and a commission of inquiry began in October, just a month after Elizabeth signed this document. During these proceedings, the Earl of Moray produced the ‘casket letters’ as evidence that implied her complicity in the murder of her husband, Lord Darnley. She was detained for the next nineteen years before being beheaded after accusations of concocting a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth. A rare and truly remarkable document from a crucial moment in European history. Provenance: Charavay sale, lot 64, May 14, 1873. Starting Bid $2500

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Explorers and Archeologists 114. Richard E. Byrd. Vin-

tage matte-finish 8 x 10 fulllength photo of Rear Admiral Byrd exiting a plan on February 16, 1947, near the end of the Operation Highjump operation, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To my friend Ray van Cleft, with high admiration and warm regard, Richard E. Byrd.” Reverse bears an Official US Navy stamp. In fine condition. Items signed in full by Byrd remain scarce and highly sought after. Starting Bid $200

115. Robert E. Peary. Ameri-

can explorer (1856–1920) best known for his claim as the first man to reach the North Pole; whether his expedition actually reached the target destination remains a long-argued point of history. Portland National Bank check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and boldly signed by Peary, “R. E. Peary,” payable to James R. Rackleff for $1,000, February 11, 1907. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

American West Handsome 1836 “Texian Loan” document supporting the Revolution 116. Stephen F. Austin. Partly-printed DS, signed “S. F. Austin,”

one page, 7.75 x 10.75, January 11, 1836. Ornate financial document headed “Texian Loan,” in part: “Received of Robert Triplett Thirty-two Dollars, the First Installment on a Loan of Three Hundred and Twenty Dollars, made by him this day to the Government of Texas for Five Years.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by Austin and countersigned by two other commissioners, Branch T. Archer and William H. Wharton. In very good to fine condition, with dampstaining to the signatures, a triangular cancelation punch, and scattered stains to the borders. Stephen Austin’s provisional government issued these certificates to raise money to finance the ongoing Texas Revolution. January 11, 1836, is the earliest known date for these Texian Loan documents, coming just six weeks before the infamous Battle of the Alamo. The recipient of this certificate, Robert Triplett, was a prominent land speculator from Kentucky who pledged $100,000 to the Texas Revolutionary government. These ‘loans’ were essentially land purchase contracts redeemable at fifty cents per acre, a cheap price designed to attract large investments. As a document representing the Revolution and foundational stages of the state’s government, this is of the utmost desirability. Starting Bid $300

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The famed Judge Roy Bean signs as a witness 117. Judge Roy Bean. Texan saloon-keeper and Justice of the

Peace in Val Verde County (1825–1903) who called himself ‘The Law West of the Pecos’ and held court in his saloon, The Jersey Lilly, along the Rio Grande on a desolate stretch of the Chihuahuan Desert of southwest Texas. Manuscript DS, signed “Witnis Roy Bean,” one page, 8.5 x 9, March 1, 1890. Promissory note signed by Cesario Torres at Del Rio, Texas, in part: “On the 1st day of January, 1891, for value received, I promise to pay to the order of John Woods & Son, at their office…the sum of Seven Hundred Dollars with interest thereon… This note is secured by a deed of Trust bearing even date herewith on Surveys No. 1 and 3 containing 1280 acres of land in Val Verde County.” Signed at the conclusion by Torres, and countersigned as witnesses by Judge Roy Bean and R. B. Trent. Annotations on the reverse record interest payments by Torres. In fine condition, with a few light stains. Beginning in 1882, Bean served as both the local barkeep and Justice of the Peace in the town of Langtry, interpreting the law by his own methods and settling all cases with fines, the majority of which he kept. During his tenure, Bean sentenced only two men to hang (one escaped) and horse thieves were released if the animals were returned unharmed. Although Bean lost reelection of his post in 1896, he continued to try all cases north of the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks. Only the third Bean-signed document we have offered. Starting Bid $300

Gold mining stock signed by the sheriff that shot Billy the Kid 119. Pat Garrett.

118. William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody. Uncommon matte-finish

3.75 x 5 photo of Cody dressed in elaborately decorated Western garb, neatly signed in fountain pen, “W. C. Cody, ‘Buffalo Bill,’ 1916.” Mounted to a piece of black cardstock and in fine condition. A fabulous image of the Wild West icon. Starting Bid $200

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New Mexico lawman (1850–1908) who killed his former gambling partner, the fabled outlaw Billy the Kid, in 1881. Partlyprinted DS, signed “P. F. Garrett,” one page, 10 x 8, December 12, 1899. Stock certificate for 100 shares of capital stock in the Alabama Gold and Copper Mining Company issued to W. H. H. Llewellyn, signed at the conclusion by Garrett as the company’s secretary. The gold corporate seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Sam Houston grants acreage on the waters of Cibolo Creek 120. Sam Houston. Partly-printed DS, one page, 14.75 x 12.5, August 13, 1860. As governor of Texas, Houston grants Phillip Demitt a plot of land “In Guadalupe and Wilson Counties on the waters of the Cibolo, a tributary of the San Antonio River.” Prominently signed at the conclusion by Governor Houston and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office Francis M. White. In very good condition, with staining, soiling, and pin holes to the corners. Sam Houston had been elected as governor of the state in 1859, and was forced from office in 1861 after refusing to take the oath of allegiance to the Confederacy. Francis M. White served as a lieutenant in the Texan army during the Revolution and was present for the Siege of Bexar; he served as commissioner of the General Land Office from 1857 to 1862. Starting Bid $300

Notorious Figures “I wonder just how far Hitler will go with his bulldozing the small countries over there” 121. Fred Burke. Midwestern armed robber and

contract killer during the Prohibition era (1893-1940) who is considered a prime suspect in the infamous St. Valentine’s Day Massacre of 1929. ALS signed “F. Dane,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, March 15, 1939. Written from Marquette State Prison, a letter to Charlotte Crossman, in full: “’Twas nice to hear from you after so long a time, and good to hear you are back in circulation again. I know full well how stubborn those colds are at times. I was indeed happy to hear from your mother. She has always been so thoughtful. Have read in the Palladium about your severe sleet storm and now we seem to be getting our real winter. There seems to be mountains of snow and we are in the midst of a blizzard at this time. The noon radio said it would subside by midnight tonight. Have not heard from Mrs. Plummer for several months and did not know she had been on a cruise. That is precisely what I would like to do, but I would like to make it a good long one and see all the foreign ports. Especially am I interested in visiting England, France, Italy, the Holy Land and all the Far East ports. How does that sound? I’ll bet you wonder if I’m full of strong coffee or something. Well anyway I can dream, can’t I? I’m still very busy in the leather craft and find it more interesting as time goes by. I’m very interested in knowing if you have found a new position in or nearer Benton Harbor. You must have had a time driving during the sleet storm. I’m sorry Miss. C. to have neglected writing for so long, but I have been catching up on a bit of my correspondence. The very recent news of Europe is indeed appalling, and I wonder just how far Hitler will go with his bulldozing the small countries over there. I’m real sure he will eventually cause war, and as bad as it is I wonder if it would not be best. Again thanks for your nice letter and hope you are feeling well. My regards to your mother and Stephen and best wishes to you.” Burke incorporates his signature into the upper address field, “F. Dane.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a copy of Burke’s funeral expenses submitted to Mrs. Jennie Crossman, as well as the original mailing envelope, which is addressed in Burke’s own hand. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 33

Twice-signed “Alphonse Capone” interest note—a demand for $45 in “gold coin”

122. Al Capone. Extraordinary partly-printed DS, signed twice, “Alphonse Capone,” one page, 8.5 x 2.75, November 18, 1926. An interest note for “Loan No. 6223,” in part: “Due to the order of Ourselves…$45.00 in gold coin of the United States of America of the present standard of weight and fineness, on the 18th day of May A.D. 1931 without grace, at the office of Lawndale National Bank in the City of Chicago…with interest after maturity until paid, at the rate of seven percent, per annum, being for an installment of interest on our principal and note No. 6. being of even date herewith for the sum of $1500.00.” Signed at the conclusion by Al Capone, his mother Theresa Capone, and his wife Mae Capone, and also endorsed on the reverse by all three. Nicely triple-matted and framed with a plaque and portrait to an overall size of 26 x 17.5; the backing has a window for viewing the endorsement signatures. In fine condition, with a small cancellation hole to the left side. Capone rose to prominence throughout the 1920s, making a name for himself as a leader of the Chicago underworld. Increasingly implicated in the corruption of political, law enforcement, and labor officials, he was convicted of income tax evasion in 1931 and sentenced to 11 years of imprisonment, serving part of his sentence on Alcatraz. His autograph is scarce in any format, and this remarkable twice-signed document would be the ‘kingpin’ of any collection of 20th-century Americana. Starting Bid $5000

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123. Apple: Woz and Wayne

124. Menachem Begin

127. Martin Buber

128. Businessmen

Starting Bid $200

131. Henry Clay

Starting Bid $200

132. Baron Georges Cuvier

135. Dalai Lama

136. Charles G. Dawes

Starting Bid $200

125. August Belmont, Jr

126. William J. Brennan

Starting Bid $200

129. Cardinals

130. Carrie Chapman Catt

Starting Bid $200

133. Dalai Lama

134. Dalai Lama

137. DNA: James D. Watson

138. DNA: James D. Watson

Starting Bid $200

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139. DNA: James D. Watson

140. Allen Dulles

143. Bill Gates

144. Jane Goodall

Starting Bid $200

141. Everest: Hillary and Norgay

142. Foreign Politicians

Starting Bid $200

145. Mikhail Gorbachev

146. Hannibal Hamlin

Starting Bid $200

147. Jaroslav Heyrovsky

148. Internet Pioneers Starting Bid $200

149. Israeli Prime Ministers

150. Robert and Ethel Kennedy

151. Coretta Scott King

152. Nathaniel P. Langford

153. Lincoln Cabinet Members

154. Lincoln-Related

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

155. John McCain

156. Medical Researchers

157. Mother Teresa

158. Mother Teresa

159. Sidhartha Mukherjee

160. Ralph Nader

161. Sandra Day Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor

162. Sandra Day Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor and Dan Quayle Starting Bid $200

163. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

164. Rosa Parks Starting Bid $200

165. Norman Vincent Peale

166. Pope Paul VI

167. Ferry Porsche

168. Princess Diana and Prince Charles

169. Princess Grace and Prince Rainier

170. Joseph Pulitzer

Starting Bid $200

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171. Queen Elizabeth and the Royal Family

172. Yitzhak Rabin

Starting Bid $200

174. Sarah, Duchess of York

175. Antonin Scalia

176. Herbert Spencer

177. Henry M. Stanley

178. John P. Stapp

179. Supreme Court Justices

180. Supreme Court Justices

181. Supreme Court Justices

182. Edward Teller

183. Margaret Thatcher

184. Margaret Thatcher

185. Victor Emmanuel II

186. Gideon Welles

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

173. Jonas Salk

Starting Bid $200

militarty

189. Jefferson Davis. ALS signed

187. USS Constitution. Appealing pair of foundry cast bronze bookends made from metal reclaimed during the 1927 restoration of the USS Constitution. Each bookend measures 5.75 x 6.5 and features a ship’s wheel on a lead-weighted base, which reads: “This material was taken from US Frigate Constitution 1927.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

The Confederate president approves a resignation

“Jeffer: Davis,” one page, 5 x 8, December 20, 1858. Written from Washington, a brief letter to William E. Baker, in full: “I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of yours and to be very respectfully yr’s.” In fine condition, with some light creasing. Accompanied by a 2.5 x 4 cartede-visite of Davis by E. & H. T. Anthony of New York. Starting Bid $200

Rare signed portrait of the Confederate general

188. Jefferson Davis. Civil War-dated manuscript DS,

signed “Jeffer. Davis,” one page, 8 x 9.75, May 19, 1863. Treasury Department letter addressed to Confederate President Jefferson Davis, in full: “B. C. Pressley Assistant Treasurer at Charleston having resigned his office to take effect on 31st Inst; I respectfully recommend that his resignation be accepted and that W. Y. Leitch of Charleston S.C. be appointed to fill the vacancy.” Signed at the conclusion in ink, “Approved, Jeffer: Davis, May 19, 1863,” and countersigned by Christopher Memminger as the Confederate States Secretary of the Treasury. In fine condition, with multiple horizontal folds. Starting Bid $200

190. Robert E. Lee. Highly desirable 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite

portrait of Robert E. Lee in uniform with three stars discernible on his collar, prominently signed in ink, “R. E. Lee.” Mounted and matted to an overall size of 9.75 x 11.25. In fine condition. A spectacular Civil War-era portrait of the rebel leader. Starting Bid $500

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Strategic letter from the start of Stonewall’s triumphant Valley Campaign: “Avoid bringing in a general engagement with Banks’ present force, unless he attempts to cross the Blue Ridge where you can meet him in a strong position”

191. Thomas J. ‘Stonewall’ Jackson. Civil War–dated

ALS signed “T. J. Jackson,” one page both sides, 5.75 x 7, May 8, 1862. Letter to Maj. Gen. Richard S. Ewell, written at “5:10 A.M.” In full: “General, If the enemy are in the vicinity of New Market, I hope that he will remain there. All that I desire you to do is to keep near enough to [Nathaniel] Banks to let him know that if he goes down the Valley you will follow him, and that you are all the time in striking distance of him. I can only give general instructions. You must conform to circumstances, but try to avoid bringing in a general engagement with Banks’ present force, unless he attempts to cross the Blue Ridge where you can meet him in a strong position. So far the enemy has abandoned the greater part of his baggage, about enough for a regiment. Genl. [Edward] Johnson had a skirmish yesterday, killed and wounded several & took two prisoners.” Includes the original transmittal envelope. In very good condition, with overall rippling, light staining, and fading which does not affecting readability; Jackson’s signature was penned as he was running out of room, and is small and somewhat difficult to discern at the extreme bottom of the second page. Accompanied by a handsome custom-made presentation folder with a quarter leather binding. Starting Bid $1000

192. Robert E. Lee. Ink signature, “Very resp’ly your Ob’t Sev’t, R. E. Lee,” on a lightly lined 5.75 x 1.25 slip clipped from the close of a letter. Archivally double-matted and framed with a portrait of Lee to an overall size of 13.75 x 19.25. In very good to fine condition, with vertical folds and a stain to the lower left edge. Starting Bid $200

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193. George G. Meade. Scarce 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of George Meade in his military uniform, signed boldly in ink, “Geo. G. Meade, Maj. Genl. Comd. A. P.” In fine condition, with a hint of subtle soiling. Starting Bid $200

196. Omar Bradley and Montgomery of Alamein. Vintage glossy 8.25 x 6.75 photo of Secretary of Defense Johnson, General Omar Bradley, and Deputy Secretary of Defense Stephen Early enjoying Field Marshal Montgomery’s joke, signed in fountain pen, “Omar N. Bradley,” “Montgomery of Alamein, F.M.,” “Louis Johnson,” and “Stephen Early.” Affixed to a 10 x 8.75 mount and framed to an overall size of 11 x 9.5. In very good to fine condition, with overall crazing to the emulsion, some light silvering, slight separation to the upper right corner tip, and moderate signature contrast. Starting Bid $200

194. George A. Custer. First National Bank check,

8 x 3, filled out and signed by Custer, “G. A. Custer,” payable to Cash for $450, October 5, 1872. Another hand has changed the bank name to “Planters,” and added “J. H. Fullerton & Co., order,” to the recipient field. In very good condition, with light staining, a punch hole to the upper left corner, and paper loss to the lower right corner just impinging on the last letter of the signature. Starting Bid $300

“Old soldiers never die; they just fade away”

195. John J. Pershing. Striking

matte-finish 9.5 x 13.25 photo of ‘Black Jack’ Pershing in his four-star general’s uniform, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To Lieut. Lubbe, with compliments of John J. Pershing.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 14. x 18. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

197. Douglas MacArthur. Souvenir typescript of Douglas MacArthur’s farewell speech to the Joint Meeting of Congress on April 19, 1951, two pages, 7.5 x 10, signed at the top of the first page in fountain pen. The closing of the speech reads: “I still remember the refrain of one of the most popular barracks ballads of that day which proclaimed most proudly that—’Old soldiers never die; they just fade away.’ And like the old soldier of that ballad, I now close my military career and just fade away—an old soldier who tried to do his duty as God gave him the light to see that duty. Good-bye.” Double-matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 30 x 17.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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198. Douglas M a c A r t h u r.

TLS, two pages, 8 x 10.5, War Department letterhead, March 9, 1931. Letter to the Hon. Henry E. Barbour, who was representing California in the House of Representatives, in part: “I am very glad to advise you of the present status of procurement of a Christie tank and the War Department policy in regard thereto. The tank which recently has been undergoing tests has not in all respect met the acceptance requirements of the contract made with Mr. Christie on June 28, 1930. A number of mechanical failures have occurred necessitating a great deal of repair and replacement and one test run of importance has not been successfully accomplished. However, the tank has demonstrated enough value to justify its purchase… When the purchase of the first unit is completed, it will be subjected to further tests under conditions approximating those to be expected in service…I think it unwise to greatly expedite procurement of additional tanks, if by so doing, we fail to incorporate the changes which may be indicated by a proper test of the first unit.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

200. Chester Nimitz.

Historic mattefinish 13.5 x 10.5 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 George R. Sanders, Jr.—with best wishes, C. W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, U.S. Navy.” A pre-printed signature also appears inherent to the image. Archivally double-matted and framed behind UV-protective acrylic to an overall size of 19.5 x 16.5. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

199. Douglas MacArthur. TLS, one page, 8

x 10.5, War Department, Office of the Chief of Staff letterhead, February 25, 1933. Letter to the Hon. Henry E. Barbour, who was representing California in the House of Representatives, in part: “I consider it an opportune time to express to you my appreciation for your untiring and devoted efforts in the cause of adequate national defense. Your clear understanding of our fundamental defense needs, and of the composite professional-civilian system upon which our army is organized, has been a tower of strength to the War Department in carrying out its mission of providing for the country’s security. Time and again within recent years virtual emasculation of our defensive structure has been prevented by the intelligence and patriotism of men who, like yourself, have had the wisdom to appreciate clearly the great value of an efficient Army of the United States.” In fine condition, with three file holes to the left edge, and a paperclip impression to the top edge. Starting Bid $200

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201. George S. Patton. World War II-dated TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” one page, 7.25 x 8.5, Headquarters, Third United States Army letterhead, January 19, 1945. Letter to Tenney Williams, in full: “I deeply appreciate your letter of December 29 and the enclosed leaflet from the Church of Our Savior. I know that to such a patriotic and Christian man as yourself it is futile to sympathize, but I do congratulate you on having had a son who died for victory and for having another son who is so anxious to play his part. The Division to which he belongs is just about to join the Army.” Double-matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 19.25 x 14.75. In very good condition, with overall creasing, and dampstaining to the right margin. Less than a year later, on December 8, 1945, Patton was involved in an automobile accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down. He died in his sleep 12 days later of a pulmonary edema and congestive heart failure. Starting Bid $300

202. World War II. Group lot of eight

items signed by a notable World War II military leader, consisting mostly of signed photos and letters, with officers including: Admiral Arleigh Burke (2, TLS and SP, both dated July 1955), Commander Lloyd M. Bucher (2 SPs), Lieutenant General Leslie Groves (2, SP and calling card), and Admiral Arthur W. Radford (2, SP and TLS, both dated 1953). Includes a handwritten transmittal letter from Bucher’s wife, dated June 16, 1969, and an unsigned typed letter from Groves, dated December 20, 1965, with original mailing envelope. In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

203. August Neidhardt von Gneisenau. Prussian

field marshal (1760– 1831) who was a prominent figure in the reform of the Prussian military and the War of Liberation. ALS in German, one page, 8 x 10, March 2, 1830. Letter in which he declines an invitation because he himself will be entertaining guests. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

205.

Napoleon.

LS in French, signed “Np,” one page, 7.25 x 9, December 23, 1810. Untranslated letter to a viceroy concerning a report by the Minister of Foreign Affairs. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

206. Marcantonio Colonna. Italian

aristocrat and admiral (1535–1584) who served as a Viceroy of Sicily in the service of the Spanish Crown, and is best remembered for his part as the admiral of the Papal fleet in the Battle of Lepanto. ALS in Latin, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, no date. Untranslated letter by the revered admiral. In very good to fine condition, with some ink erosion and bleeding. Starting Bid $300

Napoleon reorganizes his troops after his disastrous invasion of Russia 204. Napoleon. Manuscript DS, in French, signed “Np,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 12.25, February 5, 1813. Official military document concerning the reorganization of the army after the disastrous Russian Campaign, endorsed at the center of the first page by Napoleon. In fine condition, with light dampstaining trivially affecting some of the text. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 43

207. Bud Anderson Starting Bid $200

211. Joseph Hiller Starting Bid $200

215. Billy Mitchell Starting Bid $200

219. Richard Varick Starting Bid $200

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208. Omar Bradley

Starting Bid $200

210. Enola Gay: Tibbets and Sweeney

212. Paul von Hindenburg

213. O. O. Howard

214. Matthew F. Maury

216. Fitz John Porter

217. Colin Powell

218. Hyman G. Rickover

Starting Bid $200

220. Jonathan M. Wainwright Starting Bid $200

209. James H. Doolittle

Starting Bid $200

221. Whiskey Rebellion

Starting Bid $200

222. World War II Aces Starting Bid $200

aviation

223. Double Eagle II. Balloon that became the first balloon to cross the Atlantic Ocean when it landed on August 17, 1978, in Miserey near Paris, 137 hours and six minutes after leaving Presque Isle, Maine. Signed book: Double Eagle. First edition. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1979. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 278 pages. Signed and inscribed on the dedication page in black felt tip by the three pilots to make the flight, “Gre, [to those who went before] and to those who come after! I hope you enjoy the adventure, Maxie Anderson, March 1981,” “Ben Abruzzo,” and “Larry Newman.” In fine condition, with light wear to the dust jacket. Starting Bid $200

224. Explorer II. Bookmark made of flown fabric from the National Geographic Society-US Army Air Corps balloon Explorer II, 2.25 x 7, printed with an image of the balloon on one side and details of the flight on the reverse. The flight took place on November 11, 1935, and set an altitude record at a height of 72,395 feet. In very good condition, with creasing, soiling, and some staining. Starting Bid $200

225. James Fechet. United States Army general (1877–

1948) who served as chief of the Air Corps from 1927 to 1931, and came out of retirement to serve as director of the Army Air Forces Promotion Board during World War II. TLS signed “J. E. Fechet,” one page, 5.5 x 7.75, Army Air Corps letterhead, May 11, 1932. Letter to the Hon. Henry E. Barbour, who was representing California in the House of Representatives, in full: “As an old soldier, with pleasant recollections of our official contacts when you were handling the sub-committee, I cannot refrain from congratulating you on your masterly defense of the Army, which I have just read in the Congressional Record of May 10, 1932. Every patriotic American owes you a debt of gratitude and the morale of the Army certainly will be greatly benefitted when they hear of your gallant stand for what is left of that maimed organization. If we were fortunate enough to have more men of your caliber on the Hill the country would be safer.” In fine condition, with file holes to the left side and paperclip impressions to the top edge. Starting Bid $200

America’s first military aviator

226. Benjamin Foulois. United States Army general (1879–1967) who learned

to fly the first military planes purchased from the Wright Brothers, and became America’s first military aviator as an airship pilot; he rose to chief of the Air Corps following World War I. TLS signed “B. D. Foulois,” one page, 8 x 10.5, War Department letterhead, February 14, 1933. Letter to the Hon. Henry E. Barbour, who was representing California in the House of Representatives, in part: “I want to express to you, on behalf of the Army Air corps, its grateful appreciation of your most sympathetic and friendly interest, and sturdy support, of all matters connected with the development and expansion of the Army Air Corps which have come before you during your service in the Congress of the United States. I am fully mindful of the critical conditions which have confronted Congress, especially during the past three years, and in looking back over that particular period, I feel that the Army Air Corps owes you a great debt for your sturdy defense and help in building up this Branch of National Defense to its present state of efficiency.” In fine condition, with three file holes to the left edge. Starting Bid $200

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227. Claude Grahame-White.

Pioneering British aviator (1879–1959) who was the first to make a night flight, and is remembered for his activities related to the commercialization of aviation, and the promotion of the military application of air power before the First World War with a campaign called ‘Wake Up Britain.’ ALS signed “C. Grahame-White,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, London Aerodrome letterhead, December 6, 1923. Letter concerning his 1912 work The Aeroplane in War, in full: “In reading this book I want to draw your attention to the fact that it was written some two years before the commencement of the Great War in 1914. When this book was first published my predictions and suggestions as to the use of Aircraft in Warfare of the future were universally ridiculed by the Press of practically the entire world. The accuracy however of my foresight in this direction will be obvious to anyone who reads the book & who has a knowledge of how valuable Aircraft actually were in the various directions as described herein.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

228. Howard Hughes. Vintage glossy 9 x 7.25 photo of

Howard Hughes posing alongside John S. Lodwick, Albert Lodwick, and Chicago Mayor Edward Kelly shortly after Hughes’s around the world flight, signed in fountain pen, “Howard Hughes,” and signed and inscribed “Albert I. Lodwick, Congratulations, lots of luck, John S. Lodwick,” and “To Albert I. Lodwick, With best wishes, Edward J. Kelly, Mayor of Chicago.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, and some orange staining to the bottom left. Hughes flew around the world in 1938 in a then-record time of three days, 19 hours, and 14 minutes. Albert Lodwick was an aviation enthusiast and Curtiss-Wright Corporation businessman who served as Hughes’s flight operations manager during his historic adventure; his organizational skills are highly credited for the success of Hughes’s endeavor. Starting Bid $200 46 |

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229. Igor Sikorsky. Signed book:

The Story of the Winged–S. Fourth printing. NY: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1941. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.75, 275 pages. Signed and inscribed opposite the half-title page in black ink, “To Miss Harriet Smith, with kindest personal regards of I. Sikorsky, Sept. 15, 1949.” In very good to fine condition, with toning, soiling, and foxing to the price-clipped dust jacket. Starting Bid $200

230. Orville Wright. TLS,

one page, 6.75 x 6, personal letterhead, February 4, 1925. Brief letter to Alexander N. Smith, in full: “I thank you for your kindness in sending me the clipping from the New York Times Magazine. I am pleased to have it.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges. Starting Bid $200

231. Chuck Yeager. Signed

book: Yeager: An Autobiography. NY: Bantam Books, 1985. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 342 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in black ink, “To Carl, Good Luck, Chuck Yeager.” In fine condition, with light wear to the dust jacket. Starting Bid $200

The founding father of rocketry works with Junkers on the development of a wood-fueled power unit for “midget aircrafts for enemy bomber combat”

232. Hermann Oberth. Romanian and German physicist and engineer (1894–1989) considered one of the founding fathers of rocketry and astronautics. Handwritten and typed report in German, signed “H. Oberth,” three pages both sides (four handwritten pages, two typed), 8.25 x 11.75, February 22, 1945. Highly technical report of a meeting with Dr. Anselm Franz (of Junkers Flugzeug- und Motorenwerke, a major German aircraft manufacturer at that time) the previous day, concerning the development of a “wood-fueled power unit” for “midget aircrafts for enemy bomber combat.” Oberth submits a five-point catalogue of questions to Junkers, beginning by asking if he thinks the project is viable and promising, to which Junkers replies that fundamentally, the power unit is feasible, but it is hard for him to answer the question if it would be a promising endeavor— while Oberth aims for simplicity, cheapness, and ease of use with a relatively short flying distance, Junkerswerke’s goals are quite opposite, namely achieving the highest possible flying distances with high tech devices and a relatively well trained technical crew for their jet engines. He believes it would be worthwhile to look into the development of a midget plane to fight the enemy bombers, and sees other opportunities for its use as well. Oberth, first and foremost a rocket engineer, has the intent of building a model of the power unit first, while Junkers, an airplane engineer and manufacturer, would be more likely to support the approach of designing and calculating the actual airplane first and then building a suitable engine. Oberth continues, asking if Junkerswerke would get involved, or if not, if they would be willing to let them use their ‘LTs’ (jet engines) for the trials. Junkers says that he is overloaded with orders and cannot take on any new projects, but refers Oberth to other companies in search of new work; he also says that Junkerswerke cannot offer the LTs to Oberth for his trials because as soon as they are manufactured, they belong to the Reich. Oberth then asks if Junkers sees any hidden problems that would be easily missed by someone who is not an aircraft engineer. Junkers reiterates that he is not entirely familiar with the subject matter, but that he sees big potential problems with reaching supersonic speed, although it has been done. All difficulties seem to be due to constructive failures; therefore he recommends executing a correct design draft and calculation. He particularly recommends paying attention to the fact that “air can clearly pass by the wood pieces and that the pipes between each separate piece be as wide as possible and not bent or angled, and that the plane encounter the least possible amount of air resistance even if it is not supposed to fly far.” In fine condition, with overall toning and slight show-through from typed text. Included is a matte-finish 4 x 5.75 postcard photo, signed in white ink, “H. Oberth.” When the Nazi party came to power in 1933, Junkers—the company that had pioneered commercial aviation development for at least a decade—was taken over, with founder Hugo Junkers placed under house arrest and forced to transfer all his patents to the Nazis to ensure compliance with their plans. Replaced by Dr. Franz Anselm, who successfully developed the world’s first mass-produced turbojet engine, the company’s full focus shifted to supporting the Reich, with military production monopolizing all its resources. When approached by Hermann Oberth, one of the founding fathers of rocketry and astronautics, with whom Anselm had worked in the past, regarding a new type of wood-burning engine for a “midget aircraft,” Franz could do nothing but speculate. Already decorated with the War Merit Cross 1st Class, with Swords, for his ‘outstanding and courageous behavior’ during the attack on Peenemunde, Oberth continued his work on Nazi German rocketry projects—including the V-2 rocket weapon—before moving on to work on solid-propellant anti-aircraft rockets at the German WASAG military organization. Offering excellent technical insight into their military aviation projects during the final year of the war, this is a remarkable report, connecting the master rocket engineer with a key figure in German aviation. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300 www.RRAuction.com | 47

233. Apollo 8. Apollo 8 re-

space

covery cover with a stamped cachet honoring the US Navy recovery force, postmarked on the USS Sandoval on December 21, 1968, signed in blue ballpoint by James Lovell and in black felt tip by Frank Borman. The reverse also bears a USS Sandoval ink stamp. In fine condition. The USS Sandoval operated some 600 miles west of the Canary Islands as a unit of the Manned Spacecraft Recovery Force for Apollo 8. Starting Bid $200

237. Buzz Aldrin.

ALS, one page, 6 x 9, personal Research and Engineering Consultants letterhead, no date. Letter to “Mr. Stanhope,” in full: “I would be glad to autograph your books. Please send along a return container.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

234. Buzz Aldrin. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 half-length photo of Aldrin posing in his white space suit against a lunar background, signed in blue felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

235. Buzz Aldrin. Color semi-glossy 10 x 8 photo of LMP Aldrin standing on the lunar surface, his visor showing a small reflection of the photographer, CDR Neil Armstrong, signed in blue felt tip by Buzz Aldrin. Reverse bears an affixed Astronaut Scholarship Foundation authentication label. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

236. Buzz Aldrin. Color semi-glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of LMP Aldrin descending the rungs of the LM Eagle’s ladder, signed in gold ink by Buzz Aldrin. Reverse bears an affixed Astronaut Scholarship Foundation authentication label. In fine condition, with a small ding near the top edge. Starting Bid $200 48 |

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238. Neil Armstrong. Magnificent color semi-

glossy 10 x 8 photo of Buzz Aldrin standing on the lunar surface next to the LM Eagle and an American flag during the Apollo 11 mission, signed in white paint pen by Neil Armstrong. The photograph is affixed to a same-size cardstock mount. In fine condition, with some slight curling to the extreme right edge. An uncommon image to be signed by history’s first moonwalker, which is furthermore elevated by Armstrong’s rare usage of bold white ink. Starting Bid $300

239. Neil Armstrong. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Uni-

versity of Cincinnati letterhead, February 3, 1972. Letter to “Gary L. Portmess, General Manager, WHAG,” in full: “Thank you for your kind letter and the WHAG Thumbtack Award, which will be a welcome addition to my collection of special mementoes.” In fine condition, with some light edge creasing. Starting Bid $200

241. Michael Collins. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Collins posing in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, beautifully signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

240. Neil Armstrong. Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph

of the Apollo 11 commander posing in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Geno Bachmann—Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition, with small border creases, and paperclip impressions to the left side. Starting Bid $200

242. John Young. Very desirable color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Young leaping off the lunar surface and saluting the American flag, signed boldly in white ink, “John Young, 9th man on the moon, Apollo 16 CDR.” In fine condition, with a light streak to the emulsion on the right side. A superb photo enhanced by the union of Young’s aerial pose and an inscription that affirms his place on history’s short list of moonwalkers. Starting Bid $200

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243. Buzz Aldrin Starting Bid $200

244. Buzz Aldrin Starting Bid $200

245. Apollo Astronauts

246. Apollo Astronauts

Starting Bid $200

247. Alan Bean

248. Alan Bean

249. Alan Bean

250. Gene Cernan

251. Gene Cernan

252. Gene Cernan Starting Bid $200

253. Cosmonauts: Popovich and Nikolayev Starting Bid $200

254. Charlie Duke

255. John Glenn

256. Richard Gordon

257. Fred Haise

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

258. Jim Irwin

Starting Bid $200

259. Liberty Bell 7 Starting Bid $200

263. Mission Control Starting Bid $200

267. Dave Scott

Starting Bid $200

264. Edgar Mitchell Starting Bid $200

268. Alan Shepard

Starting Bid $200

271. Tom Stafford Starting Bid $200

260. Yuri Malenchenko

272. Valentina Tereshkova

Starting Bid $200

261. James McDivitt Starting Bid $200

265. Wally Schirra Starting Bid $200

269. Alan Shepard

262. Mercury and Gemini Astronauts Starting Bid $200

266. Rusty Schweickart

Starting Bid $200

270. Space Shuttle Crews

273. Al Worden

274. X-15 Pilots

Starting Bid $200

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art, architecture, & design 275. Oswald Achenbach. Important German realist landscape painter and art teacher (1827–1905). ALS in German, signed “Osw. Achenbach,” four pages on two adjoining black-bordered sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, October 4, 1871. Letter to Berlin art dealer Rudolph Lepke, apologizing for not delivering a group of promised paintings and explaining the difficult circumstances around their production in Italy. In full (translated): “You will certainly be very surprised, that you have not yet received the small pictures?! And also that I have not yet confirmed receipt of 4000 francs. The pictures were finished, but not yet stretched onto frames; I first had to go to Naples to have that done. Then came the time of bad weather in Naples; we were in Sorrento and protected there. All the storms were blocked by the Monte St. Angelo. You could say we had found a place where there are no storms for 4-5 months out of the year, that is, in the summer. So, when we finally able to go to Naples, the weather was fresh. We had not yet visited Pompeii, Salerno, and Amalfi; we started the tour straight away. When I got to Naples to have the pictures stretched, I found that they were completely stuck to each other. All our luggage was almost ruined. I had to paint them all over again. I wouldn’t have thought it possible that these pieces could be so sticky, but it was so, and it was the fault of the Neapolitan material. Three pieces have been on their way to you since 8 days ago. I have others in progress, and because I have to stay at home for a few hours, I think I will finish those here. I already wrote to you that you should consider these pictures a deposit, and I will send you others later. I would not have sent them to you, if I wasn’t so desperately in need of money. My banker has already told people who don’t have any business knowing it how much I need, and he won’t let any more money come to me through him. I hope that Herr Julius is well again; Herr Louis will undoubtedly find bad weather here, for in always rains dreadfully here at the end of October and in November. For the last half year we have had glorious summer weather. I hope you are well. We are staying here for the next fortnight; perhaps we will see each other.” In fine condition, with writing showing through from opposing sides. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“The less that is known about an artist’s life the better. I would like mine to be as unknown and mysterious as possible” 276. Paul Cadmus. American artist (1904–1999) known for his ‘magic realist’ style that combined elements of eroticism and social critique. Archive of 16 ALSs by Cadmus, totaling approximately 30 pages, dated 1942–1955 (most from 1953–54). In addition to typical content, like exchanging pleasantries, making meeting arrangements, and discussing potential trips, several of his letters refer to his work. The earliest letter, June 22, 1942, encloses “a list of my other etchings for future reference,” and includes a two-page handwritten list of his works. He mentions the ballet Filling Station in a 1953 letter, in part: “If work on the revival of Filling Station permits on the 11th & 12th I’ll probably be backstage poking at a wig or seam or a tuck here or there.” In another 1953 letter, he writes: “My notion about art books is not the same as yours. I, for instance, believe that the less that is known about an artist’s life the better. I would like mine to be as unknown and mysterious as possible. The only kind of art book I approve of is one made up entirely of reproductions of the artist’s work, with no text.” In a 1954 letter, he writes: “Working as hard as I have been (and as I foresee I shall be doing for many, many months) on Bar Italia is very detrimental to my letter writing.” In overall fine condition. Many are accompanied by the original mailing envelopes addressed in Cadmus’s hand and incorporating his surname in the return address area. Starting Bid $200

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Regarding “the rights of reproduction for Shakespeare’s As You Like It illustrations”

The meteorological observations of Gustave Eiffel

277. Salvador Dali.

LS in French, boldly signed by Salvador Dali, “Salvador Dali, 1952,” with the body written in the hand of his wife Gala, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, May 12, 1952. Letter regarding “the rights of reproduction for Shakespeare’s As You Like It illustrations,” with Dali requesting that a bonus check for $400 be directed to “Mr. David Bradburn 490 Calle Main Law Building Monterey California.” In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, minor chipping along the edges, and repairs to edge tears and paper loss. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

279. Gustave Eiffel. Signed book in French: Practical stud-

ies of meteorology and comparative observations of Beaulieu, Sèvres and Vacquey stations for the year 1903. First edition. Paris: L. Mazetheux, 1905. Softcover, 9.5 x 12.5, 377 pages. Signed and inscribed in French on the half-title page in fountain pen, “G. Eiffel, 1 Mai 1905.” Includes the supplementary hardcover volume, “Atlas des Planches.” In very good to fine condition, with wear, soiling, and creasing to the covers and partially detached spine; the inner pages, including the signed page, are clean and fine. Starting Bid $200

“You have bought one of the paintings that I have sent to the exhibition of the Friends of Arts in Bordeaux” 278. Eugene Delacroix. French artist (1798–1863) who takes a place in the first rank of painters in the Romantic tradition and whose mastery of color and technique inspired both the Impressionist and Symbolist schools. ALS in French, signed “Eug. Delacroix,” one page, 5.25 x 8, December 2, 1851. Letter to a gentleman arranging for the payment for one of his masterworks exhibited in Bordeaux in 1851. In full (translated): “I have received the letter in which you kindly let me know that you have bought one of the paintings that I have sent to the exhibition of the Friends of Arts in Bordeaux. I would be grateful to you if you could indeed chose the bank order for the payment of 350 francs, which is the price of my work. This payment method is much more convenient to me than the other ones.” In very good to fine condition, with a rusty paperclip impression to the top edge, and a short split to one of the intersecting folds. Delacroix sent three of his paintings to be exhibited at Bordeaux for the first annual Exposition de la Société des Amis des Arts in 1851, including the masterpiece ‘Le Christ au Jardin des Oliviers [Christ in the Garden of Olives]’ which was indeed sold for 350 francs. It is also interesting to note that this letter was written on the same day that Napoleon III organized his coup d’etat. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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282. Yayoi Kusama. Diverse and pro-

280. Alberto Giacometti. Influential Swiss artist (1901– 1966) best known for his instantly recognizable sculptural portrayals of the human form. Rare ALS in French, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, June 11, 1965. Untranslated. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

lific Japanese contemporary artist (born 1929) who works primarily in sculpture and installation, but is also active in painting, performance, film, fashion, poetry, fiction, and other arts. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, January 18, 1962. Letter to Baldwin Bass in Germany, in part: “How are you? Thank you very much for your wonderful photographs in which I am very interested. I am happy that you are active in many ways and at the same time I have a great expectation in your future. When I have a chance to visit Germany, I would like to see you. I am going to send you my portraits soon. I have received a check of $74. several days ago. Since I believe this is the money for my painting, I will send you one pretty soon.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

Fabulous Grosz letter with a large watercolor self-portrait

281. George Grosz. Rare illustrated TLS signed “George le professeur,” one page, 8.5 x 11, no date but circa 1930s. The upper portion of the letter features a self-portrait accomplished in ink and watercolor, showing Grosz sobbing and covering his face, overcome with frustration having forgotten a friend’s birth date, with Grosz signing above in black ink, and annotating, “Liebe Lene: was it the 6 or the 16? No it was…” The typed letter is addressed to his art dealer, Lene Cohn, in full: “Yes here I am and so sorry I am just too late, I flopped again and I flunked it, I mean your birthday, Lene dear I want very much to apologize, you see my poor head was aching these last weeks and so I was mixed up and really didn’t know was it the 6 or the 16…awful Lene dear…I think you and good old Erich spent the 6 at Fire Island if I am not mistaken…Lene nevertheless, and hoping you forgive me, I want to express my best and heartiest wishes and the best for you and your family, and really I mean it, even though I didn’t come in time. I have a little Italian book about myself which I like to give you as a little friendly token and as a belated birthday gift…I’ll send it to you in a few days, as I am looking for a certain photography of myself which I intend to paste in the book, the one reproduced there is not too good. May I humbly hope to see you soon I mean you and Erich, maybe you could drive out some day in the near future, the wheather [sic] is splendid right now not too hot and not too cold just fine for sitting out in front under the Lindentree. No, sorry dear Lene nothing whatsoever from or about Mart. Two days ago at Clares & Victors…Victor had a rather painful spell just the very evening we were there… Clare had to call Doc Nathan, so we left early. Well I don’t want to give you too many bad news. Let’s be cheerful, let’s have a little laugh once in a while, don’t you think? Hoping that everything is all right in your family and with my best greetings and love to Erich and Dicky, I remain as ever yours olde friend.” Reverse bears a handwritten letter in German from Grosz’s wife. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, and short splits along intersecting folds. Starting Bid $300 54 |

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284. Georges Mathieu. French

283. David Hockney. Signed book: David Hockney: An Art & Design Profile. NY: St. Martin’s Press, 1988. Softcover, 8.75 x 10.75, 96 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in black ballpoint, “David Hockney, for Kevin, Los Angeles, 1990,” with geometric sketches and doodles transforming the page into an intriguing work of art. In fine condition, with soiling to covers.Starting Bid $200

abstract painter (1921-2012) considered one of the fathers of European lyrical abstraction. Original abstract ink sketch accomplished by Mathieu on a white 6 x 4 card, signed and inscribed in the lower right, “Mathieu, to Tim O’Flynn, 92,” with a maroon felt swatch affixed at the bottom. Also includes an ALS signed “Mathieu,” two pages, 8.25 x 11.75, personal letterhead, November 1992, in full: “If you would like further information on my work do not hesitate to let me know.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, as well as full letters of authenticity from PSA/ DNA for both the sketch and letter. Starting Bid $200

285. Henri Matisse. ALS in French, signed

“H. Matisse,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 5.25, April 19, 1946. Letter to a friend, written from Vence on the French Riviera, in full (translated): “I regret not having seen you during my stay in Paris to chat about the book that you are doing at Lezard’s—which will certainly be interesting. I am waiting for him to write me about it. I picture you leading the life of a wise man at Mirepoix, working to the rhythm of spring, which must be very beautiful where you are. Here it is almost gone—the temperature is already hotter now than it usually is in the summer. It was very kind of you to write me all about my son’s adventure—I hope that it doesn’t turn out so bad. I will receive your son, or any of those you send me, when I will next be in Paris—Thank you as always for [taking care of] my little girl, I hope that she isn’t too noisy—I will relieve you of her within the next few days. Believe in my best wishes.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a carbon copy receipt from B. Altman & Co. who sold the piece in 1977, as well as photographs of it in a framed display. Starting Bid $300

Princess Diana portrayed by pop artist Peter Max

286. Peter Max. One-of-a-kind original mixed-media artwork by Peter Max, 8.5 x 10, featuring a color photograph of Princess Diana during a trip to Africa affixed at the center, overpainted around the edges in psychedelic colors by Max (preserving her face), and similarly painted in the borders. Signed at the bottom in paint, “Max.” Handsomely double-matted and framed to an overall size of 18.5 x 20. In fine condition. The consignor notes that he purchased this from a Red Cross benefit auction held shortly after Princess Diana’s death; this was one in a series of many portraits Max did of the late princess. Of his famed subject, the artist related: ‘There were so many facets of Princess Diana. One portrait was not enough; it took several paintings to capture her many wonderful aspects. It was truly a great honor to paint her. She was a warm, loving, compassionate person, a lady of exceptional style, grace and fashion and a regal princess.’ A bold and vibrant pop culture piece from the great pop artist. Starting Bid $500 www.RRAuction.com | 55

The painter of ‘The Scream’ mentions the psychiatrist who wrote ‘Art of Madmen’ 287. Edvard Munch. ALS in French, one page, 5.5 x 4, August 12, 1936. Letter to a friend. In full (translated): “Your letter made me very happy. Thanks a thousand times! I remember our beautiful days and the good friends [we had] in Paris. I heard from Rambosson and Marcel Reja a few years ago. I will write in a few days.” Attractively cloth-matted and framed with a portrait and image of ‘The Scream’ to an overall size of 24 x 14.5; the letter is not affixed within the frame and could be easily removed. Scattered creases, otherwise fine condition. Munch first traveled to Paris in the 1880s, where he drew great inspiration from the likes of Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh, and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec for how they used color to convey emotion. He spent much of his time between Paris and Berlin from 1892 to 1908, usually summering back home in Norway. During the later part of this period his anxiety and alcoholism grew increasingly worse, and he sought out treatment in Copenhagen, eventually returning to Oslo for good. The first of his Paris acquaintances mentioned in this letter, Yvanhoe Rambosson, was a writer, poet, and art critic who had reviewed Munch’s art exhibited at the 1897 Salon des Independants for La Plume, praising it for uniqueness while also commenting on its physical unpleasantness. The other name, “Marcel Reja,” was a pseudonym used by psychiatrist Paul Meunier to publish ‘Art of Madmen,’ the first work to address the art of mental patients from an aesthetic point of view. It was around the time of this letter that Munch’s work was declared ‘degenerate art’ in Nazi Germany, and in 1937 eighty-two of his paintings were confiscated from German museums. Given the subject matter of Munch’s paintings and his own emotional instability, this is a particularly intriguing association. An immensely desirable letter tied in with Munch’s artistic life in Paris. Starting Bid $500

A portrait of an old friend, gifted by Picasso to his trusted housekeeper 288. Pablo Picasso. Vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 11.75 halflength photo of Pablo Picasso holding up his 1901 portrait of Spanish sculptor and writer Jaume Sabartes, signed and inscribed in black ink, “Pour Ines Sassier, Picasso, le 10. 5. 68.” Pencil notation on the reverse indicates that the photo was originally taken by Jacqueline Roque, Picasso’s second wife. In fine condition, with very light edge wear. Picasso met Ines Sassier while vacationing in Mougins in 1936 and, delighted by her charm, promptly welcomed both her and her sister to the staff at his Rue de Boétie apartment. She remained Picasso’s close friend, advisor, cook, and confidante for more than three decades. Picasso first met Sabartes in 1899 when they were both just 18 years old and began a lifelong friendship. Sabartes initiated the establishment of the Museu Picasso in Barcelona with the donation of his personal collection, which consisted of nearly six hundred of Picasso’s works. A wonderful photograph boasting great personal associations. Starting Bid $1000

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Lengthy letter to his wife on work and family, written from Rouen 289. Camille Pissarro. ALS in French, signed “Your affectionate husband, C. Pissarro,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 6.25, October 25, 1896. Long letter to his wife, Julie Vellay, written from the Hotel d’Angleterre in Rouen, in part (translated): “Here is a letter from Lucien where you will see how difficult it is to have poor Georges listen to reason, he sees only the bad side of things, doesn’t he imagine that Lucien put a spoke in his wheels so that they wouldn’t turn as they may…One racks one’s brain to find them a possible place; they think it’s so that we may get rid of them; no, they have not changed. You are right, Menton is in France, but the guys will choose the place that is most convenient to them, I’m all for it. Except Morocco does not suit me very well. It is too far and should we need to we would not be able to travel there and then I know that it is a difficult place because of how wild things are there, a good country to travel to and back, but to stay there would be absurd. I will write again to Dario. I hope to be done here around the first days in Nov., as soon as possible because I am running low in cash. Unfortunately I have a cold right now and cannot work, I hope it will pass quickly, I am taking the medications I need. I was planning on going to see Depeaux today…but a nasty wind is keeping me back in my room. Lucien sent me a letter from Georges’ doctor in which he says that, indeed…it was the 3rd compound he prescribed at the beginning of his sore throat that must have caused the ulcers in his mouth, but that things were better, that he had advised Georges to go to Eppiny which is drier than Keno, that he thought it was not necessary to leave England, that Bournemouth or the island of White would be just fine. This is nothing more, in short, than an opinion; the kids thought that we wanted to prevent them from going to Spain. I don’t mind Spain if it’s convenient. In brief, the illness is stopped and you must have seen in L. Simon’s letter that he was nor worried about it. I don’t have enough money to pay FF80 to L. Simon. It will have to wait for my return. You must have received 500 from Durand. The doctor in London says that the boys will be able to leave in a couple of weeks, because as you know one should not catch a cold when being treated with Mere, Sol or Bella. Here is Lucien’s letter.” He adds a brief postscript: “Could you send me a shawl or a blanket for the trip, it’s beginning to be cold.” In fine condition. The remarkable letter boasts several significant artistic associations: it is written from Rouen, a favorite city and subject of the Impressionists; it discusses his two artist sons, Lucien and Georges, at length; it mentions Francois Depeaux, a noted collector of the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists; and it makes reference to the famous art dealer Paul Durand-Ruel, who popularized Impressionism internationally. A superb, neatly penned letter from the renowned artist. Starting Bid $200

290. Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Exquisite matte-

finish 6.5 x 10.5 photographic print of an unidentified painting by Renoir of a seated young woman with flowered hat, signed in the lower border black ink, “Renoir.” Lower border also bears official certification stamps in French signed by the mayor of Cagnes-sur-Mer, to authenticate Renoir’s signature, adding the date of January 10, 1911. Archivally matted and framed to an overall size of 13 x 16.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

291. Georges Rouault. French

Fauvist and Expressionist painter, and printmaker in lithography and etching (1871–1958). ALS in French, signed “G. R.,” one page, 4.75 x 6.25, June 27, 1919. Untranslated letter to “Monsieur Girardin” in Paris. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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292. Paul Signac. Paul Signac’s notebook and sketchbook, 6 x 4, marked on the front cover, “IIIc, Hollande, Mars 96,”

containing 40 pages of handwriting and sketches (most double-sided), predominately accomplished in pencil with some writing in ink. The remarkable sketchbook includes several sketches, ranging from small and incomplete figures to complete landscape artworks—the finest works are seascapes dotted with churches and windmills, typical of scenic countryside Dutch ports. Includes several pages of notes in French, including a record of some expenditures during his trip. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

293. Henri de ToulouseLautrec. Important French

painter and printmaker (1864–1901) whose lively, colorful portrayals of the people and places of fin-de-siècle Paris take a place among the most iconic images of the era. ALS in French, signed “H.,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 5, no date but annotated 1881 in pencil. Untranslated. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

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Andy Warhol’s 14K gold Elgin pocket watch

294. Andy Warhol. Andy Warhol’s personally-owned 14K white

gold Elgin Crusader pocket watch, measuring 1.75˝ in diameter, with a back that opens to reveal an ornate engraved filigree pattern, along with the make and model. The center of the open back reads “Pat’s Pending, 14 Karat, 11688, 54,” and the opposite side is etched, “Elgin Crusader.” The face is white with gold Arabic numerals and gold hands, and has an inset seconds dial. In fine condition. Provenance: The Andy Warhol Collection, Sotheby’s, April 1988. Accompanied by the original Sotheby’s catalog, a copy of the lot tag, and a letter of provenance from University Archives. Warhol had an appreciation of art which translated into his penchant for luxury watches. He was once quoted as saying: ‘I don’t wear a [Cartier] Tank watch to tell the time. In fact, I never wind it. I wear a Tank because it’s the watch to wear.’ Warhol himself was an avid collector of watches, said to own over 300 pieces, the most beloved of which he kept in a canopy hung over his bed. This superb, sophisticated timepiece is an exceptional example boasting exquisite provenance. Starting Bid $1000

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297. Andy Warhol.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Andy Warhol seated at a desk and adding signatures to copies of his Interview magazine, signed vertically in the upper right in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few small surface creases. Accompanied by an unsigned copy of the April 1996 issue of Interview magazine. Starting Bid $200

295. Alberto Vargas. Color 9 x 11

magazine page depicting an iconic ‘Vargas Girl,’ signed at the bottom in black felt tip, “Alberto Vargas, 82.” In fine condition, with a thin old tape stain along the top edge. Starting Bid $200

A particularly large sketch of his iconic soup can

296. Andy Warhol. Highly desirable original signed felt tip sketch of a Campbell’s soup can accomplished by Warhol on a light brown 7 x 9.25 sheet of cardboard, neatly signed under the drawing, “Andy Warhol.” Impressively corner-mounted, suede-matted, and framed with a portrait and nameplate to an overall size of 23 x 19.25. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Beckett. Starting Bid $500

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comic art and animation

298. Animation Cels. Collection of five collectible

cels, including: A hand-painted production cel of the ant from the The Ant and the Aardvark, a series of 17 theatrical shorts produced by DePatie–Freleng Enterprises and released by United Artists from 1969 to 1971. The character measures 1.75 x 1.75, and the cel is triple-matted and framed to an overall size of 13 x 13. A hand-painted cel from Walt Disney World’s ‘Magic of Disney Animation’ series, available exclusively at Disney-MGM Studios in Florida, showing Mickey traveling in multiple poses. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 14 x 11. A printed sericel of Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer’s Apprentice in Fantasia by Walt Disney, double-matted and framed to an overall size of 14 x 11. A printed sericel of Woody Woodpecker by Walter Lantz Productions, entitled ‘Ha-Ha-HaHaa-Ha!,’ double-matted and framed to an overall size of 16 x 12. A printed sericel of Bugs Bunny at the movies by Warner Bros., entitled ‘Box Office Bunny,’ double-matted and framed to an overall size of 14 x 11. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Sought-after Fantasia program signed by Walt Disney 299. Walt Disney. Wonderful original

program for the Walt Disney Productions release of their landmark 1940 animated film Fantasia, 28 pages, 9.75 x 12.75, signed on the front cover in fountain pen by Walt Disney. The program is also signed inside by several crew members, including: John Sibley, Bob Broughton, Jacques E. Roberts, McLaren Stewart, Nick Nichols, Art Elliott, and Thor Putnam. An attractive pictorial guide to the making of the animated classic, including behindthe-scenes photos and illustrations from the film. In very good to fine condition, with staining, soiling, and some edge loss to the cover; interior pages are detached due to the program’s binding staples being no longer present, but all pages are accounted for. Accompanied by a letter of provenance and by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $500

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“ I did not attend art school,” writes Crumb, “One learns what one needs to learn if the motivation is strong enough”

301. Matt Groening. Signed book: Simpsons Comics: Colossal Compendium, Volume Three. First edition. NY: Bongo Comics, 2015. Softcover, 6.5 x 10.25. Signed inside the front cover in black felt tip, “Matt Groening, 2015,” with a desirable large sketch of Bart Simpson above. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

300. Robert Crumb. ALS signed “R. C.,” penned on the

reverse of a 5.75 x 4.25 postcard featuring artwork of Maxon Crumb, August 8, 2002. Written from Sauve, France, a letter to Utah artist and Highland High School art instructor Patrick Eddington, in full: “It’s probably too late for your article for the National Art Education Association—you wrote to me about it initially in May, then again in June—I’ve been swamped with work and visitors here—was in the U.S. (West Coast) all of May & half of June—the question was, did I have a teacher who influential? The answer, just to satisfy your curiosity, is, no, not in any school context. Art teachers in high school—I had two different ones—Mr. Kunkel & Mr. Ferranto, both disliked me. Mr. Ferranto told me one day that if I continued drawing cartoons I would end up on the street selling pencils. My older brother Charles was the best teacher I ever had—he was a stern task master all through childhood & adolescence. The only other teacher I had was Harvey Kurtzman who showed me some useful professional techniques. I learned a lot just by studying the work of artists I admired in books. I never went to museums. I don’t like museums. I did not attend art school. One learns what one needs to learn if the motivation is strong enough…I lived out my youth on paper…I was terrified of the real world…I was extremely unbalanced…oh yeah, right, like now I’m all well-adjusted—Right! Hope this finds you well.” In fine condition, with postal cancellation passing over his closing initials. Starting Bid $200

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302. Stan Lee. Col-

or satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of numerous heroes and villains from the Marvel universe, signed in blue felt tip by Stan Lee. In fine condition, with slight grainy quality to image and a PSA/ DNA label affixed to lower right corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

303. Stan Lee. Color

satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of the iconic cover to issue No. 4 of The Avengers comic book, signed in blue felt tip by Stan Lee. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA label affixed to lower left corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

304. Stan Lee. Signed book: Origins of Marvel Comics.

First edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1974. Softcover, 7 x 10, 254 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page in blue ballpoint, “All the best to Bob! Excelsior! Stan Lee, ‘74.” In very good to fine condition, with a diagonal crease to the front cover. A desirable vintage autograph from the Marvel creator. Starting Bid $200

305. MAD: Bob Clarke. Superb original artwork for the inner cover of MAD magazine No. 161 from September 1973, accomplished in ink and gouache on 21 x 26 artist board by noted illustrator Bob Clarke, who signs vertically with his artist signature along the right edge, “‘Clarke.” The vibrantly realized artwork consists of five comic strip panels headed with the title: “MAD’s Modern Believe It or Nuts!” The panels consist of remarkable, groundbreaking discoveries relating to tranquilizers, ulcers, meat loaf, plumbing, and “Alexander the So-So.” The artwork includes the original overlay with headline and comic captions, as well as the artwork mechanical with matching text and affixed headline. In very good to fine condition, with some light toning. Starting Bid $200

306. MAD: Don Martin. Original hand-inked two panel MAD magazine comic strip by Don Martin, 17.25 x 22.75, signed in the lower right corner with his artist signature, “D. Martin.” The comic is entitled “One Evening at a Cocktail Party,” and features two gentlemen conversing at a cocktail party, with one man in profile asking: “Say!! Aren’t you Fonebonski, the great Animal Trainer? Didn’t you used to lie on the floor and let an Elephant put his foot on your face??” The lower panel shows the trainer turning his body to reveal that his head is impressively flat, a surprise that has the other man losing his martini and the partygoers in the background, previously engaged in their own conversation, staring at him in apparent disagreement; the trainer’s response: “That’s right! But I don’t do that particular act any more!” Lower border notes the comic strip title and editorial felt tip notations: “Due Feb 15, 168.” Reverse of sheet bears an E. C. Publications copyright stamp. The title and two dialogue captions are present but no longer affixed to panels. The comic strip includes its original mechanical layout from the “Don Martin Dept.,” which shows a final version of the strip affixed to an 11.5 x 14.25 MAD editorial sheet marked “Pg. 11,” with red felt tip notations directing the comic background to be a lighter gray. Upper portion features two title captions (one detached but present), and the comic now includes the finished dialogue. In very good to fine condition, with some light toning. This excellent Don Martin comic was first published in July 1974 as part of issue 168 of MAD magazine. Starting Bid $200

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307. MAD: Paul Coker.

Group of 10 original handinked panels for the MAD magazine comic strip “The Mad Orthodontia Primer,” with panels ranging in size from 7.5 x 9 to 15.5 x 11, accomplished in pencil and ink by acclaimed cartoonist Paul Coker, Jr. The comic includes the opening artwork of a dentist sitting on his anguished patient during some heavy drill treatment, in addition to each of the comic strip’s nine chapters, which show the following: a dentist beckoning you into his equipment-strewn office, with a money-stuffed safe to lower right; a dentist with dollar sign eyeglasses as he stares greedily at a young boy; a dentist framing the future Neanderthal plight of a child without dental care; a young boy with braces eating a very messy peanut butter sandwich; a young boy with headgear communicating with his parents through pencil and paper; a young girl crying and surrounded by brace-faced floating heads; a boy with braces walking happily between his parents; a dentist throwing away the boy’s braces, much to the delight of the boy and his parents; and the same dentist explaining the benefits of a teeth retainer, much to the chagrin of the boy and his parents. The lower border of each is marked with appropriate chapters and Mad issue number “145.” Reverse of each sheet bears an E. C. Publications copyright stamp. The comic strip includes its original mechanical layout from the “Chewing Gum Dept.,” which shows a final version of the opening artwork with captions and first two chapters affixed to a 22.5 x 14.25 MAD editorial sheet numbered “145, Pg. 21.” In very good to fine condition, with some light toning. This wonderful Don Martin comic was first published in September 1971 as part of the ‘Special Inflation Issue,’ No. 145 of MAD magazine. Starting Bid $200

308. MAD: Don Martin. Original hand-inked seven

panel MAD magazine comic strip by Don Martin, 17.25 x 22.25, signed in the lower right corner with his artist signature, “D. Martin.” The first four panels of the comic, which is entitled “At ‘The National Association of Professional Glass-Eaters’ Banquet,” show a man tucking in his napkin before proceeding to gobble down a Coke bottle, a light bulb, and razor blades. The fifth and sixth panels show the man abruptly stopping mid-chew and spitting out the remnants of a parfait glass, while the final panel depicts the eater complaining angrily to the bemused waiter: “See, here, Waiter!! There’s a FLY in my parfait glass! What are you trying to do…make me sick??” Lower border lists the comic strip title and editorial felt tip notations: “Due Feb 15, 168.” Reverse of sheet bears an E. C. Publications copyright stamp. The title and dialogue captions are no longer affixed to panels. The comic strip includes its original mechanical layout from the “Don Martin Dept.,” which shows a final version of the strip affixed to a 10.75 x 14.25 MAD editorial sheet numbered “168,” with red felt tip notation to top panel, “Make this 15%.” Upper portion features a title caption and the comic now includes the finished dialogue. In very good to fine condition, with some light toning. This terrific Don Martin comic was first published in July 1974 as part of issue 168 of MAD magazine. Starting Bid $200

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309. MAD: Don Martin. Original hand-inked six panel MAD magazine comic

strip by Don Martin, 17.75 x 22, signed in the lower right corner with his artist signature, “D. Martin.” The comic, entitled “One Day in a Laboratory,” begins with a scientist triumphantly holding a laboratory tube next to his dour-looking patient, a bald man covered with pimples, with the scientist exclaiming: “EUREKA!!! I have found a serum for the common pimple!” The scientist dumps the serum on his patient’s head and then states: “If this works, I’m a millionaire!!” The following four panels show the man’s pimples gradually popping until the man’s head explodes, much to the scientist’s confusion. Lower border notes the comic strip title and editorial felt tip notations: “MAD #167.” Reverse of sheet bears an E. C. Publications copyright stamp. The title and one dialogue caption are no longer affixed to panels. Includes the overlay sheet for the sound effect “Ping” noise made by each popped pimple. In very good to fine condition, with some light toning. This wonderful Don Martin comic was first published in June 1974 as part of issue 167 of MAD magazine. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200

A Sally and Snoopy showdown—wonderful original 1990 comic strip from the Peanuts creator

310. Charles Schulz. Original hand-inked three panel Peanuts comic strip by Charles Schulz, 20.75 x 7, signed vertically

with his artist signature, “Schulz,” to lower left of last panel. The comic begins with a wide shot of Sally Brown speaking with Snoopy in the living room, explaining to the sitting pooch the rules of family hierarchy: “Each family has a chain of command, and do you know who’s the lowest on that chain? Guess!” The second panel is a bit closer and shows Sally answering with a stern, extended finger: “It’s the dog! The dog is the lowest! Do you understand that?” The final panel depicts Sally, visibly frustrated with Snoopy’s blank look, asking the dog: “I said, do you understand?” A thought bubble above Snoopy reads: “They hate it when you just stare at ‘em like this.” A United Feature Syndicate copyright notice, dated “1990,” is affixed between the first and second panels, with reverse bearing a second affixed copyright notice from United Feature Syndicate. In fine condition. This wonderful original daily Peanuts comic strip was first published on February 9, 1990, and features Charlie Brown’s faithful dog Snoopy enduring a serious one-sided conversation with Brown’s perceptive younger sister, Sally, a character seldom offered in original Schulz artwork. A fabulous original Peanuts comic strip with a humorous encounter between dog and ‘master.’ Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $1000

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313. Charles Schulz. Large

311. Chris Renaud. Amusing trio of original ink and felt tip sketches by Chris Renaud on individual white 5 x 8 sheets, each signed by Renaud and depicting a character from the popular Despicable Me series: including: Gru the super villain with his striped scarf; a one-eyed Minion waving; and another one-eyed Minion playing the guitar. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

original signed orange felt tip sketch of Charlie Brown on the pitcher ’s mound wearing a baseball cap and glove on an offwhite 14 x 17 sheet affixed to a samesize mount, signed and inscribed, “For Andrew—Schulz.” In very good condition, with ink somewhat light, and scattered overall soiling. Starting Bid $200

314. Charles Schulz. De-

sirable signed book: Charles M. Schulz: 40 Years Life and Art. NY: Pharos Books, 1990. Hardcover with slipcase, 9.75 x 13, 173 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in black felt tip, “For Linda with every best wish and a Merry Christmas—Charles M. Schulz,” who adds a small heart next to a wonderful sketch of Snoopy seated on grass. In fine condition, with light wear to the slipcase. Starting Bid $200

315. Charles Schulz. Color

312. Charles Schulz. Original felt tip sketch of Woodstock smiling and dressed as a soldier, accomplished by Charles Schulz on an off-white 8.75 x 11 sheet, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For SPC 4 Britt Weise, best wishes—Schulz.” In fine condition, with tacky adhesive residue on the reverse, and light toning from prior display. Schulz sketches of Woodstock, the feathered best friend of Snoopy, remain very scarce and highly sought after. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services. Starting Bid $300

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glossy 10 x 8 photo of Snoopy, Lucy van Pelt, Charlie Brown, and Linus van Pelt, signed in black felt tip, “Charles M. Schulz.” In fine condition, with light emulsion irregularity to the middle of the photo. Starting Bid $200

literature

Balzac to his mother—“I am not well and always as busy” 316. Honore de Balzac. ALS in French,

signed “Honore,” 5.25 x 8.5, January 4, 1837. Letter to his mother seeking assistance, in part (translated): “Sign this lease by putting ‘approved’ to be written herewith…and send it back to me to Madame widow Durant rue No. 13 by courier, because it is urgent, it has to be registered the soonest. Kisses…I am not well and always as busy.” He adds a hurried postscript: “If you can send it more promptly by stagecoach send it Auguste will go tomorrow at noon.” In very good to fine condition, with light creasing to the top, and paper loss to the left edge affecting none of the handwriting. Starting Bid $300

317. Mildred Benson. Signed book: The Clue

of the Broken Locket. First edition, first printing. NY: Grosset & Dunlap, 1934. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.25 x 7.75, 219 pages. Signed on the title page in black felt tip, “Mildred Wirt Benson, also known as Carolyn Keene,” who adds the date below. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/VG+, with an ownership notation to opening page.Starting Bid $200

Twain and Churchill highlight collection of over 500 signatures from the late Victorian era 318. Samuel L. Clemens, Winston Churchill, and More. Notable pairing of late

Victorian grand tour albums from the personal collection of socialite Madeleine Smith Austin Lee, the wife of British diplomat Henry Austin Lee. The two albums, both approximately 9.75 x 12, cover Lee’s extensive touring of England, France, Russia, and Egypt between 1892–1898, and feature a total of 72 leaves that contain well over 500 signatures from notables of the day, with over 300 silver and albumen mounted photographs of lavish estate parties and views, approximately 25 paintings, sketches, or drawings, and several musical notations. The earlier tour book, with front gilt stamped, “M. A. L. 1892,” is highlighted by fountain pen signatures of Samuel L. Clemens and Winston Churchill on adjacent pages. On the left page, Clemens writes: “This line is written by the ‘real’ one—but it can’t be proven by the testimony of the next witness. Sincerely yours, Mark Twain Apl. 2/94,” with Clemens drawing a downward pointing hand. Immediately below, Edith Beaumont playfully identifies herself as “Next Witness,” with the lower right boasting a fantastic mounted half-length photo of Clemens cheerfully posing on a balcony. The right page features a bold fountain pen signature, “Winston S. Churchill,” penned by the future prime minister when he was a 19-year-old cadet in the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst. Also included is an autograph from famed explorer Henry Morton Stanley with a scare inscription quoting one of his favorite couplets from Tennyson’s ‘Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington,’ which he famously often recited this to his men during the awful trek through the Ituri jungle. Other especially notable signers include Dorothy Tennant, Jacques Blumenthal, Phil May, Paul Bourget, Tim Healy, Alfred ScottGatty, Princess Catherine Radziwill, and many more. In overall fine condition, with some pages detached. Starting Bid $500

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319. Virginia Lee Burton.

Rare unsigned book: Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton. First edition (publication year on front and back of title page). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1939. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.75 x 8.75, 48 pages. Book condition: VG/VG, with a price-clipped dust jacket and bookplate to first free end page. Starting Bid $200

From the year of A Tale of Two Cities

321. Charles Dickens. Desirable Coutts & Company bank check, 7 x 3, filled out and signed by Dickens, payable to the Bank of Ireland at Belfast for £32.5, January 17, 1859. In fine condition. In 1859, Dickens published his classic story of the French Revolution, A Tale of Two Cities. Starting Bid $200

320. Philip K. Dick. TLS signed “Love, Phil,” one page, 8.5 x 11, February

23, 1981. Letter to science fiction author Patricia Warrick, in full: “I lay awake all night thinking last night, experienced satori at 6:30 a.m., got up and wrote the following: Perturbation from outside; it turns (reality) from multiplicity to unity. This is a becoming abstract, as if one step removed. All its interrelationships become necessary, not contingent: hence logical. Hence Spinoza’s two attributes. Hence it is mind equal and irreducable to spatial extension. Hence it can say, ‘I’ (am) (i.e. it is YHWH–Asher–YHWH). Nothing can act on it; it is free. It has acted on itself. It is its own necessity. It exists by its own will. Thus to know it this way (unitary, abstract, necessarily-interrelated, mind and spatial extension two ‘sides’ of one substantia, able to say ‘I——’) is to know it as YHWH–Asher–YHWH. The observer knowing it this way is not outside it; he, then, is part of this system, seeing it from one step removed: in totality and abstract and necessary and possessing mind hence identity. This is Spinoza’s ‘Deus sive substantia siva natura,’ achieved as an event (perception as event) by an act of abstraction, due to the initial ‘perturbation of the reality field.’ It is the macrometasomakosmos and also the eide. Being necessary, finally, not contingent, it is real. When it was only contingent we only saw it seeming to be real. Now it is apprehended actually (and differently); as real. ‘The entire universe is in the invisible process of turning into the Lord,’ as it is put in VALIS. Which is Spinoza. Every element and aspect of these enhanced perceptions—apperceptions of reality is based on an abstracting: reality has become one step removed from mere raw sense data; it is conceived as a self-governing totality. Since nothing can act on it that is not it, then it has perturbed itself as if from outside; this is its ability to generate newness ex nihilo—which only YHWH can do. Thus my comprehending the Platonic Forms and, later, Spinoza’s ‘Deus sive substantia sive natura’ are both due to a meta-abstracting on my part. Thus my system is one system, and it is YHWH–Asher–YHWH which can say, as with Descartes, ‘I (am) (that which I am) (I will be what I will be’). The Tetragrammaton is ‘Sum,’ as in, ‘Cogito ergo sum.’ No one seems to have noticed that Descartes’ maxim, his postulate, is a replication of the Divine Name.” Dick adds a small heart with arrow next to his signature. In very good to fine condition, with creasing to the top edge. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $300

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Scarce letter penned as Dodgson began work on his final children’s tale 322. Charles L. Dodgson. ALS signed “C. L. Dodgson,”

one page, 8 x 5, October 31, 1888. Written from Christ Church, Oxford, a letter to renowned publisher Alexander MacMillan, in full: “The only answer I can give is that I did not write ‘Woman’s Mission.’ Is it ‘published by your firm’? And if so, who did write it?” Dodgson adds a brief postscript, “Thanks for the ‘Atheneum’ notice.” In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds and overall creasing. Following the 1888 publication of his geometry text Curiosa Mathematica I, Dodgson shifted his focus back to children’s literature with Sylvie and Bruno, an intricate dual-plot fairy tale satirizing English society and academia. In an effort to recapture the success of his beloved Alice tales and the more recently published The Hunting of the Snark, the tale became the most ambitious of his career; unfortunately, the two-volume work was deemed too complex, and ultimately earned disappointing reviews and sales, with critics bemoaning its lack of charm and humor. The work was Dodgson’s last as a children’s author, subsequently marking the final usage of his beloved nom de plume, Lewis Carroll. Starting Bid $300

Lewis Carroll playfully invites a young friend to the “Pictures” 323. Charles L. Dodgson.

Beloved British author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, better known by his pen name, Lewis Carroll (1832–1898). ALS signed “C. L. Dodgson,” one page, 4 x 6, June 20, 1880. Letter written to his young friend Mabel Burton, “My dear Mab,” in full: “Why didn’t you answer my question about going to the Pictures in the early morning? If I were to call for you on Saturday morning, what answer should I get? ‘Miss Mabel is fast asleep and snowing’—’What! At half past seven?’ ‘Oh, she always sleeps till nine.’” In fine condition. Three years earlier, the author began spending his summers by the sea at Eastbourne in the United Kingdom, where he encountered 8-year-old Mabel Amy Burton, a girl he described in his diary as being ‘entirely charming, and without an atom of shyness.’ The friendship continued, as evidenced by this 1880 letter, with Dodgson desiring to entertain his young friend. A playful letter boasting some imagined dialogue from the creative Alice author. Starting Bid $300

Eliot requests “the Spanish Gypsy” 324. George Eliot. Pseud-

onym of Marian Evans Lewes (1819–1880) who, as the author of Silas Marner and Middlemarch, is remembered as one of the great figures of English literature. Extremely scarce ALS signed “M. E. Lewes,” one page, 4 x 6.25, The Priory letterhead, May 17, 1873. Letter to Joseph Langford, the London manager of her longtime publisher Blackwood of Edinburgh. In full: “Will you kindly send me a copy of the Spanish Gypsy?” In fine condition, with some light soiling. Accompanied by a postcard portrait of Eliot. Eliot wrote The Spanish Gypsy, a lengthy dramatic poem, in 1868. A highly desirable letter requesting one of her lesser-known works. Starting Bid $200

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“Man’s days are intertwined”— a poem by Goethe 325. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Broadsheet of his poem ‘Am Acht und zwanzigsten August, 1826 [On the eight and twentieth of August, 1826],’ one page, 5.5 x 8.25, boldly signed and inscribed at the bottom in ink by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The printed poem begins: “Des Menschen Tage sind verflochten [Man’s days are intertwined].” The reverse bears a handwritten annotation in another hand. In fine condition, with professionally restored paper loss to three border corners. Starting Bid $500

Frost pitches “very good records of my poems”—“Of course the books are the main thing” 326. Robert Frost. ALS,

one page both sides, 6 x 8, January 21, 1938. Letter to “Mr. Smith,” in part: “It’s good to hear from you again. Yes, there are some very good records of my poems as I read them, well or ill. The company that makes and sells them is called Erpi. I should know its New York address, but I don’t. Professor George W. Hibbitt of the English Department at Columbia University took me to have the records made; and I wonder if he wouldn’t help you find them…You could tell him I sent you to him. I must look into the matter myself. There has been some talk of my publisher’s advertising the records in a slip in my books. We didn’t quite see how the advertisement was to be worded to give the right idea of the relative importance of the books and the records. Of course the books are the main thing.” In fine condition. Accompanied by two original photographs of Frost in Bangor, Maine. Starting Bid $200

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“Death also is an exile. Alas!” 327. Victor Hugo.

ALS in French, signed “V. H.,” one page, 4 x 5.5, black-bordered mourning stationery, September 12, [1868]. Letter written from Brussels, in full (translated): “I have not received l’Impartial de l’Est, but dear and friendly colleague, if I could be comforted, I would be it by all the evidences of cordial emotion which are given to me. Your heart is close to mine. You and your friends you give a helping hand to me in my inexpressible mourning. I am the outcast of all the proscriptions. Death also is an exile. Alas!” In fine condition. Victor Hugo’s wife, Adele Foucher, died in August 27, 1868. Hugo, banished from France, was unable to attend her funeral in Villequier, where she was interred with their daughter Leopoldine. Starting Bid $200

James Joyce writes in support of “the publication of Pound’s book” 328. James Joyce. ALS, one page, 5.25 x 7, 28 Campden Grove letterhead, June 17, 1931. Letter to British painter, publisher, and poet Desmond Harmsworth, in full: “From the enclosed letter it would seem that you are looking for me in connection with the publication of Pound’s book which I have been trying to arrange. If this is so perhaps you can ring me up here some morning?” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Joyce’s hand. During this period, Joyce was in London to establish a domicile in England for the purpose of marrying Nora Barnacle—his common law wife since 1904—thereby protecting his children’s claim to his literary estate under English law. In the present letter, Joyce makes reference to Ezra Pound’s book of essays entitled How to Read, which would be published by Harmsworth in December 1931. A fantastic letter associating two great Modernists. Starting Bid $1000

“Hell has indeed broke loose, interviewers, editors, movie folks”—rare handwritten letter from Mitchell on the forthcoming film adaptation of Gone With the Wind

329. Margaret Mitchell. ALS signed “Margaret,” one page, 4 x 5.25, December 4, 1936. Letter to author and journalist Henry Herschel Brickell of the New York Post, in full: “I’ll write you soon in answer to your letter. Hell has indeed broke loose, interviewers, editors, movie folks. Tomorrow I go to Macon. Will write you when I return—yes the movie folks seem to be sincere, at any rate they are working like dogs. The town’s in an uproar and you can’t imagine what life is like.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Mitchell’s own hand. In July 1936—a month after Gone With the Wind was published—David O. Selznick bought the rights to the film adaptation for $50,000. Only the third handwritten letter from Mitchell we have offered, and our first in nearly four years, with this example by far the most desirable given its content relating to the early media whirlwind surrounding production of the Gone With the Wind movie. Starting Bid $300 www.RRAuction.com | 71

Desirable letter by the revered author of In Search of Lost Time

330. Victor Hugo. ALS in French, signed “Victor H,” one

page, 4 x 5, no date. In full (translated): “Do you like the [?]…. madam and charming friend? Do you allow me to put one at your feet?” After Hugo’s signature is the rarely seen blindstamped crown of a vicomte. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Scarce check from the Lolita author, signed while teaching at Cornell

332. Marcel Proust. French writer (1871–1922) known for the monumental sixteen-volume In Search of Lost Time, regarded as one of the greatest achievements in world literature. ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 6.75, no date. Untranslated letter to a gentleman. In fine condition. Starting Bid $500 333. George Sand.

ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 4.25, July 1863. In full (translated): “In the morning, he wakes up artist. He is a man before the hour. If we are all surprised at him so much, it is because we have not foreseen this inner work during which he silently took hold of the great forces of life.” In fine condition, with scattered light foxing. Starting Bid $200

331. Vladimir Nabokov. First National Bank of Ithaca

check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Nabokov, “Vladimir Nabokov,” payable to Ward’s Natural Science Establishment, Inc. for $2.27, May 8, 1958. In fine condition. Nabokov had moved to Ithaca in 1948 to teach Russian and European literature at Cornell University, before moving to the Montreux Palace Hotel in Montreux, Switzerland, in 1961. A desirable check from the author of Lolita, Pale Fire, and Speak, Memory, which are widely recognized as some of the greatest works of the 20th century. Starting Bid $300

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334. Friedrich Schiller. German poet, philosopher, and playwright (1759–1805) who had a productive relationship with Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Unsigned handwritten fragment of a letter by Friedrich Schiller, one page both sides, 8 x 1.75, no date. Untranslated. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

Rare original Dr. Seuss drawing intended for his book Bartholomew and the Oobleck 335. Dr. Seuss. Origi-

nal Dr. Seuss sketch of a large snowball careening down a mountainside toward a snowcovered cabin and its visibly distressed occupant, accomplished in pencil on an off-white 12.5 x 10.25 animation sheet by Dr. Seuss, who signs in the lower right. In fine condition. This rare finished Dr. Seuss drawing dates to circa 1949 and was originally intended for his book Bartholomew and the Oobleck, which follows the adventures of a young boy who must rescue his kingdom from a sticky green substance called ‘oobleck.’ An incredible original Dr. Seuss sketch that would make an ideal display piece. Starting Bid $500

On winning the Nobel Prize: “Anyone who says he doesn’t like a friendly pat on the back is untruthful or a fool” 336. John Steinbeck.

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, November 12, 1962. Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Ken Browne, sending thanks for congratulations on his receipt of the 1962 Nobel Prize in Literature. In part: “I can’t tell you how happy your letter of congratulation has made me, but I’m going to try. Anyone who says he doesn’t like a friendly pat on the back is untruthful or a fool. Far from the least rewarding results of the Nobel Award to me have been the many letters of congratulation which are a clear indication to me that people care.” In very good to fine condition, with creasing and chipping to the edges. Starting Bid $200

Rare Jekyll and Hyde–era portrait of Robert Louis Stevenson

337. Robert Louis Stevenson. Exemplary 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Robert Louis Stevenson in a three-quarter-length pose by W. J. Hawker of Bournemouth, neatly signed on the mount in ink, “Robert Louis Stevenson.” In very good to fine condition, with a hint of subtle silvering, a small surface bump near the top edge, and a circular postal impression to the left of Stevenson’s image. Just the second signed photograph of Stevenson that we have offered, this marvelous portrait dates to circa 1886, when Stevenson was living in coastal Bournemouth, England, and writing the tale of Jekyll and Hyde. A superlative literary piece. Starting Bid $1000

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Thoreau ponders the wonders of the natural world

338. Henry David Thoreau. Sought-after handwritten manuscript contained within the first volume of the 1906 ‘manuscript edition’ of Thoreau’s works, one page both sides, 7.5 x 9.5, apparently being his journal entry from August 24, 1854. In part: “They appeared to suffer more than any trees, except the white ash. Their leaves (and also those of the alders, hickories and grapes, and even oaks more or less) were so curled on the upper 3/4 of the trees, that their foliage had a singularly glaucous hue. Seen at a distance in rows along the river, they had somewhat of the same effect with the silvered tip of the swamp white oak. The sight suggested a strong wind constantly blowing and turning up their leaves. I went ashore & felt of them. They were more or less crisped & curled permanently. It suggested that, to a slight extent, occurs every year. On the Cliffs, so many young trees & bushes were withered, that from the river, it looked as if a fire had run over them.” The sheet is professionally inlaid into a larger sheet, which was subsequently bound into the first volume of the twenty-volume set The Writings of Henry David Thoreau. Manuscript edition, limited issue, numbered 555/600. Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin and Company, 1906. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9, 435 pages. The other volumes of the set are not included. Book condition: G+/None, with ex-library labels and markings. Autographic condition: very good, with possible reinforcement to a long diagonal crease, and old tape repairs to splitting along the central horizontal fold. Fifty years after Thoreau’s death in 1862, his manuscripts passed through a few hands until they were inherited by E. Harlow Russell. He then negotiated with publisher Houghton Mifflin to sell the literary rights of Thoreau’s unpublished journals, also selling at least six-hundred pages of his original manuscripts to the firm. These were then broken up and included, one page at a time, in the first book of each copy of this enormous twenty-volume limited ‘manuscript edition’ set. This example resembles the published versions of his journal from August 1854, but does not correspond exactly as the compilers took editorial liberties. Offering outstanding observations on nature, this is an ideal Thoreau piece of the utmost desirability. Starting Bid $1000

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“I decided long ago not to have The Lord of the Rings illustrated,” writes Tolkien to an amateur artist, “After seeing your specimens I am beginning to change my mind” 339. J. R. R. Tolkien. TLS, one page, 7 x 9, personal letterhead, May 24, 1968. Letter to Mary Fairburn, an artist who sent him paintings of several scenes from Lord of the Rings. In part: “I think the samples of illustrations you sent me are splendid. They are better pictures in themselves and also show far more attention to the text than any that have yet been submitted to me. My publishers and I decided long ago not to have The Lord of the Rings illustrated, largely for the reasons which I myself dealt with in my lecture ‘On Fairy Stories,’ now included in Tree and Leaf. I should not think of employing Pauline Baynes because, thought she can be quite good at certain points, she cannot rise to anything more noble or awe-inspiring. See, for instance, her ridiculous picture of the dragon…After seeing your specimens I am beginning to change my mind, and I think that an illustrated edition might be a good thing.” Includes on of Fairburn’s original Lord of the Rings sketches, showing the castle at Minas Tirith, accomplished in pencil on a white 11.5 x 16.5 sheet, signed in the lower right corner in pencil, “Fairburn.” In very good condition, with professional re-backing, intersecting folds, and some light soiling and staining. After having seen various illustrated editions of The Hobbit produced—most not to his liking—Tolkien was understandably weary of would-be illustrators. Just one year before receiving Fairburn’s paintings, Tolkien wrote to his publisher Rayner Unwin, ‘As far as an English edition goes, I myself am not at all anxious for The Lord of the Rings to be illustrated by anybody whether a genius or not.’ There were a handful of artists whose Lord of the Rings–inspired work he did appreciate, but he made a clear distinction between what he liked on artistic merit versus what he believed was fit to accompany text. In the 1947 essay ‘On Fairy Stories,’ mentioned the letter, Tolkien explains: ‘However good in themselves, illustrations do little good to fairy-stories. The radical distinction between all art (including drama) that offers a visible presentation and true literature is that…literature works from mind to mind and is thus more progenitive. It is at once more universal and more poignantly particular.’ Based on all of Tolkien’s comments and correspondence, this was a strong conviction. However, he was so struck by Fairburn’s work that he did again begin discussions with his publisher about an illustrated edition. Although that never came to fruition, Fairburn’s illustrations finally saw publication as the basis of HarperCollins’s official Tolkien calendar for 2015. Starting Bid $300

Boldly signed portrait of the War and Peace scribe 340. Leo Tolstoy. Handsome etching of the revered Russian author in a front-facing pose, 6 x 7.25, boldly signed in the lower border in black ink, “Leo Tolstoy, 2 Febr. 1905.” In fine condition. A rare and fabulous lifelike rendering of the prolific writer, whose epic novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina take a place among the greatest works of realist literature. Starting Bid $500

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341. Edward Albee

342. Mildred Benson

343. Pearl S. Buck

344. Paulo Coelho

345. Michael Crichton

346. Michael Crichton

347. E. E. Cummings

348. E. L. Doctorow

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349. Umberto Eco Starting Bid $200

352. Allen Ginsberg Starting Bid $200

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350. Edna Ferber Starting Bid $200

353. Charles Hamilton Starting Bid $200

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351. Robert Frost Starting Bid $200

354. Alphonse de Lamartine Starting Bid $200

355. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr Starting Bid $200

358. Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Starting Bid $200

362. Maurice Sendak and Tony Kushner Starting Bid $200

366. Emile Zola Starting Bid $200

356. W. Somerset Maugham Starting Bid $200

357. Ogden Nash Starting Bid $200

359. J. K. Rowling

360. J. D. Salinger

361. Maurice Sendak

363. Dr. Seuss

364. Thornton Wilder

365. William Butler Yeats

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367. Emile Zola Starting Bid $200

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368. Stefan Zweig Starting Bid $200

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music 369. Samuel Barber. Composer (1910–1981) whose

Adagio for Strings is widely considered a masterpiece of modern classical music. ALS in Italian, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, American Academy in Rome letterhead, no date but annotated 1937 at the bottom. Untranslated letter mentioning the esteemed conductor Victor de Sabata. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

370. Claude Debussy. Very

rare partly-printed DS in French, signed “Read and approved, Claude Debussy,” one page both sides, 7 x 10, April 25, 1905. Contract with publisher M. E. Froment granting the rights to “Pour le Piano, ‘Prelude, Sarabande, Toccata.’” In fine condition. Debussy’s three-part suite premiered on January 11, 1902, in the Salle Erard for the Societe Nationale de Musique, with Ricardo Vines as the pianist. Debussy’s piano preludes remain an important part of the canon, making this exceedingly rare contract all the more desirable. Starting Bid $300

Extremely rare and early portrait of the Canadian virtuoso 371. Glenn Gould. Canadian pianist, composer, and commentator (1932-1982) revered as one of the foremost classical pianists of the 20th century, and renowned for his interpretations of the keyboard music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Very desirable vintage glossy 8 x 10 portrait of a young Gould in a decidedly focused pose by Gaby of Montreal, signed and inscribed in ballpoint before opting for fountain pen, “To Marius Risley, Best wishes, Glenn Gould.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light surface creases. Gould remains quite rare across all signed formats, with this representing the first signed photo we have offered in nearly a decade. Starting Bid $500

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372. Jacques Offenbach.

French composer (1819–1880) best known for his popular stage works, most notably Orpheus in the Underworld (including the famous ‘Can-Can’) and The Tales of Hoffmann. ALS in French, signed “J. Offenbach,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, Theatre de Bouffes Parisiens letterhead, no date. Untranslated. In fine condition, with some light edge toning. Starting Bid $200

373. Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy. Boldly penned AMQS on a light pink 5.5 x 3.25 album page, boldly signed

and dated below in ink, “Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Schwerin, 11 Juli 1840.” Mendelssohn-Bartholdy pens nine bars of fast-paced music from his “Canone a 2” in B minor. Affixed to a slightly larger page and in very good to fine condition, with a central vertical fold, and light toning at the corners from mounting on the reverse. Starting Bid $500

Paganini joins the Parisian Société du Casino 374. Niccolo Paganini. ALS in French, one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, August 11, 1837. Letter to Mr. Bramalli, director of the Société du Casino in Paris, sending warm thanks after learning of his admission to an “admirable society,” in part (translated): “I accept with gratitude the distinguished rank you are willing to offer me…By becoming a founding member, I pray you to believe in my genuine interest in the success and prosperity of such a worthy undertaking.” In fine condition, with writing showing through from opposing sides, and an expertly repaired tear which passes through the signature. Starting Bid $300

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Ravel’s “L’Enfant et les Sortileges” 375. Maurice Ravel. Autograph musical manuscript, one page, 6.5 x 8, titled and signed at the conclusion, “L’Enfant et les Sortileges (Act I), Maurice Ravel.” Ravel pens several bars of music and lyrics to his one-act opera, which featured a libretto by Colette. In fine condition. A remarkable piece from the hand of the masterful modernist composer. Starting Bid $500

Rare autograph letter by the German Romantic 376. Robert Schumann. 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. Untranslated ALS in German, signed “R. Schumann,” one page, 8.25 x 7.25, no date. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, intersecting folds, and small areas of restored paper loss to the top edge. Starting Bid $300

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377. Dmitri Shostakovich. Soviet compos-

er (1906–1975) whose fifteen symphonies occupy a place of central performance in the orchestral literature of the twentieth century. Mattefinish 4 x 6 photo of the great Russian composer in a casual seated pose, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen in Cyrillic, and dated December 3, 1969. In fine condition, with light brushing to the ink. Starting Bid $200

379. Carl Maria von Weber. German com-

poser, conductor, pianist, guitarist, and critic, one of the first significant composers of the Romantic school (1786–1826). Untranslated ALS in German, signed “C. M. v. Weber,” one page, 7.5 x 8.75, January 6, 1825. Professionally inlaid into a larger sheet and in very good condition, with staining, soiling, and professional repairs to tears and areas of paper loss. Starting Bid $200

Scarce portrait of the esteemed Russian composer

378. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Rare and magnificent 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Tchaikovsky by A. Pasetti of St. Petersburg, boldly signed in black ink and dated June 19, 1890. In very good condition, with creasing, toning, and a rubbed-off area of surface loss below the signature. A highly desirable uninscribed portrait of the revered Russian composer, remembered for his iconic ballets The Nutcracker and Swan Lake, as well as the 1812 Overture. Starting Bid $500

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380. Ralph Vaughan Williams. TLS signed

“R. Vaughan Williams,” one page, 4.5 x 6.75, December 27, 1951. Letter to the Rev. W. Turner Levy, in part: “I am so glad you are including the Bible in your lecture of world literature. As you may know, there is a terrible move going on to propagate a new translation of the Bible and actually one (I am sorry to say) ecclesiastic, Monseigneur Knox, has had the impertinence to make a new version of ‘The Song of Solomon’ in the worst Wardour Street style, and it was actually broadcast. Apart from any other reason if we lose our basis of Bible language we shall lose what is most valuable in our language.” In very good to fine condition, with paper loss, and some thin paper, to the upper right corner. Accompanied by an unsigned matte-finish portrait of the composer. Starting Bid $200

383. Miles Davis. Sought-

after felt tip signature, “Miles!,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition. Accompanied by a small glossy photo of Davis playing the trumpet.

Starting Bid $200

384. Stan Getz. American jazz saxophonist (1927–1991) 381. Blues Legends. Vintage UK program booklet for

the American Folk Blues Festival of 1964, seven pages, 8 x 7, signed inside in black ballpoint by five musicians: Willie Dixon, Hubert Sumlin, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Sleepy John Estes (signed with a cross), Sugar Pie DeSanto, and Clifton James. In fine condition, with general handling wear. Starting Bid $200

382. Lenny Breau. Versatile American

who was known as ‘The Sound’; he performed in bebop and cool jazz groups, and was influenced by Lester Young, João Gilberto, and Antônio Carlos Jobim; he popularized bossa nova in America with the hit single ‘The Girl from Ipanema.’ Fantastic vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Getz posing with his tenor saxophone, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Linda, Best Wishes, Stan Getz.” In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. A great pose of the sax legend. Starting Bid $200

guitarist (1941–1984) who blended jazz, country, classical, and flamenco in his work; his body was found in a swimming pool at his apartment complex in Los Angeles, and the coroner reported that he had been strangled but the case was never solved. Signed book: Chet Atkins by Red O’Donnell. First edition. Nashville: Athens Music Company, 1967. Hardcover, 9.25 x 6.25, 46 pages. Signed on the first free end page in black felt tip, “Lenny Breau, 1976” and “Chet Atkins.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Mingus seeks compensation from his former employer 385. Charles Mingus. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 24, 1941. Union claim sheet signed “Charles Mingus,” who fills out the entire upper portion in black ink: Against (“Fread Skinner”), Date of claim (“Week of 4–21–41”), Place (“Club Capree”), Time of service (“seven days”), and Amount claimed (“$7.50”). In the remarks field, Mingus writes: “I was working on a weeks notice. I had an arrangement with Fread and was fired. He only payed me for five day when it should have be seven day because of the week notice.” The lower section filled out by jazz composer and pianist Florence Cardiz: Date filed (“4-25-41”), Signed by (“Chas. Mingus”), and Recording Sec’y (“Florence C. Cadrez”). In fine condition, with a small chip to the top edge. Starting Bid $200

386. Earl ‘Bud’ Powell. Jazz pianist

(1924-1966) influential in the development of bebop. Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Kim, from, Bud Powell,” on a light blue 5 x 3.25 album page. Lower portion bears an affixed caption indicating that the autograph was obtained at the Blue Note jazz club in Paris. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

387. Ben Webster. American

jazz tenor saxophonist (1909-1973) known as ‘The Brute’ or ‘Frog,’ who is considered one of the three most important ‘swing tenors’ along with Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young. Glossy 4.75 x 7 photo of Ben Webster playing the saxophone during a live performance, signed vertically in black felt tip. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

388. America. Patriotic red, white, and blue-bodied Indiana six-string acoustic

guitar, signed on the body in blue felt tip by Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell (who adds “A Horse With No Name”), and on the white pickguard in black felt tip by Dan Peek. In fine condition. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from REAL and Beckett Authentication Services. Starting Bid $200

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Over 250 autographs of 1960s rock heroes, including The Who, Rolling Stones, Cream, and The Kinks 389. 1960s Rock. Impressive collection of five vintage autograph books, each approximately 6 x 4, containing over 250 signatures from some of the biggest rock acts from the early and mid 1960s. Many of the pages bear affixed promo cards, slips, and program clippings, and a large number of the signatures are inscribed to “Margaret.” Highlights include: The Who (Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon), The Rolling Stones (Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Mick Jagger, and Bill Wyman), Cream (Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker), The Kinks (Ray Davies, Dave Davies, Mick Avory, and John Dalton), and The Animals (Hilton Valentine, Chas Chandler, John Steel, and Eric Burdon). Other notable musicians or bands include (with some duplicates): Marianne Faithfull, Tom Jones, The Hollies (with Graham Nash), The Birds (with Ronnie Wood), The Troggs, Manfred Mann, Allan Clarke, Spencer Davis, Steve Winwood, Dave Berry, The Merseybeats, The Searchers, The Seekers, Billy J. Kramer, Gary Walker, The Dakotas, The Applejacks, and many more. Also included with the books are an assortment of loose signed photos and promo cards, with highlights as follows: a color 6.5 x 9 magazine photo of Ringo Starr, who signs in blue ballpoint; a glossy 5.5 x 3.5 promo card of the Rolling Stones, signed on the reverse in black ballpoint by Keith Richards; and a glossy 5.5 x 3.5 promo card for the Bee Gees, signed on the reverse in ballpoint by Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Vince Melouney, and Colin Petersen. Other loose signed items include: Unit 4 + 2, Bobby Shafto, She Trinity, The Fortunes, Peter Jay and the Jaywalkers, and The Swinging Blue Jeans. A variety of loose ticket stubs and photos are laid within the autograph books. In overall very good to fine condition, with many of the pages detached from their albums. Starting Bid $300

Pristine set of Beatles signatures, obtained in-person by an NYC collector

390. Beatles. Ideal set of bold felt tip signatures, “John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr,” on individual off-white 5 x 3 cards. In very fine condition. An unsurpassed quartet of Beatles autographs, these choice signatures were originally obtained in person by a New York autograph hound who collected from the 1950s through 2000s. Starting Bid $1000

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The Beatles decide to ‘Drop In’ for their Swedish fanbase

391. Beatles. Vintage glossy 6 x

7.75 Starpics promotional photo of the Beatles wearing matching suits and posing with their instruments, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Paul McCartney, xxx,” and in blue fountain pen, “Ringo Starr, xxx,” “John Lennon, xxx,” and “George Harrison, xxx.” In fine condition, with a very light bend across the bottom. Months before Beatlemania swept across the United States with the band’s legendary performance on the Ed Sullivan Show, the Fab Four traveled to Sweden for a five-concert tour that showcased an edgier side of the Beatles, injecting standard rhythm and blues with a frenetic punk pace and attitude. Their television appearance on Drop In and subsequent seven-song set at Stockholm’s Karlaplansstudion secured their status among Swedish audiences. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, which reads: “This photo was signed by The Beatles on October 30, 1963, while they were in Stockholm, Sweden performing a segment which was filmed for a popular television show there called ‘Drop In.’” Starting Bid $1000

392. Beatles. Circa 1963 ballpoint signatures of George Harrison,

John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr on an off-white 5.25 x 8.25 sheet of Eden Arms Hotel stationery. Another hand has added the name “Nancy” in red ballpoint. In very good condition, with light soiling, intersecting folds, and overall creasing. Consignor notes that the signatures were obtained on the evening of November 22, 1963, after the Beatles appeared at the Globe Theatre in Stockton-on-Tees, the same date of the JFK assassination. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $1000

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Rare backstage ticket for the 1963 Great Pop Prom, signed by the headlining Beatles 393. Beatles. Rare

red 2.5 x 3 backstage pass for the Great Pop Prom show at London’s Royal Albert Hall on September 15, 1963, signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “To Jill, love from, John Lennon, xx,” “George Harrison,” “Paul McCartney,” and “Ringo Starr, xxx.” In fine condition, with a small square hole touching only one of the “x”s beneath Lennon’s signature. A month before they entered the studio to record Rubber Soul, the Beatles headlined the Great Pop Prom, a Sunday afternoon show at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Among the 11 supporting acts scheduled to play were the Rolling Stones, a glory-bound group poised to earn their first number one on the Billboard 200 album chart with the release of Out of Our Heads on September 24, 1965. The Beatles later joined the Stones for a photo session behind the Royal Albert Hall, with the Great Pop Prom representing one of only a handful of times the two groups performed at the same show. McCartney was later quoted about the experience: ‘Standing up on those steps behind the Albert Hall in our new gear, the smart trousers, the rolled collar. Up there with the Rolling Stones we were thinking, ‘This is it – London! The Albert Hall!’ We felt like gods!’ Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from REAL and noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, with the latter reading, in part: “This is one of very few backstage passes signed by The Beatles which has surfaced in the collectibles market over the past 30 years.” Starting Bid $1000

394. Beatles. Delightful circa 1963 Parlophone Records promo card depicting the Beatles wearing matching dark suits, 5.75 x 3.5, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ink, “To Sally, love from the Beatles, Paul McCartney, xxx,” and in blue ballpoint, “George Harrison, xxx,” “John Lennon, xxx,” and “Ringo Starr, xxx.” In very good condition, with overall creasing and soiling. The picture on the front of the card was taken by Angus McBean at the E. M. I. House in Manchester, England on January 21, 1963. Starting Bid $1000

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The birth of ‘Beatlemania’ 395. Beatles. Ideal

late-1963 uninscribed bold ballpoint signatures of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr on two separate 4 x 3 album pages. Both are handsomely cloth-matted and framed with an image of the Beatles to an overall size of 17.75 x 14.75. In fine to very fine condition. Accompanied by a detailed letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “In 1963 my husband…won a competition held by the Scottish Express newspaper to go and see the ‘Beatles’ perform in concert in the Caird Hall Dundee on the 7th of October 1963 along with another boy and two girls and afterward they went backstage to meet them…Backstage the ‘Beatles’ signed autographs and posed for pictures, Ringo was the chattiest.” This concert concluded the Beatles’ Autumn 1963 Scotland Mini-Tour, the last of three performances in the country. On the following Sunday, October 13, 1963, the Beatles appeared on the UK’s top variety show, Sunday Night at The London Palladium. Observing the screaming fans inside and outside the venue, the next morning’s Daily Mirror described the mass hysteria in a single word that would soon be adopted into the worldwide cultural lexicon—Beatlemania. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $1000

396. Beatles. Choice complete unused 5.75 x 2.5 ticket for the Beatles at

Candlestick Park in San Francisco on August 29, 1966, for the “Upper Stand” section, “Gate E, Sec. 34,” with ticket number “684.” The vivid ticket reads, “KYA Radio 1260 Welcomes The Beatles,” and features ‘floating head’ images of Ringo, John, Paul, and George. In fine condition. This was the band’s very last scheduled live concert, though they would appear unannounced for their famed ‘rooftop’ show in 1969. Starting Bid $200

397. Beatles: George Harrison. Self-titled studio album by George Harrison, who

signs on the top of the front cover in black ink, with Harrison also having attempted a first autograph near his chin area in brown ink. In very good to fine condition, with light scuffing, and a few creases touching his face. The record is included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient: “This was offered as a prize at a fund raising auction at my school fair (Camden School For Girls in London) on 21st June 1980 and I was the successful bidder on that day, for a modest sum, and have kept the album since. Terry Jones (of Monty Python) was a special guest at the fair and I believe that this was a newly signed LP that Terry Jones got hold of and donated to the fair, as he was friendly with George Harrison. So I believe the album only ever belonged to me.” Also accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

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399. Beatles: John Lennon.

Amazing portrait signed by John and Yoko in ‘76—graded by PSA/DNA as MINT 9

Signed book: In His Own Write. Seventh edition. London: Jonathan Cape, 1964. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7, 79 pages. Signed on the first free end page in blue ballpoint by John Lennon. In fine condition, with an ownership notation on the front pastedown. Consignor notes that the autograph was obtained by a fan at Kenwood, Lennon’s Weybridge home, on July 29, 1966. The book is accompanied by a vintage glossy 4.25 x 3 photo of Lennon’s home, with reverse bearing Agfa watermarks. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $300

1976 candid signed by John Lennon—graded by PSA/DNA as MINT 9

400. Beatles: John Lennon. Color vintage satin-finish

398. Beatles: Lennon and Ono. Marvelous vintage 7.5 x 10 paperstock full-length photo of John and Yoko posed together on a rooftop, removed from a publication, beautifully signed and inscribed in black ink, “To William, love, John Lennon, 76” and “Yoko Ono,” with John adding his usual doodles of himself and Yoko below his signature. In fine condition. An exemplary image boasting ideal autographs of the famous couple. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, with the autograph graded MINT 9. Starting Bid $1000

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4.5 x 3.5 candid photo of Lennon wearing his famous dark round sunglasses and posing with throngs of admirers, signed in black felt tip, “John Lennon, 76,” with his typical self-portrait doodle below. In fine condition. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, with the autograph graded MINT 9. Starting Bid $300

401. Beatles: John Lennon. Highly

desirable bold green felt tip signature, “John Lennon,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In very fine condition. Originally obtained in person by a New York autograph hound who collected from the 1950s through 2000s. Starting Bid $200

Beautiful example of the ‘Beatle’ bass, signed by McCartney in 1989 402.

Beatles: Paul McCartney.

Hofner ‘violin’ bass guitar with a natural finish and pearloid accents, signed beautifully on the body in black felt tip, “Paul McCartney, 1989.” Includes a hardshell carrying case. In fine condition. Accompanied by three photographs of McCartney posing with the bass and the original recipient, as well as a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, noting that the signed guitar “was obtained by rock photographer, Frederyk Gabowicz, who met Paul McCartney on numerous occasions in Germany. They were originally introduced to one another by mutual friend Klaus Voormann. The guitar was signed for Frederyk backstage at the German TV show Bios Bahnhof.” Basses signed on the body by McCartney are far scarcer than those signed on the pickguard. A gorgeous instrument signed by the Beatle that made Hofners one of the most identifiable bass guitars in rock music history—a magnificent example with provenance to match. Starting Bid $1000

Bowie ferries from Dover to Calais to record Pin Ups

403. David Bowie. Vintage ballpoint signature, “Love,

David Bowie,” on an off-white 4.75 x 2.5 luggage tag. In fine condition, with a hint of light soiling. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the brother of the original recipient: “Back in the summer of 1973 Bowie was traveling to Château d’Hérouville, near Paris, to star recording the album Pin Ups. He was on a car ferry from Dover, England to Calais. My sister Christine was on an end of school term day-trip to France and was 13 at the time. A few of the children were allowed into his cabin to chat and get signatures. My sister also met his wife Angie who was traveling with him. David said he was on his way to a studio in France, and he was on a ferry because he hated flying. Because everyone was en route to France nobody had an album or picture for him to sign, but there were some unused luggage tags.” Also accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

404. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Color 11.5 x 16.5

poster showing McCartney playing a black acoustic guitar, prominently signed along the bottom in black felt tip. In very good condition, with edge toning, a few folds, and overall creasing. A fantastic poster boasting a huge signature of the rock icon from his postBeatles solo career. Starting Bid $200

405. Buffalo Springfield. Off-white Laurel

Stratocaster-style electric guitar, signed on the body in silver ink by Neil Young and Dewey Martin (who adds “Buffalo Springfield” and “Everybody Look What It’s Worth”), and signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip by Jim Messina, Stephen Stills, and Richie Furay. In fine condition. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from REAL and Beckett Authentication Services. Starting Bid $200

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Baez joins Dylan on the road in England 406. Bob Dylan and Joan Baez.

Sought-after pair of ballpoint signatures, “Bob Dylan” and “Joan Baez,” on individual 5.25 x 4 trimmed album pages. Another album page signed by singer Adam Faith is affixed to the reverse of the Dylan page. In overall fine condition, with a light bend passing above Baez’s signature. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient: “The attached autographs…were obtained in person…on May 2nd 1965. At the time Bob Dylan was appearing in concert at ‘The DeMonfort Hall’ in Leicester and was approached for his autograph upon arrival at the rear stage door. Whilst not appearing in the concert, Joan Baez was part of his entourage and during the afternoon prior to the concert was seated on the rear lawns of the hall gardens chatting [and] signing autographs to all folk that joined her.” Starting Bid $200

407. Jerry Garcia. Scarce personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Garcia, “Jerome Garcia,” payable to his chauffeur Leon Day for $2,000, December 24, 1992. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Extraordinary fully signed Zeppelin debut album 408. Led Zeppelin. Self-titled debut album signed and inscribed on the back cover in felt tip, “To Jim, Rock On! Robert Plant,” “John Bonham,” and “Jimmy Page,” and signed on the front cover, “John Paul Jones,” with Plant signing again, “Robert Plant,” and drawing an arrow to Jones’s signature, adding, “Spot the looney.” Cornermounted, matted, and framed with a postcard and ticket stub for Led Zeppelin at the Fillmore in April 1969. In fine condition. The record is included in a sleeve applied to the frame’s backing. The consignor notes that this signed album came from a road-crew member that worked for Led Zeppelin on their tours in the late 1960s into the 1970s. Led Zeppelin’s eponymous debut released on Atlantic Records in mid January of 1969, roughly four months after the band played their first official concert together. By all accounts, the speed in which the group achieved success remains an unprecedented feat, with Page, then the only high-profile member of the group, footing the bill for the debut’s entire recording and mixing costs, a process that took a mere nine days. At the time of the album’s release, Led Zeppelin were in the midst of their first North American tour, a 36-date endeavor enabled by the tour cancellation of manager Peter Grant’s other big act, The Jeff Beck Group. Zeppelin’s nearly two-month outing across Canada and the United States proved significant in the growth and visibility of the band. Despite initial mixed reviews, Led Zeppelin I received 50,000 advance orders en route to the album reaching number 10 on the Billboard chart and earning a gold certification in July 1969. Led Zeppelin’s debut has since gone platinum eight times and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2004. As there are said to be fewer than thirty known fully signed Led Zeppelin albums extant, this example, augmented all the more by Plant’s two signatures and humorous line, exists as a true rock history rarity. Starting Bid $2500 90 |

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Zeppelin storm the Bath Pavilion in 1971

409. Led Zeppelin. Original color 6 x 9.5 handbill for a John Mayall concert at Colston Hall in Bristol on March 5, 1971, signed on the reverse in black ballpoint by Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Bonham, and John Paul Jones, who signs twice more in black felt tip. Collector’s notations to front of handbill indicate that the signatures were obtained at the Bath Pavilion on March 13, 1971. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, light stains, overall creasing, and a repaired tear touching Page’s signature. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, which reads, in part: “I was only 15 years old…a few bits of magical info that I remember…John Bonham arrived in a red Rover 3.5 LTR, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones together in a silver Rolls Royce, and Robert Plant in a dark Aston Martin DB5…I just walked backstage and got these beauties!” The Bath Pavilion was the sixth stop on Led Zeppelin’s spring tour of the United Kingdom in 1971, a 13-show sojourn aptly called the ‘Back to the Clubs Tour,’ which witnessed the band performing at many of the smaller clubs they had originally played earlier in their career. On March 5th in Belfast, the same date as this Mayall handbill, Zeppelin first performed live ‘Stairway to Heaven,’ a song that became a fan-favorite staple at nearly every subsequent Led Zeppelin show. Starting Bid $500

410. Led Zeppelin: JImmy Page. Glossy

8 x 10 Geffen Records publicity photo of Jimmy Page around the release of his 1988 solo album Outrider, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

411. Paul McCartney and Wings. Wings

Greatest album signed on the front cover in red felt tip, “Love, Linda McCartney,” and in ballpoint, “Paul McCartney,” who adds a smiley face, “Steve Holley,” “Laurence Juber,” and “Denny Laine,” who makes an initial attempt in black felt tip. In fine condition, with Linda’s signature a few shades light. The record is not included. Starting Bid $200

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412. Oasis: Noel Gallagher. Hand-

written lyrics to the Oasis song “She’s Electric,” unsigned, penned in black ink by Noel Gallagher on a white 8.25 x 11.75 sheet. The lyrics, in full: “1. She’s electric / She’s in a family full of eccentrics / She’s done things I never expected / And I need more time / She’s got a sister and God only knows how I missed her / On the palm of her hand is a blister / And I need more time / D. And I want you to know / I’ve got my mind made up now / But I need more time / And I want you to say do you know what I’m saying / But I need more / C. Cause I’ll be you and you’ll be me / There’s lots and lots for us to see / There’s lots and lots for us to do / She is electric can I be electric too / 2. She’s got a brother, we don’t get on with one another / But I quite fancy her mother and I think that she likes me / She’s got a cousin in fact she’s got bout a dozen / She’s got one in the oven but it’s nothing to do with me / B–C / O. Can I be electric too?” In very good to fine condition, with overall wrinkling and creasing. Starting Bid $200

413. Oasis: Noel Gallagher.

Handwritten lyrics to the Oasis song “Hello,” unsigned, penned in ballpoint by Noel Gallagher on an off-white 8.25 x 11.75 sheet of notebook paper. The lyrics, in full: “I don’t feel as if I know you / You take up all my time / The days are long and the nights will throw you away / Cause the sun don’t shine / Nobody ever mentions the weather / Can make or break your day / Nobody ever seems to remember / Life is a game we play / We live in the shadows and we had the chance and threw it away / And it’s never gonna be the same / Cause the years are falling by like the rain / It’s never gonna be the same / Till the life I knew comes to my house and says hello / There ain’t no sense in feeling lonely / They got no faith in you / But I’ve got a feeling you still owe me / So wipe the shit from your shoes / B. C. / Hello, Hello, Hello, etc. / It’s good to be back.” In very good to fine condition, with overall wrinkling and creasing. Starting Bid $200 92 |

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414. Ozzy Osbourne: Blizzard of Ozz. Sought-after

Blizzard of Ozz album by Ozzy Osbourne, signed on the front cover in blue or black ballpoint by Osbourne, Randy Rhoads, Bob Daisley, and Lee Kerslake. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing along the edges, and some scratching to the upper background area. The record is not included. Starting Bid $200

Vintage-signed Animals gatefold featuring all four members of Pink Floyd 415. Pink Floyd. Ani-

mals album by Pink Floyd, signed on the inner gatefold in blue ballpoint by David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Nick Mason, and Richard Wright. In very good to fine condition, with light scuffing, creasing, and edge wear. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Consignor notes that this album was signed by Pink Floyd during their stint at Earl’s Court in London during The Wall Tour in June 1981. It is well known that fully signed items from this period are extremely scarce due to tensions within the band, with members usually traveling separately during this tumultuous era in Pink Floyd history. Starting Bid $300

416. Elvis Presley.

Appealing vintage ballpoint signature, “Elvis Presley,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with a light square stain to the lower right corner, easily matted out. Originally obtained in person by a New York autograph hound who collected from the 1950s through 2000s. Starting Bid $200

Rare transparencies of Prince and the Revolution

417. Prince. Very appealing group lot of nine transparency strips containing a total of 46 different images of Prince and the Revolution from the mid-1980s. The color strips, each Kodak EPR 6017, range in size from 2.5 x 10 to 2.5 x 20 and consist of images taken during five publicity or marketing shoots, with five strips showing Prince posing with members of the Revolution, and four other strips depicting Prince in handsome close-up and three-quarter-length poses. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

418. Prince. Very rare one-sided

cassette tape containing a remix of the Prince song ‘7’ by Marley Marl, with front label reading: “Prince, ‘7,’ Marley Marl, Hip Hop Vers., One Side Only, Warner Bros. Records Inc.” The hard plastic cassette box includes the corresponding paper J-card, which reads on the front, “Prince, ‘7,’ Marley Marl, Hip Hop Vers.,” and on the spine, “Warner Bros. Records Inc.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

419. Prince Gold-Tone Waist Chain Charm Belt.

Rare metallic gold-tone waist chain charm belt custom-made for Prince during the LoveSexy era, featuring a chain-link belt with seven stylized symbolic charms dangling from the front, including a dove, a cross, a peace sign, Prince’s male/ female symbol, a guitar, a flower, and a heart. In fine condition. Prince can be seen wearing this style of charm belt in numerous images, as it was a look he wore often during the LoveSexy tour—on and off stage, in his personal life, and in photo shoots and performances. While we do not know how many of these waist chains were created for Prince, the number was certainly small as they were custom-made, not mass-produced by a retailer. This stunning example originates from the collection of a PRN Productions employee who worked as a seamstress and tailor in the wardrobe Paisley Park department from 1986–1993. According to another PRN wardrobe employee, this is one of four known charm belts worn by Prince during the LoveSexy era, all custom made for Prince—not mass produced, with slight variations in chain style, color, and charm order. They were part of his LoveSexy concert wardrobe, and he also wore them off stage in his private life. Starting Bid $200

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420. U2. Signed book: U2 By U2. First edition. London: HarperCollins, 2006. Hardcover with dust jacket, 10.5 x 12.75, 345 pages. Signed on the title page in silver ink, “Best wishes, Edge,” “Larry Mullen,” “Adam Clayton,” and “Bono.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

423. Stevie Ray Vaughan. Felt tip signature and inscription, “To Betty, All the Love & Happiness to you & yours, Stevie Ray Vaughan,” on the reverse of a pink 8.5 x 4 handbill for the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, California, which lists a pair of Stevie Ray Vaughan concerts on October 5 and 6, 1988. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing and one small tack hole. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200

424. The Who.

421. U2. Desirable color 28.5 x 18.5 lithograph for U2’s

first greatest hits compilation, The Best of 1980–1990, signed around the gold border in black felt tip, “Edge,” “Adam Clayton,” “Bono, 98,” and “Larry.” Framed without glass to a slightly larger size. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

422. U2. Appeal-

ing glossy 8 x 10 double-weight promotional photo of U2 for Island Records, signed in blue ballpoint, “Adam,” “Larry,” and “Bono, 93,” and in black ink, “Edge.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Circa mid1960s promo card showing The Who from early in their career, 8.25 x 7, signed in black ballpoint, “Roger Daltrey,” “Keith,” “Pete To w n s h e n d , x,” and “John Entwistle, x.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, old tape residue at the corners, poor contrast to Daltrey’s signature, and skipping to Entwistle’s. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

425. The Who: Ketih Moon. Large

felt tip signature, “Keith Moon,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In very fine condition. Originally obtained in person by a New York autograph hound who collected from the 1950s through 2000s. A superlative example of the legendary drummer’s autograph. Starting Bid $200

Sid and the Sex Pistols go incognito on the 1977 S.P.O.T.S. tour 426. Sex Pistols. Scarce set of early Sex Pistols signatures, including: the torn left side of a promo poster for an Acne Rabble concert at the Rock Garden in Middlesborough on August 26, 1977, 6.25 x 11.75, signed in black ballpoint, “Sid” and “Paul Cook”; and an off-white 6.5 x 5 trimmed sheet signed in blue ballpoint, “Steve Jones,” “Paul Cook,” and “John Rotten.” In overall very good condition, with overall creasing and folds to both sheets. In the summer of 1977, the Sex Pistols opted to assuage some of the infamy surrounding their live shows by embarking on a brief set of dates around the UK under fake names, a decision that later resulted in what has come to be known as the S.P.O.T.S. tour, an acronym that stands for ‘Sex Pistols On Tour Secretly.’ The band played six dates on the tour and were billed differently in each of the six locations—Lafayette Club, Wolverhampton (S.P.O.T.S.); Outlook Club, Doncaster (Tax Exiles); Penthouse, Scarborough (Special Guest); Rock Garden, Middlesborough (Acne Rabble); Woods Centre, Plymouth (The Hamsters), and Winter Gardens, Penzance (A Mystery Band of International Repute). Starting Bid $200

“Private” note from “M. J.” to his bodyguard—“You have become more father like than Joseph” 427. Michael Jackson. ANS signed “M. J.,” one page, 4 x 8, no date but

likely circa 1992. Note to his longtime security guard Bill Bray, in full: “Private. Bill, Thank you so much for all the years of love, and compassion. You have become more father like than Joseph. Thank you for being there at the right time and sharing your love.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an MJJ Productions sticker pass, with a sticky note on the reverse bearing the date of November 25, 1992. Bill Bray had begun working on the security team for the Jackson 5 in the 1970s, and remained as Michael Jackson’s bodyguard and close confidant until his retirement in the mid-1990s. Starting Bid $1000

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430. Michael Jackson.

428. Michael Jackson. Flourishing felt tip signature, “Michael Jackson,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In very fine condition. Originally obtained in person by a New York autograph hound who collected from the 1950s through 2000s. Starting Bid $200

429. The Jacksons. Original program for the Jacksons’ 1984 Victory Tour, 28 pages, 11 x 14, signed inside on their respective images in felt tip, “Michael Jackson,” “Jermaine Jackson,” “Peace & Love, Jackie Jackson,” “Tito Jackson, June 85,” “Marlon Jackson,” and “Love, Randy Jackson.” In very good to fine condition, with creasing and handling wear, and a few pages detached. Starting Bid $200

‘Leave Me Alone’ single album signed on the front in black ballpoint by Michael Jackson. In very good to fine condition, with creasing and edge wear. The record is included. ‘Leave Me Alone,’ the eighth single for Jackson’s landmark Bad album, was actually not included on the original vinyl or cassette releases but was later included on the CD release as a bonus track. Starting Bid $200

431. Amy Winehouse. ‘Take the Box’ CD single from Amy Winehouse, signed on the front of the booklet in black felt tip, “Love, Amy, x.” In fine condition. The CD is included. Starting Bid $200

“Peace 2 u, 2Pac Shakur”

432. Tupac Shakur. Sought-after felt tip signature, “Peace 2

u, 2Pac Shakur,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In very fine condition. Originally obtained in person by a New York autograph hound who collected from the 1950s through 2000s. An ideal signature with a peaceful sentiment from one of the most legendary rappers of the 1990s. Starting Bid $200

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433. Jussi Björling

434. Arthur Honegger

435. Chet Baker

437. Art Blakey

438. Eric Dolphy

439. Bill Evans

441. Benny Goodman

442. Earl ‘Fatha’ Hines

443. Mahalia Jackson Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

445. Jazz Drummers: Krupa and Rich

446. B. B. King

447. B. B. King

448. B. B. King and John Lee Hooker

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200’

Starting Bid $200

436. Irving Berlin Starting Bid $200

440. Stan Getz

Starting Bid $200

444. Jazz

Starting Bid $200

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449. Liberace

450. Glenn Miller

451. Cole Porter

452. Sonny Rollins

453. John Philip Sousa Starting Bid $200

454. The Von Trapp Family

455. T-Bone Walker

456. Ben Webster

457. 1980s Rock

458. Aerosmith

459. Beach Boys Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

462. The Cars

463. Eric Clapton

464. Eric Clapton

Starting Bid $200

461. Black Sabbath Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

460. Beatles

Starting Bid $200

465. Dave Clark Five

466. Deep Purple

467. Dire Straits

468. Fats Domino

469. Peter Frampton

470. Aretha Franklin Starting Bid $200

471. Freddie and the Dreamers

472. Gerry and the Pacemakers

474. Haight-Ashbury

475. Hall and Oates

Starting Bid $200

473. Bill Graham Tickets Starting Bid $200

477. The Hollies Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

478. Jefferson Airplane Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

479. Elton John Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

476. Hermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hermits Starting Bid $200

480. Elton John Starting Bid $200

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481. Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page

482. Led Zeppelin: Robert Plant

483. Led Zeppelin: Robert Plant

484. Led Zeppelin: Robert Plant

485. Jerry Lee Lewis

486. Jerry Lee Lewis

487. Manfred Mann

488. Van Morrison

Starting Bid $200

489. Motley Crue

Starting Bid $200

491. Oasis

492. Roy Orbison

493. Phish

494. Prince Group of (4) Shirts

495. Prince Purple Rain Glove Jewelry

496. Red Hot Chili Peppers

Starting Bid $200

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490. Oasis

Starting Bid $200

497. Cliff Richard and the Shadows

Starting Bid $200

499. Grace Slick and Luciano Pavarotti

500. Phil Spector

501. Supertramp

502. The Turtles Starting Bid $200

503. Johnny and Edgar Winter and Rick Derringer Starting Bid $200

504. Woodstock

505. The Yardbirds

506. The Yardbirds

507. The Clash

508. Michael Jackson

509. Michael Jackson

510. Michael Jackson

511. Madonna

512. Olivia NewtonJohn

Starting Bid $200

498. Rush

Starting Bid $200

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classic entertainment 513. Josephine Baker. Vin-

tage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 French postcard photo of Baker by the Piaz Studio of Paris, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “A M’elle Raymonde, en souvenir de, Josephine Baker, Paris 1933.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Brando as Napoleon— “Sorry I was blinking”

514. Humphrey Bogart. Banque

d’Afrique Occidentale (Bank of West Africa) currency note for five francs, 4.5 x 2.5, dated December 14, 1942, signed vertically along the left side in red ink, “Humphrey Bogart” and “Mayo Methot Bogart.” In fine condition, with an unobtrusive central vertical fold. Starting Bid $200

516. Marlon Brando. Vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Brando as Napoleon posing with two girls during production of the 1954 film Désirée, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Modin, Sorry I was blinking, Best, Marlon Brando.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200

Guests include Sinatra, Martin, and Eastwood

515. Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Fountain pen signature, “Humphrey Bogart,” on an off-white 5 x 1.75 sheet, and a ballpoint signature, “Ingrid Bergman, 1948,” on an off-white 3 x 2.25 sheet; both of which are cloth-matted and framed with an image of the Casablanca costars to an overall size of 17.75 x 21. In overall fine condition, with deterioration to the photo, which could easily be replaced. Starting Bid $200 102 |

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517. Celebrities. Uncommon guest register, 10.75 x 8.25, signed by 42 notable celebrities from the realms of stage, screen, sports, politics, and journalism, with highlights including: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Joe Louis, Clint Eastwood, Bill Sharman, Parnelli Jones, Tom Harmon, Fred Williamson, Denny Hulme, John Mahler, Max McGee, Pat Brown, Donna Caponi, Buddy Hackett, Buddy Lester, Connie Stevens, Mike Mazurki, and more. Matted and framed with a typed list of the signers to an overall size of 15.5 x 19.5. In very good to fine condition, with overall fading to the signatures, predominately to the first column. Starting Bid $200

The elder Marx brothers—Chico, Harpo, and Groucho

518. Tom Conway. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Conway smoking a cigarette in an up-close pose, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Tom Conway.” In fine condition. Conway’s signature is rare in any form, especially in signed photos. This is an extraordinary example.Starting Bid $200

522. The Marx Brothers. Vintage

519. Audrey Hepburn.

Color glossy 7.5 x 9.5 photo of Hepburn as Natasha Rostova in the 1956 film War and Peace, signed in blue felt tip. Double-matted and framed 12.25 x 15.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

520. Audrey Hepburn. Gorgeous glossy 8.25 x 10 photo of a young Audrey Hepburn smiling over her shoulder, signed in red felt tip. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Starting Bid $200

matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the three elder Marx brothers posing together against a coastal backdrop, signed in fountain pen, “Chico,” “Harpo,” and “Groucho,” with an inscription added by an unknown hand. In fine condition. An exceptional portrait of the comedic core of the famed Marx brothers troupe, an example made all the more desirable by its excellent condition and bold autographs. Starting Bid $300

The beautiful Leigh as Scarlett O’Hara 521. Vivien Leigh.

Stunning vintage glossy 8 x 9.5 close-up photo of Leigh as in her iconic role as Scarlett O’Hara in Gone With the Wind, signed in fountain pen. Reverse bears an affixed caption. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing and trimmed edges. A fantastic, early signed portrait of Leigh in her iconic role. Starting Bid $300

523. Steve McQueen. DS, signed “Steven T. McQueen,” six pages, 8.5 x 11, November 1, 1972. Contract between Solar Productions, Inc. and McQueen, in which the latter agrees to serve as president and treasurer of said corporation for a period of five years. Signed at the conclusion in thin blue felt tip by McQueen. In fine condition, with three filing holes to the left edge. In 1972, McQueen starred in back-to-back films by director Sam Peckinpah—the western Junior Bonner and the action film The Getaway, which paired him opposite his future second wife, Ali MacGraw. Starting Bid $200

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524. Marilyn Monroe. Limited edition

527. Marilyn Monroe.

19.75 x 16 silver gelatin photograph of Marilyn Monroe in a dazzling gown posing against a vintage convertible on the set of How to Marry a Millionaire in 1953. Blindstamped in the lower border by the estate of photographer Frank Worth, and numbered 31/195. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the executor of the Frank Worth Estate. Starting Bid $200

525. Marilyn Monroe. Limtied edition

16 x 19.75 silver gelatin photograph of Marilyn Monroe and Ralph Edwards at a Hollywood baseball game in 1958, showing Monroe standing on a base in high heels and Edwards holding a microphone. Blindstamped in the lower border by the estate of photographer Frank Worth, and numbered 106/195. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the executor of the Frank Worth Estate. Starting Bid $200

526. Marilyn Monroe. Limited edition

16 x 19.75 silver gelatin photograph of Marilyn Monroe doing hair and makeup with Lauren Bacall and Betty Grable on the set of How to Marry a Millionaire in 1953. Blindstamped in the lower border by the estate of photographer Frank Worth, and numbered 103/195. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the executor of the Frank Worth Estate. Starting Bid $200

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Limited edition 16 x 19.75 silver gelatin photograph of Marilyn Monroe reclining in a white lacy outfit on a deck chair off Catalina Island in 1955. Blindstamped in the lower border by the estate of photographer Frank Worth, and numbered 106/195. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the executor of the Frank Worth Estate. Starting Bid $200

528. Elizabeth Taylor. Limited edi-

tion 16 x 19.75 silver gelatin photograph of Elizabeth Taylor twirling a lasso on the set of Giant in 1955. Blindstamped in the lower border by the estate of photographer Frank Worth, and numbered 83/195. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the executor of the Frank Worth Estate. Starting Bid $200

529. John Wayne.

Menu program for the Encino Chamber of Commerce ‘Annual Installation Banquet’ held in honor of “Mayor John Wayne” at the Encino Community Center on March 28, 1956, 5.25 x 7.25, signed on the front in black ink by Wayne. In fine condition, with one small stain near the top edge. Wayne served as honorary mayor of his hometown, Encino, following in the footsteps of fellow resident stars Al Jolson, Phil Harris, and William Bendix. Starting Bid $200

530. 10 Things I Hate About You

531. 18th Emmy Awards

532. 19th Emmy Awards

533. Academy Awards

534. Academy Awards

535. Lauren Bacall

536. Josephine Baker

537. Brigitte Bardot

538. Batman: West and Ward

539. Daniela Bianchi

540. William Castle

541. Ronald Colman

Starting Bid $200

542. Bette Davis Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

543. James Dean Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

544. James Dean Starting Bid $200

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547. Johnny Depp

545. Johnny Depp

Starting Bid $200

550. Judy Garland Starting Bid $200

553. Hugh Hefner Starting Bid $200

554. Audrey Hepburn

557. Werner Klemperer Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

558. Leave It to Beaver Starting Bid $200

548. Johnny Depp

549. Isadora Duncan

551. Golden Globes

552. Betty Grable

555. Katharine Hepburn

556. Hollywood

559. Sergio Leone

560. The Lone Ranger: Moore and Silverheels

Starting Bid $200

561. Sophia Loren

562. Sophia Loren

563. Elsa Maxwell Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

565. Marilyn Monroe

566. Marilyn Monroe

567. Marilyn Monroe Starting Bid $200

568. Marilyn Monroe and Danny Kaye

Starting Bid $200

564. Sal Mineo

Starting Bid $200

569. Marilyn Monroe and Earl Wilson

570. Marilyn Monroe and Elsa Maxwell

571. Marilyn Monroe and Jackie Gleason

572. Marilyn Monroe and Ken Murray

573. Marilyn Monroe and Milton Berle

574. Marilyn Monroe and Milton H. Greene

575. Marilyn Monroe and Police

576. Marilyn Monroe, Yves Montand, and George Cukor

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

578. The Nelson Family

579. Maureen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara

580. Warner Oland

581. Our Gang

582. Joe Penner

583. Diana Rigg

584. Edward G. Robinson

577. Roger Moore

Starting Bid $200

585. George C. Scott Starting Bid $200

589. Robert Taylor Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

586. Frank Sinatra Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

587. Curt Siodmak Starting Bid $200

590. Television Actors Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

588. Star Trek: Shatner and Nimoy Starting Bid $200

591. Teresa Wright Starting Bid $200

The John Brennan Collection For more than 40 years, John Brennan has collected in-person autographs, across the country and around the world. He’s legendary in the autograph hobby community for his passion and ability to meet thousands of celebrities across many genres. This month, for our Pop Culture feature, RR Auction is pleased to present another selection of items from John’s incredible collection.

592. Rolling Stones: Keith Richards. Cherry sunburst finish Yamaha Pacifica Deluxe Tele 302S electric guitar, signed on the body in black felt tip, “Keith Richards, ‘97.” In fine condition, with low E string no longer present. A particularly attractive guitar boasting a large, bold signature from the legendary Stones guitarist. Starting Bid $200

595. Black Sabbath

Starting Bid $200

594. Allman Brothers Band Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

597. Bon Jovi

598. James Brown

599. Mariah Carey

600. David Cassidy

601. Eric Clapton

602. Eric Clapton

Starting Bid $200

596. Bon Jovi

593. Aerosmith

Starting Bid $200

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604. The Cult

605. Dead or Alive

Starting Bid $200

607. Dire Straits: Mark Knopfler

608. Clint Eastwood

609. Brian Eno Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

611. Michael J. Fox

612. Aretha Franklin

613. Funkadelic

614. Matt Groening

616. Heart

617. Michael Jackson

618. Etta James

603. Crosby, Stills, and Nash Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

615. Merle Haggard Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

606. Deep Purple Starting Bid $200

610. Faces

Starting Bid $200

619. James Gang Starting Bid $200

620. Elton John and Bernie Taupin

621. Journey

622. Judas Priest

623. Mike Judge

624. B. B. King Starting Bid $200

625. Led Zeppelin: John Paul Jones

626. Jerry Lee Lewis

627. The Mamas and the Papas

628. John Mellencamp

629. The Monkees

630. Van Morrison

631. Al Pacino

632. Parliament

633. Pearl Jam

634. Pearl Jam: Eddie Vedder

Starting Bid $200

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635. Tom Petty Starting Bid $200

636. Pink Floyd: Roger Waters

637. Pink Floyd: Roger Waters

638. Pink Floyd: Roger Waters

639. Pink Floyd: Roger Waters

640. Iggy Pop and Ron Asheton

641. Queen: May and Taylor

642. The Rascals

643. Rolling Stones: Keith Richards

644. Rolling Stones: Keith Richards

645. Rolling Stones: Keith Richards

646. Saturday Night Fever

647. Scorpions

648. Gil Scott-Heron

649. The Sex Pistols

650. Simon and Garfunkel

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

652. Smashing Pumpkins

651. Simple Minds

654. Cat Stevens

Starting Bid $200

653. Bruce Springsteen

Starting Bid $200

655. Sly Stone

656. Talking Heads

657. John Travolta

658. U2: Bono

659. Van Halen

660. Eddie Van Halen

661. Velvet Underground

662. The Who: Daltrey and Townshend

Starting Bid $200

663. The Who: Daltrey and Townshend Starting Bid $200

664. Johnny Winter Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

665. Neil Young Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

666. ZZ Top

Starting Bid $200

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667. 1895 N300 Mayo Baseball Collection of (6). Issued within containers of ‘cut plug’ tobacco, these 19th century cards are rarely seen, and almost never in decent quantity. Normally measuring 2-7/8 x 1-5/8 inches, this group of six cards all have their advertising portion cut off the bottom, and without such these cards appear to be mini-cabinets. Includes: Dahlen, Glasscock, Kennedy, Latham, James Ryan, and Shindle. Generally in good shape for the issue, mostly clean with Kennedy and Shindle having creases. Starting Bid $200

668. 1909-1941 Pre-War Baseball Card Collection of (6) with TWO PSA Graded. A sextet of Hall of Famer

Pre-War cards, with two PSA graded. Graded cards are: T205 Gold Border John McGraw (PSA VG-EX+ 4.5); and T206 Piedmont 350 Addie Joss - Portrait (PSA GOOD 2). Ungraded cards are: American Caramel John McGraw (GD/VG); 1911 T206 John McGraw Dark Cap (slight trim left side); 1940 Play Ball #177 Home Run Baker (EX/MT); and 1941 Play Ball #54 Pee Wee Reese (VG/EX). Total of six cards. Starting Bid $200

669. 1910 T210 and T211 Baseball Card Collection of (5). Small group

of these elusive minor league tobacco cards, including: 1910 T210 Old Mill (all Series 2) - 4 cards with Holland, Neuton, Powell and Schmidt (VG). VG/EX to EX unless noted; and T211 Red Sun - 1 card, Keupper (FR). Total of FIVE early minor league tobacco cards. Starting Bid $100

670. 1911 Mecca Double Folders PSA Graded Collection (6) - Mostly HOFers. Small but

potent group of a half dozen 1911 Mecca Double Folders, with five of the six Hall of Famers, including Walter Johnson. Includes: PSA EX 5 - 1 card, F. Clarke/Byrne, PSA VG-EX+ 4.5 - 2 cards with Evers/Chance and Cicotte/Thoney. PSA VG-EX 4 - 2 cards with Johnson/Street and Lajoie/Falkenberg, PSA VG 3 - 1 card, Collins/Baker. Starting Bid $100

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673. 1950s Topps and Bowman Shoebox Collection of (350+) Cards. Over 350+ cards from the early 1950s,

671. 1948-1956 Leaf and Topps Boxing Card Collection of (45) with (22) PSA Graded. Nice collec-

tion of boxing cards, comprised mostly of PSA-graded 1948 Leaf cards.Includes: 1948 Leaf (22) - PSA NM-MT 8: 1 card, #51 Pep. PSA NM 7: 1 card, #57. PSA EX-MT 6: 7 cards w/ #2, 33, 35 Armstrong, 44, 71, 77 and 80. PSA EX 5: 5 cards w/ #9 Jeffries, 15 Zale, 47 Conn, 69 Willard and 74. PSA VG-EX 4: 4 cards w/ #13, 25, 36 and 63 Fitzsimmons. PSA VG+ 3.5: 1 card, #20 Greb. PSA VG 3: 3 cards w/ #29, 42 Cerdan and 101 Sullivan. 1951 Topps Ringside - 11 cards w/ #6 Walcott (GD/VG), 74 (VG), 79, 80, 82, 83 (FR), 87, 90, 91 (GD), 92 and 94. Grades EX or better unless noted. 1956 Topps Adventure - 12 cards w/ #11 Pep, 31 (PR), 33 Willard, 43 Walcott (VG/EX), 76 Sullivan, 77 Corbett, 78 Fitzsimmons, 79 Jeffries, 80, 87, 88 Carnera (GD) and 89 Baer. Total of 45 cards. Starting Bid $200

including a 1951 Bowman Willie Mays rookie card. Includes: 1951 Bowman – 200+ plus cards w/#26 Rizzuto (GD), 80 Reese (GD/VG), 134 Spahn (GD/VG), 165 Ted Williams (GD), 305 Mays RC (FR/GD) and 33 other high numbers. 1952 Topps – 160+ cards w/#33 Spahn BB (FR/GD), 88 Feller (GD/VG), 191 Berra (VG) and 216 Ashburn (VG). Mostly lower to mid grade. Starting Bid $100

674. 1951-69 Hockey Card Collection of (33) with (24) PSA Graded. Collection of 1962 and 1968 PSA-graded

672. 1950s Topps and Bowman PSA Graded Lot of (4) with Aaron, Robinson, and Clemente. Four

PSA-graded Hall of Famer cards, including: 1955 Bowman #179 Hank Aaron (PSA EX 5); 1956 Topps #30 Jackie Robinson (PSA EX 5); 1956 Topps #33 Roberto Clemente (PSA Authentic); and 1958 Topps #30 Hank Aaron - Yellow Name variation (PSA EX 5). Starting Bid $200

hockey cards, plus a small group of the elusive 1951 Laval dairy hockey cards. Every Topps card in this collection is graded by PSA. Includes: 1951 Laval Dairy - 9 cards w/ #3, 30, 47, 53, 55, 62, 63, 82 and 87. Grades GD to VG, a coupe lesser. 1962 Topps - 7 cards w/ #9 EX-MT 6), 20 (MINT 9 OC), 25 (EX 5), 49 (EX-MT 6), 51 (NM 7), 52 (NM 7) and 61 (EX 5). 1968 Topps - 17 cards w/ #4 (EX 5), 30 (NM 7), 32 (NM-MT 8 OC), 52 (EX-MT 6), 65 (NM 7), 70 EX 5), 73 (NMMT 8 OC), 76 (EX-MT+ 6.5), 78 (EX-MT 6), 88 (EX-MT 6), 93 (EX-MT 6), 94 (VG-EX 4), 97 (EX-MT 6), 98 (EX-MT 6), 110 (EX-MT 6), 112 (EX-MT 6) and 126 (EX 5). Total of 33 cards. Starting Bid $100 www.RRAuction.com | 115

675. 1952 Topps #314 Roy Campanella PSA FR 1.5. Graded by PSA FR 1.5. From the desirable high-numbered series, this is Campanella’s first Topps card, issued a year after his first of three MVP seasons. Unusually well centered, this example has several creases, but strong color and clean surfaces front and back. An affordable and well-centered example. Starting Bid $200

677. 1954 Bowman Power for Peace HIGH GRADE PSA Lot (15). Issued during the Cold War with the Soviet

Union, the 1954 Bowman Power for Peace non-sport card set features the power of the American Armed Services, seeking to keep the world peaceful from the showing of strength. This lot contains 15 HIGH GRADE cards from the ‘powerful’ 96 card set - all graded and encapsulated by PSA. Includes: PSA NM-MT 8 - 6 cards w/ #18, 26, 52, 60, 70 and 95. PSA NM 7 - 9 cards w/ #3, 4, 12, 16, 36, 56, 61, 84 and 96. Total of 15 high grade cards and a great start to a high-grade complete set. Starting Bid $100

678. 1954 Red Heart Collection of (14) with HOFers. Col676. 1952-53 Topps Collection with Near 1953 Card Set and (7) PSA Graded. Includes: 1952 Topps - 99

cards w/#26 Irvin (VG/EX), 33 Spahn (GD/VG), 36 Hodges (GD/VG), 37 Snider (FR/GD), 65 Slaughter BB (VG), 88 Feller (PSA VG-EX 4), 191 Berra (PR/FR), 195 Minoso (EX/MT), 261 Mays (PSA FR 1.5 MC), 268 Lemon (PSA VG-EX 4) plus other minor stars, Yankees, etc. 1953 Topps – partial set of (217/276) cards w/#1 Robinson (PSA FR 1.5), 27 Campanella (PSA VG/EX 4), 37 Mathews (GD/VG), 41 Slaughter (VG), 61 Wynn SP (GD/VG), 62 Irvin (EX), 76 Reese (PSA VG/EX 4), 77 Mize (VG), 78 Schoendienst (VG), 81 Black SP (VG/EX), 86 Martin (GD/VG), 104 Berra SP (GD), 114 Rizzuto (FR/GD), 138 Kell (VG), 147 Spahn (VG), 162 Kluszewski (VG), 191 Kiner (VG/EX), 207 Ford (FR/GD), 220 Paige (PSA FR 1.5) with 20 high numbers. Grades 15% EX, 35% VG to VG/EX, 50% lesser. Starting Bid $200 116 |

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lection of cards from this colorful and popular set. Issued in 1954 with Red Heart brand dog food, part of the 1950s regional card set mania, this collection of 14 cards with four Hall of Famers comprises almost half of the 33-card set.Includes: HOFers - 4 cards with Kiner (VG), Scheondienst (GD), Slaughter (GD/VG) and Spahn (VG/EX). Others - 10 cards with Baumholtz*, Bell, Cox, Erskine (VG), Dark*, Fain*, Fondy*, Lollar*, McDougald* and White (PSA EX+ 5.5). Mostly lower to midgrade group with cards indicated with an asterisk (*) bearing a tack hole at the top. Starting Bid $100

681. 1956 Topps Partial Set of 315+ Cards - No Major Stars. Near set of 1956 Topps cards, missing MOST major

679. 1954 Topps Near Complete Set of Cards with (6) PSA Graded. Near set missing #32 Snider and #250

Williams, with (6) PSA Graded Cards. Includes the rookie cards of Hall of Famers Ernie Banks, Hank Aaron, and Al Kaline. Includes: #’s 1 Williams (GD), 10 Robinson (VG), 17 Rizzuto (GD), 20 Spahn (GD/VG), 30 Mathews (VG), 37 Ford (VG), 50 Berra (PSA VG-EX 4), 90 Mays (PSA GOOD 2), 94 Banks RC (PSA VG 3), 128 Aaron RC (PSA PR 1), 132 Lasorda RC (PSA VG 3), 139 O’Brien Twins (VG), 201 Kaline RC (PSA VG-EX 4), 239 Skowron RC (EX). Grades mostly GD to VG/ EX. Starting Bid $200

680. 1955 Topps Partial Set of (157) Cards. Partial

set of 157 different cards with a handful of stars. Includes: #4 Kaline (VG), 31 Spahn (EX), 92 Zimmer (GD/VG), 125 Boyer RC (GD), some other minor stars, Dodgers and Yankees, plus 13 high numbers. Grades mostly GD/VG to VG/EX. Starting Bid $200

stars. If the major star is NOT individually listed below, it is not in the near set. Includes: #107 Mathews (VG), 109 Slaughter (GD/VG), 113 Rizzuto (VG), 118 Fox (GD/VG), 120 Ashburn (EX), 140 Score (GD), 145 Hodges (VG), 165 Schoendienst (EX/MT), 166 Dodgers (VG), 180 Roberts (GD), 187 Wynn (VG/EX), 194 Irvin (VG), 195 Kell (VG/EX), 200 Feller (GD/ VG), 208 Howard RC (EX/MT), 250 Doby (EX), 251 Yankees (GD), 255 Lemon (EX), 307 Wilhelm (VG/EX) and 340 McDermott (VG). Grades 20% EX or better, 55% VG to VG/EX, 25% lesser. Starting Bid $200

682. 1957 Topps and 1961 Nu Card Football Near Sets.

Pair of football near sets. 1957 Topps - near set (147/154 - missing 31 Blanda, 32 Layne, 88 Gifford, 94 Berry, 119 Starr, 138 Unitas and 154 Hornung) w/ #1 LeBaron (VG), 14 Summerall (EX/MT), 22 Van Brocklin (NM, wax), 26 Matson (EX), 28 Groza (NM, wax), 30 Tittle (VG, wax), 31 Blanda (MISSING), 32 Layne (MISSING), 46 Hirsch (NM), 49 Bednarik (EX/MT), 65 Donovan (EX/MT, wax), 129 Perry (EX/MT), 154 Morrison (VG). Also includes a second #14 Summerall (EX). Grades mostly EX to NM, some lesser. 1961 Nu-Card - near set (79/80 - missing #143 Davis. Grades EX/MT to NM/MT. Starting Bid $200

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683. 1959 Topps Complete Set of (572) Cards with (8) PSA Graded. Includes: Graded Cards (8) - PSA EX-MT 6: 1

card, #435 F. Robinson. PSA VG-EX 4: 4 cards w/#150 Musial, 439 B. Robinson, 478 Clemente and 564 Mantle AS. PSA GOOD 2: 3 cards w/#10 Mantle, 50 Mays and 515 Killebrew. Ungraded Cards - 20 Snider (VG/EX), 40 Spahn (VG), 150 Musial (EX), 155 Slaughter (NM), 163 Koufax (VG), 180 Berra (GD/VG), 202 Maris (VG), 212 Aaron/Mathews (VG), 317 Mays/Ashburn (EX), 338 Anderson RC (VG), 350 Banks (VG/EX), 360 Kaline (VG), 380 Aaron (GD), 387 Drysdale (VG), 430 Ford (GD), 450 Mathews (VG/EX), 461 Mantle 42nd HR (GD/VG), 467 Aaron HL (EX), 470 Musial HL (VG), 514 Gibson RC (trimmed), 528 Pirates (VG/EX), 543 Corsair Trio (VG/EX), 550 Campanella (miscut), 559 Banks AS (VG/EX), 561 Aaron AS (VG), 563 Mays AS (VG/EX) and 564 Mantle AS (EX). Grades 23% EX to EX/MT, 57% VG to VG/EX, 20% lesser. Starting Bid $200

685. 1960 Topps Complete Set of 572 Cards with 12 PSA Graded. Topps’ last horizontal format issue is presented

684. 1960 Fleer Football Group of (11) Uncut Sheets.

Group of 11 uncut strips, with each strip containing 12 cards of the inaugural 1960 Fleer football set. The complete set has 132 cards, with this collection missing one strip for a complete set. Appears that these strips were cut from a full sheet, and while missing 11 cards, all the ‘big boys’ are here with Jack Kemp, George Blanda, Ron Mix, #1 Harvey White, Paul Lowe, Billy Cannon, Paul Maguire, Sid Gillman, Lou Saban, Hank Stram, and Sammy Baugh. Some are nicely cut, with a few having wavy cuts. Starting Bid $100

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in high grade. A total of 12 cards have been graded by PSA, plus plenty of high grade raw cards still worthy of third-party grading.Includes: GRADED CARDS – PSA NM-MT 8: 2 cards w/#160 Mantle/Boyer and 564 Mays AS. PSA NM 7: 1 card, #200 Mays. PSA EX-MT 6: 3 cards w/#250 Musial, 300 Aaron and 343 Koufax. PSA EX 5: 3 cards w/#326 Clemente, 350 Mantle and 563 Mantle AS. PSA VG-EX+ 4.5: 1 card, #148 Yaz RC. PSA VG-EX 4: 2 cards w/#316 McCovey RC and Aaron AS. Ungraded Cards - #1 Wynn (EX), 10 Banks (VG/ EX), 28 Robinson (NM), 35 Ford (EX), 50 Kaline (EX/MT), 73 Gibson (NM), 210 Killebrew (VG/EX), 377 Maris (EX/MT), 445 Spahn (VG/EX), 450 Cepeda (EX/MT), 475 Drysdale (EX), 480 Berra (NM), 484 Pirates (NM), 490 Robinson (EX), 493 Snider (EX), 560 Banks AS (NM), 561 Kaline AS (EX), 565 Maris AS (EX/MT) and 570 Drysdale AS (VG/EX). Grades 40% NM to NM/MT, 50% EX to EX/MT, 10% lesser. Starting Bid $300

686. 1961/62 Fleer Near Set of (164/172) Cards. Near set of 164 of 172 possible cards (missing #14, 31 Gehrig, 75 Ruth, 94, 150 Wagner, 152 Williams, 153 Young and 154). Includes: 1 Baker/Cobb CL (EX), 25 Feller (EX), 28 Foxx (EX), 49 Johnson (VG), 59 Mathewson (NM). Grades mostly EX to NM, some lesser. Starting Bid $200

687. 1964 Topps Beatles Complete and Near Complete Sets (4) with Rare Beatles Binder! Four complete Topps

sets representing the Beatles, who in 1964 set the United States on fire with their music and overall glamour appeal. Each of these four sets were issued in 1964, and includes the scarce Hard Day’s Night set of 55 cards. These sets are accompanied by a “The Beatles” three-ring binder complete with a great image on the cover, with facsimile signatures. This binder was produced by NEMS Enterprises, the management company owned by Brian Epstein, the Beatles’ personal manager. Includes: 1) Hard Day’s Night - complete set of 55 cards w/ #1 (EX). Card #55 is blank backed. Grades EX to NM overall, a few lesser. 2) Beatles Diary - complete set of 60 cards. Grades EX to NM, a few lesser. 3) Beatles Color - complete set of 66 cards w/ #1 Lennon (EX). Grades EX to NM, a few lesser. 4) Beatles B&W - near set of (154/165 - missing #10, 11, 15, 33, 35, 40, 47, 49, 54, 56, 119). Grades mostly EX to NM, a dozen lesser. Starting Bid $200

688. 1967 Topps HIGH GRADE Complete Set (609) with (14) PSA Graded.

High-grade set which has been in a longheld collection for several decades. A total of 14 cards have been graded by PSA, plus plenty of high grade raw cards still worthy of third-party grading. Includes: Graded Cards - PSA NM-MT 8: 3 cards w/#166 Mathews, 333 Jenkins, 337 Morgan. PSA NM 7: 1 card, #430 Rose. PSA EX-MT 6: 7 cards w/#146 Carlton, 200 Mays, 355 Yaz, 569 Carew RC, 570 Wills, 581 Seaver RC and 609 John. PSA EX 5: 1 card, #560 Bunning. PSA VG-EX 4: 1 card, #150 Mantle. PSA VG 3: 1 card, #600 Robinson. Ungraded Cards - #5 Ford (VG/EX), 30 Kaline (NM), 45 Maris (EX/MT), 55 Drysdale (EX/MT), 100 F. Robinson (EX/MT), 140 Stargell (EX/ MT), 210 Gibson (NM), 215 Banks (EX/MT), 250 Aaron (EX/MT), 285 Brock (NM), 315 B. Williams (EX/MT), 369 Hunter (EX/MT), 400 Clemente (VG/EX), 445 Sutton (EX), 460 Killebrew (VG/EX), 475 Palmer (EX/ MT), 476 Perez (EX), 480 McCovey (NM), 500 Marichal (NM), 540 Cash (EX/MT), 580 Colavito (VG), 604 Red Sox Team (VG/ EX), 605 Shannon (EX) and 607 Stanley (EX). Grades 50% NM to NM/MT, 45% EX to EX/MT, 5% lesser. Starting Bid $500 www.RRAuction.com | 119

691. 1971 Kellogg’s Baseball Complete Set of (75). 689. 1970 Topps Football Near Set of (253/260) Cards. Near set missing #90 Simpson RC, 147, 150 Namath,

190 Butkus, 214, 216, 224, 258 and 260 Hill RC. Includes: #1 Dawson (EX), 25 Stenerud (VG), 30 Starr (EX), 43 Bethea RC (EX), 59 Page RC (GD/VG), 70 Sayers (VG), 75 Barney RC (VG), 80 Tarkenton (EX/MT), 114 Smith RC (EX/MT), 156 Humphrey RC (EX/MT), 162 Csonka (EX), 180 Unitas (VG), 247 Dryer RC (EX/MT). Grades 20% NM, 55% EX to EX/MT, 20% VG to VG/EX, 5% lesser. Starting Bid $100

The most valuable of all Kellogg’s baseball sets, due to the cards ONLY being available via single-card packs in the boxes of cereal, whereas other years had complete sets that were available by mail order. Complete set of 75 cards with #1 Simpson (NM), 2 Seaver (NM), 5 Clemente (NM/MT), 10 Mays (EX/MT), 15 F. Robinson (NM), 17 Brock (NM/MT), 33 McCovey (NM/MT), 44 Kaline (NM), 50 Banks (NM/MT), 51 Gibson (EX, cracking), 55 Killebrew (NM/MT), 58 Perez (NM/MT), 60 Palmer (NM/MT, 1 scratch), 61 B. Williams (NM/ MT), 65 Rose (NM), 68 Stargell (EX/MT, crack). Very nice set grading 35% NM/MT, 40% NM, 25% lesser with a half dozen with cracks. Starting Bid $200

690. 1970-74 Topps Baseball HOFer and Star Shoebox Collection (2,000+). Includes: 1970 – 1,100+ cards w/#1 Mets

(3), 140 Jackson (EX), 150 Killebrew (EX), 189 Munson RC (FR/ GD), 290 Carew (5: 4 VG to EX, 1 FR/GD), 300 Seaver (2: both VG), 330 Brock (5), 350 Clemente (GD) and 600 Mays (PR) PLUS LL (55), A/S (19). Mostly GD to VG/EX, about 30% lesser. 1971 – 800 cards (inc. 125 Hi #s and 135 Semi-high’s) w/#5 Munson (13: all GD to VG/EX), 30 Niekro (7), 55 Carlton (3), 100 Rose (4: all VG to VG/EX), 117 Simmons RC, 264 Morgan (5), 341 Garvey RC (2), 400 Aaron (2: both EX), 450 Gibson, 525 Banks (2: both VG), 530 Yaz (4: all VG to VG/EX), 550 Killebrew, 570 Palmer, 580 Perez (2), 600 Mays (4: 1 VG & 3 FR/GD), 625 Brock, 630 Clemente (3: all VG), 640 F. Robinson (4: VG to VG/EX), 650 Allen (3: all EX – centered!) and 709 Baylor/Baker RC (3: 1 VG/EX & 2 VG) PLUS LL (40) . Mostly VG to VG/EX, about 30% lesser. 1972 – 15 cards w/#49 Mays (VG/EX), 79 Fisk (VG), 130 Gibson, 299 Aaron (VG/ EX), 309 Clemente (EX). 1973 – 6 cards w/#1 HR Leaders (4: 1 NM, 3 VG to VG/EX), 50 Clemente (EX/MT), 220 Ryan (EX). 1974 – 48 cards w/#1 Aaron (EX/MT), 2-6 Aaron (5 cards – subset), 331-339 (10 card AS subset), 201-208 (9 card LL Subset), 470-479 (10 card postseason subset) and 596-608 (13 card Rookies subset). 1971 Scratch Offs – 50+ w/ Kaline (4), Killebrew (2), Aaron (2), Yaz, Stargell, Seaver. Mostly unscratched and most with moldy appearance. 1971 Supers – 20 cards w/ Killebrew, Stargell, Jenkins, Brock. Starting Bid $100 120 |

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692. 1971 Topps Complete Set of (752) Cards. Complete set of these black bordered beauties, with six cards graded by SGC. Includes: #5 Munson (EX/MT), 20 Jackson (SGC VG/EX 4), 26 Blyleven RC (NM), 55 Carlton (EX/MT), 100 Rose (EX), 160 Seaver (EX), 180 Kaline (EX), 210 Carew (VG/EX), 250 Bench (VG/EX), 300 B. Robinson (EX/MT+), 341 Garvey RC (VG), 400 Aaron (SGC VG 3), 513 Ryan (VG/EX), 525 Banks (SGC VG+ 3.5), 530 Yastrzemski (VG), 550 Killebrew (EX), 570 Palmer (SGC EX/NM 6), 600 Mays (SGC GD+ 2.5), 625 Brock (EX), 630 Clemente (NM), 640 F. Robinson (SGC EX/NM 6), 650 Allen SP (VG/ EX), 688 Anderson SP (VG), 700 Powell SP (EX) and 709 Baylor/Baker RC (NM). Grades 50% EX to EX/MT or better, 50% VG to VG/EX, some lesser. Starting Bid $100

693. 1971-74 Topps Basketball and Football Shoebox Collection (1,800+). Includes:

Graded Cards (6) - 1971: 4 with #156 Bradshaw RC (3, all PSA EX 5) and 245 Greene RC (PSA EX-MT 6). 1972 - #200 Staubach RC (2, 1 EX 5 & 1 VG-EX 4). Ungraded Cards - BASKETBALL: 1970 - 60+ cards w/#1 LL/Alcindor (VG), 5 LL/ Alcindor (VG), 13 Riley RC (GD/VG), 20 Monroe (EX), 50 Chamberlain (VG), 65 Baylor, 75 Alcindor (VG/EX), 100 Robertson (GD/VG), 101 Checklist and 107 West AS. Mostly VG to VG/EX or better, 20% lesser. 1971 - 350+ cards w/#1 Robertson (FR), 10 Baylor, 20 Haywood RC (2), 29 Archibald RC (2), 35 Havlicek, 47 Cowens RC NM), 50 West (GD/VG), 58 Murphy (4), 63 Lanier RC, 65 Frazier, 70 Chamberlain, 91 Tomjanovich RC (3), 100 Alcindor (GD/VG), 120 Hayes (5), 152 Brown RC (2: 1 EX/MT & 1 GD), 200 Issel RC (2: both VG) PLUS SPECIALS (25). Grades mostly VG to EX, about 25% lesser. 1972 - 170 cards w/#1 Chamberlain (2: both EX/MT), 5 Maravich (EX), 7 Cowens (2), 25 Robertson, 44 Barry (2: both VG), 100 Jabbar (3: NM, EX & miscut), 144 Riley (2) and 180 Gilmore RC (EX). Grades mostly EX to EX/ MT, some lesser. FOOTBALL: 1968 - 1 card, #75 Sayers (VG). 1971 - 650+ cards w/#1 Unitas (2: both EX), 3 Schottenheimer RC (2: 1 EX & 1 GD/ VG), 25 Butkus (4), 39 Blanda (3), 45 Csonka (4), 71 Page (4), 113 Houston RC (3: all EX to EX/MT), 114 Lanier RC (2), 120 Tarkenton (2), 150 Sayers (2: 1 EX & 1 VG), 160 Griese (6), 180 Dawson (2), 200 Starr (3: all EX to EX/MT), 245 Greene RC (4: 2 EX/MT, 1 EX, 1 VG/EX), 250 Namath (4: 3 EX & 1 VG/EX), 257 Moseley RC (2), and 260 Simpson (4). Grades mostly EX or better, some lesser. 1971 Pin Ups - 34 with Namath and Unitas (3). 1972 - 475+ cards w/#13 Riggins RC (2: 1 NM & 1 EX/MT), 55 Manning RC (3), 65 Plunkett RC (3: 1 GD/VG), 80 Griese (4), 93 Hendricks RC (4), 100 Namath (4: All VG to VG/EX), 101 Greenwood RC (4), 106 Alzado RC (8: most off center), 110 Sayers (4), 120 Bradshaw IA (2), 122 Staubach IA, 126 Riggins IA (2), 150 Bradshaw (EX â&#x20AC;&#x201C; stain), 170 Butkus (EX), 235 Blanda and 244 Joiner RC (EX) PLUS high numbers (10) and LL (40). Grades mostly EX or better, some lesser. 1974 - 86 cards w/#1 Simpson, Butkus, Anderson RC. Grades EX to NM, some lesser. Starting Bid $100 www.RRAuction.com | 121

694. 1972-1975 Topps Baseball Shoebox Collection – Loaded with Stars! (2,600+ Total Cards). Large

collection of 1970s cards, loaded with stars, instant inventory for enterprising dealers. Non stars within each group are commensurate with the graded stars. Includes: 1972 – 1,330+ cards (no higher numbers) w/#50 Mays IA (4), 79 Fisk RC (3: all VG/EX), 80 Perez (2), 100 Robinson, 130 Gibson, 132 Morgan (6), 200 Brock (2), 241 Fingers (2), Palmer (4), 280 McCovey (5), 299 Aaron (6: 3 EX to EX/MT, 1 VG, 1 GD), 300 Aaron IA (3: VG/EX to EX), 309 Clemente (2: both EX/MT), 310 Clemente IA (5: 3 NM & 2 EX/MT), 330 Hunter (3), 420 Carlton (2), 433 Bench (2: EX & VG), 434 Bench IA, 435 Jackson (2; both EX), 436 Jackson IA (2), 441 Munson, 442 Munson IA (2), 445 Seaver (VG), 447 Stargell (2) plus League Leaders (35). 1973 - 1,150+ cards w/#10 Sutton (3), 50 Clemente (3: 1 EX/MT, 1 VG/EX, 1 GD/VG), 67 Ryan LL (3), 90 B. Robinson (2), 100 Aaron (5: 3 EX, 2 VG/EX), 130 Rose (2: 1 EX/MT, 1 VG/EX), 142 Munson (6), 160 Palmer (5), 170 Killebrew (4), 173 Gossage RC (4), 175 F. Robinson (5), 190 Gibson (4), 193 Fisk (3), 199 Blyleven (8), 213 Garvey (5), 220 Ryan (6: all EX to EX/MT), 230 Morgan (11), 235 Hunter (5), 245 Yaz (4), 255 Jackson (8: most EX-EX/MT) and 380 Bench (EX/MT). 1974 - 550+ cards w/#7 Hunter, 10 Bench (NM), 20 Ryan (NM), 40 Palmer, 50 Carew, 55 Robinson, 60 Brock, 80 Seaver, 85 Morgan (NM), 95 Carlton, 100 Stargell, 130 Jackson (EX/MT), 215 Kaline, 250 McCovey, 252 Parker RC, 280 Yaz, 283 Schmidt (EX), 300 Rose (EX/MT) and 456 Winfield RC (EX). 1975-78 - about 50 assorted, a few stars. Only grades for the higher dollar cards are listed above, most other cards within the group range from EX to NM. Starting Bid $200

695. 1983-87 Donruss Action All-Stars Autographed Partial and Near Sets (128 Cards). A nice beginning collection of partial

and near sets for the mid 1980s Donruss Action All Stars. These large postcard sets are great for autographs, with tons of stars and Hall of Famers plus several tougher key cards within each. The challenge of completing these sets is greatly lessened by the advanced head start you have with this collection. All cards have Sharpie signatures. 1983 - near set of (47/59 player cards) - missing #5 Herndon, 8 Jason Thompson, 10 Minton, 11 Terry Kennedy, 17 Damaso Garcia, 18 Ward, 25 Stearns, 34 Lonnie Smith, 37 Lollar, 39 Harrah, 55 Durham. Keys - 3 Reggie, 14 Bench, 22 Henderson, 23 Ryan, 27 Andujar (d.2015), 31 Rose, 38 Carew, 42 Brett, 44 Yaz, 51 Joe Niekro (d.2006), 52 Ripken, 53 Valenzuela and 58 Carter (d.2012). This lot contains all the unsigned cards. 1984 - near set of (48/59 player cards) - missing #8 Kennedy, 10 Horner, 12 Bell, 17 Guerrero, 19 Stieb, 30 Zisk, 41 Luzinski, 49 Clancy, 51 Guidry, 56 Quisenberry (d.1998), 57 Schmidt. This lot contains all unsigned cards. 1985 - 18 signed cards w/# - 7 Ripken, 9 Murray, 12 Winfleid, 20 Ryan, 21 Yount, 26 Brett, 27 Rice, 28 Ozzie, 30 Jack Clark, 32 Kingman, 35 Parker, 37 Valenzuela, 38 Boggs, 41 Keith Hernandez, 47 Gooden, 49 P. Niekro, 55 Carlton and 56 Samuel. This lot contains all the unsigned cards. 1986 - 15 signed cards w/#8 Ozzie, 10 Henderson, 12 Brett, 13 Murray, 14 Ripken, 15 Winfield, 21 Ryan, 23 Jack Clark, 27 Valenzuela, 28 Gooden, 34 Rose, 47 Boggs, 50 Mattingly, 54 Cooper and 58 Sparky Anderson (d.2010). This lot does not contain any of the unsigned cards. Total of 128 signed cards, with two near sets and two partial sets. Starting Bid $200 122 |

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696. Harold Baines Game-Worn 2000 Chicago White Sox Jersey. Harold Baines’s game-used official Chicago White Sox black-and-white pinstriped home jersey from the 2000 season. The jersey features the “Sox” logo and his number “3” on the chest, with “Baines” and “3” on the back. The left sleeve bears an embroidered “Comiskey Park” patch. The front left tail has the Majestic Athletic Authentic Collection tag, with a flag tag indicating size “48,” and a strip tag noting the player number, size, and season, “3 48 00.” In fine condition. A fantastic gamer from the recently elected Hall of Famer’s penultimate season. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Chicago White Sox. Starting Bid $200

697. Baseball Hall of Famers. Total of 30 single-signed HOFer (and future HOFer) Official baseballs. Includes: Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, Johnny Bench, Lou Brock, Steve Carlton, Orlando Cepeda, Bob Feller, Tony Gwynn, Monte Irvin, Ferguson Jenkins, Derek Jeter, Harmon Killebrew, Sandy Koufax, Pedro Martinez, Willie McCovey, Joe Morgan, Stan Musial, Gaylord Perry, Andy Pettitte, Mariano Rivera, Robin Roberts, Brooks Robinson, Frank Robinson, Pete Rose, Duke Snider, Warren Spahn, Willie Stargell, Don Sutton, Hoyt Wilhelm and Early Wynn. Starting Bid $300

698. Baseball Letters. Group of eight letters signed by old-time baseball players and executives, including: Joe Sugden (ALS, “Team work is what wins pennants, a team of all stars would not win many Pennants, to much jealousy among them”), Frank Bowerman (ALS, naming his personal alltime lineup including Ty Cobb, Joe Jackson, Willie Keeler, Honus Wagner, and others, and noting, “Christy Mathewson was the greatest pitcher I ever caught also the smartest pitcher of all time”), George ‘Hooks’ Wiltse (ALS, naming his all-time lineup and his thrills: “On July 4, 1908 when I pitched a ten inning no run no hit game”), Alva Bradley (ALS, on his greatest thrill: “Walsh pitching for Chicago struck out fifteen men and Addie Joss didn’t allow a man to reach first base”), Bill Lange (TLS, “It is hard to say whether I was a better baserunner than I was a hitter or fielder”), Fred Tenney (TLS, naming his all-time team and greatest thrill: “In the game with Baltimore in 1897, with three men on bases, I made a two-base hit and won the game. That was really the turning point in the championship race”), Harry ‘Deerfoot’ Bay (ALS, naming his all-time team and greatest thrill: “When I made the worlds record of 12 put outs in a game at Boston in 1904”); and John J. ‘Red’ Murray (TLS, naming his all-time team and greatest thrill: “To hit a home run with 3 on bases”). In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 123

699. Baseball Letters. Group of seven letters signed by baseball players, including: Hank Greenberg (TLS, “We have nothing available here in our public relations department”), Joe Cronin (TLS, “The Boston American League Baseball Company desires to add the following cities to its regional network”), Freddie Lindstrom (TLS, “I shall personally direct the instructions of this baseball school”), Ted Lyons (TLS, declining an invitation, and an ALS, identifying his greatest thrills as being elected as a Hall of Famer, pitching a no hitter, and spending 21 years on the White Sox), George Kell (ALS, “My greatest moment in Baseball was when I was inducted into the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown”), and Dom DiMaggio (TLS, declining an invitation to an “Old Timers’ Game”). In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

700. Baseball: 2000s Teams. Collection of team-signed balls, including a couple from championship teams. Each ball is an off-white to white OML Selig ball (unless noted), with blue ink signatures and each comes with its own full LOA from James Spence Authentication (JSA). Only keys are named in description. Includes: 1) 2000 Philadelphia Phillies - 20 signatures with Brantley, Hunter, Ashby, Wolf and Lieberthal. 2) 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks (WS Champions) - 10 signatures with Dellucci, Brenly, Bell, Spivey, Morgan, Speier, Barajas and Brady Anderson. 3) 2001 New York Mets - 12 signatures with Valentine, Shinjo, Wendell, Alfonzo, Benitez and Niemann. 4) 2002 Chicago Cubs - 19 signatures with Alfonseca, DeShields, Hundley, Mark Prior, Gordon, Moises Alou, Zambrano and Girardi. Clubhouse - Bruce Kimm and Kerry Wood. 5) 2002 Cincinnati Reds - 19 signatures. with Bret Boone, Williamson, Aaron Boone, LaRue and Encarnacion. 6) 2002 Montreal Expos - 19 signatures with Vlad Guerrero, Vidro, O’Leary, Schneider, and Armas, Jr. Clubhouse - Frank Robinson. 7) 2002 Cincinnati Reds - 18 signatures with J. J. Davis (2), Wilson, Beimel (2), Arroyo and M. Williams. 8) 2002 San Francisco Giants - 16 signatures with Dusty Baker, Rueter, Livan Hernandez, Nen, Russ Ortiz and Reggie Sanders. 9) 2003 New York Mets - 22 signatures with Tom Glavine, Art Howe, Scutaro, Trachsel, Francoi, Cliff Floyd and J. Seo. 10) 2012 New York Yankees - 6 signatures with Mariano Rivera, Bernie Williams, Mendoza, Thurman and Hitchcock. Starting Bid $200

Beautiful 500 Home Run Club baseball, highlighted by Mantle, Williams, and Aaron 701. Baseball: 500 Home Run Club. Fantastic

official Rawlings National League (Giamatti) baseball signed in blue ink on the sweet spot and side panels by 12 members of the 500 Home Run Club, including: Mickey Mantle (ss), Ted Williams (ss), Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, Reggie Jackson, Harmon Killebrew, Eddie Murray, Willie Mays, Frank Robinson, Eddie Mathews, Willie McCovey and Mike Schmidt. In fine condition. A superb specimen (“8/9”) signed by one dozen of baseball’s greatest sluggers. Starting Bid $200 124 |

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702. Baseball: Perfect Game. A creamy white OAL Budig ball signed by 12 members of the most exclusive club in major

league baseball! Of all the perfect games in MLB history, the majority have been spun since 1956 when Don Larsen started the ‘streak’ with his World Series ‘perfecto.’ This ball includes perfect blue ink signatures with the corresponding date of their individual pitching gems. Includes: Don Larsen (sweet spot, 10/8/56), Jim Bunning (6/21/64), Sandy Koufax (9/9/65), Jim “Catfish” Hunter (5/8/68), Len Barker (5/15/81), Mike Witt (9/30/84), Tom Browning (9/16/88), Dennis Martinez (7/25/91), Kenny Rogers (7/28/94), David Wells (5/17/98), David Cone (7/18/99) and Randy Johnson (5/10/04). It is very rare to find Rogers on one of these signed balls, and there is plenty of room to add more names. A dozen signatures of players who achieved one of the greatest feats in all of sports. Starting Bid $500

704. Joe Collins.

703. Wade Boggs Game-Worn 2001 Tampa Bay Devil Rays Jersey. Wade Boggs’s game-used official Tampa Bay

Devil Rays white home jersey from the 1998 season. The jersey features “Devil Rays” and his number “12” on the front, with “Boggs” and “12” on the back. The left sleeve bears a “Devil Rays Inaugural Season, 1998” patch. The front left tail has the Russell Athletic Diamond Collection tag, indicating size 48, with flag tag noting, “100% Polyester” and “1˝ Extra Body Length.” In fine condition, with a Mears authentication tag attached inside. Boggs joined the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for the last two seasons of his career, hitting the franchise’s very first home run in their first game, on March 31, 1998. He achieved a personal milestone with the club the next year, when he homered for his 3,000th career hit on August 7th. A desirable gamer from the Hall of Fame hitter, who finished his 18-year career with an impressive .328 batting average. Starting Bid $200

Contract, signed “Joseph Kollonige (Collins),” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, January 27, 1949. American League uniform player’s contract in which Joe Collins agrees to render “skilled services as a baseball player during the year 1949” for the New York Yankees, for a salary of $5000. Signed and dated at the conclusion in crisp fountain pen by Collins, who adds his address and social security number below. Countersigned by Yankees general manager George Weiss and by American League President William Harridge. In fine condition. Collins made his Major League debut in 1948, playing in just five games, and would play just seven more in the 1949 season; his first full season came the following year, when he played 99 games at first base for the Bronx Bombers. This is a particularly interesting example autographically, as it is signed with his given name. Starting Bid $200

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705. Ty Cobb. Personal check, 8 x 3, filled out and signed by Cobb, “Tyrus R. Cobb,” payable to Hotal Ranchinn for $9.90, May 7, 1953. In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. Starting Bid $200

706. Dizzy Dean. Artvue

Type II black-and-white Hall of Fame plaque card, signed and inscribed in the lower border in blue ballpoint, “To Earl Fuller, From ‘Dizzy’ Dean.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

707. DiMaggio, Mantle, and Yastrzemski. Official Rawlings American

708. Larry Lajoie. Artvue Type I black-and-white Hall of Fame plaque card, signed and inscribed in the borders in blue ballpoint, “To Earl Fuller, Larry Lajoie.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

League (MacPhail) baseball signed on the sweet spot in black ballpoint by Joe DiMaggio and on the lower panel by Mickey Mantle, and on a side panel in blue ballpoint by Carl Yastrzemski. In very good condition, with toning to side panels and Mantle’s signature a couple shades light. A desirable combination of three Hall of Famers and two Triple Crown winners, all of whom spent their entire careers as stalwarts of their respective franchises—the rival New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $100 126 |

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709. Football and Basketball. Collection of

single and multi-signed footballs and basketballs, with some of the biggest names ever to play the games. All are brand new official balls, with six of the seven footballs featuring white signature panels. Several of the white panel balls have some fading to them. Includes: BASKETBALLS (3) - TEAM SIGNED (1): 1988 Lakers (11 sigs) with Magic Johnson, Abdul Jabbar, Michael Cooper, J. Worthy, Jeff Lamp, Orlando Woolridge, Byron Scott, Tony Campbell, Mychal (Thompson) 43, Mark McNamara, AC Green - Just signed “A.C.”. SINGLE SIGNED (2): Julius “Dr. J” Erving and Abdul Jabbar. FOOTBALLS (6) - Jim Brown, OJ Simpson, Gale Sayers, Joe Montana, Bart Starr and Dick Butkus. Starting Bid $300

710. Tom Glavine Game-Worn 1993 Atlanta Braves Jersey. Tom Glavine’s game-used official Atlanta Braves

white home jersey from the 1993 season. The jersey features “Braves” across the chest above the team’s tomahawk logo, and has “Glavine” and his number “47” on the back. The Wilson Prestige Teams tag is sewn to the left front tail, with size “42” flag tag and sewn “93” year tag below. In fine condition, with expected wear and a small stain to the front. In 1993, Glavine led the National League in wins for the third consecutive season with a remarkable 22-6 record, compiling a 3.20 ERA and finishing third in voting for the Cy Young Award. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from AuthenticGamers.com/Rob Steinmetz. Starting Bid $200

711. Ken Griffey, Jr. Game-Worn 1998 Seattle Mariners Jersey. Ken Griffey, Jr.’s game-used official Seattle

Mariners gray road jersey from the 1998 season. The jersey features “Seattle” across the chest in navy, teal, and white tackle twill, with “Griffey” and his number “24” on the back. The left sleeve features an embroidered patch of Seattle’s nautical compass rose logo. The front left tail has the Russell Athletic Diamond Collection tag indicating size “48,” with flag tags indicating material, “100% Polyester,” and alterations, “2˝ Extra Length,” as well as a strip tag noting the year, “1998.” In fine condition. Coming off an MVP season in 1997, Griffey matched his career high of 56 homers in 1998, to go along with a .284 average, 146 RBI, and Gold Glove defense. A superb Seattle gamer from the most iconic ballplayer of the 1990s. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Grey Flannel. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 127

712. Tom Glavine Game-Worn 2005 New York Mets J e r s e y. To m

Glavine’s gameused official New York Mets gray throwback road jersey (honoring the Negro League’s New York Cubans), worn on July 9, 2005, against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The gray jersey features “New York” across the chest in red, “Cubans” down the left sleeve, and his number “47” on the back, signed in black felt tip, “Tom Glavine.” The left front tail bears the AIS Custom Athletic Uniforms tag, indicating size 44. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from 100% Authentic/Lou Lampson (which has several factual errors in its description, including the size of the jersey and year it was worn). Starting Bid $200

713. Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin. Official Rawlings

American League (MacPhail) baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot by Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin, and on the side panels by their Yankee teammates Yogi Berra, Bill Skowron, Don Larsen, Johnny Mize, Hank Bauer, Andy Carey, Charley Silvera, Enos Slaughter, and Joe Collins. In fine condition, with the Larsen and Collins signatures a shade light. Ex-Halper Collection. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200

714. Roger Maris. Color 10

x 8 photo of oldtimers lined up before the 1983 All-Star Game festivities, signed in blue felt tip, “Roger Maris.” Dozens of former All-Stars were brought back to Chicago for the 50th Anniversary All-Star Game: this image has Frank Robinson, Tony Oliva, Minnie Minoso, Harvey Kuenn, Al Kaline, Roger Maris, who boldly signs over his image. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 14 x 10. In fine condition. Starting Bid $100

715. Edgar Martinez Game-Worn 2000 Seattle Mariners Jersey. Edgar Martinez’s game-used official Seattle Mariners

dark navy road alternate jersey from the 2000 season. The jersey features “Seattle” in glittering silver-on-blue-and-teal tackle twill across the chest, with “Martinez” and his number “11” on the back, signed in blue felt tip, “Edgar Martinez, 2000 Gamer.” The left sleeve features an embroidered patch of Seattle’s nautical compass rose logo. The front left tail has the Russell Athletic Authentic Collection tag, with a flag tag indicating size “48, 100% Polyester,” and a strip tag for the season, “2000.” In fine condition. The 2000 campaign saw Martinez hit .324, wallop 37 homers, and lead the American League in RBI with an impressive 145. He made the AL All-Star team as a designated hitter, and finished sixth-place in MVP voting. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Mastro Auctions/ Lou Lampson. Starting Bid $200

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716. Pedro Martinez Pregame-Worn 2007 New York Mets Jersey. Pedro Martinez’s pregame-used official New

York Mets blue batting practice jersey from the 2007 season. The jersey features “Mets” across the chest in three-color drop shadow, with “Martinez” and his number “45” on the back. The Majestic Authentic Collection Performance Apparel label is screened on the front left tail. On the left seam is a Majestic “Cool Base” tag and a size “46” tag, and on the left inseam is a “100% Polyester” tag with washing instructions. In fine condition, with a Steiner Sports hologram affixed to the Majestic label. Accompanied by letters of authenticity from Mets-Steiner Collectibles and Vintage Authentics/Lou Lampson. Starting Bid $200

718. NY Mets: 1969. Official Rawlings National League (White) baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot and side panels by members of the 1969 World Champion New York Mets, including: Tom Seaver (ss), Nolan Ryan, Ed Charles, Ron Taylor, Gary Gentry, Wayne Garrett, Joe Pignatano, Art Shamsky, Cleon Jones, Ken Boswell, Bud Harrelson, Tommie Agee, Ron Swoboda, Al Weis, and Ed Kranepool. According to PSA/DNA, the Clendenon signature is secretarial while the JSA opinion is there are no secretarial signatures. In fine condition, with small areas of mild toning. The ‘Miracle Mets’ team shocked the baseball world with their World Series victory in ‘69, and were reunited several decades later in a celebration of their triumph over the Baltimore Orioles. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200

717. Mike Mussina Game-Worn 2000 Baltimore Orioles Jersey. Mike Mussina’s game-used official Baltimore

Orioles gray road jersey from the 2000 season. The jersey features “Orioles” and his number “30” on the front, with “Mussina” and “35” on the back in orange-and-black tackle twill. The left sleeve features an embroidered patch of their lifelike silhouette bird logo. The front left tail has the Majestic Athletic Authentic Collection tag, with a flag tag indicating size “44.” On the left inseam is a “100% Polyester” tag with washing instructions. In fine condition, with light expected wear. During the 2000 campaign—his final season with the Baltimore Orioles—’Moose’ compiled a disappointing 11-15 record despite a respectable 3.79 ERA. A sought-after gamer from the five-time All-Star and seven-time Gold Glove winner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Lou Lampson. Starting Bid $200

719. NY Yankees: 1956. Vintage circa 1956 ballpoint signatures of Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra, Elston Howard, Enos Slaughter, Hank Bauer, Bill ‘Moose’ Skowron, Gil McDougald, Jim Coates, and Johnny Kucks on two offwhite slips taped side-by-side to an overall size of 6 x 3.5. A non-Yankee signature (“Vince Gagne”) appears above Kucks’s name. The signed slips were once taped to a larger card, but have become detached due to brittle tape. In very good to fine condition, with old tape touching Slaughter’s signature and the downstroke of the “J” on Kucks’s signature. A fabulous assemblage boasting a nice vintage Mantle signature from his first year as the American League’s MVP. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 129

720. NY Yankees: 1958. Official Reach American League (Harridge) baseball, signed in blue ink by 22 members of the

1958 World Series Champion New York Yankees team, including: Yogi Berra, Bobby Richardson, Darrell Johnson, Al Ditmar, Whitey Ford, Harry Simpson, Hank Bauer, Andy Carey, Sal Maglie, Tony Kubek, Bob Turley, Bob Grim, Marv Throneberry, Don Larsen, Ryne Duren, Enos Slaughter, Gil McDougald, Jerry Lumpe, Johnny Kucks, Bill ‘Moose’ Skowron, Norm Siebern, and Tom Sturdivant. The Mickey Mantle signature has been deemed clubhouse. Signatures range in grade from (“6-8”, a few better). All the stampings are light, with extraneous markings of “1958” written next to the presidential label and “42” on the Reach insignia. In addition, there is a light coating of shellac preserving the signatures, with a few light chips. Starting Bid $100

721. NY Yankees: 1960. New York Yankees team signed

baseball from their 1960 American League Championship team, who were defeated by the Pittsburgh Pirates in one of the most interesting World Series of all time. After a year off from winning a World Series title, the Yankees allowed another team to win the American League in 1959. This offwhite/lightly creamy Spalding “Yankees” baseball contains 25 blue ink signatures, and contains the original stampings. Includes: SWEET SPOT - Berra and Mantle (CH). EAST PANEL - Ed Ford (“6”), DeMaestri, Maas, McDougald, Arroyo, Coates and Boyer. WEST PANEL - Duren, Lopez, Long and Skowron. NORTH PANEL - Blanchard, Cerv, Shantz, Grba, Terry and Roger Maris. SOUTH PANEL - Stafford, Kubek, Turley, Howard, Richardson and Ditmar. This creamy-toned OAL ball contains light stampings and (25) signatures, which range in grade from “7-9,” a couple lesser including Ford. The signature of Mickey Mantle has been determined by JSA to be a clubhouse example, but the signatures of Roger Maris and Yogi Berra are beauties. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200

722. Cy Rigler. Longtime National League umpire (1882–1935) whose career

lasted from 1906 to 1935. He officiated in ten World Series and has been credited with instituting the practice of using arm signals when calling balls and strikes. Official Spalding National League (Heydler) baseball signed in bold fountain pen on a side panel, “Compliments, Chas. Rigler, Umpire.” The baseball features a handwritten notation in another hand below the manufacturer’s stamp, “World Series, 1925.” In very good condition, with moderate overall soiling. The 1925 World Series saw the Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the defending champion Washington Senators in seven games. The legendary Walter Johnson won games one and four, but lost the deciding game seven at Forbes Field. One of Rigler’s most memorable calls came in game three, when Earl Smith’s long fly ball to right field reached Washington outfielder Sam Rice’s glove just as he fell over the wall into the outfield bleachers. When Rice emerged from the crowd with the ball in his glove, Rigler’s call of a catch and an out stoked controversy for decades. Rigler is 4th all time in total games umpired in the National League, and worked ten World Series. A rare signed baseball by one of the games great early umpires, who will probably be recognized by the Hall of Fame in the future. Starting Bid $200

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723. Mel Ott.

Albertype Type II black-and-white Hall of Fame plaque card, signed and inscribed on the plaque in blue ballpoint, “To Earl Fuller, Best Wishes, Mel Ott.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

726. Jackie Robinson. Sought-after ballpoint signature, “Best wishes, Jackie Robinson,” on an offwhite 5 x 3 card. In very fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. Starting Bid $200

724. Jackie Robinson. Royal National Bank of New York check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Robinson, “Jack R. Robinson,” payable to Comm. of Motor Vehicles for $10, May 8, 1967. In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. Starting Bid $200

725. Jackie Robinson.

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 7.25, Chuck full o’ Nuts letterhead, January 18, 1958. Letter to James C. Wagner, the baseball coach at the Brooklyn Technical High School, in full: “I think you know how much I enjoyed the last assembly. I would like very much to return, however, I make it a practice not to keep returning in most cases as it comes during our busiest time of the day, and I cannot take the time from my duties to be with you. I do hope you understand my position.” In very good to fine condition, with a rusty paperclip mark, creasing to edges, a trimmed bottom edge, and a horizontal fold passing through surname. Starting Bid $200

727. Alex Rodriguez Game-Worn 2002 Texas Rangers Jersey. Alex Rodriguez’s game-used official Texas

Rangers white home jersey from the 2002 season. The jersey features “Rangers” and his number “3” on the chest in blue, red, and black tackle twill, with “Rodriguez” and “3” on the back. The left sleeve bears an embroidered patch of the flag of Texas. The Rawlings Authentic Collection tag is sewn inside the front left tail, with flag tags indicating size, “52,” and season, “2002, Set 2.” In fine condition. The 2002 campaign was A-Rod’s second in Texas after signing a then-massive contract. Baseball’s highest-paid player lived up to the hype, leading the Majors in home runs (57), RBI (142), and total bases (389), to go along with a .300 average and Gold Glove defense. He won a Silver Slugger at shortstop and finished second in the MVP voting. Accompanied by a Mears letter of opinion, grading the jersey as “A5.” Starting Bid $200

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728. John Smoltz Game-Worn 2003 Atlanta Braves Jersey. John Smoltz’s

game-used official Atlanta Braves white home jersey from the 2003 season. The jersey features “Braves” across the chest above the team’s tomahawk logo, with “Smoltz” and his number “29” on the back. The front left tail has the Russell Athletic Authentic Collection label, with flag tags noting size and materials, “50, 100% Polyester” and “+2˝ Extra Length,” and a strip tag below with the date, “1-2003.” In fine condition. Smoltz spent 2003 as Atlanta’s closer, his second full year in the role. He set a Major League record by having 34 saves before the All-Star break, finishing out the season with 45 saves and a minuscule 1.12 ERA to help clinch the NL East for the Braves. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Grey Flannel. Starting Bid $200

Game-worn jersey from a record-setting outing

729. John Smoltz Game-Worn 2007 Atlanta Braves Jersey - Breaks Franchise Strikeout Record! John Smoltz’s

game-used official Atlanta Braves red home jersey by Majestic, worn on August 19, 2007, against the Arizona Diamondbacks, in the game that he broke the Braves’ all-time strikeout record by recording his 2,913th strikeout. The red mesh jersey features “Braves” across the chest above the team’s tomahawk logo, and has “Smoltz” and his number “29” on the back, with the “9” signed in silver ink, “John Smoltz.” The Majestic Authentic Collection label is screened on the front left tail, indicating size 50. On the left seam is a Majestic “Cool Base” tag, and on the left inseam is a “100% Polyester” tag with washing instructions. The left sleeve bears a black baseball patch memorializing Braves greats Lew Burdette and Johnny Sain, embroidered with “LB 33 JS.” In fine condition, with an MLB hologram affixed to the number. Despite the long line of great Braves pitchers—including all-time legends like Hall of Famers Warren Spahn, Phil Niekro, Tom Glavine, and Greg Maddux—Smoltz’s prolonged dominance allowed him to set the franchise’s all-time strikeout record on August 19, 2007. He finished his Braves career with 3,011 strikeouts, and his franchise record still stands today. A spectacular, MLB-certified jersey from a momentous day in the career of a beloved Braves hurler. Starting Bid $200

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731. Tom Sturdivant. Contract, signed “Thom-

730. Tris Speaker. Alber-

type Type II black-and-white Hall of Fame plaque card, signed on the plaque in blue ballpoint, “Tris Speaker.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

as V. Sturdivant,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, May 28, 1948. American League uniform player’s contract in which the 18-year-old Tom Sturdivant agrees to render “skilled services as a baseball player during the year 1948” for the New York Yankees, for a salary of “$235.00 per month for balance of 1948 season.” Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Sturdivant, who adds his address and social security number, and countersigned by his father, E. E. Sturdivant, Yankees General Manager George Weiss, and by American League President William Harridge. A special covenant notes that Sturdivant is to receive a $5,000 signing bonus. In fine condition. Sturdivant would spend seven years in the minor leagues, breaking into the Majors in 1955 on the strength of his sharp curveball. Starting Bid $100

732. Cy Young and Bob Feller. Vintage 5.5 x 6.75 newspaper photo of Bob Feller admiring a poster of Cy Young after the former threw his third no-hitter, signed in blue ink by both Hall of Fame pitchers. Double-matted and framed with a caption and photo of Young to an overall size of 24.5 x 17.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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733. Hank Aaron Starting Bid $100

737. Walter Alston Starting Bid $100

734. Muhammad Ali Starting Bid $200

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736. Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier Starting Bid $200

739. Arthur Ashe and Dick Butkus

Starting Bid $100

740. Athletes

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

738. Richie Ashburn

Starting Bid $200

743. Baseball Executive Letters

735. Muhammad Ali

Starting Bid $200

741. Doug Atkins Starting Bid $100

744. Baseball Letters Starting Bid $100

742. Dave Bancroft Starting Bid $100

745. Baseball: Batting Champions Starting Bid $200

746. Baseball: Hall of Fame Catchers Starting Bid $200

747. Baseball: Hall of Famers and Superstars Starting Bid $100

750. Bobby Bonilla Game-Worn 1992 New York Mets Jersey Starting Bid $200

753. Lou Brock

754. Steve Van Buren

Starting Bid $100

757. Roy Campanella Starting Bid $200

758. Tony Canadeo Starting Bid $100

748. Chuck Bednarik

749. Usain Bolt

751. Frank Boucher

752. Ken Boyer

755. Steve Busby and Marvin Miller

756. Tommy Byrne

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

759. Chris Chambliss Game-Worn 1995 St. Louis Cardinals Jersey Starting Bid $200

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760. Fred Clarke

761. Mickey Cochrane

762. Mickey Cochrane

763. Jack Dempsey

765. Joe DiMaggio

766. Joe DiMaggio

767. Joe DiMaggio

768. Joe DiMaggio

769. Ken Dryden

770. Bill Dudley

771. Kevin Durant 2013 Panini Crusade 1/1 Signed Basketball Card - PSA GEM MINT 10 Starting Bid $100

772. Leo Durocher

773. Gertrude Ederle

774. Del Ennis Painting by Andy Jurinko

775. Charles Finley

Starting Bid $100

764. Detroit Tigers: 1961 Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

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Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

776. Elmer Flick

777. Curt Flood

778. Nellie Fox

779. Ford Frick

780. Frank Frisch

781. Frank Frisch

782. Frankie Frisch

783. Charles Gehringer

784. Bart Giamatti

785. Warren Giles Starting Bid $100

786. Golf: Woods, Stewart, and Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Meara

787. Red Grange

789. Hank Greenberg

790. Wayne Gretzky

791. Clark Griffith

Starting Bid $100

788. Pete Gray

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

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792. Clark Griffith

793. Burleigh Grimes

794. Lefty Grove

795. Lefty Grove

796. Lefty Grove Starting Bid $100

797. Don Gullett Game-Worn 1999 Cincinnati Reds Jersey Starting Bid $200

798. Harry Hooper

799. Elston Howard

800. Cal Hubbard

801. Carl Hubbell

802. Helen Hull Jacobs

803. Derek Jeter

804. Ralph Kiner

805. Bowie Kuhn

806. Yale Lary

807. Al Leiter GameUsed Baseball Bat

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

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Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $300

Starting Bid $200

808. Ed â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Stranglerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lewis

809. Ernie Lombardi

810. Connie Mack

811. Connie Mack

812. Mickey Mantle

813. Mickey Mantle

814. Mickey Mantle 2007 Topps Home Run History Game-Used Bat Card

815. Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

816. Billy Martin Starting Bid $100

819. Willie Mays Starting Bid $200

817. Pedro Martinez GameIssued New York Mets Jersey Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

818. Tino Martinez Game-Worn 2004 Tampa Bay Devil Rays Jersey

822. Willie Mays and Leo Durocher Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

823. George McAfee Starting Bid $100

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824. Willie McCovey

825. Andrew McCutchen Game-Worn 2008 Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training Jersey Starting Bid $200

826. Bob Meusel

827. Johnny Mize

828. Lenny Moore Starting Bid $100

829. Eddie Murray GameWorn 2002 Cleveland Indians Jersey Starting Bid $200

830. Joe Namath

831. Joe Namath

832. Joe Namath

833. Jack Nicklaus

834. Jack Nicklaus Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

836. NY Mets

837. NY Yankees: 1953

838. NY Yankees: 2000

839. Satchel Paige

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

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Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

835. NY Mets

Starting Bid $100

840. Walter Payton

841. Pele

842. Pele

843. Pele

Starting Bid $200

844. Tony Perez Game-Worn 2001 Florida Marlins Jersey Starting Bid $200

845. Andy Pettitte GameWorn 2006 Houston Astros Jersey Starting Bid $200

846. Jose Reyes

847. Branch Rickey

848. Eppa Rixey

849. Bill Russell

850. Nolan Ryan

851. San Francisco Giants: 1964

Starting Bid $100

852. Joe Sewell Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $100

853. Clark Shaughnessy

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

854. Spec Shea Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

856. Ruben Sierra GameWorn 2006 Minnesota Twins Jersey

Starting Bid $200

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855. Eddie Shore

857. Al Simmons

858. George Sisler

859. George Sisler

860. George Sisler

861. Duke Snider

862. Tris Speaker

863. Sports Memoirs

Starting Bid $100

865. Miguel Tejada Game-Worn 2005 Baltimore Orioles Jersey Starting Bid $200

864. Casey Stengel Starting Bid $100

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867. Pie Traynor Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

866. Joe Torre Game-Worn 2000 New York Yankees Jersey Starting Bid $200

868. Pie Traynor Starting Bid $200

869. Charley Trippi Starting Bid $100

870. Clyde Turner Starting Bid $100

871. William Veeck, Sr Starting Bid $100

873. Larry Walker Game-Worn 2004 Colorado Rockies Jersey Starting Bid $200

872. Larry Walker Game-Worn 2003 Colorado Rockies Jersey Starting Bid $200

874. Ed Walsh

875. Paul Waner

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

876. George Weiss

877. Willie Wells

878. Ted Williams

879. Ted Williams

880. Ted Williams

881. Ted Williams 1976 Topps #347 Signed Baseball Card - SGC A Starting Bid $100

882. Ted Williams 2017 Panini National Treasures Greatness Game-Used Jersey Card Starting Bid $100

883. Bernie Williams Game-Worn 1993 New York Yankees Pants

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

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RR Auction and Auction: This Auction is presented by RR Auction, a d/b/a/ of R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC, as identified with the applicable licensing information on the title page of the Catalog or on the www.RRauction.com Internet site (“RRauction.com”). The Auction is conducted under these Conditions of Sale. Announcements and corrections from the podium at live auctions and those made through the Conditions of Sale appearing on the Internet at RRauction.com supersede those in the printed Catalog.

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The rights granted to Bidder under these Conditions of Sale are personal and may not be assigned or transferred to any other person or entity, whether by operation of law or otherwise without the express written assent of RR Auction. Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey these Conditions of Sale or any of the rights herein, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. No third party may rely on any benefit or right conferred on any Bidder by these Conditions of Sale, and no third party is intended as a beneficiary of these Conditions of Sale. Bids will not be accepted from minor persons under eighteen (18) years of age without a parent’s written consent containing an acknowledgment of the Conditions of Sale herein and indicating their agreement to be bound thereby on behalf of the Bidder. All Bidders must meet RR Auction’s qualifications to bid. Any Bidder who is not a client in good standing of RR Auction may be disqualified at RR Auction’s sole option and will not be awarded lots. Such determination may be made by RR Auction in its sole and unlimited discretion, at any time prior to, during, or even after the close of the Auction. RR Auction reserves the right to exclude any person from the Auction. If an entity places a bid, then the person executing the bid on behalf of the entity agrees to personally guarantee payment for any successful bid. By accepting the Conditions of Sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. Credit: In order to place bids, Bidders who have not established credit with RR Auction must either furnish satisfactory credit information (including two collectibles-related business references) or supply additional information if requested, well in advance of the Auction. Bidders who are not members of RRAuction.com should pre-register before the close of the Auction to allow adequate time to contact references. Credit will be granted at the discretion of RR Auction. Additionally Bidders who have not previously established credit or who wish to bid in excess of their established credit history may be required to provide their social security number, or the last four digits thereof, so a credit check may be performed prior to RR Auction’s acceptance of a bid. Check writing privileges and immediate delivery of merchandise may

All prospective Bidders who examine lots in person prior to the sale shall personally assume all responsibility for any damage they cause in so doing. RR Auction shall have sole discretion in determining the value of the damage caused, which shall be promptly paid by the prospective Bidder. Title to any lot remains with Consignor, any secured party of the Consignor, or assignee of Consignor, as the case may be, until the lot is paid for in full by Bidder. RR Auction reserves the right to require payment in full before delivering any lot to the successful Bidder. It is the Bidder’s responsibility and obligation to have the lots fully insured while in their possession. Bidder assumes any and all RISK OF LOSS once the lot(s) is in Bidder’s possession. Bidder grants to RR Auction or its assigns the right to offset any sums due, or found to be due by RR Auction, and to make such offset from any past, subsequent or future consignment, or items acquired by Bidder in possession or control of RR Auction or from any sums due to Bidder by RR Auction. Bidder further grants RR Auction a purchase money security interest in such sums or items to the extent applicable, and agrees to execute such documents as may be reasonably necessary to grant RR Auction such security interest. Bidder agrees that RR Auction and its assigns shall be a secured party with respect to items bought by Bidder and in the possession of RR Auction, to the extent of the maximum indebtedness, plus all accrued expenses, until the indebtedness is paid. By bidding in this sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. The authorized representative of any corporate Bidder who is present at the sale shall provide RR Auction or its agent, prior to the commencement of the bidding (or at the time of registration), with a statement signed by a principal, director or officer that they he or she personally and unconditionally guarantees any payment due RR Auction. RR Auction may at its sole and absolute discretion, make loans or advances to Consignors and/or prospective Bidders. In the event of a successful challenge to the title to any goods purchased pursuant to these Conditions of Sale and the exclusive remedies provided herein, RR Auction agrees to reimburse any Bidder in an amount equal to the successful bid price actually paid by Bidder at auction plus any Buyer’s

Premium actually paid, in full and complete satisfaction of all claims, which once tendered by RR Auction, relieves and releases RR Auction from any responsibility whatsoever to the Bidder, even if the instrument is not cashed or is returned. Bidding Options: Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to in-person, facsimile, phone and mail bids) are treated similarly to floor bids in that they must be on-increment. Any in-person, facsimile, phone, or mail bids that do not conform to a full increment will be rounded up or down to the nearest full increment and this revised amount will be considered Bidder’s high bid. When identical mail or facsimile bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. To ensure the greatest accuracy, written bids should be entered on the standard printed bid sheet and be received at RR Auction’s place of business at least twenty-four (24) hours before the Auction start. RR Auction is not responsible for executing mail bids or facsimile bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted after the published closing time; nor is RR Auction responsible for proper execution of bids submitted by telephone, mail, facsimile, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins. In all Auctions, bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%, or as specified on a per-Auction basis. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. No “buy” or “unlimited” bids will be accepted. In a live sale, bids on an item can change at the discretion of RR Auction. RR Auction reserves the right to accept or decline any bid. Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids are per lot unless otherwise announced. Live auction lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless RR Auction directs otherwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). For live auctions, RR Auction will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between Bidders. RR Auction will determine the successful Bidder, cancel the sale, or re-offer and resell the lot or lots in dispute. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. If any dispute arises, RR Auction’s sale record is conclusive. Payment: Subject to fulfillment of all of the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, 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 thirty (30) 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. Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. RR Auction reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. In cases of nonpayment, RR Auction’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay RR Auction its fees (seller’s and Buyer’s Premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot. All sales are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S. currency, bank wire, cashier checks, eChecks, and bank money orders), and are subject to all reporting requirements. All deliveries are subject to good funds; funds being received in RR Auction’s account before delivery of the Purchases; and all payments are subject to a clearing period. RR Auction reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes “good funds”: checks drawn on a U.S. bank are subject to a ten (10) calendar day hold, and ten (10) business days when drawn on an international bank. Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via e-Check, personal or corporate checks. In the event that a Bidder’s payment is dishonored upon presentment(s), Bidder shall pay the maximum statutory processing fee set by applicable state law. If Bidder attempts to pay via check and the financial institution denies the transfer from Bidder’s bank account, or the payment cannot be

completed using the selected funding source, Bidder agrees to complete payment. If RR Auction refers any invoice to an attorney for collection, the Bidder agrees to pay attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by RR Auction. If RR Auction assigns collection to its house counsel, such attorney’s time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys. RR Auction shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the Bidder to secure payment of the Auction invoice. RR Auction is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the Bidder then held by RR Auction or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due RR Auction or affiliates from the Bidder. With respect to these lien rights, RR Auction shall have all the rights of a secured creditor, including but not limited to the right of sale. In addition, with respect to payment of the Auction invoice(s), the Bidder waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against RR Auction and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice (the “Consignor”). If a Bidder owes RR Auction or its affiliates on any account, RR Auction and its affiliates shall have the right to offset such unpaid account by any credit balance due Bidder, and it may secure by possessory lien any unpaid amount by any of the Bidder’s property in their possession. All checks, cashiers checks, bank checks, or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC. Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges: Bidder is liable for shipping and handling. RR Auction is unable to combine purchases from other auctions or affiliates into one package for shipping purposes. Lots won will be shipped in a commercially reasonable time after payment in good funds for the merchandise and the shipping fees is received or credit extended, except when third-party shipment occurs. Bidder agrees that service and handling charges related to shipping items which are not pre-paid may be charged to a credit card on file with RR Auction. Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified Customs declarations, to RR Auction for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item’(s) hammer price and RR Auction shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Bidders on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs. Title: Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or thirdparty shipper. Rights Reserved: RR Auction reserves the right to withdraw any lot before or at the time of the Auction, and/or to postpone the Auction of all or any lots or parts thereof, for any reason. RR Auction shall not be liable to any Bidder in the event of such withdrawal or postponement under any circumstances. RR Auction reserves the right to refuse to accept bids from anyone. Conducting the Auction: RR Auction reserves the right to postpone the Auction or any session thereof for a reasonable period of time for any reason whatsoever, and no Bidder or prospective Bidder shall have any claim as a result thereof, including consequential damages. RR Auction’s Discretion: RR Auction shall determine opening bids and bidding increments. RR Auction has the right in its absolute discretion to reject any bid in the event of dispute between Bidders or if RR Auction has doubt as to the validity of any bid, to advance the bidding at its absolute discretion and to determine the successful Bidder in the event of a dispute between Bidders, to continue the bidding or to reoffer and resell the lot in question. In the event of a dispute after the sale, RR Auction’s record of final sale shall be conclusive. RR Auction also may reject any bid 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. Reserves: Lots may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price

below which the lot will not be sold. Consignors may not bid on their own lots or property. RR Auction may, from time to time, bid on items that it does not own. Off-Site Bidding: Bidding by telephone, facsimile, online, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a convenience and permitted subject to advance arrangements, availability, and RR Auction’s approval which shall be exercised at RR Auction’s sole discretion. Neither RR Auction nor its agents or employees shall be held liable for the failure to execute bids or for errors relating to any transmission or execution thereof. In order to be considered for off-site bidding in any manner, Bidders must comply with all of these Conditions of Sale and the terms contained on the Registration Form. RR Auction’s Remedies: Failure of the Bidder to comply with any of these Conditions of Sale or the terms of the Registration Form is an event of default. In such event, RR Auction may, in addition to any other available remedies specifically including the right to hold the defaulting Bidder liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Bidder as damages (the Bidder understands and acknowledges that RR Auction will be substantially damaged should such default occur, and that damages under sub-part (a) are necessary to compensate RR Auction for such damages); (b) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately; (c) charge the Bidder interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half 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 property in RR Auction’s possession owned by such Bidder. RR Auction shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) as adopted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Warranties: RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided in these Conditions of Sale. All property and lots are sold “as is” and “where is”. By way of illustration rather than limitation, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to merchantability or fitness for intended use, condition of the property (including any condition report), correctness of description, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, importance, exhibition, relevance, attribution, source, provenance, date, authorship, condition, culture, genuineness, value, or period of the property. Additionally, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to whether the Bidder acquires rights in copyright or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title. All descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and terminology including but not limited to words describing condition (including any condition reports requested by Bidder, see also Terminology), authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition, and relevance, used in the Catalog, bill of sale, invoice, or anywhere else, represent a good faith effort made by RR Auction to fairly represent the lots and property offered for sale as to origin, date, condition, and other information contained therein; they are statements of opinion only. They are not representations or warranties and Bidder agrees and acknowledges that he or she shall not rely on them in determining whether or not to bid or for what price. Price estimates (which are determined well in advance of the Auction and are therefore subject to revision) and condition reports are provided solely as a convenience to Bidders and are not intended nor shall they be relied on by Bidders as statements, representations or warranties

of actual value or predictions of final bid prices. Bidders are accorded the opportunity to inspect the lots and to otherwise satisfy themselves as to the nature and sufficiency of each lot prior to bidding, and RR Auction urges Bidders to avail themselves accordingly. All lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by an Auction Certificate (“AC”). On any lot presented with an AC issued by RR Auction, the certification is only as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage and only as explicitly stated therein (the “Certification of Authenticity”), to the exclusion of any other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to those pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. The Certification of Authenticity inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction’s records). Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the Certification of Authenticity, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. The Certification of Authenticity is valid from date of the Auction in which Bidder was awarded the lot (the “Auction Date”) until five (5) years after the Auction Date, without exception. FIREARMS. RR Auction complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the purchasing, registration and shipping of firearms. A Bidder is required to provide appropriate documents and the payment of associated fees, if any. Bidder is responsible for providing a shipping address that is suitable for the receipt of a firearm. Limitation of Damages: In the event that RR Auction is prevented for any reason from delivering any property to Bidder, or Bidder is otherwise dissatisfied with the performance of RR Auction, the liability, if any, of RR Auction, shall be limited to, and shall not exceed, the amount actually paid for the property by Bidder. In no event shall RR Auction be liable for incidental, special, indirect, exemplary or consequential damages of any kind, including but not limited to loss of profits, value of investment or opportunity cost. Unauthorized Statements: Under no circumstances is any employee, agent or representative of RR Auction authorized by RR Auction to modify, amend, waive or contradict any of these Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on a registration form, any warranty or limitation or exclusion of warranty, any term or condition in either the Registration Form or these Terms and Conditions regarding payment requirements, including but not limited to due date, manner of payment, and what constitutes payment in full, or any other term or condition contained in any documents issued by RR Auction unless such modification, amendment, waiver or contradiction is contained in a writing signed by all parties. Any statements, oral or written, made by employees, agents or representatives of RR Auction to Bidder, including statements regarding specific lots, even if such employee, agent or representative represents that such statement is authorized, unless reduced to a writing signed by all parties, are statements of personal opinion only and are not binding on RR Auction, and under no circumstances shall be relied upon by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction. Bidder’s Remedies: Under no circumstance will RR Auction incur liability to a Bidder in excess of the purchase price actually paid. This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder in conformity with the Warranties and Limitation of Damages provisions of these Conditions of Sale, and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Bidder by law. The Bidder hereby accepts the benefit of the Consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the Consignor for the Bidder’s benefit. In the event that Bidder demonstrates in writing, in the sole discretion of RR Auction, that there was a breach of the Consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Bidder, RR Auction shall make demand upon the Consignor to pay to Bidder the Purchase Price (including any premiums, taxes, or other amounts paid or due to RR Auction). Should the Consignor not pay the Purchase Price to Bidder within thirty days after such demand, RR Auction shall disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and assign to Bidder all of RR Auction’s rights against the Consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and assignment, all responsibility and liability, if any, of RR Auction with respect to said lot or property shall automatically terminate. RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction - this remedy is as to the Consignor only. The rights and remedies provided herein are for the original Bidder only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or as-

signee under any circumstances. If Bidder wishes to challenge the AC within the period of the Certification of Authenticity, Bidder must present written evidence that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field. If RR Auction agrees that the lot is not as represented, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be a refund of their purchase price, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable. If RR Auction does not agree with the claim by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale. Any such challenge concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Bidder’s notice to RR Auction of Bidder’s contention that the lot was not authentic, or six (6) years from the Auction Date, whichever is sooner. If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially incorrect (e.g., gross cataloging error), the lot is returnable if returned within five (5) calendar days of receipt, and received by RR Auction no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the Auction Date. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and the AC, then the description in the AC shall control. This paragraph shall constitute Bidder’s sole right with respect to the return of items, and no refunds shall be given for any items not returned to and received by RR Auction. NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE. RR Auction’s Additional Services: For Bidders who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’s premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Bidders, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Bidder. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by RR Auction or other packers and carriers, whether or not recommended by RR Auction. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for damage to frames, glass or other breakable items. Where RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice, RR Auction will include an administration charge. Headings: Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer. Entire Agreement: These Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the Registration Form. They may not be amended, modified or superseded except in a signed writing executed by all parties. No oral or written statement by anyone employed by RR Auction or acting as agent or representative of RR Auction may amend, modify, waive or supersede the terms herein unless such amendment, waiver or modification is contained in a writing signed by all parties. If any section of these Conditions of Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections or terms and provisions of a section shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way. Governing Law and Enforcement The Parties agree that any agreements between the Parties including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston, Massachusetts, no matter where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the Auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location. The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, and any other related agreement(s) are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale, or related to or arising out of any other related agreement(s) shall be submitted to confidential binding arbitration (the “Arbitration”) before a single Arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”). The Parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the commercial rules of the AAA. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on the selection of the Arbitrator, then the Arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. The prevailing Party in the Arbitration shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs,

whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. The Parties agree that Bidder shall have no right to recover consequential or indirect damages, or lost profits damages. The Parties consent to the enforcement of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in either the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Except as provided in Bidder’s Remedies with regard to the Certification of Authenticity, any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other agreement(s) between the Parties must be brought within one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances giving rise to the alleged claim, without exceptions. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute release of any claims after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding on all parties in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-actions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale. The Bidder hereby agrees that RR Auction shall be entitled to present these Conditions of Sale to a court in any jurisdiction other than set forth in this paragraph as conclusive evidence of the Parties’ agreement, and the Parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration related to or arising out of any Auction of an item sold for less than $10,000. This right shall relate to the individual item price, such that RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration for items that in the aggregate exceed $10,000. The prevailing Party in such a proceeding shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the proceeding, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. This right of enforcement is unique to RR Auction, and these Conditions of Sale are a waiver by the Bidder of any right to enforcement or adjudication outside of an Arbitration.

CONDUCT OF AUCTION Estimate Prices: In addition to descriptive information, each item in the Catalog sometimes includes a price range which reflects opinion as to the price expected at auction (the “Estimate Prices”). In other instances, Estimate Prices can be obtained by calling RR Auction at (603) 732-4280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading). Owned or Guaranteed Property: RR Auction generally offers property consigned by others for sale at public auction; in very limited occasion, lots are offered that are the property of RR Auction. Before the Auction: Bidder may attend pre-sale viewing for all of RR Auction’s auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. Bidder is encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. Bidder may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment. Maximum Bids – All Auctions: To maximize Bidder’s chance of winning, RR Auction strongly encourages the use of maximum bids. RR Auction will then bid for Bidder until the lot reaches Bidder’s specified maximum. Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, non-incremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder’s bid.

Successful Bids: The fall of RR Auction’s hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will record the paddle number of the Bidder. If Bidder’s salesroom or absentee bid is successful, Bidder will be notified after the sale by mailed or emailed invoice. Unsold Lots: If a lot does not reach the reserve, it is bought-in. In other words, it remains unsold and is returned to the Consignor. RR Auction has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers. Bidding—Timed Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. 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. 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. Property is auctioned in consecutive numerical order, as it appears in the catalog. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the salesroom or absentee bidders participating by telephone, internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either

by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. 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. Miscellaneous: Agreements between Bidders and Consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize RR Auction’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and Consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement. Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with “do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available. 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.

Glossary of Condition terms For decades, RR Auction has led the industry in providing an accurate and detailed condition statement for each item that we sell. Starting in 2016 we’ve decided to take a fresh approach to describing each item’s condition. As our website and catalog images continually improve, and bidders can see obvious details from those excellent images, we’ve decided to simplify things, using the same terminology to describe an item’s overall condition (on an ascending scale of 1 to 4: good, very good, fine, very fine), but only adding specific details, if any, that would not be obvious from the illustration. VERY FINE describes an item 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 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 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 with 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 exceedingly rare or important. Of course we’re more than happy to provide more in-depth information about any item via phone or email. We hope this new system will make for easier reading and a more pleasant bidding experience.

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