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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*
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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
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.
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.
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presidents and first ladies Washington, as “late Com’dr in Chief of the Armies,” pens a firmly flattering endorsement of “brave & intelligent” James Sever, who would go on to command the USS Congress 1. George Washington Autograph Document. Highly unusual ADS, signed “Go: Washington, late Com’dr in Chief of
the Armies of ye US,” one page, 7.25 x 7.25, February 28, 1785. Penned entirely in Washington’s hand, the document reads, in-full: “I certify that Seaver was a Lieutenant of the Massachusetts Line in the Service of the United States of America, and from the testimony of the General Officers under whose orders he acted that he is brave & intelligent, and in all respects has supported the character of a Gentleman and man of honor. Given under my hand this 28th day of Febru’y 1785, Go: Washington, late Com’dr in Chief of the Armies of ye US.” Appealingly framed in fitting cherry-colored wood to an overall size of 11 x 11. In fine condition, with scattered light toning, slight splitting along one fold, and apparent backing (not examined out of the frame). In The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources 1745-1799, published in 1939, reference is made to this document in a letter Washington wrote, on the same day, to the Confederation’s secretary for war, Henry Knox. In his letter to Knox, Washington relayed that he was “enclosing letters under flying Seals to Count de Rochambeau and the Marqs. de Chartellux…also certificates for Lieutts. Seaver and Henley. If these will answer the purposes designed I shall think nothing of the trouble, but be happy in having given them.” James Sever, misspelled by Washington as “Seaver,” (1761-1845), served in the 4th Massachusetts until late June 1784. In early 1785 he requested a certificate to help him in obtaining a position in the Dutch service and, to that end, Washington penned the document offered here. In 1798 he was appointed one of the first six Post-captains in the US Navy, and oversaw the building of, and then commanded, the USS Congress, the sister ship of the USS Constitution. Sever retired from military service in 1801, later becoming a president of the Society of the Cincinnati. The document’s appeal is further enhanced by its intact red wax seal, which bears Washington’s family coat of arms and the phrase “Exitus Acta Probat,” a quotation from Ovid which roughly translates to “The outcome proves the deed,” an expression that could very well have applied to early America’s fight for freedom. A significant Revolutionary War document, aiding in the career of an officer who would go on to command one of the first six frigates in the budding US Navy, and enhanced with Washington’s attractive and seldom-seen heraldic red wax seal. Starting Bid $2500
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Land grant for Revolutionary War service, boldly signed by President George Washington
2. George Washington Document Signed. Partlyprinted vellum DS as president, signed “G:o Washington,” one page, 12.5 x 14.5, August 18, 1796. President Washington grants a parcel of land for military service during the Revolutionary War, in part: “In consideration of Military Service, performed by James Pendleton (a Captain for seven years) to the United States…and in pursuance of an Act of the Congress of the United States, passed on the 10th day of August, in the year 1790, entituled ‘An Act to enable the Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Line on Continental Establishment, to obtain Titles to certain Lands lying north west of the river Ohio, between the Little Miami and Sciota;’…There is granted, by the said United States, unto Robert Pollard, assignee of the said James Pendleton a certain Tract of Land containing one thousand acres.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President
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Washington, and countersigned by Secretary of State Timothy Pickering. Beautifully corner-mounted, matted, and framed under UV-protective museum glass to an overall size of 24.75 x 27. In fine condition. The land referred to here, known as the Virginia Military District (in what is now Ohio), consisted of a tract in the southwestern part of the state that contained more than four million acres. General George Washington had enticed residents to join the Continental Army by offering them large bounties in land in exchange for either three years of service, or the duration of the war. After the Revolution, state officials used the land to award claims to veterans in exchange for their military service. By this document, the assignee of James Pendleton received his rightful plot. Starting Bid $1000
A dinner invitation from “The President of the United States and Mrs. Washington” 3. George Washington Dinner Invitation. Unissued partly-
printed dinner invitation from the administration of President George Washington, one page, 5.75 x 3.75, circa 1790–1797. The elegant black text reads, in full: “The President of the United States and Mrs. Washington, request the Pleasure of…Company to Dine, on…next, at…o’Clock…179…An answer is requested.” The location of the dinner was presumably the ‘President’s House’ at 524 Market Street in Philadelphia, which was rented from Robert Morris. Corner-mounted, matted, and framed under UV-protective museum glass to an overall size of 16 x 14.5. In very good to fine condition, with paper loss to three corners. Starting Bid $200
Hand-painted 19th-century Paris porcelain featuring George and Martha Washington 4. George and Martha Washington (2) HandPainted Paris Porcelain Vases. Matched pair of stun-
ning hand-painted 19th-century Paris porcelain campagna urn vases depicting George Washington and Martha Washington, both measuring 9.75˝ tall with diameters of 6.5˝ across the mouths. Both hand-painted portraits are vividly rendered in exquisite detail, and both pieces feature the same French design motif on the reverse. Paris porcelain honoring American presidents is very highly sought after, with these matching vases being exceptionally well-preserved. In fine condition, with some minor rubbing to the gold wash finish. Starting Bid $300
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The federal judiciary faces a major overhaul in 1799 as President Adams appoints a Maryland politician to the district court
5. John Adams Document Signed. Manuscript vellum DS as president, one page, 16.5 x 13, December 10, 1799. Adams
appoints James Winchester of Maryland “Judge of the District Court in and for Maryland District.” Signed at the conclusion by President Adams and countersigned by Secretary of State Timothy Pickering. Nicely corner-mounted, matted, and framed to an overall size of 28 x 25. In very good condition, with scattered toning and staining, an old mounting remnant to the upper right corner, and a small hole to the center of the top edge. The white seal is toned and worn, but mostly intact. Winchester, a Maryland politician, received a recess appointment from Adams in October 1799 and was formally nominated on December 8, receiving his commission-the document offered here-two days later. Winchester’s judicial appointment came as the nation was quickly outgrowing the judicial structure created in 1789. In his annual messages of 1799 and 1800, Adams recommended judicial reform, but Congress was unable to agree on a bill until after the 1800 presidential election—in which Adams was defeated by Thomas Jefferson. Starting Bid $500
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Handwritten letter by Jefferson, acting as attorney for Revolutionary War hero Tadeusz Kosciuszko
6. Thomas Jefferson Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “Th: Jefferson, Atty for Genl. Thad. Kosciuszko,” one
page, 7.75 x 4.75, June 29, 1811. Handwritten letter to “The Cashier of the Bank of Pennsylvania,” in which Jefferson, acting as the attorney for Revolutionary War hero Tadeusz Kosciuszko, redirects the payment of dividends to satisfy debts. In full: “Be pleased to have paiment made to John Barnes or order of all dividends which shall become due on the 1st day of July ensuing for the shares of stock held by Genl. Thaddeus Kosciuszko in the bank of Pennsylvania, for which this shall be your sufficient voucher.” Corner-mounted, matted, and framed to an overall size of 18.5 x 16. In very good to fine condition, with light staining and toning. Jefferson was a close friend of Kosciuszko, who had served as a colonel in the Continental Army during the Revolution and oversaw the construction of state-of-the-art fortifications, including those at West Point. Upon his return to Europe, Jefferson oversaw his American affairs and was to be the executor of his estate. However, Jefferson declined to accept the responsibility upon the general’s death in 1817, citing to both his old age and the legal complexities surrounding the estate—it was to be sold, and the proceeds spent on freeing and educating African-American slaves. In this instance, it seems that Jefferson—struggling financially after his retirement to Monticello—had reached out to Kosciuszko for assistance in repaying some debts, and the general was happy to oblige. The two shared many political ideals: Jefferson wrote of Kosciuszko, ‘He is as pure a son of liberty as I have ever known.’ Starting Bid $1000
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Broadside act signed by Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson upon the federal government’s move to Philadelphia 7. Thomas Jefferson Document Signed. Broad-
side DS, signed “Th: Jefferson,” one page, 8 x 11.25, March 3, 1791. Broadside publishing an act passed by the Congress of the United States during its Third Session, in part: “An Act in addition to an Act, intituled, ‘An Act for establishing the Salaries of the Executive Officers of Government, with their Assistants and Clerks.’ Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled…That there be allowed to the clerks employed in the several offices attached to the seat of government, in addition to their respective salaries, their reasonable and necessary expences incurred by the removal of Congress from the city of New-York, to the city of Philadelphia.” Imprinted at the conclusion with the names of Speaker Frederick Muhlenberg, Vice President John Adams, and President George Washington, and prominently signed below in bold ink by Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson. In fine condition. The passage of this act provided compensation for clerks in federal offices forced to move from New York to Philadelphia due to the relocation of Congress to that city after its second session, along with enhanced pay for other affected officials. Starting Bid $1000
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President Monroe requests his Treasury Secretary to furnish unsettled statements “distinguishing the several heads of civil, military, & naval”
9. James Monroe Autograph Letter Signed. ALS as president, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, November 10, 1823. Handwritten letter to Secretary of the Treasury William H. Crawford, in part: “I have to request that you will furnish me, a statement, of settlements made...distinguishing the several heads of civil, military, & naval, from each other. The statements now requir’d, are to be made, as you will observe, on the same principle, with those that were render’d last year, & are intended, to show the progress that has since been made in that important branch of public duties.” In very good to fine condition, with some light stains, and nearly complete separation along the lower horizontal fold. Starting Bid $200
President Jackson grants a patent for improvements in the “Cog-Cylinder Washing Machine”
10. Andrew Jackson Document Signed. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 11.75 x 15.25, May 14, 1836. Patent issued to “Luke R. Prince, a citizen of the United States, [who] hath alleged that he has invented a new and useful improvement in the Cog-Cylinder Washing Machine.” Prominently signed at the conclusion by President Jackson, and countersigned by Secretary of State John Forsyth and Attorney General Benjamin Franklin Butler. The white paper seal and ribbon affixed to the lower left remains intact, and the document retains its second page bearing a description of the invention (color copies included in sleeve on the reverse). Corner-mounted, matted, and framed under UV-protective museum glass to an overall size of 24 x 28. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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11. John Tyler Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “J. Tyler,” one page,
5.5 x 7, August 29, 1826. Handwritten letter to Doctor Curtis, in part: “I have agreed to pay…for my new carriage on the 15th Sept. and have to ask you to settle with him if possible.” Double-matted and framed with a color portrait and nameplate affixed to the glass to an overall size of 14 x 24. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, light creasing, and some dampstaining affecting the date. Starting Bid $200
“Versatility may awaken surprise, but it cannot inspire respect”
12. Franklin Pierce Autograph Letter Signed. Civil War-dated ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Sep-
tember 22 [1861 or 1862]. Letter to his former private White House secretary Sidney Webster, in part: “Genl. Butler and the Gov. of N.H. have tendered to Colo. George the command of the Reg’t. in the new division...One man can discard old opinions substitute new ones in their place and act upon them, not only with facility, but apparently without regret. Another can never attain even to a comprehension of the process by which such a change is wrought out. Such versatility may awaken surprise, but it cannot inspire respect.” In fine condition, with light toning along the vertical fold. Starting Bid $200
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“The President,” Buchanan informs a US consul, “has appointed me Secretary of State” 13. James Buchanan Circular Letter Signed. Circular letter
signed on his first day as secretary of state, “James Buchanan,” one page, 8 x 11.75, March 10, 1845. Department of State circular letter, addressed to “A. D. Mann, U. S. Consul, Bremen,” in full: “I have the honor to inform you that the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, has appointed me Secretary of State of the United States, and that I have this day entered upon the duties of that office.” In fine condition, with paper loss to the top and bottom edges, easily matted out. After taking office on March 10th, Buchanan served out his full term as secretary of state under James K. Polk, marked by some major accomplishments; namely, nearly doubling the territorial extent of the United States through the Oregon Treaty and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Starting Bid $300
Lincoln signs on the day of an 1865 visit to Ford’s Theatre with Gen. Grant 14. Abraham Lincoln Autograph Endorsement Signed. Civil War–dated handwritten endorsement signed as president, “Let this man take the oath of Dec. 8, 1863, & be discharged, A. Lincoln, Feb. 10, 1865,” on an off-white 3 x 3.25 slip. In very good to fine condition, with toning from prior display, and an old tape stain along the top edge.
On December 8, 1863, President Lincoln issued the Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction, by which he offered full pardons to any participant in the rebellion who laid down his arms and swore a loyalty oath, agreeing to ‘faithfully support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, and the union of all the States there under.’ By endorsing this order—just two months before his assassination—Lincoln authorized the release of a Confederate soldier held as a prisoner of war. Lincoln’s whereabouts on the evening of February 10, 1865, are also notable: with Union Generals Ulysses S. Grant and Ambrose Burnside, President Lincoln attended Ford’s Theatre—later the site of his assassination—to watch a performance of the comedy Everybody’s Friend, followed by a farce, Love in Livery. Starting Bid $500 Hundreds of more items are listed online at www.RRAuction.com | 13
Historically important document: Lincoln drafts Ohioans in 1863 to replenish the Union army
15. Abraham Lincoln Document Signed. Civil War-dated partly-printed war-dated DS as president, one page, 7.75
x 9.75, September 5, 1863. Draft order for the Union Army issued by President Lincoln from the Executive Mansion, sent to the War Department. In part: “I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States of America, and Commander-in-chief of the Army and Navy thereof, having taken into consideration the number of volunteers and militia furnished by and from the several States, including the State of Ohio, and the period of service of said volunteers and militia since the commencement of the present rebellion, in order to equalize the numbers among the Districts of said States...do hereby assign Six Hundred and Nineteen as the first proportional part of the quota of troops to be furnished by the Fourteenth District of the State of Ohio.” Corner-mounted, matted, and framed with an original CDV portrait of Lincoln reading with his son (bearing a facsimile signature) under UV-protective museum glass to an overall size of 25 x 22. A few tiny stains, otherwise a choice example in fine, clean condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000
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16. U. S. Grant Document Signed. Partly-printed
DS as president, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, January 23, 1873. President Grant directs the Secretary of State to “affix the Seal of the United States to a Warrant for the pardon of George Sylvester Wright.” Crisply signed at the conclusion by President Grant. In very good to fine condition, with light edge creasing, and small stains to the left margin. Starting Bid $200
18. James A. Garfield Signed Photograph. Desirable 2.25 x 3.75 albumen portrait of Garfield affixed to a 4.5 x 7.25 mount, signed at the bottom of the image in ink, “J. A. Garfield.” In very good condition, with old tape along the left edge, noticeable creases and cracks, and some fading to the signature. Starting Bid $200
19. James A. Garfield Letter Signed. LS signed “J. A. Gar17. U. S. Grant Signature. Highly desir-
able neat ink signature as president, “U. S. Grant, Boston, Mass., Apl. 17th 1875,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2 slip. Handsomely matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 15 x 11.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
field,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, June 8, 1874. Sent from Washington by then-Congressman Garfield to his close political ally, Captain A. W. Stiles, as he prepared for the toughest political campaign of his Congressional career. In part, “If the bill for the reduction of the Army becomes a law, I have no doubt I could succeed in securing the discharge of your friend...I do not think it will pass the Senate and unless it should pass it will be nearly impossible to secure his discharge...I do not believe my enemies can find any man who can take the nomination away from me.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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20. Chester A. Arthur Autograph Letter Signed. ALS
signed “C. A. Arthur,” one page on 4.75 x 5.75 black-bordered stationery, November 10, 1880. Letter to J. E. Roeselle, written eight days after his election as vice president. In full: “Thank you for your kind congratulations. I expect to be in Washington frequently during the winter & to be at the Arlington as usual.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200
21. Chester A. Arthur Signed White House Card. Official Executive Mansion card, boldly signed in ink, “Chester A. Arthur.” Nicely double-matted and framed below a portrait to an overall size of 10 x 15. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned carte-de-visite portrait of Arthur. Starting Bid $200
Amidst his bid for re-election, Cleveland urges his party to speak out against the McKinley Tariff 22. Grover Cleveland Typed Letter Signed. TLS, two pages, 7.75 x 10, personal Gray Gables, Buzzards Bay letterhead, August 1, 1892. Letter to H. M. Messinger, speaking out against the McKinley Tariff. In part: “Though in ordinary circumstances a dry goods fact might not be of especial interest to me, the fact which you illustrate in your letter is one of very great importance. It is this kind of demonstration which I have been insisting upon as the only means which must certainly arouse our people to an appreciation of the enormities, as you call them, of the McKinley bill.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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FDR battles with the press, calling out Time Magazine’s editor: “George Washington had the courage to admit a sin. Henry Luce lacks that ability!”
23. Franklin D. Roosevelt (3) Typed Letters Signed. Unique archive from the papers of journalist Lowell Mellett, who
served in FDR’s administration as head of the Office of Government Reports, comprising a retained carbon copy of his enraged letter to Time Magazine editor Henry Luce (a noted enemy of FDR), the reply from Luce, and three letters by President Roosevelt. The principal FDR letter, in part: “Thank you for letting me see the copy of Henry Luce’s reply of December 24th. It is a slippery reply. I said on Sunday night that you cannot make an agreement with an incendiary bomb. He misses the point when he tries to argue as to whether you like Time or not. You and I can admit that Time makes false reporting extremely attractive. Henry Luce evades and avoids when he even mentions rebutting or ‘objections’ to that particular story. George Washington did not rebut his father’s objection to cutting down the cherry tree. George Washington had the courage to admit a sin. Henry Luce lacks that ability!” In overall fine condition, with some light stains to the 1942 letter. Starting Bid $300
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Logbook from the “Inspection Cruise and Fishing Expedition of President Franklin D. Roosevelt” 24. Franklin D. Roosevelt Signed 1938 ‘Inspection Cruise and Fishing Expedition’ Booklet. Scarce log booklet for “The Inspection Cruise
and Fishing Expedition of President Franklin D. Roosevelt” aboard the USS Houston (CA-30) from July 16 to August 9, 1938, 31 pages, 7.75 x 10, signed and inscribed on the front cover in fountain pen to a White House secret service agent, “For Paul Hart, from Franklin D. Roosevelt.” This entirely uncommon booklet features sections listing the presidential party and detachment, the cruise’s itinerary with map, and the detailed daily log with accompanying images of Roosevelt, the crewmen, and the various fish caught during the voyage. The close of the booklet features a comprehensive nine-page appendix containing an “Annotated List of Fishes, Presidential Cruise, 1938.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
FDR consolidates his executive power with the signing of the ‘President’s Reorganization Plan No. II’
25. Franklin D. Roosevelt Pair of Signed Memorandums. Two typed White House memorandums signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, one undated and the other dating to July 1, 1939. The dated memorandum, addressed to “Mr. Mellett,” reads, in part: “...you are hereby appointed Director of the [Office of Government Reports], a part of the Executive Office of the President...you are hereby authorized to make expenditures in accordance with the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1939.” One line is penned in Roosevelt’s hand. The second memorandum, signed “F.D.R.” and issued to the “National Emergency Council,” in full: “Can you obtain any information from your State Directors concerning the questions raised by the Acting Director of the Budget?” In overall fine condition, with a light diagonal crease to the top of the smaller memo, and small rust stains to the upper left corners of both. Starting Bid $200
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Kennedy writes from Hyannis Port on Jackie’s stationery, a month before agreeing to back surgery
27. John F. Kennedy Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “Jack,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.75 x 3.75, Jacqueline Kennedy’s personal stationery letterhead, postmarked Hyannis Port, July 19, 1954. Letter to German-born artist Franz Bueb in Paris, France, in full: “I have been receiving your cards. The trip sounds fine. There is a strong prospect I shall be coming over in August. Would you send me Elsie Hansen’s address if you have it. Did you see her. Any other information would be welcome. In addition—I no longer have her Sablon number. Call me when you return—as I should like to hear the news. If you are going to stay over—I may see you.” In fine condition, with a small tape remnant to one blank corner. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Kennedy’s hand, incorporating his surname in the return address field, “Kennedy, Hyannisport, Cape Cod, Mass.” Starting Bid $500
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Limited edition of the First Lady’s White House guidebook, inscribed by “Jack,” “Jackie,” and 5-year-old “Caroline” to their patriarch for Christmas 1962
28. John and Jacqueline Kennedy’s Signed 1962 Christmas Book for Joe, Sr.. Signed book: The White House.
Limited edition, numbered 1a/75. Washington, DC: The White House Historical Association, 1962. Moroccan leatherbound hardcover, 7.25 x 10.25, 129 pages. Boldly signed and inscribed on the colophon in fountain pen by the president, “To Dad— With love, Jack, Christmas 1962,” and the first lady, “For Grandpa—with adoration, Jackie,” as well as in blue ballpoint by their 5-year-old daughter, “Caroline.” Autographic condition: fine, with very trivial toning to colophon edges. Book condition: VG+/ None. Includes the original blue cardboard gift box, a matching leather clamshell case, and a detailed letter of provenance on White House letterhead signed by Evelyn Lincoln, who served as JFK’s only personal secretary for 12 years. In part: “I confirm, in writing, any details of my JFK possessions…I served JFK while he was a Congressman, a Senator and while he was the President, as his personal secretary…I…have a rare…red Moroccan leather book which is #1[A] of only 75 and it is numbered ‘1A.’ It was signed by the President, the First Lady and Caroline and was to be presented to JFK’s father, for Christmas 1962 (the President’s last Christmas present to his father, Joseph P. Kennedy)…I have a number of other JFK personal possessions…all a part of my extremely close connection to the Kennedy family.” Also includes a White House card with a printed Kennedy signature. Starting Bid $2500
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Multi-volume History of Ireland book set containing six early ‘ownership’ signatures of John F. Kennedy
29. John F. Kennedy Multi-Signed ‘History of Ireland’ Book Set. Signed books: Complete six-volume set of History
of Ireland by Rev. E. A. Dalton. First edition. London: The Gresham Publishing Company, 1912. Hardcovers bound in green cloth with elaborate gilt titling and decoration to spines and front covers, 6.5 x 9, 1674 total pages. The first free end page of each volume is signed in black ink, “John F. Kennedy,” with the lone exception occurring in the sixth volume, which is signed upside-down on the final free end page; this distinction suggests that the volume was likely stacked upside-down at the bottom, and that Kennedy accidentally signed the book believing it was right-side up. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG- to VG/None, with wear to spine ends, light foxing to textblocks, and some splitting to hinges on Volumes 5 and 6. The consignor affirms that this book set was purchased in Palm Beach, Florida, shortly after Kennedy’s famed ‘Winter White House’ was privately sold in June 2020. Given this information, and, moreover, the consistent ‘ownership’ placement of Kennedy’s early full signatures, we strongly believe that this six-volume set derives from the personal collection of John F. Kennedy, the first Irish-Catholic to become President of the U.S. Starting Bid $5000
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JFK’s token of thanks for advice on his Omnibus TV appearance 30. John F. Kennedy Signed Book. Signed book: Profiles in Courage. First edition. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1956. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5, 266 pages. Boldly signed and inscribed on the first free end page in fountain pen, “To Jan Mason—with thanks and very best wishes—John Kennedy, Omnibus—Feb. 1957.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/ VG, with a small split at the head of the spine, and some minor edge tears and chips to the dust jacket. JFK appeared on the Ominbus television program in 1957; Mason, a control room worker, offered him advice about how to better use the camera to connect with the audience. Starting Bid $300
JFK to a young supporter: “It pleased me to hear that you enjoyed my television appearances during the campaign and on Inauguration Day when I became President” 31. John F. Kennedy Typed Letter Signed. TLS as presi-
dent, one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, June 21, 1962. Letter to Judy Hulsey, in part: “I find it a distinct pleasure to send you—my 11-year old friend—this note of good wishes. I hope you had a happy birthday on June 7th. It pleased me to hear that you enjoyed my television appearances during the campaign and on Inauguration Day when I became President.” In fine condition, with uniform overall toning. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services. Starting Bid $200
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Senator Kennedy makes landfall in Alaska Territory
32. John F. Kennedy Signed Book. Signed book: The State of Alaska. First edition, first printing. NY: Random House, 1954. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.25, 606 pages. Signed on the dedication page in blue ballpoint by John F. Kennedy, and by the author, Ernest Gruening. The adjacent copyright page is signed by seven notable Alaskan politicians and social figures who helped promote and advance the state during its infancy: Warren A. Taylor, Frank X. Chapados, Hubert Gilbert, Bob Giersdorf, Dick Greuel, Ralph Julian Rivers, and Robert Sheldon. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/VG, with toned tape remnants to first free end page, sunning to jacket’s spine, and several small nicks and tears to jacket edges. Starting Bid $200
33. John F. Kennedy Signed Program. Program for the ‘Charter Day Banquet of S-Sgt. Philip Sabra Post American Lebanese Veterans Assn. of Fall River, Mass.,” held on February 2, 1950, at the Richard Borden Hall in Fall River, Massachusetts, 6.25 x 9.5, signed and inscribed on the front cover in thick black ink, “To the Sgt. Philip Sabra Post, with best wishes for their future success, from John F. Kennedy.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered faint staining and several horizontal folds. Accompanied by a 1959 letter requesting Kennedy to serve once more as the principal speaker at an installation held by the American Lebanese Veterans Association. Starting Bid $200
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34. Richard Nixon Signed Check. Personal check, 8.25
x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by Richard Nixon, payable to Big Brothers of Orange County for $100, July 20, 1979. Mounted, matted, and framed with a photo of Nixon to an overall size of 14 x 18.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Handwritten letter from Reagan to Benjamin Franklin
35. Ronald Reagan Autograph Letter Signed. ALS, one page, 7.25
x 10.5, personal letterhead, January 29, [postmarked 1961]. Handwritten letter to “Benj. Franklin” in Topeka, Kansas. In part: “Almost all the appearances I make as a speaker are while on these G.E. junkets and I have little time for any additional traveling.” In fine condition, with faint toning, and staple holes to the upper left corner. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Reagan’s own hand. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200
Flown aboard the the presidential yacht during the Bush administration 36. George Bush Presidential Yacht Flag. Presidential flag flown aboard the presidential yacht USS Sequoia during the administration of President George Bush. The flag, 17.75 x 11.5, proudly features the presidential seal against a Navy blue background, with the off-white hoist featuring brass grommets to top and bottom. Archivally mounted, matted, and framed with an engraved plaque to an overall size of 24.25 x 18.25. In fine condition, with expected wear from use. The consignor notes that the flag was a gift from a member of the Bush staff. Starting Bid $200
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Exceedingly rare $10,000 check signed by President Trump, three days after his inauguration
37. Donald Trump Signed Check as President. Exceedingly rare personal check, 8.5 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed
by Trump as president, “Donald J. Trump,” payable to Shane Bouvet for $10,000, January 23, 2017. In very fine condition. Encapsulated in a Beckett authentication holder. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Checks signed by modern presidents during their presidencies are virtually unobtainable. Signed just three days after his inauguration, President Trump sent this check to Shane Bouvet, who volunteered on the 2016 campaign by day while delivering packages at night. Bouvet spent all of his money in order to attend the inauguration, and met with president-elect Trump on January 19th, sharing his own financial difficulties and those of his father, who was battling cancer. At the end of the night, Trump made a promise to send him a $10,000 check—which he delivered on just after taking the nation’s highest office. Bouvet then gave all of the money to his father, who was able to afford better treatment and beat cancer. Shane Bouvet and his father were invited to the White House a year later, on February 9, 2018, where they met with President Trump and told their story to the press. It is a story of great generosity—from president to citizen, and from son to father—that also raises questions about the equity of the American healthcare system. Starting Bid $1000
Fully signed presidential library photo— the Carters, Bushes, and Clintons 38. Presidents and First Ladies (8) Signed Oversized Photograph. Scarce color satin-finish 17.5 x 11.5 photo of
four past presidents and first ladies at the opening ceremonies for the William J. Clinton Presidential Library, signed in black felt tip by Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn Carter, George Bush, Barbara Bush, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, George W. Bush, and Laura Bush. Impressively triple-matted and framed to an overall size of 32.25 x 27.25. In fine condition, with diagonal bends to upper right and lower left corners. An exceptional oversized portrait that represents 24 years of American leadership. Starting Bid $500
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notables Declaration of Independence Signers Benjamin Franklin grants a parcel of land at the site of a former Philadelphia jail
103. Benjamin Franklin Document Signed. Vellum manuscript DS, signed “B. Franklin, Presidt.,” one page, 20 x 11.25, November 23, 1785. As president of Pennsylvania’s Supreme Executive Council, Franklin grants a parcel of land under the provisions of an act titled “An Act for the immediate Sale of the Lot of Ground in the City of Philadelphia whereon the old Goal [i.e., “gaol,” the British variant of “jail”] and Workhouse lately stood,” issued to Thomas Goucher, “cuttler” [a maker or seller of knives]. The front of the document bears the mostly intact embossed paper seal at lower left. The reverse bears two additional seals: one from the “Inrollment Office of Pennsylvania,” with the three-part obverse of the state seal, depicting a ship under full sail, a plow, and three sheaves of wheat; the other features the reverse of the state seal, depicting the figure of Liberty trampling Tyranny (represented by a lion) and the motto “Both Can’t Survive” [color copy included in sleeve on the reverse of frame]. Attractively corner-mounted, matted, and framed under UV-protective museum glass to an overall size of 31.75 x 23.25. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000
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1765 lottery ticket for the reconstruction of Faneuil Hall, boldly signed by John Hancock
104. John Hancock Signed Lottery Ticket. Faneuil Hall lottery ticket, nicely signed at the bottom, “John Hancock,” 3.5 x 1.75, dated June 1765. The ticket reads, in full: “Faneuil-Hall Lottery, No. Five. The possessor of this ticket (No. 3737) is intitled to any Prize drawn against said Number, in a Lottery granted by an Act of the General Court of the Province of MassachusettsBay for Rebuilding Faneuil-Hall; subject to no Deduction.” Corner-mounted, matted, and framed under UV-protective museum glass to an overall size of 13.75 x 12.25. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. In colonial times, lotteries were a highly regarded method of financing worthwhile projects—such as the rebuilding of Faneuil Hall, the famous Boston marketplace and meeting hall that had been destroyed in a 1761 fire. At the time, such money-making efforts were viewed as being akin to investments, and were endorsed by local leaders—as evidenced here, with Hancock signing as one of Boston’s five selectmen. Starting Bid $1000
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American Politicians Treasury Secretary Hamilton’s circular letter to customs collectors: “The proceeds of forfeited vessels and goods, and the sums recovered, as for pecuniary fines and penalties, will naturally come, in the first instance, into the hands of the Marshals”
105. Alexander Hamilton Letter Signed. Printed circular LS signed “A. Hamilton,” one page, 6.5 x 8.75, June 8, 1792. Official Treasury Department circular letter addressed “to the Collectors.” In part: “The 66, 67 and 68 sections of the Collection Law, make provision respecting the prosecution, receipt, appropriation and distribution of and for fines, penalties and forfeitures, under that act. The provision is less precise and clear than could be wished, and may require legislative revision…The proceeds of forfeited vessels and goods, and the sums recovered, as for pecuniary fines and penalties, will naturally come, in the first instance, into the hands of the Marshals. These, they will pay over to the respective Collectors, who will pay the charges and distribute the net remainder.” Handsomely corner-mounted, matted, and framed under UV-protective museum glass to an overall size of 19 x 22. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing, and paper loss to the bottom edge and lower left corner. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
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Activists and Social Leaders Attractively penned letter from Barton on rare ‘Friends of the Missing Men of the United States Army’ letterhead 106. Clara Barton Autograph Letter Signed. ALS, one page, 8 x 10, Office
of Correspondence with the Friends of the Missing Men of the United States Army letterhead, October 2, 1865. Letter to General Benjamin F. Butler, in part: “I would see General Butler. I have advice to seek of him; something to show him which I cannot take to his hotel. Would it be a great deal too much if I invite him to call on me during some leisure moment, if such ever comes to him? I venture so far, because he comes from my home; and because, ‘I, too, was of the Army of the James.’” The letter is affixed to an 11 x 14 mount. In very good to fine condition, with staining from old adhesive residue on the reverse. Starting Bid $200
107. Nelson Mandela Signed Book. Signed book: Vele Kulture Een Nasie [Many Cultures One Nation]. First edition. Pretoria, South Africa: Suid Afrikaanse Kommunikasiediens , 1994. Hardcover, 10.75 x 9.75, 60 pages. Signed and dated on the first free end page in black felt tip by Mandela. This commemorative volume was published in real time by the South African Government, highlighting President Nelson Mandela’s inauguration with many exclusive images. In fine condition, with light cover wear. Starting Bid $200
108. Nelson Mandela Signed Book. Signed book: Madiba:
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, A Celebration. South Africa: Martin Schneider and Company, 1997. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.5 x 11.25, 144 pages. Signed on the title page in black felt tip, “N. Mandela, 15.12.97.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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Businessmen Barnum asks that an order be sent “to General Tom Thumb”
109. Nelson Mandela Signed Stamp Sheet.
Complete sheet of South African 45c stamps honoring Mandela’s inauguration as president, 7.75 x 11.25, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “N. Mandela, 2.8.96.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
110. P. T. Barnum Autograph Letter Signed. ALS, one page, 5 x 8.25, February 9, 1863. Handwritten letter by Barnum, in part: “Please send your order to G. B. Brooks… to General Tom Thumb for duplicates as per my order & it will get them.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
111. Jay Gould Document Signed.
Financier (1836–1892) known for his stock market manipulation of railroad securities; he also tried to corner the gold market, leading to the ‘Black Friday’ stock market crash of September 1869. Partly-printed DS, one page, 10.75 x 7.5, March 24, 1880. Stock certificate for 100 shares of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company, signed at the conclusion by Gould as its president. Double-matted and framed with a photo of Gould to an overall size of 22.25 x 14. In very good condition. Starting Bid $200
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Scientists and Inventors “A few months ago Szilard, Harrison Brown and myself celebrated the funeral of the Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists”
112. Albert Einstein Typed Letter Signed. TLS signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, blindstamped personal
Princeton letterhead, December 29, 1951. Letter to noted collector Joseph H. Schaffner in New York City, in full: “Your delicious gift reminds me that we are still living in a happy country with kindhearted souls in it. I thank you heartily and I am sending my best wishes for the New Year to you and yours…P.S. A few months ago Szilard, Harrison Brown and myself celebrated the funeral of the Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. It is a pity that you were not present.” Beautifully double-matted and framed with a plaque and photograph to an overall size of 23.75 x 20.25. In fine condition, with light overall wrinkling. Joseph Halle Schaffner served as an executive director of the Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, which Einstein had founded with fellow physicist Leo Szilard in 1946 to warn the public of the dangers associated with the development of nuclear weapons, promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and work towards world peace. Starting Bid $500
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Important letter by Einstein on the General Theory of Relativity and Foucault’s Pendulum
113. Albert Einstein Typed Letter Signed. TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.75 x 11.5, February 10, 1921. Responding to a question from a Swedish engineer about the meaning of the rotation signaled by Foucault’s pendulum, Einstein explains the General Relativity view of the pendulum’s functioning, implicitly referencing Mach’s Principle. Einstein here states (translated): “According to the general theory of relativity, one must consider that the Foucault pendulum adjusts itself to be rotation-free with respect to the total mass of the universe. This mutual influence should however not be interpreted as action at a distance: the [total] masses define the gµ?-field [i.e. the gravitation field] in space, and this field defines the inertial behaviour of the mass of the Foucault pendulum.” Though Einstein does not explicitly label it so, the final clause of this letter (“the masses define…”) is an
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articulation of Mach’s Principle: the idea that a body’s inertial mass results from its interaction with the rest of the matter in the universe. In fine condition. It was Einstein himself who first coined the phrase ‘Mach’s Principle.’ Einstein encountered the seed idea of the principle in Mach’s masterful text ‘The Science of Mechanics.’ Mach’s Principle was instrumental in shaping Einstein’s theory of gravity—profoundly advancing Einstein’s view of acceleration, rotation, and inertia—such that in 1918 Einstein explicitly affirmed Mach’s Principle to be one of the three pillars of General Relativity. Dealing with a conceptual pillar of General Relativity—Mach’s Principle—and linking us to Einstein’s discovery of the Einstein-Lense-Thirring effect, the present letter is altogether exceptional for its content. Starting Bid $1000
Exceptional Einstein photograph by Lotte Jacobi, signed by the genius with two sun sketches
115. Albert Einstein Signed Photograph. Exquisite vintage matte-finish 6.75 x 9 photo of Einstein by Lotte Jacobi, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Fur [Sun] und [sun], Albert Einstein, 1932.” Reverse bears a Foto-Jacobi Berlin copyright stamp. In fine condition, with a hint of subtle silvering, and some slight fading to the signature. This portrait was captured by influential German-American photographer Lotte Jacobi quite early in her esteemed career; she had joined the family’s photo agency in Berlin in 1927. She is remembered for her portraits of leading figures of the arts and sciences, which often captured them at ease in informal settings. That Einstein signed it with his full name, and added rare sketches of two suns—perhaps a dedication to a friend and his wife—makes it truly excellent. We have never seen another Einstein photo with a drawing on it—such autographs are virtually nonexistent. Starting Bid $2500
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Exceedingly rare 1973 book signed by Stephen Hawking as an Institute of Astronomy researcher
116. Stephen Hawking Signed Book. Signed book: The Ar-
chaeology of the Industrial Revolution. First edition, first printing. London: Heinemann Educational Publishers, 1973. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9 x 11.25, 207 pages. Signed by Hawking in blue ballpoint, along with 15 other colleagues in various inks, as a presentation to a faculty member. The inscription in one colleague’s hand reads, “With gratitude and best wishes, from the friends of the IOA computer staff.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/VG. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, reading: “The book was a gift to me in 1973 on leaving a job as a computer operator at the Institute of Theoretical Astronomy at Cambridge University where Stephen Hawking also worked as a research scientist.” Also includes a full letter of authenticity from JSA. In 1968, Hawking joined the staff of the Institute of Astronomy in Cambridge, where he remained until 1973. This became the site of some of his most important early scientific breakthroughs in the study of singularities and black holes. At the end of his tenure at the Institute of Astronomy, Hawking published his first book, The Large Scale Structure of Space-Time, a highly technical work exploring the foundation of space itself and its nature of infinite expansion. This period also marked Hawking’s physical deterioration from ALS, and he would soon lose his ability to walk and write; by 1975 he was confined to a wheelchair. Hawking autographs are of the utmost rarity, with this rare example exhibiting ironclad provenance. Starting Bid $2500
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Handwritten note on the sciences by Fermi in the year of his Nobel Prize
117. Enrico Fermi Autograph Note Signed. Physicist (1901–1954) who became the first to split the atom and received
the 1938 Nobel Prize for Physics for his developments in harnessing nuclear power. Exquisite ANS from Enrico Fermi, penned in Italian on an off-white 9.25 x 4.75 sheet dated December 11, 1938 (one day after the Nobel Prize award ceremony), which reads, in full (translated): in full: “I’m convinced that physical sciences should orientate themselves towards an intense collaboration with other sister sciences and equally with biology. I hope that such a tendency, which is developing, could benefit both branches.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $300
Pasteur writes regarding his work on vaccines
118. Louis Pasteur Autograph Letter Signed. ALS in French, signed “L.
Pasteur,” one page, 4.5 x 3.5, no date but likely circa 1888. Handwritten scientific letter to the veterinarian Achille Maucuer, in which he discusses the use of one of his vaccines. In full (translated): “Your samples haven’t arrived. Fifteen days to three weeks after the 2nd vaccine, you can test immunity on 2 vaccinated people and 2 young controls. Don’t say it, but I’ll give you the answers of both witnesses.” He adds a postscript: “Spleen in pieces - incubated in their injured parts in bran and potato.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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Intellectuals Freud’s advance for a 1938 edition of ‘A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis’
119. Sigmund Freud Signed Check. Extremely rare Liveright Publishing Corporation business check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand as payable to Sigmund Freud for $787.50, February 21, 1938, endorsed on the reverse by the famed psychoanalyst, “Sigmund Freud.” The memo field notes that the payment is for “balance due on advance, Garden City Reprint edition A General Intod. to Psycho.” In fine condition, with a central vertical fold, and trivial loss to two corners. In 1938, Garden City Publishing released a deluxe hardcover edition of Freud’s A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis, which was first published by Horace Liveright in 1920. The lectures became the most popular and widely translated of his works, and were edited and re-released frequently over the ensuing years and decades. An exceedingly rare format, this is the first Freud check—endorsed or otherwise—that we have offered. Starting Bid $300
120. Sigmund Freud Hand-Addressed Envelope. Hand-addressed mailing envelope imprinted “Prof. Dr. Freud” on the flap, 6.25 x 5, addressed by Freud to “Mr. le Docteur T. Schnierer, Paris, 34 Avenue de Wagram.” Postmarked at Hampstead, August 16, 1938. In good to very good condition, with creasing, tears, paper loss, and a piece of clear tape touching the first letter of the addressee. Freud moved to England in the last years of his life, establishing a home and office at 20 Maresfield Gardens, Hampstead, North London; this envelope is dated only 70 days after his arrival in London on June 6th. Starting Bid $200
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World Leaders
121. Fidel Castro Document Signed. DS in Spanish, one page, 9 x 13.5, November 20, 1959. Early Cuban document concerning the procurement of military office supplies. Boldly signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Prime Minister Fidel Castro, President Osvaldo Dorticos Torrados, and Minister of Finance Rufo Lopez Fresquet. The blue seal and ribbon at the bottom remain fully intact. Mounted above a photograph of a speech to an overall size of 15 x 27.25. In very good to fine condition, with a rough left edge. Starting Bid $200
123. Winston Churchill Typed Letter Signed. TLS signed “Your friend, Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, Chartwell, Westerham, Kent letterhead, April 15, 1950. Letter to editor and publisher Desmond Flower, in full: “Please see the attached note which Mr. Wood has sent me. I hope you will do your best to have the index made out properly. Pray let me know as soon as possible what you can do.” In fine condition. Desmond Flower (1907–1997) was the longtime editor and director at London’s Cassell & Co., a publishing house that released numerous collected speeches by Churchill. Starting Bid $200
122. Winston Churchill Signed Check. Lloyds Bank Lim-
ited check, 6.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Winston Churchill, “W. Churchill,” payable to The National Trusts for £87.10, December 24, 1964. Mounted, matted, and framed with a Karsh portrait to an overall size of 13 x 19. In fine condition. Churchill remains particularly rare in check form, endorsed or otherwise, with this example dating to exactly a month before he passed away at the age of 90. Starting Bid $200
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Royalty Celebrating the Royal wedding of Diana and Charles
124. Princess Diana and Prince Charles Lot of (7) Royal Wedding Items. Seven items related to the Royal wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana in St. Paul’s Cathedral on July 29, 1981, with two signed items:
ALS signed “Charles,” one page, 4.75x 7.5, Buckingham Palace letterhead, June 29, 1981: “I was so touched to find your very kind present when we got back into the house this evening. Thank you so much for thinking of giving us something. We both appreciate it enormously. I hope it won’t be too long before I can bring my bride-to-be to the Scillies—perhaps next year…” A Royal Christmas card from 1983, measuring 10.5 x 7.25 open, featuring an affixed color photo of Charles in a kilt and Diana sitting on a swing with toddler Prince William, signed and inscribed inside in fountain pen, “To you both—from Charles and” and “Diana.” Unsigned items include: a gilt-edged wedding invitation; an admission ticket issued as No. 097; the official program for “The Royal Wedding,” with full blue ticket numbered 17889; a booklet for “The Form of Solemnization of Matrimony”; and a “Ceremonial” program. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200
125. Princess Diana and Prince Charles Signed Christmas Card. Fabulous 1990 Christmas card embossed
on the front with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Order of the Garter motto and the Spencer family arms, measuring 16 x 6 open, featuring an affixed color photo of the royal couple posing with their sons William and Harry, boldly signed and inscribed in ink, “To you both—in the hope that you are much recovered from your recent illness, Charles, and,” and, “Diana.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope, addressed to “Sybil Moyses” at Windsor Castle, and a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200
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Royal Christmas card to Charles and Diana from “Mummy” and “Papa” 126. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Christmas Card to Charles and Diana.
Extraordinary Christmas card from 1983 featuring a color portrait of the royal family on the front, measuring 14.25 x 7.25 open, signed and inscribed inside in fountain pen by Queen Elizabeth II, “Charles and Diana, With love, Mummy, 1983” and by Prince Philip, “Papa.” In fine condition, with two light stray ink marks between the two signatures. A stellar royal piece, connecting Charles and Diana with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Christmas Card to Charles and Diana. It is an especially intriguing piece, considering Diana’s oftentimes complicated and turbulent relationship with her in-laws. Starting Bid $500
American West To receive land, a Texan swears: “I did not leave the Country during the campaign of the Spring of 1836 to avoid a participation in the struggle, that I did not refuse to participate in the War” 130. Republic of Texas Loyalty Oath.
Partly-printed DS, signed “A. Horton,” “N. Hunt,” and with an “X” by John Robertson, one page, 7.75 x 5, February 15, 1838. An oath prescribed by the Republic of Texas Constitution in which Robertson swears “that I was a resident citizen of Texas, at the date of the Declaration of Independence, that I did not leave the Country during the campaign of the Spring of 1836 to avoid a participation in the struggle, that I did not refuse to participate in the War, that I did not aid or assist the enemy, that I have not previously received a title for my quantum of land, and that I conceive myself to be justly entitled, under the Constitution and laws, to the quantity of land, for which I now apply—One League & One Labor.” Corner-mounted, matted, and framed under UV-protective museum glass to an overall size of 20 x 17.25. In very good condition, with staining, foxing, and repaired paper loss to the upper right corner. Starting Bid $300
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Scarce handwritten 1787 land survey by Daniel Boone, complete with hand-drawn diagram of Kentucky wilderness
128. Daniel Boone Autograph Document Signed. ADS, signed “Daniel Boone, D.S.,” one page, 7.75 x 6.25, June 9,
1787. Land survey penned by Boone as deputy surveyor of Kentucky, which reads (spelling and grammar retained): “Survaid for John Baly 3000 acres by virtue of a treasury warrant No. Duly Entered—Situate lying and being in the county of Madison on Sturgon Crick the Waters of Cantucke a joining a survey made for Nathanel Hartt and not returned and bounded as follows viz beginning at A3 White oaks Harts NW Corner thence W1200 pos to B2 Hickurys thence South 400 pos to C a Walnutt and shugar tree thence Este 1200 pos to D a popler and 2 hickurys thence N 400 pos to the beginning.” Signed neatly at the conclusion by Boone, who adds the names of his chainmen and marker. In the upper left, Boone draws a diagram of the land in question, noting: “area 300 acres plated by a scale of 400 poles to the Inch.” Attractively double-matted and framed with an illustrated portrait to an overall size of 16.5 x 10.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $1000
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Titanic Exceptionally rare letter from a Titanic hero, penned on a ‘launch day’ postcard in March 1912, while awaiting the ship’s first sea trials, less than two weeks before the ocean liner’s ill-fated voyage to New York (April 10-14)
127. Titanic: Jack Phillips Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “Love, Jack,” penned on the reverse a glossy 5.5 x 3.5 photo postcard of the Titanic launching at Belfast on May 31, 1911. Postmarked at Belfast on March 7 (no year, but likely 1912 given the postcard image). A handwritten postcard to his sister, Miss Elsie Phillips, in full: “Very busy working late. Hope to leave on Monday & arrive Saton or Wednesday afternoon. Hope you quite OK. Heard from Ethel yesterday.” Phillips has added in the address panel, “Miss E. Phillips, Ryde Hse School, Ripley, Woking Surrey.” In fine condition. Titanic was completed in Belfast, Ireland, the week of March 27–31, 1912. Its first sea trials began Tuesday April 2, travelling to Southampton, UK on Wednesday, April 3rd. It is believed the word “Saton” was Phillips’s abbreviation/reference for Southampton. John George (Jack) Phillips turned 25 on board the Titanic. Despite his youth, he was a well-seasoned telegraphist, having learned his trade while working for the post office in 1906. He had served on numerous vessels for the Marconi Company before being assigned to Titanic as Chief Radio Officer. After abandoning ship when water flooded around his feet, he ended up on an overturned collapsible lifeboat where he later died of exposure to the severe cold. Harold Bride (Titanic’s junior wireless operator) always remembered Phillips as ‘the man who saved us all.’ During his career, Phillips kept in frequent touch with his sister, Elsie, and she saved almost 300 postcards he sent to her during this time. This card, however, holds particular significance as it was written in late March 1912, days before Titanic’s sea trials and weeks before her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, and contains an image of the ship. Phillips often chose postcards which depicted the ship on which he served; according to our research, only five of the 300 postcards retained by Elsie had any relation to Titanic, and only two featured the ship as the front photograph. Starting Bid $1000
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Nototious Figures “I desire you to assist in the trial of my case”— Garfield’s assassin seeks legal help amidst his murder trial 131. Charles Guiteau Autograph Letter Signed. ALS, one page, 5 x 8, November 22, 1881. Handwritten letter to attorney John D. Townsend, seeking legal aid amidst his trial for the assassination of President James A. Garfield. In full: “I desire you to assist in the trial of my case & I invite you to meet me in Court at your earliest convenience. I send this with Mr. Scoville’s approbation. Please let me hear from you at once.” In very good to fine condition, with a diagonal slice across the upper blank area repaired on the reverse. Guiteau was formally indicted for the murder of President Garfield on October 14, 1881, pleading not guilty, and the trial began in Washington on November 17, 1881—just five days before he wrote this letter. Although Guiteau would insist on trying to represent himself during the entire trial, the court appointed Leigh Robinson to defend him. Robinson retired from the case after just a few days, and Guiteau’s brother-in-law George Scoville—a real estate attorney—then became lead counsel for the defense, feeling obliged to represent his family member. Townsend, who had earned a reputation as ‘The Fighting Lawyer,’ evidently declined Guiteau’s plea, and the assassin was found guilty and sentenced to death on January 25, 1882. Starting Bid $300
132. Lee Harvey Oswald High School Yearbook. Original 1957 Arlington Heights High School ‘Yellow Jacket’ yearbook, 8.25 x 10.75, 151 pages, depicting Oswald in his 10th grade biology class on page 104. Caption below the photo reads, “Bing! You’re hypnotized, says Janet Bolin to Lee Oswald in the old bio lab.” In very good to fine condition, with some rubbing, toning, and dents to covers, and signatures of various students to the pastedowns and some inner pages. Oswald had enrolled in 10th grade at Arlington Heights for the fall semester, attending for just a few weeks before dropping out on September 28 to join the Marines. From the collection of Ronald E.F. Hoskins. Starting Bid $200
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military 226. Rush Hawkins Signed Photograph. Lawyer, Union officer in the Civil War, politician, book collector, and art patron (1831–1920). Handsome 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Hawkins in uniform by J. Gurney & Son, signed on the reverse in ink, “With compliments of Rush C. Hawkins.” In fine condition, with light soiling, and slightly clipped corner tips. Starting Bid $200
227. Andrew Humphreys Signed Photograph. Career
US Army officer, civil engineer, and Union General (1810–1873) remembered for his gallantry at Gettysburg. Uncommon 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Humphreys in his Union Army uniform, signed on the mount in crisp ink, “A. A. Humphreys, Maj. Genl. Vols.” Published by F. Gutekunst of Philadelphia. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
228. John A. Logan Signed Photograph. American
military officer and statesman (1826–1886) who fought in the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. An activist on behalf of veterans’ affairs, Logan was instrumental in the creation of Memorial Day as a public holiday. Crystal-clear 2.5 x 4 cartede-visite photo of Logan in uniform, signed on the mount in ink, “Yours truly, John A. Logan, Maj. Genl.” Published by Brady & Co.’s National Photographic Portrait Galleries. In fine condition, with some faint soiling. Starting Bid $200
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229. John M. Palmer Signed Photograph. Union gen-
eral, 15th governor of Illinois, and presidential candidate of the National Democratic Party in the 1896 election (1817–1900). Appealing early 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Palmer in his Union Army uniform, signed on the mount in bold ink, “John M. Palmer, Maj. Gen’l.” In fine condition, with some small creases, and minor loss to the lower right corner of the image. Starting Bid $200
231. Chester Nimitz Signed Oversized Photograph. Iconic matte-finish 13 x 10.5 photo of Nimitz
signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri, signed and inscribed in the lower border in blue ink, “To George Ross MacLean—with best wishes, C. W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, USN.” A preprinted signature also appears inherent to the image. Nicely double-matted and framed with a portrait of Nimitz to an overall size of 26 x 17.5. In fine condition, with some light silvering, slight fuzziness to the ink, and two small stains in the right border. Starting Bid $200
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230. John A. Rawlins Signed Photograph. Union
general (1831–1869) who served as Grant’s aide-de-camp and later as a brigadier general. A close friend and confidant of Grant, Rawlins was appointed secretary of war at the start of his presidency. Desirable 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Rawlins during the Civil War, signed below the image in ink, “Yours truly, Jno. A. Rawlins, Brig. Genl.” Reverse has the backmark of “Barr & Young, Army Photographers, Fort Pickering, Memphis, Tennessee.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
One day before the First Battle of Bull Run, Custer requisitions his transport to Manassas: “1 horse & accouterments” 232. George A. Custer Autograph Document Signed. Civil War–dated
ADS, signed “Geo. A. Custer, 2nd Lt. 2nd Cav.,” one page, 6.75 x 5, July 20, 1861. One day before the First Battle of Bull Run, Custer prepares a horse at Camp Arlington, in full: “Received of Sgt. Dunlop 1 horse & accouterments.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, intersecting folds, and overall creasing. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Custer’s graduated from West Point less than a month earlier on June 24, 1861, upon which he was ordered to Washington to join the Second Cavalry. After reporting to the War Department, he was ordered to the front at Manassas, Virginia, and he requisitioned this horse as his transport there. This handwritten Custer document is one of his earliest autographs in private hands. Starting Bid $300
aviation 253. Amelia Earhart Signed Photograph.
Uncommon vintage matte-finish 9 x 7 soft-focus photo of the famed aviatrix wearing a fur stole and posing with a group of people, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mr. and Mrs. Hutchins, with sincere good wishes, Amelia Earhart.” Affixed to a same-size mount. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, a crease extending from the lower right edge, and some light silvering. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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260. X-15 Pilots (6) Signed Photographs with Neil Armstrong. Group of six photos of X-15 pilots with their 254. Charles Lindbergh Signed Photograph. Vintage
8 x 6 semi-glossy book photo by Underwood of the young aviator standing at the wing of the Spirit of St. Louis, neatly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Perry Macdaniels, Sincerely, Charles A. Lindbergh, Feb. 11, 1928.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
planes, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed by the subject, including: Neil Armstrong (inscribed “Best Wishes to V. J. Nunes, Neil Armstrong”), Scott Crossfield, Bill Dana, William ‘Pete’ Knight, Robert Rushworth, and Robert M. White (inscribed “To George Smith, Best wishes, Robert M. White, Major USAF”). The Armstrong photograph is an original black-numbered NASA photograph from the Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. In very good to fine condition, with a vertical crease to Knight; and scattered light creasing and a small piece of tape to the left border of Armstrong. Starting Bid $200
space exploration 261. Apollo 11 (3) Signed Items. Complete
set of autographs from the Apollo 11 crewmen: an uncommon 8 x 10 business suit portrait of Armstrong, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Jacob Bacal—With all good wishes—Neil Armstrong”; a color 5.5 x 3.5 postcard of the Apollo 11 crew signed in black felt tip by Michael Collins, “M. Collins”; and a felt tip signature, “Buzz Aldrin,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In very good to fine condition, with the Armstrong photo having a paperclip impression to the top edge, silvering, a long diagonal crease, and a surface impression of his signature from another item signed on top of this one. Accompanied by an unsigned official NASA lithograph of Aldrin in his white space suit. Starting Bid $200
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262. Apollo 11 Kapton Foil Display. Large 6 x 3.5 swatch of
Kapton foil removed from the descent stage of the Lunar Module Eagle mere days before the historic launch of the Apollo 11 mission, signed in black felt tip, “Apollo XI, LM 5, Lee Brandt, Grumman,” who served as the lead technician of Propulsion and Environmental controls for Grumman’s lunar module support team at the Kennedy Space Center. The swatch is mounted and matted with a photo of the lunar module, signed in silver ink, “Apollo XI, ‘Eagle,’ Lee Brandt, Grumman,” an Apollo 11 patch, and an engraved plaque, which reads: “This Kaptoil Foil was removed from Apollo 11’s Lunar Module ‘Eagle’ during an emergency squib valve replacement by Grumman engineer Lee Brandt. At the time Apollo 11 was staged on Pad 39A for launch, Lee entered SLA where the Lunar Module was secure within the Saturn V rocket.” Framed to an overall size of 13 x 19. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Brandt. Starting Bid $200
art, architecture, and design 286. Salvador Dali Signed Book. Signed book:
Essays of Michel de Montaigne: Translated by Charles Cotton, Selected and Illustrated by Salvador Dali. Limited first edition, numbered 983/1000. NY: Doubleday & Company, 1947. Hardcover, 7 x 9.75, 472 pages. Signed nicely on the colophon in black ink by Dali. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/None, with an ownership inscription to first free end page and light sunning to spine. Starting Bid $200
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Haring’s sketches within a sketch, inspired by his 1985 ‘Dog’ lithograph
288. Keith Haring Original Sketch. Original sketch by Keith Haring, accomplished in black felt tip on a white 9.25 x 12.5 sheet, which is signed in the lower right corner, “K. Haring, 86,” who adds his circle-cross symbol. The sketch, which is nearly the same as his 1985 lithograph ‘Dog,’ shows the outline of an anthropomorphic canine, with human body and large dog head, filled with approximately 27 other miniature sketches consisting of various figures, animals, and objects. In very fine condition. An immensely desirable original work from one of modern art’s most influential and inspiring minds. Starting Bid $2500
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289. Pablo Picasso Signed Book. Signed book:
Le Carmen des Carmen. Limited edition, numbered 117/275. Paris: Éditions Français Réunis, 1964. Loose as issued in wrappers with a reproduction of the title handwritten by Picasso printed on the front panel; original jute-covered box with red lettering on spine, 11.25 x 15.25, 168 pages. Signed boldly on the limitation page in dark red crayon, “Picasso,” and countersigned in ballpoint by Louis Aragon. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/None in a VG- case, with splits to the corners of the case and some rubbing to the spine. The edition’s set of four aquatints, one lithograph, and one drypoint are not included. Starting Bid $200
Invitation and ticket to the 1886 Statue of Liberty dedication ceremonies
290. Auguste Rodin Autograph Letter Signed. ALS in French,
signed “Rodin,” one page, 7.75 x 10.5, Hotel de l’Ecu letterhead, February 18, 1914. Handwritten letter to his childhood friend Jean Limet, who the great sculptor later entrusted as a collaborator: he aided with the patina of his bronzes and photography of his works. In full (translated): “Take the photos of the marbles and plasters from rue de l’Université. We will do them at the rue de Varenne, when I come back, perhaps sooner than a month and a half. There are difficulties with the marbles, but they are good.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
291. Statue of Liberty Inauguration Invitation and Ticket. Highly desirable invitation and ticket for the Statue of Liberty dedication ceremonies on October 28, 1886. Includes: an engraved 7.5 x 5.5 invitation by Tiffany & Co. for “the inauguration by the President of the United States, of the Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World on Bedloe’s Island, New York Harbor, on Thursday, October 28th, 1886,” featuring a great image of the iconic statue; and a red 4.75 x 2.75 ticket for “steamboat and admission to the island and ramparts” featuring the facsimile signature of Richard Butler. Nicely corner-mounted, matted, and framed together under UV-protective museum glass to an overall size of 19.5 x 21.75. In very good to fine condition, with edge toning to the invitation, and a crease to the upper right corner of the ticket. Starting Bid $200
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Rare handwritten letter by Great Britain’s ‘father of photography’ on his famous patent dispute: “Neither Judge nor jury understood anything of photography” 292. Henry Fox Talbot Autograph Letter Signed. British inventor and photography pio-
neer (1800-1877) who introduced the calotype process in 1841; he was also active in politics, serving as a member of Parliament between 1832 and 1835. Rare ALS, signed “H. F. Talbot,” eight pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, January 5, 1855. Letter to Henry Petty, 3rd Marquess of Landsdowne, complaining at length about his photographic patent and the proceedings in an associated case. In small part: “I have come to Town at this undue season of the year, in order to decide finally on the expediency or otherwise of applying to the Privy Council for a prolongation of the term of my photographic patent, the 14 years for which it was granted having now nearly expired...a late decision of the Court of Common Pleas has pronounced to be not included in my patent right. It appears to me therefore to be useless to petition for an extension of the term...Nothing could be more illusory than such a trial. Neither Judge nor jury understood anything of photography.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $500
293. Andy Warhol Signed Poster.
Huge color 35 x 50 exhibition poster for ‘The American Indian Series’ by Warhol at the Ace Gallery in Paris, October 1976, prominently signed vertically in black felt tip, “Andy Warhol, 1018-76.” The poster depicts Warhol’s portrait of esteemed Native American activist Russell Means. In fine condition. Easily the largest Warhol signature we have ever encountered. Starting Bid $200
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294. Andy Warhol Signed Magazine Cover. Front cover of
Interview magazine from July 1981 (Vol. X, No. 7), featuring an image of Alexander Godunov, signed vertically in black felt tip by Andy Warhol. Triple-matted and framed with a small plaque to an overall size of 18.25 x 26.5. The front of glass bears a Walt Disney World sticker seal, and the back has an affixed Disney certificate. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
comic art and animation Choice portrait signed by the animation innovator 312. Walt Disney Signed Photograph. Exceptional vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Disney in a suit and tie, signed prominently in fountain pen, “Walt Disney.” In fine to very fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. A choice signed example of a classic Disney portrait. Starting Bid $300
313. Walt Disney Signed ‘Lady and the Tramp’ Dye Transfer Print. Original color 11 x 8.25 dye transfer print of
Lady, Tramp, Jock, and Trusty from the 1955 animated classic Lady and the Tramp, beautifully signed on the original 16.25 x 15.25 presentation mat in brown crayon, “Walt Disney.” Framed to an overall size of 18.25 x 17.25. In very good to fine condition, with foxing, staining, and a light scratch/divot to the mat. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Phil Sears Collectibles and the original Walt Disney Productions label. Starting Bid $300
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Dinner with Disney—a boldly signed color menu from Walt Disney’s Studio Restaurant
314. Walt Disney Signed Menu. Fantastic circa mid-1940s menu for Walt Disney’s Studio Restaurant in Burbank California, 9.25 x 12.5, boldly signed and inscribed on the front cover in fountain pen, “To Nancy Ann, with best wishes, Walt Disney.” Walt has signed using his famous block-printed signature, the style used as the Walt Disney Company logo. The cover features a full-color image of Mickey Mouse as a chef, ringing the dinner bell as Goofy, Donald Duck, and Pluto come running. Inside, printed alongside the various dishes, are other classic Disney characters, including Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio, Snow White, and the Three Little Pigs. In fine condition, with a faint stain to the upper left corner of the cover, and some old tape along inner edges. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Phil Sears Collectibles. Starting Bid $300
315. Walt Disney Signed Check. Sought-after personal check, 8.5 x
3, filled out in another hand and signed by Disney, “Walter E. Disney,” payable to Walt Disney Special Acct. for $400, December 19, 1947. Mounted, matted, and framed with a photo of the filmmaker to an overall size of 12.5 x 19. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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316. Walt Disney Signature with ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Dye Transfer Print. Original color dye transfer print of Alice’s tea party from the classic 1951 film Alice in Wonderland, signed and inscribed on a piece of its original presentation mat in brown crayon, “To Helen Rose—Best Wishes, Walt Disney.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 22.5 x 18.5. In very good condition, with a vertical tear which passes through the first letter of the signature; condition of the rest of the original mat is unknown, but the present display is highly attractive and a good representation of the original set-up. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Phil Sears Collectibles, a full letter of authenticity from JSA, an original newspaper clipping reporting on Disney’s gift, and a photocopy of Disney’s original letter presenting the print. In 1957, in return for an antique railroad lantern sent to him by four children in Elkhart, Indiana, Disney sent out four signed and dedicated dye transfer prints. Starting Bid $200
317. Walt Disney Signature. Bold vintage fountain pen signature with Portuguese greeting, “Sinceramente, Walt Disney, Rio, 8-28-41,” on a beige 5.75 x 4 album page. In fine condition. Disney visited Brazil in 1941 as part of a South American ‘goodwill tour’ sponsored by the government of the United States. Following the tour, Disney produced the films Saludos Amigos and The Three Caballeros, which were well received by critics and audiences alike. A unique autograph from an important trip. Starting Bid $200
318. Charles Schulz Signed Sketch in Book. Signed book:
Snoopy and His Sopwith Camel. First edition. NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1969. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8.25, 64 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in blue felt tip, “For Joe with every best wish, Snoopy and Charles M. Schulz,” adding a wonderful sketch of Snoopy wearing aviator goggles. The recipient was the son of Schulz’s collaborator and sometime co-author, educator Kathryn (“Kay”) Lumley. Includes a separate “Happy Holidays” card from Charles and Bonnie Schulz, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Kay, [heart], Sparky.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/VG+, with some minor staining to boards. Starting Bid $200
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literature Struggling for money, Baudelaire references his famed review of the 1859 Salon de Paris
334. Charles Baudelaire Autograph Letter Signed. Influential French writer (1821–1867) best known for his highly imaginative and experimental verse, including the seminal 1857 collection Les Fleurs du Mal. ALS in French, signed “Ch. Baudelaire,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 6 x 8, July 20, 1859. Lengthy handwritten letter concerning his lack of money and delays in his work. In part (translated): “I found your two letters at the Revue française...My business is mostly going well—except for the terrible question of the expenses....I won’t leave Paris until after I’ve resolved the question of the drama. I’ll write you again on that subject.—If I hadn’t been really forced to come to Paris, I would never have come. It’s not only the expenses that afflict me, but what’s worse, the impossibility of seeing clearly and concentrating my thoughts. I’m deafened, stunned, turned into a beast; you know that I’ve gotten into the habit of thinking slowly and patiently, the habit of happy days... What has to be acknowledged is that in this accursed city, flooded with heat, with light, and with dust, it’s necessary to return several times to visit each person one needs in order to find them in. So work has disappeared, and my longing to come back is excessive—for if the monstrous expenses torment me, there’s something that torments me quite a bit more, and that’s the waste of days spent stupidly...There have been some misfortunes at the Revue française; you’re going to receive two issues, one right after the other, one of which will contain all the rest of my salon.” In fine condition, with slightly irregular light toning. In the closing paragraph, Baudelaire makes mention of his reviews of the Salon of 1859, published in the Revue Francaise, Paris, June 10-July 20, 1859, essays now famous for his bitter denouncement of the emerging medium of photography as an art form. Though struggling financially—a problem that afflicted Baudelaire for most of his life—he found inspiration for his poetry, and wrote the greatest of his ‘Paris poems’ in 1859. A superb, scarce letter by the esteemed French writer. Starting Bid $500
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Rare limited edition Ham on Rye with oil painting by Bukowski 335. Charles Bukowski Signed Book.
Signed book: Ham on Rye. First edition, limited issue, numbered 64/100. Santa Barbara, CA: Black Sparrow Press, 1982. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 283 pages. Signed on the colophon in black felt tip by Bukowski, and includes an original oil painting by Bukowski opposite the copyright page, signed in the lower corner in black felt tip, “Buk.” In very fine condition. A highly sought-after example of this limited first edition boasting an original artwork by Bukowski—this one quite well-composed! Starting Bid $300
Mind-bogglingly in-depth letter on the perception of reality—“I am sure you understand my effort and my search, and my faith in human reason” 336. Philip K. Dick Typed Letter Signed. TLS signed “Love, Phil,” who
adds a heart with arrow, three pages, 8.5 x 11, January 13, 1981. Lengthy letter to science fiction author Patricia Warrick, in part: “ If I can explain March 1974 in terms of Parmenides and Spinoza it is a victory not just for my intellect but for man’s inquiring intellect in general. I do not wish to write it off simply by saying, ‘It is the mysterious unknowable workings of God.’ Had I been content to do that, this exegesis would never have been begun. I could have said in March 1974, ‘It is a miracle!’ and left it that. I am sure you understand my effort and my search, and my faith in human reason.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200
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337. Charles Dickens Signed Check. Coutts & Company
bank check, 7.25 x 3.25, filled out and signed by Dickens, “Charles Dickens,” payable to “Wages and Bonds” for £11.0.0, November 13, 1864. Corner-mounted, matted, and framed with a Bicknell etching of Dickens to an overall size of 13 x 15.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
“The last sound on the worthless earth will be two human beings trying to launch a homemade space ship and already quarreling about where they are going next” 338. William Faulkner Signed Speech. Press release
of a speech by Faulkner given before the US National Commission for UNESCO, signed on the cover sheet in pencil, “William Faulkner,” three pages, 8 x 10.5, October 2, 1959. Faulkner’s address “at the Closing Plenary Session of the Seventh National Conference of the U. S. National Commission for UNESCO,” weighing in on the Cold War conflict between communism and capitalism. He concludes: “Simple man, the human race, will bury both of them. That will be when we have expended the last grain, dram and iota of our natural resources. But man himself will not be in that grave. The last sound on the worthless earth will be two human beings trying to launch a homemade space ship and already quarreling about where they are going next.” In fine condition, with some creasing to the left side. Starting Bid $200
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339. William Faulkner Signed Book. Signed book: The Mansion. First edition, limited issue, numbered 35/500. NY: Random House, 1959. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 436 pages. Neatly signed on the colophon in ink, “William Faulkner.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/None, with some cracks and losses to the publisher’s acetate jacket. The last installment of Faulkner’s ‘Snopes’ trilogy, the novel traces the downfall of the Snopes family of Jefferson, Mississippi. Starting Bid $200
“Still intend to bluff out of lease if humanly possible. In any case can’t work there possibly with that music”— fleeing Baltimore for North Carolina, Fitzgerald prepares to write ‘The Crack-Up’ 340. F. Scott Fitzgerald Autograph Letter Signed. Significant ALS in pencil, signed “Fitzgerald,” one page, 8.5 x 13, circa November 1935. Letter to his longtime secretary Isabel Owens, written from Hendersonville, North Carolina. In full: “Gradually feeling better but no plans at this moment. Here is $50 to carry on with. Scotty is with the M. B. Flinns in Tryon & well taken care of for four or five days anyhow. You will get a wire from Wilmington or word from a lawyer in Balt. relative to apartment squabble. Still intend to bluff out of lease if humanly possible. In any case can’t work there possibly with that music. Send me what ms. you have when you have a real address, also any news. More later.” He adds a postscript, “Have sent 1st National that stock cert with instructions to sell. Find out what they realized on it.” In fine condition, with a few small stains. Starting Bid $500
341. Ernest Hemingway Signed Photograph. Extremely scarce vintage glossy 10 x 8 group photo of Hemingway, his
wife Mary, and others seated at a dinner party, signed and inscribed on the reverse in fountain pen (translated), “For Pierre, respectful homage, your boyfriend, Ernest Hemingway.” Ink notation in lower left border in another hand. Reverse bears several inscriptions to “Pierre” from other dinner guests, as well as a photo stamp, “S/S Flandre, Cie Gie Transatlantique, Photos Jacques Lucas, French Line.” In very good to fine condition, with some light discoloration along the lower edge of the photo’s border, and light overall rippling. Starting Bid $200
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342. Elizabeth Jennings Autograph Manuscript Signed. English poet
(1926–2001) known for her lyric poetry and mastery of form. Handwritten poem entitled “The Jump,” signed “Elizabeth Jennings,” one page, 8 x 10, no date. Jennings pens a poem on suicide, beginning: “They say there was no plan. Why are they sure? / Apparently the police have evidence, / one clue, they think, is that she had with her / new clothes, just bought. Now who would lay their plans / for death, and then go in a shop and buy / an anorak and shoes? Yes, they insist / that human beings who elect to die / do not behave with such a curious twist.” In very good to fine condition, with small stains, scattered light creasing, and a tiny hole near the top edge. Starting Bid $200
343. Jack Kerouac Signed Book. Signed book: Doctor Sax: Faust Part Three. Limited ‘letter’ edition, issued as “G” of 26 lettered copies. NY: Grove Press / Evergreen Books (E-160), 1959. Hardcover with gilt lettering, 5.5 x 8.25, 245 pages. Signed boldly on the colophon in blue ballpoint by Jack Kerouac. Autographic condition: fine. book condition: NF/ None. The book is protected by a clear plastic jacket. Starting Bid $500
344. Jack Kerouac Signed Check. Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Jack Kerouac, payable to Northport Water Works Co. for $15, May 12, 1958. In fine condition, with an unobtrusive central vertical fold. Signed the year he published The Subterraneans and The Dharma Bums. Starting Bid $200
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345. Maurice Leblanc Autograph Manuscript Signed. French novelist and short story writer (1864–1941) known primarily as the creator of the fictional gentleman thief and detective Arsène Lupin; the recent Netflix series Lupin is based on his work. AMS in French, one page, 9 x 10,5m no date. Boldly penned, untranslated handwritten piece in which Leblanc comments on the ‘grand idea of peace.’ In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
346. Lin Yutang Signed Photograph. Writer (1895-1976) whose compilations and translations of classic Chinese texts into English were bestsellers in the West. Vintage glossy 3.25 x 5 photo of Lin Yutang with a pipe in hand, signed in fountain pen in English and Chinese. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Handwritten letter sending thanks for “Miss Austen’s works”—“The edition is very beautiful, & it is delightful to possess as one’s own the entire collection of their favourite writer” 347. Mary Russell Mitford Autograph Letter Signed on Jane Austen. English
author and dramatist (1787–1855) best known for ‘Our Village,’ a series of sketches of local life; she grew up near Jane Austen and was an acquaintance of hers when young. ALS signed “M. R. Mitford,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.5 x 9.5, no date. Handwritten letter written to a friend from Three Mile Cross, referencing Jane Austen. In part: “First let me thank you heartily & sincerely for your most elegant present of Miss Austen’s works, which I shall value doubly—for your sake & their own. The edition is very beautiful, & it is delightful to possess as one’s own the entire collection of their favourite writer.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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348. Thomas de Quincey Handwritten Manuscript. British author (1785-1859) best remembered for his now-classic memoir of his experiments with drugs, Confessions of an English Opium-Eater. Scarce partial handwritten manuscript by Thomas de Qiuncey, unsigned, one page, 7.25 x 9, no date. Leaf from the manuscript from an apparently unpublished story or essay, in part: “orthodox after the fashion of the Evangelical or Low Church. Dr. Arnold could not more rabidly have rejected…any shadow of High Church tendencies. Fourthly, and perhaps unconsciously not less fervently than any of the other requisitions, Society of the highest standard as to good breeding and intelligence.” In fine condition, with scattered small stains. Starting Bid $200
350. J. K. Rowling Signed Book. Signed book: The Tales of
Beedle the Bard. First edition. London: Children’s High Level Group, 2008. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.25, 108 pages. Signed on the first free end page in black felt tip by J. K. Rowling. In fine condition, with light toning to the covers. Starting Bid $200
349. J. K. Rowling Signed Book. Signed book: The Tales of Beedle the Bard. Deluxe collector’s edition. London: Children’s High Level Group, 2008. Ornately embellished hardcover, 4.75 x 6.75, 179 pages. Beautifully signed on the half-title page in blue felt tip, “Christmas 2008, J. K. Rowling.” Complete with its beautiful embroidered velvet bag, illustration prints, and large leatherbound clamshell case. Autographic condition: very fine, with a Rowling hologram affixed to the signed page. Book condition: NF in an NF clamshell case. A scarce and luxurious edition signed by the Harry Potter author. Starting Bid $300
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351. Dr. Seuss Original Sketch. Original sketch of The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss,
accomplished in colored pencil and crayon on an off-white 7.25 x 10.5 sheet of vintage Dr. Seuss letterhead. The sketch shows the famous cat with a large yellow sign emerging from his hat, which reads: “Testimonial, Geisel is currently getting more fan mail about Cynthia Lindsay’s article than he is about all his books combined,” with Dr. Seuss signing below with his given name, “Thanks for a swell swell job! Come down and see us. oooo Ted.” In very good to fine condition, with toning from prior display, and the handwriting very faded, but still completely readable. Starting Bid $200
Thoreau’s nocturnal musings from ‘Night and Moonlight’
352. Henry David Thoreau Handwritten Manuscript. Sought-after handwritten manuscript contained within the first volume of the 1906 ‘manuscript edition’ of Thoreau’s works, one page, 7.5 x 9.25, containing a segment of his essay ‘Night and Moonlight,’ which was originally published in the The Atlantic Monthly in November 1863, pp. 579–83. Portions of the manuscript bear pencil notations, which will be identified in brackets. In part: “fire? So man has fire in his eyes, or blood, or brain. Instead of singing birds [the half-throttled note of a cuckoo flying over], the croaking of frogs, and the intenser dream of crickets [but above all, the wonderful trump of the bull-frog, ringing from Maine to Georgia].” 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 478/600. Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin and Company, 1906. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9, 427 pages. The other volumes of the set are not included. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with rubbing to spine and edges, and newspaper clippings affixed to endpapers. Starting Bid $1000
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“I cannot have the play ‘stolen’ (as the actors say) from Mrs. George by the Jewish gentleman” 353. George Bernard Shaw Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “G. Bernard Shaw,” one page, 3.5 x 5.5, 4 Whitehall Court letterhead, August 30, 1940. Letter to Horace Jackson, refusing to have his play Getting Married stolen by the “Jewish gentleman [Jesus Christ].” In full: “No, no. I cannot have the play ‘stolen’ (as the actors say) from Mrs. George by the Jewish gentleman. To do him justice he never claimed that he had borne Woman’s burden. What right have you to claim it for him? So whoosh! you are in tatters in the waste paper basket.” Addressed on the reverse in Shaw’s hand. In fine condition, with toning from prior display. Starting Bid $200
Voltaire observes global conflict: “People say that the 24 thousand soldiers will march and that the Russians are already wading in the Prussian snows” 354. Voltaire Autograph Letter Signed. Versatile French Enlightenment writer (1694–1778) best remembered for his satirical work Candide. ALS in French, signed “V,” one page, 4.75 x 7.25, November 23, [no year but circa 1755–1760]. Letter written from Les Delices, his residence in Geneva, evidently sent to another writer. Voltaire begins his letter by referring to his correspondent’s novel (“vous aviez sans doute commencé le roman par la queue”) and further writes, (translated): “People say that the 24 thousand soldiers will march and that the Russians are already wading in the Prussian snows. If this is true, send a message.” Voltaire concludes by asking his correspondent to forward his letter to some colleagues in their own country, and sends his regards (“Je vous embrasse de mon hermitage”). In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Starting Bid $300
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355. Walt Whitman Signed Print. Handsome 6 x 7 phototype print of a portrait of Whitman by Frederick Gutekunst, as used as the frontispiece for the 1889 pocket edition of Leaves of Grass, signed and inscribed in blue pencil, “Walt Whitman, for Melville Philips, June 16 90.” Matted to an overall size of 9 x 10. In very good condition, with light irregular toning, overall spotty staining, and some damage to the mount which has been matted out. A friend and correspondent of Whitman, Melville Philips was a regular book reviewer for Lippincott’s and the literary editor of the Philadelphia Press. Starting Bid $300
Wordsworth pens a quote from The Old Huntsman: “Alas! the gratitude of men / Hath often left me mourning” 356. William Wordsworth Autograph Quotation Signed. English poet
and author (1770-1850) of ‘Lyrical Ballads,’ a collection inspired by the beauty of the English Lake District. Handwritten verse on a light blue 4.25 x 5 sheet, signed at the conclusion, “W. Wordsworth, Rydal Mount, 15th March 1844.” Wordsworth pens the last two lines from Simon Lee, The Old Huntsman, in full: “I’ve heard of hearts unkind, kind deeds / With coldness still returning; / Alas! the gratitude of men / Hath often left me mourning.” In fine condition. Any poetical autograph by the esteemed English writer is very rare. Starting Bid $200
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music Debussy publishes “Pour le Piano,” an important part of the canon 383. Claude Debussy Document Signed. 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
Lead Belly’s never-before-seen unpublished biography
384. Huddie ‘Lead Belly’ Ledbetter Manuscript Collection. Unprecedented collection of typescript and manuscript notes for an unpublished biography of Huddie ‘Lead Belly’ Ledbetter, originally recorded and compiled by his management team of Marjorie Fairbanks and her son Austin C. Fairbanks. The partial biography consists of 18 sheets, with some featuring text to reverse, others with affixed paragraph slips, and all bearing extensive pencil corrections and emendations. The notes concern the decade-long friendship between Ledbetter and Austin Fairbanks, and cover a wide range of topics that include Ledbetter’s early years, the origins of his musical talent, his relationship with folklorists John and Alan Lomax, and his seven-month incarceration after a Manhattan stabbing in 1939. One segment references songwriter Woody Guthrie, whom Ledbetter befriended during his time in New York City. Includes the original folder. In very good to fine condition, with general toning and occasional chipping to the edges of some papers. Many of the details found within the typescript notes have yet to be published, making this a tremendously important research archive for the legendary blues musician. Starting Bid $1000
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386. AC/DC: Bon Scott Signature.
385. AC/DC 1977 Concert Poster. Rare original color 20 x 29.75 silkscreen poster for an AC/DC concert at The Electric Circus in Manchester, England, on March 17, 1977, as part of their Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, which features a large image of Angus Young under the band’s logo and surrounded by bold orange text proclaiming: “The Most Outrageous Heavy Metal Group in the World, High Voltage Live.” The poster has been professionally restored and is now archivally linen-backed to an overall size of 21.5 x 31. Rolled and in fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from former Warner Bros. record executive Jeff Gold of Recordmecca. Starting Bid $200
Scottish-born Australian rock musician (born 1946) who was the lead singer and lyricist of hard rock band AC/DC from 1974 until his death in 1980. Uncommon vintage red ballpoint signature, “Bon, AC/DC,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.75 slip clipped from a cloth patch. In fine condition, with light soiling and fading. Starting Bid $200
Exceedingly rare 1965 Shea Stadium poster 387. Beatles Shea Stadium Concert Poster. Fantastic original 11 x 17 concert poster for the Beatles’ historic concert at Shea Stadium on August 15, 1965, with the billing containing other New York area shows featuring artists like Herman’s Hermits, the Dave Clark 5, The Kinks and Moody Blues, Phil Ochs, Chuck Berry, and Johnny Cash. The simple poster is printed with bold black lettering on heavyweight cardstock. In very good to fine condition, with light spotting and dampstaining to the upper right. Designed as generic ‘throwaway’ posters, these are extremely rare today. Starting Bid $300
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Rare fully signed ‘fan club’ photo of the Beatles in front of the Royal Liver Building
388. Beatles Signed Fan Club Photograph.
Vintage glossy 5.5 x 3.25 photo of the Beatles posing outdoors in matching suits, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by John Lennon and George Harrison, and in green ballpoint by Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. The consignor notes that the signatures date to late 1962–early 1963. The photograph was taken by Les Chadwick during a photo session with the Beatles in late September 1962, just one month after Ringo had joined the group; the famous Liverpool landmark, the Royal Liver Building, can be seen in the background. Chadwick was employed by the Liverpool-based Peter Kaye Photography Studios, a company that photographed the Beatles on many occasions. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, and by a letter of provenance from the original recipient: “I write to confirm that I joined The Beatles fan club in January 1963, in return for which I received an autographed photo.” An extremely limited quantity of these photographs were signed by the band for people that joined The Beatles fan club. Starting Bid $1000
389. Beatles Original Painting by Allison Lefcort. Huge original ‘pop art’ painting of the Beatles by acclaimed artist Allison Lefcort, accomplished in acrylic on 35.5 x 23 canvas, signed in the lower right in silver ink, “Allison Lefcort.” The brilliant artwork depicts George Harrison, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and Paul McCartney in colorful hues against a blue-and-white background. Impressively matted and framed to an overall size of 43 x 30.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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390. Beatles: George Harrison Signed Promo Card. Original circa 1963 oversized Parlophone Records promotional card, 7.5 x 5, signed on the front in blue ballpoint, “George Harrison, xx.” In very good to fine condition, with a fold under the image, and another to its right, done to accommodate the small self-addressed envelope mentioned below. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, postmarked at Woolton, Liverpool, July 24, 1963, a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, and by a letter of provenance from the original recipient. Starting Bid $200
“Phone & ask when Mr. Lennon can collect his photograph” 391. Beatles: John Lennon Handwritten Notes. Handwritten notes of John Lennon on a light red 6.75 x 8.5 stationery sheet, signed within the text in the third person, “Mr. Lennon,” no date. Lennon pens the note in blue ballpoint, in full: “Barns & Noble Bookstore, Phone & ask when Mr. Lennon can collect his photograph, (paid for—but they kept it for their exhibition). (Woman in black bag) (I forgot title), Instant coffee, Fresh mushrooms, Health food bread, Air conditioning—put in (Ask Yoko—I mean ASK her.” Black ink notations are likely in the hand of an assistant or secretary. In fine condition, with staple holes to the upper left corner. Starting Bid $300
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Lennon pays the ‘Taxman’ in 1968
392. Beatles: John Lennon Signed Check. District Bank Limited check, 8 x 4, filled out in type and signed in bold black
ink by John Lennon, payable to Inland Revenue for £6,946.10, January 23, 1968. In very good to fine condition, with two vertical folds, light soiling, and a small stain under the signature. Accompanied by various newspaper clippings confirming that this check was purchased at London’s Phillips auction house in 1988 by Lindi St Clair, a former escort and leader of the Corrective Party, who the Inland Revenue demanded she pay £112,779.92 in back income taxes, because they classed prostitution as a trade. When she was unable, many of her possessions, which included other Lennon memorabilia, were confiscated by the IR. Starting Bid $500
John Lennon original drawing and handwritten note with fine classic caricature sketch 393. Beatles: John Lennon Original Doodle and Handwritten Notes. Original unsigned red
felt tip doodle and notations by John Lennon on an 8 x 7 sheet of off-white memo paper, circa 1969. Lennon writes the titles of several short films he created with Yoko Ono, including Rape (December 1968), Two Virgins (August-September 1968), Smile (August 1968), and You Are Here (the title of an art exhibition held on July 1, 1968). “You Are Here” is also the title of a song on Lennon’s 1973 Mind Games album. He has also written “Smile” two times and “RA,” then crossed them out. Beneath his notations are nicely detailed facial caricatures of himself and Yoko Ono. The item was originally in the collection of noted ‘Apple Scruff’ Lizzie Bravo. In very fine condition. Lennon’s self caricatures during this period are much more detailed than those produced in earlier years. While many self portraits with Yoko were produced to please fans, these are original manuscript notes where he playfully added his classic self-caricature. Starting Bid $300
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394. Beatles: Paul McCartney Signed Card with Sketch. Fantastic anniversary-themed greeting card with faux jewels on the front, measuring 11.75 x 5.75 open, signed and inscribed inside in black ballpoint, “To Joan & Billy, Cheers! Paul McCartney, 24.7.09,” with a charming sketch of two bubbling champagne glasses below. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Cream’s first record—“one of the few fully signed vintage examples of this debut album known to exist”
395. Cream Signed Album. 1966 UK pressing of Fresh Cream, the debut studio album from British rock band Cream,
signed on the back cover in black felt tip by Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, and Jack Bruce. In very good to fine condition, with scuffing and creasing to the front, and light soiling to the signed side. The record is included. This album is the original 1966 album version on Robert Stigwood’s Reaction label, with the laminated front cover, and unlaminated back cover with halftone portraits of the band members. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $500
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Electric Dylan plays down under in 1966
396. Bob Dylan Signed 1966 Australia Program. Remarkably rare original program for Bob Dylan’s historic 1966 tour of Australia, eight pages, 8.5 x 11, desirably signed on the back cover in crisp black ballpoint, “Love, Bob Dylan.” The program contains a biography entitled ‘The Tambourine Man,’ Dylan’s ‘My Life In A Stolen Moment’ essay, and a list of popular artists that have covered Dylan’s music, with the opening page featuring the dates for the seven Australian shows: Sydney Stadium (April 13 and 16), Brisbane’s Festival Hall (April 15), Melbourne’s Festival Hall (April 19 and 20), Adelaide’s Palais Theatre (April 22) and Perth’s Capitol Theatre (April 23). The promoter was Kenn Brodziak of Aztec Services, who had brought the Beatles to Australia in 1964. In fine condition, with an ownership notation to top of first page. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a typed letter of provenance from the original recipient, stating that the autograph was obtained backstage at the Capitol Theatre on April 23, 1966. Starting Bid $500
Dylan’s ‘Truck’ print from The Drawn Blank Series 397. Bob Dylan Signed ‘Truck’ Giclee Print. Appealing limited edition color 22 x 27.5 giclee print entitled ‘Truck,’ numbered 70/295, signed in the lower right corner in pencil, “Bob Dylan.” Published as part of The Drawn Blank Series, Washington Green/ Black Buffalo Artworks, 2011. In fine condition, with small creases to the upper corner tips. Accompanied by the original folder and by a certificate of authenticity from Washington Green Fine Art. Starting Bid $200
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398. Bob Dylan Signed ‘Three Chairs’ Giclee Print.
Vibrant limited edition color 22 x 27.5 giclee print entitled ‘Three Chairs,’ numbered 70/295, signed in the lower right corner in pencil, “Bob Dylan.” Published as part of The Drawn Blank Series, Washington Green/Black Buffalo Artworks, 2011. In fine condition, with a small crease to the lower right corner tip. Accompanied by the original folder and by a certificate of authenticity from Washington Green Fine Art. Starting Bid $200
399. Bob Dylan Signed Book. Signed book: Chronicles: Volume One. First edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 2004. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.75, 293 pages. Signed on the title page in black felt tip, “Bob Dylan.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200
400. Marvin Gaye Signed Album. Diana & Marvin duets album
by Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye, signed and inscribed on the inner gatefold in black ballpoint, “To Martin, With affection, Peace & Love, Marvin Gaye.” In very good to fine condition, with light scuffing, edge wear, and a tear to the Diana Ross side of the album’s front flaps. The record is included. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from JSA and Tracks, a souvenir program for Gaye’s 1981 Heavy Love Affair Tour of the UK in June 1981, two tickets stubs from his concert at the Southport Theatre, Merseyside, on June 28, 1981, an image of Gaye at the time of signing, and a signed letter of provenance from the original recipient. Starting Bid $200
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401. Buddy Holly and the Crickets Signed 1958 UK Tour Program. Original 1958 UK tour program for Buddy Holly and the Crickets, 8.5 x 10.5, six pages, signed on the back cover in black ballpoint by Buddy Holly and Jerry Allison, and in blue ballpoint by Joe Mauldin. The inside of the program is also signed by Des O’Connor and Lynne Adams. The consignor notes that the signatures were obtained backstage at the Regal Theatre in Hull, Yorkshire, England, on March 19, 1958. In very good to fine condition, with some light staining and overall handling wear. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, and by a detailed letter of provenance from the original recipient. Very few signed Buddy Holly programs with such stellar provenance have come to market. Starting Bid $500
402. Led Zeppelin and The Who 1969 Royal Albert Hall Handbill. Original vin-
tage large format 5 x 16 handbill for the ‘Pop Proms’ series of concerts that took place at the Royal Albert Hall in London between June 29 and July 5, 1969. Led Zeppelin performed on the opening night and The Who closed the show on the final night. Other artists that performed include: Fleetwood Mac, Amen Corner, The Incredible String Band, Chuck Berry, The Pentangle, The Dubliners, and more. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold. Starting Bid $200
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403. Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page Signed Limited Edition Book. Sought-after signed book: Jimmy Page: The
Anthology. Limited edition, numbered 1690/2500. England: Genesis Publications, 2020. Hardcover quarter-bound in black leather, with gold leaf blocking and gilded page edging, 11.5 x 13.75, 399 pages. The book is presented in a lined archival slipcase inspired by the Selmer case of Jimmy Page’s first electric guitar, his 1958 Resonet Futurama. Signed on the colophon in black ink by Page. Includes the original felt drawstring bag and Genesis box with matching edition number. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
A quintessential Marley offering 404. Bob Marley Signed Album. Bob
Marley and the Wailers Live! album signed on the front cover in blue ink, “All the best, Bob Marley.” In very good to fine condition, with light scuffing and edge wear. The record is not included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. A simply ideal uninscribed example given its vibrant colors, central autograph, and brilliant cover image of Marley in concert. Starting Bid $1000
Nirvana’s “Kurdt” and “David” rock Belfast in 1992
405. Nirvana: Kurt Cobain and Dave Grohl Signed 1992 Belfast Ticket Stub. Original 4 x 3.5 ticket stub for a Nirvana concert held at The Kings Hall in Belfast, Northern Ireland on June 22, 1992, which is signed on the reverse in black felt tip by Kurt Cobain, “Kurdt,” and in black ballpoint by Dave Grohl, “David.” In very good condition, with overall creasing, minor edge loss, and intersecting folds reinforced with clear tape on the ticket’s face. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, and by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, who mistakenly attributes the Grohl autograph to bassist Krist Novoselic. Starting Bid $300
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407. Pink Floyd Signed Photograph. Appealing glossy 7 x
5 photo of Pink Floyd, signed in silver ink by Nick Mason, Richard Wright, and David Gilmour. In very fine condition, with a trivial brush to Mason’s signature. Starting Bid $200
409. Queen: Freddie Mercury Signed Photograph. Rare glossy 7 x 9.5 EMI
promo photo of the Queen frontman in his iconic white tank top, signed in silver ink, “Best wishes, Freddie Mercury.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges. This is the only single-signed glossy photograph of Mercury that we have handled—a superb, beautifully signed piece. Starting Bid $200
Mentioning Michael Jackson, Van Halen, Slash, and Elton John, Brian May discusses Queen’s legacy: “There is a huge chunk of Queen Music which rang in everyone’s ears from Budapest to Buenos Aires to Beijing, but was silent in America”
408. Queen: Brian May Typed Letter Signed. Fantastic TLS signed “Brian xxx,”
three pages, 8.25 x 11.75, personal letterhead, March 24, 1997. Excellent response to an American admirer, offering thoughtful content with a behind-the-scenes take on how Queen ‘lost’America during the 1980s, including a frank and introspective discussion of the band’s legacy throughout the world. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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410. Van Halen Signed Press Release. Uncommon
Portuguese Warner/Elektra/Atlantic press release sheet for a series of Van Halen shows in Brazil between January 21-23, 1983, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed in blue ballpoint by Eddie and Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, and David Lee Roth. Also includes additional publicity material related to the band’s Brazilian concerts. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing. Starting Bid $200
411. Van Halen Signed 1989 Japanese Tour Program.
Original souvenir program for Van Halen’s six-show tour of Japan in January and February of 1989, during the close of the band’s OU812 Tour. The program, 24 pages, measuring 22 x 14 open, is signed and inscribed on the fantastic full band centerfold in pink paint pen, “To Mari—Keep Rockin,’ Michael Anthony,” and in black felt tip, “Alex Van Halen,” “Sammy Hagar,” and “Eddie Van Halen, OU812.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
412. The Who Signed ‘Tommy’ Lithograph. Very desirable color 30.5 x 13.5 lithograph of Mike McInnerney’s iconic cover for The Who’s 1969 studio album Tommy, signed in black felt tip by John Entwistle, Roger Daltrey, and Pete Townshend, and in the lower border in pencil by the artist. Archivally matted and framed to an overall size of 38.25 x 21.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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413. The Who: Keith Moon Signed Photograph. Very
desirable glossy 10.25 x 8 Track Records / MCA Records publicity photo of The Who’s legendary drummer playing during the band’s 1973-74 Quadrophenia tour, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint by Keith Moon. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, tack holes to the corners, and surface impressions in the upper right corner from notations on the back. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, which states that the “autograph was obtained on 30th January 1975 in Boston…one day after Keith Moon and David Essex had attended the premiere of the film Stardust at the Cheri Complex in the city, both Moon and Essex had roles in the film.” Starting Bid $300
414. The Clash Signed Debut Album. 1977 UK vinyl pressing (S CBS 82000) of the Clash’s self titled debut album, signed on the front cover in ballpoint, “Paul Simonon,” “Joe Strummer,” “Mick Jones (GTR),” and “Nicky Headon.” In fine condition, with two areas of old price sticker residue. The record is included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, and by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, which states that the “signatures were obtained at a signing session at the HMV record shop, Market Street, Manchester, England on 23rd November 1978 prior to the group’s performance at the Apollo Theatre, Manchester on the same day.” Starting Bid $300
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entertainment
531. Humphrey Bogart Signed Photograph. Vintage
glossy 4 x 5 photo of Humphrey Bogart and Mayo Methot looking out over Naples in 1943, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Ralph, my best always...Bogie,” and by his wife, “Mayo.” In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Accompanied by an unsigned vintage glossy photo of the couple on vacation, and by a full letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services. Starting Bid $200
533. Marlon Brando Signed Photograph. Wonderful vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 Paramount publicity portrait of a young Marlon Brando flashing a terrific smile, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Norman, Regards, Marlon Brando.” Reverse bears a Bud Fraker photography stamp. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
532. Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy 10 x 8 War-
ner Bros. publicity photo, taken by Floyd McCarty, of Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, his publicity agent Jack Diamond, and others standing outside on a street, signed and inscribed in fountain pen by Bogart to Diamond, “Yeah—You’re our friend—Are you? Bogie, B[ogie] & B[etty] love Jack,” and signed by Bacall, “Betty.” In fine condition. Diamond was Bogart’s close friend and a contact in the Warner Bros. and Universal Studios publicity departments. Bogart and Bacall acted as the best man and matron of honor at Diamond’s wedding in 1946. Accompanied by numerous photos related to Diamond, Bogart, and Bacall, and a 14-page typed and hand-annotated manuscript of Diamond’s recollection of his time with Bogart. Starting Bid $200
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Brando in full makeup for his Japanese role in The Teahouse of the August Moon
534. Marlon Brando: Archive of (696) Original Test Photos from The Teahouse of the August Moon. Archive of 696 original glossy MGM production photographs for the 1956 film The Teahouse of the August Moon starring Marlon Brando. The photos, each approximately 4 x 5 or 5 x 4, consist mostly of costume and scene test shots dating between January and July 1956, with numerous photos depicting Brando in full Japanese makeup for his role as Sakini, a wily interpreter assigned to assist Glenn Ford’s Captain Fisby in his task of Americanizing the village of Tobiki on Okinawa. Other image subjects include Ford, Eddie Albert, Machiko Kyo¯, and a myriad of other cast members. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200
535. Charlie Chaplin Signed Photograph. Vintage
matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Chaplin in a handsome bustlength pose, signed in fountain pen, “Charlie Chaplin, 1936.” In very fine condition, with light silvering to some of the darker areas of the image. Starting Bid $200
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Amazing triple-signed Dean check from late 1953, shortly before being cast in East of Eden
536. James Dean Signed Check. The Chase National Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, neatly filled out and signed by Dean, “James Dean,” payable to himself, “James Dean,” for $105, November 4, 1953. Endorsed on the reverse in black ink, “James Dean.” In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. In early 1954, Dean headed for Los Angeles to prepare for his role as Cal Trask, a performance that would garner him the first posthumous acting nomination in the history of the Academy Awards. Triple-signed checks from Dean remain quite rare and are highly coveted by collectors. Starting Bid $500
538. James Dean Original Photograph by Roy Schatt. Original semi-glossy 14 x 11
photo of James Dean from the ‘Torn Sweater Series’ taken by Roy Schatt for Look Magazine (though ultimately not published), signed on the reverse in ink by the photographer, “Copyright 1955, Roy Schatt.” Reverse also bears a Roy Schatt credit stamp, and two copyright stamps for 1990 and 1991. In fine condition, with a crease to the upper left corner, and light edge rippling. Starting Bid $200
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539. James Dean Original Photograph by Roy Schatt. Original matte-
finish 20 x 16 silver gelatin photograph of James Dean in the window of his apartment on West 68th Street in 1954, signed in the lower border in pencil by photographer Roy Schatt. In very fine condition. This image was chosen for display at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Portrait Gallery. Starting Bid $200
537. James Dean Original Photograph by Roy Schatt.
Original matte-finish 16 x 20 silver gelatin photograph of James Dean walking down West 68th Street in 1954, signed in the lower border in pencil by photographer Roy Schatt. Reverse bears a Roy Schatt credit stamp. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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540. Marlene Dietrich Signed Photograph. Vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 close-up photo of the actress, nicely signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Bernice, my best wishes! Marlene Dietrich, 25 Jan’y 1938.” In fine condition, with small creases to the lower right corner tip. Starting Bid $200
Rare signed portrait of the SNL legend
541. Chris Farley Signed Photograph. Uncommon
glossy 8 x 10 promotional photo of the late comedian and SNL legend, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To Fireball, Chris Farley.” In very good condition, with light creasing, overall scratching to the emulsion, and tack hole-related tear to the upper left corner. Farley’s signature is rare in any form, especially in signed photos. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services. Starting Bid $200
542. Clark Gable Signed Photograph. Superb vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 Clarence Sinclair Bull portrait of Gable with a pipe in his mouth as he inspects some fly fishing gear, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Donna, I wish you the best of luck always Clark Gable.” Reverse bears MGM and Bull credit stamps. Professionally cleaned and restored to near fine condition. Hunting and fishing were two of Clark’s preferred ways of relaxing between movies. Starting Bid $200
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545. Judy Garland Signed Cast Sheet for Little Nellie Kelly. Cast sheet for the MGM musical comedy Little Nellie 543. Greta Garbo Photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull. Original vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 silver gelatin photograph of Greta Garbo in a great close-up pose, taken by renowned MGM portrait photographer Clarence Sinclair Bull. Reverse bears Bull’s credit stamp. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Kelly, one page, both sides, 8 x 10.75, identified as Picture No. 1153, with July 29, 1940 start date and September 19, 1940 finish date, signed on the front and back in various ink types by 19 members of the cast and crew: Judy Garland, George Murphy, Charles Winninger, Douglas McPhail, Henry Blair, Jack McGowan, Arthur Freed, Ray June, Jim Brock, George Elder, Harry McAfee, Larry Keethe, and more. In fine condition, with clear tape along one edge. Starting Bid $200
Presented to a ‘munchkin’ from the Wizard of Oz, a gorgeous 1939 Garland portrait 544. Judy Garland Signed Photograph. Absolutely stunning
vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of a 17-year-old Judy Garland, signed and inscribed in fountain pen for a fellow castmate from The Wizard of Oz, “For Billy—The ‘Roller–bowl kid’—Wishing you loads of luck for 1939, I know you’ll have it! Sincerely, Judy.” In very fine condition, with one tiny pin hole in the top border. Billy Curtis (1909–1988) was a film and television actor with dwarfism who had an uncredited role as a Munchkin city father in The Wizard of Oz. A fabulous portrait of Garland from her most formative and iconic period as an actress, with her thoughtful inscription to a fellow member of the Wizard of Oz cast making this a remarkable vintage rarity. Starting Bid $300
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546. Judy Garland Signed Photograph. Gorgeous vintage glossy 8
x 10 close-up photo of Garland by MGM photographer Virgil Apger, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint to lighting designer David Bines, “To Dave— with much love, Judy, ‘Palace.’” Reverse bears a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer stamp and typed caption. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, and poor signature contrast. Bines was the lighting designer for Garland’s famous series of shows at the Palace Theatre in NYC, which ran from September 26, 1956 to January 8, 1957. Starting Bid $200
547. Cary Grant Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 studio portrait of Grant smoking a cigarette in a handsome seated pose, signed and inscribed in blue ink, “To Joyce Bischoff—Thanks and my best always to you! Cary Grant.” In very good to fine condition, with creasing along the edges. Starting Bid $200
548. Jean Harlow (2) Original Photographs. Two original glossy 8 x 10 silver gelatin photographs of Jean Harlow taken by Edwin Bower Hesser circa 1929 and printed circa 1981, showing her semi-nude in Griffith Park. One shows her perched on a riverbank, the other sprawled against a cliffside with fabric draped over her shoulder. Blindstamped “Edwin Bower Hesser / Edward Weston Collection” in the lower right, with 1981 Edward Weston copyright stamps on the reverse, both annotated “Proof Edition 99.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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549. Jean Harlow (2) Original Photographs. Two original glossy 8 x 10 silver gelatin photographs of Jean Harlow taken by Edwin Bower Hesser circa 1929 and printed circa 1981, showing her semi-nude in Griffith Park. One shows her gracefully perched on a riverbank, the other draped in sheer fabric by a cliffside. Blindstamped “Edwin Bower Hesser / Edward Weston Collection” at the bottom, with 1981 Edward Weston copyright stamps on the reverse, both annotated “Proof Edition 99.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
550. Jean Harlow Original Photograph. Original matte-
finish 11 x 14 silver gelatin photograph of Jean Harlow taken by Edwin Bower Hesser circa 1929 and printed circa 1981, showing her dancing semi-nude in Griffith Park. Blindstamped “Edwin Bower Hesser / Edward Weston Collection” in the lower right, with 1981 Edward Weston copyright stamps on the reverse, annotated “Proof Edition 99.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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551. Jean Harlow Original Photograph. Original matte-
finish 11 x 14 silver gelatin photograph of Jean Harlow taken by Edwin Bower Hesser circa 1929 and printed circa 1981, showing her semi-nude in Griffith Park, peering down into the water. Blindstamped “Edwin Bower Hesser / Edward Weston Collection” in the lower right, with 1981 Edward Weston copyright stamps on the reverse, annotated “Proof Edition 99.” In fine condition, with light rippling and a small crease to the top edge. Starting Bid $200
552. Jean Harlow Original Photograph.
Original glossy 8 x 10 silver gelatin photograph of Jean Harlow taken by Edwin Bower Hesser circa 1929 and printed circa 1981, showing her in a semi-nude frontal pose in Griffith Park, arms raised to the heavens. Blindstamped “Edwin Bower Hesser / Edward Weston Collection” in the lower right, with 1981 Edward Weston copyright stamps on the reverse, annotated “Proof Edition 99.” Matted to an overall size of 12.25 x 14.25. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
553. Jean Harlow Original Photograph. Original glossy 8 x 10 silver gelatin photograph of Jean Harlow taken by Edwin Bower Hesser circa 1929 and printed circa 1981, showing her in a semi-nude frontal pose in Griffith Park, leaning against a cliffside with one arm up. Blindstamped “Edwin Bower Hesser / Edward Weston Collection” in the lower right, with 1981 Edward Weston copyright stamps on the reverse, annotated “Proof Edition 99.” Matted to an overall size of 12.25 x 14.25. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
554. Jean Harlow Original Photograph. Original matte-
finish 16 x 20 silver gelatin photograph of Jean Harlow taken by Edwin Bower Hesser circa 1929 and printed circa 1981, showing her dancing semi-nude in Griffith Park. Blindstamped “Edwin Bower Hesser / Edward Weston Collection” in the lower right, with 1981 Edward Weston copyright stamps on the reverse. In fine condition, with light rippling to edges. Starting Bid $200
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Muppet voice acting document signed seven times by Jim Henson
555. Jim Henson Document Signed (7x). DS, signed seven times, “James M. Henson,” 25 pages, 8.5 x 11, June 11, 1985. A “Phonorecord Compensation Agreement” between Henson Universal Music and Jim Henson, hiring him for services as an artist in recording several albums as described in six individual riders, all of which are signed by Henson. By this document, he is hired to voice ‘Convincing John’ on ‘Jim Henson’s Muppets Present Fraggle Rock’; Kermit and audience voices on ‘Gonzo and the Giant Chicken’; Kermit on ‘The Case of the Missing Mother’; Kermit on ‘The Muppets Go Camping’; Kermit, Rowlf, and Dr. Teeth on ‘The Muppets Take Manhattan’; and Kermit, Swedish Chef, Dr. Teeth, and Rowlf on ‘Silly Songs.’ In fine condition. Starting Bid $300
Advice for those “having trouble drawing one of the Muppets in a particular position” 556. Jim Henson Handwritten Notes. Handwritten
notes by Jim Henson about drawing Muppets, signed “Henson Associates [struck through],” two pages, 8 x 12.5, no date. Evidently intended to be published as part of an instructional drawing book, Henson writes, in part: “Note to Artists and others using this book: (legal blurb). If you’re having trouble drawing one of the Muppets in a particular position, it may be helpful to obtain a finger puppet of the character, manufactured by Child Guidance Toys. These can be viewed and sketched from different angles.” A few words have been struck through and edited in another hand. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300
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557. Audrey Hepburn Oversized Portrait by Wallace Seawell. Stunning original matte-finish 13.75 x 16.5 silver
gelatin photograph of Audrey Hepburn taken by Wallace Seawell circa 1959, affixed to its original 17 x 21 mount, stamped on the reverse by Seawell. In fine condition. A simply gorgeous oversized portrait of Hepburn by a renowned Hollywood photographer. Starting Bid $200
559. Katharine Hepburn Signed Photograph. Colorized matte-finish 8 x 10 of Katharine Hepburn by Clarence Sinclair Bull, signed in black ink by the four-time Oscar-winning actress. In fine condition, with some surface scuffing in the signature area. Starting Bid $200
Stunning early and oversized Bull portrait 558. Katharine Hepburn Signed Photograph. Vintage mattefinish 9.5 x 12 MGM publicity photo of a young and radiant-looking Hepburn by Clarence Sinclair Bull, signed and inscribed in black ink, “Phil, affectionately, Katharine.” Reverse bears an MGM/Clarence Sinclair Bull credit stamp. In fine condition, with slightly trimmed edges and a small crease to the lower left corner tip. A scarce oversized offering capturing the actress’s youthful beauty. Starting Bid $200
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562. Hollywood Autograph Album.
560. Alfred Hitchcock Signed Photograph. Very attractive
semi-glossy 8.25 x 11.5 silver gelatin portrait photo of Alfred Hitchcock against a dark background, signed in white grease pencil. In very good condition, with trimmed edges, a scratch to Hitchcock’s cheek, and overall creasing of varying degrees, heaviest to the top edge. In spite of its flaws, this is an extremely appealing and highly displayable portrait of the great director. Starting Bid $200
The director on the fate of film rights and the classic Alfred Hitchcock Presents episode, ‘Breakdown’ 561. Alfred Hitchcock Typed Letter Signed. TLS signed “Alfred
J. Hitchcock,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions letterhead, January 18, 1967. Letter to Cleta Pollock, in part: “I am afraid I cannot be of much help in regard to the film rights of BREAKDOWN because I no longer control these. BREAKDOWN was made for the Alfred Hitchcock Presents show which was controlled by Shamley Productions, Inc. This company has now been taken over by M.C.A. Inc...I would think the best thing to do is to write to a Mr. Elliott Witt, who is the head of the legal department of M.C.A.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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Vintage autograph album, 6 x 4.75, signed inside by a little over 100 notable Hollywood actors, actresses, and filmmakers, including: Alfred Hitchcock, John Wayne, Ronald Reagan, Cecil B. DeMille, Robert Mitchum, Edward G. Robinson, Pearl Bailey, Joan Bennett, John Carradine, Jeff Chandler, Mitzi Gaynor, Edith Head, William Holden, Bob Hope, Eartha Kitt, Janet Leigh, Ida Lupino, Shirley MacLaine, George Montgomery, Terry Moore, David Niven, Kim Novak, Eleanor Parker, Debbie Reynolds, Ginger Rogers, Cesar Romero, Lizabeth Scott, Claire Trevor, and more. In overall fine condition, with a few of the signatures traced over, and one page detached. Starting Bid $200
563. Hollywood (8) Costume Designs. Eight original costume sketches for Hollywood movies dating to the 1950s and
1960s, with designs attributed to Academy Award-winning costume designers Walter Plunkett, Helen Rose, Bill Thomas, and William Travilla. The sketches range in size from 11 x 15 to 15 x 22, and are accomplished in variations of graphite, pastel, and watercolor. They include: a William Travilla design worn by Donna Corcoran for Don’t Bother to Knock; a Helen Rose design worn by actress June Allyson for Remains to Be Seen; a Walter Plunkett and Helen Rose design worn by Doe Avedon for Deep in My Heart; a Helen Rose design worn by Natalie Wood for All the Fine Young Cannibals; a Bill Thomas design worn by Marlyn Mason for The Trouble with Girls; a “One piece bathing suit” design by Plunkett and Rose for Million Dollar Mermaid; and two unidentified sketches. In overall fine condition, with some wear and toning to edges, which could be easily matted out if so desired. Starting Bid $200
564. Harry Houdini Typed Letter Signed.
TLS signed “Houdini,” one page, 8 x 4.5, personal letterhead, May 25, 1926. Letter to George Schulte in Chicago, in full: “Thanks for your photos. They are filed in my library.” Matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 12.5 x 15.5. In fine condition, with the recipient’s signature showing through from the reverse. Houdini’s signature is large and bold, making for an excellent display. Starting Bid $200
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565. Harry Houdini Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed
“Houdini,” one page, 6 x 9.25, The Hollenden, Cleveland letterhead, February 1, 1922. Letter to “My Dear T. C. W.,” in part: “Thanks for photo & must say it was alright. S’too bad you did not take a second plate. Such is life. Sincerely hope that any changes that may have been made in your business will prove for the best, same as in mine.” Below, he writes: “Week Feb. 4/Palace Theatre, Chicago, Ill.” In very good to fine condition, with some light toning and creasing, and areas of thin paper from removed mounting remnants on the reverse. Starting Bid $200
567. Jennifer Jones Signed Photograph. Stunning vintage glossy 11 x 14 photo of Jones looking over her shoulder, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Doris, Here’s hoping we work on the same show again, love, Jennifer.” In fine condition. A beautiful portrayal of the elusive award-winning actress who remains scarce across all signed formats. This oversized example represents the largest Jones-signed photo we have offered. Starting Bid $200
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568. Grace Kelly Signed Photograph. Glossy 8 x 10
MGM publicity portrait of the beautiful Kelly, signed in black felt tip. Collector’s pencil notation to the reverse indicates it was signed in July 1982. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, and a speckled appearance to the emulsion visible only at an angle. Starting Bid $200
Bruce Lee on rumors— “There are one hundred and one of them told to me every day”
569. Bruce Lee Typed Letter Signed. TLS signed “Bruce,” one page, 7.5 x 10, Jeet Kune Do emblem letterhead, Sep-
tember 4, 1967. Typed to William J. Chung, a kung-fu master in New York City during the 1960s, in full: “Thank you for your letter of August 18. I am sorry to say that I will not be able to attend Gary Alexander’s kind invitation as I will be on the road during that weekend. I do not know of any gentleman by the name of Bruce Fleetwood. As to his rumors about me, there are one hundred and one of them told to me every day. Also, I do not know of Wai Mar from Seattle. Again thank you for your kind letter and do give my best regards to your family.” Two images of Lee have been affixed to the lower portion of the letter. In very good to fine condition, with overall wrinkling and creasing, some small stains, complete backing to the reverse, and slight blurring to the signature. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500
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Bruce Lee buys Gucci— a rare handwritten check by the kung fu master
570. Bruce Lee Signed Check. Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and prominently signed by Lee, “Bruce Lee,” payable
to Gucci for $472.50, May 29, 1973. In fine condition. Known for his inimitable style, Lee loved clothes and enjoyed expressing himself through fashion. Accompanied by an unsigned close-up photograph of Lee. Starting Bid $500
571. Bela Lugosi Signed Photograph. Vintage matte-
finish 5 x 7 photo of Lugosi wearing a fedora in a handsome up-close pose, signed and inscribed in blue fountain pen, “To Alfred Barron, sincerely, Bela Lugosi.” In fine to very fine condition, with light silvering to the darker areas of the image. Starting Bid $200
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572. Jayne Mansfield Signed Photograph. Gorgeous
vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo from The Wayward Bus, signed in fountain pen, “Hi! Jayne Mansfield.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 14 x 17. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Starting Bid $200
Bull captures the Marx Brothers— “Fill in something funny” 573. Groucho and Harpo Marx Signed Photograph.
Vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Marx Brothers lying on the top of a piano, signed and inscribed in black ink, “Dear Milt ——— Fill in something funny—the name is Groucho Marx,” and in fountain pen, “Harpo Marx.” Reverse bears an MGM photo credit stamp for Clarence Sinclair Bull. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
574. Marx Brothers Signatures. Vintage ink signatures,
“Groucho Marx,” “Harpo Marx,” and “Chico Marx,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with old mounting remnants at the corners, easily matted out. Starting Bid $200
Rare signed portrait of the directing legend 575. Leo McCarey Signed Photograph. American film director, screenwriter, and producer (1898–1969) who won a total of three Oscars for his work in the films The Awful Truth and Going My Way. Uncommon vintage glossy 8.25 x 10 photo of McCarey smiling against a white background, poetically signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Max Neff, My favorite chef. With love and kisses, to your missus. I can’t describe in words so few, the joy I’ve had in knowing you—Leo McCarey.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing, and a small stain above the signature. McCarey remains particularly scarce in signed photographs. Starting Bid $200
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576. Steve McQueen Signed Check. Personal
check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by McQueen, “Steven T. McQueen,” payable to the Cal Club for $25, no date. Upper right is marked in red pencil: “586 Racing Cars.” Mounted, matted, and framed with a photo of McQueen from The Great Escape to an overall size of 12.5 x 19. In fine condition, with some light creasing. A particularly desirable signed check given that McQueen was an avid motorcycle and race car enthusiast who routinely performed his own driving stunts. Starting Bid $200
577. Steve McQueen Original Photograph by Roy Schatt. Crystal-clear original matte-finish 16 x 20 silver
gelatin photograph of Steve McQueen in an ultra-close-up pose, signed on the reverse in ink by photographer Roy Schatt. Reverse also bears Roy Schatt credit stamps. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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578. Steve McQueen Original Photograph by Roy Schatt. Original semi-glossy 11 x 14 photo of the shirtless Steve McQueen in 1956, signed on the reverse in ink by the photographer, “Roy Schatt.” Reverse also bears Roy Schatt credit stamps. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
579. Steve McQueen Document Signed. DS, signed “Steven T. McQueen,” one page, 8.5 x 11, November 2, 1965. Document headed “Waiver of Notice and Consent to Holding of Special Meeting of Board of Directors of Solar Productions, Inc.,” agreeing that “any business transacted at said special meeting shall be valid and legal.” Signed in blue ink by Robert J. Schiller, Steve McQueen, and Neile Adams McQueen. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Gorgeous early signed portrait of Marilyn Monroe for All About Eve
580. Marilyn Monroe Signed Photograph. Stunning vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Monroe in a beautiful strapless top by Laszlo Willinger for All About Eve, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Maureen, From the very beginning—thanks, Warm Regards, Marilyn Monroe.” In fine condition, with some faint silvering to darker areas of the image, and poor-to-moderate signature contrast. Monroe played the minor part of Miss Claudia Casswell in 1950’s All About Eve, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. Emphasizing Monroe’s angelic face and legendary curves, this is a simply exquisite image of Hollywood’s most iconic starlet. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000
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Payroll ledger from Marilyn Monroe Productions for 1956
581. Marilyn Monroe Productions Payroll Book. Unique hardcover “Mutual Payroll Book” used by the accounting
department of Marilyn Monroe Productions in 1956, 8.75 x 7.5, logging weekly payroll information for employees including Marilyn Monroe, Milton Greene, David Maysles, and Clyde Owens. Includes seven canceled checks from Marilyn Monroe Productions logged in the book, including four signed by Joseph Carr and three signed by Milton Greene, with two made payable to Marilyn Monroe (with stamped “Account of Marilyn Monroe” endorsements on the reverse), and the others made payable to Henrietta Greene, Hedda Rosten, Clyde Owens, David C. Maysles, and Milton Greene. In fine condition, with wear to the ledger’s covers. Starting Bid $500
582. Marilyn Monroe Original Photograph by Roy Schatt. Original semi-glossy 11 x 14 photo of Marilyn Mon-
roe at the Actors Studio in 1955, signed on the reverse in ink by the photographer, “Roy Schatt.” Reverse also bears Roy Schatt credit stamps. In fine condition, with a crease to the lower left corner. Starting Bid $200
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583. Marilyn Monroe Limited Edition Photograph by Frank Worth. Limited edition 19.75 x 15.75 silver gelatin
photograph of Marilyn Monroe posing by a car on the set of the 1953 film How to Marry a Millionaire. Blindstamped in the lower border by the estate of photographer Frank Worth, and numbered 22/195. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the executor of the Frank Worth Estate. Starting Bid $200
584. Marilyn Monroe Original Photograph by Andre de Dienes. Impressive original vintage matte-finish 14.75
x 18.25 silver gelatin photograph of Monroe praying, superimposed over a swirling galaxy image. Reverse bears an Andre de Dienes credit stamp, with presentation inscription by his wife dated 1986. In fine condition, with a few creases to the bottom edge. An out-of-this-world image of Hollywood’s legendary starlet. Starting Bid $200
586. Marilyn Monroe Original Photograph by Adnre de Dienes. Original vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 silver gelatin photograph featuring a close-up portrait of Monroe at center, surrounded by an unusual galaxy pattern as the background. Reverse bears an Andre de Dienes credit stamp. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
585. Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable Original Photograph.
Original vintage glossy 11 x 14 silver gelatin photograph of Marilyn Monroe holding a drink and a paddle as Clark Gable gets handsy behind her on the set of The Misfits. In fine condition, with a few small surface stains to Gable’s shirt. Starting Bid $200
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587. Marilyn Monroe Original Photograph by Andre de Dienes. Original vintage glossy 11 x 14 silver gelatin photograph featuring a close-up portrait of the young Monroe at center superimposed over the Big Sur landscape. Reverse bears an Andre de Dienes credit stamps, and notations reading “’Norma Jeane’ (M.M.)” and “’Big Sur,’ Calif., 1945.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges, and crazing to the emulsion. Starting Bid $200
588. Marilyn Monroe Limited Edition Photograph by Andre de Dienes. Huge limited edition matte-finish 16 x
20 silver gelatin print of Monroe on the beach in a full-length pose by Andre de Dienes, numbered 75/250. Reverse bears 2007 OneWest Publishing/Andre de Dienes Estate stamps. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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589. Marilyn Monroe Limited Edition Photograph by Andre de Dienes. Stunning limited edition matte-finish 16 x
20 silver gelatin print of Monroe in a half-length pose by Andre de Dienes, numbered 66/200. Reverse bears a 2007 Andre de Dienes Estate label. In fine condition, with light toning along the top edge. Starting Bid $200
590. Marilyn Monroe Limited Edition Photograph by Frank Worth. Limited edition 15.75 x 19.75 silver gelatin photograph of Marilyn Monroe seated on a deck chair in a floral-patterned dress. Blindstamped in the lower border by the estate of photographer Frank Worth, and numbered 62/195. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the executor of the Frank Worth Estate. Starting Bid $200
592. Marilyn Monroe and Ralph Edwards Limited Edition Photograph by Frank Worth. Limited edition
591. Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller Original Photograph by Roy Schatt. Original semi-glossy 11 x 14 photo
of Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller together in 1955, signed on the reverse in ink by the photographer, “Roy Schatt.” Reverse also bears Roy Schatt credit stamps. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
15.75 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 109/195. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the executor of the Frank Worth Estate. Starting Bid $200
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594. Marilyn Monroe, Lauren Bacall, and Betty Grable Limited Edition Photograph by Frank Worth. Behind-the-scenes limited edition 15.75 x 19.75 gelatin silver photograph of Marilyn Monroe, Monroe, Lauren Bacall, and Betty Grable on the set of the 1953 film How to Marry a Millionaire. Blindstamped in the lower border by the estate of photographer Frank Worth, and numbered 40/195. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the executor of the Frank Worth Estate. Starting Bid $200
593. Marilyn Monroe and Sammy Davis, Jr. Limited Edition Photograph by Frank Worth. Limited edition
19.75 x 15.75 silver gelatin photograph of Marilyn Monroe in a car with Sammy Davis, Jr. jumping alongside. Blindstamped in the lower border by the estate of photographer Frank Worth, and numbered 115/195. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the executor of the Frank Worth Estate. Starting Bid $200
Plunkett’s stunning dress designs for Bells Are Ringing
595. Walter Plunkett: Bells Are Ringing Lot of (3) Original Costume Designs. Prolific costume designer (1902–1982) who worked on more than 150 projects throughout his career in the Hollywood film industry. He shared an Oscar with OrryKelly and Irene Sharaff for An American in Paris, and is best known for his work on Gone with the Wind and Singin’ in the Rain. Three original costume sketches designed by Academy Award-winning costume designer Walter Plunkett for the 1960 MGM comedy musical Bells Are Ringing. The sketches, ranging in size from 9 x 15 to 12.5 x 16.75, are accomplished in variations of graphite, ink, pastel, and watercolor. Each sketch is affixed or stapled to a slightly larger mount. The sketches include: actress Jean Stapleton dressed in a soft blue spotted dress; actress Valerie Allen wearing a black knee-high skirt and a flounced white-and-pink top with matching hat; and actress Valerie Allen wearing a beautiful beige-tone one-shoulder cocktail dress. In overall fine condition, with some wear and toning to edges, which could be easily matted out if so desired. Starting Bid $200
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596. Helen Rose Lot of (5) Original Costume Designs. American costume designer and clothing designer (1904–1985) who spent the bulk of her career with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Rose twice won Academy Awards for Best Costume Design: for The Bad and the Beautiful in 1952 and for I’ll Cry Tomorrow in 1955. She was nominated a further eight times and was well known for designing famous wedding dresses of the era, including the dress worn by Grace Kelly when she married Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956. Five original costume sketches designed by Academy Award-winning costume designer Helen Rose. The sketches, each approximately 15.25 x 22, are accomplished in variations of graphite, pastel, and watercolor, with three bearing stapled fabric samples. The sketches include: actress Janis Paige for the 1957 MGM musical Silk Stockings; actress Pier Angeli for the 1951 MGM film The Light Touch; actress Polly Bergen for the 1953 MGM western Escape from Fort Bravo; actress Eleanor Parker for the 1953 MGM western Escape from Fort Bravo; and actress Dorothy Malone for the 1957 MGM film Tip on a Dead Jockey. In overall fine condition, with some wear and toning to edges, which could be easily matted out if so desired. Starting Bid $200
597. Helen Rose: The Belle of New York Lot of (4) Original Costume Designs. American costume designer and
clothing designer (1904–1985) who spent the bulk of her career with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Rose twice won Academy Awards for Best Costume Design: for The Bad and the Beautiful in 1952 and for I’ll Cry Tomorrow in 1955. She was nominated a further eight times and was well known for designing famous wedding dresses of the era, including the dress worn by Grace Kelly when she married Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956. Four original costume sketches designed by Academy Award-winning costume designer Helen Rose for the 1952 MGM musical comedy The Belle of New York. The sketches, each approximately 15.25 x 22, are expertly accomplished in variations of graphite, ink, pastel, and watercolor. They include: actress Helen Kimbell wearing a gorgeous red gown; a model on ice skates dressed warmly with a long green-and-yellow winter coat; actress Shirley Glickman wearing a fashionable beige gown and holding a matching parasol; and actress Jean Corbett wearing a large red dress with a cream-colored blouse and matching hat. In overall fine condition, with some wear and toning to edges, which could be easily matted out if so desired. Starting Bid $200
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598. Preston Sturges Signed Photograph. Academy Award-winning American director and screenwriter (1898-1959) best known for fast-paced screwball comedies like Sullivan’s Travels, The Palm Beach Story, and Lady Eve. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of the noted filmmaker, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Kenneth H. Browne and wife—with all good wishes, Preston Sturges, Hollywood - 48.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing. Starting Bid $200
599. Elizabeth Taylor Signed Photograph. Gorgeous vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Taylor in a strapless top, circa 1950-51, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Howard—Best wishes always, Elizabeth Taylor.” In fine condition. The image originates from around the time of one of Taylor’s earliest successes, George Stevens’s A Place in the Sun. Vintage signed photos of Taylor of this caliber are few and far between. Starting Bid $200
600. Titanic: Life Jacket Prop. Beige fabric life jacket used as a prop in the epic Oscar-winning 1997 film Titanic, measuring 26.5˝ in length and 15.5˝ in width, with four cloth ties and the front and back both featuring a set of six flotation squares. Includes the original shipping box. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Twentieth Century Fox, marked in ink, “Life Jacket, Used in sinking scenes,” and stating: “This certifies that this motion picture prop is one of a limited number of authentic props created for the theatrical motion picture TITANIC directed by James Cameron.” Starting Bid $200
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A lesson from Rooster Cogburn—“It’s as easy as killin’ rats”
601. Titanic: Dinner Plate Prop. Very attractive ‘White
Star Line’ dinner plate used as a prop in the epic Oscar-winning 1997 film Titanic. The plate, which measures 10˝ in diameter, features scalloped, gilt-lined edges with ornate blue-and-gold pattern to border and the ‘White Star Line’ emblem to center. The plate is handsomely mounted and framed with an engraved plaque to an overall size of 13.5 x 16.5. Includes the original shipping box. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Twentieth Century Fox. Starting Bid $200
603. John Wayne Signed Photograph. Color 10 x 8
Paramount Pictures lobby card for the 1969 Western film True Grit, which shows Wayne in his Oscar-winning role as Rooster Cogburn, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Jack—It’s as easy as killin’ rats. John Wayne, 1977.” In very good to fine condition, with light staining and rippling to the right side from onetime exposure to moisture. Starting Bid $200
John Wayne signs for Henny Youngman 602. John Wayne Signed Photograph. Vintage matte-finish
8 x 10 full-length photo of John Wayne walking with Pal the rough collie during the 1953 film Hondo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint to the great one-liner comedian, “Henney—Good Luck, John Wayne.” In fine condition. An exceptional, bold signature to comedian Henny Youngman. Starting Bid $200
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The Duke on The Alamo: “I personally took a beating salary wise” 604. John Wayne Typed Letter Signed. TLS, one page, 6 x
8.25, personal letterhead, May 20, 1977. Letter to J. Ryder, in full: “’The Alamo’ grossed $15,000,000 its first time around back in the days before the increased ticket price. This meant United Artists made at least $5,000,000 which was not bad for those days or any days. I personally took a beating salary wise, because I made a bad deal in order to have a free hand in production. They did end up chopping it up, but it wasn’t too upsetting.” In fine condition, with pen trouble forcing Wayne to retrace his last name. Starting Bid $200
605. John Wayne Signed Magazine. Saturday Evening
Post magazine from March 1976, Vol. 248, No. 2., 120 pages, 10.25 x 13.25, signed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “Good Luck, John Wayne.” In very good condition, with overall creasing, and two circular drinking glass impressions to Wayne’s hat brim. Previous consignor noted that a friend had this magazine signed when the Duke visited her store in Newport Harbor, California. Starting Bid $200
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606. Orson Welles Signed Photograph. Outstanding vintage glossy 9 x 7.25 photo from the 1941 film Citizen Kane showing Welles as Charles Foster Kane standing at a podium in front of a massive campaign poster, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Dennis Daniels, all best wishes, Orson Welles.” Archivally double-matted and framed to an overall size of 16 x 14. In fine condition, with a light vertical crease passing through the signature. A spectacular and immediately recognizable image from one of Hollywood’s greatest films. Starting Bid $200
sports Envelope from Commissioner Landis to Shoeless Joe Jackson, regarding a forged letter requesting his reinstatement
813. ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson and Kenesaw Mountain Landis Original Mailing Envelope. Registered mailing
envelope from the “Baseball Office of the Commissioner,” 6.25 x 3.75, sent by Kennesaw Mountain Landis to Shoeless Joe Jackson, addressed in type to “Mr. Joe Jackson, Bastrop, La.,” postmarked on June 21, 1923, in Chicago, Illinois. In very good condition, with toning, edge tears, and paper loss. Accompanied by copies of the original letter sent by Landis to Jackson, dated June 20 1923, in full: “I have received a letter dated June 12, purporting to come from you and to bear your signature. In substance, it is an application for reinstatement. The signature thereto does not appear to be yours; therefore, beyond this communication to you, no action will be taken thereon.” Starting Bid $200
Jean Ratelle painted by LeRoy Neiman—a sought-after original oil by the renowned artist 814. LeRoy Neiman Original Oil Painting of Jean Ratelle. Outstanding original
painting of legendary New York Rangers centre Jean Ratelle by acclaimed sports artist LeRoy Neiman, colorfully accomplished in oil on a 10 x 18 board, signed and dated along the bottom in paint by the artist, “LeRoy Neiman 72.” Ratelle is strikingly rendered by Neiman in his trademark impressionistic style, showing him dressed in his iconic #19 Rangers jersey, skating towards the goal in one of his finest campaigns. In 1972, Ratelle was awarded his first of two Lady Byng Trophies in recognition of his great sportsmanship and elite play. In 2017, Ratelle was named one of the ‘100 Greatest NHL Players’ in history. Cloth-matted and framed without glass to an overall size of 14.75 x 22.75. In fine condition. A superior piece of sports artwork by a renowned American painter. Starting Bid $1000
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Section 1 The Parties1.1 RR Auction and Auction This Auction is presented by RR Auction, a d/b/a/ of R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC, as identified with the applicable licensing information on the title page of the Catalog or on the www.RRauction.com Internet site. The Auction is conducted under these Conditions of Sale. Announcements and corrections from the podium at live auctions and those made through the Conditions of Sale appearing on the Internet at RRauction.com supersede those in the printed Catalog. 1.2 Bidder Bidder shall mean the original Bidder on the property offered for sale by RR Auction and not any subsequent owner or other person who may acquire or have acquired an interest therein. If Bidder is an agent, the agency must be disclosed in writing to RR Auction prior to the time of sale, otherwise the benefits of the warranty shall be limited to the agent and not transferable to the undisclosed principal. The rights granted to Bidder under these Conditions of Sale are personal and may not be assigned or transferred to any other person or entity, whether by operation of law or otherwise without the express written assent of RR Auction. Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey these Conditions of Sale or any of the rights herein, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. No third party may rely on any benefit or right conferred on any Bidder by these Conditions of Sale, and no third party is intended as a beneficiary of these Conditions of Sale. Bids will not be accepted from minor persons under eighteen (18) years of age without a parent or legal guardian’s written consent containing an acknowledgment of the Conditions of Sale herein and indicating their agreement to be bound thereby on behalf of the Bidder. All Bidders must meet RR Auction’s qualifications to bid. Any Bidder who is not a client in good standing of RR Auction may be disqualified at RR Auction’s sole option and will not be awarded lots. Such determination may be made by RR Auction in its sole and unlimited discretion, at any time prior to, during, or even after the close of the Auction. RR Auction reserves the right to exclude any person from the Auction. If an entity places a bid, then the person executing the bid on behalf of the entity agrees to personally guarantee payment for any successful bid and agrees to be bound by these Conditions of Sale in addition to company for whom the Bidder is acting By accepting the Conditions of Sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. Section 2 Bidding Privileges 2.1 In order to place bids, Bidders who have not established an account with RR Auction must either furnish satisfactory credit information (including two collectibles-related business references) or supply additional information if requested, well in advance of the Auction. Bidders who are not members of RRAuction.com should pre-register before the close of the Auction to allow adequate time to contact references. Privileges will be granted at the sole discretion of RR Auction. Additionally, Bidders who have not previously established credit or who wish to bid in excess of their established credit history may be required to provide a cash deposit prior to RR Auction’s acceptance of a bid. Check writing privileges and immediate delivery of merchandise may also be determined by pre-approval of credit based on a combination of criteria: RRAuction.com history, related industry references, bank verification, a credit bureau report and/or a personal guarantee for a corporate or partnership entity in advance of the Auction venue. 2.2 Bidder providing any false or misleading information provided in connection with the registration shall be a material breach of the Conditions of Sale and in addition to any other remedies at law shall excuse RR Auction from performance under these Conditions of Sale, including the right to any refund.
2.2 Bidding privileges may be revoked without notice, for any reason, at the sole discretion of RR Auction . Section 3 Buyer’s Premium 3.1 The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that a 25% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots sold in timed and live Auctions. Buyer’s premium for our Sports Auctions is 20%. For payment other than by cash, delivery will not be made unless and until full payment has been received by RR Auction, i.e., check or wired funds have fully cleared. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, signed by RR Auction, payment in full is due within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date, whichever is earlier. Bidder’s failure to pay any payment in full when due required shall constitute a material breach, and in addition to other damages available under contract or law, at RR Auction’s election, RR Auction may cancel the sale and require full premium still be due along with interest at 1.5% per month from the date of breach, or at the maximum legally allowable rate. Section 4 Bidding 4.1 Each Bidder’s determination of its bid should be based upon its own examination of the item(s) and independent investigation, rather than the any reliance as to what is represented in the Catalog, online or elsewhere. Bidder affirms that it regards any statements made by RR Auction concerning the item as solely opinion and that Bidder is making its own inspection and independent evaluation of the goods, and is not relying upon any description or statements by RR Auction (including as to quality, authenticity, provenance, ownership, liens existing, on goods legality, or value) in making its determination to bid on or purchase an item. In any purchase or sale, the value of the item(s) is determined by the price. THE BIDDER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS CONCERNING ANY AND ALL PURCHASES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. 4.2 RR AUCTION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS IN BIDDING. A Bidder should make certain to bid on the correct lot and that the bid is the maximum (plus the Buyer’s Premium) that the Bidder is willing and able to pay. Since other Bidders (by mail, facsimile, online, and in person) will be present, and since a re-offering could damage the momentum of the sale, once the hammer has fallen and RR Auction has announced the winning Bidder, such Bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Bidder has made a mistake. 4.3 All prospective Bidders who examine lots in person prior to the sale shall personally assume all responsibility for any damage they cause in so doing. RR Auction shall have sole discretion in determining the value of the damage caused, which shall be promptly paid by the prospective Bidder. 4.4 Title to any lot remains with Consignor, any secured party of the Consignor, or assignee of Consignor, as the case may be, until the lot is paid for in full by Bidder and Bidder has fully satisfied any outstanding financial obligations to RR Auction (including as it concerns aby other lots). RR Auction reserves the right to require payment in full before delivering any lot to the successful Bidder. 4.5 It is the Bidder’s responsibility and obligation to have the lots fully insured while in their possession. Bidder assumes any and all risk of loss upon the earlier of shipment to Bidder or in Bidder’s possession. 4.6 Bidder grants to RR Auction or its assigns the right to offset any sums due, or found to be due by RR Auction, and to make such offset from any past, subsequent or future consignment, or items acquired by Bidder in possession or control of RR Auction or from any sums due to Bidder by RR Auction. Bidder further grants RR Auction a lien consisting of a senior security interest (or purchase money security interest to the extent applicable) in such sums or items to the fullest extent applicable, authorizes RR Auction to file documents concerning the interest, and Bidder agrees to execute any further documents as may be reasonably necessary to grant RR Auction such security interest. Bidder agrees that RR Auction and its assigns shall be a secured party with respect to items bought by Bidder and in the possession of RR Auction, to the extent of the maximum indebtedness, plus all accrued fees and expenses, until the indebtedness is paid. 4.7 By bidding in this sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. The authorized representative of any corporate Bidder who is present at the sale shall provide RR Auction or its agent, prior to the commencement of the bidding (or at the time of registration), with a statement signed by a principal, director or officer that they he or she personally and unconditionally guarantees any payment due RR Auction. 4.8 RR Auction may at its sole and absolute discretion, make loans or advances to Consignors and/or prospective Bidders. Section 5 Bidding Options 5.1 Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to in-person, facsimile, phone and mail bids) are treated similarly to floor bids in that they must be on-increment. Any in-person, facsimile, phone, or mail bids that do not conform to a full increment will be rounded up or down to the nearest full increment and this revised amount will be considered Bidder’s high bid. 5.2 When identical bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. To ensure the greatest accuracy, written bids should be entered on the standard printed bid sheet and be received at RR Auction’s place of business at least twenty-four (24) hours before the Auction start. RR Auction is not responsible for executing mail bids or facsimile bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted after the published closing time; nor is RR Auction responsible for proper execution of bids submitted
by telephone, mail, facsimile, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins. 5.3 In all Auctions, bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%, or as specified on a per-Auction basis. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. No “buy” or “unlimited” bids will be accepted. In a live sale, bids on an item can change at the discretion of RR Auction. 5.4 RR Auction reserves the right to accept or decline any bid. Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids are per lot unless otherwise announced. Live auction lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless RR Auction directs otherwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). For live auctions, RR Auction will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between Bidders. RR Auction will determine the successful Bidder, cancel the sale, or re-offer and resell the lot or lots in dispute. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. If any dispute arises, RR Auction’s sale record is conclusive. Section 6 Payment 6.1 Subject to fulfillment of all of the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, upon the sooner of (1) the passing of title to the offered lot pursuant to these Conditions of Sale, or (2) possession of the offered lot by the Bidder, Bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as RR Auction may require. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. All property must be removed from RR Auction’s premises by the Bidder at his/her expense not later than sixty (60) business days following its sale and, if it is not so removed, RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder. 6.2 Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. RR Auction reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. In cases of nonpayment, RR Auction’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay RR Auction its fees (seller’s and Buyer’s Premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot. 6.3 All sales for total invoices greater than $1,000 are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S. currency, bank wire, cashier checks, eChecks, and bank money orders), and are subject to all reporting requirements. 6.4 All deliveries are subject to good funds; funds being received in RR Auction’s account before delivery of the Purchases; and all payments are subject to a clearing period. RR Auction reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes “good funds”: checks drawn on a U.S. bank are subject to a ten (10) calendar day hold, and ten (10) business days when drawn on an international bank. Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via e-Check, personal or corporate checks. 6.5 In the event that a Bidder’s payment is dishonored upon presentment(s), Bidder shall pay the maximum statutory processing fee set by applicable state law. If Bidder attempts to pay via check and the financial institution denies the transfer from Bidder’s bank account, or the payment cannot be completed using the selected funding source, Bidder agrees to complete payment. 6.7 If RR Auction refers any unpaid invoice to an attorney for collection, the Bidder agrees to pay and shall be liable for RR Auction’s attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by RR Auction in addition to the invoice amount and interest the greater of 1.5% per month or at the maximum legally allowable rate from date of invoice to collection. If RR Auction assigns collection to its house counsel, such attorney’s time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys. 6.8 RR Auction shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the Bidder (as well as to the extent it is a consignor any other monies owed or due to Bidder) to secure payment of the Auction invoice. RR Auction is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the Bidder then held by RR Auction or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due RR Auction or affiliates from the Bidder. With respect to these lien rights, RR Auction shall have all the rights of a secured creditor, including but not limited to the right of sale. In addition, with respect to payment of the Auction invoice(s), the Bidder waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against RR Auction and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice (the Consignor”). If a Bidder owes RR Auction or its affiliates on any account, RR Auction and its affiliates shall have the right to offset such unpaid account by any credit balance due Bidder, and it may secure by possessory lien any unpaid amount by any of the Bidder’s property in their possession. 6.9 All checks, cashiers checks, bank checks, or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC. RR Auction clients with an invoice totaling $1,000 or under will have the option to pay by VISA, Mastercard, Discover or Paypal. All Paypal payments must be sent to FinanceDepartment@rrauction.com. Authorize.net, a third-party service provider contracted by RR Auction for processing on-line payments, charges a nonrefundable service fee of 3%, which will be added to your final invoice should you pay by credit/debit card. Section 7 Sales Tax RR Auction is a remote seller and we are now required to collect Sales/Use Tax from our bidders. The states that we have nexus in we will be required to collect and remit sales
tax on your behalf. Each state has different requirements to meet nexus. When RR Auction has achieved a certain monetary and/or invoice threshold in each state we will apply sales tax to your total invoice. Please go to our terms on our website to see the states that are affected. If we have not achieved nexus in a particular state it is still your responsibility to pay sales tax on your purchases. The sales tax rate is determined by the State, Country, and City where purchases are shipped to. If you decide to pick up your purchases at our New Hampshire location you will not be required to pay sales tax. The State of New Hampshire does not have a general sales and use tax. All purchases picked up at our Massachusetts location will be taxed at the current rate of 6.25%. Pennsylvania sales or use tax may be due in connection with the purchase and delivery of tangible personal property to Pennsylvania individuals and businesses. The purchaser is required to file a use tax return if tax is due in connection with the purchase and delivery in the Commonwealth. This notice is required pursuant to the provisions of the Tax Reform Code of 1971. 72 P.S. ¤ 7213.2. If you have a resale number please email Sue@RRAuction.com or fax to (603) 732-4288 a copy of your state resale certificate and you will be exempt from paying sales tax. Section 8 Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges Bidder is liable for shipping and handling and providing accurate information as to shipping or delivery locations and arranging for such. RR Auction is unable to combine purchases from other auctions or affiliates into one package for shipping purposes. Lots won will be shipped in a commercially reasonable time after payment in good funds for the merchandise and the shipping fees is received or credit extended, except when thirdparty shipment occurs. Bidder agrees that service and handling charges related to shipping items which are not pre-paid may be charged to a credit card on file with RR Auction. Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified Customs declarations, to RR Auction for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item’(s) hammer price and RR Auction shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Bidders on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs. Section 9 Title Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices of Bidder (including those pertaining to the item(s) at issue) and amounts owed to RR Auction are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper. Section 10 Rights Reserved RR Auction reserves the right, at any time before, during or after an auction has ended to: withdraw any lot before or at the time of the Auction, cancel any bid, and/or to postpone the Auction of all or any lots or parts thereof, for any reason. RR Auction shall not be liable to any Bidder in the event of such withdrawal, cancellation, or postponement under any circumstances. RR Auction reserves the right to refuse to accept bids from anyone at any time. Section 11 Conducting the Auction 11.1 RR Auction reserves the right to postpone the Auction or any session thereof for a reasonable period of time for any reason whatsoever, and no Bidder or prospective Bidder shall have any claim as a result thereof, including consequential damages. 11.2 RR Auction’s Discretion: RR Auction shall determine opening bids and bidding increments. RR Auction has the right in its absolute discretion to reject any bid in the event of dispute between Bidders or if RR Auction has doubt as to the validity of any bid, to advance the bidding at its absolute discretion and to determine the successful Bidder in the event of a dispute between Bidders, to continue the bidding or to reoffer and resell the lot in question. In the event of a dispute after the sale, RR Auctions record of final sale shall be conclusive. RR Auction also may reject any bid if RR Auction decides either that any bid is below the reserve of the lot or article or that an advance is insufficient. Unless otherwise announced by RR Auction at the time of sale, no lots may be divided for the purpose of sale. 11.3 Reserves Lots may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold. Consignors may not bid on their own lots or property. RR Auction may, from time to time, bid on items that it does not own. RR Auction may execute bids consecutively or otherwise up to one bid increment below the reserve. 11.4 Off-Site Bidding Bidding by telephone, facsimile, online, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a convenience and permitted subject to advance arrangements, availability, and RR Auction’s approval which shall be exercised at RR Auction’s sole discretion. Neither RR Auction nor its agents or employees shall be held liable for the failure to execute bids or for errors relating to any transmission or execution thereof. In order to be considered for off-site bidding in any manner, Bidders must comply
with all of these Conditions of Sale and the terms contained on the Registration Form. 11.5 Estimate Prices: In addition to descriptive information, each item in the Catalog sometimes includes a price range which reflects opinion as to the price expected at auction (the “Estimate Prices”). In other instances, Estimate Prices can be obtained by calling RR Auction at (603) 7324280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading). 11.6 Owned or Guaranteed Property: RR Auction generally offers property consigned by others for sale at public auction; in very limited occasion, lots are offered that are the property of RR Auction. 11.7 Before the Auction: Bidder may attend pre-sale viewing for all of RR Auction’s auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. Bidder is encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. Bidder may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment. 11.8 Maximum Bids In All Auctions: To maximize Bidder’s chance of winning, RR Auction strongly encourages the use of maximum bids. RR Auction will then bid for Bidder until the lot reaches Bidder’s specified maximum. Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, non-incremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder’s bid. 11.9 Successful Bids: The fall of RR Auction’s hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will record the paddle number of the Bidder. If Bidder’s salesroom or absentee bid is successful, Bidder will be notified after the sale by mailed or emailed invoice. 11.10 Unsold Lots: If a lot does not reach the reserve, it is bought-in. In other words, it remains unsold and is returned to the Consignor. RR Auction has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers. 11.11 Bidding in Timed Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. Any Bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. At that time, an extended bidding period goes into effect. If Bidder has not bid on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT, Bidder may not bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. Only those Bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the only Bidder on a lot at 6 pm EST/EDT, that lot is awarded to Bidder. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm EST/EDT will remain OPEN to ALL Bidders until 7 pm EST/EDT or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm EST/EDT, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm EST/EDT, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot (the “30 Minute Rule”). The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the Auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm EST/EDT. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the high Bidder, raising Bidder’s maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the Auction at any time at its sole discretion. 11.12 Bidding - Internet Live Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.
During live internet or live auction, property is auctioned in consecutive numerical order, as it appears in the catalog. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the salesroom or absentee bidders participating by telephone, internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction. The auctioneer may also execute a bid or bids (successively or otherwise) on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. All auctions for lots are with reserve unless specifically stated otherwise. During live Auctions, internet bids can be placed in real time through one or more of the following Third Party services: www.liveauctioneers.com, www.invaluable.com and www. icollector.com. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. RR Auction treats any third-party site bids as floor or telephone bids. Floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over third party sites bids, and floor bids are considered earlier than telephone bids. All RR Auction lots purchased through the third-party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium. 11.13 Miscellaneous: Agreements between Bidders and Consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize RR Auction’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and Consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement. Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with ”do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available. 11.14 Rules of Construction: RR Auction presents properties in a number of collectible fields, and as such, specific venues have promulgated supplemental Terms and Conditions. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the general Conditions of Sale by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety. Section 12 RR Auction’s Remedies Failure of the Bidder to comply with any of these Conditions of Sale or the terms of the Registration Form is an event of material breach or default. In such event, RR Auction may, in addition to any other available remedies specifically including the right to hold the defaulting Bidder liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Bidder as damages (the Bidder understands and acknowledges that RR Auction will be substantially damaged should such default occur, and that damages under sub-part (a) are necessary to compensate RR Auction for such damages); (b) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately; (c) charge the Bidder interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month or the highest allowable interest rate; (d) take any other action that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate to preserve and protect RR Auction’s rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the property, the original defaulting Bidder shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses associated there with, including but not limited to warehousing, sales-related expenses, reasonable attorney fees and court costs, commissions, incidental damages and any other charges due hereunder which were not collected or collectable. In the event that such Bidder is the successful Bidder on more than one lot and pays less than the purchase price for the total lots purchased, RR Auction shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. If RR Auction does not exercise such discretion, the lots to which the payment shall be applied will be in descending order from the highest purchase price to the lowest. Any Bidder failing to comply with these Conditions of Sale shall be deemed to have granted RR Auction a security interest in, and RR Auction may retain as collateral such security for such Bidder’s obligations to RR Auction, any Bidder’s property in RR Auction’s possession or to which title has not yet passed to Bidder. RR Auction shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) as adopted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Section 13 Warranties 13.1 RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided in these Conditions of Sale. All property and lots are sold ”as is” and “where is”. By way of illustration rather than limitation, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to merchantability or fitness for intended use, condition of the property (including any condition report), correctness of description, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, importance, exhibition, relevance, attribution, source, provenance, date, authorship, condition, culture, genuineness, value, or period of the property. Additionally, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to whether the Bidder acquires rights in copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) related to the item, or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title. 13.2 All descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and terminology including but not limited
to words describing condition (including any condition reports requested by Bidder, see also Terminology), authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition, and relevance, used in the Catalog, bill of sale, invoice, or anywhere else, represent a good faith effort made by RR Auction to fairly represent the lots and property offered for sale as to origin, date, condition, and other information contained therein; they are statements of opinion only. They are not representations or warranties and Bidder agrees and acknowledges that he or she shall not rely on them in determining whether or not to bid or for what price. Price estimates (which are determined well in advance of the Auction and are therefore subject to revision) and condition reports are provided solely as a convenience to Bidders and are not intended nor shall they be relied on by Bidders as statements, representations or warranties of actual value or predictions of final bid prices. 13.3 Bidders are accorded the opportunity to inspect the lots and to otherwise satisfy themselves as to the nature and sufficiency of each lot prior to bidding, and RR Auction urges Bidders to avail themselves accordingly. 13.4 All lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by an Auction Certificate (“AC”). On any lot presented with an AC issued by RR Auction, the certification is only as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage and only as explicitly stated therein (the “AC”), to the exclusion of any other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to those pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. The AC inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction’s records). Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the AC and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. Section 14 Firearms RR Auction complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the purchasing, registration and shipping of firearms. A Bidder is required to provide appropriate documents and the payment of associated fees, if any. Bidder is responsible for providing a shipping address that is suitable for the receipt of a firearm. Section 15 Unauthorized Statements Under no circumstances is any employee, agent or representative of RR Auction authorized by RR Auction to modify, amend, waive or contradict any of these Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on a registration form, any warranty or limitation or exclusion of warranty, any term or condition in either the Registration Form or these Terms and Conditions regarding payment requirements, including but not limited to due date, manner of payment, and what constitutes payment in full, or any other term or condition contained in any documents issued by RR Auction unless such modification, amendment, waiver or contradiction is contained in a writing signed by all parties. Any statements, oral or written, made by employees, agents or representatives of RR Auction to Bidder, including statements regarding specific lots, even if such employee, agent or representative represents that such statement is authorized, unless reduced to a writing signed Bidder and by an authorized officer of RR Auction by all parties, are statements of personal opinion only and are not binding on RR Auction, and under no circumstances shall be relied upon by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction. Section 16 Bidder’s Remedies 16.1 Except as stated expressly herein, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy related to or pertaining to items it bids upon, views, or purchases from RR Auction, and any claims by Bidder related to authenticity, ownership, condition, title or value, shall be against Consignor only. 16.2 This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder as against RR Auction (inclusive of its affiliates, officers, managers, employees or agents), or in any way arising out of, related to, or in connection with these Conditions of Sale, , and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Bidder by law. Time is of the essence with respect to these procedures. 16.3 Title to Items The Bidder hereby accepts the benefit of the Consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the Consignor for the Bidder’s benefit. In the event that Bidder demonstrates in writing, satisfactory to the sole discretion of RR Auction, that there was a breach of the Consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Bidder, RR Auction may make demand upon the Consignor to pay to Bidder the Purchase Price (including any premiums, taxes, or other amounts paid or due to RR Auction). Should the Consignor not pay the Purchase Price to Bidder within thirty days after such demand (if any made), RR Auction may disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and may assign to Bidder all or some of RR Auction’s rights against the Consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and/or assignment, all responsibility and liability of RR Auction, if any, with respect to said lot or item shall automatically terminate related to or arising from these Conditions of Sale or such transaction operating as a complete waiver and general release by Bidder as to RR Auction and its agents, contractors, and affiliates, as to any and all claims concerning or related to the item, if any . RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction by Consignor only. The rights and remedies provided herein are for the original Bidder only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances. 16.4 Authenticity Challenge Process (1) If Bidder wishes to dispute or challenge the Authenticity of the lot or item (including
asserting that it is incorrect), Bidder must adhere to the following procedure: Within 30 days of the Auction Date, Bidder must present written evidence to RR Auction, that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field (and one recognized by RR Auction within its discretion) and send the physical item or lot at issue to RR Auction along with all evidence relied upon by Bidder for contesting the Authenticity. (“Authenticity Challenge Process”) “Authenticity” shall mean a gross discrepancy in the between the description, genuiness, or attribution of the item as represented by RR Auction in the Catalog or at the auction, and the item. If RR Auction concurs that the lot is not Authentic as was represented (it is sole discretion), Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy as against RR Auction (inclusive of its affiliates, agents, employees, and contractors) shall be a refund of the purchase price of the subject item paid by Bidder, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable by Bidder. If RR Auction does not agree with the assertion by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale. Strict adherence to the Authenticity Challenge Process is a condition of standing for Bidder to initiate suit or claim. (2) So long as Bidder has complied with the Authenticity Challenge Process, any claim, suit or action, by Bidder concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity, or related to the authenticity of the item must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Auction Date and is subject to the other limitations and conditions stated in the Conditions of Sale. 16.5 Other Issues. Any dispute or claim by Bidder against RR Auction (or its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, agents, or contractors)) other than Authenticity, concerning any item or lot bid upon, or purchased, including value, title, condition, bidding process, or description must be asserted (if at all) in the following manner: (1) If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially or grossly incorrect (e.g., gross cataloging error), or there is any other gross material issue pertaining to the item or lot, the item or lot may be returned if returned within five (5) calendar days of receipt, and received by RR Auction no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the Auction Date with explanation in writing.. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and a certificate of auction, then the description in the certificate of auction (“Lot Challenge Process”). This paragraph shall constitute Bidder’s sole right with respect to the return of items, and no refunds shall be given for any items not returned to and received by RR Auction within the period of time stated herein or not materially or grossly in deviation from the description. Such a refund is subject to RR Auction’s sole discretionary review, and any request for refund must be made concurrently with returning the physical item or lot to RR Auction. Any item not returned within said frame will constitute acceptance of the item and a waiver and release of any and all claims by Bidder pertaining to the item other than with respect to authenticity; and (2) Provided that the Bidder has engaged in the Lot Challenge Process, any claim concerning such must be brought no later than one (1) year of the Auction Date for the item or lot at issue and is subject to the other limitations and conditions stated in the Conditions of Sale. NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED OR PROVIDED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND BIDDERS OR AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SUCH SHALL BE A COMPLETE DEFENSE TO ANY CLAIMS BY BIDDER RELATED TO THE CONDITIONS OF SALE, ANY AUCTION OR BID. 16.6 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. For any and all claims by Bidder arising out of or related to this Agreement, Bidder’s viewing, bid, or purchase of items, or any agreement between the Parties, or otherwise, Bidder agrees that to the fullest extent such can be limited under the law, Bidder shall have no right to recover and hereby waives any and all rights to recover from against RR Auction or its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, agents, or contractors, consequential or indirect damages, lost profits damages, punitive, exemplary, statutory (or multiplier damages), physical or emotional distress damages, general or special damages of any kind (beyond amounts actually paid by Bidder for item(s) at issue), and in the event of recovery of any damages whatsoever, such shall be limited by the amounts actually paid by Bidder to RR Auction for the item(s) at issue in such claim, or if no money was paid to RR Auction by Bidder for items at issue, or there items are at issue, the amount of $150.00. Section 17 RR Auction’s Additional Services For Bidders who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’s premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Bidders, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Bidder. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by RR Auction or other packers and carriers, whether or not recommended by RR Auction. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for damage to frames, glass or other breakable items. Where RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice, RR Auction will include an administration charge. Section 18 Headings Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer. Section 19 Entire Agreement
Except to the extent Bidder is also a consignor (in which case the terms of the consignment agreement shall also govern), these Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the Parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the auction Registration Form. They may not be amended, modified or superseded except in a signed writing executed by all parties. No oral or written statement by anyone employed by RR Auction or acting as agent or representative of RR Auction may amend, modify, waive or supersede the terms herein unless such amendment, waiver or modification is contained in a writing signed by all parties. If any section of these Conditions of Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction, the remaining parts of the agreement and remainder of the sections or terms and provisions of the section and all sections shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way. Section 20 Governing Law and Enforcement 20.1 The Parties agree that all agreements between the Parties including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston, Massachusetts, no matter where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the Auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location. 20.2 The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, any other related agreement(s), along with all claims between the Parties, including those arising out of or related to such are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute between the Parties, including but not limited to those related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale, or related to or arising out of any other related agreement(s) shall be submitted to confidential binding arbitration (the ”Arbitration”) before a single Arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”) The Parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the commercial rules of the AAA in Boston, Massachusetts, unless the Consumer Arbitration Rules apply, in which case, such rules and venue will govern. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on the selection of the Arbitrator, then the Arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. The prevailing Party in the Arbitration shall also recover all of its related fees and costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, if RR Auction prevails, such recovery, in addition to all remedies available at agreement or law, shall include the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. Federal arbitration law, including the Federal Arbitration Act apply to this agreement to arbitrate and its related provisions. The arbitration and all related proceedings shall be held strictly confidential and all documents and discovery shall be held confidential and not used, published or disclosed publically or to anyone outside the Parties or expert consultants or counsel who shall agree to hold such confidential. 20.3 The Parties consent to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as exclusive jurisdiction and venue for all claims between the Parties except as provided specifically herein and may seek confirmation of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in any Court of competent jurisdiction, including the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. To the extent such is necessary under the law, RR Auction may enforce the Arbitration award against Bidder and any related Party in any court of competent jurisdiction. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as RR Auction consenting to jurisdiction or venue in any location outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. THE PARTIES MAY NOT BRING CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OTHER AS A CLASS OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLAIMED CLASS, OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE ACTION UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED. UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED, THE CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OF THE OTHER CANNOT BE CONSOLIDATED OR JOINED WITH MORE THAN ONE ADDITIONAL PERSON OR ENTITIES’ CLAIMS. NO INJUNCTIVE OR DECLATORY RELIEF SOUGHT BY BIDDER IF ANY, CAN AFFECT OR BE ORDERED TO AFFECT ANY OTHER BIDDERS OR PERSONS. 20.4 Except as provided specifically in these Conditions of Sale in Bidder’s Remedies against RR Auction (along with its affiliates, directors, agents, officers, employees, and contractors) for any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other related agreement(s), brought by Bidder must be brought within the earlier of the Auction Date as it pertains to the item(s) at issue or no later than one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances occurred giving rise to the alleged claim, without exception. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute bar to and release of any claims by Bidder initiated after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-actions brought by Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale. 20.5 To the fullest extent under applicable law and except as specifically stated herein Bidder hereby holds harmless, releases and discharges RR Auction and its agents, officer’s directors, affiliates, successors, and assigns from any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, promises, agreements, damages, causes of action, suits, demands, losses, debts, and expenses of any nature whatsoever, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected existing prior to these Conditions of Sale. Bidder agrees to the Conditions of Sale and upon each instance that Bidder participates in any auction, bids, or otherwise agrees to such terms and reaffirms this release as of the date of so participating or agreeing unless Bidder otherwise provides clear written notice to RR Auction prior to so bidding. 20.6 The Bidder hereby agrees that RR Auction shall be entitled to present these Conditions of Sale to a court in any jurisdiction other than set forth in this paragraph as conclu-
sive evidence of the Parties agreement, and the Parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction. 20.7 Liquidated Damages for Specific Breaches In the event that Bidder provides false information in connection with registering for bidding, fails to correct or update information or breaches the Conditions of Sale by failing to pay the purchase price when due after becoming the winning bidder, as liquidated damages associated with such breaches, R&R may obtain from Bidder the greater of (1) 150% the reserve of the item (if any); (2) the amount bidder bid; or (3), the full amount that bidder would have otherwise paid. Bidder will also be liable for an additional 20% of such amount to account for additional administrative costs, shipping, additional advertising, and other damages and liabilities fees that are difficult to calculate on an item-by-item basis. 20.8 Indemnity. Bidder agrees to defend, indemnify, hold harmless RR Auction (along with its officers, directors, agents, contractors, and affiliates) from and against any and all claims, costs, fees, damages, and liabilities arising out of or related to these Conditions of Sale, view of items, or lots, bidding, or participation in any auction by RR Auction, and/ or or in any way connected to any item you viewed, bid upon or purchased through RR Auction. Section 21: State-by-State Law Issues This Auction is being conducted in and the sale shall take place in the State of Massachusetts. Notwithstanding, the foregoing, should these terms and conditions violate the law of any State should that state’s law be found to govern, or any provision herein determined to be invalid, the clause itself and the remainder of the Agreement shall be valid to the fullest extent allowed. Also, to the extent other states law apply to any transaction arising out of the Agreement (without admitting such), RR Auction states: For Residents of California: SALE OF AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLES: AS REQUIRED BY LAW, A DEALER WHO SELLS TO A CONSUMER ANY COLLECTIBLE DESCRIBED AS BEING AUTOGRAPHED MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EXPRESS WARRANTY AT THE TIME OF SALE. THIS DEALER MAY BE SURETY BONDED OR OTHERWISE INSURED TO ENSURE THE AUTHENTICITY OF ANY AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLE SOLD BY THIS DEALER. A written express warranty is provided with each autographed collectible, as required by law. This dealer may be surety bonded or otherwise insured to ensure the authenticity of any autographed collectible sold by this dealer.
Section 22 Glossary of Condition terms Information provided to prospective Bidders with respect of any lot, including any pre-sale estimate, whether written or oral, and information in any catalogue, condition or other report, commentary or valuation, is not a representation of fact but rather a statement of opinion held by RR Auction. Use of the following terms constitutes an opinion as follows: VERY FINE describes an item believed to be in virtually flawless condition, and is used sparingly for items of exceptionally attractive appearance. FINE is the most common statement of condition, and applies to most items that we offer. It describes items that we believe to show expected handling wear, generally acceptable random flaws (such as light creases, small bends, etc.), and an overall appearance that is pleasing to the majority of collectors. VERY GOOD describes an item that we believe exhibits more moderate flaws (such as toning, light staining, professional reinforcements or repairs, etc.). Most collectors would be comfortable with items in very good condition, and this would be the expected condition for many formats (early presidential documents, for example). GOOD describes an item which we believe to have obvious visible flaws, including heavy wear, missing portions, or repairs that affect appearance; generally items in this condition are offered only if an item is otherwise believed to be exceedingly rare or important. Bidder may call and request further details and information about RR Auction’s opinions concerning any item via phone or email which shall provided in RR Auction’s discretion. Certificate of Auction, Certificate of Authenticity and Goods Acquired: Bidder warrants that Bidder (and its agents, assigns, successors, and affiliates) shall not purposely deface, destroy, dismember, cut-up into parts the item or Lot purchased at auction from RR Auction and in the event such shall occur whether purposefully or accidently, Bidder (and its agents, assigns, successors, and affiliates) shall refrain from advertising, promoting, or marketing the item as having been purchased from RR Auction and shall in no event display, expressly claim, or imply that the item was certified or auctioned in such state by RR Auction. As liquidated damages for such breach, Bidder agrees to be liable to RR Auction for the greater of the amount of three (3) times the hammer price of the item along with all other fees and costs as otherwise provided in this Terms of Sale.
8. Dolley Madison Autograph Note Signed Starting Bid $200
26. Harry S. Truman Signature Starting Bid $200
39. Air Force One Flight Certificate Starting Bid $200
40. Chester A. Arthur Handwritten Document Starting Bid $200
41. Joe Biden Signed Presidential Campaign Sign Starting Bid $200
42. Joe and Jill Biden Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
43. James Buchanan Handaddressed Free Frank Starting Bid $200
44. Martin Van Buren Free Frank Starting Bid $200
45. George Bush Signed White House Card Starting Bid $200
46. George Bush Signed Briefing Book Starting Bid $200
47. George Bush Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
48. George Bush Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
51. Frances Cleveland Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
52. Grover Cleveland Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
49. George W. Bush Signed 50. Jimmy Carter and Walter Book Mondale Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 Starting Bid $200
53. Grover Cleveland Signed 54. Bill Clinton Signed SCLC White House Engraving Program Starting Bid $200 Starting Bid $200
55. Bill and Hillary Clinton Signed Book Starting Bid $200
56. Hillary Clinton Signed Book Starting Bid $200
57. Calvin Coolidge Signed White House Card Starting Bid $200
58. Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower Signed Handkerchief Presented to a Longtime White House Staff Member Starting Bid $200
59. Dwight D. Eisenhower Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
60. Dwight D. Eisenhower Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
61. Millard Fillmore Autograph Endorsement Signed Starting Bid $200
62. Gerald Ford Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
63. Warren G. Harding Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
64. Warren G. Harding Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
65. Warren G. Harding Signed Check Starting Bid $200
66. Warren G. Harding Document Signed Starting Bid $200
67. Benjamin Harrison Document Signed Starting Bid $200
68. Benjamin Harrison Document Signed Starting Bid $200
69. Benjamin Harrison Signed Check Starting Bid $200
70. Rutherford B. Hayes Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
71. Rutherford B. Hayes Document Signed Starting Bid $200
72. Rutherford B. Hayes Photograph Starting Bid $100
73. Lyndon B. Johnson Signed Book Starting Bid $200
74. John F. Kennedy 1960 Campaign Original Wirephoto Starting Bid $100
75. John F. Kennedy and Hayato Ikeda Original Wirephoto Starting Bid $100
76. John F. Kennedy Original Wirephoto Starting Bid $100
77. John F. Kennedy and Souvanna Phouma Original Wirephoto Starting Bid $100
78. John F. Kennedy Original Wirephoto Starting Bid $100
79. Abraham Lincoln Limited Edition Election Ticket Starting Bid $100
80. Abraham Lincoln: Emancipation Proclamation Booklet Starting Bid $200
81. Abraham Lincoln: John T. Ford Lot of (5) Items Starting Bid $200
82. William McKinley Signature Starting Bid $200
83. William McKinley Signature Starting Bid $200
84. James Monroe Document Signed Starting Bid $200
85. Richard Nixon Signed Book Starting Bid $200
86. Richard Nixon Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
87. Richard Nixon Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
88. Richard Nixon Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
89. Richard Nixon Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
90. Richard Nixon and William Westmoreland Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
91. Barack Obama Signed Book Starting Bid $200
92. Franklin Pierce Document Signed Starting Bid $200
93. Nancy Reagan Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
94. Ronald Reagan Signed 'Atomic Attack' Card Starting Bid $200
95. Ronald Reagan Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
96. Eleanor Roosevelt Signed White House Starting Bid $200
97. Sara Delano Roosevelt Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
98. William H. Taft Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
99. Zachary Taylor Eulogy Booklet Starting Bid $200
100. Harry S. Truman Signature Starting Bid $200
101. Harry S. Truman Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
102. Harry S. Truman Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
114. Albert Einstein Signature Starting Bid $300
129. William F. 'Buffalo Bill' Cody Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
133. Frater Achad Signed Book Starting Bid $200
134. Svetlana Alliluyeva Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
135. Astronomers (11) Signed Items Starting Bid $200
136. Benazir Bhutto Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
137. Louis D. Brandeis Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
138. British Prime Ministers 139. William Jennings Bryan (5) Signed Photographs Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200 Starting Bid $200
140. Harold Burton Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
141. Pierce Butler Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
142. Richard E. Byrd Signed 143. Richard E. Byrd Signed Photograph Photograph Starting Bid $200 Starting Bid $200
144. Nicolae Ceausescu Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
145. Hugh Chalmers Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
146. Jean-Martin Charcot Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
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149. Dalai Lama Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
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165. J. Edgar Hoover Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
166. Charles Evans Hughes Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
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170. Kennedy Assassination: Brick Fragment from the Texas School Book Depository Starting Bid $200
171. Coretta Scott King Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
172. King Constantine II (6) Signed Cards Starting Bid $200
173. King George V Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
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176. Philander C. Knox Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
177. Rodolfo Lanciani Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
178. Robert Lansing Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
179. Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
180. Thurgood Marshall Signature Starting Bid $200
181. John McCain Signed Book Starting Bid $200
182. Joseph McCarthy Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
183. Andrew W. Mellon Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
184. Pedro Montt Signature Starting Bid $100
185. Henry Morganthau, Sr. Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
186. Akio Morita Signed Magazine Cover Starting Bid $200
187. Robert Morris Document Signed Starting Bid $200
188. Mother Teresa Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
189. Mother Teresa Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
190. Gamal Abdel Nasser Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
191. Eliot Ness Signed Check Starting Bid $200
192. Lilian Florence Maud Paget, Marchioness of Anglesey Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
193. Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna of Russia Signed Book Starting Bid $200
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196. Princess Diana Original Photograph Starting Bid $100
200. Princess Diana (2) Original Photographs Starting Bid $100
201. Princess Grace Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
202. Princess Hermine Reuss of Greiz Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
203. Princess Stephanie of Monaco (6) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
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206. Queen Victoria Document Signed Starting Bid $200
207. Queen Victoria Memorial Booklet Starting Bid $100
208. Manuel Quezon Signed Booklet Starting Bid $200
209. Stanley Reed Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
210. Charles Ringling Signed Check Starting Bid $200
211. Bertrand Russell Signature Starting Bid $200
212. Anwar Sadat Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
213. Harry Gordon Selfridge Signature Starting Bid $100
214. Alfred E. Smith Signed Photograph to Jack Dempsey Starting Bid $200
215. Charles Sumner Autograph Manuscript Signed Starting Bid $200
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217. George Sutherland Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
218. George Sutherland Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
219. Robert Taft Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
220. Margaret Thatcher Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
221. Getulio Vargas Document Signed Starting Bid $200
233. Robert Baden-Powell Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
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235. Abner Doubleday: John S. McCalmont Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $100
236. Enola Gay Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
237. Enola Gay Signatures Starting Bid $200
238. Antoine-Henri Jomini Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
239. Herbert Kitchener Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
240. Curtis LeMay Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
241. Douglas MacArthur Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
242. George B. McClellan Partial Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
243. William A. Moffett Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
244. Montgomery of Alamein Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
245. Mountbatten of Burma Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
246. Philip H. Sheridan Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
247. William T. Sherman Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
248. William T. Sherman Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
249. USAF Blood Chit: 1951 Starting Bid $200
250. USAF Blood Chit: 1968 Starting Bid $200
251. Jonathan M. Wainwright Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
252. Leonard Wood Signed Etching Starting Bid $200
255. Lincoln Beachey Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
256. China Clipper CrewSigned Airmail Cover Starting Bid $200
257. Solar Impulse (4) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
258. Roscoe Turner Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
259. Chuck Yeager's 1983 Ira Eaker Fellow Trophy Starting Bid $200
263. Buzz Aldrin Signed Check Starting Bid $200
264. Apollo 14 Original 'Type 1' Photograph Starting Bid $200
265. Apollo 17 Original 'Type 1' Photograph Starting Bid $200
266. Frank Borman Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
267. Michael Collins Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
268. Michael Collins Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
269. Michael Collins Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
270. Michael Collins Signed Pamphlet Starting Bid $200
271. Michael Collins and Deke Slayton Signed Space Treaties Starting Bid $200
272. Cosmonauts Signed Copernicus Cover Starting Bid $200
273. Charlie Duke Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
274. Charlie Duke Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
275. Charlie Duke Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
276. Gemini 7 Original 'Type 1' Photograph Starting Bid $200
277. Alexei Leonov Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
278. Edgar Mitchell Signed Patch Starting Bid $200
279. Edgar Mitchell's Personal 'Moon' Cane Starting Bid $200
280. Sally Ride Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
281. Dave Scott Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
282. Alan Shepard Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
283. Space Medallions (4) Minted with Flown Materials Starting Bid $200
284. Valentina Tereshkova Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
285. Valentina Tereshkova Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
287. Buckminster Fuller Signed Sketch Starting Bid $200
295. Lawrence AlmaTadema Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
296. Thomas Hart Benton Signed Book Starting Bid $200
297. Howard Chandler Christy Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
298. Alfred Gescheidt Document Signed Starting Bid $200
299. Albert Gleizes Partial Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
300. Harper's Weekly: Original Civil War Sketch Starting Bid $200
301. Harper's Weekly: Original Civil War 'On the Road' Sketch Starting Bid $200
302. Al Hirschfeld Signed Cartoon and Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
303. Peter Max Signed Book Starting Bid $200
304. Ralph Modjeski Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
305. Norman Rockwell Signed Book Starting Bid $200
306. John Singer Sargent Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
307. Richard Norman Shaw Signed Sketch Starting Bid $100
308. Ralph Steadman Signed Book with Sketch Starting Bid $200
309. Andy Warhol Signed Book Starting Bid $200
310. Andy Warhol Signed Print Starting Bid $200
311. Andrew Wyeth Signed Book Starting Bid $200
319. Mel Blanc Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
320. Disney: Davis, Johnston, and Thomas Starting Bid $200
321. Disney: Richard and Robert Sherman, and John Williams Autograph Musical Quotation Signed Starting Bid $200
322. Jack Elrod Signed Comic Strips Starting Bid $100
323. Friz Freleng Signed Sketch Starting Bid $200
324. Friz Freleng Signed Sketch Starting Bid $200
325. Matt Groening Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
326. Matt Groening Original Sketch Starting Bid $200
327. Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera Signed Check Starting Bid $200
328. Bill Hurtz and Jay Ward (3) Signed Items Starting Bid $200
329. Chuck Jones Signed Limited Edition Cel Starting Bid $200
330. Hank Ketcham (2) Signed Sketches Starting Bid $200
331. Stan Lee and Joe Sinnott Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
357. Isaac Asimov Signed Book Starting Bid $200
358. Isaac Asimov Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
332. Ariel, Flounder, and 333. Doc Winner (2) Original Sebastian production cel Sketches and production background Starting Bid $200 from The Little Mermaid TV Show Starting Bid $200
359. Robert Bolt Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
360. Michael Crichton Signed Souvenir Typescript Starting Bid $100
361. T. S. Eliot Signed Christmas Card Starting Bid $200
362. Camille Flammarion Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $100
363. Tony Glover's Paperback Book Collection Starting Bid $200
364. Tony Glover's Poetry, Artwork, and Photography Book Collection Starting Bid $200
365. Gone With the Wind: Stephens Mitchell Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
366. Angel Guimera Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
367. Lillian Hellman Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
368. Frank Herbert Signed Book Starting Bid $200
369. Stephen King Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
370. Klabund Signed Sketch Starting Bid $100
371. Johann Kaspar Lavater Handwritten Verse Starting Bid $100
372. John le Carre Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
373. Norman Mailer Signed Book and Photograph Starting Bid $200
374. Richard Price Signed Book Starting Bid $200
375. Robert Ripley Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
376. Robert Ripley Signature Starting Bid $200
377. Maurice Sendak Signed 378. Dr. Seuss Signed Book Book Starting Bid $200 Starting Bid $200
379. Mickey Spillane (2) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
380. John Updike Group Lot Starting Bid $200
381. Emile Zola Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
382. Emile Zola Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
415. Ludwig van Beethoven: Bohemian Quartet Starting Bid $100
416. Leonard Bernstein Signed Photograph with Musical Quotation Starting Bid $200
417. Jussi Bjorling Signature Starting Bid $200
418. Composers and Conductors (4) Typed Letters Signed Starting Bid $200
419. Composers and Opera Singers (22) Signed Items Starting Bid $200
420. Aaron Copland Signed Photograph and FDC Starting Bid $200
421. Ruggero Leoncavallo Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
422. Jules Massenet Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
423. Jacques Offenbach Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
424. Maurice Ravel Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
425. Andres Segovia Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
426. Luther Allison and Band Signatures Starting Bid $100
427. Duke Ellington Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
428. Dizzy Gillespie Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
429. Glenn Miller Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
430. Edith Piaf Signed Program Starting Bid $200
431. Stephen Sondheim Autograph Musical Quotation Signed Starting Bid $200
432. Sarah Vaughan Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
433. John Williams Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
434. Harry Chapin Signed Book Starting Bid $200
435. Peter, Paul, and Mary Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
436. James Taylor Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
437. James Taylor (2) Signed Pickguards Starting Bid $200
438. Ernest Tubb and the Texas Troubadours Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
439. Alice in Chains Signed CD Starting Bid $200
440. The Animals Signatures Starting Bid $200
441. Beatles German 45 RPM Record Starting Bid $200
442. Beatles (4) Remco Dolls Starting Bid $200
443. Beatles: Paul McCartney Signed Album Starting Bid $200
444. Beatles: Yoko One Original First Issue 'A Box of Smile' Plastic Box Starting Bid $200
445. Beatles: Ringo Starr Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
446. Beatles: Ringo Starr Signed Check Starting Bid $200
447. Beatles: Ringo Starr Signature Starting Bid $200
448. Jeff Beck (2) Signed CDs Starting Bid $200
449. Jackson Browne Document Signed Starting Bid $200
450. The Byrds Signed CD Box Set Starting Bid $200
451. Cheap Trick: Rick Nielsen Original Sketch Starting Bid $200
452. Eric Clapton and Band Signed Album Starting Bid $200
453. Leonard Cohen Signed Album Starting Bid $200
454. Phil Collins Signed CD Starting Bid $200
455. Sean Connery Signature Starting Bid $200
456. Counting Crows Signed Album Starting Bid $200
457. Creedence Clearwater Revival Signed Album Starting Bid $200
458. Crosby, Stills, and Nash Signed CD Starting Bid $200
459. Deep Purple Signed Album Starting Bid $200
460. Deep Purple Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
461. Bo Diddley Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
462. The Doors Signed Album Starting Bid $200
463. Bob Dylan Original 'Great White Wonder' Bootleg Album Starting Bid $200
464. Eagles: Joe Walsh Signed Guitar Starting Bid $200
465. Everly Brothers Signed Album Starting Bid $200
466. Billy Fury Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
467. Genesis Signed Album Starting Bid $200
468. Dave Grohl Signed Pickguard Starting Bid $200
469. INXS Signed Album Starting Bid $200
470. Jefferson Airplane Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
471. Jethro Tull: Ian Anderson Signed CD Starting Bid $200
472. Billy Joel Signed CD Starting Bid $200
473. Elton John Signed Album Starting Bid $200
474. Elton John (2) Signed CDs Starting Bid $200
475. Elton John and Tim Rice Signed Sheet Music Starting Bid $200
476. Tom Jones Signed Promo Card Starting Bid $200
477. KISS Signed Album Starting Bid $200
478. KISS Signed Album Starting Bid $200
479. Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd 1970 Bath Festival Handbill and Program Starting Bid $200
480. Jerry Lee Lewis Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
481. Little Anthony and the Imperials Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
482. Little Richard TwiceSigned Photograph Starting Bid $200
483. Jim Marshall, Slash, Jerry Cantrell, Kerry King Signed Book Starting Bid $200
484. Clyde McPhatter and Fats Domino Signed Program Starting Bid $200
485. The Monkees Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
486. The Monkees Signed Poster Starting Bid $200
487. Van Morrison Signed Album Starting Bid $200
488. Motley Crue Signed Album Starting Bid $200
489. Stevie Nicks Signed Album Starting Bid $200
490. Carl Perkins Autograph Lyrics Signed Starting Bid $200
491. Tom Petty Signed CD Starting Bid $200
492. Pink Floyd: Roger Waters Signed Printed Lyrics for 'Wish You Were Here' Starting Bid $200
493. The Police Signed Album Starting Bid $200
494. Elvis Presley Original Photograph Starting Bid $100
495. Elvis Presley Original Photograph Starting Bid $100
496. Elvis Presley Original Photograph Starting Bid $100
497. The Pretenders Signed Album Starting Bid $200
498. Ratt Signed CD Booklet Starting Bid $100
499. Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger Signed Album Starting Bid $200
500. Rolling Stones: Keith Richards Twice-Signed Print Starting Bid $200
501. Rolling Stones: Keith Richards Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
502. Rolling Stones: Keith Richards Signed Album Starting Bid $200
503. Mick Ronson Signed Album Starting Bid $200
504. Diana Ross Document Signed Starting Bid $200
505. Sgt. Barry Sadler Handwritten Lyrics and Document Signed Starting Bid $200
506. Carlos Santana Signed CD Box Set Starting Bid $200
507. Carlos Santana Signed Album Starting Bid $200
508. Bruce Springsteen Signed Album Starting Bid $200
509. Sly Stone Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
510. Sly Stone Signed Album Starting Bid $200
511. Supertramp Signed Album Starting Bid $200
512. The Supremes Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
513. U2 Signed 45 RPM Single Starting Bid $200
514. U2: Bono Signed Pickguard Starting Bid $200
516. The Who (4) Signed CDs Starting Bid $200
517. The Who: Pete Townshend Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
518. Jackie Wilson, Bo Diddley, and Others Signed Program Starting Bid $200
519. Neil Young Signed Album Starting Bid $200
520. Neil Young Signed Album Starting Bid $200
521. Ramones (5) Signatures Starting Bid $200
522. ABBA Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
523. ABBA Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
524. Dr. Dre Signed Album Starting Bid $200
525. Roberta Flack Document Signed Starting Bid $200
526. Michael Jackson Signed Album Starting Bid $200
527. Madonna Signed Magazine Cover Starting Bid $200
528. Sonny and Cher Signatures Starting Bid $200
529. Britney Spears Signed 2001 VMA Dressing Room Placard Starting Bid $200
530. Spice Girls Signed CD Sleeve Starting Bid $200
566. Harry Houdini Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
607. All in the Family Signed TV Guide Cover Starting Bid $200
608. Nestor Almendros Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
609. Julie Andrews Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
610. Dorothy Arzner Autograph Note Signed Starting Bid $200
611. Fred Astaire Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
612. Richard Attenborough Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
613. Lauren Bacall (4) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
614. Josephine Baker Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
615. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Signed Checks Starting Bid $200
616. Tallulah Bankhead Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
617. John Barrymore Document Signed Starting Bid $200
618. Batman: West and Ward Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
619. Milton Berle Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
620. Bernardo Bertolucci Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
621. Harry Blackstone, Sr. and Jr. Signed Check and Playbill Starting Bid $200
622. Blade Runner Original One Sheet Movie Poster Starting Bid $200
623. Bonnie and Clyde: Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
624. Marlon Brando Original Photograph Starting Bid $100
625. Yul Brynner Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
626. Billie Burke Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
627. Billie Burke Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
628. Sid Caesar Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
629. Frank Capra Signed Book Starting Bid $200
630. Jim Carrey Document Signed Starting Bid $200
631. Celebrity Checks (10) Starting Bid $200
632. Lon Chaney, Jr Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
633. Maurice Chevalier Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
634. Gary Cooper Document Signed Starting Bid $200
635. Francis Ford Coppola Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
636. Cowboy Actors (11) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
637. Bryan Cranston Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
638. Tom Cruise Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
639. Michael Curtiz Document Signed Starting Bid $200
640. Bette Davis Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
641. Sammy Davis, Jr. Limited Edition Photograph by Frank Worth Starting Bid $200
642. Sammy Davis, Jr. Signed Check Starting Bid $200
643. Robert De Niro Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
644. Robert De Niro Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
645. Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
646. James Dean Limited Edition Photograph by Frank Worth Starting Bid $200
647. James Dean Limited Edition Photograph by Frank Worth Starting Bid $200
648. James Dean Original Photograph Starting Bid $100
649. James Dean Original Photograph Starting Bid $100
650. James Dean Original Photograph Starting Bid $100
651. James Dean Original Photograph Starting Bid $100
652. Cecil B. DeMille Signed Check and Photograph Starting Bid $200
653. Johnny Depp Original Painting by Allison Lefcort Starting Bid $200
654. Leonardo DiCaprio Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
655. Kirk Douglas Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
656. Clint Eastwood Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
657. Clint Eastwood Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
658. Easy Rider: Fonda, Hopper, and Nicholson Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
659. Johnny Eck Autograph Letter Signed and Driver's License Starting Bid $200
660. Federico Fellini Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
661. Fifty Roads to Town Multi-Signed Cast Sheet Starting Bid $200
662. Filmmakers (6) Signed Items Starting Bid $200
663. Errol Flynn Document Signed Starting Bid $200
664. Errol Flynn Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
665. Errol Flynn Signed Check Starting Bid $200
666. Henry Fonda Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
667. Jane Fonda Signed Barbarella Poster Starting Bid $200
668. Harrison Ford Signed Vanity Fair Cover Starting Bid $200
669. John Frankenheimer Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
670. Frankenstein: Colin Clive Signature Starting Bid $200
671. Clark Gable Signed Check Starting Bid $200
672. Greta Garbo Original Photograph Starting Bid $200
673. Ava Gardner Limited Edition Photograph by Frank Worth Starting Bid $200
674. Ava Gardner Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
675. Judy Garland Document Signed Starting Bid $200
676. Judy Garland Signature Starting Bid $200
677. Mel Gibson Signed Vanity Fair Cover Starting Bid $200
678. Jean-Luc Godard Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
679. Betty Grable Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
680. Grease: Travolta and Newton-John Signed Poster Starting Bid $200
681. Jack Haley Lot of (21) Signed Checks Starting Bid $200
682. Tom Hanks Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
683. Jean Harlow Photograph (Signed by Her Mother) Starting Bid $200
684. Jean Harlow Original Photograph by George Hurrell Starting Bid $200
685. Jean Harlow Photograph Starting Bid $200
686. Ray Harryhausen (4) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
687. William S. Hart Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
688. Susan Hayward Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
689. Rita Hayworth Limited Edition Photograph by Frank Worth Starting Bid $200
690. Jim Henson Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
691. Jim Henson Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
692. Daisy Hilton Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
693. Hollywood Autograph Album Starting Bid $200
694. The Honeymooners Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
695. Bob Hope Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
696. Beatrice Houdini Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
697. John Huston Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
698. James Bond: A View to Kill Prop Check Starting Bid $200
699. Boris Karloff Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
700. Boris Karloff Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
701. Boris Karloff Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
702. Boris Karloff and Josephine Hull Signed Playbill Starting Bid $200
703. Boris Karloff and Una O'Connor Signed Playbill Starting Bid $200
704. Elia Kazan Original Photograph by Roy Schatt Starting Bid $200
705. Elia Kazan Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
706. Carl Laemmle Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
707. Veronica Lake Signature Starting Bid $200
708. Hedy Lamarr Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
709. Stan Laurel Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
710. Peter Lawford Vehicle Documents and Car Key Archive Starting Bid $200
711. Christopher Lee Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
712. Vivien Leigh Death: John Merivale Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
713. Jerry Lewis Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
714. Harold Lloyd Signed Check Starting Bid $200
715. Sophia Loren (5) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
716. Jayne Mansfield Signed 717. Jayne Mansfield Photograph Limited Edition Photograph Starting Bid $200 by Frank Worth Starting Bid $200
719. Marcel Marceau Signed 720. George Marshall Typed Photograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200 Starting Bid $200
721. Dean Martin Signed Check Starting Bid $200
718. Jayne Mansfield Signature Starting Bid $200
722. Groucho Marx Signed Check Starting Bid $200
723. Groucho Marx Document Signed Starting Bid $200
724. Elsa Maxwell (2) Typed Letters Signed Starting Bid $200
727. Marilyn Monroe Limited 728. Marilyn Monroe Limited Edition Photograph Signed Edition Photograph by by George Barris Andre de Dienes Starting Bid $200 Starting Bid $200
725. Marilyn Monroe Original Photograph Starting Bid $200
726. Marilyn Monroe Photograph by Andre de Dienes Starting Bid $200
729. Marilyn Monroe Original Photograph by Dezo Hoffman Starting Bid $200
730. Marilyn Monroe Photograph Starting Bid $200
731. Marilyn Monroe Limited Edition Photograph by Andre de Dienes Starting Bid $200
732. Marilyn Monroe Original Photograph Starting Bid $200
733. Marilyn Monroe Candid Photograph Starting Bid $100
734. The Munsters: Fred Gwynne Twice-Signed Script Sheet Starting Bid $200
735. Eddie Murphy Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
736. Eddie Murphy Signed Album Starting Bid $200
737. Edward R. Murrow Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
738. Nazimova Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
739. Paul Newman Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
740. Paul Newman and Robert Redford Signed Checks Starting Bid $200
741. Night of the Living Dead (7) Signed Program Starting Bid $200
742. Peter O'Toole Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
743. Laurence Olivier Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
744. Al Pacino Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
745. Eugene Pallette Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
746. Pathe Films Bronze 50th Anniversary Medallion Starting Bid $200
747. Gregory Peck Signed Check Starting Bid $200
748. Christopher Plummer Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
749. Walter Plunkett Lot of (3) Original Costume Designs Starting Bid $200
750. William Powell Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
751. Vincent Price Signed Sketch Starting Bid $200
752. Gilda Radner Signed Cut-Out Doll Book Starting Bid $200
753. Basil Rathbone Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
754. Basil Rathbone Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
755. Debbie Reynolds Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
756. Diana Rigg Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
757. Edward G. Robinson Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
758. Mickey Rooney Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
759. Helen Rose: Meet Me in 760. Sherlock Holmes: Brett Las Vegas Lot of (3) Original and Hardwicke Signatures Costume Designs Starting Bid $100 Starting Bid $200
761. Frank Sinatra Limited Edition Photograph by Frank Worth Starting Bid $200
762. Red Skelton Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
763. South Pacific Collection of Over (100) Still Photographs Starting Bid $200
764. Spartacus: Male Rebel Screen-Worn Costume Starting Bid $200
765. Barbara Stanwyck (3) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
766. Star Wars: Behind the Masks Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
767. Star Wars: Carrie Fisher Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
768. Star Wars: Carrie Fisher Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
769. Star Wars: Alec Guinness Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
770. Star Wars: Richard Marquand Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
771. James Stewart Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
775. Ed Sullivan Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
772. James Stewart Signed Check Starting Bid $200
773. James Stewart and Ginger Rogers Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
776. Gloria Swanson Signed 777. Elizabeth Taylor Photograph Limited Edition Photograph Starting Bid $200 by Frank Worth Starting Bid $200
774. Barbra Streisand Autograph Note Signed Starting Bid $200
778. Elizabeth Taylor Limited Edition Photograph by Frank Worth Starting Bid $200
779. Elizabeth Taylor Original Photograph Starting Bid $100
780. Elizabeth Taylor Original Photograph Starting Bid $100
781. Elizabeth Taylor Original Photograph Starting Bid $100
782. Elizabeth Taylor and Glenn Davis Original Photograph Starting Bid $100
783. Shirley Temple Poster Starting Bid $300
784. Shirley Temple Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
785. Tender Is the Night Collection of (68) Still Photographs Starting Bid $200
786. Irving Thalberg Signed Check Starting Bid $200
787. Howard Thurston: DeWitt Stetten Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
788. Spencer Tracy Signature and Katharine Hepburn Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
789. True Blood Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
790. Francois Truffaut Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
791. Dalton Trumbo Signed Book Starting Bid $200
792. Lana Turner Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
793. Rudolph Valentino Collection of (133) Photographs Starting Bid $200
794. Josef von Sternberg Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
795. Erich von Stroheim Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
796. Bobs Watson Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
797. John Wayne: Wild Goose Yacht Zippo Lighter Starting Bid $200
798. John Wayne: Movie Buckle for Brannigan Starting Bid $200
799. John Wayne Signature Starting Bid $200
800. Raquel Welch Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
801. Raquel Welch Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
802. Billy Wilder (2) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
803. Gene Wilder Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
804. Gene Wilder Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
805. Natalie Wood Limited Edition Photograph by Frank Worth Starting Bid $200
806. Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner Limited Edition Photograph by Frank Worth Starting Bid $200
807. Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner Original Photograph Starting Bid $100
808. Fay Wray Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
809. Satsuo Yamamoto Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
810. Loretta Young and Joseph Cotten Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
811. Fred Zinnemann Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
812. Muhammad Ali Signed Program (as Cassius Clay) Starting Bid $200
815. Hank Aaron Signed Baseball Starting Bid $200
816. Hank Aaron Signed Commemorative Cover Starting Bid $200
817. Muhammad Ali (2) Signed Pamphlets Starting Bid $200
818. Muhammad Ali Lot of (3) Items Starting Bid $200
819. Baseball Hall of Fame Pitchers (3) Signed Items Starting Bid $200
820. Roberto Carlos GameWorn Jersey Starting Bid $200
821. Brett Favre Signed Jersey Starting Bid $200
822. Roger Federer (4) Signed Items Starting Bid $200
823. Four Horsemen: Stuhldreher, Harry Starting Bid $100
825. Mickey Mantle Original Painting by Allison Lefcort Starting Bid $200
826. Diego Maradona Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
827. Jack Nicklaus Signed Book Starting Bid $200
828. NY Yankees: Berra and Rizzuto Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
829. Jesse Owens Signature Starting Bid $200
830. Satchel Paige Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
831. Pele Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
832. Ronaldinho GameWorn Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics Jersey Starting Bid $200
833. Cristiano Ronaldo Game-Worn Jersey Starting Bid $200
834. Mohamed Salah GameWorn Jersey Starting Bid $200
835. Casey Stengel Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
836. Bill Tilden Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
824. Garrincha
GameWorn Jersey
Starting Bid $200
837. Ted Williams Signed Magazine Starting Bid $200
838. John Wooden Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
Conditions of Sale ANYONE EITHER REGISTERING TO BID OR PLACING A BID (“BIDDER”) ACCEPTS THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND ENTERS INTO A LEGALLY, BINDING, ENFORCEABLE AGREEMENT WITH R&R AUCTION COMPANY OF MASSACHUSETTS, LLC (“RR AUCTION”) TOGETHER WITH BIDDER, THE “PARTIES”). This Agreement contains important provisions that control rights and liabilities, and specifically has provisions governing how disputes are handled as well as LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY that can be imposed upon RR Auction, WAIVER OF JURY and ARBITRATION PROVISIONS. This acknowledgement is a material term of these Conditions of Sale and of the consideration under which RR Auction agrees to these terms. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. The following terms and conditions (“Conditions of Sale”) constitute the sole terms and conditions under which RR Auction will offer for sale and sell the property on its website, and/or described in the catalog of items for auction (the “Catalog”). These Conditions of Sale constitute a binding agreement between the Parties with respect to the auction in which Bidder participates (the “Auction”). By bidding at the Auction, whether in person, through an agent or representative, by telephone, facsimile, online, absentee bid, or by any other form of bid or by any other means, Bidder acknowledges the thorough reading and understanding of all of these Conditions of Sale, all descriptions of items in the Catalog, and all matters incorporated herein by reference, and agrees to be fully bound thereby.
Section 1 The Parties1.1 RR Auction and Auction This Auction is presented by RR Auction, a d/b/a/ of R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC, as identified with the applicable licensing information on the title page of the Catalog or on the www.RRauction.com Internet site. The Auction is conducted under these Conditions of Sale. Announcements and corrections from the podium at live auctions and those made through the Conditions of Sale appearing on the Internet at RRauction.com supersede those in the printed Catalog. 1.2 Bidder Bidder shall mean the original Bidder on the property offered for sale by RR Auction and not any subsequent owner or other person who may acquire or have acquired an interest therein. If Bidder is an agent, the agency must be disclosed in writing to RR Auction prior to the time of sale, otherwise the benefits of the warranty shall be limited to the agent and not transferable to the undisclosed principal. The rights granted to Bidder under these Conditions of Sale are personal and may not be assigned or transferred to any other person or entity, whether by operation of law or otherwise without the express written assent of RR Auction. Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey these Conditions of Sale or any of the rights herein, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. No third party may rely on any benefit or right conferred on any Bidder by these Conditions of Sale, and no third party is intended as a beneficiary of these Conditions of Sale. Bids will not be accepted from minor persons under eighteen (18) years of age without a parent or legal guardian’s written consent containing an acknowledgment of the Conditions of Sale herein and indicating their agreement to be bound thereby on behalf of the Bidder. All Bidders must meet RR Auction’s qualifications to bid. Any Bidder who is not a client in good standing of RR Auction may be disqualified at RR Auction’s sole option and will not be awarded lots. Such determination may be made by RR Auction in its sole and unlimited discretion, at any time prior to, during, or even after the close of the Auction. RR Auction reserves the right to exclude any person from the Auction. If an entity places a bid, then the person executing the bid on behalf of the entity agrees to personally guarantee payment for any successful bid and agrees to be bound by these Conditions of Sale in addition to company for whom the Bidder is acting By accepting the Conditions of Sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. Section 2 Bidding Privileges 2.1 In order to place bids, Bidders who have not established an account with RR Auction must either furnish satisfactory credit information (including two collectibles-related business references) or supply additional information if requested, well in advance of the Auction. Bidders who are not members of RRAuction.com should pre-register before the close of the Auction to allow adequate time to contact references. Privileges will be granted at the sole discretion of RR Auction. Additionally, Bidders who have not previously established credit or who wish to bid in excess of their established credit history may be required to provide a cash deposit prior to RR Auction’s acceptance of a bid. Check writing privileges and immediate delivery of merchandise may also be determined by pre-approval of credit based on a combination of criteria: RRAuction.com history, related industry references, bank verification, a credit bureau report and/or a personal guarantee for a corporate or partnership entity in advance of the Auction venue. 2.2 Bidder providing any false or misleading information provided in connection with the registration shall be a material breach of the Conditions of Sale and in addition to any other remedies at law shall excuse RR Auction from performance under these Conditions of Sale, including the right to any refund.
2.2 Bidding privileges may be revoked without notice, for any reason, at the sole discretion of RR Auction . Section 3 Buyer’s Premium 3.1 The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that a 25% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots sold in timed and live Auctions. Buyer’s premium for our Sports Auctions is 20%. For payment other than by cash, delivery will not be made unless and until full payment has been received by RR Auction, i.e., check or wired funds have fully cleared. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, signed by RR Auction, payment in full is due within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date, whichever is earlier. Bidder’s failure to pay any payment in full when due required shall constitute a material breach, and in addition to other damages available under contract or law, at RR Auction’s election, RR Auction may cancel the sale and require full premium still be due along with interest at 1.5% per month from the date of breach, or at the maximum legally allowable rate. Section 4 Bidding 4.1 Each Bidder’s determination of its bid should be based upon its own examination of the item(s) and independent investigation, rather than the any reliance as to what is represented in the Catalog, online or elsewhere. Bidder affirms that it regards any statements made by RR Auction concerning the item as solely opinion and that Bidder is making its own inspection and independent evaluation of the goods, and is not relying upon any description or statements by RR Auction (including as to quality, authenticity, provenance, ownership, liens existing, on goods legality, or value) in making its determination to bid on or purchase an item. In any purchase or sale, the value of the item(s) is determined by the price. THE BIDDER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS CONCERNING ANY AND ALL PURCHASES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. 4.2 RR AUCTION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS IN BIDDING. A Bidder should make certain to bid on the correct lot and that the bid is the maximum (plus the Buyer’s Premium) that the Bidder is willing and able to pay. Since other Bidders (by mail, facsimile, online, and in person) will be present, and since a re-offering could damage the momentum of the sale, once the hammer has fallen and RR Auction has announced the winning Bidder, such Bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Bidder has made a mistake. 4.3 All prospective Bidders who examine lots in person prior to the sale shall personally assume all responsibility for any damage they cause in so doing. RR Auction shall have sole discretion in determining the value of the damage caused, which shall be promptly paid by the prospective Bidder. 4.4 Title to any lot remains with Consignor, any secured party of the Consignor, or assignee of Consignor, as the case may be, until the lot is paid for in full by Bidder and Bidder has fully satisfied any outstanding financial obligations to RR Auction (including as it concerns aby other lots). RR Auction reserves the right to require payment in full before delivering any lot to the successful Bidder. 4.5 It is the Bidder’s responsibility and obligation to have the lots fully insured while in their possession. Bidder assumes any and all risk of loss upon the earlier of shipment to Bidder or in Bidder’s possession. 4.6 Bidder grants to RR Auction or its assigns the right to offset any sums due, or found to be due by RR Auction, and to make such offset from any past, subsequent or future consignment, or items acquired by Bidder in possession or control of RR Auction or from any sums due to Bidder by RR Auction. Bidder further grants RR Auction a lien consisting of a senior security interest (or purchase money security interest to the extent applicable) in such sums or items to the fullest extent applicable, authorizes RR Auction to file documents concerning the interest, and Bidder agrees to execute any further documents as may be reasonably necessary to grant RR Auction such security interest. Bidder agrees that RR Auction and its assigns shall be a secured party with respect to items bought by Bidder and in the possession of RR Auction, to the extent of the maximum indebtedness, plus all accrued fees and expenses, until the indebtedness is paid. 4.7 By bidding in this sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. The authorized representative of any corporate Bidder who is present at the sale shall provide RR Auction or its agent, prior to the commencement of the bidding (or at the time of registration), with a statement signed by a principal, director or officer that they he or she personally and unconditionally guarantees any payment due RR Auction. 4.8 RR Auction may at its sole and absolute discretion, make loans or advances to Consignors and/or prospective Bidders. Section 5 Bidding Options 5.1 Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to in-person, facsimile, phone and mail bids) are treated similarly to floor bids in that they must be on-increment. Any in-person, facsimile, phone, or mail bids that do not conform to a full increment will be rounded up or down to the nearest full increment and this revised amount will be considered Bidder’s high bid. 5.2 When identical bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. To ensure the greatest accuracy, written bids should be entered on the standard printed bid sheet and be received at RR Auction’s place of business at least twenty-four (24) hours before the Auction start. RR Auction is not responsible for executing mail bids or facsimile bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted after the published closing time; nor is RR Auction responsible for proper execution of bids submitted
by telephone, mail, facsimile, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins. 5.3 In all Auctions, bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%, or as specified on a per-Auction basis. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. No “buy” or “unlimited” bids will be accepted. In a live sale, bids on an item can change at the discretion of RR Auction. 5.4 RR Auction reserves the right to accept or decline any bid. Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids are per lot unless otherwise announced. Live auction lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless RR Auction directs otherwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). For live auctions, RR Auction will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between Bidders. RR Auction will determine the successful Bidder, cancel the sale, or re-offer and resell the lot or lots in dispute. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. If any dispute arises, RR Auction’s sale record is conclusive. Section 6 Payment 6.1 Subject to fulfillment of all of the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, upon the sooner of (1) the passing of title to the offered lot pursuant to these Conditions of Sale, or (2) possession of the offered lot by the Bidder, Bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as RR Auction may require. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. All property must be removed from RR Auction’s premises by the Bidder at his/her expense not later than sixty (60) business days following its sale and, if it is not so removed, RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder. 6.2 Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. RR Auction reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. In cases of nonpayment, RR Auction’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay RR Auction its fees (seller’s and Buyer’s Premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot. 6.3 All sales for total invoices greater than $1,000 are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S. currency, bank wire, cashier checks, eChecks, and bank money orders), and are subject to all reporting requirements. 6.4 All deliveries are subject to good funds; funds being received in RR Auction’s account before delivery of the Purchases; and all payments are subject to a clearing period. RR Auction reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes “good funds”: checks drawn on a U.S. bank are subject to a ten (10) calendar day hold, and ten (10) business days when drawn on an international bank. Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via e-Check, personal or corporate checks. 6.5 In the event that a Bidder’s payment is dishonored upon presentment(s), Bidder shall pay the maximum statutory processing fee set by applicable state law. If Bidder attempts to pay via check and the financial institution denies the transfer from Bidder’s bank account, or the payment cannot be completed using the selected funding source, Bidder agrees to complete payment. 6.7 If RR Auction refers any unpaid invoice to an attorney for collection, the Bidder agrees to pay and shall be liable for RR Auction’s attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by RR Auction in addition to the invoice amount and interest the greater of 1.5% per month or at the maximum legally allowable rate from date of invoice to collection. If RR Auction assigns collection to its house counsel, such attorney’s time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys. 6.8 RR Auction shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the Bidder (as well as to the extent it is a consignor any other monies owed or due to Bidder) to secure payment of the Auction invoice. RR Auction is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the Bidder then held by RR Auction or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due RR Auction or affiliates from the Bidder. With respect to these lien rights, RR Auction shall have all the rights of a secured creditor, including but not limited to the right of sale. In addition, with respect to payment of the Auction invoice(s), the Bidder waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against RR Auction and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice (the Consignor”). If a Bidder owes RR Auction or its affiliates on any account, RR Auction and its affiliates shall have the right to offset such unpaid account by any credit balance due Bidder, and it may secure by possessory lien any unpaid amount by any of the Bidder’s property in their possession. 6.9 All checks, cashiers checks, bank checks, or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC. RR Auction clients with an invoice totaling $1,000 or under will have the option to pay by VISA, Mastercard, Discover or Paypal. All Paypal payments must be sent to FinanceDepartment@rrauction.com. Authorize.net, a third-party service provider contracted by RR Auction for processing on-line payments, charges a nonrefundable service fee of 3%, which will be added to your final invoice should you pay by credit/debit card. Section 7 Sales Tax RR Auction is a remote seller and we are now required to collect Sales/Use Tax from our bidders. The states that we have nexus in we will be required to collect and remit sales
tax on your behalf. Each state has different requirements to meet nexus. When RR Auction has achieved a certain monetary and/or invoice threshold in each state we will apply sales tax to your total invoice. Please go to our terms on our website to see the states that are affected. If we have not achieved nexus in a particular state it is still your responsibility to pay sales tax on your purchases. The sales tax rate is determined by the State, Country, and City where purchases are shipped to. If you decide to pick up your purchases at our New Hampshire location you will not be required to pay sales tax. The State of New Hampshire does not have a general sales and use tax. All purchases picked up at our Massachusetts location will be taxed at the current rate of 6.25%. Pennsylvania sales or use tax may be due in connection with the purchase and delivery of tangible personal property to Pennsylvania individuals and businesses. The purchaser is required to file a use tax return if tax is due in connection with the purchase and delivery in the Commonwealth. This notice is required pursuant to the provisions of the Tax Reform Code of 1971. 72 P.S. ¤ 7213.2. If you have a resale number please email Sue@RRAuction.com or fax to (603) 732-4288 a copy of your state resale certificate and you will be exempt from paying sales tax. Section 8 Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges Bidder is liable for shipping and handling and providing accurate information as to shipping or delivery locations and arranging for such. RR Auction is unable to combine purchases from other auctions or affiliates into one package for shipping purposes. Lots won will be shipped in a commercially reasonable time after payment in good funds for the merchandise and the shipping fees is received or credit extended, except when thirdparty shipment occurs. Bidder agrees that service and handling charges related to shipping items which are not pre-paid may be charged to a credit card on file with RR Auction. Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified Customs declarations, to RR Auction for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item’(s) hammer price and RR Auction shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Bidders on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs. Section 9 Title Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices of Bidder (including those pertaining to the item(s) at issue) and amounts owed to RR Auction are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper. Section 10 Rights Reserved RR Auction reserves the right, at any time before, during or after an auction has ended to: withdraw any lot before or at the time of the Auction, cancel any bid, and/or to postpone the Auction of all or any lots or parts thereof, for any reason. RR Auction shall not be liable to any Bidder in the event of such withdrawal, cancellation, or postponement under any circumstances. RR Auction reserves the right to refuse to accept bids from anyone at any time. Section 11 Conducting the Auction 11.1 RR Auction reserves the right to postpone the Auction or any session thereof for a reasonable period of time for any reason whatsoever, and no Bidder or prospective Bidder shall have any claim as a result thereof, including consequential damages. 11.2 RR Auction’s Discretion: RR Auction shall determine opening bids and bidding increments. RR Auction has the right in its absolute discretion to reject any bid in the event of dispute between Bidders or if RR Auction has doubt as to the validity of any bid, to advance the bidding at its absolute discretion and to determine the successful Bidder in the event of a dispute between Bidders, to continue the bidding or to reoffer and resell the lot in question. In the event of a dispute after the sale, RR Auctions record of final sale shall be conclusive. RR Auction also may reject any bid if RR Auction decides either that any bid is below the reserve of the lot or article or that an advance is insufficient. Unless otherwise announced by RR Auction at the time of sale, no lots may be divided for the purpose of sale. 11.3 Reserves Lots may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold. Consignors may not bid on their own lots or property. RR Auction may, from time to time, bid on items that it does not own. RR Auction may execute bids consecutively or otherwise up to one bid increment below the reserve. 11.4 Off-Site Bidding Bidding by telephone, facsimile, online, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a convenience and permitted subject to advance arrangements, availability, and RR Auction’s approval which shall be exercised at RR Auction’s sole discretion. Neither RR Auction nor its agents or employees shall be held liable for the failure to execute bids or for errors relating to any transmission or execution thereof. In order to be considered for off-site bidding in any manner, Bidders must comply
with all of these Conditions of Sale and the terms contained on the Registration Form. 11.5 Estimate Prices: In addition to descriptive information, each item in the Catalog sometimes includes a price range which reflects opinion as to the price expected at auction (the “Estimate Prices”). In other instances, Estimate Prices can be obtained by calling RR Auction at (603) 7324280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading). 11.6 Owned or Guaranteed Property: RR Auction generally offers property consigned by others for sale at public auction; in very limited occasion, lots are offered that are the property of RR Auction. 11.7 Before the Auction: Bidder may attend pre-sale viewing for all of RR Auction’s auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. Bidder is encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. Bidder may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment. 11.8 Maximum Bids In All Auctions: To maximize Bidder’s chance of winning, RR Auction strongly encourages the use of maximum bids. RR Auction will then bid for Bidder until the lot reaches Bidder’s specified maximum. Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, non-incremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder’s bid. 11.9 Successful Bids: The fall of RR Auction’s hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will record the paddle number of the Bidder. If Bidder’s salesroom or absentee bid is successful, Bidder will be notified after the sale by mailed or emailed invoice. 11.10 Unsold Lots: If a lot does not reach the reserve, it is bought-in. In other words, it remains unsold and is returned to the Consignor. RR Auction has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers. 11.11 Bidding in Timed Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. Any Bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. At that time, an extended bidding period goes into effect. If Bidder has not bid on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT, Bidder may not bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. Only those Bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the only Bidder on a lot at 6 pm EST/EDT, that lot is awarded to Bidder. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm EST/EDT will remain OPEN to ALL Bidders until 7 pm EST/EDT or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm EST/EDT, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm EST/EDT, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot (the “30 Minute Rule”). The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the Auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm EST/EDT. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the high Bidder, raising Bidder’s maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the Auction at any time at its sole discretion. 11.12 Bidding - Internet Live Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.
During live internet or live auction, property is auctioned in consecutive numerical order, as it appears in the catalog. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the salesroom or absentee bidders participating by telephone, internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction. The auctioneer may also execute a bid or bids (successively or otherwise) on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. All auctions for lots are with reserve unless specifically stated otherwise. During live Auctions, internet bids can be placed in real time through one or more of the following Third Party services: www.liveauctioneers.com, www.invaluable.com and www. icollector.com. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. RR Auction treats any third-party site bids as floor or telephone bids. Floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over third party sites bids, and floor bids are considered earlier than telephone bids. All RR Auction lots purchased through the third-party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium. 11.13 Miscellaneous: Agreements between Bidders and Consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize RR Auction’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and Consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement. Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with ”do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available. 11.14 Rules of Construction: RR Auction presents properties in a number of collectible fields, and as such, specific venues have promulgated supplemental Terms and Conditions. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the general Conditions of Sale by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety. Section 12 RR Auction’s Remedies Failure of the Bidder to comply with any of these Conditions of Sale or the terms of the Registration Form is an event of material breach or default. In such event, RR Auction may, in addition to any other available remedies specifically including the right to hold the defaulting Bidder liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Bidder as damages (the Bidder understands and acknowledges that RR Auction will be substantially damaged should such default occur, and that damages under sub-part (a) are necessary to compensate RR Auction for such damages); (b) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately; (c) charge the Bidder interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month or the highest allowable interest rate; (d) take any other action that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate to preserve and protect RR Auction’s rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the property, the original defaulting Bidder shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses associated there with, including but not limited to warehousing, sales-related expenses, reasonable attorney fees and court costs, commissions, incidental damages and any other charges due hereunder which were not collected or collectable. In the event that such Bidder is the successful Bidder on more than one lot and pays less than the purchase price for the total lots purchased, RR Auction shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. If RR Auction does not exercise such discretion, the lots to which the payment shall be applied will be in descending order from the highest purchase price to the lowest. Any Bidder failing to comply with these Conditions of Sale shall be deemed to have granted RR Auction a security interest in, and RR Auction may retain as collateral such security for such Bidder’s obligations to RR Auction, any Bidder’s property in RR Auction’s possession or to which title has not yet passed to Bidder. RR Auction shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) as adopted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Section 13 Warranties 13.1 RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided in these Conditions of Sale. All property and lots are sold ”as is” and “where is”. By way of illustration rather than limitation, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to merchantability or fitness for intended use, condition of the property (including any condition report), correctness of description, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, importance, exhibition, relevance, attribution, source, provenance, date, authorship, condition, culture, genuineness, value, or period of the property. Additionally, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to whether the Bidder acquires rights in copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) related to the item, or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title. 13.2 All descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and terminology including but not limited
to words describing condition (including any condition reports requested by Bidder, see also Terminology), authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition, and relevance, used in the Catalog, bill of sale, invoice, or anywhere else, represent a good faith effort made by RR Auction to fairly represent the lots and property offered for sale as to origin, date, condition, and other information contained therein; they are statements of opinion only. They are not representations or warranties and Bidder agrees and acknowledges that he or she shall not rely on them in determining whether or not to bid or for what price. Price estimates (which are determined well in advance of the Auction and are therefore subject to revision) and condition reports are provided solely as a convenience to Bidders and are not intended nor shall they be relied on by Bidders as statements, representations or warranties of actual value or predictions of final bid prices. 13.3 Bidders are accorded the opportunity to inspect the lots and to otherwise satisfy themselves as to the nature and sufficiency of each lot prior to bidding, and RR Auction urges Bidders to avail themselves accordingly. 13.4 All lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by an Auction Certificate (“AC”). On any lot presented with an AC issued by RR Auction, the certification is only as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage and only as explicitly stated therein (the “AC”), to the exclusion of any other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to those pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. The AC inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction’s records). Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the AC and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. Section 14 Firearms RR Auction complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the purchasing, registration and shipping of firearms. A Bidder is required to provide appropriate documents and the payment of associated fees, if any. Bidder is responsible for providing a shipping address that is suitable for the receipt of a firearm. Section 15 Unauthorized Statements Under no circumstances is any employee, agent or representative of RR Auction authorized by RR Auction to modify, amend, waive or contradict any of these Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on a registration form, any warranty or limitation or exclusion of warranty, any term or condition in either the Registration Form or these Terms and Conditions regarding payment requirements, including but not limited to due date, manner of payment, and what constitutes payment in full, or any other term or condition contained in any documents issued by RR Auction unless such modification, amendment, waiver or contradiction is contained in a writing signed by all parties. Any statements, oral or written, made by employees, agents or representatives of RR Auction to Bidder, including statements regarding specific lots, even if such employee, agent or representative represents that such statement is authorized, unless reduced to a writing signed Bidder and by an authorized officer of RR Auction by all parties, are statements of personal opinion only and are not binding on RR Auction, and under no circumstances shall be relied upon by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction. Section 16 Bidder’s Remedies 16.1 Except as stated expressly herein, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy related to or pertaining to items it bids upon, views, or purchases from RR Auction, and any claims by Bidder related to authenticity, ownership, condition, title or value, shall be against Consignor only. 16.2 This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder as against RR Auction (inclusive of its affiliates, officers, managers, employees or agents), or in any way arising out of, related to, or in connection with these Conditions of Sale, , and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Bidder by law. Time is of the essence with respect to these procedures. 16.3 Title to Items The Bidder hereby accepts the benefit of the Consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the Consignor for the Bidder’s benefit. In the event that Bidder demonstrates in writing, satisfactory to the sole discretion of RR Auction, that there was a breach of the Consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Bidder, RR Auction may make demand upon the Consignor to pay to Bidder the Purchase Price (including any premiums, taxes, or other amounts paid or due to RR Auction). Should the Consignor not pay the Purchase Price to Bidder within thirty days after such demand (if any made), RR Auction may disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and may assign to Bidder all or some of RR Auction’s rights against the Consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and/or assignment, all responsibility and liability of RR Auction, if any, with respect to said lot or item shall automatically terminate related to or arising from these Conditions of Sale or such transaction operating as a complete waiver and general release by Bidder as to RR Auction and its agents, contractors, and affiliates, as to any and all claims concerning or related to the item, if any . RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction by Consignor only. The rights and remedies provided herein are for the original Bidder only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances. 16.4 Authenticity Challenge Process (1) If Bidder wishes to dispute or challenge the Authenticity of the lot or item (including
asserting that it is incorrect), Bidder must adhere to the following procedure: Within 30 days of the Auction Date, Bidder must present written evidence to RR Auction, that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field (and one recognized by RR Auction within its discretion) and send the physical item or lot at issue to RR Auction along with all evidence relied upon by Bidder for contesting the Authenticity. (“Authenticity Challenge Process”) “Authenticity” shall mean a gross discrepancy in the between the description, genuiness, or attribution of the item as represented by RR Auction in the Catalog or at the auction, and the item. If RR Auction concurs that the lot is not Authentic as was represented (it is sole discretion), Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy as against RR Auction (inclusive of its affiliates, agents, employees, and contractors) shall be a refund of the purchase price of the subject item paid by Bidder, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable by Bidder. If RR Auction does not agree with the assertion by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale. Strict adherence to the Authenticity Challenge Process is a condition of standing for Bidder to initiate suit or claim. (2) So long as Bidder has complied with the Authenticity Challenge Process, any claim, suit or action, by Bidder concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity, or related to the authenticity of the item must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Auction Date and is subject to the other limitations and conditions stated in the Conditions of Sale. 16.5 Other Issues. Any dispute or claim by Bidder against RR Auction (or its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, agents, or contractors)) other than Authenticity, concerning any item or lot bid upon, or purchased, including value, title, condition, bidding process, or description must be asserted (if at all) in the following manner: (1) If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially or grossly incorrect (e.g., gross cataloging error), or there is any other gross material issue pertaining to the item or lot, the item or lot may be returned if returned within five (5) calendar days of receipt, and received by RR Auction no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the Auction Date with explanation in writing.. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and a certificate of auction, then the description in the certificate of auction (“Lot Challenge Process”). This paragraph shall constitute Bidder’s sole right with respect to the return of items, and no refunds shall be given for any items not returned to and received by RR Auction within the period of time stated herein or not materially or grossly in deviation from the description. Such a refund is subject to RR Auction’s sole discretionary review, and any request for refund must be made concurrently with returning the physical item or lot to RR Auction. Any item not returned within said frame will constitute acceptance of the item and a waiver and release of any and all claims by Bidder pertaining to the item other than with respect to authenticity; and (2) Provided that the Bidder has engaged in the Lot Challenge Process, any claim concerning such must be brought no later than one (1) year of the Auction Date for the item or lot at issue and is subject to the other limitations and conditions stated in the Conditions of Sale. NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED OR PROVIDED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND BIDDERS OR AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SUCH SHALL BE A COMPLETE DEFENSE TO ANY CLAIMS BY BIDDER RELATED TO THE CONDITIONS OF SALE, ANY AUCTION OR BID. 16.6 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. For any and all claims by Bidder arising out of or related to this Agreement, Bidder’s viewing, bid, or purchase of items, or any agreement between the Parties, or otherwise, Bidder agrees that to the fullest extent such can be limited under the law, Bidder shall have no right to recover and hereby waives any and all rights to recover from against RR Auction or its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, agents, or contractors, consequential or indirect damages, lost profits damages, punitive, exemplary, statutory (or multiplier damages), physical or emotional distress damages, general or special damages of any kind (beyond amounts actually paid by Bidder for item(s) at issue), and in the event of recovery of any damages whatsoever, such shall be limited by the amounts actually paid by Bidder to RR Auction for the item(s) at issue in such claim, or if no money was paid to RR Auction by Bidder for items at issue, or there items are at issue, the amount of $150.00. Section 17 RR Auction’s Additional Services For Bidders who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’s premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Bidders, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Bidder. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by RR Auction or other packers and carriers, whether or not recommended by RR Auction. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for damage to frames, glass or other breakable items. Where RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice, RR Auction will include an administration charge. Section 18 Headings Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer. Section 19 Entire Agreement
Except to the extent Bidder is also a consignor (in which case the terms of the consignment agreement shall also govern), these Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the Parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the auction Registration Form. They may not be amended, modified or superseded except in a signed writing executed by all parties. No oral or written statement by anyone employed by RR Auction or acting as agent or representative of RR Auction may amend, modify, waive or supersede the terms herein unless such amendment, waiver or modification is contained in a writing signed by all parties. If any section of these Conditions of Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction, the remaining parts of the agreement and remainder of the sections or terms and provisions of the section and all sections shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way. Section 20 Governing Law and Enforcement 20.1 The Parties agree that all agreements between the Parties including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston, Massachusetts, no matter where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the Auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location. 20.2 The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, any other related agreement(s), along with all claims between the Parties, including those arising out of or related to such are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute between the Parties, including but not limited to those related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale, or related to or arising out of any other related agreement(s) shall be submitted to confidential binding arbitration (the ”Arbitration”) before a single Arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”) The Parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the commercial rules of the AAA in Boston, Massachusetts, unless the Consumer Arbitration Rules apply, in which case, such rules and venue will govern. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on the selection of the Arbitrator, then the Arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. The prevailing Party in the Arbitration shall also recover all of its related fees and costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, if RR Auction prevails, such recovery, in addition to all remedies available at agreement or law, shall include the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. Federal arbitration law, including the Federal Arbitration Act apply to this agreement to arbitrate and its related provisions. The arbitration and all related proceedings shall be held strictly confidential and all documents and discovery shall be held confidential and not used, published or disclosed publically or to anyone outside the Parties or expert consultants or counsel who shall agree to hold such confidential. 20.3 The Parties consent to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as exclusive jurisdiction and venue for all claims between the Parties except as provided specifically herein and may seek confirmation of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in any Court of competent jurisdiction, including the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. To the extent such is necessary under the law, RR Auction may enforce the Arbitration award against Bidder and any related Party in any court of competent jurisdiction. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as RR Auction consenting to jurisdiction or venue in any location outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. THE PARTIES MAY NOT BRING CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OTHER AS A CLASS OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLAIMED CLASS, OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE ACTION UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED. UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED, THE CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OF THE OTHER CANNOT BE CONSOLIDATED OR JOINED WITH MORE THAN ONE ADDITIONAL PERSON OR ENTITIES’ CLAIMS. NO INJUNCTIVE OR DECLATORY RELIEF SOUGHT BY BIDDER IF ANY, CAN AFFECT OR BE ORDERED TO AFFECT ANY OTHER BIDDERS OR PERSONS. 20.4 Except as provided specifically in these Conditions of Sale in Bidder’s Remedies against RR Auction (along with its affiliates, directors, agents, officers, employees, and contractors) for any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other related agreement(s), brought by Bidder must be brought within the earlier of the Auction Date as it pertains to the item(s) at issue or no later than one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances occurred giving rise to the alleged claim, without exception. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute bar to and release of any claims by Bidder initiated after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-actions brought by Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale. 20.5 To the fullest extent under applicable law and except as specifically stated herein Bidder hereby holds harmless, releases and discharges RR Auction and its agents, officer’s directors, affiliates, successors, and assigns from any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, promises, agreements, damages, causes of action, suits, demands, losses, debts, and expenses of any nature whatsoever, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected existing prior to these Conditions of Sale. Bidder agrees to the Conditions of Sale and upon each instance that Bidder participates in any auction, bids, or otherwise agrees to such terms and reaffirms this release as of the date of so participating or agreeing unless Bidder otherwise provides clear written notice to RR Auction prior to so bidding. 20.6 The Bidder hereby agrees that RR Auction shall be entitled to present these Conditions of Sale to a court in any jurisdiction other than set forth in this paragraph as conclu-
sive evidence of the Parties agreement, and the Parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction. 20.7 Liquidated Damages for Specific Breaches In the event that Bidder provides false information in connection with registering for bidding, fails to correct or update information or breaches the Conditions of Sale by failing to pay the purchase price when due after becoming the winning bidder, as liquidated damages associated with such breaches, R&R may obtain from Bidder the greater of (1) 150% the reserve of the item (if any); (2) the amount bidder bid; or (3), the full amount that bidder would have otherwise paid. Bidder will also be liable for an additional 20% of such amount to account for additional administrative costs, shipping, additional advertising, and other damages and liabilities fees that are difficult to calculate on an item-by-item basis. 20.8 Indemnity. Bidder agrees to defend, indemnify, hold harmless RR Auction (along with its officers, directors, agents, contractors, and affiliates) from and against any and all claims, costs, fees, damages, and liabilities arising out of or related to these Conditions of Sale, view of items, or lots, bidding, or participation in any auction by RR Auction, and/ or or in any way connected to any item you viewed, bid upon or purchased through RR Auction. Section 21: State-by-State Law Issues This Auction is being conducted in and the sale shall take place in the State of Massachusetts. Notwithstanding, the foregoing, should these terms and conditions violate the law of any State should that state’s law be found to govern, or any provision herein determined to be invalid, the clause itself and the remainder of the Agreement shall be valid to the fullest extent allowed. Also, to the extent other states law apply to any transaction arising out of the Agreement (without admitting such), RR Auction states: For Residents of California: SALE OF AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLES: AS REQUIRED BY LAW, A DEALER WHO SELLS TO A CONSUMER ANY COLLECTIBLE DESCRIBED AS BEING AUTOGRAPHED MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EXPRESS WARRANTY AT THE TIME OF SALE. THIS DEALER MAY BE SURETY BONDED OR OTHERWISE INSURED TO ENSURE THE AUTHENTICITY OF ANY AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLE SOLD BY THIS DEALER. A written express warranty is provided with each autographed collectible, as required by law. This dealer may be surety bonded or otherwise insured to ensure the authenticity of any autographed collectible sold by this dealer.
Section 22 Glossary of Condition terms Information provided to prospective Bidders with respect of any lot, including any pre-sale estimate, whether written or oral, and information in any catalogue, condition or other report, commentary or valuation, is not a representation of fact but rather a statement of opinion held by RR Auction. Use of the following terms constitutes an opinion as follows: VERY FINE describes an item believed to be in virtually flawless condition, and is used sparingly for items of exceptionally attractive appearance. FINE is the most common statement of condition, and applies to most items that we offer. It describes items that we believe to show expected handling wear, generally acceptable random flaws (such as light creases, small bends, etc.), and an overall appearance that is pleasing to the majority of collectors. VERY GOOD describes an item that we believe exhibits more moderate flaws (such as toning, light staining, professional reinforcements or repairs, etc.). Most collectors would be comfortable with items in very good condition, and this would be the expected condition for many formats (early presidential documents, for example). GOOD describes an item which we believe to have obvious visible flaws, including heavy wear, missing portions, or repairs that affect appearance; generally items in this condition are offered only if an item is otherwise believed to be exceedingly rare or important. Bidder may call and request further details and information about RR Auction’s opinions concerning any item via phone or email which shall provided in RR Auction’s discretion. Certificate of Auction, Certificate of Authenticity and Goods Acquired: Bidder warrants that Bidder (and its agents, assigns, successors, and affiliates) shall not purposely deface, destroy, dismember, cut-up into parts the item or Lot purchased at auction from RR Auction and in the event such shall occur whether purposefully or accidently, Bidder (and its agents, assigns, successors, and affiliates) shall refrain from advertising, promoting, or marketing the item as having been purchased from RR Auction and shall in no event display, expressly claim, or imply that the item was certified or auctioned in such state by RR Auction. As liquidated damages for such breach, Bidder agrees to be liable to RR Auction for the greater of the amount of three (3) times the hammer price of the item along with all other fees and costs as otherwise provided in this Terms of Sale.
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Let’s make history—together For over 40 years, relationships have been the backbone of RR Auction. We have made it a priority to keep our consignors informed and involved, encouraging them to share their voices, to instill their knowledge, and to forge a partnership based on our shared passion for history. With a mutual desire to achieve greatness, these relationships are at the heart of our success.
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