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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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PSA/DNA is the world’s leading third party autograph authentication company. Using state of the art technology, PSA/DNA created a security system to prevent counterfeiting, forgery and piracy. As the most respected service in the industry, PSA/DNA’s years of expertise and knowledge have established an impeccable reputation for providing professional, unbiased, expert opinions. Letters of Authenticity are availableon certain lots. Priced from $25 to $200* STEVE ZARELLI
STEVE ZARELLI AUTHENTICATION
Steve Zarelli is a recognized authority in the field of astronaut autographs. His findings have been published in the definitive space collecting reference Relics of the Space Race, and he has contributed articles to the UACC’s Pen & Quill magazine, Autograph Times magazine, and the UACC signature study Neil Armstrong: The Quest for His Autograph. Zarelli Space Authentication also provides authentication consulting services to James Spence Authentication (JSA), Sportscard Guaranty Authentic (SGC), and PSA/DNA Authentication. Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots. Priced from $30 to $150*
ROGER EPPERSON SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED/REAL
Roger has an extensive background as a full-time dealer in autographs and collectibles, and is a trusted authenticator in all areas of contemporary music. When supported by the REAL logo and Roger’s name, music-related autographs assume an added value. Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots. Priced from $30 to $150*
PHIL SEARS COLLECTIBLES
For over 20 years Phil Sears has been the recognized world authority on Walt Disney’s autograph habits. Included among Phil-sears.com customers are the Walt Disney Company and the Walt Disney Family Museum. Sears’s items have been featured in Autograph Collector magazine, E Ticket magazine, Collect! magazine, and the biography Walt Disney’s Missouri. Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots. Priced upon request*
FRANK CAIAZZO, BEATLES AUTOGRAPHS beatles autographs
Frank is the world’s leading authority on Beatles signed and handwritten material. Since he began his study in 1986, he has amassed the largest file of signed examples on the planet. Through decades of focused and diligent research, he has acquired great skill in identifying authentic Beatles autographs, and also has gained the insight necessary to accurately approximate the era in which they were signed.
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............................................................................................ 4
Notables....................................................................................................................... 26
Military.......................................................................................................................... 46 Aviation......................................................................................................................... 50 Space........................................................................................................................... 51 Art, Architecture, and Design........................................................................................ 56 Comic Art and Animation.............................................................................................. 65 Literature...................................................................................................................... 69 Music........................................................................................................................... 78 Classic Entertainment.................................................................................................. 99
The John Brennan Collection..................................................................................... 122
Sports........................................................................................................................ 124 Conditions of Sale..................................................................................................... 130
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presidents and first ladies Society of Cincinnati membership for a Valley Forge surgeon
1. George Washington. Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Go: Washington,”
one page, 21 x 15, January 1, 1784. A Society of Cincinnati membership certificate issued to Peter Turner. In part: “Be it known that Peter Turner Esq; a Surgeon in the late Armies of the United States is a Member of the Society of the Cincinnati; instituted by the Officers of the American Army, at the Period of its Dissolution, as well to commemorate the great Event which gave Independence to North America, as for the laudable Purpose of inculcating the Duty of lying down in Peace Arms assumed for public Defence, and of uniting in Acts of brotherly Affection, and Bonds of perpetual Friendship…In Testimony whereof I, the President of the said Society, have hereunto set my Hand at Mount Vernon.” Signed at the conclusion by Washington as the Society’s president and countersigned by Henry Knox as secretary. Handsomely custom-bound in a large blue leather slipcased presentation volume, impressively gilt-stamped on the front with a Society of the Cincinnati insignia and ornate border. In very good to fine condition, with overall rippling, and Washington’s signature light but entirely legible. Turner volunteered as a surgeon in the 1st Rhode Island regiment under Colonel Christopher Greene and served for three years, including at Red Bank, Rhode Island, and Valley Forge. The Society of the Cincinnati was founded in May 1783 as an exclusive fraternal organization for officers who had served at least three years in the Continental military, as well as highranking officers in the French military. Washington was elected as the first President General of the Society in December of 1783 and served until his death in 1799, when he was succeeded by Alexander Hamilton. Society of the Cincinnati documents are quite rare and represent one of the most desirable formats of all Washington documents available. Starting Bid $1000 4 |
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“These papers will be considered by historians as proof that the Americans, first engaged the savages to take an active part in the war” 2. John Adams. Revolutionary War-dated ALS, one page both sides, 7 x 8.75, [July 17, 1778 per Adams’s papers]. Letter to EdmeJacques Genet. In part: “Both these papers, you may rely upon it, are forgeries, and that no such resolution or address ever existed. It ought to be contradicted for many reasons, but specially because if uncontradicted these papers will be considered by historians as proof that the Americans, first engaged the savages to take an active part in the war, and will give a colour to the argument of the British administration, that the Indians must be engaged on their side to prevent them from engaging on the other. Whereas nothing is further from the truth. All the treaties with the savages made by congress, or by commission and under this authority, were that they should be neutral. So far from soliciting their alliance, the Congress, more than once, refused the service of Indians. The Honour employing Indians is wholly British.This Robert Rogers, instead of being addressed by the…inhabitants of Philadelphia was made prisoner by the Council of Safety, the first day of his landing in that city, and enlarged upon his canal, in relation of which he afterwards made his escape to New York, and had there a Commission give him…Nor had he ever any conferrence or concert with the Indians, since this war began, as is asserted in Page & Number 1. The whole of this is an imposition on the world, and you may assist it to be so boldly, for there are witnesses enough who can prove it to be so, among whom one is your humble servt.” Professionally silked on both sides and in very good condition, with burn marks to the top affecting a few lines of text. Robert Rogers was a famed frontiersman who raised and commanded the Rogers’ Rangers in the French and Indian War. Suspected of being a British spy due to his ties from prior service, he was arrested in 1776. Once he managed to escape he fled to and joined the British Army, where he was instrumental in the capture of American spy Nathan Hale. Adams also astutely discusses the politics of building alliances with Native American Indians in the American Revolution. With diverse and interesting content, this long handwritten letter is of the utmost desirability. Starting Bid $500
3. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Partly-
printed DS as president, signed “Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison” as secretary of state, one page, 15.75 x 8.75, January 1, 1805. Desirable military land grant issued to Henry Weaver, “a Soldier in the late Army of the United States, in consideration of his Military Service,” for a tract of land containing 100 acres, “in pursuance of the act of Congress passed on the first day of June 1796, entitled ‘An Act regulating the grants of Land appropriated for Military Services, and for the Society of the United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen.’” Signed at the conclusion by President Jefferson and countersigned by Secretary of State Madison. The wrinkled paper seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. In very good condition, with overall staining which renders the handwritten body of the document difficult to decipher; Madison’s signature is very light, while Jefferson’s signature remains very legible. This type of land grant was typically issued as compensation for military service during the Revolutionary War—a desirable example signed by two founding fathers. Starting Bid $500 www.RRAuction.com | 5
Jefferson’s complex notes on Napier ’s Rule and spherical triangles
4. Thomas Jefferson. Extraordinary manuscript written in the hand of Thomas Jefferson, unsigned, one page, 4.75 x 7.75, no date but circa March 1814. Headed “L’d Nepier’s Catholic rule for solving Spherical r’t angled triangles,” the manuscript is comprised of Jefferson’s technical explanation of Napier’s rule on spherical triangles, a branch of geometry crucial to astronomy, navigation, architecture, and geodesy, which is the science of accurately measuring and understanding Earth’s geometric shape, orientation in space, and gravitational field. The content of this writing matches neatly with that of a letter addressed by Jefferson to Louis H. Girardin, a professor at the College of William and Mary. In the letter to Girardin, Jefferson introduces his explanation of Napier’s ‘Catholic rule’ with a discussion of the many English and French mathematical texts that omit it or consider it too difficult or ‘too artificial to be applied by young computists.’ In fine condition. John Napier (1550–1617) was a Scottish nobleman and mathematician best known for inventing logarithms and pioneering
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the use of decimal points. He contributed to geometry, spherical trigonometry, physics, and astronomy, along with interests in millennial theology and the occult. Napier developed his analogies for the solution of right-angled spherical triangles in Book 2, Chapter 4 of his Mirifici Logarithmorum Canonis Descriptio (Edinburgh, 1614), published in English as A Description of the Admirable Table of Logarithmes (London, 1616; trans. Edward Wright). Originating in ancient Greek scholarship, the field of spherical and hyperbolic triangles leapt forward in early modern Europe with developments by Napier and French astronomer and mathematician Jean Baptiste Joseph Delambre. The discipline was essentially complete by 1859 with the publication of Isaac Todhunter’s book Spherical Trigonometry. A polymath of considerable degree, Jefferson’s expertise ranged across a broad array of disciplines, with his extensive library at Monticello offering him a near unlimited wealth of literature. As this manuscript plainly reveals, Jefferson’s genius extended far beyond the realms of legation, agriculture, and government. Starting Bid $1000
5. James Madison. Partly-
printed vellum DS as president, one page, 10 x 15, April 6, 1811. Scallop-topped ship’s pass issued for the “Schooner Augusta of New York, Gurdon Kimball, master or commander…mounted with no guns, navigated with Seven men, To Pass with her Company, Passengers, Goods and Merchandize without any hinderance, seizure or molestation, the said Schooner appearing by good testimony to belong to one or more of the Citizens of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by President Madison, and countersigned by Secretary of State Robert Smith. White paper seal remains affixed to lower left corner. Matted and framed to an overall size of 16 x 21.25. In very good to fine condition, with overall wrinkling, and all of the handwriting, including Madison’s signature, light but legible. Starting Bid $200
7. John Quincy Adams. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “J. Q. Adams,” one page, 16 x 9.75, January 3, 1828. President Adams grants Uriah McQueen a parcel of land “at Crawfordsville, Indiana, containing Eighty acres.” Signed at the conclusion by President Adams and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office George Graham. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. In fine condition. Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature. Starting Bid $200
Significant War of 1812 instructions for engaging the enemy on the high seas 6. James Monroe. Partly-printed DS, signed “Jas.
Monroe,” three pages, 8 x 13.5, June 26, 1812. Important privateering document issued at the beginning of the War of 1812 to a captain “of the private armed Ship called the A. of S.,” containing “Instructions for the Private Armed Vessels of the United States.” The first sheet features the printed “Act concerning Letters of Marque, Prizes and Prize Goods,” and the second has instructions to privateers. In part: “The high seas, referred to in your commission, you will understand, generally, to extend to low water mark…You are to pay the strictest regard to the rights of neutral powers, and the usages of civilized nations…Towards enemy vessels and their crews, you are to proceed, in exercising the rights of war, with all the justice and humanity which characterize the nation of which you are members…The master and one or more of the principal persons belonging to captured vessels, are to be sent, as soon after the capture as may be, to the judge or judges of the proper court in the United States.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by Secretary of State James Monroe, below an annotation in another hand, “By command of the President of the United States of America.” In very good to fine condition, with two binding-related tears to the left edges, and splitting to the right end of the central horizontal fold. This document dates to just eight days after the United States declared war on England following a series of diplomatic conflicts, including restrictions imposed by the British on US trade overseas and impressment of American soldiers. The naval forces of both nations would be of the utmost importance in deciding the outcome of the War of 1812, during which most conflicts were fought at sea. An exceptional document from the country’s early days of naval warfare. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 7
Adams forbids the Boston Times from publishing his “lecture on the war between Great Britain and China” 8. John Quincy Adams. ALS signed “J. Q. Adams,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, November 27, 1841. Letter to George Roberts, editor of the Boston Times, about an essay on the First Opium War. In full: “I have seen with great surprise a statement in the Times of this day that the whole of my lecture on the war between Great Britain and China, would be published in the notion of next Friday. I lent the manuscript at your request to Mr. Mason, merely for his perusal, to make from such an abstract as he might have made upon hearing it delivered. When I put the manuscript into his hands, he asked me if I was willing that you should publish the whole I answered explicitly and positively no. That I could consent only to such an abstract as you had requested he might be enabled to make; nor did I even offer to allow him the perusal of any subsequent lecture that I may hereafter deliver on the same subject. I could make no such engagement, having already promised the manuscript to another person. I therefore forbid the publication in the notion of next Friday, which I could not but consider as a violation of the confidence which I had reposed in Mr. Mason, by the loan of the manuscript at your request.” Inlaid into a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition, with light adhesive staining to the perimeter. In 1839, trade tensions between Great Britain and China exploded into the First Opium War. Former president John Quincy Adams sided with the British, commenting that opium was ‘a mere incident to the dispute…the cause of the war is the kowtow—the arrogant and insupportable pretensions of China that she will hold commercial intercourse with the rest of mankind not upon terms of equal reciprocity, but upon the insulting and degrading forms of the relations between lord and vassal.’ The Royal Navy inflicted a series of decisive defeats to the Chinese, and the Qing Dynasty was forced to sign the Treaty of Nanking in 1842. Starting Bid $200
10. William Henry Harrison.
9. Andrew Jackson. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15 x 9.25, November 11, 1830. President Jackson grants Scott Riggs a parcel of land “at Springfield, Illinois, containing Seventy two acres.” Signed at the conclusion by President Jackson and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office Elijah Hayward. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains intact, with some folded points. Corner-mounted, matted, and framed to an overall size of 20.25 x 14.25. In very good to fine condition, with overall wrinkling, and the handwritten text in the body of the document light but readable. Starting Bid $200 8 |
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Manuscript DS, signed “W. H. Harrison,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, January 14, 1828. A letter of recommendation addressed to Secretary of the Navy Samuel L. Southard, in full: “We recommend to you favorable notice Midshipman James Noble for the appointment of purser in the U.S. Navy. Believing him to be in every respect qualified, and his talents and integrity well known to you, we solicit his appointment, which would be gratifying to us and his friends generally. We have no doubt that he will if appointed faithfully discharge the duties enjoined. If out of your power to appoint him purser, we recommend him for a lieutenancy in the Marine Corps.” Signed at the conclusion by Harrison, and countersigned by several others, including: Richard M. Johnson, Thomas Hart Benton, Jesse B, Thomas, William Hendricks, Benjamin Ruggles, William Marks, Walter Lowrie, Oliver H. Smith, Mordecai Bartley, Thomas H. Blake, William Creighton, Jr., John C. Wright, Joseph Vance, James Clark, John Sergeant, and Andrew Stewart. In very good to fine condition, with some faint irregular toning, and reinforcements to the inner hinge and short fold splits. Starting Bid $200
11. Zachary Taylor. LS as
president, signed “Z. Taylor,” one page, 8 x 10, March 27, 1849. Letter to Elias C. Page, in full: “Your friendly letter of the 22’d ultimo, and the accompanying present of a handsome pair of boots of your own manufacture, have been duly received. Though I feel much delicacy in receiving in my present position such marks of consideration at the hands of my friends, my embarrassment is greatly relieved in your case by the circumstances under which your present is offered, and by the elevated spirit which your letter breathes; and it is therefore cordially and gratefully accepted. With my best thanks for your useful gift, and my wishes for your health & success.” In fine condition, with a bit of light creasing. Accompanied by the original letter from Page. A desirable letter signed less than a month into his presidency. Starting Bid $200
12. James Buchanan. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 16 x 10.25, May 15, 1858. President Buchanan appoints James E. McFarland as “Deputy Postmaster at Meadville in the State of Pennsylvania.” Signed at the conclusion by Buchanan and countersigned by Secretary of State Lewis Cass. Embossed paper seal remains affixed to lower left corner. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
President Lincoln discharges a “truly loyal” Confederate prisoner of war 13. Abraham Lincoln.
Autograph endorsement as president, signed “A. Lincoln,” on a 3 x 2.5 slip cut from a document, January 28, 1865. Lincoln writes, in full: “Let this man take the oath of Dec. 8 1863 & be discharged.” Above, Kentucky Congressman Green Clay Smith endorses the statement: “I can fully endorse Mr. Calvert…of Boone County Ky—He can be relied upon, and is a truly loyal man.” Handsomely archivally corner-mounted, matted, and framed with an etching of Lincoln by Thomas Johnson (signed in the lower border in pencil by Johnson) to an overall size of 19.25 x 26.5. In fine condition. 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 directive, Lincoln authorized the release of a Confederate soldier held as a prisoner of war, at a time when peace negotiations to bring about the end of the war were beginning. A desirable and historically significant piece. Starting Bid $500
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Naval commission signed by Lincoln the day he encouraged gradual emancipation
14. Abraham Lincoln. Civil War-dated partlyprinted DS as president, one page, 15 x 18, March 6, 1862. President Lincoln appoints Arthur J. Pritchard as “Assistant Paymaster in the Navy.” Prominently signed at the conclusion by Lincoln and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles. The light green wafer seal affixed to lower vignette is worn but intact. Handsomely double-matted and framed with a bust image of Lincoln and an information placard to an overall size of 32 x 27.25. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling and staining (most noticeably along the central vertical fold). Welles’s signature is light but legible, while Lincoln’s signature is clean and bold. On the very date of this commission, President Lincoln delivered a message that urged Congress to adopt a joint resolution encouraging gradual emancipation. Aiming to limit the growth of slavery in states bordering the South, the plan offered federal financing to assist in the economic transition of any state that abolished slavery. Congress passed the resolution, but no state accepted the offer. Starting Bid $1000
15. Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin. Ex-
tremely desirable ferrotype button from the 1860 presidential campaign, 1˝ in diameter, featuring a portrait of the beardless Abraham Lincoln on one side, with his vice presidential running mate Hannibal Hamlin on the other. Their portraits are encircled with raised text, “Hannibal Hamlin, 1860” and “Abraham Lincoln, 1860”: this is an unusual specimen, as the images are reversed compared to their names. In very good to fine condition, with some light scuffs and scratches. Both portraits retain exquisite clarity and boldness, and are not blurred or heavily affected by scratches and fading as often seen. Starting Bid $200
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President Garfield ratifies “a treaty relating to Chinese immigration” 16. James A. Garfield. Uncommon partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, May 9, 1881. President Garfield authorizes Secretary of State James G. Blaine to affix the Seal of the United States to “my ratification of a treaty relating to Chinese immigration into the U. S. signed at Peking, Nov. 17, 1880.” Signed at the conclusion by Garfield. In fine condition. With a decades-long influx of Chinese immigration, the economically strained American workforce’s anti-Chinese sentiment spiked throughout the 1870s. Under great pressure, President Hayes renegotiated the US’s terms with China at the close of his presidency, temporarily suspending immigration of Chinese laborers while still protecting the rights and privileges of those already present. The relationship between the two nations continued to develop as Garfield took office; the treaty referenced here promoted mutual commercial intercourse while also prohibiting the transportation and distribution of opium. Presidential documents issued by Garfield are quite rare, given his brief time in office. Starting Bid $500
18. Theodore Roosevelt. TLS, one
17. Chester A. Arthur. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15 x 19, October 27, 1881. President Arthur appoints Lyman W. V. Kennon as “Second Lieutenant in the Sixth Regiment of Infantry in the service of the United States.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Arthur and countersigned by Secretary of War Robert Todd Lincoln, son of Abraham Lincoln. The dark blue seal affixed to the upper left remains intact. Framed and in fine condition, with trivial loss at fold intersections. Starting Bid $200
page, 8.25 x 10.75, Metropolitan letterhead, September 24, 1916. Letter to George E. Vincent, the president of the University of Minnesota, in full: “I thank you for your courtesy, but it is not possible for me to undertake anything else at present. You may know that I sent a letter to the American Sociological Society last year. At that time it was dealing with pacifism; and I must say that I was rather unfavorably impressed with the society which although composed of those who should be wise leaders of thought, seemed to be almost as inane on the greatest question at issue as ordinary person who have had no chance to think over the matter at all. A Society which treats pacifism as debatable ought to treat adultery as debatable. Now, my dear Mr. Vincent, I wish I could see you personally. If you are in New York, do give me a chance to see you.” Roosevelt makes several emendations and adds two handwritten sentences. In very good to fine condition. Ex. Walter R. Benjamin Autographs, March 22, 1974. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 11
From Cuba in 1898, Colonel Roosevelt writes to the father of a fallen Rough Rider “who died a hero’s death” 19. Theodore Roosevelt. Amazing archive related to Rough
Rider Tilden W. Dawson, one of the first Americans killed in the Spanish-American War, highlighted by a war-dated TLS to the fallen soldier’s father from Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, signed “T. Roosevelt,” two pages, 5.5 x 8.75, written while “In camp near Santiago de Cuba,” July 31, 1898. In full: “I wish I could give you more definite assurances about the body of your gallant son, who was killed in our first fight, but I do not know whether the Government will send him back or not. I have no power to do it myself, glad though I would be able to send back every one of the gallant men who now lie dead on the Cuban battlefields. At present they all lie in the graves we dug for them. Your son’s grave is marked and a record kept of it, and if the Government should ever wish to send him back we will be able to identify it at once. Pray accept my deepest sympathy, and yet though I sympathize with you I must congratulate you upon having a boy who did so well and who died a hero’s death.” Letters signed by Roosevelt from his two months leading the Rough Riders in Cuba are very scarce. The balance of the archive comprises several additional letters, photographs, news clippings, and two pocket-sized books. One of the letters is an ALS from famed war correspondent Richard Harding Davis, four pages on two adjoining sheets, no date, also to Dawson’s father, in part: “Your boy was shot almost among the first, and died, or lost consciousness, at once. His chest moved for some time but it was entirely muscular, and he suffered no pain. I examined his wound and washed it, and found he had been shot through the brain, the ball entered his head about two inches above his eyes. He was not disfigured as the wound was covered by his hair. He looked so young and handsome that I was more sorry for him almost than for all of the others, and I am glad you wrote to me so that I can tell you that he died among the first three men of the war, and in the very first fight…He was buried in a grave with eight others at a place where the trails meet on the top of a beautiful hill…I think I gave his testament to his ‘bunkie’ whose name I do not know.” Davis described Dawson’s death in his September 1898 article ‘The Rough Riders at Guasimas,’ mentioning the ‘testament’: “In the pocket of his blouse was a New Testament with the name Tilden Dawson, Mo, scribbled in it in pencil.” Dawson’s ‘bunkie,’ private Thomas Isbell (who was wounded at Las Guasimas), evidently returned this small red clothbound volume to his father, as it is present in this archive; the second volume included is Dawson’s small book of Union Hymns. Among the other items are: two trimmed real photo postcards of Tilden Dawson in civilian clothing; a stereoview of the Rough Riders (cracked and repaired with tape); two official War Department documents concerning the disposition of Dawson’s remains; a three-page ALS by Lieutenant Richard C. Day (“The battle of the 24 was very fierce…I passed up and down the line several times. Your son was always in his place doing his duty”); papers related to Dawson’s Cherokee ancestry; and various other letters, papers, and a multitude of newspaper clippings. In overall very good to fine condition, with the Roosevelt letter showing some splitting along intersecting folds, and small areas of paper loss. On June 22, 1898, Colonel Roosevelt and his Rough Riders—a skilled cavalry squad composed of Native Americans, ex-Indian fighters, cowboys, frontiersmen, and Ivy League athletes—landed at Daiquiri, Cuba, amid swarms of mosquitoes and heavy rain. They met their first test two days later while advancing through the mountainous terrain at Las Guasimas. The hour-long skirmish cost them eight men, including Dawson, but the Rough Riders sent the enemy into full retreat toward Santiago in a strategic victory. Roosevelt’s men went on to their famous victory at the Battle of San Juan Hill on July 1st, and the regiment was home to New York by mid-August. A truly spectacular archive boasting an outstanding, heartfelt war-dated letter by the famed commander of the Rough Riders and future president of the United States. Starting Bid $1000
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The Winning of the West, featuring the very first handwritten page from Roosevelt’smanuscript for the book: “Chapter I. The Spread of the English-Speaking Peoples” 20. Theodore Roosevelt.
Magnificent limited edition book, containing an original handwritten manuscript leaf from Roosevelt’s draft: The Winning of the West, Volumes I–IV. Daniel Boone Edition, limited issue, numbered 96/200. NY: G. P. Putnam’s Sons/ Knickerbocker Press, 1900. Leatherbound hardcover in original publisher’s full decorated morocco, leather doublures and suede endpapers, gilt top edges, 7.25 x 10.25. Inlaid opposite the colophon is the first page from Roosevelt’s handwritten manuscript, 12.25 x 8, headed, “Chapter I. The Spread of the English-Speaking Peoples.” The first few lines are struck through, and the manuscript begins in earnest: “During the past three centuries the spread of the English speaking peoples over the world’s waste spaces has been not only the most striking feature in the world’s history but also the event of all others most far reaching in its effects and its importance. The tongue which Bacon feared to use in his writings, lest they should remain forever unknown to all but the inhabitants of a relatively unimportant insular kingdom, is now the speech of two continents. The Common Law which Coke jealously upheld in the southern half of a single European island is now the law of the land throughout vast regions of Australasia and of America north of the Rio Grande. The names of the plays that Shakespeare wrote are [household words in the mouths of mighty nations].” Autographic condition: very good to fine, with scattered ink fingerprints and a small cut to the left edge of the manuscript page. Book condition: VG/None, with well-done minor restorations to exterior joints, and slight wear to spines; the bookplate of John Stuart Groves is affixed inside the front of each volume. An exceptionally handsome set in a deluxe binding. An absolutely stunning special edition featuring a page from Roosevelt’s handwritten draft—but for minor grammatical changes, the words penned here by Roosevelt are precisely how this hefty work opens, following a lengthy preface and foreword. Roosevelt was a prolific author, and in fact had first come to prominence as a serious historian with the two-volume work The Naval War of 1812. He turned to writing The Winning of the West, his most ambitious work, after suffering defeat in the 1886 election for mayor of New York City. Tracing the history of American westward expansion, it was first published in four volumes by G. P. Putnam’s Sons between 1889 and 1896. This special ‘Daniel Boone’ edition was released in 1900, with Volume I in each set containing a leaf of the original draft; of the two hundred sets produced, approximately half were issued in this green full leather deluxe binding. Starting Bid $500 www.RRAuction.com | 13
Teddy admires Abe Lincoln as a private citizen and president, “a thoroly straight, decent, and fearless representative of the people” 21. Theodore Roosevelt. TLS as president, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 8.75, personal letterhead, January 14, 1909. Letter to the Hon. Frederick Landis, who represented Indiana in Congress from 1903 to 1907. In full: “Yours is just about as nice a letter as I have received—and I have received very many. Indeed I wish you were in Congress. I feel just as you do about the division of powers and the like. I do not care a rap whether a man is a President, a Senator, or a Congressman, as such. What I care for is that he shall be a thoroly straight, decent, and fearless representative of the people. This country was with Lincoln when as a private citizen he fought as hard as he knew how two Presidents in succession; and this county was with Lincoln when for four years, as President, he fought the representatives of these same ex-Presidents when they were in opposition. The people were not with him because he was President in one case, or because he was against the President in the other. They were with him because he was right both times.” In fine condition. This letter is extraordinary in its specific, admiring references to Abraham Lincoln for having served justice as both a private citizen and politician. Presidential letters mentioning any previous president—let alone Lincoln—are scarce and extremely desirable. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
23. Franklin D. Roosevelt.
22. Herbert Hoover. Handsome matte-finish 7.25 x 11.25 portrait of Hoover by Harris & Ewing, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Kind Regards of Herbert Hoover.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 13.25 x 17.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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SSigned book: Green Mansions by W. H. Hudson. Later printing with illustrations. London: Duckworth, 1931. Impressively rebound with green leather boards and brown leather spine, with raised bands and elaborate gilt-stamped decor, 6.5 x 9.25, 325 pages. Signed and inscribed as president on an opening page in bold fountain pen, “Kirkham Cornwall, Junior Debating Prize, Groton School, 1937, Franklin D. Roosevelt.” Housed in a custom green-cloth clamshell case with matching clothbound slipcase. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None in a VG slipcase, with some scuffing to the slipcase’s marbled paper exterior. A highly desirable book signed by the president and presented to a student at his alma mater, the Groton School in Massachusetts. Roosevelt’s time at the Episcopal boarding school was influenced greatly by its headmaster, Endicott Peabody, who preached the duty of Christians to help the less fortunate and urged his students to enter public service. Peabody remained a stalwart figure throughout Roosevelt’s life, officiating at his wedding and visiting him as president. Starting Bid $200
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24. Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s personally-owned copy of Westchester County during the American Revolution: 1775–1783 by Otto Hufeland. Limited first edition, numbered 241/250. NY: Privately printed, 1926. Hardcover with custom-made slipcase, 6.5 x 9.5, 473 pages. Signed on the first free end page in fountain pen, “Franklin D. Roosevelt, Governor of New York.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with spots of foxing to the title page and front plate. From the estate of noted FDR collector Donald Carmichael, whose ownership bookplate is affixed to the inside of the slipcase. Starting Bid $200
26. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Attractive color 9.5 x 9.5 print of the North Portico of the White House, signed boldly in fountain pen by Franklin D. Roosevelt. Handsomely matted and framed to an overall size of 14.75 x 14.75. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services. Starting Bid $200
FDR to the Family Welfare Committee— “Our distressed families need a good deal more than the things that merely keep them alive” 25. Franklin D. Roosevelt. TLS as president, one page, 8 x 10.5, White House letterhead, November 2, 1933. Letter to James G. Blaine in New York City, in full: “I am glad to send a message to the Family Welfare Committee of New York City. This year I have said many times that the Government’s part in relief, great and important though it is, is nowhere near enough to meet existing conditions. Our distressed families need a good deal more than the things that merely keep them alive. Particularly, unemployed heads of families need the kind of social service which will maintain them in proper condition to fill jobs when jobs are opened for them. Only thus can the Administration’s recovery program have its proper cumulative effect. For recovery does not mean just some of the people. From personal observation I know about the family societies of New York. They have a vital and intensely important job to do this year. No one would deny that their work has been necessary since its inception. Now it is doubly so. If economic and social recovery do not go hand in hand, we will not be able to say truthfully that we have recovery. Yet by itself the Government—Federal, State and Municipal—cannot encompass recovery in the social field. The job is one which can only be handled by a partnership between Government on the one hand and public generosity on the other.” In fine condition, with a few light stains. In March 1933, Roosevelt began the unenviable task of segueing from New York governor to American president at the very peak of the Great Depression. With unemployment at 25%, nearly 5,000 banks out of business, and a forlorn American public demanding that his New Deal programs expedite the recovery process, FDR’s first 100 days in office witnessed an unprecedented fifteen major laws enacted. The creation of the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Federal Emergency Relief Administration, in particular, addressed the needs of the poor and unemployed with an infusion of $500 million in state relief and finding rural job opportunities for over 250,000 young men. Starting Bid $200
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On morals and Masons: “In the study of the Masonic Lectures and the reading of the Biblical references I was impressed with the moral code taught by the Lectures and the Bible” 27. Harry S. Truman. TLS as president, two pages on two
adjoining sheets, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, January 5, 1953. Letter to Ray Denslow in Missouri, outlining his Masonic acumen and commenting on the group’s moral code. In part: “One day I was in the barnlot at home on the farm at Grandview discussing things with a cousin of my mother. I told him that I was interested in Masonry and hoped to become a Mason some day. This was in November 1908. A short time after, I received an application for membership in Belton Lodge 450 AF & AM of Missouri. I signed it and was elected for initiation.” He outlines his Masonic resume at length, continuing: “World War I came along and I went to France. The Lodge Hall burned down, destroying all the records. But the Lodge continued to grow. When I returned from overseas...I took an active interest in Masonic affairs in the whole country. When the District Deputy died I was appointed to the place in 1924. I entered politics in 1922 and was elected again in 1926 after a defeat in 1924...In the study of the Masonic Lectures and the reading of the Biblical references I was impressed with the moral code taught by the Lectures and the Bible. I always tried to live and act by this moral code.” In fine condition, with some light creasing along the length of the hinge. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $300
28. Harry S. Truman. DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, no date but circa 1946. A citation to accompany the award of “The Air Medal to Captain Zack T. Mosley, 2–1–466, Civil Air Patrol, For meritorious achievement while participating in antisubmarine patrol missions during World War II…His patriotic efforts aided materially in the accomplishment of a vital mission of the Army Air Forces in the prosecution of the war.” Signed at the conclusion by President Truman. In very good to fine condition, with moderate overall toning. Accompanied by a glossy photo of Mosley accepting his Air Medal from two military officers. Zack Terrell Mosley (1906–1993 ) was an American comic strip artist best known for the aviation adventures in his long-running The Adventures of Smilin’ Jack, which was published in more than 300 newspapers from 1933 to 1973. Mosley, who also designed posters, insignias, and program covers for flying events, became a licensed pilot on November 13, 1936. He owned nine airplanes, logging over 3000 hours at the controls, before flying on Civil Air Patrol antisubmarine flights during World War II. Starting Bid $200 16 |
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Legion of Merit presented for “skillful” coordination of artillery and infantry 29. Harry S. Truman. DS as president, one page, 8 x 10.5, no date. President Truman awards Major Evdokim Ivanovich Sidorov the Legion of Merit for personally coordinating “the fire of his artillery units with the advance of infantry in a skillful manner which aided extensively in continued success against enemy resistance.” In fine condition, with a rusty paperclip mark to top edge, and scattered toning and foxing to certificate. Accompanied by the Legion of Merit certificate, dated April 6, 1946, signed by the secretary of war and the adjutant general. Starting Bid $200
“Exclusive! First picture of President-Elect Eisenhower”—3D snaps taken before his victory speech at the Commodore Hotel 30. Dwight D. Eisenhower First Photos as PresidentElect. Two identical vintage color Stereo Realist camera
slides of Dwight D. Eisenhower at New York’s Commodore Hotel following his sweeping victory in the 1952 presidential election, taken by the wife of his aide Robert L. Schulz, measuring 4 x 1.5, with central annotations reading: “First Exclusive of President-Elect, Commodore Hotel, Nov 1952, (DCS)” and “Exclusive! First picture of President-Elect Eisenhower at Commodore Hotel, Milton, Tom Golden, & C. H. House Detective, (Taken by DES).” Includes a vintage Stereo Realist ‘red button’ viewer, allowing the slides to be viewed as threedimensional stereographs. Also accompanied by an 11.5 x 14 page from the Schulz family scrapbook, bearing affixed prints of the image and an explanatory caption: “The first exclusive photo of Presidentelect DDE. Taken by Dottie (with his consent and urging) in the hall of the Commodore Hotel with a stereo camera. Very few copies of this print have been given away. The Commodore Hotel security man and Dr. Milton”; on the reverse is a large portrait of Eisenhower at “60 Morningside Drive prior to leaving for Commodore Hotel, 1952.” Also includes a separate print of the photograph with a handwritten note by Dorothy Schulz: “1st photo ever taken of Presidentelect D.D.E. He stayed in the corridor of the hotel (Ambassador [sic, Commodore] in N.Y.) for me to snap this. Dr. Milton E., and a hotel security man were going down to the ballroom for D.D.E. to acknowledge his victory.” In overall fine condition. From the collection of Brigadier General Robert L. Schulz, longtime military aide to Dwight D. Eisenhower. Starting Bid $200
31. Dwight D. Eisenhower Travel Token and Flag. Two travel items from the collection of Ike’s longtime military aide Robert L. Schulz, including an ‘appreciation medal’ display from 1959 and a 49-star flag that traveled with Eisenhower during his 1959–1960 foreign trips. The silver 1 1/8˝ ‘appreciation medal’ features text centered within laurels, “With Appreciation, D.D.E.,” and “1959” on the reverse, and is displayed in a 4.75 x 4.75 x 1 block of Lucite atop a wooden base, along with a presidential card with printed signature (“A small token of my gratitude for your helpfulness”) and a metal jugate button depicting Eisenhower with Konrad Adenauer, dated August 7, 1959. The Lucite is engraved, “Aug., Sept., Paris.” The miniature 49-star American flag stands on an 11˝ tall post, with a base featuring the text of the pledge of allegiance; Schulz’s son notes his family’s oral history concerning this flag: “My father told me that this flag went with Ike on all foreign trips.” The 49-star flag was adopted on July 4, 1959, when Alaska joined the Union, and was replaced with the 50-star flag a year later upon Hawaii’s admittance to statehood: therefore, we presume that this flag traveled with President Eisenhower on his foreign trips during that period, which included an August–September tour of Europe that brought him to West Germany, England, and France, where he met with the likes of Konrad Adenauer, Queen Elizabeth II, Harold Macmillan, and Charles de Gaulle, and addressed the North Atlantic Council. In overall very good to fine condition, with light toning and fraying to the flag, and rubbing wear to the text of the pledge of allegiance on its base. From the collection of Brigadier General Robert L. Schulz, longtime military aide to Dwight D. Eisenhower. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 17
“This is the first presidential coin memento delivered 17 September 1958” 32. Dwight D. Eisenhower’s First Appreciation Medal and Signature. The first ‘appreciation medal’ created for
President Dwight D. Eisenhower, retained by his military aide Robert L. Schulz. The silver 1 1/8˝ medal features text centered within laurels, “With Appreciation, D.D.E.,” and a blank reverse. The medal is displayed in a 4 x 4.75 x 1 block of Lucite atop a wooden base, with the caption: “This is the first presidential coin memento delivered 17 September 1958. Retained by Colonel Robert L. Schulz as a souvenir reflecting his participation in its development.” Also includes a bold ink signature, “Dwight D. Eisenhower,” on an off-white 4 x 2.75 slip clipped from the close of a letter. In overall fine condition. These rare, government-issued medals were struck for President Eisenhower by the US Mint at the request of the office of his military aide, Robert L. Schulz. Over the next four years, a total of seventeen variations of the medals were struck: the reverse often indicated a special trip or date of significance, and Ike handed them out as tokens of appreciation to individuals in thankful recognition for service to the nation, the White House, or the presidency. From the collection of Brigadier General Robert L. Schulz, longtime military aide to Dwight D. Eisenhower. Starting Bid $200
33. Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Personally-Owned ‘Gen. Ike’ Golf Balls (3). Dwight D. Eisenhower’s personally-owned set of
three personalized golf balls, stamped on the side in red, “Gen. Ike,” and marked “-B-52-4” on the opposite side. The balls are also marked “High Compression” and “Liquid Center” in red. Sealed in their original red cardboard box, with torn cellophane wrapper. In fine condition, with one small puncture to the cellophane. Eisenhower enjoyed a passion for golf, joining the Augusta National Golf Club upon his return from Europe and installing a putting green on the White House lawn during his presidency. An avid golfer both during and after his administration, Eisenhower was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2009. Starting Bid $200
34. Jacqueline Kennedy. TLS signed “Always affectionately,
Jackie,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 7.5, personal letterhead, March 21, 1972. Letter to “Congressman Rooney,” in part: “I do want to thank you—and more than I can say—for taking so much time to help us with our problems. It was so difficult to get the proper information but now due to your helpfulness everything is in order. It seems that the years go by without a chance to see one’s old friends but I think of you and hope everything goes well with you.” She adds a lengthy handwritten postscript: “Please come and see Caroline and John and me when you are next in New York—You were practically the first person John ever saw—next to his parents—do you remember when he was a tiny baby and you came to Florida? Well, you have to come back and see the results of his proximity to you at such a young age! He is really nice—we all do look forward to seeing you. xo.” Double-matted and framed with a portrait of JFK and Jackie to an overall size of 20.75 x 29.75, with a window in the backing for viewing the reverse. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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35. John F. Kennedy. Vintage fountain pen signature, “For John…with esteem and every good wish—John Kennedy,” on an off-white 6.25 x .75 card, mounted below a matte-finish portrait of JFK by Fabian Bachrach to an overall size of 9 x 11.5. In fine condition, with tightly-trimmed edges and a few small glue stains to the right side. Accompanied by a mat for display. Starting Bid $200
“Jack” receives “very kind remarks concerning the Pulitzer award” 36. John F. Kennedy. TLS signed
“Jack,” one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, June 6, 1957. Letter to Ken Browne in Iowa, in part: “I certainly appreciate your thoughtfulness in writing me and I want to thank you for your very kind remarks concerning the Pulitzer award. Hoping to see you sometime this fall at the Cape.” In fine condition, with staple holes to the upper left corner. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope bearing a pre-printed franking signature. Kennedy underwent several life-threatening spinal operations in the 1950s. During his convalescence in 1954 and 1955, he wrote the book Profiles in Courage, which described eight instances in which US Senators risked their careers by standing up for their personal beliefs. It became a bestseller upon its release in 1956, and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Biography in 1957. Starting Bid $200
37. John F. Kennedy. TLS signed
“John Kennedy,” one page, 8 x 10.5, House of Representatives letterhead, July 18, 1951. Letter to Harvard University economist Seymour E. Harris, in full: “This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of July 13th, relative to your desire to secure a copy of the report on ‘Federal Educational Activities and Educational Issues Before Congress.’ In compliance with your request, I am enclosing, herewith, a copy of that publication, which was prepared by the Legislative Reference Service of the Library of Congress for the use of the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.” In very good to fine condition, with some light creasing, and toning along the side edges. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 19
38. John F. Kennedy. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Kennedy as US senator for
Massachusetts, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Kenneth Browne, with every good wish—John Kennedy.” Reverse bears a typed collector’s notation indicating that it was received in 1956. In good to very good condition, with scattered light creasing, staple holes and paperclip impressions to the upper left edge, and heavy water damage to Kennedy’s collar and lapels; creative matting and framing could potentially minimize its adverse appearance, and the signature and inscription are completely unaffected. Starting Bid $200
Reagan’s handwritten proposal for a ‘Yearling Row’ radio series—“the ranch happenings of a Hollywood couple, an Actor and Actress who go into ranching”
39. Ronald Reagan. Lengthy handwritten manuscript in pencil by Ronald Reagan, unsigned, 13 pages, 7 x 10.75, Yearling
Row letterhead, no date but circa 1953. The manuscript details life on Reagan’s ‘Yearling Row’ cattle ranch and horse farm in Agoura, California, a peaceful and pastoral setting both he and his new wife Nancy Davis believed would act as an ideal backdrop for a new reality radio show: “The foregoing article was written to give some hint of the flavor of Yearling Row, our ranch in the Malibu hills. The few incidents related are true. It is our idea that a radio series could be built based on the personal incidents as well as the ranch happenings of a Hollywood couple, an Actor and Actress who go into ranching. Not only is the usual Husband and Wife situation enhanced by a motion picture background but it is played in a setting boasting its own glamour and adventure, a thoroughbred horse farm. Remember too that that we ride them as well as raise them because in addition to racing stock Yearling Row is the home of fine hunters and jumpers, one has been featured in several pictures of mine.” Reagan explains in detail his misfortunes as a ranch owner, relays his passion for the more rural lifestyle, and then praises his wife for her transition from the city life, noting that “she must certainly stem from pioneer stock. I know of no other way to explain her courage in being willing to trade the familiarity of curb stones for the unexplored mystery of ploughed ground.” Reagan adopts a playful tone while recounting his ranching misadventures, and continues at length. In overall fine condition, with some creasing and rusty paperclip impressions. Starting Bid $500 20 |
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40. Barbara Bush Starting Bid $200
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48. Bill Clinton Starting Bid $200
49. Calvin Coolidge and Charles G. Dawes Starting Bid $200
50. Calvin Coolidge and John W. Weeks Starting Bid $200
51. James Cox and Franklin D. Roosevelt Starting Bid $200
52. Dwight D. Eisenhower Starting Bid $200
53. Dwight D. Eisenhower Starting Bid $200
54. Dwight D. Eisenhower Starting Bid $200
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55. Mamie Eisenhower Starting Bid $200
56. Dwight D. Eisenhower Starting Bid $200
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67. Millard Fillmore Starting Bid $200
68. Gerald and Betty Ford Starting Bid $200
69. U. S. Grant Starting Bid $200
70. Warren G. Harding Starting Bid $200
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71. Warren G. Harding Starting Bid $200
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78. Lyndon B. Johnson Starting Bid $200
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84. John F. Kennedy Starting Bid $200
85. John F. Kennedy Starting Bid $200
86. John F. Kennedy and King Olav V Starting Bid $200
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87. John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson Starting Bid $200
88. John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson Starting Bid $200
89. Abraham Lincoln and Presidents Starting Bid $200
90. William McKinley Starting Bid $200
91. William McKinley Starting Bid $200
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93. William McKinley and Garret Hobart Starting Bid $200
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95. Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew Starting Bid $200
96. Franklin Pierce Starting Bid $200
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98. Ronald Reagan Starting Bid $200
99. Eleanor Roosevelt Starting Bid $200
100. Franklin D. Roosevelt Starting Bid $200
101. Franklin D. Roosevelt Starting Bid $200
102. Franklin D. Roosevelt Starting Bid $200
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103. Theodore Roosevelt Starting Bid $200
104. Theodore Roosevelt Starting Bid $200
105. Theodore Roosevelt Starting Bid $200
106. Franklin D. Roosevelt and James Curley Starting Bid $200
107. William H. Taft Starting Bid $200
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110. William H. Taft and John Sherman Starting Bid $200
111. Harry S. Truman Starting Bid $200
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114. Harry S. Truman Starting Bid $200
115. Harry S. Truman and Alben W. Barkley Starting Bid $200
116. George Washington Starting Bid $200
117. Woodrow Wilson Starting Bid $200
118. Woodrow Wilson Starting Bid $200
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notables
Declaration of Independence The 23-year-old Hancock writes his brother from 1760 London, relaying good wishes on their sister’s marriage and inquiring about the family slaves
119. John Hancock. Exquisite ALS signed “Jno. Hancock,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 8.75, December 27, 1760. Letter to his brother, Ebenezer Hancock, in part: “I have before me yo’r agreeable Letters of Nov’r 6th by Capt Bride, & desire you will write one by every oppry [opportunity] & acquaint me more particularly with the Circumstances of my Uncle’s Family. I am glad to hear you are well, & earnestly beg you will give great Attention to Business, & let yo’r Conduct be such as to merit the Esteem of all about you, & Remember that the Diligent Hand maketh Rich. I hope at on my Return to find you a Compleat Merch’t I am much please’d at the Advantages you have before you, of which I doubt not but you will make the proper Improvement. I observe by yo’r Letter our Sister is Married, & that you was with them at the Celebration of it, I wish them great Happiness & Satisfaction, & I hope they will meet with nothing to Interrupt their Quiet, they have my best wishes, I shall write you again soon. Have me Remembered in the strongest Terms of Affection to my Uncle & Aunt Love to all in the Family, particularly Hannah & Betsy. How is Molly, & how does Cate behave. Is Agniss a Breeding, Is Prince as gouty as ever, & Hannibal as peevish as formerly tell him I think of him, as he was the last of the family I saw on the Wharf. How is Thomas & in short all. I have been lately ill, but am upon the Recovery, hope soon to get abroad again. I wish you, with Hannah Betsy & all the family many happy New Years.” He adds another thought to the adjoining page, in full: “Tell Hannah that Mr Barnard’s where I
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am ill, is a young woman who is Remarkably Tender & kind to one in any Illness, & often brings her to my mind, that I am as well attended as I could ever desire, & that I am very well off, but had much rather be ill, if I must be so, where my Aunt & she is, But that this young woman is exactly the Image of her in Respect of a good and tender Nurse.” Also addressed on the reverse by Hancock, “To Mr Ebenezer Hancock Jr., Boston.” In very good to fine condition, with archival reinforcements to the intersecting folds, and repaired seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. In 1760, Hancock lived in London while learning the English side of his uncle and adoptive father Thomas Hancock’s merchant firm; John would inherit the firm and family fortune after Thomas passed away four years later. He happily notes his sister Mary’s marriage to Richard Perkins, and asks about the rest of the family, including his uncle and aunt Thomas and Lydia Hancock, as well as aunts Hannah and Betsy. Most interestingly, however, he inquires about “Molly,” asks if “Cato” was behaving, is curious if “Agniss” was pregnant or having children, queries whether “Prince” still had the gout, and if “Hannibal” remained “peevish.” These were the Hancock family’s slaves, who lived with them at their mansion on Beacon Hill in Boston. Hancock was clearly compassionate towards the slaves, considering them a normal part of the family-he was generous enough to bring them gifts upon his return to Boston. A very early and interesting family letter from one of the nation’s most famous founders. Starting Bid $1000
Activists and Social Leaders 120. Frederick Douglass.
Former slave (1818–1895) who lent his eloquent, powerful voice to the abolitionist movement, casting a vast influence on both President Abraham Lincoln and the rights of newly emancipated slaves. Partly-printed DS, signed “Fred’k Douglass,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 14, July 1, 1886. Indenture between John P. Lawrence and William R. Deeble and John M. Dodson, using a part of a plot of land on Q Street to secure a promissory note in the amount of $2300. Signed on the docketing panel in ink by Douglass as recorder of deeds. The promissory note is affixed to the front of the document. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
121. Martin Luther King, Jr. Very desirable ballpoint signature, “Best wishes, Martin Luther King, Jr.,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $300
122. Anatoly Lunacharsky. Russian Marxist revolutionary (1875–1933)
and the first Soviet People’s Commissar of Enlightenment responsible for culture and education. ALS in German, signed “A. Lunacharsky,” one page, 6.5 x 8.25, Hotel und Badhaus letterhead, no date. Lunacharsky sends greetings to an autograph collector. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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123.
Virginia ‘Slave Non-Importation’ Document.
Manuscript document, signed “John Dundas,” one page, 7.25 x 7, January 10, 1795. Rare Virginia ‘non-importation’ slave certificate, in part: “I James Graham do sware that my removal to the State of Virginia was with no intention to evade the Act for preventing the further Importation of Slaves within this Commonwealth nor have I brought with me, or will cause to be brought, any slave with an intent of Selling them, nor have any of the Slaves now in my possession been imported from Africa or any of the West India Islands since the first day of November Seventeen hundred and seventy eight…Negroes, Sam, Linder.” Signed at the conclusion by Mayor of Alexandria John Dundas, a planter and mill owner who owned a large plantation on which he built an imposing home known locally as ‘Dundas Castle.’ A statement by a court official on the reverse certifies that on April 24, 1795, “James Graham produced to the court this certificate of the Importation of Slaves within this Commonwealth.” In fine condition, with complete separation along the central vertical fold repaired with archival tape on the reverse. During the American Revolution, the rebellious colonies banned the importation of slaves from Africa as most of the trade was conducted by British ships—thus benefitting the enemy. Virginia passed its first act ‘for preventing the Farther importation of Slaves’ in 1778, which provided an oath—sworn here by James Graham—to be taken by slaveowners moving into the commonwealth from elsewhere. In spite of various revisions over the course of the next three decades, Virginia’s non-importation policy remained in place until 1808, when Congress banned the importation of slaves on a national level. This significant document references Virginia’s original ban on the international slave trade, and is therefore a significant piece of early American history. Starting Bid $200
Supreme Court Chief Justice Marshall deals with his “Genesee lands” 124. John Marshall. Influential American statesman and jurist (1755–1835) who served as the fourth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Among the notable cases over which Marshall presided were the judicial review landmark Marbury v. Madison (1803) and the 1807 trial of Aaron Burr for treason. ALS signed “J. Marshall,” one page, 6 x 7.25, December 4, 1817. Letter to Thomas Morris in New York, in part: “Mr. Richard and myself have looked with some solicitude for a letter from you respecting our Genesee lands. We hope the business has been closed with Mr. Higbee, & all the more anxious on the subject because any delay in redeeming the mortgage may produce some difficulty with the purchasers of the property. Will you have the goodness to give us all the information which you possess.” Matted with an engraved portrait (bearing a facsimile signature) to an overall size of 13 x 11. In very good to fine condition, with overall creasing and intersecting folds. Starting Bid $300
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Scientists and Inventors The neutron’s discoverer to the Manhattan Project director 125. James Chadwick. English physicist (1891–1974) who was awarded the
1935 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the neutron in 1932, thus paving the way towards the fission of uranium-235 and the creation of the atomic bomb. ALS, one page both sides, 8 x 10, Wynne’s Parc letterhead, October 29, 1961. Letter to Leslie R. Groves, recalling their collaboration during the Manhattan Project. In part: “I received quote a number of letters and other messages on the occasion of my 70th birthday but none gave me greater pleasure than yours. It was most kind of you to write and I appreciate very much your remarks about our association during the latter years of the war, for this was, to me, the happiest aspect of a difficult and anxious time. When I was in London last week I saw Dr. Rosbaud whom you met recently in New York. He told me that you had retired from business—which I was sorry to hear but I suppose time must overtake even you—and that you were writing your memoirs. I shall await their publication with interest. I will even read them with interest. I say this because a good deal has been written on these matters which I will not read because so much is quite wrong. So far I have refrained from writing anything—even a review.” In fine condition. A fantastic association piece, interesting in its mention of Dr. Paul Rosbaud—a German scientist and wartime spy. Starting Bid $200
126. Albert Einstein. ALS in
pencil in German, signed “Albert,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.5, postmarked August 6, 1926. Letter to Swiss–Italian engineer and close friend Michele Besso, in full (translated): “I can well understand that, in view of these sad circumstances, you are not able to leave. I believe that this is what I must deduce from your telegram, which arrived here slightly truncated. We decided that we should go directly to Zurich now, since the weather is always uncertain. At best, we might still hike the Furka. We gave up on the Rawil. We are not yet certain about it, though. I will stay in Zurich at least until the 14th. If you like, we could meet somewhere between Zurich and Bern, maybe in Aarau or Burgdorf, if you want to do that and are not coming to Zurich anyway. In that case, write me at Huttenstr. 62. We will arrive in Zurich around Tuesday evening. At any rate, it would be nice if we could still see each other one more time. I am so terribly sorry for Rosa; she is such an admirable person, and she must suffer so much. Affectionate regards to you and Anna.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Einstein’s hand. Furka and Rawil are alpine passes that connect the Bemese and Valais Alps. Starting Bid $1000
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Einstein to the Modernist writer: “Your method brings the important object closer to understanding” 127. Albert Einstein. TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,”
one page, 8.5 x 11, blindstamped Princeton letterhead, February 25, 1942. Letter to Austrian novelist Hermann Broch in New York, during the time that he was finishing his great book The Death of Virgil. In full (translated): “I have read your manuscript with great interest and truly believe that your method brings the important object closer to understanding. I will be glad if I have the opportunity to use your work through my judgment.” In very good to fine condition, with some light edge creasing, a paperclip impression to the top edge, and a few small edge stains. One of the major Modernist writers, Broch fled Nazi Germany for New York. He was fascinated with Einstein’s theories, and incorporated modern physics into his literature—in one episode in The Guiltless, a stupid math teacher and future Nazi becomes involved in an absurd meeting held to protest Einstein’s theory of relativity. Similarly, a New York Times review of The Sleepwalkers describes the novel’s structure—a multiplicity of narratives featuring an essay-within-a-novel—and observes: ‘Through this series of encapsulations, Broch sought to create an ‘absolute’ novel that, as in Einstein’s theory of relativity, contained its own observer within the field of observation.’ That two corresponded on these subjects—and that Einstein endorsed Broch’s “method”—makes this an extremely interesting letter that bridges the gap between the arts and sciences. Starting Bid $1000
Hubble at the “Mt. Wilson Observatory”
128. Alexander Fleming.
Uncommon color glossy 4.25 x 5.25 photo of Alexander Fleming in a head-and-shoulders profile pose, signed in ink. In fine condition, with fading to both the image and the signature. Starting Bid $200 30 |
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129. Edwin Hubble. Astronomer (1889–1953) regarded as one of the most important observational cosmologists of the 20th century and the namesake of the orbiting Hubble Telescope. Sought-after ink signature, “Edwin Hubble, Mt. Wilson Observatory, Pasadena, California, U.S.A.,” with inscription below, “F. B. Peterson, N. Y.,” on an off-white 4 x 2.5 sheet. In fine condition, with light soiling to the left edge. Using the Hooker telescope at the Mt. Wilson Observatory in 1922-23, Hubble was able to prove that the universe extends beyond the Milky Way galaxy and that several nebula were millions of light-years away; such information that led him to posit that the universe was expanding. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. Starting Bid $300
Declining a rabies vaccine test subject: “I am deeply touched by your offering, but unfortunately I cannot accept it because you have not been bitten” 130. Louis Pasteur. ALS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” one page, 4.25 x 7, October 30, 1885. Amusing letter responding to a proposal. In full (translated): “Mademoiselle, I am deeply touched by your offering, but unfortunately I cannot accept it because you have not been bitten. Please receive the expression of my respect for your gesture.” In fine condition. After five years of extensive study of the rabies virus and the successful treatment of several infected dogs, Louis Pasteur faced his first human patient in July of 1885. Certain that the severely bitten nine-year-old Joseph Meister would not survive without treatment, he began the course of the 13 injections; after administering all 13, one each day, in progressively stronger doses, Meister regained strength and never developed rabies. After a second successful treatment on a bitten shepherd which began in October, word spread and people began to seek him out for the vaccinations. In this instance, a young lady apparently aimed to ‘sacrifice herself for science’ and be an experimental subject for the vaccine, a gracious offer that Pasteur declined. A remarkable letter by the scientist penned at the height of his rabies research, on the subject of the dog bites and vaccine that made him famous. Starting Bid $300
Intellectuals
Magnificent oversized 1922 portrait of the psychoanalyst 131. Sigmund Freud. Extraordinary matte-finish 9 x
11.75 photo of the pioneering psychoanalyst, signed in fountain pen, “Sigm. Freud, 1922.” In very good condition, with scattered foxing, staining along the edges, and light silvering around the signature. A rare and striking portrait of one of the most innovative thinkers of the 20th century, very rarely seen in this large size. Starting Bid $1000
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Religious Figures 132. Saint John Bosco.
Italian priest (1815–1888) who was canonized in 1934 in recognition of his work on behalf of disadvantaged youth. ALS in Italian, signed “Sac. Bosco Gio,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, February 18, 1860. Untranslated letter to a gentleman in Florence. In very good to fine condition, with toning, foxing, and intersecting folds. Starting Bid $200
World Leaders Commissioning a Commonwealth Army lieutenant during the English Civil War
133. Saint Alphonsus Liguori. Catholic bishop,
spiritual writer, musician, and theologian (1696–1787) who founded the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer and is remembered for his prolific writings: Moral Theology, The Glories of Mary, and The Way of the Cross stand among his best-known works. LS in Italian, signed “Alf’o M’a Vesc’o di S. Agata,” one page, 6 x 8.5, no date. Untranslated letter as Bishop of Sant’ Agata de Goti, to a gentleman in Venice. In very good condition, with staining, a tear to the left blank area, and some old tape repairs. Starting Bid $200
134. Mother Teresa. Glossy
8 x 9.5 half-length photo of Mother Teresa with her hands clasped in prayer, signed in thin black felt tip, “Keep the joy of loving God in the Poor and share this joy with others, God bless you, M. Teresa m, 20–3–84.” Affixed to a slightly larger piece of cardstock. In very good to fine condition, with a crease to the upper right corner, and a block of toning from prior display. Starting Bid $200
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135. Oliver Cromwell.
English soldier and statesman (1599–1658) who led Parliamentary forces in the English Civil War, waged war against Scotland and Ireland and, in 1653, following the execution of Charles I, became Lord Protector of Great Britain, a position he held until his death in 1658. After a yearlong reign by his son, Richard, the British throne was restored (to Charles II) and Cromwell’s body was exhumed and posthumously ‘executed.’ Vellum manuscript DS, signed “O. Cromwell,” one page, 11 x 7.5, August 9, 1650. As Lieutenant General of Ireland and Captain General of the Parliamentary Forces, Cromwell appoints William Morris a Lieutenant of the Commonwealth Army three weeks after the Battle of Inverkeithing and three weeks before the Battle of Dunbar. Double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 22.75 x 14. In fine condition, with slight fading to the signature. This type of military commission from the time period and containing the scarce form of Oliver’s signature (with his name only and his title absent) is virtually unobtainable and highly desirable. Starting Bid $1000
137. Miguel Primo de Rivera. Spanish
136. Hsieh Tung-min. Taiwanese politician (1908–2001)
who served as vice president of the Republic of China from 1978 to 1984, under President Chiang Ching-kuo. Color glossy 3.5 x 5 photo of Hsieh Tung-min in a suit and tie, signed in black felt tip in Chinese. In fine condition. Accompanied by a 1978 transmittal letter from his secretary, W. H. Wu. Starting Bid $200
dictator, aristocrat, and military officer (1870–1930) who served as prime minister from 1923 to 1930 during Spain’s Restoration era. Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 10.75 portrait of the Prime Minister of Spain wearing a handsome pinstripe suit, signed in fountain pen, “M. Primo de Rivera, 27. 7. 29,” who adds a lengthy inscription in Spanish. Affixed to a same-size cardstock mount. In fine condition, with light toning from prior display. Starting Bid $200
Santa Anna on his exile from Mexico 138. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. ALS in Spanish, signed “Ant. Lopez de Santa Anna” (also signed within the text, “Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna”), five pages on three sheets, 8 x 11.5, February 1, 1849. Letter describing the circumstances leading to his exile in Jamaica, with “Copia” erased from the head of the first page. In part (translated): “In painfully contemplating the sad situation of the country and that in the position to which I had been reduced, I could do nothing to serve it, I decided to turn to the General Government so that I may be permitted to remove myself to foreign soil, and I did this in the terms expressed in the following note: ‘Esteem’d Sir, The world witnessed the solemnity with which I was called to the fatherland, the exile which was imposed on me as a consequence of our political misfortunes...Providence, wise and just, but inscrutable in its works, did not deign in this case to favor the Mexican people with victory, and with most extraordinary efforts have been fruitless. Such a lamentable circumstance the enemy bastards have been able to capitalize on to harass me without risk, going even as far as calling me a traitor, forgetting that they are able to make their grave offenses heard only because I was prodigal in granting them attention and benefits: in vain it was held out for them to see that my fortune had been ruined at the hand of the invaders; the rancor of theirs, even in their writings, my public duties, the honesty with which, as is my wont, I helped the soldier who marched to the field, without my being compensated, the obvious risks I had run in the field of battle, and finally, that before granting a disgraceful peace, I preferred the dangers of war. For which fortune has refused me her favors, and I was not fortunate in my undertakings, despite the generous disinterestedness with which power was bestowed upon me to continue the campaign if I should suddenly be separated from the theater of war with disregard to the constitution if I should be mortally wounded and if I retreat to this refuge for more than three months, which would be the case as of now, as to my regret the outrageous peace which has been announced, and I am suffering patiently, defenselessly the outrages or perfidious insults which Mexican cowards inflicted me with in the press in the presence of the invaders, whom I had fought against, without their being detained by the discredit to which they were reducing their anguished country by such conduct.’” He continues to quote from the letter, and recounts his journeys in exile. In fine condition, with marginal staining to the first page, and tiny binding holes along the left side. Following defeat in the Mexican-American War in 1848, Santa Anna went into exile in Kingston, Jamaica, where he remained for two years. In 1853, he was welcomed back to Mexico and reelected as the nation’s president. A lengthy and detailed chronicle from a difficult period of Santa Anna’s life. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 33
The founder of modern China 139. Sun Yat-sen. Chinese revolutionary (1866–1925)
who helped to overthrow the centuries-old Qing Dynasty in 1911 to become the first president of the Republic of China. Incredibly rare circa 1912 cabinet-style 3.5 x 5 albumen portrait of Sun Yat-sen affixed to its original 4.75 x 8.5 mount, boldly signed on the image in black ink, “Sun Yet sen.” Published by H. T. Thompson and housed in its original presentation folder. The photograph itself is in fine, essentially flawless condition; the presentation folder is worn, with tears to its inner tissue, not affecting the rare signed photo whatsoever. As a revered political leader of the 20th century and the key figure in establishing the modern Chinese state, Sun Yat-sen represents one of the most highly sought-after autographs worldwide. Signed photographs are excessively rare, with this representing only the fourth we have ever offered. Starting Bid $1000
140. Wu Xueqian. Chinese politician (1921–2008) who served as the foreign minister and vice premier of the People’s Republic of China. Glossy 9.25 x 7 photo of Wu Xueqian amiably conversing with German Minister of Foreign Affairs Hans Dietrich Genscher, signed in black felt tip by both. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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Prescient letters from Trotsky on American Communism and the “Jewish question”: “If the war comes, and it will come, a good many Jews will fall as the first victims of the war and will be practically exterminated”
141. Leon Trotsky. Extraordinary archive of 18 TLSs in German and English by Leon Trotsky, totaling 19 pages, dated from 1932–1939. A series of highly political letters written during Trotsky’s exile to his confidant Albert Glotzer, who, together with James P. Cannon and Max Shachtman, had founded the Trotskyist movement in the USA. Beginning shortly after Glotzer’s extensive visit with Trotsky in Prinkipo, they mainly discuss the problems of concentrating the forces of the International Left Opposition against Stalin in Europe and America, the tactics in dealing with moderate parties and groups (the so-called “Centrists”), and the fragmentation tendencies among the American comrades; the final letter concerns the question of a Jewish state to be founded in Palestine. The great Russian revolutionary signs off as “L. Trotsky” twelve times, “L. Ty” once, “Leon Trotsky” three times, once with a pencil paraph, and once with an alias, “R. Ruskin.” Thirteen of the letters also have handwritten closings or courtesies by Trotsky. In overall very good to fine condition, with an occasional stain or short edge tear. Starting Bid $5000 www.RRAuction.com | 35
Royalty 142. Frederick the Great. King of Prussia (born 1712) from 1740 until his death in 1786. His political prowess and enlightened attitudes toward religion, learning, and the humanities earned him the sobriquet ‘Frederick the Great.’ LS in German, one page, 7.25 x 9, May 23, 1787. Untranslated letter to “General Lieutenant v. Braun.” In very good to fine condition, with light soiling, old tape stains at the edges, and light showthrough along the top edge from old adhesive residue on the reverse. Accompanied by a photocopy of collector Ray Denslow’s 1955 correspondence with noted dealer Charles Hamilton, purchasing the letter. That this letter is to a military official makes it particularly intriguing, as Frederick the Great was famed for his military victories and for the reorganization of Prussian armies. Starting Bid $200
143. King Henry VIII. King of England from 1509 until his death in 1547, remembered for his role in the English Reformation, his six marriages (and his beheaded ex-wives), and his radical changes to the English Constitution. Extremely rare vellum manuscript DS, signed “Henry R,” one page, 13 x 10.5, December 30, 1546. In the last weeks of his reign, King Henry VIII issues a life grant for John Gate “of the office of Keeper of the Mansion in Southwarke,” formerly belonging to Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk. Also conferred upon him are the estates formerly belonging to the Duke of Suffolk, as well as the house once in possession of Thomas Becket, and extensive lands in Essex and elsewhere in England. Signed at the head by King Henry VIII, and countersigned at the foot by Edward North, Chancellor of the Court of Augmentations. Impressively mounted, matted in silk, and framed with a portrait and descriptive plaque to an overall size of 26.5 x 42.5. In very good condition, with soiling and staining, and paper loss and separation along the central vertical fold (expertly reinforced on the reverse); the signature is clean and unaffected. The document was professionally conserved by J. Baldwin Conservation and is accompanied by their report. Also accompanied by a vellum leaf, now separated from the main document, with later annotations on the history of the piece. The “Mansion in Southwarke,” also known as Suffolk Place, was originally built in the 15th century and rebuilt in 1522 in a fine Renaissance style by Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk. In 1536, he exchanged it with King Henry VIII for Norwich Place on the Strand. This document holds a special significance, as it marks the same day that the final revision to the will of King Henry VIII was made. The will was signed using the ‘dry stamp,’ under the control of Anthony Denny and John Gates, rather than the king’s own manual signature, leading some to question its authenticity. The debate about whether the king was physically well enough to sign at the time seems put to rest by the presence of his ‘sign-manual,’ or personal signature, on this document from the same date. Since he was indeed capable of signing, speculation will continue about the reasons for using the ‘dry stamp’ to finalize his will—a significant constitutional document that had implications on the line of succession in the House of Tudor. Starting Bid $1000 36 |
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144. Marie Antoinette. EExtremely rare LS in French as Queen consort of France, one page, 6.75 x 8.5, July 20, 1790. Letter from Paris to her brother-in-law, Ferdinand I, the king of Naples and Sicily (“Monsieur mon Frere, Cousin et Beaufrere le Roi de Deux Siciles”). She expresses great satisfaction with King Ferdinand and Queen Maria Carolina’s success in arranging the “trois mariages” between their children and royals of the Austrian Empire. Reverse of second integral page retains two original wax seals with blue tasseled thread. In fine condition, with a small circular stain to the lower right corner. An important letter between European royals. Starting Bid $1000
146. Princess Diana and Prince Charles. TLS signed “Charles” and “Yours
145.
Princess Diana. Crisp ballpoint signature, “Diana,” on an off-white 8.25 x 5.75 stationery sheet with printed text: “On the Visit of Diana, Princess of Wales, 4th July 1997.” The sheet is affixed to a slightly larger mount. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
most sincerely, and Diana,” one page, 8 x 13, Buckingham Palace letterhead, October 7, 1981. Letter to Mr. Baker, in full: “We would both like to thank you very much indeed for your most kind contribution to the wedding present which the Duchy has given us. We really are delighted with the mahogany library table which will look splendid in our home at Highgrove and is exactly the right period for the house. We were also most touched to receive the balance of the gift in the form of a cheque with which we shall probably buy some more furniture. As you can well imagine, with two houses to equip from scratch we have quite a difficult task ahead of us! We have been completely overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity which so many people have shown to us, but as you will know we have a very special affection for the Duchy and all those who live and work in it and we therefore particularly appreciate your gift. We look forward very much to visiting the Duchy together in the future.” In fine condition. The fabled royal wedding took place at St. Paul’s Cathedral on July 29, 1981, before an invited congregation of 3,500 and an estimated worldwide television audience of 750 million. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 37
Victoria and three of her daughters 148. Queen Victoria. Signed
147. Princess Diana and Prince Charles. Royal
Christmas card from 1981 embossed on the front with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Order of the Garter motto and the Spencer family arms, measuring 10.5 x 7.25 open, featuring an affixed color photo of the newly wedded royal couple, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Mr. and Mrs. Baker, from Charles,” and, “and Diana.” In fine condition, with a few light stains on the outside cover. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200
book: More Leaves from the Journal of a Life in the Highlands. London: Smith, Elder, & Co., 1884. Leatherbound hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 407 pages. Signed and inscribed on an opening page in fountain pen to the Dutch violinist Johannes Wolff, “Pour Monsieur Johann Wolff, de la part, de Victoria R. I., Balmoral, 26—Sept. 1897.” In fine condition, with heavy sunning to the spine. Accompanied by ALSs from three of her daughters— Princess Helena, Princess Louise, and Princess Beatrice—all of which are addressed to Wolff. Starting Bid $200
Titanic Surviving first class saloon steward collects his due 149. Titanic: Account of Wages. Partly-printed document, one page,
7.5 x 9.5, May 13, 1912. Titanic ‘Account of Wages’ document for Edneser Edward Wheelton, who worked on the vessel as a saloon steward with the Victualling Crew. Document is stamped with the ship’s name, “Titanic,” date of engagement, “10 APR 1912,” and date of discharge, “15 APR 1912.” The remaining areas are filled out in a clerical hand, including “Name of Master: E. J. Smith” and “Name of Seaman: E. Wheelton,” and a tally of his wages, adding a bonus to his earnings from six days of work for a total of £4. Intersecting folds, scattered creases, and light soiling, otherwise fine condition. Wheelton awoke upon the late-night collision and immediately began helping to load passengers into lifeboats, afterward joining lifeboat 11 himself. After arriving home in Southampton, he continued to work at sea through the 1920s. Of the nearly 900 members of the Titanic crew, only 215 survived, making this type of document quite rare. Starting Bid $500
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American West The famed Judge Roy Bean signs as a witness 150. Judge Roy Bean. Texan saloon-keeper and Justice of the Peace in Val
Verde County (1825–1903) who called himself ‘The Law West of the Pecos’ and held court in his saloon, The Jersey Lilly, along the Rio Grande on a desolate stretch of the Chihuahuan Desert of southwest Texas. Manuscript DS, signed “Witnis Roy Bean,” one page, 8.5 x 9, March 1, 1890. Promissory note signed by Cesario Torres at Del Rio, Texas, in part: “On the 1st day of January, 1891, for value received, I promise to pay to the order of John Woods & Son, at their office…the sum of Seven Hundred Dollars with interest thereon…This note is secured by a deed of Trust bearing even date herewith on Surveys No. 1 and 3 containing 1280 acres of land in Val Verde County.” Signed at the conclusion by Torres, and countersigned as witnesses by Judge Roy Bean and R. B. Trent. Annotations on the reverse record interest payments by Torres. In fine condition, with a few light stains. Beginning in 1882, Bean served as both the local barkeep and Justice of the Peace in the town of Langtry, interpreting the law by his own methods and settling all cases with fines, the majority of which he kept. During his tenure, Bean sentenced only two men to hang (one escaped) and horse thieves were released if the animals were returned unharmed. Although Bean lost reelection of his post in 1896, he continued to try all cases north of the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks. Only the third Bean-signed document we have offered. Starting Bid $300
151. William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody. Pencil signature, “W. F. Cody, ‘Buffalo
Bill’,” on an off-white 3 x 1.5 calling card belonging to Samuel Hale. The card is housed inside a small plastic sleeve attached to the first free end page of a first edition copy of The Lives and Legends of Buffalo Bill by Don Russell. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Houston offers “the tribute of my homage, which is always due to the ladies” 152. Sam Houston. Sought-after ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, February 19, 1848. Letter to “Mrs. Montgomery Sharpe of New York,” in part: “By request of my friend Mr. Caleb Lyon, of Lyonsdale, I have the pleasure of sending you my autograph with the tribute of my homage, which is always due to the ladies. They are really, our guardian angels, nor are they unconscious of the power, which they possess.” In fine condition, with scattered light staining. A fantastic autograph letter boasting a large, prominent signature of the great Texas legend. Starting Bid $200
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“Annie Oakley Butler” cuts a check to her husband for a “hunting trunk”
153. Annie Oakley. National Newark & Essex Banking Co. check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Oakley, “Annie Oakley Butler,” payable to her husband Frank E. Butler for $8, June 12, 1926. The reverse is endorsed in pencil by Frank Butler, and bears a note in Oakley’s hand which reads, “For hunting trunk I bought from Mr. Butler.” In fine condition, with two light vertical folds. After winning a shooting contest against traveling marksman and future husband Frank Butler, the five-foot-tall, 15-year-old Oakley quickly earned a reputation as one of the finest and fastest triggers in the Midwest. She eventually set out with Butler on a national tour with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, earning more than any other performer with the exception of the show’s eponymously named star. A superb autograph from the famed female sharpshooter. Starting Bid $300
Notorious Figures Scarce signed portrait of Garfield’s assassin 154. Charles Guiteau. American
lawyer (1841–1882) who, frustrated in his attempt to secure an ambassadorship, assassinated President James Garfield in 1881. Uncommon 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of the assassin by C. M. Bell of Washington, DC, signed on the mount in ink, “Charles Guiteau.” In very good condition, with a heavy, noticeable tear passing from the right edge through Guiteau’s face; the signature, while light, is unaffected, and the photo could likely benefit from professional restoration. Starting Bid $200
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155. Kennedy Assassination: McClelland, Dr. Robert. Surgeon at Park-
land Hospital who attended to President Kennedy after he was shot on November 22, 1963. Original signed felt tip sketch of “President Kennedy’s Bullet Wounds” on a white 8.5 x 11 cardstock sheet, signed “Robert McClelland, M.D., Feb. 28, 2017.” The sketch shows President Kennedy’s head in profile, with the entry and exit wounds labeled on the head and neck. In fine condition. This version of McClelland’s sketch has two wounds to the front: a “probable” entry point at the hair line, and then another wound to lower neck. The back features another “small” wound, and the back of the head shows the “5 x 5 inch exit wound.” McClelland has always maintained that the mortal wound—the head wound—came from the front, likely fired from the ‘Grassy Knoll’ ahead of Kennedy’s motorcade; he maintains that there were at least two shooters and that the assassination was likely a conspiracy involving government elements. Starting Bid $200
156. Roy Chapman Andrews
157. Ma Barker Starting Bid $200
158. John Bell and Edward Everett
159. Melvin Belli
160. David Ben-Gurion
161. David Ben-Gurion
162. Ben Bernanke
163. William J. Bryan
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164. Al Capone
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165. Vint Cerf
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166. Vint Cerf
167. Jacques Cousteau and John Hunt Starting Bid $200
168. James M. Curley
169. James M. Curley
170. Dalai Lama
171. John W. Davis
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172. Thomas E. Dewey
173. Legs Diamond
174. DNA: James D. Watson Starting Bid $200
175. John E. Douglas
176. Anthony Eden
177. Charles Edison
178. Elizabeth, Queen Mother
179. John F. Fitzgerald
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180. Eugene Foss and Thomas Cassidy
181. Carlo Gambino Starting Bid $200
182. Arthur J. Goldberg Starting Bid $200
183. Emma Goldman
184. Mikhail Gorbachev Starting Bid $200
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186. William Randolph Hearst
187. Paul von Hindenburg Starting Bid $200
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188. J. Edgar Hoover Starting Bid $200
189. Charles Evans Hughes Starting Bid $200
190. Charles Evans Hughes
191. Charles F. Hurley
194. Louis A. Johnson
195. Ingvar Kamprad
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192. Internet and Gaming Pioneers Starting Bid $200
193. Israeli Prime Ministers Starting Bid $200
196. Joseph P. Kennedy Starting Bid $200
197. Robert and Ethel Kennedy
199. Coretta Scott King
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198. Kennedy Assassination: Clint Hill Starting Bid $200
201. King George VI
202. Alf Landon
203. Antรณnio Egas Moniz Starting Bid $200
200. King George VI Starting Bid $200
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204. Gamal Abdel Nasser Starting Bid $200
205. Carrie A. Nation
206. Alton Parker
207. Isaac C. Parker
208. Alton Parker and Henry G. Davis
209. Rosa Parks
210. Eva Peron
211. Eva Peron
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212. Eva Peron Starting Bid $200
215. Pope Pius XII Starting Bid $200
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213. Juan Peron Starting Bid $200
216. Princess Grace and Prince Rainier Starting Bid $200
217. Princess Stephanie Starting Bid $200
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214. Charles Ponzi Starting Bid $200
218. Yitzhak Rabin Starting Bid $200
219. [John D. Rockefeller] Starting Bid $200
220. Anwar Sadat
221. Jonas Salk
223. William Seward and Daniel Webster
224. Bugsy Siegel Starting Bid $200
225. Al Smith
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227. Coenraad Jacob Temminck
228. Margaret Thatcher Starting Bid $200
229. Titanic: Dean and Shuman
230. Josip Tito
231. Thomas J. Watson Sr and Jr Starting Bid $200
232. Wendell Willkie
233. Duke and Duchess of Windsor Starting Bid $200
234. World Leaders
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222. John T. Scopes Starting Bid $200
226. Al Smith
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military
Humiliated at Saratoga, the defeated British general heads home 235. John Burgoyne. British army officer, politician, and
dramatist (1722–1792) best known for his role in the American Revolution, where he surrendered his army of 5,000 men to American troops on October 17, 1777. Rare Revolutionary War–dated LS signed “J. Burgoyne Lt. Genl.,” 7.25 x 8.75, March 20, 1778. Letter to Captain Hew Dalrymple, commander of the frigate Juno. In full: “My Aide de Camp returned yesterday with the leave of Congress for my self and my family to return to England. I propose to have the pleasure of kissing your hands on board the Juno as soon as the necessary business here can be dispatched. The Congress having thought proper to adhere to the Resolve of the 8th of January respecting the suspension of the Convention, and consequently it must be some months before the matter can be decided. I think it would be greatly for the economy of Government to land all the provisions destined for the troops from on board the transports under your command. General Heath will send you herewith an engagement of protection for the said transports to come into Nantasket road, and I request you to make no delay in forwarding that measure. General Heath will also engage for the safe conveyance of the military Chest, which I understand is on board you[rs], and I request you to forward it by a Lieutenant and in a safe vessel which General Heath will furnish. If you were induced to bring the Juno, higher up there will be no difficulty in procuring a parole for her protection, but if it is equal to you I have no manner of objection to going on board while you are in Cape Cod Harbour, and upon the whole rather prefer it as I think it may save time.” In a postscript he adds: “The vessel sent by General Heath will proceed no further than Nantasket Road, you will therefore send the Chest of Cash on board one of the Transports.” Professionally inlaid into slightly larger sheets. In fine condition, with toned mounting remnants to one edge of the first page. Burgoyne’s rare signature is very clear and bold. When Burgoyne capitulated at Saratoga on October 17, 1777, he did not technically ‘surrender.’ Rather, General Horatio Gates agreed to a ‘convention,’ in which the British would lay down their arms but instead of remaining in America as prisoners, he and his army would be allowed to return to Europe on a parole guaranteeing they would never return to fight in the conflict. Burgoyne and his army marched under guard to Boston where they were to await transports to return them to Great Britain. This letter was sent prior to his return to England while he was detained in a large mansion in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Congress had finally arranged for Burgoyne’s return at the beginning of March, and he departed for England in mid-April. A highly desirable letter by Burgoyne as he makes arrangements for his humiliating return home after defeat. Starting Bid $300
1775 letter transmitting “a list of Promotions to be laid before His Majesty for the Sale of Commissions in his Regiments at Boston” 236. Thomas Gage. British general (1719–1787) who was commander in chief of
the North American forces from 1763 to 1775. Revolutionary War–dated LS signed “Thos. Gage,” one page, 7.25 x 9, November 24, 1775. Letter to “Right Honble Lord Visct. Barrington, His Majesty’s Secry. at War,” in full: “I have the honor to transmit your Lordship a list of Promotions to be laid before His Majesty for the Sale of Commissions in his Regiments at Boston.” Matted with a color portrait to an overall size of 21 x 13.5. Professionally cleaned and in very good to fine condition, with separation along the upper horizontal fold reinforced by complete backing on the reverse. The “Sale of Commissions” was a standard practice in the British Army from 1683 to 1871, by which someone could buy their way into an officer’s commission rather than being promoted by merit or seniority. Dating to just months after the Battle of Bunker Hill during the early part of the American Revolution, this is an exceptionally desirable letter. Starting Bid $200 46 |
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237. William Heath. Distin-
guished major general in the Continental Army (1737–1814) who organized and trained the undisciplined forces at Cambridge before the Battle of Bunker Hill. Partly-printed DS, signed “W. Heath,” one page, 8.25 x 13, December 1, 1807. Commonwealth of Massachusetts document in which Heath, as judge of the probate of wills, appoints Elizabeth Turner of Walpole as the administrator of her late husband’s estate. Prominently signed at the conclusion by Heath. In fine condition, with light toning and a few light stains. Starting Bid $200
238. Philip St. George C o c k e .
Confederate officer (1809–1861) best known for organizing the defense of Virginia along the Potomac River after the state’s secession, and briefly commanding troops before committing suicide. Partly-printed DS, signed “Philip St. Geo. Cocke,” one page, 7.75 x 5, April 2, 1854. Membership certificate, in full: “Be it Known, That Reuben Sawyer of Pulaski County, Virginia, having contributed Twenty Dollars to the Virginia State Society, is thereby constituted a Member for Life, which shall exempt him from annual contributions.” Signed at the conclusion by Philip St. George Cocke as president of the society, and countersigned by Frank G. Ruffin as secretary. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling, creasing, and scattered staining. Though Cocke was praised for his actions early in the Civil War and promoted shortly after the First Battle of Bull Run, he could not cope with the strains of battle, and took his own life on December 26, 1861. A scarce autograph from the tragic Confederate soldier. Starting Bid $200
239. Robert E. Lee. Very desirable 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite portrait of the Confederate commander, signed crisply in black ink, “R. E. Lee.” Reverse bears collector’s notations: “Genl. Lee signed this card in my presence in September 1869.” In very good condition, with trimmed edges, light soiling, and a stain to the upper right. Starting Bid $300
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Rare family letter by the ‘brother against brother’ Confederate general, killed in action days before the Battle of Cold Harbor 240. James Barbour Terrill. Confederate general (1838–
1864). As colonel of the 13th Virginia Infantry Regiment, Terrill fought in nearly every major battle of the Eastern Theater. He was in Winchester during the Gettysburg Campaign but later fought in the Overland Campaign, including Spotsylvania Court House. In May 1864, the regiment was deployed to attack Union lines at Bethesda Church, near Mechanicsville. Terrill was shot but continued to give orders before being shot in the head. The next day, the Confederate Senate confirmed his nomination as brigadier general. His brother, William Rufus Terrill, fought as a Union general, epitomizing the notion of ‘brother against brother’ in the American Civil War. Rare and poignant ANS signed “In haste, your Brother, J. B. T.,” one page, 5 x 8.5, no date circa December 1857. Note penned to his older brother, “George,” written on the reverse of a letter written to him by his Aunt Jane in Charlottesville, dated December 11, 1857, noting that his younger brother John Morton Terrill is gravely ill from typhoid fever. James writes, in full: “John is very ill at Mr. Wolfe’s in Charlottesville with the Typhoid fever. Aunt Jane requests me to forward this to you.” In fine condition, with some light toning and edge creasing. John died as a teenager about a month later in early 1858. Starting Bid $200
241. World War II. Important US naval dispatch from the day of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, one page, 8 x 7, headed, “U.S. Naval Communication Service, Amphibious Forces, Pacific,” August 9, 1945. Originating from Radio Tokyo, the dispatch reads: “The manufacture of high octane airplane gasoline from resin pine-trees has been launched throughout nation in preparation for show down battle Japanese mainland stop processing this airplane fuel perfected by army technical major Toyama and army Technical major Masamitsu Yoshimura of Army fuel headquarters x Pinetrees are plentiful in Japan and the processing of the Gasoline is simple x it is quite suitable for aircraft x it surpasses in quality all other fuels made from roots and herbs that Japan has perfected thus far.” Corner-mounted and matted with a satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Hiroshima mushroom cloud, signed in blue felt tip by Enola Gay crewmen Paul Tibbets, Dutch Van Kirk, and Tom Ferebee to an overall size of 13.5 x 23.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200 48 |
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242. World War II: Okinawa. A remarkable
map entitled “Okinawa Shima” showing the northern part of Okinawa Island, prepared by US Tenth Army Engineers on August 8, 1945, just two days after Hiroshima and one day before Nagasaki. Marked “Confidential: This classification will be changed to restricted in combat area” at bottom. Pencil inscribed “Northern part” twice verso. Lightly folded into six even sections, measuring approximately 20 x 22.5 unfolded. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
243. Robert Baden-Powell
244. Mike Boorda
247. Grand Army of the Republic
248. Paul von Hindenburg
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250. Douglas MacArthur Starting Bid $200
253. John Schofield Starting Bid $200
245. James H. Doolittle and Paul Tibbets Starting Bid $200
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251. George C. Marshall Starting Bid $200
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249. Daniel James, Jr
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254. USS Constitution
246. Maximo Gomez
255. Gideon Welles
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252. Sterling Price Starting Bid $200
256. Jonathan Williams
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aviation
257. Andre Beaumont. Pseudonym of Jean Louis Conneau (1880–1937), a French aviation pioneer, Naval Lieutenant, and Flying boat manufacturer. In 1911 he won three of the toughest aeronautical tests: the ‘Paris-Rome’ race, the first Circuit d’Europe, and the Daily Mail Circuit of Britain Race. Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 French postcard photo of Andre Beaumont in a handsome seated pose, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with faint silvering, and some skipping to the last name. Starting Bid $200
260. Adolphe Pégoud. French avia-
tor (1889-1915) who earned a place in aviation history as the first fighter ace. Though he was widely believed to have made the first loop in flight, on September 21, 1913, this feat was accomplished 12 days earlier by Pyotr Nesterov, a Russian army pilot. Pégoud was killed at the age of 26 when his plane was shot down by one of his students while intercepting a German reconnaissance aircraft during World War I. Uncommon 5.5 x 3.5 French postcard of a crowd surrounding Adolphe Pegoud’s Blériot model XI monoplane, signed in fountain pen, “A. Pegoud.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
261. Wright Brothers.
258. Amelia Earhart. Vintage fountain pen signature of the legendary aviatrix, “Amelia M. Earhart,” on an off-white 5 x 3 album page. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Original German booklet entitled “Flug von Heinrich Adams,” 6.25 x 9.25, 144 pages, published in Leipzig in 1909, with images and articles on the Wright Brothers and other aviators. In very good condition, with several loose pages, pencil notations to front cover and underlined passages inside, label affixed to lower edge of covers, and mild handling wear. Starting Bid $200
From Lindbergh’s transatlantic return
259. Charles Lindbergh. Double-sided program card from the USS
Memphis for the “Farewell Concert in honor of Captain Lindbergh’s return to America” on June 10, 1927, 4 x 6, boldly signed at the bottom in fountain pen, “C. A. Lindbergh.” In fine condition. Lindbergh and his Spirit of St. Louis airplane came home aboard the USS Memphis following his historic nonstop flight from New York to Paris. The cruiser arrived at the Washington Navy Yard on June 11, 1927, where Lindbergh received a hero’s welcome. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200
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space
An Apollo reunion with an amazing 18 astronauts 262. Apollo Astronauts. Wonderful color 16.5 x 21.5 poster for the Apollo
Reunion held in Washington, D.C. on July 16, 1986, showing three young children gazing up at a full moon, signed below in black ink or felt tip by 18 Apollo astronauts, including: Charles Conrad, Ron Evans, Stuart Roosa, Richard Gordon, Charlie Duke, Michael Collins, Walt Cunningham, James Lovell, Buzz Aldrin, Donn Eisele, Bill Anders, Alan Bean, Jim Irwin, Al Worden, Rusty Schweickart, Alan Shepard, Gene Cernan, and Harrison Schmitt. Framed to a slightly larger size and in very good to fine condition, with some light creasing to the image, and fading to several signatures (Schweickart’s signature is extremely faint). This item originates from the personal collection of Frank White, author of The Overview Effect: Space Exploration and Human Evolution, which is seen by many as a seminal work in the field of space exploration and development. Based on interviews with 31 astronauts, the book’s fourth edition is scheduled to be published in late 2019 or early 2020. The term “Overview Effect” has become a well-known phrase to describe the cognitive shift in worldview that astronauts experience when they see the Earth from space and in space. Frank interviewed Rusty Schweickart (Apollo 9), Michael Collins (Apollo 11), Alan Bean (Apollo 14), Edgar Mitchell (Apollo 16) and Eugene Cernan (Apollo 17) for the book. He purchased the poster during a silent auction at the Students for Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) conference in 1986. He had this poster during the writing of The Overview Effect and his other books, including his latest, The Cosma Hypothesis: Implications of the Overview Effect. “The poster was usually on the wall of my study,” he says, “and inspired me as I wrote about the people who signed it.”Frank did not want to part with this very special piece, but he does want to attend a number of conferences on space exploration during the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing on the Moon. “I think it’s time for somebody else to enjoy it and be inspired by it,” he says. Starting Bid $200
Mid-1960s signatures of Armstrong, Stafford, Carpenter, and Glenn
Three of Gemini’s finest
263. Gemini and Mercury Astronauts. Vin-
tage ballpoint signatures and inscription, “To all the Devins, With our best wishes—Neil Armstrong,” “Thomas P. Stafford,” “Scott Carpenter,” and “J. H. Glenn, Jr.,” on an off-white 4.5 x 6.5 sheet. Matted to an overall size of 8 x 10. In very good to fine condition, with light overall toning and intersecting folds. Starting Bid $200
264. Gemini Astronauts. Sought-after ballpoint signa-
tures, “Gus Grissom,” “Wally Schirra,” and “John Young,” on an off-white 2.75 x 3 sheet. Double-matted and framed with a NASA mission plate and images of the astronauts to an overall size of 29.75 x 22.25. In very good to fine condition, with two horizontal folds, and an old tape stain along the top edge. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200
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265. Edward H. White II. Sought-after vintage ballpoint signature, “Best wishes, Edward H. White II,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with a small, faint stain to the lower right. Starting Bid $200
266. Apollo 11. Uncommon German-language FDC, 6.5 x 4.5, with a cachet honoring the Apollo 11 crew and mission, postmarked July 20, 1969, the date of the Apollo 11 moon landing, and September 9, 1969, the issue date for the jumbo-sized commemorative “First Man on the Moon” stamp, which is affixed to upper right corner, signed in black felt tip, “Neil Armstrong,” “M. Collins,” and “Buzz Aldrin.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $500
The crew of the first moon-landing mission 267. Apollo 11. Official color 9.75 x 8 NASA lithograph of
the Apollo 11 crew posing in their white space suits against a lunar background, signed in black ballpoint, “Neil Armstrong,” and in black ink, “Mike Collins” and “Buzz Aldrin.” In very good to fine condition, with lightly trimmed edges, a thin vertical scratch passing through Aldrin’s arm, and a light diagonal bend touching Collins’s shoulder. Armstrong’s signature very light and only slightly visible up close, and Collins’s signature is slightly faded but completely legible. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
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268. Neil Armstrong. Ex-
tremely desirable official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, boldly signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a paperclip impression and a small crease to the top edge. Uninscribed Armstrong white space suit lithographs are considered a pinnacle of space autograph collecting, and this example boasts a particularly strong, bold blue signature. Starting Bid $300
269. Michael Collins. Wonderful
original watercolor painting by Apollo astronaut Michael Collins, 15.5 x 11.75, which depicts a Great Blue Heron perched on a long tree limb and peering into the shallow coastal waters for prey, signed in black ink, “M. Collins XI ‘04.” Nicely double-matted and framed to an overall size of 21.75 x 18. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
270. Gene Cernan’s Apollo 17 Anniversary Cover. Sought-after Apollo 17 anniversary cover with a cachet of the mission insignia and text to top and bottom, “NASA Manned Spacecraft Center Stamp Club, Official Commemorative Cover,” 6.5 x 3.5, signed in black felt tip by the entire crew: “Gene Cernan,” “Jack Schmitt,” and “Ron Evans.” The front bears an identification stamp to left side, “Insurance Cover No. 225,” and the reverse a provenance stamp from “The Eugene A. Cernan Space Collection.” The cover also features postmarks dated December 19th in the years 1997, 2002, and 2007. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a notarized certificate of authenticity, serial numbered “225,” and signed in black ink by Cernan, which features an image of him posing with four stacks of the insurance covers, and reads: “I chose not to release my crew’s Insurance Covers to collectors as the other Apollo crews had done with theirs. Instead, I kept most of the covers intact in order to postmark them on significant Apollo 17 anniversaries over the decades. I eventually chose to release the covers in 2009, at which time an ‘Insurance Cover’ handstamp was affixed to officially memorialize them as the Apollo 17 Insurance Covers.” After this presentation was released, Gene Cernan issued a clarification indicating he did not consider them to be official ‘insurance covers.’ As the signatures are undoubtedly authentic and originated from Cernan’s collection, we are offering this as an ‘insurance-like cover.’ CDR Cernan and CMP Evans are believed to have signed approximately 500 of these covers prior to their flight, while LMP Harrison Schmitt initially opted not to sign in order to avoid any of the philatelic controversy that had plagued the Apollo 15 crewmen. Schmitt later signed the covers at Cernan’s request before the 10th anniversary of the flight, and Cernan had them postmarked on significant anniversaries of the launch. Deriving from the personal collection of the Apollo 17 mission commander, this is a highly sought-after and fully signed cover representing man’s last lunar excursion. Starting Bid $500
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271. Buzz Aldrin Starting Bid $200
275. Bill Anders Starting Bid $200
272. Buzz Aldrin Starting Bid $200
281. Scott Carpenter
282. Scott Carpenter and Wally Schirra
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274. Buzz Aldrin Starting Bid $200
277. Apollo 14
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279. Charles Bassett
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276. Apollo 13 Mission Control
278. Neil Armstrong Starting Bid $200
273. Buzz Aldrin
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280. Alan Bean Starting Bid $200
283. Scott Carpenter and Wally Schirra Starting Bid $200
284. Michael Collins Starting Bid $200
285. Charles Conrad
286. John Glenn
288. John Glenn
289. John Glenn
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292. Chris Kraft Starting Bid $200
295. Sally Ride Starting Bid $200
287. John Glenn Starting Bid $200
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290. Jim Irwin
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293. Mercury Astronauts Starting Bid $200
296. Wally Schirra and Walt Cunningham Starting Bid $200
297. Wally Schirra and Walt Cunningham Starting Bid $200
291. Jim Irwin
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294. Edgar Mitchell Starting Bid $200
298. Alan Shepard Starting Bid $200
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art, architecture, & design
The creation of Mount Rushmore’s Washington 299. Gutzon Borglum. Fantastic
glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Washington’s face during the early carving stages of Mount Rushmore, signed and inscribed at the top in fountain pen by Gutzon Borglum. In fine condition, with some skipping and brushing to the ink. An uncommon and immensely desirable image. Starting Bid $200
301. Salvador Dali. Signed book: Dali’s Mustache. First edition. NY: Simon and Schuster, 1954. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7, 126 pages. Prominently signed and inscribed across the front pastedown and first free end page in blue ballpoint, “Pour Peter, Hommage de Dali,” with additional sketches of an ant and a parent and child watching a shooting star. Autographic condition: fine, with light toning. Book condition: VG/None, with scuffing and rubbing to boards, most noticeably toward the spine, and reinforcement to the gutter of the title page. A huge sketch and signature by the famed surrealist, written inside a book sought-after in itself as a humorous collaboration between Dali and famed photographer Philippe Halsman. Starting Bid $300 300. Louis Daguerre.
French artist and photographer (17871851) recognized for his invention of the daguerreotype process of photography. LS in French, signed “Daguerre,” one page, 8 x 10.25, Diorama letterhead, November 27, 1825. U n transl ated letter to French theatre director and playwright René-Charles Guilbert de Pixérécourt, the director of the Théâtre royal de l’Opéra-Comique. Guilbert de Pixerécourt had assisted Daguerre in promoting the “Diorama” and Daguerre offers him and his friends free admission. In fine condition, with light scattered spotting. Daguerre had invented the diorama, a method of projecting images with light, in 1822, and became quite successful in this pre-cinematic system of animating images. In the same year, Daguerre opened the Diorama theater in Paris to entertain the population by showing an animated landscape. An important letter related to Daguerre’s great experiments in light and image. Starting Bid $300
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302. Raoul Dufy. French
painter (1877–1953) best known for his colorful depictions of such outdoor social events as regattas and horse races. TLS in French, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, October 11, 1947. In full (translated): “Please find enclosed the postcards that I have dedicated to your comrade Huguette Lestourgie. It is with pleasure that I send you my memory.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
303. Othon Friesz. ALS in French, signed “A. E. Othon Friesz,” one page both sides, 10.25 x 8.5, November 22, 1926. In part (translated): “My dear friend, From the depths of my retirement...I hasten to send you my affectionate thanks for this new proof of your old and sincere friendship which you have just given me by writing the good and spiritual article about me in the new Europe.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Matisse requests that “the chapel be visited”
304. Le Corbusier. French architect, artist, and
industrial designer (1887–1965) whose central role in the development of the International Style made him one of the most influential and widely debated figures in the history of architecture. ALS in French, one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, October 16, 1945. Untranslated letter to Jacques Girard. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
306. Henri Matisse. ALS in French, signed “H. Matisse,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, no date. In full (translated): “I am asking the TR. Mother Gille to let the chapel be visited for a short time at 11 o’clock (necessary for ornamental tiling in Mons-Claude Roy-writer and free man and his family). Thanks and homage.” In fine condition, with light creasing along the right edge. Especially interesting content considering Matisse’s famous work on the Chapelle du Rosaire de Vence in France, which is considered one of the great religious structures of the 20th century. Starting Bid $300
Brilliant optical illusion drawing by Magritte 305. Rene Magritte.
Magnificent original drawing by Rene Magritte, accomplished in graphite on an off-white 10.75 x 8.25 sheet of artist paper, signed in the lower right, “Magritte.” The surrealist sketch depicts a group of people gathered in a forest, with its trees, and the spaces between them, eliciting an optical illusion by giving the impression that the trunks are perhaps portals or passageways. The sheet is affixed to a 13.5 x 11 cloth-matted mount. In fine condition. Accompanied by a photo of the work, the reverse of which bears an affixed certificate of authenticity from The Magritte Committee, signed by Bernard de Launoit as secretary general. This mysterious work is redolent of Magritte’s 1965 painting, Le Blanc Seing, or The Blank Signature, which, at first glance, shows a woman riding a horse through a forest; a longer look quickly reveals that the horse and the rider are both in front of and behind the trees. Similar to D. H. Schuster’s ‘Impossible Trident,’ the painting, akin to the offered drawing, illustrates how the mind constructs the impossible by maneuvering separate elements into a more coherent whole. A brilliantly perplexing original drawing from one of the true masters of surrealist form. Starting Bid $2500
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307. Claude Monet. ALS in French, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, Giverny par Vernon letterhead, June 14, 1921. Untranslated letter in pencil, written from his famous Giverny gardens. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300
Uninscribed portrait of the Spanish master 309. Pablo Picasso. Highly 308. Thomas Nast. Influential
early American political cartoonist and illustrator (1840–1902) considered to be the ‘Father of the American Cartoon.’ Uncommon 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of the important cartoonist by Sarony, boldly signed on the mount in ink, “Th: Nast: April-20-1885.” In fine condition, with two small spots on the image, one of which is on Nast’s cheek. Starting Bid $200
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desirable vintage matte-finish 4 x 6.5 deckle-edge photo of Pablo Picasso with wax pencil leaning over a table and what appears to be a metal print, signed below in black ballpoint, “Picasso.” In fine condition, with a hint of light silvering. Starting Bid $300
Lengthy letter to his wife on work and family, written from Rouen
310. Camille Pissarro. ALS in French, signed “Your affectionate husband, C. Pissarro,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 6.25, October 25, 1896. Long letter to his wife, Julie Vellay, written from the Hotel d’Angleterre in Rouen, in part (translated): “Here is a letter from Lucien where you will see how difficult it is to have poor Georges listen to reason, he sees only the bad side of things, doesn’t he imagine that Lucien put a spoke in his wheels so that they wouldn’t turn as they may…One racks one’s brain to find them a possible place; they think it’s so that we may get rid of them; no, they have not changed. You are right, Menton is in France, but the guys will choose the place that is most convenient to them, I’m all for it. Except Morocco does not suit me very well. It is too far and should we need to we would not be able to travel there and then I know that it is a difficult place because of how wild things are there, a good country to travel to and back, but to stay there would be absurd. I will write again to Dario. I hope to be done here around the first days in Nov., as soon as possible because I am running low in cash. Unfortunately I have a cold right now and cannot work, I hope it will pass quickly, I am taking the medications I need. I was planning on going to see Depeaux today…but a nasty wind is keeping me back in my room. Lucien sent me a letter from Georges’ doctor in which he says that, indeed…it was the 3rd compound he prescribed at the beginning of his sore throat that must have caused the ulcers in his mouth, but that things were better, that he had advised Georges to go to Eppiny which is drier than Keno, that he thought it was not necessary to leave England, that Bournemouth or the island of White would be just fine. This is nothing more, in short, than an opinion; the kids thought that we wanted to prevent them from going to Spain. I don’t mind Spain if it’s convenient. In brief, the illness is stopped and you must have seen in L. Simon’s letter that he was nor worried about it. I don’t have enough money to pay FF80 to L. Simon. It will have to wait for my return. You must have received 500 from Durand. The doctor in London says that the boys will be able to leave in a couple of weeks, because as you know one should not catch a cold when being treated with Mere, Sol or Bella. Here is Lucien’s letter.” He adds a brief postscript: “Could you send me a shawl or a blanket for the trip, it’s beginning to be cold.” In fine condition.Starting Bid $200
311. Pierre Puvis de Chavannes. French painter (1824-1898) who became
the president and co-founder of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts. ALS in French, signed “P. Puvis de Chavannes,” one page, 4.25 x 5.5, September 26, 1894. Letter to novelist and poet Léon Deschamps, the founder of the La Plume literary review. In part (translated): “Dear Sir, without being able to engage me in a definitive way because of works that take me whole, I want however to tell you that I do not refuse to me that you ask me.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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Renoir’s “Tableaux” ledger— the Impressionist as a businessman
312. Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Incredible hardcover ledger book containing 14 pages filled out in Renoir’s hand to record
the sales of his paintings, 4.5 x 6.5, marked “Tableaux” on the front cover. The opening page is marked in red pencil, “Durand Ruel,” and the next 14 pages are dated from 1882 to 1885, recording various financial transactions. Several of these entries record amounts received from the sales of his works, and in several instances he writes names or descriptions of the works (“Portrait de Mme. C dans an jardin,” “Vues Venise,” “jardin coquelicots,” “Samary (Pastel),” “petit pastel anglais,” and so on), while in others he simply jots the amount of money and the month it was received. In two instances in 1883, he writes the name “Manet,” presumably referencing his friend and fellow Impressionist Edouard Manet. In 1884, Renoir uses the ledger to record money spent on trips to Guernsey. These entries provide valuable insight into Renoir’s life and work, and as such this ledger represents an important piece for Renoir research. In fine condition. Starting Bid $500
313. Norman Rockwell. Two
items: an off-white 3.5 x 2 calling card belonging to Norman Rockwell, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “My best to Michael Wolfson, sincerely, Norman Rockwell,” who adds a sketch of a small seated dog with a tin can tied to its tail; and an appealing 5 x 6.75 paperstock photo of Rockwell seated on books stacked on a stool, which is propped on a platform, as he paints a large portrait of a graduate student, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “My best to Michael Wolfson, sincerely, Norman Rockwell.” In overall very good to fine condition, with a central vertical fold to the card, and some surface loss (evidently from a removed piece of tape) affecting Rockwell’s last name. Starting Bid $200
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A sketch by Rockwell— “I have drawn the dog” 314. Norman Rockwell.
Two items: a TLS, one page, 5.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead, October 19, 1976, addressed to Mr. Daniels, in full: “Because I have been swamped with requests for autographs, I have had to curtail this practice. I have drawn the dog, as you requested, but please understand that I can not continue the practice for friends of yours”; and a ballpoint sketch of a seated dog by Rockwell, accomplished on an off-white 6 x 8 sheet, signed and inscribed below, “My best wishes to Dennis E. Daniels, cordially, Norman Rockwell.” The sketch is matted and framed to an overall size of 12 x 14. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200
315. Auguste Rodin. Attrac-
tive 3.5 x 5.5 French postcard depicting Auguste Rodin’s 1905 sculpture, ‘Le Poète et la Muse,’ signed in black ink. In fine condition, with moderate signature contrast. Starting Bid $200
317. Jerry T. N. Thompson. Original pin-up calendar oil painting entitled ‘My Equipment Ought to Catch Something,’ depicting a busty woman fly fishing in a red swimsuit, accomplished by Jerry T. N. Thompson in oil on 19.75 x 29.75 stretched canvas, signed in the lower left in blue paint, “Thompson.” This artwork was used for the July image of Thompson’s 1956 ‘Studio Sketches’ pin-up calendar. Framed and in fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Original 1954 pin-up calendar artwork featuring cowgirl Marilyn Monroe
316. Jerry T. N. Thompson. Popular American
pin-up artist, known as T. N. Thompson, who created some of the most enduring calendar imagery of the 1950s. Original pin-up calendar mixed media artwork entitled ‘She’ll Put Life in Old Death Valley,’ depicting a topless Marilyn Monroe bent over in a cowgirl outfit, accomplished by Jerry T. N. Thompson in oil, pastel, and pencil on 19.25 x 26 artist’s board. This artwork was used for the February image of Thompson’s 1954 ‘Studio Sketches’ pin-up calendar; it is based on Marilyn Monroe’s ‘Coming Out on Top’ pose from a photo shoot with Laszlo Willinger. Thompson’s 1954 calendar also featured a portrayal of Monroe based on the even more famous ‘Golden Dreams’ picture. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 28.75 x 35.5. In fine condition, with small tack holes to the top corners. Starting Bid $1000
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318. Jerry T. N. Thompson. Original pin-up calendar oil painting entitled
‘Ready to Throw in the Towel,’ depicting a nude woman bathing and covering up with a tiny towel, accomplished by Jerry T. N. Thompson in oil on 19.75 x 29.75 stretched canvas, signed in the lower right in blue paint, “Thompson.” This artwork was used for the November image of Thompson’s 1955 ‘Studio Sketches’ pin-up calendar. Framed and in fine condition. Starting Bid $200
319. Jerry T. N. Thompson. Original pin-up calendar mixed media artwork entitled ‘Quality and Fit Guaranteed,’ depicting a busty blonde attending to her long black stockings, accomplished by Jerry T. N. Thompson in oil and pencil on 19.25 x 25 artist’s board, signed at the bottom in red paint, “Thompson.” This artwork was used for the November/December image of Thompson’s 1952 ‘Studio Sketches’ pin-up calendar. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 29 x 34.5. In fine condition, with the board slightly askew behind the mat. Starting Bid $200
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320. Jerry T. N. Thompson. Original pin-up calendar mixed
media artwork entitled ‘Footloose,’ depicting a hitchhiker winking and lifting up her red skirt to reveal a garter and stocking, accomplished by Jerry T. N. Thompson in oil, pastel, and pencil on 20 x 25.75 artist’s board, signed in the lower right corner in blue paint, “Thompson.” This artwork was used for the September image of Thompson’s 1953 ‘Studio Sketches’ pin-up calendar. In very good to fine condition, with staining and soiling to the edges and background. Starting Bid $200
Describing works for submission to London’s Royal Academy of Arts 321. James Tissot. French painter and illustrator (1836–1902)
who became famous in London as a genre painter of fashionably dressed women. ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 6, personal letterhead, March 22, 1881. Letter from the apogee of his artistic career, describing in great detail two paintings, “Quiet” and “Good Bye on the Mersey.” He submitted these paintings to London’s Royal Academy of Arts later that year. In full (translated): “I count on sending 2 paintings to the academy: 1. ‘Quiet,’ a young girl and a small girl with their dog repose on a bank after having played in a garden in spring. 2. ‘Good Bye on the Mersey,’ the tug boat that transports travelers at the side of a steamer leaving for America detaches from the ship—all the friends who accompanied wave their handkerchiefs and send their last ‘Good Bye.’ Nothing for Grosvenor Gallery.” In very good to fine condition, with light toning, and staining along the edges from old mounting remnants on the reverse. Starting Bid $200
322. Andy Warhol. Signed book: The Philosophy of Andy Warhol (From A to
B & Back Again). First edition. NY: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1975. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.75, 241 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in black felt tip, “To Sharon, Andy Warhol,” who adds a sketch of his classic “Campbell’s Soup” can and signs below with his initials, “AW.” Several pages of the book feature check marks and brackets in the same black felt tip. In fine condition, with a tear to the top edge of the dust jacket. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Ed Albritton, who notes that the “pen markings are consistent with those used by Warhol to sign/inscribe the book. Reportedly, Warhol marked specific passages as he met with the original owner of the book, Sharon Bender, an artist from Guemes Island, Washington.” Starting Bid $200
323. Frank Lloyd Wright. The Frank Lloyd Wright
Foundation business check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Wright, payable to Roy Salzmann Lumber Company for $2000, February 24, 1954. In fine condition, with light show-through along the top edge from old tape on the reverse. Starting Bid $200
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324. Thomas Hart Benton Starting Bid $200
326. Gale Halderman
327. David Hockney
329. Fernand Leger
330. Robert Ripley
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333. Norman Rockwell Starting Bid $200
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325. Marc Chagall Starting Bid $200
328. Andre Kertesz Starting Bid $200
331. Norman Rockwell
332. Georges Rouault
334. Andy Warhol
335. Russel Wright
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336. Beavis and Butt-Head production cel from Beavis and ButtHead. (MTV Net-
comic art & animation 339. Robert Crumb. Highly ap-
works, 1994) Original production cels from the animated television series Beavis and Butt-Head, which depicts the two teenage metal-heads standing in a trashed room, with the backdrop showing an overflowing sink. The cels are placed on a matching studio copy background. Character images measure .75 x 3.25 (Beavis) and 1 x 4 (Butt-Head), with overall dimensions of 14 x 11. The Butt-Head cel features the MTV label to lower right. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from MTV Networks. Starting Bid $200
pealing color 16.75 x 21.75 poster promoting “7 Foot Comic Covers from Robert Crumbs Comic Books!,” which depicts a pair of the two wall-sized posters with covers from “Home Grown Funnies” and “XYZ Comics,” signed to the immediate left of the elderly gentleman in black ink, “R. Crumb.” Rolled and in fine condition, with a short tear to the bottom edge. Starting Bid $200
337. Milton Caniff. Origi-
nal hand-colored print of the Dragon Lady, the sexy villainess from Terry and the Pirates, on an off-white 5.5 x 8.5 card, embellished with watercolor by Caniff, who signs and inscribes in fountain pen, “For Ronnie Broderick—In the still of the night! Whee!!! Milton Caniff, April 23, 1941.” In fine condition, with a slight brush to the date. Starting Bid $200
338. Robert Crumb. Group of
three original mailing envelopes hand-addressed by Robert Crumb to Utah artist and Highland High School art instructor Patrick Eddington, with Crumb writing in the address field, “Patrick Eddington, 222 Third Avenue, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84103, U.S.A.,” and then incorporating his name, “R. Crumb” or “Crumb,” in the return address field, “30610, Sauve, France.” The envelopes range in size from 8.75 x 4.5 to 12.75 x 9, and are postmarked December 15, 2000, February 5, 2001, and September 3, 2001. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200
340. Walt Disney. Large vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Ken‚ Walt Disney,” on a pale green 5.5 x 6.5 album page. In fine condition, with toning to edges and light show-through from a signature of Richard Greene on the reverse. Starting Bid $200
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Superlative early Disney portrait inscribed to his trusted attorney 341. Walt Disney. Exquisite vintage glossy 7 x 9.25 photo of a
youthful Walt Disney at his desk with drawings of Mickey Mouse spread out in front of him, wonderfully signed and inscribed in fountain pen to his studio’s chief lawyer, “To my good friend Gunther Lessing, My best wishes always, Walt Disney.” Framed to an overall size of 7.75 x 9.75. In fine condition. Accompanied by a neat sketch of Mickey Mouse spitting, accomplished in ink on an off-white 6.25 x 6.25 sheet by an unknown artist, captioned, “This is the proper position assumed when giving Bronx Cheer—further instructions may be obtained from the studios of Madame Dofy,” and signed and inscribed below, “Gunther R. Lessing, Affectionately, Dofy, 8-27-34.” Mounted and framed to an overall size of 10.75 x 11. Both originate from the estate of Gunther R. Lessing, Disney’s early and most important legal advisor. After being hired to represent Walt and Roy Disney in a 1929 case against predatory distributor Pat Powers, Lessing would remain an integral part of the studio’s legal department for 35 years, rising to vice president and general counsel of Walt Disney Productions. One of his lasting early legal achievements was turning the ‘Walt Disney’ name into a trademark upon which the now-famous brand could be built. Between the simply marvelous early image and its significant association to a loyal member of his executive team, this may be the best signed Walt Disney portrait we’ve ever offered. Starting Bid $500
342. Sleepy production cel from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original
production cel featuring a huge image of Sleepy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing the classic character reclining on a pillow with a fish-shaped flute in his lap. The cel has been applied to an airbrushed starry background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 7 x 5.5, with a mat opening of 9 x 7. Triple-matted to an overall size of 14 x 11.75. In fine condition. A handsome set-up portraying one of Snow White’s beloved seven dwarfs. Starting Bid $200 66 |
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343. Ed Dodd. American cartoonist (1902–1991) known for his outdoorsy Mark Trail comic strip. Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Dodd camping with his husky, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Ken Brown, with my good wishes, Ed Dodd, 1953.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing, primarily along the edges. Starting Bid $200
Disneyland document signed by Disney and the board of WED Enterprises 344. Walt Disney.
DS, three pages, 8.5 x 11, October 5, 1954. Document headed “Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of WED Enterprises, Inc.,” in part: “The Vice-President… presented to the meeting a letter dated May 1, 1954, addressed to Walt Disney Productions and executed for the corporation by Walter E. Disney, President, whereby, among other things, the corporation granted to Walt Disney Productions an option to purchase the corporation’s stock in Disneyland, Inc. and stated that the execution of said letter should be ratified. Whereupon, on motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, it was resolved that the execution by the President…of the letter…be…ratified and confirmed and declared to be the act of the corporation.” The first section is signed by Vice President William H. D. Cottrell and Secretary Nathan Winecoff, and the second section, waiving notice of the special meeting, is signed by board members Walt Disney, Lloyd Wright, William H. D. Cottrell, Nathan Winecoff, and Richard F. Irvine. In fine condition. Walt Disney formed Walt Disney, Inc. on December 16, 1952, in order to fund and oversee the development of Disneyland; in 1953, changed the firm’s name to WED Enterprises, using his initials rather than his full name to avoid confusion with his film production company. He provided the startup money for the park from his own personal fortune, funneled through WED Enterprises. Since it was a separate entity from the Walt Disney Company, the development of the park could be conducted in secret and without disclosure to shareholders. By this document, Walt Disney sells his interest in Disneyland, Inc. to WED Enterprises. This was among the financial machinations happening behind the scenes following ABC’s major investment in the park. A remarkable document that helped lay the foundation for Disneyland, which would open on July 17, 1955. Starting Bid $300
345. Rube Goldberg.
Two items: a vintage pearlfinish 8 x 10 portrait, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To the Ken Brownes, with deep appreciation of their interest in my long career—Rube Goldberg, May ‘54”; and a 6 x 9.25 Christmas Card from 1965, signed and inscribed in black ink, “Personal greetings to Ken & Joyce Browne, and thank for your kind words, Rube Goldberg.” In very good to fine condition, with corner creasing and overall crazing to the portrait. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope for the card, addressed in Goldberg’s hand and incorporating his full name as part of the return address on the flap. Starting Bid $200
346. Matt Groening.
Signed book: Work Is Hell. First Pantheon edition. NY: Pantheon Books, 1986. Softcover, 9 x 9. Signed prominently on the inside of the front cover in bold red ink, “Matt Groening, 10/13/87,” who draws a fantastic full-length sketch of Binky the rabbit, with inscription in speech bubble above, “To Diane!!” In fine condition, with trivial toning to covers. This wonderful sketch of Binky, the main character in Groening’s celebrated Life in Hell comic strip, was drawn at a most significant time in the artist’s career—at this juncture, the Simpson family were only in their second season on The Tracey Ullman Show, and still over two years away from making their Fox network debut on December 17, 1989. The earliest sketch from Groening that we have ever offered. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 67
347. Batman Comic Book #16 (1943) - CGC Restored 6.5 Starting Bid $200
348. Dennis the Menace Starting Bid $200
349. Walt Disney and Ed Sullivan Starting Bid $200
350. Walt Disney and Shirley Temple
351. Walt Disney
352. Walt Disney
353. Walt Disney
354. Walt Disney Studios Starting Bid $200
355. Walt Disney Studios
356. Disneyland Enchanted Castle
357. Disneyland Monorail Starting Bid $200
358. Jules Feiffer
359. Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera
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360. Stan Lee
361. Jerry Siegel
362. Yellow Kid Pins by High Admiral Cigarettes Starting Bid $200
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literature 364. Charles L. Dodgson. ALS
363. Charles Dickens. ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7.25, September 21, 1841. Written from Broadstairs, a brief letter to his publishers “Bradbury and Evans,” in full: “If you can get it all in handsomely, please do so.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered faint staining. Starting Bid $200
signed “C. L. Dodgson,” one page, 7 x 4.5, October 23, 1890. Written from Oxford, a letter to Mrs. Dyer in full: “I enclose 6/ for the book I overlooked, of Whittome’s. Also 1 1/2 d. for postage of letter. Also envelope for you to acknowledge its receipt. I hope you have filled up your house again.” Dodgson has added a postscript on the reverse: “I shall be interested to know whether you get that picture or not; & whether it turns out to be worth paying for a frame for.” In fine condition, with three vertical folds and a couple of creases. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $300
“You are right in thinking that Dr. No is the sequel to From Russia with Love” 365. Ian Fleming. TLS, one page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, June 21, 1962. Letter to young admirer Terry Wing, in part: “You are right in thinking that Dr. No is the sequel to From Russia With Love… Certainly I do a lot of travelling as one can’t really write truthfully about places one hasn’t seen for one’s self, having been in Naval Intelligence during the war, I do know something about spies and spying. I am at present driving a Ford Thunderbird which I have had for two years, but I am in the process of changing to a very new model, the Studebaker Avanti, with a top speed of 174 and acceleration from 0 to 60 in 6.5 seconds. So far as your future is concerned [you] shouldn’t bother to try and emulate James Bond. You are already an adventurous chap with plenty of guts or you wouldn’t be writing to authors out of the blue at the age of 12 and a bit! As a prize for your enterprise (bad English that!) I am sending you an autographed copy of my last but one book, which you don’t seem to have read.” Scattered creases and light stains from mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. A delightfully revealing letter offering details of Fleming’s own background in intelligence and his glamorous lifestyle of travel and fast cars. The first Bond film, Dr. No, would debut in the UK in October 1962, just four months after this letter. Starting Bid $1000
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Goethe’s death notice, “loving to the last breath” 366. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Rare and uncorrected printed obituary notice
for Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 6 x 4, dated March 23, 1832, issued by his daughterin-law Ottilie von Goethe and her three children Walter, Wolf and Alma. The obituary reads (translated): “Yesterday morning, at half past twelve, my beloved father-in-law, the Grand Duke, died. Saxon real Secret-Rath and Minister of State Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, after a short sickness, passed as a result of a reflected catarrhal fever. Mental and loving to the last breath, he left us in his three and eightieth years. Ottilie, by Goethe, b. from Pogwish, at the same time in the name of my three children, Walther, Wolf and Alma von Goethe.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Important quotation from the revered Chinese poet 367. Guo Moruo. Highly regarded Chinese intellectual and poet (1892–1978) who
once called himself the Chinese answer to the German Goethe. Handwritten quotation in Chinese by Guo Moruo, one onionskin page, 8.25 x 10.75, Chinese People’s Committee for World Peace letterhead, no date. Guo Moruo pens a quote in which he regards the young generation as the foundation for world peace, and calls upon the Chinese youth to organise themselves as well as the young Chinese scientists to work for their country. From the collection of the Hungarian writer Simon Gy Ferenc and mounted in his original collector’s folder with collector’s stamp. In fine condition. Guo was awarded the Stalin Peace Prize in 1951. A fantastic and exceedingly rare piece. Starting Bid $2500
Hospitalized one month before his suicide: “Have been swimming three out of the last four days and it feels good again” 368. Ernest Hemingway. ALS signed “Papa,” one page, 8.5 x 10.75, May 30, 1961. Written from St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, a letter to “Gig,” his youngest son Gregory, in full: “Dr. Howard Rome told me this morning that you had called him in regard to the $350.00 you need on completing your tuition and I am enclosing it herewith. Thank you for your letters and best luck in everything. Am doing well here and will not go into details but send this off to you with the minimum delay possible. The Cuban situation is quite complicated but appreciate your offer of help.” Hemingway signs “EH” below a postscript: “Mary is quite well and I will be talking with her tomorrow night. Have been swimming three out of the last four days and it feels good again. There are some really fine doctors here and it is a pleasure and a privilege to know them.” In very good to fine condition, with overall creasing, and a short end split to one of the intersecting folds. Starting Bid $300
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Impressive ‘Patria’ verse from the legendary French writer 369. Victor Hugo. AQS
in French on a 12.25 x 9.25 offwhite cardstock sheet, signed and inscribed along the bottom in ink by Hugo, adding the date of December 16, 1876. Hugo writes the first verse of his poem “Patria,” in full (untranslated): “La-haut qui sourit? / Est-ce un esprit? / Est-ce une femme? / Quel front sombre et doux! / Peuple, a genoux! / Est-ce notre ame / Qui vient a nous?” Two images of the revered author are affixed to the card. In fine condition. A magnificent, large quote from one of Hugo’s classic poems. Starting Bid $300
370. Victor Hugo. ALS
in French, one page, 5 x 8, February 4, 1862. Letter from the Hauteville House in Guernsey, written while in exile from France, addressed Mr. Pelvey “to the care of Mr. Hetzel, recommended and in a hurry.” In part (translated): “Your letter of January 27 comes to me only today. You better have sent it to me directly. I had received nothing previously from Mr. Hetzel. I can not accept the combination you propose to me. A faculty and a right do not constitute, as you know, an obligation to use it. I do not use the faculty of redemption reserved for me. I do not know what to do in Guernsey this exploitable material only in Paris and I have no reason to make me sole owner. We remain undivided owners of this material you and Mr. Hetzel for a third party, me for two thirds...As for the 2742 fr 99 c which come back to me, I will draw on you for the amount of this sum.” In fine condition, with some haloing to the ink in various places. Louis Achille Pelvey (1808-1862), publisher in Paris, associated with Marescq. The letter deals with a financial arrangement between the author and the two publishers relating certainly to a publishing contract (the year of the publication of Les Misérables).Starting Bid $200
371. Vladimir Nabokov. ALS in
French, signed “V. Nabokov,” one page, 5 x 8.5, June 13, 1976. Letter written from Montreux, Switzerland, in full (translated): “Dear friend, thank you very much for your kind words. I intend to come to London this fall and it will be a great pleasure to see you after all this time.” In fine condition. Days after this letter was written, Nabokov was admitted to the Clinique Montchoisi in Lausanne, Switzerland, with an undiagnosed infection. It was during this twilight period that the author was working on his final novel, The Original of Laura, which he was unable to complete before his death at the age of 78 on July 2, 1977. The unfinished work was eventually published some three decades later on November 17, 2009. Starting Bid $200
372. Anais Nin.
Modernist writer (1903-1977) whose sexually explicit journals and correspondence with Henry Miller led to her popular resurgence in the 1970s as a feminist icon and a literary figure of the avant-garde. Uncommon glossy 5 x 7 silver gelatin photo of Nin seated next to a small dog, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black felt tip, “For Ron Kitas, Anais Nin.” Reverse bears a Christian du Bois Larson photography stamp. In very good to fine condition, with two light, full-length vertical creases. The first signed photo of Nin that we have offered. Starting Bid $200
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Rare Rowling-signed second printing of the first Harry Potter book 373. J. K. Rowling. Signed book: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. First edition, second printing. London: Bloomsbury, 1997. Softcover, 5 x 7.75, 223 pages. Signed on the title page in black felt tip by J. K. Rowling. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with light edgewear. Starting Bid $200
Sought-after “Joanne Rowling” first printing of the Prisoner of Azkaban, signed by the author
374. J. K. Rowling. Signed book: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. First edition, first printing. London: Bloomsbury, 1999. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.25 x 8, 317 pages. Neatly signed on the title page in black ink by J. K. Rowling. In fine condition. Accompanied by an admission ticket for Rowling’s ‘Hogwarts Express’ book tour. The initial hardcover print run was halted mid-printing after it was discovered that “Joanne Rowling” rather than “J. K. Rowling” had made its way onto the copyright page; this is an extremely scarce example from that erroneous first run, made even rarer by the presence of Rowling’s signature. Tremendously desirable even in unsigned examples, this is an absolutely superb specimen and a true treasure for any Harry Potter fan. Starting Bid $200
Remarkable first edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, signed by Rowling, Radcliffe, Grint, Watson, and more 375. J. K. Rowling. Signed book: Harry Potter and the Chamber
of Secrets. First edition, first printing. London: Bloomsbury, 1998. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.25 x 8, 251 pages. Signed on the dedication page in felt tip by J. K. Rowling, and on the copyright page by the cast of the film: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Griffiths, Fiona Shaw, Robbie Coltrane, and Tom Felton. In fine condition. An exemplary piece representing both the literary and cinematic forces behind the wildly successful Harry Potter franchise, combining the author with the actors that brought the story to life on screen. Starting Bid $200
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376. J. K. Rowling. Signed book:
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. First edition, first printing. London: Bloomsbury, 2007. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.25 x 8, 607 pages. Signed on the title page in black ink by J. K. Rowling. In fine condition, with a Rowling authentication hologram affixed to the signed page. Accompanied by a book release bookmark, Harry Potter sticker strip, door hanger, poster, and ticket for the book reading event at which it was signed (as part of the International Festival of Authors on October 23, 2007, at Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto). Also includes a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “Back in 2007 I came home from school one day to find out my step dad had entered me into a contest to go and see J. K. Rowling live and had won. I went and saw her and she read to the small group of people, when she was finished, she signed a bunch of books and gave out maybe a handful of signed copies of her newest book.� Starting Bid $200
377. J. K. Rowling. Signed book: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. First edition, first printing. London: Bloomsbury, 2003. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8.25, 766 pages. Signed on the half-title page in blue in by J. K. Rowling. In fine condition, with light toning to textblock edges. Accompanied by a black t-shirt from Waterstones bookshop from the release of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Starting Bid $200
378. J. K. Rowling. Signed book: Harry
Potter and the Half Blood Prince. First edition, first printing. London: Bloomsbury, 2005. Hardcover, 5.25 x 8, 607 pages. Signed on the half-title page in black felt tip by J. K. Rowling. In fine condition, with some faint staining to the signed page and the spine slightly cocked. Accompanied by an image of Rowling posing with the recipient at the time of signing. Starting Bid $200
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379. J. K. Rowling. Signed book: Harry Potter and the Half-
Blood Prince. First American edition, first printing. NY: Arthur A. Levine, 2005. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.25, 652 pages. Signed on the title page in black ink by J. K. Rowling. In fine condition. Accompanied by a Scholastic book release bookmark. Starting Bid $200
381. J. K. Rowling. Signed book: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. First American edition, first printing. NY: Arthur A. Levine, 1999. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 435 pages. Signed on the title page in black felt tip by J. K. Rowling. In fine condition. Accompanied by a blue cardstock pass for a book signing event held at Temple Isaiah. Starting Bid $200
Slipcased deluxe edition of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 380. J. K. Rowling. Signed
book: Harry Potter and the HalfBlood Prince. First American deluxe edition, first printing. NY: Arthur A. Levine, 2005. Hardcover with dust jacket and slipcase, 6.5 x 9.25, 652 pages. Signed on the title page in black ink by J. K. Rowling. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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“What can you expect from a Wild Thing?” 383. Maurice Sendak. ALS, one
382. J. K. Rowling. Signed book: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. First American edition, first printing. NY: Arthur A. Levine, 2003. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 870 pages. Signed on the half-title page in black felt tip by J. K. Rowling. In fine condition. Accompanied by a ticket stub from the British Academy Film Awards on February 12, 2017. Starting Bid $200
page, 5.25 x 6.5, personal letterhead, August 1947. Short letter to his Greenwich Village dry cleaner, in full: “With apologies. I’m sorry I took so long paying my bill. What can you expect from a Wild Thing?” On the lower half of the sheet, Sendak adds a full-length sketch of Carol the wild thing, with a speech balloon reading, “At least you got an original sketch out of it!” In fine condition, with text and sketch uniformly lightly faded, but still completely legible. Sendak sketches of any of his characters are rather uncommon, even more so from his most famous work. Starting Bid $200
384. Shel Silverstein. Two items: a DS, 8.5 x 14, two pages, December 4, 1963, a popular songwriter’s contract between Hollis Music, Inc., and Silverstein relating to the sale and assignment of original musical compositions entitled: “Elissa,” “Fat Man’s Back in Town,” “Annabella,” “The Whistlin’ Song,” and “Go Back, Learn How to Use That Thing.” Silverstein signs at the conclusion of the second page in blue ballpoint, and has struck through two song titles on the attached “Schedule A” sheet, adding his initials, “S. S.,” to both edits. The second item is an off-white 9 x 12 sheet bearing numerous handwritten notes made in black ink by Silverstein on both sides. The front features facial sketches of bald men and a humorous note: “If you are curious about the 3 musical chords that accompany this ditty song or the highly dramatic electric presentation that Shel Silverstein gives it then—rush out & buy this Songs & Stories Album. If you are not curious go look in the mirror and ask yourself ‘What kind of shallow person am I—Who has no curiosity?” The reverse side features several phone numbers and a numbered list detailing a progression of a child’s activities: “1. He Walks, 2. He sees swing, 3. Head opens—crack, 4. Kid’s head up, 5. Kid climbing out, 6. Kid jumps down, 7. Kid runs, 8. Kid swings, 9. Kid runs back, 10. Kid climbs, 11. Kid closes head, 12. He leaves—smiling,” with the last line a sketch of a disgruntled face, which matches another at the end of the sixth line. Along the right side appears to be a short poem: “I shall draw you pretty pictures / I shall tell/show you pretty tales/things / Like / And birds with broken wings.” In overall very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing and light staining. Starting Bid $200
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Tolkien on the delay of The Silmarillion 385. J. R. R. Tolkien. TLS, one page, 7 x 9, personal letterhead, June 16, 1967. Letter to Martin Hooton, in full: “Nobody regrets the delay in issuing The Silmarillion and other related works more than I do. I have, however, had an overwhelming number of obstacles to cope with, the chief of which has been the trouble arising in early 1965 in U.S.A. There, owing to a peculiarity of their copyright law, my works were being published without any reference to myself at all. I have already considered the idea that you mention of publishing some of the work in parts and getting out something before the whole is put in order. I will do my best. Please give my best wishes to Elizabeth Goudge and thank her for her kind words.” In fine condition, with a diagonal crease to the lower blank area. Accompanied by the original letter from Hooton, as well as the referenced response letter to Hooton from the George Allen & Unwin publishing company. Tolkien would pass away at the age of 81 on September 2, 1973, some four years before The Silmarillion would be published. Due to its unfinished nature, the complex work was edited and published posthumously by his son, Christopher Tolkien, with the assistance of Canadian fantasy writer Guy Gavriel Kay. The Silmarillion is comprised of five parts and describes the universe of Eä, the homeworld of Valinor, Beleriand, Númenor, and Middle-earth, within which The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings take place. Starting Bid $300
Classic signed portrait of “Walt Whitman, born May 31, 1819”
386. Walt Whitman. Highly sought-after 4 x 5.25 cabinet-style photo of Whitman wearing a hat with his beard gently resting in an open hand, boldly signed in ink, “Walt Whitman, born May 31, 1819.” This portrait was originally captured in Brooklyn in September 1872 by G. F. E. Pearsall, and it was used as the frontispiece for his 1876 book Two Rivulets. In very good condition, with trimmed edges, rounded corners, and a tack hole and scuff to the top edge. Starting Bid $300
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387. James M. Barrie
391. William Goldman
392. James Hilton
394. Joyce Kilmer
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390. Isak Dinesen Starting Bid $200
389. Noel Coward
388. James Fenimore Cooper
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396. Jack London Starting Bid $200
393. Jack Kerouac Starting Bid $200
395. Arthur Koestler Starting Bid $200
397. Arthur Miller Starting Bid $200
399. Tennessee Williams Starting Bid $200
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Barber on the first performances of Symphony in One Movement 400. Samuel Barber. ALS in Italian, one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.75, American Academy in Rome letterhead, no date but circa late 1936/early 1937. Letter to “Domenico,” a lawyer and brother of Gian Carlo Menotti. Barber thanks Dominco and his friends for good wishes on the occasion of the execution of his Symphony in One Movement, a work dedicated to his friend Gian Carlo Menotti. He is very busy since he is leaving on the 6th with the S.S. Rex, an Italian ocean liner bound for New York. In part (translated): “It seems that the Symphony has been a real success, I had three calls, rare thing for a modern music. Many parties in my honour and also a telegram from the Princess of Piemonte. The execution was fantastic, much better than that of Molinari who, entre nous, was too nervous, too loud (GOD the trumpets), too fragmentary…Naturally I come back to America with great pleasure. On January 23rd in Cleveland they do the Symphony, the conductor is very clever. Next to the N.Y. Philharmonic. I am awaiting these performances with pleasure because these orchestras are a thousand times better than those of Rome. In March my Quartet is again in N.Y. Hope to listen to the ‘Amelia’ [of Gian Carlo Menotti]. On April 1st I am again back to Rome.” In fine condition, with an ink blot touching two words of text. Barber’s Symphony in One Movement was premiered by Rome’s Philharmonic Augusteo Orchestra under the baton of Bernardino Molinari on December 13, 1936. It received its American premiere by the Cleveland Orchestra conducted by Rudolf Ringwall January 21 and 23, 1937, and was then performed three times at Carnegie Hall on March 24, 1937, by the New York Philharmonic–Symphony Orchestra under direction of Artur Rodzin´ski. Starting Bid $200
402. Giacomo Puccini.
401. Glenn Gould.
Glenn Gould, Leonard Bernstein conducting the Columbia Symphony Orchestra album, signed and inscribed on the back cover in blue ballpoint, “For Alice, with all warmest wishes, sincerely, Glenn, Nov. / 59.” In very good to fine condition, with some splitting along the spine edge. The record is included. Starting Bid $200
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Handsome matte-finish 3.25 x 5.5 postcard photo of Puccini in a head-andshoulders pose, signed vertically in fountain pen, “Giacomo Puccini, Cairo, 19.2.08.” Addressed on the reverse in another hand to Ernst Pokorny in Vienna. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, and traces of postal cancellation on his left cheek. Puccini and his wife Elvira toured Egypt in February 1908, floating down the Nile and visiting the ancient sites—in his letters, he spoke fondly of the ‘pyramids, camels, palm trees, turbans, sunsets, sarcophagi, mummies, scarabs, colossuses, columns, and tombs of the kings.’ Starting Bid $200
403. Giacomo Puccini. Italian
composer (1858– 1924) who earned a central place in the operatic pantheon with such repertoire staples as ‘La boheme,’ ‘Madama Butterfly,’ and ‘Tosca.’ Unsigned handwritten letter in Italian, one page, 6.25 x 7.5, Torre del Lago, Toscana stationery, postmarked September 27, 1911. An untranslated letter to Carlo Clausetti, the representative of Puccini’s publisher, Ricordi. In fine condition, with a clipped bottom edge. Starting Bid $200
404. Sergei Rachmaninoff. Excep-
tional vintage pearlfinish 7.25 x 9.25 portrait of Rachmaninoff by the Kubey–Rembrandt Studios of Philadelphia, signed and inscribed in white ink, “To M. Alexander… with cordial greetings, S. Rachmaninoff.” Lower right bears the studio blindstamp, and the reverse features the studio credit stamp. In very good condition, with trimmed edges, a small chip/tear to the top edge, and flaking to the white ink giving the signature and inscription an indistinct quality. Starting Bid $200
Ravel’s “L’Enfant et les Sortileges”
405. Maurice Ravel. Beautiful autograph musical manuscript, one page, 6.5 x 8, titled and signed at the conclusion, “L’Enfant et les Sortileges (Act I), Maurice Ravel.” Ravel pens several bars of music and lyrics to his one-act opera, which featured a libretto by Colette. In fine condition. A remarkable piece from the hand of the masterful modernist composer, very rarely seen at this length. Starting Bid $1000
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Exquisite Ravel portrait presented to his editor 406. Maurice Ravel. Vintage matte-finish 4 x 5.5 portrait of Ravel in a
bust-length pose by J. Hery, affixed to the original 6.76 x 9 studio mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in bold ink to his editor, “A mon cher éditeur et ami, E. Demets, bien cordialement, Maurice Ravel.” In very good to fine condition, with toning and soiling to the mount, and light silvering to the perimeter of the portrait. One of the most prestigious music publishers in early 20th-century Paris, Eugene Demets worked with a number of well known modern composers, including Maurice Ravel, Erik Satie, and Joaquin Turina. Demets published Ravel’s Pavane pour une infante défunte in 1900, Jeux d’eau in 1902, and Miroirs in 1906. Starting Bid $300
Highly rare double AMQS from the Russian great
407. Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Attractively penned
pair of musical quotations from Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov on an off-white 5.5 x 3 sheet, signed below in fountain pen, “N. Rimsky-Korsakov,” who adds an inscription above to “Mademoiselle B Lataste.” The quotations, both entitled in French, are as follows: four bars of music from “La Nuit de Noël,” deriving from Act 3, scene 8, the melody for the off-stage chorus hailing the procession of a young girl and a boy; and six bars from “Snegourotchka [The Snow Maiden],” the shepherd’s pipe-tune (played on the cor anglais) from the scene for Snegurochka and the shepherd at the start of Act 1. In fine condition. Musical quotations from Rimsky-Korsakov are quite rare, with this unusual doubled example of the utmost desirability. Starting Bid $300
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408. Gaspare Spontini. Ital-
ian opera composer and conductor (1774– 1851), extremely celebrated in his time, though largely forgotten after his death. AMS in Italian, one page, 7.25 x 9, July 24, 1847. Spontini pens a sonnet dedicated to contralto Elena Angri, beginning: “O Angri eccelsa!!… Bella e suonora voce, / Dall’alto al piu profondo, / Tuono vibrante e tondo, / Angri venendo al mondo, / Il cielo a te dono!” Boldly signed at the conclusion, “In souvenire puro e sincero, di Spontini.” In fine condition, with repairs to the splits at the ends of the central horizontal fold. In John Weeks Moore’s Complete Encyclopedia of Music, he writes of Angri: ‘She has always been an especial favorite of Rossini, Meyerbeer, and Spontini, the latter of whom wrote an Italian sonnet in praise of her full and sonorous voice—one also of extraordinary compass.’ Starting Bid $200
Scarce portrait of the esteemed Russian composer 409. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Rare and magnificent 4.25 x 6.5
cabinet photo of Tchaikovsky by A. Pasetti of St. Petersburg, boldly signed in black ink and dated June 19, 1890. In very good condition, with creasing, toning, and a rubbed-off area of surface loss below the signature. A highly desirable and exceedingly rare uninscribed portrait of the revered Russian composer, remembered for his iconic ballets The Nutcracker and Swan Lake, as well as the 1812 Overture. Starting Bid $1000
Ellington’s handwritten score for a standard— “Right to Sing Blues” 410. Duke Ellington. Hand-
written musical manuscript in pencil by Duke Ellington, unsigned, one page both sides, 9.5 x 12.5, headed, “(at Club)—Right to Sing Blues.” Ellington transcribes passages of this jazz and blues standard, originally composed as ‘I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues’ by Harold Arlen in 1932, to be played by his band members Harry Carney (baritone saxophone), Lawrence Brown (trombone), and Cootie Williams (trumpet), noting “ad lib” for solos at the end. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, edge creasing, and overall light brushing to the pencil. Most of Ellington’s scores are housed in the Smithsonian Institution, making any page in private hands quite scarce. Starting Bid $200
411. George Gershwin.
TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, RKO Studios Inc. letterhead, December 11, 1936. Letter to Andy Rice, in full: “It was very nice to hear from you, especially since you ask for nothing more than to help Mr. Goldw yn have a more successful picture by dint of your writing some comedy for it. Freddie Kolmar, who works for Goldwyn, is coming to see me about some acts in connection with the picture and I will be happy to speak of you and will also give him your address. Hoping something comes of it.” In very good to fine condition, with a trimmed top edge, and mounting remnants along the edges and corners, which could all be matted out. Starting Bid $200
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The Anthrax guitarist’s stage-used Washburn 412. Anthrax: Scott Ian. Scott Ian’s personally owned and
stage-used Washburn HM Series WV40V electric guitar with white-and-black mahogany body, signed prominently in silver ink by Anthrax’s longtime rhythm guitarist. In fine condition. Includes a hard-shell carrying case, which features damage to the top cover. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Ian, who affirms that the guitar comes from his personal collection. An absolutely mean-looking guitar from the lone remaining founding member of Anthrax, one of thrash metal’s legendary ‘Big Four.’ Starting Bid $200
Rare Danish Beatles album signed by the group during a Harrods holiday shopping spree
413. Beatles. The Beatles’ Hottest Hits album signed and inscribed on the back cover in pencil, “To Carol, love from, George Harrison,” “Ringo Starr,” and “Paul McCartney, Thanks,” who draws a speech bubble leading to his mouth, and in red ballpoint, “John Lennon.” In very good to fine condition, with light soiling, slight warping, and several old touch-ups and repairs to tears and creases. Although the record is not included, this particular Beatles title remains very uncommon. The Beatles’ Hottest Hits was released in Denmark in April 1965, and was pulled from the market after a short time, with only a little over 3,000 albums pressed; the album is comprised of singles that weren’t featured in the band’s other albums. The first time we have ever offered this title. Accompanied by a letter of provenance, in part: “As Christmas 1965 loomed, Carol Hunter, No. 2 in Harrods PR department, unexpectedly received a telephone call from Brian Epstein. He asked if he could ‘bring ‘the boys’ in for some Christmas shopping.’ Carol went straight to Sir John Burbridge (then chairman and managing director of Harrods) to ask what should be done. Sir John said that the whole shop would have to be closed in view of the popularity of The Beatles and this was done…Once in the shop, Carol took them where they wanted to go—primarily to the food halls where they bought numerous hampers to give to their families and friends…Carol had the presence of mind to take a record sleeve and ask for it to be signed.” Starting Bid $2500
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414. Beatles. Circa 1963 glossy 3.75 x 5.5 full-length photo of the Beatles wearing matching suits and posing with a chair, two guitars, and a bass, signed on the reverse in black ballpoint, “John Lennon” and “George Harrison,” in green ballpoint, “Paul McCartney,” and in blue ballpoint, “Ringo Starr, xxx.” In very good condition, with a diagonal crease passing through Harrison and the tail end of McCartney, and overall spotty staining affecting appearance; all of the signatures remain bold and very attractive examples. Consignor notes that these signed photographs were sent to very early applicants of the Beatles fan club in February–March 1963. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $1000
Fully signed by the Beatles and Roy Orbison at the Brighton Hippodrome in ‘63
415. Beatles. Program for the Beatles’ 1963 UK tour with Roy Orbison, 7.75 x 10.25, signed inside by the top-billed per-
formers next to their images in bold fountain pen, “Paul McCartney,” “John Lennon,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr,” and on the following page, “Sincerely, Roy Orbison.” In very good condition, with overall creasing and handling wear. Consignor notes that the autographs were obtained in person at the Brighton Hippodrome on June 2, 1963. Although Orbison was originally scheduled to be the headline act, the public’s reaction to the Beatles tour resulted in them being co-headliners, with the Beatles closing the set in the traditional headlining spot. A hugely desirable, early piece of Beatlemania. Starting Bid $1000
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The Beatles finish filming A Hard Day’s Night 416. Beatles. Vintage ballpoint signatures, “John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo,” on the back cover of a 3.5 x 6.25 process record book belonging to a London policeman. In very good to fine condition, with overall creasing and some light staining. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “In May/June of 1964 I was a serving Police Officer attached to Marylebone Police Station, in London. During this period The Beatles were filming ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ at Marylebone main line Station. I was appointed on several occasions to crowd control on the film set…On one evening, after they had completed filming I was with the Beatles when they hailed a cab and wanted to go to a location off of Oxford Street. I went with them in the cab. As this was one of the last occasions I would be with them I asked them for their autographs.” Starting Bid $1000
The Beatles sign for “Marilyn,” a member of the American touring team 417.
Beatles. Scarce original tour book for the Beatles’ 1966 US Tour, 32 pages, 12 x 12, signed and inscribed inside next to their respective images in black ballpoint, “To Marilyn…John Lennon, xxx,” who adds a glowing cross sketch, “To Marilyn, from her cousin in law, Paul McCartney,” “To Marilyn—Love from, George Harrison, xxx, Thank you girl,” who adds a flower sketch, and “To Marilyn, Love Ringo, xxx.” In fine condition, with light handling wear, and several pages partially detached. Accompanied by a sheet containing images of the recipient, Marilyn Doerfler, posing with each member of the Beatles during their 1966 US Tour, as well as a sheet featuring a photocopy of Doerfler’s obituary, which reads, in part: “As a member of the promotion team for the Fab Four’s American tour in the mid-1960s, Doerfler placed ads in smaller newspapers outside the city. She sought swooners to cause a commotion for her English invaders as their counterparts had done for Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra in the decade before. The then-married mother of three traveled with John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney across the states from 1964 to 1966. Each day, she interviewed them on tape, then fed her recorded conversations to radio stations by phone. She also penned promotional articles about the rock band for teen magazines. In 1980, she told The Plain Dealer’s Jane Scott that she felt closest to John ‘because he has the best sense of humor. He was always way ahead of the others…I liked George a lot too…He was a softie. He looked serious, but every now and then he’d flash a smile that would warm your heart. Ringo was fun. Paul, though, was the hard nut. The best-looking. The glamour boy. The best showman on stage.” Starting Bid $1000 84 |
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Rare, highly sought-after Capitol Records promo poster for “The Beatles’ Second Album”
418. Beatles. Huge original color 42.5 x 58 promotional poster for “The Beatles’ Second Album,” distributed by Capitol Records for in-store display in April 1964, only three months after their American debut, Meet the Beatles, with cover artwork for both albums featured prominently to upper and lower portions. This stunning poster has been archivally linen-backed and professionally restored to fine condition. Copies of this oversized Capitol Records promotional poster are exceedingly uncommon, with this particular example augmented furthermore by its beautiful condition. Starting Bid $1000
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“Get up and walk”— well wishes from John and George (with Paul and Ringo, too) 420. Beatles: Lennon and Harrison. Vintage felt tip signa-
419.
Beatles: George Harrison.
Vintage 3.25 x 4 photo of George Harrison removed from a Beatles concert program, showing the musician seated and leaning forward in a large wooden chair, signed in blue ballpoint. Consignor notes that the signature dates to 1963. In good to very good condition, with trimmed edges, overall wrinkling and creasing, and a heavier horizontal crease passing across Harrison’s face. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
ture and inscription, “To Patty, get up and walk, love, John Lennon,” and a black ballpoint signature, “George Harrison,” with another hand adding a line in red crayon above on an off-white 6.25 x 6.25 sheet, which also features a pair of very faint signatures from Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. In very good to fine condition, with light wrinkling from mounting remnants on the back, and a small chip to the right edge. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, which reads, in full: “As avid Beatles fans living in London, we regularly saw them at EMI studios during the recording of Sgt. Pepper. They were always friendly & chatty, with John being my favourite Beatle. In 1967 following a road accident, & unable to walk, a friend arranged for them to sign a get well card for me. John’s ‘get up & walk’ message was in the wake of his ‘more popular than Jesus’ controversy. Unfortunately Paul & Ringo’s messages have all but faded over time.” Also accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $300
A message to Yoko’s daughter Kyoko, with sketches by Lennon 421. Beatles: Lennon and Ono. Unusual ALS written by Yoko Ono to her daughter Kyoko featuring a sketch by John Lennon on the reverse. Letter is signed by Yoko, “Your mommy,” one page, 8.75 x 4.5, no date but circa May 1971. In part: “We hear that you are in New York. You must be glad to see your old room and old toys. We miss you very much. We hope to see you very soon. We are working on it so you can see us, too-Just like mommy promised you in the car-Remember? Don’t worry. Everything will be very nice soon.” Lennon has written “KYOKO” on the reverse, incorporating sketches of himself and Yoko in the letters and adding a sketch of Kyoko below. Also includes the original envelope bearing several affixed stamps from Spain, addressed in Lennon’s hand: “Kyoko Ono Cox, c/o Larry Cox, 36 West 22nd Street, N.Y. N.Y., Amerika, U.S.A.,” adding “For Kyoko, From Ummy, xxxxx” on the reverse.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Tony Cox, the ex-husband of Yoko Ono and father of Kyoko, certifying the authenticity of the piece, as well as full letters of authenticity from REAL, JSA, and PSA/DNA. Ono and Cox were married during the 1960s and Ono gave birth to Kyoko in August 1963. Cox won custody of Kyoko after their divorce was finalized in 1969, and in 1971 he disappeared with Kyoko and raised her under a different name. John and Yoko searched for Kyoko for years to no avail; it was not until 1998 that Yoko and Kyoko were reunited. Starting Bid $300 86 |
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McCartney signs on with Capitol Records in 1985 422. Beatles: Paul McCartney. DS, sixteen pages, 8.5 x 11, October 23,
1985. A catalogue sales agreement between MPL Communications, Inc., and MPL Communications Limited and the Distribution Division of Capitol Records, Inc., in which MPL desires to engage Capitol Records “as the exclusive distributor in the USA” for single records by Paul McCartney, who signs on the last page in blue ballpoint as the director of MPL Communications Limited. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo. Starting Bid $300
423. Beatles: Paul and Linda McCartney. Original
tour program for the Wings 1973 UK Tour, eight pages, 8.25 x 11.75, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Paul and Linda McCartney. The inside page has a piece of paper affixed over the original tour dates that lists the last four scheduled concerts of the tour. In fine condition, with light handling wear. Consignor notes that the signatures date to around the time that the tour took place. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
425. Bill Haley and His Comets. Glossy 7.5 x 9.5
publicity photo of rock and roll pioneer Bill Haley posing with his guitar, signed in black felt tip by Haley, Nick Masters, Ray Cawley, Ray Parsons, Rudy Pompilli, and Bill Nolte, with the latter two adding an inscription to “Rufus.” Doublematted and framed to an overall size of 14.75 x 17.75. In very good to fine condition, with a crease to the lower left corner. Starting Bid $200
424. The Eagles. Uncommon inner album sleeve for Hotel California, the chart-topping 1976 album by the Eagles, signed in black felt tip by Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Don Felder, Glenn Frey, and Randy Meisner. In fine condition. The record is not included. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from PSA/ DNA and REAL. Starting Bid $300
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426. Jimi Hendrix. Large felt tip signature, “Jimi Hendrix,” on a yellow 4.75 x 3.25 sheet clipped from an Italian road map. In fine condition. Hendrix played at the Piper Club in Milan in May 1968. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. Starting Bid $300
The Experience rock Sweden in 1967 427. Jimi Hendrix Experience. Sought-after set
of three ballpoint signatures, “Jimi Hendrix,” “Noel Redding,” and “Mitch,” on individual off-white 4.25 x 2 sheet. In overall very good condition, with several folds, and overall creasing. Accompanied by two images of the original recipient with the signatures, as well as a letter of provenance in Swedish, which affirms that the autographs were obtained at Torslanda Airport in 1967. Starting Bid $500
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“Rasta, All the best, Bob Marley”
428. Bob Marley. Very desirable Babylon by Bus album by Bob Marley and the Wailers, signed and inscribed on the inner sleeve in bold blue ballpoint, “Chris, Rasta, All the best, Bob Marley.” The front cover of the album is also signed in black felt tip by Rita Marley. In fine condition. The record is included. A decidedly clean example with great visual appeal. Starting Bid $1000
Nirvana in Seattle shortly before their final tour 429. Nirvana. Highly appealing color glossy 8.25 x 11.75 promotional photo of grunge rockers Nirvana posing outdoors in August 1993, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Lonny, Kurdt,” who adds a peace sign and heart, and in red felt tip, “David” and “Krist.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, which reads, in part: “As was typical for Nirvana, all three members have signed first name only. The photograph was signed for a young fan…while backstage at Fair Park Coliseum, Dallas, Texas on 5 December 1993. Just weeks before the band embarked on what would become their final tour with In Utero, close friend of Kurt Cobain and professional photographer, Youri Lenquette, captured this, and a series of other images, on 28 August 1993 in Seattle, WA. Of course, the tour would be cut short and Cobain would tragically die several months later.” Starting Bid $500
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Super early 1966 Pink Floyd autographs 430. Pink Floyd. Very desirable ballpoint signatures of Nick Mason
(“Nick”), Roger Waters (“Rog”), Rick Wright (“Rick”), and Syd Barrett (“Syd”), on a neatly trimmed off-white 3 x 4 notebook page. Pencil notation on reverse indicates that the autographs were obtained on December 22, 1966, the date of a show at the Marquee Club in London. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, and old tape stains to two edges, not affecting the signatures. Dating to only a year after their formation, these incredibly early Pink Floyd signatures are crisp, bold, and derive from the band’s original stomping grounds—Pink Floyd played the Marquee on Sunday afternoons as part of the Spontaneous Underground club. It was at the Marquee Club that future co-manager Peter Jenner saw the band perform for the first time, and on October 31, 1966, signed the four to a management contract with Jenner and Andrew King. A couple of weeks after these autographs were obtained, the band entered a proper recording studio (Chelsea’s Sound Techniques Studios), where they spent two days recording ‘Interstellar Overdrive,’ ‘Let’s Roll Another One (aka Candy And A Currant Bun)’, ‘Nick’s Boogie,’ and ‘Arnold Layne.’ This is a seldom-offered set with all original founding members, pre-dating any recorded material. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL and a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, which notes: “As was common in this early stage of their career, all four band members signed their first name only…To date, this is the earliest set of Pink Floyd autographs known to exist. Indeed, Syd Barrett era Floyd sets are highly prized, and 1966 sets are virtually non-existent.” Also includes a modern 10 x 8 satin-finish print of a circa 1966 photograph of Pink Floyd. Starting Bid $500
431. Pink Floyd. Very rare program for a Pink Floyd concert at New York’s Carnegie Hall on May 1, 1972, 22 pages, 8.25 x 11, with interior pages featuring an image of the band under text promoting two Carnegie Hall performances on the evenings of May 1 and 2, 1972, as presented by Ron Delsener during the venue’s 80th anniversary season. Included with the program is the exceedingly rare trifold program insert entitled: “Eclipse (A Piece for Assorted Lunatics).” The interior of the insert features lyrics for seven untitled songs, a band summary by Richard Cromelin, a discography, and a schedule for Pink Floyd’s 1972 spring tour of the United States. In very good to fine condition, with wrinkling to the program from dampstaining to the bottom. ‘Eclipse’ was the temporary working title for Pink Floyd’s eighth studio album The Dark Side of the Moon. The band opted for ‘Eclipse’ after learning that British blues rockers Medicine Head had chosen Dark Side of the Moon as the title for their second studio album, but when Medicine Head’s sophomore release floundered, Pink Floyd went back to their original preference, ‘Dark Side of the Moon: A Piece for Assorted Lunatics.’ Although without song titles, the lyrics found within the insert match exactly to those of the songs found on their eventual 1973 masterwork. These ‘Eclipse’ inserts are rarely encountered and are highly coveted as they represent the only time Pink Floyd played at the historic Carnegie Hall. Starting Bid $200
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433. Queen.
432. Elvis Presley. Excellent color 8 x 10 RCA publicity photo of Presley with his arms folded against a blue guitar backdrop, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Jan, Elvis Presley.” Reverse bears a catalog of RCA recordings by Presley. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing to the background. Starting Bid $300
Live Killers album by Queen, signed on the front cover in red ballpoint by Freddie Mercury, and in blue ballpoint by Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon. In fine condition. The records are included. Accompanied by the official program for Queen’s 1979 ‘Crazy Tour’ of the UK (mail order form clipped from back cover), a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, and a letter of provenance from the original recipient, which reads: “[In] November 1979 Queen were touring the UK…I went to see them twice in Liverpool and also at Birmingham NEC. At this concert I purchased [a] programme so I can see that the date I attended was the 24th November 1979. At the back of the programme it explained that on the 1st December 1979 there were 100 copies of ‘Live Killers’ fully autographed to be sold through the 36 HMV shops across the country. I recall traveling into Liverpool very early and queuing outside the shop. At 0900 I was still the only person…I spoke to the manager and initially he appeared a little confused but went to the back of the shop and came back with this album.” Starting Bid $300
Queen tour for their landmark second album 434. Queen. Phenomenal double-sided UK handbill promoting Queen’s spring tour of 1974, which was their first as a headliner and in support of their newly released Queen II record. The handbill measures 8.25 x 11.75, listing March tour dates and showing the band as pictured on the gatefold of their 1974 album Queen II, signed nicely in black ballpoint, “Best wishes, Freddie Mercury” and “Brian May,” and in blue ballpoint, “Roger Taylor” and “John Deacon.” The reverse side of the handbill features the now iconic album cover photograph. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, overall creasing, and an old tape stain to the left top edge. Starting Bid $300
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The Stones rock the Plaza Ballroom in August 1963
436. Rolling Stones. Fantastic vintage circa 1963 Rolling Stones fan club promo card, 5.5 x 4.5, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Mick Jagger, xxx,” “Brian Jones,” “Keith Richard,” “Charlie Boy,” and “Bill Wyman.” Caption on reverse lists the address of fan club national secretary Diane Nelson. In fine condition. A hugely desirable cast of very early, very bold Stones signatures. Accompanied by a photo of the original concert handbill and by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, which reads, in part: “I can verify these autographs are original as I collected them myself whilst I was a member of the Blue Stars pop group playing the Ma Regan circuit around the Birmingham area…We were a support band for all the visiting artists, along with other local groups. We used to sit around in the dressing room before going on stage, chatting as one does, this gave us ample time to obtain autographs. I had the privilege of meeting the Rolling Stones along with The Beatles, The Searchers, The Hollies, Freddie and the Dreamers, and lots lots more.” Also accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks noting that the signatures were “obtained at the Plaza Ballroom, Old Hill, Birmingham on August 10th 1963.” Starting Bid $500
438.
U2.
Island Records 45 RPM single record for the U2 EP ‘New Year’s Day / Treasure (Whatever Happened to Pete the Chop),’ signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Bono” and “Larry,” in red ballpoint, “Adam,” and in black ballpoint, “Edge.” In fine condition, with light edge creasing. The record is not included. Starting Bid $200
439. The Clash. Rare
CBS Records 45 RPM single record for ‘(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais / Prisoner’ by The Clash, signed on the back of the original pink sleeve in various ink types by Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Topper Headon. In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200
The Stones make their chaotic debut in mainland Europe 437. Rolling Stones. Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Best wishes, from the Rolling Stones, Brian Jones,” “Keith Richard,” “Mick Jagger,” “Love, Charlie Boy,” and “Bill Wyman,” on the reverse of a color 6 x 5 postcard. In fine condition, with some light corner creasing. Consignor notes that the autographs were obtained at the Kurhaus of Scheveningen, The Hague in the Netherlands on August 8, 1964, the date of the first Stones concert on the European continent and the final concert ever held at the Kurhaus hotel and its gorgeous concert hall. The Rolling Stones played a mere four songs before overly excited fans uprooted the venue furniture and swarmed the stage, prompting the local police to cut power to the building. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $300
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440. The Sex Pistols. DS, two
pages, 8.5 x 14, October 10, 1977. Official letter from Warner Bros. Records to the Sex Pistols’ management company, Glitterbest, Ltd., seeking to modify a “Letter Agreement” that guarantees filmmaker Russ Meyer $77,000 “derived from the exploitation of The Picture in the United States and Canada,” and a “Recording Agreement,” which states that if the studio does not receive at least $150,000 it has the right to deduct no more than $20,000 per album from advances given to the band for a prearranged three-album deal. Signed at the conclusion in black ballpoint, “John Beverley [Sid Vicious],” “John Lydon [Johnny Rotten],” “Stephen Jones,” and “Paul Cook.” In fine condition. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from REAL and Jeff Gold of Recordmecca. Two months after A&M Records broke contract with the Sex Pistols, the band signed with Virgin Records in May of 1977, and on October 10th signed a contract with the label’s American distributor, Warner Bros. Records, for £22,000. Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols, the band’s only studio album, was released on October 28th and a week later debuted at number one on the UK Album Charts. The referenced Russ Meyer “Picture” was the unfinished film Who Killed Bambi?, which was intended to be the Sex Pistols’ introduction to the American market. The film’s studio, 20th Century Fox, withdrew support after reading the screenplay, with Meyer declaring that Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren ‘made false promises of financing and was broke.’ Starting Bid $500
Awesome picture disc for Thriller, nicely signed by the King of Pop 441. Michael Jackson. Thriller picture disc vinyl record,
prominently signed in black felt tip by Michael Jackson. In fine condition. Includes its clear plastic sleeve with sticker naming the top hits from the album: ‘Billie Jean,’ ‘Beat It,’ ‘The Girl Is Mine,’ ‘Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’,’ and ‘Human Nature.’ Released in 1982, Thriller is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential pop albums of all time. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200
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442. Marian Anderson
443. Maria Callas
444. Pablo Casals
445. Francesco Cilea
446. Classical Musicians Starting Bid $200
447. Wilhelm Furtwangler Starting Bid $200
448. Franz Lehar Starting Bid $200
449. Ignacy Jan Paderewski Starting Bid $200
450. Francis Poulenc Starting Bid $200
451. Dmitri Shostakovich Starting Bid $200
452. Igor Stravinsky
453. Arturo Toscanini
454. Irving Berlin
455. Duke Ellington
456. Dizzy Gillespie
457. Musicians and Composers Starting Bid $200
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458. Rodgers and Hammerstein Starting Bid $200
462. 80s Rock
459. Sonny Rollins
460. Sarah Vaughan
461. John Denver
463. 80s Rock
464. Allman Brothers
465. The Band: Robertson, Robbie
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466. Beatles: Peter Blake Starting Bid $200
467. Beatles: Pattie Boyd
470. James Brown Starting Bid $200
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471. Cactus
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468. Beatles: Klaus Voormann
469. David Bowie
472. Chicago
473. Eddie Cochran
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474. Def Leppard
475. The Doors
478. Aretha Franklin Starting Bid $200
479. Debbie Harry and Chrissie Hynde
482. INXS: Michael Hutchence Starting Bid $200
483. Jefferson Airplane Starting Bid $200
484. Elton John
485. Elton John
487. Journey
488. KISS: Ace Frehley Starting Bid $200
489. Led Zeppelin: Robert Plant Starting Bid $200
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486. Elton John Starting Bid $200
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476. The Everly Brothers Starting Bid $200
480. Heart
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477. Foreigner Starting Bid $200
481. Jimi Hendrix: Band of Gypsys Starting Bid $200
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490. Little Richard Starting Bid $200
491. Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers Starting Bid $200
492. Lynyrd Skynyrd Starting Bid $200
494. The Monkees
495. The Monkees
496. Mountain
498. Carl Perkins
499. Tom Petty Starting Bid $200
500. Iggy Pop
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502. Rock and Roll
503. Rolling Stones: Ronnie Wood Starting Bid $200
504. Diana Ross
505. Bruce Springsteen Starting Bid $200
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493. Buddy Miles Starting Bid $200
497. Les Paul
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501. Lou Reed
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506. Steppenwolf
507. Rod Stewart
508. Robin Trower Starting Bid $200
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510. Velvet Revolver
511. Johnny Winter
512. Johnny and Edgar Winter and Rick Derringer Starting Bid $200
513. Bee Gees
514. Michael Jackson
515. Michael Jackson
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517. Michael Jackson Starting Bid $200
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509. U2
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516. Michael Jackson Starting Bid $200
518. Michael Jackson Starting Bid $200
519. Cyndi Lauper Starting Bid $200
classic entertainment
Entertainment elite featuring Leigh, Welles, Baker, and Taylor
520. Actors and Actresses. Impressive grouping of five vintage autograph albums, ranging in size from 5.75 x 6.75 to 7
x 4.75, signed inside by over one hundred actors, actresses, athletes, entertainers, and notable personalities of the 1940s and 1950s, including: Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier, Chico Marx, Josephine Baker, Elizabeth Taylor, Orson Welles, Jean Seberg, Fred Astaire, Lauren Bacall, Alec Guinness, James Cagney, Montgomery Clift, Duke Ellington, Ernie Kovacs, Noel Coward, Sugar Ray Robinson, Diana Dors, Benny Goodman, Peter Cushing, Anthony Quinn, Lex Barker, Robert Shaw, Luise Rainer, Ingemar Johansson, Jane Russell, Sarah Vaughan, Richard Attenborough, William Saroyan, Leslie Caron, Albert Finney, Yves Montand, Eartha Kitt, Gene Tunney, Joan Fontaine, Jack Benny, Kay Thompson, Gus Lesnevich, Margaret Rutherford, Otto Preminger, Warren Beatty, Stirling Moss, Gloria Grahame, Tyrone Power, Michael Rennie, and more. In overall very good to fine condition, with a few pages loose, or coming loose, but the books are mostly fully intact; the covers are worn from years of collecting. Starting Bid $200
One-of-a-kind Neiman-Marcus Award for the influential Wizard of Oz costume designer 521. Adrian. American costume designer (1903–1959) whose most famous costumes
were for The Wizard of Oz and for hundreds of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films between 1928 and 1941. Impressive Neiman Marcus Fashion Award presented to acclaimed costume designer Adrian in 1943. The award is comprised of a lustrous silver plaque, measuring 7 x 10, displayed on a slightly larger wooden mount; embossed text on the plaque reads: “The Neiman-Marcus Award for Distinguished Service in the Field of Fashion to Adrian, September Sixth–1943.” In very good to fine condition, with wear to both the silver and the wooden base.
Created by Carrie Marcus Neiman and Stanley Marcus in 1938, the Neiman Marcus Award for Distinguished Service in the Field of Fashion was a yearly award presented to dignitaries of the fashion industry until 1995. The award was typically presented to multiple recipients each year, with Adrian in 1943, and Coco Chanel in 1957, representing the only instances in which the award was bestowed upon a single person. The recipient of this award, Adrian, was a prolific costume designer for MGM between the 1920s and 1940s. Serving as the studio’s head designer for 13 years and working on over 200 films, Adrian designed for some of Hollywood’s biggest female stars, such as Greta Garbo, Katharine Hepburn, and Joan Crawford. His mesmerizing work on films like Romeo and Juliet, The Great Ziegfeld, and The Wizard of Oz would have assuredly earned him an Academy Award had the category existed—the Oscar for Best Costume Design was first given out at the 21st Academy Awards, held on March 24, 1949. Starting Bid $200
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The original Batman 522. Batman: Lewis Wilson.
American actor (1920–2000) who was most famous for being the first actor to play DC Comics character Batman on screen in the 1943 film serial Batman. Two items: a ballpoint signature and inscription, “Best wishes Roger, Lewis Wilson, The Original Batman,” on an off-white 5.75 x 3.25 card; and an ALS, one page, both sides, 6 x 8, dated May 6, 1966, in part, “As I have been quite busy these years raising five children, I haven’t been active in the ‘business’ for some years. I hope though that some day I can continue in it. Theatre work has been in the past a lot more rewarding for me than motion pictures. I’ve never done very much in the picture business. But I like making pictures best. I got my start in theatre in 1938 in Weston Vermont Summer Theatre. Those were happy days full of promise. I am an old New Englander, born in Framingham Mass.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Brando’s classic role in On the Waterfront
524. Luis Bunuel. Highly influential Spanish-born filmmaker
523. Marlon Brando. Outstanding vintage glossy 7.5 x 9 photo of Brando in his memorable role as dockworker Terry Malloy, testifying in the courtroom scene from Elia Kazan’s 1954 classic On the Waterfront, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “A Festival, Marlon Brando.” Reverse bears a Fanegar credit stamp. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, scattered light creasing, and surface impressions from a notation on the back. On the Waterfront won an impressive eight Oscars at the 1955 Academy Awards, and Brando took home the prize for Best Actor in a Leading Role. A superlative signed portrait from an iconic crime drama. Starting Bid $300 100 |
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(1900–1983) remembered for making surrealism irresistible by mixing it with deft film-making techniques and suave direction of action. His Un Chien Andalou (1928) remains an icon of avant-garde cinema. Though he remained controversial for the duration of his career, he attained a measure of Hollywood respectability with Academy Award nominations for his screenplays for The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972) and That Obscure Object of Desire (1977). ALS in French, signed “L. Bunuel,” one page, 5.5 x 3.5, August 17, 1932. Letter to Norah and Georges [Auric], in full (translated): “After spending some time in the mountains I stopped for a few days in San Sebastian intending to go to Madrid soon. And you, are you in Paris? I think not, but I don’t know your address. I hope this postcard will be forwarded to you. If you have time, I would be very happy to have your news. As for me, there is very little: I am still waiting for a call from the USSR. The day before yesterday I gave my script to Braumberger who seems very disposed to produce it and delighted…except that he needs to find money, which is an extremely easy thing to do these days. In any case, there will be no music, Georges, no Wagner, rest assured. No news from friends, except from Marie-Laure and Charles.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
525. Casablanca: Sydney Greenstreet. Vintage glossy
8 x 10 publicity photo of Sydney Greenstreet acting alongside Ingrid Bergman in the classic 1942 film Casablanca, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Bob, wishing you the best of everything, Sydney.” Reverse bears an affixed caption and a Jack Woods credit stamp. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing and surface impressions, and a diagonal bend to the lower right which passes through Bergman’s body. Starting Bid $200
Chaney as the Wolfman 526. Lon Chaney, Jr. Hugely appeal-
ing 4 x 5 cardstock photo of Chaney in his signature role as the Wolfman, signed in the lower border in black ballpoint, “Thanks, Lon Chaney.” In very good to fine condition, with white paint applied to the top of his head for inexplicable reasons. Chaney remains terrifically rare in signed photos of his most famous character—a frightfully delightful close-up pose. Starting Bid $200
527. Lon Chaney, Jr.
DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, January 21, 1937. Official letter from the paymaster of Twentieth Century-Fox Film, extending to Chaney the manner in which his $1,250 salary will be prorated over the course of three months. Signed neatly at the conclusion in fountain pen by Chaney, and countersigned in green fountain pen by A. E. Maynard. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
528. Charles Joshua Chaplin.
ALS in French, signed “Ch. Chaplin,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.75 x 6.25, August 22, 1890. Written from Arromanches in Bayeux, a letter to “Mon cher Beuginet.” In part (translated): “I will come back to Jouy in the first half of September and give you the watercolor of Russia that we look forward to. I do not bathe at all and work every day. Not very proud of what I do and a bit ashamed, I have no excuse but idleness and the need to pay for a new terraced house that I made the mistake of buying. I’ll tell you that on my return—showing you my horrors.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
529. W. C. Fields. DS, one page, 8.5 x 13, February 9, 1938. A power of attorney contract in which W. C. Fields “does hereby make, constitute, and appoint Alan E. Gray… Oscar Moss…Gordon A. MacLean… and/or Claude A. Clark, of Los Angeles, California, his true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, or agents for him and in his name and place on his behalf.” Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Fields, and countersigned by a notary public. In fine condition. The Big Broadcast of 1938, a musical comedy starring Fields, Bob Hope, Martha Raye, and Dorothy Lamour, was released two days after this contract was signed. In his final film with Paramount, Fields played the roles of two nearly identical brothers in the musical variety anthology, which earned an Oscar for the song ‘Thanks for the Memory.’ Starting Bid $200
530. Frankenstein: O. P. Heggie. Character actor
(1877–1936) who portrayed the kindly blind hermit in The Bride of Frankenstein. Uncommon 4 x 5.5 newspaper photo of Heggie in a formal closeup pose, signed in fountain pen, “Yours sincerely, O. P. Heggie, 1932.” Affixed to a yellow 8.5 x 11 sheet. In fine condition, with show-through from newspaper type on the reverse. Starting Bid $200
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531. Greta Garbo. Per-
sonal check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in type and boldly signed by Garbo, “Greta Garbo,” payable to Gristede Bros., Inc. for $106.65, January 21, 1966. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
532. Judy Garland.
Lovely vintage glossy 8 x 10.25 MGM publicity photo of Garland wearing a seashell necklace, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Helen Brooks, Sincerely, Judy Garland.” In fine condition, with a few small surface creases, and a very faint paperclip impression to the top edge. Starting Bid $200
534. Rita Hayworth. Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 10 lightweight photo of Rita Hayworth in a glamorous profile pose, signed in fountain pen. Pencil notations on reverse indicate that this portrait was taken by Bob Coburn for Columbia Pictures in 1941. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges,and creasing to the lower right. Starting Bid $200
common mattefinish 11.75 x 9.5 photo of Hepburn wearing a hennin-style hat as Gabrielle Simpson in the 1964 romantic comedy Paris When It Sizzles, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “Pour Monique, Merci, Audrey Hepburn.” In very good to fine condition, with edge rippling and scattered creasing. Starting Bid $200
“Successor to his famous brother, Houdini” 533. Theo Hardeen. Hungarian magician and escape artist (1876–1945) who was the younger brother of Harry Houdini. The founder of the Magician’s Guild, Hardeen was the first magician to conceive escaping from a straitjacket in full view of the audience, rather than from behind a curtain. Vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 12.5 portrait of Hardeen by the Mitchell Studio of New York, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Joseph A. Whitacre, with all good wishes, sincerely yours, Theo. Hardeen, Successor to his famous brother, Houdini, Aug. 22nd, 1927.” Double-matted to an overall size of 14 x 18. In fine condition, with a couple of very light creases, and silvering to the ink which affects the readability of the start of the inscription. Starting Bid $200
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535. Audrey Hepburn. Un-
536. Audrey Hepburn.
Wonderful color glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo of a young Audrey Hepburn, signed in blue felt tip by the Oscar-winning actress. In fine condition. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Starting Bid $200
537. Audrey Hepburn. Color
glossy 9.5 x 7.5 photo of Hepburn with an orange parasol, signed in blue felt tip. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 15.75 x 12.75. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
538. Alfred Hitchcock. Glossy 10
x 8 photo of Alfred Hitchcock directing actress Tippi Hedren on the set of the 1964 thriller Marnie, signed in white wax pencil by the director. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
540. Harry Houdini. Penetrating vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 portrait of the legendary illusionist and escape artist, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Walter M. Meyer, Best wishes, Houdini.” In very good condition, with scattered overall creasing, including a vertical crease passing through the handwriting, and a horizontal crease passing across Houdini’s mouth (most apparent only when viewed from an angle). A striking image of the master magician. Starting Bid $300
541. Karloff.
539. Alfred Hitchcock.
Bold ink selfportrait sketch of Hitchcock’s immediately recognizable profile on an offwhite 6.5 x 6.5 sheet, boldly signed in ink, “from, Alfred Hitchcock.” Double-matted with a portrait to an overall size of 19 x 13.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Boris
DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, July 22, 1954. Official letter to the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, in part: “Concurrently herewith I am entering into an AFTRA renewal agency contract with MCA Artists, Ltd. I have an existing AFRA agency contract with MCA Artists, Ltd., expiring October 29, 1954 and also an agency contract with MCA Artists, Ltd., governing my representation in a field of television now under AFTRA’s jurisdiction, which does not expire until September 28, 1955. It is my desire that my representation in all fields within the jurisdiction of AFTRA be covered by a single contract.” Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Boris Karloff, who adds the date above. In fine condition, with staple and file holes to the top. Starting Bid $200
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Extremely rare photo of Karloff from The Mummy
543. Boris Karloff. Terrific glossy 10 x 8 photo of actors
542. Boris Karloff. Handsome vintage matte-finish 8 x 10
half-length photo of the legendary horror actor seated and smoking a pipe, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Les Haas, Sincerely, Boris Karloff.” In fine condition, with a hint of light silvering. Starting Bid $200
Bramwell Fletcher, Arthur Byron, and Edward Van Sloan inspecting the recently unearthed sarcophagus of the Egyptian prince Imhotep, signed in black felt tip, “Sincerely, Boris Karloff.” Reverse bears a few collector’s stamps. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Karloff remains exquisitely rare in signed photos of him in character from the 1932 horror classic The Mummy—the first we’ve offered in over 13 years! Starting Bid $200
Rare photo of Karloff in his final Frankenstein role 544. Boris Karloff. Superb 8 x 10.75 magazine photo removed
from a copy of Famous Monsters of Filmland, showing a close-up of Boris Karloff as the monster from the 1939 horror film Son of Frankenstein, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with moderate signature contrast, and a small hole and tack hole at the top, both of which could easily be matted out. The third entry in Universal Studios’ Frankenstein series, Son of Frankenstein was the last to feature Boris Karloff as the Monster. The movie was a critical and commercial success and was aided by the added star power of Basil Rathbone as Baron Wolf von Frankenstein and Bela Lugosi as Ygor. Signed photos of Karloff as his most famous character are exceedingly rare and hugely sought-after by horror fandom. Starting Bid $300
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548. Bela Lugosi. Very appealing 8 x 10 print of an engraving of Lugosi dressed as Count Dracula with a menacing bat hovering overhead, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Bela Lugosi.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
545. Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. Vintage
matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 promotional photo of the comedic duo standing side-by-side with their bowler hats, signed in fountain pen, “Stan Laurel” and “Oliver Hardy.” In fine condition, with a few very light bends. Starting Bid $200
549. Steve McQueen.
546. Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. Vintage
matte-finish 7 x 5 half-length photo of the comedic duo side-by-side in their bowler hats, signed in fountain pen by Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling, a few small stains, and a couple of creases. Starting Bid $200
DS, signed “Steven T. McQueen,” three pages, 8.5 x 11, February 2, 1973. Document regarding a “Consent Meeting of Shareholders and Directors” of Solar Productions, Inc., which relates to recitals and resolutions made in connection with “a deficiency in personal holding company tax” for the years 1969, 1970, and 1971, and the resulting declaration of “200 shares of common stock outstanding of the corporation, to be paid at the rate of $1,688.77 per share to shareholders.” Signed twice at the conclusion in green felt tip by McQueen. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Phillips 66 gas receipt signed by Bruce Lee 547. Bruce Lee. DS, one page, 4.75 x 3.25, stamp-
dated March 1967. Invoice from a Phillips 66 gas station in Inglewood, California, showing a purchase of 13 gallons of gas for a total $3.50. The receipt bears Lee’s printed credit card number and name, as well as his vehicle number, the latter written in another hand. Vertically signed along the right edge in blue ballpoint by Lee. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from his wife Linda Lee, in part: “I…verify the authenticity of the Bruce Lee Credit Card Receipt dated 03/67 for Phillips 66 gas.” Starting Bid $300
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Stunning Monroe portrait by her trusted photographer 550. Marilyn Monroe. Vintage glossy 7.25 x 9.5 photo of
Monroe taken during a Frank Powolny glamour shoot in 1953, depicting the starlet wrapped in white fur and wearing a string of pearls around her neck, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen, “To Cheryl, Love & kisses, Marilyn Monroe.” In very good condition, with trimmed edges, two staple holes to each vertical edge, overall dimpling to the emulsion, and a horizontal diagonal crease which passes through Marilyn’s shoulder. Monroe and Powolny most famously teamed up in 1953 for a series of stunning, artfully framed publicity stills for the 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Immortalized for his classic World War II pinup of Betty Grable, Powolny remained a trusted photographer for Monroe throughout her career, and is noted as taking the last known still photographs of the starlet during production of Something’s Got to Give, one week before her death in 1962. Starting Bid $2500
“Marilyn Monroe starring in River of No Return” 551. Marilyn Monroe. Choice DS, signed “Marilyn Monroe,” one page, 8.5 x 13.25, November 30, 1953. Advertising release issued by Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation, granting House of Westmore the right to use the likeness of Marilyn Monroe in advertising their cosmetic products, with the stipulation that “the following credit line shall appear…easily legible: ‘Marilyn Monroe starring in River of No Return in CinemaScope. A 20th Century-Fox Production. Color by Technicolor.’” Nicely signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Monroe and countersigned by representatives from both companies. In fine condition. At this time the production of River of No Return was finished—it had been shot in Canada over the summer—but it would not be released until the following spring. Interestingly, it was the first film to be shot in Canada using CinemaScope and the cinematography received critical acclaim despite overall lukewarm reviews of the movie. Among the cosmetics advertised by Westmore using Monroe’s image were their ‘Tru-Glo’ liquid makeup, ‘Party Puff’ powder makeup, and ‘Kiss-Tested’ lipstick. In addition to the relation to one of Monroe’s films, this is an uncommon type of document and is remarkably well-preserved. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services, as well as two modern prints of publicity photos from the role. Starting Bid $500
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The stars of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes—Monroe, Russell, and Coburn—plus Reagan and his wives 552. Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell.
Vintage ballpoint signatures of fifteen celebrity guests on a 5.25 x 5.25 dinner card for The Masquers ‘Roast and Rib Dinner’ to Charles Coburn, November 20, 1953, including: Marilyn Monroe, Jane Russell, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Davis Reagan, Willard B. Bill Scott, Robert Winsor, Francis McDonald, James F. Stone, and Charles Coburn; the opposite side is signed by Jane Wyman, Ella Logan, Freddie Carger, Shelly Winters, and one other. Includes a color glossy 7 x 9.5 photo of Monroe and Russell together in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, signed and inscribed in black felt tip by Russell, “Robert, from the Blonde & Jane Russell.” Double-matted and framed together to an overall size of 20.25 x 16.25, with a window in the backing for viewing the reverse. In fine condition, with some light edge stains. Both of Reagan’s wives’ signatures on a single piece (Ronald and Wyman were married from 1940–1949, then Ronald and Nancy were married in 1952), and three of the main cast of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes—Monroe, Russell, and Coburn—make this a one-of-a-kind item of great popular culture history importance. Starting Bid $500
553. Marilyn Monroe Collection of (10) Original Vintage Photographs. Group of ten original vintage glossy silver gelatin photos of Marilyn Monroe in a black cocktail dress at the 1951 Hollywood Foreign Correspondents Association luncheon at Mocambo, the famous Sunset Strip nightclub. The photographs measure 4.5 x 3.5 or 3.5 x 4.5, and all are blank on the reverse. In overall fine condition. In these wonderful original photographs, Marilyn is seen wearing the black velvet belt offered as lot 7290. Starting Bid $200
554. Frank Sinatra. Striking early vintage glossy 8 x 10.25 publicity photo of the handsome crooner in formal attire by James J. Kriegsman of New York, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To June—Frank Sinatra.” In very good condition, with scattered creasing, including a few heavier creases touching Sinatra’s forehead. Starting Bid $200
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Remarkable 1936 Romeo and Juliet script, signed by Rathbone, Shearer, Barrymore, and Thalberg 555. Romeo and Juliet. Original brad-bound production-used script for the 1936 MGM film Romeo and Juliet, 93 pages, 8.5 x 11, November 13, 1935, signed on the front cover in fountain pen by numerous members of the cast and crew, including Norma Shearer (who adds, “as ‘Juliet’”), John Barrymore, Basil Rathbone, C. Aubrey Smith, Conway Tearle, Edna May Oliver, Ralph Forbes, Reginald Denny, Andy Devine, Violet Kemble Cooper, Henry Kolker, Maurice Murphy, Katherine DeMille, director George Cukor, screenwriter Talbot Jennings, producer Irving Thalberg, composer Herbert Stothart, art director Cedric Gibbons, and other crew members including Edwin B. Willis, Margaret Booth, Oliver Messel, Agnes de Mille, literary consultant William Strunk, Jr., William Daniels, and Douglas Shearer. In fine condition. When Romeo and Juliet was made its budget reached two million dollars, becoming MGM’s most expensive sound film up to that time. With a star-studded cast and lavish sets, the film received a mixed reception but earned four Academy Award nominations, all of which are represented here—Thalberg for best picture, Shearer for best actress, Rathbone for best supporting actor, and Gibbons for best art direction, although none of them ultimately took home the top prize. For the cinematic adaptation of arguably the most famous story ever told, this nearfully signed script is a treasure to behold. Starting Bid $200
Sinatra on a “highly exaggerated” B.E.A. incident—“I did not make any scene” 556. Frank Sinatra. TLS signed “Frank,” two pages, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, September 23, 1954. Letter to John Harding, in full: “I cannot seem to get the point across to Myers that, first of all the incident with B.E.A., at which you were present was highly exaggerated and that I did not make any scene, I merely made a statement, quote: ‘If I can possibly help it, I’ll not fly this Airline any more.’ Now, John, you know goddamned well that we were absolutely right in our complaint to the Airline. I admit that we were a few minutes late, however the airplane was still at the ramp and they could have allowed us to board. But they didn’t, so I thought it was rather poor treatment. That’s number one. Number two—the Palm Springs incident. This particular episode only concerned my wife and myself, so I do not wish to discuss it in an English court or any other court. I started this letter by saying I couldn’t get my point across, and my point is, John, that I am not on trial. Mills is the one who’s being tried for defaming my character. I very well understand what Myers is driving at in view of the fact that Mills lawyer could conceivably bring these points up. However, assuming this, Myers should certainly be able to have these particular inferences struck out, purely on the basis that I am not on trial. So will you please, for God’s sake, tell him forget them and concentrate on the basic case. Please discuss this with him as soon as possible and if you wish, you may even show him this letter. Our ruse of my coming to England is working out perfectly, not only in British publications but also in newspapers over here. But I needn’t tell you that I don’t think there’s a chance of my being present at the time of trial. By the way, when is it? My best to Muriel, take care and write me soon.” In very good to fine condition, with several horizontal folds, and toning and wear to the edges. Harding was the general manager of the National Sporting Club in London, and also acted as an agent in the UK for numerous Hollywood movie stars, such as Sinatra, Ava Gardner, Tony Curtis, and Janet Leigh. Starting Bid $200
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557. Frank Sinatra. Color
glossy 8 x 10 photo of Frank Sinatra posing alongside several Chinese women, signed in blue felt tip. In very good to fine condition, with light scuffing, and a few small surface creases. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Starting Bid $200
560. Elizabeth Taylor. Vintage
matte-finish 10 x 13 photo of the lovely young actress holding a flower, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Charles Maskowitz—My very best wishes to you always, Elizabeth Taylor, 1949.” In very good to fine condition, with mounting remnants over the entire reverse, some paper residue in the borders, light silvering (primarily to the edges), and overall fading to the handwriting. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
561. Shirley Temple.
558. Sharon Tate. Desirable ink signature, “Sharon Tate,” on an off-white 2 x 2.75 sheet triple-matted with a breathtaking color photo of the actress to an overall size of 14.25 x 22.5. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Adorable vintage sepia matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed in fountain pen as a child, “Love, Shirley Temple.” In fine condition, with a couple of creases near the top edge. Starting Bid $200
559. Sharon Tate. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, August 20, 1965. Official letter to the William Morris Agency, in part: “As an accommodation to me, I request that all monies which you may receive on my account be paid, after deduction of any commissions payable to you by me, to and in the name of Thomas Jay Sebring at Sebring’s International…You shall not be held responsible or in any way accountable for the disposition, by Mr. Sebring, of such funds. Your responsibility with regard to such funds shall end when a check payable to Mr. Sebring has been either delivered to him personally or deposited in the U.S. Mail addressed to him as indicated above.” Signed at the conclusion in black felt tip by Sharon Tate. In fine condition, with light creasing, predominantly to the lower blank area and right edge. Starting Bid $200
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“Moe (Stooge) Howard,” “Larry (Fuzzy) Fine,” and “Jerry (Curly) Howard” team up with Eddie Laughton 562. Three Stooges. Vintage fountain pen signatures and inscription, “To Katherine, Sincerely, Moe (Stooge) Howard,” “Larry (Fuzzy) Fine,” “Jerry (Curly) Howard,” and “Eddie Laughton,” on the reverse of an off-white business card. In fine condition, with surface loss and toned adhesive to the opposite side of the card. Laughton was a comedy character actor remembered for his roles as ‘Percy Pomeroy, convict 41144’ in the Stooge comedies So Long Mr. Chumps and Beer Barrel Polecats, and as the happy drunk in Loco Boy Makes Good. A supremely desirable assemblage, enhanced by the full name and nickname pairings for each of the Three Stooges. Starting Bid $200
Wayne purchases a copy of Rio Grande
563. John Wayne. DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, March 16, 1951. Agreement letter from Republic Productions granting John Wayne “the right to show the 16mm print of the photoplay entitled ‘Rio Grande’ which is herewith furnished by us to you” for the sum of $109.34. Signed prominently at the conclusion in fountain pen by Wayne. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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564. John Wayne. Fantastic matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 photo of Wayne as Wil Andersen in the 1972 Western film The Cowboys, boldly signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Katie—Good Luck, John Wayne, 1974.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges and some light creasing. Starting Bid $200
Signed with the mark of Zorro—a rare portrait of Guy Williams atop his rearing white horse 566. Guy Williams.
565. John Wayne. TLS, one page, 6 x 8.25,
personal letterhead, September 12, 1975. Letter to school teacher Marshall E. Bean, in full: “My deep thanks and appreciation to you and the children for being so thoughtful by sending me the note and the drawings while I was in the hospital. You made my day much happier when I received it. My best wishes to all of you for a happy life.” In fine condition, with an extra horizontal fold across the lower blank area. Starting Bid $200
Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Zorro riding his rearing white horse, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “Dear Efrain—We used a white horse for a while in the beginning for reasons of visibility in the night shots. However lighting techniques were changed and we went back to the black, Z, Guy Williams.” In fine condition, with a few light bends, a fingerprint to the left edge, and a small touched-up scuff on the horse’s rear foot. Williams is very rare in any form, and the extraordinary, behind-the-scenes inscription on this example makes it truly amazing. Starting Bid $200
Passport belonging to “Natalie Wood Wagner” 567. Natalie Wood. Natalie Wood’s personal passport, number G2215389, issued on September 3, 1976. Passport measures 3.75 x 6 and is filled out in blue ballpoint by Wagner on the inside front cover with her address and married name, “Mrs. Robert Wagner. The following page is filled out in type with her married name, birth date, height, birthplace, and hair and eye color, with Wood signing below, “Natalie Wood Wagner.” Affixed to the adjacent page is her color 2.5 x 2.75 passport photo, signed along the edge in black felt tip, “Natalie Wood Wagner.” The passport includes visa stamps for Mexico, France, and the United Kingdom. In fine condition, with smudging to the signature on the photograph. The year this passport was issued, Wood starred alongside her husband in a television version of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, which also featured Laurence Olivier as Big Daddy and Maureen Stapleton as Big Mama. A unique personal memento from the well-regarded actress. Starting Bid $300
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568. 52nd Academy Awards
569. Act of Love Group of (7) Original Photographs by David Seymour
Starting Bid $200
571. Actors and Actresses Starting Bid $200
575. Julie Andrews Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
570. Act of Love: Anatole Litvak and Dany Robin Starting Bid $200
572. Aliens
573. Woody Allen
574. Julie Andrews
576. Apollo 13: Ron and Clint Howard Starting Bid $200
577. Fred Astaire
579. Josephine Baker
580. Anne Bancroft
581. Roy Barcroft
Starting Bid $200
578. Lauren Bacall Starting Bid $200
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Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
582. Javier Bardem Starting Bid $200
586. Ingrid Bergman Starting Bid $200
590. George Burns Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
587. Pierce Brosnan Starting Bid $200
584. Batman: Val Kilmer
585. Batman: West and Ward
588. Frank Buck and Clyde Beatty
589. Billie Burke
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
591. Car 54, Where Are You? Starting Bid $200
593. Johnny Carson Starting Bid $200
583. Lionel Barrymore
594. Celebrities Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
592. Art Carney Starting Bid $200
595. Charlie’s Angels Starting Bid $200
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596. Cher
Starting Bid $200
597. Lou Costello Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
599. Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
602. The Desperate Hours
603. Marlene Dietrich
605. Clint Eastwood
606. Clint Eastwood Starting Bid $200
607. Easy Rider: Fonda and Hopper
609. Federico Fellini
610. Michael J. Fox
600. Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine Starting Bid $200
601. Dolores Del Rio
604. Michael Douglas Starting Bid $200
598. Joan Crawford
Starting Bid $200
608. Evil Dead: Tom Sullivan Starting Bid $200
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Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
611. Michael J. Fox Starting Bid $200
612. Clark Gable Starting Bid $200
613. Get Smart: Don Adams
614. Hoot Gibson
617. Sydney Greenstreet
618. Edmund Gwenn
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
615. Gone With the Wind: Butterfly McQueen Starting Bid $200
616. Stewart Granger
619. Rex Harrison
620. Chris Hemsworth Starting Bid $200
621. Katharine Hepburn Starting Bid $200
622. Charlton Heston
623. Dustin Hoffman
624. Dustin Hoffman
625. Hollywood
626. Hollywood
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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627. Rock Hudson Starting Bid $200
628. James Bond: Moore and Brosnan
629. Emil Jannings
630. Buck Jones
631. Andy Kaufman
632. Elia Kazan
633. Grace Kelly
634. Emmett Kelly, Sr
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
636. Bert Lahr
637. Veronica Lake
638. Hedy Lamarr
639. Charles Laughton
640. Laverne and Shirley Starting Bid $200
641. Gypsy Rose Lee
642. Vivien Leigh
635. Carl Laemmle
Starting Bid $200
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Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
643. Gina Lollobrigida Original Photograph by David Seymour Starting Bid $200
644. Gina Lollobrigida Original Photograph by David Seymour Starting Bid $200
645. Lost in Space
647. Marcel Marceau
648. Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis
649. Midnight Cowboy
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
651. Sal Mineo
652. Sal Mineo
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
653. Sal Mineo
646. Jayne Mansfield Starting Bid $200
650. Sal Mineo
Starting Bid $200
654. Tom Mix
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
655. The Mod Squad
656. Marilyn Monroe
657. Marilyn Monroe
658. Marilyn Monroe
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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659. Marilyn Monroe Starting Bid $200
660. Marilyn Monroe Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
664 662. Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller
661. Marilyn Monroe
Starting Bid $200
663. Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio
664. Marilyn Monroe
665. Marilyn Monroe
666. Roger Moore
667. Alla Nazimova
668. Paul Newman
669. Gary Oldman
670. Pier Paolo Pasolini
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
671. Anna Pavlova Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
672. Mary Pickford Starting Bid $200
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Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
673. Eleanor Powell Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
674. The Pride and the Passion Starting Bid $200
675. The Pride and the Passion
676. The Pride and the Passion: Cary Grant
677. The Pride and the Passion: Cary Grant
678. The Pride and the Passion: Cary Grant
679. The Pride and the Passion: Frank Sinatra
680. The Pride and the Passion: Frank Sinatra
681. The Pride and the Passion: Sophia Loren Starting Bid $200
682. The Pride and the Passion: Sophia Loren Starting Bid $200
683. The Pride and the Passion: Sophia Loren
684. Will Rogers
685. George C. Scott
686. Peter Sellers
687. Sylvia Sidney
688. Gale Sondergaard
689. Steven Spielberg
690. Sylvester Stallone
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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691. Sylvester Stallone Starting Bid $200
695. Star Wars Starting Bid $200
699. Barbra Streisand Starting Bid $200
692. Barbara Stanwyck Starting Bid $200
693. Star Trek: Shatner and Nimoy
694. Star Wars
696. Star Wars: Prowse and Jones
697. James Stewart and Marlene Dietrich
698. Sharon Stone
700. Superman: Kirk Alyn
701. Supermodels
702. Jessica Tandy
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
703. Elizabeth Taylor Starting Bid $200
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Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
704. Elizabeth Taylor Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
705. Elizabeth Taylor and Peter Ustinov Starting Bid $200
706. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Peter Laird Starting Bid $200
707. Irving Thalberg Starting Bid $200
708. Three Stooges: Larry Fine
709. Conrad Veidt
711. Mae West
712. Western Stars
713. Wizard of Oz: Burke and Haley
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
710. The Walking Dead: Reedus and Lincoln Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
714. Wizard of Oz: Billie Burke
715. Wizard of Oz: Bert Lahr
716. Wizard of Oz: Jerry Maren
717. Anna May Wong
718. Joanne Woodward
719. Fay Wray
720. William Wyler
721. Daryl F. Zanuck
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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The John Brennan Collection
722. Aerosmith
723. Allman Brothers
724. Allman Brothers
725. The Beach Boys
726. The Bee Gees and John Travolta
727. Black Sabbath
728. Eric Clapton
729. Eric Clapton
730. The Cure
731. Depeche Mode
732. Clint Eastwood
735. INXS
736. The Jackson 5
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
734. Aretha Franklin Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
733. Faces
Starting Bid $200
737. The Jam
Starting Bid $200
738. Jefferson Airplane
739. Elton John and Bernie Taupin
740. Judas Priest
741. B. B. King
742. KISS
743. Tom Petty
744. The Police
745. The Rascals
746. Rolling Stones: Keith Richards
747. Rolling Stones: Keith Richards
748. Scorpions Starting Bid $200
749. Simon and Garfunkel
750. Bruce Springsteen Starting Bid $200
751. Cat Stevens
752. The Who: Daltrey and Townshend
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
753. ZZ Top
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sports Classic portrait of the ‘Sultan of Swat’
754. Babe Ruth. Classic vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Ruth taking a mighty swing while wearing his pinstriped New York Yankees pants, neatly signed in fountain pen. In fine condition. Starting Bid $500
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755. Muhammad Ali
756. Muhammad Ali
757. Muhammad Ali
758. Muhammad Ali
759. Muhammad Ali
760. Muhammad Ali
761. Muhammad Ali
762. Muhammad Ali
763. Muhammad Ali
764. Sammy Angott
765. Henry Armstrong
766. Arthur Ashe
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
767. Baltimore Orioles: 1954 Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
768. Baseball All-Stars: 1957 and 1958 Starting Bid $200
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769. Baseball Hall of Famers
770. Baseball Stars and Hall of Famers
771. Baseball Stars and Hall of Famers
772. Yogi Berra and Don Larsen
773. Yogi Berra and Phil Rizzuto
774. Big Red Machine: Rose, Bench, and Morgan Starting Bid $200
775. Larry Bird
776. Larry Bird
778. Boxing
779. James J. Braddock
780. Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
777. Boston Red Sox Starting Bid $200
781. Mickey Cochrane Starting Bid $100
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Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
782. Detroit Tigers: 1965 Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $100
784. Joe DiMaggio Starting Bid $200
785. Joe DiMaggio Starting Bid $200
786. Joe DiMaggio and Billy Martin
787. Carlton Fisk and Pat Darcy
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
788. James ‘Sunny Jim’ Fitzsimmons
789. Nellie Fox
790. Nellie Fox
791. Joe Frazier
792. Bobby Jones
793. Michael Jordan
794. Sandy Koufax
795. Connie Mack
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
796. Mickey Mantle Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
797. Mickey Mantle Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
799. Miracle on Ice: Jim Craig Starting Bid $200
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800. Stan Musial Starting Bid $200
801. Joe Namath Starting Bid $200
804. NY Giants: 1986 Starting Bid $200
806. NY Jets: 1969 Starting Bid $200
810. Arnold Palmer Starting Bid $200
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807. Barney Oldfield Starting Bid $200
811. Pele
Starting Bid $200
802. Joe Namath Starting Bid $200
803. Jack Nicklaus Starting Bid $200
805. NY Mets: 1986 Starting Bid $200
808. Satchel Paige and Nellie Fox
809. Arnold Palmer
812. Pele
813. Cal Ripken, Jr
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
814. Cal Ripken, Jr Starting Bid $200
818. Nolan Ryan Starting Bid $200
822. Tennis
815. Phil Rizzuto Starting Bid $200
819. Nolan Ryan Starting Bid $200
816. Sugar Ray Robinson Starting Bid $200
817. Frank Robinson and Brooks Robinson Starting Bid $200
820. Nolan Ryan and Cal Ripken, Jr
821. Carroll Shelby
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
823. Bobby Thomson and Ralph Branca
824. Mike Tyson
825. Mike Tyson
826. Mike Tyson
827. Jess Willard
828. Ted Williams
829. Ted Williams
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
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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”). 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 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. This acknowledgement is a material term of these Conditions of Sale and of the consideration under which RR Auction agrees to these terms. RR Auction and Auction: This Auction is presented by RR Auction, a d/b/a/ of R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC, as identified with the applicable licensing information on the title page of the Catalog or on the www.RRauction.com Internet site (“RRauction.com”). The Auction is conducted under these Conditions of Sale. Announcements and corrections from the podium at live auctions and those made through the Conditions of Sale appearing on the Internet at RRauction.com supersede those in the printed Catalog. 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’s written consent containing an acknowledgment of the Conditions of Sale herein and indicating their agreement to be bound thereby on behalf of the Bidder. All Bidders must meet RR Auction’s qualifications to bid. Any Bidder who is not a client in good standing of RR Auction may be disqualified at RR Auction’s sole option and will not be awarded lots. Such determination may be made by RR Auction in its sole
and unlimited discretion, at any time prior to, during, or even after the close of the Auction. RR Auction reserves the right to exclude any person from the Auction. If an entity places a bid, then the person executing the bid on behalf of the entity agrees to personally guarantee payment for any successful bid. By accepting the Conditions of Sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. Credit: In order to place bids, Bidders who have not established credit with RR Auction must either furnish satisfactory credit information (including two collectibles-related business references) or supply additional information if requested, well in advance of the Auction. Bidders who are not members of RRAuction.com should pre-register before the close of the Auction to allow adequate time to contact references. Credit will be granted at the discretion of RR Auction. Additionally Bidders who have not previously established credit or who wish to bid in excess of their established credit history may be required to provide their social security number, or the last four digits thereof, so a credit check may be performed prior to RR Auction’s acceptance of a bid. Check writing privileges and immediate delivery of merchandise may 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. Buyer’s Premium: 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 later. Bidding: Each Bidder’s determination of its bid should be based upon its own examination of the item(s), rather than the strict reliance as to what is represented in the Catalog, online or elsewhere. In any purchase or sale, the value of the item(s) is determined by the price. THE BIDDER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS OF VALUATION CONCERNING ANY AND ALL PURCHASES. 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. All prospective Bidders who examine lots in person prior to the sale shall personally assume all responsibility for any damage they cause in so doing. RR Auction shall have sole discretion in determining the value of the damage caused, which shall be promptly paid by the prospective Bidder.
Title to any lot remains with Consignor, any secured party of the Consignor, or assignee of Consignor, as the case may be, until the lot is paid for in full by Bidder. RR Auction reserves the right to require payment in full before delivering any lot to the successful Bidder. It is the Bidder’s responsibility and obligation to have the lots fully insured while in their possession. Bidder assumes any and all RISK OF LOSS once the lot(s) is in Bidder’s possession. Bidder grants to RR Auction or its assigns the right to offset any sums due, or found to be due by RR Auction, and to make such offset from any past, subsequent or future consignment, or items acquired by Bidder in possession or control of RR Auction or from any sums due to Bidder by RR Auction. Bidder further grants RR Auction a purchase money security interest in such sums or items to the extent applicable, and agrees to execute such documents as may be reasonably necessary to grant RR Auction such security interest. Bidder agrees that RR Auction and its assigns shall be a secured party with respect to items bought by Bidder and in the possession of RR Auction, to the extent of the maximum indebtedness, plus all accrued expenses, until the indebtedness is paid. By bidding in this sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. The authorized representative of any corporate Bidder who is present at the sale shall provide RR Auction or its agent, prior to the commencement of the bidding (or at the time of registration), with a statement signed by a principal, director or officer that they he or she personally and unconditionally guarantees any payment due RR Auction. RR Auction may at its sole and absolute discretion, make loans or advances to Consignors and/or prospective Bidders. In the event of a successful challenge to the title to any goods purchased pursuant to these Conditions of Sale and the exclusive remedies provided herein, RR Auction agrees to reimburse any Bidder in an amount equal to the successful bid price actually paid by Bidder at auction plus any Buyer’s Premium actually paid, in full and complete satisfaction of all claims, which once tendered by RR Auction, relieves and releases RR Auction from any responsibility whatsoever to the Bidder, even if the instrument is not cashed or is returned. Bidding Options: Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to in-person, facsimile, phone and mail bids) are treated similarly to floor bids in that they must be on-increment. Any in-person, facsimile, phone, or mail bids that do not conform to a full increment will be rounded up or down to the nearest full increment and this revised amount will be considered Bidder’s high bid. When identical mail or facsimile bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. To ensure the greatest accuracy, written bids should be entered on the standard printed bid sheet and be received at RR Auction’s place of business at least twenty-four (24) hours before the Auction start. RR Auction is not responsible for executing mail bids or facsimile bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted after the published closing time; nor is RR Auction responsible for proper execution of bids submitted by telephone, mail, facsimile, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins. In all Auctions, bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%, or as specified on a per-Auction basis. Bids will be
accepted in whole dollar amounts only. No “buy” or “unlimited” bids will be accepted. In a live sale, bids on an item can change at the discretion of RR Auction. RR Auction reserves the right to accept or decline any bid. Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids are per lot unless otherwise announced. Live auction lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless RR Auction directs otherwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). For live auctions, RR Auction will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between Bidders. RR Auction will determine the successful Bidder, cancel the sale, or re-offer and resell the lot or lots in dispute. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. If any dispute arises, RR Auction’s sale record is conclusive. Payment: Subject to fulfillment of all of the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, upon the sooner of (1) the passing of title to the offered lot pursuant to these Conditions of Sale, or (2) possession of the offered lot by the Bidder, Bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as RR Auction may require. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. All property must be removed from RR Auction’s premises by the Bidder at his/her expense not later than thirty (30) business days following its sale and, if it is not so removed, RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder. Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. RR Auction reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. In cases of nonpayment, RR Auction’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay RR Auction its fees (seller’s and Buyer’s Premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot. All sales are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S. currency, bank wire, cashier checks, eChecks, and bank money orders), and are subject to all reporting requirements. All deliveries are subject to good funds; funds being received in RR Auction’s account before delivery of the Purchases; and all payments are subject to a clearing period. RR Auction reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes “good funds”: checks drawn on a U.S. bank are subject to a ten (10) calendar day hold, and ten (10) business days when drawn on an international bank. Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via e-Check, personal or corporate checks. In the event that a Bidder’s payment is dishonored upon presentment(s), Bidder shall pay the maximum statutory processing fee set by applicable state law. If Bidder attempts to pay via check and the financial institution denies the transfer from Bidder’s bank account, or the payment cannot be completed us-
ing the selected funding source, Bidder agrees to complete payment. If RR Auction refers any invoice to an attorney for collection, the Bidder agrees to pay attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by RR Auction. If RR Auction assigns collection to its house counsel, such attorney’s time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys. RR Auction shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the Bidder to secure payment of the Auction invoice. RR Auction is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the Bidder then held by RR Auction or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due RR Auction or affiliates from the Bidder. With respect to these lien rights, RR Auction shall have all the rights of a secured creditor, including but not limited to the right of sale. In addition, with respect to payment of the Auction invoice(s), the Bidder waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against RR Auction and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice (the “Consignor”). If a Bidder owes RR Auction or its affiliates on any account, RR Auction and its affiliates shall have the right to offset such unpaid account by any credit balance due Bidder, and it may secure by possessory lien any unpaid amount by any of the Bidder’s property in their possession. All checks, cashiers checks, bank checks, or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC. 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. Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges: Bidder is liable for shipping and handling. RR Auction is unable to combine purchases from other auctions or affiliates into
one package for shipping purposes. Lots won will be shipped in a commercially reasonable time after payment in good funds for the merchandise and the shipping fees is received or credit extended, except when third-party shipment occurs. Bidder agrees that service and handling charges related to shipping items which are not pre-paid may be charged to a credit card on file with RR Auction. Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified Customs declarations, to RR Auction for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item’(s) hammer price and RR Auction shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Bidders on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs. Title: Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper.
Rights Reserved: RR Auction reserves the right to withdraw any lot before or at the time of the Auction, and/or to postpone the Auction of all or any lots or parts thereof, for any reason. RR Auction shall not be liable to any Bidder in the event of such withdrawal or postponement under any circumstances. RR Auction reserves the right to refuse to accept bids from anyone. Conducting the Auction: RR Auction reserves the right to postpone the Auction or any session thereof for a reasonable period of time for any reason whatsoever, and no Bidder or prospective Bidder shall have any claim as a result thereof, including consequential damages. RR Auction’s Discretion: RR Auction shall determine opening bids and bidding increments. RR Auction has the right in its absolute discretion to reject any bid in the event of dispute between Bidders or if RR Auction has doubt as to the validity of any bid, to advance the bidding at its absolute discretion and to determine the successful Bidder in the event of a dispute between Bidders, to continue the bidding or to reoffer and resell the lot in question. In the event of a dispute after the sale, RR Auction’s record of final sale shall be conclusive. RR Auction also may reject any bid if RR Auction decides either that any bid is below the reserve of the lot or article or that an advance is insufficient. Unless otherwise announced by RR Auction at the time of sale, no lots may be divided for the purpose of sale. Reserves: Lots may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold. Consignors may not bid on their own lots or property. RR Auction may, from time to time, bid on items that it does not own. Off-Site Bidding: Bidding by telephone, facsimile, online, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a convenience and permitted subject to advance arrangements, availability, and RR Auction’s approval which shall be exercised at RR Auction’s sole discretion. Neither RR Auction nor its agents
or employees shall be held liable for the failure to execute bids or for errors relating to any transmission or execution thereof. In order to be considered for off-site bidding in any manner, Bidders must comply with all of these Conditions of Sale and the terms contained on the Registration Form. RR Auction’s Remedies: Failure of the Bidder to comply with any of these Conditions of Sale or the terms of the Registration Form is an event of default. In such event, RR Auction may, in addition to any other available remedies specifically including the right to hold the defaulting Bidder liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Bidder as damages (the Bidder understands and acknowledges that RR Auction will be substantially damaged should such default occur, and that damages under sub-part (a) are necessary to compensate RR Auction for such damages); (b) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately; (c) charge the Bidder interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month or the highest allowable interest rate; (d) take any other action that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate to preserve and protect RR Auction’s rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the property, the original defaulting Bidder shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses associated there with, including but not limited to warehousing, sales-related expenses, reasonable attorney fees and court costs, commissions, incidental damages and any other charges due hereunder which were not collected or collectable. In the event that such Bidder is the successful Bidder on more than one lot and pays less than the purchase price for the total lots purchased, RR Auction shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. If RR Auction does not exercise such discretion, the lots to which the payment shall be applied will be in descending order from the highest purchase price to the lowest. Any Bidder failing to comply with these Conditions of Sale shall be deemed to have granted RR Auction a security interest in, and RR Auction may retain as collateral such security for such Bidder’s obligations to RR Auction, any property in RR Auction’s possession owned by such Bidder. RR Auction shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) as adopted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Warranties: RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided in these Conditions of Sale. All property and lots are sold “as is” and “where is”. By way of illustration rather than limitation, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to merchantability or fitness for intended use, condition of the property (including any condition report), correctness of description, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, importance, exhibition, relevance, attribution, source, provenance, date, authorship, condition, culture, genuineness, value, or period of the property. Additionally, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to whether the Bidder acquires rights in copyright or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title. All descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and terminology in-
cluding but not limited to words describing condition (including any condition reports requested by Bidder, see also Terminology), authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition, and relevance, used in the Catalog, bill of sale, invoice, or anywhere else, represent a good faith effort made by RR Auction to fairly represent the lots and property offered for sale as to origin, date, condition, and other information contained therein; they are statements of opinion only. They are not representations or warranties and Bidder agrees and acknowledges that he or she shall not rely on them in determining whether or not to bid or for what price. Price estimates (which are determined well in advance of the Auction and are therefore subject to revision) and condition reports are provided solely as a convenience to Bidders and are not intended nor shall they be relied on by Bidders as statements, representations or warranties of actual value or predictions of final bid prices. Bidders are accorded the opportunity to inspect the lots and to otherwise satisfy themselves as to the nature and sufficiency of each lot prior to bidding, and RR Auction urges Bidders to avail themselves accordingly. All lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by an Auction Certificate (“AC”). On any lot presented with an AC issued by RR Auction, the certification is only as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage and only as explicitly stated therein (the “Certification of Authenticity”), to the exclusion of any other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to those pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. The Certification of Authenticity inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction’s records). Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the Certification of Authenticity, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. The Certification of Authenticity is valid from date of the Auction in which Bidder was awarded the lot (the “Auction Date”) until five (5) years after the Auction Date, without exception. FIREARMS. RR Auction complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the purchasing, registration and shipping of firearms. A Bidder is required to provide appropriate documents and the payment of associated fees, if any. Bidder is responsible for providing a shipping address that is suitable for the receipt of a firearm. Limitation of Damages: In the event that RR Auction is prevented for any reason from delivering any property to Bidder, or Bidder is otherwise dissatisfied with the performance of RR Auction, the liability, if any, of RR Auction, shall be limited to, and shall not exceed, the amount actually paid for the property by Bidder. In no event shall RR Auction be liable for incidental, special, indirect, exemplary or consequential damages of any kind, including but not limited to loss of profits, value of investment or opportunity cost. Unauthorized Statements: Under no circumstances is any employee, agent or representative of RR Auction authorized by RR Auction to modify, amend, waive or contradict any of these Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on a registration form, any warranty or limitation or exclusion of warranty, any term or condition in either the Registration Form or these Terms and Conditions regarding payment requirements, including but not limited to due date, manner of payment, and what constitutes payment in full, or any other term or condition contained in any documents issued by
RR Auction unless such modification, amendment, waiver or contradiction is contained in a writing signed by all parties. Any statements, oral or written, made by employees, agents or representatives of RR Auction to Bidder, including statements regarding specific lots, even if such employee, agent or representative represents that such statement is authorized, unless reduced to a writing signed by all parties, are statements of personal opinion only and are not binding on RR Auction, and under no circumstances shall be relied upon by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction. Bidder’s Remedies: Under no circumstance will RR Auction incur liability to a Bidder in excess of the purchase price actually paid. This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder in conformity with the Warranties and Limitation of Damages provisions of these Conditions of Sale, and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Bidder by law. The Bidder hereby accepts the benefit of the Consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the Consignor for the Bidder’s benefit. In the event that Bidder demonstrates in writing, in the sole discretion of RR Auction, that there was a breach of the Consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Bidder, RR Auction shall make demand upon the Consignor to pay to Bidder the Purchase Price (including any premiums, taxes, or other amounts paid or due to RR Auction). Should the Consignor not pay the Purchase Price to Bidder within thirty days after such demand, RR Auction shall disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and assign to Bidder all of RR Auction’s rights against the Consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and assignment, all responsibility and liability, if any, of RR Auction with respect to said lot or property shall automatically terminate. RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction - this remedy is as to the Consignor only. The rights and remedies provided herein are for the original Bidder only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances. If Bidder wishes to challenge the AC within the period of the Certification of Authenticity, Bidder must present written evidence that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field. If RR Auction agrees that the lot is not as represented, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be a refund of their purchase price, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable. If RR Auction does not agree with the claim by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale. Any such challenge concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Bidder’s notice to RR Auction of Bidder’s contention that the lot was not authentic, or six (6) years from the Auction Date, whichever is sooner. If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially incorrect (e.g., gross cataloging error), the lot is returnable if returned within five (5) calendar days of receipt, and received by RR Auction no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the Auction Date. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and the AC, then the description in the AC shall control. This paragraph shall constitute Bidder’s sole right with respect to the return of items, and no refunds shall be given for any items not returned to and received by RR Auction.
NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE. RR Auction’s Additional Services: For Bidders who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’s premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Bidders, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Bidder. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by RR Auction or other packers and carriers, whether or not recommended by RR Auction. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for damage to frames, glass or other breakable items. Where RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice, RR Auction will include an administration charge. Headings: Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer. Entire Agreement: These Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the Registration Form. They may not be amended, modified or superseded except in a signed writing executed by all parties. No oral or written statement by anyone employed by RR Auction or acting as agent or representative of RR Auction may amend, modify, waive or supersede the terms herein unless such amendment, waiver or modification is contained in a writing signed by all parties. If any section of these Conditions of Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections or terms and provisions of a section shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way. Governing Law and Enforcement The Parties agree that any agreements between the Parties including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston, Massachusetts, no matter where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the Auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location. The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, and any other related agreement(s) are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale, or related to or arising out of any other related agreement(s) shall be submitted to confidential binding arbitration (the “Arbitration”) before a single Arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”). The Parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the commercial rules of the AAA. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on the selection of the Arbitrator, then the Arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. The prevailing Party in the Arbitration shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. The Parties agree that Bidder shall have no right to recover consequential or indirect damages, or lost profits damages.
The Parties consent to the enforcement of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in either the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Except as provided in Bidder’s Remedies with regard to the Certification of Authenticity, any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other agreement(s) between the Parties must be brought within one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances giving rise to the alleged claim, without exceptions. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute release of any claims after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding on all parties in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-actions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale. The Bidder hereby agrees that RR Auction shall be entitled to present these Conditions of Sale to a court in any jurisdiction other than set forth in this paragraph as conclusive evidence of the Parties’ agreement, and the Parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration related to or arising out of any Auction of an item sold for less than $10,000. This right shall relate to the individual item price, such that RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration for items that in the aggregate exceed $10,000. The prevailing Party in such a proceeding shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the proceeding, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. This right of enforcement is unique to RR Auction, and these Conditions of Sale are a waiver by the Bidder of any right to enforcement or adjudication outside of an Arbitration.
CONDUCT OF AUCTION Estimate Prices: In addition to descriptive information, each item in the Catalog sometimes includes a price range which reflects opinion as to the price expected at auction (the “Estimate Prices”). In other instances, Estimate Prices can be obtained by calling RR Auction at (603) 732-4280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading). Owned or Guaranteed Property: RR Auction generally offers property consigned by others for sale at public auction; in very limited occasion, lots are offered that are the property of RR Auction.
Before the Auction: Bidder may attend pre-sale viewing for all of RR Auction’s auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. Bidder is encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. Bidder may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment. Maximum Bids – All Auctions: To maximize Bidder’s chance of winning, RR Auction strongly encourages the use of maximum bids. RR Auction will then bid for Bidder until the lot reaches Bidder’s specified maximum. Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, nonincremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder’s bid. Successful Bids: The fall of RR Auction’s hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will record the paddle number of the Bidder. If Bidder’s salesroom or absentee bid is successful, Bidder will be notified after the sale by mailed or emailed invoice. Unsold Lots: If a lot does not reach the reserve, it is bought-in. In other words, it remains unsold and is returned to the Consignor. RR Auction has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers. Bidding—Timed Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. Any Bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. At that time, an extended bidding period goes into effect. If Bidder has not bid on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT, Bidder may not bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. Only those Bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the only Bidder on a lot at 6 pm EST/EDT, that lot is awarded to Bidder. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm EST/EDT will remain OPEN to ALL Bidders until 7
pm EST/EDT or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm EST/EDT, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm EST/ EDT, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot (the “30 Minute Rule”). The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the Auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm EST/EDT. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the high Bidder, raising Bidder’s maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the Auction at any time at its sole discretion. Bidding - Internet – Live Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. Property is auctioned in consecutive numerical order, as it appears in the catalog. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the salesroom or absentee bidders participating by telephone, internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. During live Auctions, internet bids can be placed in real time through one or more of the following Third Party services: www. liveauctioneers.com, www.invaluable.com and www.icollector. com. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. RR Auction treats any third-party site bids as floor or telephone bids. Floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over third party sites bids, and floor bids are considered earlier than telephone bids. All RR Auction lots purchased through the third party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium. Miscellaneous: Agreements between Bidders and Consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize RR Auction’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and Consignor a Seller’s
Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement. Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with “do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available. Rules of Construction: RR Auction presents properties in a number of collectible fields, and as such, specific venues have promulgated supplemental Terms and Conditions. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the general Conditions of Sale by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety.
GLOSSARY OF CONDITION TERMS For decades, RR Auction has led the industry in providing an accurate and detailed condition statement for each item that we sell. Starting in 2016 we’ve decided to take a fresh approach to describing each item’s condition. As our website and catalog images continually improve, and bidders can see obvious details from those excellent images, we’ve decided to simplify things, using the same terminology to describe an item’s overall condition (on an ascending scale of 1 to 4: good, very good, fine, very fine), but only adding specific details, if any, that would not be obvious from the illustration. VERY FINE describes an item in virtually flawless condition, and is used sparingly for items of exceptionally attractive appearance. FINE is the most common statement of condition, and applies to most items that we offer. It describes items that show expected handling wear, generally acceptable random flaws (such as light creases, small bends, etc.), and an overall appearance that is pleasing to the majority of collectors. VERY GOOD describes an item that exhibits more moderate flaws (such as toning, light staining, professional reinforcements or repairs, etc.). Most collectors would be comfortable with items in very good condition, and this would be the expected condition for many formats (early presidential documents, for example). GOOD describes an item with obvious visible flaws, including heavy wear, missing portions, or repairs that affect appearance; generally items in this condition are offered only if an item is otherwise exceedingly rare or important. Of course we’re more than happy to provide more in-depth information about any item via phone or email. We hope this new system will make for easier reading and a more pleasant bidding experience.
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