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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*
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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*
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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
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presidents and first ladies President Washington approves passage for “the Sloop called the George,” bound for Demerara
1. George Washington Document Signed as President. Highly desirable partly-printed DS as president,
signed “Go: Washington,” one page, 13 x 16, June 9, 1795. Three-language ship’s papers issued to “James Humphrey, master or commander of the Sloop called the George…lying at present in the port of Darby, bound for Demerara, and laden with stock beef, cornmeal, butter lard, dry goods…clothing,
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leather, spirits.” Boldly signed in the center by President Washington and countersigned by Secretary of State Edmund Randolph. The embossed white paper seals affixed to the left and right sides remain intact. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, stains to the seals, and small areas of paper loss repaired by complete backing. Starting Bid $1000
1768 Washington signature clipped from a Mountain Road Lottery ticket
2. George Washington Signature. Crisp ink signature,
“Go: Washington,” on an off-white 3.25 x .75 sheet clipped from a 1768 ticket for the ‘Mountain Road Lottery.’ Archivally mounted, matted, and framed with an engraving, medallion, caption, and two patriotic ribbons to an overall size of 12.5 x 19.25; reverse of frame contains a printed copy of the lottery ticket. In fine condition. With Captain Thomas Bullitt and others, Washington conceived a lottery as a way to raise funds to build a road through the Allegheny Mountains in Virginia and to construct a resort in the area now known as The Homestead, Hot Springs, Virginia. Owing to competition from other lotteries, the Mountain Road
Lottery failed, and King George III then banned all lotteries in 1769. Although 6,000 of these lottery tickets were originally slated to be sold, only about 25 are known to exist today. Starting Bid $500
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Weeks before Thanksgiving, President Adams dispatches a shipment of “Turkies” abroad
3. John Adams Document Signed as President. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 19.25 x 15.5, October 30, 1797. A four-language ship’s papers issued to “James Humphrey, master or commander of the Brig’t called Hiram…lying at present in the port of Derby bound for St. Bartholomew and laden with Oxen, Pork, Beef, Corn Meal, Rye flour, Pottatoes [sic], Staves & Candles, Sheep, Swine, Poultry & Turkies.” Prominently signed at the conclusion by President Adams and countersigned by Secretary of State Timothy Pickering. The white paper seals affixed at the center remain intact. In very good to fine condition, with a few tears and areas of paper loss repaired and reinforced by complete professional backing on the reverse. Adams’ signature is large, bold, and completely unaffected by any flaws. Starting Bid $500
Executive intervention at West Point: “My venerable friend President Adams will frank this for me” 4. John Adams Signed Free Frank. Full free frank, measuring 9.75 x
7.75 unfolded with a 5 x 3.25 center panel, addressed in another hand to “Capt Partridge at the Military Academy, West Point, State of New York,” franked in the upper right by Adams, “Free,” and signed on the left side, “J. Adams.” The original adjoining letter remains attached, written by “John Marston,” August 8, 1813, requesting a thirty day furlough for his son, Ward Marston, recently commission to be a cadet at West Point, reasoning, “I wish my son to be more perfect in some of the studies he is now pursuing, before he goes to the academy.” He writes that he had forwarded a letter through Vice President Elbridge Gerry two weeks earlier and had received no response, adding, “I fear that I omitted to pay the postage of my last letter…My venerable friend President Adams will frank this for me.” In fine condition, with seal-related paper loss on the integral address sheet. Starting Bid $200
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Handwritten letter by Governor Jefferson on the movement of Benedict Arnold’s forces through Virginia
5. Thomas Jefferson Autograph Letter Signed. Revo-
lutionary War-dated ALS signed “Th: Jefferson,” one page, 8 x 12.75, January 11, 1781. Addressed from Richmond, a handwritten letter to Brigadier General George Weedon, in part: “The enemy moved down the river from Westover yesterday. I wrote by express to Genl. Nelson this morning to desire that if they should pass Burwell’s ferry (which would prove that they mean nothing against Wms’burg or York) he would in that point of time send off an express to you that you might thereby know that your whole attention should be pointed to Fredsbg. They have had the winds at their command and I am persuaded are at this moment either past Burwell’s ferry or in Williamsburg. If the former I expect you will receive notice by
tomorrow night. Should you not I suppose you may presume the enemy have not passed that point but on the contrary have invaded Williamsburg and that you should move that way. By halting a day you will refresh your men, and perhaps increase your numbers so as to render your approach to Williamsburg more safe and more effectually relieving...I cannot do better now than leave you master of your own actions, as events may become known to you sooner than to me which might render any thing positive not only proper but mischievous.” Framed to an overall size of 15.25 x 20.25. In fine condition, with slightly rough edges, and a missing upper right corner tip affecting one word of that date. Starting Bid $2500
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Granting a pension to an artillery officer “shot through the body at the battle of Monmouth,” Jefferson affirms the new nation’s obligation to its veterans
6. Thomas Jefferson Document Signed as Secretary of State. DS, signed “Th: Jefferson,” one page, 8 x 13,
December 16, 1791. An Act of the Second Congress, in part: “An Act for the relief of David Cook and Thomas Campbell. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That David Cook, a captain of artillery in the late war, and who, being shot through the body at the battle of Monmouth, is rendered incapable to obtain his livelihood by labor, shall be placed on the pension-list of the United States, and shall be entitled to one third of his monthly pay, as a captain of artillery…Thomas Campbell [shall] be placed on the pension-list, and…the half pay of a captain of infantry be allowed to the said Thomas Campbell, who has been so injured by repeated wounds in the service of his country, that he is unable to support himself by labor.” Signed at the conclusion by Jefferson as Secretary of State, with typed signatures of George Washington,
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John Adams, and Jonathan Trumbull also present. Elegantly double-cloth-matted and archivally framed with a color portrait of Jefferson and a small plaque to an overall size of 27.25 x 24.25. In fine condition, with light soiling, minor corner loss, and indications of being mounted to a same-size sheet (not examined out of the frame). Starting Bid $1000
Jefferson and Madison approve a ship’s pass for the ‘Mary’
7. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison Document Signed as President and Secretary of State.
Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison” as secretary of state, one page, 10.25 x 15.5, June 22, 1805. Scalloped-top ship’s papers issued to the “Ship Mary of Charleston, Gilbert Fuller, master and commander…mounted with no guns navigated by thirteen men to pass with her Company Passengers, Goods and Merchandise without any hindrance, seizure or molestation.” Signed at the conclusion by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. The lower left corner retains the original white wafer seal. In fine condition, with trimmed edges, two small holes to the upper
left corner, and Madison’s signature quite light but fully legible. An attractive example with a particularly bold presidential Jefferson signature. Starting Bid $500
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Uncommon Polk–Buchanan pardon for a troublesome ship’s captain 8. James K. Polk and James Buchanan Document Signed as President and Secretary of State. Manu-
script DS, signed “James K. Polk” as president and “James Buchanan” as secretary of state, one page both sides, 9.5 x 14.5, July 1, 1846. In part: “The British Barque Mary Harrington, Charles McFee [sic], master arrived at the port of New York… with an excess of passengers…Said barque was measured at Charlestown S. C…difference of admeasurement in the two ports, is the cause of the excess of passengers…I, James K. Polk...do hereby remit...the penalty incurred.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Polk and countersigned by Secretary of State James Buchanan. The crisply embossed white paper seal affixed to the upper left remains fully intact. In fine condition, with repairs to folds and a slightly rough left edge. Starting Bid $300
“You have proved a true prophet in regard to the nomination; but according to the old proverb, no man can tell who will be chosen until after the election” 9. James Buchanan Autograph Letter Signed. ALS, one
page both sides, 6.5 x 8, June 28, 1856. Handwritten letter to a young friend and supporter, commenting on his recent nomination for president and offering advice. In part: “You have proved a true prophet in regard to the nomination; but according to the old proverb, no man can tell who will be chosen until after the election. I rejoice to learn that you are studying hard, because I feel a deep interest in your welfare. The boy who does not study in his youth when he has the opportunity will bitterly resent this in after years.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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Eleven days after Lincoln’s assassination—and on the day of Booth’s apprehension and death— President Johnson tends to official business
10. Andrew Johnson Document Signed. DS as president, one page, 13.25 x 9.25, April 26, 1865. President Johnson
appoints David Batchelder as “Deputy Postmaster at Amesbury, Massachusetts.” Neatly signed at the conclusion in bold ink by President Jackson, and countersigned by Acting Secretary of State William Hunter. The embossed white seal affixed to the lower left is toned but intact. Handsomely matted and framed with an engraved portrait (bearing a facsimile signature) to an overall size of 24.5 x 14. In fine condition, with intersecting folds. This historic document dates to just eleven days after Andrew Johnson took office upon the assassination of Abraham Lincoln; Secretary of State William H. Seward, who had been attacked as part of the assassination conspiracy, was still recuperating, with Hunter acting in his stead. On this date, John Wilkes Booth was apprehended and killed after a days-long manhunt that ended in Port Royal, Virginia. Starting Bid $200
Rare presidential pardon from Franklin Pierce for a counterfeiter of coin 11. Franklin Pierce Document Signed as President.
Manuscript DS as president, one page both sides, 10.75 x 15.75, April 4, 1856. An official pardon issued by President Pierce for John Batz, who “was sentenced to be imprisoned in the penitentiary for a period of six years, under conviction of counterfeiting coin.” Signed at the conclusion by Franklin Pierce, and countersigned by Secretary of State William L. Marcy. The signed reverse bears the original embossed seal to the upper left hand corner. In very good to fine condition, with a tear to the left edge, passing through one word of text, repaired with archival tape on the reverse. Starting Bid $200
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Rare FDR letter on the “one hundred twenty-fifth anniversary of the writing of the Star Spangled Banner, inspired by the bombardment of Fort McHenry” 12. Franklin D. Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed as President on Star Spangled Banner. Important TLS as
president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, May 16, 1939. Letter to W. Tilghman Hemsley, chairman of the executive committee of the Star Spangled Banner Regatta. In full: “Please accept my thanks for your kind letter of May twelfth inviting me to attend the celebration of the one hundred twenty-fifth anniversary of the writing of the Star Spangled Banner, inspired by the bombardment of Fort McHenry. I regret exceedingly that circumstances make it impossible to accept this invitation to participate in person. I hope, however, the celebration will be a successful one and one that will inspire all who participate with a new sense of appreciation of the stirring events it commemorates.” In fine condition, with light edge toning. Accompanied by photocopies of associated correspondence (Hemsley’s letter inviting him to the event, an internal White House memo, and their retained copy of this reply), provided to the consignor by the FDR Presidential Library & Museum. According to the consignor’s research, this is the only presidential letter on White House stationery mentioning the ‘Star Spangled Banner’ ever to come up for auction. A remarkable and patriotic piece. Starting Bid $300
13. Franklin D. Roosevelt Signed Oversized Photograph. Exceptional vintage matte-finish 15 x 10.5 Harris &
Ewing photo of Franklin D. Roosevelt seated at his desk, signed boldly in the lower border in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a small tear to the bottom edge. An ideal uninscribed portrait of FDR, made all the more impressive by its uncommonly large size. Starting Bid $200
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14. Harry S. Truman Signed Photograph. Vintage 8.75 x 12.5 Harris & Ewing photo of Truman in a handsome bust-length pose, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Best wishes & kindest regards to Dr. Edward H. Pruden on his tenth year at the First Baptist Church, Harry S. Truman.” Framed and in very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Virtually unobtainable White House card signed by LBJ
15. Lyndon B. Johnson Signed White House Card. Extremely rare official White House card signed in
bold fountain pen, “With best wishes—Lyndon B. Johnson.” In very fine condition. White House cards signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson are, without hyperbole, in a class of their own. RR Auction has offered just two others in its history—the first of which was, at the time, the only known authentic example and described in Charles Hamilton’s 1983 authoritative publication, American Autographs, and in Larry F. Vrazlik and Michael Minor’s 1991 book From the President’s Pen. Only a scant few have come to market in the meantime; it remains an excessively rare presidential prize. Starting Bid $300
16. Ronald Reagan Signed Book. Signed book:
An American Life. Deluxe first edition set, limited issue, numbered 718/2000. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1990. Leatherbound hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 748 pages. Signed on the colophon in black felt tip by Reagan. Housed in its original finely crafted publisher’s oak presentation case with brass handles and inlaid presidential seal; a separate drawer contains a sixcassette audio version of Reagan’s Speaking My Mind. In fine condition, with some blurring to the edition numbers. Starting Bid $200
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notables Declaration of Independence Governor Sam Adams pays a Bay State Supreme Court judge
65. Samuel Adams Document Signed. Partly-printed
DS, signed “S. Adams,” one page, 7.25 x 7, no date. As Governor of Massachusetts, Adams instructs State Treasurer Thomas Davis to pay “Hon. Nathan Cushing Esq’r one of the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court the Sum of three hundred Seventy five Dollars in full for one quarter Salary ending the 1st of Oct. 1795.” Signed neatly at the conclusion by Samuel Adams. Archivally cloth-matted and framed with a caption and an engraving to an overall size of 22 x 15.5.
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Includes a photocopy of the full document, which also contains the signatures of Davis and Secretary John Avery, both of which are matted out; the reverse contains Cushing’s receipt autograph. In fine condition. Cushing (1742-1812) served as a Judge of Admiralty during the American Revolution at which time he was charged with preparing the seal for the state of Massachusetts. After the war, he served as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Massachusetts from 1789 to 1810 and as the State Councilor from 102 to 1807. Starting Bid $300
Third volume of Force’s American Archives with scarce facsimile of the 1775 Secrecy Agreement
66. American Archives: Peter Force Print of the ‘Continental Congress Agreement of Secrecy of November 9, 1775’. Rare book: American Archives: Fourth
Series, Vol. III. Washington: Published by M. St. Clair Clarke and Peter Force, 1840. Hardcover, 9.5 x 14.25, highlighted by the scarce facsimile of the Continental Congress Agreement of Secrecy of November 9, 1775, one of the most important documents from Force’s monumental collection of American historical papers. Not unlike Force’s famous facsimile of the Declaration of Independence contained in American Archives (Fifth Series, Vol. I), very few facsimile copies of the 1775 Secrecy Agreement exist. Force’s Archives were not a success:
only the Fourth and Fifth Series were ever published, and even these were severely undersubscribed. In consequence, how many copies of the 1775 Agreement were printed, and how many were inserted into the volumes, remains uncertain. As the projected edition of the work was 1500 copies, that is likely the maximum; it remains possible that as few as 500 were actually completed. Of these, relatively few appear to survive—either by themselves or folded into the book. Print condition: very good, with expected ink transfer. Book condition: VG-/None, with cracked hinges, ex-library markings, torn label to front board, and some staining, scuffing, and removed labels to spine. Starting Bid $200
67. Francis Hopkinson Document Signed. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey (1737–1791) who is also known as the designer of the first official American flag. Partly-printed DS, signed “Fras. Hopkinson,” one page, 12 x 15, December 7, 1789. Order issued to the wardens of the port of Philadelphia, asking for the survey and examination of the ship called the Marian, John McShane master. Signed at the conclusion by Hopkinson as judge of the District Court of the United States for Pennsylvania. The survey is recorded on the reverse, noting damage to fifteen chests of tea. Impressively matted and framed alongside an engraved portrait (bearing a facsimile signature) to an overall size of 32 x 26.5, with a window in the backing for viewing the reverse. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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Boldly signed in 1786 as president of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania
68. Benjamin Franklin Document Signed. Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “B. Franklin,” one page, 16 x 13.75, May 30, 1786. As president of Pennsylvania’s Supreme Executive Council, Franklin issues a land grant to Matthias Keely “a Certain Tract of Land, called ‘Hopewell’ situate on the North West Side of the River Ohio, in the County of Westmoreland… containing Two hundred and seven acres and eighty Six perches.” Signed prominently on the left side by Benjamin Franklin, and countersigned below by James Trimble. The left side retains two of the original paper seals. In fine condition. Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature. Franklin issued this document as president of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania, a position analogous to the modern position of governor. Starting Bid $1000
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South Carolina’s governor submits to the state legislature 69. Edward Rutledge Autograph Letter Signed. American politician from South Carolina who was the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence (1749–1800). ALS, one page, 7 x 4.5, December 7, 1799. As governor of South Carolina, Rutledge informs the legislature of the resignation of the state’s engineer. In full: “Mr. President & Gentlemen of the Senate: Honorable Gentlemen, I herewith transmit to you a copy of a letter, which I received from Colonel Serf, containing his resignation, as Engineer of this State.” Double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait and plaque to an overall size of 13 x 20; the frame’s backing has a window for viewing the docketing on the reverse. In fine, clean condition. Starting Bid $200
American Politicians and Leaders Darrow’s defense of a boy murderer: “I had hoped that some competent lawyer out there would act in their behalf without charging; but, perhaps no one will” 70. Clarence Darrow Typed Letter Signed. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, June 24, 1935. Letter to Philip Leibsohn. In part: “Some time ago I wrote to you, but have not received a reply—about the L—Messner case... The lawyer that you suggest is the one that we should get; it would be of the greatest value to have some support from the paper, or,—at least to be able to prevent it from fighting it…I am not going to take any money from the Messners, I had hoped that some competent lawyer out there would act in their behalf without charging; but, perhaps no one will.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope and Leibsohn’s retained carbon copy of his response, telling Darrow that he also feels “the boy has paid for his crime to society and now should be given the opportunity to rehabilitate himself,” and advising not to involve the ex-senator in the matter. Starting Bid $200
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Correspondence between the first two governors of New Jersey 71. William Paterson Autograph Letter Signed. New
Jersey statesman and a signer of the United States Constitution (1745–1806) who was an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court and the second governor of New Jersey. Rare ALS signed “Wm. Paterson,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 8, March 18, 1782. Handwritten letter from Paterson as the attorney general of New Jersey sent to the state’s first governor, William Livingston, in part: “I met with your Excellency’s letter on my return from the Sussex Court, where I saw Mr. Adams, I had an opportunity of conversing with him respectfully his testimony against Major Hopkins. He gave me verbally just the same account of the transaction as he had given your Excellency in his first letter. I do not think that he had rc’d any one of your three letters, otherwise he would have mentioned it to me. Mr. Hopkins was very uneasy about the matter, & called upon me several times respecting it, and as soon as we could catch a fit opportunity and had proper persons present, he subscribed an acknowledgment on my drawing conceived in such terms, as, I think, will give your Excellency great satisfaction.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Activists and Social Leaders “All with one voice said they would not in any way interfere with them. And the prayer proceeded”
72. Mohandas Gandhi Hand-Corrected Manuscript.
Partial hand-corrected manuscript by Mohandas Gandhi, one page, 6.25 x 8.25, on the reverse of a letter written in an unknown hand on Brij Bhushan Lall Gupta letterhead, October 26, 1947. Gandhi strikes through the entirety of the initial draft, marked as page “3” at the top, and pens a few lines in English. Gandhi writes, in part: “with the objector. All with one voice said they would not in any way interfere with them. And
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the prayer proceeded.” In fine condition. Consignor notes that this page originates from the estate of Indian freedom fighter V. Kalyanam, who worked with Gandhi at his ashram. Kalyanam was responsible for drafting replies to letters that Gandhi received, which Gandhi then revised in his own hand. For thrift purposes, they used to write these types of rough notes or drafts on the backside of the letters sent to Gandhi. Starting Bid $200
Lifesaving ‘Schutz-Pass’ issued to a couple by Wallenberg during World War II
73. Raoul Wallenberg Document Signed. DS in German and Hungarian, quickly signed by Wallenberg with an ink scribble (as he commonly did on documents of this type), one page, 8.25 x 13.25, September 28, 1944. Blue and gold two-language Schutz-Pass issued to couple Fr. Ernst Major and Piroska Fuchs. Upper left provides the former’s personal information including his 1899 birth date, height, eye and hair color. The field to right, which would typically bear personal information like signature and an affixed photograph, is empty. Bottom portion bears printed statements in German and Hun-
garian, hastily signed in the lower left corner by Wallenberg, and countersigned by Swedish Minister to Budapest, Carl Ivan Danielsson. In very good to fine condition, with repairs to the back of the intersecting folds, a small hole to the top blank area, and two rusty paperclip impressions. A similar example of Wallenberg’s rushed signature can be found in the book Fleeing from the Fuhrer by William Kaczinski and Charmian Brinson. An important reminder of one heroic man’s tireless efforts to outwit the Nazis and save countless lives. Starting Bid $500
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Supreme Court
74. Louis Brandeis Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy
6.5 x 9.25 Clinedinst photo of Brandeis in his judicial robe, affixed to its original 11 x 13 photographer’s mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in fountain pen, “For Abraham Tulin, Ally in a great cause, Louis D. Brandeis, November 1929.” In very good to fine condition, with creasing to the top of the photo, and an edge tear and corner crease to the trimmed mount. Starting Bid $200
76. Burger Court Signed Photograph. Official glossy
9.5 x 7 photo of the Burger Court affixed to its original 13.5 x 11.25 mount, signed on the mount in ink and felt tip by all nine Supreme Court justices: John Paul Stevens, William H. Rehnquist, Harry A. Blackmun, Warren E. Burger, Lewis F. Powell, Jr., Thurgood Marshall, Byron R. White, William J. Brennan, Jr., and Sandra Day O’Connor. In fine to very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
75. Burger Court Signed Photograph. Official matte-finish 16.5
x 11.75 photo of the Burger Court by the Ackad studio of Washington, D.C., signed in the lower border in various ink types by all nine Justices pictured: Byron White, William J. Brennan, Jr., Warren E. Burger, Potter Stewart, Thurgood Marshall, Hugo Black, Harry A. Blackmun, John M. Harlan, and William O. Douglas. Framed and in fine condition. Starting Bid $300
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Frankfurter anticipates “keen enjoyment of wines and cheese and other evidences of the arts of man” with fellow justice Harlan Stone 77. Felix Frankfurter Signed Photograph. Vintage matte-finish
10 x 13.5 Hessler Supreme Court portrait of Frankfurter, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To my esteemed Brother Harlan F. Stone, with happy remembrances and with high hopes of many years of common labors and keen enjoyment of wines and cheese and other evidences of the arts of man. Felix Frankfurter 3 June 1939.” The photo is also signed by the studio. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
78. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. Signed Photograph. Vintage matte-finish 6 x 9 Harris and Ewing photo of Holmes seated in his judicial robe, signed on the original 9.75 x 13.75 studio mat in black ink, “Oliver Wendell Holmes, March 24, 1931.” In very good to fine condition, with light silvering and small surface impressions to the image. Holmes is uncommon in signed photos, particularly formal portraits. Starting Bid $200
79. Warren Court Signed Photograph. Official matte-
finish 16.5 x 11.75 photo of the Warren Court by the Ackad studio of Washington, D.C, signed in the lower border in various ink types by all nine Justices pictured: Earl Warren, Potter Stewart, Byron R. White, Tom C. Clark, John Harlan, Hugo Black, William O. Douglas, Arthur Goldberg, and William J. Brennan, Jr. Framed and in fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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80. Warren Court Signed Photograph. Official matte-finish 16.75 x
12 Ackad Studio photo of the Warren Court, signed in the lower border in ink by all nine Supreme Court justices: Earl Warren, Abe Fortas, Potter Stewart, Bryon R. White, Thurgood Marshall, John Harlan, Hugo Black, William O. Douglas, and William J. Brennan, Jr. In very good to fine condition, with scattered small surface marks and scuffs, and a light scratch across Marshall’s robe. Starting Bid $200
Businessmen
81. Howard Hughes Typed Letter Signed. TLS, one
page, 5.25 x 8, April 14, 1949. Letter to Colonel R. C. Kuldell, in part: “I am truly pleased that you have found such complete happiness and contentment. I am sure you are aware of your unique position and good fortune in this respect. I hope that the best part of your life is just beginning and that you may have many more years which bring you everything you are striving for.” Archivally double-matted and framed with two photos to an overall size of 22 x 14.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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82. John D. Rockefeller Typed Letter Signed. TLS,
signed prominently as “John D. Rockefeller,” one page, 5.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead, July 8, 1922. Letter to Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Davis, in full: “Thank you for your beautiful message of congratulations on my eighty-third birthday. Be assured it is most highly appreciated. With kindest regards and every best wish for you both.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Scientists and Inventors
83. Henri Becquerel Autograph Letter Signed. French physicist (1852–1908) whose experiments with uranium salts led to the discovery of spontaneous radioactivity; for this breakthrough he shared the 1903 Nobel Prize for Physics with Marie and Pierre Curie. ALS in French, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, Institut de France letterhead, June 3, 1908. Untranslated handwritten letter by Becquerel. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Scarce 1909 book on Darwin’s theory from the library of Alexander Graham Bell 84. Alexander Graham Bell’s Personally-Owned Book. Rare book from the personal library of Alexander
Graham Bell: The Making of Species by Douglas Dewar and Frank Finn. London: John Lane, 1909. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9, 400 pages. Stamped on the first free end page with Alexander Graham Bell’s ownership stamp, featuring his facsimile signature: “Library of Alexander Graham Bell.” Also bears the bookplate of Bell’s son-in-law, Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor, affixed to the front pastedown. It is a significant scientific work, offering a discussion of Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection, objections to the theory, the means by which traits are inherited, and factors of evolution. Numerous interesting passages throughout have been marked in pencil. Book condition: VG/None, with sunning to spine, a stain to the front board, and wear to the head of the spine. This is an extremely rare example, as Bell’s scientific library resides with the Smithsonian Institution, and Bell’s papers are held by the Library of Congress. This book was evidently passed to his son-in-law, an influential figure in the success of the National Geographic Society, and thus escaped acquisition by those institutions. We have been able to find no record of other volumes from Bell’s library in the marketplace. Starting Bid $200
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The creator of set theory looks forward to the International Congress of Mathematicians in Paris
85. Georg Cantor Autograph Letter Signed. Rare and
important ALS in German, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 6.5, November 15, 1899. Handwritten letter to fellow mathematician Charles-Ange Laisant, mentioning the forthcoming second International Congress of Mathematicians in Paris, during which David Hilbert would announce his famous list of 23 unsolved mathematical problems. In part (translated): “As regards the official question of the Parisian committee, I have already replied ‘unlikely,’ because it fits best my situation. However, I can confidentially tell you that I heartily and in the liveliest way rejoice to shake hands with you and our common friend Lemoine in August 1900, for I hope that, at the end of July 1900 at the latest, we will be able to celebrate our
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reunion...How happy it would be should you be able to visit me! We could talk freely, about the Congress of Mathematicians in Paris, without having to fear to be disgusted by the presence of one of the ‘Immortals’ (E. L’Infirme). On Saturday 18 November, I shall go to Berlin and stay there until 27 November, when I plan to give (from noon to 1 p.m.) a public conference (I do not know in which room) about William Quirinus. On 28 November, I have to give a public conference in Leipzig about the same topic. You see that I have remained active. The mother of William Quirinus was Queen of France! William Quirinus’s only brother was King of Great Britain. Half of the proceeds from my conferences in Leipzig and Berlin will be given to the Boers injured in South Africa.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $1000
Einstein encourages an emigrant colleague: “’Jacks of all trades,’ willing to do anything, are needed in this time of scarcity in the teaching profession”
86. Albert Einstein Autograph Letter Signed. ALS in
German, signed “A. E.,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, no date. Handwritten letter to Mr. Reiche, possibly the German physicist Fritz Reiche, with a reference to his research assistant Peter Bergmann. In full (translated): “Bergmann, whom I have asked to speak with you about future positions, informs me that you are having second thoughts about taking over a practicum. This causes me some consternation, because by and large only ‘jacks of all trades,’ willing to do anything, are needed in
this time of scarcity in the teaching profession. There is the danger that your future in this country could be jeopardized by this mistake. I am very uneasy about the appearance of wanting to talk you into something. But, on the other hand, I have the distinct impression that you are missing that selfconfidence which the species minorum gentium usually has too much of. I hope that you will overcome this shyness when you analyze yourself in relation to this situation.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $1000
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On the precipice of international fame in 1919, Einstein writes to a fellow future Nobel laureate on radioactive theory and a WWI prisoner of war 87. Albert Einstein Typed Letter Signed. TLS in French,
signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.25 x 11, November 5, 1919. Letter to Professor Jean Baptiste Perrin, who would go on to win the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1926 for his work on the atomic structure of matter. In part (translated): “Your opinion of the primary importance of radiation for all chemical reactions still seems to me dubious, even if it was certain (which it was not) that reactions of the type J2 - J+J [added by hand] are of the first order. It would be possible, for example, that J2 molecules whose internal energy exceeds a certain limit would decompose in accordance with radioactive bodies. Now a prayer. One of the parents of one of my cousins—a geologist—is a prisoner of war in France. His (widowed) mother, having lost her other son in the war, is in the greatest pain of her only son, because he had tried to flee several times. She shudders at the thought that the man—through his old efforts to flee in a very difficult situation—might try to flee again and be shot. Wouldn’t it be possible to do something for this young scientist?” He goes on to give the address of August Moos, held in Charleville, Ardennes, and concludes by offering his “regards for you, Mr. Langevin and Mrs. Curie.” Below, he curiously draws an arrow and writes, “bead of editorial sweat”—could his DNA be lurking on this page? In fine condition.
A distant cousin of Albert Einstein, the geologist August Moos volunteered in the German infantry at the start of the First World War in 1914. After being taken prisoner in 1915, he made several attempts to escape which resulted in a sentence that prevented his release after the armistice of 1918. His mother asked for help from Einstein, who turned to his friend Jean Perrin, as well as mathematician and statesman Paul Painlevé, asking them to intercede. Moos was finally released in February 1920. He would work as an oil geologist in the interwar period, before being tragically arrested due to his Jewish heritage under the Nazi regime. Moos would die in the Buchenwald concentration camp during World War II. In addition to this important family and political content, Einstein comments on a theory that Perrin had developed in which all chemical transformations (including radioactive decay) are triggered by radiation, calling it “dubious.” Also significant is the date: one day before the official report of Eddington’s expedition debuted before the Royal Society of London, confirming Einstein’s theory of general relativity. Widespread newspaper coverage of the results vaulted Einstein into immediate international fame. An altogether remarkable letter from one Nobel Prize winner to another. Starting Bid $2500
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“The whole question of neuromuscular physiology has become so complicated 88. Harvey Cushing Typed Letter Signed. Surgeon
(1869–1939) who pioneered many modern neurosurgical techniques and investigated the functions of the pituitary gland. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Yale University letterhead, May 9, 1934. Letter to Professor Filippo Bottazzi at the University of Naples. In part: “I am so happy to have the reprint of your paper on muscle contractures and their physiological significance. It is a most important paper in which your priority claims regarding the function of the sarcoplasm are so well established. The whole question of neuromuscular physiology has become so complicated that I personally have not attempted to keep up with it, and consequently I am most glad to have the opportunity of reading this admirable review of your own important work.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and scattered creases. Starting Bid $200
Unusual 1811 Guillotin medical report on “bloodletting”
90. Joseph Guillotin Document Signed. French physician and politician (1738–1814) whose name became synonymous with the ‘humane’ instrument of execution whose use he proposed to the government during the French Revolution. Manuscript DS in French, signed “Guillotin,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, October 30, 1811. A fascinating medical report, which reads, in part (translated): “A bloodletting of about four ounces having been done on the 28th of this month according
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to the directions given in the consultation of Oct. 13, and this bloodletting having dissipated the symptoms which made it necessary, the consulting doctors are of the opinion that the same bloodletting should be repeated, if the symptoms which made it necessary, reappear.” Framed to an overall size of 27 x 14.5. In fine condition, with some scattered light stains, and chips to the frame. Starting Bid $300
89. Cyrus W. Field: Transatlantic Telegraph Cable Relic by Tiffany’s. Segment of the first transatlantic
telegraph cable from 1858, measuring 4” long, made into a souvenir and sold by Tiffany & Co. The cable is wrapped with a brass band, reading: “Atlantic Telegraph Cable, Guaranteed by Tiffany & Co., Broadway, New York.” Includes the original wooden presentation box, 6˝ x 3˝ x 2˝, and a facsimile letter by Cyrus W. Field, dated August 21, 1858, which reads: “This is to certify that I have sold the balance of the Atlantic Telegraph cable now on board of the U.S.S.V. Niagara to Messrs Tiffany & Co. Jewellers No. 550 Broadway of this city, and that the piece which accompanies this is a genuine section thereof.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
92. Sebastian Kneipp Signed Photograph. Bavarian
priest (1821-1897) who pioneered naturopathic medicine, particularly a form of hydrotherapy known as the Kneipp cure. Choice 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Kneipp in a bust-length pose, signed in the lower right in black ink, “S. Kneipp.” Published by Julius Grimm of Offenburg. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
91. William Jackson Hooker Signed Photograph. English systematic botanist and
organizer, and botanical illustrator (1785–1865) who held the post of Regius Professor of Botany at Glasgow University, and was Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Rare 2.5 x 4 cartede-visite portrait of William Jackson Hooker in a full-length pose, signed on the reverse in black ink, “W. J. Hooker, 1863.” Published by the Maull & Polyblank photography studio of London. In fine condition, with collector’s notations on reverse. A previous owner indicated that this photo derives from the collection of German botanist Eduard August von Regel, the director of the Russian Imperial Botanical Garden in St. Petersburg. Starting Bid $200
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Rarely seen autograph document signed in full, “Gregor Mendel” 93. Gregor Mendel Autograph Document Signed. Rare autograph DS in German, signed “Gregor Mendel,” one page, 8.25 x 13.5, September 1, 1876. Untranslated document concerning a financial transaction, issued from St. Thomas’s Abbey in Brno. An official embossed red wax seal is affixed to the lower left, with two revenue stamps affixed near the top. Intersecting folds, light toning and soiling, and wrinkles to the upper right, otherwise fine condition. When the young Johann Gregor Mendel entered the Augustinian St. Thomas’s Abbey in Brno in the early 1840s, he commenced his training as a priest, taking the name Gregor and securing himself an education that would have otherwise been financially unattainable. Conducting his studies in the monastery’s five-acre experimental garden, he spent nearly two decades working with peas before developing his Law of Segregation and Law of Independent Assortment—which would later become Mendel’s Laws of Inheritance. Becoming abbot of the monastery in 1868, Mendel left his scientific work behind to handle a lengthy dispute with the government regarding special taxes on religious institutions. Following his death, the succeeding abbot burned papers in Mendel’s collection to mark an end to the financial troubles, making autographed material by the groundbreaking scientist very difficult to come by. Starting Bid $500
Ord lashes out against John James Audubon in a lengthy diatribe 94. George Ord Autograph Letter Signed. American zoologist (1781–1866) who specialized in North American ornithology and mammology, remembered for challenging the works of John James Audubon. ALS signed “G.O.,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 10, November 14, 1835. Partial handwritten letter to Charles Waterton with important content, offering a diatribe against John J. Audubon and his supporters. In part: “The honourable gentleman who threatened me with exemplary punishment if I again opened my lips in dispraise of Audubon, is heard of no more...You say that you have publickly accused Audubon of palpable deviations from truth and that it is the duty of his supporters either to clear his character, or to acknowledge that he has deceived us.” In very good condition, with seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf, and small areas of paper loss at fold intersections. Starting Bid $200
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Pasteur writes on upcoming experiments using cultures of “the Koch microbe taken from a choleraic body” 95. Louis Pasteur Autograph Letter Signed. ALS in French,
signed “L. Pasteur,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, October 30, 1888. Handwritten letter to a friend with important scientific content about cholera, in part: “We have just had a conference, Monsieur Marey and I, with Gamaleia…Ever since 1884 Chantemesse has maintained by successive cultures the Koch microbe taken from a choleraic body. Dr. Chantemesse will send it to you himself, since Gamaleia…will start the experiments under your supervision…to arrive, by the end of this week, at the hot virulence caused by the flight of pigeons.” In very good to fine condition, with edge wear and light overall creasing. Starting Bid $200
96. Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman Signed Photograph. Indian physicist (1888-1970) whose work in the field
of light scattering earned him the 1930 Nobel Prize for Physics. Rare vintage matte-finish 3.75 x 4.5 head-and-shoulders photo of the influential physicist, signed in fountain pen, “C. V. Raman, 22.3.1961.” In fine condition, with a few small stains. Starting Bid $200
97. Rudolf Virchow Autograph Letter Signed. Ger-
man doctor and politician (1821–1902), dubbed the ‘Father of Pathology,’ who founded the field of social medicine. ALS in German, one page on a 5.5 x 3.75 postcard depicting Prof. Virchow, January 31, 1898. Untranslated letter to Frau W. Otto Sandbank in Berlin. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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Evoking the great rivalries of the electric age, Tesla insists his wireless technology is superior to Marconi’s: “I am now looking with full confidence to the establishment of a communication with the European continent” 98. Nikola Tesla Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “N. Tesla,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 6.75, personal monogram letterhead, June 14, 1899. Handwritten letter to Rear Admiral Francis J. Higginson by Nikola Tesla, penned from his “Colorado Springs Experimental Station,” in part: “Since you have honored me with a message expressing your desire in regard to a station for telegraphy without wires from the lightship at Nantucket I have not for a moment relaxed in my efforts to complete the apparatus and a good part of the same already finished. It may interest you to know that I have perfected novel methods (on which I have been working for a long time) which are in every respect superior to those which have been by myself and others suggested and practiced heretofore. I am now looking with full confidence to the establishment of a communication with the European continent by the help of apparatus which I shall design on these new principles…You would confer a great favour upon me if you would kindly direct and official to inform me what source of electricity (direct or alternating) is available on the lightship, or in the absence of such, what motive power.” In fine condition, with a tiny stain to the upper right of the first page. In May, Higginson had written to Tesla on the subject of wireless telegraphy, asking if he would be able to develop a system to be deployed on Light-Vessel No. 66, Nantucket Shoals, Mass., lying about 60 miles south of Nantucket Island. In spite of Tesla’s initial interest, the plan would not come to fruition—the Navy refused to finance the project, and also found Tesla rather difficult to work with. Higginson continued to advocate for wireless communications technology within the government, and in 1901 Marconi wireless telegraph equipment was ‘temporarily and experimentally installed’ on
the Nantucket lightship. In 1904, it would become the first US lightship to be permanently equipped with radio—though not of Tesla’s design. Nikola Tesla had arrived in Colorado Springs earlier in May, and he spent the summer conducting experiments related to both wireless telegraphy and power transmission. It was during this period that he reported hearing unusual, rhythmic sounds from his receiver. In a letter to Julian Hawthorne, Tesla contended that these signals were evidence that ‘intelligent beings on a neighboring planet’ must be scientifically more advanced than Earthlings. It has since been hypothesized that Tesla may have intercepted Marconi’s European experiments in July 1899—Marconi may have transmitted the letter S (dot/ dot/dot) in a naval demonstration, the same three impulses that Tesla hinted at hearing in Colorado—or signals from another early experimenter in wireless transmission. Tesla alludes to his rivalry with Marconi in this significant letter, asserting that he has now perfected novel methods which are superior to those previously promulgated by himself and others. Marconi was his chief competitor in this area at the time. Further, his inquiry about the ship’s power supply, whether “direct or alternating,” is noteworthy as a question associated with the ‘current wars.’ Tesla was an advocate for alternating current, while Thomas Edison was a supporter of direct current. In both cases, Tesla would become embroiled in lengthy legal battles over patent infringement with his competitors. Rife with content related to the great rivalries of the early electric age, this is a fabulous autograph letter by the celebrated innovator. Starting Bid $5000
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A botanical inquiry by Alfred Russel Wallace, seeking out “the largest growers of species of Cape Heaths” 99. Alfred Wallace Autograph Letter Signed. British naturalist, explorer, and biologist (1823–1913) best known for proposing a theory of natural selection which prompted Charles Darwin to publish his own. ALS signed “Alfred R. Wallace,” one page, 4.5 x 7, December 22, 1889. Handwritten letter to English botanist and taxonomist Maxwell T. Masters, in full: “Will you please inform me in ‘Answers to Correspondents’ who are the largest growers of species of Cape Heaths. They seem almost to have gone out of notice, but having here a suitable soil & mild climate I want to try growing the finest in the open border with only a moveable shelter from severe frost.” In fine condition, with loss to the lower right corner of the second sheet. Starting Bid $200
Intellectuals
100. Martin Buber (8) Handwritten Letters in Hebrew. German Jewish philosopher and writer (1878–1965)
who evolved a philosophy inspired by the study of Hasidism. Collection of eight handwritten letters in Hebrew from Martin Buber, each one page, ranging in size from 5 x 8 to 7.75 x 10, dating between 1949 and 1950, all untranslated. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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102. Martin Heidegger Signed Photograph. German philosopher (1889–1976) known for his contributions to phenomenology, hermeneutics, and existentialism. Glossy 4 x 5.75 postcard photo of Martin Heidegger in near-profile, signed at the bottom in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a crease to lower right corner tip and trivial edgewear and surface impressions. Starting Bid $200
The Rosetta Stone translator writes to one of his fiercest rivals: “I send you the first published part of my ‘Egyptian Pantheon’”
101. Jean Francois Champollion Autograph Letter Signed. French scholar (1790-1832) who
published the first translation of the Rosetta Stone hieroglyphs in 1822. Rare ALS in French, signed “J. F. Champollion, Le jeune,” one page, 7 x 8.5, April 12, 1823. Letter to the famous German linguist Julius Heinrich Klaproth (1783-1835) in Paris. Translated in full: “Sir I accept with pleasure the exchange you were kind to propose and I send you the first published part of my ‘Egyptian Pantheon.’ The others will be sent to you as they will appear in print. I will be very flattered if they meet with your approval. Please accept the expression of the high consideration in which you are kept by your humble servant.” Reverse of second integral page bears an address panel in another hand, as well as docketing. In fine condition, with scattered light foxing. Starting Bid $500
104. Pierre-Joseph Proudhon Autograph Letter Signed. French politician and philosopher (1809-1865) who was the first to describe himself as an anarchist. ALS in French, signed “P. J. Proudhon,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, November 6, 1867. Untranslated handwritten letter by the pioneering anarchist thinker. In fine condition, with scattered light foxing. Starting Bid $200
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Paine writes from Paris in 1802, requesting financial information and “a word of American news if you have any”
103. Thomas Paine Autograph Letter Signed. Rare
ALS, signed “Thomas Paine,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9, May 23, 1802. Addressed from the Parisian village of Plessis Piquet, a handwritten letter to Fulwar Skipwith, the American consul in Versailles. The letter, in part: “My friend Tenebio at whose place I now am, has directed his Banker in London, Hemmersby, to invest the balance of accounts due to him, in American Bank shares which he has done, and in his letter to him of April 30 says ‘We are about to send the necessary deeds to America to have the Stock transfered in your name. The interest thereon may be received there, in Amsterdam,
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or in London as best suit yourself, but we wish to have your directions that we may give our orders accordingly and at the same time.’ Is it necessary to find the original deed to America, or an attested copy of it? Should the original deed rest in the hands of Tenebio? If an attested copy be sent, can more than one be sent, in case of accident, as is done in 1d. 2d. 3d. bills of Exchange. Be so kind to give me your opinion upon this case, and add a word of American news if you have any.” In fine condition, with a thin old mounting strip along the left edge of the first page, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf affecting no handwriting. Starting Bid $2500
Religious Figures
105. Pope Benedict XV Signed Apostolic Benediction. Pope, born Giacomo della Chiesa (1854-1922), who reigned from 1914 to 1922. Maintaining strict neutrality during WWI, he advanced several peace proposals and did much to aid war victims. Exceptional apostolic benediction signed “Benedictus P.P. XV,” one page, 9.25 x 12.5, November 29, 1917. An apostolic blessing for “Yvonne et Madeleine Bore,” featuring a calligraphic inscription and a fantastic affixed portrait of Pope Benedict, who adds a handwritten sentiment in French below. Affixed to its original cardstock mount and in fine condition, with trimmed edges, and a tiny tear to the top edge. Starting Bid $200
106. Pope Clement XI Document Signed. Italian pope (1649-1721),
born Giovanni Francesco Albani, who ascended the papal throne in 1700 and served until his death. Scarce manuscript DS in Latin, signed “G. F. Cardle Albani,” one page, 14.5 x 7.25, 1695. An untranslated document issued under Pope Innocent XII, signed at the conclusion by the Cardinal. Archivally matted and framed with a caption and portrait to an overall size of 22 x 18. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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Rare baseball autographed by Pope Francis, with photographic evidence of the pontiff’s signing
107. Pope Francis Signed Baseball. Rare official Rawlings Major League (Manfred) baseball signed on a side panel
in black ballpoint by Pope Francis, “Francis.” In mint condition. Accompanied by three images of Pope Francis at the time of the signing, as well as a letter of authenticity signed by Father Jon-Paul Bevak, Provost of the Cincinnati Oratory, who attests that “the accompanying baseball was signed by His Holiness, Pope Francis, in my presence on Thursday, April 28, 2022. As a guest of The Papal Foundation, I participated in the private audience with the Holy Father. After preliminary remarks from the Holy Father and His Eminence Sean Patrick Cardinal O’Malley, individuals were then invited to greet the Holy Father personally. I presented him with the baseball and a black ink pen that he used for signing. Official photos of the event, taken by the Vatican Photographers, are included with this letter of attestation.” Baseballs are a highly desirable format for any autograph, with examples signed by the sitting pope placed in a category of considerable rarity and appeal. Starting Bid $1000
The future Pope Leo XI writes to Pope Clement VIII 108. Pope Leo XI Autograph Letter Signed. Born Alessandro Ot-
taviano de Medici in 1535, he served as pope from April 1–27, 1605; his pontificate is one of the briefest in history, having lasted under a month. Incredibly rare ALS in Italian, signed “Il Card. di Firenz,” one page, 8 x 11, March 10, 1596. Untranslated handwritten letter to Pope Clement VIII, addressed to “Beat’mo Padre,” written by the future Pope Leo XI as Cardinal of Florence. In very good to fine condition, with partial separation along the hinge and some tiny losses to the signature area. An extraordinary piece of papal correspondence. Starting Bid $500
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109. Pope Pius XII Signed Photograph. Born Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli (1876-1958), he served as pope from 1939 until his death. Uncommon matte-finish 7 x 9.25 photo of Pope Pius XII delivering a speech outdoors, matted to an overall size of 10 x 13.5, signed on the mat in black ink, “Pius pp XII.” The mat bears a paper stamp to the lower left. In fine condition, with a small ding to the right edge. Starting Bid $200
World Leaders
Rare signed portrait of Indonesia’s first president 111. Sukarno Signed Photograph. First president of Indonesia (1901–1970) who spearheaded his country’s struggle for independence from the Netherlands. Vintage 7.75 x 11 paperstock photo of Sukarno wearing his military uniform, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing, and paperclip impressions to the top edge. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope and transmittal letter dated October 19, 1959. Starting Bid $200
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110. Madame Chiang Kai-shek Signed Photograph. Vintage
matte-finish 4 x 6 candid photo of Madame Chiang in a nice full-length pose, signed in fountain pen, “Mayling Soong Chiang.” A notation on the reverse indicates that the photograph was taken on June 15, 1945. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
112. Francisco ‘Pancho’ Villa Document Signed. DS in Spanish, signed “Francisco Villa,” one page, 8 x 12.5, June 19, 1915. The document reads, in full (translated): “Following message No. 425, this will serve as the authorization for the government of the State of Aguascalientes to give as soon as possible one hundred horses from the Cieneguillas ranch for your soldiers to mount. My considerate regards.” Archivally matted and framed with a caption and an image of a ‘wanted’ poster to an overall size of 23 x 19. In very good to fine condition, with a tear to the right side of the central horizontal fold, slightly impinging upon the signature. Starting Bid $300
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Royalty The Queen Mother schedules a check-up for the four-year-old princess: “I would so like to know whether you are pleased with her feet etc. She is becoming almost brawny!” 114. Elizabeth, Queen Mother Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “Elizabeth,” one page both sides, 5
x 8, personal letterhead, April 27, 1930. Handwritten letter to “Doctor Still,” asking to schedule a check-up for the fouryear-old Princess Elizabeth. In part: “Elizabeth will be back in London tomorrow, and I wondered whether you would come in one day next week just to have a look at her? She is really in perfect health, but you have not seen her for over a year, and I would so like to know whether you are pleased with her feet etc. She is becoming almost brawny! Any time or day will suit me.” In fine condition. A model of ideal health throughout her whole life, Queen Elizabeth II is the longestlived and longest-reigning British monarch. Starting Bid $200
113. Catherine the Great Document Signed. The most renowned and the longest-ruling female leader of Russia, reigning from July 9, 1762 until her death in 1796 at the age of 67. Untranslated manuscript DS in Cyrillic, signed “Ekaterina,” one page, 8 x 12.25, 1765. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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Our first signed portrait of Alexandra Feodorovna, the last Empress consort of Russia 115. Alexandra Feodorovna Signed Photograph. Exquisitely rare matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of Tsaritsa Alexandra Feodorovna in an elegant seated side pose by Boasson and Eggler, affixed to the original 10.25 x 13 studio mount, which is signed beautifully in bold black ink, “Alexandra, 1914.” The lower left bears the studio’s blindstamp. In very good to fine condition, with light discoloration, and professional repairs, to the wide borders.
A spectacularly rare photo of the last Empress consort of Russia, who along with her husband, Emperor Nicholas II, and her five children, Olga, Tatiana, Maria, Anastasia, and Alexei, were murdered by Bolshevik revolutionaries some four years after having signed this photograph. This marks the first signed portrait of Alix of Hesse that we have ever offered. Starting Bid $500
116. King Francis I Letter Signed. King of France (born 1494) who
reigned from 1515 until his death in 1547. Known as the ‘Father and Restorer of Letters,’ the cultured and well-read Francis, himself a poet, ushered in the Renaissance in France with generous support for a number of writers and ambitious construction projects. LS in very early modernday French, signed “Francoys,” one page, 14.5 x 7, no date. Crisply penned untranslated letter neatly signed at the conclusion “Francoys.” Cloth-matted and framed with an original 1978 oil painting of the king by New England painter Richard M. Gibney, to an overall size of 23 x 27.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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The Queen of France approves a 200-pound salary for her floor shiner
117. Marie Antoinette Document Signed. Manuscript DS in French, signed “Payez, Marie Antoinette,” one page, 9.5 x 14.5, July 1, 1786. A document concerning payment for one of her “apartment floor shiners,” in part (translated): “From our House and Treasury Mr. Marc-Antoine Francois Marie Randon de La Tour, we want and ask you that...you pay cash to Jean Baptiste Henry [floor] shiner of our apartment the amount of two hundred pounds that we have granted him for this salary as much for him as for the one he has employed to scrub and clean the parquet of our apartment.” Signed boldly at the conclusion by the queen of France. Archivally mounted, matted, and framed with a caption and artistic portrait to an
overall size of 23 x 21.75. In fine condition. A very interesting example of the extravagance which contributed to the queen’s unpopular image and eventual downfall. Starting Bid $1000
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118. Queen Elizabeth II Signed Photograph. Official
color matte-finish 6 x 8 photo of Queen Elizabeth II in a formal seated pose by photographer Anthony Buckley, signed on the original mount in fountain pen, “Elizabeth R., 1973.” Reverse is marked “5170–G” and bears Buckley’s photography stamp. Displayed in an attractive leather-bound frame by Plante & Johnson of London. In fine condition, with light overall fading. Starting Bid $200
119. Wilhelm II Signed Photograph. Scarce 11 x 14 Paris panel card of Kaiser Wilhelm II wearing his impressively decorated military uniform, signed in the lower border in ink, “Alden, Feby 16th, William R., 1899.” Published by Russell & Sons of London, “Photographers to H.M. The Queen.” In very good to fine condition, with staining and surface loss to the borders. Starting Bid $200
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120. Felix Yusupov Signed Photograph. Russian
prince and count (1887–1967) best known for participating in the assassination of Grigori Rasputin. Matte-finish 3.75 x 5.5 photo, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “To Tanya & Alex Zoubazeff, good luck! Prince Youssoupoff, Oxford 1910,” most likely when the photo was taken. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Explorers and Archaeologists Handwritten letter by the financier who supported the excavation of King Tut’s tomb
121. Lord Carnarvon Autograph Letter Signed. English aristocrat (1866–1923) and amateur Egyptologist best known as the financier of Howard Carter’s excavation of Tutankhamun’s tomb. ALS in French, signed “Carnarvon,” three pages, 4.5 x 5.25, personal letterhead, April 24, 1892. Handwritten letter with some commentary on his art collection, in part (translated): “I have just received your letter, and as everything relating to the 18th century interests me I will be very happy to put myself entirely at your disposal for the few drawings, paintings etc. that I own from the French School. Please tell me if the designs for the books are within your scope and also what details you need.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $300
123. Fridtjof Nansen Signed Photograph. Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat, humanitarian, and Nobel laureate (1861–1930) who led the first crossing of the Greenland interior in 1888. Vintage sepia glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of the celebrated polar explorer, boldly signed at the bottom in fountain pen, “Fridtjof Nansen”; also signed on the reverse in the same manner. In very good to fine condition, with light scuffing to the emulsion. Starting Bid $200
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“The ‘Tutankhamun Curse’ was his invention”— Howard Carter applauds the recent death of Arthur Weigall, “a menace to Archaeology”
122. Howard Carter Autograph Letter Signed on King Tut’s Curse. British archaeologist and Egyptologist
(1874-1939) whose discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt’s ‘Valley of the Kings’ proved to be one of the signal events in the history of archaeology. ALS, three pages both sides, 5.25 x 7, Curna, Luxor, Egypt letterhead, January 21, 1934. Handwritten letter to Helen Ionides, in part: “I fear I must admit that I have not the same sentiments with regard to Weigall. In fact his death is a real blessing. For although he was a clever writer, he was cunning. His inventions had no basis and thus a menace to Archaeology. Those of them
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for temporary excitement and amusement at the expense of others. The ‘Tutankhamun Curse’ was his invention. Believed out of pique—a sort of vengeance—towards his loyal friend Lord Carnarvon who, because Weigall came out solely as correspondent of the Daily Mail, was obliged to treat him like the other newspaper correspondents. He was never at the opening of the discovery. He was the last of the correspondents to arrive, several minutes afterwards.” Carter then moves on to discuss his colleague Newberry, his correspondent’s trip to Egypt, Ruth Draper (“a charming woman”) and other matters. In fine condition. Starting Bid $1000
124. Henry Stanley and David Livingstone Signatures. Desirable pairing of ink signatures, “Henry M. Stanley” and “David Livingstone,” on individual sheets measuring 3 x 1.5 and 3.75 x .5, respectively. Both are archivally matted and framed together with oval portraits and an engraved plate to an overall size of 24.25 x 14. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200
American West
125. William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody Signature. Sought-after ink signature, “Yours truly, W. F. Cody, ‘Buffalo Bill,’” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card, archivally matted and framed with two images and a stamp block to an overall size of 18 x 15. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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126. Sam Houston Signature. Beautiful ink signature, “Sam Houston,” on an off-white 5.25 x 6.5 album page. Matted and framed with a portrait and caption to an overall size of 24.5 x 14.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Notorious Figures and Lawmen
127. Lee Harvey Oswald Hand-Addressed Mailing Envelope. Hand-addressed airmail envelope, 6.25 x 4.25, addressed
by Lee Harvey Oswald to his mother, “U.S.A., Mrs. M. Oswald, 1808 Eagle, Vernon, TX,” adding his Minsk return address and name in Russian to the lower left. The envelope bears Russian postmarks on the front, and two August 28, 1961, postmarks from Vernon and Crowell, Texas, on the reverse. The envelope bears soft lamination, consistent with other official exhibits that were in the government’s possession during the Warren Commission investigation. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300
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military
311. Henry Clinton Document Signed. Revolutionary War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “H. Clinton,” one page, 8 x 12.75, September 1, 1781. As general and commander in chief of His Majesty’s forces within the colonies, Clinton directs a deputy paymaster to “cause to be paid to Captain John McPherson of His Majesty’s 82d Regiment…the Sum of Fifty Two Pounds, Seven Shillings, and Two Pence Sterling, Being Subsistence for the Convalescents left by the aforesaid Regiment at New York.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
312. Marquis de Lafayette Autograph Letter Signed.
ALS in English, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 6 x 7.75, April 27, 1832. Handwritten letter to Mr. Carr, in full: “I beg you to accept my Hearty farewell and good wishes in your consular station. Remember me very affectionately to Mrs. Carr when you write.” Retains the integral address leaf with partial red wax seal. In very good condition, with creasing, intersecting folds, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. Starting Bid $200
Exquisite oversized imperial portrait of the tenacious Union general 313. William T. Sherman Signed Photograph. Fabulous and crystal-clear original 7.5 x 13 imperial bust portrait of Sherman in suit and bow tie, taken by Falk Studios of New York (and so stamped at the bottom), signed in the lower portion of the image in black ink, “W. T. Sherman, General 1887.” In very good to fine condition, with a crease to the lower left corner area, another crease passing through Sherman’s left temple, and a matboard backing affixed to the reverse. Starting Bid $200
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Scarce signed portrait of Civil War surgeon Mary Walker—the only female Medal of Honor recipient 314. Mary Edwards Walker Signed Photograph. Physician and
feminist (1832-1919) who served as an assistant surgeon during the Civil War, was imprisoned by the Confederates, and received a Congressional Medal of Honor for Meritorious Service. Scarce 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite fulllength portrait of Walker by E. J. Pulman of Washington, neatly signed on the mount in crisp ink, “Dr. Mary E. Walker.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
315. George A. Custer Signed Endorsement. Desirable Civil War–dated manuscript endorsement, signed “G. A. Custer,” on an offwhite 3.25 x 2.25 slip, January 4, 1864. Brigadier General Custer approves and forwards a document from the headquarters of the 2nd US Cavalry. Mounted, double-matted, and framed with an engraved portrait (facsimile signature) and image to an overall size of 16 x 15. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300
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Allenby enters Jerusalem during WWI 316. Edmund Allenby Signed Photograph. Historic
vintage glossy 6 x 4 postcard photo of General Allenby entering Jerusalem on December 11, 1917, signed in fountain pen, “Allenby, F. M.” reverse bears the ink stamp of the “Imperial War Museum, Photographic Section, Crystal Palace, London.” In very good to fine condition, with some small surface impressions, and a crease to the upper left corner. Starting Bid $200
“One third of my Army which won Jerusalem from the Turks was composed of Muslims. That Army also included—besides Christians— Jews and Hindoos” 317. Edmund Allenby Autograph Letter Signed. British sol-
dier and administrator (1861-1936) most famous for his role during World War I, in which he led the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in the conquest of Palestine and Syria in 1917 and 1918. ALS signed “Allenby F.M.,” one page, 7.5 x 9.75, The Residency, Cairo letterhead, December 25, 1919. Significant handwritten letter penned shortly after the conclusion of World War I, in part: “A remarkable feature of my campaign in the Holy Land is the fact that one third of my Army which won Jerusalem from the Turks was composed of Muslims. That Army also included—besides Christians—Jews and Hindoos. All worked, with sincerity and devotion, in the same cause.” In fine condition, with a small circular area of toning. Accompanied by the original hand-addressed mailing envelope, also signed by Allenby and retaining its wax seal on the reverse. Starting Bid $200
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Magnificent portrait of the famed Air Force general 318. Billy Mitchell Signed Photograph. American World War I ace (1879-1936) regarded as the father of the US Air Force, whose zealous ambition and vocal criticism of the War and Navy departments following the war led to a court-martial and his resignation. Vintage matte-finish 10 x 12.75 portrait of Mitchell wearing his decorated military uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To my friend Gould Dietz, with the best regards of, Bill. Mitchell.” In fine condition, with a small repaired tear to the right edge. Mitchell remains rare in signed photos of this size—an impressive and desirable pose. Starting Bid $200
319. Philippe Petain Signed Oversized Photograph.
French general (1856–1951) who was honored as a national hero for his defense of Verdun during World War I, but who was convicted after World War II of dealings with the enemy while head of the collaborationist Vichy regime. Official vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 Signal Corps photo of Petain at an Awards Ceremony wearing the American Distinguished Service Medal, signed and inscribed in fountain pen in French to General Johnson Hagood, “Ph. Petain, 22. 12. 20.” In fine condition. Johnson Hagood (18731948) was commissioned in the artillery and served in France during World War I where he created the Services of Supply. His decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal and Commander of the Légion d’honneur. Starting Bid $200
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Magnificent display signed by the five Allied victors of World War I 320. World War I Generals Signed Photograph.
Historic vintage matte-finish 11.25 x 9.75 photo of five Allied military leaders of World War I—Gen. Baron Jacques of Belgium, Gen. Armando Diaz of Italy, Marshal Ferdinand Foch of France, Gen. John J. Pershing of the United States, and Sir Admiral Earl David Beatty of Great Britain—attending the Liberty Memorial dedication ceremony in Kansas City on November 1, 1921, signed in the lower border in fountain pen by all five. Displayed in its original heavy bronze-and-wood plaque, 21 x 19, with legend below: “American Legion Convention, Kansas City, Missouri, November 1, 1921.” In fine condition, with minor dampstaining to the mat. A magnificent piece signed by the five victors of ‘the war to end all wars.’ Starting Bid $200
Ultra-rare oversized signed portrait of the Pearl Harbor planner 321. Isoroku Yamamoto Signed Photograph. Marshal
Admiral of the Imperial Japanese Navy and the commanderin-chief of the Combined Fleet during World War II, known for orchestrating the attack on Pearl Harbor; he was killed in action in April 1943 after American code breakers identified his flight plans. Exceedingly rare oversized vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 13 portrait of Yamamoto in uniform by Harris & Ewing, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “With best compliments to Mr. George Yamaoka, I. Yamamoto, Capt. of I. J. Navy, January 30, 1928.” Framed and in fine to very fine condition. Starting Bid $300
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As King of Italy, Napoleon questions the efficiency of an army expense report
322. Napoleon Letter Signed. LS in French, signed “Napol,” one page, 7.25 x 8, March 22, 1806. Untranslated letter to Monsieur Mollieu, acknowledging the receipt of an Army of Italy expense report and questioning the superfluous need of three pay offices for what is now one Army of Italy. Archivally matted and framed with a caption and an engraved portrait to an overall size of 23 x 19. In fine condition. A clean and crisply penned example from the French Emperor and King of Italy. Starting Bid $200
323. Henri de La Tour d’Auvergne, Viscount of Turenne Letter Signed. Illustrious French general who rose to Marshal General
of France (1611–1675) whose military exploits over the course of five decades earned him a reputation as one of the greatest military commanders in modern history; he was killed by an Imperial cannonball at the Battle of Salzbach, in present-day Germany, in June 1675. LS in French, signed “Turenne,” one page, 6 x 8, July 31, 1873. Untranslated letter by Turenne as Marshal General of France (“Mareschal, general des Camps & Armées du Roy”), recommending a veteran soldier’s enrollment in the Hotel des Invalides. Retains a red wax seal impressed with his coat of arms to the left side In fine condition. Starting Bid $300
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space Rare and historic photograph of the American flag deployment at Tranquility Base, fully signed by the Apollo 11 crew
377. Apollo 11 Crew-Signed Photograph. Amazingly rare and historic vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 7.5 photo of astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin raising the United States flag at the Apollo 11 lunar landing site, signed in felt tip by the entire crew: “Neil Armstrong, Tranquility Base, Moon Landing of Apollo 11, 20 July 1969,” “Buzz Aldrin,” and “M. Collins.” Affixed to an 11 x 11 cardstock mount, with affixed caption below. In very good to fine condition, with some creasing and foxing to the mount, and small scattered stains near Armstrong’s signature; the autographs of both Armstrong and Aldrin are clear and bold, while the Collins signature has faded to a somewhat indistinct orange color.
Very few photos of Neil Armstrong on the moon exist, as he was the chief photographer during the Apollo 11 EVAs-this remarkable image was taken by the 16mm Data Acquisition Camera that was mounted inside the Lunar Module. It is one of the iconic photographs of the 20th century, captured at the mission’s triumphant climax when the stars and stripes were first unfurled on another celestial body. Armstrong’s uncommon inclusion of the time and place, added below his signature, make it even more remarkable. Starting Bid $2500
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378. Neil Armstrong Signed Wright ‘B’ Modified Flyer Booklet. Schematics booklet entitled “The Wright ‘B’ Modified Flyer,” issued during the 1978 Enshrinement Ceremonies at the Aviation Hall of Fame, which coincided with the 75th anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ historic first flight on December 17, 1903. The stapled booklet, five pages, 11 x 8.5, is signed on the front cover in black ballpoint by Apollo 11 moonwalker Neil Armstrong, and by his first wife, Janet Shearon Armstrong. Includes the original 1978 Aviation Hall of Fame program and a pledge letter from Wright B. Flyer, Inc. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200
Just three weeks after his historic moonwalk, Neil Armstrong sends thanks for the “enthusiasm and interest shown by our young people”
379. Neil Armstrong Typed Letter Signed. TLS, one page,
8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, August 12, 1969. Letter to Charles P. Geer, dated just two days after he emerged from quarantine following the successful Apollo 11 mission. In full: “Thank you for your letter to Dr. Gilruth along with the many letters from the children in your summer recreational program. The enthusiasm and interest shown by our young people are always particularly encouraging to us. Many thanks for the vital part you and your office played and please convey to the children our sincere thanks and best wishes.” In very good to fine condition, with irregular overall toning. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200
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art, architecture, and design Handwritten letter by Brancusi: “I wanted to complete The Bird before writing” 404. Constantin Brancusi Autograph Letter Signed.
Pioneering Romanian sculptor (1876-1957) whose art emphasizes clean geometrical lines that balance forms inherent in his materials with the symbolic allusions of representational art. Extremely rare ALS in French, signed “C. Brancu?i,” one page, 7 x 8.25, July 3, 1939. Written from Paris, a letter to his friend, the British art collector Jim Ede, in full (translated): “I’m sorry to reply to you so late and to still have nothing precise to tell you. I wanted to complete The Bird before writing to you, but there you are: I restarted it twice and it’s not yet ready. Wait a little longer—I will write to you when it’s finished. I think of you often. My best to you and to Helene.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $500
Rare oversized photograph of the pioneering Cubist painter 405. Georges Braque Signed Photograph. Important
French painter (1882–1963) who, along with Picasso, was one of the seminal figures in the development of Cubism. Very rare oversized vintage glossy 11 x 15 photo of Braque visiting the ocean, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Pour Mr. et Mme. Gelloquer, avec mes amities, G. Braque, 1951.” In very good to fine condition, with wrinkling over Braque’s face and chest from old mounting residue on the reverse, and a slightly trimmed bottom edge. Braque is rare in signed photographs, this being just the second example we have ever offered. Starting Bid $300
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A meal with Monet: “Will our dinner still happen on July 7? Where is Renoir?” 406. Gustave Caillebotte Autograph Letter Signed.
French painter (1848-1894) who was a member and patron of the Impressionists, although he painted in a more realistic manner than many others in the group. Caillebotte was noted for his early interest in photography as an art form. ALS in French, signed “G. Caillebotte,” one page both sides, 4 x 6, Petit Gennevilliers (Seine) letterhead, June 24, 1887. Handwritten letter to the great impressionist painter Claude Monet, in part (translated): “I haven’t been to Paris since the wedding of Martial but I have just written to know if your painting is back...I have many things in the works but one cannot always do what he wants. Nevertheless if the weather continues I do hope that I will be able to produce something of everything that is in the works. Will our dinner still happen on July 7? Where is Renoir?” Caillebotte adds a short postscript: “I suppose you are reading La Terre.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
“My soul is in Israel— my loved” 408. Marc Chagall Autograph Letter Signed. ALS in Yiddish, one page, 5.75 x 8.25, March 16, 1972. Handwritten letter to Israeli journalist and writer David Giladi, in part (translated): “Everything they said about me—one I knew: my soul is in Israel—my loved. In one of the changes in my life and around me, that I am far away, but I hope that in my art I am close, and something of me is in Israel.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed by Chagall, who incorporates his signature on the reverse flap. Starting Bid $200
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Cezanne thanks a young poet for his literary work, and looks forward to a discussion “about the things of Art which interest us so much”
407. Paul Cézanne Autograph Letter Signed. Rare
ALS in French, signed “Paul Cezanne,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.5, June 11, 1898. Handwritten letter to the young poet and art critic Eugene Montfort, in part (translated): “I am in possession of the literary work that you kindly sent to me through Joachim Gasquet. I will have the greatest pleasure in perusing it and when the opportunity arises, you will kindly allow me to speak with you about the things of Art which interest us so much.” In fine condition, with a short split to the top of the hinge. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Cezanne’s hand.
Montfort had just published his second collection, Chair (1898), and was introduced to Cezanne by the poet and art critic Joachim Gasquet. Gasquet had befriended Cezanne at an 1895 exhibition at Aix-en-Provence, and would author a biography of the artist in 1921. A fabulous handwritten letter by the important Post-Impressionist painter, connecting the visual and literary arts in fin de siècle France. Starting Bid $1000
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Handwritten musings on cinema by Salvador Dali, penned on five huge pages— complete with two surreal sketches!
409. Salvador Dali Autograph Manuscript Signed.
AMS in French, signed “Salvador Dali,” five pages on large 16 x 17 sheets, circa 1953. Dali’s handwritten manuscript for a piece entitled ‘Mes secrets sinematographiques [My cinematic secrets],’ originally published in February 1954 under in No. 14 of the review La Parisienne, in an adaptation by Michel Déon, who normalized Dali’s aberrant spelling and syntax. The manuscript reveals the delirious orality of the original Dalian text, with important variations; it is written in singular language, interspersed with Hispanicisms and phonetically reproducing the Catalan accent.
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Dali first affirms the conviction of his genius in cinematographic art by recalling the importance of his first two films, Un chien andalou and L’Âge d’or, and by denigrating the role of the filmmaker Luis Buñuel in the realization of these. He unveils his film project La Brouette de flesh, describing the delirious visions and hallucinations he intends to put into images. On the third page, Dali sketches two interesting figures in different styles—one a grotesque portrait a la Francis Bacon, and the other executed in the Cubist mode. In fine condition, with intersecting folds. A remarkable and impressive artistic manuscript that is distinctly Dali. Starting Bid $2500
“Thanks to my seclusion, I am now much better and able to work, which is the greatest happiness of human life” 410. Eugene Delacroix Autograph Letter Signed. French artist (1798-1863) who takes a place in the first rank of painters in the Romantic tradition and whose mastery of color and technique inspired both the Impressionist and Symbolist schools. ALS in French, signed “Eug. Delacroix,” one page, 5 x 7.5, no date. Handwritten letter to Narcisse Vieillard, about his paintings at the French National Assembly. In part (translated): “I humbly request two things of your kindness: writing to me as soon as possible to tell me whether the Mr. de Lasterye with whom you have seen my paintings at the Assembly is Mr. Ferdinand de Lasterye and, should it not be the case, what his first name his...Thanks to my seclusion, I am now much better and able to work, which is the greatest happiness of human life, provided one does not have colic at the same time.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Rare signed photograph of the high fashion legend 411. Christian Dior Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy 7 x 9.25 photo of Christian Dior seated at his desk, nicely signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Tian Dior.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the transmittal letter from his office, dated September 7, 1956. Dior is a rare autograph in general, and even more so in signed photographs. A fabulous example. Starting Bid $200
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412. Marcel Duchamp Autograph Letter Signed. Extremely influential French artist (1887-1968) associated with Dadaism and conceptual art, best remembered for his controversial ‘Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2’ painting and his ‘Readymade’ recontextualized found objects. ALS, one page, 5.75 x 7.75, January 18, 1964. Handwritten letter to Carole Cook at Barnard College, in part: “First I am very sorry to have neglected to answer your letter…I had to undergo a serious check up in a hospital and forgot all about my mail. If there is still for your paper, I suggest that you call me up any morning around 10 A.M. at AL 48692 and we will arrange for you to come down here, 28 W. 10th St. Hoping this will help you.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Duchamp’s hand, incorporating his surname as part of the return address on the flap. Starting Bid $200
413. James Ensor Autograph Note Signed. Belgian painter and printmaker (1860-1949) who was an important influence on expressionism and surrealism. ANS in French, one page, 4.75 x 3.5, September 10, 1929. An untranslated handwritten note from the artist, matted and framed to an overall size of 9 x 8. In fine condition, with some faint stains. Starting Bid $200
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414. Emile Galle Autograph Letter Signed. Renowned French glassmaker (1846–1904) considered to be one of the innovators of the Art Nouveau movement. ALS in French, signed “Galle,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 7, February 28, 1892. Untranslated handwritten letter to French jeweler Lucien Falize, remembered for pioneering and driving the Art Nouveau movement through his firm. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200
415. Maximilien Luce Autograph Letter Signed with Sketches. Prolific French neo-impressionist artist (1858–1941) known for his work in both the Impressionist and Pointillist modes. ALS in French, signed “Luce,” one page, 4.25 x 6.5, January 1, 1918. Untranslated handwritten letter by Luce, with two fabulous original ink sketches drawn on the reverse: one of a landscape scene, and one of several figures together. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300
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Matisse to his daughter, a model and muse: “Did you go see the Spanish exhibit at the Petit Palais Paris? And the new rooms at the Louvre?”
416. Henri Matisse Autograph Letter Signed. ALS in French, signed “H.,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 10.25, no date. Letter to his daughter Marguerite, “My dear Marg,” in part (translated): “Did you go see the Spanish exhibit at the Petit Palais Paris? And the new rooms at the Louvre?” In the left margin, he adds: “Use Jean to take care of the ivy by the veranda. It covers the gutter and needs to be cut back.” At the top of the page, he writes: “You will receive the oil; it didn’t get sent until the 15th of April.” Matisse continues: “Remember that it is because the ring of the trachea that has been cut has not developed, he said that he would cut back the cartilage a little to enlarge it...To move around the oak frame is too large. What is needed it something smaller. It shouldn’t be bigger than 1 m of the hanging
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rail. I’ll see what you will suggest.” Matisse sketches a quick diagram of boxes. In the left margin, he writes: “I am expecting Romains and his wife for dinner with Marquet. I hope you will get back in shape for your operation. I send hugs to all four of you. H.” In fine condition. A significant letter from Matisse to his daughter, who acted as his model, muse, and manager. Here, he touches upon his work—referring to his 1914 portrait of Yvonne Landsberg—and her ailment—Marguerite wore a black ribbon around her neck to hide a three-inch scar from surgery on her trachea and larynx, as seen in Matisse’s many famous portraits of her. He also refers to his lifelong friend, the Fauvist painter Albert Marquet, as well as the world-famous Louvre Museum. A desirable autograph letter boasting a number of important associations. Starting Bid $300
The Barbizon school founder writes from rural France
417. Jean-Francois Millet Autograph Letter Signed. French painter (1814–1875) known as one of the founders of the Barbizon school. ALS in French, signed “J. F. Millet,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, May 15, 1860. Untranslated handwritten letter by Millet from the village of Barbizon, France, where refined his realist technique. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300
418. Joan Miro Autograph Letter Signed. Boldly penned ALS in French, signed “Miró,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.5, June 29, 1935. Untranslated letter written from the “Hôtel Recamier, 3 Place St.–Sulpice” in Paris. In fine condition.
During the first several months of 1935, Miró created a group of paintings on cardboard that he later described as a summary, or self-assessment, of his own career up to that point. The imagery of Person in the Presence of Nature, which was part of that series, expresses the artist’s response to impending civil war in Spain. Starting Bid $200
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Monet sends thanks for a contribution to the fund to buy “l’Olympia de Manet”
419. Claude Monet Autograph Letter Signed. ALS in
French, one page, 4.5 x 7, February 25, 1890. Handwritten letter by Claude Monet, sending thanks for a contribution of 500 francs to his campaign to purchase Edouard Manet’s ‘Olympia’ for the French National Museum. In fine condition. Edouard Manet’s painting ‘Olympia,’ an arrestingly bold nude of a reclining prostitute, immediately sparked controversy upon its unveiling at the 1865 Paris Salon. Later recognized as one of the artist’s true masterpieces, Monet spearheaded a public campaign to raise money for the French government to pur-
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chase the painting. Monet’s letters on the subject—generally sent to those within his artistic circle—are highly coveted, and this example is dramatically enhanced by the list of subscribers. By February 1890, Monet had raised about 20,000 francs to purchase the great work and announced its donation to the French national museums. As the law prevented the Louvre from exhibiting works until their creators were ten years deceased (Manet died in 1883), ‘Olympia’ was first shown at the Musée du Luxembourg, then at the Musée de l’Art Contemporary of Paris. By order of Georges Clemenceau, Olympia finally took its place in the Louvre in 1907. Starting Bid $1000
Monet writes to Pissarro on a sticky situation: “They are asking me for paintings I was supposed to have delivered a long time ago” 420. Claude Monet Autograph Letter Signed. ALS in French, two pages, 5.25 x 8.5,
Giverny par Vernon letterhead, August 30, 1892. Handwritten letter to fellow painter Camille Pissarro, in part (translated): “I haven’t been able to find the receipt you’ve asked for yet, but I’ll find it and send it to you right away. But don’t worry there is no duplication. Mirbeau has just written to me asking me to come with them to your house on Thursday. Unfortunately, this is impossible for me. They are asking me for paintings I was supposed to have delivered a long time ago, and I absolutely have to deal with that.” In fine condition, with faint toning from prior display. Starting Bid $500
421. Berthe Morisot Autograph Letter Signed. French painter (1841–
1895) considered one of the greatest female Impressionists alongside Mary Cassatt. She was married to Eugene Manet, the brother of her friend and colleague Edouard Manet. ALS in French, signed “B. Morisot,” one page, 4 x 7, May 6. Untranslated handwritten letter by Morisot, mentioning Pissarro in the last line. In very good to fine condition, with faint toning and foxing. Starting Bid $300
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422. Pablo Picasso Signed Book. French-language
signed book: Faunes et Nymphes de Pablo Picasso. First edition. Geneva, Switzerland: Pierre Cailler, 1952. Softcover, 5.5 x 7.5. 40 pages of text followed by 32 photos of sculptures. Signed on the title page in red artist pencil, “Picasso.” The page is also signed and inscribed by the book’s author, Andre Verdet. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
423. Auguste Rodin Autograph Letter Signed. ALS in French, signed “Rodin,” one page, 4.5 x 7, 182 rue de l’Universite letterhead (the address of his studio), no date. Untranslated handwritten letter to a friend. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
424. Kees van Dongen Autograph Letter with Sketches. Handwritten letter in French, four pages on two adjoining
sheets, 5.25 x 7, no date. Unsigned handwritten love letter by Kees van Dongen, incorporating several wonderful sketches throughout: a train, a horse, and a fountain. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300
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“Françoise was very impressed by Balthus’s appearance and charm, completely conquered and seduced; she even considered being his mistress”
426. Zao Wou-Ki Autograph Letter Signed. Chinese-French painter (1920–2013) known for his large abstract works; in 2018, his triptych ‘Juin-Octobre 1985’ sold for $65 million, breaking the record for a work by an Asian artist. ALS in French, one page both sides, 6.75 x 9.75, personal letterhead, April 2, 1981. Handwritten letter by Zao Wou-Ki, commenting on a party attended by fellow artists Balthus and Henri Minchaux, and listing upcoming exhibitions. In part (translated): “A magnificent party with Michaux, Balthus, without you; we’re all sad about your absence. Françoise was very impressed by Balthus’s appearance and charm, completely conquered and seduced; she even considered being his mistress, except for being put off by Seigko’s firmness. — What a laugh!” He goes on to give the dates of an upcoming exhibition tour, which takes his work from Japan to Singapore to Athens. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
425. Andy Warhol Signed Book.
Signed book: Warhol: Campbell’s Soup Boxes. Los Angeles, California: Michael Kohn Gallery / Martin Lawrence Limited Editions, 1986. Paperback, 10 x 11, 36 pages. Signed prominently on the first free end page in black felt tip by Andy Warhol. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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animation and comic art
452. Donald Duck production cel from Donald Gets Drafted. (Walt Disney Studios, 1942) Original
production cel of Donald Duck from Donald Gets Drafted, which depicts the new recruit accidentally firing his rifle. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Character image measures 2.25 x 3.75, with a mat opening of 6.5 x 7.25. Framed with a plaque to an overall size of 15.25 x 18.5. The piece has the original Disney Courvoisier Galleries label on the reverse. In very good to fine condition, with some areas of lifting to paint on Donald; the colors remain strong and the overall presentation remains quite nice. Starting Bid $200
453. The Flintstones: Bill Hanna, Joe Barbera, and Bob Singer Signed Limited Edition Cel. (HannaBarbera Studios, 1998) Original limited edition hand-painted cel entitled ‘Family Portrait,’ featuring the Flintstone and Rubble families posing together for a picture, numbered 174/250, signed in black felt tip by Bill Hanna, Joe Barbera, and artist Bob Singer, who signs again on the mat in black ink and draws a graphite and colored pencil sketch of Fred Flinstone taking a selfie. The cel is placed on a color-copy background. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 24.5 x 20.5. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Hanna-Barbera Animation Art. Starting Bid $200
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literature Rare signed photograph of courageous anti-Stalin poet Anna Akhmatova
481. Anna Akhmatova Signed Photograph. Important Russian poet (1889–1966) whose work was condemned and
censored by Stalinist authorities; her emotionally restrained, short lyric poems include meditations on time and memory, and touch upon the difficulties of living and writing in the shadow of Stalinism. Incredibly rare vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 4.5 photo of the great Russian poetess, signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint in Cyrillic, and dated at Moscow in 1962. In very fine condition. An incredibly scarce signed photo of the courageous poet, and the very first Akhmatova autograph we have offered. Starting Bid $500
482. Ambrose Bierce Signed Photograph. American writer (1842–c.1914) best known for his vivid short stories (including the classic ‘An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge’) and his satirical ‘The Devil’s Dictionary.’ In 1913, while traveling with Pancho Villa’s troops during the Mexican Revolution, Bierce disappeared; his ultimate fate remains a mystery. Rare 4 x 6.25 cabinet photo by Blakesly’s Elite Studio of California, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ink, “Forrest Crissey Esqr., Compliments of Ambrose Bierce.” In fine condition, with light soiling to the signed side. Starting Bid $200
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Signed first edition of Capote’s pioneering true crime classic 483. Truman Capote Signed Book. Signed book: In Cold Blood. First edition. NY: Random House, 1965. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5, 343 pages. Neatly signed on a free end page in fountain pen, “Truman Capote.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: NF/ VG, with a few professional repairs to the dust jacket. Accompanied by a custom-made clamshell box. Starting Bid $200
Commenting on Christianity and his VALIS vision: “I have an equation between the concept ‘Gnosticism’ and ‘access key to the retrieval of information from a vast information-retrieval system that is the universe’”
485. Philip K. Dick Typed Letter Signed. TLS signed “Love, Phil,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, October 2, 1981. Letter to science
fiction author Patricia Warrick, in part: “I just now realized something, out of nowhere; it just simply came to me...all at once I have an equation between the concept ‘Gnosticism’ and ‘access key to the retrieval of information from a vast informationretrieval system that is the universe’; if indeed the universe is, as I say in my September 30th letter, ‘an information retrieval system,’ look sat the elevation thereby of the concept of ontological status of knowing, of the gnosis itself as the essence, the very basis, of what the system (which is to say Christianity) is all about.” In fine condition, with a small stain to the first page. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200
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484. Samuel L. Clemens Signature.
Large ink signature, “Mark Twain,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2.5 sheet. Archivally matted and framed with two photos and a caption to an overall size of 21 x 17. In fine condition, with central vertical fold. Starting Bid $200
486. Charles Dickens Signature. Ink signature,
“Faithfully yours, Charles Dickens, Washington, Eighth February 1868,” on an off-white 4 x 2.25 slip. Archivally matted and framed with a portrait of the author to an overall size of 16.25 x 16.25. In fine condition, with a trimmed top edge. Starting Bid $200
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The Madame Bovary author battles writer’s block before beginning his masterpiece: “It has been more than two years since I wrote a line of French”
487. Gustave Flaubert Autograph Letter Signed. ALS in French, signed “G. F.,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 8.25, [August 8, 1851]. Handwritten letter to his lover, Louise Colet, in part (translated): “I will bring you back your manuscript and the drama of Madeleine. You would also please me if you would take back your medal. I hope to make you see reason on this. You ask me to bring you something of myself. I have nothing to show you. It has been more than two years since I wrote a line of French and what I had written long before my departure is illegible and not copied. Besides, in my state of disgust with myself, now is not the time.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $300
488. Robert Frost Signed Photograph. Rare vintage matte-
finish 7.5 x 9.25 portrait of Robert Frost seated in a rocking chair in front of a bookcase, affixed to the original 10 x 12 mount, which is signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Gerald Brach, from his friend and teacher, Robert Frost.” Also signed in pencil by the photographer, “W. S. Stone ‘50.” In very good to fine condition, with some damage to the mount, easily matted out to make an attractive presentation. A truly superb portrait of the adored writer, who remains scarce in this format and size. Starting Bid $200
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Vivid image from Hemingway’s lion hunt during the safari that inspired numerous literary works
490. Ernest Hemingway Signed Photograph. Superb
vintage matte-finish 11.5 x 9.25 photo of Hemingway posing with a lion he brought down on safari in January of 1934, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Lynn Bogue Hunt, with very best wishes from his friend, Ernest Hemingway.” Nicely double-matted and framed to an overall size of 21.5 x 19. In fine condition. Lynn Bogue Hunt was America’s foremost periodical wildlife artist. From 1904 to 1960, he produced the cover art for over 100 issues of Field and Stream. Hunt also did work for Saturday Evening Post, Colliers, Country Gentleman, Boy’s Life and illustrated over 50 books.
This incredible image showing Hemingway, the Great White Hunter, on safari in Tanganyika captures a major inspiration in his literary work. It was excursions such as this that inspired him to write some of his finest pieces, including Green Hills of Africa, True at First Light, The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber, and The Snows of Kilimanjaro. Infused with his brash machismo, this iconic image is quintessential Hemingway—in his prime in the wilds of the Serengeti Plain, augmented by its gorgeous signature and meaningful association between the legendary author and well-known wildlife artist. Starting Bid $2500
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Zane Grey’s tale of trout trolling in Oregon—100+ handwritten pages of classic fishing nonfiction 489. Zane Grey Autograph Manuscript Signed. AMS in pencil, signed on the reverse of the first page, “Zane Grey,” titled at the head, “Rocky Riffle on the Rogue River,” 107 pages, no date but circa mid-1920s. Grey’s original handwritten draft of a nonfiction work based on a trip taken in 1924, originally published in Field and Stream in 1926; the tale is also published in his 1928 book Tales of Fresh-Water Fishing. The piece begins, “That old adage ‘the third time is the charm’ worked truthfully for me in my 1924 trip to Oregon. It was a wonderful fishing experience, beginning disastrously for me, wearing on through the most miserable and inexplicable bad luck, and winding up gloriously.” Engaging in a friendly fishing competition with his brother, R. C., Grey experiences one setback after another before he finally hits his groove: “My fish, feeling the hard strain again, started off on his determined down-stream course. I let him go, but gradually tightened my hold of the line as it dipped through my left hand. I had to hold him or lose him. How he fought! He even ceased tugging until he had most of my line out. Then began the slow work of drawing him back foot by foot. It took so long that dusk had fallen by the time we got our first glimpse of his color…The time came when he rose to the surface, and I saw clearly a bigger steelhead than I had landed. The luck of it! I felt sure of him. I had no torturing doubts or fears. And I gave him the strain of the rod until he was beaten.” On the reverse of the first page, Grey writes and signs a note to Frank McGlynn of the Friars Club in New York City, consenting to the production of a play; on the back of page 60, he draws a small sketch of a woman’s face. In overall fine condition.Starting Bid $300
The Metamorphosis author writes to his fiancée
491. Franz Kafka Signed Envelope. Much lauded and influential Czech-born writer (1883–1924) whose man-turned-insect
story Metamorphosis (1915) and novel The Trial (1925) have earned a permanent and prominent place in the canon of modern literature. Sought-after hand-addressed mailing envelope, 6 x 4, addressed by Kafka to his fiancée, “Fraulein, Felice Bauer, Frankfurt 9/M, Hotel Monopol-Metropole,” signed on the reverse with his return address, “Abs. Dr. F. Kafka, Prag Poric 7.” Bauer’s address has been struck through and corrected in another hand. Postmarked at Prague, April 19, 1913. In fine condition. Kafka met Felice Bauer for the first time in August 1912 at a dinner hosted by his friend Max Brod, and he soon began to send her letters almost daily. These were eventually collected and published as Letters to Felice. Lasting from September 1912 to October 1917, Kafka’s correspondence with Bauer overlapped with his writing The Metamorphosis, In the Penal Colony, and the beginning of his work on The Trial. Despite two engagements during their period of correspondence, Kafka and Bauer would never marry. Few of Kafka’s works were published during his lifetime, and he passed away in obscurity from tuberculosis at age 40. His autograph is thus exceptionally rare and of the utmost desirability. Starting Bid $500
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“The part of Scarlett in the film has been assigned to Miss Vivien Leigh...Clark Gable has the part of Rhett; Leslie Howard, Ashley; and Olivia de Havilland, Melanie” 492. Margaret Mitchell Typed Letter Signed. TLS signed “Margaret Mitchell Marsh,” one page, 7.25 x 11, personal letterhead, February 16, 1939. Letter to Harry Haggas in England, in part: “Naturally, it pleases me very much to know that an English reader is interested in Scarlett and her friends. No, I do not intend to write a sequel to ‘Gone With the Wind,’ for, to tell the truth, I do not know what happened to my characters after the last page. Since your letter was written you have doubtless have read in English newspapers that the part of Scarlett in the film has been assigned to Miss Vivien Leigh, an English actress. I have never seen Miss Leigh on the screen, as her only American film was ‘A Yank at Oxford’ and I missed it. Her photographs show her to be a very charming young woman. I understand from reading our newspapers that production on the film began on January 13th and is being pushed rapidly. Clark Gable has the part of Rhett; Leslie Howard, Ashley; and Olivia de Havilland, Melanie.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $500
Rare signed portrait of Stein taken by her greatest literary champion 493. Gertrude Stein Signed Oversized Photograph by Carl Van Vechten. Rare vintage matte-finish 9.5 x 6.25 photo of Stein by
writer and artistic photographer Carl Van Vechten, picturing the scribe above a valley floor with mountains rising in the distance, affixed to the original 12.25 x 12.5 mount, which is signed and inscribed in black ink, “For Alexander Smoller, in appreciation, Gertrude Stein.” The mount is also signed by Van Vechten. In fine condition, with some faint foxing, and a thin stain to the bottom edge. Photos signed by Stein remain appreciably rare, with this example all the more desirable given its appealing backdrop and intimate literary connection. Starting Bid $200
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Steinbeck sells his script for Viva Zapata! to 20th Century-Fox 494. John Steinbeck Document Signed. DS, ten pages,
8.5 x 11, February 1, 1951. Agreement between Steinbeck and Twentieth Century-Fox in which the author agrees to sell the rights of “an original motion picture shooting script concerning the story of the life and activities of Emiliano Zapata” for the sum of $75,000. Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Steinbeck and countersigned by the studio’s treasurer. In fine condition. Released in 1952, the film Viva Zapata! was directed by Elia Kazan and starred Marlon Brando as Emiliano Zapata and Anthony Quinn as his brother, Eufemio. Steinbeck received an Academy Award nomination for ‘Best Writing, Story and Screenplay.’ Starting Bid $200
495. William Makepeace Thackeray Signed Photograph. Well-regarded British novelist (1811-1863) of such
satirical classics as Vanity Fair. Scarce 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by L. Caldesi of London, boldly signed at the bottom of the image in ink, “W. M. Thackeray.” In fine condition, with faint staining and soiling. Starting Bid $200
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496. Jules Verne Signature. Sought-after ink signature,
“Jules Verne,” on an off-white 2.75 x 1.25 card. Handsomely mounted, matted, and framed to an overall size of 13.25 x 19. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
497. Evelyn Waugh Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5
postcard photo of a young Evelyn Waugh wearing a bowler hat and holding a cigar, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. The lower border also bears the blindstamp of the photography studio. Reverse of photo addressed in Waugh’s own hand, who adds along the left side: “Please do not send book for autograph.” In fine condition, with light silvering to darker areas of the image. Photos of Waugh are quite scarce, with this particular example capturing the quintessence of this major 20th-century satirist. Starting Bid $200
Signed title page from the author’s edition of Leaves of Grass
498. Walt Whitman Signed ‘Leaves of Grass’ Title Page. Title page from the 1876 ‘Author’s Edition’ of Whitman’s renowned poetry collection Leaves of Grass, 4.75 x 7.5, published in Camden, New Jersey, in 1876, neatly signed in ink, “Walt Whitman.” The page features the text of his poem, ‘Come, said my Soul,’ which he used as the title-page epigraph for Leaves of Grass. Handsomely mounted, cloth-matted, and framed with a portrait and plaque to an overall size of 28 x 24. In fine condition, with faint toning, and minor loss to the upper right corner tip. Starting Bid $500
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music 574. Igor Stravinsky Musical Quotation Signed. Un-
usual musical quotation in another hand on an off-white 4.5 x 4 sheet, annotated with corrections in Stravinsky’s hand, and signed in the lower left in ballpoint, “Igor Stravinsky, (with corrections), Jan/63.” At upper left, he writes, “con sord. [with mute],” and on the lower line he adds, “solo senza sorg” and “dolce.” In fine condition, with toning from prior display, and old tape stains along the top and bottom edges, easily matted out. A desirable musical piece from the influential modernist master. Starting Bid $200
575. Richard Wagner Letter Signed. Important German composer (1813–1883) who single-handedly revolutionized opera and attained status as one of the most influential geniuses in the history of music. LS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8, September 12, 1866. Untranslated letter signed by Wagner with reference to conservatories and schools in Germany. In fine condition, with light soiling. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200
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First edition of West Side Story, signed by the award-winning lyricist 577. Stephen Sondheim Signed Book. Signed
book: West Side Story. First edition, first printing. NY: Random House, 1958. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8.25, 143 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in black felt tip by Stephen Sondheim, who wrote the lyrics for the iconic musical. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: NF/NF, with the jacket not price clipped. High-grade first editions of West Side Story are becoming less and less common, and far more so when signed by Pulitzer Prize-winning and legendary lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Starting Bid $200
576. Thelonious Monk Document Signed. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, March 30, 1972. Agreement for Monk to perform at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 22, 1972, for $900. Signed at the conclusion in black ballpoint by Thelonious Monk and countersigned by legendary jazz concert promoter George Wein. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
578. Townes Van Zandt Signed Album. The Late Great
Townes Van Zandt album signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Vance Leslie, Good Luck, God Bless, Townes Van Zandt, 2/4/89,” drawing a sketch of a cactus and desert scene. In fine condition. The record is included. A scarce signed example of one of Van Zandt’s greatest albums, featuring his signature tune ‘Pancho and Lefty.’ Starting Bid $200
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579. AC/DC Signed Album. Back in Black album signed and inscribed on the inner sleeve in felt tip, “To Mark, Best Wishes
from Angus, AC/DC,” “Malcolm Young,” “Phil Rudd, AC/DC,” “Cliff Williams,” and “Brian Johnson.” In very good to fine condition, with light scuffing to the cover, moderate contrast to the Williams and Rudd signatures, and a small “M” annotated in ink in the upper left corner of the sleeve. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. A fantastic, fully signed example of the band’s first album to feature lead singer Brian Johnson, following the death of original frontman Bon Scott. Starting Bid $200
Rare signed Beatles fan club photo by Les Chadwick, showing the group with new recruit Ringo
580. Beatles Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy 5.25 x 3.5 photo of the Beatles, signed on the reverse in green ballpoint by Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, in black ballpoint by John Lennon, and in blue ballpoint by George Harrison. The photograph was taken by Les Chadwick during a photo session with the Beatles in late September 1962, just one month after Ringo had joined the group. An extremely limited
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quantity of these photographs were signed by the Beatles for people that joined their fan club. The consignor notes that the signatures date to late 1962/early 1963. In very good condition, with surface loss to the photo side, staining, creasing, and a heavy central vertical fold. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, and by a letter of provenance from the original recipient. Starting Bid $1000
Epstein goes “Fishing for compliments”
581. Beatles: Brian Epstein Signed Greeting Card. Scarce original ‘Fishing for compliments’ greeting card sent out by Brian Epstein, who is pictured on the front holding a fishing pole, measures 11.75 x 8 open, signed inside in blue ballpoint, “Love, Brian.” The interior contains Epstein’s home address “24 Chapel Street, London, SW1” printed at the bottom. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
583. David Bowie Signature. Early ballpoint signature of David Bowie, “Davie Jones,” on an orange 4.5 x 4 album page also signed by Les Mighall, drummer for Bowie’s backing band, The Lower Third. Includes three additional pages signed in ballpoint or crayon by The Lower Third musicians Graham ‘Death’ Rivens, Denis Taylor (T Cup), and Phil Lancaster. The consignor notes the autographs were obtained in London, England, in 1965 and 1966. In fine condition, with light toning, and a tiny tape stain, from where an old photo was once affixed to the lower left corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
582. Beatles: Paul McCartney Signed Program.
Vintage program for a Beatles concert at the Futurist Theatre in Scarborough, England, on August 9, 1964, eight pages, 8 x 10.25, signed on the back cover in black ballpoint by Paul McCartney. In very good condition, with handling wear, and heavy intersecting folds. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and by a letter of provenance from the stepdaughter of the original recipient. Starting Bid $200
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585. Sam Cooke Signed Album. Songs by Sam Cooke album signed and inscribed on the back cover in blue ballpoint, “To Joan, Good Luck, Sam Cooke.” In fine condition, with light scuffing. The record is included. Starting Bid $200
584. David Bowie and The Buzz Signatures. Desirable vintage
circa 1966 ballpoint signatures of Bowie and his band The Buzz, “David Bowie,” “’Ego’ Eager, Drums,” “Hutch [John Hutchinson],” “Chow [Derek Boyes],” and “Dek [Derek Fearnley],” on an off-white 3.75 x 6.5 lined sheet, also signed by Radio London DJ Earl Richmond. In fine condition, with old tape stains to the top and bottom edges. Accompanied by a letter of provenance stating that they were acquired at the Marquee Club in London on April 10, 1966. Richmond was a friend and supporter of the group, and suggested the name of ‘The Buzz’ to Bowie. Starting Bid $200
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“Goldwater & Johnson eat shit”— after an impromptu performance in Tijuana, Jim Morrison takes a political stand
586. The Doors: Jim Morrison Autograph Note Signed. ANS signed “JM,” accomplished in red artist’s pencil on an 8.5 x 11 sheet, no date but circa 1968. Handwritten note on Vietnam War–era politics by the legendary Jim Morrison, in full: “Goldwater & Johnson eat shit.” Initialed at the conclusion by Morrison, “JM,” and by his friend and traveling companion Alain Ronay, “AR.” In very good to fine condition, with overall creasing, intersecting folds, and an old tape stain to the top edge. Accompanied by a detailed letter of provenance from Ronay, in part: “From the first time we crossed the border and thereafter, Jim Morrison and I had an enduring passion for Tijuana, Mexico. When people questioned our taste for the raunchy town, Jim would say that we were ‘looking for the evidence’…
On one such visit in about 1968, we ran into two young American soldiers on the infamous Avenida Revolucion who recognized Jim and who wanted to buy him a beer. They took us to their favorite dive bar, The Blue Note. The GIs were so proud of themselves for having nabbed a true rock star that they insisted Jim go sing with the local Mexican band playing onstage—which he did—but the kicker was none of them even knew who had just joined them!…One of these soldiers was angry that he had been recruited under pressure when Lyndon Johnson won his election against Barry Goldwater in 1964. Jim pulled out a notepad (he always carried one around with him) and on the spurt of the moment wrote ‘Goldwater & Johnson eat shit.’ He initialed it and then I did, too, in agreement.” Also includes an additional letter of authenticity signed by Ronay. Starting Bid $1000
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Self Portrait signed by Dylan at the 1987 Gershwin gala 587. Bob Dylan Signed Album.
Self Portrait album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Bob Dylan. In fine condition. The record is not included. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann and includes a letter of provenance from him, in part: “He signed this on March 11, 1987 at the stage door of the Brooklyn Academy of Music.” On that date, Dylan performed as part of the ‘Gershwin Celebration Concert,’ a star-studded gala commemorating the 50th anniversary of George Gershwin’s death. Dylan performed the 1927 Gershwin standard ‘Soon.’ Starting Bid $500
Dylan-signed publicity photo for D. A. Pennebaker’s classic documentary Dont Look Back 588. Bob Dylan Signed Photograph. Very desirable glossy 8 x
10 publicity photo of Dylan for the 1967 documentary Dont Look Back, signed and inscribed in red felt tip, “To Vera, Best wishes, Bob Dylan.” In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Directed and written by D. A. Pennebaker, Dont Look Back covers Bob Dylan’s whirlwind concert tour in England between April 30 and May 10, 1965. Starting Bid $200
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Vintage-signed promo ‘white label’ album of the Eagles’ 1972 landmark debut
589. The Eagles Signed Promotional Debut Album.
Extraordinary first UK promotional pressing of the Eagles’ 1972 self-titled debut album, signed beautifully in ballpoint by all four original bandmembers: Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Randy Meisner, and Bernie Leadon, who adds two ‘Martianlike’ antennae to a cactus below his name, along with a flying saucer in the sky above. Includes the original UK Asylum Records white label disc with an affixed “Factory Sample, Not For Sale” sticker. In fine condition. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from JSA and REAL, and a detailed letter of provenance from the original recipient,
Stuart Watson, a former EMI Records executive, which reads, in part: “The Eagles were one of the first US-based acts I worked with in the EMI Special Promotions Department at the time of their debut Festival Hall show in London on March 16, 1973. We hung out together for a few days doing interviews with local radio and press in the London area. This was the start of a long friendship with Glenn Frey which lasted until his untimely death in 2016. The group’s 1st LP was signed a few days before that 16th March UK debut during an interview with Radio London’s Mike Sparrow for his ‘Breakthrough’ Show.” Starting Bid $500
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Full Led Zeppelin autographs on rare Swan Song display and Houses of the Holy album
590. Led Zeppelin Signed Album and Swan Song Display. Terrific pairing of signed Led Zeppelin items: a
UK vinyl pressing of the band’s fifth studio album, Houses of the Holy, which has been signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by John Bonham; and a UK cardstock Swan Song record display, 12 x 12, which has been signed in blue ballpoint by Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones. The consignor notes the Bonham signature was obtained at a launch party for the album in a nightclub in Studley,
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the Midlands, and the Swan Song display signatures were obtained by Dave Lewis, editor and founder of the Led Zeppelin fanzine ‘Tight But Loose,’ at London’s Heathrow Airport on May 17, 1977, when the group were flying to the USA for the final leg of their last American tour. In overall fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. A stellar set of Zeppelin signatures just primed for display. Starting Bid $500
Sought-after ‘WMET’ radio promo of Led Zeppelin’s Physical Graffiti 591. Led Zeppelin Promotional ‘Physical Graffiti’ Album with Alternative ‘WMET’ Cover. Extremely rare
previously undocumented promotional pressing of Physical Graffiti, the sixth studio album by Led Zeppelin, which was specially customized by Atlantic Records / Swan Song Records for the now-defunct Chicago radio station WMET. The front cover design retains the brownstone New York City tenement buildings at 96 and 98 St. Mark’s Place, but whereas the official widely released design featured die-cut windows that spelled out the album name, this particular version spells out the WMET radio station in the upper windows, with all of the lower windows containing Christmas images like mistletoe, candy canes, presents, and Santa Claus. In very fine condition. The records are included. Includes a letter of authenticity from Recordmecca’s Jeff Gold, who states that the album was discovered in the collection of Ken Barnes, the former editor of Radio & Records. A handwritten letter of provenance from Barnes is also included. Accompanied by the Christmas 2010 issue of the magazine Record Collector, which features a two-page article entitled “Radio Graffiti” that in greater detail tells the story of this rare WMET Zeppelin record. Starting Bid $300
592. Elvis Presley Signature. Vintage ballpoint signature, “Elvis Presley,” on the reverse of an off-white 2.5 x 3.75 trading card of Frankfurt footballer Richard Kress, presumably signed during Elvis’s Army deployment to Germany. In fine condition. Accompanied by a postcard photo of Presley with Jailhouse Rock co-star Judy Tyler. Starting Bid $200
593. Elvis Presley Signed Book. Signed book: The Elvis
Presley Story. NY: Hillman Books, 1960. Paperback, 4.25 x 6.25, 160 pages. Signed and inscribed on the inside front cover in blue ballpoint, “To Russ, Elvis Presley.” In fine condition, with a faint stain above the signature. Starting Bid $200
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“Noise 2 keep u cool”—greeting card from Prince containing a handwritten letter mentioning “10,000 wallpaper”
594. Prince Greeting Card with Autograph Letter Signed. Attractive circa 1994 color greeting card with dual images of Prince holding daisies with a central design of his ‘love’ symbol, measures 7.75 x 7.5 open, the interior of which features an ALS from Prince, who writes in purple ink and signs at the conclusion with his symbol. The handwritten letter, in full: “Noise 2 keep u cool. 10,000 wallpaper has no sound. Play soft music and think hard thoughts…Hope 2 see u soon…” Includes the original envelope on which Prince has written the recipient’s name, “Julia Valet.” In fine condition, with some light creasing. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Valet, who writes: “I was dating the artist from 1993 to 1995. In the card, he references a music tape of self-recorded music he sent along with the card and his rare self-published magazine 10,000. Only one issue was published in 1994 titled ‘the BEAUTIFUL experience.’ I was on the cover of the magazine and had a fashion spread inside.” Starting Bid $300
595. Rolling Stones: Keith Richards Signed Booklet.
A monthly issue of The Rolling Stones Book, No. 10, March 10, 1965, 31 pages, 6.25 x 8, signed inside in blue ballpoint on an image of Richards on the water, “Love, Keith Richard.” The consignor notes that the autograph dates to the publication. In fine condition, with light handling wear. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
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596. The Who: Keith Moon Signed Album. Two Sides
of the Moon album by Keith Moon, who has signed and inscribed on his inner sleeve image in black ballpoint, “To Dani, All the best, Keith Moon.” In very good to fine condition, with light scuffing, some surface loss to the back cover, and old clear tape to the edges of the ‘window’ on the front cover. The record is included. A scarce signed copy of Moon’s only solo album. Starting Bid $200
entertainment Rare Academy Award for “the color set decoration of ‘An American in Paris,’ 1951”
665. Academy Award Plaque: Set Decoration for An American in Paris (1951). Rare original Academy Award
plaque presented “to Edwin B. Willis and Keogh Gleason in recognition of the color set decoration of ‘An American in Paris,’ 1951,” featuring the gilt cast plaque set upon a black base. The tablet features the iconic Oscar figure in high relief, and reads: “Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, Award of Merit for Outstanding Achievement.” The engraved presentation plaque is affixed to the front panel of the base. In fine condition, with overall rubbing and tarnishing to the metal. An American in Paris, inspired by George Gershwin’s jazzinfluenced orchestral piece of the same name, was a massive success at the start of the 1950s. The musical comedy, directed by Vincente Minnelli and starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron, garnered eight Academy Award nominations, winning six (including Best Picture). Willis and Keogh, the recipients of this award, were two of the most celebrated set decorators in Hollywood—both designers for MGM, they won a combined twelve Oscars between 1942 and 1959.
These Academy Award plaques have an interesting history and are equivalent to their more famous sibling, the Oscar statuette. Earlier in the history of the Academy Awards, Oscar statues were reserved exclusively for ‘major’ prizes—like Best Picture and Best Actress in a Leading Role—and these plaques were awarded to winners in ‘lesser’ categories, like Best Supporting Actor and Best Art Direction. Later on, the Academy began an exchange program for recipients of the plaque-style awards, allowing them to swap the plaques for true Oscar statuettes. The plaque design and form factor remain in use today for the Academy Scientific and Technical Awards. Starting Bid $1000
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Rare 1942 Academy Award still photography medal presented to Hollywood’s pin-up extraordinaire
666. Academy Award Still Photography Medal: Whitey Schafer (1942). Extremely rare Academy Award
medal, measuring 1.75" in diameter, given to Whitey Schafer in 1942 for his outstanding achievement in Hollywood photography. Front features the words “Annual Still Photography Medal” and an Oscar statuette in relief, with text on the reverse reading, “Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, First Award to A. L. Whitey Schafer, For Outstanding Achievement, Class 8, 1942.” The lustrous gold-plated award features a beautiful mirror-like finish. Complete with its original cardboard box. In fine condition, with some staining to the box. Accompanied by one of Schafer’s Paramount Pictures business cards.
Perhaps best known for his pin-ups and glamour photography, Schafer found ample work in Hollywood during its ‘Golden Age.’ Beginning in the 1920s, he did photography work for Thomas H. Ince’s studio, Cecil B. DeMille’s studio, RKO-Pathé, Columbia Pictures (where he headed the photography department as of 1938), and Paramount (where he served as the director of still photography in the 1940s). Schafer’s favorite photographic subject was Marlene Dietrich, but his most famous photograph is probably ‘Thou Shalt Not’ (1940)—a satirical parody of the Hays Code, showing a scantily clad woman pointing a gun at a fallen policeman, with drugs and a bottle on the table beside them. A rare and exquisite prize from the esteemed Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. Starting Bid $1000
667. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers (2) Signed Photographs. Fabulous pairing of
portraits of the dancing stars: a vintage matte-finish 10.25 x 13.25 full-length photo of Astaire in a tuxedo and top hat, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Harold Hendu—Sincerely—Fred Astaire”; and a vintage glossy 10 x 13.25 full-length photo of Rogers in a shimmering gown, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Harold Hendu, my very tender wishes, Sincerely, Ginger Rogers.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, some light creasing to the Rogers photo, and very poor contrast to Rogers’ faded last name. Starting Bid $200
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“Dear Hedda— Because you love beautiful things—Lucy” 668. Lucille Ball Signed Photograph. Humorous oversized
vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 photo of Ball in costume as Camille the Gypsy, signed and inscribed in fountain pen to famed Hollywood gossip columnist Hedda Hopper, “Dear Hedda—Because you love beautiful things—Lucy.” In fine condition. A fantastic oversized pose with an inscription that captures Ball’s great sense of humor. Starting Bid $200
Ball and Hope present an oversized photo to Hollywood gossip columnist Hedda Hopper 669. Lucille Ball and Bob Hope Signed Photograph.
Outstanding oversized vintage matte-finish 10.75 x 13.5 photo of famed Hollywood gossip columnist Hedda Hopper seated on a throne over the fallen Ball and Hope on the set of the 1960 romantic comedy The Facts of Life, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint to Hopper, “At your mercy, Love, Lucy” and “Dear Hedda, This looks like me in Germany—Love, Bob.” Triple-matted and framed to an overall size of 17 x 20. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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Top-notch Humphrey Bogart portrait, beautifully signed by the leading man 670. Humphrey Bogart Signed Photograph. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Bogart in a blazer looking pensively skyward, beautifully signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Johnny, Good luck, Humphrey Bogart.” Archivally cloth matted and framed to an overall size of 14.5 x 16.5. In fine condition. A striking pose of Hollywood’s legendary leading man that boasts a beautifully penned, bold autograph. Starting Bid $300
Exceptional oversized portrait from The Cowboy and the Lady 671. Gary Cooper Signed Photograph. Magnificent
vintage glossy 10.75 x 13.5 portrait of Cooper in his role as Stretch in the 1938 film The Cowboy and the Lady, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Walter Mutal, Best regards, Gary Cooper.” Reverse bears a Coburn photographer’s stamp. In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing, two intersecting creases passing through Cooper’s image, and poor-to-moderate signature contrast. An extraordinary, crystal-clear image of Cooper in Western costume by one of Hollywood’s acclaimed photographers. Starting Bid $200
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Garland in the 1944 box office hit Meet Me in St. Louis 672. Judy Garland Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy 6.75 x
9.25 MGM publicity portrait of Judy Garland as Esther Smith for the 1944 Christmas musical Meet Me in St. Louis, signed and inscribed vertically in blue ballpoint, “To Fred, love, Judy Garland.” Reverse bears an MGM property stamp. In very good condition, with trimmed edges and scattered creasing, heaviest to the upper right corner area. Starting Bid $200
Wonderfully early portrait of “Archie,” not long before joining Paramount as ‘Cary Grant’ 673. Cary Grant Oversized Photograph Signed as “Archie”. Circa 1920s vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 photo of a
young, handsomely dressed Cary Grant by James Hargis Connelly of Chicago, signed and inscribed in bold fountain pen, “To Lester—I know us better than—, So B— it!! Archie.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 17.5 x 21. In fine condition.
Following his successful role in the musical Nikki, a 27-year-old Cary Grant—then using his given name Archibald Alec Leach— signed a five-year contract with Paramount Pictures on December 7, 1931. But B. P. Schulberg, the studio’s general manager, thought “Archie” needed a name change, ‘something that sounded more all-American like Gary Cooper.’ The actor agreed as well, noting that ‘Archie just doesn’t sound right in America. It doesn’t sound particularly right in Britain either.’ His Nikki costar Fay Wray suggested he choose ‘Cary Lockwood,’ the name of his character in their musical. Schulberg liked the name ‘Cary’ but was dimissed ‘Lockwood’ and gave Grant a list of surnames compiled by Paramount’s publicity department, out of which he chose ‘Grant.’ Starting Bid $200
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674. Audrey Hepburn Signed Photograph. Gorgeous
vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Hepburn wearing a hat and strings of pearls, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To dear Sidney, with love from Audrey.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
677. Boris Karloff Signed Photograph. Glossy 9.25 x 7.25 photo of Boris Karloff and Vincent Price hamming it up in a publicity still for the 1963 comedy horror film The Raven, signed in black grease pencil, “Sincerely, Boris Karloff.” Double-matted to an overall size of 12.75 x 10.75. In fine condition, with some light marks, and a crease to lower left corner. Starting Bid $200
675. George Hurrell Signed Oversized Limited Edition Print of Clark Gable. Massive limited edition 35.5 x 48 silver
gelatin print by Hollywood portrait photographer George Hurrell of Oscar-winning actor Clark Gable smiling in a tuxedo, numbered 16/60, signed in the lower right corner in white ink, “Hurrell.” Framed and in fine condition. This dashing image, taken in 1932, appeared in Hurrell’s ‘Portfolio I.’ Starting Bid $200
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676. George Hurrell Signed Oversized Print of Katharine Hepburn. Massive limited edition 35.5 x 48 silver gelatin print
by Hollywood portrait photographer George Hurrell of Oscarwinning actress Katharine Hepburn in an attractive up-close pose, numbered 16/60, signed in the lower right corner in black felt tip, “Hurrell.” Framed and in fine condition. This lovely image, taken in 1941, appeared in Hurrell’s ‘Portfolio I.’ Starting Bid $200
678. Grace Kelly Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy 4
x 5.75 deckle-edge German postcard photo of Grace Kelly for the 1955 film To Catch a Thief, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with moderate signature contrast. Starting Bid $200
679. Laurel and Hardy Signed Photograph. Vintage
glossy 5.5 x 3.5 photo of the comedy duo side-by-side in their iconic bowler hats, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Hello Heather! Stan Laurel” and “Oliver Hardy.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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680. Carole Lombard Signed Photograph. American
actress (1908–1942) who enjoyed great success as a popular screen comedienne in the 1930s, and who became Mrs. Clark Gable in 1939. On January 16, 1942, the plane in which Lombard was traveling en route to a war bond rally crashed into Mount Potosi near Las Vegas, killing all 22 aboard. Breathtaking oversized vintage matte-finish 10.75 x 13.75 full-length photo of Lombard in an off-the-shoulder dress and bathed in soft light, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Shim, Cordially, Carole Lombard.” In fine condition, with light creasing to the edges and corners. Starting Bid $200
681. Peter Lorre Signed Photograph. Vintage
glossy 8 x 10 photo of Lorre as Raskolnikov in Josef von Sternberg’s 1935 film adaptation of Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Wally, Peter Lorre, 1936.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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682. Marx Brothers Signed Photograph.
Superb vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Marx Brothers—Groucho, Harpo, and Chico— posing together with oversized dumbbells, signed by each in fountain pen, with a secretarial inscription to the upper left, “To Dolores, Merrily yours.” In fine condition, with light soiling, and a faint stain to the left edge. Accompanied by the original “Marx, MGM Studio” transmittal envelope postmarked at Culver City, California, on February 11, 1941. Starting Bid $200
683. Steve McQueen Document Signed. DS, signed “Steven T. McQueen,” fifteen pages, 8.5 x 11, March 31, 1971. Document outlining the “By-Laws of Astral Productions International, Inc.,” pertaining to shareholder meetings, directors and management, stock ownership, and corporate record keeping. Signed at the conclusion in felt tip by Steve McQueen, William J. Maher, and Gerald Breslauer as directors, and signed again by Maher as secretary. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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Marilyn remembers her mom in notes for a meeting with her psychoanalyst: “Mother always tried to get me to ‘go out’ as though she felt I were too unadventurous”
684. Marilyn Monroe Handwritten Notes. Intriguing
handwritten notes by Marilyn Monroe, unsigned, one page, 5 x 8, September 9, no year but likely 1957. In full: “Remember, somehow, how mother always tried to get me to ‘go out’ as though she felt I were too unadventurous. She wanted me even to show a cruelty toward women. This in my teens. In return, I showed her that I was faithful to her.” At the top of the page Monroe adds “For Kris, Sept 9, Janes 10th Birthday
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on 7th same year.” In fine condition. The notes along the top refer to two women who recently entered Monroe’s life—her psychoanalyst Dr. Marianne Kris, whom Monroe had begun seeing after leaving Dr. Margaret Hohenberg in the spring of 1957, and Jane Miller, Monroe’s stepdaughter with husband Arthur Miller. A fascinating handwritten note from Monroe, who no doubt used this sheet as a reminder for an upcoming appointment with Kris. Starting Bid $500
Feverish handwritten acting notes from Monroe— “What is the matter with my voice—Maybe just let the voice come out of my body however it does under certain circumstances”
685. Marilyn Monroe Handwritten Notes on Acting.
Radio and Television Executives Society, Inc. mailing envelope addressed to “Miss Marilyn Monroe” at 2 Sutton Place South in New York City, 9.5 x 4, which contains handwritten pencil notations by Monroe that start on the reverse and continue on the front. The notes cover the envelope, overlapping and intertwining, and were likely taken during an acting class with Lee Strasberg at the Actors Studio in New York City. In part: “I somehow am seeing with my body also and when I am truly listening…What is the matter with my voice—Maybe just let the voice come out of my body however it does under certain circumstances.” The remainder of the notes are more frenetic,
reading, in part, “Strassberg [sic] says we remember with our senses—Not brain or mind (remember with the body) Tell Hohenberg about the period during when I stopped secreatly [sic] play acting so fully it was the time I got my first job acting at 20.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services. Provenance: Julien’s Auctions, Property from the Life and Career of Marilyn Monroe, November 2016. Starting Bid $500
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Unique archive from the estate of Sylvia Sidney, including her sketchbooks, correspondence, and photographs
686. Sylvia Sidney Estate Archive: Autographs, Sketches, Photographs, and Papers. Large archive from the
estate of Academy Award–nominated actress Sylvia Sidney, including her personal sketchbooks, hundreds of photographs, and numerous signed photographs and pieces of correspondence. Among the highlights are a Christmas gift from Judy Garland and Vicente Minnelli, over 60 letters by Sidney to her second husband, photos inscribed to Sidney by Ronald and Nancy Reagan, eight letters from her cousin Albert Sabin, ten photographs signed by Sidney, and nearly one hundred original sketches by Sidney. Starting Bid $200
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The ‘Screwball King’ talks French film and the keys to success: “The beginning should be clear, the ending should be short, and all of it interesting” 688. Preston Sturges Autograph Letter Signed. Academy Award-winning American director and screenwriter (1898–1959) best known for fast-paced screwball comedies like Sullivan’s Travels, The Palm Beach Story, and Lady Eve. ALS in French, signed “Preston,” three pages both sides, 5.5 x 7, Dorchester Hotel, London letterhead, March 14, 1954. Handwritten letter to Maurice Bessy, making reference to several contemporary directors. He starts with a reference to Abel Gance, from whom he is expecting a letter, and then writes about his own current film project, which “cannot start until May or even June.” He refers to having recently seen Pagnol’s Manon des Sources: “My God, he has such talent! It’s disgusting!…What dialogue! What a wonderful story!” Sturges finishes with a discussion of another film and quotes Alexandre Dumas fils, “who gave this advice to a young author: ‘How does one ensure that one’s work is a success? Very simple—the beginning should be clear, the ending should be short, and all of it interesting.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
687. Max Steiner Document Signed. Prolific Austrian-born American film composer (1888–1971) who won three Academy Awards from a total of 26 nominations. Among his best-known scores are those for King Kong, Gone With the Wind, and Casablanca. DS, thirteen pages, 8.5 x 11, June 12, 1934. Agreement between Steiner and RKO Studios by which Steiner is hired to render “his exclusive services as musical director, composer and arranger, in charge of the Corporation’s music department.” The document outlines the terms of his employment, including a salary of $850 per week, and the agreement that the “Corporation shall own all rights of every kind and nature whatsoever in and to all music, lyrics, scores, arrangements, adaptations and compositions written, composed, prepared, directed or suggested by the Composer during the term.” Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Steiner, and countersigned by B. B. Kahane as president of RKO. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
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sports
799. Rocky Marciano Signed Check. Broward National Bank check, 8 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Rocky Marciano with his given name, “Rocco F. Marchegiano,” payable to Southern Bell T & T, Co. for $54.77, August 12, 1960. Impressively matted and framed with a large photo of Marciano on the cover of Boxing and Wrestling to an overall size of 20 x 26.5. In fine condition, with some light creasing to the right edge. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200
Marciano needs some back help before his planned ‘Super Fight’—“I don’t want anything to kill this Ali deal” 800. Rocky Marciano Typed Letter Signed. TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, illustrated Rocky Marciano Enterprises, Inc. letterhead, June 2, 1969. Letter to William Reinmuth, Jr., of Sports Quest, in part: “My back has been giving me a lot of pain lately and I may have to have a doctor give me some kind of pain killer because you know how bad my back can get. I don’t want anything to kill this Ali deal...I did finally get that letter from Gene Tunney and he is a great guy.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 15 x 17.5. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
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17. Jill Biden Signed Book Starting Bid $200
18. Joe Biden Signed Book Starting Bid $200
19. Joe Biden 2021 Inauguration Flag Starting Bid $200
20. George Bush Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
21. George Bush Signed Book Starting Bid $200
22. George W. Bush Signed Book Starting Bid $200
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24. George W. Bush Signed Book Starting Bid $200
25. Jimmy Carter (5) Signed Books Starting Bid $200
26. Rosalynn Carter Signed Book Starting Bid $200
27. Jimmy Carter's Personally-Owned Portfolio and Associated Archive Starting Bid $200
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33. Calvin Coolidge Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
34. Calvin Coolidge Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200
35. First Ladies (7) Signed Books Starting Bid $200
36. Five Presidents (6) Books Signed Starting Bid $200
37. Betty Ford Signed Book Starting Bid $200
38. Warren G. Harding Document Signed Starting Bid $200
39. Warren G. Harding Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200
40. Lady Bird Johnson Signed First Day Cover Starting Bid $100
41. Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson Signed Book Starting Bid $200
42. Lyndon B. Johnson Signed Book Starting Bid $200
43. Jacqueline Kennedy: Bouvier Family Archive Starting Bid $200
44. Jacqueline Kennedy Hand-Annotated Photograph Starting Bid $200
45. John F. Kennedy 'Texas Welcome' Program from November 22, 1963 Starting Bid $200
46. Richard Nixon 1960 US Capitol Flown Flag Starting Bid $200
47. Richard Nixon (2) Signed Books Starting Bid $200
48. Richard Nixon Signed Book Starting Bid $200
49. Richard Nixon Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
50. Richard and Pat Nixon (2) Signed Books Starting Bid $200
51. Barack Obama Signed Mock Impeachment Resolution Starting Bid $200
52. Barack Obama Signed Book Starting Bid $200
53. Barack Obama Signed Book Starting Bid $200
54. Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen Signed Book Starting Bid $200
55. Franklin Pierce Signature Starting Bid $200
56. Nancy Reagan Signed Book Starting Bid $200
57. Eleanor Roosevelt (9) Typed Letters Signed Starting Bid $200
58. William H. Taft Signed White House Card as President Starting Bid $200
59. William H. Taft Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200
60. Bess Truman Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
61. Harry S. Truman Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
62. Donald Trump Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
63. George Washington (3) Handwritten Words Starting Bid $200
64. Woodrow Wilson Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200
128. Albert I of Belgium Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
129. American Revolution: Connecticut (3) Financial Documents Starting Bid $200
130. Apple: Ronald Wayne Signed Apple-1 Replica Board Starting Bid $200
131. Apple: Ronald Wayne Signed Apple II Manual Starting Bid $200
132. Apple: Ronald Wayne Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
133. Apple: Wozniak and Wayne Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
134. Apple: Wozniak and Wayne Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
135. Apple: Wozniak and Wayne Signed Schematic Starting Bid $200
136. Apple: Wozniak and Wayne Signed Magazine Starting Bid $200
137. Apple: Wozniak and Wayne Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
138. Apple: Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne Signed One-Dollar Bill Starting Bid $200
139. Yasser Arafat Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
140. William George Armstrong Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
141. Brooke Astor Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
142. Nancy Astor Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
143. Athenagoras I of Constantinople Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
144. David Baltimore Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
145. Fulgencio Batista Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
146. Paul Berg Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
147. Berlin Wall Remnant Presentation Starting Bid $200
148. Hugo Black Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
149. Henry W. Bloch Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
150. Norman Borlaug Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
151. Tom Bradley Signed Photograph and Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $100
152. Paul Broca Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
153. Helen Gurley Brown Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
154. Warren E. Burger and William Rehnquist Signed Photographs Starting Bid $100
155. Benjamin Cardozo Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
156. Alexis Carrel Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
157. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
158. Shirley Chisholm Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
159. Noam Chomsky Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
160. Schuyler Colfax Signed 161. Denton Cooley Original Photograph Heart Sketch and Signed Starting Bid $200 Photograph Starting Bid $200
162. George Curzon Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
163. Warren De la Rue Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
164. Eugene V. Debs Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
165. Charlotte Despard Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
166. James Dewar Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
167. DNA: Francis Crick Signed Book Starting Bid $200
168. DNA: James D. Watson Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
169. DNA: James D. Watson Signed Book Starting Bid $200
170. Alec Douglas-Home Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
171. John Foster Dulles Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
172. Alfred Dunhill Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
173. Anton Eiselberg Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
174. Elizabeth, Queen Mother Signed Christmas Card from 1967 Starting Bid $200
175. Elizabeth, Queen Mother Signed Christmas Card from 1964 Starting Bid $200
176. Elizabeth, Queen Mother Signed Christmas Card from 1960 Starting Bid $200
177. Oliver Ellsworth Document Signed Starting Bid $200
178. David Filo Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
179. Dian Fossey Signature Starting Bid $100
180. Francisco Franco Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
181. Fuller Court (9) Signed Items Starting Bid $200
182. Mohandas Gandhi (3) Original Photographs Starting Bid $200
183. Mohandas Gandhi (10) Envelopes Starting Bid $200
184. Giuseppe Garibaldi Signature Starting Bid $200
185. J. Paul and George Getty (2) Signed Checks Starting Bid $200
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327. Ambrose Burnside Document Signed Starting Bid $200
328. Benjamin Butler Stock Certificate Starting Bid $200
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356. Douglas MacArthur Signed Book Starting Bid $200
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360. Thomas E. G. Ransom Signature Starting Bid $100
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364. Louis-Gabriel Suchet Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
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366. Hoyt Vandenberg Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
367. Isoroku Yamamoto Signature Starting Bid $200
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369. Amelia Earhart Lockheed Vega 5B Wing Fabric Starting Bid $200
370. Frank Goodden Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
371. Claude Grahame-White Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
372. Jimmie Mattern Signature Starting Bid $100
373. Adolphe Pegoud Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
374. Joe Sutter Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
375. USS Akron Fabric Signed by (3) Survivors Starting Bid $200
376. Chuck Yeager Signed Flown 1983 Paris Air Show Cover Starting Bid $200
380. Buzz Aldrin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
381. Buzz Aldrin Signed Book Starting Bid $200
382. Buzz Aldrin Signed Book Starting Bid $200
383. Apollo 11 Original Vintage NASA Photograph Starting Bid $200
384. Apollo Astronauts (4) Signed Books Starting Bid $200
385. Pavel Belyayev Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
386. Frank Borman Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
387. Charlie Duke Signed Apollo 16 Lunar Photography Manual Starting Bid $200
388. John Glenn (2) Signed Items Starting Bid $200
389. John Glenn (2) Signed First Day Covers Starting Bid $200
390. Fred Haise Signed Commemorative Cover Starting Bid $100
391. Jim Irwin and Glynn S. Lunney Signed Commemorative Cover Starting Bid $200
392. Alexei Leonov Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
393. James Lovell Signed Book Starting Bid $200
394. James Lovell Signed Book Starting Bid $200
395. James Lovell Signed Program Starting Bid $200
396. Jim McDivitt Signed Beta Cloth Starting Bid $200
397. Mercury Astronauts (4) Signed Items Starting Bid $100
398. Harrison Schmitt Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
399. Alan Shepard Signed Book Starting Bid $200
400. Space Shuttle Astronauts (25) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
401. Space Shuttle Astronauts (16) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
402. Space Shuttle Astronauts (16) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
403. Valentina Tereshkova (2) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
427. Ansel Adams Signed Book Starting Bid $200
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429. Richard Artschwager Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
430. Frederic Auguste Bartholdi Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
431. Louise Bourgeois Signed Postcard Starting Bid $100
432. Alfred Caravanniez Signed Photogravure Starting Bid $200
433. Marc Chagall Signed Book Starting Bid $200
434. Howard Chandler Christy Starting Bid $200
435. Chuck Close Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
436. Salvador Dali Signed Program Starting Bid $200
437. Jim Dine Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
438. Erte Signed Book Starting Bid $200
439. Buckminster Fuller Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
440. Yousuf Karsh Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
441. Richard Lindner Signed Print Starting Bid $200
442. Adolph Menzel Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
443. Henry Moore Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
444. LeRoy Neiman Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
445. Louise Nevelson Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
446. Robert Rauschenberg Signed Print Starting Bid $200
447. Norman Rockwell Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
448. Augustus SaintGaudens Signature Starting Bid $200
449. James Van Der Zee Signed Postcard Starting Bid $100
450. James Abbott McNeill Whistler Document Signed Starting Bid $200
454. H. M. Bateman Signed Sketch Starting Bid $100
455. Batman: Neal Adams Signed Giclee Print Starting Bid $200
456. Mel Blanc Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
457. Herb Block Starting Bid $100
458. Cartoonists (5) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
459. Roy Crane Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
460. Jim Davis signed production drawings (3) from Garfield and Friends Starting Bid $200
461. Matt Groening Signed Sketch in Book Starting Bid $200
462. Bill Hanna, Joe Barbera, and Alex Lovy Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
463. George Jetson production cel from Jetsons: The Movie signed by Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera Starting Bid $200
464. Bob Kane Signed Book Starting Bid $200
465. Stan Lee Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
467. Otto Messmer Signed Sketch Starting Bid $200
468. Nick Park Original Sketch of Wallace and Gromit Starting Bid $100
469. Virgil Ross Original Drawing of The Jetsons Starting Bid $200
470. Virgil Ross Original Drawing of Yosemite Sam Starting Bid $200
471. Charles Schulz Signed Book Starting Bid $200
472. Jerry Siegel Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
473. Reg Smythe Signed Sketch Starting Bid $100
474. George Studdy Signed Sketch Starting Bid $100
475. Myron Waldman Signed Limited Edition Popeye Cel: 'Anchor Parking' Starting Bid $200
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479. Tom Wilson Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
480. Woody Woodpecker production cel and master production background from The Woody Woodpecker Show Starting Bid $200
499. Isaac Asimov Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
500. Margaret Atwood Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
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502. Marilyn Beck Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
503. Samuel Beckett Signed Book Starting Bid $200
504. Samuel Beckett Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
505. Samuel Beckett (2) Signed Books Starting Bid $200
506. Peter Benchley Signed Book Starting Bid $200
507. Thomas Berger Signed Book Starting Bid $200
508. Ray Bradbury First Edition Book: 'Dark Carnival' Starting Bid $200
509. Ray Bradbury Signed Book Starting Bid $200
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511. Fredrika Bremer Signed Engraving Starting Bid $200
512. Andre Breton Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
513. Pearl S. Buck Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
514. William S. Burroughs Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
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516. Willa Cather Signed Book Starting Bid $200
517. Raymond Chandler Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
518. Noel Coward Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
519. Gabriele D'Annunzio Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
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521. Ellery Queen: Frederic Dannay Autograph Manuscript Signed Starting Bid $200
522. William Faulkner Signed Book Starting Bid $200
523. Dick Francis Signed Book Starting Bid $200
524. Dick Francis Signed Book Starting Bid $200
525. Erle Stanley Gardner Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
526. Allen Ginsberg (3) Signed Items Starting Bid $200
527. Allen Ginsberg Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
528. William Golding Signed Photograph and Signature Starting Bid $200
529. Gunter Grass (2) Signed Postcards Starting Bid $200
530. Zane Grey Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
531. H. Rider Haggard Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
532. Alex Haley Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
533. Alex Haley Signed Book Starting Bid $200
534. Anthony Hope Hawkins Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
535. John Hersey Signed Book Starting Bid $200
536. George V. Higgins Signed Book and Robert Mitchum Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
537. Julia Ward Howe Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
538. L. Ron Hubbard Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
539. Ken Kesey Signed Catalog Starting Bid $200
540. Stephen King Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
541. Charles Kingsley Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
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543. Ira Levin Signed Book Starting Bid $200
544. Ira Levin (2) Signed Books Starting Bid $200
545. Ira Levin Signed Book and Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
546. Norman Mailer Signed Book Starting Bid $200
547. Gabriel Garcia Marquez Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
548. Larry McMurtry (2) Signed Books Starting Bid $200
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550. Arthur Miller Signed Book Starting Bid $200
551. Arthur Miller and Inge Morath (2) Signed Books and Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
552. Arthur Miller and Roy Schatt Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
553. Iris Murdoch Signed Photograph and Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
554. Pablo Neruda Signed Book Starting Bid $200
555. Tim O'Brien (2) Signed Books Starting Bid $200
556. Joyce Carol Oates Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
557. Dorothy Parker Signature Starting Bid $200
558. Robert B. Parker Signed Book Starting Bid $200
559. Robert Ripley Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
562. Short Story Writers (10) Signed Book Starting Bid $200
563. Georges Simenon (4) Signed Items Starting Bid $200
564. Georges Simenon Signed Sketch and Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
565. Upton Sinclair Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
566. Samuel Francis Smith Autograph Quotation Signed Starting Bid $200
567. Kurt Vonnegut Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
568. Evelyn Waugh (3) Autograph Letters Signed Starting Bid $200
569. Eudora Welty Signed Book and Autograph Note Signed Starting Bid $200
570. Theodore H. White Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
560. Damon Runyon Signed 561. John Ruskin Autograph Book Letter Signed Starting Bid $200 Starting Bid $200
571. John Greenleaf Whittier 572. William Carlos Williams Signed Photograph Signed Book Starting Bid $200 Starting Bid $200
573. P. G. Wodehouse Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
597. Anton Arensky Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
598. Composers (9) Signed Covers Starting Bid $200
599. César Cui Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
600. Charles Gounod Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
601. Henri Herz Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
602. Paul Hindemith Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
603. Joseph Joachim Autograph Musical Quotation Signed Starting Bid $200
604. Conradin Kreutzer Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
605. Edith Piaf Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
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607. Hans Richter Autograph Musical Quotation Signed Starting Bid $200
608. Arthur Rubinstein Signed Poster Starting Bid $200
609. Giuseppe Verdi Personal Calling Card Starting Bid $200
610. Herbert von Karajan Signed Photograph and Signature Starting Bid $200
611. Harold Arlen Autograph Musical Quotation Signed Starting Bid $200
612. Sidney Bechet Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
613. Tony Bennett Signed Book Starting Bid $200
614. Irving Berlin Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
615. George M. Cohan Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
616. Composers and Lyricists (7) Signed Items Starting Bid $200
617. Vernon Duke Autograph Musical Quotation Signed Starting Bid $200
618. Roy Eldridge Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
619. Duke Ellington Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
620. Dexter Gordon Document Signed Starting Bid $200
621. B. B. King Signed Album Starting Bid $200
622. Edith Piaf Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
623. Cole Porter Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
624. Buddy Rich Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
625. Stephen Sondheim Signed Book Starting Bid $200
626. John Williams Signed FDC with Autograph Musical Quotation Starting Bid $200
627. John Williams Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
628. Peter, Paul, and Mary Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
629. The B-52's Signed Album Starting Bid $200
630. Beatles 1960s Dell Publishing Poster Starting Bid $200
631. Beatles E.M.I. Promotional Poster Starting Bid $200
632. Beatles: Ringo Starr Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
633. David Bowie Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
634. Crosby, Stills, and Nash Signed 2012 Tour Poster Starting Bid $200
635. Dire Straits Signed Promo Card Starting Bid $200
636. Freddie and the Dreamers Signed Promo Card Starting Bid $200
637. Marvin Gaye Signed Poster Starting Bid $200
638. Genesis Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
639. Iron Maiden Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
640. The Kinks Signed Promo Card Starting Bid $200
641. Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page Signed Album Starting Bid $200
642. Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
643. Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page Signed Set List Starting Bid $200
644. Annie Lennox Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
645. Lovin' Spoonful Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
646. Metallica Signed Print Starting Bid $200
647. Ricky Nelson Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
648. Nine Inch Nails: Trent Reznor Signed Poster Starting Bid $200
649. Tom Petty Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
650. Rock and Roll: 1956 and 1957 Programs Starting Bid $200
651. Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
652. Rolling Stones: Keith Richards Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
653. Rush Signed Poster Starting Bid $200
654. Rush Signed 2007 Tour Poster Starting Bid $200
655. Rush Signed 45 RPM Record Starting Bid $200
656. Spinal Tap Signed Poster Starting Bid $200
657. Van Halen Signed Album Starting Bid $200
658. Eddie Van Halen Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
659. ABBA Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
660. ABBA Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
661. Bread Signed Album Starting Bid $200
662. Madonna Signed Limited Edition Book Set Starting Bid $200
663. George Michael Signed 45 RPM Record Starting Bid $200
664. Sha Na Na Signed Promotional Poster Starting Bid $200
689. Abbott and Costello Document Signed Starting Bid $200
690. Actors and Actresses (400+) Multi-Signed Book Starting Bid $200
691. Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
692. Pier Angeli Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
693. Fred Astaire Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
694. Mary Astor Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
695. Josephine Baker Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
696. Richard Basehart Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
697. Cecil Beaton Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
698. Harry Belafonte Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
699. Edgar Bergen Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
700. Ingrid Bergman Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
701. Busby Berkeley Document Signed Starting Bid $200
702. Sarah Bernhardt Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
703. Jeff Bridges Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
704. James Cagney ScreenWorn Shirt from The Oklahoma Kid Starting Bid $200
705. John Candy Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
706. John Carradine Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
707. Adolfo Celi Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
708. Gary Cooper Signature Starting Bid $200
709. Tony Curtis Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
710. Michael Curtiz Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
711. Daniel Day-Lewis Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
712. Daniel Day-Lewis Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
713. Vittorio De Sica Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
714. Alain Delon Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
715. Johnny Depp Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
716. Johnny Depp Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
717. Sergei Diaguilev Signed Mailing Envelope Starting Bid $200
718. Marlene Dietrich Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
719. Dirty Dancing: Swayze and Grey Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
720. Clint Eastwood Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
721. W. C. Fields Typed Letter Starting Bid $200
722. Film Directors (7) Signed Items Starting Bid $200
723. Film Directors (15) Signed Items Starting Bid $200
724. Errol Flynn Signature Starting Bid $200
725. Henry Fonda Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
726. Glenn Ford Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
727. Harrison Ford Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
728. Gert Fröbe (3) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
729. David Frost Signed Promo Card Starting Bid $100
730. Abel Gance Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
731. Billy Gilbert Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
732. Martha Graham Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
733. Hugh Griffith Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
734. Alec Guinness Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
735. Rex Harrison (3) Signed Items Starting Bid $200
736. Sessue Hayakawa Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
737. Sterling Hayden Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
738. Bernard Herrmann Document Signed Starting Bid $200
739. Leslie Howard Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
740. Werner Krauss Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
741. Burt Lancaster Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
742. David Lean Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
744. Lost Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
745. Marcello Mastroianni Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
746. Mike Mazurki Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
747. Mean Girls Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
748. Ray Milland Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
749. Isa Miranda Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
750. Thomas Mitchell Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
751. Marilyn Monroe 1951 'Oscar Gown' Transparency Starting Bid $200
752. Marilyn Monroe (2) Photographs Starting Bid $200
753. Marilyn Monroe (2) Photographs Starting Bid $200
754. Marilyn Monroe Photograph Starting Bid $200
755. Yves Montand Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
756. Frank Morgan Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
757. Audie Murphy Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
758. Alfred Newman Document Signed Starting Bid $200
759. Paul Newman Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
760. Jack Nicholson Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
761. Ocean's Eleven Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
762. Al Pacino Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
763. Gregory Peck Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
764. Sidney Poitier Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
765. Pulp Fiction Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
766. Mae Questel Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
767. George Raft Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
768. Robert Redford Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
769. Donna Reed Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
770. Fred Rogers Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
771. Sabu Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
772. Rebecca Schaeffer Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
773. Katharina Schratt Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
774. Paul Schofield Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
775. Jean Seberg Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
776. The Sopranos Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
777. Steven Spielberg Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
778. Steven Spielberg and George Lucas Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
779. Star Wars: Baker and Daniels Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
780. Star Wars: Fisher and Daniels Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
781. Star Wars: James Earl Jones Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
782. Star Wars: James Earl Jones Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
783. Star Wars: George Lucas Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
784. Star Wars: Ewan McGregor Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
785. James Stewart (4) Signed Items Starting Bid $200
786. James Stewart Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
787. Barbra Streisand Signed Book Starting Bid $200
788. Robert Taylor Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
789. Shirley Temple Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
790. Irving Thalberg Document Signed Starting Bid $200
791. Maria von Trapp Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
792. Francoise Truffaut Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
793. Rudolph Valentino (125) Photographs Starting Bid $200
794. Robert Wadlow Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
795. Karl Wallenda Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
796. William Wellman Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
797. Bruce Willis Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
798. Monty Woolley Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
801. Roger Maris Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
802. 1986 Fleer Update #U -14 Barry Bonds RC PSA MINT 9 Starting Bid $100
803. Muhammad Ali Signature Starting Bid $200
804. Eddie Arcaro Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
805. Atlanta Braves Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
806. Roger Bannister Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
807. Yogi Berra and Don Larsen (2) Signed Baseballs Starting Bid $200
808. Paul Blair Signed and Game-Used Baseball Bat Starting Bid $100
809. James J. Braddock Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
810. Jim Brown Signed Football Helmet Starting Bid $200
811. Donald Campbell Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
812. Malcolm Campbell Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
813. Marcel Cerdan Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
814. Yoenis Cespedes Game-Used Baseball Bat Starting Bid $100
815. Wilt Chamberlain Signed Book Starting Bid $200
816. Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
817. Mike Eruzione Signed Hockey Jersey Starting Bid $200
818. Roger Federer (3) Signed Promo Cards Starting Bid $200
819. Prince Fielder GameUsed Baseball Bat Starting Bid $100
821. Joe Frazier Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
822. Ford Frick Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
823. Adrian Gonzalez GameUsed Baseball Bat Starting Bid $100
824. Curtis Granderson Signed and Game-Used Baseball Bat Starting Bid $100
825. Derek Jeter Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
826. Adam Jones GameUsed Baseball Bat Starting Bid $100
827. Michael Jordan (2) 1989 Basketball Cards PSA NMMT 8 Starting Bid $100
828. Gary Kasparov Signed Photograph Starting Bid $100
829. Ian Kinsler Game-Used Baseball Bat Starting Bid $100
830. Sonny Liston Signature Starting Bid $200
831. Connie Mack Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
832. Mickey Mantle and Neil Leifer Signed Photographic Print Starting Bid $200
833. Mickey Mantle Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
834. Freddie Mills Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
835. Miracle on Ice TeamSigned Photograph Starting Bid $200
836. Jack Nicklaus Signed Book Starting Bid $200
837. Eduardo Nunez Signed and Game-Used Baseball Bat Starting Bid $200
839. NY Yankees: Jeter, Rivera, Pettitte, and Posada Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
840. NY Yankees: Mantle, DiMaggio, Ford, and Martin Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
841. Arnold Palmer Signed Book Starting Bid $200
842. Yasiel Puig Game-Used Baseball Bat Starting Bid $200
843. Hanley Ramirez GameUsed Baseball Bat Starting Bid $200
844. Dave Robinson (9) Signed Checks Starting Bid $200
845. Aaron Rodgers Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
846. Pete Rose (2) Signed Baseballs Starting Bid $200
847. Wilbur Shaw Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
848. Tris Speaker and Herb Pennock Signatures Starting Bid $200
849. Nick Swisher Signed and Game-Used Baseball Bat Starting Bid $200
850. Mark Teixeira GameUsed Baseball Bat Starting Bid $200
851. Johnny Unitas Signed Football Helmet Starting Bid $200
852. Ted Williams (2) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
853. Kevin Youkilis GameUsed Baseball Bat Starting Bid $200
Conditions of Sale ANYONE EITHER REGISTERING TO BID OR PLACING A BID (“BIDDER”) ACCEPTS THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND ENTERS INTO A LEGALLY, BINDING, ENFORCEABLE AGREEMENT WITH R&R AUCTION COMPANY OF MASSACHUSETTS, LLC (“RR AUCTION”) TOGETHER WITH BIDDER, THE “PARTIES”). This Agreement contains important provisions that control rights and liabilities, and specifically has provisions governing how disputes are handled as well as LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY that can be imposed upon RR Auction, WAIVER OF JURY and ARBITRATION PROVISIONS. This acknowledgement is a material term of these Conditions of Sale and of the consideration under which RR Auction agrees to these terms. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. The following terms and conditions (“Conditions of Sale”) constitute the sole terms and conditions under which RR Auction will offer for sale and sell the property on its website, and/or described in the catalog of items for auction (the “Catalog”). These Conditions of Sale constitute a binding agreement between the Parties with respect to the auction in which Bidder participates (the “Auction”). By bidding at the Auction, whether in person, through an agent or representative, by telephone, facsimile, online, absentee bid, or by any other form of bid or by any other means, Bidder acknowledges the thorough reading and understanding of all of these Conditions of Sale, all descriptions of items in the Catalog, and all matters incorporated herein by reference, and agrees to be fully bound thereby.
Section 1 The Parties1.1 RR Auction and Auction This Auction is presented by RR Auction, a d/b/a/ of R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC, as identified with the applicable licensing information on the title page of the Catalog or on the www.RRauction.com Internet site. The Auction is conducted under these Conditions of Sale. Announcements and corrections from the podium at live auctions and those made through the Conditions of Sale appearing on the Internet at RRauction.com supersede those in the printed Catalog. 1.2 Bidder Bidder shall mean the original Bidder on the property offered for sale by RR Auction and not any subsequent owner or other person who may acquire or have acquired an interest therein. If Bidder is an agent, the agency must be disclosed in writing to RR Auction prior to the time of sale, otherwise the benefits of the warranty shall be limited to the agent and not transferable to the undisclosed principal. The rights granted to Bidder under these Conditions of Sale are personal and may not be assigned or transferred to any other person or entity, whether by operation of law or otherwise without the express written assent of RR Auction. Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey these Conditions of Sale or any of the rights herein, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. No third party may rely on any benefit or right conferred on any Bidder by these Conditions of Sale, and no third party is intended as a beneficiary of these Conditions of Sale. Bids will not be accepted from minor persons under eighteen (18) years of age without a parent or legal guardian’s written consent containing an acknowledgment of the Conditions of Sale herein and indicating their agreement to be bound thereby on behalf of the Bidder. All Bidders must meet RR Auction’s qualifications to bid. Any Bidder who is not a client in good standing of RR Auction may be disqualified at RR Auction’s sole option and will not be awarded lots. Such determination may be made by RR Auction in its sole and unlimited discretion, at any time prior to, during, or even after the close of the Auction. RR Auction reserves the right to exclude any person from the Auction. If an entity places a bid, then the person executing the bid on behalf of the entity agrees to personally guarantee payment for any successful bid and agrees to be bound by these Conditions of Sale in addition to company for whom the Bidder is acting By accepting the Conditions of Sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. Section 2 Bidding Privileges
2.1 In order to place bids, Bidders who have not established an account with RR Auction must either furnish satisfactory credit information (including two collectibles-related business references) or supply additional information if requested, well in advance of the Auction. Bidders who are not members of RRAuction.com should pre-register before the close of the Auction to allow adequate time to contact references. Privileges will be granted at the sole discretion of RR Auction. Additionally, Bidders who have not previously established credit or who wish to bid in excess of their established credit history may be required to provide a cash deposit prior to RR Auction’s acceptance of a bid. Check writing privileges and immediate delivery of merchandise may also be determined by pre-approval of credit based on a combination of criteria: RRAuction.com history, related industry references, bank verification, a credit bureau report and/or a personal guarantee for a corporate or partnership entity in advance of the Auction venue. 2.2 Bidder providing any false or misleading information provided in connection with the registration shall be a material breach of the Conditions of Sale and in addition to any other remedies at law shall excuse RR Auction from performance under these Conditions of Sale, including the right to any refund. 2.2 Bidding privileges may be revoked without notice, for any reason, at the sole discretion of RR Auction . Section 3 Buyer’s Premium 3.1 The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that a 25% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots sold in timed and live Auctions. . For payment other than by cash, delivery will not be made unless and until full payment has been received by RR Auction, i.e., check or wired funds have fully cleared. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, signed by RR Auction, payment in full is due within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date, whichever is earlier. Bidder’s failure to pay any payment in full when due required shall constitute a material breach, and in addition to other damages available under contract or law, at RR Auction’s election, RR Auction may cancel the sale and require full premium still be due along with interest at 1.5% per month from the date of breach, or at the maximum legally allowable rate. Section 4 Bidding 4.1 Each Bidder’s determination of its bid should be based upon its own examination of the item(s) and independent investigation, rather than the any reliance as to what is represented in the Catalog, online or elsewhere. Bidder affirms that it regards any statements made by RR Auction concerning the item as solely opinion and that Bidder is making its own inspection and independent evaluation of the goods, and is not relying upon any description or statements by RR Auction (including as to quality, authenticity, provenance, ownership, liens existing, on goods legality, or value) in making its determination to bid on or purchase an item. In any purchase or sale, the value of the item(s) is determined by the price. THE BIDDER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS CONCERNING ANY AND ALL PURCHASES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. 4.2 RR AUCTION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS IN BIDDING. A Bidder should make certain to bid on the correct lot and that the bid is the maximum (plus the Buyer’s Premium) that the Bidder is willing and able to pay. Since other Bidders (by mail, facsimile, online, and in person) will be present, and since a reoffering could damage the momentum of the sale, once the hammer has fallen and RR Auction has announced the winning Bidder, such Bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Bidder has made a mistake. 4.3 All prospective Bidders who examine lots in person prior to the sale shall personally assume all responsibility for any damage they cause in so doing. RR Auction shall have sole discretion in determining the value of the damage caused, which shall be promptly paid by the prospective Bidder. 4.4 Title to any lot remains with Consignor, any secured party of the Consignor, or assignee of Consignor, as the case may be, until the lot is paid for in full by Bidder and Bidder has fully satisfied any outstanding financial obligations to RR Auction (including as it concerns aby other lots). RR Auction reserves the right to require payment in full before delivering any lot to the successful Bidder. 4.5 It is the Bidder’s responsibility and obligation to have the lots fully insured while in their possession. Bidder assumes any and all risk of loss upon the earlier of shipment to Bidder or in Bidder’s possession. 4.6 Bidder grants to RR Auction or its assigns the right to offset any sums due, or found to be due by RR Auction, and to make such offset from any past, subsequent or future consignment, or items acquired by Bidder in possession or control of RR Auction or from any sums due to Bidder by RR Auction. Bidder fur-
ther grants RR Auction a lien consisting of a senior security interest (or purchase money security interest to the extent applicable) in such sums or items to the fullest extent applicable, authorizes RR Auction to file documents concerning the interest, and Bidder agrees to execute any further documents as may be reasonably necessary to grant RR Auction such security interest. Bidder agrees that RR Auction and its assigns shall be a secured party with respect to items bought by Bidder and in the possession of RR Auction, to the extent of the maximum indebtedness, plus all accrued fees and expenses, until the indebtedness is paid. 4.7 By bidding in this sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. The authorized representative of any corporate Bidder who is present at the sale shall provide RR Auction or its agent, prior to the commencement of the bidding (or at the time of registration), with a statement signed by a principal, director or officer that they he or she personally and unconditionally guarantees any payment due RR Auction. 4.8 RR Auction may at its sole and absolute discretion, make loans or advances to Consignors and/or prospective Bidders. Section 5 Bidding Options 5.1 Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to in-person, facsimile, phone and mail bids) are treated similarly to floor bids in that they must be on-increment. Any in-person, facsimile, phone, or mail bids that do not conform to a full increment will be rounded up or down to the nearest full increment and this revised amount will be considered Bidder’s high bid. 5.2 When identical bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. To ensure the greatest accuracy, written bids should be entered on the standard printed bid sheet and be received at RR Auction’s place of business at least twenty-four (24) hours before the Auction start. RR Auction is not responsible for executing mail bids or facsimile bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted after the published closing time; nor is RR Auction responsible for proper execution of bids submitted by telephone, mail, facsimile, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins. 5.3 In all Auctions, bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%, or as specified on a per-Auction basis. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. No “buy” or “unlimited” bids will be accepted. In a live sale, bids on an item can change at the discretion of RR Auction. 5.4 RR Auction reserves the right to accept or decline any bid. Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids are per lot unless otherwise announced. Live auction lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless RR Auction directs otherwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). For live auctions, RR Auction will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between Bidders. RR Auction will determine the successful Bidder, cancel the sale, or re-offer and resell the lot or lots in dispute. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. If any dispute arises, RR Auction’s sale record is conclusive. Section 6 Payment 6.1 Subject to fulfillment of all of the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, upon the sooner of (1) the passing of title to the offered lot pursuant to these Conditions of Sale, or (2) possession of the offered lot by the Bidder, Bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as RR Auction may require. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. All property must be removed from RR Auction’s premises by the Bidder at his/her expense not later than sixty (60) business days following its sale and, if it is not so removed, RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder. 6.2 Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. RR Auction reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. In cases of nonpayment, RR Auction’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay RR Auction its fees (seller’s and Buyer’s Premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot. 6.3 All sales for total invoices greater than $1,000 are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S. currency, bank wire, cashier checks, eChecks, and bank money orders), and are subject to all reporting requirements.
6.4 All deliveries are subject to good funds; funds being received in RR Auction’s account before delivery of the Purchases; and all payments are subject to a clearing period. RR Auction reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes “good funds”: checks drawn on a U.S. bank are subject to a ten (10) calendar day hold, and ten (10) business days when drawn on an international bank. Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via e-Check, personal or corporate checks. 6.5 In the event that a Bidder’s payment is dishonored upon presentment(s), Bidder shall pay the maximum statutory processing fee set by applicable state law. If Bidder attempts to pay via check and the financial institution denies the transfer from Bidder’s bank account, or the payment cannot be completed using the selected funding source, Bidder agrees to complete payment. 6.7 If RR Auction refers any unpaid invoice to an attorney for collection, the Bidder agrees to pay and shall be liable for RR Auction’s attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by RR Auction in addition to the invoice amount and interest the greater of 1.5% per month or at the maximum legally allowable rate from date of invoice to collection. If RR Auction assigns collection to its house counsel, such attorney’s time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys. 6.8 RR Auction shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the Bidder (as well as to the extent it is a consignor any other monies owed or due to Bidder) to secure payment of the Auction invoice. RR Auction is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the Bidder then held by RR Auction or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due RR Auction or affiliates from the Bidder. With respect to these lien rights, RR Auction shall have all the rights of a secured creditor, including but not limited to the right of sale. In addition, with respect to payment of the Auction invoice(s), the Bidder waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against RR Auction and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice (the Consignor”). If a Bidder owes RR Auction or its affiliates on any account, RR Auction and its affiliates shall have the right to offset such unpaid account by any credit balance due Bidder, and it may secure by possessory lien any unpaid amount by any of the Bidder’s property in their possession. 6.9 All checks, cashiers checks, bank checks, or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC. RR Auction clients with an invoice totaling $1,000 or under will have the option to pay by VISA, Mastercard, Discover or Paypal. All Paypal payments must be sent to FinanceDepartment@ rrauction.com. Authorize.net, a third-party service provider contracted by RR Auction for processing on-line payments, charges a nonrefundable service fee of 3%, which will be added to your final invoice should you pay by credit/debit card. Section 7 Sales Tax RR Auction is a remote seller and we are now required to collect Sales/Use Tax from our bidders. The states that we have nexus in we will be required to collect and remit sales tax on your behalf. Each state has different requirements to meet nexus. When RR Auction has achieved a certain monetary and/or invoice threshold in each state we will apply sales tax to your total invoice. The states that are affected are: ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH CAROLINA, OHIO, OKLAHOMA, PENNSYLVANIA,RHODE ISLAND, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, UTAH, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN If we have not achieved nexus in a particular state it is still your responsibility to pay sales tax on your purchases. The sales tax rate is determined by the State, Country, and City where purchases are shipped to. If you decide to pick up your purchases at our New Hampshire location you will not be required to pay sales tax. The State of New Hampshire does not have a general sales and use tax. All purchases picked up at our Massachusetts location will be taxed at the current rate of 6.25%. If you have a resale number please email Sue@RRAuction.com or fax to (603) 732-4288 a copy of your state resale certificate and you will be exempt from paying sales tax. Section 8 Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges Bidder is liable for shipping and handling and providing accurate information as to shipping or delivery locations and arranging for such. RR Auction is unable to combine purchases from other auctions or affiliates into one package for shipping purposes. Lots won will be shipped in a commercially reasonable time after payment in good funds for the merchandise and the shipping fees is received or credit extended, except when third-party shipment occurs. Bidder agrees that
service and handling charges related to shipping items which are not pre-paid may be charged to a credit card on file with RR Auction. Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified Customs declarations, to RR Auction for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item’(s) hammer price and RR Auction shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Bidders on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs. Section 9 Title Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices of Bidder (including those pertaining to the item(s) at issue) and amounts owed to RR Auction are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper. Section 10 Rights Reserved RR Auction reserves the right, at any time before, during or after an auction has ended to: withdraw any lot before or at the time of the Auction, cancel any bid, and/or to postpone the Auction of all or any lots or parts thereof, for any reason. RR Auction shall not be liable to any Bidder in the event of such withdrawal, cancellation, or postponement under any circumstances. RR Auction reserves the right to refuse to accept bids from anyone at any time. Section 11 Conducting the Auction 11.1 RR Auction reserves the right to postpone the Auction or any session thereof for a reasonable period of time for any reason whatsoever, and no Bidder or prospective Bidder shall have any claim as a result thereof, including consequential damages. 11.2 RR Auction’s Discretion: RR Auction shall determine opening bids and bidding increments. RR Auction has the right in its absolute discretion to reject any bid in the event of dispute between Bidders or if RR Auction has doubt as to the validity of any bid, to advance the bidding at its absolute discretion and to determine the successful Bidder in the event of a dispute between Bidders, to continue the bidding or to reoffer and resell the lot in question. In the event of a dispute after the sale, RR Auctions record of final sale shall be conclusive. RR Auction also may reject any bid if RR Auction decides either that any bid is below the reserve of the lot or article or that an advance is insufficient. Unless otherwise announced by RR Auction at the time of sale, no lots may be divided for the purpose of sale. 11.3 Reserves Lots may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold. Consignors may not bid on their own lots or property. RR Auction may, from time to time, bid on items that it does not own. RR Auction may execute bids consecutively or otherwise up to one bid increment below the reserve. 11.4 Off-Site Bidding Bidding by telephone, facsimile, online, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a convenience and permitted subject to advance arrangements, availability, and RR Auction’s approval which shall be exercised at RR Auction’s sole discretion. Neither RR Auction nor its agents or employees shall be held liable for the failure to execute bids or for errors relating to any transmission or execution thereof. In order to be considered for off-site bidding in any manner, Bidders must comply with all of these Conditions of Sale and the terms contained on the Registration Form. 11.5 Estimate Prices: In addition to descriptive information, each item in the Catalog sometimes includes a price range which reflects opinion as to the price expected at auction (the “Estimate Prices”). In other instances, Estimate Prices can be obtained by calling RR Auction at (603) 732-4280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading). 11.6 Owned or Guaranteed Property: RR Auction generally offers property consigned by others for sale at public auction; in very limited occasion, lots are offered that are the property of RR Auction. 11.7 Before the Auction:
Bidder may attend pre-sale viewing for all of RR Auction’s auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. Bidder is encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. Bidder may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment. 11.8 Maximum Bids In All Auctions: To maximize Bidder’s chance of winning, RR Auction strongly encourages the use of maximum bids. RR Auction will then bid for Bidder until the lot reaches Bidder’s specified maximum. Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, non-incremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder’s bid. 11.9 Successful Bids: The fall of RR Auction’s hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will record the paddle number of the Bidder. If Bidder’s salesroom or absentee bid is successful, Bidder will be notified after the sale by mailed or emailed invoice. 11.10 Unsold Lots: If a lot does not reach the reserve, it is bought-in. In other words, it remains unsold and is returned to the Consignor. RR Auction has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers. 11.11 Bidding in Timed Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. Any Bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. At that time, an extended bidding period goes into effect. If Bidder has not bid on a lot before 6 pm EST/ EDT, Bidder may not bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. Only those Bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the only Bidder on a lot at 6 pm EST/ EDT, that lot is awarded to Bidder. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm EST/EDT will remain OPEN to ALL Bidders until 7 pm EST/EDT or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm EST/EDT, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm EST/EDT, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot (the “30 Minute Rule”). The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the Auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm EST/EDT. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the high Bidder, raising Bidder’s maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the Auction at any time at its sole discretion. 11.12 Bidding - Internet Live Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. During live internet or live auction, property is auctioned in consecutive numerical order, as it appears in the catalog. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the salesroom or absentee bidders participating by telephone,
internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction. The auctioneer may also execute a bid or bids (successively or otherwise) on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. All auctions for lots are with reserve unless specifically stated otherwise. During live Auctions, internet bids can be placed in real time through one or more of the following Third Party services: www.liveauctioneers.com, www.invaluable. com and www.icollector.com. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. RR Auction treats any third-party site bids as floor or telephone bids. Floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over third party sites bids, and floor bids are considered earlier than telephone bids. All RR Auction lots purchased through the third-party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium. 11.13 Miscellaneous: Agreements between Bidders and Consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize RR Auction’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and Consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement. Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with ”donot-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available. 11.14 Rules of Construction: RR Auction presents properties in a number of collectible fields, and as such, specific venues have promulgated supplemental Terms and Conditions. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the general Conditions of Sale by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety. Section 12 RR Auction’s Remedies Failure of the Bidder to comply with any of these Conditions of Sale or the terms of the Registration Form is an event of material breach or default. In such event, RR Auction may, in addition to any other available remedies specifically including the right to hold the defaulting Bidder liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Bidder as damages (the Bidder understands and acknowledges that RR Auction will be substantially damaged should such default occur, and that damages under subpart (a) are necessary to compensate RR Auction for such damages); (b) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately; (c) charge the Bidder interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month or the highest allowable interest rate; (d) take any other action that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate to preserve and protect RR Auction’s rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the property, the original defaulting Bidder shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses associated there with, including but not limited to warehousing, sales-related expenses, reasonable attorney fees and court costs, commissions, incidental damages and any other charges due hereunder which were not collected or collectable. In the event that such Bidder is the successful Bidder on more than one lot and pays less than the purchase price for the total lots purchased, RR Auction shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. If RR Auction does not exercise such discretion, the lots to which the payment shall be applied will be in descending order from the highest purchase price to the lowest. Any Bidder failing to comply with these Conditions of Sale shall be deemed to have granted RR Auction a security interest in, and RR Auction may retain as collateral such security for such Bidder’s obligations to RR Auction, any Bidder’s property in RR Auction’s possession or to which title has not yet passed to Bidder. RR Auction shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) as adopted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Section 13 Warranties
13.1 RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided in these Conditions of Sale. All property and lots are sold ”as is” and “where is”. By way of illustration rather than limitation, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to merchantability or fitness for intended use, condition of the property (including any condition report), correctness of description, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, importance, exhibition, relevance, attribution, source, provenance, date, authorship, condition, culture, genuineness, value, or period of the property. Additionally, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to whether the Bidder acquires rights in copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) related to the item, or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title. 13.2 All descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and terminology including but not limited to words describing condition (including any condition reports requested by Bidder, see also Terminology), authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition, and relevance, used in the Catalog, bill of sale, invoice, or anywhere else, represent a good faith effort made by RR Auction to fairly represent the lots and property offered for sale as to origin, date, condition, and other information contained therein; they are statements of opinion only. They are not representations or warranties and Bidder agrees and acknowledges that he or she shall not rely on them in determining whether or not to bid or for what price. Price estimates (which are determined well in advance of the Auction and are therefore subject to revision) and condition reports are provided solely as a convenience to Bidders and are not intended nor shall they be relied on by Bidders as statements, representations or warranties of actual value or predictions of final bid prices. 13.3 Bidders are accorded the opportunity to inspect the lots and to otherwise satisfy themselves as to the nature and sufficiency of each lot prior to bidding, and RR Auction urges Bidders to avail themselves accordingly. 13.4 All lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by an Auction Certificate (“AC”). On any lot presented with an AC issued by RR Auction, the certification is only as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage and only as explicitly stated therein (the “AC”), to the exclusion of any other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to those pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. The AC inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction’s records). Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the AC and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. Section 14 Firearms RR Auction complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the purchasing, registration and shipping of firearms. A Bidder is required to provide appropriate documents and the payment of associated fees, if any. Bidder is responsible for providing a shipping address that is suitable for the receipt of a firearm. Section 15 Unauthorized Statements Under no circumstances is any employee, agent or representative of RR Auction authorized by RR Auction to modify, amend, waive or contradict any of these Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on a registration form, any warranty or limitation or exclusion of warranty, any term or condition in either the Registration Form or these Terms and Conditions regarding payment requirements, including but not limited to due date, manner of payment, and what constitutes payment in full, or any other term or condition contained in any documents issued by RR Auction unless such modification, amendment, waiver or contradiction is contained in a writing signed by all parties. Any statements, oral or written, made by employees, agents or representatives of RR Auction to Bidder, including statements regarding specific lots, even if such employee, agent or representative represents that such statement is authorized, unless reduced to a writing signed Bidder and by an authorized officer of RR Auction by all parties, are statements of personal opinion only and are not binding on RR Auction, and under no circumstances shall be relied upon by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction. Section 16 Bidder’s Remedies 16.1 Except as stated expressly herein, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy related to or pertaining to items it bids upon, views, or purchases from RR Auction, and any claims by Bidder related to authenticity, ownership, condition, title or value, shall be against Consignor only. 16.2 This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder as against
RR Auction (inclusive of its affiliates, officers, managers, employees or agents), or in any way arising out of, related to, or in connection with these Conditions of Sale, , and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Bidder by law. Time is of the essence with respect to these procedures. 16.3 Title to Items The Bidder hereby accepts the benefit of the Consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the Consignor for the Bidder’s benefit. In the event that Bidder demonstrates in writing, satisfactory to the sole discretion of RR Auction, that there was a breach of the Consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Bidder, RR Auction may make demand upon the Consignor to pay to Bidder the Purchase Price (including any premiums, taxes, or other amounts paid or due to RR Auction). Should the Consignor not pay the Purchase Price to Bidder within thirty days after such demand (if any made), RR Auction may disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and may assign to Bidder all or some of RR Auction’s rights against the Consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and/or assignment, all responsibility and liability of RR Auction, if any, with respect to said lot or item shall automatically terminate related to or arising from these Conditions of Sale or such transaction operating as a complete waiver and general release by Bidder as to RR Auction and its agents, contractors, and affiliates, as to any and all claims concerning or related to the item, if any . RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction by Consignor only. The rights and remedies provided herein are for the original Bidder only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances. 16.4 Authenticity Challenge Process (1) If Bidder wishes to dispute or challenge the Authenticity of the lot or item (including asserting that it is incorrect), Bidder must adhere to the following procedure: Within 30 days of the Auction Date, Bidder must present written evidence to RR Auction, that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field (and one recognized by RR Auction within its discretion) and send the physical item or lot at issue to RR Auction along with all evidence relied upon by Bidder for contesting the Authenticity. (“Authenticity Challenge Process”) “Authenticity” shall mean a gross discrepancy in the between the description, genuiness, or attribution of the item as represented by RR Auction in the Catalog or at the auction, and the item. If RR Auction concurs that the lot is not Authentic as was represented (it is sole discretion), Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy as against RR Auction (inclusive of its affiliates, agents, employees, and contractors) shall be a refund of the purchase price of the subject item paid by Bidder, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable by Bidder. If RR Auction does not agree with the assertion by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale. Strict adherence to the Authenticity Challenge Process is a condition of standing for Bidder to initiate suit or claim. (2) So long as Bidder has complied with the Authenticity Challenge Process, any claim, suit or action, by Bidder concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity, or related to the authenticity of the item must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Auction Date and is subject to the other limitations and conditions stated in the Conditions of Sale. 16.5 Other Issues. Any dispute or claim by Bidder against RR Auction (or its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, agents, or contractors)) other than Authenticity, concerning any item or lot bid upon, or purchased, including value, title, condition, bidding process, or description must be asserted (if at all) in the following manner: (1) If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially or grossly incorrect (e.g., gross cataloging error), or there is any other gross material issue pertaining to the item or lot, the item or lot may be returned if returned within five (5) calendar days of receipt, and received by RR Auction no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the Auction Date with explanation in writing.. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and a certificate of auction, then the description in the certificate of auction (“Lot Challenge Process”). This paragraph shall constitute Bidder’s sole right with respect to the return of items, and no refunds shall be given for any items not returned to and received by RR Auction within the period of time stated herein or not materially or grossly in deviation from the description. Such a refund is subject to RR Auction’s sole discretionary review, and any request for refund must be made concurrently with returning the physical item or lot to RR Auction. Any item not returned within said frame will constitute acceptance of the item and a waiver and release of any and all claims by Bidder pertaining to the item other than with respect to authenticity; and (2) Provided that the Bidder has engaged in the Lot Challenge Process, any
claim concerning such must be brought no later than one (1) year of the Auction Date for the item or lot at issue and is subject to the other limitations and conditions stated in the Conditions of Sale. NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED OR PROVIDED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND BIDDERS OR AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SUCH SHALL BE A COMPLETE DEFENSE TO ANY CLAIMS BY BIDDER RELATED TO THE CONDITIONS OF SALE, ANY AUCTION OR BID. 16.6 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. For any and all claims by Bidder arising out of or related to this Agreement, Bidder’s viewing, bid, or purchase of items, or any agreement between the Parties, or otherwise, Bidder agrees that to the fullest extent such can be limited under the law, Bidder shall have no right to recover and hereby waives any and all rights to recover from against RR Auction or its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, agents, or contractors, consequential or indirect damages, lost profits damages, punitive, exemplary, statutory (or multiplier damages), physical or emotional distress damages, general or special damages of any kind (beyond amounts actually paid by Bidder for item(s) at issue), and in the event of recovery of any damages whatsoever, such shall be limited by the amounts actually paid by Bidder to RR Auction for the item(s) at issue in such claim, or if no money was paid to RR Auction by Bidder for items at issue, or there items are at issue, the amount of $150.00. Section 17 RR Auction’s Additional Services For Bidders who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’s premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Bidders, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Bidder. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by RR Auction or other packers and carriers, whether or not recommended by RR Auction. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for damage to frames, glass or other breakable items. Where RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice, RR Auction will include an administration charge. Section 18 Headings Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer. Section 19 Entire Agreement Except to the extent Bidder is also a consignor (in which case the terms of the consignment agreement shall also govern), these Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the Parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the auction Registration Form. They may not be amended, modified or superseded except in a signed writing executed by all parties. No oral or written statement by anyone employed by RR Auction or acting as agent or representative of RR Auction may amend, modify, waive or supersede the terms herein unless such amendment, waiver or modification is contained in a writing signed by all parties. If any section of these Conditions of Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction, the remaining parts of the agreement and remainder of the sections or terms and provisions of the section and all sections shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way. Section 20 Governing Law and Enforcement 20.1 The Parties agree that all agreements between the Parties including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston, Massachusetts, no matter where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the Auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location. 20.2 The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, any other related agreement(s), along with all claims between the Parties, including those arising out of or related to such are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute between the Parties, including but not limited to those related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale, or related to or arising out of any other related agreement(s) shall be submitted to confidential binding arbitration (the ”Arbitration”) before a single Arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association
(the “AAA”) The Parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the commercial rules of the AAA in Boston, Massachusetts, unless the Consumer Arbitration Rules apply, in which case, such rules and venue will govern. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on the selection of the Arbitrator, then the Arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. The prevailing Party in the Arbitration shall also recover all of its related fees and costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, if RR Auction prevails, such recovery, in addition to all remedies available at agreement or law, shall include the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. Federal arbitration law, including the Federal Arbitration Act apply to this agreement to arbitrate and its related provisions. The arbitration and all related proceedings shall be held strictly confidential and all documents and discovery shall be held confidential and not used, published or disclosed publically or to anyone outside the Parties or expert consultants or counsel who shall agree to hold such confidential.
(along with its officers, directors, agents, contractors, and affiliates) from and against any and all claims, costs, fees, damages, and liabilities arising out of or related to these Conditions of Sale, view of items, or lots, bidding, or participation in any auction by RR Auction, and/or or in any way connected to any item you viewed, bid upon or purchased through RR Auction.
20.3 The Parties consent to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as exclusive jurisdiction and venue for all claims between the Parties except as provided specifically herein and may seek confirmation of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in any Court of competent jurisdiction, including the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. To the extent such is necessary under the law, RR Auction may enforce the Arbitration award against Bidder and any related Party in any court of competent jurisdiction. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as RR Auction consenting to jurisdiction or venue in any location outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
For Residents of California:
THE PARTIES MAY NOT BRING CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OTHER AS A CLASS OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLAIMED CLASS, OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE ACTION UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED. UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED, THE CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OF THE OTHER CANNOT BE CONSOLIDATED OR JOINED WITH MORE THAN ONE ADDITIONAL PERSON OR ENTITIES’ CLAIMS. NO INJUNCTIVE OR DECLATORY RELIEF SOUGHT BY BIDDER IF ANY, CAN AFFECT OR BE ORDERED TO AFFECT ANY OTHER BIDDERS OR PERSONS.
A written express warranty is provided with each autographed collectible, as required by law. This dealer may be surety bonded or otherwise insured to ensure the authenticity of any autographed collectible sold by this dealer.
20.4 Except as provided specifically in these Conditions of Sale in Bidder’s Remedies against RR Auction (along with its affiliates, directors, agents, officers, employees, and contractors) for any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other related agreement(s), brought by Bidder must be brought within the earlier of the Auction Date as it pertains to the item(s) at issue or no later than one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances occurred giving rise to the alleged claim, without exception. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute bar to and release of any claims by Bidder initiated after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-actions brought by Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale. 20.5 To the fullest extent under applicable law and except as specifically stated herein Bidder hereby holds harmless, releases and discharges RR Auction and its agents, officer’s directors, affiliates, successors, and assigns from any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, promises, agreements, damages, causes of action, suits, demands, losses, debts, and expenses of any nature whatsoever, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected existing prior to these Conditions of Sale. Bidder agrees to the Conditions of Sale and upon each instance that Bidder participates in any auction, bids, or otherwise agrees to such terms and reaffirms this release as of the date of so participating or agreeing unless Bidder otherwise provides clear written notice to RR Auction prior to so bidding. 20.6 The Bidder hereby agrees that RR Auction shall be entitled to present these Conditions of Sale to a court in any jurisdiction other than set forth in this paragraph as conclusive evidence of the Parties agreement, and the Parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction. 20.7 Liquidated Damages for Specific Breaches In the event that Bidder provides false information in connection with registering for bidding, fails to correct or update information or breaches the Conditions of Sale by failing to pay the purchase price when due after becoming the winning bidder, as liquidated damages associated with such breaches, R&R may obtain from Bidder the greater of (1) 150% the reserve of the item (if any); (2) the amount bidder bid; or (3), the full amount that bidder would have otherwise paid. Bidder will also be liable for an additional 20% of such amount to account for additional administrative costs, shipping, additional advertising, and other damages and liabilities fees that are difficult to calculate on an item-by-item basis. 20.8 Indemnity. Bidder agrees to defend, indemnify, hold harmless RR Auction
Section 21: State-by-State Law Issues This Auction is being conducted in and the sale shall take place in the State of Massachusetts. Notwithstanding, the foregoing, should these terms and conditions violate the law of any State should that state’s law be found to govern, or any provision herein determined to be invalid, the clause itself and the remainder of the Agreement shall be valid to the fullest extent allowed. Also, to the extent other states law apply to any transaction arising out of the Agreement (without admitting such), RR Auction states:
SALE OF AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLES: AS REQUIRED BY LAW, A DEALER WHO SELLS TO A CONSUMER ANY COLLECTIBLE DESCRIBED AS BEING AUTOGRAPHED MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EXPRESS WARRANTY AT THE TIME OF SALE. THIS DEALER MAY BE SURETY BONDED OR OTHERWISE INSURED TO ENSURE THE AUTHENTICITY OF ANY AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLE SOLD BY THIS DEALER.
Section 22 Glossary of Condition terms Information provided to prospective Bidders with respect of any lot, including any pre-sale estimate, whether written or oral, and information in any catalogue, condition or other report, commentary or valuation, is not a representation of fact but rather a statement of opinion held by RR Auction. Use of the following terms constitutes an opinion as follows: VERY FINE describes an item believed to be in virtually flawless condition, and is used sparingly for items of exceptionally attractive appearance. FINE is the most common statement of condition, and applies to most items that we offer. It describes items that we believe to show expected handling wear, generally acceptable random flaws (such as light creases, small bends, etc.), and an overall appearance that is pleasing to the majority of collectors. VERY GOOD describes an item that we believe exhibits more moderate flaws (such as toning, light staining, professional reinforcements or repairs, etc.). Most collectors would be comfortable with items in very good condition, and this would be the expected condition for many formats (early presidential documents, for example). GOOD describes an item which we believe to have obvious visible flaws, including heavy wear, missing portions, or repairs that affect appearance; generally items in this condition are offered only if an item is otherwise believed to be exceedingly rare or important. Bidder may call and request further details and information about RR Auction’s opinions concerning any item via phone or email which shall provided in RR Auction’s discretion. Certificate of Auction, Certificate of Authenticity and Goods Acquired: Bidder warrants that Bidder (and its agents, assigns, successors, and affiliates) shall not purposely deface, destroy, dismember, cut-up into parts the item or Lot purchased at auction from RR Auction and in the event such shall occur whether purposefully or accidently, Bidder (and its agents, assigns, successors, and affiliates) shall refrain from advertising, promoting, or marketing the item as having been purchased from RR Auction and shall in no event display, expressly claim, or imply that the item was certified or auctioned in such state by RR Auction. As liquidated damages for such breach, Bidder agrees to be liable to RR Auction for the greater of the amount of three (3) times the hammer price of the item along with all other fees and costs as otherwise provided in this Terms of Sale.
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Let’s make history—together For over 40 years, relationships have been the backbone of RR Auction. We have made it a priority to keep our consignors informed and involved, encouraging them to share their voices, to instill their knowledge, and to forge a partnership based on our shared passion for history. With a mutual desire to achieve greatness, these relationships are at the heart of our success.
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