RR Auction: February 2017 Fine Autograph and Artifact Auction by RR Auction

FINE AUTOGRAPHS & ARTIFACTS

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AUTHENTICATORS AND CONSULTANTS JOHN REZNIKOFF, UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES

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

PSA/DNA

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

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

STEVE ZARELLI AUTHENTICATION

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

ROGER EPPERSON SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED/REAL

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

PHIL SEARS COLLECTIBLES

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

FRANK CAIAZZO, BEATLES AUTOGRAPHS

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

RENATO SAGGIORI

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

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

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

JAMES CAMNER

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

RICH CONSOLA

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

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CONTENTS Presidents & First Ladies �� 4 Notables �� 38 Military �� 88 Aviation �� 95 Space �� 99 Art, Architecture, & Design �� 113 Comic Art & Animation �� 119 Literature �� 123 Music �� 132 Classic Entertainment �� 147 The Kuflik Collection �� 158 Sports �� 177 Conditions of Sale �� 182

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presidents & first ladies Disdainful of those monetizing his likeness, Washington resolves to “sit no more”

1. George Washington. ALS as president signed “G. Washington,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 8.75, July 3, 1792. Letter

to Virginia Governor Henry Lee, in full: “Your letter of the 20th Ulto. was presented to me yesterday by Mr. [William A.] Williams-who, as professional man, may or may not be, for ought I know to the contrary, a luminary of the first magnitude. But to be frank, and I hope you will not be displeased with me for being so, I am so heartily tired of the attendance, which from one cause or another, I have bestowed on these kind of people, that it is now more than two year since I have resolved to sit no more, for any of them; and have adhered to it; except in instances where it has been requested by public bodies, or for a particular purpose (not of the Painters) and could not, without offence, be refused. I have been led to make this resolution for another reason besides the irksomeness of sitting, and the time I loose by it-which is, that these productions have, in my estimation, been made use of as a sort of tax upon individuals, by being engraved-and that badly-and hawked, or advertised for Sale.” Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in another hand. In fine condition, with professional repairs and reinforcement to areas of paper loss. Despite initially refusing to sit for American artist William Joseph Williams in July of 1792, Washington finally agreed at the behest of officers at the Alexandria Masonic Lodge No. 22, where Washington served as Charter Worshipful Master. In a 1793 letter, officials affirmed that the portrait would be ‘a source of the most refined gratification the tracing out and contemplating the various ornaments of his character in the resemblance of his person.’ Completed in 1794, Williams’s depiction remains lauded for its careful representation of Washington as a Virginia past master. In addition to the adorned Masonic regalia and jewels, Williams captured the president’s likeness down to the smallest detail, such as the scar on his left cheek, the assorted smallpox scars on his nose and cheeks, and the mole below his right ear. Ex. Walter R. Benjamin Autographs, January 13, 1976; sale 836, lot H-732. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $2500

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Important document for the construction of the Adams family tomb, with receipt for the exhumation of John and Abigail Adams

2. John and Abigail Adams.

Manuscript DS, signed “J. Q. Adams,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 13, October 2, 1827. Contract for the construction of the family crypt. In part: “This agreement made between John Quincy Adams of Boston in the County of Suffolk and Henry Wood of Quincy...That the said Henry Wood doth covenant and promise on his part to construct a tomb under the stone temple now erecting in said Quincy, in the middle division of the cellar beneath the porch, on the spot ceded to the said Adams by the Congregational Society at Quincy...The whole to be of handsome hammered granite stone taken from the ledge given by the late John Adams to the Town of Quincy. And the said Henry Wood on his past doth covenant and agree that the said tomb shall be constructed in a handsome and workmanlike and durable manner...And the said John Quincy Adams on his part doth covenant and agree to pay to the said Henry Wood or his order, on the completion of the said work, and the delivery to him of the key of the door...the sum of four hundred & thirty four dollars and eighty nine cents.” Signed at the conclusion once by John Quincy Adams and twice by Henry Wood, and countersigned by John Quincy Adams’s sons George Washington Adams and John Adams II as witnesses. Also includes a manuscript receipt signed by Wood, in full: “This is to certify that I removed the remains of the late John Adams Esqr. with his Consort from his family tomb in the burying ground to the tomb erected under the new stone Temple in Quincy April the 1, 1828.” In very good condition, with fragile intersecting folds with partial edge separations, and scattered light foxing. The temple referenced throughout the document is the United First Parish Church, where the late John and Abigail Adams, along with their family, had attended. The construction of a new church building was financed by the Adams family, commencing in 1828. President John Adams aided the church’s construction through a land donation, and the bulk of the granite used came from their family quarry. John Quincy Adams hired Henry Wood to construct a family tomb in the cellar, and then had the bodies of his parents exhumed from their graves at Hancock Cemetery across the street and laid to rest in the new crypt. Like his father had been, John Quincy Adams was buried in Hancock Cemetery upon his death in 1848, as was his widow Louisa Adams when she passed in 1852. In December 1852, their only remaining son, Charles Francis Adams, had their remains re-interred in the family tomb along with John and Abigail. The additional two signatories on this document are Adams’s other sons, who led tragic lives—his eldest, George Washington Adams (1801–1829), had a reputation as an alcoholic and womanizer and died of apparent suicide at age 28, while John Adams II (1803–1834) served as his father’s private secretary during his presidency, then also descended into alcoholism and passed at the young age of 31. Their signatures are presumably quite scarce. An extraordinary and historically important document from one of America’s most prominent families. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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On slavery in Massachusetts: “Every Negro who had the Courage to bring an action for his Liberty recovered it” 3. John Adams. Remarkable ALS, one page, 7.75 x 10, May 1, 1787. Letter to Philip Mazzei, in full: “Your favour of Feb. 24. I recd., but this moment.—The Mass. Law in question obliged Masters of Vessels, before they landed a Passenger to give Bonds, to maintain him in Case he came to want. It was intended to indemnify Parishes, or rather Towns, against the Maintenance of Paupers.—This Law turned the Tide of Emigration from Ireland to Philadelphia.—It was early in this Century I believe, but I am not able to ascertain the Date of it. There was an early Law too which obliged Masters, who manumitted Negroes to maintain them in Case they came to want, upon the same Principle. We have now no new Law that I know of, but ever since I can remember, every Negro who had the Courage to bring an action for his Liberty recovered it. Our juries would never declare Negroes Slaves by their Verdict. There is some new law lately passed which gives the Writ de Homine Replegiando, but I know not the Particulars. I know nothing of W. Penns dying in the Fleet Prison. I can be of very little service to you, in the work you are upon, for I have no American books to resort to but such as you possess and Memory is a very fallacious Guide.” Retains the integral address leaf addressed in another hand to Mazzei, care of Thomas Jefferson, “Monsieur Phillip Mazzai, chez Monsieur Jefferson, Ambassadeur des Etats Unis de L’Americaine, a Paris.” In fine condition, with light toning to the right side, and seal-related paper loss to the left edge affecting no text. The recipient, Philip Mazzei, was a close friend of Thomas Jefferson and had been engaged as a vintner at Colle near Monticello at the beginning of the American Revolution; he also acted as an agent to purchase arms for Virginia during the war. At the time of this letter, Mazzei was in Paris and working on his monumental ‘Recherches historiques et politiques sur les Etats-Unis de l’Amerique Septentrionale [Historical and Political Research on the United States of North America],’ an early and influential political history of the Revolution. In this letter, Adams responds to his inquiries concerning New England’s immigration and slavery laws of the 18th century; he had also asked whether it was true that the founder of Pennsylvania, William Penn, had died in Fleet Prison. Under American poor laws, taxpayers were generally responsible for supporting indigent people among the free population. This became burdensome in certain states, as slaveholders would free their slaves once they became too old or feeble to work. The Massachusetts law mentioned here was passed in 1703 and required an owner to post a £50 bond with the municipal government in order to manumit a slave, so that he or she could be supported in case of want. Similarly, masters of incoming vessels had to post bond for any immigrant passengers so that their support would not fall onto the shoulders of Massachusetts’ townspeople. Perhaps most interesting is Adams’s observation on the success of slaves in the commonwealth’s courts. In some cases, individual slaves brought lawsuits against their owners—often on the basis of a contractual agreement, a claim of white or Native American parentage, or an assertion of their natural right to freedom—and they frequently won. These types of lawsuits increased as the American Revolution came to an end, and slavery was legally abolished by the courts of Massachusetts in the 1781 Quock Walker case. Boasting extraordinary content on the early history of the nation, this is a remarkable letter penned by Adams during a foundational postwar period. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000 6 | February 8, 2017 | PRESIDENTS & FIRST LADIES

Addressed to his grandson, “Cadet Thomas B. Adams” 4. John Adams. Exceptional free franked address panel, 5.25 x 3, addressed in another hand to Adams’s grandson Thomas Boylston Adams, Jr., “Cadet Thomas B. Adams, Norwich Academy, Vermont,” and franked on the left side, “J. Adams.” Also annotated along the top, “Quincy, Ma., March 25th [1822].” Matted with an image to an overall size of 12.5 x 18. In fine condition. Thomas Boylston Adams, Jr., entered Norwich Academy in 1822, remaining until 1824 when he was appointed as a cadet at West Point; he died of fever at his post in Fort Dade, Florida, during the Second Seminole War. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

1801 Jefferson–Madison four-language pass for “the Ship called Defiance”

5. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Partly-printed DS, signed “Th: Jef-

ferson” as president and “James Madison” as secretary of state, one page, 22 x 17, August 10, 1801. A four-language ship’s pass issued to “Josiah Burnham Jr. master or commander of the Ship called Defiance…lying at present in the port of New York bound for Cape Francois and laden with Fish, pork, flour, wine, Beef, nankeens, Lard soap, Butter, Boards & Scantling.” Beautifully signed in the center by President Jefferson and countersigned by Secretary of State Madison. The white paper seals affixed to the left side remain fully intact. In very good to fine condition, with creasing to the top edge, some light edge chipping, and small tape repairs and reinforcements on the reverse. Boasting choice signatures in this desirable four-language format, this is a spectacular example of a Jefferson–Madison document. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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“I have never despaired of our republican system, have allways relied on the virtue of the sovereign people to defend & protect the Constitution & glorious Union” 7. Andrew Jackson. ALS, three pages on two adjoining

sheets, 7.75 x 9.5, December 14, 1842. Lengthy letter to J. George Harris, editor of the Nashville Union, written from Jackson’s plantation, the “Hermitage.” In part: “I…sincerely rejoice, with you and the whole Democracy of this Union, on the great triumph achieved in Massachusetts, as well as over the other states, in which elections have totally taken place. I have never despaired of our republican system, have allways relied on the virtue of the sovereign people to defend & protect the Constitution & glorious Union. It is true the people in 1840 were deluded by the humbugery of coons & coonskins, hard cider, big balls, & log cabins, but I allways believed that as soon as soon as this canvass was over, and the people began to seriously reflect, their eyes would be opened from the delusion…& the recoil wo[uld] be such, as we see realised all over the Union—and I now predict, that such humbugery will never he[re]after deludge the American people—[the] republican system will long endure… You see it stated in all the papers…that a final reconciliation… has taken place between Mr. Calhoun & myself. There is not one word of truth in the statement. I have had no communication with Mr. Calhoun since I left the Executive chair, & I make [no] concessions to Mr. Calhoun. I never have and I assure you never will. I have nothing to concede… When Mr. Calhoun’s name has been introduced as a candidate for the presidency, I have uniformly replied, that a national convention fresh from the people must decide upon the candidate. And whether that be Mr. Van Buren, Mr. Calhoun, or Mr. Buchannon which may be selected, the whole Democratic Party must unite upon him—that the objects of the Whiggs will be, to endeavour to divide…by getting more than one candidate into the field, like Bell, with Judge White, to divide and conquer. I have allways conceded to Mr. Calhoun’s talents…Should Mr. Calhoun be selected by the Democratic peoples convention to be holden, I as one of the Democrats would as far as I would interfere in the [elec]tion, [as] a citizen, support [the] candidate thus represented.” In the left margin of the final page, the frail former president writes, “P.S. I am scarcely able to write.”

He also adds a postscript on the integral address leaf, initialed “A. J.,” in part: “My letter to Mr. Dawson is a concise view, of my real opinion of the Constitutional powers of the states & congress.” In very good to fine condition, with professional repairs to splits along folds and a few repaired areas of paper loss. Provenance: The Forbes Collection of American Historical Documents, Christie’s, 2002. Although Jackson suffered from ill health and poor eyesight in his retirement to The Hermitage, he followed events in Washington intently and remained influential in both national and state politics. William Henry Harrison had been carried to the presidency in 1840 on the back of his famous ‘log cabin’ campaign, which Jackson mocks in this letter; interestingly, one of Harrison’s campaign strategies not mentioned—positioning himself as the War of 1812 hero at Tippecanoe—was inspired by Jackson’s own successful campaigns. Jackson saw the Whig agenda as threatening to his legacy of Democratic policy, and so was pleased when his Democrats regained control of the House of Representatives in the 1842 midterm elections. Meanwhile, the party’s plans to oppose the Whigs in the 1844 presidential election were shaping up, and Jackson’s former vice president, John C. Calhoun, was a leading candidate for the nomination. A rift had opened up between President Jackson and Vice President Calhoun during Jackson’s first term over both the Nullification Crisis and the Petticoat Affair, eventually leading to Calhoun’s resignation and their bitter estrangement. Calhoun’s credibility was strengthened prior to the 1844 convention when Jackson, well-known as his nemesis, endorsed his position on the immediate annexation of Texas. At the same time, Jackson urged the Democrats to block Martin Van Buren from the ticket due to his opposition on the Texas issue. Overall, this letter offers fantastic insight into the politics of the day and represents Jackson’s continued influence on the national stage. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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A celebration of “the birth of Thomas Jefferson” in Philadelphia

8. Andrew Jackson. LS as president, one page both sides, 8 x 10, April 12, 1835. Letter to Messrs. Samuel Hart, W. J. Luper, Henry Horn, F. Flower, and T. M. Troutman. In full: “I pray you to accept my thanks for the honor you have conferred upon me, by your invitation to unite with the Democratic citizens of the city & county of Philadelphia, in the celebration, which they propose, of the approaching anniversary of the birth of Thomas Jefferson. It would give me great pleasure to be present on so interesting an occasion but my public duties will not permit me. There can be no tribute to the memory of that illustrious man, manifesting the love and respect of the friends of liberty and equal rights, which does not command my cordial approbation.” In very good to fine condition, with a few edge tears, light toning (somewhat irregular on the signed side), and reinforcement to the central horizontal fold. The day after Jackson signed this letter, the city of Philadelphia celebrated the 92nd anniversary of Jefferson’s birth. Both men shared similar views on an unintrusive government and the rights of the common man, but Jefferson’s thoughts on Jackson’s march towards the presidency were admittedly cold. In an interview with Daniel Webster in December 1824, Jefferson noted how he was ‘much alarmed at the prospect of seeing General Jackson become President. He is one of the most unfit men I know of for such a place. He has very little respect for laws or Constitutions.’ John Quincy Adams won the election, and Jefferson passed away on July 4, 1826, three years before Jackson took office. A wonderful letter connecting two of America’s early statesmen. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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9. John Tyler. ALS signed “J. Tyler,” one page, 8 x 6.5, July 20. Letter to Mr. Cheever, in full: “I regret that you are so circumstanced as to prevent your acceptance of the Collectorship at Key West. It is a place highly profitable and desirable—as it is I shall seek to make some other suitable provision for you as soon as I can.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 12.5 x 14. In fine condition, with tape repair to splitting along one of the folds of the integral address leaf. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Polk’s copy of Debates in Congress

10. James K. Polk. Signed book: Register of Debates in Congress, Part I of Vol. VIII. Washington: Gales and Seaton, 1833. Custom-bound hardcover in three-quarter leather and marbled boards, 7 x 10, approximately 710 pages. Boldly signed on the title page in ink with his ownership signature, “James K. Polk.” Autographic condition: very good to fine condition, with light creasing and moderate overall toning. Book condition: VG/None, with uniform toning and mild foxing; deaccessioned from the Tennessee Historical Society and bears a few library stamps inside. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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11. Zachary Taylor.

Ink signature, “Z. Taylor,” on an off-white 2.5 x 1.25 slip clipped from a free frank panel, with “Free” penned in another hand. Neatly matted with a portrait to an overall size of 8 x 10. In fine condition, with light soiling and irregularly trimmed edges (which have been cleanly matted out). Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Have you seen Genl. Davis’ speech,” asks the NH senator, “It is characteristically extreme but at the same time able, patriotic and eloquent” 12. Franklin Pierce. ALS, one page both sides, lightly lined, 7.75 x 9.75, October 29, 1837. In part: “It must be extremely gratifying to you to observe how your election as senator is noticed by the Democratic press. An honest man may be sure of his reward if he will patiently wait. How heartily I congratulate you it is not necessary for me to express…Have you seen Genl. Davis’ speech addressed to his Missi. Seacoast friends—It is characteristically extreme but at the same time able, patriotic and eloquent…I have been passing the summer on the sea coast quietly and happily. Mrs. Pierce’s health is somewhat improved and my own is, as usual, excellent.” In fine condition, with writing showing through from opposing sides. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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13. James Buchanan. Signed book: Report of

Cases Ruled and Adjudged in the Several Courts of the United States, and of Pennsylvania, Vol. II, by A. J. Dallas. Philadelphia: Printed for The Reporter at the Aurora Office, 1798. Hardcover, 6 x 9.25, 480 pages. Signed on the title page in crisp black ink with his ownership signature, “James Buchanan, 7 June 1828”; also bears two other ownership signatures. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None. Accompanied by a custom-made clamshell case. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

Wartime appointment for a captain in the 19th Infantry Regiment

14. Abraham Lincoln. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 12.5 x 17, June 8, 1863. President Lincoln appoints Byron G. Daniels as a “Captain in the Nineteenth Regiment of Infantry in the service of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by President Lincoln and countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. The white paper seal affixed to the upper left remains intact. Archivally double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait and nameplate to an overall size of 26.5 x 24. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered creases and light soiling, and overall writing light but legible (including much of Lincoln’s first name). Accompanied by a large photocopied packet of Daniels’s war records. According to records he was disabled in August 1864 and tendered his resignation on September 13. He later served as United States consul at Hull, England, during the 1890s, and passed away in 1900. A desirable military commission by Lincoln from the height of the Civil War. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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President Lincoln rewards a man “doing something for our sick soldiers” with a railroad pass home to Albany 15. Abraham Lincoln.

Desirable Civil War–dated autograph endorsement as president, signed “A. Lincoln,” on a 2.75 x 4 slip presumed clipped from a larger document, July 2, 1862. In full: “I suppose this man has been doing something for our sick soldiers, and I should think it would be no more than fair that he should have a Railroad pass to his home at Albany, New-York.” Handsomely triple-matted and framed beside an original cartede-visite portrait published by E. & H. T. Anthony to an overall size of 19 x 16. In very good to fine condition, with several horizontal folds (one passing through the signature) and a light stain to the lower right corner. In the Troy Times, Clinton H. Meleely wrote of this very note: ‘I have never read any writing or story of Mr. Lincoln which exhibits his tender feeling more than does this note, given to a perfect stranger and in the perplexing days of the war.’ A warm, wonderful piece demonstrating the president’s compassion amidst the chaos of the Civil War. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

Scarce 1861 postmaster appointment 16. Abraham Lincoln. Civil War-dated

partly-printed DS as president, one page, 17.75 x 11.25, July 16, 1861. President Lincoln appoints Edward H. Shelley as “Deputy Postmaster at Rome, in the State of New York…for the term of four years from the day of the date hereof.” Signed at the conclusion by Lincoln, and countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward. Beige paper seal remains affixed to lower left. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing, intersecting folds, and old tape residue to corner tips (easily matted out). Postmaster appointments from Lincoln’s term are quite uncommon. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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Early letter from the Tennessee congressman and future president 17. Andrew Johnson. ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, May 22, 1850. Written from the House of Representatives, a letter to William M. Lowry, in full: “Since writing to you before Mr. Jno. Bell at the instance of Wm. D. Williams has made a move for your expulsion from office—Warren the 2nd assistant this moment informed me of the fact, and informed me that nothing would be done till the P. M. General had an interview with me on the subject, which will be in the morning—I intend to have Bell present if possible. The P. M. G. does not in my opinion desire to make the removal—I will defeat them if possible and prevent the removal at all, but if they determine to make one at all hazzards, I will try and defeat [David G.] Vance—If the thing is done Bell will be the responsible man. I will write you at any move that is made.” In very good to fine condition, with small tears and paper loss along edges. The earliest handwritten Johnson letter we’ve offered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

18. Andrew Johnson. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8.5 x 11, March 14, 1867. President Johnson authorizes and directs “the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a Warrant for the remission of the remainder of the sentence of Henry Hillary & Geo. W. Allen.” Crisply signed at the conclusion by President Johnson. In very good to fine condition, with two vertical folds and light edge toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

19. Andrew Johnson. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 17 x 11.5, March 7, 1867. President Johnson appoints Edward H. Shelley as “Deputy Postmaster at Rome, in the State of New York.” Signed at the conclusion by Johnson, and countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward. White seal remains affixed to lower left. In fine condition, with some splitting along intersecting folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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20. U. S. Grant. Ink signature, “Respectfully yours, U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen. U. S. A.,” on an off-white 4.75 x 2 lightly lined slip affixed to a slightly larger mount. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

21. James A. Garfield. Signed book: The Works of

Charles Lamb. NY: Derby & Jackson, 1856. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.5, 611 pages. Signed on the first free end page in pencil with his ownership signature, “J. A. Garfield, Hiram, Ohio, Sept. 1856.” Garfield’s personal bookplate, “Inter Folia Fructus, Library of James A. Garfield,” is affixed to the front pastedown. Autographic condition: very good to fine, with scattered light creasing and soiling to signed page. Book condition: VG-/None, with light scattered foxing and soiling throughout, and some repairs and losses to spine and binding. Accompanied by a custom-made slipcase. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Large 1881 signature as president

22. James A. Garfield.

Sought-after ink signature as president, “James A. Garfield, April 25, 1881,” on an off-white 6 x 3.75 sheet. Double-matted and framed with an image and engraved plaque to an overall size of 19 x 12.75. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

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The 23-year-old Garfield discovers America, visiting the “watery wonders” of Niagara Falls the the Hudson Valley’s “castle-crowned heights and towering palisades” 23. James A. Garfield. Spectacular ALS,

signed three times, “James,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.5 x 8.75, July 17, 1854. The 23-year-old Garfield writes from Williams College to A. S. Hayden, president of his alma mater Hiram College (then called the Western Reserve Eclectic Institute). In part: “My dear Bro. Hayden, In writing to you and sister Hayden, I feel as if I were addressing parents rather than mere friends…I went via Niagara Falls…and stayed 24 hrs. viewing the watery wonders of the stunning cataract…I enjoyed the scene of a golden sunset on the noble Hudson. It is certainly all that travelers have described it to be, the ‘Rhine of America.’ But doubtless you have seen its castle-crowned heights and towering palisades…We were in the city and spent the day in visiting the Crystal Palace, Barnum’s Museum of Natural Curiosities, lately Increased by a huge Boa Constrictor 28-feet long and some other Ethiopian terrors…We visited Greenwood Cemetery on Long Island…It possessed more of interest and was more satisfying to me than all of New York City. We lingered for several hours among the graves of Poets, Orators, Statesman and Warriors and also those of humbler name… In the afternoon I went across to the Jersey Shore…These are the old haunts of Washington and his little army. The country looks old, and many of its buildings have stood a hundred years…By cars and stage I arrived at Williamstown…I went immediately to the house of the President, was sent by him to the different professors and in three hours from the time I arrived, I had passed examinations in Mathematics, Latin and Greek and allowed to enter the coming Junior year…This place is beautifully situated in the lap of the Green Mountains and surrounded on all sides by towering peaks that press the sky with their pine-clad heads were wreathed with the majestic clouds…Its last two years seems to be especially popular, and I am told are not surpassed if equaled by any college in America. A good evidence of this is the fact that many come from Old Harvard…The prosperity of our ‘Dear Eclectic’ lies very near my heart. Her interests have almost become a part of myself. I shall be very anxious to hear of her advancement and success.” Garfield also adds two short postscripts, each signed “James.” In fine condition, with small splits at edges of intersecting folds. This is the earliest Garfield letter we have ever offered, and it boasts absolutely exquisite content concerning both his collegiate life and his own ‘discovery’ of America’s beauty as a young man. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Unusual mounted McKinley portrait

Mammoth mounted portrait of Ohio’s congressman 25. William McKinley. Rare oversized

24. William McKinley. Handsome 5.5 x 8 cabinet-style composite photo of William and Ida McKinley and their home by Courtney Studios of Canton, Ohio, on its original 7 x 10 mount, signed in black ink, “Yours truly, W. McKinley.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

matte-finish 12.5 x 15 pre-presidential portrait of McKinley in near profile, affixed to an 18 x 22 mount, signed in the lower portion of the image in black ink. In fine condition, with indistinct signature contrast against McKinley’s dark suit and light bands of toning across the image. Accompanied by the ornate period frame which it was removed from. Given the great expense of producing such large photographs during the late 19th century, portraits of this size are extremely scarce. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

President Roosevelt to a Bull Moose proponent from New York 26. Theodore Roosevelt. Vintage matte-finish 3.75 x 5.5

half-length portrait of Roosevelt by George Prince, affixed to its original 6.75 x 8.5 studio mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in ink as president, “W. A. Prendergast, Esq., With regards of Theodore Roosevelt, Jan. 21st. 1904.” In fine condition. William Ambrose Prendergast was a New York political associate of Roosevelt’s who served as the longtime comptroller of New York City. According to a 1912 article in American magazine, Prendergast was ‘a man who could have been candidate for Governor of New York on the regular Republican ticket, and who was offered the Vice Presidency on the Taft ticket.’ Prendergast instead threw his support behind Roosevelt’s Progressive candidacy, which split the Republican vote and landed Democrat Woodrow Wilson in the White House. An impressive, beautifully signed portrait enhanced furthermore by its significant association. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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First edition of Roosevelt’s Rough Riders 27. Theodore Roosevelt. Signed book: The Rough Riders. First edition. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1899. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 298 pages. Signed on the first free end page in dark black ink, “Theodore Roosevelt.” Autographic condition: very good to fine, with light toning to the signed page, and offsetting from bookplates affixed to the front pastedown. Book condition: VG-/None, with binding a bit loose, several partially detached pages, and scattered staining. Accompanied by a large abstract of payments made by Paymaster M. F. Sheary in June 1898. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

The ex-president writes while “On Safari” in Africa 29. Theodore Roosevelt. ALS

28. Theodore Roosevelt. Signed book: Theodore Roos-

evelt: The American. Later printing. London and New York: F. Tennyson Neely, 1899. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8, 218 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in pencil, “Jeffrey Englehart, with regards of his father’s friend, Theodore Roosevelt.” An ownership stamp appears below the signature. Autographic condition: very good to fine, with chipping to the right edge of the signed page, and some light smudging to the pencil. Book condition: VG-/None. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

in pencil, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, December 2, 1909. Letter to a Mr. Horne, written while “On Safari.” In full: “I have such sympathy with your project that I wish I could say ‘yes’ off hand; but it is not possible for me to make any engagements at present.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in his own hand, and a postcard depicting a map tracing Roosevelt’s journey through Africa. Just after leaving the White House, Roosevelt famously undertook the Smithsonian-Roosevelt African Expedition in 1909–1910; this trip to Africa was a defining moment in Roosevelt’s post-presidential legacy, even resulting in his authorship of African Game Trails, a book on the subject. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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30. Theodore Roosevelt.

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 19.25, March 8, 1905. President Roosevelt appoints Edward H. Campbell as “Ensign in the Navy.” Blue Naval Department seal remains affixed to lower portion. In very good to fine condition, with light edge toning and moderately heavy overall rippling. Naval documents signed by President Roosevelt are among the most desirable given his brief yet notable tenure as Assistant Secretary of the Navy. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

32. William H. Taft. Signed book: Recollections of Full Years

by Mrs. William Howard Taft. First edition. NY: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1914. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9, 395 pages. Boldly signed on a free end page in black ink, “Sincerely yours, Wm. H. Taft, New Haven, Nov. 14th 1914.” Autographic condition: very good to fine condition, with overall soiling and a small piece of tape to the top edge of the signed page. Book condition: G/None; binding has been professionally re-cased. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

Inscribed official printing of the inaugural address with Taft’s personal bookplate

31. William H. Taft. Signed book: Inaugural Address of President Taft. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1909.

Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 68 pages. Signed on the title page in bold black ink, “With compliments of Wm. H. Taft.” Taft’s personal bookplate is affixed to the front pastedown. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG-/None, with edgewear and heavy chipping to leather spine. Accompanied by a beautiful custom-made clamshell case. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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A trip to Italy and the Philippines

33. William H. Taft. Lengthy ALS signed “Bill,” five pages on three sheets, 5 x 8, July 15, 1902. Letter to “My dear Kelse,”

written from Rome during a visit to Italy. In part: “I had no chance to say goodbye to you…I wanted to express to you my deep sense of obligation to you and Bill Gilbert for that dinner at the Yale Club. Nothing in my life has touched me more…My visit to Rome has not ben as successful as I hoped. We struck the rock of the Religious Orders who are powerful here and found that while the Church is very anxious to make an agreement it will not say anything in writing…Our stay in Rome has been very full of interest. We have glimpsed behind the scenes in the Nation & we have enjoyed something of Roman society both white (Royal) and black (Papal)…I sail for Manila either from Genoa on the 23rd or from Naples on the 24th…Mrs. Taft and the children will sail from Genoa on Sept. 3rd…I was a good deal discouraged about the political outlook when I was in Washington but things have so shaped themselves now that even if the House goes Democratic…it will not be significant…The truth is that the Democrats in the Senate seem to have over done…their attacks on the Philippines policy and on the army…The coal strike is uncomfortable but it does not seem to have great popular support.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

34. William H. Taft. Large engraving of President Taft in a

distinguished head-and-shoulders pose by artist Jean Paleologue, originally published in 1909 by William J. Campbell of Philadelphia, 19.75 x 25.25, signed below in black ink, “Sincerely yours, Wm. H. Taft, Nov. 14th, 1922.” Framed and in fine condition, with the handwriting slightly faded. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

35. William H. Taft. Partly-printed DS as president, signed

“Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 15.5 x 19, July 15, 1910. President Taft appoints Walter B. Tardy as “a Lieutenant-Commander” in the US Navy. The blue seal affixed to the lower left is creased but remains intact. Also include an ink signature, “Wm. H. Taft, Cincinnati, March 29th 1902.” Double-matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 30 x 26. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 21

Wilson, as president of Princeton, writes to President Taft 36. Woodrow Wilson. TLS, one page, 6 x 7.75, Princeton University letterhead, June 17, 1909. Letter to President William H. Taft, in full: “I hope that you will not think I am taking an undue liberty in writing to you on behalf of my friend Mr. Russell W. Moore, of New York City, a graduate of Princeton who has had a long and honorable connection with the Customs Service in New York as a chemist. Mr. Moore is very anxious that his name might be considered for the next vacancy in the office of General Appraiser, and I wish to say that everything that I know or have heard of Mr. Moore leads me to believe that he is exceptionally well qualified by character, knowledge and experience for the position. I have learned to have the highest confidence in him and am sure that upon inquiry you will find that he has been of real service to the government outside the routine of his present office.” In fine condition, with light soiling and filing notations. Ultimately, Taft rejected Wilson’s advice and Moore received no appointment. Wilson later became the Governor of New Jersey in 1911, and went on to defeat Taft in the 1912 presidential election. Correspondence between Taft and Wilson remains exceedingly scarce. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Incredibly rare copy of the suppressed Harding “anthropological” study

37. Warren G. Harding. Rare book: Warren Gamaliel Harding, President of the United States: A Review of Facts Collected from Anthropological, Historical, and Political Researches by William Estabrook Chancellor. First edition. Dayton, Ohio: The Sentinel Press, 1922. Hardcover, 6 x 8.75, 267 pages. A prefatory page bears Chancellor’s pre-printed facsimile signature. Book condition: VG-/None, with ownership inscription to front pastedown, cracked rear hinge, edgewear, and worn title gilt on the spine. This very rare book—whose authorship is disputed in itself—controversially asserted that Harding had an African-American ancestor; the book was subsequently suppressed by government agents, making it extremely rare today. Harding’s biographer S. H. Adams, in a chapter titled ‘Bibliocide,’ called Chancellor’s book ‘one of the most sensational books in our political history.’ Francis Russell’s The Shadow of Blooming Grove offers an extensive discussion of the Chancellor book, deeming it ‘one of the rarest bibliographical items in twentieth-century history.’ It very rarely comes up for sale—the only record of it in American Book Prices Current is from a 1980 Sotheby’s auction, and another example surfaced in 2004—and only twenty-five copies are listed on WorldCat as being held by libraries and institutions worldwide. Starting Bid $200

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38. Calvin Coolidge. Signed book: The Autobiography

of Calvin Coolidge. First edition, limited issue, numbered 664/1000. NY: Cosmopolitan Book Corporation, 1929. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.25 x 9.5, 247 pages. Neatly signed on the colophon in fountain pen by Coolidge. Autographic condition: very fine. Book condition: VG/None in a G slipcase (top panel of slipcase detached but present). Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

39. Calvin Coolidge. Signed book: Have Faith in Massa-

chusetts. First edition. Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin, 1919. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8, 224 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in fountain pen as governor of the state, “As an editor, To Benjamin F. Felt, With regards, Calvin Coolidge, June 1920.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

40. Herbert Hoover. ALS in pencil, signed “H. H.,” one page, 5.5 x 8, no date. Letter concerning “Shenandoah Park,” in part: “Arrange date for someone to accompany Sullivan to the Creek and old Fishing Camp which he had in mind for us. Also get the Cadillac Limousine.” In fine condition. Hoover is quite uncommon in ALSs. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

41. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Signed book: On Our Way. First edition. NY: John Day Company, 1934. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 7.75, 300 pages. Signed and inscribed as president on the first free end page in fountain pen, “For Dorothy M. Stanley, Merry Christmas from Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1934.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/VG-. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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FDR on returning soldiers— “I am now working on a future plan for them to get some college or technical training when they come back” 42. Franklin D. Roosevelt. TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White

House letterhead, October 31, 1942. Letter to noted architect Theodate Riddle, in full: “I am glad that you write as you did to the Herald Tribune. I am glad that Avon is getting on so well. It seems that we must accept the fact that most boys from the preparatory schools will go directly into the Army or Navy—but I am now working on a future plan for them to get some college or technical training when they come back. Thank you for telling me about the photograph taken in the Dust Bowl. I already have one of them in my collection.” In very good to fine condition, with some light toning and staining. Accompanied by an unsigned postcard photo of the Roosevelt clan. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Rare clemency document signed in the wake of Prohibition 43. Franklin D. Roosevelt. DS as

president, one page both sides, 9 x 13.5, January 27, 1934. An act of executive clemency, in which President Roosevelt approves to commute the sentence of Joseph Winkelstein who was convicted “of possession of intoxicating liquor of an illegal alcoholic content…and was sentenced October twenty-eighth, 1931.” Signed at the conclusion by Roosevelt, and countersigned by Homer S. Cummings as attorney general. Red Department of Justice seal remains affixed to lower left. In fine condition, with some light toning and creasing. The ratification of the Twenty-first amendment on December 5, 1933, repealed the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which had mandated nationwide Prohibition on alcohol for a period of thirteen years. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Condolences on the passing of a Greek prince 44. Franklin D. Roosevelt. TLS, one page, 10.25 x 13.75, calligraphic Pres-

ident of the United States letterhead, June 11, 1940. Letter to King George II of Greece, in part: “I have received the letter…in which Your Majesty conveyed to me the sad tidings of the death in Athens on the 21st of January of Your Majesty’s beloved uncle, Prince Christopher. I learn with deep sorrow of the great affliction which has befallen Your Majesty and the Royal Family of Greece, and I offer to you my sincere and heartfelt sympathy. May God have Your Majesty and Your Majesty’s Family in His safe and holy Keeping.” In fine condition, with mirroring to ink at the bottom of the page. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope bearing a large presidential seal on the reverse. Neither the United States nor Greece were active in World War II at the time of this letter, but that would change four months later when the Greeks were handed an ultimatum by Mussolini. The Italian leader’s demand that Axis forces be allowed to enter Greek territory was rejected, prompting an attack on their borders. President Roosevelt would go on to commend the resilience and resistance of the Greek people throughout the war, and in 1943 transferred a warship, dubbed the ‘King George II,’ to the Greek Navy under the American lend-lease policy. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

45. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Signed book: The Democratic Book, 1936. Limited edition, numbered 310 of an unspecified limitation. Gilt-stamped leatherbound hardcover, 11.5 x 14.5, 384 pages. Signed on the beautifully designed colophon in fountain pen by Roosevelt below a watercolor vignette of the White House. The original owner’s name, “J. K. Gholston,” is also stamped on the cover. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None. Accompanied by a packet of information about the Gholston family. A lavishly produced promotional ‘year book’ for the Democratic Party, this volume contains features on accomplishments by Democrats, images of FDR’s cabinet, and ads. The selling of advertising space—and the selling of the book itself to corporations, at $250 per copy—aroused much controversy at the time, and objections were raised that these de facto corporate contributions violated the Corrupt Practices Act which prohibited corporations from contributing to national campaigns. An impressive and substantial book with a gorgeous signed page. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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46. Harry S. Truman.

Signed books: Memoirs: Year of Decisions and Years of Trial and Hope, in two volumes. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1955 and 1956. Hardcovers with slipcases, 6.5 x 9.75, 596 and 594 pages. Both signed and inscribed on the half title page in black ink; the Year of Decisions book, “With kindest regards and best wishes to Homer Neville, from his friend, Harry S. Truman, Independence, Dec. 19, 1955,” and the Trial and Hope book, “To Homer Neville, from, Harry S. Truman, 5/5/56.” Additionally, Truman has inscribed the front of both slipcases, and has signed one with his initials, “From HST.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/None in VG- slipcases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

47. Harry S. Truman. Signed book: Mr. Citizen. Special limited edition, numbered 671/1000. NY: Bernard Geis Associates, 1960. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.25 x 9.25, 315 pages. Signed on the colophon in black ballpoint by Truman. Autographic condition: very fine. Book condition: NF/None in a VG slipcase. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

48. Harry S. Truman. TLS signed “Harry,” one page, 7 x 10.5, personal letterhead, Jan-

uary 12, 1960. Letter to his friend and former Secretary of the Treasury John W. Snyder, in part: “You do not know how very much I appreciated your letter of January 7 and of course, when I get my ducks in a row you can rest assured I will do my level best to make that visit to Vanderbilt. I must have at least twenty invitations from schools at which I want to appear but I have had so much mail during the last thirty days that I have not been able to get to the bottom of it. I hope you will be in Washington between January 20 and January 23. If so, you and I will see if we can work out a date for Vanderbilt University…I have been unable to make a firm commitment but I am sure we can work it out before we get through.” He adds a handwritten postscript, “Had a hell of a time in Phoenix. 10,000 at the Airport and they bruised me up good—and as the colored gal said—I bruses [sic] easy.” In fine condition, with a light paperclip impression to top edge. On January 8, 1960, Harry Truman spoke before an Arizona Democratic Party fundraising dinner in Phoenix, during which he referred to the Russian plan to launch a series of missiles in the Pacific Ocean for the purpose of developing a more powerful space rocket. Truman accused Russia of using ‘high-handed and brazen military pressure to force their will on the world’ by making a ‘missile invasion’ of the Pacific, and observed, ‘The Soviet Union has expressed an interest in measures to reduce the common peril of war, but the Russians rarely make moves that have any relation to their words of peace.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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49. Harry S. Truman. Signed books:

Memoirs: Year of Decisions and Years of Trial and Hope, in two volumes. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1955 and 1956. Hardcovers with dust jackets, 6 x 8.5, 596 and 594 pages. Both signed and inscribed on a prefatory page in black ink to “Edward I. Wolf,” with the date added to each, “3/28/58.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/VG. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

50. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Signed book: The White House

Years: Waging Peace. First edition, limited issue, numbered 418/1500. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1965. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.75 x 9.5, 741 pages. Signed opposite the colophon in bold black ink. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/None in a VG- slipcase. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

52. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Signed book: The White House Years: Mandate for Change. First edition, limited issue, numbered 418/1500. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1963. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.5 x 9.5, 650 pages. Signed opposite the colophon in bold black ink. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/None in a VG slipcase. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

51. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Signed book: Crusade in Europe. First edition, limited issue, numbered 649/1426. NY: Doubleday, 1948. Hardcover with slipcase, 7 x 10.25, 559 pages. Signed in fountain pen on a special prefatory page reproducing Eisenhower’s ‘Order of the Day’ on D-Day, “Dwight D. Eisenhower.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/None in a VG slipcase. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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JFK’s Pulitzer Prize winner 53. John F. Kennedy. Signed book:

Profiles in Courage. Later printing. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1956. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5, 266 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in blue ballpoint by Kennedy. Autographic condition: fine, with areas of light toning. Book condition: VG/VG. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

“I believe that the Senate can always through its own powers prevent the passage of any treaty which contravenes the Constitution” 54. John F. Kennedy. TLS signed “John Kennedy,” one page, 8 x

10.5, United States Senate letterhead, March 7, 1953. Letter to Robert E. Pfeif, in full: “Thank you for your recent letter in regard to the Bricker Resolution. This resolution is being studied by the Committee on the Judiciary. It is a most complicated subject and I do not expect to make up my mind definitely until the matter comes to the floor and I have read the committee reports and have heard the debate. In all fairness, however, I do not feel, at the present time, that the resolution is necessary as I believe that the Senate can always through its own powers prevent the passage of any treaty which contravenes the Constitution. I appreciate your sending me your views, and am enclosing a copy of an article by Mr. Arthur Krock, which I believe you will find of interest.” In fine condition. Hearings by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Constitutional amendments proposed by Senator John W. Bricker—which would have placed restrictions on the scope and ratification of treaties and executive agreements entered into by the United States, out of fear that Constitutional rights might be bargained away—began in May 1952 and continued through April 1953. Despite united Republican support, President Eisenhower opposed the amendments and, working with the Democrats, was able to defeat Bricker’s proposals. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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55. John F. K e n n e d y.

Ballpoint signature and inscription, “For Phil—Best wishes—John Kennedy,” on the reverse of a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard depicting Kennedy, Jacqueline, and their children Caroline and John, Jr. Subtle toning, and very faint vertical bend touching first name, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

56. John F. Kennedy. Ballpoint

signature, “John Kennedy,” on an off-white 4.75 x 1.75 slip clipped from the conclusion of a letter. Matted with a portrait to an overall size of 12 x 16. In fine condition, with a horizontal fold passing through the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

57. Jacqueline Kennedy. ALS,

one page both sides, 5.25 x 3.75, black-bordered JFK mourning stationery letterhead, March 24, 1965. Letter to Charles Ficklin, the White House maitre d’, in full: “I was so very sad to hear that you had not been well—and pray that you will be feeling better soon. We think of you all the time—and miss your smile—and the way you always made everything so happy and so easy—and so perfect. The children send their love.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“You may be sure that I will sustain my interest in measures for better budgetary practice” 58. John F. Kennedy. TLS signed “Jack,” one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, November 21, 1958. Letter to Percival Brundage, the director of the US Office of Management and Budget. In part: “Thanks very much for your very generous note and its words of good will…I was happy that we were able to enact the Budget and Accounting Act last year, but your note is a useful reminder that there are other important tasks in this area of legislation. You may be sure that I will sustain my interest in measures for better budgetary practice, and I shall always be most happy to have your views.” Stapled to the top left is Brundage’s retained carbon copy of his letter to Kennedy, which congratulated him on his recent reelection to the Senate and complimented a recent appearance on Meet the Press. In fine condition, with rusty paperclip impression to top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Brilliant Palekh lacquer box used by the Reagans at the White House 59. Ronald and Nancy Reagan. Beautiful Rus-

sian hand-painted fine lacquer box from the personal collection of Ronald and Nancy Reagan, used by the couple while they resided at the White House and then at their home in Bel Air, California. Measuring 4.75 x 3.75 x 1, the gorgeous black box is accented with gold leaf highlights along the sides, with the cover featuring a stunning miniature painting in the unique style of the Palekh village artistry, depicting a bowman and toad in a lush forest setting. The bottom edge of the cover also bears gold artist markings, “A. Kobareb, 1965r, N3893.” The bottom of the box bears a green sticker, which Nancy Reagan used to identify pieces removed from the White House, as well as a Christie’s lot sticker. Includes a John Reznikoff/University Archives authentication tag. In fine condition. Consignor notes that the box was doubtlessly obtained by the Reagans during their trip to Russia for the 1988 Moscow Summit. Additionally, the box has been photographed in the White House, displayed on a desk amongst other keepsakes. Provenance: The Private Collection, President & Mrs. Ronald Reagan, Christie’s, September 2016. Starting Bid $200

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Japanese pill box gifted to Nancy Reagan

60. Ronald and Nancy Reagan. Lovely enameled porcelain pill box from the personal collection of Ronald and Nancy Reagan, used by the couple while they resided at their home in Bel Air, California. Made by Crummles and Co. of England, the box measures 1.75 x 1.5 x 1, and consists of attractive Japanese scenes on the lid and body, with the bottom of the box bearing a maker’s mark. The inside of the lid bears a custom inscription, “To Mrs. Reagan, With Love & Thanks, Tina,” with consignor noting that the gift bearer may very well be Tina Sinatra, the daughter of Frank Sinatra, whom Nancy Reagan had known for several years. The inside of the box bears a Christie’s lot sticker, and a John Reznikoff/University Archives authentication tag is tied to the lid. In fine condition. Provenance: The Private Collection, President & Mrs. Ronald Reagan, Christie’s, September 2016. Starting Bid $200

Greeting the Gorbachevs: “Welcome to California!” 61. Ronald Reagan. ALS, one page, 6.25 x 4.25,

personal letterhead, June 3, 1990. A note addressed to Mikhail Gorbachev and his wife. In full: “Dear Mikhail & Raisa—Welcome to California! Fondly, & Ron.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Reagan clearly left space for Nancy’s signature before his own, but she may have balked at the obvious spelling error initially made in “Mikhail,” which Ron messily corrected. This example was presumably discarded, and a corrected version was given to the Gorbachevs. President George Bush and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev held a three-day summit in Washington at the beginning of June 1990, after which the Gorbachevs visited California. The Reagans met him for breakfast at the Soviet Consulate in San Francisco during his brief trip west, during which they reminisced about their early summits. A unique and historic Reagan piece with a direct association to his presidency and the Cold War. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Archive from Reagan’s 1966 Chinatown campaign 62. Ronald Reagan. Collection of approx-

imately 65 items collected by Hoy Quon, who was the co-chairman of the Reagan for Governor Committee in San Francisco’s Chinatown, including four items signed by Reagan (a DS, two TLSs, and a signed photo), plus a gift from Reagan, several unpublished candid photos, many campaign buttons, programs, bumper stickers, and various other types of campaign ephemera. The highlights are: a DS as governor, signed “Ronald Reagan,” one page, May 8, 1967, appointing Hoy Quon as a member of the Governor’s Committee on Traffic Safety; a TLS as governor, signed “Ronald Reagan,” one page, June 8, 1967, transmitting the certificate naming him to the committee; a TLS as governor, signed “Ron,” one page, January 8, 1970, in part, “I enjoyed hearing from you again and was certainly interested in the definition of my name in Chinese”; and a vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Reagan, signed in ballpoint, “To Susan Quon, Best wishes, Ronald Reagan, 6/2/66.” The gift is a 5.5 x 3 x .75 acrylic block bearing a facsimile signature and the text, “My heartfelt thanks to you for your tireless and dedicated efforts in the cause of our great victory. Your contribution is deeply appreciated.” In overall very good to fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Lovely Steuben wine glass from the Reagan collection 63. Ronald and Nancy Reagan. Fine designer wine glass from the personal stemware and dinnerware collection of Ronald and Nancy Reagan while residing at their home in Bel Air, California. Designed by Steuben Glass Works in the pattern of 7925, the glass stands 5.25˝ tall with a base diameter of 2.75˝, with the bottom of the base etched with the maker mark. The Reagans had a known preference for Steuben glassware, and presented a stunning Crusader bowl to Princess Diana and Prince Charles as a wedding gift. Base bears a Christie’s lot sticker and stem features a John Reznikoff/University Archives authentication tag. In fine condition. Provenance: The Private Collection, President & Mrs. Ronald Reagan, Christie’s, September 2016. Starting Bid $200

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“D—n it I still believe in Santa” 65. Ronald Reagan.

64. Ronald and Nancy Reagan.

Fine designer tea cup from the personal dinnerware collection of Ronald and Nancy Reagan while residing at their home in Bel Air, California. Designed by Hertal Jacob of Bavaria, Germany in the pattern of HEJ20, the cup bears a delicate ornate handle with an undulating ribbon wrapping around the cup. The piece stands 2.25˝ tall, and features a rim diameter of 4˝ and a base diameter of 2.5˝. Bottom of the base bears a maker’s mark. Inner rim bears a Christie’s lot sticker and handle features a John Reznikoff/University Archives authentication tag. In fine condition. Provenance: The Private Collection, President & Mrs. Ronald Reagan, Christie’s, September 2016. Starting Bid $200

Partial handwritten letter, unsigned, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to “Myrt,” in part: “This should have been written before Christmas but before Christmas this year got pretty cluttered up…Finally after a few—very few—busy days in Sacramento we came down here in time to put up the tree and realize it was really Christmas. I don’t like it that way. I’m a ‘Silent Night’ & ‘Hark the Herald Angels Sing’ type and like a lot of conditioning to get in the mood. Right now I’m not quite sure I like the fact I don’t spend Christmas Eve putting toys together with skinned knuckles and badly written directions. It seems like that was only yesterday or the day before & now the kids are unwrapping stereos & new clothes. D—n it I still believe in Santa & they don’t.” In fine condition, with a few small stains and smudges. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

66. Ronald Reagan. DS, one page, 8.5 x 13, March 23, 1971. Extradition document issued from the State of California Executive Department concerning the arrest and transport of Glynn Wesley Bradley who “stands charged with commission of an act or acts in the State of Florida intentionally resulting in the crime of violation of Section 270 in the State of California, and it has been represented and is satisfactorily shown…that he is now to be found in the State of Florida.” The document is stapled into a blue paper folder along with a document from the State of Florida and numerous supporting documents related to the case. In fine condition, with a few small edges tears to the first page (signed by the Florida governor). Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Remarkable quote from his ‘War on Terror’ speech 67. George W. Bush. Extremely rare AQS as president on an official off-white 6.25 x 4.25 embossed presidential card. Bush pens a line from his September 2001 address following the 9/11 attacks, in full: “We will not tire! George W. Bush.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by a copy of a letter of provenance from the recipient, who had been a friend of the Bush family since 1970. Before a joint session of Congress on September 20, 2001, President Bush gave a moving address that announced his ‘War on Terror.’ In it, he proclaimed: ‘Our war on terror begins with Al Qaeda, but it does not end there…We will not tire, we will not falter and we will not fail.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

“To the People of K’ Ogelo”—the birthplace of Obama’s father 68. Barack Obama. ANS as president, one page, 6.25 x 9.25, White House letterhead, no date. In full: “To the People of K’Ogelo—Thank you for the prayers and support! Barack Obama.” In very fine condition. President Obama’s father was born and raised in K’Ogelo, Kenya, and in 1960 at age 24 enrolled at the University of Hawaii. There he met Ann Dunham, and the next year she became pregnant with the future president. A remarkable association with Obama’s family and past, which he chronicled in the acclaimed 1995 book Dreams from My Father. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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69. George Bush

70. George Bush

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73. Jimmy Carter

74. Jimmy Carter

Starting Bid $200

76. Hillary Clinton

77. Calvin Coolidge

Starting Bid $200

80. Millard Fillmore Starting Bid $400

81. Millard Fillmore Starting Bid $200

71. George and George W. Bush Starting Bid $200

72. Jimmy Carter Starting Bid $200

75. Grover Cleveland Starting Bid $200

78. Dwight D. Eisenhower

79. Dwight D. Eisenhower

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82. First Ladies

83. Gerald Ford

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84. Benjamin Harrison

85. Rutherford B. Hayes

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86. Herbert Hoover

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87. Herbert Hoover

88. Herbert Hoover

89. Herbert Hoover

90. Herbert Hoover

91. Lyndon B. Johnson

92. John F. Kennedy

93. William McKinley

94. Richard Nixon

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95. Richard Nixon Starting Bid $200

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96. Richard Nixon Starting Bid $200

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97. Presidents Starting Bid $200

98. Ronald Reagan

99. Ronald Reagan

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105. Harry S. Truman

108. Donald Trump Starting Bid $200

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103. Franklin D. Roosevelt

102. Franklin D. Roosevelt

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100. Ronald Reagan

101. Nancy Reagan Starting Bid $200

104. Harry S. Truman Starting Bid $200

106. Harry S. Truman

107. Donald Trump

109. Donald Trump

110. Woodrow Wilson

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notables

Declaration of Independence Signers 111. William Floyd. Man-

uscript DS, signed “Wm. Floyd,” one page, 12.25 x 15.25, September 18, 1770. A “list of the Bonds & Notes taken this eighteenth day of Sept. 1770 which were delivered up by the Exec. of Chas. J. Smith Dec.,” totaling £2462.9.4. In very good condition, with a complete split along the central horizontal fold and some stains from previous old tape. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

113. Robert Treat Paine. Partly-printed

ADS, signed “Paine,” one page both sides, 8 x 7.75, July 31, 1769. An order to the sheriff of Bristol County “to Attach the Goods or Estate of Joseph Williams of Taunton…to the Value of Ten Pounds” because of an unpaid debt. The front of the document is filled out with over two hundred words in Paine’s hand, and the reverse is endorsed by him in the lower left corner. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

1782 handwritten letter from Hancock, requesting to fill a Nantucket naval post 112. John Hancock. ALS signed “J. H.,” one page, 7.25 x 6,

May 2, 1782. Letter to the General Court asking the assembly to appoint a naval officer to a vacancy at Nantucket, in full, “I have this day Rec’d an Application for a Number of Registers to be Sent to the Deputy Naval Officer of the Island of Nantuckett, but as the Naval Officer of that Port has lately Deceas’d, I presume the Deputations from him ceas’d at the Time of the Death of the principal, I do not therefore look upon myself Justifiable in sending Registers to that Port until a Naval Officer shall be appointed by the General Assembly, the propriety of which appointments I submit to your Consideration.” In very good to fine condition, with professional repairs to two complete vertical separations, resulting in some slight paper loss at junctions, small repaired tear on one fold, and light show through from docketing on reverse. Letter was originally part of The Hancock-Chase Collection, formerly housed at the Museum of American History. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Morris writes to his Baltimore business partner, a former aide-de-camp to General Washington 114. Robert Morris. Scarce ALS signed “Robt Morris,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9.25, December 8, 1783. Letter to Tench Tilghman, the former aide-de-camp to George Washington, in part: “You will receive herewith sundry protested bills of exchange with the protests accounting… to £552.14.2…exclusive of Cost of protests, damages, Interest etc…I pray your best diligence may be used in recovering the same with the Interest & Damages & you will observe the same conduct in respect…as in those delivered when you was here & I shall only observe that I asked payment several years ago of Mr. Philip Thomas the endorser of Saml. Hapburns bill for £260… and consented at his request to wait awhile longer.” In fine condition, with writing showing through from opposing sides. In the wake of the Revolutionary War, Tilghman became a business partner with Morris in the booming tobacco trade. Morris entrusted Tilghman, now an established and influential merchant throughout Maryland, to run secret operations with the French and William Alexander & Company. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

11 5 . James Wilson. Manuscript

DS, one page both sides, 2.5 x 7.75, March 5, 1794. A promissory note, in full: “Six months after date We promise to pay to James Wilson Esquire or order Six thousand six Hundred and sixty four dollars, for value received.” Endorsed on the reverse in black ink, “James Wilson, For Rob’t Morris, Garrett Cottinger.” Removably encapsulated in a mylar sleeve and in fine condition. The mention of “Rob’t Morris” is likely in reference to fellow Pennsylvania signer and noted Revolution financier Robert Morris, a longtime associate who partnered with Wilson in directing the newly founded Bank of North America in 1781. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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116. Oliver Wolcott.

Revolutionary War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “O. Wolcott,” one page, 8 x 13.5, April 18, 1781. Financial document, in part: “Know all Men by these presents that I Capt. Ozias Bissell acknowledge ourselves jointly and severally bound myself to the Governor and Company of the State Governor and Company...this 18th Day of April Ad 1781, The Condition of the Above Obligation Is, That Capt. Ozias Bissell is appointed Pay Master to his Company in Col. Levi Wells Regiment of State Trops.” In very good to fine condition, with seal-related paper loss along the right edge. Bissell was a member of the 4th Connecticut Regiment, which was adopted into the Continental Army on Jne 14, 1775. The regiment most notably took part in the on the Battle of Quebec on December 31, 1775, the first major defeat of American forces. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

11 7 . S a m u e l Adams. Desirable

partly-printed DS, signed “Sam’l Adams,” one page, 9.75 x 15.25, February 28, 1794. As governor of Massachusetts, Adams appoints “William Walker to be one of the Justices of our Court of Common Pleas, in the County of Berkshire.” Boldly signed in the upper left by Adams beneath the official state seal, and countersigned at the conclusion by John Avery as secretary. In fine condition, with archival tape on the reverse for reinforcement of splitting along two horizontal folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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American Politicians and Leaders The oration flags of Vice President Agnew 118. Spiro Agnew. Unique pair of large government-issued polyester flags deriving from the personal collection of former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew, including: a flag of the United States, 67 x 53, bordered with golden fringe and bearing red-whiteand-blue cord and tassels; and a flag of the Vice President of the United States, 67 x 52, bordered with blue fringe and bearing white-and-blue cord and tassels. Each flag is sleeved on its original 63˝ wooden pole with brass-colored finial and base. Included are two additional 50˝ wooden poles, two 51˝ metal pole extensions, and the original large green government bag. In overall very good to fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance, in part: “In September 2015, I purchased a large archive of letters written to former Vice President Spiro T. Agnew…There were other items as well, many books signed to Agnew, as well as several original VP podium seals used when Mr. Agnew spoke as VP. I also purchased the very oversized government flags he used when he made speeches that stood next to him, they are housed in their original green government bag and come with all the original wood pieces that help them be displayed…These items were all purchased via Spiro Agnew’s children in Palm Springs, CA. Judy Agnew had died in 2012 and the children sold all these items in one lot.” Supported by great provenance, these impressive flags were displayed beside Agnew throughout the course of his nearly five-year run as vice president. Starting Bid $1000

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A Mayflower descendant strikes a deal with a future signer of the Declaration of Independence 119. John Alden. Manuscript DS, one

page both sides, 8 x 13, August 1, 1759. Legal document, in part: “This Covenant made…by and between the three following Names Parties—Viz John Alden of Lebanon, in the County of Windham, & Colony of Connecticut…Nathaniel Cushman of sd Town…& James Lassel of Windham in sd County…Witnesseth that Whereas the sd John Alden hath hired & Borrowed of Will’m Nicoll, Jun’r, William Smith, William Floyd & Charles Floyd Executors of The Last Will & Testament of Nicoll Floyd Deceased, In Suffolk County in The Province of New York…The full & Just Sum of Fifteen Hundred Pounds in Lawfull Money of said New-York.” Signed at the conclusion by five parties: “John Alden,” “Nathaniel Cushman,” “James Lasell,” “Eliphalet Dyer,” and “Sibbil Lothop.” In fine condition, with a few areas of seal-related toning. The “William Floyd” mentioned would later be one of New York’s signers of the Declaration of Independence; he took over the family farm when his father Nicoll Floyd passed away in 1755. A fascinating document connecting significant moments in American history. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

120. Patrick Henry. Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “P. Henry,” one page, 15 x 13, August 20, 1786. As governor of Virginia, Henry grants “unto David Shotton a certain Tract or Parcel of Land, containing One Thousand Acres…being in the County of Fayette.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by Henry. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. In fine condition, with scattered light toning and tiny areas of paper loss at fold intersections. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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In consideration of General Joseph Martin— “a proper person to be trusted in the Indian Affairs, especially those which relate to the Cherokees” 121. Patrick Henry. Superb ALS signed “P. Henry,” one page both sides, 7 x 9.25, December 1, 1792. In part: “It gives me no small Degree of Regret that in Return for your agreeable communications I am about only to give you trouble. Col. Lyme with whom you know my Connection furnished Wm. Aylett the continental Commissary a larger Quantity of Flour…Since Col. Aylett’s Death his Son is marry’d to my Daughter & I am connected with both partys…it was brought by Col. Lyme ag’st Phil Aylett my Son in Law…But the opinion of the Court—was discovered to be that as Col. Wm. Aylett acted as a public agent…the contract…ought to be a charge against the United States…Leave to trouble you further by recommending General Joseph Martin as a proper person to be trusted in the Indian Affairs, especially those which relate to the Cherokees. He was agent for this state during the War, & at every Hazard persevered so as to prevent any material damage from that Tribe, altho efforts backed by vast presents were incessantly used… to incite them to Hostilitys. He tells me he can influence…their Leadership to Congress & is very sanguine in his opinion that a War with that Nation may be avoided by proper management.” Professionally silked on both sides due to its evident brittle nature, and in good to very good condition, with areas of restored paper loss which has resulted in the loss of some text and the bottom of the “y” in Henry’s signature. In 1777, Governor Patrick Henry appointed General Joseph Martin as Agent and Superintendent for Indian Affairs for the State of Virginia, a role well-suited to his experience among the Cherokee in the Appalachian wilderness; he served in the same capacity for the state of North Carolina from 1783 to 1789. During the Revolutionary War, Martin’s diplomacy both prevented Indian attacks on American colonists and enabled the Continental Army to achieve victory over the English at the Battle of Kings Mountain, a decisive turning point in the war. Although Martin on occasion was forced to fight against Indians during the Cherokee–American wars, he was often deemed too lenient on tribes and, in light of the maligned Treaty of Hopewell, his agent commission was never renewed. Henry remained a strong advocate of Martin and routinely suggested his name for various appointments. A fascinating letter with superb content related to a legendary envoy of the American Revolution. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

122. Robert F. Kennedy. Partly-printed DS, one page, 16.5 x 13.5, February 19, 1962. As attorney general, Kennedy appoints Daniel W. Moylan as “Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Maryland.” Signed at the conclusion by Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and countersigned by Deputy Attorney General Byron R. White, who would later serve as an associate justice of the Supreme Court. The crisp red seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. Framed and in fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Lansing’s remarkable account of the Battle of Peekskill 123. John Lansing, Jr. Revolutionary

War–dated ALS signed “J. Lansing Jun’r,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.5 x 12.75, March 27, 1777. Letter to Colonel Richard Varick, in part: “I arrived here last night and found your sisters & brother well. Nothing material here as yet occurred in our travels. The General got the start of us and arrived six hours before us at this place. The Detachment of the enemy’s forces which landed at peek’s Hill were drove back by Colonel Willet with only 84 men although their number was 600 in less than three hours after Colo. Willett made his appearance the enemy had embarked & unfurled their sails. This was done with such evident precipitation and confusion as plainly indicated in their terror. This account is confirmed by several persons from peek’s Hill. The British Forces lost three men who were killed and one taken prisoner. Your Friend Nic. Fish has by his merit acquired a majority in one of the Regiments of this State. General Scot is a peek’s Hill. I have sent you letter to him by Capt. Bleecker. Inclosed you have a letter from Mr. Livingston. I have by the General’s direction desired Colo. Lewis to pay you the money mentioned therein. Last night Mr. Carter arrived and delivered me your favor of the 26th day by which I had the pleasure to learn that every thing at Albany is in status quo. Whatever I can do to induce the General to solicit an Increase in your pay and that of your assistants shall not be neglected...Our General is very well long, very long may he continue so.” Lansing signs again, “J. L. Jun’r,” at the end of a lengthy postscript, “The story marker is not home but the storys shall be left at his house. Not a word of direction do I see among the memorandums relative thereto. I doubt much whether we will take the route of New Windsor, if we do, I shall not fail to procure the articles mentioned in the Mem. you enclosed if possible. The flower seed for the young ladies I inclose.” Reverse of integral address page franked in Lansing’s own hand. In very good condition, with areas of paper loss, nearly complete splitting along the central horizontal fold, and staining from very old scotch tape. An exceptional handwritten letter with great battle content from the prominent New York figure. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

124. Henry Lee. Partly-printed vellum DS, one page, 15 x 12.25, April 7, 1792. As governor of Virginia, Lee grants William Thompson “a certain Tract or Parcel of Land, containing four hundred and eighty five Acres.” Prominently signed in the lower right by Lee. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. In very good to fine condition, with scattered toning and areas of paper, none affecting Lee’s huge signature. Accompanied by an unsigned engraving. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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125. Thomas Mifflin. Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Tho. Mifflin,” one page, 20.75 x 11, May 5, 1793. As governor of Pennsylvania, Mifflin grants Henry Drinker “a certain tract of land called Dover situate in Luzerne County.” Signed in the upper left below the eight-point seal by Mifflin, and countersigned at the conclusion by Deputy Secretary James Trimble. In fine condition, with the signature light but legible. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Rare 1684 document from the founder of Pennsylvania

126. William Penn. Vellum manuscript

DS, signed “Wm. Penn,” one page, 10.75 x 10.75, January 26, 1684. Document concerning a plot of land in Kent County, signed along the folded bottom edge by Penn. In very good condition, with moderate overall rippling and soiling, small areas of paper loss along intersecting folds, and . Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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“The ensuing election of the Electors of a President and Vice President ought to be governed by the existing rule” 127. Oliver Wolcott, Jr. LS signed “Oliv: Wolcott,” three

pages on two sheets, 7.5 x 9.75, May 19, 1824. Letter to Ogden Edwards regarding Gov. Joseph C. Yates of New York, in part: “Understanding from you, that my highly respected friend Governor Yates, has intimated a request to know my sentiments respecting the most prudent course of extricating the State of New York from the embarrassments occasioned by the disagreeing resolutions of the Senate and House of Representatives on the Electoral Bills, I comply with your request for this opinion…On one point I think Governor Yates ought to forma his own independent unbiased judgment: in, whether a decided popular opinion is formed, that the choice of Electors ought now to be entrusted to the People, in conformity with the Bill which passed the House of Representatives. If no public opinion is formed, of if the people appear to be greatly divided respecting the details of the Bill; then I think the ensuing election of the Electors of a President and Vice President ought to be governed by the existing rule…Personally, I have no doubt that a choice of Electors, by the People, is most conformable to the Constitution of the United States, and the unnecessary restraints upon the Elective Franchise, are the most dangerous errors which Legislators can commit.” Wolcott adds a postscript in his own hand, signing “O. Wolcott,” in full: “Mr. Edwards has informed me, that I misapprehended his meaning, when I wrote the first part of this letter & that he intended merely to convey the idea, that my opinion would be acceptable to Governor Yates.” In very good to fine condition, with somewhat irregular overall toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Activists and Social Leaders Early signature from the revolutionary Harpers Ferry abolitionist 128. John Brown. Ink signature, “John Brown,” on an off-white 2 x 1.5 slip, dated in another hand, “June 30, 1836, Franklin, Ohio.” Affixed to a slightly larger card. In very good condition, with a vertical split passing through his last name, and irregular overall toning from old adhesive residue. In 1836, Brown moved his family to Franklin Mills, Ohio, where he built and operated a tannery along the Cuyahoga River. It was not until 1859—23 years later—that he conducted the infamous raid at Harpers Ferry. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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129. God Letters: The Follow-Up. Col-

lection of over 65 letters by celebrities and notable figures from a wide variety of fields, all written in response to a request to publish their previous responses to the simple question: ‘Do you believe in God?’ They were originally compiled by Paul Rifkin, who wrote to prominent people posing as a fifth-grade student doing a school project. With the approval of many respondents, Rifkin edited a compilation entitled The God Letters, published by Warner Books in 1986. Many others denied permission, often angrily as they were upset by his deception. A sampling of these letters: Helen Nearing: “I put other things aside when your God Letters turned up this morning. I read the whole damn book thru, chuckling and grimacing.” Betty White: “Thank you for your book, and for including me. I think it’s just terrific and certainly a positive handbook of inspiration.” Dean Rusk: “I am astonished that you represented yourself as a fifth grader in order to get such statements under false pretenses.” Ursula K. Le Guin: “Your assumption that nobody you wrote to would give an honest answer unless tricked is really vile; what a dirty little trick.” James Fixx: “Sorry, but I feel I was misled. You’re too tricky for my tastes.” Patrick Caddell: “I am thoroughly outraged at your dishonesty and deception…I am curious to know if you understand the relationship of Truth to Christianity.” Gary Burghoff: “The letter concerning my love of the Lord was, I thought, being sent to a 5th grader with an open mind and heart. Instead I was being tricked…What on earth makes you think that I would give permission.” A complete list follows: Russell Baker, Peter Beard, Thomas Berger, Art Buchwald, Ellsworth Bunker, Gary Burghoff, Patrick H. Caddell, Evangeline Gouletas Carey, Noam Chomsky, Michael Cimino, Mark W. Clark, Archibald Cox, Midge Decter, James Dickey, David Douglas Duncan, Clifton Fadiman, Mike Farrell, James Fixx, George Gallup, Jr., Barry Goldwater, Pancho Gonzalez, Katharine Graham, Edith Green, Billy James Hargis, Hildegarde, Celeste Holm, E. Howard Hunt, Anne Jackson, Jacob K. Javits, Fletcher Knebel, Stanley Krippner (2), Ursula K. Le Guin, Terry Malick, Peter Matthiessen, Mary McCarthy, Dudley Moore, Stirling Moss, Bill Moyers, Bill Naughton, Helen Nearing (2), Jacob Needleman, Conor Cruise O’Brien, Jane Pauley, Sam Peckinpah, Marge Piercy, George Plimpton, Norman Podhoretz, David Riesman, Andy Rooney, Dean Rusk, Pete Seeger, B. F. Skinner, Margaret Chase Smith, Ben Stahl, William Steig, William I. Thompson, Tina Louise, Barbara Tuchman, John Updike, James D. Watson, Carl Weathers, Betty White, and John Wooden. Also includes several photocopies of other responses and a few secretarially signed letters. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 47

“It was a miracle of glistening red, gold, silver, blue and emerald” 130. Helen Keller. TLS, one page both sides, 7 x 10.5, De-

cember 31, 1923. Written from Forest Hills, a letter to Betsy, in part: “We had a very happy Christmas. My teacher and Polly trimmed a darling evergreen in the sun-porch. It was a miracle of glistening red, gold, silver, blue and emerald. Moreover, it was aquiver with life. For we caused to alight upon it birds, fishes, little jumping green frogs, all manner of tiny dolls, deer and elephants, and some fantastic creatures that were neither fish, fowl or beast. I wish you could have sat with us round the fire, and felt for a few hours the true peace and gladness which we believe will some day fill the whole world.” In fine condition, with some light toning along folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“I live with misrepresentation of facts almost each day concerning my life and work” 131. Martin Luther King, Jr. Noteworthy TLS signed “Martin,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Southern Christian Leadership Conference letterhead, April 5, 1964. Letter to Margaret Long, in full: “For several weeks I have intended answering your letter of February 18th. A brief trip out of the country, constant absences from the city and the accumulation of a huge volume of mail account for the delay. Since I am about to leave the office again, my reply will have to be very brief. I simply want to say that I am very grateful to you for writing to me, and the temporary misunderstanding which may have developed as a result of your article in the Progressive has now passed away. I am sure that you can understand why we reacted as we did in the beginning. We felt that some of the things stated were misrepresentations of the facts. Of course, I live with misrepresentation of facts almost each day concerning my life and work, and I never bother to answer such accusations because they are usually from persons that may be considered enemies to the civil rights struggle. But when misinterpretations come from friends, you do have a different reaction. I am so sure, however, that your statements were not malicious in intent. Consequently, I hope you do not interpret our concern as representing condemnation. As you know, I have great admiration for you as a person and as a writer, and I can assure you that this admiration has not been diminished one iota as a result of your article in the Progressive. I hope our paths will cross again real soon. It is always good to see you. With warm personal regards.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300 48 | February 8, 2017 | NOTABLES

Written during his transformative pilgrimage to Nigeria 132. Malcolm X. Rare ALS

signed “Malcolm X,” one page on a 5.75 x 4 color postcard depicting the first president of Nigeria, Nnamdi ‘Zik’ Azikiwe, postmarked at Lagos, Nigeria, November 1, 1964. Short note to “Miss Gloria Owens, 12208 Scottwood Apt 12, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.” In full: “Greetings from beautiful Nigeria here in West Africa.” In fine condition. Malcolm X visited Lagos twice in 1964, arriving for the second time on October 29th. Upon his arrival he held a press conference about the trip, saying that he was ‘touring Africa to better acquaint himself with the problems facing the continent.’ A few days after arriving he sent this postcard to Gloria Owens, the sister of Maceo X Owens, secretary at Muhammad’s Mosque No. 7 in Harlem where Malcolm X preached alongside Louis Farrakhan. A scarce, exceptionally desirable letter sent during a formative journey to Africa. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

133. Nelson Mandela. Scarce signed book: Madiba. South Africa: Martin Schneider and Company, 1997. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.75 x 11.5, 144 pages. Signed on the title page in blue felt tip, “N. Mandela 10.12.97.” Autographic condition: fine, with some light rippling to signed page. Book condition: G+/VG. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Businessmen Pre-Ford Motors letter by the automotive innovator 135. Henry Ford. Very early LS

signed “Henry Ford, Eng’r Edison Co.,” one page, 8.75 x 4.75, August 18, 1898. In full: “To Whom this may Concern the Bearer Fred Ermish is a capable and Trustworthy man with Engines, Boilers and Dynamos. I can cheerfully recommend him to a Position such as he has been in my Employment and Proved himself to be so.” Removably encapsulated in a mylar sleeve. In very good condition, with overall soiling, creasing to upper corners, and archival reinforcement to separations along vertical folds. Accompanied by a letter of appreciation from the Edison Institute to Ermisch, dated September 13, 1932, as well as the original mailing envelope. Behind the encouragement of Thomas Edison, Ford completed his second self-propelled vehicle, which he called Quadricycles, in 1898. Backed by the capital of Detroit lumber baron William H. Murphy, Ford resigned from the Edison Company, founded the Detroit Automobile Company and, four years after that, the Ford Motor Company in 1903. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

136. Harley-Davidson: William H. Davidson. Son of William A. Davidson and 1999 inductee into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame (1905–1992), who served as the president of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles from 1942 to 1971. DS, signed “Wm. H. Davidson,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 14, November 9, 1955. Agreement between the Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Harry Molenaar of Hammond, Indiana, in which the latter agrees to purchase “such Motorcycles, Sidecars, Servicecars, Package Trucks, Chassis” and other parts and accessories over the course of one year. Signed at the conclusion by Davidson. In fine condition, with light toning to one panel. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Scientist and Inventors 137. Alexander Graham Bell.

ALS in pencil signed “A. G. B.,” one page on a 5 x 3 postcard, postmarked November 30, no year. Written from Salem, Massachusetts, a letter to P. D. Richards, in full: “Yr. letter received with many thanks. I think the paper must allude to some spiritual medium—At all events the whole thing is wonderful so as to make me feel sceptical [sic]. I want to see you very much. I shall be at 18 Beaver St. all Saturday.” Bell adds a brief vertical postscript along the left edge, “Couldn’t we dine together on Saturday?” and addresses the reverse in his own hand. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

The 21-year-old Edison sells the rights to his very first successful invention— the electro-magnetic printing telegraph 138. Thomas Edison. ADS, signed “Thomas A. Edison,” one page, 5 x 3.5, Boston, February 3, 1869. Document related to his first successful invention, an improvement for telegraphs. In full: “Received of Samuel W. Ropes Jr the sum of Thirty 30 dollars-being full amount received from him.” In fine condition, with mild soiling and expected document wear. Accompanied by copies of other documents associated with the transaction.

After saving three-year-old Jimmie MacKenzie from being struck by a runaway train, Edison was rewarded by the boy’s father, a station agent, with his first job as a telegraph operator. This job set the stage for Edison’s lifetime of tinkering and inspired most of his earliest projects-nearly all of his first 100 patents were related to the telegraph. The document at hand relates to Edison’s second patented invention: an improvement in electro-magnetic printing telegraphs, US Patent No. 91,527, executed on January 25, 1869, and issued on June 22, 1869. On January 21, Edison sold the rights to his printing telegraph to financiers Joel Hills and William Plummer for $1300, advanced through Samuel Ropes. Hills and Plummer agreed to pay the expenses of procuring the patent, and Ropes was to be responsible for introducing it to the public and into personal use. Edison’s novel device used two electromagnets, one for rotating the type wheel and one for actuating the printing hammer, enabling it to print at a receiving station without an attendant present. No power source was necessary to run the mechanism on the receiving end, as it was relayed through lines from the transmitting station. These qualities made it a very versatile instrument, designed ideally for transmitting messages from a central station to many receiving stations-a complex application for such a device would be an accurate, real-time stock ticker, which Edison went on to develop. This brief handwritten document not only represents the 21-year-old Edison’s first successful invention that jump started his prolific career, but is also the earliest Edison document we have ever seen enter the marketplace. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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Edisonian charity for a supplier of “medicinal oxygen and other medicinal gases” 139. Thomas Edison. Letter to

Thomas Edison from his son Charles, endorsed at the top by Thomas Edison in pencil, “OK if no fire risk to us, E,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, September 25, 1923. The ALS by Charles Edison, in part: “Down at the salvage division there is a little tin building that stands out all by itself and formerly used as a garage for 4 cars. It is now idle. I desire to rent this little building in the interest of a Mrs. Knight, who thru a series of misfortunes has become the object of my personal charity. For the past 25 years she has been supplying the principal hospitals in New England with medicinal oxygen and other medicinal gases…During the time she was laid up with pneumonia…and also recovering from having been smashed up by a truck her little business was in the hands of two men who properly looted it…She needs now a place to set up the laboratory & that’s what I want to use the little tin garage at salvage for. May I have your permission?” In fine condition, with uniform toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Handsomely signed 1881 letter from Edison 140. Thomas Edison. ALS signed with his prominent ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thomas A. Edison,” one page, 5 x 8, October 26, 1881. Letter to Edward W. Bok, in full: “I take pleasure in complying with your request for an autograph letter from me.” In fine condition, with trivial soiling and surface marks, and a crease to upper right corner. Bok was the editor of Ladies’ Home Journal from 1889 to 1919, building it into the world’s most widely circulated magazine. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Striking 1934 Einstein etching signed by subject and artist

141. Albert Einstein. Handsome 1934 portrait etching of Einstein by German printmaker J. J. Muller, 7 x 9, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Albert Einstein,” and in pencil, “J. J. Muller.” Nicely cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 17.75 x 21. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Fulton’s original torpedo flintlock design 142. Robert Fulton. Superb original diagram drawing of a cross-section of a torpedo flintlock detonator accomplished by Fulton in ink and watercolor on an off-white 17.25 x 13 sheet, identified at the top as “Sketch the Third,” and signed in the lower margin, “R. Fulton, 13th Messidor an 3 [June 22, 1805].” Encapsulated in a mylar sleeve. In very good to fine condition, with scattered wrinkling, soiling, and foxing, and several tears repaired on the reverse. Though perhaps best known for his invention of the steamboat, Fulton also developed naval weaponry for several nations-namely France, England, and America. His contributions in this realm included some of the world’s earliest naval torpedoes for use by the British Royal Navy. In this diagram, Fulton sketches a flintlock mechanism designed to be watertight for use in underwater mines. As an original schematic from the hand of an globally influential inventor, this is an exceedingly desirable piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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While feeling “helplessness more than ever” with the ascension of Nazi Germany, Einstein laments his inability to help create a teaching post for atomic mechanics 143. Albert Einstein. ALS in German, signed “Einstein,”

one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.75, September 19, 1932. Letter to his longtime friend Wander Johannes de Haas, a German physicist and son-in-law of Hendrik Lorentz. In part (translated): “Ehrenfest makes me very sorry that he is so depressed through his feeling of insufficiency with regard to his post, which is objectively unjustified. I actually believe that there are few people who will be as well orientated as he will in our ‘law of the jungle’ department. Still, for everybody there is a limit where ability to learn comes to an end. I find that a special teaching post for atomic mechanics would be necessary in our universities; much more necessary than a teaching post for physical chemistry. Meanwhile, I also suppose that, for the present, the shortage of funds is making the creation of a new post, even for a limited duration, extraordinarily difficult, if not impossible. I even took the trouble to try what I could, so that these objective and psychological difficulties might be removed. It is impossible for me personally to jump into this gap. First, being an old boy, I already have enough on my back, and secondly I am much too little receptively skilled to be able to be serviceable to others at this time by the transmission of bits of knowledge.

here. In any case, I have made myself quite independent, so that I may face anything that may come here with all composure. I regret the things that have happened to me from general human standpoints; what will there be as results, if the military economy starts again here! We feel our helplessness more than ever. Still, there are still good friends and fine people, so that we can feel at home on this earth.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds and a bit of trivial creasing. Accompanied by a full English translation.

“Being an old boy, I already have enough on my back, and secondly I am much too little skilled to be able to be serviceable”

I would not be able to transplant the thick Partner. Here, it is yet more difficult than with you, and I also have no kind of influence with the new ‘Governors.’ It is even doubtful whether I do not altogether end my connections

At this time, Einstein was serving as the Director of the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Physics and as a professor at the University of Berlin. As anticipated in this letter—which was written less than two months after the German elections that saw the Nazi party grow to the largest in parliament—Einstein would leave Germany the following year. Shortly after his departure, Hitler banned Jews from holding official positions, including teaching at universities, and targeted Einstein’s books at Nazi book burnings. Also of note is his comment on Paul Ehrenfest, longtime acquaintance and chair of theoretical physics at the University of Leiden; in 1925, Ehrenfest had hosted Einstein for the now-famous Bohr–Einstein debates. An exceptional personal and lengthy letter-boasting nearly 400 words in his own hand-in which the famed physicist considers his impending departure from his homeland. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $2500

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144. Urbain Le Verrier. ALS in

French, signed “U. Le Verrier,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8, September 24, [1846]. Letter to astronomer Francois Arago, in full (translated): “In case you believed, according to the papers of A. [Angleterre, i.e. England] and other than Neptune is lost, I am sending to you, by post office, six copies of the reply that I gave to these despicable persons [from the Academy of Sciences]. I also sent four copies of the reply to your college’s director. Let me know as soon as possible whether these two items have been actually arrived to you. If you had been in Paris, you would have had to see with pleasure the battle at the Academy of Sciences, and as I won it.” He adds a postscript: “Many loves to your brother. When will you come back here? If you want more copies, I can send you more copies.” In fine condition, with writing showing through from opposing sides. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

The explosive inventor on the imminent “Japanese Conquest of America” 145. Hudson Maxim. Uncommon typed

manuscript, seven pages, 8.5 x 11, no date but circa 1923, signed at the conclusion in black ink. The article, entitled “Japanese Conquest of America Now Imminent and Inevitable,” after opening with rising concerns of an imminent Japanese invasion, soon clarifies that the invaders are not human but insect, in part: “If we were invaded by a real Japanese army, we might rise up and expel the invaders, or, failing in that, we might purchase our freedom with a heavy indemnity. But the case is different with the Japanese beetle. It is an enemy far more difficult to combat or eliminate than a human enemy...The Japanese beetle is the most all-devouring, the most universally destructive insect pest in the world.” In fine condition, with a file hole to the upper left corner of each page. Accompanied by a copy of a letter related to the article, dated March 12, 1923. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Congratulations to a retiring editor, “who has encountered manfully and victoriously the hardships of his position” 146. Samuel F. B. Morse. ALS signed “Saml. F. B. Morse,” one page

both sides, 5.25 x 8, August 4, 1860. Letter to Moses Sperry Beach, former editor and proprietor of the New York Sun. In part: “While unable... to accept your polite invitation to be present on the 8th instant, I will yet join in heart, in the congratulations of your numerous well-won friends, on the occasion of your voluntary retirement from your editorial labors. There is no class in the community, who so stand in the van of the great conflicts of life, and who so bravely meet them as the editorial corps, none who are so subject to incessant annoyance from individual selfishness, none so liable to be misjudged, and misrepresented. Therefore, it is that, when one like yourself, who has encountered manfully and victoriously the hardships of his position, and is able to unbuckle his armour and sheath his sword in honor, and so to enjoy the closing hours of his life in well earned ease, there is no generous heart but must cordially sympathize with him in his joy.” Encapsulated in a mylar sleeve. In fine condition, with writing lightly showing through from opposing sides. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. A beautifully preserved example. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Morse presents a copy of his 1867 report on the Telegraphic Apparatus 147. Samuel F. B. Morse. Rare signed book: Examination of the Telegraphic Apparatus and the Process in Telegraphy. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1869. Softcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 166 pages. Signed and inscribed on the front cover in bold ink, “Presented to Mr. D’Aligny, with the respects of Prof. S. F. B. Morse.” The book has six chapters, including, ‘Telegraphs,’ ‘Semaphores,’ ‘Codes,’ and ‘Information Concerning Telegraphs in Various Countries,’ and six appendices. Scattered light edge wear, a few pencil and ink marks, light soiling, and a library stamp to cover, otherwise fine condition. Appointed US Commissioner to the exposition, Morse prepared this detailed report to provide a history of the development of the telegraph, a survey of current technology, and information on the extent of telegraphic services throughout the world. D’Aligny, to whom this copy was presented, was a noted landscape painter who at the time of his death was director of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts; interestingly, though Morse is best remembered for his work in telegraphy, he first rose to prominence as a portrait painter. An important presentation with superb association to Morse’s most famous and revolutionary invention. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Pasteur’s studies of wine presented to a member of the prestigious Academie Francaise 148. Louis Pasteur. Signed

book: Etudes sur le Vin. First edition. Paris: Victor Mason et Fils, 1866. Beautifully rebound in brown leather and marbled paper, 6.5 x 9.5, 264 pages. Signed and inscribed in French on a blank page after the title page to prominent literary critic Charles Augustin de Saint-Beuve, “A Monsieur Sainte-Beuve de l’Academie Francaise, Souvenir respectueux, L. Pasteur.” Autographic condition: very good, with signature and inscription uniformly faded and light, but still legible, slight paper loss to lower right corner, and scattered toning and foxing. Book condition: VG/None, with a trimmed and gilted upper textblock edge, moderate rubbing to exterior, and foxing throughout. Pasteur’s process of pasteurization, now best known for its use with milk, was also applied to wine, extending its life and preventing it from spoiling. A simply stunning volume with a significant association to a fellow French intellectual. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Inscribed edition of Pavlov’s studies on conditioned reflex 150. Ivan Pavlov. Signed

149. Louis Pasteur. ANS in French,

signed “L. Pasteur,” one page, 3.75 x 6, October 31, 1893. In full (translated): “From the Institute of France with all its compliments.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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book in Russian: Conditioned Reflex: Twenty Years of Objective Study of the Higher Nervous Activity (Behavior) of Animals. Fifth edition. Leningrad: Leningrad Medical Publishers, 1932. Hardcover, 6 x 9, 508 pages. Boldly signed and inscribed on the reverse of the frontispiece portrait in Cyrillic (translated), “To the most honorable Boris Dmitrievich Nakhodkin, from the author, 21.XI.1932.” Autographic condition: very good to fine, with overall toning and soiling. Book condition: G+/None, with first free end page detached by present, cracked and worn hinges, edgewear, and rubbing to spine. A highly desirable, uncommon inscribed example of a seminal work in 20th century science. Starting Bid $200

“The world will understand that atomic weapons are a burden, which we must shed”

151. Albert Schweitzer. Astonishing thrice-signed ALS in French, signed “Albert S.” and “Albert Schweitzer,” three onionskin pages, 8.5 x 11, October 22, 1962. Letter to peace activist and author Norman Cousins, in part (translated): “I believe that people are beginning to have doubts about the future of atomic weapons and realize their dangers. After the events which have happened, they are beginning to understand that the construction of atomic weapons ruins the wealth of the people. We can no longer embark on the building of atomic weapons in order to maintain superiority…Time is on our side, we who wish to abolish atomic arms. The world will understand that atomic weapons are a burden, which we must shed. And the idea of peace is also moving forward. I have kept myself informed on the discussions at the Moscow Congress. They are dominated by the conviction that peaceful coexistence in the world is possible…And so, let us continue our struggle against atomic weapons.” Schweitzer adds a lengthy postscript, in part: “The USA is determined to use atomic arms for the Cuban and the Berlin question. This is a new and serious development! I would not have believed that the government would dare to take this grave decision. And I feel that we must not accept this decision without protest…We cannot accept that the USA could wish to use atomic weapons in a future war involving Cuba or Berlin. We must resist. This is a very momentous date in the history of our era…We must fight. We will not allow atomic war to enter, or attempt to enter, so easily into today’s world. Let us fight.” In fine condition, with light toning along top and bottom edges. Cousins was as an American political journalist, professor, and world peace advocate who wrote a series of books dedicated to Schweitzer’s humanitarian impact; in 1990, Cousins received the Albert Schweitzer Prize. On April 20, 1962, Schweitzer wrote a letter to President Kennedy, taking the stance that ‘disarmament under effective international control’ must be a priority, and declaring that ‘only when the states agree not to carry out tests any more can promising negotiations about disarmament and peace take place.’ On June 6, the president responded: ‘Nothing lies closer to my heart than the hope of bringing about general and complete disarmament under conditions of reliable international control.’ It was on the exact date of this letter—October 22, 1962—that Kennedy addressed the nation about the discovery of missiles in Cuba by US intelligence, and the Cuban Missile Crisis began in earnest. While writing this letter, Schweitzer cannot have realized quite how momentous an occasion in history that this would become. With the world teetering on the brink of nuclear war, the words in Schweitzer’s letter are brought into even sharper focus and given greater poignancy. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Exceedingly rare postcard by the father of computer science, Alan Turing

152. Alan Turing. Extremely rare ALS, signed “Alan Turing,” one page on a 5.75 x 4 color postcard depicting an illuminated manuscript from Flavius Josephus’ Antiquities of the Jews, July 23, 1953. Letter to “Frau Dr F.M. Greenbaum (und Kinder),” sent from his Club Mediterranee holiday on Corfu. In full: “I hope you are all enjoying your selves as well as I am here at Corfu. It is tremendously hot and one wears bathing things all day.” In fine condition. Turing became a patient of the Jungian psychologist Dr. Franz Greenbaum in 1952, and became a friend of the family; in a letter from July 10th, he had written to the doctor’s daughter, Maria Greenbaum, about solving a solitaire puzzle. In Sara Turing’s pioneering 1959 biography of her son she noted that he ‘normally shirked letter-writing,’ and his autograph is indeed incredibly scarce in any form. What is especially notable about this example is the unexpected religious imagery, as Turing was an atheist. The first-century Romano-Jewish scholar Flavius Josephus, who commanded the Jewish forces at the Siege of Yodfat, is the namesake of the ‘Josephus Problem’ in computer science. Josephus describes a ‘counting-out game’ by which he and his soldiers, facing inevitable defeat, agreed upon an unusual suicide pact rather than surrender. Standing in a circle, the first soldier killed the man to his left. The next surviving soldier then killed the man to his left, and this pattern continued until Josephus was the lone survivor. The problem is thus: faced with the same situation, how could you determine where to position yourself in order to be the last man standing? Turing, who was fascinated by these types of algorithmic puzzles, surely knew of the ‘Josephus Problem’ and it is likely the reason he chose this specific postcard. Connecting mathematics through the ages, this is a truly remarkable piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $5000

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153. Thomas A. Watson. Assistant to Alexander Graham Bell remembered as the recipient of the first telephone call (1854–1934). Signed book: The Birth and Babyhood of the Telephone, published by the American Telephone & Telegraph Co., no year stated. Hardcover, 5 x 7.75, 40 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in fountain pen, “Presented to the Science Club of Wheaton College by Thomas A. Watson, Jan. 12th 1925.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/ None. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Intellectuals

154. Sigmund Freud. Sought-after fountain

pen signature, “Ihr, Freud,” on an off-white 6 x 4.75 appreciation card bearing preprinted German text (translated), “Thank you very much for your participation in the celebration of my 80th birthday.” Dated May 1936 in the upper right. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Jung on the “unconscious of mankind” 155. Carl Jung. TLS signed “C. G. Jung,” one page, 8 x 5.75,

personal letterhead, December 12, 1952. Letter to Clarisse Eggemann, in part: “Thank you for your kind Christmas letter. I was glad to hear something of you and of your life in the Beyond. What you tell me about the people and their superstitions there, interests me very much. Well, this spiritual unrest has spread over the whole world and I must say, I am grateful that I understand something of what is going on in the Unconscious of mankind, otherwise it would be just too horrible. It will interest you to know that Miss Schmid is no more my Secretary. She married a doctor this Fall and lives in Zurich. I had a pretty bad autumn, and am just recovering slowly from heart trouble and the aftermath of an intestinal grippe.” In fine condition, with scattered creasing, light spots of foxing, and trimmed edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Religious Figures Powerful letter from artist John Sartain on the ascendancy of the Church of Latter Day Saints 156. Mormons. ALS signed “John Sartain,” four

pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, October 23, 1849. Letter to his sister, Ann Sartain Pratt, in part: “I hope your health is good, and with regard to your business I need not express a hope about that, for with like yours’ work is sure to be at your command. I am not so sure about the prices though, for they appear to be downward all the world over, competition takes care of that. Judging from indications in your last letter I expect that by this time you have lost your companion Miss Hawkins unless something unexpected delayed the departure of their party. I think you said they were to leave London in September (last month). Well, they have a long and weary wait before them, but when they at length reach the valley of the Great Salt Lake and are once settled down, they may bless their lucky stars that the light of Christianity broke on their souls in the shape of Mormonism, since it will save them not merely from the sharks and tigres of business competition in the persons of professing living Christian Brethren, who hold a bible up before your eyes that they may cheat you unobserved-, but it will place them in a beautiful and fertile country, with every enjoyment that reasonable being can desire…This is the result of the grand humbug called modern Christian civilization, a system expressly adapted to the rapacity of the rich land holding nobility, whose truckling lickspittles and jackalls are the very reverend Christian clergy & the merchants, manufacturers and dealers, these combined and leagued together, tread the working people down into the dust by dexterously appropriating to their own use the produce of the producer, leaving those who have earned it to starve…The Mormons planted their first settlement at Salt Lake but four years ago and there is more than a thousand miles of desert without water to cross to reach it & yet in this short time it has become a fertile and beautiful place with upwards of sixty thousand people, their state constitution has been formed & sent to Congress for its approval, in which they have inserted nothing that gives their own religion a preference over others & there is no doubt that in a few months they will be erected into a sovereign and independent state under the title of Deseret…The origin of their faith and the trick by which Smith accomplished the work I know, & if you take interest enough to wish it I will tell you all about it so if you desire you only have to say so.” In fine condition, with light stains not affecting readability. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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157. Pope Francis.

Color satin-finish 5.75 x 8.25 photo of Pope Francis as a cardinal, signed in black felt tip, adding “Archbishop of Buenos Aires,” beneath his signature in German. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a photo from the time of signing. Consignor notes that this was signed at a reunion of cardinals in Rome during 2012. According to our sources, Pope Francis has not been answering through-the-mail autograph requests, creating the potential for his to be one of the rarest modern pope autographs. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

158. Pope John Paul II. TLS in Polish, signed “Karol

Wojtyla,” one page on a color 5.75 x 4 postcard depicting a Christmas scene, Christmas 1961. Letter offering good wishes for the new year. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

The future pope sends “blessings from Resurrected Christ” for Easter

159. Pope John Paul II. TLS in Polish, signed “Card. Karol Wojtyla,” one page, 5.75 x 4.25, Easter 1969. In part (translated): “Thank you very much to the Priest and all young People from The Academicals Priesthood ‘Wezel’ for Easter wishes, deeply from my heart I would like to send good wishes back and blessings from Resurrected Christ and I wish you to gain great priesthood achievements.” In fine condition, with two punch holes to the left side, a small stain touching the signature, and a Pax Vobis (“Peace to You”) drawing added in an unknown hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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1870s ceremonial sword of the Pontifical Swiss Guard

160. Pope Pius IX. Scarce circa 1870s

ceremonial sword of the Swiss Guard, measuring an overall 39˝ long, with the dull blade featuring the text “Viva Pio IX” and ornate imagery. The pommel features a lion’s head, reminiscent of the two lions in his coat of arms. In very good to fine condition. The date of this sword can be determined based on its ceremonial purpose; beginning in 1870, the Pontifical Swiss Guard took on a new role as a primarily ceremonial force, rather than a true fighting guard. Starting Bid $200

Rare color portrait of Swami Yogananda 161. Paramahansa Yogananda. Indian yogi and guru

(1893–1952) who introduced millions of westerners to the teachings of meditation and Kriya Yoga through his book Autobiography of a Yogi. Hand-colored vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.75 portrait by Hugo Schreiber, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To the ‘Kay family,’ with unceasing blessings, Swami Yogananda.” In fine condition, with a crease to the upper right blank area extending into his hairline. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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World Leaders and Politicians

162. Simon Bolivar. Rare partly-printed DS, in Spanish, one page, 8.5 x 12.25,

June 20, 1829. As president of Colombia, Bolivar promotes Nicolas Martinez to the position of national notary in the district of the Court of Appeals of the North. Boldly signed at the conclusion by Bolivar, and countersigned by J. Manuel Restrepo. White paper seal remains affixed to left side. In very good to fine condition, with paper loss along the left edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Castro predicts “the victorious and uncontrollable development of our revolution” 163. Fidel Castro. Handwritten speech notes in Spanish, unsigned, one page both sides, 6 x 9, no date. His notes read, in part (translated): “Hiram of Lubrijón…The Revolutionary Government is very aware of the desperate efforts that is…the efforts that reflect in the last days…the open…activity that the imperialism has been realizing during the last weeks in order to promote at all cost…revolutionaries, terrorism acts, murder attempts and all type of fights that have a tendency to interfere with the revolutionary process…That activity has been doubled after… reports have been expressed to the ONU to the Prime Minister of the Government. It seems like they are worried within the Justice department of the United States Government, every time the anger and desperation increases, because of our solid activity and the victorious and uncontrollable development of our revolution that translates each time in a less dissimulated support of anti-revolutionaries, the war criminals and the worse…traitors, mercenaries of all type that…of service. Disembark between Moa and Baracoa…group of expatriates and gringos coming from…They left the United States. They are 27 in total Leader dead. One hurt and another prisoner…quickly attacked combated…by the army forces and militia’s farmers…The Ministry of the Armed Forces communicates the following: In the day of yesterday…communicates the headquarters of…Militia of the West.” Several of the lines have been struck through and a few other corrections were made throughout the text. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, a few creases and wrinkles, chipping to top edge, and a bit of light foxing. Castro’s thoughts reveal the rising tension between the United States and Cuba in the wake of the 1959 revolution. His successful overthrow, he plainly notes here, threatened the US government and caused officials to attack out of “anger and desperation”-apparently a reference to the Bay of Pigs Invasion. Relying on counterrevolutionary Cuban exiles and a few American pilots, the attempted invasion took place in April 1961 with disastrous results, with more than 100 exiles dying in the attack and approximately 1,200 others taken prisoner. It was later revealed that four American pilots flying for the CIA had lost their lives as well. A remarkable handwritten piece exemplifying Castro’s triumphant revolutionary mindset. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $1000 www.RRAuction.com | 65

164. Fidel Castro. DS in Spanish, one page, 8.5 x 13, February 1, 1960. Untranslated document relating to the appointment of five doctors under the proposal of the Minister of Public Health and the assistance of the Council of Ministers, signed at the conclusion by Fidel Castro as prime minister, and Osvaldo Dorticos Torrado as president. Blue seal remains affixed to upper right. In very good condition, with areas of toning (heaviest along left edge), and small tears and edge paper loss repaired with tape on the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

166. Winston Churchill. Classic matte-finish 3 x 4 portrait of Churchill affixed to a 4 x 6 mount, neatly signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Winston S. Churchill.” Framed and in fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Sought-after inscribed first edition set of Churchill’s The Second World War 165. Winston Churchill. Signed book: The Second World War, Volume V: Closing the Ring. First edition. London: Cassell & Co. Ltd, 1952. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5, 673 pages. Signed on the first free end page in bold fountain pen, “From Winston S. Churchill.” Includes first edition copies of the other five volumes in the series. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/VG. In addition to his political acumen, Churchill was a celebrated writer; though probably best known for this six-volume history of World War II, he published more than forty books and received the 1953 Nobel Prize for Literature ‘for his mastery of historical and biographical description as well as for brilliant oratory in defending exalted human values.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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168. Winston Churchill. Crisp

ink signature, “Winston S. Churchill,” on a light green 8 x 6.5 album page. In fine condition. An attractive uninscribed example ideal for display. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

167. Winston Churchill. TLS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, Hyde Park letterhead, September 11, 1962. Letter to H. P. Moll, in full: “My wife and I are most interested to hear of the improvements you are carrying out at the West Essex Conservative Club. Thank you for writing to us. Unfortunately, owing to my accident, neither of us is accepting invitations for the autumn, but if you would later on let us know the date of the ceremony you contemplate, I would arrange for a member of my family to attend if you would like this. We hope that the alterations to the Club will give pleasure to all who use it.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold and a couple staple holes to top edge. Churchill’s accident—a broken leg suffered while vacationing in the French Riviera—began a slow but steady decline in his health and a gradual withdrawal from public life until his death on January 24, 1965. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

169. Winston and Clementine Churchill. Ink signa-

tures, “Winston S. Churchill” and “Clementine S. Churchill,” on an off-white 10.5 x 8.25 guest book page. Also signed by former Prime Minister Anthony Eden and his first wife Beatrice Beckett, Mary Spencer-Churchill (the youngest Churchill child), and Walter Kirke, the Commander in Chief of the British Home Forces during the Second World War. Lower portion bears an affixed caption indicating that the signatures were obtained at the Empire Pool and Sports Arena on the occasion of an ice hockey match on February 24, 1940. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

The 26-year-old Parliamentarian 170. Winston Churchill. Early TLS signed “Yours faithfully, Winston S. Chur-

chill,” one page, 7.75 x 9.25, Mount Street letterhead, March 13, 1901. Letter to B. E. P. Gregg, in full: “I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter, and herewith comply with your request.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 12.75 x 14.5. In fine condition, with intersecting folds. This dates to less than five months after Churchill assumed his first elected office as a member of Parliament for Oldham at just 26 years old. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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171. Winston Churchill and Family. Three

letters: the first is a TLS signed “Yours sincerely, Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 4.75 x 7.5, Prime Minister letterhead, April 19, 1954. Letter to Wolfgang von Tirpitz, in full: “I am much obliged to you for your letter of April 5, and I have taken note of what you say.” The second is a TLS signed “Clementine Churchill,” December 8, 1955, Hyde Park Gate letterhead, addressed to Mr. O’Connell, in full: “Every year you send my Husband such lovely flowers, and each time they are arranged in an interesting and novel manner. He asks me to send you his warm thanks, to which I join my own.” The last, an ALS signed “Sarah (Beauchamp),” March 25, 1953, personal letterhead, in full: “I cannot tell you how much I regret having to miss your party again last night. We must dispense ‘the jinx.’ Won’t you please—both of you come over for a drink on Tuesday March 31st, around 6 pm. I’ll look forward to seeing you—.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope for the Winston letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

172. Charles de Gaulle. Matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 portrait by Piaz, signed vertically in fountain pen, “C. de Gaulle.” In fine condition, with a light crease through his hairline. Accompanied by a transmittal letter from de Gaulle’s office dated 1949. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

The beautiful “Order of the Rising Sun” presented by Emperor Meiji to a Russian dignitary 173. Emperor Meiji. DS in Japanese,

one page, 23.5 x 18, March 12, 1897. Untranslated document in which the emperor of Japan confers the Order of the Rising Sun, Second Class, upon Vsevolod Evgenievich Koniar, the Master of Ceremonies of the Imperial Court at St. Petersburg in Russia. In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds; unlike most of these documents, this example does not appear to have been rolled. Established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji, the Order of the Rising Sun is given to honor those who have made significant achievements in international relations, the promotion of Japanese culture, advancements in their field, development in welfare, or the preservation of the environment. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Beautiful dual-signed portrait of Hirohito and Nagako 174. Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako. Scarce

and highly desirable circa 1970s matte-finish 6 x 8 silver gelatin photo of Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako, boldly signed in thick black ink by both. Framed in its original presentation frame with a golden chrysanthemum at the top to an overall size of 8 x 10. In fine condition. From the collection of a Danish family who lived in Japan during the 1970s. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $1000

Japanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crown prince and princess 175. Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. Striking circa 1970s matte-finish 6 x 8 silver gelatin photo of Crown Prince Akihito and Crown Princess Michiko, signed in thick black ink by both. Framed in its original presentation frame with a golden chrysanthemum at the top to an overall size of 8 x 10. In fine condition. From the collection of a Danish family who lived in Japan during the 1970s. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Ornithology for the French empress 176. Napoleon: Josephine. LS in French, signed “Josephine,” one page, 7.25 x 9, September 11, 1809. Written from Malmaison, a letter about sending a book entitled “Histoire naturelle des Tangaras.” In fine condition, with a light block of toning to the lower blank area affecting no writing. The volume referenced is probably Histoire Naturelle des Tangaras, des Manakins et des Todiers by Anselme-Gaetan Desmarest, a significant natural history book on the subject of the South American bird genus Tangara. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

177. Napoleon: Marie Louise. Partly-printed DS in French, one

page, 22 x 16.5, October 31, 1813. Untranslated document related to the appointment of Francois Xavier George Ignace Chaleu. Signed in the lower right by Louise. Framed and in fine condition, with scattered light foxing and rippling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

178. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. Choice partly-printed

DS, signed “A. L. de Sta. Anna,” one page, 18.5 x 13.5, June 28, 1866. Ornate mortgage bond document issued by Santa Anna to trustees Henry G. Norton and Virgil Whitcomb in the amount of $500, beautifully engraved with images of three properties he owned that he used to guarantee the bonds: his palace in Vera Cruz, Mexico; his palace in Turbaco; and his palace in St. Thomas. Crisply signed at the conclusion by Santa Anna. The affixed green and orange seals remain fully intact. Framed and in fine condition. Upon his exile in 1855 to the United States, Santa Anna suffered major financial difficulties. He was swindled out of most of his fortune by persons who claimed to be able to help him return to Mexico, citing their influence with the State Department. Virtually broke, Santa Anna resorted to issuing mortgage bonds like this one in an effort to finance his return and restore his country’s republican government. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Rare Wallenberg ‘Schutz-Pass,’ issued in 1944 to save a Jewish doctor 179. Raoul Wallenberg. Scarce DS, in German and Swedish, quickly signed with

an ink scribble (as he commonly did on documents of this type), one page, 8.25 x 13.25, September 26, 1944. Blue and gold two-language Schutz-Pass issued to Dr. Alexander Karoly. Upper left provides his personal information including his 1889 birth date, height, eye and hair color. Adjacent to his personal information is Karoly’s signature and area where his photo would have been affixed. Bottom portion bears printed statements in German and Swedish, hastily signed in the lower left corner by Wallenberg, and countersigned by Swedish Minister to Budapest, Carl Ivan Danielsson. In very good condition, with partial tape-repaired separations to central vertical and horizontal folds, some slight paper loss to center and edges, and some small areas of staining to edges. A similar example of Wallenberg’s rushed signature can be found in the book Fleeing from the Fuhrer by William Kaczinski and Charmian Brinson. Wallenberg arrived in Hungary in July 1944 as the country’s Jewish population was under siege. Nearly every other major Jewish community in Europe had already been decimated, and the Nazis were dispatching more than 10,000 Hungarian Jews to the gas chambers daily. With time of the essence, he devised and distributed thousands of these ‘Schutz-Passes’—official-looking, but essentially invalid, Swedish passports granting the Hungarian bearer immunity from deportation. Nazi officials readily accepted the paperwork. Thus, with his simple, nondescript scribble on this offered page, Wallenberg saved the life of Alexander Karoly-just as he had done with tens of thousands of other Jews in Hungary. An announcement that any Jew, even those holding foreign citizenship, would be interred led to the urgency of Wallenberg’s plan to save as many lives as he could. An important reminder of one heroic man’s tireless efforts to outwit the Nazis and save countless lives. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Stunning Yalta Conference presentation featuring Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin 180. Yalta Conference: Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin.

Incredible framed presentation of signatures from the three leaders who met at the historic 1945 Yalta Conference, Winston Churchill. Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Joseph Stalin: a 4.5 x 3 slip dated October 7, 1948, signed “W. Churchill”; a 4 x 2.25 White House card, signed “Franklin D. Roosevelt”; and a 6 x 2.75 slip clipped from a Stalin Prize certificate with USSR seal, signed “J. Stalin,” and also signed by “Y. Chadev” of the Council of the People’s Commissars. Beautifully double-matted and framed with plaques and color portraits of the leaders at the Yalta Conference to an overall size of 22.5 x 22.5. In fine condition, with each signature slightly faded from prior display. While Churchill and Roosevelt are readily obtainable, Stalin’s signature remains exceedingly scarce; this example was clipped from the prestigious Stalin Prize, which existed from 1941 to 1954 and was one of the Soviet Union’s highest honors. A remarkable display commemorating the historic Yalta Conference, during which the three Allied leaders met to discuss Europe’s postwar future. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Royalty

181. Elizabeth, Queen Mother. Set of nine holiday cards, each signed in ink or ballpoint, “from Elizabeth R,” ranging in

size from 15 x 8.75 to 18.5 x 7.25 (measured open), dated to the years 1963, 1968, 1973, 1974, 1977, 1978, 1986, 1991, and 1992, with each bearing a photo affixed inside. In overall fine condition, with random small light stains, scuffs, and creases, not affecting the overall quality. Accompanied by a 1965 card bearing a preprinted signature. Starting Bid $200

182. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Uncommon vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 6 photo of Queen Elizabeth and King George VI admiring their first born, Princess Elizabeth, affixed to its original 10 x 8 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Elizabeth, 1928” and “Bertie.” In fine condition, with very light foxing to the mount and a few flecks of missing emulsion to the image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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183. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Lovely

royal Christmas card with an embossed golden crown on the front, measures 14 x 5.75 open, bearing a wonderful family portrait of King George and Queen Elizabeth standing with Elizabeth and Margaret, signed on the adjacent side in fountain pen, “George R. I.,” and in black ink, “Elizabeth R.” In fine condition, with some scattered light soiling to the front. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Rare autograph letter by the ‘Sun King,’ announcing the birth of a grandson 184. King Louis XIV.

Rare ALS in French, signed “Louis,” one page, 6.25 x 8.5, August 31, 1686. Rare handwritten letter announcing the birth of his third grandson, Charles of France, Duke of Berry, the son of Louis, Dauphin of France, and Marie Anne Victoire of Bavaria. In full (translated): “My cousin, the birth of a third grandson, which my daughter, the Dauphine, gave me, is such an agreeable news for such a good kinswoman as you are, and, as close as you are to me, I would like to share it with you as I am actually doing by handwriting this letter by good heart, that is assuring to you all the affection I feel for your person, and is answering perfectly for all of your affection you have to me and for mine. I pray to God for what he does to protect you, my cousin, in his holy and worthy guard.” In fine condition. A remarkably well-preserved example and one of few ALSs we have offered. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $500

185. Princess Diana and Prince Charles. TLS signed “Yours most

sincerely, and Diana” and “Charles,” one page, 8 x 13, Buckingham Palace letterhead, October 7, 1981. Letter to Mrs. Hawkes, in part: “We would both like to thank you very much indeed for your most kind contribution to the wedding present which the Duchy has given us. We really are delighted with the mahogany library table which will look splendid in our home at Highgrove and is exactly the right period for the house. We were also most touched to receive the balance of the gift in the form of a cheque with which we shall probably buy some more furniture. As you can well imagine, with two houses to equip from scratch we have quite a difficult task ahead of us!” In fine condition, with a bit of light foxing to the right edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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186. Princess Diana and Prince Charles. Christmas card measuring 14 x 6 open, featuring an affixed color photo of Diana and Charles posing with their young sons, Prince Harry and Prince William, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To you both—from Charles and” and “Diana.” In fine condition, with light soiling to the outside. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Easter greetings from the queen to the Queen Mother 187. Queen Elizabeth II. Desirable ANS, one page, 4.75

x 3.75, Windsor Castle stationery, no date. “Mummy, Happy Easter, Lilibet.” In fine condition, with creasing to the lower left corner. A brief yet warm holiday greeting to the Queen Mother. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Signed with the queen’s rarely used nickname, “Lilibet” 188.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Royal Christmas card from 1959, measures 16 x 8.25, featuring a family photo of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip walking with their children, Charles and Anne, signed below the image in fountain pen, “Philip” and “Lilibet, 1959.” In fine condition, with scattered light soiling. An especially interesting signature from the queen, as she only ever signs with her nickname, “Lilibet,” for very close friends and family. She was given the nickname as a young child, and it is essentially only her immediate family members who are permitted to use it. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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189. Queen Elizabeth II. Wonderful royal Christmas card

from 1976, measures 17 x 6, bearing a color family photo of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip with Princes Charles and Andrew, and Princess Anne, Mark Phillips, and their son, signed and inscribed to the Queen Mother in fountain pen, “Darling Mummy, with all our love &…Lilibet, 1976.” Also bears an autopen signature of Prince Philip. In fine condition, with light toning to the front and light soiling to the signed panel. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

190. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Royal Christmas card from 1953, measures 16 x 10, featuring a color family photo of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip with their children, Charles and Anne, signed below the image in fountain pen, “Philip” and “Elizabeth, 1953.” In fine condition, with some scattered light soiling to the front and old adhesive reside on the back. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Well-preserved 1502 order from Queen Isabella 191.

Queen Isabella. Manuscript DS in Spanish, signed “Yo la Reyna,” one page, 8 x 10, June 30, 1502. Royal decree ordering her chamberlain Sancho de Paredes to pay 200 ducats to Diego de Ribera, chamberlain of the Princess of Castile, so that he may give them to Gaspar de Payna, a servant of the king of Portugal, for gifts brought from her grandson, the prince of Portugal. Attractively double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait of the queen to an overall size of 19 x 17. In fine condition. An especially clean, attractive example of an Isabella document. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

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192. Queen Victoria. ALS in

French, signed “Victoria R,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 7.25, September 6, 1839. Letter to “My very dear Uncle,” Emmanuel von Mensdorff-Pouilly. In part (translated): “I cannot leave out your excellent son, dear Alexander, whom I love like a brother, without sending some lines of good cheer and to say with what pleasure I made the acquaintance of dearest Alexander and how much I also wanted to meet you, if this were possible. How much I would love you to come next spring with Alexander and Arthur. I would enjoy it so much to see again one day Alphons and Hugo who was appointed Companion of Honor 7 years ago.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

193. Queen Victoria. DS as queen, signed

“Victoria R. I.,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 12.75, September 25, 1894. Queen Victoria appoints Begla Begi Mir Mahmud Khan “to be a Knight Grand Commander of Our Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire.” Embossed white seal remains affixed to left side of first page. In fine condition, with ribbon-related tear and toning to the left side (the ribbon no longer present). Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

194. Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Scarce vintage glossy 5 x 4 photo

of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor posing with their arms folded, signed in blue fountain pen, “many thanks, Wallis,” and in fountain pen, “& David.” Housed in its original leather display case. In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing, one of which passes through the last letter of Edward’s signature. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Titanic Lifeboat No. 1 of the Titanic

195. Titanic. Original mounted matte-finish 7 x 4.75 photograph

of Titanic emergency lifeboat No. 1, affixed to its original 10 x 8 photographic mount. The photograph, taken by Carpathia passenger Louis M. Ogden on the morning of April 15, depicts the emergecy boat floating in the North Atlantic Ocean. In fine condition, with a tiny piece missing from the lower left corner tip of the mount.Ogden was a New York socialite aboard the RMS Carpathia during the Titanic disaster who helped to photograph, document, and assist the survivors. This was among the thirty images he captured that day. Starting Bid $200

First generation photo of a Titanic lifeboat rescue

196. Titanic. Original first-generation matte-finish 4.25 x 3.25 close-up photo of Titanic Emergency Lifeboat No. 14. The photograph, taken by Carpathia passenger Louis M. Ogden on the morning of April 15, shows a dramatic downward perspective of the lifeboat as it floats alongside the Carpathia, with the majority of the passengers already safely aboard the ship. In fine condition, with general overall fading. Ogden was a New York socialite aboard the RMS Carpathia during the Titanic disaster who helped to photograph, document, and assist the survivors. This was among the thirty images he captured that day. Starting Bid $200

197. Titanic. Fantastic 4 x 5.75 cabinet photo of the Ti-

tanic under construction at the Harland and Wolff Shipyard in Belfast, Ireland, from circa 1911. Affixed to its original 7 x 10 Geo. Stewart studio mount. The shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name prominently appears on the port side of the upper hull. In fine condition, with very light edge wear. A very uncommon original pre-sinking photograph. Starting Bid $200

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198. Titanic: August Johnson. Collection

of four letters related to an insurance claim by the widow of Titanic disaster victim August Johnson, consisting of a letter from her lawyers Hallett & Martin to the White Star Line, a letter from Hallett & Martin to the White Star Line’s law firm, a letter from the American consulate in Southampton, and a retained carbon concerning the response to the inquiry. The primary document is the letter from Johnson’s law firm to the White Star Line, in part: “Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson…Widow of August Johnson, has consulted us as to the death of her husband, which took place at the time the ‘Titanic’ was lost at sea. It would appear that Johnson was engaged as a Quarter-Master on the American Line Steamer ‘New York’ and at the time of his death was being sent back on the ‘Titanic’ to New York for the purpose of being discharged…Mrs. Johnson was unable to make a claim for the loss of her husband under the Workmen’s Compensation Act in the English Courts. She and her children have been in receipt of maintenance from the ‘Titanic’ Relief Fund. Her attention is called to the decision of your Company to pay £128,000 for compensation, a portion of which will go to British claimants…She has 7 children, the eldest of whom—a boy of 18—is a soldier on active service in France… Some of the children are very delicate. It should also be pointed out thta one was born in the October following the loss of the ‘Titanic’ in the previous April…May we, on behalf of Mrs. Johnson, ask you to give this application your kindly consideration?” Attached is the letter from the American consulate at Southampton, certifying the accuracy of the facts stated. The other letters are short and are to confirm receipt. In overall very good condition, with scattered tears and creasing. Starting Bid $200

199. Titanic: FrederickWare. ALS signed

by Frederick Ware’s widow, “Cecilia Vincent,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 6.5, personal letterhead, January 4, 1916. Letter to the White Star Line seeking restitution for the loss of her husband, Frederick Ware, in the Titanic disaster. In full: “I came here two years ago with free passage on Olympic 31st Dec. and The Rev. D. Lindsay took up my claim and said he would take care of it for me, he has been dead quite a few months now. What can you do about my claim, or would you advise me if I can do any thing I have a few friends in England. I am English, but I wrote here, as thought could be taken up my claim, as living here, I would be greatly advised for answer.” She adds a postscript, “I lived at 32 Gurdon Road Charlton, Rent, England, where I received most information from disaster.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing and intersecting folds. Both born in England, the Wares emigrated to Lansing, Michigan, in 1909, where Frederick found work at an automobile factory. Presumably returning to Michigan from a trip abroad, Frederick Ware boarded the Titanic alone at Southampton as a third-class passenger; he perished in the disaster, and his body was never identified. Starting Bid $200

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Explorers and Archaeologists Rare Arabic document signed by King Tut’s discoverer

200. Howard Carter. Rare manuscript DS in Arabic, one page, 6.75 x 8.25, received May 2, 1903. Document directed to the director of the General Archaeology Directorate, in part (translated): “Based on your explanation, dated the 21st of this month, number 966, we inform you that an inspection has been conducted of the building constructed by the father of Hamid Effendi Abdulmunim at the archaeological site on the island Aswan (Elephantine). We found that the amount of 150 Egyptian pounds estimated for the building is a very appropriate and reasonable value…The total number of pages are back.” Ink notations along bottom in another hand. In fine condition, with two punch holes to left edge, and several staple-related holes to the top margin. In 1903, Carter transferred to the Inspectorate of Lower and Middle Egypt and set up headquarters at Saqqara. His time excavating at Aswan with the likes of Lady William Cecil Amherst proved relatively unsuccessful, with the exception of a discovery of ancient Aramaic papyri made by several sebakh workers. A rare letter from the famed archeologist, immersed in his life along the Nile River and still years away from his unearthing of King Tut. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

201. Robert Falcon Scott. Manuscript DS, signed “R. F.

Scott,” one page, 8 x 13.25, H. M. S. Tauranga, June 8, 1904. Sailing orders addressed to Lieutenant William Colbeck of the S. S. Morning, docked in New Zealand. Orders read, in part: “Being in all aspects ready for sea, you are to proceed to England following the undermentioned instructions from Captain Scott…On leaving Lyttelton you will proceed to Plymouth, England, via Cape Horn. You will not delay on the voyage, and will not keep such latitude as will in any way risk detention from ice. If necessary you will call at Port Stanley, Falkland Islands to complete your supply of coal. On arrival in Plymouth Sound you will report your arrival to the Naval Commander.” Matted and framed with an image of Scott on skis to an overall size of 20.25 x 20. In fine condition.

Three years into Scott’s Discovery Expedition-the first official British exploration of the Antarctic regions since Ross’s voyage sixty years earlier-he found his ship inescapably stuck in ice for the second time. Having already been freed once in 1902, the Discovery had exhausted their funds, forcing Royal Geographical Society president Sir Clements Markham to turn to the Admiralty for help. Agreeing to foot the bill for a second relief expedition, they ordered the ships Morning and Terra Nova to meet Scott, adding that if they could not break Discovery free by February 25, 1904, the ship must be abandoned. Fortunately, after seven weeks of blasting and a swell in the waters, the ice broke and Discovery joined the two relief ships on their return, stopping in New Zealand before sailing home. Ordering the relief ship Morning back to England, this is an outstanding document from Scott’s first major Antarctic voyage. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Exceedingly rare 1830 Mexican military letter by “Estevan F. Austin” 202. Stephen F. Austin. ALS in Spanish, signed “Estevan F. Austin,” one page, 7 x 9.25, June 12, 1830. Letter to Jose de las Piedras, commander of the Mexican forces in Nacogdoches, written from San Felipe de Austin. In full (translated): “My dear sir, I did not receive your letter dated on the 31st of March just past until after my return from Bexar on the 9th of this month. I have been absent from these parts most of the time since the month of February, only returning to my house twice, and for a few days each time. I mention this in order to inform you of the reason why I did not answer your mentioned and estimable letter before now. Up to now, I have not had any news of the national schooner Constante that you tell me about in your letter. The Galveston administrator has started to carry out the duties of his post, and I will waste no time in advising him of your desires, so that they may have the appropriate effect. With all respect, I remain your very attentive friend and servant, who kisses your hands.” In very good to fine condition, with light mottled toning, chip to top edge, and a tear to the right side passing through two words of text. Rare in autographic material of any form, this is the first Stephen Austin ALS we have ever offered. In May and June 1830, the Mexican vessels the Constante and the General Bustamante were dispatched to resupply and reinforce the presidio forts at Bexar, Lavaca, and Goliad. The Constante was set to bring money and ammunition from New Orleans, and the General Bustamante was to bring a regiment of troops from Tamaulipas. Although the Constante would eventually arrive safely, the General Bustamante ran aground in the Pass Cavallo; the ship and most supplies were lost at sea, but the soldiers were rescued. At the same time, the anti-Anglo sentiment in Mexico was beginning to manifest itself in immigration laws passed by the Mexican government. Although Austin was held in their good graces and received exemptions for his settlers, the anti-immigrant legislation rattled his confidence in Mexican leadership and set him on the path to revolution—Austin went on to command troops in the Siege of Bexar five years later. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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Colonization of Texas in 1830

203. Thomas Jefferson Chambers. ALS in Spanish, signed “Tomas Jefferson Chambers,” one page both sides, 8 x 10,

August 9, 1830. Letter to Colonel Jose de las Piedras, written from San Antonio de Bexar. In full (translated): “I am sending to the inhabitants of that border the translation of an order by His Excellency, the governor of the state, in which he anticipates their turning to the government to petition that he be designated to replace Mr. Juan Antonio Padilla as the commissioner who is to issue them their land titles, and since in order to carry this out, it is probable that they will hold meetings in order to draw up their petitions, I am advising you of this, so that you will know the object of the meetings and not attribute them to something else. I have understood that you will probably be commissioned as the inspector of colonization for the general government. I am glad of this, and I hope that it will pose no obstacle to the state commissioners in their work. If it is true that you have received this appointment, please let me know in Saltillo, since I would like to consult you about some points of the colonization law. Please have the kindness to pardon this bother and to accept these expressions of the high consideration in which you are held by your attentive servant, who kisses your hands.” Retains the integral address leaf accomplished in Chambers’s hand. In fine condition, with a few small edge tears, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. Employing the influence of his friend Vice Governor Victor Blanco of Coahuila and Texas, Chambers was named surveyor general of Texas in 1829. Chambers and Land Commissioner Juan Antonio Padilla were to survey claims and issue titles to qualified Texan settlers who remained without deeds. In April 1830, Padilla’s political rivals had him arrested on a false charge of murder, delaying the issuance of deeds until a replacement was appointed; this vacancy remained until September 27, 1830, when Jose Francisco Madero was named as his successor. A significant letter concerning the pre-revolution colonization of Texas. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Buffalo Bill’s life story, as told by his sister 204. William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody. Signed book: Last of the Great Scouts: Life Story of Col. W. F. Cody by Helen Cody Wetmore. First edition. Chicago: Duluth Press Publishing Company, 1899. Hardcover, 6 x 8.25, 296 pages. Signed and inscribed on a free end page in black ink, “With the compliments of the subject, W. F. Cody, ‘Buffalo Bill,’ Billings, Mont., Feb. 18th 1900, To Geo. D. Hendrick.” Autographic condition: very good to fine, with light toning and soiling to the signed page. Book condition: G+/None. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

205. Sam Houston. Free franked mailing envelope, 5.5 x 3,

addressed in Houston’s hand to “Mrs. Jackson Smith, 143 Lexington Avenue, New York,” and prominently franked in the upper right, “Free, Sam Houston.” In very good condition, with overall toning and staining. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“The Capt. is now on a visit to see Col. Austin at St. Phillippy” 206. George Orr. ALS, one page, 8 x 9.75, November 7, 1828.

Letter to “the Hon’le Col. commanding at Nacogdoches,” Jose de las Piedras, in full (spelling and grammar retained): “We have but little knews to convey at present the most we have is that there is a small Mexican armed Vessell now in our Bay taking soundings & Surveying the harbour the crew consists of about 30 men carries one gun amid Ships mostly American Officers, we learn that the Capt. is now on a visit to see Col. Austin at St. Phillippy [San Felipe].” Retains the integral address leaf accomplished in Orr’s hand. In fine condition, with seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. Starting Bid $200

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207. Jose de las Piedras. Handwritten letter in Spanish, believed to be by Piedras, unsigned, one page, 8 x 9.75, January 3, 1830 [but likely 1831]. Apparently a draft of a letter to Stephen F. Austin concerning immigration issues, written from Nacogdoches. In part (translated): “The receipt of some printed forms in this mail persuades me that Mr. Jose Antonio Navarro has spoken to you, and I consider him informed about my manner of thinking with regard to the entry of emigrants, whom I am obligated to protect, without prejudice to the fulfillment of my duties. Your letter of the 14th of last month was not answered in the last mail, because the time was so short that it was not possible for me to do so. I do so now. Neither the government nor Mr. Aleman nor Mr. Teran has deceived you in indicating to you that they saw no difficulty in the completion of your contracts, and for this purpose, in order to have them all, they have communicated their orders to pose no obstacles to the transit of your contracted colonists, with the consequence that only with your certification are emigrants permitted entry at this border, and those who do not belong to your colony or to any other are prevented, in accordance with the Law of 6 April. In order to prevent other emigrants from being mixed up with those contracted by you, Mr. Teran gave me to understand that the latter should present a printed certificate signed by you, and he sent me a copy of it, and you another one in a letter of 28 June, and he also enclosed for me a sample of the said printed forms. I assure you that they have been respected both on my part and on that of the civil authorities, and no obstacle will be posed at their post to anyone who has presented them, while preventing the entry of those who by their own admission say that they do not belong to you or to another empresario. If this is the motive for the displeasure you have been caused, know that it is not my fault, since as a public official, I am bound to carry out the higher orders that are communicated to me or fall under my responsibility. Since I understand that Mr. Navarro was going to speak to you about these details, I refrain from going on at greater length, since that would be to lay out a manner of thinking with which you have surely agreed; the certificates received had to be understood in that way. I will greatly appreciate the opportunity to be useful to your brother-in-law on his transit through these parts, and I will be looking out for his arrival in order to pay him my respects. I thank you for the map that you had the kindness to send me, and perhaps fortune will offer me occasions to manifest to you my gratitude.” In fine condition, with areas of slight paper loss along the edges. This letter clearly references the ‘Law of April 6, 1830,’ passed by the Mexican government on the recommendation of General Manuel Mier y Teran. Resulting from growing anti-Anglo sentiment among Mexicans, the new decree severely restricted American colonization of Mexico. Austin—then an ally of the Mexican government—was able to gain concessions that allowed him to continue his settlements. In order to gain valid titles to the land, Austin issued empresario certificates to would-be colonists, duplicates of which were filed with the land commissioner. Here, he seems to be reassured that this process would remain in place despite new regulations. Starting Bid $300

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209. Francois Arago and Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac Starting Bid $200

210. David Ben-Gurion Starting Bid $200

211. Joseph Bonanno Starting Bid $200

212. Joseph Bonaparte Starting Bid $200

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213. British Royalty

214. Richard E. Byrd

215. Andy Card

216. Chiang Kai-shek

217. Jay Cooke

218. Dalai Lama

219. Dionne Quintuplets

220. Benjamin Disraeli

221. Elizabeth, Queen Mother

222. Oliver Ellsworth

223. Felix Frankfurter

224. Anna Freud

Starting Bid $200

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225. Indira Gandhi

226. Indira Gandhi

227. J. Paul Getty

228. J. Paul Getty

229. Camillo Golgi

230. Mikhail Gorbachev

231. Guggenheim Family

232. Edmund Hillary

236. King George II

Starting Bid $200

233. J. Edgar Hoover

234. J. Edgar Hoover

235. Kennedy Assassination: James Leavelle Starting Bid $200

237. King George III

238. King George III

239. King George IV

Starting Bid $200

240. King George V and Mary of Teck Starting Bid $200

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241. King Wilhelm I Starting Bid $200

245. Jacques Necker Starting Bid $200

242. Fiorello LaGuardia Starting Bid $200

243. Ferdinand de Lesseps Starting Bid $200

246. Huey Newton Starting Bid $200

244. Joseph McCarthy Starting Bid $200

247. Camilla Parker Bowles Starting Bid $200

248. Prince Charles

249. Prince Charles

250. Prince Charles

251. Prince Charles

252. Prince Rainier of Monaco

253. Princess Grace and Prince Rainier

254. Melvin Purvis

255. Buford Pusser

Starting Bid $200

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256. Queen Victoria Starting Bid $200

257. Queen Victoria and King Edward VII

258. Random Royalty

259. Red Jacket

260. John D. Rockefeller

261. Carl Sagan

262. Jonas Salk

263. Scientists

Starting Bid $200

264. William H. Seward Starting Bid $200

267. Supreme Court Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

265. Robert Stroud Starting Bid $200

268. Margaret Thatcher Starting Bid $200

269. Daniel Webster Starting Bid $200

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266. Charles Sumner Starting Bid $200

270. Oliver Wolcott, Jr Starting Bid $200

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military

Transmitting “intelligence” on the Revolution’s Battle of the Saintes, “the greatest slaughter that has been known during the wars” 271. Philemon Dickinson. Revolutionary War–era ALS,

one page both sides, 8.25 x 13, circa 1782. Lengthy letter to “His Excellency Gov’r Livingston in Trenton,” in part: “I am this moment arrived home Philada. I being desirous to hold to the joy of the company assembled on the present happy occasion, present your Excellency with the following Intelligence received in town yesterday. A gentleman of veracity from Boston, which place he left last Saturday night, read an extract from the Martinique Gazette of the 10th April (in the Boston paper of that day) containing an account of the action in the West Indies, between the French & British Fleets, which lasted three days, very…bloody. The former had 33 line battleships & the latter 37. de-Grasse threw out a signal for the whole line to engage within Pistol-shot which was instantly obey’d when the greatest slaughter commenced, that has been known during the wars. The fire of small arms from de Grasse’s tops was never before equaled, being filled with soldiers. The French have lost one ship, the whole convoy safe. De Grasse was attacked by 3 ships, two of which he dismasted, & has gained immediate honor. The Minister of France told me, he had received an express from the French agent in Boston, informing him, that he had just read a letter from the French agent in Guadeloupe dated 24th April, ordering him to send on with the utmost expedition, all the stores from Newport to St. Domingo, for the use of de Grasses fleet. I sincerely congratulate your excellency on this interesting intelligence.” Dickinson adds a brief postscript, “I am much indisposed, as should have delivered some happy tidings in person. Capt. Barry is arrived form St. Orient. Tis whispered in town that the Spaniards have taken Providence—it surrendered on the 27th April, so says the report.” In very good to fine condition, with paper loss along the hinge and integral address leaf. The Battle of Saintes took place from April 9–12, 1782, and, contrary to this report, the British Royal Navy routed the same French fleet that had successfully blockaded the British forces at Yorktown. Led by Admiral Sir George Rodney, the British captured four ships, destroyed one, and captured more than 5,000 troops, including the famed French Admiral Comte de Grasse. The French also suffered 3,000 casualties, and thus the British successfully thwarted a combined French and Spanish attempt to take Jamaica. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

1775 payment for “Riding Express from Genl. Washington to Gov. Trumbull” 272. Oliver Ellsworth. Revolutionary War–dated

manuscript DS, signed “O. Ellsworth,” one page, 8 x 3.5, December 26, 1775. Pay order issued to Treasurer John Lawrence, in part: “Pay Maj’r Obadiah Johnson Forty Shillings for Riding Express from Genl. Washington to Gov. Trumbull.” Signed at the conclusion by committee members Oliver Ellsworth, Thomas Seymour, and Ezekiel Williams. Also endorsed on the reverse by Johnson. In fine condition, with writing showing through from opposing sides. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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The future Confederate president and first lady write to West Point’s chaplain, both mentioning President Buchanan 273. Jefferson and Varina Davis. Two

ALSs, one signed “Jeffer. Davis,” and the other signed “V. Davis,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.25 x 8, March 16, 1859. Jefferson Davis writes about a recent conversation had with Buchanan, in full: “Before the receipt of yours of the 3d Inst. and very soon thereafter I mentioned to the President the subject of your son’s appointment to West Point, though he did not answer me positively, his reply was such as to discourage the hopes I had entertained in that connexion. I however pressed the subject further upon him, and received a general assurance of consideration. I stated to him with perhaps more distinctness than courtesy the history of our disappointment in relations to the Midshipmans warrant. I enclose you a letter of Mr. Toucey’s [Secretary of the Navy Issac Toucey] on that subject. I am now packing my trunk to leave for home by the next train, and begging you to excuse this hurried letter.” Varina’s letter begins on the reverse and reads, in part: “In the hurry of Jeff’s departure I can only say how thankful I feel to you for the kind letters you have sent me, and how precious they are to me…Won’t you now join your prayers to mine that Jeff may come back safe and not suffer by the exposure…He is pretty well, but labors to [sic] much, and too unceasingly—I read your advice to him, but alas with as little hope as I had to his doing you good when you were working yourself down… you were to us in the darkest hour of our lives more than friend, wiser than Brother, more faithful, gentle and soothing, and considerate than earthly Fathers often are to stricken children…Pray continue to write often, and long letters…I only wish we could say something in return cheering to Mrs French and yourself about Johnny—I will go and see Mr. Buchanan myself about him—maybe I can beg him into appointing him.” In overall fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of Jefferson’s signature, and a uniform shade of mild toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

274. Anthony Wayne. Scarce ADS, signed “Ant’y Wayne

MG,” one page, 13 x 8, annotated on the reverse with a date of July 14, 1794. Financial document headed, “Dr. Sharp Delany Esq’r on acc’t with Ant’y Wayne M.G.,” with the left side listing several different financial transactions dated between 1785 and 1793. Wayne has written several notes on the right side concerning the debt. In fine condition. Sharp Delany, a Philadelphia doctor and apothecary, was Wayne’s closest friend and looked after the general’s affairs when he was away from home. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

275. John C. Fremont. Endorsement signature, “J. C. Fremont,” on the reverse of a partly-printed document, one page, 7.75 x 5, March 2, 1868. A bond headed “Southern Trans-Continental Railroad, Texas Division—From Jefferson to El Paso, Construction Series ‘A,’” in which the “Memphis, El Paso and Pacific Railroad Company… acknowledges itself indebted to John C. Fremont, in the sum of One Thousand Dollars.” Embossed with an official company seal to the lower left. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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The ‘Gray Ghost’ sends three signed photos of “paintings made just after the war by a celebrated battle scene painter”

276. John S. Mosby. Exceptional compilation of a letter by Mosby and three photos an-

notated in his hand: an ALS signed “Jno. S. Mosby,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 7.75, May 3, 1898, to Kate Noland Garnett, in part: “I am going to send you in a few days three photos representing scenes in the life of my command. They are copies of paintings made just after the war by a celebrated battle scene painter in Paris—Philippoteaux…I never expected to see another war & consider the war about Cuba an act of national folly—more ridiculous than any adventure of Don Quijote’s—Still as the country is at war I consider it my duty to go to war if I am wanted—So I wrote to Gen: Miles offering my services, & rec’d a reply saying that he had recommended me for an appointment in connection with troops raised in the South—I don’t know what it is, or whether I will get it.” The ALS is framed with one of the photos mentioned, 8.5 x 5.5, annotated below the image by Mosby, “Mosby’s battalion crossing at Snicker’s Gap Va, Aug: 12th 1864,” and on the reverse to identify the subjects, including his full name, “Colonel John S. Mosby.” The other two photos measure 10 x 6.5, and are annotated beneath the images by Mosby, “Mosby’s battalion returning from Berryville raid, August 13th 1864,” signed and inscribed on the reverse by Mosby and again annotated with the names of the subjects; and the other captioned, “Mosby’s battalion, Attack on Sheridan’s train, Berryville, Va. Aug: 13th 1864,” again annotated on the reverse with the names of the soldiers, including his own full name. All items are framed with glass on both sides for viewing the reverse. In overall fine condition. Also accompanied by a mounted photo of Stonewall Jackson, bearing no annotations. Kate Noland Garnett was a founding member of the Albermarle Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and served as the organization’s first president. A short biography of her can be found in the 1920 book edited by Homer Richey entitled ‘Memorial History of the John Bowie Strange Camp…together with brief sketches of the Albermarle Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.’ During Noland’s youth in Virginia during the Civil War, Mosby and his men took shelter in her home to rest in between their northern raids. Most interestingly, the book describes these three signed photos as proudly hanging in Mrs. Noland Garnett’s hallway, even quoting the inscriptions. Between the rarity of this grouping—we have only encountered four other Mosby signed photos—and their significant supportive provenance, this is a truly remarkable lot. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Sought-after 1872 Custer check 277. George A. Custer. Planters National Bank of Louisville check, 6.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Custer, “G. A. Custer,” payable to cash for $30, September 5, 1872. Archivally double-matted and framed with two photos to an overall size of 22.5 x 18.5. In fine condition, with expected cancellation cut at the center, affecting no handwriting. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from University Archives. A year later Custer journeyed to the Dakota Territory where, in 1876, US troops would face the Lakota, the Northern Cheyenne, and the Arapaho at the Battle of Little Bighorn, a showdown that would become Custer’s ‘Last Stand.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

Custer endorses a Union captain who “led the squadron of his regiment that charged and captured Jeb Stuart’s battery at Yellow Tavern” 278. George A. Custer. Remarkable ALS signed

“G. A. Custer, Bt. Maj. Gen’l, U.S.A.,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, April 27, 1867. Letter to Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, written from “Headquarters 7th US Cavalry, Near Fort Hays.” In full: “I take pleasure in recommending for appointment in one of the new Cavalry regiments T. H. Redfield late a Captain in the 1st Mich. Cavalry and for a long period under my command. I know Captain Redfield personally and have seen him prove his gallantry in the face of the enemy, and on many battle fields. He led the squadron of his regiment that charged and captured Jeb Stuart’s battery at Yellow Tavern Va. Stuart himself receiving his death wound on that occasion. Captain Redfield has served his country well and faithfully and is well qualified both by experience and ability to fill a position in the line of our cavalry with credit.” In fine condition, with a small repaired area of paper loss to the left edge; the adjoining docketed leaf is detached but present. With a column stretching over thirteen miles in length, Major General Philip Sheridan’s Union cavalry force swept behind the outnumbered Confederate guard of J. E. B. Stuart to set in motion the Battle of Yellow Tavern. As part of the Federal van, Custer’s 1st Michigan Cavalry forged ahead towards Beaver Dam Station, a terminal for the Virginia Central Railroad, and successfully aided in the liberation of over 400 Union prisoners while capturing nearly 300 Confederate soldiers. Not only was the battle the first clear-cut defeat of the Army of Northern Virginia, but the killing of Stuart likewise deprived Robert E. Lee of his most accomplished senior officer. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500 www.RRAuction.com | 91

279. George A. Custer. Desirable Civil War–dated manuscript endorsement, signed “G. A. Custer,” on an off-white 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 and image to an overall size of 16 x 15. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Rare letter by the legendary Genoese admiral 281. Andrea Doria. Partial ALS in Ital-

ian, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11.75, October 9, 1545. Untranslated letter to Prince Ferdinand Gonzaga recommending the endorsement of Andronicio di Spinosa, with the second part of the letter written entirely in the hand of Doria, who signs at the conclusion of the second page. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light toning and a circular seal-related stain. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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280. Rene Fonck. Scarce matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Fonck by G. L. Manuel Freres, boldly signed in fountain pen. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Patton remarks on a West Point lecture—“he came on four batteries of Russian artillery firing very rapidly and with nearly all their ammunition gone” 282. George S. Patton. Early

ALS signed “Geo. S. Patton, Jr.,” five pages on two sheets, 5 x 6.5, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York letterhead, no date. Letter to his Aunt Nannie, in part: “Last night we all went to a lecture… given by a war correspondent. The lecture was illustrated by a large number of pictures taken by speaker—many of these were very good but the lecture itself was exceedingly poor at the very beginning he carefully informed us that he always carried a pair of the most powerful glasses made and from the amount of knowledge he achieved he must have always stayed sufficiently in rear to test their power to the utmost for he apparently knew nothing of the fighting he gave however several illustrative insidents [sic] he said that once he came on four batteries of Russian artillery firing very rapidly and with nearly all their ammunition gone and that the colonel in command asked him if he could see or knew what he was shooting at for he himself had not the least idea. He was also at the battle of Syoyang and said that instead of the Japs crossing the river under a heavy fire and storming the banks that the battle took place three and a half miles beyond the river and that the Japs crossed the river entirely unopposed. While instead of hand to hand fighting the Russians did not see a Jap the whole day while the enemy’s artillery which caused them the most loss was firing over two ranges of hills and was directed from a station six miles off to the left of the battle…think that my stand is vile and now it’s even worse we had the general transfer in french today…I have gotten a considerable no of demerits alas so am feeling rotten which is only natural. I think I must be terribly stupid for I have studied pretty hard.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

284. Confederate Holster. Dark brown

leather Confederate holster featuring a flap cut with a small tear at tip, measuring approximately 14˝ long and 6˝ at its widest, with a brass pear-shaped finial and light floral design around the finial closure hole. A thin leather strap is sewn beneath the flap to hold it in place, and the belt loop on the reverse measures .75 x 2. All seams are good except a short area near the top with period repair. In very good condition, with scattered crazing, flaking, and wear to leather. Provenance: The Horse Soldier. Starting Bid $200

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285. Hap Arnold

286. Battle of Britian

287. Battle of Midway

288. British Aces

289. British Aces Starting Bid $200

290. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

291. Enola Gay

292. Enola Gay

293. Iwo Jima: John Bradley

294. Iwo Jima: Joe Rosenthal

295. Korean War Aces

296. George C. Marshall

Starting Bid $200

297. Medal of Honor Recipients

298. Medal of Honor Recipients

299. Chester Nimitz

300. World War II Aces

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

aviation 301. Curtiss NC-4 Fabric Swatch.

Flown fabric presentation created by the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum featuring an affixed dark brown 2 x 2 swatch of wing fabric removed from the Curtiss NC-4 Flying Boat that made the first transatlantic flight in 1919, affixed to its original 15 x 20 informational poster. Rolled and in very good to fine condition, with some surface loss and stray adhesive to the right of the affixed swatch. Starting Bid $200

303. Fokker T–2 Fabric Swatch.

Flown fabric presentation created by the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum featuring an affixed dark brown 1.5 x 2 swatch of wing fabric removed from Oakley Kelly and John Macready’s Fokker T-2, affixed to its original 15 x 20 informational poster. Rolled and in fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Payment to Transcontinental & Western Air 302. Amelia Earhart. Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled

out and signed by Earhart, payable to Transcontinental & Western Air for $142.83, August 18, 1935. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication and grading holder, evaluating the signature as “Mint 9.” In fine condition. Along with American, United, and Eastern, Transcontinental & Western Air (later known as Trans World Airlines) was one of the ‘Big Four’ domestic airlines in the United States formed in 1930. Starting Bid $200

Sought-after signed cover designed for Earhart’s ill-fated flight 304. Amelia Earhart. Scarce cover specially designed for Earhart’s 1937 attempt at a flight around the world, signed in the upper left in fountain pen. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter describing the history of these covers, which were supposed to be carried on Earhart’s round-the-world flight. The initial plan had Earhart taking off from Hawaii, but a minor crash resulted in this attempt being canceled; the covers were filed away before new ones were prepared for the second attempt. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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305. Charles Lindbergh. Signed book: The Spirit of St. Louis. Presentation edition, number 120. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1953. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 561 pages. Signed on the colophon in fountain pen, “Charles A. Lindbergh.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG-/None, with some dampstaining to text block. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

306. Charles Lindbergh. Signed book: We. Authors autograph edition, limited issue, numbered 251/1000. NY: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1927. Hardcover, 6.75 x 9.75, 308 pages. Signed on the colophon in fountain pen by Lindbergh, “Charles A. Lindbergh,” and by the publisher. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with scuffing and sunning to spine. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Stunning portrait of Lindbergh in Paris 307. Charles Lindbergh. Striking vintage circa 1927 matte-finish 5.25 x 7.75 portrait by G. L. Manuel Freres, affixed to an 8.5 x 12 mount, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mr. Laurence Hills, Charles A. Lindbergh.” Signed by the studio in the lower margin; the mount also bears a G. L. Manuel Freres label. In fine condition, with light silvering to the image; the mount has surface loss along its top edge and a few random stray pencil marks. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Lindy graciously declines the Baruch award— “I now want to lead a life that is unrelated to honors and awards”

308. Charles Lindbergh. TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, July 12, 1969. Letter to Nelson Buhler concerning the Baruch award, in part: “As I wrote in a previous letter, I now want to lead a life that is unrelated to honors and awards. I find myself involved in an award for which I am deeply appreciative, yet for which I have no desire. I feel strongly that I should have been consulted before this involvement took place. Let me repeat here that I have the greatest respect for the name Baruch, and consider the award a high honor—especially so in view of the distinguished members of the award committee. I was deeply touched that I was selected for the Baruch award in 1968. But I am most anxious to continue living and working quietly. I had done so for many years, and planned on continuing for the rest of my life, when my alarm at our civilization’s destructiveness took me into fields of conservation. I have tried to be effective in these fields, and am delighted that your Baruch award committee feels that I have been effective. My conservation activities have already brought to me a, to me, disturbing amount of publicity. I do not work well under the distractions and among the superficial values resulting from publicity. I prefer to observe rather than to be observed. Also, I have many obligations and interests aside from fields of conservation. In order to be effective in conservation activities, it is essential that I concentrate hours and days available on the most important projects—at best, I can touch only a small percentage of them. Scheduling a ceremony reduces, often seriously, I have found in the past, the time I can spend in the field, where my primary interest lies and where I think I can be most effective...Ceremonies are also conducive to a chain reaction—more publicity, more invitations, more correspondence, more ceremonies. One’s life becomes submerged in them. I learned that when I was concentrating my attention on fields of aviation, years ago...My gratitude goes to you with this letter, but I must say once more that I am most anxious to avoid ceremonies of any kind, even though a White House presentation might be possible.” In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, overall light wrinkling, and staple holes to the upper left corner. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Amazing restoration sketches of the 1905 Wright Flyer III 310. Wright Brothers. Highly

309. Orville Wright. The Winters National

Bank check, 7.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, “Orville Wright,” payable to Allison Pattern Works for $22.60, February 21, 1917. Handsomely double-matted and framed with a photo of the first flight to an overall size of 13.5 x 16.5. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

appealing set of five original pencil sketches by Louis P. Christman, chief production engineer of the Wright Aeroplane Co., on individual off-white sheets, each measuring 8.5 x 11 and 11 x 8.5, and featuring various diagrams, notes, and calculations made by Christman while he worked on restoration designs of the 1905 Wright Flyer III at the Smithsonian in Washington, D. C. Also includes a “Request for Inter-Department Work,” one page, 8.25 x 7.25, March 19, 1948, relating to a “Carillon Park Project” and signed in pencil by Christman and his supervisor Harvey D. Geyer. In overall fine condition. Christman began the restoration in 1947, and unveiled its completion at Carillon Park in Dayton, Ohio, in June 1950. Starting Bid $200

Period photos of the Wright Flyer and Glider 311.

Wright Brothers.

Attractive pairing of silver gelatin newspaper photographs, 7.25 x 4.75 and 7.5 x 4.75, individually affixed to their original mounts with captions affixed below. One photo shows Wilbur Wright and King Edward conversing next to a Wright Flyer in March 1909, and the other depicts Orville Wright making an adjustment to the Wright Glider prior to his famous flight in October of 1911. In overall very good to fine condition, with chipping and loss to the edges of the mounts. Starting Bid $200

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space

Gemini Project agreement signed by six of the Mercury 7 and their wives

313. Mercury 7. DS, four pages, 8.5 x 13, October 8, 1965. Contract in which Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, Gus Grissom, Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard, and Deke Slayton agree to “appoint Harry A. Batten to represent them in the sale of the rights they may have arising” from Gemini, Apollo, and other space projects. Signed at the bottom of the third page in black ink or felt tip, “M. Scott Carpenter,” “Leroy S. Cooper, Jr.,” “Virgil I. Grissom,” “Walter M. Schirra, Jr.,” “Alan B. Shepard, Jr.,” and “D. K. Slayton,” and countersigned in blue ballpoint by Batten. The final page of the contract is signed in blue or black ink by the wives of the six referenced astronauts, and a transmittal letter forwarding the agreement is stapled to the front page of the document. In fine condition. Akin to Leo De Orsey and the Mercury Project, Philadelphian lawyer and advertising man Harry Batten represented astronauts from NASA’s lauded second group, the New Nine, hand-selected for the upcoming Gemini program. And again like De Orsey, Batten helped the new astronauts land a major publishing deal with Life Magazine soon thereafter. An historic, immensely appealing cast of early signatures. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

Schirra as the CBS sidekick for the televised Apollo moon-landings—“Walter Cronkite you are not but a damn good second you are” 314. Wally Schirra . Three items: a glossy 10 x 8 photo of Wally Schirra sitting with Walter Cronkite during a CBS televised moon-landing special, signed in black felt tip, “Wally Schirra”; an ALS signed “Julian Scheer,” NASA’s longtime assistant administrator for public affairs, one page, lightly lined, 8.25 x 11, no date, written to Schirra, in full: “Walter Cronkite you are not but a damn good second you are. You look & sound first rate”; and a clipped 4 x 5.5 CBS ratings press sheet, in part: “National Arbitron Ratings for launch day, Apollo 11 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CBS 13.9 rating, 45 shares.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. The only astronaut to fly in the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs, Schirra would go on to team up with Walter Cronkite for all seven of the moon-landing specials aired on CBS. An appealing collection of items related to Schirra’s successful post-NASA career. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300 www.RRAuction.com | 99

NASA Astronaut Group 3, including four future moonwalkers

315. Group 3 Astronauts. Amazing DS, five pages, 8.5 x 13, March 2, 1964. Agreement contract between NASA astro-

naut group 3 and Harry A. Batten, in which the group “have selected and hereby appoint Harry A. Batten to represent them in the sale of the rights they may have arising” from Gemini, Apollo, and other NASA projects. Signed on the third and fourth pages in blue or black ink by fourteen prospective astronauts, including: “Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr.,” “Eugene A. Cernan,” “William A. Anders,” “Roger B. Chaffee,” “Charles A. Bassett II,” “Michael Collins,” “Alan L. Bean,” “Ronnie W. Cunningham,” “Donn F. Eisele,” “Theodore C. Freeman,” “Richard F. Gordon, Jr.,” “Russell L. Schweickart,” “David R. Scott,” and “Clifton C. Williams, Jr.” Countersigned in blue ink by Batten, with the last page signed in blue or black ink by thirteen astronaut wives. In fine condition. Akin to Leo De Orsey and the Mercury Project, Philadelphian lawyer and advertising man Harry Batten represented the majority of the second and third groups of astronauts selected for the Gemini and Apollo programs. And again like De Orsey, Batten helped the new astronauts land a major publishing deal with Life Magazine soon thereafter, introducing America to a whole new cast of space explorers. Highlighted by a quartet of moonwalkers-Aldrin, Bean, Cernan, and Scott-as well as the presence of tragic heroes Chaffee, Williams, Batten, and Freeman, this is an incredible multi-signed contract related to the group’s oncoming rush of media exposure. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

Enormous flown flag Gemini 7 pilot Lovell 316. James Lovell. James

Lovell’s amazing flown American flag, 18 x 11.25, signed on a white stripe in black ink, “This American flag was flown aboard Gemini 7 Dec 1965, James Lovell.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed and flight-certified certificate of authenticity from Lovell, “The item listed below was flown on board Gemini 7 spacecraft,” with Lovell adding below, “United States Flag.” A wonderful space-flown symbol of freedom made all the more desirable by its large size and early NASA mission. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

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The rare crew and design team of Apollo 1 317. Apollo 1. Incredible glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Apollo 1 crew posing with employees from the Command Module design team at North American Aviation, signed above their images in black felt tip by Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee. In fine condition, with staining to the lower right border, and a light semicircular crease to the right side of the photo far from the signatures and astronauts’ images. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Photos signed by the entire Apollo 1 crew are among the most scarce and treasured for space collectors— both a solemn and cheerful remembrance of Apollo’s tragic first crew. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $1000

In support of the Apollo 8 Genesis reading 318. Apollo 8. Two letters: an ALS signed by Paul

Haney, and a TLS signed by George M. Low, both one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, March 14, 1969. Both letters are addressed to Houston broadcaster Fred Nahas. The Haney letter, in full: “That was a tremendous statement. Sorry I missed it at the time. Suppose you noted that a Michigan-Ohio delegation called on me last week and left petitions bearing half a million names, knocking Mrs. O’Hair & endorsing the astronauts’ reading of genesis”; the Low letter, in full: “Thank you for sending me a copy of your broadcast on ‘Tomorrow’s History,’ commenting on Mrs. Madalyn O’Hair’s activities. Your words reflect the feelings of a vast majority of the people who have written to us since the Apollo 8 flight.” In overall fine condition. Prior to Apollo 8’s moon-orbiting recital of the first chapter of Genesis on December 24, 1968, outspoken atheist Madalyn Murray O’Hair collected some 28,000 signatures for a petition demanding that astronauts be prohibited from citing Scripture while on duty. Following the recital, O’Hair sued NASA and the US government alleging violations of the First Amendment, with the Supreme Court subsequently dismissing the suit due to lack of jurisdiction. A unique pairing of letters related to the separation of church and space. Starting Bid $200

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CMDR McDivitt’s impressive A9 flown flag— the largest we’ve ever offered 319. Jim McDivitt. Jim McDivitt’s flown American flag,

17.25 x 11.25, signed on the white stripes in black ink, “Flown on Apollo 9, Jim McDivitt.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Astronaut Central, stating that the flag comes from McDivitt’s personal collection. Nicely signed by the mission commander, this patriotic extension of earth-to-moon exists as the largest flown example of an Apollo 9 flag we have offered. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

Schematic for CSM Fuel Cell 1—a point of failure on Apollo 13—flown on the Apollo 9 LM ‘Spider’

320. Jim McDivitt. Flown Apollo 9 CSM overview schematic for the fuel cell/ cryogenic system, 22 x 10.5, vertically signed and flight-certified in the left margin in green felt tip, “’Flown on Apollo 9,’ Jim McDivitt.” The schematic bears an affixed tab to the right side, “FC/Cryo,” and diagrams the connections and pathways for Fuel Cell 1, as well as general hardware locations within the Command Module to the upper left. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from McDivitt, in part: “This CSM Fuel Cell/Cryogenic schematic was flown on Apollo 9 in March, 1969, aboard the LM-3 moon lander ‘Spider,’ flying for the first time...This schematic is part of a book of schematics of all CSM and LM systems, which was kept in the lander in case of a system failure, for diagnosis and/or repair. This item is from my personal collection.” The fuel cells and cryogenic oxygen tanks are the systems that would later catastrophically fail during Apollo 13, and Fuel Cell 1 in particular was a key point of failure. A superb example of a page from an early flown Apollo manual. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Crew-signed and inscribed to NASA’s deputy administrator 321. Apollo 11. Signed book: Chariots for Apollo: A History of Manned Lunar Spacecraft. Washington, DC: NASA, 1979. Hardcover, 7 x 10, 538 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in felt tip and ballpoint to NASA’s deputy administrator from 1976 to 1981, “To Al Lovelace, Best wishes from Apollo 11, Buzz Aldrin, 7-2079,” “Mike Collins,” and “Neil Armstrong.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA and a letter of provenance from Lovelace, in full: “This book was part of the private collection of the Deputy Administrator of NASA.” A desirable example with a significant NASA association, signed by Aldrin exactly one decade after setting foot on the lunar surface. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

322. Apollo 11. Three signed photos individually signed in black felt tip by an Apollo 11 astronaut, each inscribed to noted

Kennedy collector Robert White, including: a color textured matte-finish 10 x 8 candid photo of Neil Armstrong taken in Washington in 1975 on the fifth anniversary of the Apollo mission, signed by Armstrong; a color textured matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the Apollo 11 crew members posing in front of their command module on the fifth anniversary, signed by Michael Collins; and an official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Buzz Aldrin in his space suit, signed by Aldrin. In overall fine condition, with the candid photos somewhat shaky and out of focus. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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The coveted Armstrong-Calle lithograph 323. Neil Armstrong. Limited edition 19 x 29 lithograph of Armstrong in his flight suit prior to the Apollo 11 mission, numbered 568/1000, signed in pencil by history’s first moonwalker. Also signed in pencil by the artist, Paul Calle, beneath his pre-printed signature. In fine condition, with a light block of uniform toning from prior display. This highly desirable, virtually pristine item is the only individual print edition that Armstrong signed. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

324. Neil Armstrong. Signed book: First on the Moon.

Second printing. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1970. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5, 434 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in black felt tip, “To Carolyn, Cindy, & Connie—Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition, with light rippling to the bottom of the pages from onetime exposure to moisture. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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325. Neil Armstrong. Appealing launch date postal cover with a cachet honoring the crew of Apollo 11, postmarked July 16, 1969, signed in black ballpoint by Armstrong. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

The Apollo 12 crew honors the sixth moonwalker 326. Apollo 12. Signed book: Apollo: An Eyewitness Account. First edition, first printing. Shelton, CT: Greenwich Workshop Press, 1998. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.5 x 12.25, 176 pages. Signed and inscribed to moonwalker Edgar Mitchell on the title page in purple felt tip, “To Ed—Your superior intellect and flying skills made it look easy. With admiration, Alan Bean,” “Charles Conrad,” and “Richard Gordon.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Dr. Edgar Mitchell estate sale. Dedicated to the famed lunar module pilot of Apollo 14, this full Apollo 12 crew-signed book is a wonderful example that connects four of NASA’s bravest explorers. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

From one astronaut to another— “Flown aboard Apollo 12 for Jerry Carr”

327. Alan Bean. Alan Bean’s flown miniature gold Navy wings pin carried aboard Apollo 12 for Skylab 3 commander Jerry

Carr, measuring 1˝ long, hallmarked on the reverse, “HH, 1/2010 MGF,” with a dotted light purple ribbon tied to needle. In fine condition. Includes a signed letter of provenance from Bean, in full: “I hereby certify that a pair of miniature Navy wings as pictured above was flown aboard Apollo 12 for Jerry Carr for his wife, JoAnn Carr,” to which Bean adds a handwritten note, “Nice to see these wings again. Hope all is well in your life.” Accompanied by a second letter of provenance from JoAnn Carr, in full: “My husband, Gerald Carr, commander of Skylab 3 (SL-4) was part of the Ground Support Crew for Apollo 12. As a gesture of gratitude, Alan Bean flew a set of miniature Navy wings aboard that flight to the moon. He presented the wings to me shortly after the flight and they have been in my possession since then.” Proudly flown into lunar orbit, this small gold pin signifies the shared connection between the two astronauts, both of whom were naval aviators prior to their NASA selection. Starting Bid $200

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Lunar flown suit pressure schematic from the Apollo 12 CSM 328. Richard Gordon. Flown Apollo 12 CSM sche-

matic for the suit and cabin pressurization system, 36.5 x 10.5, signed and flight-certified in the blank first panel in black ballpoint, “Flown to the moon on Apollo 12, Richard Gordon CMP.” The schematic bears an affixed tab on the right edge, “Suit & Cabin Press,” and diagrams the flow through the environmental hardware of the spacecraft, consisting of many valves, control panels, tanks, gauges, and switches. In fine condition. A desirable moon-flown schematic of one of the critical systems for survival in the vacuum of space. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

329. Apollo 13. Signed book: Apollo 13. Later printing.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2000. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 378 pages. Signed on the first free end page in black felt tip by Ken Mattingly, and on the title page in felt tip and ballpoint by James Lovell, Fred Haise, Gene Kranz, and Sy Liebergot. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Two cue cards flown to the moon 330. Gene Cernan. Ex-

tremely desirable pair of flown double-sided cue cards from the Apollo 17 mission, both signed and flight-certified by Apollo 17 Commander Gene Cernan. One has headings “AC Pwr” and “Loss of Comm,” and is signed on one side, “Gene Cernan, Flown to the Moon.” The other has headings “Power Loss” and “Braking Gates,” and is stamped as having been flown into lunar orbit aboard the Apollo 17 Command Module ‘America,’ signed below in blue ink, “Gene Cernan.” In fine condition, with expected light wear. Both of these cards provide critical information for procedures and systems and bear affixed velcro swatches so that they could be easily accessible within the spacecraft. An excellent set of astronaut-certified, space-used pieces from man’s last trip to the moon. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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Remarkable 1969 autograph sheet featuring the complete crews of every lunar landing 331. Apollo Astronauts. Vintage circa 1969 felt tip and ballpoint signatures of 25 astronauts on a 16 x 16 sheet, including: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins, Alan Bean, Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon, James Lovell, Jack Swigert, Fred Haise, Alan Shepard, Edgar Mitchell, Stu Roosa, Dave Scott, Jim Irwin, Al Worden, John Young, Charlie Duke, Ken Mattingly, Gene Cernan, Harrison Schmitt, Ron Evans, Gordon Cooper, Don Lind, Joe Engle, and Vance Brand. The signatures are dated between November 1968 and June 1970, with the majority from 1969; the Apollo 11 signatures date to February 1969, five months before their historic mission. The scrapbook page is hand-embellished with a header and sketch of Snoopy riding an Apollo spacecraft. In very good condition, with some scattered staining (primarily from toned adhesive to reverse). These autographs were obtained by a longtime employee of ILC Industries in Dover, Delaware, which has developed space suits for NASA since the Apollo era. Featuring the complete crew of every planned lunar landing-Apollo 11 through 17-this is a remarkable compilation of vintage signatures from the period of these historic missions. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

Flown STS-3 flag patch worn on Commander Lousma’s ejection suit 332. Jack Lousma. Flown printed fabric American flag patch worn on Jack Lousma’s PBI S1030A Ejection Escape suit during the launch and landing of the Columbia’s STS-3 mission, 6.25 x 4.25, signed and flight-certified on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Worn on STS3, Jack Lousma, CDR STS-3.” Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity, in part: “This is to certify that the accompanying STS-3 Flight Suit U.S. Flag Patch was flown aboard the Columbia STS-3 Shuttle and worn by me on my PBI S1030A Ejection Escape Suit during launch at the Kennedy Space Center and landing at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico...It was the policy of NASA and the Crew Systems Division to present each astronaut with the patches that were attached to our space flight suits. This...U.S. flag patch was attached to the left shoulder sleeve portion of my Dark Gold...Ejection Escape Suit.” Also accompanied by a color photo of Lousma holding the flag patch. In fine condition. The third mission for the Space Shuttle Columbia, the primary objectives of the flight were to continue testing of the ‘Canadarm’ Remote Manipulator System, and to perform extensive thermal testing of Columbia by exposing its tail, nose, and top to the sun for various periods of time. Flown items from early shuttle missions remain uncommon, with uniform patches, particularly those deriving from the suit of the mission commander, becoming increasingly sought-after and desirable. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500 www.RRAuction.com | 107

Humorous “Pick Nits” placard, flown and fastened to the mid-deck wall of Columbia STS-3 333. Jack Lousma.

A large placard flown on the STS-3 mission, 11 x 6.25, with ornately designed black text on the front, reading: “Pick Nits.” A swatch of cue card-type Velcro is affixed to the reverse, signed and flight certified below in blue ballpoint, “This ‘Pick Nits’ placard was flown and fastened to the mid-deck wall of Space Shuttle Columbia on STS-3. It is part of my personal collection and has been in my possession since we made the first and only landing of a Space Shuttle to date on the lake bed at White Sands, New Mexico. Jack Lousma, Commander, STS-3.” A typed description of the meaning of “Pick Nits” is also affixed to the reverse, saying that Lousma and Gordon Fullerton began training while the spacecraft was brand new and members of the training teams were still learning its complex systems. Since many of the astronauts’ questions required additional research and could not be answered ‘on the spot,’ Lousma and Fullerton became nicknamed the ‘Nit Pickers.’ In fine condition. A humorous and unique flown item, nicely described at length by the commander of the third Space Shuttle mission. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Immense STS-29 flag— one of the largest flown flags in private hands 334. STS-29: Robert Springer. Massive flown

American flag carried on the Space Shuttle Discovery during mission STS29, measures 58 x 31.5, flight-certified on the reverse in black felt tip, “Flown flag-Discovery MAR ‘89.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from STS-29 mission specialist Robert Springer, “This United States Flag was flown on STS-29 aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery. It is from my personal collection and I have displayed it on several national holidays.” An exceedingly rare example that exists as one of the largest flown flags available and in private hands. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

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Flown stamps from Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Shenzou launch

335. Shenzhou-1 Flown Stamps. Rare flown pair of stamps carried aboard the Shenzou-1 spaceship, each 1 x 1.25, numbered 2250/4000, displayed within an attractive 10.5 x 13.25 China National Philatelic Corporation album with a commemorative CD and two colorful 8.25 x 4.25 postal covers honoring the mission. Includes its original notarized CNPC presentation case. In fine condition, with some wear to outer case and folder. The Shenzou-1 carried 4000 post stamps into space for a total of 21 hours. These flown Shenzou stamps are exceedingly rare in US markets. Starting Bid $200

Sought-after flown Shenzou-4 stamps

336. Shenzhou-4 Flown Stamps. Rare flown block of two stamps carried aboard the Shenzou-4 spaceship, 1.25 x 2, numbered 2525/3200, displayed within an attractive 10 x 7.25 China Manned Space Engineering album with a colorful 8.25 x 4.25 postal cover honoring the mission, postmarked December 30, 2002. Includes its original notarized CMSE presentation case. In fine condition. The Shenzou-4 carried 1000 pages of conjoined envelopes on board, with each page containing sixteen 80-cent stamps. These flown Shenzou stamps are exceedingly rare in US markets. Starting Bid $200

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338. Buzz Aldrin

339. Buzz Aldrin

340. Buzz Aldrin

341. Buzz Aldrin

342. Buzz Aldrin

343. Buzz Aldrin

344. Apollo 12

345. Apollo 13

347. Apollo 9

Starting Bid $200

346. Apollo 13

Starting Bid $200

348. Apollo Dover ILC Employee Archive

349. Apollo, Skylab, and Shuttle

350. Neil Armstrong

351. Neil Armstrong

352. ASF Club 2007

353. ASF Club 2008

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

354. Astronaut Hall of Fame

355. Gene Cernan

356. Gene Cernan

357. Gene Cernan

358. Michael Collins

359. Michael Collins

360. Michael Collins

361. Walt Cunningham

363. John Glenn

364. Mrs. Robert Goddard

Starting Bid $200

362. John Glenn Starting Bid $200

365. Paul Haney Starting Bid $300

Starting Bid $200

366. Jim Irwin

Starting Bid $200

367. Jim Irwin

Starting Bid $200

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368. ISS

369. Gene Kranz

Starting Bid $200

376. Sieger Apollo and Mercury Stamp Set

Starting Bid $200

379. X-15 Pilots

380. John Young

381. John Young

Starting Bid $200

378. STS-6: Paul Weitz Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $300

373. Wally Schirra and Walter Cunningham

371. Mercury Astronauts LIFE Magazine Payment Letter

374. Dave Scott

370. Mercury Astronaut LIFE Magazine Pitch Letter

375. Alan Shepard

Starting Bid $200

372. Jo Schirra

Starting Bid $300

Starting Bid $200

377. Skylab 2

Starting Bid $200

art, architecture, & design Borgulm prepares for his greatest work, adds a brilliant sketch for the George Washington bust

382. Gutzon Borglum. Remarkable ALS bearing an original ink sketch of Mount Rushmore and the bust of George Washington, three pages on two sheets, 8 x 10.5, Metropolitan Club letterhead, no date but circa 1926. Letter to Jesse Gove Tucker, a fellow artist who collaborated with Borglum on Mount Rushmore and Stone Mountain, concerning plans for the famed South Dakota landmark, in part: “I’ve had a two hour talk with Norbeck, who you know is head of the Black Hills park. I can’t tell you all we talked about but it amounts to this. He goes home as soon as congress adjourns and jumps at once in to the monument work = meantime I go to Texas on the fifteenth stopping in Raleigh: where you and I should have a talk = that talk should deal with the question—number of men, money necessary to start and possibly cut the Washington Head on shoulder of cliff this summer. Very little cutting required, state will furnish power drills, tents and studio…I want to make the models small, one is now done—Then I want to turn the job over to you or Villa under my guidance. When we meet we will go carefully into costs and I will fix things so you can take up the work as you wish. It would mean a great deal to me to have this going at once—please do not say anything about it but bear in mind the stone is this shape. So you see there is little real cutting. I want if possible you to spend a couple of days with me at Raleigh and then I’ll push on to Texas although I don’t want my plans known…Well my affairs are doing better—it’s time and the long sad service is over—that is I have plenty of new and very remunerative work in hand—that is beginning to pay above my expenses—give my love to your dear family.” In fine condition. The lengthy “talk with Norbeck” was a meeting between Borglulm and South Dakota Senator Peter Norbeck, Mount Rushmore’s great political patron who helped raise nearly one million dollars for the project during the Great Depression. In 1923, state historian Doane Robinson conceived the idea of carving a mountain in the Black Hills as a way to promote South Dakota tourism, and hired Borglum, despite the fact that his other mountain-carving enterprise—Stone Mountain in Georgia—had come to a standstill due to a lack of funding. Following a meeting with Robinson, Borglum suggested a national subject for Rushmore—presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, with Theodore Roosevelt and Thomas Jefferson being added to the program soon thereafter. Evidenced by his wonderful sketch, Borglum maintained a clear vision and began work on the monument a year after writing this letter. A tremendous piece of correspondence relating to the construction of one of America’s most iconic and enduring monuments. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000 www.RRAuction.com | 113

Mathew Brady’s financial woes in 1865 383. Mathew Brady. ANS signed “B,” at the top of a letter to Brady from Elijah Cook, nephew of pioneer photographer Charles D. Fredricks, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, November 25, [1865], discussing business and mentioning the delivery of $200 to his aunt. Cook’s letter reads, in part: “My desire was to have written you before but have had those d—n chills several times since your letter of the 16th was recd which was not until the 21st as I was too unwell to come to town. My Uncle before he sailed spoke to me of the note and told me how to act about it. The money is to be given to my Aunt by me for her household expenses in addition to what my uncle sends her. And now I’ll tell you how you can arrange it, as I have read your letter to her. If you send on the interest and $200— (more if you can) to me on or before the (5th) fifth of Dec. it will be credited on the old note…the balance you can pay in two or three months…I would like to postpone my marriage for 2 months if it were possible, as it would give me a chance to settle up with Funston, when there is considerable due me, and also to get my money from our old artillery Brigade of which, thank God, there is now a chance.” At the top of the first page, Brady writes: “You will notice by the words underlined that the money was to have been handed to Mrs. Fredricks—that is why I sent it to him instead of Mrs. F. direct.” In fine condition, with several words and passages underlined in purple ink (most probably by Brady), intersecting folds, and a mild shade of overall toning. Following his enormous success chronicling the Civil War, Mathew Brady faced a drastic decline in business when the war came to a close; the country was ready to move on, and demand for his work disappeared. At the time that he penned this note, he was optimistically preparing an exhibition at the New York Historical Society’s gallery. Hoping to sell the collection to the Society for their permanent collection, he believed his financial worries to be over. When the deal fell through shortly after, Brady was devastated. This highly desirable correspondence associated with fellow photographer Charles D. Fredricks—enhanced by the exceedingly rare handwritten note from Brady—offers an incredible connection between two pioneers of American photography at a trying time in the industry. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Angelic two-page sketch within 1962’s Dali de Gala 384. Salvador Dali. Signed book: Dali de

Gala. Edita: Lausanne, 1962. Hardcover with dust jacket, 8.5 x 9.75, 227 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in blue ballpoint, “Dali, 1962,” with the addition of a large sketch across the two-page spread most prominently featuring a large angelic figure. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/VG-. The angel seen here resembles figures appearing in Dali’s portfolios ‘Mythology,’ ‘Paradise Lost,’ and ‘Symbols,’ which he produced between 1963 and 1974. An excellent representation of Dali’s imaginative artwork from this era. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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385. Salvador Dali. Rare signed book: Salvador Dali: Le

Mythe Tragique de L’Angelus de Millet. Limited edition. France: Jean-Jacques Pauvert, 1963. Clothbound hardcover with original belt strap, 8.5 x 11, 105 pages. Signed and inscribed on the page adjacent to the half-title page in fountain pen, “Monsieur Jean–Francois Revel, Dali, 1963.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None. In this unusual work, Dali uses his ‘paranoiac-critical method’ to examine Jean-Francois Millet’s ‘L’Angelus’ within its historical context. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

386. Keith Haring.

Uncommon ANS, one page, 5.5 x 8, personal stationery featuring his famous ‘Radiant Baby’ image, no date. In full: “Keith Haring, 676 Broadway, NYC 10012, 212-228-4096. Send me your picture— Keith.” In fine condition, with haloing to ink. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

388. Joan Miro.

ANS in French, signed “Miro,” one page, 8.25 x 11.5, personal letterhead, December 5, 1979. Response to an admirer offering good wishes for the new year. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Miro’s hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

387. Jean Auguste Ingres. Untranslated third-person

ALS in French, signed within the text, “Mr. Ingres,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, November 25, 1863. Archivally mounted, matted, and framed beside an image of one of his paintings to an overall size of 20 x 15. In fine condition, with light creasing and intersecting folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Bullfighting postcards from the curator’s collection 389.

Pablo

Picasso.

Desirable pairing of circa 1962 postcards: a 4 x 6 photo of one of Picasso’s artworks depicting the face of a bull, signed in the upper border in blue ballpoint, “Picasso”; and a 4 x 6 postcard depicting a plate painted by Picasso with a bullfighting theme, also signed in the upper border in ballpoint, “Picasso.” The latter bears a lengthy note by the Miette Brune, the wife of Ceret Museum founder and curator Pierre Brune, mentioning Lipchitz and Parisian Galleries. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by frames for potential display. Consignor notes that these originate from the collection of Pierre Brune, founder of the Musee d’Art Moderne de Ceret. Picasso lived in Ceret during the early 20th century, and often drew inspiration from the commune’s bullfighting culture. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Ultra-rare Jackson Pollock signed check 390. Jackson Pollock. Vir-

tually unobtainable Osborne Trust Company check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Pollock, “Jackson Pollock,” payable to Director of Internal Revenue for $41, March 16, 1953. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with staple holes to left side, trivial spreading to a few letters of the signature, and expected bank stamps and cancellation holes (affecting a single letter of the first name of the signature). Shortly after abandoning his influential ‘drip and splash’ style of painting, Pollock entered his last great phase of productivity with the ‘black pourings.’ Created between 1951 and 1953, the colorless works presented stark and abstract depictions of Pollock’s struggles with depression and alcoholism; their bleakness ultimately earned mixed fanfare and poor gallery sales. With his profits gravely low, Pollock relented to color and created a handful of new paintings before giving up the medium and turning to sculpture in the years prior to his death. In consideration of dealer commissions and his own work and living costs, a financially unstable Pollock received meager income tax bills, with this check to the IRS indicative of such problems. Signed during the artist’s noted downward spiral of the 1950s, this rare check represents a cornerstone piece for any art collection. Starting Bid $500

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391. Auguste Rodin. Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Rodin,” one page, 5.25 x 7, Exposition A. Rodin letterhead, no date. Archivally mounted, matted, and framed between two images to an overall size of 20.5 x 14.5. In fine condition, with two pieces of tape on the reverse lightly showing through along the right edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Warhol’s iconic soup can 392. Andy Warhol. Desirable original felt tip sketch of the classic Campbell’s Soup can on a light brown 7 x 9.25 sheet of cardboard, neatly signed below in black felt tip. Mounted, suede-matted, and framed with an engraved plaque and an image of Warhol to an overall size of 23.25 x 19.25. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“The Language of Organic Architecture” by Frank Lloyd Wright 393. Frank Lloyd Wright. Uncommon TMS, eleven onionskin pages, 8.5 x 11, dated February 1953, signed and inscribed at the top of the first page in blue ballpoint to Lewis Mumford, “To Lewis—F. LL. W.” An essay entitled “The Language of Organic Architecture“ originally published as the penultimate issue (No. 16) of Wright’s Taliesin Square-Paper series in 1951, with a revised version released in May 1953. In part: “Organic (or intrinsic) architecture is the free Architecture of ideal Democracy. To defend and explain whatever I have myself written on the subject I here append a nine-word lexicon that seems needed, world wide, at this moment of our time.” Wright goes on to define the following ideas: “Nature,” “Organic,” “Form Follows Function,” “Romance,” “Tradition,” “Ornament,” “Spirit,” “Third Dimension,” and “Space.” After offering these definitions, he further analyzes how each term has been abused. In fine condition, with a corner crease and staple hole to upper left corners. New Yorker architectural critic Lewis Mumford shared a well-known embattled relationship with Wright. After nearly two decades of friendship, moral and philosophical differences over World War II resulted in the pair not speaking for over a decade. The enmity finally thawed in the spring of 1951 when Wright forwarded Mumford a copy of his book Sixty Years of Living Architecture. An insightful, succinct elucidation of Wright’s architectural philosophy. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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394. Richard Avedon Starting Bid $200

395. Richard Avedon Starting Bid $200

398. Alfred Grevin Starting Bid $200

396. Leonard Baskin

397. George Cruikshank

399. LeRoy Neiman

400. Leroy Neiman

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401. Leroy Neiman

402. LeRoy Neiman

403. Arthur Rackham

404. Norman Rockwell

405. John Tenniel

406. Andy Warhol

407. Andy Warhol

408. Andy Warhol

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comic art & animation “Palmer Cox, Brownieland” 409. Palmer Cox. Uncommon assemblage of nine items related to Cox and The Brownies, including: an ALS, one page, lightly lined, 5.75 x 8.75, personal letterhead, June 13, 1894, in full: “Your favor is at hand. In reply would say I will be in my studies Saturday fore noon from 9 to 12 and will be glad to have you call”; four sets of ink and graphite sketches on individual off-white sheets, each approximately 2.5 x 2.75, each showing two dancing characters from The Brownies Around the World; and a set of four signatures, three in ink and one in pencil, dated between 1897 and 1913, with Cox adding a sketch of a Brownie to each. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

“Walt Disney & Mickey Mouse”

410. Walt Disney. Vintage ink signature, “Walt Disney & Mickey Mouse,” on an off-white 4.75 x 1.5 slip. In fine condition, with old mounting remnants on the reverse. A bold and desirable union of creator and creation. Pre-certified Phil Sears COA. Starting Bid $300

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Colorful Snoopy on Peanuts storyboard 412. Charles Schulz. Colorful

original felt tip sketch of Snoopy sitting on grass against a sunny backdrop on the reverse of an 8 x 10.5 Peanuts storyboard sheet, signed and inscribed below in black felt tip, “For Charles Schulz Harris with every best wish—Schulz.” In fine condition. With the unusual inscription of a second full signature, this is a lovely multicolored Snoopy sketch, and an example not commonly seen. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Massive original Schulz sketch of Patty

413. Charles Schulz. Huge original signed black

crayon sketch of Patty Swanson wearing a large pair of heels on a beige 32 x 35 sheet, signed in the lower left, Schulz.” In very good to fine condition, with tears along fold edges and small holes at fold intersections. A uniquely massive sketch from the Peanuts creator, made all the more uncommon by the presence of Patty, who was featured in the very first Peanuts comic strip on October 2, 1950. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Schulz sends a critique to a fellow cartoonist— “the biggest drawback to your cartoons is the fact that most of your ideas are too obvious” 414. Charles Schulz. TLS signed “Charles M. Schulz,” one page, 8.5 x 11, per-

sonal letterhead, April 11, 1975. Letter to fellow cartoonist Emil V. Abrahamian, in full: “Probably the biggest drawback to your cartoons is the fact that most of your ideas are too obvious. You seem to take the surface idea rather than digging deeper the way you should. You also seem to have difficulty drawing characters that have any humor in their expressions. They seem overly cute, and I think your system of leaving the noses off on the three-quarter rear views is a bad one, especially when you place the ear in the position that it would be seen from the side. I simply do not have the time to criticize the work of all the people who send me cartoons, but I hope this will help you some.” Includes an original one panel comic strip for “Impressions,” 7.75 x 9, signed in the lower right by Abrahamian, and depicting a child seated at a desk and writing a letter, which reads: “Dear Mr. President, Please reduce the national debt and lower taxes so daddy can raise my allowance.” In fine condition, with light creasing to the letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“I never was much of a student” 415. Charles Schulz. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, April 3, 1967. Letter to former high school classmate Sherman Schultz, in full: “It was very good to hear from you after all of these years. I am amazed at all of the great things you are doing at the observatory. As I recall, you always were one of the bright ones, and I am glad to see that you have fulfilled your youthful promise. I have had contact with Miss Paro who used to teach Illustration at Central, but outside of that, I have had no contact with anyone else. Of course, I never was much of a student and didn’t take part in many of the activities so don’t really expect to have too many good memories. I really appreciate you taking the time to write, and hope that we will be able to see each other again some day.” Schulz makes a pair of corrections to the text in his own hand. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, as well as a copy of a provenance letter from the recipient, in part: “Charles and I graduated from Central High School in 1940...In 1967 Life magazine had a cover and article devoted to Snoopy and pals. I determined to wrote ‘Sparky’ (as was his nickname) and congratulate him on his success...Evidently I was the first and only one of our large graduating class to acknowledge his early success...with this in mind I could safely say that letters from Sparky to former classmates could be rather scarce at this time in history.” Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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416. 101 Dalmations Starting Bid $200

419. Stan Lee

418. Ollie Johnston

421. Charles Schulz

422. Charles Schulz

Starting Bid $200

420. George Lowther

Starting Bid $200

417. Robert Crumb

Starting Bid $200

423. Myron Waldman

Starting Bid $200

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424. Marcia Fertig

Starting Bid $200

425. Myron Waldman

Starting Bid $200

426. Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera Starting Bid $200

427. Bob Kane Starting Bid $200

literature “Yours faithfully, C. Bronte” 428. Charlotte Bronte. Extremely

rare ink signature, “yours faithfully, C. Bronte,” on an offwhite 3 x .75 slip irregularly clipped and affixed to a larger scrapbook page which bears the signatures of several other notable British writers, including novelist and Bronte biographer Elizabeth Gaskell, Elizabeth M. Sewell, Margaret Gatty, Jean Ingelow, and Mary Martha Sherwood, as well as an address panel in the hand of Elizabeth Eastlake. Bronte’s signature is in fine condition, with a small light stain before the sentiment. Bronte is rare in any form and among the most sought-after autographs in all of English literature—this is one of a handful we’ve offered in the past decade. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

429. Samuel L. Clemens. Very desirable vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Clemens in a handsome headand-shoulders pose, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Mark Twain.” In very good condition, with moderate overall silvering, and a bit of old mounting reside and fleck of emulsion loss along the left edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

430. Charles Dickens. ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, Gad’s Hill

Place letterhead, November 1868. Letter to Mr. Couchman, in full: “Please to ease the coach house doors, and to put up some pegs agreeably to George Belcher’s directions.” In very good to fine condition, with light overall soiling and three ink blotches along the right side. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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431. Charles Dickens. Uncommon check, 7 x 3, filled out and signed by Dickens, payable to Mrs. Alfred for £14, September 19, 1862. In very good condition, with overall rippling and light staining from onetime exposure to moisture, which has rendered the printed portions of the check very faint but having no ill effects on the bold handwriting and signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 432. Charles Dickens.

Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 4.75 x 2.75, addressed by Dickens to “Richard M. Milnes Esquire M. D., 26 Pall Mall,” and signed in the lower left, “Charles Dickens.” In fine condition, with a light horizontal crease above the address. Milnes was an English poet, patron of literature and politician, who was a one-time member of Parliament and the famous Apostles Club. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

433. Arthur Conan Doyle. Crisply penned ALS signed “A.

Conan Doyle,” one page, 4.5 x 7, Tennison Road letterhead, June 2, 1893. Letter to “My dear Mariette,” in full: “I should like to come, but am almost afraid to promise so far ahead for fear something should switch me off onto another track. Can it remain open until a few days before? I’ll do my best to come, not merely because I should enjoy the game but because I should like to see you once more.” In fine condition. This letter seems to concern an invitation to a sporting event, likely a cricket match; Doyle was an accomplished sportsman, excelling at cricket, golf, boxing, horseback riding, and skiing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

434. F. Scott Fitzgerald. Rare ink signature and inscription, “For Callie Bruce Oldham, from, Hers faithfully, F. Scott Fitzgerald,” on an offwhite 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with a very faint block of light toning from prior display. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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The James Bond author writes to a ‘Mercury’ spy 435. Ian Fleming. TLS signed “Yours ever, Ian F.,” one page, 8 x 10, Kemsley House letterhead, April 5, 1955. Letter to journalist and spy Antony Terry of the British Press Centre in Germany, in full: “Just a note before I forget it. Admiral Godfrey, the famous war-time D. N. I., who was my Chief, may be in your neighborhood some time towards the end of June or July and he would very much like to meet you. He was particularly impressed by your short dispatch on the Schlitters in which he happens to know you took the right line. He is now retired and directs the affairs of various London hospitals. Apart from other considerations you will find him a charming and highly intelligent companion and I know you will enjoy meeting him. I am sending him your address and if and when he is anywhere near you he will get in touch. While in Jamaica I was greatly impressed by your German coverage. 1955 seems to have given you a new authority and assurance. Have no fear, you are by far the best correspondent in Germany and all you have to do is to write what you think and not be afraid of it.” Fleming handwrites the salutation, “My dear Tony.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and light creasing to the lower left corner area. As foreign manager of the Kemsley newspaper group’s Sunday Times, Fleming hired Antony Terry to be posted abroad. Terry had experience and expertise in German culture from his youth there and his service in World War II, making him an ideal man for the job. Utilizing this legitimate news organization as a cover, Fleming also ran an intelligence outfit known as Mercury which used foreign correspondents to gather information in sensitive foreign zones. A highly desirable letter from the career that later inspired the spy writer’s world-famous stories. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Excessively rare 1783 autograph of the ‘Poet of the American Revolution’ 436.

Philip

Freneau.

American poet, essayist, and editor (1752–1832) sometimes called the ‘Poet of the American Revolution.’ Exceedingly rare Revolutionary War–dated twicesigned manuscript DS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 9.25 x 14.5, January 23, 1783. Legal document concerning an agreement between James Budden and Matthew Clarkson for the division of a plot of land on the north side of Market Street in the city of Philadelphia, signed at the conclusion by Freneau as a witness. Signed again by Freneau in 1792 to endorse a statement that both he and Ebenezer Hazard were indeed present when James Budden signed and sealed the document a decade earlier. Affixed at the bottom is a 1781 receipt signed by Budden confirming a payment from Clarkson. In very good to fine condition, with small holes and pieces of clear tape along the horizontal fold on the first page and on the reverse of the signed page; these in no way affect Freneau’s two signatures. As the founder and editor of the Democratic-Republican partisan newspaper National Gazette in 1791, Freneau was an activist journalist closely associated with Thomas Jefferson and intimately involved in early American politics. Meanwhile, his literary output combined elements of neoclassicism and romanticism while anticipating the later transcendentalist movement. Freneau is a remarkably scarce signature; in Charles Hamilton’s 1979 The Signature of America, he writes: ‘Of Philip Freneau, known as the ‘poet of the American Revolution,’ I have seen but one document in the past twenty years.’ Freneau’s signature remains virtually impossible to obtain, and in our research we have not been able to find any examples sold in any auction since 1992. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 125

Papa poses with a patient in 1961

“I’m like Rip Van Winkle at letter–writing”

437. Ernest Hemingway.

Unusual vintage matte-finish 7 x 5 photo of a man posing with a cutout portrait of Hemingway, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Joe Gliwa, best luck always, Ernest Hemingway.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing, and light brushing to the handwriting. Gliwa, pictured here in the photo, is seen lying in a bed at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, in May of 1961, less than two months before Hemingway’s suicide. Accompanied by a mailing envelope and original letter of receipt from Gliwa, as well as a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Greetings from the Joyce family 438. James J o y c e .

Sought-after fountain pen signature and inscription, “Best wishes from the four of us. My respects will follow, J. J.,” on an off-white 2.5 x 2 slip. Handsomely double-matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 9.75 x 13.75. In fine condition. The “four of us” presumably refers to the Joyce family—James Joyce, his wife Nora Barnacle, and their children Lucia and Giorgio Joyce, which would date this signature to after 1907. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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439. Harper Lee. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, August 30, 1997. Letter to Michelle Thooft, in full: “And thanks for your letter if you remember it. I’m like Rip Van Winkle at letter–writing, but the truth is, I get so many, sometimes I don’t know where to begin. The writer you can’t find is Anthony Trollope, not Frollope—hope I didn’t make a typo—but thinking it over, he may be a bit old for you, so wait a while on him. I’ve read the Anne of Green Gables books, but so long ago that I can’t remember them. have you kids come across any books by Owen Johnson? He wrote school stories—The Varmint, The Tennessee Shad, etc., a whole series that your library could have; I remember they made a PBS series on them several years ago. These are a lot of fun for young & old. They’re clean & well-written. Must go now!” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Lee’s own hand. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

440. Harper Lee. Signed

book: To Kill a Mockingbird. 40th anniversary edition. NY: HarperCollins, 1999. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 323 pages. Signed on the half–title page in blue ballpoint. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

London relays a letter and photo during a particularly busy period—“working every moment in order to wind up my work” 441. Jack London. Two

items: a TLS, one page, 7.5 x 3.75, September 7, 1905, addressed to Mrs. Wishaar, in full: “Please find herewith photograph requested, and please pardon this brief note, be[fore] I am rushed to death these days, working every moment in order to wind up my work before [I] go East. With regards to your sons and daughters, and best wishes to yourself, please believe me”; and a vintage semi-glossy 4 x 7.5 lightweight photo of London in a handsome full-length pose, signed below in fountain pen, “Cordially yours, Jack London.” In overall very good condition, with staining and restored paper loss to the letter; the photo has paper loss to the edges (nipping the “J” in “Jack”), small edge tears, and a heavy horizontal crease passing through London’s knees. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

442. A. A. Milne. Vintage matte-fin-

ish 8.5 x 10 portrait of Milne in a closeup pose with a hand on his cheek, matted to a slightly larger size, signed on the mat in black ink by Milne, and in pencil by the photographer. Reverse of mat bears an affixed Coslan Studio label. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Uncommon grouping of three handwritten Milne letters

443. A. A. Milne. Three ALSs, each signed “Alan,” six pages total, dated between 1941 and 1952. Two letters are addressed

to “Darling Allison,” and another is addressed to “Bill.” The earliest letter, postmarked July 2, 1941, relates to the current standing of his son Christopher in the military, in part: “No. 1948450…is in a Training Battalion (RE) at Newark. He loves it, and is the pride and hope of the British Army…He is what they call a ‘star man’…He has interviewed his C. O. and been approved and recommended for an O. C. T. V…He is on the Educational Committee in the battalion. He also plays golf occasionally with a lance-corporal”; the other two lengthy letters consist of Milne’s thoughts on a recent birthday, his past as a cricket player, and he even adds an amusing poem, “And then my heart with pleasure fills / dances with the daffodils / becoming pardonably frisky / when filled as well with all this whiskey.” In overall very good to fine condition, with old tape along the edge of one page. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope for the earliest letter, as well as a postal cover with a cachet of Winnie the Pooh, signed in black felt tip by Christopher Milne. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Rare handedited draft by the16-year-old Sylvia Plath 444. Sylvia Plath. Hand-corrected

typescript draft for the story “Gramercy Park,” six pages, 8.5 x 11, dated 1948. The story begins, “Spring is always a rather difficult time for an old lady like me because it’s a kind of opposite mood.” Plath has made minor edits in ink and pencil throughout, with the fourth and fifth pages having the most significant revisions. A few editorial interventions in red pencil are also present. In fine condition, with rusty paperclip impressions to top left. Previously sold by Sotheby’s as part of the Sylvia Plath estate in 1982. Starting Bid $200

Address of the Enlightenment’s patron 445. Voltaire. ANS in French, unsigned, one page, 4.5 x 7.25, no

date but circa 1730s. Letter transmitting an address. In part (translated): “Monsieur Thiriet, c/o Mr. de la Poupliniere, farmer general, rue neuve des Petits Champs in Paris.” The page retains a red wax seal affixed to the lower right corner. Professionally inlaid into a larger off-white sheet. Light scattered soiling and repaired paper loss to the upper right corner, otherwise fine condition. This address appears to be that of Nicolas-Claude Thieriot, one of Voltaire’s friends who was a sometime publisher, bookseller, and literary agent who traveled in artistic circles. Most accounts describe Thieriot as a lazy freeloader, often inviting himself to stay as a guest in houses of his associates. One of these was Alexandre Le Riche de La Poupeliniere, an immensely wealthy tax collector who lived in a mansion on the rue Neuve des Petits-Champs from 1726 to 1739. La Poupliniere was one of the greatest patrons of music during the Enlightenment, even maintaining a private orchestra with musicians living on the premises. He mounted exclusive concerts and operas in a theater within the house in addition to hosting dinner parties for prominent writers, artists, and other men of letters. Thieriot, of course, enjoyed this atmosphere and made himself at home. A desirable piece linking Voltaire with the high culture of the French Enlightenment. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Magnificent portrait of the ‘father of free verse’ 446. Walt Whitman. Iconic sepia 4 x 5.75 portrait of Whitman, originally taken in September 1872 in Brooklyn by photographer G. Frank Pearsall, boldly signed in black ink, “Walt Whitman, 1880.” Mounted on a 4.25 x 7.25 card captioned with information about the portrait. In fine condition, with trimmed edges and light silvering to darker areas of the image. This was from the second edition of Two Rivulets, a collection of Whitman’s poetry which featured this photographic portrait as its frontispiece. An absolutely wonderful image and exceptionally bold signature by one of America’s most important poets. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Scarce 1885 letter from the great English poet 447. William Wordsworth. ALS signed “Wm. Wordsworth,”

one page both sides, 5 x 8, April 21, 1845. In part: “When I wrote my former letter, I was not aware of any pending engagement that would prevent my having the pleasure of seeing you here, but I have since received an invitation (in my case tantamount to a command) to the Queen’s Ball that is to be given Friday evening. I am therefore obliged to leave home immediately, but as this may induce you to begin your tour in a southern direction, I shall cherish the hope that we may meet in London.” In very good condition, with uniform toning, show-through from writing on reverse, rusty paperclip mark to top edge, and several ink blotches to text, not affecting legibility. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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448. Authors

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451. William Cullen Bryant Starting Bid $200

455. Roald Dahl and Patricia Neal

449. Ambrose Bierce Starting Bid $200

452. Thornton Burgess Starting Bid $200

453. Jean Cocteau Starting Bid $200

456. Thomas de Quincy Starting Bid $200

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458. Walter Farley Starting Bid $200

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459. Tony Hillerman Starting Bid $200

460. Julia Ward Howe Starting Bid $200

450. Ray Bradbury Starting Bid $200

454. James Fenimore Cooper Starting Bid $200

457. John Dunning Starting Bid $200

461. Jack London Starting Bid $200

462. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Starting Bid $200

463. Maurice Maeterlinck

464. Maurice Maeterlinck

Starting Bid $200

465. Henry Miller

466. Thomas Moore

467. William Nolan

468. Ernie Pyle

Starting Bid $200

469. Bertrand Russell

470. Maurice Sendak

471. Maurice Sendak

472. George Bernard Shaw

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473. Harriet Beecher Stowe Starting Bid $200

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474. James Thurber Starting Bid $200

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475. Paul Valery Starting Bid $200

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music A pair of gifts from “Maria Meneghini Callas” 476. Maria Callas. Two items, including: an ALS

signed “Maria Meneghini Callas,” one page, 7 x 10.25, The Towers at the Waldorf–Astoria letterhead, February 16, 1958. Letter to Frank Flack, in full: “I’m afraid I have nothing better now—I hope this will do—.” Also included is a lovely glossy 8 x 10.25 photo of Callas in a close-up pose, signed and inscribed in blue fountain pen, “To Frank M. Flack, Cordially, Maria Meneghini Callas, 1958.” In overall fine condition, with some creases to the photo’s upper right corner. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

477. Edward Elgar. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, August 29, no year. Letter to Novello and Co., in part: “I much regret that the proofs eventually arrived during my absence. I hasten to send them corrected as far as I can without actually comparing them with the score. It will be unnecessary to delay printing sufficient copies for the festival but I suppose you will, as usual, defer printing for sale until after the performance & further corrections, if needful, may be made.” In fine condition, with writing showing through from opposing sides. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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The rare Italian virtuoso— Niccolo Paganini 478. Niccolo Paganini. ANS in Italian, signed “Il Tuo Paganini,” one page, 7.5 x 5, April 25, 1835. Note to a friend requesting some money. Affixed to a heavy piece of cardstock and in very good condition, with light overall creasing, small areas of ink erosion (not to the signature), and light show-through from mounting residue on the reverse. An exceedingly desirable piece from this legend of classical music. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

479. Bedrich Smetana. Rare 4 x 6 cabinet photo of Smetana in a bust-length pose, signed and inscribed on the reverse in Czech in bold black ink to conductor Adolf Cech. Photo by J. Mulac of Prague. In fine condition, with uniformly trimmed edges and soiling to reverse. An eminent conductor in his day, Cech premiered two of the six pieces of Smetana’s Ma Vlast [My Homeland], including the beloved Moldau; he went on to premiere the complete set in November of 1882. A fantastic association piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Quote from ‘The Rake’s Progress’ 480. Igor Stravinsky. AMQS on an off-white 5 x 3 card, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Frank M. Flack, Sincerely, Igor Stravinsky, Baltimore, Fbr 17/53,” adding the theme from ‘The Rake’s Progress.’ In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

481. Richard Wagner. ALS in German, one page, 5.25

x 8.5, December 15, 1870. Letter to his publisher Schott & Co. In full (translated): “Here I send you the addition I promised, i.e. a changed and expanded finale. If you consider it useful you could indicate accordingly on the title page—Second Edition with an Expanded Finale.” In fine condition. Wagner had married Cosima in Lucerne on August 25, 1870, and on Christmas morning-exactly ten days after writing this letter-famously presented her with the Siegfried Idyll. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Beautiful 1954 full-page image of Charlie Parker 482. Charlie Parker. Program for Stan Kenton’s 1954 Festival of

Modern American Jazz, 16 pages, 9 x 12, nicely signed inside on a full-page image in bold blue ballpoint by Charlie Parker. Other signers include: Stan Kenton, Erroll Garner, June Christy, Dizzy Gillespie, Lee Konitz, and Candido. In fine condition, with tack holes to two corners and general light handling wear. An excellent example of Parker’s scarce, sought-after autograph. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

483. Jazz. Collection of seven programs for various jazz concerts, signed inside by numerous musicians, including: Norman Granz’ Jazz at the Philharmonic, 16th National Tour, signed by Buddy Rich, Ray Brown, and Dizzy Gillespie; Norman Granz’ Jazz at the Philharmonic, 14th National Tour, signed by Dizzy Gillespie, Roy Eldridge, Flip Phillips, Ben Webster, Buddy DeFranco, Louis Bellson, Ray Brown, Herb Ellis, and Don Abney; Norman Granz’ Jazz at the Philharmonic, 14th National Tour, signed by Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie, Roy Eldridge, Louis Bellson, and Herb Ellis; The Nat King Cole Concert, signed by Nelson Riddle, Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond, and members of Cole’s band; The Biggest Show of Stars for ‘57, signed by Charles Brown; Birdland Stars of ‘57, signed by Billy Eckstine, Sarah Vaughan, Count Basie, Joe Williams, Terry Gibbs, Terry Pollard, and Lester Young; and a disbound Little Richard program, signed by Little Richard and a few members of his band. In overall very good to fine condition, with random tears, creases, and general handling wear. Starting Bid $200

484. Dinah Washington. Uncommon glossy 8 x 10 half-length photo of Washington wearing a tiara and fur shawl, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Peter, Fondest wishes, Dinah Washington.” In fine condition, with a light crease to the lower right corner area. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“I hate to think of being away from the babies so long,” says Cline, “But I’ve got to make hay while the sun shines” 485. Patsy Cline. ALS signed “Patsy, Charlie, Randy & Julie,” four pages, 6.25 x 10, September 6, 1961. Letter to friend Marie Flynt, in part [grammar and spelling retained]: “While I’m trying to rest a little from that tour in Texas I just got home yesterday off of, I thought I’d write you. Looks like most of my letters will come from off the road now. Randy has me booked the rest of the year and 1⁄2 of next he says. Only thing is I hate to think of being away from the babies so long. But I’ve got to make hay while the sun shines. It’s #12 in the pop charts this week across the nation. Ain’t that the greatest? I still have to pinch myself to believe. They’ve been tearing the buildings down for me at every place we’ve played these past few weeks. I worked with Ernest Tubb, Hank Lockland, Frankie Miller & the last 2 days was with Miller, Claud Gray, Hank Lockland & Ferlin Haskey. So all had pretty good audiences to work to with that live up for pull. I’ll got to N. York state for 21 days starting Wed. 14th and then to Michigan…As for here, it’s the same ole thing I took him on the last half of this tour & he proceeded to get drunk every dam night. And this next tour Randy can’t leave to go on and I’ve got to take him again to help me I guess. I get so damn fed up I could scream. I’m at that point again where it don’t matter where he is to me anymore. He’s just not man enough to take it is the only thing I can see. I mean he having me where I am now & a wife. But I’m gonna put away as much of this money as I can & then when I get sick enough of it I’ll be able to live with out my damn man.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Cline’s own hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

The Beatles return from a Parisian tour

486. Beatles. Appealing circa 1964 glossy 5.75 x 4 postcard showing a Pan American Boeing 707, signed on the reverse in black ballpoint by George Harrison, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and Paul McCartney. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, more visible on the photo side. Consignor notes that the signatures were obtained by an air hostess at Heathrow Airport on February 5, 1964, when the Beatles were returning from Le Bourget Airport in Paris. The band had been performing a series of concerts at the Olympia Theatre in Paris between January 16 and February 4, 1964. Starting Bid $1000

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Fully signed on the set of Help!

487. Beatles. Vintage glossy 6.5 x 4.75 photo of the Beatles while filming their 1965 film Help!, signed and inscribed in blue

ballpoint, “John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” and “To Diane, love from the Beatles, Ringo Starr.” In very good condition, with heavy overall creasing affecting most signatures and some light contrast to portions of the Lennon and Starr signatures against the busy background. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in full: “I worked as assistant cameraman in the making of the 1965 film ‘Help’; I can confirm that I had this photograph signed for my cousin Diane by all four members of the Beatles while filming at Twickenham Film Studios.” An image somewhat similar to this one appears on the back of the Help! soundtrack album. Fully signed items from the latter half of the 1960s are scarce, with this example enhanced by its provenance connecting it to their second feature film. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $1000

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“Love from the Beatles”—John, George, and Ringo in 1963

McCartney signs on Independence Day

489. Beatles. Vin-

tage circa early 1963 ballpoint signatures and inscription, “To Janice, love from the Beatles, George Harrison,” “John Lennon,” and “Ringo Starr, xxx,” on an off-white 2.75 x 4.25 lightly-lined pocket address book page. Trimmed and affixed to a 3.5 x 4.5 offwhite album page. Scattered ink marks and some light show-through from a signature on reverse, otherwise fine condition. Consignor notes that the signatures were originally obtained following their concert at the Granada in Mansfield, England, on March 26, 1963. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

491. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Appealing 1968 Collins pocket diary, 3 x 3.5, signed inside on the date of July 4, 1968, in pencil by McCartney. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, more visible on the photo side. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in full: “I got Paul McCartney’s signature outside his house 7, Cavendish Avenue St John’s Wood, as he got into a chauffeur driven car he rolled down the window and signed inside my diary.” Starting Bid $200

492. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Ballpoint 490. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Beatles 1 CD signed on the compact disc in black felt tip, “Cheers! Paul McCartney.” In fine condition. Includes the case and CD booklet. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “I was working as a private medical secretary to a consultant physician on Sloane Street, London for 13 years. We had many celebrities coming through our doors, from royalty to rock stars…When I bought the Beatles CD 1 in 2001…I left the CD in the consulting room with my boss on a particular day that I knew Sir Paul was coming in…I had thought the doctor might just ask him to sign it for me, but instead he called me up to his consulting room and said, ‘Anna, did you want to ask Sir Paul something.’” Starting Bid $200

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signature, “Paul McCartney (Beatles),” on a light orange 4 x 6 album page. In fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

493. Chicago. Vintage Columbia Records poster featuring

images of Chicago’s founding members, 33 x 22, signed in black felt tip by all seven, each signing over his image. Signers are: Terry Kath, Robert Lamm, Walter Parazaider, Peter Cetera, James Pankow, Danny Seraphine, and Lee Loughnane. In fine condition, with trivial creasing, a couple slight edge separations to original storage folds, and moderate contrast to most signatures against the dark background. The poster was released in 1970 to promote the release of Chicago II. As Kath passed away in 1978, fully signed examples from the founding members are exceedingly scarce. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

Big Bopper sells the rights to ‘Big Love’

King Kong and the Grateful Dead invade NYC

494. Big Bopper. Partial self-contained DS, signed “J. P.

Richardson,” one page, 7.75 x 10, no date. An agreement between Richardson and his Big Bopper Music Company for the sale of his compositions entitled “Bopper 486609 & Big Love,” with Richardson receiving three cents per copy of piano and orchestration music, and 50% of record sales, music sales outside of the United States, and public performances. In fine condition, with trimmed edges, and two light horizontal folds through signature. Richardson is a difficult signature to obtain in any format due to his untimely demise. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

495. Grateful Dead. Brilliant original artwork for a John

Scher presented concert poster promoting a series of Grateful Dead shows at New York City’s Madison Square Garden between September 14–23, 1988, accomplished in tempera/ acrylic and measuring 21 x 34, and depicting a ‘fisheye’ angle of King Kong, dressed in a tie-dyed shirt and holding a rose, atop Madison Square Garden. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 28.5 x 41.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Crisp full lineup of the Jimi Hendrix Experience 496. Jimi Hendrix Experience. Blue ballpoint signatures, “Love always, Jimi Hendrix,” “Mitch,” and “Noel Redding,” on an off-white 7.25 x 3 sheet. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from a relative of the original recipient, in full: “In the late 1960’s the Manager of Newcastle City Hall lived near to, and often visited, my grandparents shop. When some of the bigger groups played there he would call into the shop, resulting in my father and my three uncles working at the City Hall as extra security. On this occasion, my father spoke to Jimi Hendrix and the band and asked for their autographs which they kindly supplied. My father was quite impressed with Hendrix as he later commented on how well spoken and polite he was.” Consignor notes that the signatures were obtained at the City Hall, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne on December 4, 1967. An exceptional full cast of uninscribed Experience signatures. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $500

Zeppelin’s legendary drummer 497. Led Zeppelin: John Bonham. Rare first pressing

of the Led Zeppelin III album signed on the inside gatefold in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes, John Bonham.” In very good condition, with strips of toned tape to partially split top and bottom edges, slight toning and soiling, and some creasing to corners. The record is included. Released on the Atlantic ‘red/maroon’ label, the first pressing credited Peter Grant as Executive Producer, while subsequent pressings credited only Warner Bros. Music. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

498. Rolling Stones. Blue ballpoint signatures of Bill

Wyman, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, and Charlie Watts, who adds “The Rolling Stones,” on a light pink 4 x 2.75 album page. Also includes an off-white 4 x 2.75 album page bearing a ballpoint signature of Marianne Faithfull. In overall fine condition, with a strip of toning from onetime exposure to old tape. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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Rare handbill fully signed in 1969 499. The Who. Sought-after color 4 x 7 handbill for a December 23, 1968, show at Olympia Stadium in Detroit, featuring performances by the Crazy World of Arthur Brown, MC5, SRC, and the Rationals, signed on the reverse in pencil by Pete Townshend, Keith Moon, Roger Daltrey, and John Entwistle. In very good condition, with a central horizontal fold, scattered creases and one small edge tear, and two areas of toned adhesive remnants on the reverse. Accompanied by an unsigned handbill for The Who’s three-day concert series in Detroit from May 9-11, 1969, and a full letter of authenticity REAL. Starting Bid $200

Extremely rare 1995 “2Pac” letter from prison 500. Tupac Shakur. ALS signed “2Pac,” one page, 8 x

10.5, August 21, 1995. Letter to “Ms. Lee Morris” in England, written while incarcerated in the Clinton Correctional Facility in New York. In full: “Thanx 4 writing 2 me. Wordz can’t express the joy I experienced from reading your letter of support. I hope we can be friendz. I don’t have any friendz in England will u be the first. My next letter will be deeper and more in depth, but I need a picture 2 c who I am talking 2. Keep ya head up. Thanx again. Keep the faith. Stay in touch. Send pictures.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Shakur’s hand, incorporating his full name, “Tupac Shakur,” in the return address area. Shakur had begun serving a sentence at the Clinton Correctional Facility in February 1995 after being convicted in a sexual assault case. His album Me Against the World was released a month into his sentence and made an immediate impact on the charts, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200. Tupac’s confinement proved an important period in his artistic development as he took the time to read philosophical works including many by Niccolo Machiavelli, which inspired his pseudonym ‘Makaveli.’ Handwritten material from Tupac is very scarce and highly sought after, with this letter and envelope combination being especially desirable due to the inclusion of two variations—”2Pac” and “Tupac Shakur.” Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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501. 1980s Music Greats

502. Aerosmith

503. Allman Brothers

504. Hector Berlioz

505. Leonard Bernstein

506. Buffalo Springfield

507. Enrico Caruso

508. Enrico Caruso

509. Enrico Caruso

510. Johnny Cash

511. Harry Chapin

512. Van Cliburn

513. Creedence Clearwater Revival

514. Jim Croce

515. David Crosby

516. Miles Davis Tribute

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

517. Pablo de Sarasate

518. John Denver

519. The Eagles

520. The Eagles

521. Duke Ellington

522. Cass Elliot

523. Fleetwood Mac

524. Foreigner

Starting Bid $200

525. Free

527. Alexander Gretchaninov

528. The Guess Who

529. Hair Metal Legends

530. W. C. Handy

531. Michael Jackson

Starting Bid $200

532. Jazz and Big Band Starting Bid $200

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533. Jazz and Big Band Starting Bid $200

537. Jerome Kern

534. Jazz Legends

535. Jethro Tull Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

536. Joan Jett

Starting Bid $200

538. KISS

539. Kool & the Gang

540. Kraftwerk

541. Led Zeppelin

542. Led Zeppelin: Robert Plant

543. John Lennon Tribute

544. Metal & Rock Greats of M3

546. Darius Milhaud and Henri Sauguet

547. Glenn Miller

548. Jack Norworth

Starting Bid $200

545. Giacomo Meyerbeer Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

549. Eugene Ormandy

550. Ozzy Osbourne

553. The Ramones

554. The Ramones

Starting Bid $200

557. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Starting Bid $200

561. Bruce Springsteen Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

558. Rodgers and Hammerstein

551. The Police

552. The Ramones

Starting Bid $200

555. The Ramones

556. The Ramones

559. Diana Ross

560. Leon Russell

Starting Bid $200

562. Bruce Springsteen Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

563. Igor Stravinsky Starting Bid $200

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564. Supertramp

565. U2

566. U2

567. U2

Starting Bid $200

568. Eddie Van Halen and Harry Dean Stanton

569. Herbert von Karajan

570. Franz Waxman

571. Kurt Weill

572. Whitesnake

573. Amy Winehouse

574. Amy Winehouse

575. Bill Withers

577. Neil Young

578. Frank Zappa Tribute

Starting Bid $200

576. Neil Young Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

classic entertainment

579. Abbott and Costello. Vintage circa 1944 glossy 8

x 10 Universal Pictures publicity photo of the two comedic actors conversing outside of a train, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To George, Bud Abbott” and “Lou Costello.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

580. Montgomery Clift. Outstanding viintage matte-finish

7 x 9 photo of Clift in a handsome suit, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Jack, Montgomery Clift.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13 x 15. In fine condition, with some spotting to the left side of Clift’s face. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

583. P. T. Barnum. Signed book:

Struggles and Triumphs: or, Forty Years’ Recollections of P. T. Barnum. Author’s edition, later printing. Buffalo: Warren, Johnson & Co., 1874. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9, 870 pages. Signed and inscribed on a free end page in black ink, “To Mr. James F. Bacon, with author’s kindest regards, P. T. Barnum, Bridgeport, April 3d 1876.” Autographic condition: very good, with light rippling and soiling to the signed page. Book condition: G/None, with a cracked front joint, soiling throughout, and partially detached and torn spine (though binding remains tight). Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Peter Finch’s Golden Globe for his memorable performance in Network

615. Peter Finch. Iconic original Golden Globe posthumously awarded to Peter Finch for his role as Howard Beale in the 1976

film Network. The award trophy measures approximately 9˝ tall with a base of 3 x 3, weighs 2.85 pounds, and bears a neatly engraved plaque on the front of the marble stand, “Peter Finch, Best Motion Picture Actor, Drama, ‘Network,’ 1976, Hollywood Foreign Press Association, #7728.” In very good to fine condition, with a few tiny cracks to the metal globe and a ‘rattle,’ as if something has become detached inside of the globe; these are merely superficial flaws, and the award is structurally sound. Accompanied by an original program for the 34th Annual Golden Globe Awards, held on January 29, 1977. Written by Paddy Chayefsky and directed by Sidney Lumet, Network was Finch’s final feature film and one of the greatest commercial and critical successes of his prolific career. Sadly, he passed away on January 14, 1977, before he was able to reap the fruits of his labor—in addition to winning this Golden Globe, Finch was also awarded the first-ever posthumous Oscar. Network has continued to earn acclaim and accolades over the years, and since 2000 has been selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress, inducted into the Producers Guild of America Hall of Fame, and named one of the greatest one hundred American films by the American Film Institute. Starting Bid $1000

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Oversized Gable in Call of the Wild 619. Clark Gable.Crystal-clear vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 head-andshoulders portrait of Gable in a furry winter outfit from the 1935 adaptation of Jack London’s classic The Call of the Wild, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Ernest, Best wishes always, Clark Gable.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 16 x 19. In very good to fine condition, with poor writing contrast to the faded ink against his furry collar. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

620. Greta Garbo. Chase Manhattan Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Garbo, payable to N. York Telephone for $115.75, March 3, 1982. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

621. Judy Garland. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 8, 1958. Document to jeweler Jules R. Schubot. In part: “This will acknowledge that Maurice C. Greenbaum has, on our behalf, delivered to you the following articles of jewelry owned by us, as collateral security for the repayment by us to you…the sum of Seventy-Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500) which you have this day loaned to us: One gold bracelet with diamonds; One diamond bracelet; One set of pearls and diamond earrings; and One matching bracelet and ring containing pearls and precious stones…if on June 7, 1958, we do not repay the aforementioned sum to you, then you may sell the jewelry at public or private sale, without notice to us, at such place or places as you may designate.” Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Judy Garland and Sid Luft. In fine condition, with expected document wear and light skipping to the signature. Accompanied by seven pieces relating to the loan: a transfer of funds notice; a cashier’s check stub for $7500; a retained unsigned carbon letter sending the bracelet; a registered postal receipt; two pink return receipts; and a Western Union telegram. Garland found herself in great financial distress during this period, having been arrested for owing several thousand dollars in back taxes and facing her impending divorce with her husband and manager, Sid Luft. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 149

Disney and Bogie highlight unique Hollywood collection 630. Hollywood. Softcover auto-

graph book, 6 x 5.25, signed inside by nearly 70 stars of vintage Hollywood, some signatures clipped and affixed, with many inscribed to Patricia. Signers include: Walt Disney, Humphrey Bogart, Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Mary Astor, Oliver Hardy, Gloria Swanson, Sid Grauman, Loretta Young, Simone Simon, Marlene Dietrich, Gary Cooper, Wallace Beery, Barbara Stanwyck, Bruce Cabot, Mickey Rooney, John Garfield, Bob Hope, and Bing Crosby. In very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $300

Magical 1913 postcard of Houdini 632. Harry Houdini. Vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of a

shackled Houdini in a full-length pose, signed in fountain pen, â&#x20AC;&#x153;4/18/13, Harry Houdini, Best wishes.â&#x20AC;? In fine condition, with a small stain to the upper left corner tip. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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“Hope you will have time to glance over my ‘monument’” 633. Harry Houdini. Uncommon signed

book: A Magician Among the Spirits. First edition. NY: Harper and Brothers, 1924. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 294 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in black ink, “To ‘Eddie’ Doherty, Hope you will have time to glance over my ‘monument,’ Houdini, Aug 15/25, and its all true.” Autographic condition: very good to fine, with light irregular overall toning to the signed page. Book condition: VG/None. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“May this book bring you good luck on your birthday”

634. Harry Houdini. Signed book: The Later printing. NY: The Publishers Printing x 8.25, 319 pages. Signed and inscribed on ink, “To O. H. Kurts, with best wishes from 20—1909. May this book bring you good H. H.” Autographic condition: fine. Book conthis controversial book as ‘the first authentic and contained within it an unflattering acpredecessor and namesake Jean Eugene had taken undue credit for other magicians’ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Unmasking of Robert–Houdin. Company, 1908. Hardcover, 5.75 the first free end page in black the author, Harry Houdini, May luck on your birthday tomorrow, dition: VG/None. Houdini billed history of magic ever published,’ count of Houdini’s legendary Robert-Houdin, alleging that he innovations. Pre-certified PSA/

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638. Laura Keene. Stage actress and manager (1826–1873) whose company was playing Our American Cousin at Ford’s

Theatre on the night of Lincoln’s assassination. After he was shot, she entered his box and tried to comfort him, cradling his head in her lap. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, October 21, 1862. Letter concerning a dispute, apparently concerning young actresses. In part: “Your letter by Mr. Spencer has just been handed me, the contents surprised me greatly. If anyone has suffered loss it is myself. In answer to his, Mr. Terry’s, letter I made a proposition so really akin to his own that I do not see how a father with common sense could so blind himself to his children’s interests…I was left at the commencement of my season without a line as to my proposition…Had not a young novice suddenly sprung into notice I might have been in a terrible fix. I was very angry about the affair and am still annoyed, for In think you will do me the justice to own that in all business matters I have been most particular and I have a right to expect it from others. My plain speaking with regards to the business I should assign the young ladies, may have given offense. Still no sensible manager would find themselves to give a line to folks they had not seen.” In very good to fine condition, with light toning, and old mounting traces along the edges of the last page. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

639. Grace Kelly. Beau-

tiful glossy 7 x 8.75 photo of Kelly up to her shoulders in water, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Eleanor & Brian, with love & good wishes always— Grace—.” Matted and in very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, emulsion loss to upper and lower left corners (covered by the mat), and the handwriting faded but still legible. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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642. Laurel and Hardy. Vintage matte-finish 7 x 5 halflength photo of the comedic duo in their trademark bowler hats, signed in the lower border in fountain pen by Laurel and Hardy. In fine condition, with light silvering to darker areas of the image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Monroe and her little black dress 648. Marilyn Monroe. Sen-

sational vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Monroe in a fulllength seated pose, showing the actress reaching behind her head and wearing a black twopiece dress with sheer midsection, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Tony, Love & Kisses, Marilyn Monroe.” Reverse bears a copyright stamp. In fine condition, with a small, trivial area of paper loss to the lower left border. This image was taken at the Savoy Hotel in London, July 15, 1956, during a press conference for the film The Prince and The Showgirl, a 1957 romantic comedy costarring Laurence Olivier. The film earned modest reviews and success at the box office, but is best remembered for the tension between Monroe and the production crew, in particular Olivier, the film’s director and producer, who purportedly ordered Paula Strasberg, Monroe’s acting coach, to be banned from the set. Monroe refused to continue shooting until Strasberg was allowed back. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $2500

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“As you know, for years I have been struggling to find some emotional security with little success, for many different reasons” “I have hopes of finally establishing a piece of ground for myself to stand on, instead of the quicksand I have always been in”

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Desperate letter from Monroe to Lee Strasberg 649. Marilyn Monroe. TLS signed “Marilyn,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, December 19, 1961. Letter to mentor and acting instructor Lee Strasberg, in full: “This is an important personal letter and please don’t start to read it until you have the time to give it your careful thought. This letter concerns my future plans and therefore concerns yours as well since my future development as an artist is based on our working together. All this is an introduction; let me outline the recent events, my ideas and my suggestions. As you know, for years I have been struggling to find some emotional security with little success, for many different reasons. Only in the last several months, as you detected, do I seem to have made a modest beginning. It is true that my treatment with Dr. Greenson has had its ups and downs, as you know. However, my overall progress is such that I have hopes of finally establishing a piece of ground for myself to stand on, instead of the quicksand I have always been in. But Dr. Greenson agrees with you, that for me to live decently and productively, I must work! And work means not merely performing professionally, but to study and truly devote myself. My work is the only trustworthy hope I have. And here, Lee, is where you come in. To me, work and Lee Strasberg are synonymous. I do not want to be presumptuous in expecting you to come out here for me alone. I have contacted Marlon on this subject and he seems to be quite interested, despite the fact that he is in the process of finishing a movie. I shall talk with him more thoroughly in a day or two.

all the possible advantages it should be quite a rewarding venture. I mean not only for Marlon and me—but for others. This independent production unit will also be making pictures without me—this is even required for legal reasons. This will offer an opportunity for Susan if she should be interested and perhaps even for Johnny. And Paula would have a great many opportunities for coaching. As for you, Lee, I still have the dream of you some day directing me in a film! I know this is a big step to take, but I have the wish that you might realize out here some of the incomplete hopes that were perhaps not fulfilled for you, like Lincoln Center, etc. So I don’t know how else to persuade you. I need you to study with and I am not alone in this. I want to do everything in my power to get you to come out—within reason—as long as it is to your advantage as well as mine. So, Lee, please think this over carefully; this is an awfully important time of my life and since you mentioned on the phone that you too felt things were unsettled, I have dared to hope. I have meetings set up with Marlon and also with my attorneys and will phone you if there are any important new developments. Otherwise, please get in touch with me.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

“I am committed to my analysis, as painful as it is”

Furthermore, and this must be kept confidential for the time being, my attorneys and I are planning to set up and [sic] independent production unit, in which we have envisaged an important position for you. This is still in the formative phase, but I am thinking of you in some consultative position or in whatever way you might see fit. I know you will want enough freedom to pursue your teaching and any other private interests you might want to follow. Though I am committed to my analysis, as painful as it is, I cannot definitively decide, until I hear from you, because without working with you only half of me is functioning. Therefore, I must know under what condition you might consider coming out here and even settling here. I know this might sound quite fantastic, but if you add up

Strasberg was an Austrian-born actor, director, and theatre practitioner who cofounded the Group Theatre in 1931 and, twenty years later, became the director of the prestigious Actor’s Studio in New York City. While living in Manhattan, Monroe became Strasberg’s most popular student, bringing great attention to the acting studio while esteeming Strasberg as a sort of father figure. Starting with the divorce of husband Arthur Miller, 1961 was a difficult year for Monroe, who was beset by a host of ailments and canceled her lone acting project when NBC refused to hire Strasberg as the director. Monroe moved back to California in the spring and, in her attempt to “live decently and productively,” sought to create a new production company with the aid of Marlon Brando and Strasberg, to who she admits: “without working with you only half of me is functioning.” The extent of Monroe’s adoration for Strasberg is represented in her final will, in which she bequeathed all of her personal belongings and seventy-five percent of her estate to the acting coach. Redolent of the desperation that consumed the final months of her life, this is a rare and intimate letter from the legendary starlet. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $2500

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The bombshell’s 1950 contract for The Fireball

650. Marilyn Monroe. DS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 21.5, January 5, 1950. Screen Actors Guild freelance contract between Monroe and Thor Productions for her to “render services as such in the role of ‘Polly,’ in a photoplay, the working title of which is now ‘Dark Challenge,’ at a salary of…$500.” Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Monroe and countersigned by the producer, Bert Friedlob. In fine condition, with expected document wear and various stray marks (none affecting the clean, bold signature). Described here under its working title, Dark Challenge, the film was ultimately released as The Fireball, starring Mickey Rooney and Pat O’Brien in the story of orphans who run away to join a roller skating team. Monroe had just a bit part as a love interest, appearing in six brief scenes. Soon after The Fireball’s release, Monroe’s career began to gain momentum and she began booking roles in more serious films. That same year she auditioned for John Huston who cast her in Asphalt Jungle. Her performance brought strong reviews, as well as the notice of Joseph Mankiewicz, who cast her in All About Eve. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

668. Frank Sinatra. Color tex-

tured 9.25 x 11.75 cardstock photo of Sinatra in a thoughtful head-and-shoulders pose, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For my man Paul—with a ton of admiration and affection, Francis.” In fine condition, with a block of light uniform fading from prior display. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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672. Rudolph Valentino. Desirable

vintage matte-finish 7 x 9 James Abbe studio portrait of Valentino in near profile, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, R. Valentino.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, a crease to lower right corner tip, a tack hole to top edge, and the signature light but legible. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Fantastic True Grit portrait inscribed, “Duke, John Wayne” 677. John Wayne. Sought-after matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Wayne as Rooster Cogburn from True Grit, boldly signed and inscribed in black ink, “Bob—Thanks for the kind words, Duke, John Wayne, 1975.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. A desirable example boasting both his normal signature and famous nickname. Starting Bid $300

679. Mae West. Mae West’s

personal check ledger containing 48 signed checks, dated from January 2, 1935 to January 19, 1935. Each check is affixed beside its corresponding record-keeping slip. Among the recipients are: William Morris Agency; Hollywood Enterprises, Inc.; Larry Lee, her secretary; John West, Jr.’ Los Angeles Evening Herald; James A. Timony, her manager; Paramount Productions; and Motion Picture Herald. In overall fine condition, with expected check wear; the original, heavily worn binder is included, but all pages are detached. Also accompanied by an appealing matte-finish 14 x 11 photo of West affixed to a same-size mount. Starting Bid $200

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The Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection The collection of brother-and-sister autograph hunters Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik represents an impressive ninety-four combined years of collecting. Born in Brooklyn in 1938, Rhoda began roaming the streets of New York as a teenager with her Brownie camera in hand, capturing candid stills of celebrities to have signed upon revisiting later on. Harvey, four years younger, started accompanying her on these treks and began to assemble a formidable autograph collection of his own. Once older, they split upâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Rhoda remained in Brooklyn while Harvey moved to Los Angelesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but resumed their quest each year during Oscar week, when Rhoda visited her brother to seek out celebrities in the streets of Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and star-studded Oscar parties. The collection has remained intact since being lovingly assembled by the duo, and this is the first instance in which any of these items have been offered for sale.

683. Julie Andrews. De-

sirable glossy 8 x 9.75 20th Century-Fox publicity photo of Andrews as Maria from the 1965 classic The Sound of Music, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some surface impressions and slight creasing to lower corners. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

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684. Ann-Margret.

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Ann-Margret in a dazzling head-andshoulders pose, signed in black felt tip. Reverse bears an ownership stamp. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

688. Warren Beatty. Color glossy

685. Kevin Bacon.

Glossy 8 x 10 Columbia Pictures publicity photo of Bacon for the 1986 film Quicksilver, signed in blue felt tip, “Have a good one! Kevin Bacon.” In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

8 x 10 half-length photo of Beatty with disheveled hair and sunglasses, signed in black felt tip. Reverse bears an ownership stamp and Book City Collectables label. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

686. Drew Barrymore. Fan-

689. Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno.

tastic color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Barrymore as Gertie with the titular alien of the 1982 blockbuster E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, signed in black felt tip, “Love, Drew Barrymore.” Reverse bears an ownership stamp. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

687. Justine Bateman. Glossy

8 x 10 photo of Bateman as Jennie Lee from the 1988 film Satisfaction, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Glossy 8 x 9.5 photo of David Banner gradually changing into the Incredible Hulk, signed in blue felt tip by both Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

690. Bill Bixby.

Glossy 7 x 9 photo of Bixby as stage illusionist Anthony ‘Tony’ Blake from the show The Magician, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

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694. Kenneth Branagh. Glossy 8

691. Karen Black.

Circa 1971 glossy 8 x 10 Columbia Pictures publicity photo of Black wearing a tank top, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Harvey—Best to you! Karen Black.” In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

x 10 Samuel Goldwyn publicity photo of Branagh as the titular king from the 1989 film Henry V, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

6 9 2 . Ya s m i n e Bleeth. Satin-finish

8 x 10 publicity portrait of Bleeth in a gorgeous side-facing pose, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with unobtrusive staple holes to lower portion. Accompanied by an unsigned talent agency profile sheet for Bleeth. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

693. Powers Boothe. Glossy 8

x 10 MGM/United Artists publicity photo of Boothe as Lt. Col. Andrew ‘Andy’ Tanner from the 1984 film Red Dawn, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

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695. Jeff Bridges.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of a young Jeff Bridges, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

696. Charles Bronson. Color

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bronson in a close-up pose, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

700. Johnny Cash.

Attractive color glossy 7 x 9 photo of Cash seated and playing the guitar, signed in black felt tip. Reverse bears an ownership stamp and an affixed caption for the 11th Annual Country Music Association Awards. In fine condition, with slight surface impressions. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

697. Sandra Bullock. Satin-finish

8 x 10 Warner Bros. publicity photo of Bullock as Lenina Huxley from the 1993 film Demolition Man, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

701. Charliesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Angels. Color

698. Dean Cain.

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Charlieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Angels posing against a curtained backdrop, signed in black felt tip by Cheryl Ladd and Shelley Hack, and in blue felt tip by Jaclyn Smith. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

Color satin-finish 8 x 9.75 photo of Cain as Superman from the television series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

699. Michael Caine. Glossy 8 x

10 close-up photo of Caine with slicked back hair and wearing a white suit, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

702. The C h e a p Detective.

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the cast of the 1978 film The Cheap Detective, signed in various inks by Peter Falk, Ann-Margret, Eileen Brennan, Stockard Channing, Louise Fletcher, Marsha Mason, and Madeline Kahn. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

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706. Jamie Lee Curtis. Glossy 8 x

703. Cher. Color glossy 8 x 9.75 20th Century-Fox publicity photo of Cher as Dolly Pelliker from the 1983 film Silkwood, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

10 Paramount Pictures publicity photo of Jamie Lee Curtis as Ophelia from the 1983 film Trading Places, signed in black felt tip. Reverse bears an affixed Paramount Pictures press caption. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

707. Peter Cushing. Color

704. Sean Connery. Glossy 8 x

glossy 8 x 10 halflength photo of Cushing wearing a Royal uniform, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Harvey, may God’s blessing be with you always, with all sincerity, Peter Cushing.” In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

10 photo of Connery as the gun-toting Zed from the 1974 film Zardoz, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

705. Courteney Cox. Color glossy

8 x 10 photo of a young Cox wearing workout attire, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Harvey, Best Always, Courteney Cox.” Reverse bears an ownership stamp. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

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708. Willem Dafoe. Glossy 8 x

10 Orion Pictures publicity photo of Dafoe as Sgt. Elias from the 1986 film Platoon, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

712. Richard Dreyfuss. Glossy

709. Leonardo DiCaprio. Glossy

8 x 9.75 Paramount Pictures publicity photo of Dreyfuss as the title character from the 1974 film The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned Paramount Pictures press release originally affixed to the reverse of the photo. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

8 x 10 Warner Bros. publicity photo of DiCaprio as Toby from the 1993 film This Boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

713. Faye Dunaway. Glossy

710. Michael Douglas. Glossy 8 x

8 x 10.25 United Artists publicity photo of Dunaway in her Oscar-winning role as Diana Christensen from the 1976 film Network, signed in black felt tip. Reverse bears an ownership stamp. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

10.25 MGM publicity photo of Douglas as Dr. Mark Bellows for the 1978 film Coma, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some surface wear to edges. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

7 11 . Robert Downey, Jr. Glossy

8 x 10 TriStar Pictures publicity photo of Downey, Jr., as the title character from the 1992 film Chaplin, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

714. Robert Duvall.

Uncommon glossy 8 x 10 Universal Pictures publicity photo of Duvall as Boo Radley from the 1962 film To Kill a Mockingbird, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a trivial bend to center and some slight brushing to signature. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

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715. Christine Elise. Satin-finish 8

x 10 publicity portrait of the lovely actress, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Hi Harvey—All Best, Christine Elise.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned talent agency profile sheet for Elise. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

717. Carrie Fisher. Glossy 8 x 9.75 Orion Pictures publicity photo of Fisher as Annie Clark for the 1981 film Under the Rainbow, nicely signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

716. Carrie Fisher. Sought-after glossy 8 x 10.25 20th Century-Fox publicity photo of Fisher as Princess Leia Organa from the 1977 film Star Wars: Episode IV—A New Hope, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

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718. Jodie Foster. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Foster, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

722. Melanie Griffith. Glossy 8 x 9.75

719. Whoopi Goldberg. Glossy

Columbia Pictures publicity photo of Griffith as Holly Body in the 1984 film Body Double, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “Harvey—Melanie Griffith,” who adds two hearts. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

8 x 10 Warner Bros. publicity photo of Goldberg as Celie Johnson from the 1985 film The Color Purple, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

720. Jeff Goldblum. Terrific

glossy 8 x 10 20th Century-Fox publicity photo of Goldblum as Dr. Seth Brundle from the 1986 film The Fly, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

721. Louis Gossett, Jr. Glossy

8 x 10 Paramount Pictures publicity photo of Gossett, Jr., in his Oscar-winning role as Sgt. Emil Foley in the 1982 film An Officer and a Gentleman, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with slight wear to lower corners. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

723. Gene Hackman. Glossy

8 x 10 Paramount Pictures publicity photo of Hackman as Harry Caul from the 1974 film The Conversation, signed in metallic blue felt tip. Reverse bears an ownership stamp. In fine condition, with slight creasing, toning to left edge, and a small surface ding to lower portion. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

724. Linda Hamilton. Attractive

satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Hamilton in a topless profile pose, signed in black felt tip, “Love, Linda Hamilton.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned talent agency profile sheet for Hamilton. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

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728. Kate Hudson. Satin-fin-

725. Salma Hayek.

ish 8 x 10 publicity portrait of Hudson wearing a sleeveless white shirt, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

Beautiful satin-finish 8 x 9.75 publicity portrait of Hayek, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

726. Dustin Hoffman. Color

729. Helen Hunt.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hunt with her arms crossed, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

glossy 8 x 10 publicity portrait of Hoffman posing on a chair, signed in black felt tip. Reverse bears an ownership stamp. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

727. Anthony Hopkins. Semi-

glossy 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Hopkins wearing a striped shirt, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

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730. Tommy Lee Jones. Glossy 8

x 9.75 Allied Artists publicity photo of Jones as Angelo Perino in the 1978 film The Betsy, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

731. Val Kilmer.

Glossy 8 x 10 Paramount Pictures publicity photo of Kilmer as Nick Rivers from the 1984 film Top Secret!, signed in black felt tip. Reverse bears an affixed press release caption. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

734. Juliette Lewis. Glossy 8 x

10 publicity portrait of Lewis as a young actress, signed in black felt tip. Reverse bears a Gersh Agency stamp. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

732. Ben Kingsley.

735. Heather Locklear. Satin-finish 8 x

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Kingsley in his Oscar-winning role as the title figure from the 1982 film Gandhi, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, â&#x20AC;&#x153;To Harvey, Ben Kingsley.â&#x20AC;? In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

733. Christopher Lee. Color glossy 8

x 10 close-up photo of Lee as Francisco Scaramanga from the 1974 Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun, signed in black felt tip. Reverse bears two ownership stamps. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

10 publicity portrait of Locklear seated with torn jeans, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned talent agency profile sheet for Locklear. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

736. Lee Marvin.

Glossy 8 x 10 Universal Pictures publicity photo of Marvin as hit-man Charlie Strom in the 1964 film The Killers, signed in black felt tip. Reverse bears an ownership stamp. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

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737. Alyssa Milano. Satin-fin-

740. Jack Nicholson. Iconic

ish 8 x 10 publicity portrait of Milano in an elegant seated pose, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Nicholson as the insane Jack Torrance in the 1980 film The Shining, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

738. Liam Neeson. Glossy 8 x 10 Columbia Pictures publicity photo of Neeson as Tony Aaron in the 1991 film Under Suspicion, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

739. Haing S. Ngor.

Scarce glossy 8 x 10 Warner Bros. publicity photo of Ngor in his Oscar-winning role as Dith Pran in the 1984 film The Killing Fields, signed in blue felt tip, “Je t’embrasse, Haing S. Ngor.” In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

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741. Peter O’Toole. Col-

or glossy 10 x 8 photo of O’Toole as General Cornelius Flavius Silva from the television series Masada, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Harvey, Peter O’Toole.” Reverse bears an ownership stamp. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

742. Al Pacino.

Glossy 8 x 10 Universal Pictures publicity photo of Pacino as the title character from the 1993 film Carlito’s Way, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Harvey, Al Pacino.” In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

743. Anthony Perkins. Glossy 8.25

746. Christopher Reeve. Handsome

x 10 MGM publicity photo of Perkins for the film The Hook, vertically signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with slight edge wear. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Reeve in a three-quarterlength pose, signed in black felt tip. Reverse bears an ownership stamp. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

744. Lou Diamond Phillips. Glossy 8 x

747. Christopher Reeve. Glossy 8 x 10

10 Columbia Pictures publicity photo of Phillips as Ritchie Valens in the 1987 film La Bamba, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

745. Harold Ramis. Glossy 8 x 10

Columbia Pictures publicity photo of Ramis as Dr. Egon Spengler in the 1984 film Ghostbusters, signed in black felt tip, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best always, Harold Ramis.â&#x20AC;? In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

Warner Bros. publicity photo of Reeve as the title hero from the 1980 film Superman II, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

748. Debbie Reynolds. Glossy 8

x 10 studio publicity photo of Reynolds as the bikini-clad Jenny Henderson in the 1968 film How Sweet It Is!, signed in black felt tip. Reverse bears an ownership stamp and two affixed film captions. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

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749. Molly Ringwald. Glossy

752. Roy Scheider.

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Scheider as Dr. Heywood Floyd in the 1984 film 2010: The Year We Make Contact, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

8 x 10 photo of Ringwald as Andie from the 1986 film Pretty in Pink, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

750. Meg Ryan.

Glossy 8 x 10 Paramount Pictures publicity photo of Ryan as Donna Caldwell from the 1988 film The Presidio, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

751. Susan Sarandon. Glossy

8 x 10 Warner Bros. publicity photo of Sarandon as Jane Spofford from the 1987 film The Witches of Eastwick, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

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753. Martin Sheen. De-

sirable glossy 10 x 8 United Artists publicity photo of Sheen as Captain Benjamin L. Willard in the 1979 film Apocalypse Now, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Harvey, ‘Here’s looking at you kid,’ Martin Sheen, 12/3/81,” adding a mustache and goatee to his image. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

754. Brooke Shields. Glossy 8

x 10 publicity portrait of Shields wearing a knit sweater, signed in blue felt tip, “Love, Brooke Shields.” In fine condition, with some scattered surface marks. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

758. Robert Va u g h n . C o l o r

755. Mira Sorvino. Glossy 8

glossy 8 x 10 threequarter-length photo of Vaughn with his hands in his pockets, boldly signed in black felt tip against the bright background. Reverse bears an ownership stamp. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

x 10 publicity portrait of a bare-shouldered Sorvino, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with staple holes to each corner. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

756. Oliver Stone.

Superb glossy 8 x 10 Orion Pictures publicity photo of the Oscar-winning director of Platoon, signed in black felt tip by Stone. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

757. Patrick Swayze. Wonderful

color glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Swayze, signed in black felt tip, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Luck, Patrick Swayze.â&#x20AC;? In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

759. Christopher Walken. Glossy 8 x 9.75 Universal Pictures publicity photo of Walken in his Oscar-winning role as Nick in the 1978 film The Deer Hunter, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

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763. Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor. Excellent glossy

760. Jon Voight.

8 x 10 Columbia Pictures publicity photo of Skip Donahue and Harry Monroe in the 1980 film Stir Crazy, signed in blue felt tip by Wilder, and in purple felt tip by Pryor. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

Glossy 8 x 10 fulllength photo of Voight as Joe Buck from the 1969 film Midnight Cowboy, signed in blue felt tip, “Blessings, Jon Voight.” In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

761. Denzel Washington.

764. Reese Witherspoon. Sat-

in-finish 8 x 10 publicity portrait of the Oscar-winning actress at a young age, signed in blue felt tip by Witherspoon, who adds a peace sign, heart, and smiley face. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

Glossy 8 x 10 RKO Pictures publicity photo of Washington as Roger Porter from the 1981 film Carbon Copy, signed in blue felt tip, “Thank you, Denzel Washington.” In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

762. Raquel Welch. Color glossy

8 x 10 photo of Welch in a steamy close-up pose, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

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765. Renee Zellweger. Beautiful

satin-finish 8 x 10 publicity portrait of the young actress, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “Harvey! Wow! Best, Renee Zellweger.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned talent agency profile sheet for Zellweger. From the Harvey and Rhoda Kuflik Collection. Starting Bid $200

766. Actors and Actresses

767. Julie Andrews

770. Lucille Ball

Starting Bid $200

769. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers

771. Gary Cooper

772. Gary Cooper

773. Lou Costello

774. Buster Crabbe

775. Joan Crawford

776. Joan Crawford

777. Joan Crawford

778. Creature From the Black Lagoon

779. Entertainers

Starting Bid $200

768. Pedro Armendariz

Starting Bid $200

780. Errol Flynn Starting Bid $200

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781. Ava Gardner

782. Judy Garland

783. Gone With the Wind

784. Alec Guiness

785. Fred Gwynne

786. Rita Hayworth

787. Audrey Hepburn

788. Audrey Hepburn

Starting Bid $200

789. Katharine Hepburn

Starting Bid $200

790. M. H. Herrin

Starting Bid $200

792. Jennifer Jones

Starting Bid $200

793. Grace Kelly Starting Bid $200

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794. Grace Kelly Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

791. John Huston Starting Bid $200

795. Grace Kelly Starting Bid $200

796. Burt Lancaster

797. Vivien Leigh

798. Vivien Leigh

799. Peter Lorre

800. Mary Miles Minter

801. Robert Mitchum

802. Vic Morrow

803. Paul Newman

Starting Bid $200

804. Anthony Perkins

Starting Bid $200

805. Al Pacino

Starting Bid $200

806. Vincent Price

807. Steve Reeves

Starting Bid $200

808. Arnold Schwarzenegger Starting Bid $200

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809. Rosalind Russell

810. Rod Serling

811. Sylvester Stallone

812. Barbra Streisand

813. Johnny Weissmuller

814. Johnny Weissmuller

815. Johnny Weissmuller

816. Raquel Welch

Starting Bid $200

817. Orson Welles

Starting Bid $200

818. Western Legends

Starting Bid $200

820. Wizard of Oz: Ray Bolger

Starting Bid $200

821. Wizard of Oz: Margaret Hamilton Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

819. Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks Starting Bid $200

822. Natalie Wood Starting Bid $200

823. Fay Wray

Starting Bid $200

sports

Bronze medal from the 1920 return of the Summer Games, complete with its excessively rare case 824. Antwerp 1920 Summer Olympics Bronze Winner’s Medal.

Sought-after winner’s medal issued for the Antwerp 1920 Summer Olympics. Bronze, 60 mm, 81 gm, by Josue Dupon. The front shows a victorious athlete holding a laurel wreath and palm branch, with a statue of Renommee in the background, inscribed “VII Olympiade”; the reverse depicts the Brabo fountain above the Antwerp shield, with the Cathedral of Our Lady and city looming in the background, inscribed above, “Anvers MCMXX.” Complete with its exceedingly rare red leather case, gilt-stamped with a legend indicating third place finisher, “3me Prix, VIIe Olympiade, Anvers 1920.” A total of 29 nations attended the VII Olympiad in Antwerp, Belgium, with Hungary, Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire all banned from competing due to their involvement in World War I and the cancelation of the 1916 Summer Games. In spite of such political unrest, the return of the Games debuted a trinity of enduring Olympic traditions: the voicing of the Olympic Oath, the symbolic release of doves, and the initial flying of the Olympic flag. An exceptional third place medal of the utmost historical interest and rarity. Winner’s medals from the 1920 Games are hardly—if ever—offered with their original presentation cases. Starting Bid $500

Rome’s classically designed Olympic torch 825. Rome 1960 Summer Olympics Torch. Official 1960 Rome Summer Olympics torch, constructed of bronzed aluminum, measuring 15.5˝ in length and 3.75˝ at its widest point, manufactured by the Curtisa firm of Bologna. The torch’s designer, Amedeo Maiuri, was a renowned Italian archaeologist famous for his studies of the Roman site of Pompeii. Inspired by the designs and patterns of the host city’s ancient ruins and monuments, the torch is grooved with slender conical fluting along its candlestick frame, features consistent with the classical touch of the 1960 Games. The torch platform bears the engraving, “Giochi della XVII Olympiade,” and maker’s marks, “M. F.—Curtisa—Bologna, 403,” can be found inscribed on the bottom of the handle, with slight wear. Also included with the torch is its original cylindrical blue presentation case with inner plastic bag; the presence of this handsome case is quite rare and adds considerably to the overall appeal and completeness of the item. The Olympic flame was lit on August 12 in Olympia, Greece, and was carried a total of 1,863 km—excluding the flame’s voyage from Athens to Syracuse aboard the training ship Amerigo Vespucci—by over 1,500 torchbearers during its historic fourteen day relay. The XVII Olympiad earns the distinction of being the first Summer Olympics to be telecast in North America. Starting Bid $1000

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Stunning oversized portrait inscribed to Warner’s British studio head 826. Bobby Jones. Extraordinary vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 13.5 studio portrait of Jones by renowned Hollywood photographer Elmer Fryer, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Doc Salomon, With best wishes, Rob’t T. Jones, Jr.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, faint silvering in his hair, and light overall rippling from old mounting residue on the reverse. One of the first employees of Warner Bros., A. M. ‘Doc’ Salomon joined the Burbank studio in 1918, working his way from janitor to general manager. He eventually took over the studio in Teddington, England, and played played a pivotal role in integrating sound effects into film. During WWII he was recording the sounds of V-2 rockets when, on July 5, 1944, the studio was struck and he was killed in the attack. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

827. Bobby Jones. TLS

signed “Robt T. Jones, Jr,” one page, 8.5 x 11, The American Golf Institute letterhead, October 3, 1939. Letter to a physical education instructor. In part: “In accordance with your request, we take pleasure in sending you under separate cover the booklet ‘Group Instruction in Golf.’ We trust that it will prove helpful to you, and shall welcome your comments on it…Through our many contacts we have been able to obtain a perspective of the problems that confront the golfing world, and it is with their expressed requirements in mind that we have prepared our material… The staff of the Institute, which includes Horton Smith, Jimmy Thomson and myself, stands ready to assist you in solving any golfing problems that may arise from time to time, and we want you to feel free to call upon us.” In fine condition, with a paperclip impression to top edge. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Remarkable 1961 portraits inscribed to their Yankees teammate

828. Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. Two vintage glossy 7.25 x 9 photos of New York Yankees Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris in full-length post-swing poses, both individually signed and inscribed to Yankees teammate Billy Gardner; the Mantle photo is signed in blue ballpoint, “To Billy, My Best Wishes, Mickey Mantle,” and the Maris is signed in fountain pen, “To Bill, Best wishes to a hell of a nice guy, Roger Maris.” Both photos are double-matted and framed to an overall size of 22.75 x 16.75. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a copy of a letter of authenticity from Gardner. Starting Bid $300

829. Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. Coveted color semi-glossy 10 x 8 magazine photo of the Yankees sluggers posing side-by-side, signed and inscribed in black felt tip by both, “To Terry, Best Always, Roger Maris, 10–22–79” and “To Terri, Best wishes, Mickey Mantle.” In fine condition, with trimming to the top edge. Accompanied by an unsigned photo of Mantle at the plate. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

830. Jackie Robinson. Signed book:

Wait Till Next Year. First edition, first printing. NY: Random House, 1960. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 9.25, 339 pages. Signed on the first free end page in black ballpoint by Robinson, “Jackie Robinson,” and in blue ballpoint by the co-author, “Best wishes, Carl T. Rowan.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/VG. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Ideal portrait of the Babe

831. Babe Ruth. Spectacular vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Ruth mid-swing in his Yankee pinstripe pants, attractively signed in fountain pen by Ruth. Faint postmark impression to face and a two small, unobtrusive creases near the bottom edge, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, postmarked May 22, 1948. An absolutely wonderful photo of the Babe, signed only three months before his death at the age of 53. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $500

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832. Muhammad Ali Starting Bid $200

833. Muhammad Ali Starting Bid $200

836. Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier Starting Bid $200

839. Baseball: 500 Home Run Club Starting Bid $200

840. Basketball Hall of Famers

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835. Muhammad Ali

837. Tommy Armour

838. Baseball Hall of Famers

Starting Bid $200

841. Brooklyn Dodgers Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

842. Brooklyn Dodgers Starting Bid $200

834. Muhammad Ali

843. Tom Brady Starting Bid $200

844. Babe Didrikson Zaharias Starting Bid $200

845. Joe DiMaggio Starting Bid $200

849. Sandy Koufax Starting Bid $200

846. Joe DiMaggio Starting Bid $200

847. Figure Skaters Starting Bid $200

850. Vince Lombardi Starting Bid $200

848. Derek Jeter Starting Bid $200

851. Joe Louis Starting Bid $200

852. Joe Louis and Max Schmeling

853. Mickey Mantle

854. NY Yankees

855. Satchel Paige

856. Pele

857. Jacob Ruppert and Ed Barrow

858. Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain

859. Pie Traynor

Starting Bid $200

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property, the original defaulting Bidder shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses associated there with, including but not limited to warehousing, sales-related expenses, reasonable attorney fees and court costs, commissions, incidental damages and any other charges due hereunder which were not collected or collectable. In the event that such Bidder is the successful Bidder on more than one lot and pays less than the purchase price for the total lots purchased, RR Auction shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. If RR Auction does not exercise such discretion, the lots to which the payment shall be applied will be in descending order from the highest purchase price to the lowest. Any Bidder failing to comply with these Conditions of Sale shall be deemed to have granted RR Auction a security interest in, and RR Auction may retain as collateral such security for such Bidder’s obligations to RR Auction, any property in RR Auction’s possession owned by such Bidder. RR Auction shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) as adopted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Warranties: RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided in these Conditions of Sale. All property and lots are sold “as is” and “where is”. By way of illustration rather than limitation, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to merchantability or fitness for intended use, condition of the property (including any condition report), correctness of description, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, importance, exhibition, relevance, attribution, source, provenance, date, authorship, condition, culture, genuineness, value, or period of the property. Additionally, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to whether the Bidder acquires rights in copyright or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title. All descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and terminology including but not limited to words describing condition (including any condition reports requested by Bidder, see also Terminology), authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition, and relevance, used in the Catalog, bill of sale, invoice, or anywhere else, represent a good faith effort made by RR Auction to fairly represent the lots and property offered for sale as to origin, date, condition, and other information contained therein; they are statements of opinion only. They are not representations or warranties and Bidder agrees and acknowledges that he or she shall not rely on them in determining whether or not to bid or for what price. Price estimates (which are determined well in advance of the Auction and are therefore subject to revision) and condition reports are provided solely as a convenience to Bidders and are not intended nor shall they be relied on by Bidders as statements, representations or warranties of actual value or predictions of final bid prices. Bidders are accorded the opportunity to inspect the lots and to otherwise satisfy themselves as to the nature and sufficiency of each lot prior to bidding, and RR Auction urges Bidders to avail themselves accordingly.

All lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by an Auction Certificate (“AC”). On any lot presented with an AC issued by RR Auction, the certification is only as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage and only as explicitly stated therein (the “Certification of Authenticity”), to the exclusion of any other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to those pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. The Certification of Authenticity inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction’s records). Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the Certification of Authenticity, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. The Certification of Authenticity is valid from date of the Auction in which Bidder was awarded the lot (the “Auction Date”) until five (5) years after the Auction Date, without exception. FIREARMS. RR Auction complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the purchasing, registration and shipping of firearms. A Bidder is required to provide appropriate documents and the payment of associated fees, if any. Bidder is responsible for providing a shipping address that is suitable for the receipt of a firearm. Limitation of Damages: In the event that RR Auction is prevented for any reason from delivering any property to Bidder, or Bidder is otherwise dissatisfied with the performance of RR Auction, the liability, if any, of RR Auction, shall be limited to, and shall not exceed, the amount actually paid for the property by Bidder. In no event shall RR Auction be liable for incidental, special, indirect, exemplary or consequential damages of any kind, including but not limited to loss of profits, value of investment or opportunity cost. Unauthorized Statements: Under no circumstances is any employee, agent or representative of RR Auction authorized by RR Auction to modify, amend, waive or contradict any of these Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on a registration form, any warranty or limitation or exclusion of warranty, any term or condition in either the Registration Form or these Terms and Conditions regarding payment requirements, including but not limited to due date, manner of payment, and what constitutes payment in full, or any other term or condition contained in any documents issued by RR Auction unless such modification, amendment, waiver or contradiction is contained in a writing signed by all parties. Any statements, oral or written, made by employees, agents or representatives of RR Auction to Bidder, including statements regarding specific lots, even if such employee, agent or representative represents that such statement is authorized, unless reduced to a writing signed by all parties, are statements of personal opinion only and are not binding on RR Auction, and under no circumstances shall be relied upon by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction. Bidder’s Remedies: Under no circumstance will RR Auction incur liability to a Bidder in excess of the purchase price actually paid. This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder in conformity with the Warranties and Limitation of Damages provisions of these Conditions of Sale, and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available

to Bidder by law. The Bidder hereby accepts the benefit of the Consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the Consignor for the Bidder’s benefit. In the event that Bidder demonstrates in writing, in the sole discretion of RR Auction, that there was a breach of the Consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Bidder, RR Auction shall make demand upon the Consignor to pay to Bidder the Purchase Price (including any premiums, taxes, or other amounts paid or due to RR Auction). Should the Consignor not pay the Purchase Price to Bidder within thirty days after such demand, RR Auction shall disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and assign to Bidder all of RR Auction’s rights against the Consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and assignment, all responsibility and liability, if any, of RR Auction with respect to said lot or property shall automatically terminate. RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction - this remedy is as to the Consignor only. The rights and remedies provided herein are for the original Bidder only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances. If Bidder wishes to challenge the AC within the period of the Certification of Authenticity, Bidder must present written evidence that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field. If RR Auction agrees that the lot is not as represented, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be a refund of their purchase price, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable. If RR Auction does not agree with the claim by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale. Any such challenge concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Bidder’s notice to RR Auction of Bidder’s contention that the lot was not authentic, or six (6) years from the Auction Date, whichever is sooner. If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially incorrect (e.g., gross cataloging error), the lot is returnable if returned within five (5) calendar days of receipt, and received by RR Auction no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the Auction Date. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and the AC, then the description in the AC shall control. This paragraph shall constitute Bidder’s sole right with respect to the return of items, and no refunds shall be given for any items not returned to and received by RR Auction. NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE. RR Auction’s Additional Services: For Bidders who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’s premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Bidders, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Bidder. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by RR Auction or other packers and carriers, whether or not recommended by RR Auction. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for damage to frames, glass or other breakable items. Where RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice, RR Auction will include an administration charge.

Headings: Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer. Entire Agreement: These Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the Registration Form. They may not be amended, modified or superseded except in a signed writing executed by all parties. No oral or written statement by anyone employed by RR Auction or acting as agent or representative of RR Auction may amend, modify, waive or supersede the terms herein unless such amendment, waiver or modification is contained in a writing signed by all parties. If any section of these Conditions of Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections or terms and provisions of a section shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way. Governing Law and Enforcement The Parties agree that any agreements between the Parties including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston, Massachusetts, no matter where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the Auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location. The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, and any other related agreement(s) are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale, or related to or arising out of any other related agreement(s) shall be submitted to confidential binding arbitration (the “Arbitration”) before a single Arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”). The Parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the commercial rules of the AAA. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on the selection of the Arbitrator, then the Arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. The prevailing Party in the Arbitration shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. The Parties agree that Bidder shall have no right to recover consequential or indirect damages, or lost profits damages. The Parties consent to the enforcement of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in either the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Except as provided in Bidder’s Remedies with regard to the Certification of Authenticity, any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other agreement(s) between the Parties must be brought within one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances giving rise to the alleged claim, without exceptions. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute release of any claims after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding on all parties in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-ac-

tions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale.

in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder’s bid.

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.

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.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration related to or arising out of any Auction of an item sold for less than $10,000. This right shall relate to the individual item price, such that RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration for items that in the aggregate exceed $10,000. The prevailing Party in such a proceeding shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the proceeding, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. This right of enforcement is unique to RR Auction, and these Conditions of Sale are a waiver by the Bidder of any right to enforcement or adjudication outside of an Arbitration.

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

Unsold Lots: If a lot does not reach the reserve, it is bought-in. In other words, it remains unsold and is returned to the Consignor. RR Auction has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers. Bidding—Timed Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. Any Bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. At that time, an extended bidding period goes into effect. If Bidder has not bid on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT, Bidder may not bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. Only those Bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the only Bidder on a lot at 6 pm EST/EDT, that lot is awarded to Bidder. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm EST/EDT will remain OPEN to ALL Bidders until 7 pm EST/EDT or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm EST/EDT, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm EST/EDT, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot (the “30 Minute Rule”). The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the Auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm EST/EDT. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm EST/ EDT. If Bidder is the high Bidder, raising Bidder’s maximum bid

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

phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available. Rules of Construction: RR Auction presents properties in a number of collectible fields, and as such, specific venues have promulgated supplemental Terms and Conditions. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the general Conditions of Sale by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety.

To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. Property is auctioned in consecutive numerical order, as it appears in the catalog. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the salesroom or absentee bidders participating by telephone, internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. During live Auctions, internet bids can be placed in real time through one or more of the following Third Party services: www. liveauctioneers.com, www.invaluable.com and www.icollector. com. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. RR Auction treats any third-party site bids as floor or telephone bids. Floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over third party sites bids, and floor bids are considered earlier than telephone bids. All RR Auction lots purchased through the third party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium. Miscellaneous: Agreements between Bidders and Consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize RR Auction’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and Consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement. Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with “do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the

GLOSSARY OF CONDITION TERMS FOR DECADES, RR AUCTION HAS LED THE INDUSTRY IN PROVIDING AN ACCURATE AND DETAILED CONDITION STATEMENT FOR EACH ITEM THAT WE SELL. STARTING IN 2016 WE’VE DECIDED TO TAKE A FRESH APPROACH TO DESCRIBING EACH ITEM’S CONDITION. As our website and catalog images continually improve, and bidders can see obvious details from those excellent images, we’ve decided to simplify things, using the same terminology to describe an item’s overall condition (on an ascending scale of 1 to 4: good, very good, fine, very fine), but only adding specific details, if any, that would not be obvious from the illustration. VERY FINE describes an item in virtually flawless condition, and is used sparingly for items of exceptionally attractive appearance. FINE is the most common statement of condition, and applies to most items that we offer. It describes items that show expected handling wear, generally acceptable random flaws (such as light creases, small bends, etc.), and an overall appearance that is pleasing to the majority of collectors. VERY GOOD describes an item that exhibits more moderate flaws (such as toning, light staining, professional reinforcements or repairs, etc.). Most collectors would be comfortable with items in very good condition, and this would be the expected condition for many formats (early presidential documents, for example). GOOD describes an item with obvious visible flaws, including heavy wear, missing portions, or repairs that affect appearance; generally items in this condition are offered only if an item is otherwise exceedingly rare or important. Of course we’re more than happy to provide more in-depth information about any item via phone or email. We hope this new system will make for easier reading and a more pleasant bidding experience.

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