RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Autographs Featuring Art and Animation

Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Art and Animation | January 9, 2019

Harry Kleiman, Animation Expert When young Harry Kleiman’s family moved to Los Angeles in 1968, the cartoon fanatic—insatiable in his appetite for all things animated—began spending nearly every day after school visiting animation studios, learning about the process, and meeting the industry’s icons: Walter Lantz, Bob Clampett, Bill Hanna and Joseph Barbera, Chuck Jones, Marc Davis, Ollie Johnston, Frank Thomas, Ward Kimball, Grim Natwick, and Friz Freleng. These meetings sparked what would become his lifelong passion and business pursuit.

In 1980, Kleiman finished college and founded Collectors Paradise Galleries, attending dozens of conventions each year to buy, sell, and—his favorite—educate new collectors. In 1982, he was the first person to approach the Don Bluth Studio about selling their original cels from The Secret of Nimh. He also began making deals with Gary Goldman, offering cels from Dragon’s Lair and Space Ace. In 1984, he partnered Collectors Gallery in Studio City, where he was introduced to fellow animation enthusiasts from around the world.

Over the years, Kleiman accumulated one of the most impressive animation art collections in existence, portions of which he generously lent out to animation scholars to continue broadening the world’s understanding and appreciation of this beloved art form. As an animation veteran who has spent his life studying, buying, and selling, Kleiman is eager to branch out and educate the next generation. We are proud to be a part of his lifetime of passion.

RARE. REMARKABLE.

December 14 - January 9

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CONTENTS

Presidents and First Ladies............................................................................................ 2 Notables....................................................................................................................... 29 Military.......................................................................................................................... 50 Aviation......................................................................................................................... 60 Space........................................................................................................................... 63 Art, Architecture, and Design........................................................................................ 70 Literature...................................................................................................................... 78 Music........................................................................................................................... 90 Classic Entertainment................................................................................................ 106 The John Brennan Collection .................................................................................... 115 Sports........................................................................................................................ 120 Comic Art and Animation ........................................................................................... 128 Conditions of Sale..................................................................................................... 155

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The earliest Washington autograph we have encountered—a remarkably early Lost River land survey by the 17-year-old 1. George Washington. Extraordinary ADS signed “Washington, SCC” one page, 6.5 x 7.5, November 6, 1749. A handwritten land survey drafted for James Scott and undertaken by Washington with the assistance of John Lonem and Edward Corder (chainmen) and James Scott (markman). In part: “Pursuant to a Warrant from the Proprieter’s Office to the directed I have Surveyed for James Scott three hundred and Eighty Six Acres and a Quarter of Waste and Ungranted Land Situate in Augusta County and on the Lost River.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges and possible one-time separation along its central vertical fold; the document has been permanently affixed to a same-size piece of cardstock.

In July 1749, at the age of 17, Washington was appointed official surveyor for the newly created Culpeper County in northern Virginia, a relatively well-paid and prestigious position aided by his close relationship with the Fairfax family. He continued to work as a surveyor until November 1752, when he was appointed adjutant in the Virginia colonial militia. Research indicates that during his time as surveyor, Washington conducted 199 land surveys, of which fewer than 75 are known extant. After completing his first survey on July 22, Washington ran at least 15 surveys along the Lost River in the early stages of November, with this particular example representing just the ninth of his young career. An astounding document from the future commander-in-chief—and the earliest example of Washington handwriting that we have ever encountered. Starting Bid $2500

2. George Washington. Rare books from the library of George Washington: The Adventures of Telemachus, the Son of

Ulysses (in French and English), Vols. I and II. Boston: J. Nancrede, 1797. Leatherbound hardcovers, 4.25 x 6.75, both bearing the personal bookplate of Benjamin Lincoln Lear affixed to the front pastedowns. Book condition: G+/None, with losses to textblock extremities, ownership signatures of “Rich’d O’Brien” to flyleaves, and wear to boards and edges. These books were originally part of an auction that included items from the Tobias Lear family. Lear was Washington’s closest confidant and personal secretary, serving Washington from 1784-1799. Accompanied by a photocopy of a list titled “Catalogue of Books received from Washington,” listing the two-volume “Telemachus (French & English)” among them. Starting Bid $200

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3. George Washington. Rare books from the library of

George Washington: The Philosophical Works of the late Right Honorable Henry St. John, Lord Viscount Bolingbroke, Vols.

I–V. London: David Mallet, 1754. Leatherbound hardcovers, 5.25 x 8, each bearing the personal bookplate of Benjamin Lincoln Lear affixed to the front pastedown. They also bear ownership signatures of “Jno. Hewitt” to the title pages, and the first free end page of the first volume is inscribed, “Jno. Hewitt, Washington City.” Book condition: VG-/None, with wear and scuffing to exteriors, some flaking to the leather, and scattered foxing and staining to textblocks. These books were originally part of an auction that included items from the Tobias Lear family. Lear was Washington’s closest confidant and personal secretary, serving Washington from 1784-1799.

Accompanied by a photocopy of a list titled “Catalogue of Books received from Washington,” listing the five-volume “Bolingbrokes’ Philosophical Works” among them. Starting Bid $200

4. George Washington. Rare book from the library of

George Washington: The Gardeners Kalendar by Philip Miller, published in London in the mid-18th century. Leatherbound hardcover, 5.25 x 8.25, 369 pages. The personal bookplate of Benjamin Lincoln Lear affixed to the front pastedown. Book condition: G+/None, with fraying and wear at spine ends, cracks and wear to leather, missing title page, and torn top half of the final page of the index. These books were originally part of an auction that included items from the Tobias Lear family. Lear was Washington’s closest confidant and personal secretary, serving Washington from 1784-1799. Accompanied by a photocopy of a list titled “Catalogue of Books received from Washington,” listing the single-volume “Millers’ Callender” among them. Starting Bid $200

A letter to General Washington: “A plan might be formed for the mutual advantage of the British and American Armies” 5. George Washington Prisoner Exchange.

Contemporary copy of a letter to General George Washington, likely in the hand of British Commander-in-Chief Sir Henry Clinton’s aide William Collier, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 9, December 8, 1778. A letter proposing a secret plan to meet and negotiate a prisoner exchange. In part: “The unsuccessful attempts which have been made to ratify the Treaty of Convention of Saratoga and the Asperity which seems to have crept into the Correspondence between Sir Henry Clinton and the American Congress leaves it to be conjectured that the humane purpose of a General Cartel of Exchange of Prisoners of War and Troops of the Convention will not have force so soon as good men like yourself could wish...Some negotiation might be opened from which all Parties might be benefited, and the Prisoners of War on both sides, as well as the Troops of Convention, might be exchanged and Ransomed. Major General Gates was willing to report to you and the American Congress whatever I pleased to propose upon this subject.” The letter is marked, “His Excellency General Washington,” in the lower left of the first page. In fine condition, with a strip of mounting tape along the edge of the last page, and writing showing through from opposing sides. Starting Bid $300 www.RRAuction.com | 3

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George Washington. Un-

common memorial engraving of George Washington by intaglio-chromographic and electrographic engraver John I. Donlevy, 15.25 x 17.75, entitled “Sacred to the Memory of the Illustrious Champion of Liberty General George Washington, First President of the United States of America.” Originally issued by Donlevy in 1838, this example likely represents the second state published circa 1870, and features a stipple-engraved portrait of Washington based on Gilbert Stuart’s Athenaeum painting, with the bust done in swirls.

The lettering is executed with cursive flourishes, shadows, and italics, and above the portrait is an engraved eagle, with arrows clutched in its talons and laurel and American flag in its beak. Matted to a slightly larger size. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling, and a repaired tear to the upper right blank area. Starting Bid $200

8. James Madison.

Handsome partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 13.25 x 16.5, May 26, 1812. President Madison appoints Joseph S. McPherson as “a Lieutenant in the Navy in the Service of the United States.” Crisply signed at the conclusion by President Madison and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy Paul Hamilton. The crisply embossed white paper seal affixed at the bottom remains fully intact, and the seldom-seen attractive blue ribbon on the seal is present. Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 20.5 x 23.5. In very good to fine condition, with moderate overall wrinkling. Starting Bid $200

Boldly signed Jefferson–Madison land grant in the Northwest Territory 7. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Partly-

printed vellum DS, signed “Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison” as secretary of state, one page, 11.5 x 12.5, August 27, 1805. Fantastic land grant issued to William Brown of Brooke County, Virginia, for “the Lot or Section number Three of Township number Nine in Range number Four of the Lands directed to be sold at Steubenville.” Boldly and prominently signed at the conclusion by President Jefferson, and countersigned by Secretary of State Madison. The crisply embossed paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. In fine condition, with one tiny hole, light soiling, and light toning along intersecting folds. A beautiful dual-signed document from two of America’s most significant founding fathers. Starting Bid $500

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“Mr. President & heads of departments showed every disposition to do what was fair and just towards me” 9. James Monroe. ALS signed “Ja’s Monroe,” one page, 8 x 10, May 12, 1810. Letter to “Mr. Everett,” in part: “I returned yesterday from Washington too much fatigued to venture out today…Can you come to dine with me tomorrow? I have the pleasure to inform you that I settled my acct. with the govt. quite to my own & its satisfaction. One point is reserved for consideration. Without taking it into the estimate I owe a balance of less than 200 dollars. If that is decided in my favor, a much greater sum will be due me, or rather to some friends of whom I borrowed money to supply the deficiency of the salary due. Mr. President & heads of departments showed every disposition to do what was fair and just towards me.” In very good condition, with a few stains, a block of toning from prior display, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. Monroe makes reference to settling his “account with the government,” which concerned the repayment of expenses he accrued during his time as minister to the United Kingdom from 1803 to 1807. Starting Bid $200

Three hundred acres awarded for wartime service “in the Virginia Line on Continental Establishment”

Patent for an improved printing press, signed

by Monroe and Adams

10. James Monroe. Partly-printed

vellum DS as president, one page, 11.5 x 17.5, September 29, 1824. Desirable military land grant, in part: “In consideration of Military Service performed by George McCormick, a captain for the war, to the United States in the Virginia Line on Continental Establishment…There is granted by the United States unto Allen Latham assignee…a certain Tract of land containing Three Hundred Acres situate between the Little Miami and Sciota rivers northwest of the river Ohio.” Neatly and boldly signed at the conclusion by President Monroe and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office George Graham. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. Nicely double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait (bearing a facsimile signature) and medallion to an overall size of 24.5 x 24. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

11. James Monroe and John Quincy Adams. Partly-

printed vellum DS, signed “James Monroe” as president and “John Quincy Adams” as secretary of state, two pages, 12 x 14.5, April 7, 1821. A patent issued to Abraham O. Stansbury for a “new and useful improvement of the Printing Press called the American or approximating Spiral Press.” Signed at the conclusion by President Monroe and countersigned by Secretary of State Adams. The nicely embossed seal affixed to the lower left remains mostly intact, with partially intact red ribbon. The second page contains Stansbury’s description of his invention. In very good condition, with soiling, toning, foxing, and vellum loss along the edges. Starting Bid $200

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“The condition of Mrs. Adams is at this moment I regret to say deeply distressed and alarming” 12. John Quincy Adams. ALS signed “J. Q. Adams,” one page, 8 x 10, July 28, 1845. Letter to John Angier of Medford, the husband of Adams’s late niece, Abigail Smith Adams. In part: “Conformably to the terms of the deed of annuity interest, enclosed with your Letter, I received from the actuary of the Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company, Francis C. Lowell, by E. L. Perkins, a check to the Cashier of the Columbian Bank for 2962 Dollars 96 cents, payable to me or bearer, for which I signed the duplicate receipts. My legal obligation I understand is to pay the money over to you and to avoid the chance of any accident. I deposited the check in the Quincy Stone Bank, and took a check on the same payable to you or your order, which I enclose herewith, and for which I have to request your receipt. With regard to the disposal of the money that which is proposed in your Letter will be entirely satisfactory to me, and I have no doubt to all the family. The condition of Mrs. Adams is at this moment I regret to say deeply distressed and alarming. The termination of her suffering appears to be fast approaching.” In fine condition, with light staining at the corners. The “Mrs. Adams” referred to may be his late brother Thomas Boylston Adams’s wife, Ann Harrod Adams, who would pass away from breast cancer in September. John Quincy Adams’s own wife, Louisa, died of a heart attack seven years later. A lengthy, boldly penned letter from the former president. Starting Bid $200

14. Andrew Jackson. Un-

13. Andrew Jackson. Uncommon and desirable vellum manuscript DS as president, one page, 14.5 x 12.75, April 10, 1831. Ornate land grant, in part: “In consideration of Military Service performed by Adam Wallace a Captain for three years to the United States, in the Virginia Line on Continental Establishment…There is granted by the United States unto Samuel Wallace heir at law of the said Adam Wallace a certain tract of Lands containing one thousand acres situate between the Little Miami and Sciota Rivers northwest of the river Ohio.”

Prominently signed at the conclusion by President Jackson and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office Elijah Haywood. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. In very good to fine condition, with creasing and soiling to the right edge, two small holes to the top, and minor vellum loss along the central horizontal fold. An uncommon format issued in recognition of service in the Revolutionary War. Starting Bid $200

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signed manuscript document, one page, 8 x 3.75, February 24, 1819.

Jackson dockets the reverse of a receipt: “No. 6, Golloher, Recpt for filling waggon, wheel—$4.” The receipt, filled out and signed by Peter Golloher, reads: “Rec’d of William W. Crawford four Dollar for filling one wagon whele.” In fine condition, with three vertical folds. Starting Bid $200

15. Martin Van Buren. ALS as president signed “M. Van Buren,” one page, 8 x 9.75, June 15, 1839. Letter to William C. Waddell, in full: “It is my intention to leave here for New York on the 20th Instant but travelling by private conveyance I cannot now speak with certainty as to the period of my arrival. I hope to reach there by the first or second of July—probably the latter day.” In fine condition, with scattered creasing and several intersecting folds. Starting Bid $200

16. John Tyler. Civil War-dated free franked mailing

envelope, 4.25 x 2.5, franked in the upper right, “J. Tyler,” addressed in another hand to “Miss Rebecca Jones,” in Richmond, Virginia, and enclosing a partly cross-written ALS from his daughter-in-law, Nannie Bridges Tyler, two pages on both sides, 4.5 x 7, dated April 9, 1861. Nannie writes to a friend, Rebecca Jones, in Richmond. In part: “Three of the children here have measles and two of the colored people, so that I am daily dreading Martha’s breaking out with it, before I can get away…. That is going on more now in Richmond. The legislature has adjourned, and it is thought the Convention will, soon; and what will Virginia do? I wonder! We are in a terrible fix I think. One thing that has caused me to think of you, in a few days past is that I have been reading work on Spiritualism. Don’t you remember my alarm at your communications. Certainly there are wonderful things told—wonderful revelations made, but I am skeptical. God’s word is sufficient.” In fine condition, with a few tiny opening tears, early ink annotation, and a subtle touch of soiling to envelope, none of the above affecting the clear, dark signature. The envelope bears a steamship postmark of April 13, one day following Beauregard’s attack against Fort Sumter—the opening salvo of what would prove to be the bloodiest war in American history. Starting Bid $200

Appointing America’s minister to Mexico in 1842 17. John Tyler. Partlyprinted DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, March 23, 1842. President Tyler authorizes and directs the “Secretary of States to affix the Seal of the United States to a letter to the President of the Mexican Republic, accrediting Waddy Thompson as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the U. States.” In fine condition, with light soiling to the edges. Waddy Thompson, Jr., of South Carolina served in the House of Representatives from to 1841, after which he was appointed by President Tyler as US minister to Mexico, where he served from 1842 to 1844.

Thompson quickly learned enough Spanish to make his first speech to Mexican cabinet members in their own language, and became friendly with Mexican president Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. He successfully negotiated the release of 300 Texan prisoners (saving 159 of them from execution), persuaded Mexico to permit American immigration to California, concluded some commercial agreements, and seriously attempted to negotiate the peaceful cession of California to the United States. A significant diplomatic document with relevance to Mexican-American relations in the mid-19th century. Starting Bid $200

President Polk plans to visit “the University of North Carolina” 18. James K. Polk. LS as presi-

dent, one page, 8 x 10, May 25, 1847.

Letter to Jonathan Rutherford, Jonathan M. Patton, and James Lyons, in full: “I have received your letter of the 21st Instant, enclosing the proceedings adopted at a meeting of the citizens of Richmond, and tendering to me on their behalf a welcome to the Metropolis of Virginia on my way to visit the University of North Carolina. Having made my arrangements to travel by the public conveyances, I regret that it will be in my power to remain but a very short time in Richmond, during which it will give me pleasure to exchange personal salutations with as many of my fellow citizens as the limited opportunity will permit. Tendering through you to those whom you represent, my acknowledgments for the honour done me, and to yourselves personally my thanks for the courteous manners in which you have communicated their wishes.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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22. Zachary Taylor.

19. James K. Polk. Free-

franked envelope, 8.75 x 3.5, addressed in another hand to New Jersey congressman, “Hon. George Sykes, Wrightstown, N. J.,” with a Mount Holly address crossed out in the second line, and franked in the upper right, “Free, J. K. Polk.” In very good condition, with creasing, staining, and a vertical fold to the left side; the red wax seal on the back remains essentially intact. Starting Bid $200

20. James K. Polk and James Buchanan.

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “James K. Polk” as president and “James Buchanan” as secretary of state, one page, 13 x 15, September 12, 1846.

Scalloped-top ship’s pass issued to the “Ship Atlantic, James Coleman master or commander…To pass with her Company, Passengers, Goods and Merchandize, without any hindrance, seizure or molestation.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Polk and countersigned by Secretary of State James Buchanan. The crisply embossed white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. In very good to fine condition, with soiling, light staining, and repairs to small areas of vellum loss. An attractive format which boasts especially bold writing and signatures. Starting Bid $200

21. Zachary Taylor.

Manuscript DS, signed “Z. Taylor, Lt. Col.,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, June 30, 1829. Letter issued to Col. George Bomford, in full: “Herewith I have the honor to transmit you a Return of Ordnance & Ordnance Stores for the 2d Quarter of 1829.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by Taylor. In fine condition, with light toning along, and professional reinforcements to, the two horizontal folds. Starting Bid $200

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Rare LS as president signed “Z. Taylor,” one page, 7.5 x 10, July 12, 1849. Letter to S. C. Sprague at the Sons of Temperance, “Taylor Division No. 127.” In part: “I have received your communication…and must thank the members of the Division of the Sons of Temperance for the compliment they have paid me in its designation.

The cause that their organization seeks to promote, meets with my warm approval. Judiciously prosecuted, it will contribute greatly, as it has heretofore done, to elevate the character of the rising generation & secure the prosperity of our beloved country.” Matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 11.5 x 18. Reverse bears a Goodspeed’s Book Shop label. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and light uniform overall toning. Founded in New York City in 1842, the Order of the Sons of Temperance was organized by a brotherhood of men dedicated to the temperance movement and its abstaining of alcohol consumption. Modeling its constitution on those of the Free Masons and Odd Fellows, the Sons of Temperance became synonymous with high moral character and citizenship, counting among its membership the admirable likes of Abraham Lincoln, U. S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, Millard Fillmore, and Zachary Taylor. An exceptional letter from the nation’s leader, embracing the temperance surge of the 1840s. Starting Bid $300

23. Millard Fillmore.

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 13.75 x 17.5, March 14, 1851. President Fillmore appoints James N. Ward as “First Lieutenant in the Third Regiment of Infantry, in the service of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by President Fillmore and countersigned by Secretary of War Charles M. Conrad. The crisp white paper seal affixed to the upper left remains fully intact. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Exceptional, lengthy autograph letter written to his former White House secretary 24. Franklin Pierce. ALS, twelve pages on three sets of

adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, June 25, 1858. Letter to Sidney Webster, his former private White House secretary, written from Lisbon, Portugal. Pierce discusses his past and future travels throughout Europe, and makes reference to several notable figures of the day, including writer Nathaniel Hawthorne, Jefferson Davis, columnist John L. O’Sullivan, and naval officer Charles Stewart McCauley. In part: “I have steadily declined invitations to dinner etc. and shall continue to do so unless it may seem to be necessary to dine with the young king. When we left Madeira the governor with his suite met us…and conveyed us in the government barge to the Galgo while a salute was being fired from Loo Rock. Indeed we have every reason to cherish pleasant and grateful memories of our six months in Madeira.

After leaving Gibraltar we shall proceed almost directly to Vevey and remain there perhaps till October. I believe that [Nathaniel] Hawthorne is to pass the summer at Pisa and hence we shall probably not meet until he returns to Rome next winter. I think there is little doubt that we shall meet Gov. Fish an family somewhere this summer. I received a letter from Genl. Davis three weeks since but it was dated in April & in the hand of his wife.

It was a warm, interesting letter and altho’ written by another hand than his own could have been dictated by nobody else...

It is evident from your letter that our views with regard to matters at home are very much alike. I am not surprised at the excitement in & out of Congress provided by the conduct of British cruisers in the waters of Cuba. If the instructions to the home squadron are like those with which Commodore MacCauley proceeded to the Gulf during my administration, when one or two similar acts had been done by Spanish men of war, the searches will speedily cease. The British Govt. will disavow the acts and that will be the end of it. Is it not amusing to see how determined the opposition had been to out-brag the Democrats in this? You may be quite sure that I have regarded, since I left the states and I hope to continue to regard with simple indifference what you think may be a source of annoyance ‘one of the black flies’ I am to encounter during my travels in Europe. The continuance of the assaults under present circumstances only serve to illustrate the malignity which prompted them while I was at the head of government. The refusal to re-appoint Colo. George and the withdrawal of the printing from the Patriot, will annoy Democrats and gratify the Black Republicans exceedingly. Is this way to sustain a cause?” In fine condition. Starting Bid $1000

“Have you seen Genl. Davis’ speech,” writes the president, “It is characteristically extreme but at the same time able, patriotic and eloquent” 25. Franklin Pierce. ALS as president, one page both sides, lightly lined, 7.75 x 9.75, October 29, 1857. 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. Starting Bid $200

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26. Franklin Pierce.

Desirable free-franked mailing envelope, 4.75 x 2.75, crisply addressed

by Pierce to his former private White House secretary, “Sidney Webster, Esq., care of Cushing & Webster, Boston, Mass.,” and prominently franked along the top, “Franklin Pierce.” Annotated with a pencil date of “1858.” Retains much of the red wax seal on the reverse. In fine condition. Shortly after leaving the White House in 1857, Pierce returned to his native New Hampshire and then embarked on a three-year tour of Europe and the Bahamas. During his time abroad Pierce maintained correspondence with Webster, the son-in-law of Senator Hamilton Fish and a brilliant Manhattan lawyer who, in 1892, published Franklin Pierce and His Administration. Starting Bid $200

27. Franklin Pierce. Large and

crisp ink signature, “Franklin Pierce,” on an off-white 5 x 1.5 slip affixed to a slightly larger mount. In very good to fine condition, with soiling and light staining. Starting Bid $200

29. Abraham Lincoln. Very

attractive 7.25 x 10.5 silver gelatin print of President Abraham Lincoln reproduced by Moses P. Rice from an original wet plate negative by Alexander Gardner, an acclaimed Civil War photographer and one-time protege of Mathew Brady. The bustlength portrait, taken by Gardner in mid-November 1864, depicts the sitting president in spectacular detail, and is affixed to a beige 7.75 x 11.75 sheet with pencil caption to lower border: “Print from original negative made by Moses P. Rice, Washington D.C. 1864, copyright, Rice, Montreal.”

In very good to fine condition, with silvering to the dark areas of the image, and chipping to the fragile mount.

Accompanied by a photographed copy of the provenance information from the Montreal-based Rice Studio and the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Starting Bid $200

“Every person here is anxiously expecting the answer of the Czar” 28. James Buchanan. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x

8.25, December 22, 1855. Letter to Hon. Peter D. Vroom, written while serving as minister to the United Kingdom. In part: “I have received a letter from Dr. W. W. Bidlack, now at Tangier, who informs me that he has written to the Russian Minister at Berlin soliciting the appointment of Assistant Surgeon in the Russian Army…I cannot interfere in favor of the appointment of Dr. Bidlack to an office in the Russian Army; but it is due to him to state my personal knowledge of his family and himself. His father, the Hon: Benjamin A. Bidlack, was a worthy and excellent man… Every person here is anxiously expecting the answer of the Czar to the propositions made by Austria and accepted by France and England. If this should be favorable, I doubt whether the terms, whatever they may be, will prove satisfactory to the British people. They seem to be intent upon the recovery of the military prestige which they have lost during the two last campaigns, and to accomplish this object, have made vast naval preparations.” In fine condition.

With the Crimean War winding down, Buchanan kept close watch on Russia as 1855 came to a close. The initial terms set forth by Austria at this time were in fact accepted, and a peace conference began in Paris in February of 1856 to address the remaining issues. Buchanan’s key concern—Russian naval power—was addressed in one of the most crucial points of the final treaty: establishing the Black Sea as neutral territory. This closed it to all warships and prohibited fortifications and armaments on its shores. Meanwhile, the agreement preserved the Ottoman Empire and forced Russia to surrender some of the territory it had gained. An extremely desirable letter on foreign policy from the president-to-be. Starting Bid $200

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Lincoln orders a draft for an additional 1,945 New York troops 30. Abraham Lincoln. Magnificently rare Civil War-dated partly printed DS as president, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, Executive Mansion letterhead, September 14, 1863. Draft order issued by President Lincoln, which reads, in full: “I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States of America and Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy therof, having taken into consideration the number of volunteers and militia furnished by and from the several States, including the State of New York, and the period of service of said volunteers and militia since the commencement of the present rebellion, in order to equalize the numbers among the Districts of the said States, and having considered and allowed for the number already furnished as aforesaid, and the time of their service aforesaid, do here by assign One Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty five as the first proportional part of the quota of troops to be furnished by the Eleventh District of the States of New York, under this, the first call made by me on the State of New York, under the act approved March 3, 1863, entitled ‘An Act for Enrolling and Calling out the National Forces, and for other purposes,’ and, in pursuance of the act aforesaid, I order that a draft be made in the said Eleventh District of the State of New York for the number of men herein assigned to said District, and Fifty Per Cent, In Addition.” Signed boldly at the conclusion by Lincoln. In very good to fine condition, with some light creasing (primarily to the top), and faint perimeter toning from prior display. Starting Bid $1000

31. Abraham Lincoln. Very desirable vintage matte-finish 6.25 x 9 half-length portrait of a beardless Abraham Lincoln printed by George B. Ayres from an original negative by Alexander Hesler. Reverse annotated in pencil, “From Hesler negative, By Geo. B. Ayres, Phila,” with an affixed caption below: “Abraham Lincoln in 1960. From an original photograph

by Hessler, in Chicago, soon after his nomination, and now in the collection of Ervin Chapman, D. D., L. L. D.” In fine condition.

Springfield, Illinois photographer Alexander Hesler, or Hessler, took several photographs of Lincoln in June 1860. The photos were used in the campaign for president—with one of his portraits used extensively in the 1860 presidential campaign on medals and ribbons—but were in little demand once Lincoln was elected and grew a beard. The 16th president was said to have enjoyed his photo session with Hesler, noting of one image, ‘That looks better and expresses me better than any I have ever seen; if it pleases the people I am satisfied.’

Starting Bid $200

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32. Abraham Lincoln: William Herndon. Law partner and biographer

(1818–1891) of President Abraham Lincoln who was an early member of the new Republican Party and was elected mayor of Springfield, Illinois. Manuscript DS, signed “Lincoln & Herndon,” one page both sides, 8 x 12.5, September 15, 1851.

A petition for Dower in Porter v. Sarpy, in part: “Your oratrix Margaret Porter most respectfully represent unto your Honor that she was married to one William Porter in the month of March AD 1832…and that during said marriage said Wm Porter was seized in fee simple and possessed of the following piece of land lying and being in the city of Springfield…on which are erected two (2) brick stores…that said Wm Porter purchased said lot of Jas D Henry…And your oratrix would further show that she has not legally released her right of dower in and to said lands although she signed the deed with said Wm Porter to said Hoffman. And your oratrix would further show that Wm Porter departed this life on or about the 8 of March 1851 leaving your oratrix his widow…

In tender consideration of all which premises your oratrix prays that John B. Sarpy may be made defendant to this bill and that the Peoples writ of subpoena issue for said Sarpy commanding &c. And that he answer this bill particularly and explicitly. And your oratrix prays upon a finder hearing of this cause your Honor will decree and adjudge that she have her dower in and to the lot aforesaid. And that your Honor will appoint commissioners in pursuance to the statutes of this State in relation to dower.”

Signed at the conclusion on behalf of the law firm by Herndon. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

33. Andrew Johnson. ALS signed “A. Johnson,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, June 29, 1852. Written from Washington, D.C., a letter to “Lowry,” in part: “Your letter has been received. The petition referred to in regard to the establishment of a Post Route etc—has been referred to the Committee on P. O. & roads and will be reported in the general bill.

All new routes must first be established by law unless the receipts will pay the expense of carrying the mail, and I presume no one would be willing to carry the mail for receipts on the route. There can be nothing done till the general bill passes. It shall be attended to. There is no news of interest. The convention is now in session at Baltimore. Nothing definite done as yet.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200 12 |

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34. Andrew Johnson. Third-person ADS, signed within the text, “Andrew Johnson” and “A. J.,” one page, 6 x 7.75, December 1836–February 1837. A sheet from the ledger of Johnson’s tailor shop, being an account of his indentured servant Alexander Morehead. The document is headed, “December 30, 1836. A. Morehead. To A. Johnson…on settlement this day, $3.45…amount paid John Brown for wood, 2.00…Honey 3 quarts at one dollar per gallon .75…pork 120 lbs at 6 cent 7.20…cash & eggs .62…The amount of A. Morehead on account, balance due A. J. 1.39.” Mounted and matted with a “Nathaniel E. Stein Collection” card to an overall size of 11.75 x 19.5. In fine condition, with marginal toning and light chipping. Johnson penned this ledger page at just 28 years old while operating his own tailor shop. He had begun his political career a few years earlier, having been elected as town alderman in 1829, and then moved on to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 1835. According to an 1835 contract for indentured servitude, Morehead would work as a tailor in Johnson’s Greeneville shop while Johnson made trips to Nashville for his duties as a representative. An outstanding, early autograph from the future president. Starting Bid $200

35. Andrew Johnson.

Large ink signature, “Andrew Johnson,” on an off-white 7.5 x 5 album page. In very good to fine condition, with a few short tears to the right edge, and toning from prior display. Starting Bid $200

36. Andrew Johnson. Partly-printed

DS as president, one page, 8.5 x 11, June 23, 1868. In full: “I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a Warrant for the pardon of George W. Wallingford, dated this day and signed by me and for so doing this shall be his warrant.” Signed at the conclusion by Johnson. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Gen. Grant orders a riverboat to be fitted as a hospital ship for Fort Holt

37. U. S. Grant. Civil War-dated ALS signed “U. S. Grant, Brig. Gen. Com.,” one page, 8 x 9.75, September 10, 1861.

Letter to Major Hatch, in full: “You will please engage the steamer Swallow as a Hospital for the use of troops at Fort Holt and have her towed there at once. I understand the steamer can be had for twenty-five dollars pr. day. More should not be paid.” In fine condition, with short splits along fold ends.

Starting Bid $300

38. U. S. Grant. Partial

ALS signed “U. S. Grant, General,” one page, 7 x 3.5, no date.

The conclusion of a longer letter about a trip to the midwest, in full: “Should I go to Chicago on the 10th of September however I will try to extend the time, and my visit to Peoria.” Matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 14.5 x 7.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

39. U. S. Grant.

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, November 23, 1874. President Grant authorizes and directs “the Secretary of State to affixed the Seal of the United States to a Warrant for the pardon of Harris Fisher and Henry Goldstein.” Signed boldly at the conclusion by Grant.

In fine condition, with two light fingerprints. Starting Bid $200

40. U. S. Grant. Handsomely engraved partly printed vellum DS, one page, 15.5 x 19.75, December 20, 1876. President Grant appoints Alexander L. Morton as “First Lieutenant in the Fifth Regiment of Artillery in the service of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by Grant, and countersigned by Secretary of War J. Donald Cameron, with Adjutant General Edward D. Townsend signing in the upper left corner.

Commission retains its original dark blue seal. Rolled and in fine condition, with minor brushing to the signature. Starting Bid $200

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41. U. S. Grant. Crisp

ink signature, “U. S. Grant, Apl. 6th 1884,” on an off-white 5 x 2.5 card, bearing a small affixed portrait of General Grant. Nicely double-matted and framed with a portrait and biographical plaque to an overall size of 21.75 x 17.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

44. Rutherford B. Hayes and Cabinet. Collection of ink signatures of President Hayes and his original cabinet on individual off-white cards and slips, affixed to a 12.75 x 9.5 scrapbook page. Signers are: Rutherford B. Hayes, William A. Wheeler, William M. Evarts, John Sherman, Carl Schurz, George W. McCrary, Richard W. Thompson, David M. Key, and Charles Devens. In very good to fine condition, with a few light stains, and chipping to the mount. Starting Bid $200

42. U. S. Grant.

Bold ink signature, “U. S. Grant,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card affixed to a slightly larger mount. Ink notation below dates the signature to “1874.” In very good to fine condition, with dampstaining to the upper left corner. Starting Bid $200

“The fight in which we are engaged here is a fierce one”

43. Rutherford B. Hayes. Part-

ly-printed DS as president, signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 7 x 7.75, August 30, 1877. President Hayes authorizes and directs the “Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a warrant for the pardon of H. Wedemeyer.” Nicely double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait (bearing a facsimile signature) and medallion to an overall size of 19.75 x 17. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

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45. James A. Garfield. LS signed “J. A. Garfield,” one page

both sides, 7.25 x 9.5, House of Representatives letterhead, April 3, 1879. Letter to Dr. John Peter Robison in Cleveland, in part: “I note what you say in reference to the farm. If we could procure a thoroughly bred Ayreshire bull I think it would be well for us both, and I will share such portion of the cost as you may think I ought...I was in hopes that I might get away to Ohio at that time but it will be impossible. The fight in which we are engaged here is a fierce one, and keeps me on deck every hour. In a day or two I will send you a pamphlet copy of my late speech.” In fine condition, with splitting to the bottom of one of the vertical folds. Starting Bid $200

46. James A. Garfield. Excep-

tional 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet portrait of James A. Garfield in a noble head-and-shoulders pose, signed in the lower border in black ink, “J. A. Garfield.”

Published by Harroun & Bierstadt of New York. In very good to fine condition, with creasing to the corners, and soiling and a small stain to the image. Starting Bid $200

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Theodore Roosevelt. TLS signed

“T. Roosevelt,” one page, 6.5 x 7.75, The Outlook letterhead, October 2, 1910. Letter to Robert Underwood Johnson, editor of The Century Magazine, in full: “I like the article, but there are one or two points which I should like to talk over with you when the chance comes. I am very glad you liked my Columbus speech. When I made it I was thinking, among other things, of an editorial which you had written, on lawlessness.” In very good to fine condition, with minor loss to two corners, and a stain on the reverse lightly showing through. Starting Bid $200

Superb Garfield-signed presidential appointment for a Texas postmaster—a descendant of Moses Austin 47. James A. Garfield. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 17 x 14, February 18, 1881 [but actually signed between March 4 and July 2, 1881]. President Garfield appoints William J. Bryan as “Postmaster at Brenham, in the County of Washington, State of Texas.” Crisply signed at the conclusion by President Garfield and countersigned by Postmaster General Thomas L. James. The gold seal and red ribbon affixed to the lower left remain intact. In very good to fine condition, with toning to the perimeter, and professional repairs to small areas of paper loss along the edges.

The appointee, William Joel Bryan (1852–1882) was born in Brazoria County, Texas. His father, Moses Austin Bryan, was a nephew of Stephen F. Austin and grandson of Moses Austin, who fought at the Battle of San Jacinto and served as a major in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. The Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate records Bryan’s nomination for postmaster by President Rutherford B. Hayes on February 11, 1881, and approval by the Senate on February 18.

Though this document is dated to two weeks before Garfield’s inauguration on March 4, given the time it took for preparation and presentation, it was not an unusual practice for the succeeding president to sign such appointments.

When Garfield took office the Post Office Department was the largest department in the federal government and highly prone to corruption; he quickly made an impact in cleaning up the federal postal service and ridding it of malfeasance. Presidential appointments by Garfield are extremely scarce, as he actively served just four months as president—having taken the office in March 1881, he was shot on July 2 and passed away in September. An exemplary Texas-related Garfield document from his brief term as executive. Starting Bid $500

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49. William H. Taft.

TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 6.75 x 9.25, personal letterhead, November 16, 1914. Letter to pastor and magazine editor John Wesley Hill, in full: “I have your welcome letter and thank you for sending me your kindly comment, but I do not hear the bee buzzing a bit. The result of the election was most gratifying, however. The elimination of Roosevelt and the Progressives seems to be complete, except in California, and there they need a little more hard times and a fool-killer among the Republicans. My own impression is that we ought to nominate Hughes, but we can not do it by a preliminary canvass. We have to let these little fellows rattle around in their dry pods and make a noise, and then spring Hughes’ name on the convention, after the convention becomes disgusted with the paucity of good material.” In fine condition. Occurring in the middle of President Woodrow Wilson’s first term, the elections of the 64th United States Congress witnessed a resurgence of the Republican Party following party divide in the wake of the 1912 presidential election. Although Republicans were bolstered by the rejoining of several Progressives, it was still not enough to reclaim control of the House of Representatives nor make any significant impact within the Senate. Starting Bid $200

50. William H. Taft.

TLS as president signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 7 x 9, White House letterhead, April 3, 1911. Letter to Texas Governor Oscar Branch Colquitt, in full: “I have yours of March 29th with reference to the protest against the appointment of General Anson Mills. It is quite evident that there is a confusion over the line between Texas and New Mexico and the line between Texas and Mexico. I think I shall be able to straighten this out. I have forwarded your letter to the Attorney general for his consideration and comment.” In very good to fine condition, with a rusty paperclip impression to the upper left, and light blotting to the signature. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. As a land surveyor and civil engineer in south Texas, Anson Mills, a well-regarded retired US Army officer, both named and laid out the city of El Paso, Texas. In 1894, Mills was appointed a member of the International Boundary Commission that sought to settle cases involving the border with Mexico, including the Chamizal dispute, a border conflict over about 600 acres on the Mexico–United States border. Starting Bid $200

“Things are not equal in a judicial appointment” 51. William H. Taft. TLS as president signed “Wm. H. Taft,” two pages, 6.76 x 8.75, White House letterhead, August 17, 1912. Marked “Personal” at the top, a letter to pastor and magazine editor John Wesley Hill, in full: “I have your letter of August 14th. I am very glad to know of the luncheon that Mr. Hilles had, and the result. So far as the Editor of the Chicago Inter-Ocean is concerned, I have no conscientious feeling on the subject.

He has taken a course that has been satisfactory to him. He attacked me bitterly during the Lorimer days, and now he has come around to me because he can not be anywhere else. I am grateful to him for such support as he gives, but what has put me in an attitude of utter indifference is his disposition to resent my failure to appoint somebody to Judgeship, at his instance. I don’t appoint Judges that way, and I don’t intend to. He can take his paper and go over to the other side if he chooses. He put himself in the attitude of threatening the Attorney-General or me, and after that his chances for success were somewhat modified. The selection of a Judge in Chicago is not an easy one. It has been delayed by the fact that the law has been changed, and only within the last four or five days. If I appoint Cutting, it will not be because Max Pam is for him—it will be because I think he is the best man out there, and that is the way with any appointment that may make. Other things being equal, I would like to oblige a friend; but generally other things are not equal in a judicial appointment.” In very good to fine condition, with light overall soiling and creasing. Starting Bid $200 16 |

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52. William H. Taft. Over-

sized 4.25 x 3.5 White House card, signed and inscribed in ink, “For Robert H. Schutz of Hartford, with best wishes, Wm. H. Taft, Feby 21st, 1913.”

Mounted and matted with a medallion to an overall size of 8 x 13.75. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

53. Woodrow Wilson.

Highquality sepia matte-finish 4.75 x 8 head-and-shoulders portrait by Moffett of Chicago, neatly signed in fountain pen by Wilson. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light silvering, and a crease to the lower left corner. Starting Bid $200

54. Calvin Coolidge. Handcorrected typed telegram draft as president, one page, 7.75 x 10.5, White House Telegram letterhead, February 16, 1924.

Typed draft of a telegram to John R. Quinn, national commander of the American Legion, with copious handwritten corrections by President Coolidge.

In part (Coolidge’s handwritten changes in italics): “I welcome the frank statement of your views on the bonus question contained in your telegram. My own views upon this subject were so fully stated in my New York address that I need not restate them other than to say they represent my mature conviction. No difference of opinion as to the procedure which would ultimately bring to the service men the largest and most substantial advantages should involve any doubt as to the patriotic purpose of either you or me and I shall always be delighted to see you and to confer with you.

Please accept the expression of my kindest regards.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Unique twice-signed volume from the library of Eleanor’s father, presented by FDR to his son 55. Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Desirable signed book: The Comic History of Rome.

Later edition.

London: Bradbury, Agnew & Co., circa 1860.

Hardcover with custom leatherbound slipcase, 6 x 8.75, 308 pages, with 10 full-page comic plates by John Leech. Signed on an opening page in black ink by Franklin D. Roosevelt, “Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt, 1905, from Elliott Roosevelt’s Library,” noting it as being from the library of Eleanor Roosevelt’s father, Elliott Roosevelt (1860–1894); and signed again below by FDR, during his third term as president, with a gift inscription to their son and a namesake of the original owner, “For Elliott Roosevelt, from Mother & Father, March 1943.” Autographic condition: fine, with a couple of small edge chips to signed page. Book condition: VG/None, with a tear to the hand-colored frontispiece, sunning and wear to the paper spine label, and fraying to spine ends. Accompanied by a catalog from James Cummins Bookseller of New York. From the estate of noted FDR collector Donald Carmichael, whose ownership bookplate is affixed to the inside of the slipcase. Starting Bid $300

56. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Choice

White House card neatly signed in fountain pen, “Franklin D. Roosevelt.” Handsomely mounted, matted, and framed with an engraving to an overall size of 9.75 x 14.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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57. Franklin D. Roosevelt. TLS as

president, one page, 6.5 x 7, White House letterhead, November 18, 1938. Letter to Basil O’ Connor, in full: “I appreciate very much your writing me your recommendation of the jobs done by Mr. Lester W. Herzog, Works Progress Administrator, and Mr. H. P. C. Howe, local Works Progress Administration Director, in connection with the recent disaster on Long Island. I am passing your letters on to Harry Hopkins as I know he will be interested to have your opinion of the work done by Mr. Herzog and Mr. Howe.” Double-matted and framed with a Pach Brothers portrait of FDR to an overall size of 18 x 13. In fine condition. On September 21, 1938, Long Island was hit by a category three hurricane that would soon become one of the deadliest and most powerful weather events to ever face the Mid-Atlantic coast. Forever known as the Great New England Hurricane, an estimated 682 people lost their lives and over 57,000 homes were either damaged or destroyed. Starting Bid $200

58. Franklin D. Roosevelt. TLS

as president signed “FDR (!),” one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, April 10, 1943. Letter to Roosevelt’s private secretary Grace Tully, in full: “I have not had a chance before this to thank you for those very interesting items which you and the others gave me for my birthday. I am thrilled to have the Log of the ‘Philadelphia’ and I have always wanted the French edition of Robinson Crusoe. They are a real addition to my collection and I am grateful for your thought of me.” Included is a rare oversized White House mailing envelope, 10 x 7.5, signed below in fountain pen, “Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jan. 30, 1943.” The envelope, calligraphically addressed to Tully, bears postmarks from the following four locales: President, Pennsylvania; Franklin, New Jersey; Delano, Pennsylvania; and Roosevelt, New York. Impressively matted and framed to an overall size of 25.5 x 28, displaying the original mailing envelope and a lengthy printed description detailing the background of the Cuff Links Club, the origin of the large White House mailing envelope, and the plans surrounding President Roosevelt’s 61st birthday. In fine condition. From the estate of Donald Carmichael. Starting Bid $200

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59. Harry S. Truman. Ink signature and inscription, “Kindest regards to Myra Lee Phillips, Harry S. Truman, White House, Jan. 28, 1949,” on an off-white 8.75 x 12.25 photographic mat, which displays a modern glossy photo of Truman holding the iconic ‘Dewey Defeats Truman’ newspaper, and has subsequently been double-matted to an overall size of 16 x 20. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

60. Harry S. Truman. TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, April 14, 1949. Letter to Senator Owen Brewster of Maine, in full: “Thanks a lot for yours of the eleventh in regard to Clifford N. Carver. I am glad to have your good opinion of Mr. Carver and from the looks of his career, as set out in your memorandum, he must be a good man.” In fine condition, with several horizontal folds. Starting Bid $200

61. Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 22.75 x 19, June 27, 1960. President Eisenhower appoints Dr. Philip Hauge Abelson as “a Member of the General Advisory Committee to the Atomic Energy Commission.” Signed at the conclusion by Eisenhower; countersigned in autopen by Secretary of State Christian A. Herter. The crisply embossed paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. Permanently affixed to a same-size board. In fine condition, with light toning and foxing primarily constrained to the margins. Physical chemist Philip Hauge Abelson proposed the gas diffusion process for separating uranium-235 from uranium-238; this uranium-separation process proved essential to the development of the atomic bomb. Starting Bid $200

62. Dwight D. E i s e n h o w e r.

TLS as president signed “D. E.,” two pages, 7 x 10.5, White House letterhead, May 6, 1958. Letter to Barry T. Leithead, in part: “I have delayed giving you my personal opinion about the excellence of the steaks you sent from Chicago, primarily because I wanted at the same time to answer a question you posed, ‘How do you cook good meat, especially this particular type of steak, to avoid ruining it?’ In my opinion the first requirement is a meat thermometer and the second is the avoidance of ‘excessive’ heat. The adjective excessive is a variable one.

For some cuts under particular conditions a very considerable heat is quite satisfactory, but by and large most people use too much.

As a general rule, the thicker the steak, the greater the distance it should be from the broiler.” He goes on the describe in great detail his method of cooking steak and requisite temperatures, before closing: “I trust this all works for you, because I assure you that Mamie and I had the best steaks the other evening that I can remember.” Eisenhower underlines the ten words in the letter. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

64. Jacqueline Kennedy. ALS

signed “Jackie,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 3.5, White House stationery card, no date. Letter to “Bob,” assuredly Robert McNamara, President Kennedy’s Secretary of Defense, in full: “The most marvelous Valentine I ever had!

[Jackie draws a heart with arrow sketch] I may put it in Jack’s museum—A whole year gone by and you remembered and can still hit the same jolly note as last Valentine’s Day. I think that is quite fantastic. Apparently Godfrey McHugh [military aide to JFK] received an unsigned Valentine and is convinced it is from you.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

63. Jacqueline Kennedy. Marvelous collection of 13 Kennedy-related items, consisting of a Chanel Boutique sweater personally worn by Jacqueline Kennedy, four greeting cards signed by the former first lady, and eight candid family photos, with one signed by John F. Kennedy, Jr. The entire grouping derives from the collection of one of Jackie’s housekeepers, “Lucy.”

The collection: Jackie Kennedy’s personally-owned and -worn soft-knit black Chanel Boutique short-sleeve sweater with two gold-tone buttons, likely size medium or large, with inner collar bearing a label from Bergdorf Goodman in New York. The sweater is missing its third bottom button.

A set of four greeting cards, each signed and inscribed to “Lucy” in green or red felt tip by Jacqueline Kennedy, who signs either “JKO” or “Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.” The cards range in size from 5 x 3.75 to 10 x 7 (open), and consist of brief birthday or Christmas messages. Two cards include their original mailing envelopes, which Kennedy has marked on the front, “Lucy.”

A group of eight color candid photos, ranging in size from 3.5 x 5.25 to 7 x 5, with images featuring Jackie, Caroline, John Kennedy, Jr., and Edwin Schlossberg, with six of the photos depicting the group gathered inside Jackie’s 1040 Fifth Avenue apartment for Christmas, and two others taken at Caroline and Edwin’s wedding, with one showing the newly married couple, and the other of JFK, Jr., which is signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ink, “To Lucy, Best wishes, Love, John Kennedy.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 19

The rosary beads of JFK 67. John F. Kennedy. John 65. Jacqueline Kennedy. Three ALSs signed “Jackie,”

each penned on light blue 5.75 x 7.75 sheets of 1040 Fifth Avenue letterhead, none dated. The three ‘thank you’ letters are addressed to “Tish,” Kennedy’s former White House social secretary, Letitia Baldrige. One letter reads: “Thank you for your sweet inscription in your marvelous book—I adore it and really do laugh so much every time I open it—You are really special and how lucky I am to have known you.” Another, in part: “Only you would have a letter waiting—when I got back from the Library—You are right—it was so moving and emotionally draining. I was surprised at how shaky I felt.

To find your letter was like having a hand to hold.” In overall very good to fine condition, with irregular toning to one of the letters. Starting Bid $200

Rare early snapshot of the Kennedy brothers at ages 21 and 13

66. John and Robert F. Kennedy. Scarce early vintage

original glossy 5.75 x 3.75 silver gelatin photograph of the 21-year-old John F. Kennedy and 13-year-old Bobby Kennedy with two others at the Kennedy family’s Palm Beach compound. Reverse bears a “Credit: Fred Ward from Black Star” ink stamp. In very good condition, with several heavy vertical creases and a small tear to the left border. Starting Bid $200

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F. Kennedy’s personally-owned rosary beads presented to Sister Fabiola Parent of the Sinsinawa Sisterhood by Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy in 1974.

The standard rosary of wooden beads, strung with a fine metal chain and bearing a Miraculous medal with worn metallic crucifixion cross and corpus, measures approximately 20˝ in length. In fine condition.

Accompanied by several copies of newspaper articles detailing the rosary’s history and sequence of ownership. Sister Fabiola, known also as the ‘Rosary Sister,’ established her own rosary museum with the estimated 28,000 rosaries she created during her lifetime.

Included among her collection were rosaries that belonged to Mother Teresa, British Royalty, and survivors of the Auschwitz concentration camp. At some period after JFK’s death, Sister Fabiola visited the president’s gravesite and collected petals from the ground’s array of rose bushes. From those petals she made a special rosary for the Kennedy family matriarch, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, who returned the gesture in kind by sending to Sister Fabiola the rosary beads of her late son. The JFK rosary was then added to her museum at the St. Clara Academy in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin. Elevated by its superb provenance, this is a remarkably rare presidential keepsake once owned by America’s lone Roman Catholic president. Starting Bid $1000

6 8 . J o h n F. Kennedy. TLS as

president signed “John Kennedy,” one page, 5.75 x 7.25, White House letterhead, September 17, 1962. Letter to William E. Hansen of Holyoke, Massachusetts, in full: “Thank you for your letter enclosing the August 1929 sea issue of THE MENTOR. The article about President Roosevelt’s collection is indeed of special interest to me, and I want to thank you for your thoughtfulness.” Matted to an overall size of 9.75 x 11.75. In very good to fine condition, with a faint stain to the date, and light overall toning. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200

70. John F. Kennedy. Amazing early original vintage mattefinish 7 x 5 silver gelatin photograph of the 23-year-old John F. Kennedy in the sun on Palm Beach with his best friend Lem Billings, on-again off-again girlfriend Charlotte McDonnell, sister Kathleen ‘Kick’ Kennedy, and friends Johnny Coleman and Harry Dixon. Reverse bears ink stamps reading, “Credit: Fred Ward, from Black Star” and “Via Candid Camera, H. L. Walker,” as well as a pencil notation identifying the subjects and indicating a date of January 1941. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

JFK’s historic address to Latinos on November 21: “The future lies with our young people, and how we prepare them today vitally affects our common destiny” 69. John F. Kennedy. President John F. Kennedy’s last typed statement, drafted in Texas and left unsigned as he died just 15 hours later. Unsigned typed statement, one page, 8 x 10.5, White House letterhead, November 21, 1963. In part: “I am delighted to join the members of the League of United Latin American Councils of Texas in honoring their State Director, Joe A. Garza. Joe Garza’s contributions to the people of Texas have been formidable, but his work on behalf of LULAC in its academic scholarship program for deserving students of MexicanAmerican origin is particularly outstanding and worthy of commendation. One of our greatest hopes for the future lies with our young people, and how we prepare them today vitally affects our common destiny…Joe A. Garza, whom you honor here tonight, has lived and worked in the finest tradition of the LULAC and of all forward-thinking Americans.” Also includes two telegrams sent to Pierre Salinger, each one page, 8.5 x 5.5, stamp-dated November 19 and 20, 1963. The first, in part: “As the presidents plane approaches south Ft Worth please point to President and Mrs. Kennedy the large lighted sign…The letters ‘Welcome JFK’ will be in bright amber lights.

Size 14 feet by 30 feet each.” The second, in part: “Informed locally presidential statement of greeting at Houston Airport has been cancelled. Strongly suggest brief comment…Our Mike with CBS Eye will be in immediate vicinity of the reception line.”

In overall fine condition, with mild soiling to the typed statement. All originate from the estate of the Assistant Press Secretary Malcolm Kilduff, who was serving as acting press secretary for the Dallas trip because Pierre Salinger was bound for Japan.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Erik L. Dorr. Just 15 hours before his death, Kennedy attended a meeting of the League of United Latin American Councils held at the Rice Hotel in Houston, on November 21, 1963, where he read a statement honoring Joe A. Garza for his work with the organization. Following his remarks, Jackie spoke briefly in Spanish, much to the delight of the audience. Today, this moment is recognized as an important turning point in the history of Latino involvement in American politics-never before had a president so specifically addressed the Latin American community or acknowledged Latinos as a legitimate voting bloc. An outstanding set of items from the last few days of Kennedy’s life. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 21

71. John F. Kennedy.

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

Lovely blue enameled Virgin Misericordia (Virgin of Mercy) religious medal gifted to John and Jacqueline Kennedy upon the birth of their son John F. Kennedy, Jr., secured with a baby blue ribbon and original oak tag. The pendant, .25 x .5, bears a divine image of the Virgin Mary, with reverse featuring a raised symbol of the Marian cross. In fine condition.

One of John F. Kennedy’s personally owned cigars. La Azora cigar measures 5˝ long, is still contained in its original wrapper, and retains its gold and red band. Cigar was sent to Kennedy by Sheldon Dannen of the 21 Club. In fine condition. Accompanied by a copy of a certificate of authenticity from University Archives.

Starting Bid $200

7 4 . J o h n F. Kennedy. Group

Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Mary Barelli Gallagher, originally written for a set of 10 religious medals, in part: “This baby gift is one of the many gifts that had arrived daily to the home of President-Elect and Mrs. John F. Kennedy, 3307 N St., N.W., Georgetown, Washington, D.C. on the occasion of John Jr.’s birth, November 25, 1960. Mrs. Kennedy would ask that I prepare a letter of thanks to the sender for her to sign, and this is one of the gifts that she offered me to take home. I donated the vast majority of these gifts to various charities, others I gave away to friends, relatives, etc., keeping the more interesting ones, such as this, for myself.”

Provenance: Collection of Mary Barelli Gallagher, Bonhams, 2017. Barelli was secretary to Senator John F. Kennedy from 1953–1956, and personal secretary to Jackie Kennedy from 1956–1964. Starting Bid $200

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

Three unsigned items relating to President John F. Kennedy’s famous birthday celebration held at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 1962: an original program entitled ‘Happy Birthday, Mr. President,’ showing JFK on the front cover, two pages, 8.25 x 10.5, with inside featuring a list of performers and committee members, including Marilyn Monroe, whose performance of the song ‘Happy Birthday, Mr. President’ has become apotheosized in pop culture lore; and a pair of patriotic 6 x 3.75 tickets for “President Kennedy’s Birthday Party,” both issued for “Side Arena,” section 126, row H, seats 5 and 6, with image of Kennedy and bold text promoting a “Gala All Star Show.”

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lot of items relating to the Presidential Inauguration of John F. Kennedy, including: a scarce copy of the Inaugural Address of John F. Kennedy, cloth-bound hardcover with matching gilt-embossed slipcase, eight pages, 7 x 10.25, with accompanying presentation photo bearing a preprinted sentiment from Kennedy to “Mr. Donald S. Carmichael”; a menu for the Inauguration Luncheon on January 20, 1961, at the United States Senate Restaurant, two pages, 5.5 x 8.5, with embossed eagle and blue-and-gold roping; an invitation for the Inaugural Gala at the Armory in the City of Washington on January 19, 1961, with response card and envelope, and original mailing envelope addressed to Donald S. Carmichael; an invitation to the Inaugural Ball at the National Guard Armory on January 20, 1961, with response card and envelope; and four additional presentation photos of Kennedy, each bearing a preprinted sentiment to Carmichael. The Inaugural Address book is housed in a cloth-bound clamshell case. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Glenn Horowitz Bookseller citing that the copy of “President Kennedy’s Inaugural Address…came from the collection of Dave Powers, JFK’s longtime political aide who served as the first Director of the Kennedy Library.” From the estate of Donald Carmichael. Starting Bid $200

75. John F. Kennedy. Vintage cream-colored stoneware coffee mug deriving from the dinnerware collection of John and Jacqueline Kennedy, used by the couple at their homes in either Martha’s Vineyard or Hyannisport. The mug stands 3.5˝ in height and features an affixed Sotheby’s auction sticker marked “435, 71.” In fine condition, with a small nick to rim. Accompanied by a University Archives authentication tag signed on the reverse by John Reznikoff. Provenance: Sotheby’s, February 2005 Property from Kennedy Homes Auction. Starting Bid $200

76. John F. Kennedy. Beautiful gold-finished French Scapular cruciform religious medal gifted to John and Jacqueline Kennedy upon the birth of their son John F. Kennedy, Jr. The small cross, .75 x 1, features raised four-way images to both sides, with designs relating to Sacred Heart medal, the St. Joseph medal, the St. Christopher medal, and the Miraculous medal. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Mary Barelli Gallagher, originally written for a set of 10 religious medals, in part: “This baby gift is one of the many gifts that had arrived daily to the home of President-Elect and Mrs. John F. Kennedy, 3307 N St., N.W., Georgetown, Washington, D.C. on the occasion of John Jr.’s birth, November 25, 1960. Mrs. Kennedy would ask that I prepare a letter of thanks to the sender for her to sign, and this is one of the gifts that she offered me to take home. I donated the vast majority of these gifts to various charities, others I gave away to friends, relatives, etc., keeping the more interesting ones, such as this, for myself.”

Provenance: Collection of Mary Barelli Gallagher, Bonhams, 2017. Barelli was secretary to Senator John F. Kennedy from 1953–1956, and personal secretary to Jackie Kennedy from 1956–1964. Starting Bid $200

77. John F. Kennedy. Silver-finish Miraculous Medal (Medal of Our Lady of Graces) gifted to President-elect John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy upon the birth of their son John F. Kennedy, Jr., on November 25, 1960.

Measuring .5 x .75, the front of the oval medallion depicts the Virgin Mary with outspread cloak encircled with Italian text: “Mary conceived without sin, Pray for us who have recourse to thee”; and the reverse features the Marian cross and marked “Italy” below. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Mary Barelli Gallagher, the secretary to Senator John F. Kennedy and then later to First Lady Jackie Kennedy, in part: “This baby gift is one of the many gifts that had arrived daily to the home of President–Elect and Mrs. John F. Kennedy, 3307 N St. N. W., Georgetown, Washington, D.C. on the occasion of John Jr.’s Birth…Mrs. Kennedy would ask that I prepare a letter of thanks to the sender for her to sign, and this is one of the gifts that she offered me to take home. I donated the vast majority of these gifts to various charities, others I gave away to friends, relatives, etc., keeping the more interesting ones, such as this, for myself.” Starting Bid $200

78. John F. Kennedy. Adorable satin-padded “A Keepsake for Baby” booklet gifted to President-elect John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy upon the birth of their son John F. Kennedy, Jr., on November 25, 1960. Created by Paramount, the booklet measures 3.5 x 6.5, and is inscribed in blue ballpoint on the front pastedown: “[From] Mrs. Raymond McNeil, 70 Portland St. Rochester, N. H.” The last page of the booklet, reserved as “Baby’s Last Picture,” features a small affixed image of the “John Jr. Christening.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Mary Barelli Gallagher, the secretary to Senator John F. Kennedy and then later to First Lady Jackie Kennedy, in part: “This baby gift is one of the many gifts that had arrived daily to the home of President–Elect and Mrs. John F. Kennedy, 3307 N St. N. W., Georgetown, Washington, D.C. on the occasion of John Jr.’s Birth…Mrs. Kennedy would ask that I prepare a letter of thanks to the sender for her to sign, and this is one of the gifts that she offered me to take home.

I donated the vast majority of these gifts to various charities, others I gave away to friends, relatives, etc., keeping the more interesting ones, such as this, for myself.” Starting Bid $200

79. John F. Kennedy.

Vintage off-white stoneware egg holder deriving from the dinnerware collection of John and Jacqueline Kennedy, used by the couple at their homes in either Martha’s Vineyard or Hyannisport. The holder stands 3.5˝ in height and features an affixed Sotheby’s auction sticker marked “435, 71.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a University Archives authentication tag signed on the reverse by John Reznikoff.

Provenance: Sotheby’s, February 2005 Property from Kennedy Homes Auction. Starting Bid $200

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President Johnson fights the War on Poverty

80. Lyndon B. Johnson. Historic

dipping pen used by President Lyndon B. Johnson to sign the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 (S. 2642). The official ‘bill signer’ Esterbrook pen measures 6.25˝ long and features a black plastic grip with a Lucite handle imprinted with “The President—The White House.” The pen is mounted, matted, and framed with a printed copy of the act to an overall size of 11.75 x 17.75; the original mat bears a calligraphic description: “One of the pens used by President Lyndon Johnson, August 20, 1964, to sign S. 2642, An Act to mobilize the human and financial resources of the Nation to combat Poverty in the United States.”

In fine condition, with some light wear to the frame. From the estate of Donald Carmichael. Accompanied by a matted and framed display entitled “War on Poverty, The White House Front, May 10, 1967,” 18 x 36, featuring three photos of President Johnson on the day of the signing, with the mat bearing a calligraphic description below each image: “In the Cabinet Room,” “With the President in the Rose Garden, The Business Leadership Advisory Council,” and “The President talks of the good done by National Youth Administration in Texas back in New Deal Days.” Starting Bid $200

82. Lyndon B. Johnson. Stillsealed Tabacalera cigar gifted by President Lyndon B. Johns to Secret Service Agent Warren W. ‘Woody’ Taylor. The cigar bears its “Seal of the President of the Philippines” band, measures 6.75˝ in length, and is contained in its original cellophane wrapper. In fine condition.

From the estate of Secret Service Agent Warren W. ‘Woody’ Taylor.

On November 22, 1963, the day of President Kennedy’s assassination, Taylor was on assignment in Dallas working as a Special Agent on Vice Presidential detail to protect Lady Bird Johnson.

Taylor was in the vehicle immediately behind the Vice President’s car in the Presidential motorcade.

This cigar was likely obtained by President Johnson during his visit to Manilla in 1966 at a time when anti-war demonstrations were occurring worldwide.

In late October, Johnson and dignitaries from six other countries—the Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, South Vietnam, and Thailand—converged in Manilla to sign a communiqué that included a four-point ‘Declaration of Peace’ that stressed the need for a ‘peaceful settlement of the war in Vietnam and for future peace and progress’ in the rest of Asia and the Pacific. Starting Bid $200

81. Lyndon B. Johnson. Collection of nine TLSs from Lyndon B. Johnson dating throughout his political career as a Texan senator to his succession as president of the United States. The letters, signed “Lyndon” or “Lyndon B. Johnson,” range in size between 6 x 7 and 8 x 10.5, and date between November 1959 and June 1969. The letters are addressed to Benjamin Oehlert and his wife Alice, with seven typed on United States Senate letterhead, one on White House letterhead, and the final letter written on his personal embossed stationery. The bulk of the content consists of pleasantries and messages of gratitude.

Some notable quotes include: “One of the nicest things the Hills ever did for Lady Bird and me was to introduce us to the Oehlerts”; “Yes, for whatever it is worth, the quotation is accurate. I said it. I meant it”; “My schedule reads ‘Rest’ for today in Washington. But I can’t do that until I take time out to say ‘thanks again’ to you”; and “Thank you for the photos of my Pakistan visit eight years ago. A lot has changed since then—including my waistline.” Also included with the collection are an assortment of TLSs from other members of Johnson’s staff, as well as from two Pakistani presidents, each addressed to Oehlert or his wife, including: Lady Bird Johnson (2, both as first lady), Hubert H. Humphrey (6, five as vice president), Jack Valenti (special assistant to President Johnson), Bess Abell (White House social secretary), William P. Rogers (as secretary of state under President Nixon; Johnson selected Rogers as an American delegate to the United Nations), Yahya Khan (as third president of Pakistan), and Ayub Khan (6, with one ALS; three written as the second president of Pakistan). Includes two embossed compliment cards from the Pakistani president. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by numerous autopen and secretarially signed letters from Johnson, his wife, Humphrey, and Secretary of State Dean Rusk, dated between May 1960 and December 1968.Starting Bid $200

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84. Richard Nixon.

83. Richard Nixon. Scarce personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Nixon, payable to Arthritis Foundation for $100, October 31, 1963. Lower memo field bears typed notation: “Contribution.” In fine condition. After his failed California gubernatorial bid in 1962, Nixon traveled with his family around Europe before moving to New York City and becoming a senior partner in the law firm Nixon, Mudge, Rose, Guthrie & Alexander. According to the Richard M. Nixon Presidential Library, White House Special Files Collection, in 1963, Nixon donated over $9,000 to over 50 beneficiaries ranging from churches, universities, and hospitals to scholarship funds, veterans’ groups, and children’s organizations. Starting Bid $200

ALS signed “Dick,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, August 20, 1989. Letter to his friend, newspaper publisher Helen Copley, suggesting she speak with the former US Ambassador to the Vatican, Frank Shakespeare, in full, ‘’I just had a briefing from Frank Shakespeare who has just completed three years of service at the Vatican. He is going to spend a month vacating [sic] with his son and it occurred to me that you would find a meeting with him fascinating. He has axes to grind but can give you some extremely valuable insights into the Pope’s foreign policy initiatives. With warm regards.’’ In fine condition.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Shakespeare served as Nixon’s Director of the US Information Agency from 1969 to 1973, and then as ambassador to the Vatican from January 1987 to July 1989. Copley succeeded her husband James S. Copley as the head of the Union Tribune Publishing Company in San Diego upon his death in 1973. Additionally, she was also chairman and CEO of the Copley Press, a publisher and newspaper chain that consisted of 15 daily and 32 weekly publications. An uncommon handwritten letter from Nixon offering his networking help. Starting Bid $200

Nixon to his VP—“Your lecture on courtesy and democracy really warmed my heart” 85. Richard Nixon. TLS as president signed “RN,” one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, October 27, 1972. Letter to “Ted,” Vice President Spiro T. Agnew, in full: “We have seen some interesting headlines during this campaign, but I must admit that the news report of your lecture on courtesy and democracy really warmed my heart. Everyone who has ever faced a similar situation knows he must make a decision whether or not to respond. You responded with characteristic insight—and we are all better for it. I am sure you impressed your audience!” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope. Originates from the personal estate of Spiro Agnew.

Written 11 days before the 1972 presidential election, Nixon must be referring to Agnew’s response to hecklers at a Syracuse rally a few days earlier. When interrupted by some protesters, he digressed from his prepared speech and admonished the hecklers, ‘I don’t think those people over there deserve to be part of the American system. There is such a thing as civility and courtesy and restraint and an ability to open your ears to another point of view…I submit to you, ladies and gentleman, that it’s very difficult for you to hear or learn anything when your mouth is constantly open.’ Starting Bid $200

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Seeking the presidency in ‘75: “I’ll do my best never to disappoint you” 86. Jimmy Carter. ALS signed “Jimmy,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, March 27, 1975. Letter to Chester and Joan Kerr, written while campaigning for the 1976 Democratic presidential nomination. In full: “I enjoyed being with you & really appreciate your interest & friendship. During the months ahead your advice & active support can be very valuable to me. I’ll do my best never to disappoint you.” In fine condition, with light creasing, and staple holes, to the top. Accompanied by a carbon copy of Kerr’s letter to Carter, an original campaign brochure, and a Yale University news release about Carter’s visit to New Haven, where the Kerrs saw him speak. Chester Brooks Kerr was a leading figure in the publishing field, who, over the course of a thirty-year career, worked as the top editor or editorial director of Harcourt, Brace & Company, Atlantic Monthly Press, Yale University Press, Reynal & Hitchcock, and Ticknor & Fields. Starting Bid $200

“To the People of K’Ogelo”—the birthplace of Obama’s father 87. 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. Starting Bid $500

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88.

Four Presidents.

Color semi-glossy 8 x 10 photo of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and Jimmy Carter gathered at the White House preparing to depart for Anwar Sadat’s funeral in 1981, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Ronald Reagan,” in black felt tip, “Gerald R. Ford” and “J. Carter,” and in blue felt tip, “Richard Nixon.” In very good to fine condition, with a light vertical crease passing through Ford’s image. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

89. Four Presidents and Two First Ladies. Color glossy

10 x 8 photo of President Reagan making some remarks at the diplomatic entrance of the White House prior to the departure of three former presidents for Anwar Sadat’s funeral, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip by Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, and in black felt tip by Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Nancy Reagan, and Rosalynn Carter. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

90. Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Starting Bid $200

91. Grover Cleveland Starting Bid $200

92. Bill Clinton Starting Bid $200

93. Bill Clinton Starting Bid $200

94. Bill Clinton and James Patterson Starting Bid $200

95. Dwight D. Eisenhower Starting Bid $200

96. Dwight D. Eisenhower Starting Bid $200

97. Fords, Carters, and Mondales Starting Bid $200

98. James A. Garfield Starting Bid $200

99. Warren G. Harding Starting Bid $200

100. Rutherford B. Hayes Starting Bid $200

101. Herbert Hoover Starting Bid $200

102. Herbert Hoover Starting Bid $200

103. Herbert Hoover Starting Bid $200

104. Andrew Jackson Starting Bid $200

105. Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson Starting Bid $200

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106. Lyndon B. Johnson Starting Bid $200

107. Abraham Lincoln Starting Bid $200

108. Richard Nixon Starting Bid $200

109. Richard Nixon Starting Bid $200

110. Richard Nixon Starting Bid $200

111. Barack Obama Starting Bid $200

112. Ronald Reagan Starting Bid $200

113. Eleanor Roosevelt Starting Bid $200

114. Franklin D. Roosevelt Starting Bid $200

115. Franklin D. Roosevelt Starting Bid $200

116. Franklin D. Roosevelt Starting Bid $200

117. William H. Taft Starting Bid $200

118. Harry S. Truman Starting Bid $200

119. Harry S. Truman Starting Bid $200

120. Woodrow Wilson Starting Bid $200

121. Woodrow Wilson Starting Bid $200

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notables

Declaration of Independence Rare 1776 privateering edict signed by Hancock, authorizing the capture of “British Vessels and Cargoes” 122. John Hancock. Revolutionary

War–dated DS, one page, 8.75 x 13.5, April 3, 1776. Important broadside print of the Continental Congress’s act giving privateers permission to “by force of arms, attack, subdue, and take all ships and other vessels belonging to the inhabitants of Great Britain.” The document provides “Instructions to the Commanders of Private Ships or Vessels of War, which shall have Commissions or Letters of Marque and Reprisal, authorizing them to make Captures or British Vessels and Cargoes,” consisting of eleven articles of instruction for American privateers. The document begins: “You may, by Force of Arms, attack, subdue, and take all Ships and other Vessels belonging to the Inhabitants of Great-Britain, on the High Seas, or between high-water and lowwater Marks, except Ships and Vessels bringing Persons who intend to settle and reside in the United Colonies, or bringing Arms, Ammunition or Warlike Stores to the said Colonies, for the Use of such Inhabitants thereof as are Friends to the American Cause, which you shall suffer to pass unmolested, the Commanders thereof permitting a peaceable Search, and giving satisfactory Information of the Contents of the Ladings, and Destinations of the Voyages.” Prominently signed at the conclusion by Hancock as president of the Continental Congress. Archivally encapsulated in mylar and in very good condition, with mottled overall staining, and several areas of professional repairs to areas affected by paper loss, as well as complete backing.

First issued by John Hancock in April 1776, this privateering proclamation was reprinted and used continually, as occasion demanded, throughout the Revolutionary War, with each example legitimized with the signature of the Congress’s president. The letters of marque issued by Congress to privately owned vessels gave them the ability to operate as warships; providing instructions as to the extent of their authority, this document would have been issued with the privateer commission. Privateers peaked in 1781 with approximately 450 vessels at sea, armed with some 6,735 guns; the Continental Navy, by contrast, had only three ships in commission in 1781. During the years of the Revolution, privateers seized about 600 British vessels. A rare and historically significant document. Starting Bid $500 www.RRAuction.com | 29

American Politicians and Leaders 125. Stephen A. Douglas.

123. Jacob Broom. Amer-

ican businessman and politician (1752– 1810) and signer of the US Constitution as a Delaware delegate. Very rare ALS signed “Jaco: Broom,” one page, 8 x 8.75, October 11, 1783. Letter to Thomas Rodney, the brother of Declaration signer Caesar Rodney, in part: “Above is a State of the acc’t Jacob Fussell against you (provided you…the Lot) & receiver…agreeable to Contract.

Mr. Fussell is very much displeased that he should be so much disappointed & has desired me to write to you & the bearer Wm. Stow, to inform you that unless he is paid the balance with Interest within thirty days after date hereof, he will have the Lot sold at Public Sale in order to satisfy his demand—This I shall be under the necessity of doing as I cannot any longer stand between him and you.” In very good condition, with trimmed edges, and professional repairs to areas of paper loss and separations along folds. This letter was part of a larger document, of which a copy of the original is included. Also included is the filing folder from prior owner Charles Forbes, who originally purchased the letter in 1949. Starting Bid $300

124. Clarence Darrow. Rare over-

sized 10.5 x 12.5 book photo of Darrow taken

by Nicholas Muray of New York, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Clarence Darrow, To—Forrest Black, With all good wishes. May 28th, 1932, Chicago, Ill.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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ALS signed “S. A. Douglas,” one page, 4.75 x 7.25, January 16, 1857. Letter to J. M. Carlisle, in part: “Permit me to introduce to you my young friend and constituent Mr. Nathaniel Wilson of Illinois, who desires to procure a situation to study law. He brings me letters from my friends of the highest & most satisfactory character, and I take pleasure in presenting him to you.” Affixed along the left edge to a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Hamilton readies militia clothing during the Whiskey Rebellion 126. Alexander Hamilton.

Sought-after unsigned note written in the hand of Alexander Hamilton as secretary of the treasury, one page, 6 x 7.75, September 24, 1794. In full: “Mr. Hodgson will please to furnish me with a return of all articles in Cloathing remaining in Store—to day if possible.” Affixed along its left edge to a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition, with light show-through from docketing on the reverse. Samuel Hodgson (1745–1824) was commissioned superintendent of military stores in April 1794, and served until Thomas Jefferson’s election in 1800. On September 19, 1794, Hamilton issued a request to President Washington asking permission to send military to western Pennsylvania as a means of quelling the Whiskey Rebellion. The clothing referenced in this note were thus intended for the militia soon to head to the state’s southwestern revolts. Starting Bid $300

127. Timothy Pickering. Hand-

written manuscript signed within the text in the third-person, “Timothy Pickering QMG,” one page, 8 x 5.25, February 26, 1783. A payment receip,t which reads: “Received of Timothy Pickering QMG pr D. Wolfe Forty five dollars and sixty seven and a half ninetieths in full for forage rations not drawn last year as pr account having Sign’d duplicates.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges.

Starting Bid $200

Activists & Social Leaders Superb portrait captured during the 1895 California woman suffrage campaign

128. Edwin M. Stanton. ALS,

one page, 7.75 x 10, January 8, 1869. Letter to attorney and diplomat Edwards Pierrepont, in part: “The visit of yourself and daughter will be very welcome to our household. My health has been very bad for two or three months, but since the pleasant weather it has been rapidly improving and I have now strong hopes of a substantial recovery. Your memorandum was received, and I have retained it for a favorable conference with General Grant. But I have not seen him since the election, not being able to visit him, and his time being engrossed by others, or he has been absent. I have therefore no means of conjecturing his purposes. But no consideration can induce me to return to public life in any station at home or abroad.

These things we will talk over when we meet.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by an engraving of Stanton bearing a preprinted signature. Stanton’s mention of his “very bad” health was only temporarily assuaged by the warmth of spring, and on December 24, a final asthma attack ended his life at the age of 55. Starting Bid $200

130. Susan B. Anthony. Crystal-clear 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Anthony by Taber of San Francisco, signed on the reverse in ink, “Susan B. Anthony, Rochester, N.Y., Feb. 15, 1820–July 5, 1895.” In fine condition. A handsome image of the suffragette during California’s 1895 woman suffrage campaign, the state’s first vote on the issue. Despite wide support, the opposition defeated the referendum in 1896.

Starting Bid $200

129. Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. Revolutionary War–dated ALS signed “J. Trumbull,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 13.25, March 18, 1783. Letter to Colo. Dyar, in part: “The Time of my Brother’s receiving the 21,000 dollars was fully ascertained in my last to you, as I am able to do it—It must depend only on probable circumstances, which are mentioned in that letter. I wish I was possessed of money, either of my own, or belonging to the State, to furnish Sister Amelia, I would do it—but in myself, I am poor, & the ability of the State, for present Need, is equally unavailing—the Interest of the Bills received, has been applied…the particulars I can show you here…I am so lately from Connecticut that I know not how to obtain Leave of Absence again—If Seymour would receive payment as you mention…I should be exceedingly glad to have that debt settled—but I fear Col. Wadsworth is mistaken—Suppose I shall have opportunity to see you along on your return to Connecticut. I wish Capt. Barney’s acco[ount] was more explicit respecting a general peace, I fear much, least we shall be obliged to have another campaign.” In good to very good condition, with overall staining and old repairs to splitting along intersecting folds. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 31

Signed first edition of Stride Toward Freedom— Dr. King’s first book 131. Martin Luther King, Jr. Signed book: Stride

Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story. First edition.

NY: Harper & Brothers, 1958. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.25, 220 pages. Signed on the front pastedown in fountain pen, “Best Wishes, Martin L. King, Jr.” Autographic condition: very good to fine, with light staining to the perimeter of the page. Book condition: VG/None, with rubbing to spine ends and bumped corners. Published in 1958, King’s first book, Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story, chronicles the planning, events, and aftermath of the first successful large-scale application of nonviolent resistance, the year-long Montgomery bus boycott. A comprehensive and insightful account, the book traces the journey of a community and highlighted King’s transformative devotion to equality and non-violence. An outstanding signed volume from the Civil Rights icon.

Starting Bid $300

132. Belva A. Lockwood.

American attorney, politician, educator, and author (1830– 1917) who was one of the first female lawyers in the United States. In 1879, she successfully petitioned Congress to be allowed to practice before the United States Supreme Court, becoming the first woman attorney given this privilege. Lockwood ran for president in 1884 and 1888 on the ticket of the National Equal Rights Party and was the first woman to appear on official ballots. Scarce AQS on an off-white 6 x 8 sheet, dated March 9, 1888, in full: “Life is an open book in which we read in age what we write in youth, Belva A. Lockwood, Wash. D.C.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

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133. Malcolm X. Sought-after

ALS, one page on a color 5.5 x 3.5 postcard with a humorous skunk caption, postmarked June 10, 1958. Letter to Gloria Owens, in full: “I know you thought you were forgotten. How could we? (Smile).”

In fine condition.

Gloria Owens was the sister of Maceo X Owens, secretary at Muhammad’s Mosque No. 7 in Harlem where Malcolm X preached alongside Louis Farrakhan. A decidedly rare, important autograph boasting a fine association. Starting Bid $500

Businessmen Remarkable NGC MS63 $20 Gold Liberty Head Double Eagle recovered from a Civil War–era shipwreck 134. 1865-S $20 Gold Liberty Head Double Eagle Coin recovered from the SS Brother Jonathan Shipwreck (NGC MS63). Scarce

1865-S $20 Gold Liberty Head Double Eagle Coin recovered from the SS Brother Jonathan shipwreck, encapsulated and graded by NGC as “MS63.” The iconic Liberty Head Double Eagle gold coin, minted with a composition of 90% gold and 10% copper, a weight of 33.4 gm, and a diameter of 34.1 mm, was first created in 1849 and began to be issued for commerce in 1850; this ‘Type I’ design was issued from 1850–1866. Most of the high-grade ‘Type I’ Double Eagles minted in San Francisco in the market today were recovered from shipwrecks, where they had rested underwater and been preserved for over a century. These notable wrecks include the SS Brother Jonathan, the SS Central America, and the SS Yankee Blade. The SS Brother Jonathan, a luxurious paddle steamer en route from San Francisco to Portland, sank off the coast of California in July 1865. Of the over 240 passengers and crew on board the Brother Jonathan, only one lifeboat of 19 people made it safely to shore. More than 500 examples of the 1865-S $20 coin were recovered during salvage efforts beginning in 1996, making this desirable issue available in high grades that were previously unheard of. A simply spectacular example with an alluring origin from a Civil War–era shipwreck. Starting Bid $1000

Sought-after 1852 ‘Santa note’ from The Central Bank of Troy

135. Central Bank of Troy ‘Santa’ Note. Extremely rare three-dollar bank note from The Central Bank of Troy, New York, 6.75 x 2.75, issued on July 1, 1852, which features a vignette of Santa Claus and his sleigh of eight reindeer preparing to ascend from a snow-covered rooftop. Printed

by Bald, Cousland & Co., signed below by a cashier and the bank’s president. In fine condition, with light overall soiling.

Starting Bid $200

136. Charles Crocker. Part-

ly-printed DS, signed “Cha. Crocker,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 13.75, February 25, 1882.

Deed between the Central Pacific Railroad Co. and George W. Smethurst, selling 80 acres of land situated in Yuba, California, for the sum of $120. Signed at the conclusion

by Crocker as second vice president of the Central Pacific Railroad, and countersigned by a secretary and two trustees. In very good to fine condition, with overall light toning, and partial separation along the hinge. Accompanied by a hardbound title abstract prepared in 1917 by Pierce-Bosquit Abstract & Title Co. for lands in the same vicinity. Starting Bid $200

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Scientists and Inventors 137. Louis de Broglie.

French physicist (1892–1987) known for his theory that matter has the properties of both particles and waves, who was awarded the 1929 Nobel Prize in Physics. Uncommon matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of de Broglie dressed in the green habit of the Academie francaise, signed in fountain pen, “10 Novembre 1947, Louis de Broglie.” Also signed in pencil by the photography studio, Otto & Pirou, with the studio’s stamp on the reverse. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

139. Elie Metchnikoff. Russian bi-

ologist and zoologist (1845-1916) best known for his pioneering research into the immune system for which he was awarded the 1908 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. ALS in French, one page on a light green 4.5 x 5.25 airmail postal card, September 25, 1902. An untranslated letter to French art historian and essayist Élie Faure. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

“My boyhood ambition was experimenting with chemicals” 138. Thomas Edison. TLS signed “Thos. A. Edison,” one page, 8.25 x

9.75, From the Laboratory of Thomas A. Edison letterhead, April 19, 1915.

Letter to “The Associated Newspapers,” in New York, in part: “I am in receipt of your favor of the 14th instant in regard to the cartoons made by your Mr. H. T. Webster on ‘Our Boyhood Ambitions.’ I would say in reply that I have no objections to his making one referring to myself if you wish. My boyhood ambition was experimenting with chemicals. I should, of course, be glad to receive the original cartoon after its production.” In very good condition, with somewhat irregular toning and missing lower right corner tip.

Webster (1885–1952) was dubbed ‘Mark Twain of American Cartoonists’ for his slyly satirical style. His best-known effort, the long-running panel cartoon ‘The Timid Soul,’ featured the hapless protagonist Caspar Milquetoast, whose surname entered the American lexicon as a synonym for meek, ineffectual men. Beginning in 1912, Webster embarked on a daily newspaper cartoon published under a rotating series of titles, including ‘Our Boyhood Ambitions.’

Edison’s stated boyhood ambition calls to mind one of the most famous (and documented) anecdotes related to his youth. As a vendor of candy and newspapers on the train that ran between his home of Port Huron, Michigan and Detroit, the young Edison improvised a chemical laboratory in a boxcar, where he conducted some of his earliest experiments. After the boxcar caught fire, Edison and his apparatus were thrown off the train. In later years, Edison often claimed that his hearing loss resulted from being boxed in the ears by the angry conductor; he later modified this claim to say that the catastrophic injury occurred when he was helpfully lifted onto a moving train by his ears. Starting Bid $200

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Stunning oversized Einstein portrait by Lotte Jacobi—one of the finest to come to market!

140. Albert Einstein. Superior matte-finish 6.25 x 8.5 portrait of Albert Einstein in near-profile by Lotte Jacobi, affixed to its original 12 x 16.5 mount, beautifully signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Albert Einstein, 10.X.30.” The reverse is stamped by Jacobi’s studio, “Atelier Jacobi: Charlottenburg, Joachimsthaler-Str. 5, Tel. Bismarck 5216.” In very good to fine condition, with light silvering to the perimeter of the photo, corners of the photo curling slightly from the mount, and toning and minor damage to the edges of the mount which could be easily matted out if so desired. This portrait was captured by influential GermanAmerican photographer Lotte Jacobi quite early in her esteemed career; she had joined the family’s photo agency in Berlin in 1927. She is remembered for her portraits of leading figures of the arts and sciences, which often captured them at ease in informal settings. This is not only one of the finest Albert Einstein signed photographs extant, but an important photographic piece as well. Starting Bid $5000

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Rare 1691 medical advice from the important Italian physician

141. Marcello Malpighi. Italian doctor (1628–1694) who gave his name to several physiological features and played an important part in the discovery of the microscope and study of human physiology. Rare ALS in Italian, one page both sides, 5.25 x 8, December 15, 1691. In part (translated): “I am sorry about the obstinacy of the illness that is bothering the child of the most illustrious Countess Helen; it must be some defect in the lymph which troubles the chest and subsequently the entire organism. The remedies being used seem to me adequate, and the entire purpose must be directed to sweeten the humors, so that the chest will not be affected with a worse illness. One might also try the administration of goat whey in the quantity of four ounces. In the next solstice he will perhaps, as I desire, improve. Please give my best regards to the Illustrious Countess Helen...to the Illustrious Olimpia Fontana, also on behalf of my Francesca, who, and I thank God for this, is in good health.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered overall light foxing, and nearly complete separation along the hinge. Published as letter 920 in Adelmann’s Correspondence of Mercello Malpighi. Most Malpighi letters remain in institutional hands and rarely appear for sale. Starting Bid $300

Rontgen sends thanks “for the difficult-to-produce gold solution, which I had the chance to admire in the paraboloid condenser just yesterday” 142. Wilhelm Rontgen. Distinguished

German physicist (1845–1923) who discovered X-rays in 1895, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1901. ALS in German, signed “W. C. Rontgen,” both sides of a 4.25 x 3.5 card, Physics Institute, University of Munich letterhead, February 22, 1916. Letter to a colleague. In full (translated): “Many thanks for the telephoto lens, but especially for the difficult-to-produce gold solution, which I had the chance to admire in the paraboloid condenser just yesterday. It will become a part of the collection along with its dedication label. And now I must beg your forgiveness for only today—and perhaps too late—getting around to informing you that I, of course, have no objection whatsoever if you wish to borrow the Institute’s phonic wheel for a little while. The reason why your request slipped my mind was simply that I have been having a bout of influenza that even kept me from setting foot out of the house for part of the time.” In fine condition.

In 1900, just one year before receiving the first Nobel Prize in Physics ‘in recognition of the extraordinary services he has rendered by the discovery of the remarkable rays subsequently named after him,’ Wilhelm Rontgen accepted the Chair of the Physics department at the University of Munich, where he would remain for the next two decades. Despite his international celebrity, he remained a modest and reserved man, continuing his scientific inquiries into a broad area of subjects—from the influence of pressure on the refractive indices of various fluids, to the modification of planes of polarized light by electromagnetic influences, to variations in the functions of temperature and compressibility of water and other fluids. As he always had, Rontgen worked unassisted and built the majority of his apparatuses himself. The passion with which he thanks his colleague for materials and discusses lab equipment—from admiring gold solution “in the paraboloid condenser” (used to condense darkfields to bring items into focus), to graciously offering “the Institute’s phonic wheel” (for determining the frequency of tuning wheels)—makes this an excellent letter from the Nobel-winning physicist. Starting Bid $300

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143. Robert Oppenheimer. Brilliant American

physicist (1904–1967) who directed the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and who spearheaded the Manhattan Project, leading to the development of the first atomic bomb. TLS, one page, 5.5 x 6.5, The Institute for Advanced Study letterhead, August 26, 1963. Letter to journalist Norman Cousins of the Saturday Review, in full: “I very much liked your letter in the TIMES yesterday. I hope that you will like this very brief talk that I gave last June in Chicago.

With warm good wishes.” In fine condition, with light creases and staple holes to the upper left corner. Starting Bid $200

Intellectuals

146. Karl Marx. Uncommon book: Das Kapital: Kritik der politischen Oekonomie, Buchs I and II, by Karl Marx and edited

by Freidrich Engels. Later printing. Hamburg: Verlag von Otto Meissner, 1883 and 1885. Hardcover, 6 x 8.75, 808 and 526 pages. Book condition: G+/None, with crude tape repairs to gutters, toning to textblock, ownership stamps to title pages, splits and wear to exterior, and some repairs to spines. Das Kapital, also known as Capital: Critique of Political Economy, is one of the foundational theoretical texts in modern materialist philosophy, economics, and politics. Starting Bid $200

Religious Figures

144. Jean le Rond d’Alembert. French

polymath (1717–1783) known for his contributions in the realms of mathematics, physics, philosophy, and music theory; he served as co-editor of the Encyclopedie until 1759.

ALS in French, signed “D’alembert,” one page, 5.75 x 7.25, December 21.

Untranslated. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

145. Karl Kautsky. Czech-

German philosopher and theorist (1854–1938) sometimes called the ‘Pope of Marxism.’ Rare ALS in French, signed “K. Kautsky,” one page on a 3.5 x 5.5 postcard, March 8, 1908. Untranslated letter to Andre Morizet in Paris. In fine condition, with creasing to the lower left corner.

Starting Bid $200

The future pope relays a message on “indulgences” 147. Pope John Paul I. Born Albino Luciani

(1912–1978), he was elected Pope on August 26, 1978, and suddenly died of a heart attack just 33 days later. TLS in Italian, signed “A. L.,” one page, 5.75 x 9, Bishop of Vittorio Veneto letterhead, October 11, 1968. Letter as bishop of Vittorio Veneto, in part (translated): “I am honored to announce that under the new ‘Handbook of Indulgences’ released just a month ago, the bishop can grant partial indulgences only to persons under their jurisdiction.” In fine condition, with a few light creases, and staple holes to the upper left corner. Starting Bid $200

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World Leaders

148. Mother Teresa. At-

tractive glossy 7 x 9.25 photo of Mother Teresa meeting German Chancellor Helmut Kohl at her private home in Oggersheim on July 13, 1986, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip, “God bless you, M Teresa m.c.”

Also signed in black felt tip

by Kohl. Includes a blue felt tip signature of Kohl clipped from the close of a letter. In fine condition, with a hint of faint silvering. Starting Bid $200

Begin and Carter on “peace in the Middle East” 151. Menachem Begin and Jimmy Carter. Significant

149.

Pope Pius X.

Born Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto in 1835, Pius X served as pope from 1903 until his death in 1914. Known for his conservative, anti-modernist philosophies, he became, in 1954, the first pope to be elevated to sainthood since Pius V in 1712.

Scarce matte-finish 2.25 x 3.5 photo of Pope Pius X outdoors, signed in ink, “Pius PP. X.” In fine condition, with a bit of light silvering. Starting Bid $200

pairing of TLSs by Menachem Begin and Jimmy Carter: TLS signed “M. Begin,” one page, 8.25 x 11, Prime Minister of Israel letterhead, April 19, 1979, in part: “The Treaty of Peace we have signed with Egypt could never have been realized were it not for the proud, ceaseless and steadfast solidarity of the Jewish people in support of Israel’s just, historic cause. In this lies our strength. Let us, therefore, continue to stand together—always together—so that, with God’s help we shall succeed in widening the process of peace for the sake of this and all future Jewish generations.” TLS signed “Jimmy Carter,” one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, April 4, 1979, in full: “Thank you for your message of support for my efforts to help achieve a stable peace in the Middle East. Your words are gratifying.” In fine condition, with toning to the edges of the Carter letter. Accompanied by the original mailing envelopes.

In 1978, President Carter hosted Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at Camp David for clandestine peace talks. Six months later, on March 26, 1979, Begin and Sadat met in Washington, DC, to sign the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty, for which the two won the Nobel Peace Prize. Starting Bid $200

152. Park Chung-hee. Vin150. Pope Pius XII. Born Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli (1876–1958), he served as pope from 1939 until his death. Matte-finish 3.75 x 6.5 photo of Pope Pius XII, signed in the wide border in fountain pen, “Pius PP. XII.” In fine condition, with a light crease across the lower blank area. Starting Bid $200

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tage glossy 7 x 9.75 portrait of General Park Chung-hee in his military uniform, signed in blue fountain pen in Korean characters, with added date below, “14. Aug. 1963.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Accompanied by a transmittal letter from the Blue House in Seoul, dated August 12, 1963. Park served as the acting president of South Korea from March 23, 1962 until December 17, 1963, when he officially became the country’s third president. Starting Bid $200

The 19-year-old Castro runs for student office soliciting support for “the triumph of our candidacy” 153. Fidel Castro. ALS in Spanish, signed “F. Castro R.,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Hotel

Vedado letterhead, March 10, 1946. Scarce letter to classmate Porfirio Delange by the 19-year-old Castro, soliciting support for Castro’s campaign to become president of the FEU (Federation of University Students). In part (translated): “The elections in the law school will be held on the morning of the 18th of this month. I will thank you for assisting and supporting the triumph of our candidacy.” In very good condition, with light toning and splitting along the intersecting folds, and some paper loss affecting a single word of text. Accompanied by a provenance statement from the wife of the original recipient, stating that her husband had been a classmate of Castro’s at the University of Havana School of Law, but, recognizing him as a ‘gangster,’ left Cuba in exile upon Castro’s rise in 1959.

During his unsuccessful campaign for the presidency of the Federation of University Students, Castro put forward a platform of ‘honesty, decency and justice’ and emphasized his opposition to corruption, which he associated with US involvement in Cuba.

He became an outspoken critic of the corruption and violence of the regime of Cuban President Ramon Grau, and became increasingly involved with leftist student groups. Growing increasingly radical, Castro joined an attempt to overthrow Trujillo-led Dominican government in 1947, before returning home to stoke student protests in Havana. After obtaining his doctorate in law in September 1950, Castro co-opened an unsuccessful law firm before entering parliamentary politics as a Partido Ortodoxo candidate. When General Fulgencio Batista launched a coup and overthrew the elected presidency, Castro brought legal challenges against him. When this proved ineffective, he began to think of other ways to oust Batista—culminating in his own revolutionary movement that would seize the Cuban government at the end of the decade. Starting Bid $200

154. Madame Chiang Kai-shek. TLS signed “With affection, Mayling Soong Chi-

ang,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, Office of the President, Republic of China letterhead, June 23, 1960. Letter to her former Wellesley College classmate Mildred Smith Green, in full: “Thank you for sending me a copy of the Brooklyn Wellesley Club Cook Book. I remember the ‘Upstairs’ tea room well, and note your remarks about the Wellesley Fudge Cake.

I shall try out your recipe soon. President Eisenhower just left after a twenty-four hour visit to Taiwan. Never has a state guest been more enthusiastically welcomed by the whole populace. Just before his visit, President and Madame Garcia of the Philippines were here, and previous to that, the President of Vietnam. Thank you for your inquiry about my health. After the virus attack, I was stricken with paratyphoid fever. It took me a long time to recover as, being allergic to antibiotics, the doctors would not prescribe them for me, but advised to let the fever run itself out. I am still trying to catch up with the backlog of work which accumulated during my illness and the periods of state visits.

Is it possible that you might be planning a trip to the Far East? If so, and you come by this way, do stop off at Taiwan. I should be delighted to see you again.” In fine condition, with a crease to right side and some wear to right edge. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. In 1914, Mayling transferred to Wellesley College to be closer to her older brother, T. V., who was studying at Harvard. She graduated from Wellesley as one of the 33 ‘Durant Scholars’ on June 19, 1917, with a major in English literature and minor in philosophy. She was also a member of Tau Zeta Epsilon, Wellesley’s Arts and Music Society. Starting Bid $200

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157. Wu Tingfang. Chinese

155. Madame Chiang Kai-shek. Vin-

tage matte-finish 4 x 6 full-length photo Madame Chiang posing outdoors, signed in fountain pen, “Mayling Soong Chiang.” Reverse bears a collector’s notation: “Taken

by Mildred Smith Green at Luncheon Mayling gave for a few of her Wellesley Classmates—at her home in Riverdale, NY, 6/15/45.” In fine condition, with a crease to left side passing through her lower dress. In 1914, Mayling transferred to Wellesley College to be closer to her older brother, T. V., who was studying at Harvard. She graduated from Wellesley as one of the 33 ‘Durant Scholars’ on June 19, 1917, with a major in English literature and minor in philosophy.

She was also a member of Tau Zeta Epsilon, Wellesley’s Arts and Music Society. Starting Bid $200

156. Maximilien Robespierre. Fa-

natical idealist leader of the French Revolution (1758–1794) who was arrested, tried, and executed for the ‘Reign of Terror.’

Choice manuscript DS, in French, signed “Robespierre,” one page, 8.5 x 13.5, May 9, 1794. Untranslated extract from the Register of the Decrees of the Committee of Public Safety of the National Convention.

Signed at the conclusion by Maximilien Robespierre, Georges Couthon, Lazare Carnot, and Jacques Nicolas Billaud-Varenne. In fine condition. With Robespierre serving as its Parisian representative, the establishment of the Committee of Public Safety took its final form on September 6, 1793, a date that infamously marked the beginning to the French Revolution’s ‘Reign of Terror.’ Both Robespierre and Couthon would be executed later in 1794. Starting Bid $300

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diplomat and politician (18421922) who was briefly acting premier during the early years of the Republic of China. TLS, one page, 8.25 x 11, April 26, 1905. Written from Peking, a letter to J. B. Henderson, Jr., apologizing for not being able to meet with his acquaintance, a “Mr. Author S. Walcott of New York,” and continuing: “I am glad to find you are well. I heard some time ago that you have married & I hope you are happy.

If you wait till I am Prime Minister before you make another visit to China, you will have to wait till doomsday because there is no such office in China. Why can’t you take a trip to China now with your wife? I shall give you a hearty welcome. I’ll give you & your wife a Chinese dinner, not with terrapin or chapsui but with bird’s nest soup & sharks fin.” In fine condition, with small stains to the right edge. Starting Bid $200

Royalty King Charles pardons a goldsmith counterfeiter

158. King Charles II. Manuscript DS, signed “Charles R,” one page, 7.5 x 5.75, April 1673. King Charles pardons William Lovett, a London goldsmith, of “Treason and all Felonies” for “coining, clipping, weighing or otherwise defaming the current money of the Kingdom, and of uttering clipped money…with restitution of lands & goods.” Prominently signed at the top by King Charles II. In very good condition, with splitting along the central horizontal fold, and paper loss affecting a few words of text. Starting Bid $200

161. King George VI.

159. Lady Emma Hamilton. Scarce ALS signed “Emma Hamilton,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 9, no date. Letter expressing delight with poet William Hayley’s ‘Triumph of Music,’ in part: “I am so charmed so delighted with my ever admired & dear Mr. Hayley’s Triumph of Music that I can only say I have not words to tell you how I am affected by it but he was & ever will be my favorite author so my dear sir tell me where I can write to him that I may express my gratitude to this admirable man that has the power of making me feel what I can’t express. He was so good to write to me to ask me to give him some hints about my pictures...My heart & my head have been so agitated lately with misfortunes & my very uncomfortable situation had so depressed my spirits that I had not heart to begin any thing that could make me look back. I am better now & I hope happier prospects before me. Tell me is Mr. Hayley in town that I may see him or if not that I may write to him.” In fine condition. Lady Hamilton was very keen on her piano and harp, and took music lessons for years in Naples. A great rarity from one of the most colorful women in history. An immensely desirable letter with intriguing content. Starting Bid $300

160. King George IV.

Manuscript DS, signed “George P. R.,” one page, 17.5 x 12.5, December 20, 1819. On behalf of King George III, his eldest son George, Prince of Wales, appoints Richard Rochfort as a trade consul “at Embden, in the Circle of Westphalia.” Signed in the upper left corner by the prince regent. Document retains its original white and blue paper seals. Double-matted and framed with an engraving to an overall size 28.25 x 18.5. In very good to fine condition, with heavy intersecting folds and paper seal obscuring a portion of the signature. Starting Bid $200

Uncommon DS, signed “George R. I.,” one page, 7.75 x 12.75, January 3, 1942. Warrant directed by King George to the governor at Pentonville Prison pardoning Austin Gordon Lovell, who was convicted “of three offences of larceny and three offences of fraudulent conversion of property and sentenced to imprisonment for eighteen months.” Signed neatly in the upper portion by the king, and countersigned below by Home Secretary Herbert Morrison. Upper left corner bears the original blue seal. Double-matted and framed with a portrait of George the sixth to an overall size of 17.75 x 18.5. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

162.

King Edward VIII.

Splendid vintage matte-finish 5.75 x 11 three-quarter-length portrait of the Prince of Wales

by Frank Arthur Swaine, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Edward P., 1922.” Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 9.75 x 15.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

163. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Exqui-

site offering of vintage matte-finish 6 x 7.75 portraits of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother,

by Royal Court photographer Dorothy Wilding, affixed to their original 7.25 x 9.75 mounts, which are respectively signed in fountain pen, “George R. I., 1938,” and in bold black ink, “Elizabeth R., 1938.” Impressively double-matted and framed to an overall size of 24.5 x 18.25. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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164. King Louis XIII. Manuscript

DS, signed “Louis” as the 13-year-old King of France, one page, 11.5 x 7.5, April 7, 1614. Receipt of Toussaint de Dorgeres, regarding Francois Annibal d’Estrees, ambassador to the Duke of Mantua, and 500 books ordered for a trip he will make from Paris to Mantua, with letters and dispatches concerning his service.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

165. King William III. Sovereign Prince

of Orange (1650-1702) who served as King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1689 until his death. Manuscript DS, signed “Prince D’Orange,” one page, 7.25 x 11.5, December 20, 1655. Official warrant granting “Lady Sophia Bukley, the Bearer hereof, with Charlotte and James Bukeley, Anne Borgrave, Margeritt Carleton, Elizabeth Barrett, Margeritt Jones, Christopher Williams, Richard Barrett, and Richard Lewis, to go beyond Seas.” Signed at the conclusion

by William as the prince of Orange, and countersigned by secretary Constantijn Huygens. Original paper seal remains affixed to the lower left. In very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

166. Princess Diana and Prince Charles.

167. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Royal

Christmas and New Year card from 1960 with embossed seals on the front, measuring 16 x 8.25 open, with the inside featuring a photo of the royal family outside a castle, signed below in fountain pen, “Elizabeth R, 1960” and “Philip.” In fine condition, with a small stain to the front cover. Starting Bid $200

168. Queen Victoria and the Duke of Wellington.

Manuscript DS, signed “Victoria R.” and “Entered accordingly, Feb. 12, 1838, Wellington”,” one page both sides, 8 x 12.5, February 8, 1838. Order addressed to “Field Marshal, His Grace The Duke of Wellington” as colonel of the Grenadier Guards, instructing battalions of the guards to proceed to St. George’s Barracks and to Portman Street Barracks, and directing all authorities to assist in “providing Quarters, Impressing Carriages, and otherwise, as there shall be occasion.” Signed in the upper left corner by both the queen and the Duke of Wellington. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, light creasing, and a small tape repair to a fold split. A decidedly uncommon dual-signed document dating to within the first year of Victoria’s 63-year reign. Starting Bid $200

Christmas card from 1987 embossed with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Order of the Garter motto and the Spencer family arms, measuring 16 x 6 open, featuring an affixed color photo of the couple with their two young sons, Prince Harry and Prince William, signed and inscribed on the adjacent page in fountain pen, “Mollie…and lots of love from Charles and” and “Diana.” In very good to fine condition, with a few stains, the heaviest on the signed panel, and some old adhesive residue on the back of the card. Starting Bid $200

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Titanic and Maritime

Explorers and Archaeologists 170. Arthur Evans. ALS in

169. Benjamin Guggenheim. American businessman (1865–1912) who perished aboard the Titanic. As the ship was going down, Guggenheim and his secretary, dressed in their evening clothes, were last seen seated in deck chairs in the staircase sipping brandy and smoking cigars. Partly-printed DS, one page both sides, 10.75 x 7, September 19, 1902.

Certificate for 100 shares in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company issued to Benjamin Guggenheim, signed on the reverse by Guggenheim to transfer ownership on December 15, 1902. Nicely double-matted and framed with two images and a biographical plaque to an overall size of 23 x 17.5. In fine condition, with four cancellation punch holes, none near the signature. Starting Bid $200

French, signed “Arthur J. Evans,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, February 7, 1909. Letter to French art historian and essayist Elie Faure. Evans writes about the frescos found in the palace at Knossos in Crete, and the publication of a book on the subject. In part (translated): “I’ve been sent your letter from Crete…The cause of the delay in the publication of the fresco is a great difficulty in the reconstitution of the fragments. With the collaboration of Mr. Sullivan I have made many tries that we have had to correct and start again especially in the case of the minotaurs.” In fine condition, with light stains to two corners of the signed page. An important letter, as Evans has been accused of over-restoring Crete—this letter stands as evidence of his attempts. Today, the so-called ‘Bull-Leaping Fresco’ is the most well-known of what Evans called ‘The Taureador Frescos,’ presented in Chapter III of his monumental work on Knossos and Minoan Civilization, Palace of Minos.

Starting Bid $200

American West A sales pitch for Buffalo Bill’s “beautiful Irma hotel at Cody” 171. William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody. ALS signed “W. F. Cody,” three

pages, 6 x 9.5, Bay State House letterhead, June 30, 1907. Letter to “Mr. McCaddon,” in part: “Since writeing you this morning I have been thinking of some way, and many ways, how to get over my financial trouble without haveing to go west myself. My beautiful Irma hotel at Cody, including the six lots, I value at $100,000. The hotel is clearing $1,000 a month. I have a mortgage on it. But if Mrs. Bailey would loan me say $40,000 say for one year on this property I could pay off the mortgage and have enough left to meet my other obligations. I am willing to give 7% per annum interest for the money. This properity is entirely new, including furniture. The building is of stone, heated by steam, electric lights, telephones in every room, hot & cold water, and many valuable oil paintings, everything up to date. And the property is increasing in value as the town of Cody grows. You know you will be safe in makeing this loan. As I will be right with you all the time—and I will make good.” In fine condition, with file holes to the top of each page, and paper loss to the top of the first page affecting no text. Starting Bid $200

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172. William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody.

Choice ink signature, “W. F. Cody, ‘Buffalo Bill,’” on an offwhite 3.25 x 2 card. Attractively double-matted and framed with a photo, medallion, and biographical plaque to an overall size of 21.25 x 15.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

173. William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody. Marvelous vin-

tage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Colonel Cody dressed in a suit, overcoat, and cowboy hat, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “W. F. Cody, ‘Buffalo Bill.’” Postmarked on the reverse, September 30, 1904. In fine condition, with mild soiling and a tiny crease to the lower right corner tip.

Starting Bid $200

“Annie Oakley Butler” cuts a check—graded by PSA/DNA as MINT 9

174. Annie Oakley (PSA/DNA MINT 9). National Newark & Essex Banking Co. check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed

by Oakley, “Annie Oakley Butler,” payable to Third Savings & Loan Co. for $50, March 11, 1926. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, with the superb signature graded “MINT 9.” In fine condition.

After winning a shooting contest against traveling marksman and future husband Frank Butler, the five-foot-tall, 15-year-old Oakley quickly earned a reputation as one of the finest and fastest triggers in the Midwest. She eventually set out with Butler on a national tour with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, earning more than any other performer with the exception of the show’s eponymously named star. A superb autograph from the famed female sharpshooter. Starting Bid $300

Notorious Figures Oswald’s government issue Marine Corp raincoat, stenciled with his name 175. Lee Harvey Oswald. Oswald’s personally-owned

and -worn long double-breasted raincoat issued by the United States Marine Corps, dark green, size 38R, stenciled inside the collar area, “L. H. Oswald.” His name is also stenciled inside the belt, which is included. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from University Archives and a notarized letter from Robert L. Oswald, in part: “Lee wore this coat during the period of time from his enlistment in 1956 until his discharge in September 1959. Before leaving for Europe in September 1959, Lee left this very coat with me in my Fort Worth home.” An outstanding piece with impeccable provenance, this is the only clothing officially issued to Oswald we have offered. Starting Bid $500

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176. Ambassadors Starting Bid $200

177. Apple: Ronald Wayne Starting Bid $200

178. Arthur James Balfour Starting Bid $200

179. Menachem Begin Starting Bid $200

180. Annie Besant Starting Bid $200

181. Mike Brown Starting Bid $200

182. Andrew Carnegie Starting Bid $200

183. Vint Cerf Starting Bid $200

184. Jean-Antoine Chaptal Starting Bid $200

185. Chiang Kai-shek Starting Bid $200

186. DeWitt Clinton Starting Bid $200

187. Continental Currency Starting Bid $200

188. Jacques Cousteau Starting Bid $200

189. Dalai Lama Starting Bid $200

190. Dalai Lama and Heinrich Harrer Starting Bid $200

191. Louis de Broglie Starting Bid $200

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192. DNA: James D. Watson Starting Bid $200

193. Emperor Matthias Starting Bid $200

194. Famous Bikers Starting Bid $200

195. Joseph Fouche Starting Bid $200

196. French Politicians Starting Bid $200

197. Vivian Fuchs Starting Bid $200

198. Indira Gandhi Starting Bid $200

199. J. Paul Getty Starting Bid $200

200. Mikhail Gorbachev Starting Bid $200

201. John F. W. Herschel Starting Bid $200

202. Edmund Hillary Starting Bid $200

203. Alger Hiss Starting Bid $200

206. Dorothea Jordan Starting Bid $200

207. Robert F. Kennedy Starting Bid $200

204. J. Edgar Hoover Starting Bid $200

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205. Internet Pioneers Starting Bid $200

208. Kennedy Assassination: Dr. Robert McClelland Starting Bid $200

209. King Charles VI Starting Bid $200

210. King George III Starting Bid $200

211. King George V Starting Bid $200

212. King George VI Starting Bid $200

213. King Hussein Starting Bid $200

214. King Philip III Starting Bid $200

215. King William IV Starting Bid $200

216. Leonard Kleinrock Starting Bid $200

217. Ferdinand de Lesseps Starting Bid $200

218. Nelson Mandela Starting Bid $200

219. John McCain and Senators Starting Bid $200

220. Robert A. Millikan Starting Bid $200

221. Robert A. Millikan Starting Bid $200

222. J. Pierpont Morgan Starting Bid $200

223. Benito Mussolini and Vittorio Emanuele III Starting Bid $200

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224. Florence Nightingale Starting Bid $200

225. Nike: Knight and Davidson Starting Bid $200

226. Ocean Explorers Starting Bid $200

227. Lee Harvey Oswald Starting Bid $200

228. FrĂŠdĂŠric Passy Starting Bid $200

229. J. C. Penney Starting Bid $200

230. Physicists Starting Bid $200

231. Politicians and Cartoonists Starting Bid $200

232. Princess Grace and Prince Rainier Starting Bid $200

233. Princess Stephanie of Monaco Starting Bid $200

234. Queen Alexandra Starting Bid $200

235. Queen Victoria Starting Bid $200

236. William Ramsay Starting Bid $200

237. Religious Nobel Peace Prize Winners Starting Bid $200

238. Al Ringling Starting Bid $200

239. Jack Ruby Starting Bid $200

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240. Carl Sagan Starting Bid $200

241. Jonas Salk Starting Bid $200

242. Friedrich W. J. von Schelling Starting Bid $200

243. Alfred P. Sloan, Jr Starting Bid $200

244. Joseph Fielding Smith Starting Bid $200

245. Edward Teller Starting Bid $200

246. Texas Starting Bid $200

247. Margaret Thatcher Starting Bid $200

248. Margaret Thatcher Starting Bid $200

249. Margaret Thatcher and Edward Heath Starting Bid $200

250. John Tyndall Starting Bid $200

251. Booker T. Washington Starting Bid $200

252. Daniel Webster Starting Bid $200

253. Daniel Webster Starting Bid $200

254. Duke and Duchess of Windsor Starting Bid $200

255. Konrad Zuse Starting Bid $200

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256. Henry Knox.

military

Revolutionary War general and founder of the military school that became West Point (1750–1806).

ALS signed “H. Knox,” one page, 7.25 x 9, January 16, 1795. Letter to General Henry Jackson at Boston, in part: “The gentleman who will deliver you this is Mr. John George Williams who has an intention to visit the district of Maine and will perhaps form a settlement there. This Gentleman may remain some time in Boston. I pray you to cause him to experience the urbanity and hospitality of the place.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Secretary of War Jefferson Davis converts the Army’s muskets to use “the Maynard primer”

258. Thomas Harrison.

Confederate brigadier general (1823–1891) who commanded the 8th Texas Cavalry Regiment of the Confederate States Army. Rare Civil War–dated ALS in pencil, signed “Thos. Harrison, Col,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 4.75 x 7.5, July 28, 1864. Letter written below a request from George Deerhard which reads, “Genl. [William Hicks] Jackson countermands the move for the present as the enemy are pressing Gen. [Frank] Armstrong & has directed that Col. Hobson & Col. McKenzie report to him for the time.”

Underneath, Harrison writes: “I enclose the above for your information. I suppose it is my duty to obey. The Brig. is up with me, the only chance being that you may influence Genl.

[Joseph] Wheeler. I know you will do what you can. I would be spared this humiliation if possible. I feel that I do not deserve it.” A docketing notation is on the reverse in Deerhard’s hand allowing a courier to pass to headquarters. In very good condition, with scattered toning and creasing, and all text fairly light, but still legible. Starting Bid $200

257. Jefferson Davis. Fantastic

autograph endorsements, signed “J. D.” and “Jeffer. Davis, Sec. of War,” on the integral leaf of a letter sent to him by Chief of Ordnance Henry K. Craig, 7.5 x 10, August 21, 1854. The LS, signed “H. K. Craig,” concerns a timeline for adapting the Army’s muskets “to the Maynard primer.” On the center and left docketing panels on the integral leaf, Davis responds, in part: “The inquiry applied to the altered muskets, those which were originally flintlock muskets, will be altered so as to conform to the model submitted by the Ordnance board, for the application of the primer to the musket. To abridge the time required for the proposed alteration contracts will be made for the manufacture and delivery of as many locks as will be required during the next three years…Jeffer. Davis, Sec. of War.” In the leftmost column, Davis pens a second endorsement: “The suggestions of the Chief of Ordnance are desired before a decision is made on the above question of details. J. D.” In fine condition, with repaired splitting along the hinge. Starting Bid $200

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259. Elizabeth B. Custer. Wife and biographer (1842–1933)

of ill-fated General George Armstrong Custer. Uncommon 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet portrait of George A. Custer wearing military attire in a half-length pose, signed and inscribed on the reverse by his wife in black ink, “For Mr. Parks, with the gratitude of Elizabeth B. Custer.” Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

‘Stonewall’ as a professor at the Virginia Military Institute 260. Thomas J. ‘Stonewall’ Jackson. Rare ALS signed

“T. J. Jackson,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, October 12, 1852. Written from Lexington, Virginia, a letter to Truheart, in full: “Your very kind letter has been received with the enclosed Land warrant. Please to accept my thanks for your kindness in procuring the warrant...I suppose that you are aware of Mr. Harris a graduate of 1851 being here in Maj. Preston’s Department. Major Preston will soon leave for the west on business.

During the past few days, we have been favored with a series of interesting experiments in Electro-Byology by a Mr. Hale.

Our little Lecture room has been crowded so that one evening I suppose that the number equaled, if it did not surpass four hundred. Things here are going smoothly. Major Gilhelm’s family has returned and is living in his new house. When ever you can spare a leisure moment, let me hear from you.” In fine condition, with almost complete separation to the blank adjoining sheet, not at all affecting the letter itself. Accompanied by a small carte-de-visite portrait of Jackson and an engraving bearing a facsimile signature.

From the spring of 1851 until the outbreak of the Civil War, Jackson served as the Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy and an Instructor of Artillery at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) in Lexington, Virginia. In spite of his considerable intelligence, Jackson was an historically mediocre and unpopular educator, whose obdurate by-the-book teaching style favored strict recitation over sound explanation, prompting many a disgruntled cadet to call him ‘Tom Fool’ or ‘Old Jack.’ Of notable interest are the mentions of John Thomas Lewis Preston, a primary founder of VMI and the future aide-de-camp to Jackson during the Civil War, and Lawrence Hale, a popular hypnotist who termed his talent as ‘Electro-Biology.’ An exceedingly scarce pre-war letter from Jackson’s early days at VMI. Starting Bid $1000

Remarkable 1853 West Point diploma, recommending a “promotion in the Ordnance, Artillery or Infantry” 261. Robert E. Lee. Beautifully engraved partly-printed vellum DS, signed “R. E. Lee,” as superintendent of West Point, one page, 20.75 x 25, June 17, 1853. United States Military Academy diploma presented to George Bell “having been carefully examined on all the Branches of the Arts, Sciences, and Literature taught at the United States Military Academy has been judged worthy to receive the Degree required by Law preparatory to his advancement in the U. S. Army…and recommend him to the president for promotion in the Ordnance, Artillery or Infantry.” Signed at the conclusion

by Lee as superintendent of the Academy, and also signed underneath by ten professors, including Robert S. Garnett, George H. Thomas, Dennis Hart Mahan, George W. Cullum, and Robert Walter Weir. In very good condition, with creasing, toning, a half dozen small holes, and Lee’s signature quite light but entirely legible. Bell would go on to serve as a commissary officer in the Union Army throughout the Civil War, and was brevetted brigadier general for his faithful and meritorious service during the rebellion.

After distinguishing himself in the Mexican-American War, Lee reluctantly accepted an appointment as superintendent of the Military Academy at West Point in 1852, where he remained for three years. In addition to Lee’s ever-desirable signature, this document boasts that of the extremely rare Robert Selden Garnett, who signs as a tactics instructor—Garnett would become the first general officer killed in the Civil War on July 13, 1861. As West Point graduated a mere 140 cadets during Lee’s entire tenure as superintendent, these documents are quite scarce and thus immensely desirable. Starting Bid $300

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262. George A. Custer. Rare Planters National Bank check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Custer, “G. A. Custer,” payable to Cash for $31, September 5, 1872. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

Remarkable archive of an early US Army Balloon Observer and Instructor, including his rare Observer badge plus schematics of the Caquot Type R Balloon 263. WWI Uniform and Documents Belonging to 2nd Lt. Lawrence C. Schaper, US Army Balloon Observer and Instructor.

SSpectacular archive comprising the World War I uniform and documents belonging to to 2nd Lt. Lawrence C. Schaper, US Army Balloon Observer and Instructor. Includes: a private purchase officer’s tunic with stand collar, and four pocket front, with a very rare original Army Balloon Observer badge; a pair of regulation riding breeches; and numerous documents, photographs, and other printed materials pertaining to Lt. Schaper’s career as a WWI observation balloon instructor. The uniform items are accompanied by Schaper’s office nameplate, and two folios of photographs and documents, most of which pertain to the operation of the Type R Balloon (Caquot Dirigible), and various items of clerical material (leave requests, orders, invoices, etc.). Several original photographs of Schaper, and a long distance photo of the US Army Balloon School at Ross Field in Arcadia, CA (now the Santa Anita Golf Course) are also included, as well as a nearly unused Army Field Note Book, and Schaper’s assembled binder of Army Regulations and Procedures. US Army Balloon insignia are among the rarest badges from WWI, and this set is in excellent, original condition. That, coupled with the treasure trove of information on the Type R balloon, makes this a fabulous lot of WWI aviation history, and would make a splendid addition to any collection. A more comprehensive description is available online at RRAuction.com. Starting Bid $300

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Remarkable archive of a WWII pilot, including his Distinguished Flying Cross awarded for heroism at Midway

264. Battle of Midway: Medals and Documents Belonging to Capt. Benjamin Tappan, Jr., USN, Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Actions at Midway. Spectacular archive comprising the World War I uniform and documents belonging to to 2nd Lt. Lawrence C. Schaper, US Army Balloon Observer and Instructor. Includes: a private purchase officer’s tunic with stand collar, and four pocket front, with a very rare original Army Balloon Observer badge; a pair of regulation riding breeches; and numerous documents, photographs, and other printed materials pertaining to Lt. Schaper’s career as a WWI observation balloon instructor. The uniform items are accompanied by Schaper’s office nameplate, and two folios of photographs and documents, most of which pertain to the operation of the Type R Balloon (Caquot Dirigible), and various items of clerical material (leave requests, orders, invoices, etc.). Several original photographs of Schaper, and a long distance photo of the US Army Balloon School at Ross Field in Arcadia, CA (now the Santa Anita Golf Course) are also included, as well as a nearly unused Army Field Note Book, and Schaper’s assembled binder of Army Regulations and Procedures. US Army Balloon insignia are among the rarest badges from WWI, and this set is in excellent, original condition. That, coupled with the treasure trove of information on the Type R balloon, makes this a fabulous lot of WWI aviation history, and would make a splendid addition to any collection. A more comprehensive description is available online at RRAuction.com. Starting Bid $300

265. Chester Nimitz. Matte-

finish 7.75 x 5.75 photo of Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri on September 2, 1945, signed and inscribed in red ballpoint, “To Alex & Juanita Mika—Aloha! C. W. Nimitz, FADM USN,” who identifies two men on the right side of the image, “23. Gen. Stilwell, 24. Gen. Krueger.” In fine condition, with light rippling to the top edge. Starting Bid $200

266. George S. Patton. Mailing envelope, 9 x 4, addressed in type to “Jimmy Murphy, 115 Peabody Street, Gardner, Mass., U.S.A.,” and signed by Patton with his censorship signature in the upper left, “G. S. Patton, Jr.” Postmarked September 3, 1944. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, and a stain to the lower edge. Starting Bid $200

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267. George S. Patton. World War I-dated ALS signed

“George S. Patton, Jr.,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.5, April 9, 1918. Letter to his mother, Ruth Wilson Patton, in full: “I have not yet heard if you had left Thomasville before Mr. Ayer died or not. I rather hope for B’s sake you were there for poor Mrs. Ayer must have carried on terribly I feel so sorry for her. This has been hanging over her head a long time. Mr. Ayer ought really to be congratulated as he went in possession of his faculties and was apparently well to the last. He might have been an imbecile for years. I hope you have had plenty of rain we have enough to lend some it has rained every day for two weeks and is still at it.

I have got Capt. Viner here with me now also a Capt. Brett both of them regulars and very fine officers. The men are mostly good too and all large fellows and full of pep. Personally I am full of pip or some other disease I have had a headake for three days which I hardly ever have. It’s most exasperating but I shall be well before you get this. The last time I saw John he looked fine and seemed so also. He went to a lot of trouble to get me promoted but don’t thank him as that would appear as if he had done me a favor instead of a justice.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

268. WWII Uniform Items Belonging to Lt. Gerald Arkfeld, 1st Air Commando Group. Group of World War II

uniform items belonging to Lt. Gerald Arkfeld, 1st Air Commando Group, comprising a leather A-2 flight jacket, USAAF enlisted man’s peaked cap, and a pair of US M-38 canvas leggings. The jacket was manufactured by Bronco Mfg. Co. (size 38), and has intact brown leather with heavy scuffs and wear along the front and back, as well as flaking along the sleeves. The dark brown elastique hem and cuffs are correct, but not original, and are in excellent condition. The jacket has a single, functional front zipper with collar snaps, and a half of the wire fastener at the throat. The interior of the jacket has a completely new brown cotton lining with the original manufacturer’s tag resewn in place. The cap is of high quality manufacture, with enlisted man’s eagle disc on the front of the crown, and a crazed, but intact, brown fiber peak. The chinstrap is in place, as is the crown stiffener. The interior has fine brown and salmon colored silk lining, and the leather comfort band is intact. The celluloid sweat shield has come partially undone, and contains a small paper label annotated in ink, “Cpl. Gerald Arkfeld / 403rd School / Squadron / Sheppard / Field, Texas”; “Gerald Arkfeld” is also written at the front of the cap underneath the comfort band. The leggings/gaiters are the eight hook type, size 2-R, and are in excellent, little-used condition without their laces.

Cpl. Gerald Arkfeld completed his flight training, and was commissioned and assigned to the 319th Troop Carrier Squadron (Commando), 1st Air Commando Group, based in Burma. The Group supported operations against the Japanese in Burma

by Wingate’s Chindits and Merrill’s Marauders, as well as operations in China towards the end of the war. Includes a copy of a newspaper article, noting that Arkfeld took part in the first glider raid in Burma behind Japanese lines. This is an impressive lot of items, identified to a member of an extremely interesting special unit of the Second World War. Starting Bid $200

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269. WWII US M1 Fixed Bail Helmet with Bullet Strike. An early World War

II front seam ‘Steel Pot’ US M1 helmet with fixed chinstrap bails, with prominent bullet entry and exit holes. The helmet retains about 90-95% of both the original olive drab, flocked paint finish, as well as some theater-added camouflage consisting of large, jigsaw-shaped areas of tan paint.

There is typical flaking along the rim, and both a prominent bullet entry hole almost dead center at the front of the crown, and exit hole on the left side just above the rim. The bullet entered from above and to the right of the wearer, passing through the Westinghouse Electric Co. liner, partially obscuring the painted US Army Armored unit badge, but inflicted only some superficial damage to the inner suspension webbing. This is a fantastic, bullet-struck wartime M1 helmet with unit marked liner. Starting Bid $200

270. WWII USAAF 8th Air Force B-15 Flight Jacket with Unit Patch and Leather Helmet.

Fantastic World War II USAAF 8th Air Force B-15 flight jacket with 614th Bombardment Squadron unit patch and leather helmet.

This is a cloth, issue jacket with olive drab elastique hem and cuffs. The jacket has a single, functional front zipper, brown mouton collar snaps, and large, embroidered unit patch on the left breast, which depicts the ‘Lucky Devil’ emblem of the 614th Bombardment Squadron (featuring a smiling Devil head, winged horseshoe, and falling bomb). The jacket was made by Moda Coat Co., and has a rectangular label sewn inside the collar (size 36). The cloth exterior is in very good condition, with only minor stains (heaviest near the cuffs), and some crudely field repaired rips at the cuffs on both sleeves. The hem and cuff elastique likewise exhibit light fraying, and small holes in the weave. The patch has some mild staining, but the colors are still vibrant, and is in excellent condition. The interior of the jacket has a lightly worn, brown fur lining in fine condition, and the corduroy pocket linings are intact. The jacket is accompanied by a USAAF A-11 leather flight helmet in excellent condition with intact printed AAF markings, headphones, and headphone jack. Lastly, a three ribbon bar is included: Air Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and European Campaign Medal with three stars. The 614th Bomb Squadron was one of four squadrons in the 401st Bombardment Group (Heavy), and flew missions out of RAF Deenethorpe, England, from late 1943 until the end of the War in 1945. Accompanied by a hardcover copy of the book 401st Bomb Group: ‘The Best Damn Outfit in the USAAF’ by Sgt. Calvin S. Hallman. Starting Bid $200

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Rare 1663 Carteret document, signed in the midst of his rise and fall as Treasurer of the Navy 271. George Carteret. Royalist statesman in Jersey and England, who served in the Clarendon Ministry as Treasurer of the Navy (c. 1610–1680). Rare manuscript DS, signed “G. Carteret” as Treasurer of the Navy, one page, 7.25 x 11.5, July 17, 1663.

An order for “Seven thousand fifty-six pounds one shilling, & eight pence…for and towards the whole charge of four thousand men appointed for six months service at Sea.” Signed in the right margin by Carteret. In very good condition, with light staining and soiling. Loyal to the Stuarts during the English Civil War, Carteret received ample grants of land in North America and was one of the proprietors for both the Carolinas and New Jersey. After the restoration of Charles II in 1660, Carteret won appointment as Treasurer of the Navy. Much of his career is documented in the famed diaries of Samuel Pepys, who joined him as Clerk of the Acts to the Navy Board in 1660. A scarce and exquisite document. Starting Bid $500

“Direct them towards Szczecin, after giving them a little rest, and reviewing them,” orders Napoleon amidst his Polish campaign in March 1807 272. Napoleon. LS in French, signed “Napol,” 7.25 x 8.75, March 11, 1807. Dating to the waning months of the War of the 4th Coalition when Napoleon’s forces were marching east and conquering modern day Poland, a lengthy letter to his minister of war, Henri Jacques Guillaime Clarke, in part (translated): “My intention is that the 2nd Italian regiment reports at Kolobrzeg, until the entire Italian division is present; that will permit us to return to the 19th of the Line here. Marshall Kellermann writes me that the 5th, 6th, and 8th provisional regiments have left. The 5th has been at Kassel a long time. Write to Kassel requesting that they send you the 5th, it will be replaced by the 9th. The 6th must be at Magdeburg, the 7th must have returned by the 5th. The 8th will arrive there the 17th. My intention is that we leave no one at Magdeburg, and that you direct everyone to Szczecin or to Kostrzyn.

Marshall Kellermann assures me that they are well armed and dressed. My managerial staff needs reinforcements for these eight provisional regts; I have thus ordered Mal Kellermann to have the last four regiments, that is, the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th, depart as soon as they are organized. My intention is that, once they arrive in Berlin, you review them, let them rest several days, and give them coats and shoes. You will do the same thing at Kostrzyn. The 31st Light Infantry must arrive at Berlin.

Direct them towards Szczecin, after giving them a little rest, and reviewing them. I prefer that regiments pass by Szczecin rather than by Kostrzyn, because circumstances can render them exposed, and that they clear a passage from Marenberg to Torun…

The 45th of the Line arrives the 14th at Mainz and will proceed directly to Magdeburg. The 3rd Battalion of the 17th of the Line will begin marching March 2nd for Magdeburg. You will review them. If there are 800 men, dash them off to this regiment, without leaving them any time at Magdeburg. The 3rd Battalion of the 21st of the Line will have arrived at Mainz. Ask Marshall Kellermann when he arrives. On this, I pray that God keeps you in his holy care.” In fine condition. Francois-Christophe de Kellermann was a career soldier whose resistance against the Prussians at the Battle of Valmy earned him Napoleon’s great admiration. Starting Bid $300 56 |

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Granting the Legion of Honour to a soldier wounded at Austerlitz 273. Napoleon.

Manuscript DS, in French, signed “Accorde, Np,” one page, 8.5 x 13, October 27, 1808. Official document for a legion of honor request made by Marshal Soult for a soldier wounded at the Battle of Austerlitz, approved in the left margin by Napoleon at Tuileries Palace on February 2, 1809.

In fine condition, with some light spotting to the top.

Starting Bid $200

274. Napoleon. Choice manuscript DS in French, signed

“Np,” one page, 8 x 12.75, May 28, 1810. Untranslated military document, listing the names and ranks of twelve officers and enlisted men. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

275. Napoleon’s Imperial Guard. Partly-printed DS, in

French, one page, 15.25 x 15.75, June 7, 1805. Official document for a retirement leave from Napoleon’s “Garde Imperiale,” signed in the upper right by Pierre-Augustin Hulin as commander. Also signed in the center and on the reverse by four others, including General Gros. In very good condition, with edge tears, moderate soiling, and light dampstaining along the edges. Hulin became famous for taking part in the storming of the Bastille, the trial of the Duke d’Enghien, and the foiling of the Malet coup. Starting Bid $200

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276. 509th Composite Group Starting Bid $200

277. Robert Baden-Powell Starting Bid $200

278. Bikini Atoll Nuclear Test Starting Bid $200

279. Pierre Cambronne Starting Bid $200

280. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Starting Bid $200

281. Robert H. Chilton Starting Bid $200

282. Enola Gay Starting Bid $200

283. Enola Gay and Bockscar Starting Bid $200

284. Enola Gay and Bockscar Starting Bid $200

285. Enola Gay: Tibbets and Sweeney Starting Bid $200

286. Rene Fonck Starting Bid $200

287. Emmanuel de Grouchy Starting Bid $200

288. William F. Halsey Starting Bid $200

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289. Jean-Baptiste Kleber Starting Bid $200

290. James Longstreet Starting Bid $200

291. Korean War USAF Private Purchase Field/Flight Jacket with 6147th TCG Unit Patch Starting Bid $200

292. Douglas MacArthur Starting Bid $200

293. John B. Magruder Starting Bid $200

294. George B. McClellan Starting Bid $200

296. Edward A. O’Neal Starting Bid $200

297. Edward Pellew, 1st Viscount Exmouth Starting Bid $200

295. Joachim Murat Starting Bid $200

298. John J. Pershing Starting Bid $200

299. Ernie Pyle Starting Bid $200

300. Christopher Raymond Perry Rodgers Starting Bid $200

301. Moxley Sorrel Starting Bid $200

302. Tuskegee Airmen: Charles McGee Starting Bid $200

303. US Navy Starting Bid $200

304. James Van Fleet Starting Bid $200

305. Duke of Wellington Starting Bid $200

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306. Irv Burrows.

aviation

Air Force and experimental test pilot (born 1928) who, as the Chief Test Pilot for the McDonnell Aircraft Company, flew the first flight of the F-15 Eagle; in 1974, he was awarded the Ivan C. Kincheloe trophy by the Society of Experimental Test Pilots as ‘Test Pilot of the Year.’ Group of four color glossy 10 x 8 photos of a McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, each signed in thin black felt tip by pilot Irv Burrows, who adds “F15 1st flight, 7/27/72” to two photos and “Chief Test Pilot, McDonnell Aircraft Co., F15 Program” to another. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

308. Anne Morrow Lindbergh. ALS signed

“Anne,” one page, 8.5 x 11, August 16, 1971. Written from Les Monts-de-Corsier in Switzerland, a letter to journalist Alden Whitman of the New York Times, in which she declines an offer to interview for her new book, Bring Me a Unicorn: Diaries and Letters of Anne Morrow Lindbergh, 1922–1928. Her amusing reasoning, in part: “Writers, since they wish their books to be read, do require some announcements or publicity, but when the publicity becomes too great and too unrelated to the subject at hand, it only clutters up their lives with an appalling amount of unnecessary mail: requests, demands to write, speak, address girl scouts, women’s clubs, church groups, provide material for high-school themes and old hats to be auctioned off at charity bazaars etc etc—all of the which makes it practically impossible to write another book. I suppose what I am saying is that thanks and I do feel there has been an increase in personal publicity lately, and we would like to withdraw into a quieter life, with more time to think and write books and see our children and grandchildren.” In very good to fine condition, with some creasing. Starting Bid $200

309. Anne Morrow Lindbergh. TLS signed

307. Earhart, Lindbergh, and Wright. Impressive

display featuring three famous aviators: an airmail cover postmarked Miami, February 4, 1929, with a stamped cachet honoring Lindbergh’s ‘First Flight Mail International F.A.M. 5 Miami–Canal Zone’ flight, signed in the lower left in fountain pen, “C. A. Lindbergh”; a bank check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Orville Wright, payable to Lucien Warner for $1, April 16, 1925, bearing commemorative 1932 and 2003 postmarks at the top; and a postal cover postmarked New York, June 20, 1932, with a stamped cachet honoring Amelia Earhart’s return to New York after her transatlantic flight, signed above the cachet in fountain pen by Earhart.

Presented with a metallic propellor honoring Lindbergh; a drive chain representing the type used in the 1905 Wright Brothers’ engine; and a swatch of red fabric from Earhart’s Lockheed Vega 5B, removed from the plane while undergoing restoration at the Smithsonian. All are cloth-matted together with images to an overall size of 34.25 x 28.25. In overall fine condition. A rare and wonderful assemblage of three of the greatest names in aviation history. Starting Bid $500 60 |

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“Anne M. Lindbergh,” one page, 8.5 x 11, May 25, 1970.

Written from Scotts Cove, a letter to Gail Edmands, chairman of Smith College’s 1971 lecture series, in part: “Thank you for your most sympathetic letter to me from the pine woods of Concord, Massachusetts. I do wish very much that I could reply affirmatively to your invitation to speak at your lecture series before the Smith College Group. I really do not consider myself a speaker.

Writing comes more naturally to me and takes all of my time.

For many years I have discontinued luncheon, dinner and speaking engagements altogether. Last winter I made a rare exception and spoke—or read a speech—at Smith College on the subject of environment. It took me months to prepare and a considerable time to recover from! I realized again that my medium is writing and not speaking, and that to make the most of my time I should concentrate on that field.” In fine condition. Lindbergh graduated from Smith College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1928. She later earned honorary master’s and doctor of letters degrees from her alma mater in 1935 and 1970. Starting Bid $200

Lindy on replanting his old family farm— “The place was very much more beautiful when the valley was wooded” 310. Charles Lindbergh. TLS signed “Charles A. Lindbergh,” one page, 8 x 10, Long

Barn letterhead, July 14, 1936. Letter to friend Martin Engstrom, in full: “I have just heard a report that you have not been as well as usual recently. I hope this is not true and that if it is, you will be all right by the time you receive my letter. I have had a letter to the effect that a number of small pines are being planted on the old farm. I remember your suggesting the advisability of planting trees in various places, when we were walking over the farm last summer. It seems to me that nothing could be done which would increase the value of the the property more as a park. I understand the possibility of replanting trees in the river valley is being considered. I have never quite gotten over the fact that these trees were cut when it was really unnecessary. We were told at the time that the water level would cover the valley, and would kill all of the trees which were left standing. The place was very much more beautiful when the valley was wooded, and I think nothing would improve it more in the future than the replanting of this valley. I am sorry we cannot fly up to see you again this summer, but we will look forward to doing so sometime in the future.” In fine condition, with a thin strip of archival tape along the top edge, and a bit of old adhesive residue to the corners. Starting Bid $200

Lindbergh on missing his mechanical heart exhibit at the 1939 New York World’s Fair 311. Charles Lindbergh. TLS signed “Charles A. Lindbergh,” one page, 8.5 x 11,

October 23, 1939. Written from Lloyd Neck, Huntington, New York, a letter to John Zwick of the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, in full: “My mail has accumulated to such an extent during the last few weeks that I am almost hopelessly behind in correspondence.

I have just read your letter and apologize for this late answer. I would like very much to have seen the apparatus you installed at the Fair but, contrary to press reports, I have not even had a chance to go inside the gates, and I have only been to the Institute on one or two occasions since I arrived home last April. I have to leave for Washington again within the next day or two and don’t see how I will be able to go to the Fair before it closes for the year. As you know, there are a number of complications to my going to the Fairgrounds aside from finding the necessary time. My wife went in for a visit last summer and encountered a very disagreeable experience with a press photographer in the Art Building which caused her to return without going further. Dr. Carrel told me of the Exhibit before he left for France, and, from his description, you must be doing a good job in demonstrating.” In fine condition, with some light toning, and a paperclip impression to the top edge.

When his sister-in-law Elisabeth Morrow was discovered to have rheumatic heart disease in 1929, Lindbergh began a quiet collaboration with Nobel Prize-winning scientist Alexis Carrel on the development of a heart-bypass pump designed to enable open-heart surgery. Lindbergh corresponded regularly with the staff at the Rockefeller Institute, particularly John Zwick, one of Carrel’s main assistants, who dealt with any problems or modifications to the device. The result, a perfusion pump, was a hand-blown, 18-inch-high, clear Pyrex glass configuration devised to keep organs functioning outside of the body. The pump itself became an object of wonder even in the absence of its creators, and proved a popular exhibit at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York City, where a perfusion of a canine thyroid drew large crowds. Although Morrow sadly passed away in 1934, a year before the pump was completed, its creation served as a precursor to medical devices like the heart-lung machine, in addition to helping develop a practicable method for stopping the heart during surgical procedures. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 61

314. Joe Sutter. American

312. Charles Lindbergh. Crisp fountain pen signature,

“Charles A. Lindbergh, New York, March 17, 1944,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.5 sheet. Double-matted and framed with a ‘Lindbergh (The Eagle of the U.S.A.)’ sheet music cover to an overall size of 16.25 x 23.25. In very good to fine condition, with a vertical fold and scattered light creasing, and some wear to frame. Starting Bid $200

313.

Thomas Sopwith. Inventor

of the biplane used in WWI called the Sopwith Camel (1888-1989).

Two items: a semiglossy 6 x 4 postcard photo of a Sopwith Camel F1 single-seat fighter, signed in black felt tip, “T.O.M. Sopwith”; and a felt tip signature, “T.O.M. Sopwith, 1978,” on the reverse of an off-white 6 x 4 compliment sheet.

In overall fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

315. Orville Wright. The Winters National Bank

check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed

by Wright, “Orville Wright,” payable to The Dayton Steel Construction Co. for $84, January 31, 1913.

Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication and grading holder, evaluating the autograph as “MINT 9.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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engineer (1921-2016) for the Boeing Airplane Company and manager of the design team for the Boeing 747; Smithsonian Air and Space Magazine has described Sutter as the ‘father of the 747.’

Uncommon 8.5 x 11 laserprint photo of Joe Sutter wearing a suit and tie and posing in front of a Boeing airplane, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

316. Chuck Yeager. Uncom-

mon glossy 10 x 8 Bell Aerospace Company publicity photo of Chuck Yeager speaking with President Harry Truman and leaning on the Collier Air Trophy, signed in black felt tip, “Charles E. Yeager, B/Gen. USAF.” In very good to fine condition, with creasing to the upper right corner, wrinkling to the upper left corner, and a paperclip impression to the left edge. President Truman awarded the Collier Air Trophy, commonly rated aviation’s highest honor, to the three men instrumental in achieving the first human faster-than-sound flight. Along with Yeager, also given the award were John Stack, research scientist on the staff on the staff of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, and Lawrence D. Bell, president of Bell Aircraft Corporation of Buffalo. Starting Bid $200

317. Astronauts.

space

Beautiful limited edition color glossy 19.5 x 15.5 silver gelatin photo of Bill Anders’s famous ‘Earthrise’ image from the Apollo 8 mission, entitled ‘Moon to Earth,’ numbered 13/1000, signed strikingly along the lunar surface in black felt tip by 13 legendary NASA astronauts, including: Buzz Aldrin, Alan Shepard, Gene Cernan, Charles Conrad, John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Wally Schirra, Gordon Cooper, Deke Slayton, James Lovell, Tom Stafford, Jim McDivitt, and Frank Borman. Double-matted and framed with an engraved plaque to an overall size of 27 x 27.5. In fine condition. Life magazine named it one of the hundred greatest photographs of the century and, in the book 100 Photographs that Changed the World, wilderness photographer Galen Rowell deemed this image as ‘the most influential environmental photograph ever taken.’ A remarkable offering that boasts immaculate signatures from a cast of 13 heroic astronauts. Starting Bid $200

318. Gus Grissom.

Vintage matte-finish 4 x 5 photo of Liberty Bell 7 pilot Gus Grissom talking on the phone in a handsome close-up pose, signed in black ink, “Virgil I. Grissom.” In very fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

320. Apollo 11. Highly sought-after uninscribed complete set of official color 8 x 10 NASA lithographs of the three crew members of the Apollo 11 mission, individually signed in ink or felt tip by the pictured astronaut: “Neil Armstrong,” “Buzz Aldrin,” and “M. Collins.” In overall very good to fine condition, with some surface creases to Aldrin and Collins. Starting Bid $300

321. Neil Armstrong.

Sought-after official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a paperclip impression to the top edge. Uninscribed white space suit photos of Armstrong represent one of the most coveted prizes in the entire field of space collecting. Starting Bid $300

322. Neil Armstrong.

319. Edward H. White II. Sought-after official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of White posing in his Gemini space suit, signed in black ink, “Ed White.” In fine condition, with a light surface crease to the right of his head. Starting Bid $200

Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong in his white space suit, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To the Browne Family—With Sincere Good Wishes, Neil Armstrong.” Reverse bears a typed collector’s notation indicating that it was signed in 1974. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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323. Neil Armstrong. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, January 11, 1988. Letter to “Greg J. Slavonic, Lieutenant Commander, USNR,” declining an invitation. In part: “Thank you for your kind letter exploring the possibilities of my participation in the annual ‘Navy Birthday’ Dinner of the Central Oklahoma Chapter of the Naval Reserve Association…Due to responsibilities of my own business, I am not accepting any additional speaking engagements at this time.” In fine condition, with some light creasing to the top edge. Starting Bid $200

324. Neil Armstrong. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, University of Cincinnati letterhead, April 2, 1973. Letter to Ken Browne, in full: “Thank you for the note and the cartoon map of Arizona, in which my boys have been very interested. Thanks for your renewed invitation to visit Arizona. I hope that our schedule will permit us to get out that way sometime soon and enjoy the sun.” In fine condition, with staple holes to the upper left corner. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, as well as various clippings and covers relating to Armstrong and the Apollo 11 mission.

Starting Bid $200

325. Michael Collins. Superb

original 20 x 14.25 watercolor painting

by Apollo 11 CMP Michael Collins, identified as ‘No. 10’ of his ‘Where I Fish’ series, depicting a tree growing along the shoreline of a pebble-strewn beach, with the backdrop showing calm waters, clear skies, and distant trees, signed below in black ink, “Michael Collins V ’07.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace. A rare chance to own artwork from a legendary Apollo astronaut. Starting Bid $200

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326.

STS-107 Unflown Robbins Medal. Unflown sterling silver STS-107 Robbins medal, approximately 1.5˝ x 2˝, featuring a raised design of the mission insignia on the face. The reverse features raised text with the launch date of January 16, 2003, the tragic reentry date of February 1, 2003, and the surnames of the astronauts who perished in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. The medal is serial numbered “374” and stamped with the Robbins hallmark on the edge. Condition is mint state. Accompanied by the original plastic box with stiff blue liner. From the collection of a former Robbins Company executive. These commemorative medals were struck following the tragic mission, in which the Columbia broke up during re-entry. Starting Bid $200

327. STS-41-B Unflown Robbins Medal. Unflown

sterling silver STS41-B Robbins medal, possibly a prototype, approximately 1.75˝ x 1.25˝, featuring a raised design of the mission insignia on the face. The reverse is engraved with the launch date, “Feb. 3, 1984,” and landing date and location, “Feb. 11, 1984, RWY 15, KSC, FL.” The medal lacks a serial number and is stamped with the Robbins hallmark on the edge. Condition is mint state. Accompanied by the original plastic box (without its stiff blue liner). From the collection of a former Robbins Company executive. STS-41-B included the first untethered spacewalks, accomplished by Bruce McCandless and Robert L. Stewart. Starting Bid $200

328. Buzz Aldrin Starting Bid $200

329. Buzz Aldrin Starting Bid $200

330. Buzz Aldrin Starting Bid $200

331. Buzz Aldrin Starting Bid $200

332. Apollo 11 Starting Bid $200

333. Apollo 12 Starting Bid $200

334. Apollo 13 Starting Bid $200

335. Apollo 15 Starting Bid $200

338. Apollo 9 Starting Bid $200

339. Apollo Astronauts Starting Bid $200

342. Neil Armstrong Starting Bid $200

343. Alan Bean Starting Bid $200

336. Apollo 15: Irwin and Worden Starting Bid $200

340. Apollo CMPs Starting Bid $200

341. Neil Armstrong Starting Bid $200

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344. Alan Bean Starting Bid $200

345. Alan Bean Starting Bid $200

346. Frank Borman Starting Bid $200

348. Frank Borman Starting Bid $200

349. Paul Calle and Robert McCall Starting Bid $200

350. Scott Carpenter Starting Bid $200

351. Gene Cernan Starting Bid $200

352. Michael Collins Starting Bid $200

353. Michael Collins Starting Bid $200

354. Michael Collins Starting Bid $200

355. Michael Collins Starting Bid $200

356. Gordon Cooper Starting Bid $200

357. Gordon Cooper Starting Bid $200

358. Gordon Cooper Starting Bid $200

359. Cosmonauts Starting Bid $200

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347. Frank Borman Starting Bid $200

360. Walt Cunningham Starting Bid $200

361. Walt Cunningham Starting Bid $200

362. Douglas Aircraft Company Earth and Solar System Prints Starting Bid $200

363. Charlie Duke Starting Bid $200

364. Charlie Duke Starting Bid $200

365. Charlie Duke Starting Bid $200

366. Ron Evans Starting Bid $200

367. Gemini 6 Starting Bid $200

368. Gemini 9 Starting Bid $200

369. Ed Gibson Starting Bid $200

370. John Glenn Starting Bid $200

371. Fred Haise Starting Bid $200

372. Fred Haise Starting Bid $200

373. Fred Haise Starting Bid $200

374. Jim Irwin Starting Bid $200

375. Jim Irwin Starting Bid $200

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376. Jim Irwin Starting Bid $200

377. Jim Irwin Starting Bid $200

378. Jim Irwin and Al Worden Starting Bid $200

379. Liberty Bell 7 Starting Bid $200

380. Ken Mattingly Starting Bid $200

381. Bruce McCandless Starting Bid $200

382. Bruce McCandless Starting Bid $200

383. James McDivitt Starting Bid $200

385. Mission Control Starting Bid $200

386. Edgar Mitchell Starting Bid $200

387. Moonwalkers Starting Bid $200

389. Sally Ride Starting Bid $200

390. Wally Schirra Starting Bid $200

391. Wally Schirra and Gordon Cooper Starting Bid $200

384. Mercury Astronauts Starting Bid $200

388. NASA Beta Cloth Patches Starting Bid $200

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392. Wally Schirra and Walt Cunningham Starting Bid $200

393. Harrison Schmitt Starting Bid $200

394. Harrison Schmitt Starting Bid $200

395. Rusty Schweickart Starting Bid $200

396. Dave Scott Starting Bid $200

397. Skylab 3 Starting Bid $200

398. Skylab 4 Starting Bid $200

399. Deke Slayton Starting Bid $200

400. Space Shuttle Astronauts: Ride and Brand Starting Bid $200

401. Tom Stafford Starting Bid $200

402. Tom Stafford Starting Bid $200

403. STS-3 Unflown Robbins Medal Starting Bid $200

404. Georg von Tiesenhausen Starting Bid $200

405. Guenter Wendt Starting Bid $200

406. John Young Starting Bid $200

407. John Young Starting Bid $200

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art, architecture, & design

Banksy takes aim at Paris Hilton’s debut album

408. Banksy. Rare first issue of the ‘Paris’ CD by enigmatic street artist Banksy, who reinterpreted approximately 400 to 500 copies of Paris Hilton’s debut album before placing them in 48 record stores across the United Kingdom in late August 2006. The ‘spoof’ CD package includes:

CD booklet with cover artwork depicting a topless Hilton, with inner pages including the following images and captions: Hilton emerging from a vehicle next to a sidewalk of homeless people, “90% of Success is just Showing up”; Hilton in a sultry halflength pose, “Every CD you buY puts me even further out Of youR league”; Hilton lounging on a sofa, “Life wasn’t meant to be fair”; Hilton as a nude mannequin, “Thou SHALT NoT WORSHIP FALSE ICoNS”; Hilton in a head-and-shoulders pose, “RACE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PILE!” with line below, “A special limited edition remix”; and black back cover, “Every time someone asks me how I am i hesitate for a Little bit too long.” CD-ROM disc with remixed music by DJ Danger Mouse, with “Paris, X” in black felt tip. Jewel case with reworked song label to upper left, which reads: “Paris Hilton, Debut Album, Featuring ‘Why Am I Famous?’ ‘What Have I Done?’ and ‘What Am I For?’” Inner tray artwork with full-length image of Hilton’s body posing with a microphone, and her head replaced with that of her Chihuahua, Tinkerbell; the back of sleeve features the original barcode.

In fine condition.

Accompanied by a letter of provenance, which reads, in part: “The Banksy Paris Hilton Signed CD with front cover and booklet are Original first issue and was obtained from HMV London when Banksy and his team planted the CDs in the music outlets.

The CD has both original barcodes…I bought this original from Tony at Raven Records who acquired it from Banksy art dealer Andrew Blumson who also had a gallery in Brick Lane. He purchased it from a HMV employee.” Starting Bid $200

410. Carlo Bugatti. Ital-

409. Georges Braque. Important French painter (1882–

1963) who, along with Picasso, was one of the seminal figures in the development of Cubism. Bold ink signature, “Pour Monsieur Somville, 1962, G. Braque,” on a white 3.5 x 2.5 card. In very fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

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ian decorator, designer, and manufacturer of Art Nouveau furniture, models of jewelry, and musical instruments (1856–1940) who was the father of automaker Ettore Bugatti. Exceptional and very rare original ink wash sketch of a figure on an off-white 5.5 x 8.5 sheet, signed in the lower left, “Bugatti Carlo.” Dated in the lower right at Milan, January 1, 1886. In very good to fine condition, with light foxing and toning. In 1880, after studying at the Académie des Beaux Arts in Paris, Bugatti moved to Milan to begin his furniture business. A highly desirable piece of original artwork from an early point in his career. Starting Bid $200

“Allow the person sent by the Durand-Ruel Gallery to take my painting” 411. Mary Cassatt. ALS in French, one page both sides, 4.75 x 6.75, Mesnil-Beaufresne letterhead, September 14, [no year]. Letter to her biographer, art critic Achille Segard. In part (translated): “Mr. Durand-Ruel has just communicated to me his answer to your letter. I will ask you if you would be so kind as to tell your employee to allow the person sent by the Durand-Ruel Gallery to take my painting in your house. I would like to do what I have to do during my stay here in Paris where I have all the models and the proper place to work and October would be a little late if I leave Paris for the south of France.” In fine condition. Paul Durand-Ruel was the most important commercial advocate of the Impressionists, and counted Degas, Monet, Manet, Pissarro, and Renoir amongst his other artists. A neatly penned, highly desirable letter directly related to her artwork. Starting Bid $300

Amazing sketches by Paul Cezanne 412. Paul Cezanne.

Extraordinary original pencil sketches by Paul Cezanne on both sides of an off-white 7 x 9.5 sketch book page, accomplished during his early years: one side features a study of a nude man after an old master; the other side features sketches of a single reclining male figure, two faces in profile, and two feet, along with several numerical annotations. In very good condition, with scattered foxing and staining, a thin strip of old tape along one edge, and a short edge tear.

Drawn circa 1866–1869, these wonderful sketches represent Cezanne’s studies after old masters—the male nude after Italian Renaissance fresco painter Luca Signorelli, and the realist motifs on the opposite side after Eugene Delacroix’s ‘The Death of Sardanapalus.’ They demonstrate the great artist’s method of working as well as the sources from which he drew inspiration early in his artistic career. The condition and seemingly random jottings are consistent with other leaves from Cezanne’s private sketchbooks, many of which are now held by the Kunstmuseum Basel. Starting Bid $2500

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413. Chu Teh-Chun. Scarce ALS

in French, one page, 5.75 x 8.25, September 17, 1978. Letter to Raoul, in full (translated): “Albert told me that you have been appointed to an important position of A.I.C.A. I am happy for you and congratulate you! I laughed a lot right now. Therese joins me to kiss you and Jeanine.” In fine condition, with creasing to the lower left corner, and a diagonal crease passing above the signature. Starting Bid $200

414. George Cruikshank. LS

signed “Geo. Cruikshank,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7.25, January 4, 1876. Letter to Messrs. J. & J. Cook. In part: “Owing to my overwhelming engagements...it will be impossible for me to undertake to do any Illustrations for your Pamphlet of ‘Tenant Right in Tipperary,’ which I regret it is a subject of very great interest.” Cruikshank adds a short postscript in his own hand, “Who sends a thousand apologies for neglecting to send this note at the time it was written.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned leatherbound copy of Jack Sheppard by William Ainsworth illustrated

by Cruikshank. Starting Bid $200

415. Louis Daguerre.

LS in French, signed “Daguerre,” one page, 8 x 10.25, Diorama letterhead, November 27, 1825.

Untranslated letter to French theatre director and playwright René-Charles Guilbert de Pixérécourt, the director of the Théâtre royal de l’Opéra-Comique. Guilbert de Pixerécourt had assisted Daguerre in promoting the “Diorama” and Daguerre offers him and his friends free admission. In fine condition, with light scattered spotting. Daguerre had invented the diorama, a method of projecting images with light, in 1822, and became quite successful in this pre-cinematic system of animating images. In the same year, Daguerre opened the Diorama theater in Paris to entertain the population by showing an animated landscape. An important letter related to Daguerre’s great experiments in light and image. Starting Bid $200

Unique, large painted signature by the great artist 416. Salvador Dali. Signed book: Dali de Drae-

ger. First edition, limited issue of 1500. France: Draeger, 1968. Hardcover with dust jacket, 11.5 x 12. Prominently signed opposite the title page in red paint, “Dali, 1971,” adding a crown at the top. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/VG, with edgewear and rubbing to dust jacket.

A fantastic and sought-after ‘original painting’ by one of the most famous artists of the 20th century.

Starting Bid $200

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The influential Impressionist writes to the Carmen librettist 418. Edgar Degas. Important French painter and sculptor (1834–1917) regarded

as one of the founders of Impressionism. Scarce ALS in French, signed “Degas,” one page, 4 x 5, no date. Letter to his close friend, Ludovic Halevy, the writer and librettist of Carmen, informing him that he will not be able to attend dinner, but promises that he will come visit. In fine condition. Handwritten letters and notes

by Degas are quite scarce and do not come to market often. Degas executed gelatin silver prints of numerous members of the Halevy family. A superb artistic association piece. Starting Bid $300

419. Childe Hassam. ALS, two

pages, 4.5 x 7, no date. Letter to Mr. Pratt, most likely Hassam’s collaborator, author and illustrator Charles Stuart Pratt.

In part: “As you have sent the cathedral I have made that and hope it is in time. I return herewith the M. W....photograph. My sale did about 9,000 worth—but you must be a foreigner or—dead to do much better. Yes! I did the wedding all right. Thanks. I hope Mrs. Pratt is well and Mrs. Hassam joins me in kind regards to you both.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

420. Fernand Leger. French

artist (1881–1955) best known for his brightly colored, cubist and machine-age-influenced abstractions. Autograph list in French, signed “F. Leger,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date. A handwritten list of prints for his 1950 artist’s book Album Le Cirque, headed, “Reproductions Lithographiques, Editions Teriade (Le Cirque).” In fine condition, with very slight trimming to the bottom edge.

Starting Bid $200

421.

Felix Nadar.

Pseudonym of Gaspard-Felix To u r n a c h o n (1820–1910), a French photographer, caricaturist, journalist, novelist, and balloonist.

ALS in French, signed “Nadar,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, Nadar Photgraphie Artistique letterhead, 1858. Letter to his friend Boule, on whose name he plays, making ornithological citations from Linnaeus and Buffon. In part (translated): “I’m told you’re not altogether happy about the bill my cashier (!!!) sent you, and you want me to intervene personally...I persist in clinging to the happy system of limited shareholders I have created whose interests are represented by a 311’ party. This allows me to have nothing to do with administrative questions, the mere thought of which makes me yawn wide was never any good at math...If you hadn’t run off like a rabbit yesterday with the speed of the bird whose name you bear...I would have informed you, my dear lamb... that I intervened just sufficiently to smooth over the fearsome slopes of our current prices...you should be treated with all consideration...our maximum discount...I still have a few leaves left from my ‘Pantheon’ reserved for my friends which makes it your duty to have one for yourself Paf, that’s you (a friend)!”

In very good condition, with uniform light toning, several pencil notations, some mild soiling, and paper loss to second page affecting a few words of text. Starting Bid $200

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Affable 1902 letter from Monet to an important French art critic, complete with original mailing envelope 422. Claude Monet.

ALS in French, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, December 25, 1902. Letter to influential art critic and author Gustave Geffroy, in which he thanks Geffroy for his letter and apologizes for missing him when he was recently in Paris. Monet discusses family matters, thanks Geffroy for sending him his book Le Louvre, and mentions that he never received a copy of his previous book Belleville. In a postscript, Monet asks Geffroy to wish the painter Carriere well and to send his regards for a speedy recovery. In fine condition. Accompanied by the seldom encountered original mailing envelope, addressed in Monet’s own hand. Geffroy was a founding member of the literary organization Academie Goncourt in 1900 and is noted as one of the earliest historians of the Impressionist movement. He championed Monet after meeting him in Belle-Ile-en-Mer in 1886, where Monet busied himself painting the local oceanside rock formations, works which astounded the Paris art world when first exhibited in 1887. Starting Bid $500

423. Jose Clemente Orozco. Mexican painter (1883–1949) who specialized in bold murals that established the Mexican Mural Renaissance along with the likes of Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros. ALS in Spanish, signed “J. C. Orozco,” one page, 5.5 x 7.25, January 15, 1946. Untranslated letter in which Orozco declines an invitation. In fine condition, with two small stains, and tape on the reverse of fold splits.

Starting Bid $200

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The painter of ‘The Scream’ mentions the psychiatrist who wrote ‘Art of Madmen’

424. Edvard Munch. ALS in French, one page, 5.5 x 4, August 12, 1936. Letter to a friend. In full (translated): “Your letter

made me very happy. Thanks a thousand times! I remember our beautiful days and the good friends [we had] in Paris. I heard from Rambosson and Marcel Reja a few years ago. I will write in a few days.” Attractively cloth-matted and framed with a portrait and image of ‘The Scream’ to an overall size of 24 x 14.5; the letter is not affixed within the frame and could be easily removed. Scattered creases, otherwise fine condition.

Munch first traveled to Paris in the 1880s, where he drew great inspiration from the likes of Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh, and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec for how they used color to convey emotion. He spent much of his time between Paris and Berlin from 1892 to 1908, usually summering back home in Norway. During the later part of this period his anxiety and alcoholism grew increasingly worse, and he sought out treatment in Copenhagen, eventually returning to Oslo for good. The first of his Paris acquaintances mentioned in this letter, Yvanhoe Rambosson, was a writer, poet, and art critic who had reviewed Munch’s art exhibited at the 1897 Salon des Independants for La Plume, praising it for uniqueness while also commenting on its physical unpleasantness. The other name, “Marcel Reja,” was a pseudonym used by psychiatrist Paul Meunier to publish ‘Art of Madmen,’ the first work to address the art of mental patients from an aesthetic point of view. It was around the time of this letter that Munch’s work was declared ‘degenerate art’ in Nazi Germany, and in 1937 eighty-two of his paintings were confiscated from German museums. Given the subject matter of Munch’s paintings and his own emotional instability, this is a particularly intriguing association. An immensely desirable letter tied in with Munch’s artistic life in Paris. Starting Bid $500

425. Paul Signac. French neo-impressionist painter (1863– 1935) who, working with Georges Seurat, helped develop the Pointillist style. Fabulous original unsigned pencil sketches of a European landscape accomplished by Signac on an off-white 8.25 x 10.25 sheet, the reverse bearing wonderful annotations in Signac’s hand, along with three more sketches of figures. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Magnificent original Picasso drawing of a holiday feast

426. Pablo Picasso. Exquisite original detailed ink drawing

by Pablo Picasso of a holiday feast, accomplished on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard depicting a wintry forest scene on the front, addressed to conductor Henri Defossé at the Theatre Coliseum in London, and postmarked in Paris in 1919. Picasso’s marvelous sketch shows a festive table filled with two wine bottles, four glasses, a plump turkey, two bunches of grapes, bread, bananas, and a pear. Below, he writes a message of New Year’s greetings and signs on behalf of his wife and himself, “Olga et Pablo,” along with the address of his Parisian studio at “23 R. la Boetie.” The studio at 23 rue de La Boétie served as Picasso’s home and workshop from 1918 to 1940. In fine condition, with scattered light soiling. Henri Defossé was the conductor of the orchestra performing for the Ballet Russes; in 1919, Picasso’s wife Olga performed with Les Ballets Russes de Serge Diaghilev in a ballet called Le Tricorne, which premiered in London the previous July. Picasso had designed the scenery for that performance, and designed sets for the company in subsequent years as well. Though not executed in his famous Cubist style, this wonderful drawing rejects the classical use of perspective and exhibits the childlike flatness that came to characterize his work from this period. Starting Bid $5000

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Warhol’s diamond dust screenprint for Ted Kennedy’s 1980 campaign

427. Andy Warhol. Exquisite limited edition

32 x 40 screenprint in colors with diamond dust on Lenox Museum Board, entitled ‘Edward Kennedy’ (FS II.240), numbered 120/300, signed in the lower right corner in pencil by Warhol. In fine condition, with a short vertical crease at bottom center. Printed by Rupert Jansen Smith of New York, and published by the Kennedy for President Committee of Washington, D.C., Warhol created this incredible silkscreened portrait in 1980 as a fundraiser for Kennedy’s presidential campaign. The blue-and-red highlights play off the color of the American flag, while the embedded diamond dust suggests the glamour of the Kennedy name. Although Ted Kennedy lost the 1980 Democratic nomination to Jimmy Carter, he continued to serve as a highly influential leader in the Senate until his death in 2009. A marvelous example of one of Warhol’s large-scale portraits of an American icon. Starting Bid $1000

434. Stanford White. Distinguished American architect (1853-1906)

who was a leading figure of the ‘Beaux Arts’ movement, best known for his opulent mansions and for the second Madison Square Garden. He was fatally shot and killed in the roof garden theatre of the Landmark by the husband of actress Evelyn Nesbit in retribution for a long-ago affair.

ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 6.5, March 6, 1896. Letter to the wife of sculptor Frederick MacMonnies, in part: “The sketches duly arrived and as I write Mac I am simply overpowered. I really melted with pleasure and continue to do so every time I look at them and I know the pleasure I felt on receiving them will mean more to you than any thanks, so I will not even attempt to thank you in words-But if you ever want a house built…you know where to come for it.” Archivally double-matted and framed with a portrait of the architect to an overall size of 21 x 13.5, with a window in the backing for viewing the second and third pages. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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435. Gottfried Benn.

German poet, essayist, and physician (1886– 1956) who was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature five times.

Rare TLS in German, signed “Benn,” one page, 6.75 x 8.75, personal letterhead, November 18, 1929. Brief letter to Mr. Corbiere, in part (translated): “Thank you for your letter of 7.XI… Here I send you my life maxim, which is however a bit strange.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

436. Cao Yu. Chinese play-

wright (1910–1996) who is often regarded as China’s most important of the 20th century.

His best-known works are Thunderstorm, Sunrise, and Peking Man. Rare ink signature of Cao Yu in Chinese characters on an off-white 3.5 x 5.5 sheet bearing an affixed image and Spanish collector’s notations. The sheet is affixed to a same-size mount.

In very good to fine condition, with light overall wrinkling.

Starting Bid $200

438. Samuel L. Clemens. Crisp ink

signature, “Yrs Truly, S. L. Clemens, Mark Twain, Mch/81,” on a white 3.75 x 2.25 card. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a limited edition hardcover printing of Mark Twain’s ‘1601’ Fireside Conversations in the Time of Queen Elizabeth, privately printed by an unknown publisher (likely circa 1950s), no. 171 of an unknown quantity. Starting Bid $200

439. Charles Dickens.

Sought-after 3.75 x 2.25 envelope panel addressed to a noted Shakespearean actor and signed in black ink, “Charles Kemble Esquire, Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, London, Charles Dickens.” Reverse of envelope postmarked September 5, 1842. In fine condition, with light handling wear.

Kemble was a Welsh-born English actor from a family of celebrated stage actors, which included siblings John Philip Kemble, Stephen Kemble, and Sarah Siddons. He was also married to English actress, singer, dancer and comic playwright Marie Thérèse Du Camp. A boldly penned example dating not long after his first American tour and shortly before he began working on A Christmas Carol. Starting Bid $200

437. Raymond Chandler. DS, one page, 7.5 x 10.25, May 16, 1946. Agreement between Chandler and Paramount Pictures for him to render services “in connection with an assignment…tentatively entitled The Innocent Mrs. Duff.” Floridly signed at the conclusion by Chandler in fountain pen, and countersigned by two Paramount representatives.

Beautifully double-matted and framed with a photo from the 1944 film Murder, My Sweet, to an overall size of 24.5 x 17.5. In very good to fine condition, with creasing to the upper right corner area. This was to be a screen adaptation of Elisabeth Sanxay Holding’s story of the same title, but Chandler struggled in his efforts. Despite his love for the original story—Chandler considered Holding the best mystery writer of them all—by the end of May he was already irritated by the project, writing in a letter to James Sandoe of the task, ‘I’m bored with it already…the business of adapting things for the screen is more work than it is worth.’ The screenplay was never finished. Starting Bid $200

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441. Arthur Conan Doyle.

440. Charles Dickens.

Very desirable ink signature, “Wednesday Nineteenth September 1860, Faithfully yours, Charles Dickens,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 sheet of Gads Hill Place letterhead. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold.

Roughly two-and-a-half months later on December first, Great Expectations was published as a serial in Dickens’s weekly periodical All the Year Round. Starting Bid $200

ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, The Athenaeum letterhead, May 5, 1914. Letter to an artist, in part: “I was much charmed by your picture of children in the Exhibition. I have three very pretty bairns, 6, 4 and 2. I was wondering whether I could arrange to have them done in a little bunch. May I ask what your fee would be?

I am not wealthy—but none the less the worker is worthy of his hire, especially when the work is so beautiful. If the sum were within my means you would perhaps come & have a look at them. We go to Canada on May 20th—but they don’t.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

“A splendid fate leads past the noble heroes, the highly esteemed women”

442. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. German writer, scientist, and philosopher (1749–1832) who takes a place among

the central intellectual and artistic figures of his day. His poetry and dramatic works provided source material for Beethoven, Schubert, and Berlioz, among others. Handwritten quatrain by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, unsigned, one page, 6.75 x 4.5, [January 30, 1814]. A quatrain verse celebrating the birthday of the Grand Duchess Louise, wife of his patron Carl August of Saxe-Weimar, beginning, “Voruber fuhrt ein herrliches Geschick.” In full (translated): “A splendid fate leads past the noble heroes, the highly esteemed women; Now today’s day brings us luck as if you stay with us.” The reverse bears a note of authentication by Edmund Krauter, son of Goethe’s secretary. In fine condition. Published in the Gedenkausgabe, I, 676. A splendid handwritten original piece by the revered German author. Starting Bid $1000

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443. Han Suyin. Pen name of Elizabeth Comber (19162012) whose novels and autobiographical memoirs covered the span of modern China, gaining her a reputation as an ardent and articulate supporter of the Chinese Communist revolution. Sought-after ballpoint signature in French with added Chinese characters, “Relevez vous par votre propre force [Rise yourself by your own strength], Han Suyin,” on an off-white 8.25 x 10.5 Librairie Stock stationery sheet. Ink notation to lower left corner dates the signature to May 22, 1967. In fine condition, with a small split to central bottom fold. Starting Bid $200

444. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Attrac-

tive handwritten final stanza from the 1858 poem The Chambered Nautilus, penned on an off-white 7 x 4.25 sheet

by Holmes, who signs at the conclusion, “Oliver Wendell Holmes, Boston March 8th 1858.” The stanza, in full: “Build thee more stately mansions, O my soul, / As the swift seasons roll! / Leave thy low-vaulted past! / Let each new temple, nobler than the last, / Shut thee from heaven with a dome more vast, / Till thou at length art free, / Leaving thine outgrown shell by life’s unresting sea!”

Affixed to a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition. The Chambered Nautilus was first published in the February 1858 issue of The Atlantic Monthly in Holmes’ ‘Breakfast-Table’ column.

Starting Bid $200

445. Aleksandr Kuprin. Russian

writer, explorer, and adventurer (18701938) best known for his story The Duel.

Untranslated ALS in Cyrillic, signed “A. Kyuprin,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, no date.

In fine condition, with two file holes to the left side. Starting Bid $200

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446. Lin Yutang. Chinese

writer (1895-1976) whose compilations and translations of classic Chinese texts into English were bestsellers in the West.

Uncommon vintage matte-finish 3 x 4 portrait of Lin Yutang in a handsome head-and-shoulder pose, signed in ink. Reverse bears a Shelburne Studios stamp. In fine condition, with fair contrast to the signature.

Starting Bid $200

447. Harper Lee. ALS signed

“Harper,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 7.5, personal letterhead, February 26, 2009. Letter to her friend Felice Itzkoff, in part: “(I sound like Tchaikovsky or somebody, but I’m not gay—that’s gay, not goy!) The Lee girls light up when a letter in your beautiful hand arrives! And, of course, you are every bit as elegant as your penmanship! It’s strictly Hebrews 13.8 here—nothing happens like clockwork, and I am a dreary ancient crank. One bit of family news: my nephew’s wife died this afternoon: late forties, non-smoker, non-drinker, etc. No bad habits—just couldn’t breathe.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Lee’s hand. Starting Bid $200

448. Jack London. Signed book: The Testimony of the Suns and Other Poems by George Sterling. First edition.

San Francisco: W. E. Wood, 1903. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.75, 142 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “Dear Mr. Harrison, Find herein the biggest, truest poet to-day on the Pacific Coast.

Jack London, Jan. 5, 1904.”

Autographic condition: very good, with irregular toning to signed page, not detracting from the large signature. Book condition: VG/None, with light surface wear to covers, bumps to corners, and spine just a touch loose. Sterling was a poet who became a significant figure in Bohemian literary circles in northern California in the early 1900s and was close friends with London. Starting Bid $200

Long love letter to his future wife: “You do not know, you cannot know, how much you are to me, how much you mean to me”

449. Jack London. Lengthy handwrit-

ten love letter by Jack London, unsigned, ten pages, 8.5 x 11, August 23, 1903.

Letter to his future wife Charmian Kittredge, written about two months into their relationship. In part: “Monday morning to you, dear love, and a blessed morning be it to you; and a Sunday morning to me, with the beautiful summer sun shining, and the knowledge that I could see you with the gang to-day, and the less pleasant knowledge that I must sit here & drudge the livelong day. Will you please read the Colfus letter in your most psychological mood.” He goes on to discuss his thencurrent wife, Bessie: “Poor B! She has no conception of loyalty whatever! Nor of fair play…Unfeminine in many things, she does not counterbalance by being masculine in some of the good masculine qualities…Poor Bess! Poor Bess!—for she is so very poor, you know...You do not know, you cannot know, how much you are to me, how much you mean to me. I do not know myself the whole of it, the all of it. As you say, it is inexpressible. The moments when first I meet you, & see you, & touch you, are unspeakably thrilling moments. And so the moments after leaving you, when I go to my lonely den and as with a benediction resting on me sit down & think of you. So the moments when I receive your letters and have the feel of your sweet mind strong upon me—why you are with me, in the flesh before me, and I am looking into your golden eyes, and I am hearing your voice in every word of the written page. And I found you! I found you! And in finding you I find—myself! Dear you, dear Charmian, my own.” In fine condition, with staple holes to the top edges, and the final page trimmed, resulting in the loss of the signature. Starting Bid $200

451. Charles Perrault. French author (1628-1703) known 450. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Superb 2.5 x 4.25 carte-

de-visite photo of Longfellow in a seated near-profile pose by Warren of Cambridgeport, Massachusetts, signed on the reverse in ink, “Henry W. Longfellow, May 2, 1863.” In fine condition, with light foxing to the photo side. A desirable Civil War–dated portrait of the revered New England poet. Starting Bid $200

for his development of the fairy tale genre. Scarce ANS in French, signed “Perrault,” one page, 6.5 x 1.75, no date. In full (translated): “We have continued to make observations concerning the Remarks of Mr. de Vaugelas.” In very good condition, with soiling to lower portion and a trimmed top edge.

Perrault must be referring to the 1647 work Remarks on the French Language by Claude Favre de Vaugelas, an influential attempt to standardize the French language and prescribe correct usage. A rare piece with excellent content as it relates to the craft of writing. Starting Bid $200

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452. Margaret Mitchell.

TLS

signed “Margaret Mitchell Marsh,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, June 3, 1948. Letter to David Grunbaum at the Bookman Literary Agency in Denmark, in part: “In the package to you are two boxes of cigars.

They cost $6.25 each, which brings the total on them to $12.50. I am sorry but the cost of cigars has advanced somewhat since the war. These are the better quality cigars…I tried to get different varieties of cigars, not knowing your taste. In the package to Mrs. Grunbaum are two sacks of gluten flour, five pounds in each sack, at $2.50 a sack…There are also nine pounds of rice…In the next box I will send two cans of pineapple, the only variety I can find in Atlanta at present…You will note that approximately half your commission is in tobacco. I daresay that will please you, and I hope Mrs. Greenbaum will feel that the rice I am sending balances the cigars!” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Rare signed German edition of All Quiet on the Western Front 453.

Erich Maria Remarque.

Signed book: Im Westen Nichts Neues [All Quiet on the Western Front].

First edition thus.

Berlin: Propylaen Verlag, 1929. Leatherbound hardcover, 5.5 x 7.75, 288 pages. Neatly signed on the frontispiece portrait in fountain pen by Erich Maria Remarque. Autographic condition: very fine. Book condition: VG-/None, with repairs to the damaged spine and joints. A beautiful signed edition of this classic anti-war work. Starting Bid $200

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454. Ezra Pound. ALS in pencil signed “EP,” one page on the reverse of a 3.25 x 5.5 postal card, postmarked June 12, 1948. In part: “…producable text? Spell his name with a V. @ least I have yet to know why not able to read yr. script buttt you shd git typewriter… yes S. is reliable. Some day I’ll persuade you to read a few.”

In very good to fine condition, with dampstaining to edges and section of address covered with Scotch tape. Starting Bid $200

Remizov’s musings on St. Nicholas

455. Aleksey Remizov.

Russian modernist writer (1877–1957) whose creative imagination veered to the fantastic and bizarre. Superlative handwritten manuscript in Cyrillic by Aleksey Remizov, eight pages, 8.5 x 10.75, no date but circa 1928. Untranslated article regarding the various guises in which St. Nicholas appeared in Russia, and the beliefs associated with them. Signed at the conclusion

by Remizov. In fine condition. An immensely desirable piece which touches upon the theme of St. Nicholas, very dear to the hearts of millions. Starting Bid $200

456. Rainer Maria Rilke.

Bohemian-Austrian poet and novelist (1875– 1926) who takes a place among the most highly regarded figures in early modern literature. ALS in French, one page both sides, 5.25 x 7, Chateau de Muzot sur Sierre, Valais letterhead, November 21, 1923.

Untranslated letter offering reflections at the end of his life. In fine condition, with scattered light foxing. Starting Bid $200

“I never forgot the boy who had to go to court to come and see me” 457. J. K. Rowling. ALS signed “J. K. Rowling (Jo),” one page both sides, 5.75 x 4, personal embossed owl letterhead, September 6, 2013. Letter to James Traver, in full: “Your brother Richard has written to me to explain why you never contacted me after I wrote to you a few years ago. You have clearly been through more than anyone should be asked to bear. From what Richard tells me, you are a gifted person who has had some very tough breaks.

I never forgot the boy who had to go to court to come and see me. The address I gave you is still the correct one—feel free to use it if you ever have the urge!”

In very fine condition. Accompanied by the original envelope. One of 10 winners in a 2007 national ‘Why I Love Reading Harry Potter’ essay contest, 13-year-old James Traver won $750, a copy of the new Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, and trips (along with his foster dad) to New York and London. Starting Bid $200

459. George Sand. Acclaimed French

novelist and memoirist (1804–1876) remembered for her romantic affairs with the composer Frederic Chopin and the writer Alfred de Musset. ALS in French, one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, May 9, 1852. Untranslated letter mentioning an illustrated edition. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

“The truth be said, the non-abstract truth, the season of the year puts me in mind of subway-tale finales” 458. J. D. Salinger. TLS signed “As ever, Jerry,” one page, 8.5 x 11, [April 1965].

Letter to Joyce Miller Hodgins, formerly a staff writer at The New Yorker and Salinger’s ‘old flame,’ confidant, friend, soulmate, and peer. In part: “It would be fine, I agree, if we could arrange a meeting soon. Two non-abstract types ought to be able to work out something practical. I don’t know how, at the moment, but probably something will come to mind. The truth be said, the non-abstract truth, the season of the year puts me in mind of subway-tale finales, in an unabashed extreme way. At one point or another, we really should have arranged for the setting and action. On the other hand, considering what you told me on the phone about emotional involvement, it’s probably better we didn’t get any more idiosyncratic notions than we already had. So hard to know for sure. Keep well, old Joyce. I’ll wait for your note and just send this on to you. Fond and easy thoughts of you, be assured.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope and Joyce’s retained carbon copy of her letter to Salinger, dated April 2, 1965.

A fascinating letter in which Salinger, like his famed protagonist Holden Caulfield, writes that he prefers the “non-abstract truth” to hyperbole, insincerity, and hypocrisy. His comments about a “subway tale” finale illustrate how he viewed even his personal life through the lens of a writer, evaluating how real situations and relationships could be transferred to the “setting and action” of a short story or novel. A scarce and superb offering from one of the great American authors of the 20th century. Starting Bid $300 www.RRAuction.com | 83

4 6 0 . D r.

Seuss.

Signed book: The King’s Stilts. Early printing.

N Y: R a n dom House, 1939. Hardcover with second state dust jacket, 9.25 x 12. Signed and inscribed opposite the title page in blue ballpoint, “For Jake, with best wishes—Dr. Seuss, Nov. 7, 1957.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/G, with some dampstaining to edges of boards, and tears and paper loss to dust jacket. Starting Bid $200

Scarce Halloween-dated autograph from the author of Frankenstein 461. Mary Shelley. British

author (1797– 1851) whose first and bestknown novel, Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus, takes a place among the most enduring classics of the horror genre.

Rare partial ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 3, October 31, 1832. The signed closing of the letter reads, in full: “I am dear Madam, with every sentiment of respect, truly yrs, Mary Shelley, 31 Oct. 1832.” The opposite side, penned in Shelley’s hand, in part: “With or without your name as the person to whom they are addressed, your letting me have them would confer an obligation.” In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, intersecting folds, and show-through at the corners from small mounting remnants on the reverse. A desirable autograph from the famed author of a horror classic—made all the more desirable by its Halloween date. Starting Bid $300

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462. John Steinbeck. ALS,

one page, 6.25 x 8, The Cottage letterhead, September 12, 1959.

Letter to a “Mr. Weatherly,” in full: “The explanation is simple.

I haven’t answered any letters.

Concentration, a difficult state for me at any time, suggested this. And it works. Of course I know your work. And I will be very pleased to see you some time during the first two weeks in October when I shall be in London prior to sailing for home.

This will be best arranged through Graham Watson of Curtis Brown. I am not being obscure but he remembers things and I have a tendency to forget. Don’t you feel a little naked with your shortened name?” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

463. August Strindberg. ALS

in Swedish, one page, 5.5 x 8.25, February 24, 1889. Letter to pastor and teacher Frederik Wandall (1849-1917) in Prestoe, replying to an inquiry about intended plays for Strindberg’s experimental theatre in Copenhagen, where—because of Swedish censorship—his dramas, including ‘Miss Julie,’ were staged. The letter was written in Holte, where Strindberg spent the spring of 1889 in the mansion of renowned set designer Waldemar Gyllichs (1836–1895). In fine condition.Starting Bid $200

464. Isaiah Thomas-

Very desirable ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 6 x 8, April 23, 1793. Letter to Dr. Joseph Lathrop, in part: “I have this inst. received yours of the 19th—have not time to answer it as the mail is closed—would just observe that rather than have a piece printed and pasted on at the close of the Sermon you mention—I had rather lose all the books and print and bind them over again—and if it will not do without, please to inform me and I will do it—The Sermon may conclude rather abruptly—but hundreds will not notice it unless it is shewed to them; and possibly one man to 300 might of himself discover it did not conclude as you wish it.” In very good condition, with paper loss to first page not affecting text of letter, and some show-through from writing on reverse.

Starting Bid $200

1911 Oxford undergrad registry signed by the 19 year-old future Lord of the Rings author

465. J. R. R. Tolkien. Desirable ink signature, “J. R. R.

Tolkien, Exeter,” on an off-white and lightly lined 7 x 8.25 guest book page, with upper left corner partially stampdated to October 20, 1911. The page features signatures of Oxford University undergraduates, as well as the names of their respective colleges. Double-matted and framed with a portrait of a young Tolkien to an overall size of 17.25 x 13.25; the page is not affixed within the frame and could be easily removed. In very good condition, with a central horizontal fold, and dampstaining to the bottom which does not affect the signature. Starting Bid $200

466. Aleksey Nikolayevich Tolstoy. Russian and Soviet writer (1883–1945) who wrote in many genres but specialized in science fiction and historical novels. Partly-printed DS in French, signed twice “Comte Alexis Tolstoi,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.25 x 10.75, January 21, 1920. Loan application with the “French-Russian company of loans and advances,” in which Tolstoy requests “a total loan of nine thousand francs payable in monthly installments of three thousand francs to enable me only to meet my subsistence needs.” Signed on the first page and at the conclusion by Tolstoy. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

467. Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. Italian

writer and the last Prince of Lampedusa (1896–1957) who is most famous for his only novel, Il Gattopardo, which was made into an award-winning 1963 film starring Burt Lancaster, Alain Delon, and Claudia Cardinale. Signed booklet in Italian: Cross-linked Disease: Contribution to the Psychology of the Prisoner of War by Dr. A. L. Vischer. Milan: Naples R. Ricciardi, 1919. Paperback, 5 x 7.75, 72 pages. Signed on the half-title page in black ink, “Giuseppe Tomasi, 1919.”

In very good condition, with overall spotting, and wear and partial separation to spine. An extremely rare and desirable autograph, unknown in public sales, of one of the most famous novelists of the 20th century. The first piece by Lampedusa we have offered. Starting Bid $200

Noah Webster’s pamphlet pertaining to the Louisiana Purchase

468. Noah Webster. Author and lexicographer (1758–1843) who published the first comprehensive dictionary of American English. Pamphlet entitled “Message from the President of the United States to both Houses of Congress, 8th November, 1804,” 22 pages, 5.25 x 8.75, signed in the upper right corner in ink with his ownership signature, “N. Webster.” Printed by William Duane & Son in Washington in 1804, the pamphlet reproduces three documents which accompanied Thomas Jefferson’s message to Congress, concerning the Louisiana Purchase. The documents include an “Extract of a Letter From Don Pedro Cevallos, minister of state of his Catholic Majesty to Charles Pinckney, esquire, dated at the Pardo, 10th February, 1804” and two descriptions of lead mines located in Louisiana.

In very good condition, with wear to the fragile spine, separation to the last few pages, fraying and losses at the bottom of the first page, and moderate overall foxing. Starting Bid $200

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Twice-signed first edition of ‘Complete Poems & Prose’ and a letter to fellow poet Gabriel Sarrazin 469.

Walt Whitman. Defini-

tive autographed first edition of Complete Poems & Prose of Walt Whitman, 1855...1888, limited to 600 copies printed for the author’s use, published in Philadelphia by Ferguson Bros. & Co., 188889. Hardcover with dark-green morocco and marbled boards and a gilt-lettered spine, 6.75 x 10.5, approximately 892 pages. The volume consists of Leaves of Grass, November Boughs, and Specimen Days and Collect. Signed at the base of the Leaves of Grass title page in black ink, and also signed and inscribed on a tipped-in free end page in black ink, “Gabriel Sarrazin, France, from the author Walt Whitman, America, Jan: 28, 1889.”

Affixed to the reverse of the tipped-in page is an ALS, signed “Walt Whitman,” one page, measuring 8.5 x 11 unfolded, dated September 5, 1890, from Camden, New Jersey. Addressed to Sarrazin, the letter reads, in part: “I told you I had y’r essay ab’t L of G English’d, (& it has done me more comfort than you can know)—& it shall be printed here one of these days (It and our Col. Ingersoll’s speech lately are my grand panaceas)—I have also a copy of the London Universal Review that prints it in French. I am collecting a little final annex (2d annex) to be added to L of G. When printed I will send you the sheets—Also an appendix to November Boughs—What can I send you hence? Write to me and tell—I am sitting here alone in comfort & the fifth sunny perfect day outside as I glance from the window.” Affixed to the upper edge of the tipped free end page is the original mailing envelope panel, addressed in Whitman’s own hand, “M Gabriel Sarrazin Magistrate Nouméa Nouvelle Caledonie (Colonies Francaises).” Autographic condition: very good, with the tipped-in inscribed page exhibiting foxing, tape to edges, and evidence of letter affixed to the reverse; apart from both being permanently affixed and the ALS folded, the letter and corresponding envelope present nicely. Book condition: G+/None.

Gabriel Sarrazin, a noted translator and poet, was the recipient of this remarkable book and letter pairing. Sarrazin’s translation of Rosetti’s ‘Blessed Damozel’ was fittingly set to music by Claude Debussy, with ‘La demoiselle élue’: what some scholars consider the young composer’s first masterpiece. Sarrazin praised Whitman extravagantly in an essay in his book: La Renaissance de la Poésie Anglaise, 1798–1889, which the Leaves of Grass author had translated. Whitman scholar Ed Folsom says of the relationship between Whitman and Sarrazin: it was ‘one of the warmest and most satisfying relationships of Whitman’s last years.’ Whitman wrote that Sarrazin’s article on him was ‘a great steady trade wind hurrying the ship into port.’ As a triple autographic scarcity—two signatures in the uncommon Leaves of Grass-related book and a handwritten letter—this is an exquisite literary offering. Starting Bid $1000

470. Walt Whitman. Large and bold ink signature, “Walt Whitman, Dec: 8 1885,” on an off-white 4 x 2.25 card; the original description noted that it is also signed on the reverse by Mary Davis, Whitman’s companion and caretaker towards the end of his life, now obscured by the frame. Handsomely double-matted and framed with a portrait and biographical plaque to an overall size of 20.75 x 16.5. In fine condition. A large and boldly penned example of Whitman’s desirable autograph.

Starting Bid $200

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471. Sholem Asch Starting Bid $200

472. Saul Bellow Starting Bid $200

473. Ray Bradbury Starting Bid $200

474. Charles Bukowski Starting Bid $200

475. Lord Byron: Countess Guiccioli Teresa Starting Bid $200

476. Jonathan Carver Starting Bid $200

477. Samuel L. Clemens Starting Bid $200

478. Samuel L. Clemens Starting Bid $200

481. Malcolm Cowley, Berenice Abbott, and Morrill Cody Starting Bid $200

479. Paulo Coelho Starting Bid $200

480. Cyrano de Bergerac Starting Bid $200

482. August Derleth Starting Bid $200

483. T. S. Eliot Starting Bid $200

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484. Camille Flammarion Starting Bid $200

485. John Fowles Starting Bid $200

486. Jean Genet Starting Bid $200

488. Frank Herbert Starting Bid $200

489. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr Starting Bid $200

490. Aldous Huxley Starting Bid $200

492. Stephen King Starting Bid $200

493. Rudyard Kipling Starting Bid $200

494. Benjamin Lincoln Lear Starting Bid $200

491. Thomas Keneally Starting Bid $200

495. Harper Lee Starting Bid $200

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496. Harper Lee Starting Bid $200

487. Joel Chandler Harris Starting Bid $200

497. Lexicographers and Journalists Starting Bid $200

498. Jack London Starting Bid $200

499. Pierre Louys Starting Bid $200

500. Curzio Malaparte Starting Bid $200

501. Grace Metalious Starting Bid $200

502. Edna St. Vincent Millay Starting Bid $200

503. Frederic Mistral Starting Bid $200

504. James Whitcomb Riley Starting Bid $200

505. Christina Rossetti Starting Bid $200

506. Dante Gabriel Rossetti Starting Bid $200

507. Carl Sandburg Starting Bid $200

508. Arthur Schnitzler Starting Bid $200

509. Dr. Seuss Starting Bid $200

511. E. E. Smith Starting Bid $200

512. James Stephens Starting Bid $200

513. Virginia Woolf Starting Bid $200

510. Dr. Seuss Starting Bid $200

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music

514. Georges Bizet. ALS in French, signed “G. Bizet,” one page, 5.25 x 7.5, no date.

Letter to his editor Antoine de Choudens, in full (translated): “Pasdeloup doesn’t have Patrie! Do you have the second proof? (Confidential) It seems that there is a very strong possibility of L’Arlesienne at the Conservatory.” He adds a postscript, signed “G. B.,” in full: “I’ve informed Ludovic (only) of our conversation. I’ll inform you about his objections.” In very good to fine condition, with some light foxing, and a small hole and tear at the bottom repaired with old tape on the reverse.

Starting Bid $200

515. Jacques Offenbach.

French composer (1819-1880) best known for his popular stage works, most notably Orpheus in the Underworld (including the famous ‘Can-Can’) and The Tales of Hoffmann.

Untranslated ALS in French, one page, 5 x 8, embossed personal stationery letterhead, no date. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Pleased with his opera’s success in Paris

517. Gaetano Donizetti. Italian

composer (17971848) known as a leading composer of the bel canto opera style. ALS in French, signed “Donizetti,” one page, 4.75 x 7.25, blindstamped monogram letterhead, no date but circa 18391840. Letter thanking his correspondent for his assistance, in full (translated): “I am very grateful for everything you are doing for me; I accept the success of Lucia [di Lammermoor] as an anticipation of the success of the Martyrs, that should begin rehearsing after Ruolz’s Vendetta.” In fine condition, with one repaired edge tear. Lucia di Lammermoor was first performed in French translation at the Theatre de la Renaissance on August 3, 1839. Donizetti was living in Paris at this time and was preparing a revision of his opera Poliuto for the Paris Opera, which premiered as Les Martyrs in April 1840. Starting Bid $200

Brilliant AMQS from the Hungarian virtuoso

516. Franz Liszt. Very attractive AMQS on an off-white 8 x 5.25 musically lined sheet with engraved borders, signed in the lower left in ink, “F. Liszt, 7 Mai 1841,” with the composer adding several bars of music from an unknown piece. In fine condition, with faint foxing and soiling, and a tiny hole to the upper right edge. In 1839, Liszt embarked on his first extensive tour of Europe, a tradition continued for the following eight years. When he returned to Berlin in late 1841, the popularity of the great Hungarian composer grew to a fever pitch, and on December 27th, a performance at the Sing-Akademie zu Berlin marked the beginning of a fan frenzy that lyricist Heinrich Heine would later coin ‘Lisztomania.’ A highly displayable quotation dating to a period of supreme influence for Liszt. Starting Bid $1000

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518. Victor Maurel. French operatic baritone (1848–1923) who enjoyed an international reputation as a great singing actor. Uncommon ALS in French, signed “Vr. Maurel,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 7, August 15, 1897. Written from “5 rue de Logelbach” in Paris, a letter to Mr. Litta, in part (translated): “Monsieur Strakosele told me today that you were going to Spa to perform two concerts. He told me that he has kept you abreast of the difficulties he encountered with regard to the hiring of the halls; the managers wanted to hold a knife to his throat. He sent them on their way, and now they are returning. So that represents a loss of two weeks. It’s very annoying, but not surprising. Your letter is very kind, and I am very pleased to see that you belong among the true artists…I am going to spend a week at the Royal Hotel, and I hope to meet Alfred Mortier there. Couldn’t you arrange to join us? Right on the spot and within a few days we could work out a good libretto, and as you correctly state, we could return in the spring with a theatrical work which we could stage immediately.”

Maurel adds a pair of postscripts, with one on the first page: “I have written an article about Wagner and Bayreuth. It will appear on Wednesday in the Le Gaulois. Read it. I believe you will find it interesting.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an English translation. Starting Bid $200

519. Giacomo Puccini. Desir-

able AMQS on an off-white 7.25 x 5 integral leaf of Excelsior Palace Hotel stationery, signed and inscribed in the lower border, “Alla fra Bulbi, G. Puccini.” Puccini pens several bars from one of his works. In very good condition, with overall toning, creasing, and some light foxing. Starting Bid $200

Puccini mentions Madame Butterfly and La Boheme 520. Giacomo Puccini. ALS

in Italian, signed “G. Puccini,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Savoy Hotel letterhead, May 18, 1894. Untranslated letter to Armanno Morlacchi mentioning Madame Butterfly and La Boheme. In fine condition, with light brushing to the text on the last page. Starting Bid $200

521. Giacomo Puccini. Unsigned

handwritten letter in Italian, one page, 6.25 x 7.5, Torre del Lago, Toscana stationery, postmarked September 27, 1911.

An untranslated letter to Carlo Clausetti, the representative of Puccini’s publisher, Ricordi. In fine condition, with a clipped bottom edge. Starting Bid $200

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S e r g e i Rachmaninoff. Vintage

glossy 7.25 x 9.5 photo of the virtuoso seated and playing the piano in a halflength profile pose by New York photographer Herman Mishkin, signed in fountain pen, “S. Rachmaninoff, 1932.” Reverse bears an NBC Artists Service stamp. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing and tastefully trimmed borders. A brilliant uninscribed portrait of the Russian master signed the year he was awarded with the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal. Starting Bid $200

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523. Dimitri Shostakovich.

526. Art Blakey.

Russian composer and pianist (1906–1975) who is regarded as one of the major composers of the 20th century. Vintage glossy 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of Dimitri Shostakovich in an austere front-facing pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen by the composer, who adds the date below, “26 VII 1959.”

In very good to fine condition, with a few small scuffs and creases, and poor contrast to the handwriting against his dark jacket. Starting Bid $200

Influential American jazz drummer and bandleader (19191990) who pioneered the bebop style. Over the years he worked with Fletcher Henderson and Billy Eckstine, and then with bebop musicians Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie before forming the Jazz Messengers in the mid-1950s.

Glossy 7 x 5 half-length photo of Blakey intently playing the drums, signed in pink felt tip, “Love Forever, Art Blakey.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

524.

Igor S t r a v i n s k y.

Boldly penned AMQS on an offwhite 4 x 2.25 card, signed and inscribed in ink, “To Frank M. Flack, sincerely, Igor Stravinsky, Hollywood, 1944.” Stravinsky pens a few bars from an untitled work. In fine condition, with diagonal bands of toning to corners. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, featuring Stravinsky’s handwritten return address, incorporating part of his name, “I. Str.” Starting Bid $200

525. Richard Wagner. ALS in Ger-

man, one page, 5.25 x 8.5, October 23, no year. Untranslated letter to “Herr Fritzsche,” presumably his publisher, to whom he returns proof sheets, and agrees to certain proposals concerning the latter. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, splitting along intersecting folds, and a light block of toning from prior display; second integral page detached but present.

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527. Blues Legends.

Vi n t a g e U K p r o g r a m booklet for the American Folk Blues Festival of 1965, 48 pages, 11 x 10, signed inside in ballpoint by 10 musicians, with some adding an inscription to “Martin,” including: Buddy Guy, Big Mama Thornton, Eddie Boyd (who adds his address), J. B. Lenoir, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Doctor Ross, Roosevelt Sykes, Big Walter Horton, Jimmie Lee Robinson, and Freddie Below. In fine condition, with general handling wear, and several pages detached but all pages present. Starting Bid $200

528. Blues Legends. Vintage UK program booklet for the American Folk Blues Festival of 1964, seven pages, 8 x 7, signed inside in black ballpoint by five musicians: Willie Dixon, Hubert Sumlin, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Sleepy John Estes (signed with a cross), Sugar Pie DeSanto, and Clifton James.

In fine condition, with general handling wear. Starting Bid $200

Coltrane’s landmark solo recording 529. John Coltrane. Sought-after Giant Steps album signed on the back cover in black ballpoint by Coltrane. In fine condition, with a collector’s date notation above the signature, “22 novembre 1960.” The record is included.

Giant Steps, Coltrane’s first album with Atlantic Records, proved to be a breakthrough release for Coltrane as a band leader, and his melodic phrasing, which came to be known as ‘sheets of sound,’ and iconic chord progressions have helped influence generations of jazz saxophonists worldwide. Starting Bid $300

530. John Coltrane.

Sought-after vintage ballpoint signature, “John Coltrane,” on an off-white 4 x 2 sheet. Matted with an image of ‘Trane’ to an overall size of 9.5 x 11.75.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

532. Billie Holiday.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Best always, Billie Holiday,” on an off-white 5.5 x 4.5 album page, bearing a collector’s date notation of January 24, 1938. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Rarely offered limited edition of Porgy and Bess 531. George and Ira Gershwin. Signed book: Porgy and

Bess. Limited first edition of 250 copies (this being No. 224). NY: Random House, 1935. Hardcover, 9.75 x 12.5, 559 pages. Signed on the colophon in fountain pen

by George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, librettist Dubose Heyward, and director Rouben Mamoulian.

Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG-/VG-. Porgy and Bess, written as an ‘American folk opera’ according to George Gershwin, made its premiere on Broadway in the fall of 1935, and later toured several eastern cities. Although deemed a commercial failure during its initial run, it is now regarded as one of the most important American operas of the 20th century. Starting Bid $300

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533. B. B. King.

Vintage UK program for a B. B. King and Fleetwood Mac tour in 1969, eight pages, 8 x 10.5, signed inside in black ballpoint, “Best wishes, B. B. King.” The program also lists Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee, and Duster Bennett as supporting acts. In fine condition, with general handling wear. Starting Bid $200

536. Edith Piaf. Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 Columbia Records publicity photo of Edith Piaf by the Maurice Seymour Studio, signed and inscribed in red grease pencil, “Cordialement, Edith Piaf.” In fine condition, with moderate signature contrast. Starting Bid $200

534. Little Walter. Ball-

point signature and inscription (spelling retained), “To my pairl Martin, form Littlle Walter, 1966,” on an off-white 4 x 5.25 notebook sheet. In very good to fine condition, with trimming to the right edge just impinging on the signature. Starting Bid $200

Superior portrait of the jazz legend, inscribed with a guitar sketch 535. Django Reinhardt. Jazz

guitarist and composer (1910–1953) who invented an entirely new style of jazz guitar technique, sometimes called ‘hot’ jazz guitar. Rare and fantastic vintage matte-finish 7 x 9.5 photo of Reinhardt sipping a drink with a cigarette in hand, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “14 Juillet 1942, A mon tres simpathique directeur, Django Reinhardt,” adding a wonderful sketch of a guitar at the top. Stamped in the lower left and on the reverse with a Jan Renard photographer’s stamp. In fine condition. A simply marvelous signed portrait, enhanced by Django’s stylish sketch. Starting Bid $500 94 |

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537. Muddy Waters and Otis Spann. The Real Folk Blues

album signed on the back cover in black ballpoint by Muddy Waters, Otis Spann (who adds his address), Lawrence ‘Little Sonny’ Wimberly, S. P. Leary, James ‘Pee Wee’ Madison, and Luther ‘Georgia Boy’ Johnson. In fine condition, with some light staining and soiling. The record is included. Starting Bid $200

538. Ben Webster.

American jazz tenor saxophonist (1909–1973) known as ‘The Brute’ or ‘Frog,’ who is considered one of the three most important ‘swing tenors’ along with Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young. Rare and desirable glossy 5 x 7 half-length photo of Ben Webster playing the saxophone, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Cline signs for her cousin, adding her seldom-seen nickname 539. Patsy Cline. Vin-

tage glossy 8 x 10 Rush Studio portrait of Cline in a dark dress with a polka-dot collar, signed and inscribed in fountain pen to her cousin Earl Allanson, “To Earl: A great l i t t l e f e l l o w.

Yours always, Love, ‘Ginny’ Patsy Cline.”

In very good to fine condition, with a few small edge tears and light silvering to darker areas of the image. Starting Bid $200

541. AC/DC: Bon Scott. Desirable

ballpoint signature, “Bon, AC/DC,” on an off-white 5.25 x 4.25 album page. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

In fine condition, with a bit of light soiling.

Starting Bid $200

542. Alice in Chains.

Satin-finish 10 x 8 Columbia Records publicity photo of Alice in Chains, signed in green felt tip, “Mike Inez, AIC, 93,” and in red felt tip, “Layne,” “Jerry Cantrell,” and “Sean Kinney.” In very good to fine condition, with light smudging to Cantrell’s signature, and a light block of toning from prior display. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. A desirable example dating to between the releases of Dirt and their Jar of Flies EP. Starting Bid $200

540. Woody Guthrie. ALS, one page both sides, 7.25 x 9.25, dated October 8, 1945. Guthrie writes to his friends at Folkways Records, “Moe [Asch], Marian [Distler], Herb, Harris, Pop and Union Square in general,” while serving at Scott Field.

In part: “Marjorie says she has dropped in on you a few times.

I’m glad. She said that she got a look at the cover for American Document # One. She said she likes it. I thought I would get a two week furlough before I get sent to my next job for the army.

Instead I’m getting out on account of so many wives and kids.

Some time around December. (Then I can hit you up for work. I’ll be a real genuine legal World War Two veteran.) Today I’m in 5 months. Gosh. Don’t seem that long ago does it? I’ve not let my spring run down any since I’m here. I didn’t do any professional appearances, but played plenty in the barracks and met a well needed rest. The little vacation has sobered and pepped me up considerable and caused my guitar to play better. I’ve turned out to date (12) twelve more personal experience ballads taken from the most hottest spots in the war. Two or three I am pretty sure you will like, and several you will back over in the corner to shy away from…What will the number of my ballads be by the time I get back I do not know. The stories are all factual war experiences and I worked from papers and magazines. You may remember the lady Doctor Betty that had eight brothers and sisters all doctors and a deathbed request from their old father, a coal company doctor, ‘Don’t ever let these coal town people down.’ Well, the tale you’ll hear soon enough.” In fine condition. Two years after beginning his prolific recording career with Moe Asch at Folkways, Guthrie was drafted into the army and sent to Scott Field in Illinois. Deeply lonely, he found solace in writing—both letters to his friends and his soon-to-be wife Marjorie, and new “personal experience ballads taken from the most hottest spots in the war.” An extraordinary letter combining his difficult wartime years and his crucial relationship with the recording studio that helped build his career. Starting Bid $300 www.RRAuction.com | 95

Stunning 1963 full-color centerfold signed by the ‘Fab Four’ 543. Beatles. Extremely rare

1963 PYX Productions Limited program for the Beatles, 28 pages, 7.25 x 9.5, neatly and ideally signed on their centerfold band image in ballpoint, “George Harrison,” “John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney, xxx,” and “Ringo Starr, xxx.” The front cover features Dezo Hoffman’s iconic photograph of the band in their matching gray collarless suits.

In fine condition. A sensational, hugely sought-after autographed piece from the legendary group, made all the more desirable by its large size, clean image, crisp autographs, and lack of inscription.

Starting Bid $1000

Classic Parlophone promo signed by John, Paul, George, and Ringo 544. Beatles. Desirable early Parlophone Records promo card of the Beatles during a recording session in the Abbey Road Studios, 5.75 x 3.5, signed on the reverse in black ballpoint by John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, and in green ballpoint by Paul McCartney. In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing and two short edge tears.

Consignor notes that the signatures date to circa February 1963. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks.

Parlophone Records produced a small quantity of promotional photo cards in two formats—a horizontal and a vertical, both with pictures being shot by famed Beatles photographer Dezo Hoffmann while the Beatles were in the studio recording their first single, ‘Love Me Do.’ Almost all of these cards were signed on the reverse, because there was very little light area on the front of the cards for their signatures. Taken on September 4, 1962, the image shows the group in their final incarnation at the very beginning of their storied career, and the first promo card with new drummer Ringo. Starting Bid $1000

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547. Beatles: George Harrison. Neat ball-

545. Beatles. Crisp vintage ballpoint signatures,

“Paul McCartney,” “Ringo Starr,” “John Lennon,” and “George Harrison,” on an off-white 3 x 4 sheet. In very good to fine condition, with a horizontal fold passing through Lennon’s last name, and a few tiny spots of foxing. Starting Bid $1000

point signature, “George Harrison,” on a yellow 2.75 x 1.75 album page.

Nicely double-matted and framed with an image of Harrison playing the guitar to an overall size of 13.25 x 15. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, a letter of authenticity from Beatles expert Perry Cox, a letter of provenance from the original recipient stating that it was obtained in Exeter, and the original autograph book from which it was removed.

Starting Bid $200

Paul signs for his fellow Beatles 548. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Circa 1963

546. Beatles: George Harrison. Signed book: I, Me, Mine. Limited edition, numbered 1337/2000. Surrey, England: Genesis Publications, 1980. Hardcover with slipcase, 7.25 x 10.25, 398 pages. Signed on the colophon in fountain pen by Harrison, who adds an Om symbol and cross to upper corners.

In very fine condition. A superlative example of this sumptuous leatherbound volume. Starting Bid $200

Parlophone Records promo card for the Beatles, 7.5 x 5, showing the group smiling in matching formal suits, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by Paul McCartney, who also signs on behalf of his other three bandmates, adding “xxx” to the end of each signature. In fine condition, with light handling wear and a central vertical fold. Consignor notes that the autographs were obtained in Margate, Kent, England when the Beatles were performing a residency at the Winter Gardens between July 8 and 13, 1963.

Accompanied by a letter from the original recipient explaining the circumstances in which the signatures were obtained, and a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

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552. Bob Dylan.

549. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Color

Sought-after satinfinish 8 x 10 photo of Bob Dylan during the 1970s, signed in black felt tip above a facsimile signature.

In fine condition.

Starting Bid $300

satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of a young Paul McCartney holding a flower in a psychedelic close-up pose, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

550. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Glossy 10 x

8 photo of McCartney boarding an airplane, signed in black felt tip, “Love from Paul McCartney.” In very good to fine condition, with a few scattered creases, light surface marks and dings, and light overall spotting to finish. Starting Bid $200

551.

Bob Dylan. Self

Portrait album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, “To Dino & Mr. Astor, Best wishes, Bob Dylan, 18.”

In fine condition.

The records are included. Consignor notes that the autograph was obtained on April 9, 2018, when Dylan performed at the Teatro degli Arcimboldi in Milan, Italy. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

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553. George Harrison and Eric Clapton.

Exceptionally rare set of ballpoint signatures, “George Harrison” and “Eric Clapton,” on a light green 8 x 6.5 sheet, which has also been signed by Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett (both first name only), and P. P. Arnold. The sheet is stapled to a larger off-white sheet. In fine condition. Consignor notes that these signatures were obtained at Sheffield City Hall in England on December 4, 1969, during the Delaney and Bonnie with Eric Clapton 1969 UK tour.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “When I moved up to Sheffield in late 1968 I applied to work for the BBC in Sheffield as a junior reporter. My role was to interview the bands that came to play in the city…One of the shows that I was sent to was Delaney and Bonnie featuring Eric Clapton…Then a surprise announcement, a special guest appeared it was George Harrison of Beatles [who]…came out to play a couple of numbers, as you can imagine the whole place went mad. As usual after the show I went backstage to interview Delaney and Bonnie and also Eric Clapton. I took my mother along so that she could meet our hero. Imagine my surprise when I looked round at one point and saw her sitting on the steps with Eric Clapton on one side and George Harrison on the other they were swigging beer from bottles.”

The first grouping of these autographs that we have offered.

Starting Bid $200

Crisp autographs from the Jimi Hendrix Experience 554. Jimi Hendrix Experience. Vintage ballpoint

signatures, “Jimi Hendrix,” “Mitch,” and “Noel Redding,” on a pair of off-white gridded sheets, 3.75 x 2.75 and 4.75 x 3.75, with the latter two signing on the larger sheet. In overall fine condition. A desirable full set of Experience autographs ready for display. Starting Bid $500

555. Buddy Holly. Circa

1954-55 pencil signature and inscription, “To Marilyn, Buddy Holly,” on an offwhite 4.25 x 3.25 sheet. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, overall creasing, and paper loss to the lower right corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance from the daughter of the original recipient, in part: “My Mom, Marilyn Miks grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas, USA. Buddy Holly came through Wichita Falls when my mom was a young girl she had the honour to meet him.” Starting Bid $200

557. Van Morrison. Veedon Fleece

album signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Van Morrison. In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a copy of a letter of provenance from the original recipient: “For many years I was a police officer charged with looking after Sheffield City Hall. On Saturday March 9th 1979 I was lucky enough to meet Van Morrison in person in the corridor by the dressing rooms of the City Hall.”

Starting Bid $200

Nuthin’ Fancy with six of the Skynyrd clan

556. Lynyrd Skynyrd. Extremely desirable Nuthin’ Fancy album signed on the front cover in black or blue ballpoint by Ronnie Van Zant, Allen Collins, Gary Rossington, Billy Powell, Leon Wilkeson, and Artimus Pyle. In fine condition, with a small area of surface loss from a removed price sticker in the upper right corner. The record is included. Accompanied by a color Polaroid showing two members of the band.

Released on March 24, 1975, Nuthin’ Fancy was Lynyrd Skynyrd’s third studio album and, on the strength of the single, ‘Saturday Night Special,’ became their first to reach the Top 10 on the US album charts. A tremendous multi-signed offering with great visual appeal that features the elusive and highly sought-after Ronnie Van Zant, one of the most popular and influential voices in American rock music history. This marks the first Nuthin’ Fancy album we have offered that features Van Zant’s incredibly rare and enormously sought-after rare autograph. Starting Bid $300

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560. Otis Redding.

558. Pink Floyd. Desirable signed book: Pink Floyd: The

Wall. First edition. NY: Avon Books, 1982. Softcover, 8.5 x 11. Signed on the title page in blue ballpoint by Nick Mason, Richard Wright, Roger Waters, and David Gilmour. In fine condition, with handling wear, and a corner crease to the front cover. Starting Bid $200

Vintage UK program for The Otis Redding Show for concerts in MarchApril 1967, eight pages, 8 x 10.25, signed inside above his image in blue ballpoint by Redding.

Also signed inside by Booker T., and Sam and Dave, with the latter adding an inscription.

In fine condition, with general handling wear.

Starting Bid $200

561.

Rolling Stones. Highly ap-

Jailhouse Rock promo sleeve signed by Elvis

pealing glossy 10 x 8 CBS Records publicity photo of the Rolling Stones circa 1989, signed in gold ink by Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman, and Ronnie Wood, and in black felt tip by Keith Richards and Charlie Watts. Collector’s notations on reverse indicate that the signatures were obtained on October 13, 1989. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing, and a few light surface scratches. Starting Bid $200

562.

Rolling Stones. Full set of

559. Elvis Presley. Laurel Record Co. 45 RPM record for the single ‘Treat Me Nice’ by Vince Everett, Presley’s character in the 1957 film Jailhouse Rock, signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “To Carolyn from Elvis Presley.”

In very good condition, with separated edges, a couple small pieces of tape to corners, and two corner tack holes; the sleeve cover is affixed to the front of a 45 sleeve of a Charlie Mariano single. This was a promotional record for the Jailhouse Rock movie. Starting Bid $200

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vintage ballpoint signatures, “Mick Jagger,” “Brian Jones,” “Bill Wyman,” “Keith Richard,” and “The Rolling Stones, Love, Charlie Boy,” penned on individual off-white slips ranging in size from 2 x 2 to 2.25 x 4.75. The signatures are matted with an image of the band to an overall size of 9.5 x 11.75. In very good condition, with staining and soiling to each of the signatures. Starting Bid $200

563. U2. All

That You Can’t Leave Behind album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Bono,” “Adam,” “Edge,” and “Larry Mullen.” In fine condition, with light scuffing, and fading to the Mullen signature. The record is not included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

564. U2. War

album signed on the front cover in felt tip, “Bono,” “Edge,” and “Adam,” and in black ballpoint, “Larry.” In very good to fine condition, with slight creasing and soiling to covers. The record is not included.

Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Originally obtained by in-person specialist Mike Wehrmann. Starting Bid $200

566. The Who. Vintage

ballpoint signature, “Pete, x,” “John,” “Moon,” and “Roger D.,” on a beige 4.75 x 3 card. Signed on the reverse by five members of The Drifters.

In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks.

Starting Bid $200

567.

Jackson 5. Sheet music for

‘The Love You Save’ as recorded by The Jackson 5, 8.25 x 11, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Michael Jackson, ‘The Love You Save,’” “Jermaine Jackson,” “Jackie Jackson,” “Tito Jackson,” and “Marlon Jackson.”

Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 14.5 x 17.75. In fine condition. Recorded in 1970 for Motown Records, ‘The Love You Save’ topped the charts for two weeks, becoming the third of the four-in-a-row Jackson 5 number-ones released (the others were ‘I Want You Back,’ ‘ABC,’ and ‘I’ll Be There’).

Starting Bid $200

565. Stevie Ray Vaughan and The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Tuff Enuff album

signed upside down on the front cover in red paint pen by Stevie Ray Vaughan, and signed and inscribed in black felt tip by The Fabulous Thunderbirds, “To Mike, Jimmie Vaughan,” “To Mike, from Kim Wilson, ‘86,” “Fran Christina,” and “Preston Hubbard.”

In fine condition, with light scuffing. The record is included. A desirable rarity with both Vaughan brothers on a single item. Starting Bid $200

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568. Manuel de Falla Starting Bid $200

569. Female Classical Musicians Starting Bid $200

570. Wilhelm Furtwangler Starting Bid $200

571. Fromental Halevy Starting Bid $200

572. Victor Herbert Starting Bid $200

573. Vladimir Horowitz Starting Bid $200

574. Jan Kubelik Starting Bid $200

575. Franz Lehar Starting Bid $200

576. Franz Lehar Starting Bid $200

577. Filippo Marchetti Starting Bid $200

578. Jules Massenet Starting Bid $200

579. Yehudi Menuhin Starting Bid $200

580. Anton Reicha Starting Bid $200

581. Albert Roussel Starting Bid $200

582. Louis Armstrong Starting Bid $200

583. Eubie Blake Starting Bid $200

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584. Duke Ellington Starting Bid $200

585. Marvin Hamlisch Starting Bid $200

586. Sheldon Harnick Starting Bid $200

587. Earl ‘Fatha’ Hines Starting Bid $200

588. Jerome Kern, Richard Rodgers, and Adelaide Hall Starting Bid $200

589. Maury Laws Starting Bid $200

590. Amanda McBroom Starting Bid $200

591. Oscar Peterson Starting Bid $200

592. Sonny Rollins Starting Bid $200

593. Nina Simone Starting Bid $200

594. John Philip Sousa Starting Bid $200

595. John Philip Sousa Starting Bid $200

596. Sonny Stitt Starting Bid $200

597. Charles Strouse and Lee Adams Starting Bid $200

598. Fats Waller Starting Bid $200

599. Muddy Waters Starting Bid $200

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600. 1980s Rock Starting Bid $200

601. Beatles: John Lennon Starting Bid $200

602. Beatles: Ringo Starr Starting Bid $200

603. Beatles: Ringo Starr Starting Bid $200

604. Boston Starting Bid $200

605. Eric Clapton Starting Bid $200

606. The Cult Starting Bid $200

607. Deep Purple Starting Bid $200

608. Eagles: Walsh and Meisner Starting Bid $200

609. Foreigner Starting Bid $200

610. Rory Gallagher Starting Bid $200

611. Marvin Gaye Starting Bid $200

612. Debbie Harry Starting Bid $200

613. KISS Starting Bid $200

614. KISS Starting Bid $200

615. The Knack Starting Bid $200

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616. Led Zeppelin: Robert Plant Starting Bid $200

617. Jerry Lee Lewis Starting Bid $200

618. Loggins and Messina Starting Bid $200

619. Suzi Quatro Starting Bid $200

620. Bruce Springsteen Starting Bid $200

621. Robin Trower Starting Bid $200

622. Tom Waits Starting Bid $200

623. Whitesnake Starting Bid $200

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

627. The Jam Starting Bid $200

625. Wishbone Ash Starting Bid $200

628. The Sex Pistols Starting Bid $200

629. ABBA Starting Bid $200

626. ZZ Top Starting Bid $200

630. ABBA Starting Bid $200

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631. Abbott and Costello.

classic entertainment

DS, signed “Bud Abbott” and “Lou Costello,” two pages, 8.5 x 13, June 3, 1947. Agreement between Abbott and Costello and MCA Artists, employing their “exclusive radio services for a period of fifty-two (52) consecutive weeks in connection with a series of one-half hour radio programs.” The document outlines compensation and timelines, with one correction initialed in the margin by both performers, “B. A.” and “L. C.” Signed at the conclusion in ballpoint by Abbott and Costello, and countersigned by an MCA representative. In fine condition, with some creasing. Starting Bid $200

634. Humphrey Bogart. Allied

Military Currency issued in Italy in 1943 for 100 lire, 6 x 2.75, signed in fountain pen

by Bogart, “Humphrey Bogart,” and by his wife, “Mayo Methot Bogart.” Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with two unobtrusive vertical folds. Starting Bid $200

632. Josephine Baker. Vintage 4.5 x

4.5 paperstock photo of Josephine Baker draped with fur in a lovely fulllength pose, signed in fountain pen, with the first letter of the signature extending onto a postcard to which the photo is affixed.

In fine condition, with a stray ink mark to lower portion. Starting Bid $200

From James Dean’s fifth-grade notebook 635. James Dean.

Handwritten schoolwork in ink, one page, 4.25 x 4.5, removed from James Dean’s 5th grade notebook. The sheet consists of an unfilled chart headed with the days of the week, “Sat, Sun, Mon, tue, Wed, thur, Fir,” with the reverse bearing another student’s schoolwork about Lewis and Clark. Encapsulated in a Beckett/JSA authentication holder. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Scarce “Blues Brothers” documents from Belushi and Aykroyd 633. John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. Two DSs, individually signed “John A. Belushi” and “Dan Aykroyd, President,” each one page, 8.5 x 11, January 3, 1980. Both submitted to Irwin & Rowan, advising the firm that they have “retained the law offices of Bushkin, Kopelson, Gaims, Gaines & Wolf,” and requesting delivery of all files, documents, and other materials pertaining to “Phantom Enterprises,” “Black Rhino Enterprises,” and “The Blues Brothers.” In very fine condition.

Belushi and Aykroyd debuted their iconic Blues Brothers characters as part of a musical sketch on Saturday Night Live in April 1978, and the popular act soon took on a life of its own—they released an album in November, opened for the Grateful Dead at the closing of Winterland, and had a movie deal a year later. The classic film, directed by John Landis, was released on June 20, 1980, six months after these documents were signed. A superlative pairing from two comedy legends. Starting Bid $200

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“Mickey Mouse had decided to stay for the ravioli” 636. W. C. Fields. Handwritten and typed letter from W. C.

Fields, signed “The great man,” three pages, 8.5 x 11, June 14 and 15, 1943. The handwritten portion is addressed to “Carlotta,” and reads, in part: “There has been little said re. the disturbance in San Diego in L. A. papers, but I felt with all those gobs there, street brawls would be imminent. Sailors according to the press here say the gobs in Phila attack everyone.

They attack people wearing bow ties, any excuse will do. Bill Morrow who has been writing the Benny show said he would come over here Sunday.” The typed portion, dated a day later, reads, in part: “Mickey Mouse had decided to stay for the ravioli and we will drink your health. Neel has just called up and is coming over and Mickey Mouse says she will stay to dinner which pleases me no end. The fly in the ‘erntment’’ is that Leone will stay and supervise the food…Mickey Mouse and I both send our love and I know that if Mr. Leone was not pre-occupied in the culinary department he would do likewise.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

637. Audrey Hepburn.

639. Audrey Hepburn.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hepburn as Regina Lampert in Parade, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Ken and Joyce, My Best Wishes, Audrey Hepburn.”

In fine condition, with some light surface creasing. Starting Bid $200

Fantastic glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hepburn as Sister Luke in the 1959 drama The Nun’s Story, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

638. Alfred Hitchcock.

Fantastic vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 closeup photo of the legendary director, signed in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes from,” drawing an arrow to his white shirt, “Alfred Hitchcock.”

In very good to fine condition, with some light creasing, missing upper left corner tip, and pen trouble to the last two letters of the signature. Starting Bid $200

640. Harry Houdini. Sought-after vin-

tage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo of a shackled Houdini in a full-length pose, signed in fountain pen, “4/18/13, Harry Houdini, Best wishes.” In fine condition, with a small stain to the upper left corner tip, and a few letters in the date and salutation very light.

Starting Bid $300

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Lee prepares for his Green Hornet debut— graded by PSA/DNA as MINT 9 641. Bruce Lee (PSA/DNA MINT 9). Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Lee, “Bruce Lee,” payable to Greenway Traveling for $129.68, August 16, 1966. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, with the crisp signature graded “MINT 9.” In fine condition. Lee was living in a tiny apartment on Wilshire Boulevard in Westwood, California, preparing for his television debut on The Green Hornet, when he wrote this check.

Producer William Dozier was so impressed by Lee’s audition for the scrapped show Number One Son, that he cast Lee as Van Williams’ crime-fighting sidekick Kato. Although The Green Hornet was canceled after a single season, Lee’s iconic portrayal of Kato enabled the actor to make three crossover appearances on the wildly popular live action Batman series between 1966 and 1967. Starting Bid $500

642. Steve McQueen.

DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, May 19, 1971. Document pertaining to a lending agreement between Solar Productions and Junior Bonner Productions, covering the lending of McQueen’s services for the production of the 1972 film Junior Bonner. Both pages are stamped with court stamps, “Columbia Pictures Industries Inc., et al. v. ABC, et al., Confidential Material.” In fine condition, with multiple staple holes to the upper left corner. Directed by Sam Peckinpah and starring McQueen as a veteran rodeo rider, Junior Bonner met with poor performance at the box office but has since enjoyed a resurgence in popularity. Starting Bid $200

644. Monty Python. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, June 22, 1973.

Standard AFTRA agreement for Monty Python to appear on the NBC program The Midnight Special on June 26, 1973, signed at the conclusion in various inks by Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam, Graham Chapman, and Neil Innes. In fine condition.

On June 26, 1973, Monty Python (without John Cleese, but with Neil Innes) recorded an episode of The Midnight Special, which would air on October 12th. Monty Python provided the late-night music show with some comedy via their sketches ‘Gumby Flower Arranging,’ ‘Children’s Stories,’ and ‘Nudge, Nudge.’ The Bee Gees hosted the show, and other performers included Chuck Berry, Lee Michaels, King Crimson, Apple and Appleberry, and Barbara Mason. Starting Bid $200

643. Marilyn Monroe. Group of five copy negatives and transparencies of Marilyn

Monroe from the archive of her makeup artist, Allan ‘Whitey’ Snyder. Includes: a color 2.5 x 2.5 transparency of Monroe in a yellow swimsuit on the beach; a color 8 x 10 transparency of Monroe as Pola in How to Marry a Millionaire; a color 8 x 10 transparency of Monroe as Lorelei in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes; a color 8 x 10 transparency of a close-up glamour shot of Monroe; and a black-and-white 4 x 5 negative of a close-up portrait. Includes a matte-finish 8 x 10 print of the black-and-white close-up, a modern 4 x 5 print of the How to Marry a Millionaire photo, and two modern 5 x 7 prints from the yellow swimsuit shoot (one associated transparency not included). In overall fine condition. Provenance: Estate of Allan ‘Whitey’ Snyder, Julien’s, 2012. Starting Bid $200

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Payment to the publicist who arranged her blind date with Joltin’ Joe 645. Marilyn Monroe. Coun-

ter check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Monroe, “Marilyn Monroe,” payable to her publicist David March for $23, August 12, 1952. Monroe fills out the entire check in her hand, noting her bank as “Bank of America, Sunset and Laurel, LA-46-Calif.” At the bottom, Monroe notes her address as “2155 Hilldale.” Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA and an unsigned color glossy photo of the young Monroe. Monroe had met legendary ballplayer Joe DiMaggio on a blind date—arranged by David March, the recipient of this payment—in March 1952, and the two were married two years later. A highly desirable autograph check from the Hollywood icon. Starting Bid $500

646. Frank Sinatra. Striking early vintage glossy 8 x 10.25 photo of the handsome crooner in formal attire by James J. Kriegsman of New York, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To June—Frank Sinatra.” In very good condition, with scattered creasing, including a few heavier creases touching Sinatra’s forehead. Starting Bid $200

648. Elizabeth Taylor.

Spectacular vintage mattefinish 8 x 10 MGM publicity photo of Taylor in a low-slung lacy top, neatly signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Susan, Best wishes to you always, Elizabeth Taylor.”

Reverse bears an “Elizabeth Taylor / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer” ink stamp. In fine condition, with some light silvering to her hair.

Starting Bid $200

649.

Three Stooges: Curly Howard. Vin-

tage ink signature, “Curly Howard,” on a beige 2.75 x 1 slip. Encapsulated in a PSA/ DNA authentication holder. In very good to fine condition, with light overall creasing. Starting Bid $200

650. Rudolph Valentino. Personal

check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed

by Valentino, “R. Valentino,” payable to Wiener Werkstaette of America for $75, January 20, 1923.

In fine condition. Wiener Werkstaette was an artist’s group in Vienna that brought together architects, artists, and designers working in furniture, silver, ceramics, fashion, and graphic arts. Pioneering in modern design, the group’s influences can be seen in the later Bauhaus and Art Deco movements. The workshop’s New York store opened in 1922. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 109

651. Are Husbands Necessary?

Starting Bid $200

655. Mikhail Baryshnikov Starting Bid $200

652. Lucille Ball Starting Bid $200

653. Barbarella Starting Bid $200

654. Brigitte Bardot Starting Bid $200

656. Batman: Madge Blake Starting Bid $200

657. Jack Benny Starting Bid $200

658. Sarah Bernhardt Starting Bid $200

660. Frank Capra Starting Bid $200

661. Casablanca: Corinna Mura Starting Bid $200

664. Sammy Davis, Jr Starting Bid $200

665. Johnny Depp Starting Bid $200

659. Marlon Brando Starting Bid $200

662. Joan Collins Starting Bid $200

663. Creature from the Black Lagoon Starting Bid $200

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666. Easy Rider Starting Bid $200

667. Federico Fellini Starting Bid $200

668. Abel Gance Starting Bid $200

669. Judy Garland Starting Bid $200

670. John Gielgud Starting Bid $200

671. Gloria Grahame Starting Bid $200

672. Alan Hale, Jr Starting Bid $200

673. Audrey Hepburn Starting Bid $200

674. Katharine Hepburn Starting Bid $200

675. Zita Johann Starting Bid $200

676. Boris Karloff Starting Bid $200

677. Laura Keene Starting Bid $200

678. Grace Kelly Starting Bid $200

679. Fritz Lang Starting Bid $200

680. Fritz Lang Starting Bid $200

681. Gina Lollobrigida Starting Bid $200

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682. Sophia Loren Starting Bid $200

683. Groucho Marx Starting Bid $200

684. James Mason and Others Starting Bid $200

686. Marilyn Monroe Starting Bid $200

687. Marilyn Monroe Starting Bid $200

688. Marilyn Monroe Starting Bid $200

689. Marilyn Monroe Starting Bid $200

690. Marilyn Monroe Starting Bid $200

691. Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller Starting Bid $200

692. Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller Starting Bid $200

693. Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable by Eve Arnold Starting Bid $200

694. Marilyn Monroe and Eli Wallach by Inge Morath Starting Bid $200

695. Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio Starting Bid $200

696. Marilyn Monroe and Jose Bolanos Starting Bid $200

697. Marilyn Monroe and Ray Anthony Starting Bid $200

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685. Toshiro Mifune Starting Bid $200

698. Marilyn Monroe and Yves Montand Starting Bid $200

699. Paul Newman Starting Bid $200

700. Paul Newman Starting Bid $200

701. Mary Pickford Starting Bid $200

702. Sidney Poitier Starting Bid $200

703. Roman Polanski Starting Bid $200

704. Vincent Price Starting Bid $200

705. Satyajit Ray Starting Bid $200

706. Robert Redford Starting Bid $200

707. Diana Rigg Starting Bid $200

708. Rebecca Schaeffer Starting Bid $200

709. Peter Sellers Starting Bid $200

710. Robert Shaw Starting Bid $200

711. Star Trek: Leonard Nimoy Starting Bid $200

712. Star Wars Starting Bid $200

713. Star Wars: Harrison Ford Starting Bid $200

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714. Star Wars: Alec Guinness Starting Bid $200

715. Star Wars: Alec Guinness Starting Bid $200

716. James Stewart Starting Bid $200

717. Tarzan: Buster Crabbe Starting Bid $200

718. Tarzan: Johnny Sheffield Starting Bid $200

719. Tarzan: Weissmuller and Crabbe Starting Bid $200

720. Tarzan: Johnny Weissmuller Starting Bid $200

721. Shirley Temple Starting Bid $200

722. Alice Terry Starting Bid $200

723. Henry Travers Starting Bid $200

724. Francois Truffaut Starting Bid $200

725. Johnny Weissmuller Starting Bid $200

726. Mae West Starting Bid $200

727. Jane Withers Starting Bid $200

728. Wizard of Oz: Ray Bolger Starting Bid $200

729. Teresa Wright Starting Bid $200

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The John Brennan Collection For more than 40 years, John Brennan has collected in-person autographs, across the country and around the world. He’s legendary in the autograph hobby community for his passion and ability to meet thousands of celebrities across many genres.

This month, RR Auction is pleased to present an impressive selection of nearly 100 music, entertainment, and cartoonist items from John’s vast collection.

730. 1990s Actors Starting Bid $200

732. Action Stars Starting Bid $200

731. 1990s Actresses.

Six glossy photos of famous actresses from the 1990s, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in blue felt tip by the pictured movie star, including: Annette Bening, Lorraine Bracco, Laura Dern, Andie MacDowell, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Samantha Mathis. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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734. Actresses Starting Bid $200

735. Aerosmith Starting Bid $200

736. Allman Brothers Starting Bid $200

737. The Band Starting Bid $200

738. The Beach Boys Starting Bid $200

739. Jeff Beck Starting Bid $200

740. The Bee Gees Starting Bid $200

741. Tony Bennett Starting Bid $200

742. Chuck Berry Starting Bid $200

743. James Brown Starting Bid $200

744. Dave Brubeck Starting Bid $200

745. Tim Burton Starting Bid $200

746. Eric Clapton Starting Bid $200

747. Comedians Starting Bid $200

748. Jim Davis Starting Bid $200

749. Deep Purple Starting Bid $200

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750. Johnny Depp Starting Bid $200

751. Dire Straits: Mark Knopfler Starting Bid $200

752. Clint Eastwood Starting Bid $200

753. Easy Rider: Peter Fonda Starting Bid $200

754. Faces Starting Bid $200

755. Aretha Franklin Starting Bid $200

756. Funkadelic Starting Bid $200

757. Genesis Starting Bid $200

758. Matt Groening Starting Bid $200

759. James Gang Starting Bid $200

760. Elton John Starting Bid $200

761. Angelina Jolie Starting Bid $200

762. Judas Priest Starting Bid $200

763. B. B. King Starting Bid $200

764. Kris Kristofferson Starting Bid $200

765. Loggins and Messina Starting Bid $200

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766. The Mamas and the Papas Starting Bid $200

767. The Moody Blues Starting Bid $200

768. Willie Nelson Starting Bid $200

769. Ted Nugent Starting Bid $200

770. Trey Parker Starting Bid $200

771. Pink Floyd: Roger Waters Starting Bid $200

772. Pink Floyd: Roger Waters Starting Bid $200

773. Brad Pitt Starting Bid $200

774. Lou Reed Starting Bid $200

775. Scorpions Starting Bid $200

776. The Sex Pistols Starting Bid $200

777. Simon and Garfunkel Starting Bid $200

778. Simple Minds Starting Bid $200

779. The Simpsons Starting Bid $200

780. Cat Stevens Starting Bid $200

781. The Supremes: Ross and Wilson Starting Bid $200

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782. Talking Heads Starting Bid $200

783. James Taylor Starting Bid $200

784. John Travolta Starting Bid $200

786. TV Actresses Starting Bid $200

787. U2: Bono Starting Bid $200

788. Van Halen Starting Bid $200

789. Velvet Underground Starting Bid $200

791. The Who Starting Bid $200

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

793. The Who: Pete Townshend Starting Bid $200

795. Neil Young Starting Bid $200

796. The Young Rascals Starting Bid $200

797. ZZ Top Starting Bid $200

790. Mort Walker Starting Bid $200

794. Kate Winslet Starting Bid $200

785. Garry Trudeau Starting Bid $200

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sports

801. Tommy Burns. Boxing

798. Boston Red Sox: 2004. Wicked desirable official Rawlings 2004 World Series League baseball signed in black ballpoint by 24 members of the curse-reversing Boston Red Sox, including: Pedro Martinez, David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez, Terry Francona (ss), Curt Schilling, Jason Varitek, Johnny Damon, Tim Wakefield, Keith Foulke, Kevin Youkilis, Derek Lowe, Bill Mueller, Doug Mirabelli, Pokey Reese, Orlando Cabrera, and more. In fine condition, with all of the signatures on the lighter side, but all are entirely legible. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

799.

James J. Braddock. American box-

er (1905-1974) who was heavyweight champion of the world from 1935 to 1937, and whose career was dramatized in the Oscar-nominated 2005 film Cinderella Man. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 full-length photo of Braddock in a fantastic pugilistic pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To my good friend Bill Isenberg, Best Wishes, Lt. Jim Braddock.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing and soiling. Starting Bid $200

Hall of Famer (1881-1955) who was the heavyweight boxing champion of the world from 1906 through 1908.

Vintage glossy 3 x 5.25 photo of the retired champ inspecting his garden, signed in fountain pen, “Tommy Burns, July 13/47.” Burns also signs and inscribes on the reverse: “To Kenneth Browne, Best wishes, Tommy Burns, 1947, July 13th.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Boxing Hall of Famer (1881-1955) who was the heavyweight boxing champion of the world from 1906 through 1908.

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, July 13, 1947. Letter to Kenneth Browne, in part: “If everyone would look after the life within themselves with ‘universal intelligence,’ which is love, being kind to each other under any circumstance, then we would have no disease or wars. It’s so simple that it is overlooked, that is the teachings of Jesus, but people have been away from that teaching for a long time time that it is sad, we only learn through punishment of some kind, I know as I have been there.” In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed by Burns who incorporates his name into the return address field: “T. Burns.” Starting Bid $200

800. Tom Brown. Liverpool-born Major League Baseball center fielder (1860–1927) who played 17 seasons for a variety of teams in the late 1800s; over his career he batted .265 while scoring 1,521 runs with 1,951 hits. Vintage postcard showing the U. S. Grant Memorial Statue in Washington, D.C., 5.5 x 3.5, signed on the front in fountain pen, “Thos. T. Brown.” Notation to reverse dates the signature to April 28, 1922. In fine condition, with collector’s notations to both sides. Starting Bid $200

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802. Tommy Burns.

806. Mickey Cochrane.

803. Jose Raul Capablanca. World-champion Cuban

chess player (1888–1942) considered one of the greatest of all time Signed book: The World’s Championship Chess Match Played at Havana Between Jose Raul Capablanca and Dr. Emanuel Lasker. Privately printed in a limited edition of 600 copies, 1921. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 39 pages. Neatly signed and inscribed on a free end page in ink in Spanish, “Al Dr. R. Guiral de su…amigo, J. R. Capablanca, Habana, Dic. 13/921.”

In very good to fine condition, with three areas of surface loss along the right edge of the signed page, and heavy wear and dampstaining to the covers. Capablanca famously defeated Lasker in the 1921 world championship, which took place during his eight-year undefeated streak. An impressive and desirable signed volume. Starting Bid $200

804. Roberto Clemente.

Sought-after ballpoint signature, “Best wishes, Roberto Clemente,” on a 6.5 x 4 menu card from the Fairfield Inn. Nicely doublematted and framed with an original 1973 Topps baseball card, a reprint of the card’s back, and a photo to an overall size of 22.5 x 16.75. In fine condition, with some light creasing.

Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Cochrane as the manager for the Great Lakes Naval Training Station baseball team, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To the Brownes, Best Wishes, Mickey Cochrane.” Cochrane further identifies the others pictured in his own hand: “Mule Haas, Jimmie Dykes, Bing Miller.” Reverse bears an official US Navy photograph stamp. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing and a light paperclip impression to the top edge. Starting Bid $200

807. Walter Johnson.

TLS, one page, 6.25 x 6, personal letterhead, October 19, 1927. Letter to S. E. Ogle in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in full: “I want to thank you for your kind letter, and the snapshots. Yes, I remember meeting your father.” Nicely double-matted and framed with a photo and biographical plaque to an overall size of 24.5 x 18.5. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, and a small area of surface loss directly under the signature. Accompanied by Ogle’s retained carbon copy of his letter to Johnson, as well as two original vintage snapshot photos of a Walter Johnson statue he owned. Starting Bid $200

805. Ty Cobb. Personal check, 8 x 3, filled out and signed by Cobb, “Tyrus R. Cobb,” payable to Dr. Wm. B. Langston for $60, July 6, 1945. Handsomely double-matted and framed with two photos and a biographical plaque to an overall size of 23.5 x 20.5. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold.

Starting Bid $200

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Superlative ‘Iron Horse’ signature displayed with a rare program and ticket stub 808. Lou Gehrig. Im-

mensely desirable vintage pencil signature, “Best Wishes, Lou Gehrig,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.25 government postcard, postmarked September 9, 1936. Double-matted and framed with a scarce and highly sought-after original ticket stub for the “Lou Gehrig Memorial” at Yankee Stadium on July 4, 1941, an original 1939 World Series program, a color copy of the front of the postcard, a photo, and a plaque engraved with his famous farewell speech to an overall size of 37 x 24. In fine condition, with a tack hole, and some minor discoloration, above the signature. The program and ticket stub are extremely desirable on their own, and paired with this beautiful 1936 pencil signature make for an absolutely outstanding display. Starting Bid $300

809. Larry Lajoie. Fountain pen signature, “Larry Lajoie, 8-29-36,” on an off-white

3.75 x 2.5 slip. The signature is encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder within the frame; also includes an original 1909–11 T206 baseball card showing Lajoie with bat. Handsomely double-matted and framed with a photo and Perez-Steele card to an overall size of 22 x 16.5. Signature is in fine condition; card is in poor condition, with a small tear to the lower right corner, though the image quality remains outstanding.

Starting Bid $200

Mack speculates on the upcoming World Series 810. Connie Mack. TLS, one page, 7.75 x 8.75, American Base Ball Club of

Philadelphia letterhead, September 10, 1949. Letter to Shannon Fife of the Lake Placid Club, in part: “Last night was quite cold, however we played the game and won same. Shantz pitched a remarkable game. At the present time the team is in good shape, due to the fact that Joost and Majeski are now playing... At the present time, we are looking for an infielder and a number of outfielders. The World Series will probably start on October 5th in either New York or Boston. Am not certain as to which club will win. However, I think that St. Louis will win the National League pennant.” Nicely double-matted and framed with an original press photo from 1949 (along with its press caption) and a biographical plaque to an overall size of 22.5 x 18.5. In fine condition, with a couple of staple holes and some light wrinkling. Starting Bid $200

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811. Connie Mack.

Group of four items signed by legendary manager Connie Mack, including: a vintage glossy 9 x 7 photo of Mack with his three sons, signed in fountain pen by all four (Connie Mack, Connie Jr., Earl, and Ray); an ALS dated March 29, 1940 (“Am pleased to know that you are interestined in base ball. Am rather pleased with my team—thou not quite ready to make a great showing”); an ALS dated November 23, 1958 (“I am ninety one years old and I forget what I am doing most of the time”); and a TLS dated November 3, 1949 (“You will receive a photograph autographed by me”). In overall very good to fine condition, with moderately heavy creasing to the homemade deckle-edged photo. Starting Bid $200

813.

NY Mets: 1969.

Official Rawlings National League (Feeney) baseball signed in various ink types by 26 members of the 1969 World Series Champion New York Mets team, including: Tom Seaver and Nolan Ryan (ss), Tug McGraw, Tommy Agee, Don Clendenon, Jerry Koosman, Ed Charles, Bud Harrelson, Ed Kranepool, Don Cardwell, Wayne Garrett, J. C. Martin, Al Weiss, Gary Gentry, Duffy Dyer, Jim McAndrew, Cal Koonce, and nine others. In very good to fine condition, with light toning and soiling. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200

“I see so many men and boys who shift and float— that I want to see my boy amount to some thing” 812. James Naismith. ALS signed ““Your loving hubby, Jim”,”

nine pages, 5.5 x 9, January 13, 1918. Lengthy letter to his wife, Maude Evelyn Sherman, touching upon his life on the road and inquiring about their home and family. The letter reads, in part: “I do wish you were here to pick out some of the beautiful things but they are all expensive…I wanted to get a a set of knives of the French type, ebony handles and steel blades…Send me some clippings about Jack’s athletics. Tell him that I want him to scrap to the finish, never be a quitter, that is the big lesson that the boys are learning over here. And you get the same training in athletics and less physical damage. I wish you would get Jack’s standing…and get him to settle down to work. I expect he will have to take another year in H.S., but I don’t mind that. He is just beginning to make good and I don’t care where he begins if…only makes good at what he undertakes. I see so many men and boys who shift and float—that I want to see my boy amount to some thing and that can come only by hard work and gritty fighting at whatever he takes up.” In fine condition.

In the fall of 1917, Naismith traveled to France as a member of the Armed Forces and began a 19-month post as a YMCA Overseas Secretary. Early in his time in France, Naismith wrote: ‘It is a pretty big job…go over and make the camps clean places for the boys to fight. And also get the right spirit into the men. That involves two things. Educate the men and eliminate the evils from the camps and vicinity. Pershing is very anxious to have this done. I go without instructions to find out the best thing to do and then get the machinery working. It is no child’s play, especially when it is among the old-fashioned type of soldier and in France where ideals are so different. The responsibility is great but I am going into it determined. I do wish that you and the family would pray for me, for I have never felt so much in need of help as I do at this present minute.’ Starting Bid $200

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814. Jesse Owens. Two items: a vintage glossy 8 x 6.5 Associated Press wirephoto of the star sprinter, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Joyce & Ken—My Best Wishes to two wonderful people, Jesse Owens”; and a TLS, one page, State Athletic Commission of Illinois letterhead, June 12, 1953, in part: “I will always endeavor to do my utmost for the underprivileged. I have been and am very busy trying to assist the more unfortunate, as I feel a certain pride in doing a good job of it.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing to the homemade deckle-edged photo, and an area of light toning to the letter. Accompanied by an unsigned candid photo of Owens. Starting Bid $200

815. Jackie Robinson. TLS, one page, 7.75 x 6.75, Chock Full o’ Nuts letterhead, February 24, 1960. Letter to Robert L. Garthwaite, associate producer at NBC’s Project Twenty. In full: “Thanks for your very nice letter. I am very happy everything seemed to go so well.” Handsomely double-matted and framed with a photo of Robinson in his batting stance to an overall size of 26.25 x 18.25. In fine condition, with intersecting folds. Starting Bid $200

The ‘Babe’ buys booze— a check to the Park Circle Liquor Shop

816. Babe Ruth. Marvelous personal check, 8 x 3, boldly filled out and signed by Ruth, “G. H. Ruth,” payable to The Park Circle Liquor Shop for $102.50, June 17, 1941. Handsomely double-matted and framed with a large photo of the legend signing a baseball to an overall size of 19 x 23. In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

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817. Babe Ruth. Neat pencil signature, “Babe Ruth,” on a 3.5 x 1 slip affixed to a Perez-Steele postcard. In fine condition, with some light soiling. Starting Bid $300

818. Tris Speaker.

Beautiful fountain pen signature, “Tris Speaker,” on an offwhite 5.25 x 3.25 card, encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder within the frame. Doublematted and framed with a photo, Perez-Steele card, and biographical plaque to an overall size of 25.5 x 18.25. In fine condition, with a light stain to the extreme lower edge. Starting Bid $200

Gone fishin’ with Jim and Ted

820. Honus Wagner. Per-

sonal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed b y Wa g n e r, “John H. Wagner,” payable to J. H. Hammill for $50, September 9, 1920.

Impressively double-matted and framed with a photo and biographical plaque to an overall size of 19.75 x 24.75. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

819. Jim Thorpe and Ted Williams.

Marvelous vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.25 photo of Ted Williams and Jim Thorpe sharing a smile at the New England Sportsman’s and Boat Show in February 1952, signed in blue ballpoint by Williams and in black ink by Thorpe.

Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 14.25 x 16. In fine condition, with poor contrast to much of Williams’s somewhat faded signature. A rare and wonderful union of two legendary sportsmen. Starting Bid $300

821. Cy Young.

Sought-after fountain pen signature, “Cy Young,” on an offwhite 4.75 x 3 postcard, dated February 4, 1950 in another hand. Double-matted and framed with a photo, Perez-Steele card, reprint of a tobacco card, and biographical plaque to an overall size of 22.25 x 21.25. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200

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822. Muhammad Ali Starting Bid $200

823. Bodybuilders and Weightlifters Starting Bid $200

824. Usain Bolt Starting Bid $200

828. Eddie Collins Starting Bid $200

829. Joe DiMaggio Starting Bid $200

831. Enzo Ferrari Starting Bid $200

832. Nat Fleischer Starting Bid $200

833. Golf: Palmer and Hogan Starting Bid $200

834. Lefty Grove Starting Bid $200

835. LeBron James Starting Bid $200

836. Michael Jordan Starting Bid $200

837. Evel Knievel Starting Bid $200

838. Joe Louis Starting Bid $200

827. Wilt Chamberlain Starting Bid $200

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825. Boston Red Sox Legends Starting Bid $200

830. Juan Manuel Fangio Starting Bid $200

839. Roger Maris Starting Bid $200

840. Roger Maris Starting Bid $200

841. Joe McCarthy Starting Bid $200

842. Mel Ott Starting Bid $200

843. Pele and Diego Maradona Starting Bid $200

844. Pele and Ronaldo Starting Bid $200

845. Racecar Drivers Starting Bid $200

846. Jacob Ruppert and Ed Barrow Starting Bid $200

847. George Sisler Starting Bid $200

848. Amos Alonzo Stagg Starting Bid $200

849. Casey Stengel Starting Bid $200

850. Ted Williams Starting Bid $200

852. Tiger Woods Starting Bid $200

853. Carl Yastrzemski Starting Bid $200

851. Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio Starting Bid $200

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comic art & animation

854. Al Capp. Superb original Li’l

Abner Yokum sketch accomplished in ink and watercolor on an off-white 13 x 17.25 artist’s board, showing the sweet-natured hillbilly seated uncomfortably on a stool and posing for a picture, his head angled awkwardly with a brace. Signed and inscribed below in bold black ink, “Drawn especially for Lillian Linet, By Al. G. Capp.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 20.75 x 25. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light staining. Starting Bid $200

855. Walt Disney. TLS, one

page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, August 20, 1937. Letter to Mrs. George H. English, in part: “I was happy to have your note which recalled to my mind many pleasant memories of my youthful days around 31st Street and Bellfontaine. I remember Jack and Edward very well and all of the fun we had together as kids in Grandma English’s yard.” In very good condition, with overall creasing, short splits along the intersecting folds, and a vintage Snow White clipping affixed to the lower right corner. When Walt was nine years old, his family moved from Chicago to 3028 Bellefontaine Avenue in Kansas City’s east side, where they lived until he was sixteen. Starting Bid $200

857. Walt Disney. Sought-after personal check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and beautifully signed by Disney, “Walter E. Disney,” payable to Walt Disney Special Acct. for $450, stamp-dated September 18, 1947. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $300 858. Mickey and Minnie Mouse production drawing from Puppy Love. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1933) Excellent original production drawing of Mickey and Minnie Mouse from Puppy Love, showing an upset Minnie walking towards Mickey with a large dog bone, and the latter appearing shocked and holding an empty heart-shaped box, which at one point contained chocolates. Marked “495” in the lower right corner. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 11.25 x 8.75 animation paper. Images measure 2.5 x 3.75 (Mickey) and 4 x 3.5 (Minnie). Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 17.5 x 14.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

856. Smack the Mosquito production cel and background from Mr. Bug Goes to Town.

(Fleischer Studios, 1941) Rare original panoramic production cel set-up featuring Smack the Mosquito from Mr. Bug Goes to Town, showing the henchman of C. Bagley Beetle standing in an impressively detailed insect bedroom, which contains a makeup compact bed, spider-web curtains, and a wristwatch clock attached to stacked thread spools. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted production background from the same film. Image measures 5 x 4.5, with a mat opening of 29.5 x 11.75. Mat dimensions are 35.5 x 17.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

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859. Mickey and Minnie Mouse production drawing from Mickey’s Gala Premier. (Walt Disney Stu-

dios, 1933) Original production drawing featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse from Mickey’s Gala Premier, showing the tuxedoed Mickey waving his top hat as Minnie curtsies. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 11.25 x 9.5 animation paper. The Mickey image measures 4.25 x 3, and Minnie measures 2.25 x 2.25. In fine condition. A star-studded production featuring the likes of Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Laurel and Hardy, Buster Keaton, Mae West, and the Marx Brothers, this cartoon marked the first time that Mickey interacted with humans. Starting Bid $200

860. Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck production drawing from Mickey’s Service Station. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1935) Original production drawing featuring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck from Mickey’s Service Station, showing the two classic characters sneaking away.

Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper. The Mickey image measures 3.5 x 3.25, and Donald measures 3.5 x 3. In fine condition. Mickey’s Service Station introduced Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy as a comedy trio, which would soon become a popular formula for Disney films. Starting Bid $200

862. Snow White and doves production cels from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Stu-

dios, 1937) Wonderful, highly appealing original production cels of Snow White and four doves from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing the title character as a scullery maid in a lovely full-length profile pose, with the swooping doves and watery floor attractively filling the entirety of the scene. The cel has been trimmed and applied to an airbrushed background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. The Snow White image measures 4 x 6.25, each dove measures approximately 1.25 x 1.5, and the water effects measure 4 x 1.75, with a mat opening of 5.75 x 7.75. Archivally cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 15 x 17. In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

861. Evil Queen production cel from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937)

Wonderful original production cel of the Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, depicting the queen holding a small red jeweled box, which she gives to the Huntsman to place Snow White’s heart inside. The cel is placed on a matching laser background from the same film. Image measures 5.75 x 7, with overall dimensions of 17 x 12.25.

Affixed to a 16 x 13 backing board. In fine condition, with lifting to paint to upper tip of crown. Production images of the Evil Queen holding the ‘heart box’ are very rare and among the most sought-after of all Snow White celluloid. An incredible front-facing pose of Disney’s first feature film villain. Starting Bid $1000

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865. Dopey production cel from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

863. Evil Queen production cel from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original

production cel featuring the Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing the diabolical queen in her transformed state as a ghastly Witch, her left hand gripping the handle of an apple basket. Image measures 6.75 x 5.5, with a mat opening of 7.5 x 6.25. Matted and framed to an overall size of 19.25 x 17.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

(Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Fabulous original production cel of Dopey from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, portraying the surprised dwarf as he pushes himself away from a large pillow. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale.

Image measures 4.25 x 3.5, with a mat opening of 5.5 x 5.5.

Archivally double-matted and framed to an overall size of 14.5 x 14.5, with the frame backing bearing an affixed Walt Disney label, “This is an original painting on celluloid from the Walt Disney Studios, actually used in the filming of ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.’ Only a very limited number have been selected to be placed on the market.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $300

866. Bashful production cel from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

864. Doc, Sleepy, and Sneezy production cels from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Stu-

dios, 1937) Original production cels featuring Doc, Sleepy, and Sneezy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing the dwarfs standing nervously with their arms behind their backs. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a woodgrain background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale.

Images measure 3.25 x 4.75 (Doc) and 4.5 x 4 (Sleepy and Sneezy), with a mat opening of 9 x 7. Archivally cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 20.25 x 18.25. In very good to fine condition, with a few small chips to paint, found on Doc’s knee and shoe, and Sleepy’s ankle. Starting Bid $300

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(Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Superb original production cel featuring Bashful from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing the shy dwarf with his arms behind his back in an ideal upright and full-length pose. The cel has been trimmed and applied to an airbrushed background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 2.25 x 4.5, with a mat opening of 4.25 x 6.25. Archivally clothmatted and framed to an overall size of 15.5 x 17.5, with the frame backing bearing an original Disney Courvoisier Galleries label. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

867. Grumpy production cel from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original production cel featuring Grumpy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing the incessantly upset dwarf seated with crossed arms and legs in an apparent state of disagreement. Marked “50” in the lower right corner. Image measures 2.25 x 4.5, with overall dimensions of 12.25 x 9.75. Affixed to a 16 x 13 backing board.

In fine condition, with slight waving to edges. Starting Bid $200

868. Doc production cel from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original production cel featuring Doc from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing the dwarf leader singing and holding a stringed instrument that’s shaped like a goose during the scene where he and his fellow dwarfs entertain Snow White with a rendition of ‘The Silly Song.’ The cel is marked “50” in the lower right corner. Image measures 5.75 x 5, with overall dimensions of 12.25 x 9.75. Affixed to a 16 x 13 backing board. In fine condition, with unobtrusive lifting to paint near eyeglasses.

Starting Bid $200

870. Evil Queen production drawing from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1937) Brilliant original production drawing of the Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing the queen after she has transformed into a hideous Witch. Stamped in the lower left corner, “Prod. 2001, Seq. 13A, Scene 9,” and marked in the right corners as “1227 H.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 11.75 x 9.5 animation paper, with the image measuring 6.75 x 6.25. Matted and framed to an overall size of 17.5 x 14.5. In fine condition. A wonderful production drawing of the hunchbacked Witch in a front-facing pose, her wide-eyed expression of unmistakable eagerness as she successfully convinces Snow White to taste the poisoned apple. Starting Bid $200

871. Sleepy production cel from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1937) Original production cel featuring Sleepy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, portraying the droopy-eyed dwarf singing and holding a cymbal and a brass instrument, the latter shaped like a fish, during the scene where he and his fellow dwarfs entertain Snow White with a rendition of ‘The Silly Song.’

Marked “96” in the lower right corner. Image measures 5.75 x 4.25, with overall dimensions of 12.25 x 9.75. Affixed to a 16 x 13 backing board. In fine condition, with some soiling to lower left of character. Starting Bid $200

869. Ducks production concept storyboard drawing from The Old Mill. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original

production concept storyboard drawing attributed to Gustaf Tenggren, featuring three ducks from the Silly Symphony cartoon The Old Mill, showing them shaking off water after arriving at the riverbank. The storyboard panel is affixed to a larger sheet, annotated: “Truck up an X-dissolve to….MCU ducks in pond, they swim to bank and start out of scene.” Accomplished in graphite on a 3 x 2.5 sheet, which has been affixed to a 6 x 5 sheet. In fine condition. The Old Mill was a pioneering Silly Symphony cartoon which served as a proving ground for innovative animation techniques—such as a multiplane camera, complex lighting effects, and the rotation of objects—that would be be incorporated in the production of Disney’s feature-length films, such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Fantasia, and Bambi. Starting Bid $200

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Brilliant production cels from the classic Disney short film, The Brave Little Tailor 872. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and King production cela on a custom hand-painted background from The Brave Little Tailor. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1938) Impressive display of original production cels of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and King from The Brave Little Tailor, depicting Tailor Mickey as he explains to the King and Princess Minnie of how he felled seven giants with one blow; the sequence occurs shortly before the King appoints Mickey as the ‘Royal High Killer of the Giant.’ The two full-sized, untrimmed 12 field cels are placed on a very large hand-painted custom background that neatly and accurately mirrors that from the original film. The Minnie cel has been trimmed and applied to the original King key cel.

Character images measure 3.5 x 4 (Mickey), 4.5 x 5.75 (King), and 2.25 x 4 (Minnie), with a mat opening of 20 x 16.75. Matted and mounted to an overall size of 25 x 23.5. In fine condition, with a few areas of slight discoloration to the white paint. Brave Little Tailor was nominated for an Oscar at the 11th Academy Awards in 1939, but lost to Disney’s own Ferdinand the Bull for the Best Animated Short Film prize. A wonderful and memorable scene from this classic Mickey adventure. Starting Bid $1000

873. Donald Duck and the Bear concept story drawing from Moose Hunters. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1937) Playful original concept story drawing featuring Donald Duck and the bear from Moose Hunters, showing the short-tempered duck grabbing the bear’s face. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 15.5 x 12.5 animation paper. Image measures 6 x 7.75. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold. Starting Bid $200

(Walt Disney Studios, 1938) Original production cel featuring Donald Duck from Donald’s Better Self, showing Donald as a devil, kicking the angelic version of himself wrapped up in a gray gown. The cel is placed on a blue gradient background. The image on the right (Donald as devil) measures 4.25 x 5.5, and the image on the left (Donald as angel) measures 3.5 x 2.75, with a mat opening of 11 x 8.5. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 19 x 16.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

874. Ferdinand production cel from Ferdinand the Bull. (Walt Disney Stu-

dios, 1938) Ideal original production cel from Ferdinand the Bull, portraying the titular bovine below the flowered branches of his favorite tree. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale.

Image measures 6.75 x 8, with a mat opening of 9.75 x 9.5. This piece is also framed to an overall size of 19 x 19. The piece has the original Disney Courvoisier Galleries label on the reverse. In fine condition. A large and desirable Courvoisier setup from this Oscar-winning short film. Starting Bid $200

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875. Donald Duck production cel from Donald’s Better Self.

876. Mickey Mouse production cel from The Pointer. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1939) Original production cel featuring Mickey Mouse from the short film The Pointer, showing Mickey seated and dressed as a hunter while reading a training book on pointer dogs. Image measures 3.5 x 5, with overall dimensions of 12.25 x 9.75. The cel is marked in the lower right corner, “C-1.” In fine condition, with some rippling, and a staple to each corner. Recognized as a milestone film in the development of the modern Mickey Mouse, The Pointer was nominated for Best Animated Short Film at the 12th Academy Awards, but ultimately lost to Disney’s own The Ugly Duckling, the final installment of the Silly Symphony series.

Starting Bid $200

877. The Three Pigs production cel from the Silly Symphonies cartoon The Practical Pig. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1939) Original production cel featuring The Three Pigs from the Silly Symphonies cartoon The Practical Pig, showing Fiddler Pig, Fifer Pig, and Practical Pig standing together. The cel is placed on an airbrushed background. Each character is trimmed to image and measures about 2.25 x 3.5, with a mat opening of 8 x 7.

Triple-matted and framed to an overall size of 19.5 x 18.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Rare and sought-after Pinocchio panorama from the accursed Pleasure Island

878. Pinocchio, Lampwick, and Jiminy Cricket production cels on a key matching panoramic production background from Pinocchio. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Incredible original panoramic production cel setup of Pinocchio,

Lampwick, and Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio, showing the three characters in a pool hall during a scene from the ‘Pleasure Island’ sequence, with Lampwick leaning against a cutout overlay of barrel with two empty beer mugs in hand, and Pinocchio (who is key to the background), with sprouted donkey ears and tail, pleading with Jiminy Cricket. The cels have been trimmed somewhat to match the background details behind them, and placed over their matching hand-painted panoramic production background. The chair in the background is the original design, which was later covered with a production overlay when photographed for the film, which is why pencil markings and some glue stains are apparent. Images measure 5.25 x 6.25 (Lampwick), 6 x 7.25 (Pinocchio), and 1 x 1.75 (Jiminy Cricket), on a 36 x 12 master background, with a painted area of 32.25 x 10.5. Removably mounted to a larger backing board. In fine condition. A impressive setup from a particularly harrowing moment from Walt Disney’s second feature film. Starting Bid $2500

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Pinocchio sets his finger on fire, beautifully detailed production set-up from early in the classic Disney film 879. Pinocchio, Geppetto, and Figaro production cels from Pinocchio. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940)

Original production key master background set-up featuring Pinocchio, Geppetto, and Figaro from Pinocchio, showing the elderly woodworker as he rushes to extinguish a flame on Pinocchio’s finger, with Figaro observing from a shelf in the background. The cels have been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted production background from the same film. Images measure 10.5 x 9.5 (Geppetto and Pinocchio) and 2.25 x 2 (Figaro), with a mat opening of 15 x 10.75.

Cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 27 x 22.75.

In fine condition.

Only moments after becoming a boy-puppet, Pinocchio, entranced by a flickering candle flame, sets his finger on fire, causing Geppetto to frantically run around the room before finally submerging the flame in Cleo’s fish bowl. The sequence also features one of the film’s more notable ‘goofs,’ with Geppetto’s red nightcap disappearing and reappearing as he dashes about. An incredibly impressive display piece from early in the film, augmented furthermore by its uncommon pose and a richly detailed background—certainly among the very finest Pinocchio celluloids we have offered. Starting Bid $2500

Amazing ‘underwater’ setup from Pinocchio, with gorgeous hand-painted ocean floor background 880. Jiminy Cricket and fish family production key matching master background set-up from Pinocchio. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Hugely desir-

able original production key master background setup of Jiminy Cricket and a fish family from Pinocchio, depicting Jiminy politely lifting his hat to an upset mother fish and her playful baby fish. This beautifully realized scene occurs when Pinocchio and Jiminy are searching the ocean floor for Geppetto, Figaro, and Cleo, all of whom are trapped in the belly of the massive sperm whale Monstro.

The cels have been trimmed and applied by the studio to their brilliant hand-painted key matching production background from the underwater scene. Character images measure 6.25 x 4.5 (fish) and 4.25 x 2.25 (Jiminy), with a mat opening of 11.5 x 8.5. Matted to an overall size of 16 x 12. In fine condition, with a few small areas of lifting to paint, none of which affect the fantastic presentation.

Starting Bid $2500

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Highly displayable multi-character Fantasia setup from The Pastoral Symphony 881. Centaurs, Cherubs, and a baby Pegasus production cels on a hand-painted production background from Fantasia. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1940) Beautiful original production cels of Centaurs, Cherubs, and a baby Pegasus from Fantasia, which depicts two male Centaurs galloping down a hill as a quartet of Cherubs soar across the sky, with one desperately grasping the tail of a small black Pegasus. The cels have been trimmed and applied by the studio to a gorgeous hand-painted 16 field production background used for the end sequence of The Pastoral Symphony segment. Character images measure 4.5 x 4 (Centaurs) and 2.25 x 1.25 (Cherub and Pegasus), with a mat opening of 15 x 10. Matted to an overall size of 20 x 15. In fine condition. Starting Bid $1000

Marvelous set-up featuring the ‘hobo’ Jiminy Cricket on an original Pinocchio background 882. Jiminy Cricket production cel and watercolor production background from Pinocchio.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Exceptional original production cel and watercolor production background featuring Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio, showing the conscientious cricket in his rare tramp outfit at the beginning of the movie, umbrella clutched in his hand. The cel is placed on a meticulously detailed, hand-painted production background of an interior setting with a woodstove and accessories.

Character image measures 1.5 x 3, with a mat opening of 10.25 x 7.5. Matted to an overall size of 16.5 x 14.5. In fine condition, with clipped lower corners to the background. A great set-up from a Disney classic. Starting Bid $500

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Wonderful concept painting of Mickey as the Sorcerer’s Apprentice 883. Mickey Mouse watercolor concept painting from Fantasia. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Amazing original

watercolor concept painting featuring Mickey Mouse in the ‘Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ segment from Fantasia, showing the iconic character wearing his magic hat with his hands raised.

Accomplished in watercolor on a black 8.25 x 6.25 board. In fine condition, with small tack holes to corners. A marvelous portrayal of this much-beloved character in a classic scene from a pioneering Disney feature. Starting Bid $500

884. Mickey Mouse watercolor concept painting from Fantasia. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Brilliant original

watercolor concept painting featuring Mickey Mouse carrying the water buckets in the ‘Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ segment from Fantasia. Accomplished in watercolor on a black 8 x 6.25 board.

In fine condition, with small tack holes to corners. A superior rendering of the classic Disney character from one of his most memorable sequences. Starting Bid $500

885. Figaro production cel from Pinocchio. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1940) Very unusual original production cel of Figaro from Pinocchio, showing Geppetto’s pet kitten wearing a handkerchief and sitting in a high chair, his arms folded in displeasure at the sight of his meal: Cleo the goldfish on a piece of toast. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted master background from a ‘Cleo and Figaro’ set-up as prepared by Disney/Courvoisier Galleries. Image measures 5 x 3.75, with a mat opening of 10.5 x 7.75. Archivally double-matted and framed to an overall size of 22 x 19.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

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886. Elephancine production cel set-up from Fantasia. (Walt Disney Studios,

1940) Original production cel featuring Elephanchine from Fantasia, showing the elephant ballerina dancing in her pink ballet slippers. The cel has been trimmed and applied to an airbrushed and hand-painted background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale.

Image measures 4 x 5.25, with a mat opening of 6.75 x 8.25.

Impressively quadruple-matted with a plaque to an overall size of 15.5 x 18. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

887. Jiminy Cricket production cel from Pinocchio. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1940) Original production cel featuring Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio, showing the welldressed cricket calling out from atop a flower. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted custom background from the 1990s. Image measures 3.25 x 1.75, with a mat opening of 11.5 x 9.5. Double cloth-matted to an overall size of 17 x 15. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

889. Centaurettes production concept drawing from Fantasia. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1940) Rare original highly detailed production concept drawing featuring six beautiful Centaurettes from the ‘Pastoral Symphony’ segment of Fantasia, showing them striking poses in a lush forest setting. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper. Total image measures 8 x 6. In fine condition, with light scattered soiling.

Starting Bid $200

890. Pinocchio and Russian puppet production painting for De Beukelaer’s Cookies. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1940) Rare original watercolor production painting featuring Pinocchio and a Russian puppet from Pinocchio, done for a De Beukelaer’s Cookies sticker promotion, accomplished on a 5 x 3.5 sheet affixed to a same-size mount. The superb artwork shows Pinocchio as a marionette, dancing with a Russian puppet. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

888. Pinocchio, Gepetto, Figaro, Jiminy Cricket, and Cleo production cel from Pinocchio. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1940) Fantastic original production cel featuring Pinocchio, Gepetto, Figaro, Jiminy Cricket, and Cleo from Pinocchio, used for the production layout of the book Walt Disney’s Pinocchio, written by Dorothy Walter Baruch and published by D. C. Heath and Company in 1940.

Placed on a color copy background, the cel depicts the four characters navigating rough seas as they attempt to escape the jaws of Monstro the sperm whale. Total image measures 7 x 5, with a mat opening of 10.5 x 8.5. Quadruple-matted to an overall size of 16.5 x 14.5. In fine condition. An extremely rare and desirable offering given the intensity of the scene, the number of characters, and the unique format used by D. C. Heath, a company that opted to use animation cels instead of drawings for the publication of Pinocchio. Starting Bid $200

891. Pinocchio, Figaro, and Geppetto watercolor production painting for De Beukelaer’s Cookies.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Rare original watercolor production painting featuring Pinocchio, Figaro, and Geppetto from Pinocchio, done for a De Beukelaer’s Cookies sticker promotion, accomplished on a 5 x 3.5 illustration board. The wonderful artwork shows Pinocchio with his donkey ears carrying a large piece of lumber, with Geppetto and Figaro behind him. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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892. Walt Disney signed Mickey and Minnie Mouse production cels from The Nifty Nineties. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1941) Original production cel of Mickey and Minnie Mouse riding in a buggy from the short film The Nifty Nineties, triple-matted to an overall size of 17.5 x 16.25, signed and inscribed on the mat in purple artist’s crayon, “To Dr. & Mrs. Hoffman, with best wishes, Walt Disney,” with the encircled Walt Disney Productions “WDP” stamped above. The cel has been trimmed and applied to an airbrushed background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Total character image measures 6.5 x 5.5. In fine condition, with a trivial spot of toning to cel. Starting Bid $500

893. Br ’er Fox production cel from Song of the South. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1946) Original production cel featuring Br’er Fox from Song of the South, showing the film’s crafty antagonist pointing ahead with his mouth open wide. Image measures 8.25 x 4, with overall dimensions of 11.75 x 10. In fine condition. Song of the South was Disney’s first film to use live actors, and this is a rare and well-preserved production piece from the early groundbreaking work. Starting Bid $200

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894. Walt Disney signed Donald Duck production cels from Saludos Amigos. (Walt Disney Studios, 1942)

Original production cels of a touristy Donald Duck hoping to photograph a Peruvian Man in the short film Saludos Amigos, matted and framed to an overall size of 20.75 x 18.75, signed and inscribed on the mat in blue artist’s crayon, “To Dick Hyman, with best wishes, Walt Disney,” with the encircled Walt Disney Productions “WDP” stamped above. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Images measure 2.5 x 4 (Donald) and 5.5 x 7.25 (Peruvian), with a mat opening of 10.75 x 7.75. In fine condition, with slight rippling to cels.

Starting Bid $500

895. Pecos Bill and Widowmaker production cel from Melody Time. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1948) Uncommon original production cel of Pecos Bill and Widowmaker from Melody Time, depicting the famed Texan cowboy holding a pistol and smoking a cigarette as he rides his trusty steed Widowmaker. Image measures 7 x 6.5, with the cel trimmed and applied to a 16 x 12.5 celluloid sheet. In fine condition. The final and longest segment from Disney’s Melody Time, the Pecos Bill cartoon was later edited on the film’s NTSC video release to remove all parts with Bill smoking a cigarette, and then almost the entire tornado scene with Bill rolling his cigarette and lighting it with a lightning bolt. Such a distinction makes this offering a rare tobacco-friendly example of a Pecos Bill–Widowmaker cel. Starting Bid $200

A vivid original from Mary Blair—the Headless Horseman chases Ichabod Crane 896. Mary Blair concept painting of Ichabod and the Headless Horseman from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. (Walt Disney Studios, 1949) Spectacular original

concept painting by Mary Blair for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, showing the Headless Horseman on horseback with a long sword in hand, chasing Ichabod Crane through a wooded clearing and into the night. Blair skillfully renders both characters in this dramatic moonlit scene, which features the Headless Horseman most prominently at center, his dark black, red-eyed horse aggressively rearing back.

Accomplished in tempera on 10.5 x 9 artist’s board. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners and a few small edge tears.

Blair was a concept artist for Disney during the 1940s and early 1950s, working on designs for such films as Peter Pan, Cinderella, and Alice in Wonderland. She also created designs for several Disney attractions (including It’s a Small World), and her largest work ever, the multi-story mosaic in Disney World’s Contemporary Hotel concourse.

Starting Bid $1000

Blair’s surreal artwork of Alice meeting with the Caterpillar 897. Mary Blair concept painting of Alice and Caterpillar from Alice in Wonderland. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1951) Amazing original concept painting by Mary Blair for Alice in Wonderland, portraying Alice as she stumbles across the Caterpillar smoking his hookah upon a large polka dot mushroom. The scene is rendered in beautifully strange detail, with Alice, in an alarmed backfacing pose, depicted boldly against the predominantly lush green backdrop. The Caterpillar, surrounded by pale swirling smoke, looms high over Alice on his bright purple mushroom, with the plants and gloomy tree-line suggesting a foggy nighttime encounter. Accomplished in tempera on 10.5 x 9 artist’s board. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners and a few small edge tears.

Blair was a concept artist for Disney during the 1940s and early 1950s, working on designs for such films as Peter Pan, Cinderella, and Alice in Wonderland. She also created designs for several Disney attractions (including It’s a Small World), and her largest work ever, the multi-story mosaic in Disney World’s Contemporary Hotel concourse. Starting Bid $1000

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898. Alice and the Red Rose production cels from Alice in Wonderland. (Walt Disney Studios, 1951)

Original production cels of Alice and the Red Rose from Alice in Wonderland, depicting the title character in an innocent full-length pose as the Rose offers Alice instruction with an extended wand.

The two cels are placed on a color copy background. Images measure 3.5 x 6.75 (Alice) and 7.75 x 7.75 (Red Rose), with a mat opening of 10.25 x 9. Double-matted to an overall size of 16.75 x 15.5. In fine condition. A vibrantly colored production cel relating to Alice’s encounter with several talking flowers, a scene that concludes with Alice attempting to convince the garden that she is not a ‘weed.’ Starting Bid $300

899. Bill the Lizard production cel from Alice in Wonderland.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1951) Excellent original production cel featuring Bill the Lizard from Alice in Wonderland, showing the reptilian chimney sweep whistling as he walks with a broom and ladder, unaware that he’s soon to be tasked with removing a giant-sized Alice from the Rabbit’s house. Image measures 7.75 x 6.5, with overall dimensions of 15.5 x 12.5. In fine condition. A great pose of this decidedly uncommon Wonderland character, whose on-screen presence quickly ends when he is dramatically sneezed from the chimney. Starting Bid $200

900. Lambert production key master background set-up from Lambert the Sheepish Lion. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1952) Very desirable original production key master background set-up of Lambert and his reflection from Lambert the Sheepish Lion. The set-up portrays Lambert looking at his reflection in a small pond only moments after being bullied by a flock of young sheep. The cel is placed on a hand-painted background.

Images measure 3 x 3 (Lambert) and 4.75 x 1.75 (reflection), with overall dimensions of 16 x 12.5. In fine condition. A decidedly uncommon Disney character displayed on a beautifully realized background painting—Lambert the Sheepish Lion was nominated for Best Short Subject, Cartoons at the 24th Academy Awards, but lost to the Tom and Jerry cartoon The Two Mouseketeers. Starting Bid $200

Tremendous key master setup showdown between Hook and Pan 901. Peter Pan and Captain Hook production key matching pan master background set-up from Peter Pan. (Walt Disney Studios,

1953) Outstanding original production key master background setup featuring Peter Pan and Captain Hook from Peter Pan, which shows the Never Land adversaries engaged in a fantastically animated fight scene aboard Hook’s flagship, the Jolly Roger. The cels are placed on their sensational panoramic handpainted production background. The flying Pan cel has been trimmed and applied to the original Hook key cel, which is key matching to the background.

Character images measure 4.25 x 6.75 (Hook) and 7 x 6 (Pan), with a mat opening of 21.75 x 11.

Matted and mounted to an overall size of 27 x 19. In fine condition. A wonderful display piece featuring two of Disney cinema’s most iconic rivals. Starting Bid $2500 140 |

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Beautifully realized Peter Pan setup of the scheming Hook and Smee 902. Captain Hook and Mr. Smee production key matching master background set-up from Peter Pan. (Walt Disney Studios, 1953)

Fantastic original production key matching master background setup of Captain Hook and Mr. Smee from Peter Pan, depicting Smee as he nervously watches the conniving Captain Hook, who is preparing to lower a bomb-filled present into Peter Pan’s Hangman’s Tree hideout. This particular scene follows the capture of the Darling children aboard the Jolly Roger, and concludes with Tinker Bell saving Pan’s life from the explosive gift, which bears the tag: ‘To Peter with love from Wendy, Do not open till six o’clock.’ The full 12 field cels are placed on their matching hand-painted production background, which is highlighted by the beautiful glow of the tree trunk hatch. The Smee cel, which is from one scene before, has been trimmed to image and applied to a separate 12 field cel. Total character images measures 7.75 x 7.75, on a 14.5 x 9.25 master background, with a painted area of 13.5 x 8.75. Removably mounted to a larger backing board. In fine condition. A gorgeously rendered Peter Pan arrangement from a pivotal and suspenseful moment from the classic Disney film. Starting Bid $1000

Brilliant Tinker Bell painting by a renowned Disney concept artist 903. Mary Blair concept painting of Tinker Bell from Peter Pan. (Walt Disney Studios,

1953) Immensely desirable original concept painting by Mary Blair for Peter Pan, depicting Tinker Bell trapped in Wendy Darling’s bedroom dresser drawer when Peter Pan goes to retrieve his lost shadow. The painting is realized magically, with the miniature sprite surrounded by pixie dust, and the green bedroom light illuminating the drawer’s contents: a thimble, scissors, and a sewing spool with needles. Accomplished in tempera on 9.25 x 8.25 artist’s board. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners and a small nick to lower left.

Blair was a concept artist for Disney during the 1940s and early 1950s, working on designs for such films as Peter Pan, Cinderella, and Alice in Wonderland.

She also created designs for several Disney attractions (including It’s a Small World), and her largest work ever, the multi-story mosaic in Disney World’s Contemporary Hotel concourse. Starting Bid $1000

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Smee preps Captain Hook for a quick shave 904. Captain Hook and Mr. Smee production key matching master background set-up from Peter Pan. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1953) Original production key matching master background setup featuring Captain Hook and Mr. Smee from Peter Pan, showing the humorous scene where Smee prepares to shave Captain Hook, but ultimately lathers and trims the backside of a seagull that lands on Hook’s toweled head. The cels are placed on their handsome hand-painted preliminary background that closely mirrors that of the final background used in the film.

Character images measure 8.5 x 5.25, with a mat opening of 11 x 8. Double-matted with an engraved plate to an overall size of 18.5 x 16.

In fine condition, with a few small paint cracks to Hook’s flowing black hair. Starting Bid $500

Excellent production cels of the battling Darling brothers

905. John and Michael Darling production cels and production background from Peter Pan. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1953) Original matching production cels of John and Michael Darling from Peter Pan, showing the two brothers dueling with wooden swords in the nursery bedroom. The cels have been trimmed and to a cover cel, and placed over a beautifully realized hand-painted production background.

Images measure 4.75 x 6.75 (John) and 4 x 5.5 (Michael), with a mat opening of 15.5 x 11.5. Matted to an overall size of 20 x 16. In fine condition. A wonderful production cel setup of the battling Darling boys. Starting Bid $300

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906. Tiger Lily production cel from Peter Pan. (Walt Disney Studios, 1953) Original production cel featuring Tiger Lily from Peter Pan, showing her dancing in her Native American outfit. Image measures 2.75 x 5.25, with overall dimensions of 16 x 12.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

907. Lady, Tramp, Trusty, and Jock production color model cel from Lady and the Tramp. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1955) Original production color model cel featuring Lady, Tramp, Trusty, and Jock from Lady and the Tramp, depicting the four pooches in a courtyard. The cel is placed on a color laser copy background from the same film. Images measure 3.5 x 3 (Lady), 7.25 x 4.75 (Tramp and Trusty), and 3 x 3(Jock), with overall dimensions of 16.5 x 12.5. In fine condition. An attractive and boldly colored display that features four memorable canines from the beloved Disney film. Starting Bid $200

908. Eyvind Earle concept storyboard painting of Lady and Tramp from Lady and the Tramp. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1955) Gorgeous original panoramic concept painting by Eyvind Earle for Lady and the Tramp, depicting the two dogs seated on a leaf-covered sidewalk not far from the home of Lady’s owners, Jim Dear and Darling. With rows of lush trees and yards speckled with brightly bloomed flower bushes, Earle beautifully captures the stately houses of New Haven, Connecticut, adding a distinct fading light to the romantic New England setting. Accomplished in tempera on 23.5 x 8.75 artist’s board, signed in the lower right corner in paint, “Eyvind Earle.” In fine condition, with tack holes to corners, and trivial wear to lower right edge.

Disney artist Eyvind Earle, who later became Sleeping Beauty’s production designer, created almost 50 miniature concept sketches for the ‘Bella Notte’ sequence and was a key contributor to the classic film. A simply brilliant original piece of Disney art. Starting Bid $1000

909. Tyrannosaurus rex production cels from The Plausible Impossible. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1956) Rare original production cels of a Tyrannosaurus rex and lightning effects from The Plausible Impossible episode of the Disneyland television program, which shows the ferocious carnivore limned in white light by a bolt of lightning. This cel was created from the original dinosaur drawing used in the Rite of Spring sequence from the classic 1940 film Fantasia. The cels have been placed on a hand-painted custom background as prepared

by Walt Disney Productions. Also included is an alternative color copy background of a darkened sky and forest. Image measures 4.75 x 6.5 (T-Rex), with a mat opening of 12.5 x 9.5. Double-matted to an overall size of 18 x 14. In fine condition. The Plausible Impossible aired on October 31, 1956, as episode eight of the third season of the Disneyland television program. The episode featured Walt Disney explaining how drawings and animation make the impossible seem possible through snippets of ancient history and various cartoons with Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. An extremely rare and visually striking piece. Starting Bid $300

910. Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip production cel from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Disney Studios, 1959)

Marvelous original production cel set-up featuring Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip from Sleeping Beauty, showing the couple as they walk to the ballroom at the end of the film.

The cel is placed on a hand-painted production background from the same film. Total image measures 8 x 7.25, with a mat opening of 11.25 x 8. Triple-matted to an overall size of 17.25 x 14. In fine condition. An extremely attractive set-up from one of the more romantic and iconic moments in Disney film history—production images of Princess Aurora wearing her tiara are among the scarcest, and therefore most coveted, examples of Sleeping Beauty celluloid. Starting Bid $500

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911. Eyvind Earle concept storyboard painting of Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Magnificent

original concept storyboard painting by Eyvind Earle for Sleeping Beauty, portraying the powerful sorceress Maleficent atop a castle tower as she prepares to transform into a gigantic dragon. In true Earle form, the scene is vividly realized, forcing the viewer to observe through the spires of a crumbling stone wall as the film’s arch villainess, her green scepter raised to the sky, conjures her dark magic against a grim and cloudy backdrop. Accomplished in tempera on 12.75 x 6.5 artist’s board, with Earle signing in green paint in the lower right corner. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners and trivial wear to edges.

Disney artist Eyvind Earle was Sleeping Beauty’s production designer, and Disney gave him a significant amount of freedom in designing the settings and selecting colors for the film. Earle also painted the majority of the backgrounds himself, and his stylistic influence is readily apparent in the final product. A sensational depiction of the ‘Mistress of All Evil.’ Starting Bid $1000

912. Knight on a horse production cel from The Truth About Mother Goose. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1957) Original production cel featuring Knight on a horse from The Truth About Mother Goose. Image measures 12 x 11.25, with overall dimensions of 16 x 12.5. The incredibly detailed image of the knight on his horse features impressive additional hand-inking and paint applied to the front of the image, resulting in a remarkable image. In fine condition. The jousting animation from The Truth About Mother Goose was later reused in the 1963 Disney film The Sword in the Stone, with Sir Bart acting as the knight in black.

Starting Bid $200

914. Prince Phillip and Samson production cel from Sleeping Beauty.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Fantastic original production cel featuring Prince Phillip and Samson from Sleeping Beauty, showing the charming prince seated atop his trusty stallion. The cel is placed on a color copy background.

Image measures 8 x 9, with overall cel dimensions of 15.5 x 12.5. Affixed to a 20.5 x 17 backing board. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

913. Eyvind Earle concept storyboard painting of Prince Phillip from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1959) Original concept storyboard painting by Eyvind Earle featuring Prince Phillip from Sleeping Beauty, showing the valiant prince inside Maleficent’s castle, his sword drawn and red cape fluttering behind him. Accomplished in tempera on 15 x 6 artist’s board. Beautifully cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 21.5 x 12. In fine condition. Disney artist Eyvind Earle was Sleeping Beauty’s production designer, and Disney gave him a significant amount of freedom in designing the settings and selecting colors for the film. Earle also painted the majority of the backgrounds himself, and his stylistic influence is readily apparent in the final product. A superlative, very early rendering of Sleeping Beauty’s hero by the renowned Disney artist, executed in exquisite detail. Starting Bid $500 144 |

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915. Fauna and Flora production cel from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Disney Studios,

1959) Original production cel featuring Fauna and Flora from Sleeping Beauty, showing the two good fairy godmothers side-by-side with their magic wands. The cel is placed on a blue cardstock background.

Total image measures 8.25 x 6.25, with a mat opening of 11.25 x 8.25. Matted to an overall size of 14 x 11. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

916. Flora production cel from Sleeping Beauty.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Original production cel featuring Flora from Sleeping Beauty, showing the good fairy godmother in her red outfit with her magic wand raised. Image measures 5.75 x 8, with overall dimensions of 19 x 12.5. In fine condition. A desirable large image on a full celluloid sheet. Starting Bid $200

917. Maleficent production drawing from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1959) Original production drawing featuring Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty, showing the evil sorceress, her scepter in hand, in an entirely displeased half-length pose. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 15.5 x 12.5 animation paper, with image measuring 5 x 8.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

918. Cruella de Vil production cel from 101 Dalmatians. (Walt Disney Studios,

1961) Original production cel featuring Cruella de Vil from 101 Dalmatians, showing the wealthy, fur-wearing villainess in a furious half-length pose, clenching her long cigarette in her fist. Image measures 9 x 6.5, with overall dimensions of 12.5 x 10.5. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

Massive canine-laden super panorama from One Hundred and One Dalmatians 919. Pongo, Perdita, puppies and Collie production cels and a handpainted production background, with key matching line overlay, from One Hundred and One Dalmatians. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1961) Wonderful original super panoramic production cel setup of Pongo, Perdita, five puppies, and a Collie from One Hundred and One Dalmatians, showing the spotted canines when they encounter the helpful Collie, who helps the pack escape the winter cold by leading them to a nearby dairy farm. The cels have been trimmed and applied to a beautifully realized hand-painted production background with its key pan line overlay cel. Images measure 18 x 6 (Pongo, Perdita, and puppies) and 9.25 x 7.25 (Collie), on a 38 x 12.25 master background, with a painted area of 36.5 x 11.5. Removably mounted to a slightly larger backing board. In fine condition. A fantastically large and highly appealing ‘super pan’ setup of the film’s memorable snowstorm sequence—a rare masterpiece from a classic Disney film. Starting Bid $1000 www.RRAuction.com | 145

Rare cat and horse setup from Disney’s One Hundred and One Dalmatians 920. Sergeant Tibbs and Captain production key matching master background setup from One Hundred and One Dalmatians. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1961) Original production key master background setup of Sergeant Tibbs, Captain, and various horse stall equipment from One Hundred and One Dalmatians, showing the kindhearted tabby cat curled up on the back of Captain in a stall at the dilapidated The De Vil Place. The cels are placed on their handsome hand-painted key matching production background. Character images measure 2 x 1.25 (Tibbs) and 10.25 x 7.5 (Captain), with a mat opening of 14.75 x 10.75.

Double-matted to an overall size of 20 x 16. In fine condition.

A brilliant celluloid display of two central side characters from the classic Disney film. Starting Bid $300

Original painting used in Walt Disney’s The Aristocats 922. Duchess and Thomas O’Malley matching production cels and production background from The Aristocats.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1970) Original matching production cels and production background featuring Duchess and Thomas O’Malley from The Aristocats, showing the two felines romantically side-by-side against a rural backdrop. The cels have been trimmed and applied to a cover cel and placed over a handpainted 16 field production background. Image measures 6.5 x 6.5 (Duchess and Thomas O’Malley), with a mat opening of 14.75 x 10.75. Double-matted to an overall size of 20 x 16, with reverse of mat bearing certificates of authenticity from Gallery Lainzberg and a Walt Disney Company label affirming “This is an original painting actually used in The Walt Disney Company’s The Aristocats.” In fine condition. A beautiful setup from the last film project to be approved by Disney before his death in December 1966. Starting Bid $200

The medieval heroes of The Sword in the Stone, with a stunning original background 921. Merlin and Arthur production key matching master background set-up from The Sword in the Stone. (Walt Disney Studios,

1963) Highly displayable original production key master background setup featuring Merlin and Arthur from The Sword in the Stone, showing the young squire known as ‘Wart’ as he jogs over to his tutor, the brilliant wizard Merlin. The cels have been trimmed and applied by the studio to their gorgeously rendered hand-painted key matching production background of a thatch-roof cottage with lush plants and forest. Images measure 3 x 3.75 (Arthur) and 2.75 x 6.25 (Merlin), on a 20.75 x 14.75 key master background, with a painted area of 20 x 14. Displayed within a 21 x 16 mat, which crops the image to 14.75 x 9. Reverse of mat bears a Walt Disney Productions label affirming that “This is an original painting on celluloid, actually used in the Walt Disney production of ‘Sword in the Stone.’ It is one of a select few that have been released.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $500 146 |

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Scarce Baloo and Bagheera matching key master cel setup from The Jungle Book 923. Baloo and Bagheera production key matching master background set-up from The Jungle Book.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1967) Excellent original production key matching master background setup featuring Baloo and Bagheera from The Jungle Book, depicting the sloth beer smiling and sporting a black eye next to his green-eyed black panther friend. The full untrimmed 16 field cels are placed on their highly attractive matching hand-painted production background from the same scene. Character images measure 7 x 6.5 (Baloo) and 5.25 x 7.5 (Bagheera), with a mat opening of 14.5 x 10.25. Matted to an overall size of 20.25 x 16.5. In fine condition, with a small area of lifted paint to Baloo’s arm. A wonderful display piece boasting two large characters from the Jungle Book, the last film to be produced by Walt Disney, who died during its production. Starting Bid $500

924. Berlioz and Roquefort publicity key master background set-up from The Aristocats. (Walt Dis-

926. Maleficent limited edition cel from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Disney

ney Studios, 1970) Gorgeous original publicity key master background set-up featuring Berlioz and Roquefort from The Aristocats, showing Roquefort standing on Berlioz’s back and holding a Christmas ornament.

The cel is placed on a hand-painted production background, as used for advertising the Christmas release date (December 24, 1970) in newspapers and other publications. Image measures 7 x 6.5, with overall dimensions of 16 x 12.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

925. Prince John and Sir Hiss production cels and hand-painted production background from Robin Hood. (Walt Disney Studios,

1973) Original production cels and hand-painted production background featuring Prince John and Sir Hiss from Robin Hood, showing Sir John in his jeweled crown with his assistant Sir Hiss appearing over his shoulder. The cels are placed on a hand-painted production background from Robin Hood, showing the archery tournament fairgrounds. Total character image measures 8.25 x 7.5 , with a mat opening of 13.5 x 10.5. Matted to an overall size of 20 x 16. The piece has the silver Walt Disney Company seal to lower right. In fine condition. A beautiful set-up boasting large characters and vivid colors from a classic 1970s Disney film.

Starting Bid $300

Studios, circa 1980) Original limited edition hand-painted cel featuring Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty, numbered 64/ 275, showing her as the dragon with Prince Phillip’s ‘Sword of Truth’ thrust through her heart at the climax of the movie. Image measures 13.5 x 10.5, with overall dimensions of 16 x 12.5. The piece has the gold Walt Disney Company seal to lower right. In fine condition. Accompanied by the certificate of authenticity from Disney. Starting Bid $200

927. Tod and Copper production set-up from The Fox and the Hound. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1981) Original production set-up featuring Tod and Copper from The Fox and the Hound, showing the small fox and bloodhound pup in the forest when they first meet. The cel is placed on a hand-painted production background from the same film. Total character image measures 10 x 5.25, with a mat opening of 13.75 x 10.25. Triple-matted to an overall size of 21 x 18. Reverse of background bears a “This Material Is the Property of Walt Disney Productions” stamp. In fine condition. A wonderfully cute production set-up with a fantastic hand-painted backdrop that represents the very moment Tod and Copper vow to become ‘friends forever.’ Starting Bid $300

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928. Professor Ratigan production set-up from The Great Mouse Detective. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1986) Original production set-up featuring Professor Ratigan from The Great Mouse Detective, showing the nefarious rat extending his cape in a theatrical pose against a background of his wine cellar lair.

The cels are placed on a hand-painted production background from the same film. Total image (head and body) measures 7.5 x 6, with overall dimensions of 16 x 12.5. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

929. Mickey Mouse production cel from the 60th Academy Awards. (Walt Dis-

931. Jack Skellington and Halloween Town residents concept storyboard from The Nightmare Before Christmas. (Walt Disney Studios, 1993) Original storyboard

concept drawing of several characters from Tim Burton’s animated dark fantasy The Nightmare Before Christmas, depicting characters like Jack Skellington, his ghost dog Zero, Sally, Oogie Boogie, the Mayor of Halloween Town, Lock, Shock, and Barrel, Scary Teddy, and two skeleton reindeer. Accomplished in pastel and colored pencil on black 18.5 x 8.5 artist’s board.

In fine condition, with tack holes to corners. A terrifically rare concept storyboard featuring some of Halloween Town’s most notorious residents. Starting Bid $500

ney Studios, 1988) Original production cel featuring Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer’s Apprentice from the 60th Academy Awards television program in 1988, broadcast on ABC. Mickey is shown in his classic red robe and magic hat from Fantasia. The cel is placed on a color copy background. Image measures 3.25 x 4, with overall dimensions of 17 x 13.5. The piece has the silver Walt Disney Company seal to lower left. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

930. Ariel and Flounder matching production cels from The Little Mermaid. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1989) Highly appealing original matching production cels of Ariel and Flounder from The Little Mermaid, showing the underwater companions having a conversation on a coral reef.

The cels are placed on a matching studio laser background.

Images measures 5.75 x 8.75 (Ariel) and 4 x 2.5 (Flounder and bubble effects), with overall dimensions of 17.5 x 12.5.

The cels are affixed to a slightly larger backing board. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

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932. Jack Skellington and Zero concept storyboard from The Nightmare Before Christmas. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1993) Original storyboard concept drawing of Jack Skellington and Zero from Tim Burton’s animated dark fantasy The Nightmare Before Christmas, depicting Skellington wearing Santa Claus’ cap and standing next to a wreath-and-lightcovered gravestone while Zero, his trusty ghost dog, floats nearby with a glowing Rudolph-style nose. Accomplished in pastel and colored pencil on black 8.25 x 10.75 artist’s board.

In fine condition. A delightful display piece celebrating the wildly popular stop-motion animated film. Starting Bid $500

933. Jack Skellington, Lock, and Shock concept storyboard from The Nightmare Before Christmas. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1993) Original storyboard concept drawing of Jack Skellington, Lock, and Shock from Tim Burton’s animated dark fantasy The Nightmare Before Christmas, showing Skellington in a wonderful close-up pose, images of Lock and Shock, the pint-sized henchmen of Oogie Boogie, to either side, and a moonlit cemetery to the upper background. Accomplished in pastel and colored pencil on black 12.25 x 8 artist’s board.

In fine condition. A detailed portrait of Halloweentown’s most famous resident, made all the more exciting by the mischievous presence of Lock and Shock. Starting Bid $500

935. Jack Skellington concept storyboard from The Nightmare Before Christmas. (Walt Disney Studios, 1993) Original storyboard concept drawing of Jack Skellington from Tim Burton’s animated dark fantasy The Nightmare Before Christmas, showing Jack dressed as Santa Claus as he soars away from Halloweentown and into a starry and moonlit sky aboard his custom casket-sleigh driven by three skeleton reindeer. Accomplished in pastel and colored pencil on black 11 x 9.75 artist’s board. In fine condition. An exceptionally vivid depiction of the moment Jack’s plan to organize Christmas magically takes flight. Starting Bid $500

Rare and ghostly scene from ‘Jack’s Lament’ 934. Jack Skellington concept storyboard from The Nightmare Before Christmas. (Walt Disney Studios,

1993) Spooky original storyboard concept drawing of Jack Skellington from Tim Burton’s animated dark fantasy The Nightmare Before Christmas, depicting the Pumpkin King with his skeleton grin as he strolls and sings through a moonlit cemetery during the film’s rendition of ‘Jack’s Lament.’

Accomplished in pastel and colored pencil on black 11.5 x 8 artist’s board. In fine condition. A rarely seen drawing of Jack Skellington from one of the film’s many memorably macabre songs. Starting Bid $500 www.RRAuction.com | 149

936. Santa Claus storyboard drawing from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

939. Woody Woodpecker production cel from an early Woody Woodpecker cartoon. (Walter Lantz

(Walt Disney Studios, 1993) Detailed original storyboard drawing featuring Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus from The Nightmare Before Christmas, showing Santa checking his list on the night before Christmas. Accomplished in multicolored marker on 12.75 x 7.5 illustration board. Double-matted to an overall size of 18.75 x 13.75. In fine condition. A fantastic piece of storyboard art from Tim Burton’s stop-motion classic. Starting Bid $200

Productions, early 1940s) Coveted original production cel of Woody Woodpecker from one of his earlier cartoons, showing the mischievous bird in a crazed half-length pose with crossed green eyes, a trait that was later changed to black dots with the release of 1955’s The Tree Medic. The cel is slightly trimmed to 12.25 x 10.25, with the image measuring 9 x 10. In fine condition.

Early production cels of Woody with green eyes remain rare and highly sought after. Starting Bid $200

937. Bugs Bunny production drawing from Rhapsody Rabbit. (Warner

Brothers Studios, 1946) Original production drawing by Virgil Ross of Bugs Bunny from the Merrie Melodies short subject Rhapsody Rabbit, showing Bugs looking downward and wearing a tailcoat in a three-quarter-length pose, signed in the left corner by Ross. Marked “153” in the lower right corner, with color directions stamped in the upper section.

Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper. Image measures 4.25 x 8. Clothmatted and framed to an overall size of 22 x 19.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

938. Chuck Jones signed limited edition handpainted cel entitled Last Chance Saloon. (War-

ner Brothers Studios, 1987) Limited edition hand-painted animation cel entitled ‘The Last Chance Saloon,’ numbered 324/500, 16.5 x 13.5, signed in black felt tip by Chuck Jones. This highly displayable cel features a total of nine Looney Tunes characters during an intense Western-style poker game, in which Bugs is clearly cheating. Cel bears a Linda Jones Enterprises limited edition label. In fine condition. An uncommon, extremely popular cel considering the multitude of classic cartoon characters depicted, such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Pepe Le Pew, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, and Marvin the Martian. Starting Bid $200

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940. Fred and Wilma Flintstone production cel and production background from The Flintstones.

(Hanna-Barbera Studios, circa 1970s) Marvelous original color model cel and production background featuring Fred and Wilma Flintstone from Flintstones, showing them inside their primitive stone-age home. The cel is placed on a hand-painted panoramic production background from The Flintstones. Total character image measures 4.75 x 6, with overall dimensions of 25 x 10.5. In fine condition. A wonderful set-up featuring these beloved characters. Starting Bid $300

941. The Flintstones production painting from Pebbles & Bamm-Bamm Singing Songs of Christmas.

(Hanna-Barbera Studios, 1965) Fantastic original production painting for the LP record album cover of Pebbles & Bamm-Bamm Singing Songs of Christmas, showing Fred Flintstone as Santa Claus peeking out from behind a Christmas tree, with the Flintstone children and a dinosaur-reindeer in the foreground. Total image measures 11 x 11.75, with a mat opening of 12 x 12.5. Mat dimensions are 18.5 x 19. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

942. Cartoonists Starting Bid $200

943. Cartoonists Starting Bid $200

944. Bill Watterson Starting Bid $200

945. Chris Renaud Starting Bid $200

946. George Wildman Starting Bid $200

947. Cartoonists Starting Bid $200

948. Cartoonists and Animators Starting Bid $200

949. Cartoon Critters Starting Bid $200

950. Joe Harris Starting Bid $200

951. MAD Cartoonists Starting Bid $200

952. MAD: Bob Clarke Starting Bid $200

953. Will Eisner Starting Bid $200

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955. Cartoonists Starting Bid $200

958. Chester Gould Starting Bid $200

959. Betty Boop and Pudgy original sketch by Myron Waldman Starting Bid $200

960. Popeye, Olive Oyl, Swee’ Pea, and Wimpy original sketch by Myron Waldman Starting Bid $200

961. Popeye and Betty Boop limited edition cel signed by Myron Waldman Starting Bid $200

962. Popeye and Olive Oyl limited edition cel signed by Myron Waldman Starting Bid $200

963. Popeye and Betty Boop limited edition cel signed by Myron Waldman Starting Bid $200

964. Popeye limited edition cel signed by Myron Waldman Starting Bid $200

965. Popeye, Olive Oyl, Swee’ Pea limited edition cel signed by Myron Waldman Starting Bid $200

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956. Garry Trudeau Starting Bid $200

957. Jim Davis Starting Bid $200

954. Jeff MacNelly Starting Bid $200

966. Popeye and Betty Boop limited edition cel signed by Myron Waldman Starting Bid $200

967. Disney Animators Starting Bid $200

968. Disney Animators Starting Bid $200

969. Disney Animators Starting Bid $200

970. Persephone production drawing from The Goddess of Spring Starting Bid $200

971. Snow White and forest animals watercolor concept painting by Frank Follmer Starting Bid $200

972. Snow White and all Seven Dwarfs concept painting by Frank Follmer Starting Bid $200

973. Doc production storyboard drawing from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Starting Bid $200

974. Happy and Sneezy production drawing Starting Bid $200

975. Snow White and all Seven Dwarfs concept drawing by Frank Follmer Starting Bid $200

979. Donald Duck production cel from Dude Duck Starting Bid $200

980. Pluto production cel from a Disney cartoon Starting Bid $200

981. Jiminy Cricket production drawing from The Mickey Mouse Club Starting Bid $200

982. Elephant and Mouse production cel from Goliath II Starting Bid $200

976. Mickey Mouse production drawing from Mickey’s Parrot Starting Bid $200

977. Donald Duck production drawing from The Hockey Champ Starting Bid $200

978. Madame Upanova handdrawn model sheet by Frank Follmer, and initialed by him Starting Bid $200

983. Merlin and Madam Mim production cel from The Sword in the Stone Starting Bid $200

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984. Small One and boy matching production cels from The Small One Starting Bid $200

988. Scar production drawing from The Lion King Starting Bid $200

985. Uncle Scrooge production cel and production watercolor background Starting Bid $200

986. Winnie the Pooh production cel Starting Bid $200

989. Mickey and Minnie Mouse production key master background set-up from Mouseworks Starting Bid $200

987. Oliver production cel from Oliver & Company Starting Bid $200

990. Virgil Ross signed Daffy Duck model drawing sheet Starting Bid $200

991. Virgil Ross signed Witch Hazel model drawing sheet Starting Bid $200

992. Fred Flintstone production cel Starting Bid $200

993. Yogi Bear production cel from The Yogi Bear Show Starting Bid $200

994. Pebbles Flintstone production cel from The Flintstones Starting Bid $200

995. Wonder Woman production cel and background from Super Friends Starting Bid $200

996. Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera signed production cel from Top Cat and the Beverly Hills Cats Starting Bid $200

997. Charles Schulz Starting Bid $200

998. Charles Schulz Starting Bid $200

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Off-Site Bidding: Bidding by telephone, facsimile, online, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a convenience and permitted subject to advance arrangements, availability, and RR Auction’s approval which shall be exercised at RR Auction’s sole discretion. Neither RR Auction nor its agents or employees shall be held liable for the failure to execute bids or for errors relating

to any transmission or execution thereof. In order to be considered for off-site bidding in any manner, Bidders must comply with all of these Conditions of Sale and the terms contained on the Registration Form.

RR Auction’s Remedies: Failure of the Bidder to comply with any of these Conditions of Sale or the terms of the Registration Form is an event of default. In such event, RR Auction may, in addition to any other available remedies specifically including the right to hold the defaulting Bidder liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Bidder as damages (the Bidder understands and acknowledges that RR Auction will be substantially damaged should such default occur, and that damages under sub-part (a) are necessary to compensate RR Auction for such damages); (b) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately; (c) charge the Bidder interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month or the highest allowable interest rate; (d) take any other action that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate to preserve and protect RR Auction’s rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the property, the original defaulting Bidder shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses associated there with, including but not limited to warehousing, sales-related expenses, reasonable attorney fees and court costs, commissions, incidental damages and any other charges due hereunder which were not collected or collectable. In the event that such Bidder is the successful Bidder on more than one lot and pays less than the purchase price for the total lots purchased, RR Auction shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. If RR Auction does not exercise such discretion, the lots to which the payment shall be applied will be in descending order from the highest purchase price to the lowest. Any Bidder failing to comply with these Conditions of Sale shall be deemed to have granted RR Auction a security interest in, and RR Auction may retain as collateral such security for such Bidder’s obligations to RR Auction, any property in RR Auction’s possession owned by such Bidder. RR Auction shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) as adopted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Warranties: RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided in these Conditions of Sale. All property and lots are sold “as is” and “where is”.

By way of illustration rather than limitation, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to merchantability or fitness for intended use, condition of the property (including any condition report), correctness of description, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, importance, exhibition, relevance, attribution, source, provenance, date, authorship, condition, culture, genuineness, value, or period of the property. Additionally, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to whether the Bidder acquires rights in copyright or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title.

All descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and terminology including but not limited to words describing condition (including any condition reports requested by Bidder, see also Terminology), authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition, and relevance, used in the Catalog, bill of sale, invoice, or anywhere else, represent a good faith effort made by RR Auction to fairly represent the lots and property offered for sale as to origin, date, condition, and other information contained therein; they are statements of opinion only. They are not representations or warranties and Bidder agrees and acknowledges that he or she shall not rely on them in determining whether or not to bid or for what

price. Price estimates (which are determined well in advance of the Auction and are therefore subject to revision) and condition reports are provided solely as a convenience to Bidders and are not intended nor shall they be relied on by Bidders as statements, representations or warranties of actual value or predictions of final bid prices.

Bidders are accorded the opportunity to inspect the lots and to otherwise satisfy themselves as to the nature and sufficiency of each lot prior to bidding, and RR Auction urges Bidders to avail themselves accordingly.

All lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by an Auction Certificate (“AC”). On any lot presented with an AC issued by RR Auction, the certification is only as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage and only as explicitly stated therein (the “Certification of Authenticity”), to the exclusion of any other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to those pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. The Certification of Authenticity inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction’s records).

Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the Certification of Authenticity, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. The Certification of Authenticity is valid from date of the Auction in which Bidder was awarded the lot (the “Auction Date”) until five (5) years after the Auction Date, without exception.

FIREARMS. RR Auction complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the purchasing, registration and shipping of firearms. A Bidder is required to provide appropriate documents and the payment of associated fees, if any. Bidder is responsible for providing a shipping address that is suitable for the receipt of a firearm.

Limitation of Damages: In the event that RR Auction is prevented for any reason from delivering any property to Bidder, or Bidder is otherwise dissatisfied with the performance of RR Auction, the liability, if any, of RR Auction, shall be limited to, and shall not exceed, the amount actually paid for the property by Bidder. In no event shall RR Auction be liable for incidental, special, indirect, exemplary or consequential damages of any kind, including but not limited to loss of profits, value of investment or opportunity cost.

Unauthorized Statements: Under no circumstances is any employee, agent or representative of RR Auction authorized by RR Auction to modify, amend, waive or contradict any of these Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on a registration form, any warranty or limitation or exclusion of warranty, any term or condition in either the Registration Form or these Terms and Conditions regarding payment requirements, including but not limited to due date, manner of payment, and what constitutes payment in full, or any other term or condition contained in any documents issued by RR Auction unless such modification, amendment, waiver or contradiction is contained in a writing signed by all parties. Any statements, oral or written, made by employees, agents or representatives of RR Auction to Bidder, including statements regarding specific lots, even if such employee, agent or representative represents that such statement is authorized, unless reduced to a writing signed by all parties, are statements of personal opinion only and are not binding on RR Auction, and under no circumstances shall be relied upon by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction.

Bidder’s Remedies: Under no circumstance will RR Auction incur liability to a Bidder in excess of the purchase price actually paid.

This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder in conformity with the Warranties and Limitation of Damages provisions of these Conditions of Sale, and is expressly in lieu of any other

rights or remedies which might be available to Bidder by law. The Bidder hereby accepts the benefit of the Consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the Consignor for the Bidder’s benefit. In the event that Bidder demonstrates in writing, in the sole discretion of RR Auction, that there was a breach of the Consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Bidder, RR Auction shall make demand upon the Consignor to pay to Bidder the Purchase Price (including any premiums, taxes, or other amounts paid or due to RR Auction). Should the Consignor not pay the Purchase Price to Bidder within thirty days after such demand, RR Auction shall disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and assign to Bidder all of RR Auction’s rights against the Consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and assignment, all responsibility and liability, if any, of RR Auction with respect to said lot or property shall automatically terminate. RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction - this remedy is as to the Consignor only. The rights and remedies provided herein are for the original Bidder only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or 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 super-

seded except in a signed writing executed by all parties. No oral or written statement by anyone employed by RR Auction or acting as agent or representative of RR Auction may amend, modify, waive or supersede the terms herein unless such amendment, waiver or modification is contained in a writing signed by all parties.

If any section of these Conditions of Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections or terms and provisions of a section shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way.

Governing Law and Enforcement The Parties agree that any agreements between the Parties including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston, Massachusetts, no matter where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the Auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location.

The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, and any other related agreement(s) are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles.

The Parties agree that any dispute related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale, or related to or arising out of any other related agreement(s) shall be submitted to confidential binding arbitration (the “Arbitration”) before a single Arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”). The Parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the commercial rules of the AAA. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on the selection of the Arbitrator, then the Arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. The prevailing Party in the Arbitration shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. The Parties agree that Bidder shall have no right to recover consequential or indirect damages, or lost profits damages.

The Parties consent to the enforcement of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in either the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

Except as provided in Bidder’s Remedies with regard to the Certification of Authenticity, any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other agreement(s) between the Parties must be brought within one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances giving rise to the alleged claim, without exceptions. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute release of any claims after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding on all parties in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-actions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale.

The Bidder hereby agrees that RR Auction shall be entitled to present these Conditions of Sale to a court in any jurisdiction other than set forth in this paragraph as conclusive evidence of the Parties’ agreement, and the Parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration related to or arising out of any Auction of an item sold for less than $10,000. This right shall relate to the individual item price, such that RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration for items that in the ag-

gregate 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) 7324280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading).

Owned or Guaranteed Property: RR Auction generally offers property consigned by others for sale at public auction; in very limited occasion, lots are offered that are the property of RR Auction.

Before the Auction: Bidder may attend pre-sale viewing for all of RR Auction’s auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. Bidder is encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. Bidder may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment.

Maximum Bids – All Auctions: To maximize Bidder’s chance of winning, RR Auction strongly encourages the use of maximum bids. RR Auction will then bid for Bidder until the lot reaches Bidder’s specified maximum. Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, non-incremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder’s bid.

Successful Bids: The fall of RR Auction’s hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will record the paddle number of the Bidder. If Bidder’s salesroom or absentee bid is successful, Bidder will be notified after the sale by mailed or emailed invoice.

Unsold Lots: If a lot does not reach the reserve, it is bought-in. In other words, it remains unsold and is returned to the Consignor. RR Auction has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction.

Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers.

Bidding—Timed Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing.

RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve.

To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.

Any Bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. At that time, an extended bidding period goes into effect. If Bidder has not bid on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT, Bidder may not bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. Only those Bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the only Bidder on a lot at 6 pm EST/EDT, that lot is awarded to Bidder. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm EST/ EDT. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm EST/EDT will remain OPEN to ALL Bidders until 7 pm EST/EDT or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm EST/EDT, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm EST/EDT, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot (the “30 Minute Rule”). The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the Auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm EST/ EDT. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the high Bidder, raising Bidder’s maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the Auction at any time at its sole discretion.

Miscellaneous: Agreements between Bidders and Consignors to effectuate a nonsale 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.

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.

GLOSSARY OF CONDITION TERMS

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.

Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future.

In conformity with “do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available.

Rules of Construction: RR Auction presents properties in a number of collectible fields, and as such, specific venues have promulgated supplemental Terms and Conditions. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the general Conditions of Sale by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety.

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.

AUTHENTICATORS AND CONSULTANTS JOHN REZNIKOFF, UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES

John is the founder of University Archives, a leading firm specializing in the appraisal and authentication of documents and manuscripts.

He is affiliated with multiple professional organizations dedicated to the autograph industry, was a contributing editor for Autograph Collector magazine, and is a PSA/DNA authenticator. Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots. Priced upon request*

PSA/DNA

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

STEVE ZARELLI

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

STEVE ZARELLI AUTHENTICATION

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

ROGER EPPERSON SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED/REAL

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

PHIL SEARS COLLECTIBLES

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

FRANK CAIAZZO, BEATLES AUTOGRAPHS beatles autographs

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

RENATO SAGGIORI

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

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

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

JAMES CAMNER

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

RICH CONSOLA

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

BECKETT AUTHENTICATION SERVICES

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

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