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AUTHENTICATORS AND CONSULTANTS JOHN REZNIKOFF, UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES
John is the founder of University Archives, a leading firm specializing in the appraisal and authentication of documents and manuscripts. He is affiliated with multiple professional organizations dedicated to the autograph industry, was a contributing editor for Autograph Collector magazine, and is a PSA/DNA authenticator. Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots. Priced upon request*
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PSA/DNA is the world’s leading third party autograph authentication company. Using state of the art technology, PSA/DNA created a security system to prevent counterfeiting, forgery and piracy. As the most respected service in the industry, PSA/DNA’s years of expertise and knowledge have established an impeccable reputation for providing professional, unbiased, expert opinions. STEVE ZARELLI
Letters of Authenticity are availableon certain lots. Priced from $25 to $200*
STEVE ZARELLI AUTHENTICATION
Steve Zarelli is a recognized authority in the field of astronaut autographs. His findings have been published in the definitive space collecting reference Relics of the Space Race, and he has contributed articles to the UACC’s Pen & Quill magazine, Autograph Times magazine, and the UACC signature study Neil Armstrong: The Quest for His Autograph. Zarelli Space Authentication also provides authentication consulting services to James Spence Authentication (JSA), Sportscard Guaranty Authentic (SGC), and PSA/DNA Authentication. Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots. Priced from $30 to $150*
ROGER EPPERSON SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED/REAL
Roger has an extensive background as a full-time dealer in autographs and collectibles, and is a trusted authenticator in all areas of contemporary music. When supported by the REAL logo and Roger’s name, music-related autographs assume an added value. Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots. Priced from $30 to $150*
PHIL SEARS COLLECTIBLES
For over 20 years Phil Sears has been the recognized world authority on Walt Disney’s autograph habits. Included among Phil-sears.com customers are the Walt Disney Company and the Walt Disney Family Museum. Sears’s items have been featured in Autograph Collector magazine, E Ticket magazine, Collect! magazine, and the biography Walt Disney’s Missouri. Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots. Priced upon request*
FRANK CAIAZZO, BEATLES AUTOGRAPHS
Frank is the world’s leading authority on Beatles signed and handwritten material. Since he began his study in 1986, he has amassed the largest file of signed examples on the planet. Through decades of focused and diligent research, he has acquired great skill in identifying authentic Beatles autographs, and also has gained the insight necessary to accurately approximate the era in which they were signed.
RENATO SAGGIORI
With more than 50 years in the European autograph market, Renato is considered an expert on the manuscripts of European royalty, scientists, painters, and writers. He is also considered the leading authority on papal autographs and manuscripts. His 2006 book, The Popes - Five Centuries of Signatures, is an indispensible reference tool.
BRIAN GREEN AND MARIA GREEN, BRIAN AND MARIA GREEN CIVIL WAR SIGNATURES
With more than 45 years combined experience in the field, Brian and Maria are two of the nation’s leading experts in Civil War autographs and manuscripts.
JAMES CAMNER
James is a leading classical music autograph dealer. With more than 35 years experience, he is a founding member of PADA, an authenticator for PSA/DNA, a member of the ABAA, and an author of over ten published books on related subjects.
RICH CONSOLA
Rich has studied Elvis Presley’s handwriting and signature for nearly 20 years, which has placed him in the forefront of Presley authenticators worldwide.
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presidents & first ladies
Incredible 1798 letter on the XYZ Affair— “corruption in the system pursued by the French Directory” will surely “open the eyes of the blindest” 1. George Washington. Exceptional ALS signed “G:o
Washington,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, Mount Vernon, April 16, 1798. Letter to “Colo. Pickering,” Timothy Pickering, who had served as Washington’s secretary of state and maintained the position during the first part of Adams’s term. In full: “ our obliging favour of the 11th instant, enclosing copies of the Instructions to, and Dispatches from the Envoys of the United States at Paris, was received with thankfulness, by the last Post. One would think that the measure of infamy was filled, and the profligacy of, corruption in the system pursued by the French Directory, required no further disclosure of the principles by which it is actuated than what is contained in the above Dispatches, to open the eyes of the blindest; and yet, I am persuaded, that those communications will produce no change in the leaders of the opposition; unless there should appear, a manifest desertion of their followers. There is sufficient evidence already, in the Aurora, of the turn they intend to give the business, and of the ground they mean to occupy—but I do not believe they will be able to maintain that, or any other much longer.” In fine condition, with early reinforcement silking over much of the reverse. The famed ’ affair came about due to the French seizure of America’s shipping vessels bound for Great Britain, cutting off a key partner in overseas trade. In July of 1797, three of President Adams’s envoys to France were turned away by Foreign Minister Talleyrand’s agents codenamed ,’ ,’ and ,’ in the papers released by the Adams administration who refused to negotiate unless they received an exorbitant bribe. By March 17 8 it was clear that the mission was a failure, and President Adams’s political enemies the pro-French Republicans led by Thomas Jefferson—hoped to embarrass the administration by calling for the publication of the commissioners’ dispatches. Another leading voice in the anti-Federalist movement was Benjamin Franklin Bache’s newspaper, the Aurora General Advertiser, which Washington mentions here. In an earlier 17 8 editorial, the paper had opined, ’There has been a systematic effort in the part of the administration to alienate this country from France and to attach it to Great Britain,’ and, in a more direct attack, referred to the sitting president as old, querulous, bald, blind, crippled, toothless Adams.’ Here, Washington recognizes the impact of the publication of the dispatches, as they render the Aurora’s arguments invalid they will not be able “to maintain” them “much longer.” Congress had received the dispatches two weeks before Washington wrote the present letter, and by this time they were being published nationwide. The revelation of the French ministers’ corruption brought about a political firestorm in the nited States as the public clamored for war. While Adams hoped to maintain peace and indeed avoided declaring war against France, the situation resulted in the two-year-long undeclared uasi-War’ between the nations. Written just a year after leaving office, this letter demonstrates Washington’s commitment to the nation and his continuing influence in domestic and foreign affairs. A truly remarkable piece of the utmost historical significance. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 10000
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Washington announces a reward for the return of runaway slaves, just hours after the Battles of Lexington and Concord
2. George Washington. Extraordinary manuscript DS, signed “G:o Washingto[n],” one page, 7.25 x 8.25, April 20, 1775. Draft
for an ad to be published in the Virginia Gazette. In part (missing letters in brackets are from the published ad): “Forty Dollars Reward Ran away from the Subscriber Thomas Spears He is 5 feet 61 2 inches high, Slender made with light co loured hair, short, light grey or blue eyes—a little pock m[arked] and freckled. He was born in Bristol…rather slow in his manner of talking—he had on…a Coat Waistcoat & Breeches a light Coloured Waistcoat & Old leath[er] Breeches—check and Oznabrig shirts with Stockings…ribbed Ditto a hat almost & Oznabrig Trousers quite new—William Webster a Scotchman, 30 odd years of age talks pretty broad. He is about five feet 6 inches high light brown hair short a round face. He had a coloured coat pretty much worn with black horn b uttons a Duffield Waistcoat Breeches like Spears Oznabrig Trousers Oznabrig shirts. Whoever apprehends the said Servants & delivers them to me at my dwelling House in Fairfax County shal receive the above reward of Forty Dollars or Twenty Dollars for each.” Attractively matted and framed with an image of Washington crossing the Delaware. In good condition, with professional repairs to significant paper loss (affecting some words and last letter of signature), final letter of the signature in-painted with iron gall ink, and some toning and soiling. Oversized. The day after the Battles of Lexington and Concord, Washington was busy handling the affairs of Mount Vernon, namely locating two recent runaway servants. Somewhat uneasy about keeping slaves (although he did own several), Washington kept a large number of indentured servants on his plantation to fulfill his need for skilled workmen in this case Thomas Spears, a joiner, and William Webster, a brick-maker. Subjected to stringent regulations and compelled to complete their terms of service, they were pursued and brought back by force if they ran away, and the papers of the day were full of advertisements for such absconders. This ad written by Washington was printed in the May 4, 1775, edition of the Virginia Gazette, and again on the 12th, and the two men were returned to his plantation within the year. An interesting document, written just two months before he would find himself in command of the Continental Army. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 2500 www.RRAuction.com | 5
The secretary of state approves an act for “additional Duties on Goods, Wares and Merchandize imported into the United States” 3. George Washington: Edmund Randolph. DS, signed “Edm. Randolph,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 13.25, June 1794. Congressional broadside publishing an act passed by the Third Congress of the United States. Entitled “An Act laying additional Duties on Goods, Wares and Merchandize imported into the United States,” the act states that “from and after the last day of June instant, there shall be levied, collected and paid upon the following articles imported into the United States, the several duties herein after mentioned, over and above the duties no payable by law.” Approved by President Washington on une 7, 17 4, the act consists of eight sections, with the first listing tariffed materials such as coffee, cocoa, cheese, boots, shoes and flippers for men, women, and children, coal, carpets, leather, medical drugs, hats, bonnets, and gold, among others. Signed on the reverse in ink by Randolph as secretary of state. Mounted and framed with a plaque, a color copy of the signed side, and an image of Washington to an overall size of 41.75 x 1. In fine condition, with light toning along the edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
President Adams confronts international trade in 1800 4. John Adams. Scarce ALS as president signed “J. Adams,” one
page, 8 x 10, July 10, 1800. Boldly penned letter to the “Secretary of the Treasury,” Oliver Wolcott, Jr. In full: “Inclosed is a Letter from Mr. Ralph Mather of Baltimore: it if you find any usefull hints in it, you know how to make use of them better than your humble servant.” In fine condition, with light edge chipping and a faint block of toning. The letter by Ralph Mather which Adams forwarded was presumably that of June 18, 1800, a lengthy missive in which Mather offered advice on international trade. In that letter, Mather pitched his services to the fledgling nation in the area of procurement and imports, describing the status of America’s overseas trade in language that continues to resonate in today’s politics. In his most telling observation, Mather wrote: Merchants are not the proper judges of manufactures; hence the exporters often select the best articles for European use, and dupe the importers here with the leavings. It will do for America.’’ In other words, he felt that America was getting ripped off in the international marketplace, and promised that he could rectify the situation. Mather’s letter ended with a postscript, If any of my observations afford any satisfaction, your recommending the measure to Mr Woolcott will be very much esteemed, as I learn his department goes to the arranging of such matters’ presumably the intimation which resulted in the present ALS. Adams is not common in autograph letters as president, and, within its context, this example reveals the nature of some of the challenges the fledgling country faced. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 1000
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Ship’s papers for the brig “Hindu,” said to be one of the fastest on the Atlantic 5. James Madison and James Monroe. Partly-printed scallop-top vellum DS, signed “James Madison” as president and “Jas. Monroe” as secretary of state, one page, 11 x 14.75, March 25, 1817. Ship’s pass issued for “the Brig Hindu, Michael Whitney, master or commander…mounted with two guns navigated with fifteen men, To Pass with her Company Passengers Goods and Merchandize without any hinderance seisure or molestation.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Madison and countersigned by Secretary of State Monroe. Also endorsed on the reverse by H. A. S. Dearborn and Thomas Melvill. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact with creases to a few of the points. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, paper loss to left corner, and areas of light staining. In 1816 Captain Augustine Heard, who had commanded Boston and Salem vessels for years, observed that during the Hindu’s voyage from Calcutta to Boston she sailed 7 to 7.5 knots an hour within six points of the wind, and 8.9 knots off the wind, making it a remarkably fast ship. The endorsements are also notable, as Dearborn was the son of Thomas efferson’s secretary of war and Melvill was a participant in the Boston Tea Party. What is most unusual, however, is the date of issue—by March 15, 1817, Madison had been out of office for almost two weeks, and Monroe had succeeded him as president. The pass would have been signed well in advance and left blank, then sent to Boston where it was filled out with pertinent details. An especially interesting, boldly signed example of a presidential document with multiple historical associations. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Madison–Monroe ship’s paper for a whaling journey to the Pacific 6. James Madison and James Monroe. Partly-printed DS, signed “James Madison” as president and “Jas. Monroe” as secretary of state, one page, 21 x 17, une 18, 1817. A four-language ship’s papers issued to “Charles Covell, master or commander of the Ship called Phoebe Ann…lying at present in the port of New Bedford bound for Whaling and laden with Utensils for Whaling & Ships Stores.” Prominently signed in the center by President Madison and countersigned by Secretary of State Monroe. The white paper seal affixed to the left side remains fully intact. In very good to fine condition, with archival reinforcement to folds and scattered light toning; both signatures are bright and bold. By the time this pass was issued, Monroe had retired to his Montpelier estate and Monroe had succeeded him as president. These documents were often left blank and signed in advance before being sent out to American ports, where they were filled out as needed; they sometimes drew from this existing supply even after a president had left office. According to records, Charles Covell and the Phoebe Ann departed from New Bedford in June 1817 and returned in February 1820, having obtained 1050 barrels of sperm whale oil. A highly desirable combination and format. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00 www.RRAuction.com | 7
7. James Madison. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 12.5 x 8.25, April 18, 1815. Land grant issued to Franz Germand for a quarter lot of land under “ An act providing for the sale of the Lands of the United States in the Territory north-west of the Ohio, and above the mouth of the Kentucky River.’” Signed at the conclusion by Madison and countersigned by Josiah Meigs as commissioner of the General Land Office. The white paper seal affixed to lower left is intact and lightly toned. Framed and in very good condition, with overall wrinkling, and staining to edges touching the first two letters of the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
8. James Monroe. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 14 x 9.75, December 6, 1823. President Monroe grants George Mikesel a parcel of over 163 acres “of the Lands directed to be sold at Cincinnati.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by Monroe and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office George Graham. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. In very good to fine condition; Monroe’s signature is unusually bold and strong. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
The ‘Hero of New Orleans’ earns “the respect of the Granddaughters of Genl. Stark” 9. Andrew Jackson. ALS as president, one page, 8 x 10, June
23, 1829. Letter to Major Henry Stark, son of the late General John Stark, sent to thank his daughters for a gift. In full: “I have received your note of the 19th inst. and the enclosure from the Misses Starks containing a beautiful watch paper which they have had the goodness to present to me. I beg you, Sir, to assure them that I accept it with pleasure, and feel much gratified by so favorable a mark of the respect of the Granddaughters of Genl. Stark.” Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in his own hand. Professionally silked on the reverse and in fine condition, with smoothed intersecting folds, mild toning to borders, a trivial brush to ink in one word, and repaired paper loss from seal removal to second integral page. Accompanied by the original address panel that contained the watch paper, a hand-colored engraving of the Battle of New Orleans, and a portrait of Jackson. John Stark was a major general in the Continental Army who became known as the Hero of Bennington’ for leading the decisive American victory at the Battle of Bennington in 1777. A scarce handwritten letter as president and a fine association between early American military heroes. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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10. Martin Van Buren. Partly-print-
ed DS as president, signed “M. Van Buren,” one page, 19.75 x 13.75, January 21, 1839. President Van Buren appoints Isaac O. Barnes as a “Naval Officer for the District of Boston and Charlestown, in the State of Massachusetts.” Signed at the conclusion by Van Buren, and countersigned by Secretary of the Treasury Levi Woodbury. Framed and in very good to fine condition, with light staining along the right border. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
11. William Henry Harrison. Manuscript DS, signed “Wm. H. Harrison, A.D.C.,” one page, 8 x 2.75, December 28, 1794. Return for provisions issued at Greenville, denoting fifteen rations for five men over a three-day period. Crisply signed at the conclusion by the 21-year-old Harrison as aide-de-camp to General Mad Anthony’ Wayne. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
A letter to Daniel Webster only days into Tyler’s vice presidency 12. John Tyler. ALS as vice president, one
page, 8 x 10, March 11, 1841. Letter to United States Secretary of the State Daniel Webster, in full: “I cannot too strongly bring to your notice, the name and pretensions of Henry W. Hilliard of Montgomery, Alabama. He is desirous of visiting Europe, and desires the appointment of Charge des affairs to Belgium in the event of a vacancy. I had the pleasure of meeting with him at Harrisburg, and through others have heard of him often during the past year. His addresses before the public conventions which have been held during that time, have been characterized by talents of a very high order, and I have reason to believe that his appointment would meet the general wish of our friends in Alabama. I wish you to bring his name, at the proper time before the President.” In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, and a block of toning from prior display. As of this date, Tyler had served as the nation’s tenth vice president for a total of eight days; less than a month later he would secure the country’s top position following the tragic death of President Harrison. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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Uncommon Polk–Buchanan pardon for a troublesome ship’s captain
13. James K. Polk and James Buchanan. Manuscript DS, signed “James K. Polk” as president and “James Buchanan” as secretary of state, one page both sides, 9.5 x 14.5, July 1, 1846. A rare executive pardon. In part: “Whereas, it is represented, that the British Barque Mary Harrington, Charles McFee sic , master arrived at the port of New ork, from Londonderry with an excess of passengers…Said barque was measured at Charlestown S. C. in February 1845…by which measurement the Captain regulated the number of passengers which he took on board…difference of admeasurement in the two ports, is the cause of the excess of passengers…Now be it known that I, James K. Polk, President of the United States of America, in consideration of the premises…do hereby remit unto him the said Charles McFee, the penalty incurred.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Polk and countersigned by Secretary of State James Buchanan. The crisply embossed white paper seal affixed to the upper left remains fully intact. In fine condition, with repairs to folds and a slightly rough left edge. Polk is uncommon in general and is exceptionally desirable in combination with Buchanan. Captain McAffee would find trouble again in 1848, when he arrived in New ork from Donegal with five passengers dead and 78 of 120 stricken with fever; his intentions may have been noble, however, as these were likely Irish immigrants seeking refuge from the famine. The next year, after his ship arrived from Glasgow, a Brooklyn newspaper published a notice that cautioned against trusting the crew of the Mary Harrington and warned that the captain did not pay his debts. Manuscript presidential pardons such as this are quite scarce, particularly with this unusual content. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 500
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14. James K. Polk. Signed book: Index to
the Executive Documents, 23d Congress, 2d Session, 1834–5, Vol. II. Washington: Government Printing Office, 18 5. Hardcover, 6 x .25. Boldly signed on the first page in black ink with his ownership signature, “James K. Polk.” Autographic condition: very good, with moderate scattered foxing. Book condition: VG-/None. A sizable volume from Polk’s personal library. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Polk’s final day as president 15. James K. Polk. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 14.5 x 18, March 3, 1849. President Polk confers First Lieutenant William E. Prince of the Army of the United States “the rank of Captain by Brevet.” Signed at the conclusion by Polk, and countersigned by Secretary of War William L. Marcy. White paper seal affixed to upper left remains intact with a few missing points. In fine condition, with moderate intersecting folds. A unique example given that Polk signed this document on the final day of his presidency. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 200
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Scarce presidential military commission 16. Zachary Taylor. Rare partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “ . Taylor,” one page, 14 x 17.75, March 20, 1850. President Taylor appoints William E. Prince as “Captain in the First Regiment of Infantry in the service of the United States.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Taylor and countersigned by Secretary of War George W. Crawford. The crisply embossed white paper seal affixed to the upper left remains fully intact. In very good to fine condition, with areas of light toning. Captain William Edgar Prince, a distinguished career officer from Massachusetts, served in the Second Seminole War, Mexican–American War, Civil War, and on the Northwestern frontier. Any Taylor presidential document is quite uncommon, as he served only 16 months before he died suddenly on July 9, 1850; this example boasts an ideally bold, crisp signature. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 00
Rare 1850 pardon from President Taylor
17. Zachary Taylor. Very rare partly-printed DS as president, signed “ . Taylor,” one page, 7.75 x 8.5, May 1, 1850. President Taylor directs “the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the nited States to the pardon granted to William C. Gumman.” Crisply signed at the conclusion in bold black ink. Impressively matted and framed along with an engraved portrait and scarce original printed invitation to Taylor’s inaugural ball to an overall size of 40 x 25.5. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges and a professionally repaired tear that once impinged on signature, now very unobtrusive. Taylor documents as president are generally scarce as he suddenly died of illness less than sixteen months into office. Pardons are even rarer, as he granted a mere thirty-eight during his term the fifth fewest of any president. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
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18. James Buchanan. Signed book: Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Vol. III. Boston: Cummings and Hilliard, 1817. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5, 579 pages. Signed on the title page in ink with his ownership signature, “James Buchanan.” Autographic condition: very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing. Book condition: VG-/ None, with light scattered foxing throughout, repairs to boards, and some scuffing and flaking to leather. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
19. James Buchanan. Partly-printed DS, one page, 10.5
x 15.75, March 6, 1849. Handsomely engraved passport, no. 13209, issued to “Luke Lincoln, a Citizen of the United States.” The left side bears a physical description of Lincoln, noting his age, height, and facial characteristics. Boldly signed at the conclusion by Secretary of State Buchanan. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, scattered creasing, and a small hole in the eagle’s tail feathers. Interestingly, this is dated to Buchanan’s second-to-last day as secretary of state. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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The president restores peace with Peru at the height of the Civil War 20. Abraham Lincoln. Rare
war-dated partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, May 19, 1863. President Lincoln approves an international agreement, in part: “I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to my Proclamation of the Convention between the United States and Peru concluded on 20 December, 1862.” In fine condition, with subtle toning, and small mounting remnants on integral page. In 1860, when two American vessels, the Lizzie Thompson’ and Georgiana,’ were found loading their ships with guano— Peru’s largest export and a declared article of contraband at the time—the Peruvian government captured and confiscated both, leading President Buchanan to break off diplomatic relations. As hostilities grew over the next two years, the stage was set for a foreign war, which some people hoped would unite the North and South. Always the diplomat, however, Lincoln reversed his predecessor’s policy and reestablished friendly relations, sending an envoy to Lima for the December 20, 1862, convention announced in this document. There the two nations agreed to appoint the King of Belgium as a friendly arbitrator’ in the matter; when he returned judgment in favor of Peru, Lincoln immediately bowed to the Peruvian contention, settling the matter finally and peacefully. A rare document marking an interesting event in war-torn America’s international relations. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 1000
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21. Andrew Johnson. Partly-printed DS as president,
one page, 16.5 x 11.25, July 14, 1865. President Johnson appoints R. L. Brooks as “Collector of Internal Revenue for the Third District of Louisiana.” Crisply signed at the conclusion by President Johnson and countersigned by Secretary of the Treasury Hugh McCulloch. Mounted and smoothed against a same-size sheet of cardstock and in very good to fine condition, with a missing upper right corner tip. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
From China to Japan on a diplomatic mission
22. U. S. Grant. ALS, four pages, 4.5 x 7, June 6, 1879. Letter to his son U. S. Grant, Jr., written from “Peking, China.” In full:
“We have now been in this Capital three days and seen all that is to be seen inside the walls. It is not worth a long trip to see. Unlike all other Chinese cities however the streets are wide and abundance of beasts of burden, mules, horses, donkeys & camels are to be seen. There is no other city that I have been in that would admit a cart. The houses are all but a single story high and resemble barnyard sheds more than actual dwellings. The streets are unpaved and consequently always deep in dust or mud. The fact is that China is a very unattractive country and I am glad my visit to it is so near at end. On Tuesday next we leave for Tientsin where we take steamer for Nagasaki. Fred is getting very homesick and I fear will be tempted to take the first steamer for home after we reach okohama. The trip from Tientsin to this place is, for 170 miles, up a small winding river, in boats pulled by men on shore. Time to make the trip two and a half days. The country the whole way is a dead flat and presents nothing pleasant to the eye. The population is concentrated in villages all over the land and I think it safe to say that wherever China men live you will find them at the rate of 150,000 instead of 100,000 as I wrote esse to the square mile. our Ma sends her love to you and esse.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in his own hand. After leaving the presidency, Grant went on a two-year world tour that included stops throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, before returning home to a warm welcome in September 1879. While in China he met with Prince Gong and Li Hongzhang to discuss the Chinese dispute with Japan over the Ryukyu Islands. Grant agreed to negotiate an agreement between the countries and met with Emperor Meiji during his time in apan. Thanks to Grant’s influence, the nations came to an agreement the next year and were able to avoid military conflict. A fascinating letter offering a former president’s unique perspective on 1 th century China. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
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Ideal portrait of Lieutenant General Grant 23. U. S. Grant. Desirable 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Grant in his military uniform, signed in ink, “ . S. Grant, Lt. Gen. . S. A.” In fine condition, with a small, light scuff above Grant’s left shoulder. Grant was promoted to lieutenant general by President Lincoln in March 1864 before being elevated to general in August 1866, dating this signature to that period. An ideal example of a Grant carte-de-visite from the Civil War period. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
Approving the 1865 Norfolk trade and contraband commission 24. U. S. Grant. Civil War-dated ALS signed
“U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen.,” two pages, 5 x 8, Headquarters Armies of the United States letterhead, January 19, 1865. Letter to Major General Edward O. C. Ord, in full: “ our private note of this date is rec’d. I think your suggestion to appoint a Commission to investigate into the Norfolk trade matter a good one. I could not suggest better names for the Commission than those named by you. Go on with it and lose no time in having the Commission commence its work.” In fine condition, with light show-through from old tape along one edge of each page.
On December 1, 1864, the port of Norfolk opened to commerce. Free of the red tape that slowed and restricted previous trade routes between the North and South, merchants bartered and sold without provocation within this neutral territory. During this period, the Union War Department, aroused by rumors that trade of war contraband was being steered through Norfolk, ordered General Grant to appoint a military commission to examine and try individuals suspected of supplying the Confederacy with unauthorized food, aid, or weaponry. Over the course of three days, from anuary 2 -25, the commission heard testimonies from over fifty witnesses. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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“I am glad to hear that your Ma has held out in her Republican faith so well” 25. U. S. Grant. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 6.5, November 30, 1879. Letter to “Mrs. Hagen.” In part: “Mrs. Grant wants me to answer your letter…Our stay in Cincinnati will be but for a single day. Mrs. Grant says that if the programme arranged by the Citizens does not embrace her she will accept with pleasure the invitation of Mrs. McLean. She is not well however and would like to spend within the afternoon, or the evening, quietly as her Dr says she must not fatigue herself…I am glad to hear that your Ma has held out in her Republican faith so well. After our experience of over two-and-a-half years I have no doubt but that the conversion is sincere.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds. After leaving the presidency, Grant went on a world tour that included stops throughout Europe, North Africa, and Asia, and he had returned to a warm welcome in September 1879. His renewed popularity spurred Republican powerbrokers to consider him as a candidate for the presidential nomination and he was favored at the Republican National Convention before Garfield emerged as the dark horse winner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
26. Rutherford B. Hayes. ALS
as president-elect, signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 7.75 x 10, February 17, 1877. Letter to Col. Henry J. Johnson, presumably responding to an autograph request. In full: “I write merely to thank you for your letter, and to say that I will give it here.” In fine condition, with a small light stain to the right of the salutation. Accompanied by the original State of Ohio Executive Department mailing envelope, addressed in Hayes’s hand to “Hon. Henry . ohnson, Cumberland, Md.” This letter was written during Hayes’s last days as governor of Ohio; he would assume the presidency just fifteen days later on March 4th. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
27. Rutherford B. Hayes. Uncommon print-
ed sheet from Spiegel Grove, dated July 2, 1889, sent out by Hayes after his wife Lucy’s passing, 4.25 x 7, bearing an ANS in the lower portion, addressed to journalist and editor Edward Bok, in full: “I would write you more fully if I could. ou are always thoughtful & kind. Thankfully, your friend, Sincerely, Rutherford B. Hayes.” In fine condition. Edward Bok was the editor of The Brooklyn Magazine, who, in May 1886, aided Hayes in publishing an article that argued for national aid to education. Following the outpouring of condolences received by Hayes, the former president had this seldom-seen sheet printed for many of his closest friends, adding handwritten sentiments to a scarce few. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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Congressman Garfield learns Spanish 28. James A. Garfield. Signed book: Vingut’s Ollendorff’s New Method of Learning to Read, Write, and Speak the Spanish Language. Twelfth edition. N : George Lockwood, 1853. Hardcover, 5 x 7.5, 357 pages. Signed on the first free end page in pencil with his ownership signature, “ . A. Garfield, M.C.” Garfield’s personal bookplate, “Inter Folia Fructus, Library of ames A. Garfield,” is affixed to the front pastedown. Autographic condition: fine, with scattered faint foxing. Book condition: VG/None. Accompanied by a custom-made clamshell box. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
29. Chester A. Arthur. LS as president, three
pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.75 x 9, Executive Mansion letterhead, November 21, 1883. Letter to Truman A. Merriman of the New ork Press Club, in part: “ I have your note of the 14th instant conveying the invitation of the New ork Press Club to be present at the Annual Dinner on the 27th of November. It would give me much pleasure to be present on the occasion but I anticipate that important public matters will require my presence in Washington at that time.” In fine condition, with writing showing through from opposing sides. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 200
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30. Grover Cleveland. Signed book: The Public Papers of Grover Cleveland, Twenty-Second President of the United States, March 4, 1885, to March 4, 1889. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1889. Hardcover, 8.25 x 11.5, 578 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in fountain pen, “Joseph C. Hendrix, from Grover Cleveland, May 1, 18 2.” Autographic condition: fine, with scattered faint foxing. Book condition: VG/None, with significant edgewear and a cracked rear hinge. Accompanied by a custom-made slipcase. Cleveland signed this volume chronicling his presidency just a year before reentering the White House for a second time, becoming the only president to serve nonconsecutive terms. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
“I have never been able to suppose that anyone believed that I was dishonest or self-serving in the discharge of the duties pertaining to the great office of President” 31. Grover Cleveland. Excellent ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 6.75, November 26, 1903. Letter to Frank Thorn, in full: “I have received the copies of What’s the use ’ which you sent me, and have read the Horvath article with indignant amazement, and your reply, (not altogether correct in some small details), with grateful satisfaction. Somehow I have never been able to suppose that anyone believed that I was dishonest or self-serving in the discharge of the duties pertaining to the great office of President; and it has never seemed to me that any decently inclined man needed any assurance from me on that subject. I have often wished that any word spoken and every act done in the transactions upon which scandalous charges against me are dirtily based, could have been heard and seen by every American citizen. In this condition of mind I have not been able to bring myself to the humiliation and degradation of pleading my honesty. Through some tribulation I have been able there for sic to keep my faith in the American people as the best people in the world.’ I have no idea that Mr. Horvath believes what he has written; and I am usually able to look upon such deliverances as his, as a sort of adulteration or allay of American decency which prevents our people from being too good to live.’ I certainly have no occasion to feel cast down on account of the silly attacks of the base sort,’ in the light of the recent evidence of just and generous appreciation of my work among those amenable to American manliness and fair play.” In fine condition, with a tiny edge separation at horizontal mailing fold. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Cleveland’s hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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Exceedingly rare signed Seventieth Indiana special edition 32. Benjamin Harrison. Signed book: The Seventieth Indiana. Extremely rare, little-known signed edition. Indianapolis: The Bowen-Merrill Company, 1900. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 372 pages. Signed on the frontispiece in ink, “Benj. Harrison.” Autographic condition: fine, with mild dampstaining to the top edge of the page. Book condition: VG/None. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
The president’s observations on government 33. Benjamin Harrison. Signed
book: This Country of Ours. First edition. N : Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1897. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.5, 360 pages. Signed on the first free end page in black ink, “Very truly yours, Benj. Harrison.” The first free end page bears an ownership inscription in another hand, “Garstang, 3327 Washington Blvd.” Autographic condition: very good to fine, with light staining along the left edge of the signed page. Book condition: VG+/None, with trivial bumps to corners and wear at spine ends. The address penned inside is that of Dr. Reginald W. Garstang, who had served as assistant surgeon in the 157th Indiana Volunteer Infantry during the Spanish-American War. In the preface, Harrison describes this volume as “a modest attempt to give my readers a view of the machinery of our National Government in motion, and some instruction as to the relations and uses of its several parts.” Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
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34. Theodore Roosevelt. Signed book: The-
odore Roosevelt: An Autobiography. First edition. N : The Macmillan Company, 1 1 . Hardcover, 6.25 x 8.75, 647 pages. Boldly signed and inscribed on the first free end page in black ink, “To ames W. Barrett, in memory of the suit! from Theodore Roosevelt, May 3d 1915.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG-/None, with edgewear, heavy rubbing to boards, and binding slightly loose. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Superb inscribed portrait of the outdoorsman 35. Theodore Roosevelt. Fantastic matte-finish 4.5 x 8.5 photo of
artist Gari Melchers’s full-length portrait of Roosevelt, affixed to a 6.5 x 12.5 mount, boldly signed and inscribed on the mount in fountain pen as president, “To J. C. Welliver with the regards of his friend Theodore Roosevelt, Feb. 10th 1909.” Handsomely cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 15.5 x 21.75. In fine condition. Melchers’s painting of President Roosevelt was commissioned by industrialist and art collector Charles Freer as a sign of appreciation for his support; Freer pledged his collections to the United States as long as a public museum was built for them, and the president interceded with the Smithsonian in order to make it happen. Melchers’s superb painting aptly captures Roosevelt in an unusual pose and embodies his policy to speak softly and carry a big stick.’ Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 00
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Distinguished uninscribed presidential portrait 36. Theodore Roosevelt. Magnificent matte-finish x 11 portrait of President Roosevelt taken in 1907 by George Prince affixed to its original mount, signed at the bottom in black ink as president, “With the regards of Theodore Roosevelt, March 21st 1908.” Archivally double-matted and framed to an overall size of 15.5 x 18.5. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
38. Theodore Roosevelt.
37. Theodore Roosevelt. TLS as pres-
ident, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, March 23, 1903. Letter to Mr. Thomas R. Slicer, in full: “I simply do not know how to advise you. I have had troubles of my own here and have had to pay pretty strict attention to them. When I come back from my trip I shall try see you and will then be able to talk more intelligently about the situation.” In very good condition, with old mounting traces on the reverse, old adhesive residue along side edges, and a block of light toning from prior display. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200 22 | January 11, 2017 | PRESIDENTS & FIRST LADIES
Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.5 x 19, May 19, 1908. President Roosevelt appoints Edward H. Campbell as “Lieutenant, junior grade, in the Navy… in the service of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by Roosevelt, and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy Victor H. Metcalf. Embossed blue Navy Department seal remains affixed to center of lower vignette. In fine condition, with moderate overall rippling. Documents relating to the Navy, one of Roosevelt’s greatest passions, both before and during his presidency, remain exceedingly sought-after. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
“If you bring back the treaty with the League of Nations in it, make more specific reservation of the Monroe Doctrine” 39. William H. Taft. Fascinating grouping of correspondence from William H. Taft to President Woodrow Wilson in relation to the impending ratification of the Treaty of Versailles, consisting of two typed letters and a typed memorandum, five pages in total, with each bearing handwritten notations by Taft. Each missive is accompanied by its rough draft. The first letter, one onionskin page, 8 x 10.5, March 18, 1919, in full: “If you bring back the treaty with the League of Nations in it, make more specific reservation of the Monroe Doctrine; fix a term for duration of the League and the limit of armament…the ground will be completely cut from under the opponents of the League in the Senate…The Monroe Doctrine reservation alone would probably carry the treaty but others would make it certain.” Taft then adds a handwritten note in pencil concerning a memo, signing his initials at the conclusion. The referenced “Memorandum for the President,” three onionskin pages, 8.25 x 10.75, dated at the top in pencil by Taft, “March 19th 1 1 ,” consists of five sections on the topics of the letter. A closing paragraph is headed “Prospect of Ratification,” and reads, in part: “If the one article already sent, on the Monroe Doctrine, be inserted in the treaty, sufficient Republicans who signed the Round Robin would probably retreat from their position and vote for ratification If the other suggestions were adopted, I feel confident that all but a few who oppose any League at all would be driven to accept them and to stand for the League.” The second letter, one onionskin page, 8 x 10.5, March 28, 1919, is addressed to Joseph Tumulty, the private secretary of President Wilson. In part: “Venture to suggest to President that failure to reserve Monroe doctrine more specifically, in face of opposition in conference, will give great weight to objection that League as first reported endangers Doctrine. It will seriously embarrass advocates of League…Deem some kind of Monroe Doctrine amendment now to Article Ten vital to acceptance of League in this country.” Taft adds a few notations in the margins. In overall very good to fine condition, with creasing and edge wear to some of the pages. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
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“I hope I am helping some Republicans to save their conscience and vote for Harding” 40. William H. Taft. TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,”
three pages, 8 x 10.5, personal letterhead, August 10, 1920. Letter to Gus J. Karger of The Times–Star, in part: “I am carrying on a difficult discussion and maintaining an attitude which I expect to continue through the campaign. I believe thoroughly that I am right. If there were more doubt of it in my mind than there is I would still feel the necessity of taking the position because I am confident of Harding’s election and I am anxious to prevent a slump from him of League Republicans, whose defection might weaken his obligation to secure a modified League in some form, which the Republican platform and his acceptance speech impose upon him…I have had a visit from Irving Fisher, an intimate friend of mine, with whom I often differ. He had had a personal conversation with Harding for the purpose of finding out what he would do in respect to the League of Nations. He had a similar talk with Cox…Cox thinks he can put me in a hole by pressing me as to my Senatorial preferences. The New ork Times telegraphed me his statement on the subject and I answered it, as you may have seen. I have amplified this some in an editorial in the Ledge which I am forwarding today and of which I inclose you a copy. It leaves my vote on the Senatorship in Connecticut on the question whether the Democratic opponent is a Wilson and Cox Bitter Ender as to Article Ten or not…The whole colony here has been saddened by a tragedy in a Cincinnati family…A party of some ten…went some thirty or forty miles into the mountains from here to a fishing and game camp, in which I have a share. Martha after a week’s stay came back and reported that Frances Child was ailing…Sunday afternoon Frances, who was complaining of a severe headache and pain in the back of her head…was seized with convulsions and after a series of such attacks she died about ten o’clock Sunday night it is a sad satisfaction to know that the violence of the attack precluded any possible saving of her life.” Taft adds a lengthy handwritten postscript to the conclusion, “I have concluded to hold the editorial of which I enclose a copy till I see what Cox says to my telegram to the Times. Mrs. Child expects to have the body cremated in Montreal. I suppose in my editorials I am suiting no body but myself though I hope I am helping some Republicans to save their conscience and vote for Harding.” Includes the aforesaid four-page editorial rough draft, which bears numerous emendations in Taft’s own hand, as well as a letter from the recipient. In very good condition, with scattered staining, edge chipping, and rippling from onetime exposure to moisture. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
41. William H. Taft. Exceptional vintage matte-finish 6.75 x 10.75 portrait of President Taft by Harris & Ewing, signed and inscribed in fountain pen as president, “For the omtakah Country Club with the compliments and best wishes of Wm. H. Taft, April 13, 1909, The White House.” Blindstamped in the lower left by the photography studio. Nicely cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 14.75 x 18.75. In fine condition. A handsome portrait of Taft early into his presidency; he began his first term on March 4, 1 0 . Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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42. Warren G. Harding. Signed booklet: Address of the President of the United States at the Burial of an Unknown American Soldier at Arlington Cemetery, November 11, 1921. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1 21. Paper wrappers, 5.75 x 9, six pages. Signed on the last page in crisp fountain pen, “Warren G. Harding.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, a small tear to the left margin of the cover page, and a short separation at the top of the spine. Accompanied by a gorgeous custom-made slipcase. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Scarce autograph letter from the “Vice-President’s Chamber” 43. Calvin Coolidge.
ALS as vice president, one page, 7 x 9, The Vice-President’s Chamber letterhead, April 4, 1922. Letter to “Henry.” In full: “I am very sorry to have missed you. Perhaps you can write me and see me on my return, The man at the Senate door seems to have misunderstood.” In fine condition, with uniform toning. Autograph letters by Coolidge are scarce, as are any from his vice presidency, which lasted only two years before he ascended to the presidency. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
“Nobody knows what will happen in the National Election” 44. Calvin Coolidge. TLS,
one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, November 7, 1932. Letter to New ork Evening Mail editor Henry L. Stoddard, in full: “Please accept my thanks for your letter. Nobody knows what will happen in the National Election. One of the difficulties was that there was no one to speak but the President himself. He did not have any one in the Cabinet like Hughes, Mellon or Hoover, or other figures that will occur to you. I certainly appreciate your consideration in respect to myself. My throat is in such shape it is a physical impossibility for me to make speeches, and of course I have very little current knowledge of what the Government is trying to do.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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45. Calvin Coolidge. Partly-printed LS as president, one page, 9.5 x 13.5,
March 14, 1 28. Official letter of state to “His Excellency The President of the Republic of Bolivia.” In part: “I have made choice of David E. Kaufman, a distinguished citizen of the United States, to reside near the Government of our Excellency in the quality of Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of America. He is well informed of the relative interests of the two countries and of the sincere desire of this Government to cultivate to the fullest extent the friendship which has so long subsided between them…I have charged him to convey to you the best wishes of his Government for the prosperity of Bolivia.” Signed at the conclusion by President Coolidge and countersigned by Secretary of State Frank B. Kellogg. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and a rough left edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Unique signed manuscript for Gabriel Over the White House 46. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Unusual bound typescript of Gabriel Over the White House as published in New ork by Farrar Rinehart, 1 . Hardcover, 8.5 x 11, 282 pages. Signed on the title page in fountain pen, “Franklin D. Roosevelt.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/ None, with wear to spine. From the estate of screenwriter Carey Wilson, who wrote the screenplay for the film Gabriel Over the White House as well as Ben-Hur and Mutiny on the Bounty; several sections of the text are underlined or circled in pencil, likely done by Wilson. Financed by FDR supporter William Randolph Hearst and starring Walter Huston, Gabriel Over the White House was released just a few weeks after Roosevelt’s inauguration. Widely controversial and described as a propaganda piece, the film focuses on a president who turns America into a totalitarian state while also solving all of the nation’s problems. Roosevelt, who had even given suggestions to the filmmakers, saw the movie several times and said of it: I think it is an intensely interesting picture and should do much to help.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00 26 | January 11, 2017 | PRESIDENTS & FIRST LADIES
Truman presents the Legion of Merit to a Red Army commander 49. Harry S. Truman. DS
47. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Superb engraved portrait of President Roosevelt, 6.75 x 8.75, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Bill & Phil Reisman, from Franklin D. Roosevelt.” Nicely cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 14.75 x 16.75. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
as president, one page, 8 x 10.5, White House letterhead, no date. Citation for Legion of Merit for the Degree of Legionnaire, in full: “Colonel Madatian, Assistant Division Commander, 6th Guards Division Red Army, contributed materially to the successful operations which resulted in overcoming determined enemy resistance and effecting a junction with the 83d United States Division on 30 April 1945 in the vicinity of the American Elbe Rover bridgehead in Germany. The devotion to duty and outstanding performance of Colonel Madatian merit the highest praise and reflect great credit upon his country.” Signed at the conclusion by President Truman. Also includes the aforesaid Legion of Merit certificate, dated May 22, 1 46, assigned to Colonel Madatian of the Red Army, signed below by Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Celebrating the addition of the 35th Division Room in the Truman Library 48. Harry S. Truman. ALS, one page, 6.5 x 8.5, personal
letterhead, September 17, 1963. In full: “I am indeed happy that the new 35th Division Room, dedicated to the memory of my cousin, Major General Ralph E. Truman, and the 35th Division Historical Exhibits are now and will always be a permanent part of the Truman Library.” In fine condition, with subtle toning to the edges. Accompanied by an unsigned program for the Presentation of the 35th Division Exhibition Room, which bears a copy of the letter on the inside cover. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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Massive portrayal of a major moment— Truman creates the Department of Defense 50. Harry S. Truman. Impressively large matte-finish 1 .5 x 15.5 photo of Truman signing the National Security Act Amendments of 1 4 , affixed to a 24 x 20 mount bearing a descriptive label, signed on the mount in fountain pen. Scattered marks and dings to the mount, an area of creasing to the upper right side, and a surface ding above the signature. This act amended the National Security Act of 1947, which was a major restructuring of the American military following World War II. The 1947 Act merged the Department of War and the Department of the Navy into the National Military Establishment. This 1949 amendment was important in unifying the Army, Navy, and Air Force under the control of the secretary of defense, and renamed the National Military Establishment as what it remains today—the Department of Defense. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
President Eisenhower ends a strike against a nuclear manufacturer 51. Dwight D. Eisenhower. TLS as president, one page, 7.5
x 9.5, White House letterhead, May 14, 1957. Letter to George S. Bradley, in full: “In accordance with the provisions of the Executive Order of May 14, 1957, issued by virtue of the authority vested in me by section 206 of the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947 (Public Law 101, 8th Congress), you are hereby appointed as a member of the Board of Inquiry created to inquire into the issues involved in the labor-management dispute which exists between the Goodyear Atomic Corporation and the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, Local 10689, at the Portsmouth, Ohio, plant of that company. A copy of the Executive Order creating the Board of Inquiry is attached.” Nicely cloth-matted and framed with two engraved plaques and an image of Eisenhower to an overall size of 1 x 21. In very good to fine condition, with overall light mottled toning.
On February 5, 1957, the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union went on strike at the Goodyear Atomic Corporation in Portsmouth, Ohio, with issues related to seniority, fringe benefits, a health and safety clause, length of contract, and an hourly pay increase of eight cents. With the Cold War at its height, President Eisenhower was determined to keep Goodyear, one of three free world producers of nuclear component U-235, operational, knowing that a strike threatened production and national safety. As a result, Eisenhower invoked the Taft–Hartley Act, a labor-management relations measure that authorized an eighty day federal injunction whenever a strike imperiled national health or safety. The use of the statute forced the union back to work on May 16, 1 57. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200 28 | January 11, 2017 | PRESIDENTS & FIRST LADIES
Ike expresses hope that “man’s progress in his social, political and economic pursuits may some day keep pace with his scientific exploits” 52. Dwight D. Eisenhower. TLS as president, one page, 8 x 10.5, White House letterhead, May 24, 1954. Letter to Russell M. Stephens, the president of the American Federation of Technical Engineers, in full: “Please extend my warm greetings to the officers and members of the American Federation of Technical Engineers on the occasion of their biennial convention. In their laboratories and at their drawing boards, the engineers, architects, draftsmen and technicians who belong to your union are helping to create for their fellow citizens an ever-more comfortable and enjoyable way of life. The whole world can appropriately wish that man’s progress in his social, political and economic pursuits may some day keep pace with his scientific exploits. Then—and only then—will the joy of living which you are helping to fashion be truly universal and meaningful. As we look forward to that day, all of us must do our best to hasten it. This we can best do through the patient application of the spiritual lessons and principles which exerted so strong an influence at the time of our nation’s birth. All of you have my best wishes for a productive convention and for continued success throughout the years ahead.” In fine condition, with a crease to the upper right corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
53. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 15.5 x 11.75, February 5, 1958. President Eisenhower appoints John Wesley Jones, of Iowa, as “Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the United Kingdom of Libya.” Signed at the conclusion by Eisenhower. The white paper seal affixed to lower left remains intact. Framed and in fine condition, with the signature slightly faded. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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1959 Governor’s Day convention pass
54. John F. Kennedy. Convention pass for Essex County Democratic Committee Governor’s Day on uly 1 , 1 5 , 5.5 x 2.25, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by John F. Kennedy. Retains the original string. In very good condition, with creasing, soiling, and corner paper loss; the ticket side has toned tape reinforcement to perforated section and some old tape stains. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
55. John and Robert Kennedy. Iconic original
matte-finish 12 x 18 photograph of ohn and Robert Kennedy entitled Brothers,’ taken by acques Lowe at the Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles, on July 14, 1960—the day after JFK received the Democratic presidential nomination. Reverse bears Lowe’s Studio One label and retains the original mounting blocks. In very good to fine condition, with several heavy horizontal creases across the lower half of the image. Lowe began working as ohn F. Kennedy’s campaign photographer in 1958, and documented his presidential administration until 1962. Taken on the day that Lyndon B. ohnson accepted Kennedy’s offer of the vice presidential nomination, the image is said to depict them discussing the choice of LBJ, which Robert F. Kennedy was adamantly against. Lowe passed away in early 2001, and his archive of negatives was destroyed with the World Trade Center, making this an especially scarce and desirable image. Starting Bid 200
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Scarce December 1963 White House letter from LBJ, written “during these difficult days” 56. Lyndon B. Johnson. TLS as president signed “Lyndon,” one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, December 9, 1963. Letter to Indiana Senator Vance Hartke and his wife, in full: “It would be impossible to ask more from two wonderful friends than what you have offered to me, your hearts and prayers. This knowledge has provided me with a source of strength, courage and comfort during these difficult days. It is with profound respect and deep appreciation that I extend to you my warmest personal regards.” In fine condition, with staple holes and associated rust stains to upper left corner. Johnson, who had suddenly, tragically become president just seventeen days earlier, had spent just spent his first night in the White House on December 7th. With the nation in mourning, Johnson here expresses his profound appreciation to a fellow Democrat for his support during the difficult transition. Hartke was one of ohnson’s early allies in the Senate, lobbying for LB ’s major Great Society’ programs including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. However, they later had a falling out over ohnson’s policies in Vietnam. A significant early letter from President ohnson written in the aftermath of Kennedy’s assassination. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
57. Richard Nixon. TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, April 1, 1 70. Letter to the wife of Robert E. Law, in full: “ our father’s life was an inspiration for all who knew him, and his loss is felt not only by his friends, but by our State, our Party and the nation. It is my hope that your pride in his achievements may strengthen and sustain you now, and that the knowledge of the enduring good he brought to all his fellow Californians may give you comfort. Our thoughts are with you and your family, and we want you to know that your father’s public service will continue to give courage and determination to the Presidency, and that all the Nixons will cherish the memory of his friendship and support.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. President Nixon letters signed in full are rather uncommon. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 200
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Sought-after Reagan cabinet portrait 58. Ronald Reagan and Cabinet. Color semi–glossy 23.25 x
19.25 photo of Reagan and his cabinet posing together below a portrait of Eisenhower, calligraphically inscribed, “To Alan Kranowitz, With appreciation and our best regards,” signed below in black felt tip by Ronald Reagan, George Bush, George P. Shultz, Frank Carlucci, Bill Verity, Jim Burnley, Lauro Cavazos, Don Hodel, Ken Duberstein, Ann McLaughlin, Richard Lyng, John S. Herrington, Joseph Wright, Vernon Walters, Clayton eutter, Nicholas Brady, Dick Thornburgh, Samuel Pierce, Otis Bowen, and Beryl Sprinkel. Attractively double-matted and framed to an overall size of 31.25 x 27.25. In fine condition. A highly desirable and scarce example— just the third we have encountered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 500
59. Ronald Reagan. Large color 23.5 x 29.5 Studio 14 giclee portrait
of Reagan posing next to the American flag, signed and inscribed in the lower left in black felt tip, “To Jim Argon—With Best Wishes, Ronald Reagan.” Framed and in fine condition. Accompanied by a photo taken at the time of the photography session, as well as a Studio 14 promo depicting the very portrait hanging in the background. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 200
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“Dutch” writes to his favorite centenarian
60. Ronald Reagan. ALS signed “Dutch,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 4.25, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to Lydia Hupfer McArthur, in full: “ ust a line to thank you for your letter of uly 2 . Nancy I were so happy to hear from you. I’m getting along but not quite a 101. I’m pushing in the 80’s and wish I was not quite so many. Nancy I are happy to have your letter. Thanks and our love. We are happy to hear from you.” Reverse of page bears a collector’s date notation, “ 4.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a copy of a previous letter. Lydia Hupfer Hup’ MacArthur was the widow of Pete MacArthur, program director of WOC in Davenport, Iowa. In 1 2, MacArthur had given a then 21-year-old Reagan his first job as a sports announcer. They would remain friends until her passing at the age of 102 in 1 5. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
“We must all remember God’s promise”
61. Ronald Reagan. ALS signed “Ron,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 4.25, personal stationery card, August 1, 1991. Letter
to Dolores Ballachina, in full: “It was good—(as always)—to hear from you and both Nancy & I share your sorrow—both of us having lost our Mothers. es we’ll say a prayer for you with regard to your health and thank you for your prayer about Patti. We are trying to bring her around. She had a period in those roaring 60s when you got in bad company. Let me just offer something about your mother and your sorrow. We must all remember God’s promise. Our Mothers are in a place where there is no pain or sorrow and where we shall all be together again one day for ever more. God Bless you.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Reagan’s own hand, and bearing the uncommon addition of his preprinted franking signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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Governor Reagan to an old Des Moines friend
62. Ronald Reagan. ALS as governor, one page, lightly-lined, 8 x 6.25, January 16, 1968. Draft letter to Bertha Glasscock, in full: “I’ve just had word from Al Crandall and so discovered your where abouts. I was happy to learn of your pleasant life in Texas and it was good to reminisce about those Des Moines days. I wish you the very best & who knows maybe some day Texas-Calif. business will make it possible for our paths to cross.” Governor Reagan’s secretary, Cathy Davis, penned the date above Reagan’s letter, as well as drew a diagonal line in red ink across the text, indicating she had typed it for his signature. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
63. Four Presidents. Color satin-finish 7.75 x .75 photo of four American presidents, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Ronald Reagan,” in black felt tip, “Gerald Ford,” and in blue ink, “J. Carter” and “Richard Nixon.” Triple-cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 15 x 17.25. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 00
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Obama’s chairs from the lead bus of his 2008 campaign motorcade 64. Barack Obama. Barack Obama’s personally-used matching pair of black leather reclining armchairs removed from the lead bus of his 2008 campaign motorcade. Both pillow-cushioned chairs are set on circular wooden swivel bases, stand approximately 40 tall, and recline to a maximum length of 44 . An adjustable reclining knob can be found below the right arms, and the headrest of each bears an embroidered Obama campaign logo, with “Obama 08” in blue thread, and “President” in white. Manufacturing label affixed to bottom of one chair lists the shipping date, “1/02/2008,” and the serial number, “0141 2164.” In overall fine condition, with expected wear from use; one base bears some scuffing and is not permanently fastened to chair, resulting in a slight wobble. Accompanied by a provenance letter from the president of Premiere Transportation, in part: “In 2008, we rented six coaches to Barack Obama’s presidential campaign…The two embroidered chairs were on the lead bus and used frequently by Barack Obama, his family, and top advisors. I attest that the two chairs are the actual chairs used by Barack Obama during the campaign. The chairs were removed from the bus once the campaign was over and they have been in storage since.” Also accompanied by a letter of provenance from Glenn Childress, the lead bus driver of the 2008 Obama campaign, in part: “In 2008, I had the privilege of serving as the lead driver for Barack Obama’s presidential campaign after I drove for the ohn Edwards campaign The two chairs with the embroidered Obama ’08 logos were on the lead campaign bus for the duration of the time that the Obama campaign used them (approximately April to November, 2008). The lead campaign bus, nicknamed Grant’ after the president, was the bus used most by Barack Obama and his inner circle during the general election campaign Obama’s world essentially revolved around these two chairs. They were situated in the middle of the bus, side-by-side, along the right-hand wall. Barack Obama always sat in the chair that was closer to the back The second chair was usually filled by a top advisor, campaign surrogate, Senator Joe Biden, or Michelle Obama on the few occasions when she travelled on the bus with us It was occupied most often by Barack Obama’s aides Reggie Love and Marvin Nicholson. It was also used a lot by Robert Gibbs and David Axelrod. Obama conducted a considerable amount of campaign business from the chair…including preparing for speeches, discussing the campaign, receiving briefings, sharing lighthearted moments with his staff, and taking/making important phone calls Obama also used the chair as a place to relax during long road trips between campaign stops. There were times when I noticed that the voices on the bus had fallen silent. I would look back and see Barack Obama reclined and napping in his chair and Robert Gibbs or another advisor doing the same in the other…At some point during the campaign, Barack Obama remarked to me that he needs to take the chairs Washington with him, and I thought he meant it. He did not end up taking them…Today, if I sat down in the chairs and closed my eyes, I could still see Barack sitting in his chair and Reggie sitting in the other, as we cruised through this beautiful country on the way to the presidency.” Starting Bid 500 www.RRAuction.com | 35
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Declaration of Independence Signers Paid on “August 11th, 1776 by Cash Rec’d at Philadelphia” for signing the Declaration of Independence 111. New Hampshire: Josiah Bartlett. Physician
and statesman from New Hampshire who served as a delegate to the Continental Congress, signed the Declaration of Independence, and became the fourth governor of the state (1729–1795). Significant Revolutionary War–dated ADS, one page, 12.25 x 8.5, January 1, 1778. Financial document penned almost entirely in Bartlett’s hand, headed, “State of New Hampshire to Josiah Bartlett,” pertaining to “time and Expences between the 3d Day of September 1775 and the th Day of November 1776, Three Hundred Ninety five Days at 0/pr Day as pr order of the Gen’l Assembly.” On the right side, Bartlett accounts for the funds: “By cash rec’d of August 1775 to be accounted for, 140:0:0; By cash recei’d at Philadelphia as pr Receipt 0th Dec. 1775, 120:0:0; August 11th, 1776 by Cash Rec’d at Philadelphia, 120:0:0; May 1776 Rec’d Cash of the Treasr to be accounted for, 100:0:0; By Cash Rec’d for ared Tracys, Bringing money from Philadelphia, 10:16:0.” After noting the total, Bartlett adds, “Errors Excepted pr Josiah Bartlett.” Endorsed below by Justice of the Peace Meshech Weare. Intersecting folds, uniform toning, scattered light spotting, a few light areas of soiling, three trivial areas of separation along the central vertical fold, rough edges with a few small tears, and show-through from writing on the reverse, otherwise very good condition. This outstanding financial account outlines payment for Bartlett’s time served in the Continental Congress between September 1775 and November 1776. When the issue of declaring independence from Great Britain was brought forth in 1776, Bartlett was the first representative to be asked and the first to respond in the affirmative. On August 2, he became the second person to add his name to the Declaration of Independence, following Congressional President John Hancock. As this document indicates, Bartlett reaped the fruits of his labor days later: “August 11th, 1776 by Cash Rec’d at Philadelphia, 120:0:0.” Weare was a revolutionary statesman who served as the first president of New Hampshire from 1776 to 1785. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 00
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“They will be ready to Represent the Colony”— New Hampshire’s delegation for a critical 1775 conference with Washington 112. New Hampshire: Matthew Thornton. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire (1714–1803) who was one of eight signers born in Great Britain. Revolutionary War-dated ALS signed as president of the New Hampshire Committee of Safety, one page, 6.75 x 11.5, October 16, 1775. Written from Londonderry, New Hampshire, Thornton pens a letter to the “Hon’ble Committee of Safety,” in full [spelling and grammar retained]: “Last Thursday I set out for Cambridge I got there fryday P. M. was informed that the Gent’n. did not leave Philadelphia till the Sixth Instant & were not expected till the 15 or 16 Instant, when at Home my Cloase has not been off but one night for ten past & if my wife is not better [word missing] not possibly leave Home. If you Send a Committee tomorrow & Can goe it will be exceeding agreeable to me to meet them & take their advice, & in Case I Cannot, they will be ready to Represent the Colony. I leave all to your wisdom.” Addressed on the reverse in Thornton’s own hand. In very good condition, with intersecting folds (vertical fold passing through the signature), scattered soiling, old reinforcements on the reverse to vertical edges, and two small areas of paper loss (one resulting in the loss of one word, and repaired from behind).
Thornton was expected to meet with a delegation of the Continental Congress charged to repair immediately to the camp at Cambridge, to confer with General Washington’ and other dignitaries like Benjamin Franklin and Benjamin Harrison over the support of regulating a continental army.’ Thornton traveled to Cambridge in early October, but when the committee failed to appear, he returned home to attend to his ailing wife. The delegation soon arrived in Cambridge and met from October 18–23, 1775, to discuss the status of the Continental Army; Congress approved the army’s reorganization into twenty-six regiments on November 4th. Dating to the first year of the Revolutionary War, this is a superb early letter concerning a key conference that structured Washington’s army for the year 1776. War-dated examples of Thornton’s hand in any form are very scarce. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 1000
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Independence declared, Whipple prepares for war in 1776
113. New Hampshire: William Whipple. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire (1730–1785), who commanded a brigade of New Hampshire militia at Saratoga in 1777, and then the following year at Rhode Island. Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “Wm. Whipple,” one page, 7.75 x 3.75, September 19, 1776. Pay order issued by Governor Meshech Weare to Governor’s Councilman Nicholas Gilman, in full: “Pursuant to a vote of Council Assembly pay Colo. William Whipple One Hundred Ninety Pounds to pay the Travel of the men raised in his Reg’t the Independ’t Companies under Colo. Sherburbe Landgon.” Signed by Weare, “M. Weare,” and floridly endorsed on the reverse by Whipple. In very good to fine condition, with a piece of archival tape along the left edge, and a central cancellation hole filled in with a paper backing. Whipple is among the scarcest signers, and this is a superior example—it boasts both the sought-after 1776 date and excellent content connected to the revolutionary cause. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
114. Massachusetts: Elbridge Gerry. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Massachusetts (1744–1814) who later served as vice president under James Madison. His name entered the language as a result of his support of politically advantageous redistricting, which became known as gerrymandering.’ Partly-printed DS, signed “E. Gerry,” one page, 9.5 x 14.25, March 7, 1811. Governor Gerry appoints Henry Weld Fuller of Augusta as “one of our Justices of the Peace, within and for the County of Kennebeck for and during the term of seven years.” Signed in the upper left by Gerry, and countersigned by Secretary of the Commonwealth Benjamin Homans. White paper seal remains affixed to upper left corner. In fine condition. Homans, along with Dolley Madison, saved two wagon-loads of the Navy Department’s archives, as well as Charles Willson Peale’s classic portrait of George Washington, from the White House before the marauding British set fire to the mansion in 1814. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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To a fellow Declaration signer on the “Convicts upon Castle island”
115. Massachusetts: John Hancock. LS signed “John Hancock,” one page, 7.25 x 8.25, April 11, 1790. As governor of
Massachusetts, Hancock writes to “His Excellency Sam’l Huntington Esq’r,” a fellow signer of the Declaration of Independence who was then serving as Connecticut’s governor. In full: “ our Excellency’s favor of the 1st ulto. I have had the honor of receiving by Mr. Knowlton & according to your request I have produced of Richard Devens esqr. Commissary General of this State an account of the expenses attending the convicts on Castle island for one year which you have herewith inclosed by which you will perceive they are principally employed in the Manufacture of Nails. I have also inclosed two Acts of our Legislature respecting the Commitment of Convicts upon Castle island to hard labor for certain limited times agreeable to the aggravation of their Several offenses. I have received your Excellency’s Letter respecting the cultivation of the growth of Mulberry Trees in this State to which I shall pay all due regard.” In very good condition, with light toning to the front, separation to two folds, and reinforcement to a vertical fold on the reverse, passing through the downstroke of the “J” in “John.”
Home to a fort protecting Boston Harbor, Castle Island had been the last British stronghold in Boston during the Revolution, held until the evacuation following General Washington’s fortification of Dorchester Heights in March 1776. Though the British troops burned down the fort on their way out, the Continental Army quickly rebuilt it to be used as a crucial outpost in the defense of the harbor, where at times it was commanded by the legendary Paul Revere. In 1785, the state legislature designated the fort as a prison, and, for the first time in Massachusetts, required that prisoners perform hard labor; they were chiefly occupied by making nails, and by 1792 there were 77 prisoners employed at the craft. Offering several connections to the American Revolution, this is an especially appealing letter by the Declaration’s most prominent signer.Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 500
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116. Massachusetts: Robert Treat Paine. Massachusetts lawyer (1731–1814) who served as one of the prosecutors of British soldiers during the Boston Massacre trial; he later signed the Declaration of Independence. Partly-printed DS, signed “Rob. Treat Paine,” one page, 7.75 x 6, June 3, 1767. Memorandum issued in the hand of Paine as Justice of the Peace, ordering a defendant to appear in court, in part: “Silas Aldrich of Easton… Labourer…shall Personally appear before the Judges…at the Court of General Sessions of the Peace…to answer…the complaint of Silene Pettigal…for begetting her with Child of a Bastard Child.” Signed at the conclusion by Paine. Removably encapsulated in a mylar sleeve. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Ellery observes the first transition of power: an inquiry about the validity of passports “under the signature of George Washington dated after the fourth of March” 117. Rhode Island: William Ellery. Signer of the
Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island and early abolitionist who served as chief justice of the state’s Supreme Court (1727–1820). ALS signed “Wm Ellery Coll,” one page, 6.25 x 8, February 27, 1797. Letter to District Attorney Ray Greene, in full: “Sea Letters and passports are signed by the President. Quere: Whether I can with propriety issue any of them under the signature of George Washington dated after the fourth of March; or, in other words, whether such documents ceased to be valid with his ceasing to be President. ou are desired to answer this question as soon as possible.” Addressed on the second integral page in another hand. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, several lightly passing through signature, scattered toning, and slight paper loss and pencil notations to reverse of second page. The young United States would observe its first transition of power under the Constitution on March 4, 1797, when the freely elected John Adams replaced George Washington as president. Without precedent or tradition, this called into question various procedural aspects of government that had not yet been tested including, in this case, the issue of official documents. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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Rhode Island’s scarce signer writes to his future wife in 1754 118. Rhode Island: Stephen Hopkins. Signer of the Declaration
of Independence from Rhode Island (1707–1785) who served a total of four terms as governor of the state. Rare ALS, signed “Step Hopkins,” one page, 6.25 x 7.75, September 1754, Newport, [Rhode Island]. A warm letter in which widower Hopkins courts his future wife, “Mrs. Anne Smith,” in full: “While I am here employed in the drudgery of following Vice and Grand through the lurking places of Craft and design, ou are peacefully Pursuing the Paths of Peace and Contemplating the Laws and designs of Heaven; go on ever in those happy Courses and enjoy that as happyness that is attendant thereon; our prayers will endeavour to Preserve me from the Snares incident to the Station I am placed in. Mine shall attend you in your Journey which I hope may be very agreeable as your returne will be to him who with truth Subscribes himself.” Addressed on the reverse in Hopkins’s own hand. Professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet and in fine condition, with a tiny pinhole of paper loss, wax seal remnant in left margin, and scattered light soiling. Penned the year before his first term as governor of Rhode Island, Hopkins had returned only months earlier from the historic Albany Congress, which approved Benjamin Franklin’s plan to unify the colonies under a president appointed by the crown. Although ultimately rejected, the Albany Plan of Union formed the basis for the Articles of Confederation of 1777. Hopkins is known for his very shaky signature on the Declaration; in this instance, twenty years earlier, his hand was far steadier. Scarce in any format, Hopkins is especially rare in autograph letters. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Appointment to Connecticut’s “fifth Company of Militia” 119. Connecticut: Samuel Huntington. Signer of the
Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1731–1796) and seventh president of the Continental Congress. Partly-printed DS, signed “Sam’l Huntington,” one page, 12.75 x 8, June 2, 1790. Commission for Solomon Newall stating that he has been “accepted to be Ensign of the fifth Company of Militia in the 25th Regiment in said State [Connecticut].” Signed at the conclusion by Huntington, and countersigned by secretary George Wyllys. Embossed white paper seal affixed to right side remains intact. In very good condition, with moderate overall toning, chipping to edges, and fragile folds and areas of paper loss repaired on the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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120. Connecticut: Roger Sherman. Signer of
the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1721–1793) who was the only man to also sign the Articles of Association, the Articles of Confederation, and the US Constitution. ALS signed “Roger Sherman,” one page, 6.75 x 6.5, January 18, 1788. Letter to Connecticut Treasurer John Lawrence, in full: “Please to pay Mr. Hezekiah Beacher Twenty two shillings and eight pence lawful money, on account of what is due to me on order from the committee of Payable on the Civil list.” In very good condition, with scattered toning and foxing. Accompanied by an unsigned engraving of Sherman. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Paying a sheriff for “his attendance on the Election 1776”
122. Connecticut: Oliver Wolcott. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1726–1797) who also signed the Articles of Confederation and served as a major general in the Connecticut Militia during the Revolutionary War. Early Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, one page, 8.25 x 6, May 19, 1775. Pay order issued to Treasurer John Lawrence, in part: “We having Examined, duplicate and attested Rolls of the non commission officers and Soldiers of the second military company in the 17th Regiment, under the command of Capt. Roger Marsh, who have been Trained… find due to said company for said services Twenty Six pounds fifteen Shillings.” Signed at the conclusion by Oliver Wolcott and Elisha Sheldon. In very good to fine condition, with writing showing through from opposing sides and repairs to partial separations. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
123. Connecticut: Oliver Wolcott. Scarce
121. Connecticut: William Williams. Merchant and
signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1731–1781). Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “Wm. Williams,” one page, 8.5 x 5.25, May 10, 1776. In full: “Sir pay out of the Treasury to Lynde Lord Esq. Sheriff of Litchfield County Four pounds lawful money for his attendance on the Election 1776 and his distributing Proclamation and Laws for the year past.” Signed at the conclusion by Williams. In fine condition, with a few stains and writing showing through from opposing sides. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
hand-addressed and free-franked envelope, 5.5 x 3, addressed in Wolcott’s own hand to his wife, “Mrs. Laura Wolcott, Litchfield, Connecticut,” and franked in the lower left, “Franked, O. Wolcott.” Reverse bears red wax seal remnants. In very good condition, with creasing, soiling, and small edge tears. Although free franks are normally reserved for presidents and first ladies, on November 8, 1775, the ournals of the Continental Congress reported that all letters to and from the delegates of the United Colonies, during the sessions of Congress, pass, and be carried free of postage.’ Given that Wolcott represented Connecticut in the Continental Congress from 1776–1778 and 1780–1783, he was allowed to mail this envelope post free; his addition of “Franked” remains quite uncommon in contrast to the customary Free’ mark. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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War-dated sale of “one Continental dun Coloured Horse”
124. Connecticut: Oliver Wolcott. Revolutionary War– dated ADS, signed “O. Wolcott A.D.Q.M.G.,” one page, 7.5 x 4, November 23, 1780. As assistant deputy quartermaster general, Wolcott attests to the sale of “one Continental dun Coloured Horse marked U.S.C. with a Starr in his face, four years old, thirteen hands high.” In fine condition, with some scattered light foxing. Accompanied by an unsigned engraving. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
125. New York: William Floyd.
Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New ork (1734–1821) who served as a member of the Suffolk County Militia early on in the Revolution and served as a delegate to the First Continental Congress. Scallop-topped partly-printed DS, signed “Wm. Floyd,” one page, 15.5 x 19.25, June 12, 1793. A land indenture, in part: “Between William Floyd of Long Island in the County of Suffolk and State of New ork Esquire of the first part and Russell Salisbury of the County of Herkimer and State of New ork eoman of the other part, Witnesseth, that the said party of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of five shillings to him in hand paid by the said party of the second part…all that Certain lott, piece, or parcel of land situate lying in Herkimer County…containing 117 acres and one quarter.” Signed at the conclusion by Floyd, and countersigned by James Buck, Wil French, and Russell Salisbury. In fine condition, with a small bit of old tape on the reverse lightly showing through. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
The sought-after New Yorker in 1772 126. New York: Francis Lewis. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New ork, delegate to the Continental Congress, and signer of the Articles of Confederation (1713–1802). Scarce manuscript DS, signed “Fran: Lewis Hon,” one page, 6.25 x 3.75, June 15, 1772. Payment receipt from the accounts of Thomas Gardner, penned on both sides by a total of five payees, including Lewis, who writes: “Received New ork 15 une 1772 of Mr. Tho’s Gardner Fourteen pounds six shillings in full, 14.6.0.” In fine condition. Only the fourth Lewis item we have encountered, and the first in over four years. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 500
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127. New York: Philip Livingston. New ork City
merchant (1716–1778) who served as a Continental Congressman and signed the Declaration of Independence. Partly-printed DS, signed “Ph: Livingston un’r,” one page, 13 x 8.25, October 11, 1768. Document appointing Isaac Norman “to be Captain of a Company of Militia Foot in a Regiment in Albany County, where acob Sternberg Esq’r is Colonel.” Prominently signed at the conclusion by Livingston, and countersigned by Henry Moore as royal Governor of Province of New ork. White paper seal remains affixed to upper left. In fine condition, with scattered light staining. In 1768, Livingston was elected to the N Provincial Assembly and chosen as its speaker. That same year, the universal boycott of British imports was called in opposition to the Townshend Acts, with the New ork assembly passing a resolution in December that stated the colonies were entitled to self-taxation. As a result, the characteristically prudent Governor Moore dissolved the Provincial Assembly early the following year, claiming the resolves were repugnant to Great Britain.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
“Canvassing the Votes for Members to the General Government” 128. New York: Lewis Morris.
Landowner and developer from New ork who signed the Declaration of Independence and served as a delegate to the Continental Congress (1726–1798). Manuscript DS, one page both sides, 8 x 5.75, April 7, 1790. Receipt of payment, in full: “Rec’d April 7th 17 0 from Gerard Bancker Treas. Ten pounds ten shillings in full for the within account, £10.10.0.” Signed at the conclusion by Morris. Reverse bears pay order docketing notations in another hand, “To General Lewis Morris for his services in Canvassing the Votes for Members to the General Government, also for Governor, Lieut. Governor & Members of the Senate.” Professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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Recognizing the need to resupply the Continental Army as “speedily as possible with a Quantity of Cannon, Cannon Shot, Camp Kettles and other Implements” in 1777 129. New Jersey: John Hart. Signer of the
Declaration of Independence and Continental Congressman from New Jersey (1713–1779). Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “John Hart, Speaker,” two pages, 8.5 x 13.25, May 24, 1777. Official act headed, “An Act to exempt a Number of Men, to be employed at the Iron Works at Batsto and Mount Holly in the County of Burlington, from actual service in the Militia, under the Restrictions and Regulations therein mentioned.” Exempting men deemed critical to supplying the war effort, the resolution reads, in part: “Whereas it is highly expedient that the Army and Navy of the United States of America should be furnished as speedily as possible with a Quantity of Cannon, Cannon Shot, Camp Kettles and other Implements and Utensils of Iron, which the Furnaces at Batso, and the Forge and rolling Mill at Mount Holly…are well adapted to Supply…whereas John Cox…the Proprietor and Conductor of the said Works…that he is now under contract for a large Quantity of the said Articles…that the workmen are necessarily employed in the said Iron Works, being Objects of the Militia Law, are so frequently called away, and some times at those Critical Season of Business which the said Works are peculiarly subject to.” Signed at the conclusion by Hart as speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly, with a six-line endorsement in his hand, and countersigned by Governor William Livingston, “Wil: Livingston Presd’t.” In fine condition, with light toning to the central vertical fold. The iron works in Batsto Village and Mount Holly in Burlington County, New Jersey, were critical to resupplying the Continental Army with all manner of utensils, such as kettles and cooking pots, in addition to cannonballs for their artillery. Interestingly, Mount Holly had been the site of the Battle of Iron Works Hill only five months earlier. Although just a minor skirmish, the fight coincidentally prevented a British force of 2,000 from being in a position to offer support against General Washington’s attack after he famously crossed the Delaware into Trenton on December 25 26, 1776. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
130. New Jersey: Francis Hopkinson. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey (1737–1791) who is also known as the designer of the first official American flag. Revolutionary War-dated partly-printed DS, signed “F. Hopkinson,” one page, 7.25 x 3.75, September 15, 1780. An international currency exchange document, in part: “At Thirty Days Sight of this Fourth Bill, First, Second, and Third not paid, pay to John Brown or Order, Sixty Dollars, in Three Hundred Livres Tournois, for Interest of Money borrowed by the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by Hopkinson as treasurer of loans and countersigned by Thomas Smith as commissioner of the Continental Loan-Office of Pennsylvania. In fine condition, with trimming to the left edge. An especially notable document considering its war date and early usage of the term “United States,” which the Continental Congress had adopted as the new nation’s official name in September 1776. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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1775 deposition as a justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court 131. New Jersey: Richard Stockton.
Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey and delegate to the Continental Congress (1730–1781). Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “Rich’d Stockton,” one page, 7.75 x 12.25, March 31, 1775. Legal deposition concerning a land dispute in Maidenhead, New Jersey. In part: “Personally appeared before me Richard Stockton Esqr one of the Justices of the Supreme Court for the Province of New Jersey, James Price of Maidenhead…who being duly sworn doth depose…that he is well acquainted with the…Town Lott in Maidenhead, and that one James Stemmings & William Opdyke occupied the Same as Tenants…for some years and at the Time that Ejectments were commenced by Capt. John Price & others as trustees.” Signed at the conclusion by both Stockton and Price. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing and small specks of paper loss along folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
War-dated missive from the Revolution’s financier 133. Pennsylvania: Robert Morris. Import-
ant financier who signed the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution (1734–1806). Revolutionary War–dated ALS signed “Robt. Morris,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, September 23, 1779. Letter to Mr. Stacey Hepburn, in part: “I have already wrote you fully by this conveyance the present only serves to cover Capt. Stephen Hopkins’s draft on os. Dorsius for Two hundred Dollars which I supplied to relieve him from distress on finding that he was taken in Mr. Dorsius’s service bore a good character, I doubt not it will be paid. I also supplied a Mr. Thos. Cheney another of Mr. Dorsius’s people with a hundred pounds the 8 Jany last…I now desire he will either pay you or protect the draft. If he will not write me and furnish my accounts I shall think it the most ungratefull treatment I have ever met with.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, scattered creases, and a bit of soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
132. Pennsylvania: George Clymer. Signer of the
Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania who was one of the first patriots to advocate for complete independence from Britain (1739–1813). Philadelphia Bank check, 6.5 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Clymer, “Geo. Clymer,” payable to Bronson and Chauncey for 4, May , 1804. In fine condition. Clymer served as the first president of the Philadelphia Bank, which was founded in 180 . Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200 www.RRAuction.com | 49
“The Defence of American Liberty”—a rare 1776 appointment to a “Battalion of Musketry” 134. Pennsylvania: John Morton. Signer of the Declaration
of Independence from Pennsylvania (1725–1777) who also chaired the committee that wrote the Articles of Confederation. Revolutionary War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “John Morton Speaker,” one page, 13 x 8.5, April 6, 1776. Morton appoints Morton Garrett as “Lieutenant of a Company of Foot in the Battalion of Musketry in the Service of his Province for the Protection of the same, against all hostile Enterprizes, and for the Defence of American Liberty.” Endorsed on the reverse by Justice of the Peace Nicholas Fairlamb, who certifies that on May 0, 1776, Morton Garrett appeared before him and “was qualified to the within commission.” In very good condition, with splitting along folds and irregular overall toning. Garrett was part of Captain ohn Nice’s company and soon after was promoted to captain in Francis Murray’s company, forming part of the “Pennsylvania Regiment of Foot” before he resigned his commission in 1777. Morton is among the rarer Declaration autographs; he would sign the historic document in Philadelphia less than three months after issuing this military commission. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
Twice-signed “Dr. Rush” autograph letter on “liberal compensation for medical services” 135. Pennsylvania: Benjamin Rush. Physician and surgeon
general of the Continental Army, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and early professor of medicine at the Univeristy of Pennsylvania (1746 181 ). ALS signed “Benj’n Rush,” one page, 6.25 x 8, December 9, 1795. Letter to Henry Clymer, in full: “Dr. Rush hereby acknowledges the liberal compensation for medical services, rendered to Mr: Henry Clymer, this day received in full of all demands.” In very good to fine condition, with irregular toning and a repair to address leaf. A boldly penned example signed both within the text and at the conclusion. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
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A brotherly dispatch from the scarce Keystone State signer
136. Pennsylvania: George Ross. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1730–1779) whose
nephew married the famous flagmaker Betsy Ross in 177 . Rare ALS, signed, “Geo: Ross,” one page, both sides, 7.5 x 11.75, no date. Letter to his brother Getty, in full: “It was with the greatest concern I received the account of your illness and had I not been ill of this Govt. at Philada. would have visited you at New Castle as I ever had so shall I forever continue to preserve the most sincere & Brotherly affection for you, and though it is our fate to be settled at a distance from each other yet distance & absence which sometimes lessens the affections will never give the least abatement to mine. I long to see you & my dear little nephew and also to have the pleasure of Mr. Tills company for whom I always had a particular Esteem & am much concerned to hear of his Indisposition. I fear the country you live in will shorten all your lives and even render them almost burdensome while you continue what I call Just to breath & not to live I should be very glad. It would suit Mr. Till & you to come up here & spend some time in our fine wholesome air. I am sure it would be for the advantage of you both. Neither of you ought to return this spring to Sussex County, Delaware but play recruit for by what I hear you are almost two Creowls. Now don’t you or Till be affronted at this—Nancy wanted much to have gone to New Castle from Philad[elphi]a to see you but the Weather was to[o] severe a great way round home & very bad entertainment on the road—She & Mrs Lawler Joins with me in their love to you Mr: Till your little boy Sercky Caty all other Friends at New Castle. We all wish yours Caty’s speedy recovery she must take a little more of your Fatt’ning air I suppose such is a bluff as ever her good nature keeps her laughing she fattens on it. I rec’d her letter and would have wrote to her but the bearer is just going I have not time I will not live your patience but conclude my dear Getty with Assuring you that I am.” Professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet and in very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered overall soiling and toning, and old repairs to tiny areas of paper loss. Ross, a successful attorney in Lancaster, was elected to the First Continental Congress in 1774, and was active in government and the law until his death in 1779. What Ross meant by the “Govt. at Philada.” remains unknown, although it is presumed that he meant the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly where he served from 1768 to 1776. Examples of Ross in ALS format remain quite rare. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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The Rush-Stockton family estate
137. Pennsylvania: Benjamin Rush. Physician and surgeon general of the Continental Army who signed the Declaration of Independence (1746–1813). Scallop-topped vellum manuscript DS, signed twice “Benjn Rush,” one page, 28 x 16.25, March 10, 1793. A land indenture, in part: “Between Benjamin Rush Doctor of Physick of the City of Philadelphia In the State of Pennsylvania and Julia his Wife of the one Part and Richard Stockton Esquire Attorney and Counsellor at Law of the western Precinct of the County of Somerset in the State of New Jersey of the other Part Witnesseth that whereas Richard Stockton Esquire, late of the Precinct, County and State last aforesaid father of the said Richard Stockton the grantee in this present Indenture, was in his life Time, seized in his Demesne as of fee, of and in a certain Tract or Parcel of Land with the Appurtenances known by the name of Mount Lucas…and being so seized the said Richard Stockton Esquire by his last Will and Testament executed in due Form of Law…with the Appurtenances to his Wife Annis Stockton for and during the Term of her Widowhood and from and after the Determination of that Estate to his Daughter the said Julia the Wife of the said Benjamin Rush to her, her heirs and assigns forever…in Consideration of the Sum of Ninety pounds…in Gold and Silver.” Signed twice at the conclusion by Rush, once by Julia Rush, and also signed “Jo. Hugg” as Master of the High Court of Chancery of New Jersey. In very good condition, with moderate storage folds, scattered creasing and wrinkling, paper loss to left edge, and some mild toning. Accompanied by a second indenture signed by Annis Stockton deeding Mount Lucas. This document represents a fascinating connection between Rush and a fellow signer of the Declaration of Independence, New ersey delegate Richard Stockton. Early in 1776, Rush married Stockton’s daughter, ulia, forever binding these two significant Revolutionary families. One of Benjamin and ulia’s thirteen children, Richard Rush, would go on to serve in the cabinets of Presidents James Madison and James Monroe. Richard Stockton had passed away in 1781, leaving behind his wife, Annis Boudinot Stockton, who signs the accompanying deed. Annis was one of the first female poets published in the American colonies and had been the only woman to be elected as an honorary member of the American Whig Society, a secret revolutionary group. She was also a frequent correspondent of George Washington, and wrote several odes in his honor. Overall, these documents present several remarkable connections to the foundation of the nited States. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 200
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138. Pennsylvania: James Smith. Signer
of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1719–1806) who, having been born in Ulster, was one of eight signers born in Great Britain. Lengthy ADS, signed “James Smith,” one page, 8.5 x 13, October 1793. Lengthy autograph legal document, signed within the text, at the conclusion, and on the reverse. In part: “John Irwin late of ork County yeoman was Summoned To answer James Smith of a Plea that he renter him fifty eight pounds eighteen shillings six pence lawfull money of Pennsylvania.” In fine condition, with a thin vertical strip of toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
140. Delaware: Thomas McKean. Influential Delaware politician (1734–1817) who signed the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. ALS signed “Tho M:Kean,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 10, April 30, 1816. Letter to Edward J. Coale, in full: “I sit down to acknowledge the receipt of the agreeable intelligence of the birth of your son, and my first and only great grandchild. Sickness, death, and many other untoward circumstances have hitherto delayed it. May your son be a comfort and an honor to his parents and a blessing & ornament to his country. Give him learning, and a pious education; the rest will greatly depend upon his own industry and good conduct, under the favor of God. The way the twig is bent, the tree will be inclined. Eightytwo years and all the knowledge they have brought with them, have taught me to put confidence in these sentiments. Please do kiss the little gentleman for me, give him my blessing, and may the Father of all bless him. Give my love to Mary Ann, and my respects to all enquiring friends: May you all be as happy as I wish you. Vive, vale.” Includes the original clipped address leaf, addressed in McKean’s own hand. In fine condition, with writing showing through from opposing sides, and one small area of ink erosion near the bottom edge. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 200
Endorsed in late 1776 139. Pennsylvania: James Wilson. Signer of the Declaration of Independence and Continental Congressman from Pennsylvania (1742–1798) who was instrumental in drafting the Constitution. Revolutionary War–dated partly-printed DS, endorsed on the reverse, “Wilson,” one page, 8.25 x 6.75, October 27, 1776. Order issued to the sheriff of Cumberland County, in part: “We Command you, that you take William Parkinson late of your County eoman and him safely keep, so that you may have his Body before our Justices…to satisfy Elijah Wickersham of a certain Sum.” In very good to fine condition, with light toning along edges and folds. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 200
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141. Delaware: Thomas McKean. Influential Delaware politician (1734–1817) who signed the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Tho. M:Kean,” one page, 19.25 x 10, April 12, 1805. As governor of Pennsylvania, McKean grants Philip Nicklin and Robert E. Griffith “a certain tract of land called London’ situate on the Waters of Pine run in the County of Northampton.” Boldly signed in the upper left corner by Governor McKean. The white paper seal affixed below the signature remains completely intact. Also signed on the reverse by Timothy Matlack, the engrosser of the Declaration of Independence. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
142. Delaware: George Read. Important Delaware politician (1733–1798) who served as a Continental Congressman, as a delegate to the 1787 Constitutional Convention, and was one of two statesman to sign the three defining documents of the nited States the First Continental Congress’s petition to King George of 1774, the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution. Revolutionary War–dated ADS, signed “Geo: Read,” one page, 5.75 x 3.5, May 16, 1780. Legal document issued to noted Delaware soldier and politician Gunning Bedford, in part: “Issue Subpoena for Elizabeth Rhoads wife of William Rhoads, James Glasgow, Tanner, John Broom Bricklayer, James Hall Labourer all of New Castle County to appear…before the ustices of the Common Pleas to testify.” In fine condition, with a small hole at the center reinforced with archival tape on the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Handwritten in 1776 by the Declaration’s heroic tiebreaker 143.
Delaware: Caesar Rodney.
Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Delaware (1728–1784) who famously rode his horse 80 miles non-stop to break the deadlock within the Delaware delegation to vote in favor of independence on July 2, 1776. ADS, signed “Caesar Rodney,” one page, 10 x 3, March 2, 1776. Financial document, in part: “I have Rec’d of Ezikiel Cowgill the sum of fifty pounds principal, and the sum of Twenty three pounds, one Shilling and Ten pence Interest in full.” Professionally inlaid into a larger sheet and in very good to fine condition, with a complete central vertical separation repaired on the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 500
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144. Maryland: Charles Carroll of Carrollton. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland (1737–1832) who was the longest-lived among his colleagues. ALS signed “Ch. Carroll of Carrollton,” one page, 8 x 9.75, September 14, 1792. Letter to Dr. Samuel Stringer Coale, in full: “ our son delivered me yours of the 12th instant this morning—I am very happy to have it in my power to accomodate [sic] you by complying with your request—I will take your bond with such personal security as either Mr. Rich’d Caton, or Mr. Richard Lawson shall approve for the sum of £171:16.0 current money, that being the balance due to me from Mr. Clement Brooke on the 30th of last June; from which day your bond is to carry interest: you and your security must be jointly & severally bound, on the receipt of your bond only executed before Mr. Rich’d Lawson. I will deliver it to Mr. Clement Brooke, or to his order, his bond.” Addressed on the reverse in Carroll’s own hand. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light staining, and wrinkling to the left edge from old mounting traces on the reverse. In 1792, Carroll, Caton, and Lawson shared commercial interests in Baltimore Town, collaborating on the erection of a Sugar House, Distillery & Brewery on the east side of ones’s Falls. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
145. Maryland: Charles Carroll of Carrollton. Signer of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence from Maryland (1737–1832) who was the longest-lived among his colleagues. ALS signed “Ch. Carroll of Carrollton,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, November 18, 1825. Letter to James F. Brice, in full: “On my arrival yesterday at this city I found yr letter of the 14th. Wm Nichols told me you have distrained his property: in doing so you acted injudiciously. The articles distrained are valued to 1 4.50. Nichols wishes you to buy on my account the property distrained and to leave it in his hands for sale to hnr my claim agst him of 1686. 0 1/4; to your doing so I have no objection & desire you to buy the property. I believe Nichols to be an honest man & will sell the articles, particularly the tobacco better than either of us, and apply the proceeds of sale honestly to the discharge of his debt. The 1 .60 due to Mr. Randall for shingles you will allow in the payment of his rent. I have no account with this. F. Hall: was the judgment against him for 5 obtained on his note taken on the sale of Andrew Nichols property, or on the sale of corn made at the Farm, when possession of it was given to him. In the list of notes taken on both sales his name is not included. I observe you pay the postage of your letters to me, this is unnecessary; for the future charged to me the postage of letters you receive from me. Nichols says plaster is of no benefit to the soil of the Farm. I know it is too light for wheat, but plaster will stiffen the soil, improve it by producing clover.” Addressed on the reverse of second integral page in Carroll’s own hand, “To James F. Brice, Esqr, Annapolis,” and docketed on another panel in an unknown hand. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one passing between portions of Carrollton’s signature, a uniform shade of mild toning, with a couple areas of circular toning to back page of letter, partially separated hinge, and a couple small areas of paper loss to second page. Lengthy correspondence from the then 88-year-old who had long shied away from politics, but remained immersed in his businesses. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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Maryland’s separation of powers in 1785 146. Maryland: Wi l l i a m P a c a .
Signer of the Declaration of Independence who served as Maryland’s third governor (1740–1799). Extremely scarce LS signed “Wm. Paca,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, November 2, 1785. Letter to Charles Biddle, vice president of the state of Pennsylvania. In part: “I have the Honor to acknowledge the Receipt of your Excellency’s Letter of the 25th of October last enclosing a Memorial of a Number of Mariners of the Ship Pallas. I should be happy to give the Redress those unfortunate Men seem justly entitled to: but the Executive of the State are not invested with any Judicial Authority to administer Justice…Our Courts of Justice and the Magisterial Department are the only Tribunals which our Government authorizes to redress the Complaints of Foreigners or Natives. If the Representations of the Mariners be true actions will lie against Capt’n O’Donnell on which they may obtain compleat justice. With Regard to the Lad suggested to be Stole by one Hamilton the proper Step for immediate Redress would be to apply for a Habeas Corpus to One of our Judges or Justices and this I would have done on Behalf of the Father this affair shall be immediately redressed when the names of the Parties are communicated.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
147. Virginia: Benjamin Harrison. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia (1726–1791) who was the father of President William Henry Harrison and great-grandfather of President Benjamin Harrison. ALS signed “Benj. Harrison,” one page, 6.25 x 7.5, May 18, 1782. Letter written as governor of Virginia concerning the legislative assembly, in full: “I this moment rec’d the enclosed which I take the liberty of sending to the assembly supposing it would be agreeable as it contradicts the disagreeable report of the morning.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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148. Virginia: Benjamin Harrison. Signer
of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia (1726–1791) who was the father of President William Henry Harrison and great-grandfather of President Benjamin Harrison. Manuscript DS, signed twice, “Benj. Harrison,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 12, December 22, 1785. Legal document concerning an agreement between Harrison and others “concerning the purchase and location and surveying of…tracts of land on the western waters,” authorizing an agent to sell up to 20,000 acres of land in the tract. Harrison signs twice at the conclusion, adding an autograph endorsement, “We authorize Mr. Nours to give Henry Smork four hundred acres of land for his trouble.” Also signed by future governor of Virginia Edmund Randolph as a witness. In very good condition, with chipping to edges and archival tape repairs to separations of the intersecting folds. The western waters’ mentioned may be a reference to the Ohio River area, where Harrison was an active land speculator. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Lee’s approval of an apple orchard and tobacco house
149. Virginia: Richard Henry Lee. Member of the notable Lee family and signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia (1732–1794). Third-person ADS, signed within the text, “Richard Henry Lee,” one page both sides, 8.75 x 4.25, May 24, 1764. Third-person autograph partial legal document, in part: “Jeffries shall not make waste of any timber but what shall be necessary to build or repair houses of for other necessary uses on the hereby demised premisses.” The document goes on to authorize George, Sarah, and Alexander effries to “plant and keep under a sufficient fence one hundred apple trees and also build a dwelling house sixteen feet square and a tobacco house twenty four feet long…The said George Jeffries doth hereby promise, covenant and agree to and with the said Richard Henry Lee.” In very good condition, with splits to folds, chipping to edges, and an unobtrusive short tear repaired on the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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Extremely rare 1776 autograph document 150. Virginia: Thomas Nelson, Jr. Signer of
the Declaration of Independence and member of the Virginia delegation to the Continental Congress (1738–1789). Revolutionary War–dated third-person ADS, signed within the text, “Colo’l Nelson,” one page, 8 x 6.75, September 21, 1776. Receipt for boarding horses, in part: “Colo’l Nelson To acob Hitzheimer. To Keeping 5 Horses from the 9th of Aug’t to the above date is 4 days 2/4 each To Keeping your Brothers 2 Horses from 10th to the 21st Sept’r is 11 days ditto 27.1 .” In very good to fine condition, with light staining to the right edge and two small archival tape repairs on the reverse. Though the Declaration of Independence was adopted on uly 4th, it was not officially signed until August 2nd—this document therefore refers to a date exactly one week after Nelson’s signing of the historic document. Nelson’s autograph is among the rarest of all Declaration signers, and examples written so closely in date to the signing of the Declaration are hardly ever encountered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
A 1748 dispute involving Washington’s brother-in-law 151. Virginia: George Wythe.
Scholar, jurist, opponent of slavery (1726–1806) who was the first of the seven Virginia signatories of the Declaration of Independence. ADS, signed “Wythe,” one page both sides, 7 x 5.5, February 1748. Legal document for a case in Orange County, Virginia. In part: “Fielding Lewis complains of Thomas Chew otherwise called I. Thomas Chew of Orange County in Custody and so forth of a Plea of Debt that he render to him eighty Pounds Two Shillings and four Pence which he owes to and unjustly detains from him for that whereas the said Thomas…did acknowledge himself to be held and firmly bound unto the said Fielding.” Signed at the conclusion by Wythe as attorney for the plaintiff. In very good condition, with intersecting folds (one passing through a couple letters of the signature), scattered toning, a few stains, and a few small edge tears. Accompanied by an unsigned engraving of Wythe. Fielding Lewis married George Washington’s sister in 1750 and later served as a colonel in the Revolutionary War. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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The extremely rare Joseph Hewes 152. North Carolina: Joseph Hewes. Secretary of the Naval Affairs Committee during the Revolutionary War who signed the Declaration of Independence, one of only three Quakers to do so (1730–1779). Very rare manuscript DS, signed “Joseph Hewes,” one page, 7.5 x 10, June 14, 1765. Bond undertaken by George Erskine, John Gough, John Hodgson, and George Blair in the amount of £100, promising to appear to answer the trespassing charges against them of Hugh Wallace. Boldly signed in the lower left by Hewes and countersigned by five others. Fragile and in very good condition, with tears and paper loss due to ink erosion. Born in New Jersey, Hewes had settled down in North Carolina only five years earlier and was subsequently elected to the state legislature in 1763. When he was made Secretary of the Naval Affairs Committee in 1776, he found the fledgling American Navy in a poor state and, as a successful merchant, was able to provide his own extensive fleet of ships and outfit them for battle. He also selected the most capable men as commanders, including the great John Paul ones. Afflicted with ailing health, Hewes had to return home shortly after signing the Declaration of Independence and passed away in 1779 at just 49 years old. Hewes’s untimely death has made his autograph especially scarce, and he is considered among the very rare’ signers of the Declaration. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 1000
153. South Carolina: Thomas Heyward, Jr. Signer of the Declaration of
Independence from South Carolina (1746–1809) who was taken prisoner by the British during the siege of Charleston and held for about a year. Rare autograph endorsement signed “Thos. Heyward,” one page, 5.5 x 6.25, July 7, 1803. Bill for money owed to David Crager for hauling large quantities of lime and brick. At the conclusion, Heyward writes, “Please to pay the above Acct & charge it to the Lot 86.85.” Removably encapsulated in a mylar sleeve. In fine condition, with edges possibly trimmed. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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Hooper sends word of British movement to fellow Southern signer Joseph Hewes: “It is said that the Enemy have all of them returned to Augustine except the 71st Regt which is ordered to N York”
154. North Carolina: William Hooper. Signer of the Declaration of Independence and Continental Congressman from North Carolina (1742–1790). Revolutionary War-era ALS, signed “W Hooper,” one page, both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, no date but circa September 1779. Letter to fellow North Carolina signer Joseph Hewes, in full: “I wrote you a few weeks ago. I hope that scrawl got safe to hand altho the subject matter was not otherwise interesting than as it assured you of my constant remembrance of your kindly attention to me and my earnest wishes to have it in my power to be made convenient to you. This is intended to give you a fresh instance of my readiness to call your obliging disposition into exercise. ou must know that I am almost unhatted, my present chapeau would be a scandal to a butcher boy and neither South Carolina nor this state can supply me with a better. Pray apply in my behalf to friend Tybout or some other of the craft and get me a fashionable hat made and forward it to me to Halifax to Gilchrid or to your House at Edenton that I may find it at one or the other at the Sup Court. Some Traveler perhaps may be prevailed upon to bring it along. The longest string enclosed must be the measure of the circumference of the crown of the hat the other of the greatest diameter. My hat you may recollect is one or two sizes larger than yours—I said a fashionable hat I do not mean in the excess, but I approve of large hat as best calculated for this Climate—The short string is perhaps unnecessary. We have no news here, it is said that the Enemy have all of them returned to Augustine except the 71st Regt which is ordered to N ork. Remember me respectfully to your Brother delegates. I wrote very lately and very long letter to friend [fellow North Carolina signer John] Penn and shall write [Cornelius] Harnet when I hear that he has arrived.” Hooper adds a postscript to the adjacent page, “I see advertised in the Phila paper copper plate copy books for Children pray send me one or more of them if there are of different sorts—& let me know the expense both of the hat & them that I may depposite the amount in Contc. with Mr Smith.” Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in his own hand and marked “Free.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds (vertical fold passing through the signature), trivial pin holes near top edge, scattered overall toning, and writing showing through from opposing sides. Hooper’s intelligence appears to be wrong given that the 71st Highland Regiment, which helped capture Savannah in 1778 and Charleston in 1780, remained in the Southern Theater for the duration of the war. Hooper may have been unknowingly referring to a move by British troops out of South Carolina to help defend Savannah against a combined Franco-American attack in September 1779. After resigning from the Continental Congress, Hooper moved home to North Carolina to resume his law career in 1777. However, peace was short-lived as Hooper’s involvement in the revolution marked him as a wanted man by British troops. Hooper separated from his family in 1781, eluding captors for over a year while Cornwallis’s troops burned his estates in both Finian and Wilmington. Written to a fellow signer and with mention of a third, this is a superb missive from the scarce North Carolinian signer. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 1000 60 | January 11, 2017 | NOTABLES
Penn endorses a 1774 arrest order 155. North Carolina: John Penn. Signer of the Declaration
of Independence from North Carolina (1741–1788) who also practiced law and served in the Continental Congress. Very rare ink endorsement signature, “J. Penn,” on the reverse of a manuscript legal document, one page, 7.5 x 6.25, May 4, 1774. An arrest order, in part: “George the third by the grace of God King of great Britain &c To the sheriff of Granville County We Command you that you take the body of Robert Robertson Labourer if he be found in your bailiwick and him safely keep so that you have him before the Justices of our Inferior Court.” Signed at the conclusion of the document by clerk Reuben Searcy. In very good condition, with repaired separations to vertical folds, significant dampstaining to top edge, and some scattered foxing and toning. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 200
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A linchpin of the complete Declaration set—the excessively rare Thomas Lynch, Jr.
156. South Carolina: Thomas Lynch, Jr.
Signer of the Declaration of Independence from South Carolina (1749–1779); his father had served in the Continental Congress from 1775 to 1776 but had to return home due to illness. Thomas Lynch, r., was chosen to take his father’s place in Congress, where he voted for and signed the Declaration. In 1779, he sailed to St. Eustatius in the West Indies, but his ship was lost at sea and never found. Extraordinarily rare ink signature, “Lynch thus,” on an off-white 2 x .25 clipped slip, beautifully mounted and housed in a custom-made leatherbound presentation folder. In fine condition, with writing on the reverse lightly showing through. Along with Button Gwinnett, Lynch presents the greatest hurdle in assembling a complete set of Declaration signers. It is not entirely clear which is rarer—while Gwinnett was generally thought to be the rarest of all signers, recent studies have proclaimed Lynch as the scarcer of the two. Either way, Lynch is certainly of the utmost rarity and is far and away one of the most sought-after American autographs. Provenance: Remember When Auction; originally included a certificate of authenticity from Charles Hamilton (no longer present). Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 5000
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Lengthy 1782 autograph letter by the exceedingly rare Arthur Middleton 157. South Carolina: Arthur Middleton. Signer of the Dec-
laration of Independence from South Carolina (1742–1787). A radical Whig, Middleton was one of the more vocal members of the South Carolina’s Council of Safety and was known for his ruthless treatment of Loyalists. Middleton was imprisoned in 1780 when the British captured Charleston and spent a year in custody in St. Augustine. Revolutionary War–dated ALS signed “A. M.,” three pages two sheets, 7.75 x 11.75, October 29, 1782. A lengthy, witty letter addressed to his brother-in-law, “Charles Pinckney Esquire, at Mrs. M. Funn’s in Second Street, Philadelphia,” who had also been captured and imprisoned by the British after the siege of Charleston. Middleton describes his southward journey home after having served in the Continental Congress since 1781. He also takes time to praise John Hancock and advises his young correspondent to visit him in South Carolina as soon as he had “sown a few more of your young Oats.” In part: “We arrived here last Evening after a tolerably agreeable Journey; considering bad weather, Stumps, Stones craggy hills &ca. we have met with some hairbreadth Scrapes, but came off without accident having got over the worst of the road…I inclose you a Letter [not present] to Mr. Hancock; he was a very benevolent worthy man. & took pleasure in doing Kindnesses—I make no doubt he Continues the same unless his government may have Soured his Temper, which is not very probable, as Dignities conferd upon a man of Sense, generally tend to humanize, I hope you will find it so Remember me affectionally to the major & his family; tell him I think he will judge right in taking the other road, we have found this hitherto much more broken & disagreeable than I expected—let him know the Two Horses he spared me are well, the large Horse is…a little lame…but goes very well. & the white foot is too good to run with the rest, as he chooses to draw the whole weight himself…The Lantern shall be dedicated to the bona Dea, the Sun, in my Museum; if I have one left Don’t forget to acquaint Mrs. Morton (the fat House keeper) if she should call, that the first money I can scrape together after I get home shall be forwarded to her I shall say nothing more to you upon the subject of your Projects; I spoke my mind freely, as I wish you happiness; I know your Father will expect to see you before you embark for Europe, & under that Idea, I make sure of seeing you in Carol[ina] as soon as you have sown a few more of your young Oats—But go where you will…it will give me pleasure to hear from you—We leave this in a few minutes, & I have not time to correct this scrawl—your critical Eye must therefore excuse Errors of the Pen &ca. Believe that there are not many.” In fine condition, with a few scattered light stains, toning to the integral address panel, and unobtrusive repairs to a small seal-related tear. A marvelously informal and chatty letter revealing the dynamism of Middleton’s personality. Pinckney later became an influential delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Examples of Arthur Middleton’s autograph are extremely rare, and he is often cited as the third-rarest signer following Gwinnett and Lynch. War-dated autograph letters, especially of such length and quality, are of the utmost desirability and hardly ever appear for sale. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 5000
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War-dated warrant for “Lachlan McIntosh,” the killer of Button Gwinnett 158. South Carolina: Edward Rutledge.
American politician from South Carolina who was the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence (1749–1800). Revolutionary War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “E: Rutledge,” one page, 12.75 x 7.75, August 12, 1783. Legal document issued to the sheriffs of South Carolina, in part: “ ou, and each of you, are hereby commanded, without Delay, to attach the Bodies of James Brown & Lachlan McIntosh…wheresoever they may be found…so that you compel them to be and appear before the Justices of the said State, at the Court of Common Pleas…to answer to Benjamin Boyd…in a plea of Debt.” Signed at the conclusion by Rutledge, and also countersigned in the upper left by noted patriot Aedanus Burke. In fine condition. This document presumably refers to Continental Army General Lachlan McIntosh who, despite distinguished service during the Revolution, is better known for killing the famed Declaration signer Button Gwinnett in a 1777 duel. Gwinnett is thus widely considered the rarest autograph of all Declaration signers and is certainly the most valuable. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
159. Georgia: George Walton. Signer of the Declaration of Independence who, following the Revolution, devoted himself almost entirely to Georgia state politics (1749–1804). Partly-printed DS, signed “Geo. Walton,” one page, 7.25 x 12, October 1784. Summons issued in Georgia, in part: “The Defendants William O’Bryan and Samuel are hereby required personally, or by their Attorney, to be and appear before the Justices of the Superior Court…to answer the Plaintiff’s Demands in Action of Debt three hundred and Eighty eight pounds.” Boldly signed in the left margin by Walton as chief justice of Georgia. Docketed on the reverse in various hands, including the foreman who writes that the case has been found in favor of the state for a sum of one hundred and twenty pounds. In fine condition, with writing showing through from the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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American Politicians and Leaders
171. Aaron Burr. Manuscript DS, signed “A. Burr,” one page both
sides, 8.25 x 12.5, September 1, 1815. A legal document requesting the court appoint a guardian ad litem for William Bradwell, “an infant… [who] cannot answer the said Bill nor defend this suit without having a guardian assigned for that purpose.” In very good condition, with archival tape repairs to complete separations along horizontal folds. Burr eventually took this case to the New ork Supreme Court, where he lost. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Clay reflects on the “most horrible condition of the public of Philadelphia” 172. Henry Clay. ALS signed “H. Clay,” one page, 8 x 10,
June 19, 1839. Letter to Pennsylvanian Congressman John G. Watmough, in full: “I was much grateful, my dear Sir, to find from your letter of the 9th inst. that you justly appreciate and fully approved of the motives which constrained me to decline to adopt the application of your son as one from Kentucky. It was a painful conflict between the feelings of my heart and the dictates of my best judgment. our son’s approval of my course proves that he possesses the manly character to which he has a hereditary title, and increases the regard on account of the decision which I was compelled to make. I read with attention and interest the address, a copy of which you did the favor to send to me. It depicts a most horrible condition of the public of Philadelphia on the occasion referred to and shows how dangerous mobs are when excited by passion. But it shows also what I have always believed, that mobs are especially dastardly and are easily subdued or successfully resisted by a few brave and determined men. I think Va will go right and keep right. Our friends had great difficulties to encounter division among themselves, imperfect organization etc. which, on the other side, there was complete discipline, all the power of the Administration and all the great influence of the Enquiries, Judges, Bands etc. Mrs. Clay joins me in the expression of warm regards for Mrs. W. I add for yourself assurance of my constant friendship.” Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in his own hand, and franked in the upper right, “Free, H. Clay.” In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds and scattered creasing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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The Army’s major general of the Quasi-War
173. Alexander Hamilton. LS signed “A. Hamilton,” one page, 7 x 8.75, July 8, 1799. Written in the hand of his assistant
secretary, Ethan Brown, a letter to Major ohn Adlum, in full: “ ou will be pleased to inquire of Captain Shoemaker and Lieut. Boote whether they have any unexpended supply of money and Cloathing for continuing the recruiting service; And report to me accordingly.” Handsomely double-matted and framed with a portrait of Hamilton to an overall size of 25.5 x 18.25. In fine condition, with two areas of paper loss to left edge and lower left corner not affecting any handwriting. In the wake of the affair and the subsequent military buildup of the Quasi-War, Hamilton was appointed a Major General of the Army under robust endorsement from George Washington, and much to the chagrin of President Adams. Hamilton impressed his influence across all areas of Army development during the French conflict and, upon the death of General Washington, some five months after signing this letter, became the Senior Officer of the Army on December 14, 17 . Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
1776 appointment by the lone patriot governor 174. Jonathan Trumbull. Governor of Connecticut who was the only colonial governor to side with the Americans during the Revolutionary War (1710–1785). Revolutionary War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “ on’th Trumbull,” one page, 12 x 7.75, December 26, 1776. As governor of Connecticut, Trumbull appoints William Cone “to be Captain of a Company voluntarily formed in…the Town of East Hadam.” Signed at the conclusion by Governor Trumbull and Secretary George Wyllys. Reverse bears a gift inscription dated 1914. Retains most of the white paper seal affixed to the left side. In very good condition, with a tear to the right edge, small hole to the top, and light overall foxing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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Activists and Social Leaders 175. Helen Keller. TLS, two pages, 5.5 x 9.25, The Lincoln
letterhead, December 14, 1921. Letter to Miss Hortop, in part: “I wish I could find a lovely new way to thank you for the flowers which came this morning. They kept wonderfully fresh, as if they knew of your wish that they should bring me delight. I wore the lilies and violets, and talked about them to an appreciative audience. I love to think of our friendship, woven as it were in roses, violets and lilies. We were disappointed not to see you at the station, and tell you how deeply we feel all your kindnesses. I wanted to give you a picture which the manager of the Orpheum’ had enlarged and tinted for the theatre during our engagement. My teacher and Polly were pleased with it, and thought you might like to have it. I am sending it to you now with Christmas love, and with wishes for a New ear as beautiful as your kind thoughts.” In very good to fine condition, with light foxing on the second page. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Ideal signature of the Civil Rights icon 176. Martin Luther King, Jr. Desirable ballpoint
signature, “Best wishes, Martin L. King, Jr.,” on an off-white 5.25 x .25 card. In very fine condition. A crisp, highly displayable signature from the adored Civil Rights leader. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
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King writes to the host of Kup’s Show a month before receiving the Nobel Peace Prize 177. Martin Luther King, Jr. TLS
signed “Martin,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Southern Christian Leadership Conference letterhead, November 2, 1964. Letter to Chicago Sun Times columnist Irv Kupcinet and his wife Essee, in full: “May I express my deep and sincere gratitude to you for your very warm message on the announcement of my being chosen as the recipient of the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize. our encouraging words and your genuine confidence give me new determination to carry on the struggle to make the brotherhood of man a reality. Certainly, I was moved, honored and gratified to learn of my being chosen for such a significant honor. But as I said on receiving word of the Nobel Peace Prize, I cannot accept this as an honor to me personally; it is rather a tribute to the discipline, dignity, courage and calm reasonableness with which Negro and white persons of good will have struggled to establish a reign of justice and a rule of love across this nation of ours. In short, the Nobel Peace Prize of 1964 is an award to the whole civil rights movement and its dedicated leaders. It is for this reason that I have decided to give every dollar accompanying the award to the civil rights movement. This award should inspire all of us to work a little harder and with more determination to make the American Dream a reality. It should also challenge us to work passionately and unrelentingly to discover the international implications of nonviolence; for in a real sense, there can be no justice without peace and there can be no peace without justice. If mankind is to survive, we must come to see that war is obsolete and must be cast into unending limbo. Thank you again for your kind expressions. May God continue to bless you and yours as we work for a better distribution of wealth, for a warless world and for a brotherhood that transcends race or color.” In very fine condition. The year 1 64 proved a decisive turning point for the SCLC and Martin Luther King’s campaign against segregation and racism in American daily life. Strong public support of King’s various marches and nonviolent protests led to the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a landmark legislative bill that would inevitably reward King with the Nobel Peace Prize on December 8, making him the award’s youngest ever recipient. Kupcinet was a former Philadelphia Eagle draft pick before an injury changed his career to Chicago sports journalist. The success of his weekly column led to his own award-winning television series, Kup’s Show, which King, among other civil rights leaders like Muhammad Ali and Malcolm , appeared on in 1 6 and 1 67. An ideal, extraordinarily crisp letter from MLK. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
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Mandela’s long-censored Rivonia Trial speech 178. Nelson Mandela. Extremely rare booklet entitled
The Historic Speech of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela at the Rivonia Trial,’ published in 1 8 by Learn Teach Publications, Johannesburg, 33 pages, 5.75 x 8, prominently signed on the title page in black felt tip, “N. Mandela.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an attractive presentation case and a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Containing Mandela’s famous statement from the dock at the opening of the defense case in the Rivonia trial on April 20, 1 64, this booklet was published for the first time in 1988 while Mandela was still imprisoned. Using powers authorized under a state of emergency’ declaration, the South African government suppressed this publication and on une 20, 1 88, police confiscated 14, 00 copies of it from Learn & Teach; this was one instance among many in a widespread censorship campaign undertaken that summer. This example of the booklet thus has an interesting notice printed on the title page: “We would just like to remind you that although this booklet was seized under the emergency media regulations when it was first printed last year you are perfectly entitled to own or possess a copy of this booklet.” Rare even unsigned, this booklet holds what is considered one of the great speeches of the 20th century and represents a key moment in the history of South African democracy. Starting Bid 00
179. Nelson Mandela. Signed book: Long Walk to Free-
dom. South Africa: Macdonald Purnell, 1995. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 630 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in black ink, “To Clive Rudman, Compliments & best wishes, N. Mandela, .12. 5.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
180. Nelson Mandela. Color glossy 7 x 5 photo of Mandela
seated with Kofi Annan, signed in black felt tip, “N. Mandela, 15.3.2000.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 14.25 x 12.25. In fine condition. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from SA and PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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Supreme Court “The original theory or creed of these ignorant savages approaches so nearly that of the most polished & enlightened nations” 181. John Marshall. ALS signed “J.
Marshall,” one page, 7.75 x 10, March 26, 1820. Thoughtful letter to Samuel Farmar Jarvis, a professor of Biblical learning at the New ork General Theological Seminary. In part: “I have deferred making my acknowledgments for your polite attention in favoring me with a copy of your Discourse on the religion of the Indian tribes of North America’ The religion of these untaught children of the forest partakes less of group idolatry than has been generally supposed. It is a matter of curious observation that the original theory or creed of these ignorant savages approaches so nearly that of the most polished & enlightened nations, while unaided by revelation. Man, left to himself, seems, at all times, to have formed nearly the same systems reflecting the creator of all things, & some future state of rewards & punishments. There seems to be some sentiment impressed on our minds by the divine hand which produces nearly the same results in all created beings.” Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in Marshall’s hand. In fine condition. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Marshall’s court would go on to establish the framework for relations between the federal government and America’s indigenous peoples; it is possible that his understanding of Native American religion gleaned from this discourse went on to inform the court’s decisions. In his landmark ohnson v. M’Intosh ruling of 182 , Marshall cites the principles of abstract justice which the Creator of all things has impressed on the mind of his creature man’ very nearly the same language he uses at the conclusion of this letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
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Businessmen
182. Henry Ford. Signed book: Moving Forward. First edition. Garden City, N : Doubleday, Doran Company, 1930. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 310 pages. Signed on the first free end page in crisp fountain pen, “Henry Ford, Oct. 14, 1931.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/G, with areas of paper loss to dust jacket. Accompanied by an original 1931 invoice from Henry Ford Farms. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 200
183. Henry Wells and William Fargo. Partly-printed
DS, signed “Henry Wells” and “Wm. G. Fargo,” one page, 12 x 8.25, November 7, 1864. Handsomely engraved certificate for eight shares of capital stock in the American Express Company issued to Henry A. Swift of New ork. Signed at the conclusion by Wells as president and Fargo as secretary. In very good to fine condition, with mild toning, a missing lower right corner tip, and cancellation stamps to signatures. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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Scientists and Inventors 184. Alexander Graham Bell. ALS in pencil signed “A. G. Bell,” one page on a 5 x 3 postcard, October 8, 1874. Letter to P. D. Richards, in full: “My train does not arrive in Boston till 1:15 so that I cannot be at the dining room before 1:30. I shall be there tomorrow some time next week I shall commence to come in to town earlier & shall be at the dining room every day except Sat. at one o’clock.” Addressed on the reverse in Bell’s hand. In fine condition, with light mottled overall soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Correspondence on a musically inclined dog 185. Charles Darwin. ALS signed “Ch. Darwin,” one page, 5 x
8, une 2, 1871 . Letter to Thomas Bradfield, in full: “I am much obliged to you for sending me the fact about the Dog, which I am glad to hear, & it corroborates previous statements which I have heard.” In fine condition. Bradfield had written to Darwin on June 1st, telling him of a friend who owned a dog that whined when a note was played out of tune on the concertina; he thus believed that the dog must have had some sense of harmony.’ In Darwin’s own records, he noted that he was aware of several published cases of dogs howling upon hearing certain notes. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
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Signed during the genius’s 1925 trip to Argentina 186. Albert Einstein. Fantastic circa 1925 fountain pen signature, “A. Einstein,” on an off-white 4.75 x 3 album page, also signed by Argentine intellectuals Mauricio Nirenstein, Jorge Duclout, and several others. Matted to an overall size of 7 x 5.5. In fine condition. In 1922, the University of Buenos Aires Council approved a proposal made by Professor Jorge Duclout, one of the earliest proponents of Einstein’s theory of relativity in the Argentine intellectual community, to invite Albert Einstein to Argentina for a lecture series. Dr. Mauricio Nirenstein, the university’s administrative secretary, organized the event and three years later, in March–April 1925, Einstein arrived in Buenos Aires. This visit was significant on many fronts the press covered his pacifist activism, he lectured on physics within academic circles, and the Argentine-Jewish community embraced his presence. A compelling autographic piece from this historically important trip. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
187. Rudolf Virchow. German
doctor and politician (1821–1902), dubbed the Father of Pathology,’ who founded the field of social medicine. ALS in German, signed “Virchow,” one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard, June 25, 1883. Untranslated letter to “A. Pearce Gould M.D., Honorary Secretary of the Medical Society, London.” Addressed on the reverse in Virchow’s hand. In fine condition. The recipient, Alfred Pearce Gould, went on to serve as president of the Medical Society of London as well as dean of the Faculty of Medicine of the niversity of London. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
188. Rudolf Virchow. German
doctor and politician (1821–1902), dubbed the Father of Pathology,’ who founded the field of social medicine. Rare 2.5 x 4 cartede-visite portrait of Virchow in a noble head-and-shoulders pose, signed in black ink, “Rud. Vi r c h o w. ” P u b lished by Loescher & Petsch of Berlin. In fine condition. The first signed photo of Virchow we have ever offered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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189. James Watt. ALS, one page, 8 x 10, September 5, 1784. Letter to musician and notable Watt benefactor Joah Bates,
in full: “Having received from Mr. Brown the daily advertiser containing the address of the Millers committee in which I observe they have given me more honor than what I think belongs to me, and seem to direct their whole argument to the overthrowing our patent, on the supposition we have communicated our exclusive privilege to the company, I have thought it necessary to remove that imputation by a publick advertisement in the same paper, as we should be ruined could any legal advantage be got by them in that matter, and I cannot suppose that any of the Gentlemen concerned could wish us to be injured by our endeavours to advance the interests of the concern. I have desired Mr. Brown to bring the advertisement to you & to leave it with you for your consideration as I am by no means satisfied with the draught yet do not wish it to be published untill I write again. And in the mean time I also wish you would turn your thoughts towards a proper answer on the part of the A. M. Company [Albion Mills]—I remain with best respects to Mrs. Bates & other friends.” Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in Watt’s own hand. In fine condition, with a few light seal-related stains, and a repaired seal-related tear to the integral address leaf. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 1000
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190. Antonio Scarpa. Italian anatomist (1752–1832) who wrote several important
treatises on a wide range of anatomical and medical subjects. ALS in Italian, signed “A. Scarpa,” one page, 6.75 x 10, no date. Untranslated letter to Nicola Morigi. In fine condition, with writing showing through from the address panel on the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Religious Figures
192. Pope John Paul II. TLS
in Polish, signed “Karol Wojtyla,” one page on a 5.75 x 4 card featuring a colorful religious image, Christmas 1971. Letter returning good wishes for Christmas and the new year. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
193. Pope John Paul II. TLS in Polish, signed
191. Pope John Paul II. Polish cer-
tificate of participation in the finals of the Sacrosong Festival, held at the Catholic University of Lublin on September 19, 1976, 9.75 x 13.75, signed at the bottom in ballpoint, “Karol card Wojtyla.” In very good to fine condition, with creasing to the edges and across the image at the top. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
“Karol card Wojtyla,” one page, 8.25 x 5.75, Kuria Metropolitalna letterhead, June 10, 1978. In part (roughly translated): “We are pleased to announce that Ks. Jozef Black at my command will conduct a retreat holiday liturgical service at W. Glade from 10.6 to 06.26.1978. In this connection, Priest Rekolekcjonisty was not included in the vacation.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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The personally worn zucchetto of Pope Pius XII 194. Pope Pius XII.
Pope Pius II’s personally-owned and -worn white zucchetto skullcap, measuring 6.5 in diameter, with a small label inside, “Societas Mariae Reparatricis.” In fine condition, with mild staining to interior. Accompanied by an “ Anticamera Pontificia’” card in Italian signed by Mario Nasalli Rocca di Corneliano as Cameriere Segreto Partecipante di Sua Santita, June 15, 1957, in full (translated): “The white zucchetto that comes with this card was used by His Holiness Pius II, reigning.” Prelates often give away their skullcaps, a practice started in the modern era by Pope Pius II. The tradition involves giving the zucchetto to the faithful, as a keepsake, if presented with a new one as a gift. Popes ohn Paul II, Benedict VI and Francis have continued the custom. Starting Bid 00
World Leaders Immediately after taking power in 1959, Castro reforms the “Jose Marti National Library” 195. Fidel Castro. Early DS in Spanish, two pages, 9 x 13.5,
February 20, 1959. Ministry of Education document, issued just four days after Castro took office as Cuba’s prime minister. In part (translated): “It is a concern of the Revolutionary Government to conduct an intense campaign that enables an effective rapprochement between all social classes and the cultural centers and corporate bodies that exist in the Republic The ose Marti’ National Library has not been carrying out in full the functions for which it is intended… The Revolutionary Government has the aim of restructuring all the country’s cultural institutions in order that they may properly carry out the high social function that corresponds to them Therefore The Patrons’ Committee of the ose Marti’ National Library, created by Law No. 20 of 21 March 1941, is dissolved.” Signed at the conclusion by Castro as prime minister and countersigned by Manuel Urrutia Lleo as president; also initialed by Castro and Lleo on the first page. The embossed blue seal affixed below Castro’s signature remains intact and retains its original ribbon. In fine condition, with a small tear and toning to the right border, and unobtrusive binding holes to left edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
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Churchill proposes the Shops Bill in 1910 196. Winston Churchill. ALS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one black-bordered page, 5 x 8, The Home Secretary letterhead, November 9, 1910. Letter to John William Gulland, in full: “I am sorry not to have answered your letter of the 31st before. I should be quite willing, if the general opinion of Scotland and Wales desired it, to exclude them from the operations of the Sunday trading provisions of the Shops Bill.” In fine condition. Prior to his promotion as Home Secretary, Churchill served as the President of the Board of Trade, a position that heightened his awareness of social policy and subpar working conditions. On June 4, 1910, Churchill introduced the Shops Bill to the House of Commons, a measure which sought to limit the strain on shop assistants, secure a universal half holiday, and restrict the practice of Sunday trading, with proposed exemptions for Jewish merchants and street-traders. John William Gulland was a British Liberal Party politician who served as junior Lord of the Treasury from 1909 until 1915, when he was promoted to Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury. The black bordering of the letter is likely in remembrance of King Edward VII, who had passed in early May. A fascinating early letter related to Churchill’s involvement in liberal welfare reform. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
197. Winston Churchill. Ink signature, “Winston S. Churchill,” on an off-white 4 x .5 sheet of War Office letterhead. Attractively cloth-matted and framed with two engraved plaques and an image of Churchill to an overall size of 22.5 x 21. In very good to fine condition, with a central vertical fold, light staining to the perimeter, and Churchill’s signature light but legible. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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Stunning certificate naming a Japanese citizen to the Order of the Meiji, including the Star of the Order of the Sacred Treasure badge 198. Emperor Hirohito. Desirable manuscript DS in Japanese, one page, 23.5 x 18, April 18, 1940. Document in which the Emperor of Japan confers the Imperial Order of Meiji upon Eiichi amamoto. In full (translated): “By the grace of Heaven, Emperor of Japan, seated on the throne with unbroken imperial line, hereby confers the Second Class of the Imperial Order of Meiji upon Eiichi amamoto who is currently decorated with Senior Fifth Rank and the Third Order of Merit, and invests him with the insignia of the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Star, granting him with the benefits and privileges associated with this rank and honor. I have set my hand and caused the seal of the Empire of apan to be affixed at the Imperial Palace, Tokyo, this 18th day of April, 1940.” Boldly signed by Hirohito and countersigned by asumaro Shimojo, Junior Third Rank, the First Order of Merit, Director of the Decoration Bureau and by Kohei Utsunomiya, Senior Fifth Rank, the Fourth Order of Merit, Clerk of the Decoration Bureau. In fine condition, with folds around the perimeter of the document and some scattered light creases. Included is the Star of the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2.75 diameter, presented to Eiichi amamoto. “Kunko Seisho” is engraved on the reverse of the badge, which identifies it as praising achievement. Award is housed in its original 4 x 4 leather and felt case, gilt-imprinted on the cover that it is the Order of the Sacred Treasure, with the case showing expected minor wear. The insignia of the order incorporates symbols for the three imperial treasures: the ata Mirror, so sacred that not even the Emperor is allowed to look at it; the asakani ewel, made of the finest jade; and the Emperor’s personal Sword. White enameled rays represent the sword (slight chip on one of the 40 rays). The central disc bearing an eight-pointed silver star represents the mirror, surrounded by a wreath with red-enameled dots (one with slight chip) representing the jewel. Established as the Order of the Meiji in 1888 by Hirohito’s grandfather, the Order of the Sacred Treasure is awarded to those who have made distinguished achievements in a wide variety of civil or military services, ranging from research fields, to social work, to state and local government. These documents, by which the emperor himself honors a citizen, become a part of the recipient’s family legacy and do not often leave apan. A vibrant and highly sought-after piece, signed by the emperor just five months before apan would sign the Axis Pact with Germany and Italy. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 1000
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199. Emperor Meiji. DS in Japanese, one page, 23 x 18, circa 1890–1912. Untranslated document in which Emperor Meiji confers the Order of the Golden Kite upon a distinguished member of the military. Boldly signed in the center in thick black ink by the emperor. In very good to fine condition, with scattered foxing. Established in 1890 by Emperor Meiji, the Order of the Golden Kite was a military award commemorating the mythic immu Tenno, the Romulus of apan.’ It was awarded to soldiers and military officers who demonstrated bravery, leadership, or command in battle. This is one of the few orders made exclusively for the Japanese military, while most others could be given to civilians, diplomats, and other officials including those from other countries. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 200
Vintage 1927 portrait of the fascist leader 200. Benito Mussolini. Vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 1 .5 full-length portrait of Mussolini sitting proudly atop his horse, signed in fountain pen, “Benito Mussolini—3 dicembre 1927—VI.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 17.25 x 21.25. In very good condition, with soiling to the top, silvering to darker areas, overall light rippling and creasing, and small tears to the edges and to the horse’s chest. Consignor notes that this photo previously hung in a government office in Italy. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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Royalty Remarkable 1494 document involving the laws of maritime navigation, signed by the patrons of Christopher Columbus 201. Ferdinand and Isabella. Spanish
monarchs best known as the sponsors and patrons of Christopher Columbus. Manuscript DS in Spanish, signed “ o el Rey,” I the King and “ o el Reyna,” I the ueen , one page, 12.25 x 8.5, June 10, 1494. Untranslated document signed three days after Spain and Portugal agreed upon the Treaty of Tordesillas, referring to the new laws of navigation imposed by the treaty. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, toning to the top, and professionally repaired paper loss to upper edge. Christopher Columbus’s return from his voyage to the Americas set off a territorial dispute between Spain and Portugal over which country would control the newly discovered lands. The Treaty of Tordesillas established a line of demarcation halfway between the Cape Verde islands and Hispanola, granting Portugal control of lands to the east of the meridian and Spain the land to the west. In addition to defining each country’s sphere of influence, it also set forth new guidelines for navigation and exploration of the New World. Portugal agreed to grant Spanish vessels free, safe, and peaceful navigation over the seas under its dominion, but Spain was forbidden from exploring the area and, if the Spanish did discover any new lands while passing, it had to be delivered to the Portuguese King. This was one of the most influential treaties in the development of the modern world—it is why Portuguese is spoken in Brazil, while Spanish influence is seen throughout the rest of the Americas, from Chile to Mexico to Florida. It also a catalyst in the development of modern maritime law, with concepts like freedom of the seas for trade and travel, the right of innocent passage, and definitions of territorial waters all stemming from the agreement. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 1000
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Support for the soldier who saved her from ‘Bloody Mary’ 202. Queen Elizabeth I. Ex-
tremely rare manuscript DS, in Early Modern English, boldly signed at the top, “Elizabeth R,” one page both sides, 9 x 12, September 4, 1570. Elizabeth orders Sir Henry Sidney, Lord Deputy of Ireland, to help rectify financial issues being had by William Piers. Lengthy document states, in part (spelling and grammar retained): “Right trustie and welbeloved we grete you well, we have our self hard this bearer capteyn William Perse… where of late time we graunted that he shuld have an estate in reversion for term of certen yeres of the late Abbey of Tresternaugh…we be informed by the said Perse that our surveior there hath by a survey made increased the rent…so as the said William Perse if he shuld paie so great a rent as now by the survey is newly incresed shuld not have anie benefit by our grant as we intended; we ar plesed to remitt the consideration hereof to you…to reform and diminishe the rent newly incresed…we understand also by him that he hath of his own cost & charge builded a house in our towne of Knockfargus upon our soile…we have also upon his recommendation of the good faithfull and constant service of Sir Bryan Mackphellyme caused that ether a cheine of gold or a portion of plate of the value of fortie poundes shuld be delivered to the said Pers to be in our name speciallie by him given to the said Mackphellym…thus you maie see how we are favorably disposed toward our said servant thinking him worthy of all this our favor.” Reverse of second integral page is docketed in several different hands. Beautifully archivally cloth-matted and framed with a portrait of the Queen to an overall size of 25.75 x 20. In very good condition, with mild dampstaining to both pages (some over the signature, but not affecting the boldness or legibility of the signature or document whatsoever), small separation and reinforcement along hinge, slight paper loss to right edge of first page, second integral page professionally inlaid to a slightly larger sheet, and two W. C. Putnam Collection stamps to reverse of first page and front of second integral page. The man featured in this letter, William Piers (c. 1510–1603), was an English constable sent to Ireland by Queen Elizabeth in 1566. Especially noted for his attempts to drive the Scots from Ulster, he was appointed governor of Carrickfergus [Knockfargus in 1568. The reasons for the requests of special treatment in this document can be ascertained from Burke’s Peerages and Baronetcies, which describes Piers as a distinguished soldier and a great favorite of ueen Elizabeth’ who on more than one occasion saved her from the vengeance of her step-sister, ueen Mary.’ Captain Piers clearly ingratiated himself with Elizabeth by at times protecting her from the wrath of Bloody Mary,’ thus earning her favor and a lifetime of substantial support. An extraordinarily rare and truly remarkable document with incredible content and intimate associations. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 2500
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Four months before admitting her role in the Queen Elizabeth assassination plot
203. Mary, Queen of Scots. Excessively rare vellum manuscript DS in French, signed “Marie R,” one page, 12.25 x 9.75, April 0, 1586. Mary, as queen of Scotland and dowager queen of France, grants, on the specialle recommenda ci on’ of her cousin Henri, duc de Guise, the captaincy of the castle of Wassy to the duke’s maitre d’hotel, acques de la Montaigne. Neatly signed below by Mary and countersigned by her secretary of state, Claude de la Boissiliere Nau. Intersecting folds, scattered creases, and light foxing, otherwise fine condition. Reverse bears two small exhibition stickers, the first from the “Tercentenary Mary Queen of Scots Exhibition, Peterborough, 1887,” and the second from the “Stuart Exhibition, London, 1888-9.” This document dates to near the end of Mary’s life while she was imprisoned at Chartley Castle in Staffordshire by her cousin, ueen Elizabeth I of England. In 1560, Mary had been granted the right to the profits of Wassy, located in eastern Champagne, France, as part of her jointure as widow of the recently deceased French King Francis II, and the rights were being managed on her behalf by her uncle Francis, Duke of Guise. In 1562, Wassy was the site of a notorious massacre of Huguenots by troops under Francis, and sparked the bloody French Wars of Religion. At the time of the massacre, the recipient of this grant, Jacques de la Montaigne, was a resident of Wassy and the duke’s maitre d’hotel he was undoubtedly present at the massacre and is described in one source as its author and solicitor.’ Francis was assassinated in 156 , and his son Henry succeeded him as Duke of Guise, as this document indicates. Just four months after signing this document, Mary was implicated in the Babington Plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth and assume her place on the English throne—for her complicity in the scheme, Mary, ueen of Scots, was put to death on February 8, 1587. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 2500
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204. Princess Diana. Vibrant color satin-finish 5.25 x 7.75
photo of Diana holding a gorgeous bouquet, affixed to a 8.5 x 11 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in black ink, “Dear Andrew, much love from, Diana .” In fine condition, with a couple light corner dings to the mount, and a slight brush to the inscription. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
Titanic and Maritime
The lost lightweight champion 205. Titanic: David John Bowen. Carbon letter, one page, 5.75 x
7.75, anuary 2 , 1 16. Letter to the White Star Line’s law firm Messrs. Hill, Dickinson & Co., in part: “Re. David Bowen, Treherbert, who went down with the Titanic. The mother of the above person…wants to know if she is entitled to any more money as compensation for the loss of her son. She has been given to understand there is more money to be divided. She is in great need.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered overall creasing. David ohn Dai’ Bowen of Treherbert, Wales, a professional boxer and the Welsh lightweight champion, was traveling to America aboard the Titanic to take part in a series of boxing matches. Bowen perished in the disaster and his body was not recovered. Starting Bid 200
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A diamond heiress “on your S.S. ‘Titanic’ at the time of the disaster” 206. Titanic: Helene Baxter. Collec-
tion of three letters related to an insurance claim by Helene Baxter for losses in the Titanic disaster, consisting of a letter from her lawyer, a letter by the White Star Line, and a carbon copy of their law firm’s response. The initial TLS is from her lawyer Donald Macmaster to the White Star Line, one page, December 4, 1913, in part: “I have received from Mrs. James Baxter and Mrs. Douglas, both of Montreal, Canada, claims for large amounts against your Company. Both of these claims are composed of personal effects, jewelry and other property owned by these ladies while passengers on your S.S. Titanic’ at the time of the disaster.” The White Star Line forwards the letter to their law firm, Messrs. Hill, Dickinson Co., in a TLS of December th, in headed “S.S. Titanic,’” in part: “We beg to enclose letter from Mr. Donald Macmaster to which we have not replied. Will you kindly do what is necessary.” The final piece of correspondence is a carbon copy of the firm’s reply to Macmaster, in part: “We have attended to all the claims which have been lodged in connection with the Titanic’ disaster. Our clients much appreciate your courtesy Whilst, however, regretting very much the loss which Mrs. Baxter and Mrs. Douglas have sustained, they are unable to accept in the circumstances of the case any responsibility in the matter.” In fine condition. Helene Baxter was the widow of James Baxter, a wealthy diamond broker and banker whose reputation was marred after he was convicted of embezzlement in the amount of 40,000. Although Mr. Baxter lost much of his fortune and passed away in 1 05, Helene was able to maintain a luxurious lifestyle and in 1 12 booked passage home from Europe in one of the Titanic’s most expensive suites for herself, her daughter (Mary Helene Douglas), and son. Although she and her daughter survived the accident, her son perished; Helene Baxter never recovered from the traumatic effects of the tragedy. Starting Bid 200
Explorers and Archaeologists The explorers of the North and South Poles 207. Robert Falcon Scott and Robert E. Peary.
Invitation to a Geographical Club Dinner held in honor of Commander R. E. Peary at London’s Hyde Park Hotel on May 4, 1910, measuring 3.75 x 6, signed in pencil, “Robert Peary, May 4” and “R. Scott.” Framed and in fine condition. The Geographical Club was, and still is, closely associated with the Royal Geographical Society, the world’s preeminent society for geographers and explorers. A month after this event, Scott and the Terra Nova Expedition set sail for the South Pole on June 15, 1910. An exceptional union of polar explorers. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200 84 | January 11, 2017 | NOTABLES
American West, Notorious Figures, and Lawmen Two ‘dead’ desperados: “Burrial Exspences of Joe Walker and Butch Cassiday” 208. Butch Cassidy. Rare archive of three documents relating to the reputed killing of Butch Cassidy and Wild Bunch’ desperado Joe Walker. Items include (with grammar and spelling retained): a manuscript document, in pencil, one page, 8.25 x 11, County of Carbon letterhead, headed “Burrial Exspences of Joe Walker and Butch Cassidy.” Price, Utah, May 14 and 15, 1898. Clear listing of expenses, including cost of items purchased (“2 Coffins & Boxes”) and from whom and names of those paid for “washing 2 bodies…Digging graves…2 suits under wear…Two Shrouds… halling Coffins halling Bodies to place of Burial Digging up Body for identification Shaving 1 Body”; a manuscript document, in pencil, one page, 8.25 x 11. County of Carbon letterhead, 1898. Headed “Expencies,” listing expenses for a total of five men for a total of two or three days, as well as the costs of hiring and feeding horses; and a DS signed “P.J. Olsen” as Coroner, one onionskin page, 8 x 9.5, May 24, 1898. Sales receipt for two branded horses’ for 1 .50, with the horse’s brands drawn in ink. In overall very good condition. In April of 18 7, Butch Cassidy, oe Walker, and Elzy Lay stole 7,000 in gold from the Pleasant Valley Coal Company at Castle Gate, tah, sparking a serious manhunt for the gang. When Carbon County Sheriff C. W. Allred’s posse found what they believed to be the fugitives’ camp on May 1 th, they opened fire, killing two men inside. They identified one body as oe Walker and the other as Butch Cassidy. As newspapers announced the death of the outlaw, a Wyoming sheriff who had held Cassidy in his jail for three months arrived in tah only to identify the body as Bob Culp, a minor cattle thief. Rumors flew that Cassidy, entertained by the whole affair, watched his own funeral from afar, having yet again outsmarted the authorities. Containing three documents from the mistaken killing, with the victim still believed to be Cassidy, this archive highlights a captivating tale from the famous outlaw’s career. Starting Bid 200
209. Lincoln Assassination: William Cooper. ALS signed “William M.
Cooper,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, April 25, 1865. Letter written from Point of Rocks Hospital, Virginia, in part: “We have indeed suffered a severe loss in our Beloved President so good a man to be basely shot in the Back by a cowardly assassin. Pity that God has not struck his Base Arm with paralysis ere it had been raised against the life of ncle Abe.’ I hope he may be caught and turned over to the Soldiers for punishment I mean Boothe. I think that Andy Johnson will bring these Rebs to their right senses. At all events he talks as though he would…. We have all sorts of rumors here about going home but I can’t say how soon they will be realities.” In fine condition. Booth was tracked down and killed the next day in Port Royal, Virginia, about sixty miles north of Point of Rocks. Starting Bid 200
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Recovered from Bonnie and Clyde’s car after the ‘Sowers Raid’
210. Bonnie and Clyde. Two .38 caliber bullets recovered from the disabled car of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow following the Sowers Raid’ conducted by a Dallas Sheriff’s posse on November 22, 1 . Displayed with a caption and image of the original ammunition box. In fine condition. Consignor notes that the gunpowder was removed by a professional gunsmith. These bullets were among the items collected at the scene by one of the deputies, Millard Sweatt, and they are accompanied by a packet of provenance material describing Sweatt’s career. Informed of a family gathering that was supposed to take place near Sowers, Texas, the deputies—Millard E. Sweatt, Smoot Schmidt, Ted Hinton, Ed Caster, and Bob Alcorn—laid in wait for the outlaws to arrive. As Barrow approached in a stolen 1933 Ford Model B, he sensed a trap and accelerated past his family’s car, at which point the lawmen unleashed a hail of bullets. Unable to continue in the decimated vehicle, the gang was forced to abandon and flee on foot, despite wounds to both Parker’s and Barrow’s legs from a bullet that passed through the car. The outlaws escaped, and Sweatt set about collecting relics from the bullet-riddled car, recovering a number of artifacts that were later found among his possessions. Starting Bid 200
Rare Xmas letter from the imprisoned Prohibition hitman 211. Fred Burke. Midwestern armed robber and contract killer during the Prohibition era (1893–1940) who is considered a prime suspect in the infamous St. Valentine’s Day Massacre of 1929. ALS signed with his alias, “F. Dane,” one lightly lined page, both sides, 8.5 x 11, December 15, 1937. Written from Marquette State Prison, a letter to Charlotte Crossman, in full: “Believe I left the impression in my last letter that mas season developed melancholy or some such ailment in me; but it doesn’t. Really if I ever feel depressed at mas time it is the result of thinking of the unfortunate kiddies, who, through no fault of their own, will be disappointed on mas morning. Guess like myself when I was a kid. mas is so important to children. I think the one thing that has helped this mas is being able to send a few presents to the orphans home in Marquette. Through the Priest here I sent over 100 boys belts and 65 pairs of moccasins with several fur toy dogs and I’m sure those children will appreciate them.” In fine condition. The first time we have offered Burke in any format. Starting Bid 200
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212. Susan B. Anthony MB 200
213. Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte
214. Niels Bohr
215. Leonid Brezhnev
216. Andrew Carnegie
217. Andrew Carnegie
218. Nicolae Ceausescu
219. Chiang Kai-shek and Madame Chiang
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222. DNA: Watson and Crick
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225. Alexander Fleming
226. Felix Frankfurter
227. Albert Gallatin
221. Benjamin Disraeli
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228. Rajiv Gandhi
229. Giuseppe Garibaldi
230. Otto Hahn
231. Learned Hand
232. Caroline Kennedy
233. King George III MB 200
234. King Hussein of Jordan and Richard von Weizsacker MB 200
235. King Juan Carlos I
236. King William IV
237. Edwin Land
238. John Langdon MB 200
239. Gordon W. ‘Pawnee Bill’ Lillie
242. New Hampshire
243. Notables
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240. Joseph Lister MB 200
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241. Pedro Montt MB 200
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245. Prince Rainier of Monaco
246. Princess Diana
247. Queen Victoria
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249. Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin
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251. Albert Schweitzer
252. Scientists
253. Margaret Thatcher
254. Margaret Thatcher
255. Margaret Thatcher
256. Titanic: Millvina Dean
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258. Elie Wiesel and Simon Wiesenthal
259. Oliver Wolcott, Jr
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Nelson’s respite at Merton Place
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260. Horatio Nelson. ALS signed “Nelson & Bronte,” one page, 7.25 x 9, May 13, 1802. Written from Merton, a letter to Robert Brent in London, in full: “I feel and so does Lady Hamilton very much obliged by your kind present of seeds. I saw Mr. Nepron yesterday & mentioned your name he said he had every disposition and that you had seen Mr. H. Addington on the subject. Lady Hamilton denies me to present her said compliments to you and Mrs. Brent and Believe me ever yours.” Permanently mounted to a slightly larger sheet, with the address panel affixed to the reverse of the mount. In fine condition, with seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf not affecting any handwriting. Henry Addington was a British statesman who served as Prime Minister from 1801 to 1804, and is best known for obtaining the Treaty of Amiens in 1802, a short-lived pact with Napoleonic France that marked the end of the Second Coalition during the French Revolutionary Wars. In 1802, Nelson bought Merton Place, a country estate in Merton, Surrey, where he lived briefly with his mistress Emma, Lady Hamilton. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 500
261. Thaddeus Cook. Extremely scarce Revolutionary War dated ALS signed “Thad’s
Cook Col.,” one page, 8 x 12.5, May 7, 1778. Letter to Major General Wadsworth in Durham. In part: “In pursuance of your order to send on two Companies, for the Relief of the Militia…I gave orders for one Company to march from the four Companies in my Battalion, on the Western part of this Brigade, and I also gave orders for a Company to be detached and sent on from the four Companies on the Eastern part. Vizt. Col. Penfields, Major Tylers, Capt. Summers and Capt. Chatmans but found there was not but about Thirteen men then inlisted, so that the orders could not be complyed with—but Capt. Chatman has been with me since and he has inlisted Nineteen Men, so that now those four Companies can make out about Thirty-three Men. I should be glad to know whether I shall send on a full Corps of Officers with these Men or Officers in proportion to the Men.” In very good condition, with edge chipping, light overall foxing, and staining affecting a few words but not readability.
Cook began his military career during the French and Indian War, during which he served under the British General Jeffrey Amherst at Fort Ticonderoga. During the Revolution, Cook was promoted to colonel and with his 10th Militia Regiment crossed the Delaware River on December 25, 1776, with General George Washington to fight the battle of Trenton. In 1777, Colonel Cook led his regiment the Battles of Saratoga and also saw service at the British invasions of New Haven and Danbury, Connecticut. A decade later, Cook was a member of the Connecticut Constitutional Committee which approved the state’s adoption of the new S Constitution. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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262. Marquis de Lafayette. Desirable ink signature, “with my most sincere wishes, Lafayette,” on an off-white 3 x .5 slip. Matted with an engraving of Lafayette to an overall size of 14 x 11. In very good condition, with light staining from old adhesive. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
263. Henry Lee. Revo-
lutionary War hero (1756– 1818) who captured British posts in New ork and in the South; he was also the father of Robert E. Lee. Third-person manuscript DS, signed once within the text and again at the conclusion, one page, 7.25 x 9.25, June 4, 1794. In part: “I Henry Lee of Richmond in the state of Virginia do hereby constitute & appoint…Forrest my true & lawful attorney for me & in my name & behalf to sell, assign, and transfer unto any person or persons sixty five shares held by me in the bank of Columbia.” White paper seal remains affixed to right side. In very good to fine condition, with stains to the left edge, and two tears to the left edge repaired on the reverse with old tape. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
264. Samuel H. Parsons. Important Continental Army general (1737–1789) who served continuously from the Lexington Alarm through the British surrender at orktown. Revolutionary War dated DS, signed “Sam’l H. Parsons Col.,” one page, 7.75 x 4.25, August 31, 1775. A statement recommending an officer, in part: “Since Capt. Ely has held a Commission in my Reigment he has Conducted himself as far as I have been able to observe as a faithful good Officer, to the niversal Satisfaction of the Officers gives good Content in his own Company, has never so far as I know or have heard been guilty of any Thing which would impeach his moral Character or detract from his Character as a Soldier.” In very good condition, with light staining and soiling, and one small area of thin paper. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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A recommendation to “the President of the United States” 265. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain.
Significant ALS signed “ oshua L. Chamberlain,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.25 x 10.5, State of Maine Executive Department letterhead, February 24, 1869. Letter to “the President of the United States,” in full: “I take pleasure in adding my testimony to that of others in behalf of Dr. Alexander Fulton of this State, who is an applicant for appointment to some position under the Treasury Department. Dr. Fulton is one of the most worthy and estimable of our citizens. He has been an active and influential member of the Republican Party since its organization, and twice a State senator, and has greatly commended himself as a man of honor and integrity, as well as of business capacity. I cordially endorse his application.” In fine condition, with a small split along one fold just touching the end of the signature. Accompanied by an engraved portrait of Chamberlain bearing a preprinted signature. Although Andrew Johnson was president at the time Chamberlain wrote this letter, his days in the White House were numbered; his successor, the esteemed General U. S. Grant, would be inaugurated on March 4th. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Davis entrusts his nephew to deliver “information contained in a report to the Navy Dept.” 266. Jefferson Davis. ALS signed “J. D.,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, no date. Letter to his nephew and aide-de-camp, Colonel J. Taylor Wood, in full: “I send to you Mr. A. A. Simcoe to deliver to you some information contained in a report to the Navy Dept. and which you will find enclosed with this. ou will know to estimate the information given. God bless preserve you .” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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“I am the son of an officer, namely, of Robt. Edward Lee” 268. George Washington Custis Lee. 267. David G. Farragut. Desir-
able 2.25 x 4 cartede-visite portrait of Farragut in uniform, signed on the reverse in black ink, “D. G. Farragut, Vice Admiral.” Published by Black & Case of Boston. In fine condition, with a few trivial nicks and dings. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Eldest son of Robert E. Lee, who served as a Confederate general and aide-de-camp t o J e ff e r s o n Davis (1832– 1913). DS, signed “G. W. C. Lee, Class of 1854,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 10.5, January 1, 1899. Interesting circular issued to officers and graduates of West Point requesting information to be published in Cullum’s Register, filled out and signed by Lee. He indicates his civil occupation, “Presdt. Emeritus, W. L. ., Resigned office of Presdt. W. & L. University to take effect July 1, 1897.” At the bottom, he writes, “I have not a copy of Genl. Cullum’s Register by me, having left mine in the Library of W. &. L. University, and do not know what is my record in the register.” He also fills out the final line to read, “I am the son of an officer, namely, of Robt. Edward Lee.” The document bears several editorial notations. In fine condition, with scattered fingerprint smudges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Longstreet requests “the end of the War Records” 269. James Longstreet. Handwritten note by Longstreet, unsigned, on the reverse of his personal calling card, 3.25 x 2, no date. In full: “The narrative cannot be finished until I can have the end of the War Records from the War Department.” In fine condition, with old mounting traces along the top of the front side. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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270. James B. McPherson. Career S Army officer (1828 1864) who served as a general in the Union Army and was killed in action at the Battle of Atlanta the second highest ranking nion officer killed during the war. Rare ink signature, “ a’s B. McPherson,” on an off-white 5 x 2 slip, annotated in another hand with his rank. In fine condition, with slight wrinkling from adhesive remnants to reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Zook implores Chester Arthur to help him get promoted: “Help me to my Brigadiership and I’ll try not to disgrace the office” 271. Samuel K. Zook. Civil War-dated ALS
signed “S. K. ook,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 10, October 16, 1862. Letter to future President of the United States, Brigadier General Chester A. Arthur, in full: “What have you done about that letter I begged so hard to have you procure for me from the Governor I tell you it would aid my case very materially & might turn the scale in my favor. Get it as strong as possible and send to me here. Don’t delay a day longer than you are compelled to. It is everything to me to succeed in my application for promotion. It will be in the Secty’s hands this week. Testimonials from the following Genls. accompany it. viz. French, Howard, Caldwell, Stoneman, and if Genl. Richardson should be well enough to dictate one within a few days his also; I expect some others but am not sure of getting them in time. By the way Col. Brooke’s testimony in my case is very strong is now in McClellan’s hands on its way to the war dept. He commanded this Brigade in the battle of Antietam and greatly distinguished himself and is so highly recommended, his testimony will go as far as a Genl’s. If you remember I read it to you, or rather you read it yourself. He has been with me in all the battles I have been engaged in; and in two under my command. Genl. Sumner endorsed my paper under pressure of an order to recommend for promotion a certain number of qualified Cols. who distinguished themselves in the late battle,’ so that all he could do was to imply his confidence in my qualifications. It was in these words If Col. ook had been in the battle of Antietam and distinguished in that battle, I would recommend him for promotion.’ That was all he could do, as my case came up outside of the conditions imposed by the order to recommend. Genl. Richardson has been too weak to be seen for some days but his A. A. G. says he knows the Genl. will gladly give me a letter I quote from his letter As soon as the Genl. is able to see any one I will get the required letter (which I know will give the Genl. great pleasure to write for him) and forward the same.’ The letter is directed to my aid Lt. Favile of the 57th. who wrote to Major Norwell about it. But with all this, my dear fellow, I want the Governor’s assistance. If you think he had better address his note directly to the Secty. of War, in anticipation of my application’s arrival let that be the course. Only you must advise me when it is done. ou helped me to my colonelcy I have not disgraced it. Help me to my Brigadiership and I’ll try not to disgrace the office or yourself as my friend. Write me ” After his signature, ook adds a parenthetical in reference to his struck through rank, “(That’s a slip as I have to write it all of each forenoon).” Additionally, ook has added a postscript to the reverse of the last page, signing with his initials “S. K. .,” in full: “Are we to receive conscrips enough to fill the 57th entirely full If yes, I want to nominate for promotion in the regt.—answer!” The reverse of the last page has also been docketed in the hand of Arthur, “Head Qrs 3d Brigade, Hancock’s Division, Oct. 12, 1862, Col. S. K. ook,” adding a date of receipt below, “Rec’d Oct 16th 1862.” In fine condition, with small splits along one fold. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200 94 | January 11, 2017 | MILITAR
Tobacco rations for the 7th Cavalry band
272. George A. Custer. Partly-printed DS, signed “G.
A. Custer,” one page, 11 x 17, June 1, 1874. US Cavalry tobacco return issued at Fort Abraham Lincoln, headed, “Tobacco Return of Band, Seventh Regiment of U.S. Cavalry, for the month of June 1874.” The return lists the names of the “Saddler Sergeant,” “Chief Musician,” and “Privates,” denoting sixteen ounces of tobacco per person for a total of 256. Signed at the conclusion by Custer as lieutenant colonel of the 7th Regiment of Cavalry, and countersigned twice by Charles A. Varnum as second lieutenant of the 7th Cavalry. Varnum signs on behalf of ames Calhoun, Custer’s brother-in-law who would also be killed at Little Bighorn, and he confirms receipt of the tobacco rations from Algernon Emory Smith, who too would die in the fight. In very good to fine condition, with light staining along one of the vertical folds, and central horizontal separation archivally repaired on the reverse. Accompanied by three relics attributed to the Little Bighorn battlefield, including a copper badge imprinted “ SA,” measuring 2 in diameter; a .25 long hollow cylinder, apparently a pipe stem; and a .75 diameter brass military eagle button with a “Horstmann, Philad,” backmark. Also includes a letter by Custer battlefield park superintendent Edward S. Luce, and several modern photos of the graves of the soldiers mentioned in the document. Two years later, on May 17, 1876, Custer and his men set out from Fort Abraham Lincoln in their expedition against the Sioux. By that time the other signer of the document, Charles Varnum, was serving as the commander of the 7th Cavalry’s scouts. As Custer’s men approached the Little Bighorn River area, the scouts warned him of the massive Native American encampment ahead. Ignoring their admonitions, Custer moved forward and engaged the combined forces of the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes in the iconic battle that has become known as Custer’s Last Stand.’ Although Custer and 276 of his men were slaughtered in the fight, the sixteen members of the 7th Cavalry’s band many of whom are listed here survived because he had ordered bandleader Felix Vinatieri not to engage in battle, but to remain on the supply steamboat. The band members then became de facto medics as wounded soldiers withdrew from the Little Bighorn battlefield. An utterly fascinating document paired with a fine grouping of Little Bighorn associated relics. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 500
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273. American World War II Fighter Aces
274. American World War II Fighter Aces
277. British World War II Military Pilots
278. Civil War
280. Charles Cornwallis
281. Dwight D. Eisenhower and Hap Arnold
282. Enola Gay
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285. German World War I Pilots
286. O. O. Howard
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aviation
301. Aviation. Program for the second annual History of Aviation Banquet held at The Proud Bird in Los Angeles, California, on August 29, 1987, 8.5 x 11, signed and inscribed on the front cover in black ink or ballpoint, “To Ann—From one who looked in—1941. At you Chuck eager,” “Ann Kicked up some alien dust in July 1969, Buzz Aldrin,” and “To Ann—Thanks for all the enjoyable times Dick Gordon.” In fine condition. Pre-certified arelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid 200
302. Louis Bleriot.
French engineer and aviator (1872–1936) who made the first crossing of a large body of water in a heavier-than-air craft when he flew across the English Channel in 1909. Bold vintage ink signature, “Cordialment, L. Bleriot,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 page. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
303. Amy Johnson. English aviatrix (1903–1941) who became the first female pilot to fly alone from Britain to Australia; she later drowned after bailing out over the Thames. Vintage matte-finish .5 x 5.5 Vaughan Freeman postcard photo of Johnson in a head-and-shoulders pose and wearing aviator goggles, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with moderate signature contrast. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Inscribed to actress Marion Davies 304. Charles Lindbergh. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 Paul Cordes
portrait of Lindbergh in a jacket and tie, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Marion Davies, with best wishes and many thanks, Charles A. Lindbergh.” Blindstamped in the lower right by the photographer. In fine condition. Davies actress, socialite, and mistress of William Randolph Hearts—was known for her lavish parties and often hosted all manner of the rich and famous, Lindbergh included. At one point, William Randolph Hearst hoped to convince Lindbergh to star in an aviation film opposite his paramour, but the project did not come to fruition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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The transatlantic hero, with swatch of Spirit of St. Louis fabric 305. Charles Lindbergh. Menu from a banquet honoring Captain Charles Lindbergh
at the Savoy Hotel on May 31, 1927, measures 4.75 x 7, signed along the top in fountain pen, “C. A. Lindbergh.” Affixed to the right side of the menu is a .5 x 2.25 swatch of silver fabric removed from the skin of his iconic airplane, the Spirit of St. Louis. Framed and in fine condition. Sponsored by The Royal Aero Club, The Royal Aeronautical Society, The Air League of the British Empire, and The Society of British Aircraft Constructors, the prestigious event took place just ten days after Lindbergh completed his historic flight across the Atlantic. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Desirable book-and-letter pairing from the legendary aviator
306. Charles Lindbergh. Two items: a TLS signed “Charles,” one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, dated July 18, 1966, addressed
to Lucile Butler, in full: “Absence abroad and constant travelling is responsible for this late reply to your June 18th letter. I picked up mail during a one-night stop at my home in Connecticut last week. Many thanks for the clipping about Father. I read it with interest, and am sending it to Professor Larson for possible use in connection with the biography. Eva has written me about Uncle Frank, and I too have been greatly worried about him. I sent a note, but am not sure he was in condition to receive it. I am very glad I went to Crosby to see him during my trip to Minnesota earlier this year. He was then having trouble with his eye, but appeared to be in good condition otherwise and looking forward to complete recovery in the near future. I leave for South America Friday.” The second item is a first edition of a book about his father Charles August Lindbergh, entitled Lindbergh of Minnesota: A Political Biography, hardcover with dust jacket, signed on the title page in black felt tip, “Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr.,” as well as by the author in blue ballpoint, “Bruce L. Larson,” who also signs and inscribes the half-title page. In overall fine condition, with a diagonal crease to the right side of the letter. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Lindbergh’s signature in the book is a rather interesting example, as he adds “Jr.” to distinguish himself from the subject of the biography. The senior Lindbergh served as one of Minnesota’s congressmen in the House of Representatives for a period of ten years, from 1 07 to 1 17.Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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307. Willy Messerschmitt. German aircraft designer and manu-
facturer (1898–1978) whose planes were used extensively in combat. FDC with a cachet honoring the 70th anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ flight at Kitty Hawk, postmarked November 16, 1 7 , signed in blue ballpoint by Messerschmitt. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
308. Orville Wright. The Fourth National Bank of Dayton check, 8.75 x , filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, payable to The Dayton Power and Light Company for 7. 7, October 22, 1 18. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 200
309. Orville Wright. Handsome fountain pen signature, “Orville Wright,” on an off-white card, archivally double-matted and framed with a photo of the Wright Brothers’ first flight to an overall size of 17.5 x 17.5. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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space
“We have no more idea what we will encounter than did Columbus” 310. John Glenn. TLS signed “J. H. Glenn, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, January 15, 1964. Letter to J. Duane Upton, in part: “In answer to your inquiry, I think that the program to explore the moon would be worthwhile even if there were no such place as Russia. This is a tremendous exploration, probably the greatest that man has ever attempted. As we have learned from our predecessors, research and exploration usually pay off far more in the future than we can ever foresee at the outset. We have no more idea what we will encounter than did Columbus. With this being one of the greatest efforts at exploration ever attempted, it is probably safe to assume some of the greatest eventual benefits.” In fine condition. A tremendous pre-Gemini letter from the first man to orbit the Earth, commenting on both the Cold War’s space race’ and the future of exploration . Interestingly, Glenn resigned from NASA the day after writing this letter, and, a day after that, announced his candidacy as a Democrat for the US Senate from his home state of Ohio; of course, he would fly again on the STS- 5 Space Shuttle mission in 1 8. Pre-certified arelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid 200
Flown medallion from Gemini 8 311. Dave Scott. Dave Scott’s
gold-plated Fliteline medallion flown aboard the Gemini 8 mission, approximately 1 in diameter, with a raised insignia of the mission on the front, and the reverse engraved, “First to dock in space. 16, March, 1966,” and encircled by the names of the crew members. Medallion has been professionally cleaned and condition is mint state. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Scott, in part: “I hereby certify that the gold-plated Gemini VIII medallion included with this letter was flown aboard the Gemini VIII mission This medallion has been in my personal collection since we returned from the mission.” After completing the world’s first orbital docking, the Gemini VIII capsule, still docked to the Agena, began to roll. The crew undocked from the Agena and determined the problem to be a stuck thruster on the spacecraft, which now tumbled at the dizzying rate of one revolution per second. Armstrong and Scott used the capsule’s reentry control thrusters to stop the motion, an emergency decision that truncated their mission just ten hours after launch. Starting Bid 00
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“We were standing on a ball spinning through the universe” 312. Buzz Aldrin. TLS signed “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo I,” one page, 8.5 x 11,
personal letterhead, September 25, 1997. Letter to Barry Goldman, in part: “I have often described the moon as a magnificent desolation.’ Its rocky horizon curved against the deep black of space, making it perfectly obvious that we were standing on a ball spinning through the universe. When I planted the American flag on the dusty surface of the moon. I had an unusual thought: A billion people were watching me on television. Human beings had never been farther away than we were nor had more people thinking about them! I think the spirit and the sense of involvement exhibited by the numbers of people who remember where they were when the event happened make it even more apparent to me over the years that the moonwalk added value to the lives of all the people who participated in it. Every person felt good about the nation achieving it—that the world, that humanity could have done this. I have snapshots of myself on the moon that will always remind me of that strange and fascinating place. Someday in the future as people are mulling over their vacation plans, I hope they’ll choose to fly into space. It’s the trip of a lifetime! Regarding your questions of space exploration in 50 years: all of the rationales reduce to one simple truth—we will walk on Mars in the spirit of wonder that sets our species apart.” Aldrin adds in his own hand at the bottom, “Ad Astra Via Mars ” In very fine condition. A delightful letter from the second man on the moon offering thoughts on his impact, and that of the Apollo program, on the history of human exploration. Pre-certified arelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid 200
Exceedingly rare fully signed Apollo 11 launch pass
313. Apollo 11. Apollo 11 launch pass, number 6550, 5 x 3, featuring the mission insignia and an image of the moon, signed
on the front in blue felt tip by Neil Armstrong, and in black felt tip by Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Also signed on the reverse in black ink the first director of the Kennedy Space Center, Kurt Debus. Printed text on reverse informs the holder that the pass may be kept as a souvenir after the mission. In fine condition. Fully signed launch passes for Apollo 11 are extremely rare, with this incredible example enhanced by its great visual appeal and the presence of KSC Director Debus. Pre-certified arelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid 00
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Rednumbered NASA photo of Apollo 11 314. Apollo 11. Official color glossy 10 x 8 red-numbered NASA photo of the Apollo 11 crew posing in their white space suits against a lunar backdrop, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Tom, with many thanks—Michael Collins,” “Neil Armstrong,” and “Buzz Aldrin.” In fine condition. Pre-certified arelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid 500
315. Apollo 11. Three signed white space suit’ photos: an official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong, signed in blue
felt tip, “Best Wishes, Neil Armstrong”; a color semi-glossy 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin, signed in blue felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo I”; and a color semi-glossy 8 x 10 of Collins, signed in blue felt tip, “Michael Collins, Apollo I.” In overall fine condition. Each photo is accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. An exceptional uninscribed set. Pre-certified arelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid 00
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A scarce volume, inscribed to his mailman 316. Neil Armstrong. Signed book: Moon
Shot. First edition. Atlanta: Turner Publishing, 1994. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 8 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in blue ballpoint to his mailman, “All the Best to Tom Weilbacher Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Weilbacher’s son, stating that his father was Armstrong’s mailman from 1 7 to 2007. By the time this book was released Armstrong had stopped signing autographs for the general public, making this a highly uncommon example. Pre-certified arelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid 200
Early Armstrong signature in a rare 1947 Wapakoneta yearbook 317. Neil Armstrong. The Retrospect yearbook, dating from Armstrong’s senior year at Blume High School in Wapakoneta, Ohio, in 1947, hardcover, 8 x 11, 88 pages. Armstrong’s senior portrait is at the top of page 12; he has signed in ink under his activities, “Neil Armstrong,” and, on the adjacent page, has penned the name “Mary Hartup,” a fellow classmate and band officer who is pictured with Armstrong on page 44. Among the activities he participated in during his three years at school are “Band (2,3,4), Vice-President 4,” and “Student Council 3,4.” Armstrong is pictured an additional six times in the yearbook, twice in the band (pp. 44-45), twice for Student Council (p. 57), and twice with the Senior Hi (p. 52), whose information reads, in part: “Clean Living self-discipline in everyday life, Clean Speech–decency in conversation, Clean Scholarship–honesty in school, Clean Sportsmanship fairness in athletics.” In very good to fine condition, with covers detached but present, and two central sheets also detached but present. Armstrong’s dedication to such creeds as those endorsed by the Senior Hi , including “clean living,” “self-discipline,” and “decency,” would go on to serve him well in life—especially in the Apollo 11 moon landing and the demands of a post-NASA life as a living legend. Pre-certified arelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid 200
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318. Apollo 13. Official color semi glossy 10 x 8 red-numbered
NASA photo of the original Apollo 13 crew posing in their white space suits, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Tom—Many thanks for your help—James Lovell,” “Ken Mattingly,” and “Fred W. Haise.” In fine condition, with one light bend. Due to the risk of a rubella scare, Mattingly was grounded by the flight surgeon and replaced by backup CMP Jack Swigert only three days before the launch. A vibrant image of the original crew that’s enhanced by the presence of Mattingly, an astronaut who would fly to the moon two years later aboard Apollo 16’s Casper. Pre-certified arelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid 200
Amazing Apollo 13 beta patch that made a “voyage around the moon” 319. James Lovell. Flown circular 5.5 diameter swatch of Beta cloth bearing a .5 diameter mission insignia in the center. Double-matted to an overall size of x , inscribed and flight-certified on the mat in black ink, “To [redacted], Best wishes, This patch was on board Apollo 13 on its voyage around the moon April 11–17, 1970, James Lovell, Apollo 1 CDR.” A pre-printed certificate of authenticity from Lovell is affixed to the reverse of the mat, stating that it was one of 450 patches listed in the Commander’s Personal Preference kit, and located in pouch part number SEB32100025-301, serial number 1016. In fine condition. A wonderful example desirably certified directly on the piece by the Apollo 1 commander. Pre-certified arelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid 00
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320. Apollo 14. Official color glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of
the Apollo 14 crew posing in their white space suits against a backdrop with their mission insignia, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Tom who can find anything Thanks Al Shepard” and “Stuart A. Roosa,” and in black felt tip, “Ed Mitchell.” Reverse bears purple NASA caption text. In fine condition, with a small area of emulsion loss on Mitchell’s left shoulder. Pre-certified arelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid 200
Flown on Apollo 16 321. Apollo 16 Flown Klixon Control Panel Switch. Flown Klixon
toggle switch removed from the Apollo 16 Command Module Casper after its historic 1 72 flight to the moon. The switch measures approximately 1.25 x 2.25 x .5, and is engraved on the side with part numbers: “NAA/S & ID No, ME452-0102-4101, Serial No. 057750016840, Mfr P/N III_S4 I-B, Mfr Klixon R.” Retains the original North American Rockwell Space Division temporary parts removal tag, appropriately identifying the CM as “S/C 113.” Starting Bid 500
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322. Apollo 17. Official color semi-glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo
of the Apollo 17 crew posing with the lunar rover and the Saturn rocket looming in the background, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Tom! best wishes and many thanks for many years and much help! Jack Schmitt,” “Ron Evans,” and “Gene Cernan.” In very good to fine condition, with staining to extreme edges and a light block of toning over most of the image. Accompanied by an unsigned mission patch. Pre-certified arelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid 200
Lunar orbit flown cue card from Apollo 17
323. Gene Cernan. Flown single-sided Command Module cue card from the Apollo 17 mission, 5.75 x 4, stamped on the reverse with flight certification, “Flown to lunar orbit aboard the Apollo 17 CM America,’” and signed in blue ink, “Gene Cernan.” The cue card is headed “EPS/ECS Aborts” and lists several commands and troubleshoots related to possible EPS feeder connector and battery failures, and potential loss of cabin and suit pressure in the ECS. In fine condition. The electrical power system (EPS) consists of the equipment and reactants required to supply the electrical energy sources, power generation and controls, power conversion and conditioning, and power distribution to the electrical buses. The environmental control system (ECS) was designed and qualified to support three crewmen for 14 days and to maintain electronic equipment within operating thermal boundaries. An exceptional astronaut-certified piece from this historic final Apollo mission. Pre-certified arelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid 00
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Air Force One 1969-1970 guest book signed by LBJ, Armstrong, Aldrin, Collins, and other political and Apollo-era figures 324. Richard Nixon-Era Air Force One Flown Guest Book. Incredible leather-bound guest book flown aboard Richard Nixon’s Air Force One (Boeing VC-137C SAM 26000), 12 x 9, signed inside by a variety of politicians and Apollo astronauts between May 3, 1969, and April 18, 1970, with many signers adding the date, a home address or affiliation, and a brief remark on their flight in ink or felt tip. Notable dates and signers include:
August 13, 1969—“Neil Armstrong, Seabrook, Texas, 8/1 /6 , A magnificent cross country experience,” “Michael Collins, Houston, Texas, 8/13/69, Superb!,” “Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr., Houston, Texas, 8/13/69, Enjoyed every moment of the flt.” Also signed by the wives of the three astronauts and NASA administrator Thomas Paine. On this date, the crew of Apollo 11 embarked on their massive 45-day Giant Leap’ tour, beginning the day with parades in New ork, Chicago, and Los Angeles, and then serving as the guest of honors at a dinner event hosted by President Nixon. These are arguably the first public signatures of the Apollo 11 crew post lunar quarantine upon return from the moon. April 11, 1 70 “Lyndon B. ohnson, ohnson City, Texas, 4/11/70.” On the day of the Apollo 1 launch, President Nixon flew ohnson back to his home state following the latter’s first visit to Washington after leaving office. Additionally, ohnson was sworn in as president on the same plane roughly six years prior following the assassination of President Kennedy on November 22, 1963. April 18, 1970—“Bill Anders, NASA, DC, 4-18-70,” “M. Collins, Work, D.C., Apr 18,” “Frank Borman, Seabrook, Texas, 4/18/70, A fine ride thank you,” and “Dr. . Leonard Swigert, 1746 Kearney St., Denver, 4-18-70, What a beautiful ending.” Also signed by Paine, several media and United States secret service members, and the wives of the Apollo 13 crew. After a successful splashdown in the South Pacific Ocean, the crew of Apollo 1 was brought to Hawaii before ultimately heading to the Ellington Air Force Base. Upon word of their safety, President Nixon presented the entire manned spacecraft team with the Medal of Freedom, and then accompanied the wives of the astronauts to meet their newly earthbound husbands in Honolulu. May 18, 1969—“Baudouin, 18.V.69” and “Fabiola.” Also signed by several members of the Belgian royal counsel, as well as members of the US State Department. At approximately 2:49 pm on May 18, 1969, the Apollo 10 spacecraft launched from Complex 39 at the Kennedy Space Center. Among others observing from the VIP bleachers were the King and Queen of Belgium, Baudouin and Fabiola, who were flown to the liftoff ceremony under the executive request of President Nixon. Also signed by several of President Nixon’s guests who accompanied him to the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 3, 1969, including Betty Ford, Strom Thurmond, and several others. Includes an informative research folder housing numerous images and articles related to the various flights and events, as well as four copies of President Nixon’s daily itineraries. In fine condition. Highlighted by a full, rare cast of Apollo 11 signatures, this one-of-a-kind Air Force One guest book chronicles a uniquely influential chapter in the annals of space and political history. Pre-certified arelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid 7500
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325. R-4D Rocket Engine Thrust Chamber and Nozzle. Rocket engine thrust cham-
ber and nozzle, measuring 18.5 tall with a diameter of 11 at the base of the nozzle and 2 at the top of the combustion chamber. This is an R-4D-12 thrust chamber and nozzle, a derivative of the Apollo R-4D, used on both military and commercial orbital satellites. This example was used as part of Marquardt Corporation’s engine development program, and is lightly etched on the side, “Scrap” and “Scrap Tag #1844.” The piece exhibits the classic internal starring pattern formed by engine firing. Starting Bid 500
Complete KNIGA cover set—all Soviet manned spaceflights from 1961 to 1975
326. Cosmonauts.
Scarce complete set of 22 official KNIGA covers with cachets commemorating Russian space achievements, each signed in ink by at least one cosmonaut, including: Vostok-1 (Gagarin), Vostok-2 (Titov), Vostok-3 (Nikolayev), Vostok-4 (Popovich), Vostok-5 (Bykovsky), Vostok-6 (Tereshkova), Voskhod-1 (Feoktistov, egorov, and Komarov), Voskhod-2 (Belyayev and Leonov), Soyuz- (Beregovoy), Soyuz-4/5 (Shatalov, Volynov, eliseyev, and Khrunov), Soyuz-6 (Shonin and Kubasov), Soyuz-7 (Filipchenko, Gorbatko, and Volkov), Soyuz-8 (Shatalov and eliseyev), Soyuz- (Nikolayev and Sevastyanov), Soyuz-12 (Lazarev and Makarov), Soyuz-1 (Klimuk and Lebedev), Soyuz-14 (Popovich and Artyukhin), Soyuz-15 (Sarafanov and Dyomin), Soyuz-16 (Filipchenko and Rukavishnikov), Soyuz-17/Salyut-4 (Gubarev and Grechko), Soyuz-18/Salyut-4 (Klimuk and Sevastyanov), and Soyuz-19/ASTP (Leonov and Kubasov). In overall fine condition. Accompanied by many of the official certificates of authenticity. This fabulous group of covers represents every Soviet manned spaceflight from 1 61 to 1 75. Pre-certified arelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid 200 www.RRAuction.com | 109
327. Buzz Aldrin
328. Buzz Aldrin
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330. Apollo 10
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art, architecture, & design 390. Artists. Ten postcards featuring various artworks, 4.5 x 6
to 6 x 4.25, each signed in ink or felt tip by the associated artist, including: Jasper Johns, Jacob Lawrence, Roy Lichtenstein, Henry Moore, Louise Nevelson, Claes Oldenburg, Larry Rivers, James Rosenquist, George Segal, and Tom Wesselmann. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid 200
391. George Catlin. American artist, author, and traveler (1796–1872) best known for his Indian Gallery, a monumental collection of paintings documenting the quickly vanishing customs, costumes, and cultures of various Native American peoples in their natural environment. ALS signed “Geo. Catlin,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, January 20, 1847. Lengthy letter to Putnam, his New ork publisher, concerning several legal issues. In part: “I am extremely vexed that the box with the picture should have been so long on the way to London making its arrival so late in Washington. I was assured by the agent here that it would be delivered to you in 6 hours. The Lawyer’s Letter with account of costs is even more entirely unexpected & vexatious. I never gave him any authority to arrest Mr. Burrows or even to commence a suit against him…I intended…to have the account presented by an attorney in such a form as to alarm him…I never sued a man in my life before this and this has been done entirely without my knowledge…I never would have arrested or imprisoned the old man for 5 times the amount…It hurts me to think that the old man was arrested & imprisoned at my suit, as I never intended to imprison any friend or foe in my life…In the affair with Bohn…they have held back, putting a certain price upon their Books, and I believe, intending to look to me for their value rather than outlay anything ou may say at once to Mr. Bohn that as a means of preventing any further delay and difficulty, that I will take the Books for cash, provided he pays me at the same time what is remaining due on our contract for the first hundred copies for the copies delivered since that time.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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392. Howard Chandler Christy. ALS, one page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, September 17, 1938. Letter to Elbert Hubbard II about his father Elbert Hubbard, the founder of the Roycroft artisan community. In part: “I will be proud and glad to have you use my name as one of the 8 persons of the Commemorative Committee and in saying this I not only knew your father personally but have read and re-read not only all of the Little Journeys but also his Sketchbook and all other writings I could obtain. His—was a very great mind and very constructive and in reading him I always felt I was in good company for he had the faculty of creating ambition and the desire to do things worth while to forget selfishness and to give out to others. For this reason I am happy and proud to his associates with Him and that the opportunity has come where all who run may read’ for it will bring happiness into their lives—and make the more worthwhile American citizens.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Surrealist sketch and full-page signature
393. Salvador Dali. Signed book: Dali de Draeger. First edition, limited issue of 1500. France: Draeger, 1968. Hardcover with
dust jacket, 11.5 x 12. Impressively signed and inscribed on the title page and its adjacent page in felt tip by Dali, and dated 1970. Dali adds sketches and embellishments around the inscription, with elements including: the landscape of his seaside home in Port Lligat, Catalonia, where he lived and worked from 1930 to 1982; ants; an explosion; and a crown. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/VG-. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Gala-Salvador Dali Foundation. A fabulous example of Dali’s typically whimsical work. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
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Miro and Breton’s Constellations 394. Joan Miro and Andre Breton. Cover insert from the
limited edition 1959 lithograph set of Constellations of Miro’ by Andre Breton, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 14.25 x 17.25, numbered 21/350, signed inside on the colophon in black ink by Joan Miro, “Miro,” and in red ballpoint, “Andre Breton.” In fine condition, with light creasing to the left side of the front cover. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 200
396. Alphonse Mucha. Influen-
395. Salvador Dali. Color postcard featuring Dali’s 1 5 oil painting Portrait of Gala, 4.25 x 6, signed in black ink, “Dali.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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tial Czech artist (1860–1939) best remembered for his stylized Art Nouveau depictions of beautiful women. Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Mucha in wonderful full-length pose, signed in fountain pen, “Luhacovice, 2/ VIII, 31, Mucha.” In fine condition, with some light silvering and a small scuff to the left of the signature. The first signed photo of Mucha we have offered in nearly five years. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
397. Georgia O’Keeffe. Signed catalog: An Exhibition of the Work of the Artist from 1 15 to 1 66. N : Amon Carter Museum of Western Art, 1966. Softcover, 8.5 x 10.5, 30 pages. Signed on the first free end page in thick black ink, “Georgia O’Keeffe /17/66.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
From the curator’s collection
398. Pablo Picasso. Uncommon pairing of circa 1962 postcards:
a 6 x 4 postcard of one of Picasso’s artworks portraying a man on horseback with a spear pointed at a bull, signed in the upper border in ballpoint, “Picasso”; and a 4 x 6 postcard depicting a plate painted by Picasso with a bullfighting theme, also signed in the upper border in ballpoint, “Picasso.” Both are apparently affixed to larger mounts and framed. In overall fine condition. Consignor notes that these originate from the collection of Pierre Brune, founder of the Musee d’Art Moderne de Ceret. Picasso lived in Ceret during the early 20th century, and often drew inspiration from the commune’s bullfighting culture. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid
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Scarce signed book with original Soyer sketch
399. Raphael Soyer. Signed book: Raphael Soyer: Drawings and Watercolors. First edition. N : Crown Publishers, 1 68. Hardcover with dust jacket, 8.75 x 11.25, 124 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in pencil, “For Dr. Ezra M. Greenspan, from Raphael Soyer, New ork, 1 74,” adding a wonderful bust-length sketch of the recipient wearing a suit and tie. The front pastedown is signed and inscribed by the author oseph K. Foster, and bears an affixed Christmas card from the Soyer family. In fine condition, with wear to dust jacket. Soyer remains uncommon in signed books, with this example enhanced greatly by the presence of a wonderful original sketch, the first we have seen in over a decade. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
401. Andy Warhol.
400. Pablo Picasso. Two Czechoslovakian postage stamps
affixed to an off-white .75 x 2.5 card, signed in blue artist’s pencil, “Picasso.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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The Science magazine from November 1978, showing Andy Warhol’s iconic portrait of Marilyn Monroe, 8.25 x 11, thirty-four pages, vertically signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Warhol. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
comic art & animation
402. Cartoonists. Fantastic grouping of ten items signed
by many of history’s greatest cartoonists, consisting mostly of 5 x cards, with seven inscribed and five bearing original sketches of their trademark characters, including: William Hanna and Joseph Barbera (comic strip); Milton Caniff (slip affixed to card); Bob Clampett; ules Feiffer; Bill Gallo; Rube Goldberg; Chester Gould; Bob Kane; Walter Lantz; and Mort Walker. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid 200
403. Cinderella. Original hand-painted artwork for the 1999
Cinderella book published by Little Golden Books, gouache on artist’s paper, the image measuring 16.5 x 8.5 with an overall size of 20 x 12. The one-of-a-kind artwork depicts a romantic scene and was used in the production of the storybook. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Disney Auctions. Starting Bid 200
Early letter relating to the sales of “24,994 copies of the Mickey Mouse Book” 404. Roy O. Disney. TLS signed “Roy O. Disney,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, nicely illustrated Mickey Mouse letterhead, December 10, 1931. Letter to Charles Lang, in part: “ our Sales Account Statement briefly states you have sold 24,994 copies of the Mickey Mouse Book since May 1st. Even at 5¢ per copy, this amounts to 1250.00. ou have given us no statement of accounts or collections on these sales. We would like to have this at your very earliest convenience. I received your previous letter in answer to one of mine of earlier date in which I took exception to your method of handling the accounts. We shall never have any trouble so long as we treat the other in a straight forward way. We try to conduct business on this basis and we expect everybody whom we do business with to do likewise. If my criticism of you has been unfair, I will gladly apologize. I think one of the first things you should do, though, to show that your attitude is right is to give us a proper accounting of all monies received by you. It is no disgrace to be hard-pushed for money; we all get there at some time or other. We would not try to embarrass you for payments that would inconvenience or hurt you, but we insist on knowing the true condition of affairs. When may we expect a statement with regard to the monies receivable from these 25,000 books sold since May 1st We would also like to know the number of books you now have on hand.” In fine condition. Bibo and Lang was a publisher who received one of the first licenses from Disney to use character images in its products, and published the first Disney book, simply titled The Mickey Mouse Book, in 1 0. An insightful, aesthetically pleasing piece of correspondence dating to the infancy of the Mickey Mouse phenomenon. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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Bohemian Club book featuring rare Mickey sketch by Walt Disney
405. Walt Disney. Signed book: Ivanhoe. Member edition. San Francisco: Bohemian Club, 1936. Hardcover, 5.25 x 8, 107 pages. Signed on the reverse of the first free end page in pencil by Disney, who adds a wonderful sketch of Mickey Mouse. Also signed on front pastedown and opening pages by 28 members of the Bohemian Club in ink or pencil, including: Charles G. Norris, Harry I. Weil, G. S. Brush, Matt C. Brush, Frank J. Frost, John Thomas, Fred S. Myrtle, Irvin S. Cobb, Joseph Blethen, Rogers F. Shoemaker, Frank Van Sloun (adding a self-portrait caricature), Ferdinand Burgdorff (adding a full page owl sketch), Rafael Kubelik, Saul Blythe, Marshall Dill, erome Landfield, Clarence Cowan, Chet Woolsey, and Dave Garland. In fine condition, with signed page detached, and some scattered mild toning, a bit of light soiling over Disney’s sketch from pencil transfer of Burgdoff’s sketch. Book condition: VG/None. Contrary to popular perception, Disney never completely animated a single Mickey Mouse cartoon, nor did he draw a single Mickey comic. He would on rare occasion offer a quickly constructed version of his iconic figure. As such, sketches of Mickey by Disney remain highly coveted and seldom encountered. Pre-certified Phil Sears. Starting Bid 1000
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406. Walt Disney. Signed book: The Story of Walt Disney. First edition. N : Henry Holt and Company, 1957. Hardcover with price-clipped dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 247 pages. Nicely signed on the half-title page in green ballpoint, “Best wishes, Walt Disney.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/VG, with some staining to rear of dust jacket. Pre-certified Phil Sears. Starting Bid 00
407. Bob Kane.
Original felt tip sketch of Batman on a beige 4.75 x 4 sheet, signed in the right side, “ Bats’ wishes, Bob Kane, 76.” In fine condition, with a light block of toning from prior display. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
409. Virgil Ross.
Original graphite and colored pencil sketch of an agitated Bugs Bunny wearing glasses and a comfortable robe, accomplished by Ross on a white 12.5 x 10.5 sheet of animation paper, signed below in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
410. Charles Schulz. Signed book: Love Is Walking Hand 408. Walter Lantz. Collection of seven Walter Lantz Productions checks, dated from 1971 to 1984, each signed by Lantz. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid 200
in Hand. San Francisco, California: Determined Productions, 1965. Hardcover, 5.5 x 5.75, 60 pages. Signed and inscribed on the page adjacent the title page in black felt tip, “For Nancy— Schulz,” adding a wonderful sketch of Snoopy sitting in profile. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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literature
The great Romantic poet, Lord Byron
411. Lord Byron. Sought-after ink signature, “Byron,” on an off-white 1.5 x .5 slip with clipped corners and affixed to a slightly larger mount. In fine condition. Accompanied by an etching of Lord Byron bearing a preprinted signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
414. Robert Frost. Signed
book: The Book of Knowledge, Vol. VII. Later printing. N : The Grolier Society, 1947. Hardcover, 6.75 x 9.75, 802 pages [page numbers 6037– 6839]. Signed in the lower margin of page 6249 in fountain pen, “Robert Frost,” beneath the text of the opening of his oft-anthologized Mending Wall.’ Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with scuffing to spine and boards. Accompanied by a color copy of a letter of provenance stating that this was signed in Shrewsbury, Vermont, in 1957, where Frost was filming a documentary special for Wide Wide World. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
412. Charles Dickens. Desirable ink signature, “Charles Dickens,” on an off-white 2.75 x .5 slip affixed to a samesize mount. In very good to fine condition, with light overall soiling. Accompanied by an unsigned engraving of Dickens. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
“Tom” Eliot’s family correspondence 413. T. S. Eliot. Excellent archive
of six letters to Abigail Eliot Smith, most signed “Tom.” Consisting of one ALS, four TLSs, and a Christmas card, dated from 1936–1940, with most being from 1936. The ALS, in part: “Do let me know as soon as you…arrive in London. I am looking forward to seeing you.” The most interesting TLS, signed “Tom S.,” dated 1940, in part: “I was pleased by your mentioning my play: I want to try soon to write a better one (having it performed, I am very conscious of its theatrical defects) but in these times it is difficult to start any long piece of work Besides, this is a war which is very difficult to settle down to, not having any idea how long it will last, or what form it will take, or where.” The three other TLSs concern arranging family visits, such as lunches or dinners. Last is a Christmas card from 1936, signed inside, “from Tom (S.) Eliot.” Also includes a TLS by Henry Ware Eliot. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by all original mailing envelopes, two of which are addressed in Eliot’s hand. Starting Bid 200
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“Your tresses, like molten gold, falling from heaven to the earth, will be a pleasant sight to the gods of this world”
415. Kahlil Gibran. Lebanese-American artist and writer (1883–1931) best known for his writings on religion and for his best-selling 1923 spiritual-philosophical classic The Prophet. Two uncommon items: an ALS signed “Kahlil,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 10.5, August 28, 1927, in part: “Good morning to you, dear Marie Lousie, and many blessings upon you. I have before me now a kindly number of your letters, and I feel quite rich. ou see, I went to the country for a while, and while I was there no letters were forwarded to me. Everybody thinks that I must try and get out of the world as though I have never been in it. And they say that I am not well enough to do anything but lie on my back and be still. They are all stupid!…No doubt that at the end of October your tresses, like molten gold, falling from heaven to the earth,’ will be a pleasant sight to the gods of this world and the gods of other worlds”; and the first British edition of Sand and Foam, hardcover, published by William Heinemann in London, 1 27, signed and inscribed on the first free end page in fountain pen, “To Marie Luise, With a greeting across the garden, Kahlil.” Autographic condition: fine, with annotations to the signed page. Letter is in fine condition. Book condition: VG/ None, with a bookplate to front pastedown. A scarce pairing of sought-after items. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
416. Thomas Hardy. ALS signed “T. Hardy,” one page, 4.5 x 6.75, April 2, 1886. Letter to artist Thomas Macquoid, in full: “ our note has been forwarded. I am glad to hear of the success of At the Red Glove.’ Mrs. Macquoid deserves success, if anybody does; & I hope it may go on to another edition yet. I must answer your inquiry about Casterb’ge as I do my other correspondents wait till the story is finished, before which time we will meet. When last I was there it did not look very tempting to an artist’s pencil.” Hardy adds a brief postscript, “My wife has been confined at the house for 2 or weeks with a cough etc. but is now mending rapidly.” In fine condition. Published in 1886, The Mayor of Casterbridge was one of several major novels Hardy set in the south and southwest of England in the fictional area of Wessex. The author inserted many familiar towns and landmarks into his prose, with his hometown of Dorchester serving as the inspiration for Casterbridge. The novel, which critics claim to correspond with Hardy’s youth in the late 1840’s, follows the reputable Michael Henchard and the events following the secret sale of his wife and baby daughter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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Amid a “rough year,” Papa writes to an early Cuban critic—”Have a first edition copy of The Old Man and The Sea that I would like to write in for you” 417. Ernest Hemingway. Superb TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Finca Vigia San Francisco de Paula Cuba letterhead, December 10, 1955. Letter to Silvano Suarez, in full: “I am very sorry that the confusion of your change of address and my work and working from 0515 until dark on the fishing photography of The Old Man and The Sea and the four hurricanes that have passed close enough to disturb things and the death of Mrs. Hemingway’s father and many other things have prevented me from thanking you for your gift of the book you wrote with such keen critical thinking and such loving care. I am not indifferent, kid, am only overrun with work and having a rough year. I appreciate deeply your writing the book and my trouble is that I am shy and embarrassed when people talk about my books or my life. I should write to Carlos Baker too and if I stop my own writing today maybe I will. Mostly I only write to my children who are widely dispersed and to my lawyer and to my publishers. That is not really accurate as I write to about four other people. But it is always after I have written or on a Sunday. When you get back to Cuba come out sometime and we will have a drink and talk things over. I hope you are having a good stay in New ork and will look forward to see-ing you when you come back. Have a first edition copy of The Old Man and The Sea that I would like to write in for you as a small token of my appreciation for the interest you took in my work. Some one promptly stole my copy of your book. That is an excellent sign that it is a good book as here they steal only the best. Am working very hard and am on page 626 of the new book.” In very good condition, with many professional repairs, including apanese paper backing, de-acidification, and re-inking to the letterhead and possibly parts of the signature. In 1 55, Cuban critic Silvano Suarez earned the admiration of Hemingway with his book El Esqueleto del Leopardo: Notas sobre la obra de Ernest Hemingway The Skeleton of the Leopard: Notes on the Work of Ernest Hemingway , one of the very first publications to offer a serious in-depth critique of the author’s writings. Despite Hemingway’s rapidly failing health, the author continued to work intensely on a variety of projects during this time period, with the mention of a “new book” likely referring to one of his many posthumous releases. A gracious letter from “a rough year” in Hemingway’s life, written while the scribe struggled through a myriad of drink-related health issues. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
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Refining Vanity of Duluoz, Kerouac’s last major novel
418. Jack Kerouac. Grouping of two TLSs and a typed manuscript relating to the impending publication of Vanity of Duluoz,
the 1 68 semi-autobiographical novel of ack Keruoac. The book follows Kerouac’s alter-ego ack Duluoz as he makes his way though Lowell High School, Columbia niversity, and his subsequent naval service, and is noteworthy for being the final published work before Kerouac’s death in 1 6 . The first TLS, signed “ ack Kerouac,” one page, 8.5 x 11, August 6, 1 67, a letter to Ann Sheldon, the secretary to editor Ellis Amburn, in part: “I’ve dug up three new pictures, printed on thick glossy paper of my prepschool yearbook, and am taking the liberty of having copies and negatives prepared and sent to you…Will be useful for later books too.” The letter has been annotated in another hand, likely that of Sheldon, and makes reference to “Vanity of Duluoz.” The second letter, signed “Jack,” one page, 8.5 x 11, October 28, 1967, addressed to Amburn, in part: “Okay, glad the professional proofreaders are giving the pages a last look. And, yes, in answer to your question, the book is a style departure,’ I felt I was getting too old for style’ and particularly because I had become a victim of style instead of the other way around .I mean, like the fantasy style of Subterraneans, say, it got to dictate to me. Anyway, I also wanted to suggest that the dustjacket blurb should be like simple recitation of what the book’s about because I think 0% of reviewers only read the blurb, the first page, and the last page ou know their tricks. This is not a suggestion, but I’ve always felt a photograph makes a better dustjacket cover than anything.” A typed manuscript, two pages, 8.5 x 11, signed at the conclusion in black ballpoint, “Jack Kerouac, Nov. 27, 1966.” Entitled “Outline of Vanity of Duluoz ( ack Kerouac),” in part: “ Vanity of Duluoz’ is the last gap that remains in the Duluoz Legend up until the early 60s. In other words, it completes the Legend up to the end of Big Sur.’ The sequel to Vanity itself is On the Road.’ And Vanity is the sequel to Maggie Cassidy.’ Vanity was planned decades ago, in 1 4 to be exact, and the title, thru a thousand changes of mind, keeps sticking nevertheless and irrevocably…The Adventurous Education of Duluoz gives an idea of the plot, because, according to my early love of Jack London, I felt I had to be an adventurer as well as a scholar or be neither in total knowledge…In the story are the early Burroughs, Ginsberg, some hundred gal friends (no need to go through all of them), travels, jobs of all kinds, endless reading and writing in solitude: in effect, in a way, a lesson to the lazy beatniks and teenagers of today who never had to work their way through college and really never had experiences that ranged beyond the pad, the car, the high, the balling: it is, really, the most fabulous adventure in my ubiquitous’ and silly but serious life, and I intend to write it spontaneously, briefly and best I can. If critics say I’m unreadable, I’m a non-writer, I’m no good, then Okay, that leaves me free to write my own way. It won’t be any longer than Desolation Angels.’ In other words, a big’ book in contrast to some of my recent ones.” Stamped in the upper right corner of first page by “The Sterling Lord Agency.” In overall very good to fine condition, with staple holes to corners and scattered light creasing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 500
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420. Victor Hugo. ALS in
419. Victor Hugo. ALS in French,
one page, 4 x 5.25, October 3, no year. In full (translated): “ es, Monsieur, you are right, Beauty gives to all of us hours of serenity.’ ou are a poet, continue to give your soul to the ideal.” In fine condition, with scattered light creasing.Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
French, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, February 7, 1859. In full (translated): “ our letter, dear sir, has touched me and therefore I want to reply to it as best I can. Stay calm, my protest shall be pardoned in the future, I serve my moral duties, one day it will be also a wish of France. Sir, I send friendly regards.” Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in Hugo’s own hand. In fine condition, with several intersecting folds. Although Napoleon granted amnesty to all political exiles in 1859, Hugo, residing in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey, declined the offer, knowing full well that he would need to curtail his criticisms of the French government. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Harper Lee’s favorite literary works: “All of Jane Austen, of course!” 421. Harper Lee. ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 13, 1997. Letter to Phil and Michelle Thooft, in full: “ our charming and most original gift went straight to my heart, as did the first one, and the picture that came with it is a delight Thank you I’m sort of in the same boat as you; I so seldom read current fiction that I’m ashamed to admit it, for I should if only to keep up with what’s going on. However, I’ve found the poverty of language in so many of today’s novels so extreme that I’m content to lapse into old fogeydom with a few tried and true classics: All of ane Austen, of course Thackeray’s Vanity Fair and Henry Esmond. ane Eyre (’Reader, I married him ) And if you want pure delight, Anthony Trollope’s Barchester novels and the Palliser novels, I never tire of them you’d think they were written in this century instead of in the last. By all means, read them to each other. If you get through the Palliser novels you will be old and gray and I in my grave, but you’ll never have better reason to remember.” Lee adds a short postscript, “When I’ve really thought about them, I’ll give you a break and send you a list of fun books ” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Lee’s own hand. Rife with personality, this letter offers substantial insight into several of Lee’s major literary influences. A wonderful letter from the typically reclusive scribe. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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“Moon has left the Iraq desert and is now waist deep in Iraq mud”— Milne on the location of his son during WW2 422. A. A. Milne. World War II-dated ALS signed “Blue,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, December 20, 1942. Letter to longtime friend Vincent Seligman, in part: “This is to wish you and Bobs a very happy Christmas and New ear, and to say how sorry I shall be on Jan. 2nd, not to be with you, but I think I am wise not to try it. Our Pat (daughter of Mrs. Wilson, our one and only treasure, and now Corporal Wilson of this WRAF) has just been posted to an RAF signal station, or something, at or just outside Bristol. When I told her that Kirkly was at or near Bristol also, she was pretty excited because she and her mother have always had a great fondness for him, and still talk of his return from here with Kitten in paper bag. Pat is here at the moment looking after us and her mother who has been very ill. She returns to duty (after a fortnight’s compassionate leave to look after us and her mother who has been very will—see above, but I ought to have put her mother first can not on Wednesday; and as she of course, on Wednesday; and as she has been for near two years at Warmwell and has all her friends there she will be a bit longer at Bristol. Hence the need for Kirkly to renew his acquaintances. So I hope he will. I will give you a definite address as soon as I get it: though possibly DADOS can identify the place of means of his spies and informers. Moon has left the Iraq desert and is now waist deep in Iraq mud (makes them think that all this was the Garden of Eden ) He writes: “But I am well and happy, or what more can we want ” I want him home again, that’s what ” Milne adds a pair of postscripts: the first, in part: “Pat is in the 76th Signals wing Tell Kirkly to get to it.” The second, “Tell Bobs we’re winning.” In fine condition, with light foxing and creasing, primarily to the top and bottom edges. When World War II broke out, Milne’s son Christopher Robin, who was often referred to as “Moon” by his family, left his studies to enlist in the Army. After failing the medical examination, Moon was able to procure a position with the second training battalion of the Royal Engineers through his father’s influence. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 200
423. Margaret Mitchell. Ink signature, “Thank you for your letter. See 2 and
3. Margaret Mitchell Marsh,” on an off-white 4.5 x 5.25 clipped sheet bearing an image of her famous book, and affixed to a larger sheet bearing an affixed image of Mitchell. In very good to fine condition, with creasing and wrinkling to the signed item. Accompanied by a booklet related to Gone With the Wind, annotated in ink by an unknown hand; the final page of the booklet detached but present. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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The playwright and his muse 424. Luigi Pirandello and Marta Abba. Rare matte-finish 6.75 x photo of Pirandello and actress Marta Abba, neatly signed in fountain pen, “Luigi Pirandello” and “Marta Abba.” In fine condition, with light silvering to the dark background. The 25-year-old actress Marta Abba met the 58-year-old Pirandello in 1925, becoming the Italian playwright’s creative inspiration until his death in 1 6. Although Pirandello became deeply infatuated with her and she served as a friend and confidante, his love remained unrequited. Pirandello’s love letters to Abba were eventually published, revealing the passion and intensity of the great writer. Pirandello is rather scarce in any format, and this signed photo presents an excellent association.Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 200
Scarce Proust presentation to a close friend 425. Marcel Proust.
Signed book: Pastiches et Melanges. Second edition. Paris: Nouvelle Revue Francaise, 1919. Rebound marbled hardcover with original wrappers inside, 5.5 x 7.5, 272 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in crisp ink, “A Mon cher George de Lauris, avec toute ma tendresse admirative, Marcel Proust.” Autographic condition: fine, with light age toning to interior pages. Book condition: VG-/None. Proust was introduced to Georges de Lauris through his friend Antoine Bibesco in 1902, and they soon became friends and frequently wrote to each other; the correspondence between Proust and de Lauris was published by Amiot-Dumont in 1948. Pastiches et Melanges, known as The Lemoine Affair in English, was inspired by the true French scandal involving fraudster Henri Lemoine, who claimed to be able to manufacture synthetic diamonds. Any signed books from Proust are extremely desirable, and this copy’s association with a member of his inner circle elevates it further. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 500
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From the Chateau de Muzot in 1922, Rilke thanks a beloved bookseller 426. Rainer Maria Rilke. ALS in German, signed “R. M. Rilke,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 8.25, March 16, 1922. Letter to Mr. Jaffe, written from his home at Chateau de Muzot, Switzerland. In full (translated): “The notation made by the sender of the requested books that arrived in good condition in two shipments, is an indication for me that you had taken special care sending these packages. Let me take this opportunity to express my personal gratitude for your courtesy. I am returning your greetings most heartily. Please remember me to your father, to whom I am also sending my regards and best wishes.” In fine condition. The recipient of this letter was presumably the son of Munich bookseller Heinrich Jaffe, whose shop was a favorite of many writers including Rilke and Thomas Mann. At this time Rilke was recovering from a long period of depression during which he did not write. In 1921 the noted patron of the arts Werner Reinhart invited Rilke to live at the Chateau de Muzot, where he found renewed inspiration and could dedicate himself to writing again. In a storm of creative energy in February, he completed the Duino Elegies and wrote the entirety of the Sonnets to Orpheus. Written during this incredibly productive period, this is a superb Rilke letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
427. George Bernard Shaw. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 bust-length portrait
of Shaw in a striped suit, vertically signed and inscribed in black ink, “G. Bernard Shaw, to Sylvester Viereck, 14/2/ 5.” Matted to an overall size of 8 x 10. In fine condition. Viereck was a German-American writer, journalist, and pro-Nazi propagandist best remembered for his prison memoir, Men Into Beasts, and his influential horror novel The House of the Vampire; prior to World War II, Viereck interviewed several notable historical figures, including Shaw, Henry Ford, Albert Einstein, and Benito Mussolini. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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Such communications give courage 428. Robert Louis Stevenson. ALS, one page, 5 x 8, black-bordered mourning stationery, no date but circa 1887. Letter to Edwin W. Carr, in full: “It is annoying to me that I should have left your really moving letter so long unanswered. Late as it is, let me thank you for it heartily; such communications give courage and refresh that sense of the thing being worth doing that so easily faints.” In fine condition, with a complete separation to the central horizontal fold repaired with tape on the reverse. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Stevenson’s hand, affixed to the front pastedown of an 1887 hardcover edition of Stevenson’s Virginibus Puerisque and Other Papers. Stevenson’s father passed away on May 8, 1887, thus the black-bordered letter, and he himself was battling tuberculosis he had suffered from since childhood an affliction he often referred to as the wolverine on my shoulders.’ Carr collected books and was fighting against the same disease in the dry air of Montana and passed away in 1893, a year before Stevenson’s death. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
“A ship is the grave yard of ambition”
429. John Steinbeck. ALS signed “John,” one page on a color 5.75 x 4 postcard depicting a ship, September 30, 1957. Letter
to Chase Horton, in full: “A ship is the grave yard of ambition. I not only feel worthless, I am worthless. Ninety percent of my energy is taken up with getting from the bed to the table and back to the bed. I did read The Paston Papers, a good book. It surely indicates that raids on property were more usual than not. It was not a gentle time in any sense. The mystery was very good also. Have written Elizabeth about the faces of Eve. I can’t get over a restlessness about that book. Something smelly some where.” In fine condition. A fabulous, quotable letter from the great American scribe. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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Thoreau ponders the wonders of the natural world 430. Henry David Thoreau.
Sought-after handwritten manuscript contained within the first volume of the 1 06 manuscript edition’ of Thoreau’s works, one page both sides, 7.5 x 9.5, apparently being his journal entry from August 24, 1854. In part: “They appeared to suffer more than any trees, except the white ash. Their leaves (and also those of the alders, hickories and grapes, and even oaks more or less) were so curled on the upper 3/4 of the trees, that their foliage had a singularly glaucous hue. Seen at a distance in rows along the river, they had somewhat of the same effect with the silvered tip of the swamp white oak. The sight suggested a strong wind constantly blowing and turning up their leaves. I went ashore & felt of them. They were more or less crisped & curled permanently. It suggested that, to a slight extent, occurs every year. On the Cliffs, so many young trees & bushes were withered, that from the river, it looked as if a fire had run over them.” The sheet is professionally inlaid into a larger sheet, which was subsequently bound into the first volume of the twenty-volume set The Writings of Henry David Thoreau. Manuscript edition, limited issue, numbered 555/600. Boston and New ork: Houghton Mifflin and Company, 1906. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9, 435 pages. The other volumes of the set are not included. Book condition: G+/None, with ex-library labels and markings. Autographic condition: very good, with possible reinforcement to a long diagonal crease, and old tape repairs to splitting along the central horizontal fold. Fifty years after Thoreau’s death in 1862, his manuscripts passed through a few hands until they were inherited by E. Harlow Russell. He then negotiated with publisher Houghton Mifflin to sell the literary rights of Thoreau’s unpublished journals, also selling at least six-hundred pages of his original manuscripts to the firm. These were then broken up and included, one page at a time, in the first book of each copy of this enormous twenty-volume limited manuscript edition’ set. This example resembles the published versions of his journal from August 1854, but does not correspond exactly as the compilers took editorial liberties. Offering outstanding observations on nature, this is an ideal Thoreau piece of the utmost desirability. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 1000
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Fine bindings for the English author 431. Evelyn Waugh. Un-
common ALS, one page, 8 x 10, Combe Florey House letterhead, April 6, 1965. Interesting letter to a bookbinder. In part: “Thank you for the copy of A Little Learning exquisitely bound as always. I am very sorry about the other copies. When you say reside’ how large an area do you intend to recover If it is feasible, I should like small panels inlayed These to be framed with the same key pattern tool used on the raised bands. It might took well to use green leather and to letter the front panels Corrected by the Author’ for there are numerous misprints that need attention before the volumes can be presented. If reside’ means the whole extent of the sides it should be in the same leather as the spine. In that case no lettering.” In fine condition, with a light diagonal crease to the upper left corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
432. Virginia Woolf. Sought-after fountain pen signature, “Virginia Woolf,” on a light blue .25 x 1.75 slip, affixed to a scrapbook page above the clipped address panel from the original mailing envelope, addressed in Woolf’s own hand and postmarked 1 27. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 200
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433. William Butler Yeats. Signed book: Three Things.
Large-paper edition, limited issue, numbered 252/500. London: Faber & Faber, 1929. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.75, four pages. Neatly signed on the colophon in fountain pen, “W. B. eats.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG-/None, with chipping and small splits to the paper covering the spine. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
434. Emile Zola. ALS in
French, one page, 4.5 x 7, November 24, 1898. Letter concerning an edition of his novella Angeline. In part (translated): “I find the price you offer for the American edition of Angeline is really too mediocre, and I think you can ask five hundred francs.” In fine condition. ola wrote this letter during his brief exile in London, where he lived from October 1898 to June 1899 after being convicted of libel for his controversial ’accuse,’ an open letter to the French government concerning the Dreyfus Affair. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 200
435. Edward Albee
436. Isaac Asimov
437. Authors
438. Ray Bradbury
439. Samuel Beckett
440. Ray Bradbury
441. Ray Bradbury
442. Ray Bradbury
443. Robert Browning
444. Charles Bukowski
445. Erskine Caldwell
446. Karel and Josef Capek
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447. Truman Capote MB 200
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448. Willa Cather MB 200
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449. James Fenimore Cooper MB 200
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451. Ralph Waldo Emerson
452. Camille Flammarion
453. George Gissing
454. Robert Graves
455. Hermann Hesse MB 200
456. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr
457. Victor Hugo
458. Eugene Ionesco
459. Ken Kesey
460. Ken Kesey
461. Stephen King
462. Stephen King
463. Harper Lee
464. Harper Lee
465. Jack London
4 6 6 . W. S o m e r s e t Maugham
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467. Arthur Miller MB 200
468. Sean O’Casey MB 200
469. Katherine Anne Porter
470. Ezra Pound
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472. Alexander Solzhenitsyn
473. Alfred, Lord Tennyson and William Makepeace Thackeray
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475. Robert Penn Warren
476. Noah Webster
477. H. G. Wells
478. P. G. Wodehouse
479. Yankee Poets
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474. Kurt Vonnegut
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480. Enrico Caruso. Circa 1912 sheet
classic music
music for the song “Dreams of Long Ago,” 10 x 13, signed and inscribed in the upper left in fountain pen by Caruso. Double-matted and framed with the front cover of the program (bearing a preprinted signature) and the vinyl record for the referenced song to an overall size of 2 .5 x .5. In very good to fine condition, with a central horizontal fold, short tear to the left edge, and scattered light creasing. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
481. Composers.
Collection of six items signed by noted composers, including: Charles Gounod (signature), Jules Massenet (ANS), Henry Brinley Richards (AMQS and ALS), and Michael Costa (AM S and signature). Several are affixed to cardstock backings. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a hand-addressed envelope from Massenet. Starting Bid 200
482. Concert of the Century at Carnegie Hall. Signed
book: The Concert of the Century at Carnegie Hall. Limited edition, numbered 412/1000. N : Carnegie Hall Society, 1 77. Softcover with slipcase, 12 x 12. Signed in black ink by six musicians below their images: Leonard Bernstein, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Vladimir Horowitz, ehudi Menuhin, Mstislav Rostropovich, and Isaac Stern. Book is complete with its two albums and presentation folio. In fine condition, with wear to the slipcase, and wear and sunning to the spine. A magnificent production, issued to commemorate the famous concert-celebration held by the Carnegie Hall Society on Tuesday, May 18, 1976, in honor of the 85th anniversary of Carnegie Hall and seldom available for sale. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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483. William S. Gilbert.
British lyricist ( 1 8 3 6 – 1 9 11 ) best known for his 14 comic operas written in collaboration with composer Arthur Sullivan. ALS signed “W. S. Gilbert,” one page, 4 x 6.5, Grim’s Dyke, Harrow Weald letterhead, uly 17, 18 4. In full: “I left a silver flask in the Master’s Room this afternoon. I shall be much obliged if you will kindly give order that it shall be taken care of.” Double-matted and framed with a portrait of Gilbert to an overall size of 15.75 x 12.25. In fine condition, with light toning to three corners. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 200
484. Yehudi Menuhin.
Fantastic vintage 4.5 x 6.5 program page depicting the child prodigy, signed in fountain pen, “ ehudi Menuhin.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 10.5 x 12.5. In fine condition, with a few surface marks. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Desirable letter from the master of Parisian avant-garde
485. Erik Satie. Colorful French composer (1866–1925), who was
one of the primary influences on the younger generation of avant-garde French composers in the early decades of the 20th century. Rare ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date. Untranslated letter in which Satie writes to a friend concerning a test on Tuesday night. In fine condition, with three horizontal mailing folds. Satie remains highly coveted across all formats. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
487. Siegfried Wagner. German composer and conductor
486. Ignace J. Paderewski. Ink signature, “With every good wish of I. J. Paderewski, 17/II 1908,” on an off-white 5 x 2.5 sheet. Double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 10.5 x 16. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
(1869–1930) who was the son of Richard Wagner; he served as the opera composer and artistic director of the Bayreuth Festival from 1908 to 1930. Signed book in German: Richard Wagner: Miscellaneous Writings and Seals. Leipzig: R. Linneman, 1907. Hardcover, 6 x 8.75, 291 pages. Signed and inscribed in German on the title page in black ink by Siegfried Wagner. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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contemporary music 488. George Gershwin. Essex
County Symphony Society program for a special guest performance by Gershwin in Newark, New Jersey, on July 7, 1936, measures 6 x 9.5, signed in fountain pen by Gershwin. The first half of the concert includes “Piano Concerto in F,” with the second half listing “Rhapsody in Blue.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
490. Frank Sinatra. Vin-
tage glossy 8.25 x 10 MCA publicity photo of the handsome young crooner from his days singing with Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Nate—Sincerely, Frank Sinatra.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, light silvering to darker areas, and tack holes to corners. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 200
Lady Day at NYC’s Club Downbeat
489. Billie Holiday. Ink signature, “Billie Holiday,” on the reverse of an off-white 5 x promo card for New ork’s Club Downbeat. In fine condition, with tape along left edge (easily matted out) and a light stain to the upper right corner. Accompanied by a postcard ALS from Red Norvo, a noted vibraphonist who recorded with Holiday, as well an unsigned vintage photo of Count Basie. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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Full set of the 1963 Beatles 491.
Beatles. Desirable early Parlophone Records promo card depicting the Beatles posing behind their instruments, 3.5 x 5.75, signed upside down on the reverse in blue ballpoint by George Harrison and Paul McCartney, and in black ballpoint by John Lennon and Ringo Starr. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. The picture on the front of the card was taken by Dezo Hoffman at the Abbey Road Studios on September 4, 1962, when the Beatles were recording their first single, Love Me Do.’ Consignor notes that these signatures date to February 1963. An ideal uninscribed example boasting a full set of crisp vintage signatures. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid 1000
492. Beatles. Sought-after 1963 Beatles promo
card produced by Topstar, 5 x 3.5, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint circa October 1964, “John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” “George Harrison,” and “Ringo Starr.” Annotated above by the recipient, Miss Gregg’ in Leeds, who adds, “The Beatles for ever For the Beatles to autograph. PLEASE!” Nicely matted and framed with a 1963 letter to Miss Gregg by the general manager of the Leeds Odeon Theatre offering to help obtain the band’s autographs, and an original ticket stub for what would be their next show at the Odeon on October 22, 1 64. The frame’s backing has a window for viewing the opposite side of the promo card, and the display also includes a reproduced image of the front matted below the ticket stub. In very good condition, with moderate overall creasing, and a heavier central vertical crease passing through the “H” in “Harrison” and the “J” in “ ohn.” The October 1 64 show was the Beatles’ last concert at the Leeds Odeon venue, during which they performed a ten-song set including Twist and Shout,’ Can’t Buy Me Love,’ If I Fell,’ and A Hard Day’s Night.’ Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid 1000
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Crisp full set of the Fab Four 493. Beatles. Vintage ballpoint sig-
natures and inscriptions, “To Evelyn, love Paul McCartney,” “Ringo Starr,” “To Evelyn from George Harrison,” and “John Lennon, xx,” on an off-white 4.5 x .75 album page. In fine condition, with a few small light edge stains. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid 1000
495. Beatles: George Harrison. Apple Records business
494. Beatles. Help! (United Artists, 1965). One sheet movie poster (27 x 41). The second feature film made by the Beatles, starring John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. In fine condition, with some mild creasing. Starting Bid 200
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check, 7.75 x .5, filled out in another hand and signed by Harrison, payable to Marlow Laundry for 6. .5, une , 1 70. In fine condition, with Harrison retracing a weak felt tip signature with bold blue ballpoint. This check dates to just two months after the announcement of the Beatles breakup; Harrison was then working on his first solo album, All Things Must Pass, which was released by Apple Records later in 1 70. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid 200
496. Beatles: George Harrison. The Best of George Harrison facto-
ry sample’ album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black ink, “To Sing love from George Harrison.” In fine condition, with light edge wear. The record is included. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid 200
Coveted 1963 Prince of Wales Theatre program signed by Lennon and McCartney 497. Beatles: Lennon and McCartney. Program for the infamous appearance of the Beatles at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London on November 4, 1963, for a royal variety performance before the Queen Mother, 8.25 x 11.75, signed on the front cover in pencil, “ ohn Lennon” and “Paul McCartney.” In fine condition, with light soiling and handling wear. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and letter of provenance from original recipient, in part: “This letter confirms that I attended the Royal Performance at the Prince of Wales Theatre on 4th November 1963…After the performance I was able to wait by the theatre stage door and managed to obtain signatures by John Lennon and Paul McCartney.” This was the event where Lennon took a jab at the Crown with his famous bit of stage banter: For our last number I’d like to ask your help. The people in the cheaper seats clap your hands. And the rest of you, if you’d just rattle your jewelry.’ Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid 00
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Wonderful Gruen portrait signed by Lennon and Ono 498. Beatles: Lennon and Ono. Splendid glossy 7 x 9.5 photo of Lennon posing with Ono, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Admiral Limousine, from Admiral ohn Lennon” and “ oko Ono.” Reverse bears a Bob Gruen photography stamp. In fine condition, with light rippling along the edges. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original owner, in part: “This is to confirm that I, George A. Coupe, Sr., the owner of Admiral Limousine Service…did receive a photo signed by ohn Lennon and oko Ono This photo was given to me from my partner…Jeffrey Resnik, who was driving them in Washington, DC. They were staying at the Hay Adams Hotel located across from the White House. The photo was given to me the day he drove them which was before 1980.” Dual-signed photos of Lennon and Ono remain highly prized by collectors, with this example, taken by Lennon’s personal photographer during his time in New ork, all the more unique and desirable. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid 1000
Vibrant McCartney-signed ukulele 499. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Attractive sunburst
acoustic ukulele, signed on the body in black felt tip, “Cheers! Paul McCartney,” who adds a sketch of a smiley face. In fine condition. A unique and appealing format from the Beatle bassist, who has been known to pay tribute to George Harrison—a noted uke player—by playing the instrument during live performances. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid 200
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500. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Promo-
tional card for the 1984 Liverpool vs. Everton Football Milk Cup, showing the two clubs posing on the front, 9.5 x 5, signed on the reverse in black felt tip by McCartney. Reverse bears collector’s ink notations indicating that the signature was obtained at Liverpool’s ohn Lennon Airport following a McCartney concert at The King’s Dock. In very good to fine condition, with light handling wear, and a crease passing through several letters of the signature. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid 200
501. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Color
satin-finish 14 x 11 three-quarter-length photo of McCartney holding his trademark Hofner violin bass, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from SA. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid 200
503. The Eagles. Textured
semi-glossy 10 x 8 Asylum publicity photo of The Eagles, signed and inscribed in silver ink, “For Joe, Best Wishes, Glenn Frey” and “To Joe, Don Henley,” in black felt tip, “Bernie Leadon,” and in blue felt tip, “Don Felder” and “Randy Meisner,” who adds “ Take it to the limit.’” In fine condition, with scattered light surface impressions. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid 200
504. Buddy Holly. Original hardcover copy of the West-
502. The Eagles. Ideal semi-glossy 10 x 8 Geffen publicity
photo of The Eagles, signed nicely in silver ink by Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Don Felder. In fine condition. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from PSA/DNA and REAL. Consignor notes that this was signed in southern California in 1 4. Starting Bid 200
erner, the annual for Lubbock High School, Lubbock, Texas, for 1954, 8.25 x 10.75, 324 pages. Holly is pictured twice in the yearbook, once in his individual junior class picture and again in the school chorus. Also pictured in the yearbook is his performing partner Bob Montgomery, Holly’s high school sweetheart Echo McGuire (’55), and future Crickets drummer erry Allison (’56). The book bears multiple signatures and inscriptions to the original owner, but is not signed by Holly. In fine condition, with scattered soiling to covers. Starting Bid 200
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Scarce fully signed Boy promo
505. Led Zeppelin. In Through
the Out Door album signed on the front cover in silver ink by Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Paul Jones. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing and toning along edges. The record is included. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid 200
506. Rolling Stones. Vintage
ballpoint signatures of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts on an off-white 6.25 x .75 lightly-lined clipped sheet. In very good to fine condition, with a central vertical fold and scattered light creasing. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “I confirm that I obtained the signatures in person at Heathrow Airport sometime during 1965. I happened, by chance, to be at Heathrow Airport for another purpose and came across them as they were checking in for a flight. They were very pleasant and polite and readily agreed to provide their signatures to myself and two friends who I was with.” Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid 200
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508. U2. Rare Boy promotional album signed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “Da’ Edge,” “Bono, 81,” “Adam,” and “Larry.” In fine condition, with some indistinct stray ink marks beneath Adam’s signature, perhaps a failed attempt at his last name. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. A sought-after and seldom-seen promo version of 2’s full-length debut, enhanced markedly by the presence of such early signatures. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid 200
U2.
Glossy 10 x 8 group photo of U2, signed in black felt tip, “Adam,” “Edge,” “Larry,” and “Bono 87.” In very good condition, with scattered creasing, a tack hole to top border, and tape and/or removed tape to each corner. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid 200
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509. U2. How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb album signed
on the front cover in blue felt tip by Bono and Edge, and in black felt tip by Larry Mullen and Adam Clayton. The reverse is signed in black felt tip by manager Paul McGuinness. In fine condition. The record is not included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Consignor notes that this was signed in London in 2006. A desirable album not often seen in fully signed examples. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid 200
510. 1970s Rock
511. 3 Doors Down
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513. AC/DC
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514. AC/DC: Bon Scott
515. Aerosmith
512. AC/DC
516. Aerosmith
517. Allman Brothers
518. Louis Armstrong and Earl “Fatha” Hines
519. Louis Armstrong
520. Mildred Bailey
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522. Bee Gees
523. Blink–182
524. Blue Oyster Cult
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525. David Bowie
526. British Invasion
527. The Carpenters
528. Johnny Cash
529. The Clash
530. George M. Cohan
531. Leonard Cohen
532. Cream
534. Motley Crue
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tom gregory collection
601. Roscoe ‘Fatty’ Arbuckle. Vin-
tage matte-finish 7 x 9 publicity portrait of Arbuckle by the Melbourne Spurr studio of Hollywood, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To My Friend, Walter W. L. Meyer, Sincerely ours, Roscoe Arbuckle.” Lower corners bear studio blindstamps. Matted and framed to an overall size of 1 .5 x 15.5. In fine condition, with light silvering to the lower edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
602. Tallulah Bankhead. At-
tractive glossy 8 x 10 half-length portrait of Bankhead coolly holding a fan, boldly signed and inscribed in red felt tip, “For Pam, Merry Christmas, Tallulah Bankhead.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 13.75 x 15.25. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid
200
Vintage Bogie in pinstripe 603. Humphrey Bogart. Vintage glossy 7.25
x 9.25 Warner Brothers publicity portrait of Bogart wearing a dark pinstripe suit and holding a cigarette, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Lucille, Best wishes, Humphrey Bogart.” Reverse bears a Warner Bros. and a Henry Waxman photography stamp. In very good condition, with old cellophane tape to top edge (well away from image and signature and easily matted out), show-through from purple ink stamp lightly touching his hair, and scattered light overall creasing and crazing to the emulsion; the writing is dark and contrasts well against the empty background. A striking image of the Hollywood legend. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
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604. Maurice Chevalier. Vintage
matte-finish 11 x 14 close-up portrait of a smiling Chevalier, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To— Joe Brown, Beaucoup good wishes, Maurice Chevalier.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 200
606. Joan C r a w f o r d .
Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the actress posing beneath a gnarled tree branch, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Ambrose, from Joan Crawford.” In fine condition, with light rippling along the top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
607. Joan Crawford. Stunning
vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 photo of Crawford by George Hurrell, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Carol, from Joan Crawford.” Reverse bears a Hurrell/MGM credit stamp. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners and a few small creases. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 200
608. Joan Crawford. Sharp
605. Gary Cooper. Tremendous vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 close-up portrait of Cooper as Frederic Henry from the 1 2 film A Farewell to Arms, signed and inscribed in white fountain pen, “To Warner, With genuine admiration and kindest personal regard, Gary, Jan. 1934.” Also signed in the lower right corner in white ink by photographer Melbourne Spurr. Matted and framed to an overall size of 17.75 x 21. In fine condition, with all of the handwriting professionally retouched. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Crawford in a polka dot–trimmed outfit, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Hello to Bessie Mitchell, from Joan Crawford.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 200
609. Joan Crawford. De-
612. Bette Davis.
Vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 studio portrait of a young Davis with an intense upward expression, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Joan, and much rejoicing because she’s at Warner’s Bette.” In fine condition, with trimmed side borders. The photo is presumably inscribed to Joan Crawford, who joined Davis at Warner Bros. in 1 4 , a move that resurrected the former leading lady’s career. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
sirable vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 12.5 portrait of Crawford in a polka-dotted top and large sun hat, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Ted, from Joan Crawford.” Reverse bears a Willinger/ MGM credit stamp. In fine condition, with trimmed borders and light silvering to darker areas. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
610. Joan Crawford. Vintage
613. Bette Davis.
Vintage matte-finish 10.25 x 13.25 studio portrait of Davis in a reflective pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Leo, from, Bette Davis.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 17 x 20. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
matte-finish 11 x 14 photo of the young actress in a frilly dress by George Hurrell, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Again to Lillian, from Joan Crawford.” Blindstamped by Hurrell in the lower right. In fine condition, with some light creasing, and light silvering to the darker areas of the image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
614. Dolores Del Rio. Gorgeous vin611. Joan Crawford.
Vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 photo of Crawford and her husband Phillip Terry, signed and inscribed in blue ink by both, “For Dottie, with the gratitude of oan ” and “Phillip.” In fine condition. Crawford was married to Terry, also an actor, from 1942 to 1946. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
tage sepia matte-finish 10.25 x 13.5 close-up portrait of the Mexican starlet glancing over her shoulder, prominently signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Victor oung, Sincere good wishes, Dolores Del Rio.” In very good to fine condition, with a few small, light stains. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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615. Cecil B. DeMille. Vintage matte-fin-
ish 11 x 14 Ruth Harriet Louise portrait of deMille in a state of deep contemplation, signed and inscribed to the photographer in fountain pen, “To a worker of modern miracles, Ruth Harriet Louise, from, Cecil B. deMille.” Lower right bears the photographer’s blindstamp, and the reverse features a Louise/MGM stamp. In very good to fine condition, with staining to the borders, moderate contrast to the handwriting, and wrinkling to the signed area from onetime exposure to moisture. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
616. Jimmy Durante. Vin-
tage matte-finish 8 x 10 studio portrait of Durante in an excitable pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Lloyd Hollinger— Hot–Cha— Take care of me on the lot— Best always, Schnozzle Durante.” In fine condition, with some light silvering and staining to Durante’s jacket. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
617. W. C. Fields. Vintage glossy 10.5 x 13.5
Ray Jones portrait of Fields leaning on a cane, signed and inscribed in white fountain pen, “To Jane, One swell girl, W. C. Fields.” Reverse bears a Universal Pictures stamp. Trimmed and in fine condition, with creasing to lower left corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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618. Douglas F a i r b a n k s , J r.
621. John Garfield. Vintage
matte-finish 7.25 x 9 publicity portrait of Garfield wearing a striped jacket and dark tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Marion— good luck, John Garfield.” Cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 15 x 15 x 16.5. In fine condition, with two trivial vertical creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 close-up portrait of the tanned leading man, signed in fountain pen by Fairbanks. In fine condition. A dapper, uninscribed example. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 200
619. Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. Vin-
tage matte-finish 6.5 x 8.5 publicity portrait of Fairbanks as Don Cesar de Vega in the 1 25 film Don , Son of orro, signed in fountain pen, “Welcome! Douglas Fairbanks, 1 25.” In fine condition, with light silvering to the perimeter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
622. Lillian Gish. Vintage
matte-finish 10 x 1 .25 Ruth Harriet Louise portrait of Gish as the lead actress in the 1928 film The Wind, signed in fountain pen, “Very sincerely, Lillian Gish as Letty,’ in The Wind.’” Lower right corner bears the photographer’s blindstamp, with the reverse featuring an MGM/Louise stamp. In very good to fine condition, with a single tack hole to each corner and several noticeable light creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
620. Judy Garland and Peter Lawford.
Vintage candid glossy 5 x 3.5 photo of Judy Garland and Peter Lawford posing side-byside, with both signing in fountain pen. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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Atypically large portrait of Grant 623. Cary Grant. Ideal vintage matte-finish .75 x 1 close-up portrait of the debonair leading man, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Good wishes, To all at the Huntridge Theatre, Cary Grant.” Cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 17.25 x 20.25. In fine condition. A desirable, atypically large depiction of the handsome actor. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Sought-after vintage portrait of Harlow 624. Jean Harlow. Captivating vintage matte-fin-
ish 7.25 x 9.25 glamour portrait of Harlow wrapped in white fur, nicely signed and inscribed in purple fountain pen, “To Stan, With every good wish, Sincerely, Jean Harlow.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 15.25 x 17.25. In fine condition, with scratching to the Plexiglas which could easily be replaced. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
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625. Will Hays. Post-
master general in the Harding administration (1879–1954) who later headed the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, in which capacity he oversaw enforcement of the notorious Production Code’ that imposed strict censorship guidelines on all Hollywood films for decades. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders portrait, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Will H. Hays.” In very good condition, with horizontal crease passing through his chin. Accompanied by two letters, one acknowledging the receipt of an autograph request and the other confirming the mailing of the signed photo, dated in July and August 1951. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
626. Rita Hayworth.
Large color 11 . 5 x 1 6 . 5 book photo of Hayworth in a sunny, close-up pose, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Richard, All best wishes, Rita Hayworth.” In fine condition, with a few small chips along the left edge, easily matted out. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
627. Katharine Hepburn. Excep-
tional vintage semiglossy 9 x 12 closeup studio portrait of Hepburn by Clarence Sinclair Bull, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Madeleine, with friendship & affection, Katherine Hepburn.” Double-cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 17 x 20.5. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 200
628. Buck Jones.
Excellent vintage matte-finish 7 x 9 Witzel of LA portrait of a shadow-drenched Jones lighting a cigarette, signed and inscribed in white fountain pen, “To Barbara, Oh those eyes’ but, To have friend is to feel the warmth of sunshine, With best wishes luck, ou know, Charles (Buck) Jones.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, a uniform border of silvering, and moderate contrast to the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
629. Buck Jones. Color
vintage matte-finish 7.25 x .5 photo of an artistic depiction of Jones in cowboy attire, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Dr. McLaughlin: With my sincere good wishes, Charles (Buck) ones.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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The stunning Scarlett O’Hara 630. Vivien Leigh. Magnificent vintage matte-finish 7.5 x .5 studio portrait of Leigh as Scarlett O’Hara from Gone With the Wind, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Mrs. Whitely, With all good wishes, Vivien Leigh.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, a crease to the upper right corner, and scattered light foxing to the background. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
631. Carole Lombard. Desirable vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 glamour portrait of Lombard in an alluring femme fatale pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Popsie Dear, A Heartful of devotion, Missy Carole.” In fine condition, with areas of surface emulsion loss along the lower border. Accompanied by a two unsigned vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 publicity stills from the Lombard and Fred MacMurray 1 5 screwball comedy Hands Across the Table. Lombard’s inscription of “Popsie” is doubtlessly to actor William Powell, her first husband, whom, because he was 17 years her senior, she often called “Popsie,” Pops,’ and occasionally, unior.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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632. Carole Lombard. Beautiful
vintage matte-finish 10.75 x 13.75 glamour portrait of Lombard posing dramatically in a doorway, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Emil—Thank you so much, Always, Carole.” Lower right corner bears an Engstead–Higgins blindstamp. In fine condition, with creases and tears to the top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
634. Peter Lorre. Vintage
matte-finish 11 x 14 publicity portrait of Lorre in a handsome, casual pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Helen—mama— please don’t always bite my fingernails Peter Lorre.” Reverse bears a Longworth photography stamp. In very good to fine condition, with several creases (one touching his chin) and a small tack hole to the top border. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
635. Myrna Loy. Gorgeous
semi-glossy 9.5 x 12.5 MGM publicity portrait of Loy by Laszlo Willinger, neatly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Jane Withers—Success and best wishes, forever and ever, Myrna Loy.” Reverse bears a photography studio stamp. Trimmed and in fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 200
636. Bela Lugosi.
633. Carole Lombard. Glamorous vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 Hurrell portrait of Lombard posing with a hand on her shoulder, signed and inscribed in green ink, “To Fred the mad man Parrish, always, Carole.” Lower right corner bears a Hurrell blindstamp. In fine condition, with creases, tears, and chipping confined to edges and corners (repair to right edge with tape on reverse), and some red marks to right edge. The recipient is likely Fred Parrish the MGM still photographer. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Vintage matte-finish 4.25 x 6.5 portrait of the revered horror actor, signed and inscribed in red fountain pen, “To sweet little Shirley, good luck, Bela Lugosi.” Cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 13.25 x 15.25. In fine condition, with one tiny spot in the upper right background area. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200 www.RRAuction.com | 159
637. Fredric March.
Exceptional vintage glossy 10.75 x 13.75 Eugene Robert Richee portrait of March looking off camera, signed and inscribed in black ink, “For Peggy Schwarts, with best wishes—always, Fredric March.” Lower right corner bears a Richee blindstamp, and the reverse features Paramount Pictures and Photo stamps for the photographer and subject. In fine condition, with a single pin hole to each corner tip. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
639. Laurence Olivier. Vintage
matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Olivier in near profile, signed in fountain pen, “L. Olivier.” Lower left corner bears a Vivienne of London blindstamp; reverse also stamped by the photography studio. In fine condition, with silvering to darker areas of the photo. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Rare 1941 junior class photo of Norma Jeane Baker 638. Marilyn Monroe. Incredibly
scarce vintage 24 x 8 panoramic photo of the graduating Class of Summer 1941 Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School in Los Angeles, with a radiant Norma Jeane Baker (later Marilyn Monroe) identifiable to the right of center, signed on the reverse in black ink, “To a really cute girl, Norma Jeane Baker, 5’ 41,” with recipient adding a red ink circle around signature. In very good condition, with heavy vertical creases and edge tears all repaired with old tape on the signed side; the tape covers most of Monroe’s last name, but doesn’t affect readability whatsoever. While unsigned versions of this photo appear from time-to-time, signed examples are extremely uncommon, and represent one of the earliest examples of the future starlet’s signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 500
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640. Louella Parsons. America’s
first movie columnist (1881–1972) whose columns were read by 20 million people. Vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 portrait of Parsons, affectionately signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To my husband—and this is news in Hollywood—I love him, Louella Parsons Martin, Oct 2 7.” In good to very good condition, with scattered creases and edge tears, a missing lower right corner, and silvering to darker areas. Parsons married Los Angeles surgeon Dr. Harry Martin in 1 0, and remained married until the latter’s death in 1 51. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
641. Claude Raines. Hand-
some vintage matte-finish 4.5 x 6.5 publicity portrait of Raines with a raised collar and wearing a derby hat, vertically signed in blue fountain pen. Cloth-matted and framed. In fine condition, with light silvering to the edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
642. George Reeves. Highly appealing vintage matte-finish 7.5 x .5 Vitagraph portrait of Reeves casually posing in a tuxedo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Dearest Digger you’ve digged your way into my heart—George Reeves.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 14.75 x 16. In fine condition, with well-done professional repairs to two unobtrusive filing holes near the top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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645. Rosalind Russell. Vin-
tage matte-finish 10 x 13 glamour portrait of Russell, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Hans, with my warmest greetings, Rosalind Russell.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
646. Norma Shearer.
643. Will Rogers. ncommon vintage pearl-finish 10.75 x 13.75 Fox Film publicity portrait of Rogers in a serious bustlength pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Sunny Joy Ingram, Best wishes, Will Rogers.” Reverse bears a studio stamp. In very good to fine condition, with mild overall irregular ink adhesion, a tack hole to each corner, and scattered light scuffing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
644. Jane Russell. Vin-
tage matte-finish 10.75 x 13.75 Alexander Kahle portrait of Russell wearing a collared halterneck top, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “Rose—God bless & thanks always, Jane.” Lower left corner bears the photographer’s blindstamp. In very good to fine condition, with a small gouge directly above her head. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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Lovely vintage matte-finish 9 x 12.75 publicity portrait of the young actress in an upward pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To The Brocks,’ Sincerely, Norma Shearer.” Reverse bears an MGM photography stamp. In fine condition, with trimmed edges and areas of light irregularity to the surface. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
647. Barbara Stanwyck. Vintage
matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 publicity portrait of Stanwyck wearing a sweater, signed in fountain pen, “With best wishes, Barbara Stanwyck.” Cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 12.5 x 15. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 200
Tate as Malibu in Don’t Make Waves 648. Sharon Tate. Rare glossy 8 x 10 public-
ity photo from the 1 67 film Don’t Make Waves, showing Tate seated in a hanging chair, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Alan, Sharon Tate.” In fine condition, with some light marginal staining just touching the background at top edge, and easily matted out. Despite being billed below stars Tony Curtis and Claudia Cardinale, Tate and her Waves character, Malibu, earned a permanent place in pop-culture history as the direct inspiration for Mattel’s enormously popular Malibu Barbie’ doll. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
649. Shirley Temple. Oversized
vintage matte-finish 11 x 13.75 close-up portrait of the child star wearing a cute ruffled blouse, neatly signed and inscribed in fountain pen at a young age, “To Estelle, Love, Shirley Temple.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
650. Shirley Temple. Adorable
vintage matte-finish 10.25 x 13.25 studio portrait of Temple with her trademark dimples and ringlets, signed and inscribed in dark blue fountain pen at a young age, “To Ruth, love, Shirley Temple.” Cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 16.5 x 1 .25. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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651. Shirley Temple.
Oversized vintage colorized matte-finish 10 x 12 portrait of the young leading lady posing with a hand in her hair, signed as a child star in black ink, “Love, Shirley Temple.” Cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 17.25 x 19.25. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid
653. Franchot To n e . V i n t a g e
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matte-finish 9.5 x 12.75 George Hurrell portrait of Tone smiling directly into the camera, likely signed and inscribed in fountain pen to his father, “My beloved D. O. D., I love you—Franchot.” Also signed in the lower right in pencil by the photographer, “Hurrell, .” In fine condition, with poor signature contrast against Tone’s dark suit. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 200
654. Mae West.
Vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 portrait of West wearing a large feathered hat, signed and inscribed in white fountain pen, “To Peggy Schwartz, Sincerely, Mae West.” In fine condition, with a couple of small edge creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
655. Loretta Young. Elegant
652. Thelma Todd. Magical vintage matte-finish 7.5 x .5 George P. Hommel portrait of Todd holding a crystal ball, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Fred, a true friend, with and without his iron, Thelma Todd.” Reverse bears the photographer’s credit stamp. In fine condition, with a small repaired tear to the upper right edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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vintage sepia 10.5 x 13.5 glamour portrait of oung, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Miss Moulton, Best Regards, Loretta oung.” Reverse bears an MGM photographer’s stamp. In fine condition, with a small tear to the top edge. Starting Bid 200
classic entertainment
Uncommon photo of Wild West Arthur 656. Jean Arthur. Fan-
tastic vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Arthur with pointed guns and wearing a frilled two-piece cowboy costume, signed and inscribed in blue fountain pen “To Frank, Best wishes, Jean Arthur.” In fine condition, with light rippling along the top edge. A delightful Western-inspired photo of the stunning Arthur, an actress who remains uncommon across all signed formats. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Scarce signed portrait of the great showman
6 5 8 . P. T. Barnum. Un-
common 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Barnum by Broadway’s . Gurney & Son, signed on the mount in black ink, “P. T. Barnum, 1865.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 200
Phenomenal large portrait of the French siren 657. Josephine Bake r. V i n t a g e
matte-finish 8 x 10.25 G. L. Manuel portrait of Baker in a full-length pose with outspread feather wings and a revealing jeweled dress, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “An Sergent Chef Maurice La borie, en souvenir de, osephine Baker, 1 40.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
659. Clara Bow. Vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 portrait of Bow
looking over her shoulder by Otto Dyar, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To ane Dear, ou are such a swell fellow, and a good sport May we always be friends, our pal, Clara.” Blindstamped in the lower right by Dyar. In very good to fine condition, with a vertical crease passing through Bow’s face (visible at an angle) and several words traced over by Bow due to a troublesome pen. Bow is very uncommon in oversized photos. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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Brando’s script for The Teahouse of the August Moon
660. Marlon Brando. Marlon Brando’s personally annotated script for the 1 56 film The Teahouse of the August Moon, 1 2 pages, 8.5 x 11, August 10, 1 55. The front cover bears an MGM script department label bearing a pencil identification notation in another hand, “Marlon Brando.” Annotations in Brando’s hand appear on a few pages throughout the script, including additions to the dialogue on page 5, “That’s O.K. boss” and “I call everyone now to hear your speech,” and another on the next page, “I call.” A sketch of a face in profile on the reverse of page 75 also appears to be in Brando’s hand. Various other annotations in unknown hands appear throughout the script, including many phonetic pronunciations of Japanese words. In very good to fine condition, with expected moderate handling wear. Accompanied by a secretarially signed transmittal letter, sending his correspondent “the script of the motion picture I have recently finished.” Starring Marlon Brando, Glenn Ford, and Machiko Kyo, The Teahouse of the August Moon satirizes the S occupation of Okinawa following World War II. The film cast Brando in the role of an Okinawan villager, and he spent two months studying the local culture, speech, and gestures; the phonetic spellings of apanese words in this script are thus especially interesting. Starting Bid 200
Sought-after image of the glamour pioneer 661. Clarence Sinclair Bull. Rare semi-glossy 8 x 9.5 double-weight photo of the master photographer at work, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “ Hold it’ Frank, my best wishes, Clarence Sinclair Bull.” In fine condition. Alongside other photography legends like George Hurrell, Eugene Robert Richee, and Ruth Harriet Louise, Bull is regarded as one of the foremost pioneers of Hollywood glamour, with photos of the photographer, particularly those showing him at his craft, remaining exceedingly rare. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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662. James Dean. Desirable ink signature and inscription, “To Sue, my best wishes, James Dean,” on a pink 5.5 x 4 album page bearing two affixed images of the actor. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned glossy photo. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
663. W. C. Fields. Vin-
tage matte-finish 8 x 10 fulllength photo of Fields holding a hat and a cigar, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Straus Junior High School, with sincere best wishes, W. C. Fields.” In fine condition, with subtle silvering to a couple of darker areas. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
664. Greta Garbo. Desirable bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled
out in another hand and signed by Garbo, payable to Edward T. Harmon for 64 .42, March 2 , 1 81. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In very fine condition. Starting Bid 200
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665. Greta Garbo. Magnificent limited edition matte-finish 16 x 20 proof photograph of Garbo in a pitch black outfit, numbered 4/10, blindstamped in the lower right, “Clarence Sinclair Bull.” In fine condition, with a few mild creases and surface marks. Starting Bid 200
666. Greta Garbo. Breathtaking limited edition matte-finish 16 x 20 close-up portrait of Garbo in an elegant winter hat, numbered 69/99, blindstamped in the lower right, “Clarence Sinclair Bull.” In fine condition, with a spot of adhesive above the blindstamped photographer’s credit and some scattered foxing to reverse (in no way affecting the stunning image). Starting Bid 200
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667. Susan Hayward. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 half-length glamour portrait of Hayward resting her arm on the back of a chair, signed and inscribed in green ink, “To Marilyn, Best wishes, Susan Hayward.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 200
Fabulous classic Hollywood assemblage
668. Hollywood Collection. Impressive collection of over 250 items, consisting primarily of signed photos with a handful of letters, signed cards, and other formats mixed in, signed by notable figures of Hollywood from the silent era through the Golden Age.’ Among the most notable names are: Walter Brennan, Noel Coward, Frank Capra, akima Canutt, King Vidor, Elsa Lanchester, Maurice Chevalier, Andy Clyde, James Pierce, William Powell, Fay Wray, Edgar Bergen, Johnny Mack Brown, Constance Bennett, Edward Arnold, Ruth Chatterton, Joan Crawford, Joan Bennett, Annabella, Eddie Cantor, Ricardo Cortez, Mary Pickford, Sally Phipps, Adolph ukor, Guinn Big Boy’ Williams, Sally Rand, Ann Pennington, Aileen Pringle, Duncan Renaldo, Leni Riefenstahl, Charles Buddy’ Rogers, Gilbert Roland, Bob Steele, Ed Wynn, Lyle Talbot, Alice White, Walter Wanger, Marion Mock, Cedric Hardwicke, George O’Brien, Laura La Plante, Patsy Ruth Miller, Colleen Moore, Adolphe Menjou, Anna Neagle, Pola Negri, Francis Lederer, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Raymond Hatton, Edward Everett Horton, Henry Hull, Marie Dressler, Fritz Feld, Will Hamilton, Leatrice Joy, Janet Gaynor, Lillian Gish and Raoul Walsh, and Dorothy Gish. In overall very good to fine condition. These autographs were chiefly obtained through the mail between the 1 50s and 1 80s and many are still contained within their original mailing envelopes; the collection was compiled by Frank M. Flack, who began mailing out autograph requests as a private in the army, continuing as he rose to sergeant, and then later as an English professor. A small smattering of the autographs were purchased from notable dealers or received from friends. Due to the large quantity several secretarial and/or printed signatures are included (not included in the list or count). Interested parties are encouraged to view the collection in person at our offices or call us with specific inquiries, as this collection is sold as is and no returns will be accepted. Starting Bid 500
669. Stan Laurel. Two items: a
glossy 10 x 8.25 photo of Laurel and Hardy posing side-by-side in their bowler hats above a pair of signatures inherent to the original image, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “My best wishes Mr. Flack, Sincerely— Stan Laurel”; and a TLS signed “Stan Laurel,” one page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, September 29, 1959, in full: “Please find enclosed the picture you requested. Sorry I don’t have one on hand made in the silent era, but am sure this will be adequate for your exhibition purpose. My thanks best wishes.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, with Laurel adding in his own hand, “Photograph. Please don’t fold or bend.” Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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Lee as Kato, signed for his youngest student 670. Bruce Lee. Vin-
tage glossy 3.75 x 5 photo of Lee as Kato from The Green Hornet television series, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Roger, Best to you, Bruce Lee,” adding his Loong’ character below his signature, which symbolizes Dragon power, strength, and good luck. In fine condition. The recipient of the photo, Roger Kay, became Bruce Lee’s first child student at his Seattle-based martial arts school, the Lee Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute, in 1960. With the encouragement of his father, the 11-yearold Kay joined Lee’s all-adult class, training with him for a year before Kay’s father helped Lee organize a class taught exclusively for a local troop of Chinese Boys Scouts. Grateful for their support, the 19-yearold Lee was a frequent dinner guest at the Kay household, offering private training sessions or simply sketching with his youngest student. Moreover, Kay’s sister introduced Lee to his future wife, Linda Emery, during one of his early seminars. Enhanced by its remarkable provenance, this Image shown larger than actual size boldly signed photo of Lee as the heroic Kato is an absolute treasure for enthusiasts of both vintage television and the Little Dragon. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 2500
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Elegant Hurrell portrait of Lombard 671. Carole Lombard. Brilliant vintage matte-finish 10.25 x 13 full-length George Hurrell portrait of Lombard posing on a chaise lounge, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen, “To Dorothy Dear, Devotedly, Carole.” Lower left bears a Hurrell studio blindstamp. Matted and framed to an overall size of 17.75 x 21. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Hanging around with Groucho, Chico, and Harpo
672. Marx Brothers. Wonderful vintage glossy 7 x 9.25 MGM publicity photo of the Marx Brothers hanging from a coat tree, inscribed in an unknown hand, “To Leonard,” and signed in fountain pen, “Groucho Marx,” “Chico Marx,” and “Harpo Marx.” Triple-matted and framed to an overall size of 14.25 x 16.75. In fine condition. The Marx Brothers remain especially scarce in signed photos, with this example, autographed nicely by all three, serving as an ideal and sought-after rarity. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
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McQueen’s 1957 “Wardrobe” payment— before his first credited silver screen roles 673. Steve McQueen. Scarce personal check, 5.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by McQueen, “Steven McQueen,” payable to Church’s English Shoes for 20. 4, January 9, 1957. A notation in another hand reads, “Wardrobe.” In fine condition, with some brushing to ink. It was not until the next year that McQueen was credited in his first feature films first in the noir gangster film Never Love a Stranger, followed by his debut as a leading man in the B-movie classic The Blob. A very early example in an uncommon format. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Amazing inscription to Eisenstaedt: “You made a palace out of my patio” 674. Marilyn Monroe. ANS, one page, 5.5 x 7.5, June 1953. Note to great American photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt, in full: “Alfred, ou made a palace out of my patio But next time lets take more time. Love, Marilyn Monroe, une 1 5 .” In fine condition. Accompanied by a modern reproduced photo showing Monroe with Eisenstaedt, as well as reproductions of some of the images he captured during their sitting. Eisenstaedt conducted a photo shoot with the 26-year-old Monroe at her home in the spring of 1953 while on assignment for Life magazine. Of this fateful shoot, the photographer later reflected, When I photographed Marilyn Monroe, I mixed up my cameras one had black-and-white film, the other color. I took many pictures. Only two color ones came out all right. My favorite picture of Marilyn hangs always on the wall in my office. It was taken on the little patio of her Hollywood house.’ A truly superb autograph connecting two defining pop cultural figures of the American century. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 500
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Twice-signed contract alluding to Some Like It Hot
675. Marilyn Monroe. DS, three pages, 8.5 x 11, April 21, 1958. Contract between Twentieth Century–Fox Film Corporation
and Marilyn Monroe Productions in which the former agrees to an amendment of a contract dated December 31, 1955, and approves the extension of the “second one (1) year period of the term of said contract” which will now “expire on the 14th day of April, 1 5 .” The contract closes with a stipulation about the production of the film Some Like It Hot: “In the event final arrangements are made for Miss Monroe to render her services in a motion picture to be directed by Billy Wilder, and said motion picture is commenced during either of the months of July or August, 1958, then we will not exercise any right of pre-emption which will prevent Miss Monroe from…rendering her services in connection with said motion picture.” Signed twice at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Monroe. In fine condition, with the first page detached and filing holes to the left edge. After a much-publicized dispute with Twentieth Century–Fox, Monroe formed her own production company with photographer Milton Greene in 1 55, a move that ultimately forced the studio’s hand to offer her a massive seven-year, four-movie deal that would net the actress 100,000 per feature and ample creative influence. After the release of 1 56’s Bus Stop and 1 57’s The Prince and the Showgirl, a film plagued by behind-the-scenes issues and the actress’ increased drug use, Monroe took a yearand-a-half hiatus from Hollywood. pon her return, and the subsequent amendment of her contract, she began filming Some Like It Hot in the summer of 1 58. A highly desirable, twice-signed contract from a pivotal, if not turbulent, period in Monroe’s career. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 1000
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1955–1956 Marilyn Monroe Productions check register 676. Marilyn Monroe. One-of-a-
kind Colonial Trust Company check register tracking the finances of Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc., from February 1955 through April 1956, 14 x 9.5, containing approximately 200 pages of check records, all accomplished in an unknown hand. Many of the statements have direct relationships to Monroe’s life and career. The records kept include payments made for her residences at the Hotel Gladstone and Waldorf Astoria; payments to acting coaches Michael Chekhov, Lee Strasberg, and Paula Strasberg; payments to hair stylist Enrico Caruso; a payment to her psychoanalyst Margaret Herz; a purchase of a “White Ermine Coat” from the Maximilian Fur Company; entries for other wardrobe-related expenses including designer John Moore, Fredrica Furs, and a “white dress”; a payment to Inez Melson, who worked for Monroe; and expenses related to “Sleeping Prince,” a play which Monroe bought the rights to and adapted for the screen as The Prince and the Showgirl. The register also tracks some incoming payments, including those from Warner Bros. and 20th Century Fox. Includes 26 canceled checks corresponding to entries in the book, all signed by Milton H. Greene, as well as ten bills issued to Marilyn Monroe Productions that are logged in the register. In very good to fine condition. Monroe and Milton Greene first met in September 1 5 when the latter was a photographer on assignment for Look magazine, and the two quickly became friends. Spurred by Monroe’s desire to have more control over her career, the pair formed an independent film production company, Marilyn Monroe Productions, in 1955. After making Bus Stop in 1956, the Prince and the Showgirl was the company’s second project. However, Monroe’s cordial relationship with Greene soon dissolved and Marilyn Monroe Productions folded after making only two films. A rare, fascinating piece of Monroe memorabilia offering a revealing inside look into this period of her career. Starting Bid 00
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Intimate portrait by de Dienes 677. Marilyn Monroe. Desirable crys-
tal-clear glossy 13.25 x 10.75 gelatin silver photo of Monroe lying in bed and cracking an egg into a glass of milk. Reverse bears several Andre de Dienes photographer’s stamps as well as a 1992 Andre de Dienes Estate/ Edward Weston Fine Art copyright stamp. In fine condition, with some creasing to the lower left corner. In 1945, de Dienes became the first photographer to shoot the young Norma Jeane as a professional model. His photos of Monroe appeared on over twenty-three magazine covers from 1945 to 1949 worldwide. Photos by de Dienes remain highly desirable. Starting Bid 200
Marilyn’s day at the beach 678. Marilyn Monroe. Fabulous glossy 11 x 13.5 gelatin silver photo of Monroe in a cheeky pose at Long Island’s Tobey Beach in 1949. Reverse bears an Andre de Dienes photography stamp. In fine condition. In 1 45, de Dienes became the first photographer to shoot the young Norma Jeane as a professional model. His photos of Monroe appeared on over twenty-three magazine covers from 1945 to 1949 worldwide. A wonderful, early pose of the playful Marilyn. Starting Bid 200
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Taylor approves construction at her storied LA manse 679. Elizabeth Taylor. Set of
eight documents, each signed and dated by Taylor, thirty-three pages in total, each approximately 8.5 x 11, dated between May 1992 and May 1993. Agreement contracts and proposals between Landesign and Taylor and her seventh and last husband, Larry Fortensky, in relation to the various construction and demolition projects around the couple’s famous Los Angeles mansion at 700 Nimes Road, with operations including: structural deck and retaining wall, soil compaction, pool and spa (including ponds and waterfalls), greenhouse, plumbing, lighting/ electrical, ironwork, concrete, masonry work, and barbecue, and landscaping. The contracts consist of six stapled packets, which include various receipts, and one photocopy. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
680. Elizabeth Taylor. Vintage textured matte-finish .5 x 5 half-length candid
photo of a young Taylor with long hair and wearing a light-colored outfit, prominently signed in fountain pen. Mounted and framed to an overall size of 12.25 x 13.5. In fine condition, with light silvering to darker areas of the image. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 200
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The Duke awaits the release of his final film, “a new one coming out in July called ‘The Shootist’” 681. John Wayne. TLS signed “John Wayne, Duke,” one page, 6 x 8.25, personal letterhead, stamp-dated June 8, 1976. Letter to Alan Shephard, in full: “Didn’t know that you had slipped into my line of work. I was most happy to receive your note and shall certainly see The Old Gun’ at the first opportunity. our friend Ed Nigro is stepping up into the top handicap class in his field of endeavor. I am proud of him. I have a new one coming out in July called The Shootist’ that I think will get kudos here and there. Hope our trails cross one of these days soon.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Wayne starred as . B. Books in the 1 76 film The Shootist, his final motion picture role. Letters from Wayne remain scarce, with examples featuring his famous moniker all the more rare and desirable. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 200
Mae West’s 1934 ledger— a remarkable 265 signed checks
682. Mae West. Mae West’s personal check ledger containing over 265 checks signed by West, dated from September 27, 1 4 to December 17, 1 4. Each check is affixed beside its corresponding record-keeping slip, with some of the checks blank or canceled with the signature torn off (not included in the above count). Among the recipients are: Warner Incorporated; Paramount Productions; Motion Picture Daily; Screen Actors Guild; William Morris Agency; Hollywood Filmograph; Beverly Baikoff, her sister; ohn West, r.; Larry Lee, her secretary; The Hollywood Reporter; The American Dramatists; im’s Beauty Salon; Ravenswood Apartments, where she lived from 1932 to 1980; James A. Timony, her manager; Motion Picture Relief Fund; Max Factor Co.; and Myer Siegel Co. In overall very good to fine condition, with many pages detached from binding, general check wear, and heavy wear to exterior of ledger. A unique, comprehensive collection offering great insight into West’s activities during the most productive period of her career. Starting Bid 200
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contemporaty costumes & props Ferocious bladed ‘demon glove’ from Freddy vs. Jason
683. Freddy vs. Jason Screen-worn Freddy Glove. Incredible screen-used Freddy Kreuger demon glove’ from the
200 horror film Freddy vs. ason. The glove approximately measures 14 x 10, and consists of a worn leather palm section fastened onto a set of flexible metal finger holders and welded blades designed to appear aged and well-used. In fine condition. Worn by actor Robert Englund, the glove can be viewed when Freddy morphs into an even more demonic version of himself during a nightmarish dock scene near Crystal Lake. Although two demon’ gloves were ultimately created to match Freddy’s appearance, only this particular example was used for filming. Consignor notes that the glove was obtained directly from the fabricator during production. A simply phenomenal prop and an outright iconic weapon in the canon of horror cinema. Starting Bid 00
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684. The Force Awakens Pair of On-Set Posters. Pair of paperstock
laserprint color posters created by artist Cliff Chiang in the style of his Imperial Propaganda series, used during production of the 2015 film Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The first poster, 8.5 x 11, features a grouping of stylized ranking symbols for the Imperial Army; the second poster, 11 x 16, shows a Rebel officer being muffled by the presumed hand of Darth Vader, with bold white text reading, “Loose Lips Bring Down Starships,” a humorous homage to World War II propaganda posters; the poster was hung throughout Lucasfilm offices and used as a creative and clear directive to the cast and crew to keep mum on the details of Episode VII during filming. Rolled and in overall fine condition. Starting Bid 200
685. Jurassic Park Brochure.
Jurassic Park color brochure, 3.75 x 8.25, used as a prop during filming of Steven Spielberg’s 1 blockbuster Jurassic Park. The quad-fold brochure features sponsor logos and general information in English and Chinese, and fully expands to a size of 14.5 x 16.5, revealing a map of the island and legends to locate various dinosaurs and points of interest. In fine condition. The brochure can be viewed when Sam Neill holds one at the beginning of the tour, and then again during the T-Rex breakout when Neill is searching for a flare in the back of the tour vehicle. Consignor notes that this prop urassic Park brochure was custom-printed by the production for use by various actors and as additional set dressing. Starting Bid 200
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686. Jurassic World Brochure. Jurassic World color brochure, 3.75 x 8.25, used as a prop during filming of the 2015 adventure film urassic World. The quad-fold brochure features sponsor logos and general safety information, and lists details for all of the park’s unique features, including various rides and dinosaur attractions like “T–Rex Kingdom,” “Cretaceous Cruise,” and “Mosasaurus Feeding Show.” The brochure fully expands to a size of 14.75 x 16.5, and reveals a detailed map of Isla Nubar and urassic World. In fine condition. The brochure props were used by extras acting as tourists roaming the park. Starting Bid 200
The heroes of Kubo and the Two Strings
687. Kubo and the Two Strings Set of Heads. Wonderful and rare limited edition set of screen-used puppet animation
faces of Kubo, Monkey, and Beetle, the three main characters from the 2016 film Kubo and the Two Strings, numbered 10 /275, with faces approximately measuring 3 x 2.25 (Monkey), 1.75 x 1.75 (Kubo), and 1.25 x 1.5 (Beetle). The vibrantly colored and expertly detailed faces are mounted and housed in a wooden presentation box from Laika/Focus features, with the film title handsomely engraved on the sliding lid. In very fine condition. Consignor notes that these limited edition sets, containing original and authentic screen-used character faces, were exclusively given out to press and critics. Accompanied by a Laika certificate of authenticity. Following in the grand tradition of other stop-motion animation films, Kubo and the Two Strings follows the epic adventure of Kubo as he sets out on a quest to discover the secret of his legacy, reunite his family, and fulfill his destiny as a hero. An incredible display piece from a soon-to-be classic animated film. Starting Bid 00
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Keira Knightley’s medallion from the Curse of the Black Pearl
688. Pirates of the Caribbean Screen-Worn Necklace. Screen-used medallion worn by actress Keira Knightley in the
200 adventure film Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl. The gold-colored metal medallion, 1.25 in diameter, features a central skull surrounded by ancient Aztec-inspired designs. The medallion can be viewed throughout the film hanging from a necklace worn by Knightley’s character Elizabeth Swann. In fine condition. According to pirate legend, this gold medallion was one of the 882 identical pieces of Aztec gold found within the doomed Treasure of Cortes. After briefly seizing the treasure, the crew of the Black Pearl are cursed to spend all eternity searching for every piece of the scattered coins, which inevitably leads them to an encounter with ack Sparrow, Will Turner, and its bearer, Elizabeth Swann. Starting Bid 00
Ultra-rare original Wonka Bar
689. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Wonka Bar. Amazing
original prop Wonka Bar from the classic 1 71 film Willy Wonka the Chocolate Factory. The bar measures 7.25 x 4.25, with vintage wrapper and foil covering cardboard insert; printed text on the reverse reads: “Ingredients: Milk chocolate with vanilla, an artificial flavoring. NET WT 7 O , Packed by the Days Company of Chicago, Illinois.” In fine condition. The day after primary shooting of Willy Wonka wrapped at the Bavarian studios, production for Cabaret commenced and the vast majority of the Wonka props were discarded, making this Wonka bar as scarce as a golden ticket. Starting Bid 00
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690. Academy Award Winners MB 200
691. Academy Awards 1951 Ballot
692. Actors
694. Actors and Actresses
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700. Actresses MB 200
701. Actresses and a Few Actors MB 200
702. Julie Andrews and Henry Mancini MB 200
703. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz MB 200
704. Anne Bancroft
705. Tallulah Bankhead
706. Jack Benny
707. Ingrid Bergman
708. Sarah Bernhardt
709. Bewitched
710. Marlon Brando
711. British Actors
712. British Actresses
713. Betty Bronson
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715. George Burns
716. Richard Burton
717. Susan Cabot
718. Circus
719. Classic Leading Ladies
720. James Coburn
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722. Lou Costello
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725. Tony Curtis
728. Cecil B. deMille
729. Andy Devine
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732. Directors
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735. Dracula: Carla Laemmle
736. Dracula: Wyndham Standing
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738. Clint Eastwood
739. Alice Faye
740. Federico Fellini
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743. John Ford
744. Edwin Forrest
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745. Michael J. Fox MB 200
746. Frankenstein: Mae Clarke
747. Frankenstein: Colin Clive
749. Frankenstein: Kenneth Strickfaden
750. Clark Gable and Joan Crawford
751. Clark Gable
752. Clark Gable
753. Ava Gardner
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756. Cary Grant and Sophia Loren
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757. Cary Grant MB 200
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748. Frankenstein: Ruby Felker MB 200
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764. Audrey Hepburn
761. Harry Potter
762. William S. Hart
765. Audrey Hepburn
766. Hollywood
768. Boris Karloff
769. Tom Keene
770. Grace Kelly
771. Grace Kelly
772. Stanley Kubrick
773. Veronica Lake
774. Harry Langdon
775. Stan Laurel
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767. Hollywood and Beyond MB 200
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776. David Lean MB 200
777. Vivien Leigh MB 200
778. Vivien Leigh MB 200
779. Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis MB 200
780. The Lone Ranger: Moore and Silverheels
781. Sophia Loren
782. Sophia Loren
783. George Lucas
784. Lee Marvin
785. Steve McQueen
786. Steve McQueen
787. Steve McQueen
788. Steve McQueen
789. Lewis Milestone
790. Sal Mineo
791. Mary Miles Minter
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807. Sidney Poitier
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809. The Poseidon Adventure
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817. Paul Robeson
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825. James Stewart and Robert Wagner
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828. Gloria Swanson
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830. Elizabeth Taylor
831. Elizabeth Taylor
832. Shirley Temple
833. Shirley Temple
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836. Three Stooges: Jules White
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840. Western Stars
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847. Wizard of Oz: Munchkins MB 200
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838. Josef von Sternberg MB 200
841. Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks
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Ruth signs for a fellow member of the All America Board of Baseball 850. Babe Ruth. Magnificent vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Ruth seated with several members of the 1932–1933 All America Board of Baseball, signed and inscribed to Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph sportswriter Harry Keck in fountain pen, “Regards to my fellow Board Member, Harry Keck, Dec 17—1933, Babe Ruth.” In fine condition. During the late 1 20s, Babe Ruth’s agent Christy Walsh came up with the idea of creating the All America Board of Baseball, a council designed to annually honor the game’s best players at each position. With Ruth as Chairman of the Board, a panel of ten sportswriters (one from each Major League city) were tasked with selecting an All America Baseball Team. If selected as a recipient of the award, said ballplayer received a certificate signed by Ruth and the panel of sportswriters. A notable photograph that preludes the introduction of baseball’s All-Star tradition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid 00
1930s Hall of Famers Ruth, Cochrane, Simmons, and Collins 851. Babe Ruth. Vintage red-stitched baseball signed in fountain pen on the side panels by an assortment of 1930s stars, including “Babe Ruth,” “Mickey Cochrane,” “Al Simmons,” “Eddie Collins,” “Lew Fonseca,” “Jimmie Dykes,” “Chas. Grimm,” “Stanley Hack,” and “Frank Demaree.” In very good condition, with a moderately toned coating of shellack; there may be several other signatures but they are too faded to discern. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid 500 View all images for this baseball online at www.RRAuction.com www.RRAuction.com | 193
852. Muhammad Ali
853. Muhammad Ali
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856. Baseball Hall of Famers MB 200
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862. Boxers
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857. Baseball Hall of Famers
858. Baseball: Cy Young Winners
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859. Baseball: MVPs
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854. Muhammad Ali
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860. Yogi Berra and Don Larsen MB 200
861. Doc Blanchard, Glenn Davis, and Earl Blaik MB 200
863. Jewish Boxers MB 200
864. Boxers
865. Dick Butkus
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867. Jack Dempsey
868. Golf
871. Mickey Mantle
872. Rocky Marciano
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874. Ted Williams, Hank Aaron, and Stan Musial MB 200
866. Joe DiMaggio, Willie Mays, and Brooks Robinson MB 200
869. Duke Kahanamoku MB 200
870. Joe Louis MB 200
873. Olympics: 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics MB 200
875. Ted Williams MB 200
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CONDITIONS OF SALE ANYONE EITHER REGISTERING TO BID OR PLACING A BID (“BIDDER”) ACCEPTS THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND ENTERS INTO A LEGALLY, BINDING, ENFORCEABLE AGREEMENT WITH R&R AUCTION COMPANY OF MASSACHUSETTS, LLC (“RR AUCTION,” TOGETHER WITH BIDDER, THE “PARTIES”). The following terms and conditions (“Conditions of Sale”) constitute the sole terms and conditions under which RR Auction will offer for sale and sell the property described in the catalog of items for auction (the “Catalog”). These Conditions of Sale constitute a binding agreement between the Parties with respect to the auction in which Bidder participates (the “Auction”). By bidding at the Auction, whether in person, through an agent or representative, by telephone, facsimile, online, absentee bid, or by any other form of bid or by any other means, Bidder acknowledges the thorough reading and understanding of all of these Conditions of Sale, all descriptions of items in the Catalog, and all matters incorporated herein by reference, and agrees to be fully bound thereby. This acknowledgement is a material term of these Conditions of Sale and of the consideration under which RR Auction agrees to these terms. RR Auction and Auction: This Auction is presented by RR Auction, a d/b/a/ of R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC, as identified with the applicable licensing information on the title page of the Catalog or on the www.RRauction.com Internet site (“RRauction.com”). The Auction is conducted under these Conditions of Sale. Announcements and corrections from the podium at live auctions and those made through the Conditions of Sale appearing on the Internet at RRauction.com supersede those in the printed Catalog. Bidder: Bidder shall mean the original Bidder on the property offered for sale by RR Auction and not any subsequent owner or other person who may acquire or have acquired an interest therein. If Bidder is an agent, the agency must be disclosed in writing to RR Auction prior to the time of sale, otherwise the benefits of the warranty shall be limited to the agent and not transferable to the undisclosed principal. The rights granted to Bidder under these Conditions of Sale are personal and may not be assigned or transferred to any other person or entity, whether by operation of law or otherwise without the express written assent of RR Auction. Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey these Conditions of Sale or any of the rights herein, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. No third party may rely on any benefit or right conferred on any Bidder by these Conditions of Sale, and no third party is intended as a beneficiary of these Conditions of Sale. Bids will not be accepted from minor persons under eighteen (18) years of age without a parent’s written consent containing an acknowledgment of the Conditions of Sale herein and indicating their agreement to be bound thereby on behalf of the Bidder. All Bidders must meet RR Auction’s qualifications to bid. Any Bidder who is not a client in good standing of RR Auction may be disqualified at RR Auction’s sole option and will not be
awarded lots. Such determination may be made by RR Auction in its sole and unlimited discretion, at any time prior to, during, or even after the close of the Auction. RR Auction reserves the right to exclude any person from the Auction. If an entity places a bid, then the person executing the bid on behalf of the entity agrees to personally guarantee payment for any successful bid. By accepting the Conditions of Sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. Credit: In order to place bids, Bidders who have not established credit with RR Auction must either furnish satisfactory credit information (including two collectibles-related business references) or supply additional information if requested, well in advance of the Auction. Bidders who are not members of RRAuction.com should pre-register before the close of the Auction to allow adequate time to contact references. Credit will be granted at the discretion of RR Auction. Additionally Bidders who have not previously established credit or who wish to bid in excess of their established credit history may be required to provide their social security number, or the last four digits thereof, so a credit check may be performed prior to RR Auction’s acceptance of a bid. Check writing privileges and immediate delivery of merchandise may also be determined by pre-approval of credit based on a combination of criteria: RRAuction.com history, related industry references, bank verification, a credit bureau report and/or a personal guarantee for a corporate or partnership entity in advance of the Auction venue. Buyer’s Premium: The Bidder acknowledges and agrees that a 22.5% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on all individual lots sold in timed Auctions (the “Buyer’s Timed Premium”), and a 25% buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price on live Auctions (the “Buyer’s Live Premium,” together with the Buyer’s Timed Premium, the “Buyer’s Premium”). For payment other than by cash, delivery will not be made unless and until full payment has been received by RR Auction, i.e., check or wired funds have fully cleared. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, signed by RR Auction, payment in full is due within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date, whichever is later. All purchases delivered to Massachusetts are subject to applicable Massachusetts sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Bidding: Each Bidder’s determination of its bid should be based upon its own examination of the item(s), rather than the strict reliance as to what is represented in the Catalog, online or elsewhere. In any purchase or sale, the value of the item(s) is determined by the price. THE BIDDER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS OF VALUATION CONCERNING ANY AND ALL PURCHASES. RR AUCTION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS IN BIDDING. A Bidder should make certain to bid on the correct lot and that the bid is the maximum (plus the Buyer’s Premium) that the Bidder is willing and able to pay. Since other Bidders (by mail, facsimile, online, and in person) will be present, and since a re-offering could damage the momentum of the sale, once the hammer has fallen and RR Auction has announced the winning Bidder, such Bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Bidder has made a mistake.
All prospective Bidders who examine lots in person prior to the sale shall personally assume all responsibility for any damage they cause in so doing. RR Auction shall have sole discretion in determining the value of the damage caused, which shall be promptly paid by the prospective Bidder. Title to any lot remains with Consignor, any secured party of the Consignor, or assignee of Consignor, as the case may be, until the lot is paid for in full by Bidder. RR Auction reserves the right to require payment in full before delivering any lot to the successful Bidder. It is the Bidder’s responsibility and obligation to have the lots fully insured while in their possession. Bidder assumes any and all RISK OF LOSS once the lot(s) is in Bidder’s possession. Bidder grants to RR Auction or its assigns the right to offset any sums due, or found to be due by RR Auction, and to make such offset from any past, subsequent or future consignment, or items acquired by Bidder in possession or control of RR Auction or from any sums due to Bidder by RR Auction. Bidder further grants RR Auction a purchase money security interest in such sums or items to the extent applicable, and agrees to execute such documents as may be reasonably necessary to grant RR Auction such security interest. Bidder agrees that RR Auction and its assigns shall be a secured party with respect to items bought by Bidder and in the possession of RR Auction, to the extent of the maximum indebtedness, plus all accrued expenses, until the indebtedness is paid. By bidding in this sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. The authorized representative of any corporate Bidder who is present at the sale shall provide RR Auction or its agent, prior to the commencement of the bidding (or at the time of registration), with a statement signed by a principal, director or officer that they he or she personally and unconditionally guarantees any payment due RR Auction. RR Auction may at its sole and absolute discretion, make loans or advances to Consignors and/or prospective Bidders. In the event of a successful challenge to the title to any goods purchased pursuant to these Conditions of Sale and the exclusive remedies provided herein, RR Auction agrees to reimburse any Bidder in an amount equal to the successful bid price actually paid by Bidder at auction plus any Buyer’s Premium actually paid, in full and complete satisfaction of all claims, which once tendered by RR Auction, relieves and releases RR Auction from any responsibility whatsoever to the Bidder, even if the instrument is not cashed or is returned. Bidding Options: Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to in-person, facsimile, phone and mail bids) are treated similarly to floor bids in that they must be on-increment. Any in-person, facsimile, phone, or mail bids that do not conform to a full increment will be rounded up or down to the nearest full increment and this revised amount will be considered Bidder’s high bid. When identical mail or facsimile bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. To ensure the greatest accuracy, written bids should be entered on the standard printed bid sheet and be received at RR Auction’s place of business at least twenty-four (24) hours before the Auction start. RR
Auction is not responsible for executing mail bids or facsimile bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted after the published closing time; nor is RR Auction responsible for proper execution of bids submitted by telephone, mail, facsimile, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins. In all Auctions, bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%, or as specified on a per-Auction basis. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. No “buy” or “unlimited” bids will be accepted. In a live sale, bids on an item can change at the discretion of RR Auction. RR Auction reserves the right to accept or decline any bid. Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids are per lot unless otherwise announced. Live auction lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless RR Auction directs otherwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). For live auctions, RR Auction will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between Bidders. RR Auction will determine the successful Bidder, cancel the sale, or re-offer and resell the lot or lots in dispute. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. If any dispute arises, RR Auction’s sale record is conclusive. Payment: Subject to fulfillment of all of the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, upon the sooner of (1) the passing of title to the offered lot pursuant to these Conditions of Sale, or (2) possession of the offered lot by the Bidder, Bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as RR Auction may require. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. All property must be removed from RR Auction’s premises by the Bidder at his/her expense not later than thirty (30) business days following its sale and, if it is not so removed, RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder. Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. RR Auction reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. In cases of nonpayment, RR Auction’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay RR Auction its fees (seller’s and Buyer’s Premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot. All sales are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S. currency, bank wire, cashier checks, eChecks, and bank money orders), and are subject to all reporting requirements. All deliveries are subject to good funds; funds being received in RR Auction’s account before delivery of the Purchases; and all payments are subject to a clearing period. RR Auction reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes “good funds”: checks drawn on a U.S. bank are subject to a ten (10)
calendar day hold, and ten (10) business days when drawn on an international bank. Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via e-Check, personal or corporate checks. In the event that a Bidder’s payment is dishonored upon presentment(s), Bidder shall pay the maximum statutory processing fee set by applicable state law. If Bidder attempts to pay via check and the financial institution denies the transfer from Bidder’s bank account, or the payment cannot be completed using the selected funding source, Bidder agrees to complete payment. If RR Auction refers any invoice to an attorney for collection, the Bidder agrees to pay attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by RR Auction. If RR Auction assigns collection to its house counsel, such attorney’s time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys. RR Auction shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the Bidder to secure payment of the Auction invoice. RR Auction is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the Bidder then held by RR Auction or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due RR Auction or affiliates from the Bidder. With respect to these lien rights, RR Auction shall have all the rights of a secured creditor, including but not limited to the right of sale. In addition, with respect to payment of the Auction invoice(s), the Bidder waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against RR Auction and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice (the “Consignor”). If a Bidder owes RR Auction or its affiliates on any account, RR Auction and its affiliates shall have the right to offset such unpaid account by any credit balance due Bidder, and it may secure by possessory lien any unpaid amount by any of the Bidder’s property in their possession. All checks, cashiers checks, bank checks, or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC. Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges: Bidder is liable for shipping and handling. RR Auction is unable to combine purchases from other auctions or affiliates into one package for shipping purposes. Lots won will be shipped in a commercially reasonable time after payment in good funds for the merchandise and the shipping fees is received or credit extended, except when third-party shipment occurs. Bidder agrees that service and handling charges related to shipping items which are not pre-paid may be charged to a credit card on file with RR Auction. Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified Customs declarations, to RR Auction for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item’(s) hammer price and RR Auction shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Bidders on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs. Title: Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper.
Rights Reserved: RR Auction reserves the right to withdraw any lot before or at the time of the Auction, and/or to postpone the Auction of all or any lots or parts thereof, for any reason. RR Auction shall not be liable to any Bidder in the event of such withdrawal or postponement under any circumstances. RR Auction reserves the right to refuse to accept bids from anyone. Conducting the Auction: RR Auction reserves the right to postpone the Auction or any session thereof for a reasonable period of time for any reason whatsoever, and no Bidder or prospective Bidder shall have any claim as a result thereof, including consequential damages. RR Auction’s Discretion: RR Auction shall determine opening bids and bidding increments. RR Auction has the right in its absolute discretion to reject any bid in the event of dispute between Bidders or if RR Auction has doubt as to the validity of any bid, to advance the bidding at its absolute discretion and to determine the successful Bidder in the event of a dispute between Bidders, to continue the bidding or to reoffer and resell the lot in question. In the event of a dispute after the sale, RR Auction’s record of final sale shall be conclusive. RR Auction also may reject any bid if RR Auction decides either that any bid is below the reserve of the lot or article or that an advance is insufficient. Unless otherwise announced by RR Auction at the time of sale, no lots may be divided for the purpose of sale. Reserves: Lots may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold. Consignors may not bid on their own lots or property. RR Auction may, from time to time, bid on items that it does not own. Off-Site Bidding: Bidding by telephone, facsimile, online, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a convenience and permitted subject to advance arrangements, availability, and RR Auction’s approval which shall be exercised at RR Auction’s sole discretion. Neither RR Auction nor its agents or employees shall be held liable for the failure to execute bids or for errors relating to any transmission or execution thereof. In order to be considered for off-site bidding in any manner, Bidders must comply with all of these Conditions of Sale and the terms contained on the Registration Form. RR Auction’s Remedies: Failure of the Bidder to comply with any of these Conditions of Sale or the terms of the Registration Form is an event of default. In such event, RR Auction may, in addition to any other available remedies specifically including the right to hold the defaulting Bidder liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Bidder as damages (the Bidder understands and acknowledges that RR Auction will be substantially damaged should such default occur, and that damages under sub-part (a) are necessary to compensate RR Auction for such damages); (b) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately; (c) charge the Bidder interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month or the highest allowable interest rate; (d) take any other action that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate to preserve and protect RR Auction’s rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the
property, the original defaulting Bidder shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses associated there with, including but not limited to warehousing, sales-related expenses, reasonable attorney fees and court costs, commissions, incidental damages and any other charges due hereunder which were not collected or collectable. In the event that such Bidder is the successful Bidder on more than one lot and pays less than the purchase price for the total lots purchased, RR Auction shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. If RR Auction does not exercise such discretion, the lots to which the payment shall be applied will be in descending order from the highest purchase price to the lowest. Any Bidder failing to comply with these Conditions of Sale shall be deemed to have granted RR Auction a security interest in, and RR Auction may retain as collateral such security for such Bidder’s obligations to RR Auction, any property in RR Auction’s possession owned by such Bidder. RR Auction shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) as adopted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Warranties: RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided in these Conditions of Sale. All property and lots are sold “as is” and “where is”. By way of illustration rather than limitation, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to merchantability or fitness for intended use, condition of the property (including any condition report), correctness of description, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, importance, exhibition, relevance, attribution, source, provenance, date, authorship, condition, culture, genuineness, value, or period of the property. Additionally, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to whether the Bidder acquires rights in copyright or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title. All descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and terminology including but not limited to words describing condition (including any condition reports requested by Bidder, see also Terminology), authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition, and relevance, used in the Catalog, bill of sale, invoice, or anywhere else, represent a good faith effort made by RR Auction to fairly represent the lots and property offered for sale as to origin, date, condition, and other information contained therein; they are statements of opinion only. They are not representations or warranties and Bidder agrees and acknowledges that he or she shall not rely on them in determining whether or not to bid or for what price. Price estimates (which are determined well in advance of the Auction and are therefore subject to revision) and condition reports are provided solely as a convenience to Bidders and are not intended nor shall they be relied on by Bidders as statements, representations or warranties of actual value or predictions of final bid prices. Bidders are accorded the opportunity to inspect the lots and to otherwise satisfy themselves as to the nature and sufficiency of each lot prior to bidding, and RR Auction urges Bidders to avail themselves accordingly.
All lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by an Auction Certificate (“AC”). On any lot presented with an AC issued by RR Auction, the certification is only as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage and only as explicitly stated therein (the “Certification of Authenticity”), to the exclusion of any other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to those pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. The Certification of Authenticity inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction’s records). Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the Certification of Authenticity, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. The Certification of Authenticity is valid from date of the Auction in which Bidder was awarded the lot (the “Auction Date”) until five (5) years after the Auction Date, without exception. FIREARMS. RR Auction complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the purchasing, registration and shipping of firearms. A Bidder is required to provide appropriate documents and the payment of associated fees, if any. Bidder is responsible for providing a shipping address that is suitable for the receipt of a firearm. Limitation of Damages: In the event that RR Auction is prevented for any reason from delivering any property to Bidder, or Bidder is otherwise dissatisfied with the performance of RR Auction, the liability, if any, of RR Auction, shall be limited to, and shall not exceed, the amount actually paid for the property by Bidder. In no event shall RR Auction be liable for incidental, special, indirect, exemplary or consequential damages of any kind, including but not limited to loss of profits, value of investment or opportunity cost. Unauthorized Statements: Under no circumstances is any employee, agent or representative of RR Auction authorized by RR Auction to modify, amend, waive or contradict any of these Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on a registration form, any warranty or limitation or exclusion of warranty, any term or condition in either the Registration Form or these Terms and Conditions regarding payment requirements, including but not limited to due date, manner of payment, and what constitutes payment in full, or any other term or condition contained in any documents issued by RR Auction unless such modification, amendment, waiver or contradiction is contained in a writing signed by all parties. Any statements, oral or written, made by employees, agents or representatives of RR Auction to Bidder, including statements regarding specific lots, even if such employee, agent or representative represents that such statement is authorized, unless reduced to a writing signed by all parties, are statements of personal opinion only and are not binding on RR Auction, and under no circumstances shall be relied upon by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction. Bidder’s Remedies: Under no circumstance will RR Auction incur liability to a Bidder in excess of the purchase price actually paid. This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder in conformity with the Warranties and Limitation of Damages provisions of these Conditions of Sale, and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available
to Bidder by law. The Bidder hereby accepts the benefit of the Consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the Consignor for the Bidder’s benefit. In the event that Bidder demonstrates in writing, in the sole discretion of RR Auction, that there was a breach of the Consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Bidder, RR Auction shall make demand upon the Consignor to pay to Bidder the Purchase Price (including any premiums, taxes, or other amounts paid or due to RR Auction). Should the Consignor not pay the Purchase Price to Bidder within thirty days after such demand, RR Auction shall disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and assign to Bidder all of RR Auction’s rights against the Consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and assignment, all responsibility and liability, if any, of RR Auction with respect to said lot or property shall automatically terminate. RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction - this remedy is as to the Consignor only. The rights and remedies provided herein are for the original Bidder only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances. If Bidder wishes to challenge the AC within the period of the Certification of Authenticity, Bidder must present written evidence that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field. If RR Auction agrees that the lot is not as represented, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be a refund of their purchase price, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable. If RR Auction does not agree with the claim by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale. Any such challenge concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Bidder’s notice to RR Auction of Bidder’s contention that the lot was not authentic, or six (6) years from the Auction Date, whichever is sooner. If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially incorrect (e.g., gross cataloging error), the lot is returnable if returned within five (5) calendar days of receipt, and received by RR Auction no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the Auction Date. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and the AC, then the description in the AC shall control. This paragraph shall constitute Bidder’s sole right with respect to the return of items, and no refunds shall be given for any items not returned to and received by RR Auction. NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE. RR Auction’s Additional Services: For Bidders who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’s premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Bidders, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Bidder. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by RR Auction or other packers and carriers, whether or not recommended by RR Auction. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for damage to frames, glass or other breakable items. Where RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice, RR Auction will include an administration charge.
Headings: Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer. Entire Agreement: These Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the Registration Form. They may not be amended, modified or superseded except in a signed writing executed by all parties. No oral or written statement by anyone employed by RR Auction or acting as agent or representative of RR Auction may amend, modify, waive or supersede the terms herein unless such amendment, waiver or modification is contained in a writing signed by all parties. If any section of these Conditions of Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections or terms and provisions of a section shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way. Governing Law and Enforcement The Parties agree that any agreements between the Parties including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston, Massachusetts, no matter where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the Auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location. The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, and any other related agreement(s) are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale, or related to or arising out of any other related agreement(s) shall be submitted to confidential binding arbitration (the “Arbitration”) before a single Arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”). The Parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the commercial rules of the AAA. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on the selection of the Arbitrator, then the Arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. The prevailing Party in the Arbitration shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. The Parties agree that Bidder shall have no right to recover consequential or indirect damages, or lost profits damages. The Parties consent to the enforcement of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in either the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Except as provided in Bidder’s Remedies with regard to the Certification of Authenticity, any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other agreement(s) between the Parties must be brought within one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances giving rise to the alleged claim, without exceptions. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute release of any claims after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding on all parties in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-ac-
tions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale.
in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder’s bid.
The Bidder hereby agrees that RR Auction shall be entitled to present these Conditions of Sale to a court in any jurisdiction other than set forth in this paragraph as conclusive evidence of the Parties’ agreement, and the Parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction.
Successful Bids: The fall of RR Auction’s hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will record the paddle number of the Bidder. If Bidder’s salesroom or absentee bid is successful, Bidder will be notified after the sale by mailed or emailed invoice.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration related to or arising out of any Auction of an item sold for less than $10,000. This right shall relate to the individual item price, such that RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration for items that in the aggregate exceed $10,000. The prevailing Party in such a proceeding shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the proceeding, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. This right of enforcement is unique to RR Auction, and these Conditions of Sale are a waiver by the Bidder of any right to enforcement or adjudication outside of an Arbitration.
CONDUCT OF AUCTION Estimate Prices: In addition to descriptive information, each item in the Catalog sometimes includes a price range which reflects opinion as to the price expected at auction (the “Estimate Prices”). In other instances, Estimate Prices can be obtained by calling RR Auction at (603) 732-4280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading). Owned or Guaranteed Property: RR Auction generally offers property consigned by others for sale at public auction; in very limited occasion, lots are offered that are the property of RR Auction. Before the Auction: Bidder may attend pre-sale viewing for all of RR Auction’s auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. Bidder is encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. Bidder may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment. Maximum Bids – All Auctions: To maximize Bidder’s chance of winning, RR Auction strongly encourages the use of maximum bids. RR Auction will then bid for Bidder until the lot reaches Bidder’s specified maximum. Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, nonincremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result
Unsold Lots: If a lot does not reach the reserve, it is bought-in. In other words, it remains unsold and is returned to the Consignor. RR Auction has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers. Bidding—Timed Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. Any Bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. At that time, an extended bidding period goes into effect. If Bidder has not bid on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT, Bidder may not bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. Only those Bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the only Bidder on a lot at 6 pm EST/EDT, that lot is awarded to Bidder. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm EST/EDT will remain OPEN to ALL Bidders until 7 pm EST/EDT or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm EST/EDT, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm EST/EDT, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot (the “30 Minute Rule”). The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the Auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm EST/EDT. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm EST/ EDT. If Bidder is the high Bidder, raising Bidder’s maximum bid
will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the Auction at any time at its sole discretion. Bidding - Internet – Live Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right.
phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available. Rules of Construction: RR Auction presents properties in a number of collectible fields, and as such, specific venues have promulgated supplemental Terms and Conditions. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the general Conditions of Sale by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety.
To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. Property is auctioned in consecutive numerical order, as it appears in the catalog. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the salesroom or absentee bidders participating by telephone, internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. During live Auctions, internet bids can be placed in real time through one or more of the following Third Party services: www. liveauctioneers.com, www.invaluable.com and www.icollector. com. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. RR Auction treats any third-party site bids as floor or telephone bids. Floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over third party sites bids, and floor bids are considered earlier than telephone bids. All RR Auction lots purchased through the third party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium. Miscellaneous: Agreements between Bidders and Consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize RR Auction’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and Consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement. Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with “do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the
GLOSSARY OF CONDITION TERMS FOR DECADES, RR AUCTION HAS LED THE INDUSTRY IN PROVIDING AN ACCURATE AND DETAILED CONDITION STATEMENT FOR EACH ITEM THAT WE SELL. STARTING IN 2016 WE’VE DECIDED TO TAKE A FRESH APPROACH TO DESCRIBING EACH ITEM’S CONDITION. As our website and catalog images continually improve, and bidders can see obvious details from those excellent images, we’ve decided to simplify things, using the same terminology to describe an item’s overall condition (on an ascending scale of 1 to 4: good, very good, fine, very fine), but only adding specific details, if any, that would not be obvious from the illustration. VERY FINE describes an item in virtually flawless condition, and is used sparingly for items of exceptionally attractive appearance. FINE is the most common statement of condition, and applies to most items that we offer. It describes items that show expected handling wear, generally acceptable random flaws (such as light creases, small bends, etc.), and an overall appearance that is pleasing to the majority of collectors. VERY GOOD describes an item that exhibits more moderate flaws (such as toning, light staining, professional reinforcements or repairs, etc.). Most collectors would be comfortable with items in very good condition, and this would be the expected condition for many formats (early presidential documents, for example). GOOD describes an item with obvious visible flaws, including heavy wear, missing portions, or repairs that affect appearance; generally items in this condition are offered only if an item is otherwise exceedingly rare or important. Of course we’re more than happy to provide more in-depth information about any item via phone or email. We hope this new system will make for easier reading and a more pleasant bidding experience.
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