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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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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

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JAMES CAMNER

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RICH CONSOLA

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

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CONTENTS Presidents & First Ladies �� 4 Notables �� 49 Military �� 105 Military Artifacts �� 110 Aviation �� 117 Space �� 120 Art, Architecture, & Design �� 128 Comic Art & Animation �� 135 Literature �� 140 Classic Music �� 153 Contemporary & Modern Music �� 162 Classic Entertainment �� 178 Sports �� 194 Conditions of Sale �� 199

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Disdainful of those monetizing his likeness, Washington resolves to “sit no more” 1. George Washington. ALS as president signed “G. Washington,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 8.75, July 3, 1792. Letter

to Virginia Governor Henry Lee, in full: “Your letter of the 20th Ulto. was presented to me yesterday by Mr. [William A.] Williams—who, as professional man, may or may not be, for ought I know to the contrary, a luminary of the first magnitude. But to be frank, and I hope you will not be displeased with me for being so, I am so heartily tired of the attendance, which from one cause or another, I have bestowed on these kind of people, that it is now more than two year since I have resolved to sit no more, for any of them; and have adhered to it; except in instances where it has been requested by public bodies, or for a particular purpose (not of the Painters) and could not, without offence, be refused. I have been led to make this resolution for another reason besides the irksomeness of sitting, and the time I loose by it—which is, that these productions have, in my estimation, been made use of as a sort of tax upon individuals, by being engraved—and that badly—and hawked, or advertised for Sale.” Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in another hand. In fine condition, with professional repairs and reinforcement to areas of paper loss. Despite initially refusing to sit for American artist William Joseph Williams in July of 1792, Washington finally agreed at the behest of officers at the Alexandria Masonic Lodge No. 22, where Washington served as Charter Worshipful Master. In a 1793 letter, officials affirmed that the portrait would be ‘a source of the most refined gratification the tracing out and contemplating the various ornaments of his character in the resemblance of his person.’ Completed in 1794, Williams’s depiction remains lauded for its careful representation of Washington as a Virginia past master. In addition to the adorned Masonic regalia and jewels, Williams captured the president’s likeness down to the smallest detail, such as the scar on his left cheek, the assorted smallpox scars on his nose and cheeks, and the mole below his right ear. Ex. Walter R. Benjamin Autographs, January 13, 1976; sale 836, lot H-732. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $7500

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Weeks before Thanksgiving, President Adams dispatches a shipment of “Turkies” abroad 2. John Adams. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 19.25 x 15.5, October 30, 1797. A four-language ship’s papers issued to “James Humphrey, master or commander of the Brig’t called Hiram…lying at present in the port of Derby bound for St. Bartholomew and laden with Oxen, Pork, Beef, Corn Meal, Rye flour, Pottatoes [sic], Staves & Candles, Sheep, Swine, Poultry & Turkies.” Prominently signed at the conclusion by President Adams and countersigned by Secretary of State Timothy Pickering. The white paper seals affixed at the center remain intact. In very good to fine condition, with a few tears and areas of paper loss repaired and reinforced by complete professional backing on the reverse. Adams’ signature is large, bold, and completely unaffected by any flaws. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

1803 Jefferson–Madison pass to the treacherous Mediterranean amidst the Barbary Wars 3. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Part-

ly-printed DS, signed “Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison” as secretary of state, one page, 19 x 15.5, November 30, 1803. Four-language ship’s papers issued to “Wm. Wildes master or commander of the Brig called Albatross…lying at present in the port of Boston bound for Mediterranean and laden with Fish.” Beautifully signed in the center by President Jefferson and countersigned by Secretary of State Madison. Double-matted and framed with portraits of both to an overall size of 25.5 x 30. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds and several apparent repairs to reverse of some folds and separations, not affecting either signature, both of which bright, crisp, and bold. The Albatross was about to undertake a dangerous voyage; this document was issued amidst the First Barbary War, during which American vessels faced attacks from the Barbary pirates throughout the Mediterranean. The USS Philadelphia had been captured just a month earlier near Tripoli, where Captain William Bainbridge and his crew were captured and held hostage for nearly two years. Boasting choice signatures in this desirable four-language format, this is a spectacular example of a Jefferson–Madison document. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Rare Jefferson–Madison patent for an 1808 agricultural invention 4. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Highly desir-

able partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison” as secretary of state, two pages, 11.75 x 14.5, August 2, 1808. An official patent issued to Elihu Hotchkiss, who “hath alleged that he has invented a new and useful improvement in a machine for cutting Straw.” Neatly signed at the conclusion by President Jefferson and countersigned by Secretary of State Madison, as well as Attorney General C. A. Rodney. The embossed white paper seal and light pink ribbons to the left side remain intact. The second page, still attached by the binding ribbon, contains Hotchkiss’s own detailed description of the straw-cutting machine. In excellent condition, with scattered soiling not affecting overall visual appeal. Unlike many inventions, Hotchkiss’s straw cutting machine actually met with success. In 1815 the Massachusetts Society for Promoting Agriculture awarded him a $75 prize for his ‘machine for cutting straw and corn-stalks,’ and recommended it as ’the best and cheapest machine for the purpose known in this country.’ References to the ‘Hotchkiss Straw Cutter’ appear in several different agricultural periodicals through the 1800s, nearly all praising the machine for its efficiency and ease of use. President Jefferson was an ardent promoter of agricultural techniques and innovation, making this an especially nice association. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

Prominently signed by the nation’s fourth president 5. James Madison. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 20 x 16, December 12, 1809. A four-language ship’s pass issued to Nathaniel M. Perly, master or commander of the Brig called the Tantivy…lying at present in the port of New York bound for St. Sebastian and laden with Sugar, Coffee, Cocoa, Cotton, Bark, Indigo, Pepper, Clover, & Logwood.” Beautifully signed in the center by President Madison and countersigned by Secretary of State Robert Smith. The white paper seals affixed to the left side remain intact. In fine condition, with a small area of paper loss along intersecting folds. Madison’s signature is bold, and much larger than usual. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Hundred–acre land grant for a veteran of the Virginia Line 6. James Madison. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 12.5 x 16.25, February 1, 1810. A grant for a 100-acre parcel of land, issued to Ambrose Bohannon, “a Captain Lieutenant for nine months more than seven years,” under the provisions of “An Act to enable the Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Line on Continental Establishment, to obtain titles to certain lands lying north west of the river Ohio.” Signed at the conclusion by President Madison and countersigned by Secretary of State Robert Smith. Also endorsed on the reverse by Secretary of War William Eustis. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains intact but stained. In very good to fine condition, with Madison’s signature very light but legible. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

President Monroe seeks to absolve a possible privateer 7. James Monroe. ALS as president, one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, August 21, 1819. Letter to an unidentified recipient, in part: “The papers enclosed relate to Judge Bland. I wish to examine them tonight or early in the morning; after which be so good as to return them to me, without delay, as he will call on Mr. Adams before 12, to receive some answer on the subject matter thereof…It appears to me that these papers invalidate, altogether, the deposition of Sanders [sic]. There is however in the Dept a document from another source exculpating him, in certain respect. Can this have any weight, without making known to the Judge its contents & affording him an opportunity to vindicate himself against it? Can that be done without the consent of the party, & if that consent is requested, & the party refuses it, ought the document then to have any weight? You will find within also a private letter to me from Pickney relating to the same subject. This is communicated in particular confidence to be returned with the other papers.” In very good to fine condition, with small holes from ink erosion, and an old mounting remnant to reverse left edge. After proposing the appointment of Theodrick Bland as a federal district judge, Monroe was forced to put the matter on hold as rumors of Bland’s supposed privateering past began to surface. A Mr. Sand also claimed that Bland was illegally financing Baltimore merchants, but Monroe and Secretary of State John Quincy Adams decided to move forward as planned, as reports of Mr. Sand’s low character and questionable morals cast a very different light on the subject. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Instructions for a Salem privateer during the War of 1812 8. James Monroe. War-dated DS, signed “Jas. Monroe,” one page,

7.75 x 9.75, November 7, 1812. Printed State Department circular headed, “To Captain John Evans, commander of the Private Armed Schooner Starks of Salem.” Instructions issued to the armed vessels of the United States. In full: “The public and private armed vessels of the United States are not to interrupt any British unarmed vessels bound to Sable Island, and laden with supplies for the humane establishment at that place.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by Monroe as secretary of state. Affixed to a slightly larger sheet and in fine condition, with scattered creasing and intersecting folds. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

9. James Monroe. Free-franked mailing panel, 8 x 3.5, addressed in another hand to “His Exc’y The Governor of North Carolina, Raleigh,” and franked in the upper right, “Dept. of War, Jas. Monroe.” Postmarked at Washington, November 23, [1814]. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with scattered toning. Starting Bid $200

Scarce 1814 autograph check 10. James Monroe. Autograph check, 6.5 x 3, filled out

and signed by Monroe, November 2, 1814, in full: “Mr. Smith will please deliver the bearer one hundred & twenty dolrs. to acct. of Jas. Monroe.” Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/ DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. An uncommon format dating to the War of 1812 when Monroe was effectively serving as secretary of war and secretary of state at the same time. Starting Bid $200

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11 . J a m e s Monroe and John Quincy Adams. Part-

ly-printed vellum DS, signed “James Monroe” as president and “John Quincy Adams” as secretary of state, one page, 10.25 x 14, June 17, 1823. A patent issued to James Cooper who “has invented a new and useful improvement being a Wheel to prevent ropes and chains from slipping when used for turning machinery.” The white seal is partially tattered and toned and the document retains its original green ribbon. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 18.25 x 22.25. In fine condition, with moderate intersecting folds and slight fading to much of the text. A highly desirable format boasting two presidential signatures. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

12. James Monroe and John Quincy Adams.

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “James Monroe” as president and “John Quincy Adams” as secretary of state, one page, 11 x 14.5, January 4, 1823. Scallop-topped ship’s pass issued to “the Ship Virginia of New York, Charles Reeve master or commander…navigated with Twelve men, To Pass with her Company, Passengers, Goods and Merchandize without any hinderance, seisure or molestation.” Signed at the conclusion by President Madison and countersigned by Secretary of State Adams. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. In very good to fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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13. John Quincy Adams. ALS signed “J. Q. Adams,” one

page, 8 x 10, July 24, 1844. Letter to G. W. Burnet, in part: “I enclose herewith introductory Letters to Mr. Edward Everett our Minister, and to Colo. Aspinwall our Consul at London, which I hope may prove useful to you, and with which please to accept my best wishes that you may derive all the benefit from your tour, which you can anticipate, and return to your Country and friends with health restored and confirmed.” In very good to fine condition, with several intersecting folds, and a light oval impression of Adams’ face in the center, apparently from exposure to an engraving at some point in time. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

14. John Quincy Adams. Uncommon autograph check,

6 x 4, filled out and signed by Adams, October 21, 1819, in full: “Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, Boston, 21 October 1819, 293 Dolls. 97 cts,. Pay to A. Kerr or Order, Two hundred and nin[ety] three Dollars 97/100, J. Q. Adams, To the Cashier.” Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/ DNA authentication holder. In very good to fine condition, with light staining from old mounting residue on the reverse. Starting Bid $200

15. John Quincy Adams. Hand-addressed mailing panel,

6.5 x 3.5, addressed by Adams to “His Excellency Samuel Sprigg, Governor of the State of Maryland, Annapolis,” and franked in the upper right, “Department of State, J. Q. Adams.” Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. Trimmed in size and affixed to a larger sheet, otherwise fine condition. Starting Bid $200

16. John Quincy Adams. Self-con-

tained partial LS, one page, 8 x 3.25, no date but circa 1814. Letter to R. G. Beasley, a US agent for American Prisoners of War, in full: “The Bearer of this letter is Mr. G. M. Dallas, who goes to spend sometime in England, where he has family Relations. From the communications in some of your late Letters, I am uncertain whether the dispatching of Cartels from England to the United States has not been entirely stopped. I venture however to enclose letters for America, which I will thank you to forward when there may be an opportunity. I am with much Respect, Sir, your very h’ble & ob’t Servant.” The letter is permanently mounted to a 9.25 x 11.5 piece of heavy cardstock bearing the affixed address fragment penned entirely in Adams’s own hand, “R. G. Beasley Esq, Agent for American Prisoners of War, Fav’d by Mr. Dallas, London.” Reverse of cardstock mat bears a partially affixed and unsigned engraving of Adams. In very good condition, with overall soiling and a trimmed top edge to the letter, and moderate overall staining to the address fragment. After several years spent serving as the United States Minister to Russia, Adams was recalled to serve as chief negotiator of the US commission for the Treaty of Ghent, an agreement which ended the War of 1812 between the United States and United Kingdom. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

17. Andrew Jackson. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 12.5 x 15.75, December 15, 1835. A patent issued to Aretus A. Wilder, who “hath alleged that he has invented a new and useful improvement, the Platform, Counter, and other Scales.” Prominently signed at the conclusion by President Jackson and countersigned by Secretary of State John Forsyth. The original seal and ribbon attached to the left side remain intact, but the second page, which would have described the invention, is absent. In very good to fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

18. Andrew Jackson. Partly-print-

ed vellum DS as president, one page, 10.75 x 14.75, August 26, 1834. Scallop-topped ship’s pass issued for “the Ship Condor of New Bedford, George C. Dexter master or commander…To Pass with her Company, Passengers, Goods and Merchandize without any hinderance, seisure or molestation.” Prominently signed at the conclusion by President Jackson and countersigned by Secretary of State Louis McLane. The crisp white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. In very good to fine condition, with light overall mottled toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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21. Martin Van Buren.

Partly-printed DS as president, signed “M. Van Buren,” one page, 8 x 9.75, November 4, 1839. President Van Buren directs the “Acting Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to an Exequatur for Heer Leon Herckenrath, as Consul of the Netherlands for the States of South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia, to reside at Charleston.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

19. Martin Van Buren. Uncommon partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “M. Van Buren,” one page, 11.5 x 14.75, May 12, 1840. Scallop-topped ship’s pass issued for “the Bark Ann Maria, John Carr master or commander…To Pass with her Company Passengers Goods and Merchandize without any hinderance seisure or molestation.” Signed at the conclusion by President Van Buren and countersigned by the acting secretary of state. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 22. William Henry Harrison. ADS, signed “Wm. H. Harrison

20. Martin Van Buren. Scarce bank of Kinderhook check, 6 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Van Buren, “M. Van Buren,” payable to Pound & Eaton for $23.73, July 31, 1856. In very good to fine condition, with light overall wrinkling and creasing. A scarce example, this is just the second full Van Buren check we have offered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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A.D.C.,” one page, 7.75 x 2.75, August 6, 1795. A requisition order issued at Greeneville, in full: “For the Shawanas two hundred & fifty pounds of beef & flour.” Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with two stains touching his last name. At this time, Harrison was just 22 years old and serving as aide-de-camp to General ‘Mad’ Anthony Wayne in the Ohio Indian Wars. Shortly before writing this document, he was one of the signatories of the Treaty of Greenville, which ended the Northwest Indian War. In the treaty a coalition of Native American tribes, including the Ottawa, Potawatomi, Chippewa, Miami, and Shawnee, ceded a large area of midwestern land to the United States in exchange for goods valued at $20,000. Harrison would come to national fame nearly two decades later when he again fought the Native Americans, most prominently in a victorious effort over Tecumseh at the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811. Starting Bid $200

23. William Henry Harrison. Manuscript DS, signed “Will’m Henry Harrison,” one page split into two 10 x 7.5 sheets, December 17, 1811. Indiana Territory document headed “An Act Respecting the General Fund,” in part: “It is hereby enacted… that the said appropriation of one hundred and fifty dollars be and is hereby transferred to the general fund of said Territory.” Signed at the conclusion by Governor Harrison, Speaker of the House General Washington Johnston, and President of the Legislative Council James Beggs. In very good to fine condition, with archival tape reinforcements to folds on the reverse, and complete separation into two pieces, each of which is toned along the edges from having evidently been framed separately at some point. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

24. John Tyler. Autograph en-

dorsement signed as president, “J. Tyler,” dated December 6, 1841, penned on the reverse of the last page of an ALS by Secretary of the Navy Abel P. Upshur, three pages on two sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, December 4, 1841. Upshur’s letter explains that Lt. John R. Coxe was irrationally court-martialed, and though exonerated, was passed over because his re-nomination happened on the day President Andrew Jackson left office. President Tyler writes, in full: “I deem it necessary to renominate—The Secretary will at the proper time (say next week) send a copy of this letter to accompany the nomination.” In fine condition, with paper loss to one edge of the second sheet (affecting a few words of Upshur’s letter but none of Tyler’s writing), and a few small stains and edge tears. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

26. John Tyler.

Bold ALS as president, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, October 15, 1843. Letter to US Consul Thomas Aspinwall in London, in part: “I desire to introduce to your acquaintance and commend to your hospitalities the two young gentlemen who will hand you this. They are the sons of a most highly esteemed citizen of Virginia and propose to perform a tour of Europe. Do me the favour to introduce them to Mr. Everett and so advise their movements as to open to them the best sources of information.” Addressed on the reverse of the second integral leaf in Tyler’s hand. In fine condition, with a small ink blot near the top edge, and old mounting traces along the back left edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

25. John Tyler. Partly-printed vellum DS as president,

one page, 10.25 x 7, December 11, 1841. President Tyler appoints Samuel G. City as “a Gunner in the Navy of the United States.” Neatly signed at the conclusion by President Tyler and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy Abel P. Upshur. In fine condition, with toning to central third of the document; Tyler’s signature is clean and unaffected. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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On the eve of the 1844 election, the Democratic candidate writes to his running mate: “If New York and Pennsylvania vote with us all is safe. Should we lose either, then we must carry Tennessee to save the election” 27. James K. Polk. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, October 21, 1844. Letter to the candidate for vice president, George M. Dallas, written just prior to the 1844 presidential election. In part: “The Democratic majority in Pennsylvania is I think a safe one, even if you should not be able to remove the heavy loss—which we sustained in the City and County of Philadelphia, in consequence of the alliance which was formed between the Natives & Whigs in your late election. I hope however that you may be able to regain that loss—partially at least. Your natural majority may and probably will encourage the Whigs to make great efforts to overcome it…our friends will of course see the great importance of vigilance in guarding against pipe-laying. What I fear most is, that an alliance may be effected between the Natives and Whigs in the City of New York, similar to that we have just witnessed in your city and county. I hope our Democratic friends in New York, being ‘forewarned will be forearmed,’ and take timely precautionary measures to prevent it… We may all be mistaken about Tennessee. The contest is a very bitter one and will no doubt be close. Every day however increases the confidence of our democracy that they will carry the State. I think they will do so. Georgia, Indiana & Louisiana I think may be put down as certain democratic States. To enable our opponents to succeed in the Union, they must carry in addition to their certain strength the five closely contested states of Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland, N. Carolina, and Ohio, and also both New York & Tennessee. If Pennsylvania remains firm & we can carry any one of these seven States—we must carry the election…we are fully impressed with the importance of carrying Tennessee. No effort within our power will be spared to effect it. My last letters from New York continue to give strong assurances, that, that great State is safe. I hope our friends are not mistaken. If New York shall be Democratic, the contest will beyond all doubt be settled in our favor. Our opponents see and know this, and all the power of money—and of fraud and corruption will be brought to bear on New York, and it will require all the energy and vigilance of our friends to counteract the effect of such means. I have still some hope of New Jersey, but none of Ohio. It would not surprize me too, if that good old quiet State of N. Carolina should vote for us. It will not do however to rely on any of these States. If New York and Pennsylvania vote with us all is safe. Should we lose either, then we must carry Tennessee to save the election. Every Democrat is here is roused to the importance of carrying this State and will work every hour until the election is over. A few days more will put an end to all speculation as to the result in the State, and in the Union. Hoping that we may have a safe deliverance from this most unprecedented contest.” He pens a postscript at the conclusion, initialed “J. K. P.,” in full: “I will send to you Mr. Johnson’s letter to Genl. Armstrong, under cover of a separate envelope.” In fine condition. In the closely contested 1844 presidential race, the Polk–Dallas ticket squared off against the formidable statesman Henry Clay and his running mate Theodore Frelinghuysen. Polk lost Tennessee—his home state—by a razor-thin margin of 123 votes, but Polk–Dallas indeed took New York and came away victorious in the election. Demonstrating Polk’s keen political instincts and offering tremendous insight into the electoral politics of the mid-19th century, this is an outstanding letter of great historical significance.Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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Desirable presidential ALS to a cabinet member 28. James K. Polk. ALS as president, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, June 20, 1845. Letter to Secretary of the Treasury Robert J. Walker, in part: “Will you cause the abstracts and papers…to be transmitted to me as soon as they are ready.” In fine condition, with old mounting traces along the back left edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

29. James K. Polk. Free-franked mailing envelope, 8 x 3.75, addressed in another hand to “Hon. Gideon Welles, Hartford, Conn.,” and franked in the upper right, “Free, J. K. Polk.” Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with small tears to the lower right edge. Starting Bid $200

30. Zachary Taylor. Manuscript DS, signed “Z. Taylor Col. 1st Regt. U.S. Infy. Comdg.,” one page, 8 x 3.75, March 2, 1833. As commander at Fort Crawford, Taylor confirms receipt of “Three feet and four Inches of Wood in full of the above requisition.” Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with a trimmed top edge. Starting Bid $200

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Sought-after unissued Taylor ship’s pass 31. Zachary Taylor. Desirable partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “Z. Taylor,” one page, 11.5 x 16, no date. Unissued scallop-topped ship’s pass, boldly signed at the bottom by Taylor, and countersigned by Secretary of State John Clayton. The white wafer seal is intact. In fine condition, with a small hole at the intersection of folds, a bit of paper loss at the bottom edge, and lights staining to the lower left corner. Any Taylor presidential document is quite uncommon, as he served only 16 months before he died suddenly on July 9, 1850. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Days before the Dred Scott decision, Fillmore declines to opine on whether “the ‘Missouri Compromise was constitutional or not’” 32. Millard Fillmore. Exceptional ALS, one page, 5 x 7.75, February 25, 1857. Letter to E. H. Wade, in full: “I have your letter desiring to know whether in my opinion the ‘Missouri Compromise was constitutional or not.’ I understand this question is now pending before the Supreme Court of the United States, where it has been ably argued, and will soon be decided. Under such circumstances it would be arogance [sic] in me to assume to give an opinion. My duty is to submit to that decision as the last appeal known to our constitution.” In fine condition, with faint toning at the corners from old mounting residue on the reverse. Three years after the Kansas–Nebraska Act of 1854 virtually nullified the 1820 Missouri Compromise and led to the establishment of popular sovereignty, the Dred Scott v. Sandford case threatened to expand slavery into the territories. On March 6, 1857, less than 10 days after Fillmore wrote this letter, the Supreme Court declared the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional on the grounds that Congress, prohibited by the Fifth Amendment, had deprived individuals of private property without due process of law. Despite being an opponent of slavery, Fillmore deemed the Compromise of 1850 necessary to preserve the Union and steadfastly enforced the Fugitive Slave Act. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Officially recognizing the “Consul of the Ottoman Empire” 33. Millard Fillmore. Partly-printed DS as president, one

page, 13.75 x 10.5, January 13, 1853. President Fillmore confirms the appointment of Joseph Pasigi as “Consul of the Ottoman Empire for the port of Boston in the State of Massachusetts.” Crisply signed at the conclusion by President Fillmore and countersigned by Secretary of State Edward Everett. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. In fine condition, with trimmed edges and light toning along intersecting folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

34. Millard Fillmore. ALS,

one page, 4 x 5, March 25, 1865. Response to an autograph request, in part: “I cheerfully comply with your request for my autograph.” Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/ DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with apparently trimmed edges. Starting Bid $200

35. Franklin Pierce. Partly-print-

ed vellum DS as president, one page, 14.75 x 18, July 24, 1856. President Pierce appoints Andrew W. Johnson as “a Lieutenant in the Navy.” Crisply signed at the conclusion by President Pierce and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy James C. Dobbin. The orange seal affixed at the bottom remains intact. In fine condition, with paper loss to the upper left corner, and specks of paper loss along intersecting folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

36. James Buchanan. LS, one page, 8 x 10, June

12, 1846. Letter to US Marshal Alexander Hunter in Washington. In part: “I transmit herewith, the President’s pardon of John Angell, who was convicted at the December term 1845…of an assault, with an intent to Kill. The receipt of which you will be pleased to acknowledge.” In fine condition, with splitting along horizontal folds. Accompanied by an original unsigned Democratic ticket for the 1856 presidential election, featuring Buchanan and John C. Breckinridge as nominees. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Lincoln seeks employment for the son of a Pennsylvanian congressman 37. Abraham Lincoln.

LS as president signed “A. Lincoln,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, July 23, 1861. Letter to Hon. James Pollock, the superintendent of the US Mint. In full: “Mr. Charles Stewart (the son of my old friend and associate in Congress Hon. Andrew Stewart of Penna) visits Philadelphia to obtain a position under you. I have every assurance that my young friend is honest and capable and if you can give him an appointment he will doubtless discharge his duties satisfactorily. I shall be glad to see Mr. Stewart’s wishes gratified not only on his own account but on that of his father.” Professionally inlaid into a larger sheet and in fine condition. Congressman Andrew Stewart was a prominent figure of Pennsylvanian politics for several decades; as a Whig he was a runner-up to Millard Fillmore for the Vice President nomination at the party’s 1848 national convention, and as a Republican, Stewart served as a delegate at the 1860 RNC, the venue where Lincoln was nominated for the presidency. Research shows that new president was indeed effective in gaining Charles Stewart employment as an assistant treasurer at the US Mint. In August 1862, the elder Stewart again entreated to Lincoln on behalf of his son, on this occasion requesting an exchange of job as an assistant paymaster in the Navy because it ‘is more active and exposed to the sea air.’ Lincoln proved successful yet again, finding Stewart work aboard the steam gunboat Huron.Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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Bible presented by Mary Todd Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois, plus a remarkable letter to her pastor 38. Mary Todd Lincoln. ALS

signed “Mary Lincoln,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, September 28, [1868]. Letter to Rev. James Smith, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Springfield, Illinois; the Lincoln family joined Smith’s congregation in 1849 and were members for the next seven years. In part: “Such a long time has elapsed since I last wrote you & I am sure you must have wondered at my long silence! I was about visiting E—under protection of Mr. Johnson when I last wrote you, illness seized upon me, in Baltimore detaining me & I was then urged to remain to witness the marriage of my son, with a little girl, whom I had always dearly loved, Mary Harlan, daughter of Senator Harlan of Iowa. The marriage took place in Washington three days since and I am here again thinking of sailing, in the same steamer for Bremen next Thursday. I proposed placing Taddie, in school immediately, in Germany, and going myself to Carlsbad, for the benefit of the baths. I am in a very nervous state & really in very poor health. Next spring, I hope to see you in Scotland…I have passed the summer in the Allegheny mountains. I tremble lest we may have a rough voyage, yet we are all in the hands of that great Being, who rules over the Universe & has our lives in His hands. I have a very charming little daughter in law, who will be a great solace to me in the future. And in return, I may be, more of a comfort to her, than with present ill health & great depression of spirits, I could possibly be…I will write you on my arrival, in Germany.” Also includes a leatherbound Bible published in London by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode in 1852, bearing a signature of Mrs. Lincoln clipped from a letter affixed to a free end page, “Your friend, Mary Lincoln.” A presentation inscription entirely in another hand reads, “Presented as a token of respect and regard to her Pastor, Revd. Dr. Smith, by his friend, Mary Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois, January, 1857.” The letter is in fine condition, with a few light stains near the edges; the signature in the Bible is closely-cropped and in very good condition, with light toning and soiling. Accompanied by an old stationery envelope labeled “Warren Wood,” on which is written a pencil note: “The enclosed letter was written to the Revd. James Smith D.D. by Mrs. Lincoln (widow of President Lincoln). Dr. Smith was US Consul in Dundee, & I acted for him for some time. I have a Bible given to me after Dr. Smith’s death by his widow which was given to him by Mrs. Lincoln & I think belonged to Presdt. Lincoln.” Also includes a two-page draft copy of a letter in which Smith sets forth his recollection of a homily that Lincoln gave to his congregation on “the Dialogues,” as well as a four-page manuscript letter from Smith to Lincoln’s early law partner W. H. Herndon. In it, Smith comments on Lincoln’s religious beliefs, remarking that he “did avow his belief in the Divine Authority and Inspiration of the Scriptures.” The bulk of the letter expresses indignation against Herndon for his assertions that Lincoln was still in love with Anne Rutledge at the time of his marriage to Mary. Closely associated with the great president’s religious beliefs and offering insight into Mary Todd’s troubled personal life, this unique grouping offers some of the most interesting Lincoln material that we have encountered in quite some time. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000 www.RRAuction.com | 19

Appointing a Brigade Surgeon who was later held in Libby Prison 39. Abraham Lincoln. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 14 x 17.5, April 4, 1862. President Lincoln appoints William H. White “Brigade Surgeon of Volunteers in the service of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion, “Abraham Lincoln,” and countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. Nicely archivally suede-matted and framed with a color portrait of Lincoln to an overall size of 34 x 27. Intersecting folds, handwritten portions of the text uniformly light, but still legible, and scattered toning, otherwise fine condition. Lincoln’s signature remains crisp and dark, and the blue seal is intact and only slightly worn. White, having left his practice to join the Army for patriotic reasons, was to serve in McClellan’s Army of the Potomac, and was captured and held prisoner at Libby Prison in Richmond before being exchanged and returned to service. Brigade surgeons were considered a commodity during the war, and their appointments are necessarily scarce. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

Handwritten endorsement and hair strands from the Civil War president

40. Abraham Lincoln. Autograph endorsement as president, signed “A. Lincoln,” on an off-white 5 x 1 slip, dated December 15, 1862, in full: “If there is a vacancy of Asst. Qt. M. not already promised—let Capt. Gardner have it.” Attractively velvet-matted and framed with a small portrait, an information card, and five short strands of Lincoln’s hair encapsulated in a plastic cube, given by the president to Mrs. Caroline Wright, wife of Governor Joseph A. Wright of Indiana, as a token of their friendship. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Historical Shop. A highly desirable and uncommon pairing of artifacts. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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41. Andrew Johnson. Unusual free frank endorsement on a beige 5.5 x 3 mailing envelope addressed in another hand to Johnson, who writes in the upper right, “The early attention of the Dept. to this will much oblige, And. Johnson.” Postmarked at West Point, June 22, 1860. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/ DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

President Grant, his cabinet, and thirty senators

42. U. S. Grant. Black leatherbound autograph album belonging to H. C. Underwood, 8.25 x 10.25, containing over 500 signatures (mostly of friends and acquaintances), including over fifty Reconstruction-era politicians, including: President U. S. Grant; Vice President Schuyler Colfax; cabinet members Hamilton Fish, George S. Boutwell, William Belknap, George M. Robeson, Columbus Delano, John A. J. Creswell, and Amos T. Akerman; and about thirty Congressmen including Senators Adelbert Ames, Charles Sumner, John Sherman, Henry Wilson, Simon Cameron, Lyman Trumbull, John A. Logan, and Frederick T. Frelinghuysen. A number of states’ governors have also signed, many applying their state seal; among these are John F. Hartranft, Charles B. Anderson, Arthur C. Mellette, Benjamin F. Prescott, William Claflin, John M. Palmer, C. C. Carpenter, William Alanson Howard, and others. A couple other notable names are Charles Francis Adams, Jr., and Charles Dudley Warner. In overall very good to fine condition, with wear to the covers and the upper third of the spine missing; interior pages are fine and remain bound and intact. Starting Bid $200

43. U. S. Grant. Bank check, 8.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Grant, payable to cash for $4, June 7, 1867. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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A presidential invitation to accompany two “old fogies” 44. U. S. Grant. Amusing ALS as president, one page, lightly-lined

both sides, 5.75 x 9.25, Executive Mansion letterhead, December 20, 1871. Letter to former Secretary of the Navy Adolph Borie, in full: “Mrs. Grant has just asked me whether I had included Miss. Borie, your niece, in the invitation to return to Washington with us on the 8th of January. I did not, but now write to ask that she will accompany you, with assurances that a young lady can find more to amuse in Washington society than old fogies like you and I. We get along pretty well but cannot conceal from our selves the fact that before the present generation of happy people were born we had our day. This is not a pleasant subject and I promise not to review it. Give my kindest regards to Mrs. Borie and Miss Borie, and say to the latter that we shall expect to have the pleasure of her company at the time you visit us. Mrs. Grant will have with her a young lady cousin from the Western part of the state at the same time.” In fine condition. It is interesting to see Grant reflect on his youth—writing, “before the present generation of happy people were born we had our day”—as he had a difficult upbringing and only in the war years did he come out from under the thumb of an odd, undermining father and flourish as both a man and a soldier. Letters alluding to this period of his life are quite rare. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

A gift from his father

45. U. S. Grant. DS as president, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, June

6, 1876. In part: “I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a Warrant for the pardon of George Hagan.” Signed at the conclusion by President Grant. In fine condition, with a block of light toning from prior display. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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46. U. S. Grant, Jr. Signed book: Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Transmitted to Congress, with the Annual Message of the President, December 4, 1876. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1876. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 648 pages. Signed on the first free end page in black ink by Grant, Jr. In fine condition, with toning to edges and erasures to the upper right corner area. Consignor notes that President Grant gifted this book to his son from his personal library. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Hayes discovers an ancestral captain who “saved the life of General Harrison at Tippecanoe” 47. Rutherford B. Hayes. ALS signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, State of Ohio Executive Department letterhead, March 11, 1870. Letter to “Uncle Scott,” in part: “I have not pestered you with genealogy for a long time. But I am more than ever interested—that is I have another boy, and to that extent family history is more interesting. We call him Scott R. Hayes. We could not put on the Cook. In an unguarded moment I told Webb he might drop the Jonas and put in a middle name after Webb. The little rascal took Cook, at every place where there is room for his name in his books…it now stands Webb Cook Hayes. We are all very well. Lucy and little Scott particularly so. I am moved today to put a question. I find in the 6th Vol New Engl Hist & Gen Register this notice of your Uncle Joel Cook Capt. Joel, Babylon, L. I., 19 Dec 1851. He was born at Wallingford CT Oct 12, 1760 & at the age of 16 entered the Army taking part in all the important battles of the Revolution. After Independence was gained he was promoted Captain, receiving his Commission from Jefferson. He was in every war of the United States to the present time except that with Mexico, & saved the life of General Harrison at Tippecanoe. All who knew him respected him…Now what are the parts about the battle of Tippecanoe?” In very good to fine condition, with light stains to the bottom, blocks of toning, and old mounting remnants on the lower right side of the reverse. According to an entry in Hayes’s diary, his Uncle Scott told him the story of Captain Joel Cook’s gallantry at Tippecanoe, where he defended William Henry Harrison and his men against a surprise attack by Native Americans and lost a finger during the fight. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Scarce post-presidential portrait from his native Ohio 48. Rutherford B. Hayes. Wonderful

4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Hayes in near profile, signed on the mount in black ink, “Rutherford B. Hayes,” and dated 1886. Published by McKecknie & Oswald of Toledo. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with a mounting remnant to the reverse. Starting Bid $200

49. Rutherford B. Hayes. Partly-printed DS, signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 8 x 10, January 28, 1880. President Hayes authorizes and directs the “Secretary of State to cause the Seal of the United States to be affixed to a warrant for the pardon of John D. Headrick.” In fine condition, with a light block toning to the upper left. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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50. Rutherford B. Hayes. Partly-printed DS, one page, 19.5

x 15.5, May 3, 1892. Membership certificate for the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. In part: “Know ye, that First Lieutenant Samuel H. Row, 20th Michigan Infantry, Having been specially distinguished for faithful service… was received as a Companion of the First Class of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.” Nicely signed at the conclusion by Hayes using his uncommon full signature, and countersigned by recorder John P. Nicholson. The red seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. Matted and in very good condition, with scattered overall creasing, a small fleck of paper loss, and old tape on a tear at the top edge. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

President Hayes, the complete Waite Court, and much of the 1878 Senate

51. Rutherford B. Hayes and Politicians. Comprehensive circa 1878 leatherbound autograph album, 7.75 x 5, signed throughout in ink by over eighty political figures (none back-to-back), focused on the executive branch, Supreme Court, and Senate, including: President Rutherford B. Hayes; Vice President William A. Wheeler; Secretary of the Treasury John Sherman; Supreme Court Justices Morrison R. Waite, Nathan Clifford, Noah Haynes Swayne, Samuel F. Miller, Stephen J. Field, William Strong, Joseph P. Bradley, Ward Hunt, and John M. Harlan; Senators Blanche Bruce, Lucius Q. Lamar, John T. Morgan, Augustus Garland, Thomas F. Bayard, David Davis, Hannibal Hamlin, James G. Blaine, William Pinkney Whyte, Roscoe Conkling, Ambrose Burnside, Matthew Butler, Samuel B. Maxey, and many others. In very good to fine condition, with the album’s covers exhibiting wear, and spine is damaged and partially separated; interior pages are in fine condition and remain bound and intact. Starting Bid $200

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Large 1881 signature as president 52. James A. Garfield.

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

Garfield’s copy of Paley’s View of the Evidences of Christianity 53. James A. Garfield. Signed book: Archdeacon

Paley’s View of the Evidences of Christianity. Philadelphia: Troutman & Hayes, 1852. Hardcover, 4 x 6, 264 pages. Signed on the first free end page in pencil with his ownership signature, “James A. Garfield.” Garfield’s personal bookplate is also affixed to the front pastedown. Autographic condition: very good, with foxing, soiling, and a small tear to the first free end page. Book condition: G+/ None. Accompanied by a custom-made clamshell box. The first Presidential memorial library, completed at the Lawnfield estate in Ohio by First Lady Lucretia Garfield four years after her husband’s assassination, houses almost 3,000 books that were used and treasured by the 20th president. More than two decades ago, several dozen of his books were de-accessioned, with this personal volume among them. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

54. Chester A. Arthur. Bank check,

7.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Arthur, “C. A. Arthur,” payable to “myself” for $50, November 18, 1872. Also endorsed on the reverse by Arthur, but the signature has been struck through. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold, and light show through from his crossed-out endorsement signature. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 25

“The next House should be Democratic” 55. Grover Cleveland. ALS, one page both sides, 4.25 x 6.75, Gray Gables, Buzzards Bay letterhead, August 17, 1902. Letter to E. A. MacMillan, in part: “Any political utterance of mine seems to be treated as a Signal for all sorts of protests from certain so-called Democratic quarters. I think therefore it is better to relieve me from an expression in detail of the reasons occurring to me why the next Congress should be Democratic. If by Democratic is meant a condition which shall be honesty truly of the old sort…the next House should be Democratic.” In very good condition, with vertical and horizontal folds (a vertical fold passing through a single letter of the surname), a tear to lower portion of body, and light toning around signature from previous display. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

To the president of Bolivia

57. Grover Cleveland. Manuscript DS as president, one

56. Grover Cleveland. Uncommon 4.25 x 6.25 cabinet photo of Cleveland in near profile, signed and inscribed in black ink, “Grover Cleveland, to Mrs. Christenson.” Published by F. Gutekunst of Philadelphia. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In very good condition, with small holes to the mount over Cleveland’s head, and a strip of tape along the bottom, perhaps covering damage to the mount. Starting Bid $200

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page both sides, 8.5 x 13, February 20, 1894. Official letter of state to the “President of the Republic of Bolivia,” in part: “Mr. Frederick J. Grant, who has for some time past resided near the Government of Your Excellency in the character of Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of America, having for personal reasons resigned…and being thus unable to present his letters of recall in person, I have entrusted to his successor the duty.” Signed at the conclusion by President Cleveland and countersigned by Secretary of State Walter Q. Gresham. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

58. William McKinley. Exceptionally sharp 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of McKinley, boldly

signed across the image in black ink. Published by Sarony of New York. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with very light smudging to the signature. Starting Bid $200

Congressman McKinley considers a gubernatorial campaign: “I should esteem it both an honor and a duty to respond to the call”

59. William McKinley. LS as an Ohio congressman, signed “W. McKinley, Jr.,” six pages on three sheets, 5.5 x 9, U.S. House of Representatives letterhead, December 26, 1890. Headed “Confidential for the present,” a letter to journalist Guy S. Comly, in full: “I have your valued favors of the 20th and have noted contents. Your suggestions are most friendly and timely, and I thank you for them. They read as though they might have been written by your dear father, whose friendship I enjoyed for a life–time. Now about the Governorship. I have noted with no feeling of indifference the sentiment throughout the State for my nomination—a sentiment which I have in no way influenced or promoted by any word or suggestion of mine; and therefore it is all the more gratifying to me. I have not thought that I ought to be a seeker for the nomination at the hands of the Republican party, and I cannot and will not be placed in that position. I would not want to be at the head of the ticket unless it was the manifest sentiment of a majority of the Republicans of the State. If that shall be the sentiment when the convention assembles and it shall so declare I should esteem it both an honor and a duty to respond to the call. It is my purpose to be entirely free to accept the judgment of the Convention whatever it shall be. I realize the hard work which will be before me in the campaign of next year. We must have no divisions or factions. Every Republican will be required. I think I know what labors and responsibilities would attach to a nomination at that time. It will be one of those periods in our political history in the State when the Republicans should have the right to make free choice of a candidate from its entire body, and when no Republican can afford to decline any call of duty which his party may make.” McKinley adds a lengthy postscript in his own hand, in full: “It may be that before the convention assembles some body else’s nomination would seem the wisest to make, and therefore it would be best that no earlier judgment should be created which might embarrass the Republicans of the State. The strongest nomination must be made which it is possible to make.” In fine condition, with writing showing through from opposing sides. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Shortly after completing his final term in congress, McKinley accepted the nomination for Governor of Ohio at the 1891 state Republican convention. Thanks to tireless campaigning in the year’s latter portion, McKinley ousted former Democratic Governor James E. Campbell by some 20,000 votes and uplifted himself into the national spotlight. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Striking 1898 portrait boasting a ‘gem mint’ autograph 62. Theodore Roosevelt. Excep-

60. William McKinley. Partly-printed vellum DS as the governor of Ohio, one page, 13.75 x 17, November 10 1894. McKinley appoints Raymond Lloyd as “Notary Public for the County of Hamilton, for the term of three years.” Nicely signed at the conclusion by McKinley and countersigned by Secretary of State Samuel McIntire Taylor. The gold seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter, limited to 260 61. Theodore Roosevelt. Signed book: Outdoor

Pastimes of an American Hunter. Limited edition printed on Ruisdael paper by the De Vinne Press, numbered 12/260. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1905. Rebound hardcover, 6.75 x 10, 369 pages. Boldly signed on the colophon in black ink, “Theodore Roosevelt.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/ None. An uncommon title from the famous outdoorsman president. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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tional 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Roosevelt seated, boldly signed on the mount in black ink. Published in 1898 by Rockwood of New York. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication and grading holder, evaluating the signature as “Gem Mint 10.” In fine condition, with some light staining along the perimeter of the image. Starting Bid $200

Message of the Governor of the State of New York

63. Theodore Roosevelt. Signed book: Message of the

Governor of the State of New York, 1900. Softcover, 8.25 x 10.25, 53 pages. Neatly signed at the bottom of page 53 in black ink by Roosevelt. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

64. Theodore Roosevelt. TLS,

one page, 5.25 x 6.75, Navy Department letterhead, May 24, 1897. Letter to Mrs. Bayard T. Putnam, in part: “It will be a great pleasure to me to see your boy, and a still greater pleasure to see yourself, while at Newport. I fear I must ask you to come to the War College. I shall be up to my ears in work, with almost every minute engaged, while in Newport, but I will gladly see you there and I will have that chart-holder matter carefully gone over.” In fine condition, with a small stain to the left edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

66. William H. Taft. Large

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

65. Theodore Roosevelt. Ink signature, “Theodore

Roosevelt, late Col. 1st USV, Dec. 11th ’98,” on an off-white 3.75 x 1.75 card. In fine condition, with a light semicircle of toning in the lower blank area. A desirable example from the year of Roosevelt’s heroics in the Spanish–American War. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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67. William H. Taft. Vintage

matte-finish 8.5 x 12 Harris & Ewing portrait of Taft, signed and inscribed as president in the lower border in fountain pen, “For Mr. Phil E. Baer, Paris, Texas, with grateful appreciation, Wm. H. Taft, June 4th, 1912.” Center of lower border bears a Harris & Ewing of Washington blindstamp. In fine condition, with a light crease to the upper right corner and an unobtrusive bend passing through Taft’s hairline. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

69. Woodrow Wilson. TLS as president, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, April 9, 1917. Letter to Reverend L. D. Wishard, in part: “Your letter… has brought back many memories to me…I do not think it would be wise for me to adopt your suggestion about promoting the effort to obtain an endowment for the colleges you speak of, strongly as my heart would dictate an acquiescence in it, because…it would be impossible after that to make distinction between one cause and another which would desire the same sort of encouragement and assistance.” In fine condition, with a couple spots of light soiling. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Taft expresses his fondness towards “the good influence of the Catholic Church in our community” 68. William H. Taft. TLS as president signed “Wm. H.

Taft,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, displayed to 14 x 8.75, White House letterhead, January 25, 1912. Letter to Herman A. Metz, in full: “I regret that I am unable to be present at the non-sectarian dinner to be given in congratulation of Cardinal Farley on having attained the high rank of Cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church. The nondenominational character of the dinner is an indication of the great progress which has taken place in American society in the direction of mutual tolerance, and of the closer brotherhood among those who support and maintain different religious faiths and organizations. In its sturdy opposition to anarchistic doctrines, and its powerful support of law and order and constituted authority, all non-Catholics may properly express a high appreciation of the good influence of the Catholic Church in our community. That the head of the Church should honor its American branch by the appointment of three more American Cardinals is naturally a source of pride to all Americans who are glad to note the advancement to such eminence of able, deserving and worthy countrymen of theirs. Please present my compliments and felicitations to Cardinal Farley, with whose friendship I have been honored for a number of years.” Permanently affixed to a same-size piece of fragile cardstock and in very good condition, with a missing lower left corner, somewhat faded appearance, and toning from prior display. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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70. Woodrow Wilson. Collec-

tion of three TLSs as governor of New Jersey, each one page, 8 x 9.75, dated 1912–1913. Two feature nearly identical text despite being written to different people, personal letterhead, dated December 20, 1912, and January 30, 1913, offering assurances that “the suggestion you make will be most carefully considered and wish to thank you for making it.” The third is a response to an autograph request, State of New Jersey Executive Department letterhead, also dated January 30, 1913. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by an additional typed letter bearing a stamped signature. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Letter to FDR’s uncle on “the peace proposals of the Pope” 71. Woodrow Wilson. TLS

as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, September 6, 1917. Letter to Hon. Frederic A. Delano of the Federal Reserve Board. In part: “I am sure I need not tell you how sincerely I appreciate your approval of my response to the peace proposals of the Pope. It has gratified me very much indeed to find what general approval and acquiescence the note has been received on both sides of the water. I think it must be because it tells the unquestionable truth.” In fine condition. Frederic Adrian Delano was the uncle of Franklin D. Roosevelt and served as the first vice-chairman of the Federal Reserve. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

72. Woodrow Wilson. Distinguished matte-finish 9.25 x

12.25 portrait of Wilson wearing a flag pin on his lapel, beautifully signed in fountain pen, “Woodrow Wilson.” Blindstamped by Clinedinst Studio. In fine condition, with trimmed edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Harding avoids an impractical education commission 73. Warren G. Harding. TLS as president, one page, 7 x 9, White House

letterhead, August 18, 1921. Letter to Charles C. Fisher, in part: “The suggestion you make respecting the educational investigation is one very much worth while, but I do not think it would be practical to venture upon such an undertaking at the present time. We are in the process of reorganization of some of the departments and I have a good many crossed wires with the departments among the educational leaders. I would not want to submit myself to any possible criticism on their part. I could name Hope for such a commission without invoking criticism, but I could not do as much for my sister without setting a great many tongues to wagging in an unfriendly way. Later on perhaps the suggestion will be entirely practical and wholly desirable to carry out…it would be a great pleasure to consider Hope in such a collection and I would have every confidence that she would render a great service. She is a very bright, capable and wholly sensible young woman.” Archivally repaired central horizontal tear extending the full width of the letter, otherwise fine condition. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Those who advise action in Europe will soon be asked to head the syndicate for a loan” 75. CalvinCoolidge.

74. Warren G. Harding. Striking matte-finish 9.75 x 13

portrait of Harding in profile, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Albert Halstead, With cordial greetings and good wishes, not alone to a trusted government servant but to the bearer of a family name which I had revered from early boyhood. Warren G. Harding.” Blindstamped by Harris & Ewing. In fine condition, with trimmed edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, July 9, 1931. Letter to J. P Morgan banker Thomas Cochran, in full: “It was very thoughtful of you to send me a wire on my birthday and most kind to entertain me at your house. I want you to know how much I appreciated it.” He adds a handwritten postscript, “Those who advise action in Europe will soon be asked to head the syndicate for a loan.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the retained carbon copy of the initial invitation letter to Coolidge. Coolidge’s postscript refers to the economic crisis in Germany, which was leading to broader economic concerns worldwide; with this pithy statement, Coolidge expresses both his isolationist tendencies and his philosophy of laissez-faire economics. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

With no definitive answer, Roosevelt offers advice to a Polish exchange student threatened with deportation in 1946 76. Eleanor Roosevelt. TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Delegation

to the General Assembly of the United Nations letterhead, December 14, 1946. Letter to Jan Stanczyk of the United Nations Secretariat, in full: “I deeply regret that my inquiries about staying deportation of Miss Gibel have produced no tangible suggestions. No private organizations can assist because hers is strictly a governmental problem. The State Department in Washington informed me that it is out of their control since her student’s visa has expired. The Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization of the Department of Justice here in New York provided no assistance with their statement that the Polish quota has been overscribed for five years. My only suggestion is that Miss Gibel explore the possibilities of establishing temporary residence in Canada where living conditions are more pleasant than in devastated Europe—and she would be next door to the United States in the event that the Polish quota situation is altered or our immigration laws are relaxed. I am returning the letter Miss Gibel addressed to you.” Ink notations in a secretarial hand in the lower left, “Copy handed to Miss Gibel 6 January 1947.” The referenced Gibel letter is stapled to the upper left corner. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned photograph. Roosevelt’s letter is in response to the plea of Fela Gibel, a Polish exchange student at Columbia University whose applications for visa extension and immigration renewal were denied, and her deportation proceedings opened. In her attached letter, Gibel explains her past and current helpless situation, “I have lost my entire family in Poland during this war and I have no home, nor relatives to return to.” Her family, including brothers Yussel (1912–1942) and Salek (1918–1942), and mother Hannah Zweikaft (1887–1942), were Polish Jews from Warsaw who were killed in the Holocaust; Fela was the lone survivor. Although measures such as President Roosevelt’s establishment of the War Refugee Board and the passing of numerous immigration acts resulted in the entrance of thousands of Poles following World War II, others affected by the war, including those already stateside such as Gibel, were often left with little recourse but to return to Europe with the expiration of their temporary visas. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

77. Eleanor Roosevelt. Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 10 formal portrait of Roosevelt by Underwood and Underwood of New York, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To George Lebowitz, with warm regards from Eleanor Roosevelt.” In fine condition, with lightly trimmed vertical edges. A lovely image of the first lady, who is noted for not often signing photos of herself. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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78. Franklin D. Roosevelt.

TLS, one page, 7.75 x 10.25, Navy Department letterhead, October 2, 1919. Letter to Ella S. Hudson, in full, “I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of recent date in regard to the transfer of Ensign Alan Hudson, to the Receiving Ship at Boston. In reply, I have to state, that Ensign Hudson has been ordered to the Receiving Ship at Boston, for temporary duty on board.” Framed and in very good condition, with intersecting folds (one through a single letter of signature), a couple small stamps and notations, staple holes to top, and scattered toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

80. Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Bank check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Roosevelt, “Georgia Warm Springs Foundation Inc., Patients Aid Fund, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Pres.,” payable to E. T. Curtis, Manager, for $183.48, December 29, 1927. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. Egbert T. Curtis was manager of The Georgia Warm Springs Foundation. He would routinely send FDR a detailed listing of expenses and Roosevelt would send a check for payment. Bank checks seldom have as much handwriting as this one does: twenty-two words in Roosevelt’s hand. Starting Bid $200

Uncommon 1950 Harris & Ewing photo of Truman’s cabinet

79. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Vin-

tage matte-finish 8.5 x 12 Harris & Ewing portrait o f R o osevel t, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “For Mr. and Mrs. A. M. MacRae, from their friend, Franklin D. Roosevelt.” Lower left corner bears a Harris & Ewing of Washington blindstamp, and reverse of photo bears an affixed transmittal letter from the White House Assistant Secretary M. H. McIntyre, dated January 14, 1937. In fine condition, with a crease to the lower left, and irregularly trimmed borders; these imperfections could easily be matted out rendering an attractive image for display. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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81. Harry S. Truman and Cabinet. Outstanding oversized

matte-finish 14.5 x 10.5 Harris and Ewing photo of Truman and his cabinet, taken in January 1950, signed in the lower border in ink by President Harry S. Truman, Vice President Alben W. Barkley, Secretary of Agriculture Charles F. Brannan, Postmaster General J. M. Donaldson, Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer, Secretary of Labor Maurice J. Tobin, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson, Secretary of the Treasury John W. Snyder, Secretary of the Interior Oscar L. Chapman, Secretary of State Dean Acheson, and Attorney General J. Howard McGrath. A caption is affixed at the bottom of the image. In fine condition, with trimmed edges and brushing to a few signatures. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Ike’s limited edition WWII memoir, featuring his signed D-Day order 82. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Signed book: Crusade in Europe.

First edition, limited issue, numbered 192/1426. NY: Doubleday, 1948. Hardcover with slipcase, 7 x 10, 559 pages. Signed in fountain pen on a special prefatory page reproducing Eisenhower’s ‘Order of the Day’ on D-Day, “Dwight D. Eisenhower.” In very good to fine condition, with a light block of toning over most of the signed page; the slipcase in good to very good condition, with considerable wear and a detached top cover. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Since returning from Normandy,” Ike writes from headquarters, “I’ve been trying to ‘catch up’—not very successfully” 83. Dwight D. Eisenhower. World War II–era ALS, one page, 5 x 7.25, Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force letterhead, no date. Letter to a friend, in part: “I’ve tried several times to ’phone to you—but always there seems to be trouble on the line. Maybe I’m just impatient. Anyway, thank you for your very nice note, it was kind of you to write it, while the language of your appreciation is far too generous! Just when the ‘party’ will start home I do not know. Early next week is my guess. I’m terribly busy, the more so that my chief helper, here, is gone. Since returning from Normandy, day before yesterday, I’ve been trying to ‘catch up’—not very successfully.” Beautifully matted with the original mailing envelope, initialed “D. E.” on the flap, to an overall size of 11.25 x 18.75. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

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“Today the war, for the U.S., is one day over three years old. How I wish it would end tomorrow”

84. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Exceptional World War II–dated ALS signed “Ike,” two pages, 8 x 10.5, [December 8, 1944, erroneously dated “Nov. 8”]. Letter home to his wife Mamie, in part: “Today I completed part of my current trip, and will be at forward h.q. for 2 days. During that time I have to entertain, at lunch, a party of Congressmen. I hear that there is a total of 23…so I’ll be pushed to find some way of feeding them. The boys are hunting tables, chairs, utensils, etc…The other day I learned that Lucius Clay is not coming back. That’s a blow to me, because I depend upon him and trust him without reservation. But I suppose it’s right to keep him there—he’s just so good he has to be at the place he is most needed…The Christmas cards & small presents are starting to arrive. Lord knows how many boxes of hominy grits we’ve received…Most Christmas packages are nuts, candy, sox and other items of that kind. We have a regular system worked out where we thank the sender & say we’re taking the package to the hospital. Then, when the package reaches the hospital we ask the recipient to send another note of thanks. Once in a while, when the present is a lucky coin, or some other trinket, I keep it myself…Today the war, for the U.S., is one day over three years old. How I wish it would end tomorrow. I want to see you! But it’s just work & work some more.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, which bears his censorship signature, “Dwight D. Eisenhower,” on the left side. A remarkable example of one of General Eisenhower’s letters home from the front. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

85. John F. Kennedy. Ideal matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 half-length photo of

Kennedy seated at his desk and staring directly into the camera, affixed to a 9.75 x 12.75 mount, neatly signed on the mount in black ink. Framed and in very good to fine condition, with a vertical strip of light toning to the mat, and the photo very likely a replacement for the original. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Flirting with a past fling upon receiving the Pulitzer 86. John F. Kennedy. TLS signed “Jack,” one

page, 6.25 x 8, United States Senate letterhead, June 7, 1957. Letter to Margaret Coit at Farleigh Dickinson University, in full: “It was very good of you to send congratulations upon the award of the Pulitzer Prize to ‘Profiles in Courage.’ Needless to say, I was most gratified by the announcement; and the pleasure of it all was heightened by the generous messages I received from you and other friends. Thanks for thinking of me—but don’t count on a repeat performance!” Kennedy adds a brief handwritten postscript, “When are we going to meet again?,” and crosses out the formal greeting to read “Margaret.” Double-matted and framed with a photo of Kennedy surrounded by an adoring crowd to an overall size of 20.5 x 15. In fine condition, with a few small light stains to left edge. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. While interviewing various politicians for her book on Bernard Baruch, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Margaret Coit set her sights on the young Senator John F. Kennedy: ‘Every girl in Massachusetts wanted to date him,’ she said, ‘and I wasn’t any exception.’ She concocted a reason to interview Kennedy and the two met for the first time in the spring of 1953, sparking a brief romance. On one of their first dates, he expressed awe at the fact that she had won a Pulitzer, remarking, ‘You know, I would rather win a Pulitzer Prize than be president of the United States.’ Although the two had lost touch by the time Kennedy achieved goal number one, Coit re-established contact with a congratulatory note upon hearing the news of his Pulitzer. The handwritten postscript—added with a hint of flirtation—resulted in a public reunion of the two award winners in the fall of 1958. This is a charming letter from the future president and notorious ladies’ man to a past fling, a celebrity in her own right. Starting Bid $300

87. John F. Kennedy. TLS signed “John Kennedy,” one page, 8 x 10.5,

House of Representatives letterhead, July 16, 1951. Letter to Edward Stack, in part: “This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of July 13th, relative to your desire to secure approval of your reclassification from a GS-2 position to a GS-4 position with the Bureau of Customs in Boston…I have contacted the Personnel office here in Washington, of the Bureau of Customs, and requested that prompt and favorable consideration be given to your reclassification at this time.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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

Massachusetts Democratic State Committee program for a dinner honoring John F. Kennedy and John W. McCormack at Boston’s Commonwealth Armory on November 16, 1957, measuring 6 x 9.25, eight pages, signed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “John Kennedy.” In fine condition, with a small stain and general light handling wear. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

90. Jacqueline Kennedy. Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of John and Jackie Kennedy, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint by the latter. In very good to fine condition, with creasing and small tears to top edge, and some other scattered light creases and bends. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Scarce check endorsed “to order of LBJ Library”

89. John F. Kennedy. TLS signed “Love, Jack,” one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, July 20, 1953. Letter to James and Marion Fitzgerald, in full: “Thank you very much for your kind message of congratulations and best wishes. I certainly appreciate your thoughtfulness in writing to me.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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91. Lyndon B. Johnson. Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and made payable to Lyndon B. Johnson for $5, August 3, 1972, endorsed on the reverse in black felt tip, “Lyndon B. Johnson, pay to order of LBJ Library.” In fine condition, with expected bank cancellations. Accompanied by a letter from the library’s office acknowledging the donation and its original mailing envelope. Johnson is very scarce in checks of any sort, with this being just the third we have offered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Johnson meets with Pope Paul VI 92. Lyndon B. Johnson. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 full-

length photo of Johnson seated with Pope Paul VI, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Joseph J. Fricelli, with every good wish, Lyndon B. Johnson.” Reverse bears collector’s ink notations and a United Press International photo credit stamp. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of transmittal from Johnson’s personal secretary. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“I, Richard Nixon, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States” 93. Richard Nixon. Souvenir typescript on official White House letterhead, one page, 6.75 x 8.75, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Bruce Meredith, With best wishes, from Richard Nixon.” A souvenir typescript of Nixon’s second Oath of Office, sworn on January 20, 1973, in full: “I, Richard Nixon, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. So help me God.” In very fine condition. An especially unusually piece as it is on authentic White House stationery; these souvenir type items generally are not. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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94. Ronald Reagan. ALS signed “Ronnie,” one page,

6.25 x 4.25, embossed personal letterhead, no date. Letter to Marion Grimm, in full: “It was great to get your letter plus the newspaper story. I’m happy to hear your return to good health—my prayers have been answered. Now I’m pushing the Cubs. They are my favorite from my broadcasting days. And of course they are still yours. Nancy sends you the very best wishes—as do I.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Reagan’s own hand and bearing a preprinted free frank. Marion Grimm was the wife of former professional baseball player Charlie Grimm, who played first base for the Chicago Cubs for several seasons. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

95. Ronald Reagan. ALS signed “Dutch,” one page, lightly-lined, 8 x 10, dated in another hand May 12, 1967. Letter to Samuel Harrod, in full: “Just a line to say thanks for the article. I’m amazed at how many former schoolmates some of the journalists are digging up these days. Some I can hardly remember are giving quite detailed character sketches of me. We’re coming down the stretch out here in the legislative session and will soon know whether it will be partisan fun & games or business.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned photo. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Uncommon extradition document signed by Governor Reagan 96. Ronald Reagan. DS as governor, seven pages, 9 x 14.75, October

27, 1969. Extradition document issued from the State of California Executive Department concerning the arrest and transport of Terry Eugene Cacciatore who “stands charged with commission of an act or acts in the State of Florida intentionally resulting in the crime of non-support of/minor child in the State of California, and it has been represented and satisfactorily shown…that he is now to be found in the State of Florida.” Signed on the first page in black felt tip by Governor Reagan. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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An apology for “using your survey without due credit” 97. Ronald Reagan. ALS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, September 6. Letter to Mr. Engel, in part: “Just a line to thank you for your letter of Aug. 9 and to apologize about using your survey without due credit. The truth is I didn’t realize I was quoting your report. I simply called on MPIC for some facts and figures to bolster my particular pitch and didn’t bother to enquire where such ‘figures’ came from. At any rate I have forwarded your message to Art Arthur over at MPIC so that justice can be done in the future.” In very good to fine condition, with light overall wrinkling and creasing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Handwritten dedication draft in honor of Hollywood producer Jerry Weintraub 98. George Bush. Unsigned handwritten draft of a letter by Vice President Bush, three pages, 7.25 x 10.5, Stouffer’s Inn on the Square letterhead, no date but circa March/April 1984. In full: “As you gather to honor our dear friend Jerry Weintraub I will be in St. Louis and Barbara will be in—. We wish we were there with you—for a lot of reasons. One—the invitation was fancy. I never saw so many wonderful names on one invitation. I am a bit of Walter Middy—name dropping is a hobby—and I know if I were there I’d be in hog heaven. Secondly—I have great respect for the Variety Club. Pres. Reagan and I have tried to emphasize the importance of the ‘volunteer section’—Well if there ever was a role model for showing what men & women of good will do to help others it’s the Variety Club—(what V. Club does), (Patty leave large space—6 lines), And the Thirdly there’s Jerry himself. The guy from New York who’s done so much. Who’s made it big and helped a lot of people along the way. He’s a generous guy and he’s kind. He doesn’t turn his back on his friends—as a guy who’s proud to be his friend I know that for sure. And something else—I’ve always felt Jerry wherever he was going he never forgot where he came from. His love for his family shines through—Last year at Blue Heaven Jane & Jerry had a party for Barbara & me—It had everything, but maybe the thing I’ll remember most was the look of pride on Jerry’s face—when Jerry introduced his Dad & Mom to his friends out there. Family love shone through. And as to Jane & Jerry we send our sincere congratulations as the Variety Club ‘gives you a dinner,’ We wish we were with you. We really, truly do.” In fine condition, with staple holes to the top left corner. Weintraub was an American talent agent, concert promoter, film producer and actor whose television films won him three Emmys. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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President Clinton writes his half-brother 99. Bill Clinton. Scarce ALS as presi-

dent, one page, 6.25 x 4.25, presidential stationery card, January 26, 1995. Letter to Henry Leon and Judy Ritzenthaler, in full: “Thanks for your card. It was great to see you—I’m sorry it was rushed and I was a bit preoccupied with business, but I’m very glad we finally got together. Bless you both.” In fine condition, with one tiny tack hole to the top edge. Accompanied by the original White House mailing envelope. Born William Jefferson Blythe III, President Clinton and the recipient of the letter, Henry Leon Ritzenthaler, share the same birth father, William Jefferson Blythe, with Henry Leon taking the name of the man who raised him, Charles Ritzenthaler. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Obama invites his grandmother to his senatorial induction ceremony 100. Barack Obama. TLS, one

page, 8.25 x 11, Obama for Illinois letterhead, December 2, 2004. Letter to his grandmother Sara Ogwel Onyango, in full: “On January 4th, 2005, I will be sworn in as Illinois’ next Unite[d] States Senator. I would like you to join me for a celebration. The ceremony should begin promptly at noon and a reception is to follow. There are hotel accommodations available at the Grand Hyatt, located on H Street, NW. I hope that you are able to join me on this joyous occasion. If you have any questions or if there is anyway in which I can be of assistance please feel free to contact me at 312.427.6400. If I am unavailable please ask for Kaleisha Page, she should be able to assist you.” In fine condition, with light wrinkling and intersecting folds. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200 42 | October 12, 2016 | PRESIDENTS & FIRST LADIES

101. Presidents and First Ladies. Color glossy 10

x 8 photo taken the opening ceremonies for the William J. Clinton Presidential Library, signed in black felt tip by Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn Carter, George Bush, Bill Clinton, and Hillary Rodham Clinton. In fine condition, with a JSA label affixed to the lower corner (certificate of authenticity not present). Starting Bid $200

Rare image signed by four presidents and six first lades 102.

Presidents and First Ladies.

Extremely rare color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of four presidents and six first ladies in front of a replica White House at the dedication of the George Bush Presidential Library in 1997, signed in the lower border in felt tip by Lady Bird Johnson, Gerald Ford, Betty Ford, Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn Carter, Nancy Reagan, George Bush, Barbara Bush, Bill Clinton, and Hillary Rodham Clinton. Mounted, cloth-matted, and framed to an overall size of 24.5 x 21.5. In fine condition, with some creasing to the borders, and Johnson’s signature faded but still legible. Carter signed over his own signature after the initial one began to fade, which is explained in an accompanying letter from the Carter Center. Photos signed by such a great quantity of the White House’s chief occupants are exceptionally hard to find. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

One-of-a-kind White House volume signed by 15 of its residents 103. Presidents and First Ladies.

Signed book: The White House. First edition. NY: Newsweek, 1972. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.5 x 11.5, 170 pages. Signed on the title page in felt tip by Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn Carter, George Bush, Barbara Bush, and Hillary Rodham Clinton; and signed on the table of contents by Bess Truman, Jacqueline Kennedy, Mamie Doud Eisenhower, Lady Bird Johnson, Gerald Ford, Betty Ford, Richard Nixon, Pat Nixon, Nancy Reagan, and Ronald Reagan. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG-/VG, with edgewear and cracked hinges. Accompanied by an unsigned example of the book. An exceptional volume boasting fifteen signatures of the White House’s most famous inhabitants of the 20th century. Starting Bid $500

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107. U. S. Grant

104. Abraham Lincoln: Sighting

105. Abraham Lincoln: Union Soldier Meeting

108. Rutherford B. Hayes

109. Chester A. Arthur

110. Benjamin Harrison

111. William McKinley

112. Theodore Roosevelt

113. William H. Taft

114. William H. Taft

115. Woodrow Wilson

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106. U. S. Grant MB $200

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117. Calvin Coolidge MB $200

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118. Calvin Coolidge MB $200

119. Calvin Coolidge

120. Herbert Hoover

121. Herbert Hoover

122. Herbert Hoover

123. Franklin D. Roosevelt

124. Franklin D. Roosevelt

125. Franklin D. Roosevelt

126. Harry S. Truman

127. Harry S. Truman

128. Harry S. Truman

129. Harry S. Truman

130. Harry S. Truman

132. Dwight D. Eisenhower

133. Dwight D. Eisenhower

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131. Dwight D. Eisenhower MB $200

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134. Dwight D. Eisenhower

135. John F. Kennedy

136. John F. Kennedy

137. John F. Kennedy

138. Lyndon B. Johnson

139. Lyndon B. Johnson

140. Richard Nixon

141. Richard Nixon

142. Richard Nixon

143. Richard Nixon

144. Richard Nixon

145. Richard Nixon

148. Richard Nixon

149. Richard Nixon

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150. Richard Nixon

151. Gerald Ford

152. Gerald Ford

153. Gerald Ford

154. Gerald Ford

155. Gerald Ford

156. Jimmy Carter

157. Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter

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162. Nancy Reagan MB $200

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159. Ronald Reagan

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160. Ronald and Nancy Reagan

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164. George Bush

165. George Bush

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166. George and Barbara Bush

167. George Bush MB $200

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170. Bill and Hillary Clinton MB $200

174. Hillary Clinton

173. Bill Clinton

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178. Nixon, Ford, Carter, Bush MB $200

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168. George Bush

169. George Bush

171. Hillary Clinton

172. Hillary Clinton

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176. Barack Obama

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notables

Declaration of Independence 180. Josiah Bartlett. Man-

uscript DS, one page, 7.25 x 12.25, December 5, 1785. State of New Hampshire Superior Court document with the decision penned at the bottom by Bartlett, in part: “We report that Cap’n John Judkins shall pay to Wentworth Cheswell Forty six pounds Twelve shillings & seven pence lawful money.” Signed by three notable New Hampshire patriots: Declaration of Independence signer Josiah Bartlett; Continental Congressman Paine Wingate; and Revolutionary War soldier Eliphalet Hale. In very good to fine condition, with splitting along horizontal folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

181. Carter Braxton. Signer of

the Declaration of Independence from Virginia (1736–1797) who was one of the wealthiest and most powerful plantation owners in the colony. Rare Revolutionary War–dated ALS signed “Br[a] x[ton],” one page, 5.75 x 7.5, June 22, 1780. Letter to John Taylor regarding business matters and tobacco planting. In part: “I hope I can keep the Tobacco engaged a day or two longer but there are two or three waiting to receive it—I can make some of your Bills asn. one half on Phila. hall at six weeks sight. I pray you come up or send off immediately that I may effect the Business.” Affixed to a same-size sheet for restoration and reinforcement. Retains the original address panel in Braxton’s hand affixed to the second integral page. Newspaper clippings and a printed facsimile autograph are affixed inside. Restored to good condition, with large areas of restored paper loss to top and bottom (including to most of the signature area), heavy overall dampstaining affecting portions of the writing and signature, and general soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

182. George Clymer. Partly-printed DS, signed

“G. Clymer,” one page, 8.5 x 4.5, no date. Tax document certifying that “the duties on one Puncheon of Rum containing one hundred and twenty gallons of the third proof, and marked and numbered as in the margin, have been secured according to law.” In fine condition, with irregular trimming to the bottom edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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183. George Clymer. Philadelphia Bank check, 5.5 x 2,

signed “Geo. Clymer,” filled out and signed by Clymer for $20, January 12, 1807. In fine condition, with light irregular toning to the front, and two pieces of reinforcing tape on the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Floyd accuses a young man of sending him counterfeit money—“I think I shall not do my duty to the public unless I have you prosecuted for it” 184. William Floyd. ALS signed “Wm. Floyd,” one page,

7.75 x 12.5, June 2, 1817. Letter to Gilead Hotchkiss, in full: “I have Rec’d your Letter in which you demand thirty nine dollars and forty five cents paid me by Mr. Curtis for David Hotchkiss as Curtis informed me toward the Land which Hotchkiss had agreed for immediately after he had agreed for the Land and without taking a deed he went on to the Land and cut and Sold a Vast quantity of the finest Locust timer in the Country, this he continued to do for ten or twelve years without taking a deed or paying me any thing for the Land except the thirty nine dollars & forty five cents, altho I frequently urged him to do it, after ten or twelve years he wrote me that he would take a part of the Land—that Convinced me that he did not Intend to abide by his first agreement for the Land and I have since Sold it—Not I am Justly Intitled to the Interest of about five hundred Dollars for ten or twelve years, deducting out of it the thirty nine Dollars & forty five Cents—that is honestly my due. As for your part young man you have paid me Counterfeit money and as I believe knowing it to be counterfeit—and I think I shall not do my duty to the public unless I have you prosecuted for it that may provide a place for you in the States prison where you may learn to be more honest for the future.” Floyd adds the address to the reverse and pens a brief letter below, “this Letter I was going to Send to Gilead Hotchkiss But I have sent him another which is more proper, this Letter contains a statement of the Business between David Hotchkiss and me.” In very good to fine condition, with a small piece of tape to the upper left corner, and a block of light toning over much of the letter. Accompanied by an unsigned engraving. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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1788 land grant for Pennsylvania’s ‘Rosefield’ 185. Benjamin Franklin. Vellum

manuscript DS, signed “B. Franklin,” one page, 15 x 12.5, March 14, 1788. As president of the Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Franklin issues a land grant to John Lane for “a Certain Tract of Land called ‘The Rosefield.’” Signed on the left side by Franklin below the affixed seal. Impressively mounted, matted, and framed with a plaque and portrait to an overall size of 26 x 33. In very good condition, with intersecting folds and moderate overall wrinkling, the lower half of the “B” in Franklin’s signature missing due to edge paper loss (there are a few other less significant areas of paper loss to the document as well), and several points of the seal missing. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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New Jersey militia honored for their “Conduct against our cruel Enemies” in 1777

186. John Hancock. Revolutionary War–dated LS signed “John Hancock Presid.,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 12.75,

September 5, 1777. Letter to Governor William Livingston of New Jersey. In part: “In the present Exigency of public Affairs, the Congress have come to the enclosed Resolve, which I have the Honour to transmit—and which I am to request you will comply with as soon as possible. The Militia of the State of New Jersey, by their late Conduct against our cruel Enemies, have distinguished themselves in a Manner that does them the greatest Honour; and I am persuaded, they will continue to merit on all Occasions, when called upon, the [rep]utation they have so justly acquired. Those [of us in] the Congress now request you will order…is their Desire you will order to…at Bristol. It will be highly agreeable to Congress to give the Command to Genl. Dickinson, should the appointment fall in with your Judgment and I have Reason to believe he will chearfully [sic] accept of it, if you should think it proper to put them under his direction.” In very good to fine condition, with splitting along horizontal folds partially repaired with archival tape, and restoration to paper loss at the lower left corner affecting several words of text; Hancock’s signature is clear and dominant. Accompanied by a beautiful custom-made presentation folder. Related to a crucial territory during the American Revolution—New Jersey was the site of the Battles of Trenton, Princeton, and Monmouth, among others—this is a remarkable letter written to commend the New Jersey militia’s successes and acknowledge their commander, Philemon Dickinson. While Washington occupied Morristown, New Jersey, Dickinson led 400 troops through a waist-deep river to ambush a British foraging party at the Battle of Millstone in early 1777. In June, Dickinson was appointed major general in command of all New Jersey militia, a post he held through the war’s end. Dickinson was considered one of the ablest commanders of American forces in the Revolution, and went on to serve in the Continental Congress and United States Senate. Featuring a fittingly large wartime Hancock signature, this letter not only boasts excellent Revolutionary War content but serves as a visual reminder of America’s fight for independence.Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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Massachusetts militia appointment by Governor Hancock

187. John Hancock. Partly-printed DS, one page, 14.5 x 12, May 27, 1793. As governor of Massachusetts, Hancock appoints Benjamin Pope as “Lieutenant of a Company in the Third Regiment, First Brigade and Fifth Division of the Militia of this Commonwealth.” Neatly signed on the left side beneath the large paper seal by Hancock, and countersigned by John Avery as secretary. In very good to fine condition, with moderate intersecting folds, and light overall toning, a bit heavier in a few places; Hancock’s signature is crossed by a crease, but remains otherwise clear and bold. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $500

Hancock forwards two boxes of sperm whale candles and garden seeds 188. John Hancock. Unsigned handwritten endorsement by Hancock, “Capt. St Loe Recd 17 March 1760, 2 box Spr Candles, Garden Seeds,” on the reverse of a letter to his uncle Thomas Hancock by George St. Loe, one page, 7.25 x 8.75, February 25, 1760. Loe’s letter, in part: “I have but Just time to Acquaint you that I have sometime since sent you the Ballce of Yr Acct and at the same time desired you to send me some trifling things, when you send those things I must likewise beg of you to send me two Boxes of Spermacety Candles, and some Garden seeds of all kinds by the very first Opportunity…I am informed the Hay you was so kind as to send me was burnt with the Vessels &c, in Consoe Harbr by Accident no help for it.” Intersecting folds, chipping and staining to edges, and mounting remnants to one edge, otherwise fine condition. George St. Loe was a captain in the 40th Regiment of Foot which participated in the second siege of Louisbourg in 1758. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 53

Unable to repair the British fortifications on Castle Island 189. John Hancock. ALS (a retained copy),

signed “JH,” one page, 7.25 x 6, May 9, 1782. Hancock, as Governor of Massachusetts, writes to the Massachusetts General Court regarding the difficulty in obtaining funds to improve the barracks at Castle Island, in full: “Immediately after the Secretary laid before me your Resolve of the 7th Inst. I issued a Warrant & made Applications to the Treasurer for the Money to purchase the Materials necessary for the Repairs of the Barracks at Castle Island, but could obtain none…of which will prevent me from Carrying into Effect your Resolve of April 26th requesting me to order the Recruits to the Castle, the Barracks in their present State being entirely unfit for their Accommodation. Should the General Court think proper to make any other Disposition of those men, I will use all possible means to have it Executed.” Removably mounted in corner tips, matted, and framed with a previous description and two portraits of Hancock to an overall size of 22 x 18. Complete horizontal separation and related paper loss (professionally repaired) affecting a few words, partial separation to a crossed-out line of text, toning, and light edge wear, none of the above affecting the signature, otherwise very good condition. Formerly part of the Hancock-Chase collection at the National Museum of American History. When he was elected governor in 1780, one of the greatest obstacles Hancock faced was paying for victory in the War of Independence. Massachusetts had contributed more men, money and resources than any other state, and while it had the highest taxes in the fledgling nation, it was deep in debt. As Hancock discovered, the state could not afford the necessary improvements to the military base on Boston Harbor’s Castle Island, one of the oldest continuously fortified sites in British North America. During the Siege of Boston at the beginning of the Revolution, Castle Island was the main base of military operations for the British. In 1797, the fortifications on Castle Island would be renamed Fort Independence. Interesting insight into the dilemmas faced by Hancock and the young state of Massachusetts. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

190. Benjamin Harrison. Signer of the Declaration of

Independence from Virginia (1726 -1791). Harrison was the father of President William Henry Harrison and great-grandfather of President Benjamin Harrison. Autograph manuscript DS, signed “Benj. Harrison,” who signs once with his initials, “BH,” and again on the reverse, “Benj Harrison Esq,” one page, 11.75 x 3.25, no date. Balance sheet belonging to Harrison, in full: “To p’d Wm Holt pr order—£44.0.0 / To Commiss. on Rec’d Edloes money, at your service / To Flour p Tally as pr Invoice—54.17.5 / £98.17.5 / By Nt Proceeds of 5 Hhds Rum as pr Recd—£51.3.11 / By 11 p Stockings Sold—3/6—1.18.6 / By John Edloe his acct—43.19.0 / Bal. due BH—97.1.5, 1.16.0, £98.17.5.” Signed below ink, “E Excepted Benj Harrison.” In fine condition, with a light area of toning and old mounting remnant along the right edge; first letter of signature on reverse partially missing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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191. Thomas Heyward, Jr. Signer of the Declaration of In-

dependence from South Carolina (1746–1809) who was taken prisoner by the British during the siege of Charleston and held for about a year. Partly-printed DS, signed “Tho. Heyward Jnr.,” one page, 12.75 x 7.75, January 30, 1788. A summons issued to a sheriff, commanding him to “attach the Body of Francis Goodwyn, wheresoever he may be found…to be and appear before the Justices of the said State…to answer to Jacob Read of a plea of Trespass…and also for several promises and assumptions made by Francis to the said Jacob made and not performed to the damage of the said Jacob of Fifty four pounds Seven Shillings and Six Pence.” Boldly signed on the left side below the affixed white paper seal. In fine condition, with areas of light soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

War-dated pay order from the Rhode Island signer 192. Stephen Hopkins. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island (1707–1785) who served as the colony’s governor in the 1750s and 1760s. Revolutionary War-dated manuscript DS, signed “Step Hopkins,” one page, 6.25 x 4, November 12, 1755. Pay order directed to the Committee of War at Newport by Edward Cole, in part: “Pay to Mr. William Mumford or Order the Sum of Twelve Hundred pounds/old Tenor/for wages Due to me and my Cmp. and Charge the same to your our Most Ob’t Serv. Edw’d Cole.” Endorsed on the reverse by Hopkins, and countersigned by two other War Committee members. In fine condition, with several vertical folds and writing showing through from opposing sides. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

193. Francis Hopkinson. Signer of the Declaration of

Independence from New Jersey (1737–1791). Revolutionary War-dated partly-printed DS, signed “F. Hopkinson,” one page, 8.5 x 3.75, March 8, 1779. An international currency exchange document, in part: “At Thirty Days Sight of this Third Bill, First, Second, and Fourth not paid, pay to John Wharton or Order, One Hundred and Twenty Dollars, in Six Hundred Livres Tournois, for Interest due on 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. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Returning an English ship captured during the height of the ‘Citizen Genet affair’ 194. Samuel Huntington. ALS signed “S— H—,” one page, 7.25 x 8.5,

September 3, 1793. Letter to John Temple, the British consul-general to the United States, concerning the return of an English ship seized by an illegal French privateer. In full: “I am this day honore’d with your letter of the 29th Ulto. by Capt Robert Barry; & agreeably to your desire have restored to him the Brig. Nancy with all the Appurtenances & Cargo that were found on board at the time she was taken into Custody by Government.” Professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition, with partial separations to intersecting folds repaired with tape to reverse. This letter alludes to the Citizen Genet Affair, in which the French ambassador Charles Genet began to issue privateering commissions to Americans, allowing them to seize British merchant ships and their cargo for personal profit under the approval and protection of the French government. This violated President George Washington’s wish to remain neutral between all international parties, thus this letter—two privateers had captured the British brig ‘Nancy’ while en route to Philadelphia from Jamaica, and brought it to New London, Connecticut, to have it refitted. Huntington, as governor of the state, dispatched a party of militia to take the ship back so it could be returned to its rightful owner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Sought-after handwritten letter from the Virginian signer 195. Richard Henry Lee. Member of the nota-

ble Lee family and signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia (1732–1794). Scarce ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7.5, April 13, 1769. Letter to Mr. Strother, a merchant. In full: “The Bearer comes for the 4 pounds of Tea you promised to put by for me—Be pleased to let him have them, and I will pay you your money the next time I have the pleasure of seeing you.” In fine condition, with partial separation to the bottom hinge. A very appealing example from one of the rarer Declaration signers. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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A matter of consular affairs

196. Thomas McKean. LS

as president of the Continental Congress, signed “Tho. M:Kean,” one page, 7.25 x 9, September 21, 1781. Written from Philadelphia, a letter to Rhode Island Governor William Greene, in full: “I have the honor to inclose your Excellency two Acts of Congress of the 31st of August & 14th of September instant, for your information in matters relating to the Consular & Vice Consular powers.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

197. Robert Treat Paine. Endorsement

200. Benjamin Rush. Au-

signature, “Paine,” at the conclusion of a manuscript legal document, one page, 3.75 x 4.75, dated August 1769. A legal bill in the amount of £2.1.0 for plaintiff’s expenses including attendance of 10 days. Matted and framed with a nameplate to an overall size of 8.25 x 10.25. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

tograph manuscript DS, signed “Benj’n Rush,” one page, 6.5 x 5.25, October 1800. Pay order directed by Rush to an estate administrator, in full: “Please to pay the above Sum to Mrs. Mary Bright, Mr. Thomas Stewart, Adm’r to the Estate of Charles Beavan.” Signed in the upper right by Rush, and countersigned below by Bright in receipt of payment. In very good condition, with two stains from old tape on the reverse, not affecting the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

198. John Penn.

Ink endorsement signature, “J. P. atto,” on the reverse of a manuscript legal document, one page, 9 x 4.75, August 1, 1785. Legal document concerning a summons addressed to the Sheriff of Granville County relating to a suit between George Bristow and Aaron Springfield. In very good to fine condition, with small holes at fold intersections. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

201. Edward Rutledge.

Revolutionary War–dated ANS signed “Edw’d Rutledge,” one page, 6.25 x 3.25, February 16, 1780. In full: “Be pleased to let my Servant have my Horse—Hble Srvt, Edw’d Rutledge, Feb: 16, 1780.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered soiling, a few tiny holes, and tape reinforcements to splits along folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

The 19-year-old Delaware signer 199. George Read. Early autograph ink endorsement, one page, 6.5 x 7.75, December 3, 1752. Docket of a leaf which once contained a legal document concerning the case of Melchior Schultze & Adam Wink. The endorsement, penned by a 19-year-old Read, in full: “Please to Issue the above & You’ll Oblige, Your very Humble Serv’t, George Read Clk to Mr. Molland.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light staining, and repairs to fold splitting and small areas of paper loss. A desirable pre-Revolutionary example. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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202. James Smith. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1719–1806). Manuscript DS, one page, 7.25 x 6.5, May 6, 1788. Legal document, in full: “Be made in the Above Payment then we Do hereby Impower any Attorney within the States of America to Appear for us and Confess Judgments and Issue Execution for the Same as well in Our Absence as if we were personally Present as witness our hands and Seals the Sixth Day of May one thousand seven hundred & Eighty Eight 1788.” Signed below by Smith, and countersigned by Andrew Jamison and witnesses James Dickensen and Rebekah Hook. Reverse docketed with receipt payments, with one mentioning Smith, “Rec’d July 22nd 1789 of Mr. James Smith by the Hands of Andrew Barrett the sum of One Hundred & two pounds ten and six pence.” In very good to fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

203. Oliver Wolcott. Scarce 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 Journals 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

Neatly endorsed 1800 judicial document 204. George Wythe. Scholar, jurist,

opponent of slavery (1726–1806) who was the first of the seven Virginia signatories of the Declaration of Independence. Manuscript DS, signed “Go. Wythe,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 12.75, April 26, 1800. Document concerning testimony given before the Chancery Court of Virginia in the case of Wilson vs. Byrnside, endorsed at the conclusion: “The injunction is awarded on the usual terms, 26 April, 1800, Go. Wythe.” Encapsulated in a mylar sleeve. In very good to fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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American Politicians and Leaders The scarce president of the Republic of Texas 205. David G. Burnet. American politician

(1788–1870) who served as interim president of the Republic of Texas in 1836. ALS, one page, 7.5 x 5.25, December 6, 1866. Letter to Clay Dinne, Esq. In full: “In reply to your complimentary note of yesterday, I take pleasure in enclosing my poor autograph.” Affixed to a same-size sheet and in very good to fine condition, with light staining and soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

206. Aaron Burr. ALS signed “A. Burr,” one page, 8 x

9.25, 1803. Letter to Jonathan Russell, in full: “I called just now at your house to consult you on a Case of Conscience; but had not the good fortune of finding you at home. If you should not be alarmed by this preface and could find leisure & inclination to scale the hill, I would take the liberty of asking you to call on me at Mrs. H’s at any hour which may be convenient to you this forenoon.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and light seal-related stains to upper corners. Originally purchased from Goodspeed’s Book Shop and accompanied by their paper folder and receipt. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“I lament to see so much agitation and dissatisfaction at the North, manifested against the Fugitive Slave bill” 207. Henry Clay. ALS signed “H. Clay,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, October 31, 1850. Letter to E. H. Derby, in full: “I received your favor, with a copy of your Review of the pamphlet of Mr. Garnett, for which I thank you. I have attentively perused it, with pleasure. It successively exposes and refutes some of the errors of that pernicious pamphlet, and is a valuable contribution to the cause of truth and correct principles. I lament to see so much agitation and dissatisfaction at the North, manifested against the Fugitive Slave bill. I still hope that these demonstrations are the expiring efforts of the Abolitionists, and that the great mass of the Northern public are really desirous, as they have always professed to be, faithfully to enforce the Constitutional provision on that subject. A repeal of the law, or any modification of it which would render it less efficient, would, I apprehend, lead to the most mischievous consequences.” In fine condition. The most controversial of the five bills enacted in the Compromise of 1850 was the Fugitive Slave Law, a statute demanding that all escaped slaves, upon capture, be returned to their masters, and that free state officials and citizens alike be forced to enforce such provisions. Noted for his ability to quell sectional tensions over the slavery issue, Senator Clay strove to find a middle ground between Northern and Southern interests. While his efforts temporarily relieved slavery disputes, subsequently delaying secession and a Civil War for another decade, the law’s effects impressed on the North an even greater need for abolition. A superb letter in which Clay portends the “mischievous consequences” of an unavoidable secession. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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208. Henry Clay. ALS signed “H. Clay,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.5, April 25, 1829. Letter regarding a legal matter, in part: “John Fowler, one of the parties concerned, resides in Lexington, near me, is an old man of near 80 years of age, and insolvent. I directed an enquiry to be made of him about the land. He says ‘he will examine his papers on this subject.’ He recollects nothing but ‘that old Phelps was satisfied.’ The probability is that he will never make the promised examination if he retains any papers about it.” In fine condition, with an old mounting strip along the left edge, and writing lightly showing through from opposing sides. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

209. Patrick Henry. Partly-printed vellum

DS, signed “P. Henry,” one page, 14.5 x 12, July 27, 1786. As governor of Virginia, Henry grants Charles Young “a certain Tract or Parcel of Land, containing Eight Thousand two hundred & Seventy acres…being in the County of Jefferson, on the south side of Salt River.” Neatly signed in the lower right by Henry. Handsomely double-matted and framed to an overall size of 26.25 x 22.25. In fine condition, with light toning along one of the intersecting folds. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

210. Edmund Randolph. American politician (1753–1813) who served as both attorney general and secretary of state in George Washington’s cabinet. Partly-printed DS, signed “Edm. Randolph,” one page, 7 x 11, November 15, 1787. Governor Randolph appoints six justices of the peace. In part: “Know Ye, That our Governor on recommendation from the Court of the County of Loudoun hath, with advice of our Council of State, constituted and appointed Patrick Cavan, John Littlejohn, Richard Bland Lee, Hugh Douglass, Benjamin Grayson & Thomas Noland, Gentlemen, Justices of the Peace in and for the said County.” In very good condition, with a couple partial separations to intersecting folds (one passing through a single letter of the signature), tape repairs and reinforcement to folds on reverse, scattered toning and mirroring of text, and a few repairs to some small holes along fold. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Activists and Social Leaders 211. Helen Keller. Uncommon and highly desirable AQS in pencil on a 5.5 x 8.25 sheet of Hotel Utah letterhead, in full: “Faith is a fire of enthusiasm darkness cannot quench, Helen Keller.” Attractively matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 21 x 16. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Appealing American Express receipt from MLK 212. Martin Luther King, Jr. Receipt for King’s American

Express credit card, 4.75 x 3.25, dated October 12, 1963, for a charge of $87.38 at the Hyatt House Hotel in Los Angeles, California, signed at the bottom in black ballpoint, “Martin L. King, Jr.” Framed and in fine condition, with a couple cancellation holes to signature, a diagonal crease to lower right, and an authentication label affixed to right side. A desirable and uncommon format. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Letters addressed to an early Republican couple 213. Gerritt Smith. Leading United States social reformer, abolition-

ist, politician, and philanthropist (1797–1874) who was a candidate for President of the United States in 1848, 1856, and 1860. Two ALSs signed “Gerrit Smith,” three pages in total, both lightly-lined, approximately 5 x 8, October 22, 1861, and March 20, 1864. The earlier letter, addressed to Emily Weed Barnes concerning a letter penned to Colonel James Rice and the Ellsworth Avengers, in full: “I have this moment finished reading your address to Col. Rice & his Reply. God bless you & God bless him, for you have both spoken wisely eloquently & sublimely. Were but the hearts of our military imbued with the spirit of these Speeches, the War would be of short duration. I will hand the Paper containing these Speeches to my wife & daughter. As they read them, their hearts will go out to you, as does my own, in love & gratitude, In speaking as you have honored yourself & your sex, & rendered a precious service to truth to humanity & to your country. I wish that you & your husband would sometime, when you are travelling this way, turn aside to spend a day or two with us”; the second letter, written to William Barnes concerning the cost of the Emancipation Proclamation, in full: “I thank you for your letter enclosing copy of W. Johnston’s. If I recollect the Proclamation sold at Chicago for 3 to 4000$ - Why should not this bring in more? I must wait for better offer.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200 62 | October 12, 2016 | NOTABLES

A month before the 1963 march on Washington, King replies to the Conference on Religion and Race 214. Martin Luther King, Jr.

TLS signed “Martin,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Southern Christian Leadership Conference letterhead, July 19, 1963. Letter to Dr. Hamilton T. Boswell of the Jones Methodist Church in San Francisco. In full: “By now I am sure that you have received the message which my secretary gave to the Rev. John Moore. When I talked with you by telephone I had high hopes of being able to accept your very gracious invitation to speak for the San Francisco Conference on Religion and Race. After checking my schedule, I soon discovered I had a ‘People-to-People’ tour of the State of Louisiana for the very week of your meeting. But for this I would be more than happy to serve you. Please know that I deeply regret my inability to come. I am sure you can understand the very difficult schedule under which I am laboring these days. We are always indebted to you for your constant support. Such moral and financial support are of inestimable value for the continuance of our humble efforts. You have my prayers and best wishes for continued success in the significant work you are doing.” In fine condition. Accompanied by photocopies of Boswell’s letter to King as well as a copy of the paper Boswell read at the September 5, 1963 meeting, ‘The San Francisco Situation.’ Hamilton Boswell was the most prominent black leader in the San Francisco area, twice awarded the Freedom Award by the NAACP. He was the first chairman of the San Francisco Conference on Religion and Race and the co-chair of the Church Labor Conference, the rallying force of the city’s support of King. He had helped organize a ‘Conference on Religion and Race’ in his city in September to unite Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, and other religious leaders. Although King was unable to attend, the conference initiated a course of demonstrations and lobbying, often with good results, throughout the civil rights struggles of the rest of the 1960s. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Supreme Court “A policy of inaction can be as vicious and destructive as any of Hitler’s well-laid plans” 215. William O. Douglas. ALS signed “Bill,” one page on both sides of a 4.25 x 3.5 Supreme Court card, May 22, 1947. Letter to Barnet Nover of the Washington Post, in full: “That was another magnificent piece you wrote the other day—on the D.Ps of Europe. It’s the best statement and analysis of the problem I have seen. What we forget is that policy of inaction can be as vicious and destructive as any of Hitler’s well-laid plans. Our innocence can do great damage.” A paperclip impression to the top and a few creases, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Douglas’s hand, as well as a photocopy of Nover’s column entitled ‘Human Challenge: The United States and the DP’s,’ as referenced in the letter. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

216. Oliver Ellsworth. ALS, one page

both sides, 7.75 x 12.75, July 4, 1796. Letter to John Lowell Newbury, Jr., written while serving as chief justice of the Supreme Court. In part: “The enclosed letter will appologise for my stating to you, that at Charlestown in May last, a prize taken from the British &…advertised for sale, & the sale about to take place, an application was made to me in the name of the British Consul for an injunction to stay the sale…Being satisfied that the sale would be a violation of the treaty with Great Britiain…The circuit court at Columbia was moved to dissolve the injunction, but refused to dissolve it.” In fine condition, with repaired separations to horizontal folds and a small hole affecting a word in the closing sentiment. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Businessmen

217. Harvey Firestone. Signed souvenir book from the

‘Firestone’ Homestead Outing, dated July 11, 1914. Columbiana, Ohio: Privately printed. Leatherbound softcover, 8.25 x 10.25, 28 pages. Signed on a preliminary ‘Greeting’ page in fountain pen, “H. S. Firestone.” Some toning and fraying to edges of the leather spine and wrappers, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

218. Henry Ford. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 8.5, personal

letterhead, December 29, 1939. Letter to Miss Margaret Lee Voorhees of Dearborn, Michigan, in full: “Thank you for sending me the friendly Christmas Greetings. I am pleased to receive this pleasant remembrance and extend to you my hearty good wishes for the New Year.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

219. J. Pierpont Morgan. Handsome

DS, one page both sides, 9.5 x 13.5, June 30, 1886. A one-hundred year bond issued by the New Jersey Junction Railroad Company for $1000, signed at the top by Morgan and Harris C. Fahnestock as trustees. Five sheets of coupons are bound to the top of the document, with just one coupon clipped off. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

220. Henry Wells and William Fargo. Partly-printed DS, signed “Henry Wells” and “Wm. G. Fargo,” one page, 12 x 8.25, January 2, 1865. Handsomely engraved certificate for one share of capital stock in the American Express Company issued to Stephen R. Wicks of New York. Signed at the conclusion by Wells as president and Fargo as secretary. In fine condition, with scattered light areas of toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Scientists and Inventors Correspondence on rare medical literature, concerning “‘The Diseases of the Armies,’ Philadelphia 1776” 221. Harvey Cushing. TLS, one page, 6.75 x 8.5, personal Yale University letterhead, August 6, 1935. Letter to pioneering autograph dealer Forest H. Sweet, in part: “I find that I have a copy of ‘The Diseases of the Armies,’ Philadelphia 1776. I however have a friend who collects these early medical imprints and I think he will be glad to give you five dollars for it if that price would satisfy you. Will you kindly let me know?” In fine condition. Forest Sweet was an antiques and autograph dealer who helped Cushing assemble a massive collection of books and manuscripts, including some of the most important and unique medical and scientific volumes. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Darwin writes to a friend and famed botanist 222. Charles Darwin.

Hand-addressed envelope panel, 9.75 x 3.75, addressed by Darwin to his close friend, “D. Hooker F. R. S., Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London, W,” and signing in the lower left corner, “C. Darwin.” In very good to fine condition, with paper loss to upper left, a central vertical fold, and scattered creasing. Accompanied by two unsigned portraits of Darwin. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Darwin excitedly reports on the origins of infectious diseases

223. Charles Darwin. LS (the body written in the hand of Darwin’s son), four pages

on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Down, Beckenham, Kent letterhead, January 3, 1878. Letter to a gentleman, in part: “Dr. Sanderson showed me some admirable photographs on glass by Dr. Koch of the organisms which cause splenic fever; but your letter & the valuable work which you kindly gave me make the case much clearer to me. I well remember saying to myself between 20 & 30 years ago, that if ever the origin of any infectious disease could be proved, it would be the greatest triumph to science & now I rejoice to have seen the triumph. With respect to the filaments of Dipsacus, I do not for a minute put my judgement on a par with yours of that of deBary, but my son has lately made some observations which incline me very strongly to believe the filaments consist of living matter of the nature protoplasm. Hearing from Dr. Sanderson, that thymol has a fatal effect on low organisms, he tried solution…which cause contractions of the filaments. On the other hand, 1/2% solution of carbolic acid does not cause contraction, 1% does so, this agrees with several observers who find, I believe, that 1/2% carbolic solution is not poisonous (F. microzumes). My son finds that strong solutions of NaCl cause contractions but not death as the filaments recover themselves in water & do not swell up into bladders as they do after poison. This agrees with deVries’ work on the ‘plasmalysis’ of cells.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned carte-de-visite photo of Darwin by Elliott & Fry. As Darwin was at this stage of his career involved mainly with botanical research—he would later observe that he spent ‘the whole of this last year [1878]...on the circumnutating Movements of plants & bloom’—the content of the present letter, related to the emerging field of microbiology is highly unusual and significant. These advances would soon revolutionize the understanding and treatment of infectious diseases.Starting Bid $500

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The business dealings of the Edison Service Record Club 224. Thomas Edison.

Archive of six memoranda pertaining to the Edison Service Record Club, totaling nine pages, dated September–December 1932. The memoranda were all written by B. Wolnitzky, a laboratory assistant, and bear brief notes in Edison’s own hand, some signed with his initials. At the conclusion of a two-page memo regarding service to dealers, Edison writes: “OK, TAE.” At the top of another three-page memo regarding dealers, Edison writes: “Denver Dry G Co are jobbers. Wolnitzky I believe you have not understood me in this whole business as I infer from your conversation and this—see me—E.” On a typed memo about potential problems and losses, Edison writes: “I think we will receive records back after 24 have received them. We have a full account for 6 months of the substitution of records & stolen etc & find it amounts to 8% of the total per year or 19-. This is not serious & I cannot see how it is to be avoided even if we mark them red.” On another typed memo concerning a business plan, Edison responds: “JV Miller—OK. TAE.” On a typed memo regarding a dealership questionnaire, Edison quickly writes: “Put on desk. Show this to Wolnitzky. Wolnitzky see me. Edison.” On a memo about sales incentives, he writes: “I think a letter should be got up by you which I can send to my salesmen teachers. I am sending out also to Bailey so he can warn his men—E.” In overall fine condition, with occasional minor chipping to edges. Starting Bid $300

225. Thomas Edison. Unusual 4 x 4.75 paperstock photo of Edison speaking into a pair of microphones, affixed to a slightly larger mount, signed at the bottom in fountain pen, “Thos. A. Edison.” Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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226. Thomas Edison. Edison Botanic Research Corporation business check, 8.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Edison, “Thos. A. Edison,” payable to Walter N. Archer for $45, stamp-dated May 13, 1928. Double-matted and framed with an image of Edison to an overall size of 15.25 x 20. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Uninscribed image of the elder genius 227. Albert Einstein. Vintage glossy 7.25 x

9 press photo of Einstein in a candid moment, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint, “A. Einstein, 53.” In fine condition, with a light crease to the upper right corner, and scattered overall light surface impressions. Signed just two years prior to his death, this is an uncommon and appealing example. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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Einstein solves the Unified Field Theory 228. Albert Einstein. ALS in German, signed “Papa,” one

page both sides, 5.75 x 8.25, no date but circa early 1929. Letter to his son Eduard Einstein, nicknamed “Tetel,” in full (translated): “Your letter made me very happy, particularly your comment regarding the hotel. Just like you, I hate it and it is with delight that I am detecting here a deep inner kinship between us, which I treasure. It seems to me it has been so long since I have seen you and I am longing to have you around me once again. For Easter, Albert and his wife will be visiting here. You could be coming at the same time, no matter. I would make sure you have sleeping quarters at a friend’s house while Albert is here. By the way, there is still another hurdle. On the 14th of March I have to flee to escape from my 50th Birthday Party otherwise I would run the risk of perhaps getting seasick. But there is still a lot of time until Easter. At any rate, I certainly want to see you before you graduate from High School.

Don’t get overwhelmed by that heavy volume of a book I sent you. One should read it in small segments, always keeping in mind that this represents chosen selections of intellectual work through the centuries, expressed by an unimportant, but decent and clear thinking human being.”

“I finally solved to my total satisfaction, after immensely intensive work, my gravitationelectricity problem. This, in a way, concludes my life’s work—the remainder simply is bonus material”

I am now very happy because I finally solved to my total satisfaction, after immensely intensive work, my gravitation-electricity problem. This, in a way, concludes my life’s work—the remainder simply is bonus material. Remarkably, how through all this strenuous work I made it in good shape and am feeling quite well. I do, however, practically live the life of a recluse and follow a frugal way of live. When we see each other again, I shall try to explain to you and describe this lifestyle a bit. In no way do I expect your approval and perhaps desire to join this guild. I could not care less.

He adds a postscript, in full: “I have been reading with great admiration Bernard Shaw’s new book on Socialism and Capitalism. I will be sending it to you soon and strongly recommend you definitely read this remarkable book.” In fine condition.

In 1924, Einstein had finished laying the essential groundwork for his most complex and ambitious theory yet—the Unified Field Theory, an attempt to explain the nature of gravity in terms of the laws of electromagnetism. After making further refinements, he published the theory in 1929. The ideas he put forward conflicted with the emerging understanding of quantum mechanics, which put him at odds with much of the physics community at large; these disagreements led to a famous falling out with fellow Nobel winner Niels Bohr. Although he continued to work on the Unified Field Theory for the rest of his life, Einstein—despite his exuberance in the present letter—was never able to satisfactorily master the problem, and it remains unsolved to this day. Revealing Einstein as both an accomplished physicist and caring father, this is a remarkable letter with simply extraordinary content.Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $20000

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“As a role model for his fellow men he was the best that a human being can be” 229. Albert Einstein. ALS in German, signed “A. Einstein,”

one page, 8.25 x 11, blindstamped Princeton letterhead, March 3, 1947. Letter to Fannie Held, the widow of New York physician Dr. Isidore W. Held, written the day after the doctor’s death. In part (translated): “Deeply affected I hear of the painful loss that has befallen you…True goodness emanated from this man, who alleviated the harshness of human relations and who understood and forgave all weaknesses…As a role model for his fellow men he was the best that a human being can be.” In very good condition, with small splits along intersecting folds, scattered overall creasing, and a chip to the top edge. Accompanied by an ALS by his stepdaughter Margot Einstein, also expressing her condolences. Like Einstein, Dr. Held was involved in helping Jewish intellectuals escape from Nazi Germany and published articles on behalf of persecuted Jewish physicians. A moving sentiment from Einstein written during a time of sorrow. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

At the height of WWII, Einstein pledges “my influence” to a would-be Jewish refugee 230. Albert Einstein. World War II–dated TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, blindstamped personal letterhead, November 16, 1942. Letter to Hilde Sperling in Havana, Cuba, in part (translated): “The expectations for a visa to the USA are, of course, at the moment very unfavorable…as I know from many experiences. It would make me very happy if the immigration of your mother to Cuba would succeed. If you think that I, through my influence and by letter could ease the affair, I will be ready at any time.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, some small stains, and a light block of toning from prior display. After leaving Germany himself before the start of the war, Einstein became a tremendous advocate for Jews seeking to escape Hitler’s reach and find asylum elsewhere—credited with saving hundreds of lives, he even joked that he ran an ‘immigration office.’ Demonstrating both his humanity and wartime activism, this is a wonderful letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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An ideal Einstein 231. Albert Einstein. Choice fountain pen signature, “Albert Einstein, III. 45.,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 card. In very fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, postmarked at Princeton, New Jersey, March 27, 1945. An essentially perfect exemplar of Einstein’s less common full signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Fulton’s original torpedo flintlock design 232. Robert Fulton.

Superb original diagram drawing of a cross-section of a torpedo flintlock detonator accomplished by Fulton in ink and watercolor on an off-white 17.25 x 13 sheet, identified at the top as “Sketch the Third,” and signed in the lower margin, “R. Fulton, 13th Messidor an 3 [June 22, 1805].” Encapsulated in a mylar sleeve. In very good to fine condition, with scattered wrinkling, soiling, and foxing, and several tears repaired on the reverse. Though perhaps best known for his invention of the steamboat, Fulton also developed naval weaponry for several nations—namely France, England, and America. His contributions in this realm included some of the world’s earliest naval torpedoes for use by the British Royal Navy. In this diagram, Fulton sketches a flintlock mechanism designed to be watertight for use in underwater mines. As an original schematic from the hand of an globally influential inventor, this is an exceedingly desirable piece. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $500

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233. Werner Heisenberg. German theoretical physicist (1901–1976) awarded the 1932 Nobel Prize in physics for the creation of quantum mechanics. Signed book: Der Teil und das Ganze [The Part and The Whole]. Munich: R. Piper & Co., 1969. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.75, 333 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in blue ballpoint in German, and dated November 27, 1969. In fine condition, with a few trivial edge tears to dust jacket. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Cross section sketch of a salvage tube 234. Simon Lake. American engineer (1866–1945) who developed the first

submarine to operate successfully on the open seas. Original signed pencil sketch of a cross-sectioned salvage tube on a beige 8.25 x 10 lightly lined sheet, with Lake adding copious notes and signing at the conclusion, “Simon Lake, Jan. 15, 1940.” In part: “Method of making up joint to salvage tube—the tubes are made up with male & female joint—section about 30 ft or more in length—the male end is entered the female section & the water pumped out between the bulkhead.” In fine condition, with a tear in the upper blank area. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

235. Louis Pasteur. Booklet containing

Pasteur’s address delivered on the occasion of his entry into the French Academy on April 27, 1882, 23 pages, 9 x 11, signed and inscribed on the first free end page in ink, “A Madame Vallery-Radot, Respectueux et tres affectueux hommage, L. Pasteur.” In very good to fine condition, with tape reinforcements along the edges of the covers. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Inscribed to Emile Littre 236. Louis Pasteur. Signed book: Examen Critique d’un ecrit posthume de Claude Bernard sur la Fermentation. Paris: Gauthier-Villars, 1879. Leatherbound hardcover in marbled slipcase, 5.75 x 9, 156 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in crisp black ink to famed lexicographer Emile Littre, “A monsieur Littre, de l’Académie francaise, Hommage de profond respect, L. Pasteur.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None in a VG case. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

Pasteur enters the Academie Francaise 237. Louis Pasteur. ALS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” one page, 5.25 x

8.25, April 23, 1882. Letter written a few days before his entry into the Academie Francaise, where he would occupy the seat left vacant by the death of Emile Littre. Newly elected members were required to deliver a tribute to their predecessor prior to taking their seat. In part (translated): “You may think me very guilty for not having thanked you for all your kindness to me… and even more for not coming to you to read my tribute…because I dare to speak of Mme. Littre, and I feared that out of excessive modesty you might make me remove my best passage…If possible, hold some entry tickets for the ceremony for me…You can’t imagine how many requests for seats I get, all entirely legitimate…Those wretched tickets give me much grief.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Intellectuals Twice-signed Freud postcard to prominent early student, Theodor Reik

238. Sigmund Freud. ALS in German, signed “Freud,” one page on a 5.75 x 4 postcard, July 10, 1930. Letter to Dr. Theodor Reik, in full (translated): “Just received letter and book for which I thank you most cordially. Wishing you and your wife a nice time.” Addressed on the reverse in Freud’s hand, including a second signature, “Freud,” in the return address area. Matted with windows on both sides and in fine condition, with a central vertical fold. Reik had been one of Freud’s first students in Vienna, however he came under scrutiny for practicing medicine without a license. Despite support from Freud, Reik was banned from practicing medicine and left for the United States. Despite being largely dismissed by the American medical establishment, Reik became a pioneer of lay analysis in the US and founded the National Psychological Association for Psychoanalysis. A desirable association piece.Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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From Duke Kahanamoku to Alvin C. York, a comprehensive collection of 20th century notables 239. Notables. Impressive collection of well over 600 items, consisting primarily of signatures but also including an assortment of letters and signed photos, featuring a wide array of notable figures including artists, businesspeople, world leaders, politicians, military figures, inventors, scientists, cartoonists, athletes, and more. These autographs were chiefly obtained through the mail between the 1940s and 1980s and are still contained within their original mailing envelopes; many of the envelopes contain more than one signed item. Each envelope is addressed to 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, but the vast majority were obtained through the mail. Among the most notable names are: Hank Aaron, Charles Addams, Elizabeth Arden, Louis Fabian Bachrach, Max Baer, Bernt Balchen, Cecil Beaton, David Ben-Gurion, Thomas Hart Benton, Harry Blackstone, Jr., Pappy Boyington, Richard E. Byrd, Paul Cadmus, Primo Carnera, Oleg Cassini, Carrie Chapman Catt, Florence Chadwick, Marc Chagall, Ezzard Charles, Claire Lee Chennault, Madame Chiang Kai-shek, Howard Chandler Christy, Mark W. Clark, Jacqueline Cochran, Michael Collins, Christian Dior, Father M. J. Divine, James Doolittle, Raoul Dufy, Gertrude Ederle, James Montgomery Flagg, Fontaine Fox, Rube Goldberg, Pancho Gonzales, Red Grange, Hank Greenberg, Walter Gropius, William F. Halsey, Armand Hammer, William Randolph Hearst, Conrad Hilton, David Hockney, Ben Hogan, J. Edgar Hoover, Willie Hoppe, Lee Iacocca, Augustus John, Duke Kahanamoku, Yousef Karsh, Emmett Kelly, Rose Kennedy, Elizabeth Kenny, Hank Ketcham, Walter Knott, V. K. Wellington Koo, Fiorello La Guardia, Trygve Lie, Douglas MacArthur, Connie Mack, Bill Mauldlin, Charles W. Mayo, Margaret Mead, Karl Menninger, Robert A. Millikan, Henry Moore, Grandma Moses, Edward R. Murrow, Gamal Abdel Nasser, Jawaharlal Nehru, Byron Nelson, Reinhold Niebuhr, John Ringling North, Sandra Day Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, Georgia Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keeffe, Jesse Owens, Maxfield Parrish, Norman Vincent Peale, J. C. Penney, Fred Perry, John J. Pershing, Walter Plunkett, Syngman Rhee, Eddie Rickenbacker, Matthew Ridgway, Norman Rockwell, Georges Rouault, Helena Rubinstein, Jonas Salk, Col. Harland Sanders, Gene Sarazen, Albert Schweitzer, Jack Sharkey, Willie Shoemaker, Igor Sikorsky, Sam Snead, Amos Alonzo Stagg, Edward Steichen, Edward Teller, Josip Tito, Roscoe Turner, Randy Turpin, Jonathan M. Wainwright, Thomas J. Watson, William C. Westmoreland, Sgt. Alvin C. York, and John Young. In overall very good to fine condition. A simply marvelous assemblage spanning a vast array of significant world figures. Due to the large quantity a few secretarial and/or printed signatures may be included. 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 www.RRAuction.com | 77

Religious Figures Inscribed to Western legend Roy Rogers 240. Billy Graham. Unique vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 portrait of Graham in profile by Dave Iwerks, signed and inscribed in white ink to the famed cowboy star, “To My Long Time Friend Roy Rogers, God Bless You Always, Billy.” Displayed in its original frame to an overall size of 15.5 x 18.5. In fine condition. Roy Rogers and Dale Evans were involved with Graham and his religious ‘crusades’ for a span of decades, and undoubtedly treasured this magnificent inscribed photograph. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Almost every common-place in Divinity is fit for your contemplation, most of all, Eternity, in the Saints Everlasting, Rest” 241. Cotton Mather. Puritan clergyman,

scholar, and author who countenanced the Salem witch trials (1663–1728). Extremely rare handwritten notes, unsigned, one page both sides, 4 x 6, no date. In part: “Hungry souls— Especially such as that in Math. 16.26—What is a man profited, if he gain ye whole world, & loose his own soul?—Which a King was once advised to think on every-day, as ye most sanctifying sentence yet could be pondered. Almost every sermon will afford you excellent considerations...Almost every common-place in Divinity is fit for your contemplation, most of all, Eternity, in the Saints Everlasting, Rest... Shall I say, the meanest Natural Object may become a Jacob’s Ladder, you may make...ye very fire on your hearths to preach you more than an hundred sermons.” In fine condition, with a small area of paper loss to the lower border. Boasting extraordinary religious content, this boldly penned manuscript fragment is an ideal piece of early American history. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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“The Fruit of Love is Love in action—Service” 242.

Mother Teresa. ALS signed “M. Teresa mc,” one page, 5.75 x 7.5, January 27, 1980. Letter to “the Readers of Outreach,” in part: “God has been so wonderful to have used you for all these years through Dome Mission and Outreach to proclaim the good news— that God loves the world and that He has sent you to be His love and compassion in the world of to day. Let the whole world know that we belong to Jesus—by our love for each other—and by our love for Jesus in the distressing disguise of the Poor—of the unwanted, unloved—uncared. Through this love for each other—we give the Peace of Christ—and we proclaim that God is love. To be able to love, we need to pray…the Fruit of Prayer is is Faith, the Fruit of Faith is Love, the Fruit of Love is Love in action—Service. Let us pray.” In fine condition, with light toning to edges and a bit of paper loss to the upper left corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Striking papal portrait inscribed with an apostolic blessing 243. Pope Pius X. Superb matte-finish 8 x 10 full-length portrait of Pope Pius X, affixed to its original 10 x 13.75 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in black ink in Latin, “Dilecto filio Walter Georgio Smith Apostolicam Benedictionem ex animus impertimus, Dio 8 April 1905, Pius PP X.” In fine condition, with a light stain to lower left corner and some small dings along the right edge, all easily matted out. Walter George Smith was a prominent Philadelphia attorney who served as president of the American Bar Association. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Scarce portrait of the author of Autobiography of a Yogi 244. Paramahansa Yogananda. Indian yogi and guru (1893–1952) who introduced millions of westerners to the teachings of meditation and Kriya Yoga through his book Autobiography of a Yogi. Scarce matte-finish 7 x 9.5 portrait by Hugo Schreiber, boldly signed in fountain pen, “With increasing blessings, Paramahansa Yogananda.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges (affecting the last letter of his signature). Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Crisply signed 1854 letter to the Mormon governor 245. Brigham Young. LS, one page, 7 x 8,

October 31, 1854. Letter to Governor William W. Hoppin, written from “Executive Dep’t, Utah Territory, Great Salt Lake City,” in part: “I take pleasure to acknowledge the receipt… of one copy of the acts & resolves of General Assembly of the State of Rhode Island, 1854, for which please accept my thanks.” Attractively matted and framed. In fine condition, with a few light spots of toning. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

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World Leaders and Politicians Handwritten draft from the divisive Herut Party founder 246. Menachem Begin. Remarkable

handwritten manuscript in Hebrew, signed “M. Begin,” three pages, lightly-lined, 5 x 7, no date but circa 1951. Entitled “Shalom and Not to See You Again,” this is a final draft of an early original speech by Begin, then leader of the opposition of the Herut party, urging defeat of Ben-Gurion’s Mapai party in the election of the second Knesset, in part (translated): “Mr. Ben-Gurion feels that his aspiration for dominance—his and his party’s government of decisiveness—has collapsed and is incurable. At present the change is ‘psychological’ but when it comes to a tyrant’s spirit who cannot decapitate the heads of his opponents ‘psychology’ is the…Mr. Ben–Gurion senses that his dismantled coalition partners and the candidates for an alternative coalition—the tone of their words differs from what it used to be. They are ready to negotiate with him...The ‘balance’ of the attacker Mr. Ben–Gurion has been destroyed since the day when he succeeded to convince himself that he established the State and the result is that the head of MAPAI lost, in the meantime, his mental equilibrium. The public still assumes that all his steps are pre-calculated but the truth is that the man complicated himself and is pulling or being pushed—with closed eyes, towards further complications. Does Mr. Ben–Gurion believe that he will achieve in the coming elections an absolute majority for his party? The answer is: ‘No.’ Mr. Ben-Gurion knows that even if…MAPAI will be a minority and will need partners, in order to maintain a government. Is it not possible that this psychological change which drives Mr. Ben–Gurion crazy will become more severe during the elections campaign? How is he about to gain the rule? In his eyes there is no stable government unless it is his government! It seems that Mr. Ben-Gurion thinks about two possibilities. One is…Ben-Gurion submits his letter of resignation to the President; the President accepts his resignation but at the same time reaches the conclusion that there is no other Prime Minister except for the one that has just resigned, and Mr. Ben-Gurion who resigned continues ‘to fulfill his role.’ Till when?…The second option which is imagined in Mr. Ben-Gurion’s disturbed soul is new elections…if in the second Knesset there is no ‘solid majority’ about which Mr. Ben-Gurion thinks, it is possible that he will propose to turn again to the voter, until…the voter is tired and says ‘let it be, we would rather have Mapai as a ruling party than have new and unexpected elections’…Mapai destroyed the economy…If the nation wants to end the aggressive demoralization, it has to overcome Ben-Gurion’s accusations. The voter has to make sure that it will be possible to assemble a government without Mapai…Ben-Gurion claims: there is no solid government unless it is my party— Mapai—who rules but the truth is that stability will only be reached without Mapai. To Mapai: ‘No and Goodbye and Not to See You Again.’” In fine condition, with a few small rusty paperclip stains. On July 30, 1951, the elections for the second Knesset, the national legislature of Israel, were held under the shade of a severe economic crisis due to the young state’s absorption of some half a million immigrants between the first and second elections. Prime Minister Ben-Gurion and his Mapai Party won convincingly with 37% of the votes, a number aided by a new law which allowed for a robust and decisive immigrant turnout; the number of eligible voters almost doubled from the first election: 506,507 in 1949, to 924,885 in 1951. Although his Herut Party failed to garner much votes or admiration, Begin’s eventual acceptance of the political center and founding of the Likud movement enabled him to become Prime Minister in 1977, subsequently halting the Labor Party’s three-decade run. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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

Churchill engages in the autograph trade 248. Winston Churchill.

TLS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.5 x 9, Chartwell letterhead, October 20, 1930. Letter to Archer Shee, in full: “How very kind of you to offer to send me a letter from John, Duke of Marlborough. It would give me great pleasure to receive it. I have not, in fact, any autographed letters of his in my possession. It seems most interesting and to deal with important matters.” Matted and framed. In fine condition, with toning to edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Foyles Literary Luncheon menu signed by de Gaulle and Wells 249. Charles de Gaulle and H. G. Wells. Desirable

menu for a Foyles Literary Luncheon at the Grosvenor House on January 9, 1941, 4 x 6.75, with a luncheon topic of “Free France,” and listing General Charles de Gaulle as the speaker, and H. G. Wells as a guest of honor, signed on the menu side in fountain pen by both men. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold and old mounting remnants on the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“The death of the Duke ought to be the removal of an obstacle to military economy,” writes Disraeli, “Keep yr eye awake to all this” 250. Benjamin Disraeli.

ALS signed “D,” four pages on two adjoining black-bordered sheets, 4.5 x 7, September 26, 1852. Letter to Parliamentary Secretary of the Treasury George A. Hamilton, marked “Private,” in full: “L’d. J. Manners writes, that the Brompton Cemetery Comp’y are pressing anxiously for the purchase money, & that Messrs. Barnes & Ellis advise him, that the Company’s demand for interest will be resisted, to a disadvantage, by the Govt, if any further delay occur in completing the purchase. Will you therefore, see to this? The death of the Duke ought to be the removal of an obstacle to military economy. Keep yr eye awake to all this—L’d Hardinge, I fear, is very prone to expenditure—He must be met sternly. Look to the evidence given before the Committee on Army estimates on the junction of the H[orse] Guards & Ordnance departments. We shall be pressed on this head. And keep yr eye increasingly on the expenditure for public works so that the reductions, we talked of this year, may be achieved.” In fine condition, with moderate intersecting folds. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, signed and addressed in Disraeli’s own hand, “B. Disraeli,” and bearing a black wax seal stamped “Hughenden Manor.” Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

The Soviet premier’s letter to a French president 251. Nikita Khrushchev. TLS in Cyrillic, signed “N. Khrushchev,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, March 28, 1960. Letter to former French President Vincent Auriol, in part (translated): “Our ambassador, Mr. Vinogradev, informed me that you invited me for lunch or dinner not far from Marseille. I cordially thank you for this kind invitation. I very much regret that circumstances did not allow me to enjoy and see you. However, I hope that in the future we will have an opportunity to meet and talk.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original official translation to French. Khrushchev made an official visit to France at the end of March, meeting with then-president Charles de Gaulle in Paris on the 23rd. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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252. Napoleon. LS in French,

signed “Np,” one page, 7 x 9, January 19, 1812. Untranslated letter to his minister of war, the Duke of Feltre Henri Clarke. A note by one of Clarke’s secretaries is pinned to the lower left, indicating that the letter will be replied to right away. Attractively matted and framed beside an engraved portrait. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Unusually large portraits of the assassinated Korean leaders 253. Park Chung-hee and Yuk Young-soo. Extremely desirable pair of signed photos: a matte-finish 8 x 11 formal portrait of Park Chung-hee, signed in Korean in black ink and dated in another hand, November 11, 1965, held in its original 10 x 13 presentation folder; and a matte-finish 7 x 9.75 portrait of his wife Yuk Young-soo, signed in Korean in black ink and dared December 12, 1965, also in its original presentation folder. In fine condition, with light dampstaining to the Park Chung-hee presentation folder not affecting the photos. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Royalty Wellpreserved 1502 order from Queen Isabella 254. Queen Isabella. Manuscript DS in Spanish, signed “Yo la Reyna,” one page, 8 x 10, June 30, 1502. Royal decree ordering her chamberlain Sancho de Paredes to pay 200 ducats to Diego de Ribera, chamberlain of the Princess of Castile, so that he may give them to Gaspar de Payna, a servant of the king of Portugal, for gifts brought from her grandson, the prince of Portugal. Attractively double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait of the queen to an overall size of 19 x 17. In fine condition. An especially clean, attractive example of an Isabella document. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

255. King Charles IX. King of France (1550–1574) from

1560 until his death, whose reign was fraught with religious conflict including the St. Bartholomew’s Day massacre. Vellum manuscript DS in French, signed “Charles,” one page, 16.75 x 11.5, January 31, 1570. Financial document regarding expenses generated in Brittany concerning boats or bridges. In very good condition, with the lower right portion removed. Accompanied by a full translation. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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256. Queen Elizabeth I. Scallop-topped vellum manuscript document in Old English, issued during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I [not signed by her], one page, 25 x 19.75, April 29, 1592. In part: “This Indenture Made the Nyne and Twenteh day of Apirll Anno Dm 1592 in the ffower and…th year of the reigne of our sovereigne Ladie Elizabeth by the grace of God Quene of England, France and Ireland Defender of the faithe…Betwene John Sheft the Yonger…and Roberte Godfreye.” Signed at the conclusion along the bottom fold by the two involved parties. Lower edge bears the attached ribbons and red wax seals. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

257. King William III. Sovereign Prince of Orange (1650–

1702) who served as King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1689 until his death. Manuscript DS as king, signed “William R.,” two pages, 12.25 x 15.25, no date. Warrant for the preparation of “a bill fr. our Royall Signature to passe the Great Seale of England containing a Grant from us and our Dearest Consort the Queene to our Right Trusty and Intirely beloved Cousin and Councellour Thomas Marquesse of Carmathon President of our Privy Councell (in consideration of the good faithfull and particular services wch. he hath performed unto us and for other good causes…) of the loan anuall or yearly Rent, payment or summe of Three thousand five hundred poundes of lawfull English money.” Additionally, the warrant states that the funds be raised by the Postmaster General from the post office revenue for “Postage or carriage of Letters Pacquetts or other things within. our Kingdome of England or elsewhere.” Signed in the upper left of the first page by the king. Both pages are neatly tied together at the top via the original string. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

258. King Louis XV. Ineffectual King of France from 1715 to

1774 who was dominated by his strong-willed and unscrupulous mistress, Madame de Pompadour. Untranslated vellum manuscript DS in French, signed “Louis,” one page, 19.75 x 13, September 10, 1760. A related document is attached with string at the left edge. In very good to fine condition, with scattered overall soiling, and a long cut to the lower right corner not affecting any text. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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259. Countess Marie du Barry. Infamous French courtesan (1743–1793) who was the last mistress of Louis XV. Accused of aiding emigres from the Revolution, she was imprisoned, tried, and executed during the Reign of Terror. ANS in French, signed “La Comtesse du Barry,” one page, 6 x 3.75, February 15, 1782. In part (translated): “At Mle. Judot’s request, please pay Madame Savant in settlement of all her bills to date the sum of three hundred pounds, for which I will be charged… Payable in three installments.” In fine condition, with light show-through from several endorsements on the reverse. Accompanied by an unsigned engraving. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

260. King George III. ALS signed “G. R.,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, March 15, 1783. Letter to Lord Sydney, in part: “Lord Sydney will acquaint Sir Geo. Yonge by a private letter that the proper Commission must be prepared appointing Mr. Estwick Secretary and Register of Chelsea Hospital and Mr. Henrey Smith joint Agent of the Invalids, and You will also acquaint Mr. Barre of my approbation of both persons.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

The king authorizes Cornwallis to pay British troops

261. King George III. Manuscript DS, signed “George R,” one page both sides, 8 x 12.75, December 24, 1790. Warrant to authorize a payment, in part: “Our Will & Pleasure is, that out of such Monies as are in or shall come to your hands for the use of Our Land Forces, you pay unto Our Right Trusty & Right Welbeloved Cousin & Councillor, Lieutenant General Charles Earl Cornwallis, the Sum of Ten thousand, four hundred, twenty Pounds, fifteen Shillings & seven pence, the same being certify’d by you to be the Sum borne on the Establishment for Our 33’d.” Signed in the upper left corner by the king. In fine condition, with a lightly reinforced hinge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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262. King George III. King of Great Brit-

ain and Ireland from 1760 until his death in 1820 whose reign was marked most notably by the loss of British control over the American colonies. Partly-printed DS, signed “George R.,” one page, 7.5 x 12.25, August 20, 1798. King George appoints Thomas Price to be “Surgeon of the Corps of Cavalry of the Association of the Inhabitants of the Town of Bilston in the County of Stafford.” Signed in the upper left corner by King George. Handsomely double-matted and framed with an image of the king, an engraved plaque, and a bronzed medallion encircled with the text, “Georgius III, D. G. Rex,” to an overall size of 13 x 31. In fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

263. King George IV. ALS signed “George P,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, February 7, 1810. Letter to Lady Keith, in part: “I really am so ashamed at my seeming neglect, in having so long delay’d answering…the plain truth my dear friend is that I have for the last three or four days been overwhelm’d with… business of considerable importance…I need hardly add, how happy I shall be to obey your kind summons for Saturday.” In fine condition, with some light mottled toning and writing showing through from opposing sides. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“At the moment I was so taken aback,” exclaimed the targeted princess, “though I at once knew the man was taking deliberate aim at us”

265. Princess Beatrice. The fifth daughter and youngest

child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. ALS signed “Beatrice,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 6, personal letterhead, March 9, 1882. Written from Windsor Castle, a letter to Lady Erroll, in full: “Though I have hardly a moment to myself with the quantities of letters there are to answer, I must send you one line of thanks for your kind words & congratulations on our merciful preservation. At the moment I was so taken aback, that I could hardly realize the extent of the danger, though I at once knew the man was taking deliberate aim at us. It is most gratifying to Mama to receive so many messages of sympathy from all sides. We shall be very glad to get away to Mentone on Tuesday. I am looking forward so much to our stay there. With kind remembrance to Cecilia.” In fine condition. Roderick McLean attempted to assassinate Queen Victoria on March 2, 1882, at Windsor, England. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

267. King Edward VII. Prince of Wales

266. King George V. Appealing 4.25 x 5.75 cabinet photo of a young George V in a half-length pose wearing his Royal Navy uniform, signed in the upper left corner in black ink, “George, 1891.” Published by Livernois Photography of Quebec. In very good condition, with evidently trimmed borders, some small surface gouges, and scattered water spots affecting appearance. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

and first British monarch of the House of Saxe-Coburg and G o t h a , E d w a r d ’s reign, from 1901 to 1910, was named the Edwardian era (1841–1910). Dashing 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of King Edward VII by W. & D. Downey of London, signed on the mount in black ink, “Albert Edward, 1899.” Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with light staining to the edges. Starting Bid $200

Exceptional portrait of Archduke Franz Ferdinand 268. Franz Ferdinand. Archduke of Austria (1863–1914) whose assassination precipitated the start of World War I. Rare 5.25 x 8.75 cabinet photo of Ferdinand in a three-quarter-length pose wearing his military uniform, prominently signed in black ink and dated 1896. Published by Adele of Vienna. In very good to fine condition, with scattered foxing and soiling, and some staining to the lower border; the signature is exceedingly bold. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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269. Czar Nicholas I. Czar of Russia (born 1796) who reigned from 1825 until his death in 1855. By crushing the Decembrist Uprising, he confirmed the autocracy of czarist rule, but disastrous losses in the Crimean War marked the collapse of his foreign and domestic policies. Manuscript DS in Cyrillic, one page, 8.25 x 11.5, March 20, 1832. An imperial decree to the Chapter of Russian Imperial and Royal Orders, in full (translated): “In reward for the excellent zeal and special labors by the Evidentiary Authority, We Mots Graciously award to one posted under the Minister of Finance in special assignments, Collegiate Councilor Serov the Order of St. Anna, 2nd Class, with the Imperial Crown decoration, and Architect of the St. Petersburg Technological Institute 9th Class Anert, the Order of St. Anna 3rd Class. Commanding the Chapter to furnish them with Certificates and Medals in accordance with the statute.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

270. Czar Nicholas II. The

last czar of Russia (born 1868) who reigned from 1894 until he was deposed in 1917. In the wake of the Russian Revolution, Nicholas, Empress Alexandra, and their children were imprisoned and finally executed on July 17, 1918. Manuscript DS in Cyrillic, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.25 x 14, April 9, 1905. An imperial decree to the Chapter of Russian Imperial and Royal Orders, in part: “In reward for excellent spirit and special labors of the persons listed below under the authority of the Ministry of National Enlightenment We Most Graciously have bestowed the title of cavalier of Our Imperial and Royal Orders of Saint Stanislav...of Sainted Apostolic Vladimir...of Saint Anna...We Command the Chapter to issue these cavaliers the medals and documents for the above. The document lists the recipients of each award throughout. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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271 . Princess Diana and Prince Charles. Royal Christmas card from 1984, measuring 14 x 6 open, featur-

ing an affixed color photo of the family with newborn Prince Harry, signed and inscribed inside in ink, “To you both, from Charles and” and “Diana.” In fine condition, with a trivial surface tear to the back cover. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Royal greeting card from 1992

272. Princess Diana and Prince Charles. Christmas card from 1992 measuring 12 x 8 open, featuring an affixed photo of their sons, Prince Harry and Prince William, signed and inscribed in felt tip, “Sybil, from us all, Diana,” and “and Charles.” Framed and in fine condition. An uncommon example given that Charles typically added the inscription. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Princess Diana commemorates the HMS Cornwall

273. Princess Diana. Leather-bound guest book used to commemorate the commissioning of the HMS Cornwall in Falmouth on April 23, 1988, measures 10.25 x 8.25, signed on the front pastedown in blue ballpoint, “Diana, April: 23rd, 1988.” The front and back of the first six pages filled out by many of the event’s guests. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original program for the event, as well as a leather-bound Commissioning Book for the HMS Cornwall. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Titanic and Maritime The designer of the Titanic 274. Alexander Carlisle. General manager and chief drafts-

man at Harland & Wolff (1854-1926). Primarily responsible for the ships’ safety systems, he proposed multiple plans to increase the number of lifeboats on board the Titanic and Olympic liners during their design; he retired before either ship was completed, and his plans were not utilized. Attractive 5.5 x 3.5 postcard photo showing the bridge of the SS Leviathan, signed vertically along the left edge in fountain pen, “Yours truly, A. M. Carlisle.” Collector’s notation on the reverse indicates that it was received on May 21, 1914. In fine condition, with additional collectors notations in upper and lower borders. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

275. Arthur Rostron. Captain of the Carpathia (1869–1940) responsible for rescuing Titanic survivors on the morning of April

15, 1912. ALS signed “A. H. Rostron,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, Cunard Line, RMS Mauritania letterhead, June 26, 1926. Letter to his friend Louis Ogden, a New York socialite who was aboard the RMS Carpathia during the Titanic disaster and who helped to photograph, document, and assist the survivors. In part: “Many thanks for your nice welcoming letter. You only mention Bob Bartlett and myself—surely you forgot yourself. So we must be the ‘Trio.’ Hope Bob has a good time up in Greenland. I’m hoping to go out to Tuxedo in August. You’ll have a jolly luncheon party I know & I can assure you I shall be thinking of you…I’m sorry to say Mrs. Rostron was none too grand when at home last time. She had been unwell and the maid put a hot water bottle to her feet—either it was too hot or it leaked. At any rate—she had a badly scalded leg & foot. Poor girl—it looked awful and was painful too. She was getting better when I left…I wish the coal strike could be settled at home it is becoming a nuisance—’Bravo in America’—Yes—The photo was taken at City Hall—just before I received the Freedom of the City of New York. You didn’t know that!” In very good to fine condition, with some scattered staining. Rostron was bestowed the ‘Freedom of the City of New York’ in June 1926 for his ’splendid service to humanity and to the City of New York and the people of the United States over many years.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Explorersand Archaeologists Handwritten 1932 manuscript from the discoverer of King Tut: “In the tomb of Tut-Ankh-Amun were found garments similar to the dalmatic, the tunicle, the stole and the chasuble” 276. Howard Carter.

Remarkable handwritten manuscript, unsigned, 12 pages, 7 x 9, September 1932. A fascinating manuscript entitled “Notes for Speech at Institute of Hygiene,” apparently written to prepare for a lecture. In part: “It has been suggested to me, and I think appropriately, that the subject to be mentioned this evening should be ‘The Contribution of Ancient Egypt to the Progress of the World.’ When one looks back towards those ancient Egyptians, from that point of view, once at one realizes that the legacy we have inherited from them is manifold…The very chairs we sit on are their invention. They were in those days apparrages of Seigneurial Right, in fact, the emblems of authority…I would like to point out that the proverbial assertion regarding the Egyptians and slavery is mostly fallacy. Slavery was no more in their day than with us today…they certainly succeeded in making us slaves, by inventing a system of dividing time…Without doubt Egypt was the mother of glass…In the tomb of Tut-Ankh-Amun were found garments similar to the dalmatic, the tunicle, the stole and the chasuble. And with them the first and earliest gloves…The Crosier, the bishop’s pastoral staff, descends directly from Pharonic custom. Osiris, the King of the Dead, during his mortal life on this Earth, was their first agricultural and pastoral teacher. He taught them how to cultivate and till the land and how to tend the flocks. A parallel to the murder of Osiris by his brother Seth is to be found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, in the form of the two brothers, Cain and Abel.” In fine condition, with filing holes to the left edge. Carter had discovered King Tut’s tomb on November 4, 1922, and his excavation of it continued throughout the next decade until 1932. This discovery was tremendously important in the archaeological world as one of the most well-preserved tombs ever discovered, and public fascination with the artifacts and treasure within spawned a cultural phenomenon within the Western world. Material from Howard Carter is very scarce, and letters discussing his discovery of Tutankhamen’s tomb are of the utmost desirability. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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Three months before setting out on the Terra Nova Expedition 277. Robert Falcon Scott.

British naval officer and explorer (1868–1912) best known for the two expeditions he led to the Antarctic, the Discovery Expedition and the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition. Desirable TLS signed “Robert,” one page, 8 x 10, British Antarctic Expedition, 1910 letterhead, February 26, 1910. Letter to E. I. Shadbolt, in full: “I have much pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of your Subscription of £5. 0. 0d towards the British Antarctic Expedition, 1910, which has been duly paid into the Expeditionary Account. With our most sincere gratitude for your patriotic support and kind wishes for the success of the Expedition.” Scott signs with his initials, “R. S.,” after a brief handwritten postscript, “Thank you very much—a puppy will be called after your little friend.” In fine condition, with two small tears to the right edge, and a rusty paperclip impression to the top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

278. Ernest Shackleton. Renowned polar explorer (1874–1922) who led three British expeditions to the Antarctic, and one of the principal figures of the period known as the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. Fountain pen signature, “Ernest H. Shackleton, B. A. E. 1909,” on an off-white 4.75 x 6.5 sheet of Raynor Croft letterhead. In fine condition, with a central block of light toning. Accompanied by an unsigned postcard photo of the explorer. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Response to an inquiry on a talking chimpanzee 279. Henry M. Stanley. ALS, four pages

on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, Cadoxton Lodge letterhead, August 3, 1893. Letter to a gentleman, in part: “I regret that your kindly letter of the 14th inst should have remained so long unanswered but a busy man’s greatest trouble is the duty imposed on him by letters…As to Prof. Earnice’s experiments with monkeys. I fear you must take the newspaper reports of them cum-grano-salis. The clipping you sent to me leaves the suspicion that it is one of these elaborate & solemn jokes which Americans love to make upon all subjects. Though the Professor’s experiment may result in nothing yet, the industry & zeal he displayed in attempting to ascertain whether anything of value can be found by him deserve communication. However if the Professor communicates any discovery to a serious paper which is above poking fun at people, you may later take it for granted that he wishes to be believed. There would be nothing remarkable, nevertheless in the fact that certain chimpanzee or gorilla vocal emissions resemble Maori or even English words, let alone Latin or Greek.” In very good condition, with scattered toning, splitting along the central horizontal fold, and mounting remnants to the first page. Due to his well-documented explorations into central Africa, Stanley was besieged by letters from all over the world after his final adventures, asking for his opinions on various topics related to exploration, geography, and in the case of this response, talking animals. Written the year after R.L. Garner’s noted publication of The Speech of Monkeys, this is an exceedingly scarce letter with intriguing content. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 94 | October 12, 2016 | NOTABLES

American West Tombstone’s deputy sheriff at the time of the gunfight at O.K. Corral 280. Billy Breakenridge.

Old West lawman (1846–1931) who was deputy sheriff in Tombstone when the gunfight at the O.K. Corral took place. Fountain pen signature, “Cordially yours, William M. Breakenridge,” on an off-white 4.75 x 2.75 slip, nicely double-matted with a photo to an overall size of 20 x 16. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned first edition hardcover of Breakenridge’s 1928 book entitled Helldorado: Bringing the Law to the Mesquite. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

281. William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody. TLS signed “W. F. Cody,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Buffalo Bill’s Wild West letterhead, November 17, 1910. Employment recommendation document for a veteran of Cody’s famous show, in full: “This is to certify that the bearer John S. Hill has been in the employ of the Buffalo Bill’s Wild West and Pawnee Bill’s Far East Shows, Combined, during the past season and has performed all duties assigned to him in a satisfactory manner.” In fine condition, with tiny holes at fold intersections, and light offsetting of the type from premature folding. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Garrett vouches for a man prone “to periodic fits of insanity” 282. Pat Garrett. Manuscript DS signed “P. F. Garrett,” one

page, 8 x 13.75, March 9, 1892. State of Texas legal document, in part: “Clerk of the District Court of Reeves County Tex. on this day personally appeared P. F. Garrett, who being by me first duly sworn on his oath says as follows to wit:—I am personally acquainted with F. H. Mendenhall the party charged in the District Court of Reeves County Texas, with the crime of Forgery, and have known him for a period of about Eight years previous hereto. I am acquainted intimately with his character, nature, disposition and infirmities. His character is and has always been good, gentlemanly, and courteous when in his right condition of mind; but I know that he has been subject, ever since I knew him, to periodic fits of insanity, and when in that condition, always exhibited an inclination to commit unlawful cats, of the same nature and kind as that of which he now stands charged; and when laboring under such mental disorder, he is not responsible for his acts, all of which I know of my own personal observations.” Signed at the conclusion by Garrett. Attractively double-matted and framed with a portrait of the lawmen to an overall size of 19.5 x 19. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

The outlaw’s honest work 283. Frank James. Outlaw and older brother of Jesse James

(1843–1915). ALS, one page, 7.75 x 10.25, July 10, 1900. Letter to Claude Mimms. In part: “I am ready to close contract with you to start your races Sept 19 to 22nd inclusive, if my terms suit you. I charge for my services $30.00 per day and Expences (ie) Rail Road fare and hotel bill, make no contracts for less than four days, Salary to be guaranteed by your local Bank and paid immediately at the close of your meeting without discount or deductions of any nature whatsoever.” In fine condition, with small splits along intersecting folds. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in James’s hand. Fully signed letters by James are very scarce, as he often signed with just his first name, a nickname, or an alias. One of the many odd jobs that James worked after his acquittal was as a horse race starter at county fairs, a gig which he seems to be arranging here. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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284. Gordon W. ‘Pawnee Bill’ Lillie and Richard ‘Diamond Dick’ Tanner. Mailing envelope postmarked at San Francisco, California, 6.5 x

3.5, boldly signed on the reverse in black ink by Wild West showmen and performer, “G. W. Lillie, ‘Pawnee Bill,’” and crack marksman and circus performer “Dr. Richard Tanner, (Diamond Dick), Norfolk, Nebr.” Also signed in pencil by Indian scout C. S. Marshall. Matted and framed with an image of ‘Pawnee Bill’ to an overall size of 12 x 15. Two bands of toning from envelope adhesive, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

‘United Daughters of the Confederacy’ application endorsed by the notorious Younger 285. Cole Younger. Old West outlaw (1844–1916) and leader of the Younger Gang, who eventually turned from a life of crime to Wild West shows and public speaking. Partly-printed DS, one page, 8.5 x 27, April 5, 1915. Application for membership in the Upton Hayes Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy for Maude Lee Burgess, endorsed by Younger as a recommending Confederate officer who served under Hayes. The application, in part: “My claim to eligibility in this organization is through Wm. Jones my grandfather who belonged to Upton Hayes’ company…and who rendered the following service. He first served in Captn Jeff Duncan’s company with Gen. Price. After that he was in Capn. Walsh Wells’ company, Hayes’ regiment. He received a wound in the battle of White Oak, which he never fully recovered. He was shot through his body.” In very good to fine condition, with many horizontal folds, and repair, reinforcement, and restoration to small areas of paper loss; Younger’s signature is in a clear, clean area. Younger’s Civil War service came primarily as a pro-Confederate ‘bushwhacker’ who rode with William Quantrill’s guerillas, during which time he became acquainted with Jesse James. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Notorious Figures and Lawmen Whitey reflects on an Alcatraz guard— “Bloomie only screw I liked on the Rock”

286. James ‘Whitey’ Bulger.

Uncommon ANS signed “James ‘Whitey’ Bulger, 1428 AZ,” penned on the reverse of a color glossy 5.75 x 4 photo of the cells at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, in full: “Seeing the Rust and peeling paint saddens me—wish it was still a prison and I could be sent there to finish up there. My old Alma Mater—Learnt a lot there and miss the convicts and Bloomie only screw I liked on the Rock—he ran the Laundry and 10 convicts all ‘Trouble in the past’ and Bloomie was the gentle animal trainer. In turn we looked out for him—off Limits to hurt him—wait till he’s on vacation and do what you want. Years later on Trips to West Coast I’d take Bloomie out to dinner—Great Guy.” Reverse of photo bears date caption of June 2, 2014. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

287. 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 ‘Uncle 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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288. Lincoln Assassination: James Rowan O’Beirne. Civil War soldier (1844–1917) active in the pursuit and capture of John Wilkes Booth after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. O’Beirne uncovered many of the clues that led to Booth’s discovery in Port Royal, Virginia, but had been redirected to a search in Maryland at the time of Booth’s demise. ALS signed “Jas. R. O’Beirne,” two pages, 5 x 8, October 6, 1884. Letter to the secretary of the National Republican Committee of New York, in part: “I desire to make it known to the Com. that I am a candidate in the 11th Congr. Dis. of N.Y. and think if nominated I can be elected provided I have the aid and support of the National Com.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a broadside issued by O’Beirne as temporary chairman of the Irish-American Republican, and Blaine and Logan Campaign Clubs of New York, encouraging participation in the 1884 election. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Luciano during his exile in Naples

Image is larger than actual size.

289. Lucky Luciano. New York Mafia boss (1897–1962) instrumental in the development of organized crime in the US; he was responsible for splitting the Mafia into five different crime families. Crisp ballpoint signature, “Lucky Luciano,” on a 3.75 x 2.5 suggestion card for the San Francisco Night Club in Naples, Italy. The reverse of the card bears informational text, “Located at Piazza Municipio, 7, Phone 320.410, Near the Fleet Landing / When you leave your club, we will be waiting for you at the San Francisco / American style music every night, floor show nightly, enjoy the American atmosphere.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “I met Mr. Luciano myself and obtained this autograph myself when I was a sailor with the USN circa 1959. My friend took me to see him and we met him at the California Bar where we asked him for a suggestion of a good bar to go to. He suggested the San Francisco bar in Naples and gave us this pass. I have corresponding information providing I was in Naples at this time, a noted period of time that Luciano spent in Naples after being deported. He dressed like a businessman in a suit. Very well dressed and very sophisticated. He talked to us for 15 minutes and asked about ourselves and where we were from. He made us feel very comfortable and was a true gentleman. My friend said he was a gangster but I had never heard of him. Later, watching a TV show called the ‘Untouchables’ I heard his name mentioned. I was startled and ran to my room to get the signature. It scared the daylights out of me.” Also accompanied by the aforementioned corresponding information, a strategic plotting chart of the Mediterranean Sea. The Bureau of Narcotics believed that Luciano owned and used the San Francisco Bar and Grill for various smuggling operations, wisely employing Frankie ‘Skeets’ Culla to front the popular nightclub. Deriving from the time of his exile, this is a boldly signed and unusual format from the Italian Mafioso, a figure who remains exceedingly rare and sought-after. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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290. Susan B. Anthony

291. W. B. and W. W. Astor

292. David Ben-Gurion

293. Thomas Hart Benton

294. British Prime Ministers

295. Aaron Burr

296. Aaron Burr

297. Businessmen

298. Richard E. Byrd

299. Benjamin Cardozo MB $200

300. Konstantin Chernenko

301. Chiang Kai-shek

303. Peter Cooper

304. John Dillinger

305. DNA: James D. Watson

MB $200

302. George Clinton MB $200

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MB $200

306. William O. Douglas

307. Stephen A. Douglas

308. Oliver Ellsworth

309. Francisco Franco

310. French Presidents

311. J. Paul Getty

312. J. Paul Getty

313. Jane Goodall

314. Mikhail Gorbachev

315. Warren Hastings

316. Edmund Hillary MB $200

317. Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay

319. Inventors

320. Helen Keller

MB $200

318. J. Edgar Hoover MB $200

MB $200

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321. Robert F. Kennedy MB $200

322. Kennedy Assassination: Clint Hill MB $200

325. King Edward VII MB $200

328. Lindbergh Kidnapping

MB $200

332. Mormons MB $200

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324. Jean-Baptiste Lamarck

326. Ferdinand de Lesseps

327. Justus Liebig

330. Timothy Matlock

331. Mormons

333. Lucretia Mott

334. Jawaharlal Nehru

MB $200

329. Lindbergh Kidnapping

MB $200

323. Kennedy Assassination: James Leavelle

MB $200

335. John Nixon MB $200

336. Nobel Peace Prize Winners MB $200

337. Juan Peron

338. Wendell Phillips

339. Timothy Pickering

340. Politicians

341. Pope Benedict XVI

342. Pope Francis

343. Prince George, Duke of Cambridge

344. Prince Rainier of Monaco

345. Princess Anne

346. Joseph Pulitzer

347. Queen Victoria

348. Luis de Requesens y Zuniga

349. Albert Schweitzer

350. Glen Seaborg

MB $200

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352. Soong Ching-ling and Mayling Soong Chiang

353. Gustav Stresemann

354. Charles Sumner

355. Charles Maurice de Talleyrand

356. Roger B. Taney

357. Margaret Thatcher

358. Donald Trump

359. Donald Trump

360. Donald Trump

361. Donald Trump

362. Donald Trump

364. Fred M. Vinson

365. Chaim Weizmann

351. Charles Solomon MB $200

MB $200

363. Vice Presidents MB $200

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MB $200

military 366. P. G. T. Beauregard. Handsome 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of the great Civil War general, prominently signed on the reverse in black ink, “G. T. Beauregard, New Orleans, La., Jan’y 7th 1891.” Published by E. Simon of New Orleans. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with a chip to the lower right edge and a wrinkle to the facial area of the image. Starting Bid $200

“We do not expect an elaborate oration” 367. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain. ALS signed “J. L. Chamberlain,”

three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, January 10, 1883. Written from Bowdoin College, a letter to Reverend F. E. Clark, in part: “The desire to bring the good ministers of the State into relations with our college as much as possible, & also make them more acquainted with the college than they are likely to become by the ordinary course of things. We therefore cordially invite you to come to us on the day observed as a day of prayer for colleges—the last of the month—and give an address before our students. This may be as familiar as you choose. We do not expect an elaborate oration but only a plain practical address or sermon.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

368. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain. Bank

check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Chamberlain, “Joshua L. Chamberlain,” payable to Horace P. Chandler for $22.97, July 28, 1882. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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369. George A. Custer. Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5.25 x 3, addressed by Custer to his wife, “Mrs Genl Custer, 339 Penn Avenue, Washington, DC,” bearing an affixed threecent postage stamp. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

371. Jefferson Davis. Free franked envelope panel, 5.5 x 3, addressed in another hand to “Miss M. Hetzel, Care of Judge Selden, Rochester, New York,” and franked in the upper right, “J. Davis, U. S. S.” Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/ DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Atypically large MacArthur portrait

370. Jefferson Davis. ALS signed “Jeff. Davis,” one page,

7.75 x 9, January 25, 1848. Letter to Genl. Quitman, in part: “The wife of Capt. Reynolds of the Marines who served under you at Mexico is at Mrs. Peyton’s Penn. Av. and desires to see you. She has come on to secure for her husband a Brevet and in conversation I pointed out to her the great effect which your special recommendation would have. I should have called to see you had I been ordinarily able to get about, but having suffered more than for some time past with my unhealed wound have been compelled to write you in relation to this matter.” In fine condition, with very light mottled toning. Davis had been wounded a year earlier during his heroic defense of Buena Vista. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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372. Douglas MacArthur. Vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.75 full-length portrait of MacArthur by Weldon S. Burnham of Hollywood, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Douglas MacArthur.” Double-matted and framed. In fine condition. An uncommonly large portrayal of the revered five-star general. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Rare letter from early in Patton’s service with the 8th Cavalry Regiment 373. George S. Patton. ALS in pencil, signed “George,” one

page both sides, 6.5 x 10.5, September 16, 1915. Written from Fort Bliss, Texas, a letter to his mother, in full (grammar and spelling retained): “We had a very dirty trip but cool. The first person I saw was Sgt. Mjr. Heffernan next Sgt. Patch but sad to relate they both leave for the [Philippine] Islands about the 25th I could not find the adjt until five P.M. he is a most casual man and told me there was nothing to do till the 8th gets here about the 25th. He also told me that I was to be examined to day which scared me to death but I wired for a months extension which I have not yet heard from. The president of the examining board is Maj Langhorn whith [sic] whom I dined he wanted specially to be remembered to Pa. I am living with Capt. Kirpatric he has a nice mess and house and is most cordial so I am fixed up fine. I have been studying to beat hell all day and Capt. Oliver has lent me his troop to drill in the morning. I will not go to the border though I think it better than this place. Don’t tell B. [his wife, Beatrice] that I may not go to the border She would have a fit. I had a fine summer.” After his signature, Patton adds, “I have no H. F.” In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

375. Matthew C. Perry and John Rodgers. Manu-

374. Chester Nimitz. Iconic matte-finish 13.75 x 11 photo

of Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ink, “To George Ross MacLean—with best wishes, C. W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, USN.” A pre-printed signature also appears inherent to the image. In very good to fine condition, with two small stains in the right border, and light overall toning from onetime exposure to moisture, which has given the handwriting a slightly fuzzy appearance. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

script DS, one page, 7.75 x 12.75, April 17, 1826. Pay order directed by prolific naval officer John Rodgers to Purser James M. Halsey, in full: “You will pay over to Lieut. M. C. Perry for the purpose of making advances to men entered on board this ship, Sixty Dollars.” Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Rodgers. Below the order is the subsequent receipt from United States Navy Commodore Matthew C. Perry, in full: “Received from James M. Halsey Purser Sixty Dollars in full of the above order.” Signed below in black ink by Perry. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Twice-signed portrait of the Union commander

376. Philip H. Sheridan. Sharp 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Sheridan in a handsome suit, signed below the image in ink, “P. H. Sheridan, Lieut. Genl.,” and signed again on the reverse in the same manner. A collector’s notation indicates that it was received in July 1885. Published by Mora of New York. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Outstanding 1888 Sarony portrait

377. William T. Sherman. Distinguished 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet

photo of Sherman in uniform, signed on the mount in ink, “W. T. Sherman, General, 1888.” Published by Sarony of New York. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

Lengthy handwritten letter from the revered Union general

378. William T. Sherman.

ALS signed “W. T. Sherman,” four pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, May 12, 1885. Letter to Mary Audenreid, the widow of Sherman’s aide-de-camp Joseph C. Audenreid, in part: “You & I & all of us feared some worse fate from her willful and strong temper and I have a kind of belief that this whim of returning to the convent may prove a blessing in disguise. The Catholic institutions are as a rule better disciplined than the usual rowdy schools… entertain your friends and be entertained by them…Millions of good women envy you the condition of your independence.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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379. William T. Sherman. ALS signed “W. T. Sherman, General,” one page, 5 x 8, Headquarters, Army of the United States letterhead, February 5, 1883. Letter to former President Ulysses S. Grant, in full: “Will the President do Mrs. Sherman and myself the honor to dine with us at our Residence 817 15th Street on Thursday Evening February 15 at Seven o’clock.” Nicely mounted, double-matted, and framed with engraved portraits of both great Civil War generals to an overall size of 28 x 16. In very good to fine condition, with light overall wrinkling and a small area of discoloration near the letterhead. An excellent association piece. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“You won with us, you were essentially one of us, at Vicksburg, and on the Atlantic Coast” 380. William T. Sherman.

Superb ALS signed “W. T. Sherman, Lt. General,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 7.75, Headquarters Military Division of the Missouri letterhead, December 2, 1868. Letter to Admiral David D. Porter at Annapolis, in part: “As the time approaches for our Grand Reunion of the Western Armies, at Chicago Dec 15 & 16, the Committee on Invitations is naturally anxious to know from yourself that you will come…There is no single person we would rather see than you. You won with us, you were essentially one of us, at Vicksburg, and on the Atlantic Coast. So that a meeting without you would be incomplete…This is the first united meeting we have attempted since the War, and I feel we cannot keep them up long, as we are scattering very fast.” Affixed at the hinge to a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition, with splitting along the hinge, and a thin old mounting remnant along the reverse of the last page. A fine example of the camaraderie that existed between the US Army and Navy in the aftermath of their success in the Civil War. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

381. William T. Sherman. Riggs & Co. bank check, 7.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Sherman, “W. T. Sherman,” payable to Dft. NY Gnl. W. T. S. for $16.70, January 30, 1882. In fine condition, with a small piece of tape on the reverse reinforcing the expected cancellation cut. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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military artifacts

382. Civil War. Two items: an original brass

button as worn on many pre-war Federal naval uniforms, approximately .75˝ in diameter, featuring a spreadwinged eagle facing to its right with a lined spade shield under its left wing and stamped backmark, “Treble Gilt, Standard Colour,” classified as ‘NA 62-G’ in A. H. Albert’s reference volume; and a Civil War or Indian War–era hardtack cracker, measuring 2.75 x 2.75 x .25, with ink notations reading “A. Michenor, Company…6th Regm, Pa. Vols.” In overall very good to fine condition, with flaking to the top of the hardtack affecting portions of the notations and a diagonal crack through the center. Prepared with flour and water, hardtack were commonly given to soldiers for food since they lasted a long time and were inexpensive; they were also very difficult to break or bite, thus the name. The exact date and nature of this piece are unknown but most likely Civil War or Indian War period, for which surplus hardtack from the Civil War was used. Starting Bid $200

383. Civil War Relics. Interesting collection of six Civil War relics, including: an identified tin canteen with canvas cover and strap bearing the initials “W. N.,” having belonged to Weed Nims of the 12th Iowa; a ‘bullseye’ canteen with a star on the face and original cork stopper intact; a tin coffee pot; a tin cup; a tin plate; and a tin pail. In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Remarkable relic from Ellsworth’s captured Confederate flag 384. Confederate Flag Fragment. Historically

significant red swatch of the Confederate flag removed from the Marshall House by Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth during the Union’s advance on Alexandria, Virginia, on May 24, 1861. The swatch measures approximately .75 x .75 and is affixed to a sheet along with an ink signature of one of Ellsworth’s men, “Compliments of Frank E. Brownell,” who avenged his death that day. Includes a newspaper clipping from the late 1890s describing the relic as having been given by Brownell to William H. Van Every, one of his former schoolteachers. Nicely mounted, matted, and framed along with portraits of Ellsworth and Brownell to an overall size of 29.5 x 13. In fine condition. The Marshall House was a hotel in Alexandria run by ardent secessionist James W. Jackson, who shot and killed Col. Ellsworth after he removed the Confederate flag flying atop the hotel. Ellsworth, a prominent military leader and close friend of Abraham Lincoln, thus became the first officer killed in battle in the war. Reacting immediately to Ellsworth’s death, Brownell killed Jackson; this was the first Civil War deed to merit the Medal of Honor, which he was finally awarded in 1877. Ellsworth and Jackson were seen as martyrs for their respective causes, with ‘Remember Ellsworth’ becoming a popular patriotic slogan on the Union side. Relics associated with this important early incident are highly sought after, and a similar flag remnant belongs to the Smithsonian Institution. Oversized. Starting Bid $300 110 | October 12, 2016 | MILITARY ARTIFACTS

385. Confederate Holster. Dark brown leather Confederate holster featuring a flap cut with a small tear at tip, measuring

approximately 14˝ long and 6˝ at its widest, with a brass pear-shaped finial and light floral design around the finial closure hole. A thin leather strap is sewn beneath the flap to hold it in place, and the belt loop on the reverse measures .75 x 2. All seams are good except a short area near the top with period repair. In very good condition, with scattered crazing, flaking, and wear to leather. Provenance: The Horse Soldier. Starting Bid $300

386. Confederate Holster. Superb

non-regulation Confederate leather belt holster for a large-cailber sidearm, measuring approximately 15˝ long and 7.5˝ at widest, with a ball-type brass finial, fully intact flap and closure tab, original tightly sewn leather bottom plug, and 3 x 5 belt loop. Constructed of supple black bridle leather, this is a strong example that appears to be form-fitted for a large frame revolver such as a Colt Model 1851 Navy, Colt Army Model 1860, or Remington New Model Army. Light overall crazing to leather, flaking and cracking to flap surface, and some scuffing at hinge, otherwise fine condition; a small area at the front of the flap is noticeably worn and slightly protruded, evidently due to the revolver’s hammer rubbing against it while in use. Starting Bid $200

387. Drumsticks. Pair of Civil War–era wooden drum-

sticks, each measuring approximately 17.25˝ long with a .75˝ diameter base. In overall fine condition, with general wear from use. Provenance: The Horse Soldier. Starting Bid $200

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Confederate cavalryman’s Pattern1853 Enfield and canteen

388. Confederate Rifle and Canteen. Desirable Enfield Pattern 1853

rifle musket by Barnett of London, US model 1855 bayonet, and Confederate tin drum canteen identified to J. B. Howard of Company K, 1st South Carolina Cavalry. The musket has lock markings of “Barnett, London” with “Crown, Tower” on rear of hammer and a double lined border around the edge of the lock plate. The butt plate tang is stamped “7201” and just forward of the tang an “S” is stamped into the wood. All markings are clear and the rifle has good mechanics. Barrel proof marks are visible, rear sight is missing, and bore is smooth. The iron surfaces wear a deep brown patina and some light to moderate pitting exists mostly confined around breech end of barrel. Brass mountings are good, showing age and use with a medium patina. Stock also exhibits age and use with handling dings and scratches. A faint “U. H.” is scratched into the left butt. The original leather sling is attached and has “J. B. H.” in script scratched inside the strap. Attached is a US Model 1855 .58 caliber bayonet with matching patina. Included is a standard tin canteen measuring 6.25˝ in diameter and 1.5˝ thick, with three sling keepers and spout all remaining in good condition. Accompanied by a packet of photocopies of Howard’s war records and research material. Provenance: The Horse Soldier. A farmer born in Edgefield District, South Carolina, J. B. Howard enlisted on August 27, 1861, in Captain J. D. Twigg’s Company, the Edgefield Rangers, Company C of the 1st South Carolina Cavalry Battalion. A year later he was transferred to Company K, where he was soon promoted to corporal. A desirable grouping of identified Confederate material. Starting Bid $500

389. James Patent Artillery Bolt. Solid shot version of the distinctive, hollow-base projectile for use with the muzzle-loading 14-pounder James Rifle. The projectile measures just under 4˝ in diameter and stands 6 7/8˝ from base to the pointed tip, and weighs 12 lbs. 5 oz. The cast iron bolt has a generally rough surface with an overall dark brown patina that also exhibits brighter red oxidation along the helical slits around the base. The base was originally covered by a sheet tin and canvas covered soft lead sabot but these would’ve been shed almost immediately upon leaving the muzzle of the gun. These distinctive projectiles are quite desirable and this example is in very good condition. Starting Bid $200

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United Confederate Veterans uniform from a survivor of Pickett’s Charge

390. United Confederate Veterans Uniform. Well-

made, single-breasted men’s coat made of gray satinet wool identified to Confederate veteran Private James H. Norris of the 56th Virginia Infantry. The jacket has five Virginia Seal buttons down the front with three matching cuff buttons on each sleeve; the buttons are in excellent condition and were manufactured by both Horstmann in Philadelphia and C. Wendlinger of Richmond. The coat has two slash pockets at the front and a plum-brown cotton lining with small name tag sewn under the collar. The front of the coat has five different U. C. V. [United Confederate Veterans] badges and pins: Norris’s Southern Cross of Honor; a celluloid pin and ribbon with likeness of Gen. Stonewall Jackson; 1921 dated U. C. V. Dept. of Virginia Annual Encampment badge; a small third-pattern Confederate National Flag; and a rare “Token of Peace” medal with ribbon and bar (these were presented by the Philadelphia Brigade to the survivors of Pickett’s Division at the 1913 Gettysburg Reunion). Also included is Norris’s brown felt slouch hat with brass “U. C. V.” wreath device and pale blue hat cord. The size 7 hat has a fashionably rumpled look and has an intact leather comfort band with partial maker’s label embossed on the interior. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a large binder detailing Norris’s service history, as well as some provenance detailing the possession of the coat and hat by his descendants. James H. Norris was 18 when he enlisted in the 88th Virginia Militia and was assigned to Co. H, 56th Virginia Infantry less than two months later. The 56th was a hard fought unit and Norris saw combat at Second Bull Run, South Mountain, Fredericksburg, Antietam, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg where the 56th formed part of Garnett’s Brigade in Pickett’s Division. Norris was one of the few who survived the gauntlet of Pickett’s Charge and was finally captured at the stone wall near Cushing’s Battery in the center of the Union line. Norris spent the rest of the war as a prisoner and was paroled after the Confederacy surrendered. A spectacular selection of items once owned by a veteran who survived some of the hardest fighting ever witnessed on American soil. Starting Bid $500

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Union surgeon staff on a disastrous day of battle 391. Union Surgeons. A mounted 9 x 6.75 photo of a group of Union surgeons, affixed to a 11.25 x 9.25 mount, identified in the lower border: “Surgeon Jackson in Charge of the 4th Division 9AC [9th Army Corps] Hospital of the Army of the Potomac. And the Operating Staff July 30/64 Petersburg Va. There was 1500 Wounded this day at the Burnside Mine Explosion in this Hospital, Hancock Station. Petersburg, Va.” Handsomely cloth-matted and framed with the two epaulets of Jackson’s major’s uniform and his hand-carved insignia to an overall size of 23.5 x 17. Scattered soiling to mount and the caption apparently originally done in pencil and traced over in bold black ink, otherwise fine condition. A label affixed to the backing of the frame noted that these items were found in the home of the granddaughters of Eben Jackson (seated on the right) in 1948, with a note that reads: ‘Eben Jackson was made Surgeon of the Colored Troops on Feb. 3, 1864 by Sec. of War.’ On July 30, 1864, in the Battle of the Crater and the day this photograph was taken, the Union Army exploded a mine, blowing a gap in the Confederate defenses of Petersburg, Virginia. An ill-prepared division led the assault and charged into the crater, where they became trapped; Gen. Robert E. Lee ordered his forces to go along the rim of the crater and open fire on the Union troops below. The disaster at the Battle of the Crater cost the Union 3,798 killed, wounded, and captured; the Union wounded went to Eben Jackson’s hospital. Starting Bid $200

1st Alabama Infantry corporal’s canteen with leather sling 392. Wooden CSA Canteen.

Rare Confederate wood drum canteen identified to Corporal Hardin S. Payne of Companies D and G of the 1st Alabama Infantry. The canteen is crafted of cedar or cherry wood and measures 7˝ in diameter by 2˝ wide, with two circular iron bands around the outer edges acting as clamps, each held in place with a single rivet. One side of the canteen is stamped with text reading, “Corpl H. S. Payne, Co D 1st Ala Regt, 1863.” The stampings are clear and strong and the drum-style canteen is simple and well constructed, though somewhat unusual as both sides are slightly convex. The iron bands are strong with a moderate amount of rust oxidation. This canteen also retains its rare original leather sling, held by two iron loops set into the side slats; the leather band is split at one of these loops, but otherwise remains strong with a few stressed areas. Accompanied by a packet of photocopies of Payne’s war records and research material. Provenance: The Horse Soldier. Starting Bid $500

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393. Battle of Proctor’s Creek

394. Simon Bolivar Buckner

395. Civil War Letters

396. Civil War

397. Confederacy

398. Confederacy

MB $200

399. Doolittle Raiders MB $200

402. Confederate Captain Walter Goodman MB $200

MB $200

400. Enola Gay

401. Enola Gay

404. U. S. Grant: Union Soldier

405. William F. Halsey

MB $200

403. Charles ‘Chinese’ Gordon MB $200

MB $200

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406. Winfield Scott Hancock

407. Richard Howe

408. James Longstreet

409. Douglas MacArthur

410. Military

411. William Moultrie

412. Mountbatten of Burma

413. Frederick Roberts

415. Erwin Rommel

416. Philip H. Sheridan

419. World War II Aces

420. World War II Aces

MB $200

414. Revolutionary War MB $200

417. Philip H. Sheridan MB $200

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418. William T. Sherman MB $200

MB $200

aviation

421. Aviators. Collec-

tion of eleven checks, each signed by an aviator, including: Walter Wellman, Richard E. Byrd (3), St. Clair Streett, Ralph Cousins, Igor Sikorsky, Eddie Rickenbacker, Pappy Boyington, Joe Kittinger, and Boris Sergievsky. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Rare check filled out and signed by the legendary Earhart 422. Amelia Earhart. The Fifth Avenue Bank check, 7.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Earhart, payable to Security First National Bank for $400, July 29, 1935. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. Only the third Earhart signed check we have offered. Starting Bid $200

423. Amelia Earhart. Appealing glossy sepia 5.75 x 7.75 full-length photo of Earhart shaking hands, boldly signed at the bottom in fountain pen. Matted in its original mat to an overall size of 8.75 x 12. In fine condition, with trivial silvering to dark areas of the image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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425. Samuel P. Langley.

424. 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 glossy 5.25 x 3.25 postcard photo of a plane soaring over an idyllic landscape, signed in fountain pen by Johnson. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

American astronomer, physicist, and aviator (1834–1906), who conducted some of the first manned flights with his Army– funded Aerodrome aircraft. ALS signed “S. P. Langley,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 7, The St. Botolph Club letterhead, April 24, 1894. Letter to Mrs. Michaelis, in part: “I would love to accept your invitation…I had a call yesterday from George and was pleased to see what a manly and intelligent young fellow he seems.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Inscribed to General Hap Arnold 426. Charles Lindbergh. Signed book: Listen! the Wind. First edition. NY: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1938. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 275 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in fountain pen, “For General and Mrs. H. H. Arnold, Charles A. Lindbergh” and “Anne Morrow Lindbergh.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/G+. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Uncommon portrait of Lindy and his seaplane 427. Charles Lindbergh. Attractive vintage matte-finish 7.75 x

10 full-length photo of Lindbergh speaking with another gentleman in front of his Lockheed Sirius seaplane, signed in fountain pen, “Charles A. Lindbergh.” In fine condition. A decidedly unusual pose of the renowned aviator. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

428. Herman Oberth. Physicist and engineer (1894–1989)

known for his pioneering work in rocketry and astronautics. Collection of nine commemorative covers from various countries and one thank-you card, each signed in ink, “H. Oberth.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

429. Orville Wright. Iconic 4.75 x

3 cardstock photo of man’s first flight at Kitty Hawk, signed in the lower right in fountain pen. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with the signature quite light but fully readable. Starting Bid $200

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space

Rare handwritten letter to his brother, a soon-to-be McDonnell employee: “Old man McDonald expects big things from his new automation center” 430. Gus Grissom. Rare ALS signed “Virgil,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, Project Mercury letterhead, January 8, 1961. Letter to his brother and sister-in-law, “Lowell & Bobette,” in part: “From what Mom says it looks as if you will be going to work at Mac. Old man McDonald expects big things from his new automation center, he especially expects it to grow rapidly so I think that you are probably getting into the department at about the right time. I usually get out to the plant about once a month so you can expect to have some company once in a while.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds. This letter dates to five months before America’s first manned mission while Grissom and the other Mercury Seven astronauts—who are listed on this fantastic letterhead—were conducting their intensive training. McDonnell Aircraft was the prime contractor for the Mercury and Gemini capsules, and Gus Grissom’s younger brother Lowell joined the team in 1961. The elder Grissom piloted his first flight seven months after this letter on July 21, 1961, becoming the second American in space. Following this mission, Gus worked closely with McDonnell on the design of the Gemini spacecraft. They modeled the initial capsule after him, but due to his short stature most of the other astronauts could not fit inside and the cockpits had to be redesigned. During this same time, he developed the multi-axis controller used to direct the spacecraft for rendezvous and docking. Handwritten letters by Grissom are scarce, and as an early example concerning a company essential to developing NASA’s technology this is an exceedingly desirable example. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Uninscribed NASA litho of the Apollo 11 crew 431. Apollo 11. Highly sought-after official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 11 crew posing in their white space suits against a lunar backdrop, signed in black felt tip, “Neil Armstrong,” “M. Collins,” and “Buzz Aldrin.” In fine condition, with a bit of light scuffing and a light paperclip impression to the top edge. An ideal example. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

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Rare oversized Apollo 11 NASA lithograph 432. Apollo 11. Scarce official color 11 x 14 NASA lithograph

of Aldrin standing with the US flag at Tranquility Base, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black felt tip “To John Ryan, with best wishes, Buzz Aldrin,” “Neil Armstrong,” and “M. Collins.” Mounted to a same-size sheet of heavy cardstock and in very good to fine condition, with lightly trimmed edges, two small areas of rippling from aforementioned mounting, and a slightly blurry quality to the inscription. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $500

433. Apollo 11. Cover featuring a number of affixed stamps honoring milestones of flight, signed in black ink by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

The first moon-landing crew 434. Apollo 11. Sought-after cover with a cachet of the Apollo 11 mission insignia, signed in blue felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin. In very good condition, with wrinkling and a few tape remnants. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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Uncommon letter and envelope signed by the first moonwalker 435. Neil Armstrong. TLS signed

“Neil,” one page, 8.5 x 8.5, University of Cincinnati letterhead, May 22, 1973. Letter to David Dawley, in full: “I was pleased to hear from you and am glad, of course, to return this note with the inscription on the bottom of the page (yours for the clipping). I don’t have a Pan Am reservation but do hope to return one day (by stowaway if necessary). Things continue to go well and remain challenging here at the University. And now and then, I have the satisfaction of thinking I’m doing something worthwhile.” Includes the original mailing envelope, which is signed in blue ballpoint, “Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11.” Also included is a First Moon Flights Club card issued to David Dawley, an unsigned photo of Armstrong in mid handshake, and a Western Union telegram, dated May 14, 1970, addressed to Dawley from Armstrong, in part: “It is an honor to serve with you as a member of the Peace Corps National Advisory Council appointed by President Nixon.” In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

436. Al Worden. Flown fabric flag of

Poland carried on board Apollo 15, 6 x 4, signed and flight-certified in black ink by Command Module Pilot Al Worden, “Flown to the Moon on Apollo 15, Al Worden CMP.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity signed by Worden, in part: “I hereby certify that this flag from Poland included with this letter went to the moon aboard Apollo 15 in the spacecraft ‘Endeavour.’ It remained in the command module during the lunar orbit phase of the flight.” Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Rare 1899 Verne novel signed by ten Apollo astronauts 437. Apollo Astronauts. Signed

book: From the Earth to the Moon. Uniform edition. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1899. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 323 pages. Stunningly signed on the free end pages in crisp and bold black felt tip by ten Apollo astronauts: “Frank Borman, Apollo 8 CDR,” “Jim McDivitt, Apollo 9 CDR,” “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI LMP,” “Michael Collins, Apollo XI CMP,” “Alan Bean, Apollo 12 LMP,” “James Lovell, Apollo 8, 13 CDR,” “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP,” “Dave Scott, Apollo 9 CMP, Apollo 15 CDR,” “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 LMP,” and “Gene Cernan, Apollo X, Apollo XVII CDR.” In very good condition, with old Japanese paper reinforcement to the hinge between the two signed pages. Interestingly, there were several similarities between Verne’s novel and the eventuality of the Apollo program, including: the US being the first to launch a manned spacecraft to circumnavigate the moon; the rejection of Brownsville, Texas as a launch site, and the subsequent choosing of Florida; Apollo 8 being launched in the month of December and splash down and recovery in the Pacific; and the crews being made up of three members. A seldom-seen format connecting science fiction dreams to space age realities. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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439. Saturn Solenoid Valve. Saturn so-

438. Apollo CM Solenoid Valve. Apollo CM solenoid valve,

approximately 5.5 x 7.75 with original coiled wiring. Accessory Products Co. information on side reads, “Solenoid Valve, Helium, Part No. 512000–0014, Serial No. 100200000059, NAA Control No. ME284–0336–0014, Contract No. NAS 9–150,” with assembly date, “4Q68,” and below, “12–18–68.” Top of valve reads, “L1366 A,” and bottom of valve indicates flow direction and additional part numbers, “1326” and “73.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

lenoid valve, measuring approximately 3.25 x 5, with an affixed George C. Marshall Space Flight Center metal label, “2 way, 2 position solenoid valve,” Assembly No. “65B23278–53E,” Contract. No. “NAS8–5608,” Serial No. “152,” Manufactured by “230304,” with an Accept date, “10/68.” Stamp-dated March 13, 1972. Lower label lists the valve as “Model MV130TC.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

“I’m excited about my upcoming shuttle flight” 440. Christa McAuliffe. TLS signed “S. Christa McAuliffe,” one page, 8.25 x 9.75, NASA letterhead, September 6, 1985. Letter to Thomas Higgins, in full: “Thank you for your note. I do not have my official photograph yet, but I have placed your name on a list and you should receive one this fall. I’m excited about my upcoming shuttle flight and appreciate your interest.” Triple-matted and framed with an official NASA portrait to an overall size of 25.5 x 19.5. In fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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441. Gordon Cooper and Scott Carpenter

442. Mercury Astronauts MB $200

443. Shepard, Glenn, and Lyndon B. Johnson

444. Deke Slayton

445. Tom Stafford

446. Wally Schirra and Walt Cunningham

447. Wally Schirra and Walt Cunningham

448. Wally Schirra and Walt Cunningham

MB $200

449. Apollo 8

MB $200

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MB $200

450. Apollo 8

MB $200

452. Gene Cernan and Tom Stafford

MB $200

451. Apollo 10

MB $200

453. Tom Stafford

MB $200

454. Buzz Aldrin MB $200

455. Buzz Aldrin MB $200

456. Neil Armstrong

457. Neil Armstrong

458. Apollo 12

459. Alan Bean

460. Alan Bean and Richard Gordon

461. Alan Bean and Richard Gordon

462. Charles Conrad

463. Apollo 13

464. Apollo 13 Mission Control

465. Apollo 13 Mission Control

466. James Lovell MB $200

467. James Lovell and Fred Haise

468. James Lovell and Gene Kranz

469. Edgar Mitchell

470. Edgar Mitchell

471. Edgar Mitchell

MB $300

MB $200

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472. Stuart Roosa

473. Alan Shepard

474. Jim Irwin

475. Jim Irwin

476. Al Worden

477. Apollo 16

478. Charlie Duke

479. Charlie Duke

480. Charlie Duke

481. Ken Mattingly

482. John Young

483. John Young

484. Gene Cernan

485. Gene Cernan

486. Gene Cernan

487. Harrison Schmitt

MB $200

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MB $200

489. Astronauts and NASA Personnel

488. Astronauts MB $200

490. Moonwalkers MB $200

MB $200

491. Moonwalkers

492. Moonwalkers

MB $300

MB $200

493. Walter Kapryan

494. Gene Kranz

495. Wernher von Braun

496. Paul Weitz

497. Paul Weitz

498. Alexei Leonov

499. Alexei Leonov

500. Valentina Tereshkova

MB $200

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art, architecture, & design

100 signed Dali woodcuts from The Divine Comedy 501. Salvador Dali. Stunningly beautiful suite of 100

vibrant woodcut prints of Dali’s artwork illustrating Dante’s Divine Comedy, titled in Italian ‘La Commedia Divina,’ each measuring approximately 10.25 x 13, all signed in the lower border in pencil, “Dali.” Dali’s red block signature is also inherent to each print. Includes a TLS by Dali on Hotel Meurice letterhead, dated 1968, in full (translated): “I, the undersigned Master Salvador Dali, certified to have signed in pencil by my hand this suite of hundred prints of the book ‘The Divine Comedy’ illustrated by me.” Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope addressed to Antonio Franz Farlese, as well as a notarized copy of Dali’s letter and a photograph of him taken during the signing of the prints. The signature on the lightly wrinkled letter of provenance is slightly blurred; the prints themselves are in very fine condition. Accompanied by a custom-made full leather case, a matching leatherbound booklet featuring color reproductions of the images, and a 1985 exhibition catalog from the Salvador Dali Museum. Included as well is a letter of provenance stating that these were acquired from Dr. Farlese, who was affiliated with a large art gallery in Merano and had an impressive art collection obtained through his extensive contacts throughout Europe. Farlese was able to have Dali sign these 100 prints while the artist was in residence at the Hotel Meurice, where he spent winters for thirty years. This remarkable suite was purchased from Dr. Farlese in 1981 and has remained in the same collection for the past 35 years. These are some of the finest quality prints of Dali’s vivid paintings that have ever been produced, and the sheer number of authentically signed pieces here offered is truly impressive.Starting Bid $2500

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502. Henri Cartier-Bresson. Unsigned matte-finish 7.75 x 11.75 photo of an industrial vehicle with towers in the background, bearing a photographer’s stamp on the reverse by “Henri Cartier-Bresson & Magnum Photos.” In fine condition, with small creases to two corner tips. Henri Cartier-Bresson’s pioneering work in photojournalism elevated the genre of candid street photography to fine art in its ability to capture what he termed the ‘Decisive Moment.’ He founded the iconic Magnum Photos cooperative in 1947 with a group of other important photojournalists, who split up assignments among the members to cover news around the globe. Cartier-Bresson was first assigned to China and India, where he covered the last stages of the Chinese Civil War in 1949 and left as the Communist regime took power. These photos come from his return to China in the late 1950s, when he traveled thousands of miles throughout the country to depict Chinese life during the ‘Great Leap Forward.’ These photographs were printed during the same period they were taken, confirmed by his appropriate inkstamp on the reverse, making them extremely sought after by collectors. Starting Bid $200

Dali and Don Quixote 503. Salvador Dali. Exceptional print of Dali’s famous ‘Don Quixote’ etching, 9.75 x 12.75, prominently signed below in black felt tip by Dali. In fine condition, with a block of toning from prior display. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “I took this etching into the St. Regis Hotel in NYC where Dali had Sunday brunches in the mid 1970’s. I obtained the signature on the etching. This was one of my first and had been in my personal collection for over 40 years.” Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Desirable Flagg sketch of the “Whistle Stop” 504. James Montgomery Flagg. Sought-after original pencil and watercolor sketch on an off-white 9.75 x 13.25 sheet, depicting a naked woman blocking the track of a Reno-bound locomotive, with a pencil sound caption along the top, “Whee-Wheeoo!” Titled and signed in pencil in the lower right, “Whistle Stop, James Montgomery Flagg.” In very good to fine condition, with small tears and areas of paper loss to edges. An amusing and provocative illustration. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Mystery conforms to no doctrine whatsoever”

505. Rene Magritte. ALS in French, one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.5, personal letterhead, September 25, 1961. Letter to Belgian poet Andre Bosmans, concerning his article ‘La voix du mystere’ to be published in Rhetorique, a review founded by Bosmans. In part (translated): “The mystery I’m talking about must not be confused with the mystery used by the priests to make their propaganda…I’m told that they claim that I’m ‘a believer,’ as they understand it. To avoid that error, that horror…it is necessary to begin my text with the words: ‘… Mystery conforms to no doctrine whatsoever…Maybe ‘nothingness’ should be differentiated from the Nirvana in Oriental priest-propaganda,” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

506. Pablo Picasso. Red ballpoint signature, “Picasso,”

on an off-white 3.25 x 2.25 card, mounted and framed with a color image of ‘Compotier et Guitare’ to an overall size of 10 x 13. Reverse bears the label of Goodspeed’s Book Shop. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“You can show them the paintings of the Quai Voltaire, those in the salon” 507. Camille Pissarro. ALS in French, signed “C. Pissarro,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, July 18, 1903. Letter to his son, painter Paul-Emile Pissarro. In part (translated): “I suppose you’re not going to Paris with your mother…Here is what Bernheim Jeune has written me…They plan to come to Eragny to take the gouaches, you know which ones…there are six in the chest of drawers in the studio…you’ll give them to them and at the same time you can show them the paintings of the Quai Voltaire, those in the salon, and still others, if you think necessary. After that you’ll write me and let me know how it went.” In fine condition, with a thin block of light toning and thin paper above the salutation from removal of an old strip of tape on the reverse. The Quai Voltaire, a street overlooking the Seine, was where Pissarro lived and was one of his favorite places to paint. Wonderful artistic content related to an important location in Pissarro’s life. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Handsome certified Renoir nude 508. Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Fantastic matte-finish

6.5 x 10.75 photographic print of one of Renoir’s nude studies, affixed to a 9 x 11.5 mount, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Renoir.” Lower border also bears official certification stamps in French signed by the mayor of Cagnes-sur-Mer to authenticate Renoir’s signature, dated January 10, 1911. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Choice letter to his friend and patron 509. Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

ALS in French, signed “Renoir,” one page, 4 x 6.75, no date. Letter to Paul Gallimard, in full (translated): “I thought that, by waiting a little more, I would have a lot more to tell you. But since less interesting things happen to me, I don’t have anything new to tell you about. The same old things. I wake up late and go to bed early. I don’t see that many people. What about you, happy Parisian, what are you doing these days? Are you fine? I am sure you’re perfectly well, because you still go by the old French way of drinking and loving.” Impressively mounted, cloth-matted, and framed in a heavy 32 x 26 tri-fold wooden display. In fine condition. Gallimard was an important French art collector who was a close friend and supporter of Renoir. A beautifully displayed, highly desirable example. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

“It is good to know you are alive and working ‘out West.’ America is West” 510. Frank Lloyd Wright. TLS, one page, 11 x 8.5, Taliesin letterhead, January

8, 1948. Letter to John Young-Hunter, a painter who had studied under John Singer Sargent. In full: “Notwithstanding the very legitimate ‘dun’ it is good to know you are alive and working ‘out West.’ America is West. I don’t think the portrait you painted of her is ‘mother’ as I like to see her. And I’ve hesitated between turning it over to ‘Sis’ and returning it to you. But it is a darn fine piece of painting anyhow. I am sending the balance of the money involved mindful of the promise to ‘throw in’ some Japanese prints. Sometime when you are flying between Taliesin East and the West drop in where they all are and I’ll give you some. Here’s hoping you are inspired to do better work than ever and of course I am old enough to know that belated payments when they do come are sweetest of all.” In fine condition, with light toning to the left panel. After becoming well-known for his portraits of society figures, Young-Hunter moved to Taos and started specializing in western topics. His portrait of Wright’s mother, Anna, today hangs above the fireplace at Taliesin. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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511. Artists

512. Artists

MB $200

515. Salvador Dali MB $200

513. Artists

514. Alexander Calder

516. Marcel Duchamp

517. Al Hirschfeld

MB $200

518. Al Hirschfeld

519. Maxfield Parrish

520. Maxfield Parrish, Jr

521. Arthur Rackham

522. Norman Rockwell

523. Norman Rockwell

524. Andy Warhol

525. Andy Warhol

MB $200

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MB $200

comic art & animation Detailed sketch by the renowned underground cartoonist 526. Robert Crumb. Exceptional signed ink sketch of a

man and woman seated at a barroom table on an off-white 5.5 x 4.75 card, signed in the lower right, “R. Crumb.” The humorous scene, numbered “10,” most likely a self-portrait of himself and his wife Aline, shows the man staring at the buxom waitress with undisguised interest as the woman blankly looks on. In fine condition. Original artwork by Crumb of this quality is very scarce and of ever-increasing desirability. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Scarce signed edition of Disney’s Perri

527. Walt Disney. Signed book: Perri. First edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1958. Hardcover with dust jacket, 8 x 10, 78 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in blue felt tip, “To Bill Jr. with my best, Walt Disney, Xmas ’58.” Autographic condition: fine, with some slight toning to signed page. Book condition: VG+/VG+. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Mickey strikes up the band 528. Walt Disney. Fantastic color 9.25

x 7 print showing Mickey Mouse and Pluto conducting a band of the Three Little Pigs, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Maria Costabel, Walt Disney.” In very good to fine condition, with overall toning and soiling. A wonderful image boasting a large, early Disney signature. Pre-certified Phil Sears. Starting Bid $300

529. Walt Disney. Personal check, 8.25

x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Disney, “Walter E. Disney,” payable to Walt Disney—Special Acct. for $1600, stamp-dated March 27, 1961. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. Pre-certified Phil Sears. Starting Bid $300

Attractive Disney signature 530. Walt Disney. Sought-after ink signature, “Walt Disney,” on a light pink 6.25 x 3.75 album page. Reverse is signed by a rare combination of aviators in black ink, including: Amy Mollison, James Mollison, and Beryl Markham. In fine condition. Pre-certified Phil Sears. Starting Bid $300

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531. Roy O. Disney. DS, seven pages, 8.5 x 11, October

15, 1958. Agreement between Walt Disney Productions and Buena Vista Film Distribution in which the latter desires to distribute “a certain color motion picture photoplay entitled ‘The Danube,’ from the People and Places Series, in CinemaScope.” Signed at the conclusion by Disney as the president of Walt Disney Productions, and countersigned by the vice president of Buena Vista. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

533. Disney Animators. Signed book: Walt Disney’s Bambi: The Story and the Film. First edition. NY: Stewart, Tabori & Chang, Inc., 1990. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9 x 11.5, 208 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in black ink, “To Joel—Frank Thomas” and “Ollie Johnston,” and in black felt tip, “Marc Davis.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Rare pairing of American icons—the master Imagineer and future commander-in-chief 532. Walt Disney and Ronald Reagan. Series 1935E one dollar silver certificate, quickly signed on the portrait side in black ink, “Walt Dis [a failed first attempt] Disney” and “Ronald Reagan,” and signed again on the reverse by Reagan. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In very good condition, with several vertical folds, one passing through a small portion of Disney’s signature, two small holes near bottom edge, expected wrinkling and creasing, and Reagan tracing over the beginning of an unsuccessful first signature. Reagan and Disney shared a professional and personal relationship for years. Reagan emceed the televised opening festivities of Disneyland, and later urged the USPS to create a Walt Disney commemorative stamp. A highly unusual pairing and format. Starting Bid $200

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534. Charlie Brown production cel from Peanuts.

(Bill Melendez Productions, circa 1970sâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;1980s) Original production cel featuring Charlie Brown from Peanuts, showing the classic character pushing a broken down moped. The cel is placed on a hand-painted custom prepared background. Image measures 2 x 2.5, with a mat opening of 9 x 7. This piece is also framed to an overall size of 18 x 16.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

535. Linus production cel from

Peanuts. (Bill Melendez Productions, circa 1970sâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;1980s) Original production cel featuring Linus from Peanuts. Image measures 1.5 x 2.5, with a mat opening of 6 x 4.75. This piece is also framed to an overall size of 19.5 x 16. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

536. Sally production cel and drawing from Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown. (Bill Melendez Productions, 1977) Original production cel and matching drawing featuring Sally from Peanuts, showing the forlorn young girl sitting with a string and package. Images measure 4 x 4, with mat openings of 5 x 5.25. This piece is also framed to an overall size of 19.5 x 16.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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537. Snoopy production cel from You’re a Good Sport, Charlie Brown. (Bill Melendez Productions, 1975)

Original production cel featuring Snoopy from You’re a Good Sport, Charlie Brown, showing the exhausted dog during a tennis match. The cel is placed on a hand-painted custom prepared background. Image measures 3 x 3, with a mat opening of 12 x 9. This piece is also framed to an overall size of 18.25 x 15.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

539. Virgil Ross. Original drawing by Virgil Ross of Bugs

Bunny pleading to the axe-wielding Mad Scientist as the hulking Gossamer looms overhead, signed below in pencil by Ross. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on a white 12 x 9.5 sheet of animation paper. Images measure 3.25 x 4.75 (scientist) and 7.25 x 9.25 (Bugs and Gossamer). Triple-matted and framed. In fine condition, with some creasing to the lower left corner. A wonderfully zany sketch related to the classic Merrie Melodies cartoon Hair-Raising Hare. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

“You shouldn’t become impatient with yourself because your cartoons are rejected” 538. Charles Schulz. TLS signed “Charles M. Schulz,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, May 19, 1958. Letter offering advice on becoming a cartoonist. In part: “About the only advice I can give to a young cartoonist like yourself is to be patient. No one expects a high school student to do anything marketable and you shouldn’t become impatient with yourself because your cartoons are rejected. Many successful artists and cartoonists work for years before they produce something that is accepted. The most important thing right now for you to do is to be a good student. You know, of course, that to draw either a comic or adventure strip, you must have a lot of information to draw on, and the best place to begin gathering it is in school. After you graduate it would be a good idea to attend an art school.” In fine condition, with areas of light toning. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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literature 540. Louisa May Alcott. Attractive ink signature, “Yrs. truly, L. M. Alcott,” on an off-white slip affixed to an appealing 6 x 9.5 album page hand-embellished with a calligraphic title and postage stamp honoring the noted authoress. In fine condition, with a vertical crease to left side. From the Francis Greeley collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Lengthy inscription to Twain’s gracious New Hampshire neighbors 541. Samuel L. Clemens. Signed book:

The Innocents Abroad. Later printing. NY: Harper and Brothers, 1905. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8, 446 pages. Signed and inscribed on the front pastedown, “To S. B. Pearmain, with the kindest regards of The Author. It is best to rest, on the to-days; it makes us fresh for work on the to-morrows. Truly Yours, Mark Twain, Oct. 27/05.” Autographic condition: fine, with mild toning to edges of pastedown. Book condition: VG-/None. Red cloth-covered boards with stamped lettering and decoration; mild wear to edges; spine sunned; mild soiling to exterior; textblock edges darkened; few minor spots on endpapers; front and rear hinges have been very neatly repaired; few small pencil notes and previous seller’s tiny sticker to ffep. In late October, early November of 1905, Clemens spent two weeks in Boston as the guests of Sumner B. Pearmain and his wife Alice, neighbors of Clemens during his stays in Dublin, New Hampshire, in the summers of 1905 and 1906. In an article from the Boston Sunday Post, dated May 20, 1906, Clemens praises Alice for curing a prolonged stomach aliment, adding that ‘She told me that I needed plenty of food, as I had been starving an excellent digestive apparatus, and there is not a doctor that lives today who can tell me that she was not right in her cure.’” Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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542. Samuel L. Clemens.

ALS signed “S. L. Clemens,” one page, 5.75 x 7.25, November 21, no year. Letter to W. A. Williams, in full: “I might be tempted to break my vow for this once possibly, but I am saved the strain by the circumstance that I shall not be in the city.” Affixed to a 20 x 13.5 mount alongside the original mailing envelope and a sharp portrait of the author. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

543. Charles Dickens. Hand-addressed mailing envelope

panel, 4.75 x 2.75, addressed by Dickens to “Henry Cole Esquire, 1 The Terrace, High Street, Kensington,” and signed in the lower left, “Charles Dickens.” Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In very good to fine condition, with scattered overall soiling and a few small spots of foxing. Cole was an influential patron of the arts and sciences and is credited with introducing the world’s first commercial Christmas card in 1843—the same year that Dickens’s A Christmas Carol debuted. Starting Bid $200

Dr. Seuss ‘library book’ with sketch 544. Dr. Seuss. Signed book:

Horton Hatches the Egg. Later printing. NY: Random House, 1940. Hardcover with library binding to spine, 8.25 x 10.25, 54 pages. Signed and inscribed on the page opposite the title page in black ink, “Best Wishes to Murray Public Library—Dr. Seuss,” adding a small sketch of a bird. In very good to fine condition, with light handling wear and toning, and a small crease to the lower left corner of signed page; and scuffing and wear to covers. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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545. William Faulkner. Signed book: A Green Bough. Limited edition, numbered 203/360. NY: Harrison Smith and Robert Haas, 1933. Hardcover, 6.5 x 8.75, 67 pages. Signed and numbered on the colophon in black ink by Faulkner. In fine condition, with areas of staining and toning to front and back cover, and sunning to spine. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Fleming urges a Berlin spy not to forget “that for two or three hundred years Germany has been associated in people’s minds with other things than war and politics” 546. Ian Fleming. TLS signed “Yours ever, Ian Fleming,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, Kemsley House letterhead, March 30, 1950. Letter to journalist and spy Antony Terry of the British Press Centre, in part: “William Todd has just brought the January wordage statistics up-to-date, and he gives me the gratifying news that during that month you led all other correspondents in wordage published throughout our papers. This was a really outstanding performance after so short a period in your new assignment, and I send you my congratulations…One small point: on looking through the illustrated papers which you sent me, I found one or two articles which might have made excellent Sunday paper features—for instance, one of a German scientist’s battle with a sea serpent in the Red Sea, one giving a German artist’s sketches of an underwater tank (military), and finally an excellent piece on the sole survivor of the Reamgen bridge fiasco, giving his reasons why the bridge was never blown…please keep an eye open for ideas off the usual track of the news and either send me cuttings or use them yourself as a basis for Sunday paper features…Please also do not forget my first guidance letter to you which contained suggestions for various semi-cultural and sociological airmailers, aimed in the first instance at the ‘Sunday Times.’ Don’t keep your nose too firmly to the grindstone. We can easily do without news coverage for a day or tow, if you are giving your time and thought to other important side issues. At present no correspondent in Germany seems to be concerned in any way with literature, the arts, education, inventions and so forth. I would like you to be the first to touch on these aspects of German life, not forgetting that for two or three hundred years Germany has been associated in people’s minds with other things than war and politics.” Fleming handwrites the salutation, “Dear Antony terry,” and adds his initials, “IF,” below a typed postscript, “Your admirable features for the ‘Press & Journal’ have made a grand debut.” In fine condition, with some scattered creasing, and a paperclip and rusty pin impression to the upper left corner. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Fleming’s take on the African diamond industry

Sought-after first edition of A Time to Kill

547. Ian Fleming. Signed book: The Diamond Smugglers. Later printing. London: Jonathan Cape, 1957. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.5 x 8, 160 pages. Signed on the first free end page in ballpoint by Fleming. In fine condition, with an ownership bookplate in the center of the signed page. The dustjacket shows light expected wear, with the spine sunned and chipped at its top. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

548. John Grisham. Signed book: A Time to Kill. First edition. NY: Wynwood Press, 1989. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 415 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half title page in black ink, “Best wishes to the Book Caravan, John Grisham, 9–10–89.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Limited edition of the beautiful Finnegans Wake prose-poem 549. James Joyce. Signed book: Anna Livia Plurabelle. Limited edition edition, numbered 730/800. NY: Crosby Gaige, 1928. Hardcover, 4.75 x 7, 61 pages. Crisply signed on the colophon in fountain pen, “James Joyce.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None. The first version of Anna Livia Plurabelle was published in 1925 as a part of Joyce’s ‘Work in Progress,’ which evolved into his monumental 1939 work Finnegans Wake. This ‘Anna Livia Plurabelle’ section, which would appear as the eighth chapter in book one, is regarded as one of the most beautiful prose-poems in the English language and has earned the most critical praise of any portion of Finnegans Wake. An absolutely wonderful limited edition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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“We must let the baronets of comedy only sneak or at most ‘shark’”

550. Henry James. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 7, 34. De Vere Hardens letterhead, no date. Letter to Julian, in full: “I am equally indebted to the old Etonian & & to the new ‘Sneak’ will bring down the house—I mean, alas, sell the edition. I shall reserve ‘wolf’ for tragedy, & bring in a baron on purpose. A wolfing baron is grand. But we must let the baronets of comedy only sneak or at most ‘shark.’ Many thanks all round. Won’t you say something quite extraordinarily friendly to Mrs. Seymour for me?” In fine condition, with old mounting traces on the reverse of the last page. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Atypically large portrait of London 551. Jack London. Brilliant vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 9 head-and-shoulders portrait of London wearing a suit and tie, vertically signed within his shirt area in fountain pen, “Jack London, March 14, 1913.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13.5 x 15.5. In fine condition, with slight fading to the handwriting, and light silvering to the perimeter. In 1913, among various short stories and poetry, London published a pair of fictitious novels—The Abysmal Brute and The Valley of the Moon—and what would be his final autobiographical novel in John Barleycorn, a book that dealt with his fondness for drink and subsequent struggles with alcoholism. London is scarce in signed photos, with this example being the largest we’ve ever offered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Milne attempts to evade an article assignment 552. A. A. Milne. British author (1882–1956) who,

despite a large body of novels, plays, and other ‘adult’ writings, will forever be most closely associated with his much-beloved series of Winnie-the-Pooh stories. ALS, one page both sides, 5.5 x 7.5, 13 Mallord Street letterhead, July 2, 1930. Letter to Miss Pearce, in part: “In the scene as written here was (alas!) no part for you. Seeing you appear suddenly the author says to the stage manager, ‘Who is this woman? Take her away.’ You see, Miss Pearce, madam, I sat next to my friend James Douglas at lunch…and happened to mention that I was going to Nottingham for the test match. He said, ‘Do you want to write about it?’ and I said ‘No, I’m going there to enjoy myself,’ and he said ‘Look, I shall tell the editor at the Express anyway.’ So later the Daily Express rang me up here, and my secretary… gave them my address in Nottingham, and the park and lift boy and the chambermaid (everybody except Miss Pearce…), and I was dragged to a naughty mouthpiece in the middle of the night, where the following conversation took place. Voice: I hear you’re going to do an article for the Daily Express, Me: Oh no, no, no, Voice: What about tennis? Me: I don’t think I want to do it, Voice: How much? Me: (hoping to shock him) Twenty guineas, Voice: (shocked) I say, that’s a lot.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Rilke on God—“Religion is productivity” 553. Rainer Maria Rilke. AQS in German, one page, 8.75 x 5.5, February 1, 1907. In full (translated): “Basically, there’s only one form of existence: Becoming. God, too, is nothing permanent: he wants to be created again and again and ever better. Religion is productivity.” Affixed by the top edge to a slightly larger sheet. In very good to fine condition, with a central vertical fold and mild show-through from writing to reverse. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

Praising the work of a fellow Scotsman 554. Robert Louis Stevenson. ALS signed “R. L. S.,” one page, 4.25 x 4, no date. Letter to Alexander Ireland, in full: “Did I ever tell you with how great an interest I had read your reminiscences of Carlyle and Mrs. C.? If not, it was tenfold ungrateful. I have not often read anything so convincing; I believe I felt both of them more nearly in your paper than anywhere else.” Professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition, with a small repaired tear to right edge. Ireland was a Scottish journalist and noted friend of literary figures like Leigh Hunt, Thomas Carlyle, and Ralph Waldo Emerson, the latter of whom Ireland wrote a biography of in 1882. An excellent letter connecting two important figures of Scottish literature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Original sketch by the famed cartoonist for The New Yorker 555. James Thurber. Original ink sketch of a man and dog on an off-white 6.5 x 4.5 sheet, signed in the lower left, “James Thurber.” In fine condition, with some scattered light foxing. An appealing example of Thurber’s cartoonist style. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Stunning image of the War and Peace scribe 556. Leo Tolstoy. Extremely desirable 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of the esteemed Russian author, signed in black ink, “Leo Tolstoy, 1907, 1 October.” Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. Affixed to a closely cropped mount and in fine condition. Starting Bid $300

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Cryptic autograph letter from the great French writer: “I like that mysteries are secrets” 557. Voltaire. ALS in French, signed “V,” one page,

4.5 x 7, no date. Letter to “Monsieur Crammer,” possibly one of the Cramer brothers from Geneva, who were Voltaire’s official publishers. In full (translated): “My taste is in relation with yours. I like that mysteries are secrets. I do not know if you have used the thoughts on public administration & in the story of the twelfth wolf [in Latin, “lupus duodecimus”]. If they are not there [the thoughts] I will sew them to the mending mix. I am preparing for you with one hand this constant harping on and with the other one continuation of the story general jumble. If I had another hand it would be to the service of pleasant ‘per amabile.’” In very good condition, with heavy overall wrinkling and staining. Accompanied by the hand-addressed cover, as well as a later transmittal letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

558. Walt Whitman. Scarce vintage 4 x 5.5 photo of Whitman resting his head in his hand, signed below in black ink, “Walt Whitman, 1876.” Mounted to a heavy piece of cardstock and in very good condition, with paper loss along edges and two tears (one passing through the end of Whitman’s last name), most of which could be matted out with some success. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“Poet and dramatist that you are you confer an honour wherever you go”

559. Oscar Wilde. ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 6.75, Union Club letterhead, August 20, no year. Letter to poet Edgar Fawcett, in full: “I hope you will give me the pleasure of coming to my box tonight. Poet and dramatist that you are you confer an honour wherever you go.” In fine condition, with a faint stain to the lower corner and a neatly repaired edge separation at the central horizontal fold. In an 1888 letter to editor Douglas Sladen, Wilde wrote glowingly of Fawcett: ‘The best of the young poets is Edgar Fawcett. I think him the best American poet there is—alive—but he is furious with me because I never answer his letters. If you are publishing an anthology you should not fail to use his work largely.’ A fantastic autograph boasting a fine literary association. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

560. Oscar Wilde. Crisp ink signature, “Oscar Wilde, London,” on an

off-white 5 x 2.75 clipped slip. In fine condition, with a ding to top edge and trivial mounting remnants to right reverse edge. Accompanied by an unsigned postcard photo of the revered Irish writer. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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561. Isaac Asimov

562. Ray Bradbury

563. William Cullen Bryant

564. Pearl S. Buck

565. Edgar Rice Burroughs

566. James M. Cain MB $200

567. Walter Van Tilburg Clark

568. Noel Coward

569. Noel Coward

570. Roald Dahl

571. Dr. Seuss

572. Dr. Seuss

573. Alexandre Dumas, fils

574. Alexandre Dumas, fils

575. Ralph Waldo Emerson

576. Edna Ferber

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577. Robert Frost

578. Robert Frost

580. Zane Grey

581. Zane Grey

582. Zane Grey

583. Colette de Jouvenel

584. Jack Kerouac

585. Stephen King

586. Stephen King

587. Stephen King

588. Stephen King

589. Stephen King

590. Stephen King

591. Stephen King and Peter Straub

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579. Elizabeth Gaskell MB $200

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592. Harper Lee

593. Sinclair Lewis

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596. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

597.

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600. Thomas Moore

W. S o m e r s e t Maugham

601. Eugene Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill

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604. Emily Post MB $200

594. Sinclair Lewis

595. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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598.

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W. S o m e r s e t Maugham

599. Henry Miller MB $200

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602. Katherine Anne Porter

603. Jean Richepin MB $200

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605. Ayn Rand MB $200

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607. Edmond Rostand

606 . Anne Rice

MB $200

608. George Santayana

609. Dorothy Sayers

610. Sir Walter Scott

611. Maurice Sendak

612. Maurice Sendak

613. George Bernard Shaw

614. Algernon Swinburne

615. Anne Tyler

616. H. G. Wells

617. H. G. Wells

618. Alexander Woollcott

619. Emile Zola

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classic music Bizet on Saint-Saens 620. Georges Bizet. French composer (1838–1875) whose operatic masterpiece, Carmen, was completed just before his untimely death from heart disease. Sought-after ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date. Letter to Secretary of the Conservatoire Emile Rety, in full (translated): “The friend of Saint-Saens is absolutely wrong. Saint-Saens voted for Taudoux.” In fine condition. Bizet’s transcription for piano of Saint-Saens’s Piano Concerto # 2 is still in the current repertory. A desirable association piece boasting a crisp full signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Brahms, Bruch, and Dvorak highlight Wilma Neruda’s personal autograph book

621. Composers, Musicians, Artists, and Royalty. Remarkable red leatherbound autograph album entitled ‘The Shake-

speare Birthday Book,’ containing various quotations and images from Shakespeare, compiled by the violinist Wilma Neruda (signed by her on the opening page), signed throughout by a variety of important 19th century figures, including: Johannes Brahms, Max Bruch (AMQS), Hugo Becher (AMQS), Ignaz Brull, Hans von Bulow, Alfredo Piatti, Antonin Dvorak, Niels W. Gade (AMQS), Fritz Gernsheim, Carl Goldmark, Nina Grieg, Charles Halle, Otto Hegner, Stephen Heller, Georg Henschel, Joseph Joachim, Vladimir Pachmann, Ignacy Paderewski, David Popper, Sims Reeves (AMQS), Louis Reis, Anton Rubinstein, Pablo de Sarasate, Emil Sauer, Clara Schumann, Marie Schumann, James Scott Skinner, Ludwig Straus, Henri Vieuxtemps, Henryk Wieniawski, John Everett Millais, Queen Alexandra, Grande Duchess Alice of Hesse, King Christian IX of Denmark, Prince Christian Victor, Princess Elizabeth of Hesse, Helena of Schleswig-Holstein, Count James Ludovic Lindsay, Earl of Dunmore, Grand Duchess Louise of Russia (2), Princess Louise (2), Queen Louise of Denmark, and Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria (who infamously committed suicide at Mayerling). A sketch of characters from A Midsummer Night’s Dream is also drawn on an opening page, initialed “SD.” In fine condition. A wonderful compilation of renowned musicians and royal figures. Starting Bid $300

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622. Manuel de Falla. Important Spanish composer (1876–1946) who takes a place among the most distinguished figures in twentieth-century music. ALS in French, one page on both sides of a 3.5 x 5.5 postcard showing the Alhambra in Granada, July 30, 1920. Letter to his publisher Henri Prunieres, founder of La revue musicale, in part (translated): “Precise dates for the concerts in England…relatively close together... will permit me to go to Brussels for the concert on November 12….Again one thousand thanks.” Signed upside down on the front of the postcard. In fine condition. At this time de Falla was living in the Pension Alhambra in Granada, a city closely associated with him and his friend Federico Garcia Lorca. In May of 1921 he triumphed at London’s Queens Hall playing the piano part of his ‘Nights in the Gardens of Spain.’ A wonderful association piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Publishing rights for Debussy’s piano suite 623. Claude Debussy. Partly-printed DS in French, signed “Read and approved, Claude Debussy,” one page both sides, 7 x 10, April 25, 1905. Contract with publisher M. E. Froment granting the rights to “Pour le Piano, ‘Prelude, Sarabande, Toccata.’” In fine condition. Debussy’s three-part suite premiered on January 11, 1902, in the Salle Erard for the Societe Nationale de Musique, with Ricardo Vines as the pianist. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

624. Gaetano Donizetti. Italian composer (1797–1848)

known as a leading composer of the bel canto opera style. Manuscript DS in Italian, one page, 8.25 x 4.5, June 3, 1844. Receipt penned by impresario and librettist Bartolomeo Merelli authorizing a payment of 5000 francs to Donizetti. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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1892 National Conservatory of Music paycheck 625. Antonin Dvorak. National

Conservatory of Music business check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and made payable to Antonin Dvorak for $937.50, January 31, 1893, endorsed on the reverse by the composer, “Antonin Dvorak.” In fine condition, with expected check wear. Accompanied by an unsigned postcard photo. This check is evidently related to payment of Dvorak’s salary at the Conservatory, where he was director from 1892 to 1895. At the time he cashed this check, Dvorák was in the midst of composing what his arguably his best-known and most beloved work, the Symphony No. 9, ‘From the New World.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

626. Edward Elgar. Leading English composer (1857–1934) and a significant figure among late Romantic European musicians. ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, August 2, 1897. In part: “By parcel…today I send…Te Deum and Benedictus…& shall be glad to hear if it reaches you safely. I shall be glad to receive anything for correction as early as possible.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

627. Gustav Holst. Highly desirable AMQS on a pink 6.25

x 3.75 album page, boldly signed in black ink, “Gustav Holst, 1933.” Holst pens one bar from the bassoon part of the opening of ‘Mercury—The Winged Messenger’ from ‘The Planets.’ Signed below by noted musicologist and composer Donald Tovey, “With reverence for the great master and sorrow at the loss of my friend I sign my name on the page honoured by him, Donald Francis Tovey, 1936.” Below Tovey is an AMQS by composer and eurhythmics pioneer Emile Jaques-Dalcroze, and the page is also signed on the reverse by composer-organist E. Stanley Roper and composer-pianist Moriz Rosenthal. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Liszt intends to visit a “beautiful princess” 628. Franz Liszt. ALS in German, signed “F. Liszt,” one page,

4 x 6.25, personal embossed letterhead, no date but postmarked April 26, 1835. Letter to Monsieur Mercier, in full (translated): “Please do me the kindness of coming at a quarter to four. Together, we shall go to the home of the beautiful princess who will be charmed to see you, and to pose for me.” Addressed on the reverse in Liszt’s own hand. Double-matted and framed with an image of the composer and a viewing window on the reverse. In fine condition, with scattered light soiling. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

629. Francis Poulenc. Sheet music booklet for ‘Le Travail

du Peintre’ featuring cover artwork by Picasso, published by Editions Max Eschig, Paris, 1957, 23 pages, 10.5 x 13.75, signed and inscribed on the first page in French to musicologist Antoine Golea in fountain pen (translated), “For Golea, who will like, at least the cover, I hope. In good friendship, Poulenc, ’57.” The music consists of settings for seven poems by Paul Eluard inspired by artists Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Georges Braque, Juan Gris, Paul Klee, Joan Miro, and Jacques Villon. In fine condition, with small tears at the edges of several pages repaired with old tape. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

630. Francis Poulenc. ALS in French, signed “Francis,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, June 8, no year. Letter mentioning three of his works and lauding tenor Jean Giraudeau, in part (translated): “From all parts people write to me, call me about the success of Giraudeau in The Breasts (The Breasts of Tiresias). I was sure of it and thank you for giving him to me. The part is finally sung, which balances the whole work. I am in the middle of rehearsals for the Stabat I think it will work. If you have nothing better to do, listen in, on Wednesday, June 13 at around 10 on the National. I think you are happy with the success of Bovary which proves that if you are sincere and write with your guts (the right word for a Normand), you win. Bravo!” In fine condition, with writing showing through from opposing sides. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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631. Sergei P r o k o f i e v.

ALS in Cyrillic, one page, 5.25 x 6.75, November 19, 1919. Letter to “Dear Fokin,” undoubtedly the great Russian choreographer Michel Fokine, in part (translated): “Welcome to America to you and your wife. I will be very glad to see both of you at my concert on Saturday night. I am sending you two tickets along with a concert program. Best wishes to you and good luck!” Includes an unrelated envelope addressed in Prokofiev’s hand to ballet dancer Adolf Bolm, signed along the bottom in the return address, “Serge Prokofieff.” In fine condition, with light mottled toning to the letter, and a torn upper left corner to the envelope. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

632. Maurice Ravel. High-

ly influential French composer (1875– 1937) who remains unsurpassed in his imaginative use of instrumental color in his operas, brilliantly scored orchestral music, and virtuosic piano pieces. ALS in French, one page, 8.25 x 10.25, no date but circa 1916. Unusual and untranslated letter to the wife of French flautist Louis Fleury, in which Ravel lists the names of several friends and family members whom he would like to forward concert tickets, adding their respective addresses along the right side. Names include: “M & Mde. Leo Sachs,” “Robert Schmitz,” “M. Gaston Selz,” “M. Georges Soulie de Morant,” “M & Madame X. C. Godebski,” “Blaque– Belair,” and “M. Frederic leVillain.” Ravel adds his own name near the bottom before completing the list, “Eduoard Ravel” and “M & Mde. Bonnet.” Fragile and in very good to fine condition, with small areas of paper loss, and a small split along the horizontal fold. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Ravel’s own hand. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

“I am abandoning the Sonata as a result of a severe depression. I am working on an ‘Epitaph’ which is more in keeping with my mood” 633. Maurice Ravel. TLS in French, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, January 16, 1924. Letter to lifelong friend and collaborator Lucien Garban, who arranged and transcribed many of Ravel’s works. In part (translated): “And now, here are some more translations. I pester you, don’t I? If none of them is urgent, as it seems, you can bring them to the Rolands where I shall be inviting the Delages also for next Monday. That will be the only way I can see you all, because my day will be a very busy one. When I went to dine at the rue de Bourgogne last Monday, I was hoping vaguely that it was at-home day and that I would find you there. Don’t fail to be present at next Monday’s gathering especially! For the moment, I am abandoning the Sonata as a result of a severe depression. I am working on an ‘Epitaph’ which is more in keeping with my mood.” In fine condition, with several intersecting folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Lengthily inscribed score for William Tell 634. Gioacchino Rossini. Important Ital-

ian composer (1792– 1868) who became one of the seminal figures in the history of opera with such repertoire staples as The Barber of Seville and William Tell. Complete score of William Tell in French, published in Paris by Leon Grus, hardcover, 7.75 x 11, 399 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in black ink to the wife of his friend and biographer Alexis Azevedo in French (translated), “In the hope that your sugar level will go down. I take pleasure in joining with my friend Alexis Azevedo to offer this feeble token of affection to Mademoiselle Eugenie Azevedo. G. Rossini, Paris, 31 December, 1867.” The front cover is custom gilt-stamped with her name, “Eugenie Azevedo.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG-/None, with restorations to binding. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

635. Camille Saint-Saens.

Desirable collection of three items: a 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of the composer at his piano, signed in bold ink, “C. SaintSaens, 1909”; an ALS signed “C. Saint-Saens,” one page, July 26, 1905, in part (translated): “Here are the corrected proofs…Be patient with the sonata. We’ll go slowly, to be safe. We’ll strive for an error free edition, a goal almost impossible to achieve!”; and an ALS signed “C. Saint-Saens,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, December 18, 1904, to Pauline Viardot-Garcia, in full (translated): “I’ve given Madame Bressler-Gianoli a letter of recommendation for you. She just sang two pieces of mine at the Chevillard Concert. She’s just a little slip of a woman who doesn’t have a very large voice but she possesses a talent of the 1st order and a musical intelligence rarely found, accompanied by an even more extraordinary modesty. Her dream is to obtain some words of advice from you. Listen to her. I am sure that she will interest you.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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A thank-you to Steinway: “I have myself a grand piano of your superb make. I have played on it for over thirty years” 636. Jean Sibelius. TLS signed in pencil, one page, 5.75 x 8.25, August 16, 1950. Letter to famed piano makers Steinway & Sons. In part: “I wish to thank you once more for your great kindness to remember me on my 84th birthday with excellent cigars…It is an experience to smoke them. It may interest you to know that I have myself a grand piano of your superb make. I have played on it for over thirty years but it is still a fine piano and many a famous artist visiting my home has admired it.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned vintage photo of Sibelius and conductor Antonia Brico, who conducted the Helsinki Symphony at Sibelius’s invitation. Starting Bid $200

637. John Philip Sousa. ALS, one

page, 6 x 9.25, Hotel Mayfair letterhead, November 20, 1927. Letter to his close friend, the publisher and musicologist James Francis Cooke in part: “There’s a little lady here, singing in our act, who is very anxious to know as much of singing as possible. I told her of your book ‘What Great Singers Say’ will you kindly send her a copy. Her name is Ruth Baldwin… she’ll bless you in her prayers.” In fine condition, with a bit of light foxing and several erasures of notes in another hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

638. Louis Spohr. German composer, violinist, and conductor (1784–1859). Two items: a two-bar AMQS on a 6.25 x 7.75 sheet, signed and inscribed in German to his granddaughter (translated), “The beginning of the newest composition. As a souvenir of your grandfather who loves you, Louis Spohr, Kassel, 25 January 1855”; and an ALS in German, one page, 8.5 x 10, October 11, 1841, to “Mr. Heinrich Ehrkamp, Composer,” in part (translated): “In sending you the enclosed testimonial, I wish you the greatest success.” In overall very good to fine condition, with repaired tears and paper loss to the letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 159

640. Igor Stravinsky. TLS, one on-

ionskin page, 8.5 x 6.25, stamp-dated September 9, 1955. Letter to Arnold Weissberger, in full: “I received your letter and two tickets from the theatre. Thank you very much. Unfortunately we sent them back, asking to refund you the money, because we will be out of town just that day. To[o] bad indeed. We are looking forward to see you in December. All best.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

639. Igor Stravinsky. Two items: a TLS in French,

signed “Happy Easter, Igor Stravinsky,” one page, 8.5 x 11, April 6, 1944, in part (translated): “Bottles of French wines eagerly await you…We see Nadia Boulanger occasionally…very successful concerts in Boston…my Symphony (the 5 year old one), as well as my new compositions, the ‘Four Norwegian Moods’ and the ‘Circus Polka’…Koussevitski conducted my Ode, a 3-part composition written in memory of his wife…If I could send microphotos of my recent compositions I would have done so long ago. The Hindemith Variations…were exceptionally lucky in that respect”; and a program sheet for a Stravinsky performance in Hamburg on January 23, 1933, signed later in black felt tip by Stravinsky. In overall fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

641. Arthur Sullivan and Emma Albani. Ink signatures, “E. Albani Gee, 1882, Nottingham” and “and her humble servant and admirer, Arthur Sullivan, 25 March 1886,” on an off-white 6.75 x 8.75 album page. Also bears AMQSs on the reverse by Italian violinist Luigi Arditi and eminent English baritone Charles Santley. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Hefty payment from his publisher 642. Giuseppe Verdi. Partly-printed DS in Italian, signed “G. Verdi,” one page, 7 x 5.5, February 12, 1873. Receipt for his publisher Tito Ricordi acknowledging a payment of ?5000. Attractively matted beside a portrait of the great composer. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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643. Bela Bartok

644. Arnold Bax

645. Maria Callas

647. Alexander Gretchaninov

648. Jascha Heifetz

649. Joseph Joachim

MB $200

646. Charles Gounod MB $200

MB $200

653. Luciano Pavarotti MB $200

653

650. Franz Lehar

654. Albert Roussel MB $200

MB $200

652. Paul Robeson and William Grant Still

655. Three Tenors

656. Three Tenors

651. Yehudi Menuhin

MB $200

657. Arturo Toscanini MB $200

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contemporary music Coltrane check signed in the month of his tragic death 658. John Coltrane. Jowcol Music Inc.

business check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out and signed by Coltrane, “John M. Coltrane,” payable to Banker’s Trust Co. for $154.15, July 1, 1967. In fine condition. A rare and important check dated just 16 days before his untimely death. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

From Gershwin to Kern

The great American composer

659. George Gershwin.

TLS signed “George,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, September 29, 1933. Letter to composer Jerome Kern, whom Gershwin refers to as “Jerry,” in full: “Much as I hate to bother you, you must forgive me if, on rare occasions, I do. I know you are busy rehearsing your next, and what I hope will be a successful show, but if you could take a few minutes out to hear a really lovely voice I will appreciate it. The young lady I am referring to is Miss Mordhorst who sang for me and whose voice I think very highly of. She played the lead for Mr. Cochran in London. I think she has real vocal quality. Please hear her.” Gershwin makes two handwritten corrections to the text. In fine condition, with a small light stain to the upper left corner. Accompanied by a profile leaflet for the referenced singer, as well as the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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660. Jerome Kern. Vintage sepia matte-finish 7 x 9.25 headand-shoulders photo of Kern, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Leonore Glasner, with every good wish from hers, Sincerely, Jerome Kern, 1945.” In fine condition, with trimmed borders. Kern passed away from a cerebral hemorrhage on November 5, 1945, at 60 years of age. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Holiday in her only feature film role 661. Billie Holiday. Ideal vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Holiday as Endie in the 1947 film New Orleans, neatly signed in black ink, “Sincerely, Billie Holiday.” Reverse bears a film caption and an ownership stamp. In fine condition, with scattered small light creases. In her only featured film role, Holiday starred as a singing maid in New Orleans, and acted alongside legendary trumpeter Louis Armstrong. The original script was intended to focus on Holiday and Armstrong as jazz artists who leave the south to seek their musical fortunes elsewhere, but was later changed to center on white characters, a move that designed to attract a wider box office. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

662. Jerome Kern. AMQS on an off-white 5.25 x 3.25 card, signed and inscribed in black ink, “For Eugene Kersy, with thanks for the donation, Jerome Kern,” who pens three bars of an untitled piece. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light staining. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

A gift for Oz composer Harold Arlen 663. Jerome Kern. Signed book: Show Boat: A Musical Play. NY: T. B. Harms Company, 1928. Hardcover, 8.75 x 11. Signed and inscribed on the title page in blue fountain pen, “To my friend Harold Arlen, with regards, Jerome Kern,” with the date added in another hand, “Jan. 17—1934.” In fine condition, with some slight staining to front cover. A wonderful association piece connecting two of American song’s foremost composers. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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664. Frank Sinatra. Vintage glossy 8 x 10.25 photo of a young Sinatra in a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in blue ink, “Best Wishes for Herb—Frankie.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing (predominately to the facial area) and surface impressions from an item written on top of the photo at some point. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

A month before her tragic plane crash—“Some time Randy flies his own plane and takes me to my dates” 665. Patsy Cline. TLS signed “Patsy & All,” one page, 7 x 10, personal

letterhead, February 6, 1963. Letter to “Ree,” her friend Marie Flynt, in full (spelling and grammar retained): “Thought I’d better let you know that I’m still kicking and that I as yet don’t know how I’m gonna be traveling to that date up there, but I imagine that I’ll be coming in by plane. I won’t know what time of day or what day I’ll be there iether. I never know much untill two days befor I leave. Some time Randy flies his own plane and takes me to my dates, and it’s less money for me when he does. And right now it’s dam income tax time and I’m gonna need every dime I can save. So I just don’t know yet but I will stay with you all when I play that date. I can tell you this, I won’t be able to stay but just over night. The pictures are great and I appreciate them very much. As you can see I’m doing the hunt and peck way of typing. I’ve been busyer than a one arm man in a nest of bees with this new album and then Mom and John have been here for the last week. She was doing some sewing for Julie and I and baby sitten till I got me a new one, and John was down to see about that insureance moeny he’s soppose to have had 5 weeks ago. They left this morning and I got my new baby sitter started in today. She’s colored but I think she’s gonna work out O. K. The kids seem to think she is O. K. ans if they are pleased thats all that counts. Well I recorded a jewel of an album this time I think. I don’t know when they will release it but they want it out as fast as possible I know. We really got some wild arrangments on some of the songs. The songs are, FADED LOVE, SOMEDAY, LOVE LETTERS IN THE SAND, BLUE MOON OF KENTUCKY, ALWAYS, SWEET DREAMS, DOES YOUR HEART BEAT FOR ME, BILL BAILEY, HE CALLED ME BABY BABY ALL NIGHT LONG, CRAZY ARMS, YOU TOOK HIM OFF MY HANDS, and I’LL SAIL MY SHIP ALONE. Well what do you think of that? Decca seems to think it will be my best L. P. yet, and I sure hope they are right because I had 22 musicians on this album for 4 nights in a row. But I beleive we got a little something different this time. Well I got to work at the dam Country Club tonight and got to get some 45s and L. P.s ready to mail and get dinner so you all take care and tell every one Howdy and I’ll be seeing you befor too long. Thanks again for the pictures.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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The Fab Four in 1964 Toronto 666. Beatles. Vintage ballpoint signatures and inscription,

“To Lynn love from the Beatles, George Harrison,” “John Lennon,” “Paul McCartney,” and “Ringo Starr,” on an off-white 5 x 3 sheet. In very good condition, with intersecting folds and light overall creasing. Accompanied by a copy of a letter of provenance from the daughter of the original recipient, in part: “My Dad is a retired police officer in Toronto. He was a motorcycle cop in 1964 and was The Beatles escort from the airport to their hotel The King Edward…He asked their chauffeur if he would get two autographs. One for me and one for my cousin.” Consignor notes that the signatures were obtained by the officer following the band’s concert at Maple Leaf Gardens on September 8, 1964. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $1000

The Beatles film Help! in the Austrian Alps

667. Beatles. Attractive German postcard showing Hotel Eidelweiss in Obertauern, Austria, 5.75 x 4.25, signed on the re-

verse in blue ballpoint by George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr. In very good to fine condition, with light staining and creasing (more noticeable on the the picture side of the postcard). Consignor notes that the signatures were obtained at the Austrian hotel between March 14–20, 1965, while the band were shooting scenes for their second feature film, Help! Accompanied by a copy of a Hotel Eidelweiss receipt from the original recipient. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $1000

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Multi-signed Help! world premiere after-party menu 668. Beatles. Original 4.5 x 7 menu for the supper party following the Royal World Premiere of Help!, held at the Dorchester Hotel on July 29, 1965. Signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “George Harrison” and “Pattie Boyd,” and in pencil “Paul McCartney” and “Jane Asher”; signed and inscribed in black ballpoint on the inside front cover, “To Dottie, what happened to Bernard on his birthday? Love, John Lennon xx,” and “For Aunt Dot I luv yer, Victor Spinetti,” adding a self-caricature next to his signature; signed on the adjacent opening page in pencil, “Ringo Starr,” and in blue ballpoint, “Thank you Bernard for a lovely evening, Cynthia,” “Love, Patrick Kerr,” “Patrick Cargill,” and “There you go! Roy Kinnear!”; and signed on the following page, “Neil Aspinall, Stanley that me,” with an arrow pointing to the word lemon on the menu, and additionally signed and inscribed by one other on the reverse of the first page. In fine condition. The Beatles’ second full-length feature film, Help!, had its royal premiere at the London Pavilion in Piccadilly Circus. Crowds began to gather at 8:00 a.m., and by evening ten thousand fans were gathered outside to see Paul, George, and Ringo arrive in a black Rolls-Royce; the crowd surge delayed John’s Rolls-Royce arrival by twenty minutes. After the screening, the Beatles appeared at the supper party at the Orchid Room of the Dorchester Hotel, a gala attended by most of the film’s principals, including director Richard Lester, and co-stars Eleanor Bron, Victor Spinetti, Leo McKern, and Roy Kinnear. As the premiere went underway, Help! was released in several seaside towns around England. Complete band-signed menus from this event are quite scarce, even more so with the addition of several of the film’s co-stars. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $4000

669. Beatles. Fantastic set of blue ballpoint signatures, “Beatles, Paul McCartney, xxx,” “John Lennon, xxx,” and “Ringo Starr, xx,” and a red ballpoint signature, “George Harrison,” on an off-white 4 x 5.5 sheet. In very good condition, with scattered overall creasing, wrinkling, and soiling, and a thin strip of tape remnants along the top edge. An attractive, fully signed example of the Fab Four. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $500

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670. Beatles: George Harrison.

Glossy 7 x 9.5 Loka Productions publicity photo of Harrison, vertically signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Rudi Martini, George Harrison.” In fine condition. During the 1970s and 1980s, Martini was a public relations manager for various European music agencies including Hamburg’s WEA Musik, Switzerland’s Paiste Cymbals and Gongs, and Munich’s Global Music Group. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

671. Beatles: George Harrison. DS, signed “George Harrison,” one page, 7.75 x 3.5, July 25, 1974. Checkbook order form submitted to the National Westminster Bank, requesting delivery at 4 Halkin Place, London. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

The Lennons invade Tokyo in 1977 672. Beatles: John Lennon. Uncommon ANS,

one page on the reverse of 5.75 x 4 postcard showing the Great Buddha of Kamakura, postmarked Okura Hotel, Tokyo, Japan, June 11, 1977. A note to Barrold Nichols of Apple Records, in part: “Hi from Budaha land! love, John Yoko Sean.” Lennon draws a portrait of his family below—himself, Yoko, and Sean—and addresses the postcard in his own hand, adding “Great Briton, U.K…?” In fine condition. During a family trip to Tokyo in 1977, Lennon formally announced his break from the music industry, a hiatus that would last until 1980. While away from music, Lennon devoted himself to his family, created numerous drawings—many of which were published and sold as lithographs—and began writing material for an autobiography that would be published posthumously. Among his many artworks during this time were drawings of his family, just as seen in the original sketch he adds here. Boasting one of Lennon’s drawings from this important period of artistic creativity, this unique piece represents a formative point of his artistic career. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $500

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Ringo sells twenty shares for ten million 673. Beatles: Ringo Starr. Rare DS, signed “R. Starkey,” one page, 8.5 x 11, May 9, 1980. Registered post document

directed to Apple Corps Limited, in part: “Take notice to Article 9 of the Articles of Association Apple Corps Limited…that I wish to sell twenty Ordinary Shares of 1 pound each fully paid registered in my name and being shares nos. 76—95 inclusive…to Harrogate Company Limited of Bank of Bermuda Building Front Street Hamilton Bermuda for the sum of Ten million Dollars in the currency of the United States.” Prominently signed at the conclusion in red ballpoint by Starr, using his given name. In fine condition. Like his fellow Beatles, Starr explored his own musical avenues following the group’s breakup in April 1970. With the help of his former band mates and other well-known musicians, Starr’s first few solo albums and various project contributions were well-received, but, by decade’s end, eventually failed to reach chart positions in part due to Starr’s mounting substance abuse. Ringo remained busy, however, and not long after meeting girlfriend Barbara Bach on the set of the film Caveman, the pair escaped a frightening car crash unscathed on May 19, 1980. Determined to change his life, Starr proposed to Bach just a few days later. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $1000

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Paul and Heather congratulate an MBE charity winner 674. Beatles: Paul and Heather McCartney. ANS signed “Love, Paul &…Mc-

Cartney, x” and “Heather,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, Macmillan Cancer Relief letterhead, no date but circa 2000-2001. A brief note to Michelle Lewis, written in Paul’s hand, in full: “Keep up the good work, for Macmillan.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the cousin of the original recipient, in part: “I was given the letter by my cousin Michelle Lewis on my visit to the UK last year, not too sure when she received the thank you letter.” Also accompanied by a copy of a newspaper article for Lewis, who was named Charity Fundraiser of the Year at The Mirror’s 2000 Pride of Britain awards. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

675. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Rubber

Soul album signed on the back cover in black felt tip by McCartney. In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “I obtained this autograph during Paul McCartney’s visit to LIPA in February 201. He was signing items and posing for photos in the bar area of the institute. I kept it framed on my wall for the next 15 years.” Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

676. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Glossy

8 x 10 head-andshoulders photo of McCartney, neatly signed in silver ink. In fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

677. Beatles: Ringo Starr. National Westminster Bank Lim-

ited check, 7.75 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Starr, “R. Starkey,” payable to Photographical…Ltd. for £12.38, August 11, 1973. In fine condition, with mounting remnants on the reverse and the signature a bit faded but fully legible. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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The 16-year-old Lennon and his Quarry Bank classmates

678. Beatles: John Lennon. Vintage matte-finish 40.5 x 8 school photo of the May 1957 Quarry Bank High School for Boys in Calderstones, Liverpool. A 16-year-old John Lennon can be viewed third row down, positioned below and to the left of the large stone hall in the background, and wearing a solid black tie. Published by Panora Limited. Rolled and in fine condition, with scattered soiling and light creasing. Starting Bid $200

Beautiful t-shirt proof for the Grateful Dead 679. Grateful Dead. Colorful t-shirt artwork pelon of a Grateful Dead logo with roses and two Chinese dragons against a black background, created by David Forslund and dated 1986, 15.25 x 19.25, signed in gold ink by Jerry Garcia, Mickey Hart, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzman, Bob Weir, and Vince Welnick. Framed and in fine condition, with moderate signature contrast against the dark background. These pelons were printed in very low quantities making this a very scarce piece. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $300

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Superb early 1968 candid 680. Jimi Hendrix. Color vintage glossy 3.5 x 3.5 snapshot photo of Hendrix smiling broadly, signed in black felt tip, “Jimi Hendrix,” with the addition of a small heart sketch to the lower left. A collector’s notation on the reverse reads, “Jimi Hendrix, 14 Jan. 1968.” Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with a small tear to the top edge and irregular adhesion to the last few letters of the signature. A fantastic image boasting an especially large signature. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

681. Rolling Stones. Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Keith Richards,” “Mick Jagger,” “Bill Wyman,” “Brian Jones,” and “Charlie Boy, xxx,” on an off-white 5 x 2.75 order pad sheet. In fine condition, with general light handling wear. Consignor notes that the signatures were obtained from Lowestoft, England’s Royal Hotel Ballroom on April 6, 1964. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

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Fully signed 1963 fan club card 682. Rolling Stones. Fantastic vintage circa 1963 Rolling

Stones fan club promo card, 4.25 x 5.5, signed in ballpoint by Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, and Bill Wyman. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

Uncommon twice-signed album

683. Elvis Presley. Elvis’ Golden Records album signed on the back cover in black ballpoint, “Elvis Presley,” who also signs

on the inner sleeve, “Thanks! Elvis Presley.” In good to very good condition, with scuffing, toning, staining to bottom edge, tears to edges, surface loss beneath front image, and surface emulsion on the front lifting up in several places. The record is included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the sister-in-law of the original recipient, an Army medic who served in the same unit as the King. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

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684. Louis Armstrong

685. Blues

686. George M. Cohan

687. Composers

688. J. Fred Coots

689. Miles Davis

690. Bill Evans

691. Jazz & Blues

692. Jerome Kern

693. Jerome Kern

694. Jerome Kern MB $200

695. Jerome Kern

MB $200

696. Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein

697. Richard Rodgers

698. Sonny Rollins

699. Frank Sinatra

MB $200

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MB $200

700. Frank Sinatra

701. Blues and Folk

702. Jim Reeves

703. 1960s Rock

704. AC/DC

705. AC/DC

706. The B-52s

707. Blue Oyster Cult

708. Bon Jovi

709. David Bowie

710. Eric Clapton

711. Eric Clapton

712. Cream: Ginger Baker

713. Creed

714. Culture Club

715. Deep Purple

MB $200

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716. Deep Purple

717. Dire Straits

718. Alan Freed

720. Jimi Hendrix Experience: Mitch Mitchell

721. Jefferson Airplane

722. Jefferson Starship

724. Elton John and Bernie Taupin

725. The Kinks

728. Little Richard

729. The Monkees

MB $200

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MB $200

726. The Kinks MB $200

730. Roy Orbison MB $200

719. Guns Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Roses MB $200

723. Jethro Tull and The Sweet MB $200

727. Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins MB $200

731. The Police MB $200

732. The Pretenders

733. Psychedelic Furs MB $200

734. Rolling Stones: Keith Richards

735. Phil Spector

736. Them

737. Eddie Van Halen

738. Woodstock

739. Woodstock

740. Woodstock

741. Woodstock

742. Frank Zappa

743. The Zombies

744. The Ramones

745. Sex Pistols

746. Michael Jackson

747. Prince

MB $200

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classic entertainment Uncommon in-character Arbuckle portrait 748. Roscoe ‘Fatty’ Arbuckle. Rotund motion

picture actor and director (1887-1933) who was accused of complicity in the death of actress Virginia Rappe after a wild party; he was acquitted of manslaughter, but the scandal ruined his career. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 fulllength Mitchell of New York photo of Fatty Arbuckle in a childish pose, signed and inscribed in blue ink, “To Patsy Knox, Yours Truly, Roscoe Arbuckle.” In fine condition, with small tack holes to the corners. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

749. Theda Bara. Wonderful vintage matte-finish 6.75 x 8.5 seated portrait of Bara in Egyptian attire, signed in fountain pen, “Theda Bara, 1917, ‘Cleopatra.’” Double-matted and framed. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Casablanca, Sam” 750. Casablanca: Dooley Wilson. Choice

vintage glossy 8 x 10 William Morris Agency publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Howard, Dooley Wilson, Casablanca, Sam.” In fine condition. Wilson is scarce in any form, paritucularly in signed photos of this size; this is just the second 8 x 10 we have offered, with the other having been sold over a decade ago. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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751. Ingrid Bergman. Beautiful vintage matte-finish 9.5

x 7.5 photo of Bergman as she appeared in the 1944 film Gaslight, signed and inscribed in Swedish in fountain pen, “To Christian Gade—Tack for maten [Thanks for your support]! Ingrid Bergman, 1944.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Chaplin as the Tramp

Early portrait of the dashing star

752. Charlie Chaplin. Highly desirable glossy 10 x 8 photo

of Chaplin during his glory days as the ‘Tramp,’ boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen later in his life. In fine condition, with a slightly grainy quality to the image and light toning to the lower border. Signed images of Chaplin in his best-known role remain prized by Hollywood collectors. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

753. Clark Gable. Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 9.75

head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Suzanne, With my kindest wishes always, Clark Gable.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges. A handsome image of one of Hollywood’s most famous actors. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“Rita Cansino”—before she was Hayworth

754. Greta Garbo. Chase Manhattan Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in type and signed by Garbo, payable to her longtime housekeeper and companion Claire Koger for $75, July 3, 1970. In fine condition. From the estate of Greta Garbo. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 755. Cary Grant.

Early vintage circa 1934 glossy 8 x 10 Paramount Pictures publicity photo of the handsome young star, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Noris Goodman, Cheerio! Cary Grant.” In very good to fine condition, with tack holes to the borders and moderate writing contrast against the busy background. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

757. Rita Hayworth. Gorgeous early vintage matte-finish 5

x 7 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Joseph, Best wishes, Rita Cansino.” In fine condition. Hayworth appeared in a number of small roles for Fox Studios under her birth name, Margarita ‘Rita’ Cansino, then adopted her familiar stage name (which was adapted from her mother’s maiden name) soon after her move to Columbia Pictures in 1937. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Atypically large portrait of the frontier character 756. Gabby Hayes. Popular American radio, film, and television actor (1885–1969) who is best remembered for his roles in Western films as the colorful sidekick to the leading man. Vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 photo of Hayes in Western attire, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To ‘Pat’, a gracious host, Best wishes, George ‘Gabby’ Hayes.” Triple-matted and framed. In fine condition. Hayes remains rare in signed photos of this size. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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758. Katharine Hepburn.

Stunning vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 full-length studio portrait, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Charles Martin, all good wishes, Katharine Hepburn.” Stamped on the reverse with an MGM/Willinger photo credit. In fine condition, with light corner creases and some light contrast to signature. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

759. Audrey Hepburn. Gorgeous glossy 8 x 10

photo of Hepburn from My Fair Lady, signed in black felt tip, “Love, Audrey Hepburn.” In fine condition, with some small scattered surface impressions. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Signed by hundreds of Hollywood legends 760. Hollywood. Signed book: The Image Makers. First edition. NY: McGraw-Hill, 1972. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.75 x 12.25, 327 pages. Signed throughout the book in various ink types by hundreds of actors and filmmakers, with some signing multiple times, including: Gene Kelly, Warren Beatty, Clint Eastwood, Mia Farrow, Natalie Wood, Raquel Welch, Jane Fonda, Lauren Bacall, Jack Lemmon, Jane Russell, Ida Lupino, Claire Trevor, Gilbert Roland, Jean Simmons, Buddy Rogers, Mary Brian, Lillian Gish, Olivia de Havilland, Lew Ayres, Maureen O’Sullivan, Henry Fonda, Bette Davis, James Stewart, Myrna Loy, and many more. In fine condition. Consignor notes that the signatures were all obtained in person. Starting Bid $200

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761. Harry Houdini. Society of American Magicians member-

ship card issued to H. L. Weber for 1921-1922, 4 x 2.5, signed at the bottom in fountain pen by Houdini as president, and countersigned by Richard van Dien as secretary. In fine condition. Founded on May 10, 1902, in the back room of Martinka’s magic shop in New York, the Society expanded under the leadership of Harry Houdini during his term as National President from 1917-1926. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

762. Buster Keaton. Vintage

matte-finish 7.25 x 9 photo of Keaton in a brooding pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Janis, Sincerely, Buster Keaton.” Double-matted and framed. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

763. Harold Lloyd. Vintage

matte-finish 7.25 x 9 portrait of Lloyd, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Louis, One of my best pals, My Best always, Harold.” Double-matted and framed. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

764. Laurel and Hardy. Classic vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of the comedic duo posing side-by-side in their bowler hats, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Hello Germaine! Stan Laurel” and “Oliver Hardy.” Reverse bears a Stax credit stamp. In fine condition, with a pin hole to the top border, light silvering, and very slight fading to the signatures. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Lugosi as Count Dracula 765. Bela Lugosi. Glossy 3.25 x 4.75 portrait of Lugosi as Dracula, signed in the lower border in blood red fountain pen. In fine condition, with a mild crease to the lower left corner tip. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Early twice-signed postcard photo of “Lugosi Bela” 766. Bela Lugosi. Wonderful vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25

Angelo Budapest postcard photo of Lugosi smoking a cigarette and wearing a cape and top hat, signed below in fountain pen, “Lugosi Bela,” and then again vertically along the right side. In fine condition, with light silvering to darker areas of the image. An exceptionally early twice-signed photo made all the more notable by Lugosi atypically adding his surname first. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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McQueen during filming of The Sand Pebbles

767. Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. Vintage matte-finish 10.25 x 13.25

photo of Martin and Lewis posing sideby-side, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “You’re a real sweet guy and a talented guy, Always, ‘Dino,’” and in red ballpoint, “To ‘Mick,’ a real wonderful guy—with much thanks, always, Jerry.” Double-matted and framed. In very good to fine condition, with moderate creasing to the left side, and light creases and a small stain to the upper blank area. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

768. Steve McQueen. Amazing grouping of ten candid glossy photos from the set of the 1966 film The Sand Pebbles, 2.5 x 3.5 and 3.5 x 2.5, seven of which depict movie star Steve McQueen, who signed two photos; the first, showing a smoking McQueen posing besides his wife, signed in blue ballpoint, “Best of Everything, Steve McQueen” and “& Neile”; and the second features McQueen posing with a sailor, signed in blue ballpoint, “Beer belly, love, Steve.” Another photo showing Neile in the foreground and McQueen in the background is signed in blue ballpoint by the latter, “Neile McQueen.” Other photos include images of the crew and filming location, as well as McQueen posing with his wife, fans, and other crew members. In overall fine condition, with skipping to Neile’s handwriting. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Filled out and signed by Marilyn in 1953 769. Marilyn Monroe. Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Monroe, payable to Little Gypsy for $10, March 17, 1953. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In very good to fine condition, with cancellation holes affecting a portion of her first name. A fantastic example of a Marilyn check featuring much of her handwriting. Starting Bid $500

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770. Frank Morgan. Wonderful vintage glossy 8 x 10 portrait of Morgan in a dashing suit and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Bin—Best regards, Frank Morgan.” Reverse bears a Freulich/Universal Pictures credit stamp. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Scarce large portrait of Normand 771. Mabel Normand. Vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 selectively hand-tinted portrait of Normand wearing a sombrero, signed and inscribed in black ink, “Mr. Vernon Dent, with kindest regards, Mabel Normand.” Triple-matted and framed. In fine condition. Dent was a prolific character actor who costarred in many short films for Columbia Pictures, most notably with The Three Stooges. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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772. Will Rogers. Wonderful vintage glossy 7 x 9 threequarter-length portrait of Rogers in a handsome suit and tie, nicely signed in the lower right in fountain pen. Triple-matted and framed. In fine condition. An uncommonly casual pose. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

A present to a comic costar 773. Shirley Temple. Adorable vintage sepia matte-finish 10.25 x 13 portrait of the child star resting a hand on her chin, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Franklin Pangborn, Love, Shirley Temple, 1938.” Nicely double-matted and framed. In fine condition. Pangborn was an American comedic character actor who appeared in many films by Preston Sturges and W.C. Fields; he appeared in two Temple films—Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm and Just Around the Corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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774. Ben Turpin. Rare vintage matte-finish 9 x 12.5 portrait of the silent era comedian, signed and inscribed in white ink, “To My Pal, S. Howard Smith, Best Wishes, Ben Turpin, Beverly Hills, Calif, 12/2/32.” Double-matted and framed. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Fantastic slapstick image fully signed by the famed trio 775.

Three Stooges. Vintage glossy 9.75 x 8 photo of Moe, Larry, and Curly all trying to steer a car at the same time, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Ruth, Best wishes, Moe,” “Larry,” and “Curly.” Curly has also added “3 Stooges,” next to Moe’s inscription. Archivally double-suede-matted and framed to an overall size of 17 x 15. In very good condition, with trimmed right edge, scattered surface marks and creasing, heavier to the corners, small tear and paper loss to lower edge and light adhesive remnant to top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Striking portrait from 1940’s The Long Voyage Home 776. John Wayne. Outstanding vintage 7.5 x 9 photo of Wayne from the 1940 film The Long Voyage Home, signed and inscribed in purple fountain pen, “Good luck, Tony, John Wayne 5/21/40.” In fine condition, with a trimmed right edge and moderate contrast to writing against his dark jacket. An exceptional, early portrait of Wayne from the second of his many great collaborations with John Ford. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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777. Actors MB $200

778. Actresses MB $200

779. Actresses MB $200

780. All Things Considered MB $200

781. Fred Allen

782. Amos and Andy

783. Apocalypse Now

784. Fred Astaire

785. Fred Astaire

786. B-Movies

787. Back to the Future

788. Lucille Ball

789. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz

790. John Barrymore

791. Ingrid Bergman

792. Beverly Hillbillies

MB $200

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MB $200

793. Bewitched

794. Ray Bolger

795. Ward Bond

796. Edwin Booth

797. Carroll Borland

798. James Cagney

799. Madeleine Carroll

800. Lon Chaney, Jr

801. Harry Cohn

802. Comedians

803. Gary Cooper

804. Lou Costello

805. Bette Davis

806. Sammy Davis, Jr

807. Sammy Davis, Jr

808. Catherine Deneuve

MB $200

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MB $200

812. Kirk Douglas and Doris Day

815. Clint Eastwood

816. Easy Rider

817. Federico Fellini

819. Susanna Foster MB $200

820. Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon

821. Ava Gardner

823. Tippi Hedren

824. Paul Henreid

825. Jim Henson

809. Robert DeNiro, Meryl Streep, and Michael Cimino

810. John Derek

813. Marie Dressler

818. W. C. Fields

MB $200

811. Marlene Dietrich

MB $200

822. Cary Grant and Susan Hayward MB $200

MB $200

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MB $200

826. Audrey Hepburn

827. Katharine Hepburn

828. Charlton Heston

829. Hollywood

830. Hollywood

831. Dennis Hopper

832. Mario Lanza

833. Peter Lawford

834. Vivien Leigh and Alastair Sim

835. Elmo Lincoln

836. Lost in Space

837. Jean Louis

838. Fredric March

839. Dean Martin

840. Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis

841. Lee Marvin

MB $200

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842. Mary Poppins

843. George Masters

846. Audie Murphy

847. J. Carrol Naish

MB $200

844. Roger Moore MB $200

848. Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward MB $200

845. Munsters: Al Lewis MB $200

849. Jack Nicholson MB $200

850. Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn

851. Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn

852. Commodore Nutt

853. Our Gang

854. George Raft

855. Basil Rathbone

856. Hal Roach

857. Silent Cinema

MB $200

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MB $200

860. Star Wars: Alec Guinness

861. James Stewart

862. Dorothy Stratten

863. Barbra Streisand

864. Television Actors

865. Three Stooges: Larry Fine

866. Three Stooges: Moe Howard

858. Star Trek

MB $200

867. Three Stooges: Shemp Howard

868. John Wayne

869. Mae West

870. Western Stars

871. Wizard of Oz: Ray Bolger

872. Wizard of Oz: Haley and Bolger

873. Wizard of Oz: Margaret Hamilton

874. Fay Wray

MB $200

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Cobb’s defense of “the ‘terrible’ spiking of Baker” 875. Ty Cobb. Remarkable pairing of an ALS describing the notorious ‘Baker spiking’ and inscribed photo of the incident: ALS, three pages two sheets, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, August 2, 1958. In part: “I receive a great amount of mail and its a task trying to answer etc. Also many ‘remember’ time & incidents, details and they can be so wrong. For instance, I have had letters that stated they were in stands when I went after a fan who was blaspheming me, this happened one time, N.Y. Highlanders grounds 168th & Broadway and yet have had letters they saw me in every stand in the league and several clubs in National League and I never played in that league. Also the Baker spiking thing, a drunken newspaper writer started that, as it happened in Detroit so he could write anything back to Philadelphia to arouse them and create a gate, he did, and I have had it tacked on me ever since. Baker never lost an inning’s play, was the merest nick in his forearm…I know what you mean as the game and players of today not the same as the boys of yesteryears. For your collection I am sending you a picture of the ‘Baker spiking.’ There are few of these out, you have been and are a real fan, I have never volunteered a picture before in my life. In this picture you will see Baker in the base line, you get the angle, noting that infield graduating towards 2nd base, Baker in line. One doesn’t jump into or high at a baseman, he tries to evade or give just the toe to touch. My slide is well away from 3rd base towards home plate, trying to evade Baker who is on the offensive. I must try to catch bag with my toe, he had a slight nick on fore arm and very conclusive, my foot had passed over his arm and he was contacted so lightly that his arm was not knocked aside even. Also where is my eyes centered, not at Baker but the bag. I had been well away from Baker, I was even out of the baseline had passed his body only, only his stretch of his arm and much on the offensive, caused this slight nick, and yet in reading about this ‘terrible’ spiking of Baker one would think I raked him from throat to foot. This play wounded me much by the writers. I send this with my compliments for your collection.” He adds a postscript at the conclusion, “P.S. I only tried to spike but two men in my career.” Includes the exceedingly rare cardstock 10 x 8 photo mentioned, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Frank Gilbert, from Ty Cobb, The ‘Terrible’ spiking of Baker.” The letter is in fine condition; photo is in very good condition, with scattered creasing and heavy horizontal folds to the top and bottom, not affecting the main image itself. Extremely long and rife with superb baseball content, Cobb’s letter alone is of the utmost desirability and lends insight into his notoriously volatile temperament, as well as the play of his Hall of Fame counterpart Frank Baker. The inclusion of the immensely rare signed photo of the infamous ‘Baker spiking’ elevates this lot to the highest tier of appeal. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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876. Muhammad Ali

877. Muhammad Ali

878. Muhammad Ali

879. Muhammad Ali

880. Muhammad Ali

881. Muhammad Ali

882. Muhammad Ali

883. Muhammad Ali

884. Muhammad Ali and Angelo Dundee

885. Muhammad Ali and Mickey Mantle

886. Red Auerbach

887. Max Baer

888. Baseball

889. Baseball

MB $200

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MB $200

890.

Baseball Hall of Famers MB $200

MB $200

891.

Baseball Hall of Famers MB $200

892.

Baseball Hall of Famers

893. Baseball: 500 Home Run Club

894. Baseball: 500 Home Run Club

895. Johnny Bench

896. Brooklyn Dodgers

897. Brooklyn Dodgers

898. Wilt Chamberlain

899. Cincinnati Reds

900. Ty Cobb

901. James J. Corbett

902. Jack Dempsey

903. Ralph DePalma

904. Joe DiMaggio

905. Roger Federer

906. Football Hall of Famers

907. Football Hall of Famers

MB $200

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909. Caitlyn Jenner

908. Golf

MB $200

910. Michael Jordan

911. Michael Jordan

MB $200

912. Joe Louis

913. Joe Louis

914. Mickey Mantle

915. Roger Maris

916. LeRoy Neiman

917. NY Knicks: 1973

918. Jesse Owens

920. Sports

921. Mike Tyson

922. Harry Vardon

MB $200

919. Jackie Robinson, Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, and Joe Frazier MB $200

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MB $200

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ity (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-actions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale. The Bidder hereby agrees that RR Auction shall be entitled to present these Conditions of Sale to a court in any jurisdiction other than set forth in this paragraph as conclusive evidence of the Parties’ agreement, and the Parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration related to or arising out of any Auction of an item sold for less than $10,000. This right shall relate to the individual item price, such that RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration for items that in the aggregate exceed $10,000. The prevailing Party in such a proceeding shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the proceeding, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. This right of enforcement is unique to RR Auction, and these Conditions of Sale are a waiver by the Bidder of any right to enforcement or adjudication outside of an Arbitration.

CONDUCT OF AUCTION Estimate Prices: In addition to descriptive information, each item in the Catalog sometimes includes a price range which reflects opinion as to the price expected at auction (the “Estimate Prices”). In other instances, Estimate Prices can be obtained by calling RR Auction at (603) 7324280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading). Owned or Guaranteed Property: RR Auction generally offers property consigned by others for sale at public auction; in very limited occasion, lots are offered that are the property of RR Auction. Before the Auction: Bidder may attend pre-sale viewing for all of RR Auction’s auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. Bidder is encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. Bidder may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment. Maximum Bids – All Auctions: To maximize Bidder’s chance of winning, RR Auction strongly encourages the use of maximum bids. RR Auction will then bid for Bidder until the lot reaches Bidder’s specified maximum. Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, non-incremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder’s bid. Successful Bids: The fall of RR Auction’s hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will record the paddle number of the Bidder. If Bidder’s salesroom or absentee bid is successful, Bidder will be notified after the sale by mailed or emailed invoice. Unsold Lots: If a lot does not reach the reserve, it is bought-in. In other words, it remains unsold and is returned to the Consignor. RR Auction has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers. Bidding—Timed Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.

Any Bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. At that time, an extended bidding period goes into effect. If Bidder has not bid on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT, Bidder may not bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. Only those Bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the only Bidder on a lot at 6 pm EST/EDT, that lot is awarded to Bidder. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm EST/ EDT. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm EST/EDT will remain OPEN to ALL Bidders until 7 pm EST/EDT or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm EST/EDT, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm EST/EDT, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot (the “30 Minute Rule”). The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the Auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm EST/ EDT. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the high Bidder, raising Bidder’s maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the Auction at any time at its sole discretion. Bidding - Internet – Live Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. Property is auctioned in consecutive numerical order, as it appears in the catalog. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the salesroom or absentee bidders participating by telephone, internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. During live Auctions, internet bids can be placed in real time through one or more of the following Third Party services: www.liveauctioneers.com, www.invaluable.com and www.icollector.com. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. RR Auction treats any third-party site bids as floor or telephone bids. Floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over third party sites bids, and floor bids are considered earlier than telephone bids. All RR Auction lots purchased through the third party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium. Miscellaneous: Agreements between Bidders and Consignors to effectuate a nonsale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize RR Auction’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s

Premium and Consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement. Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with “do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available. Rules of Construction: RR Auction presents properties in a number of collectible fields, and as such, specific venues have promulgated supplemental Terms and Conditions. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the general Conditions of Sale by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety.

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

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